Good Luck Livestock Show Participants

Good luck to the 4-H'ers participating in the San Antonio Livestock Show:

Market Goats - Meagan and Brianna Saenz
Market Swine - Sebi Palacios, Thomas and Lauren Bowman, AJ Palacios and Isaac Salinas
Consumer Decision Making Contests - Meagan and Brianna Saenz, Aaron lee and Travis Brown

Community Easter Hunt

11th Annual Premont Cactus 4-H
Community Easter Celebration
March 27, 2010

To the Good Citizens and Dedicated Businesses of Premont:
Once again, the Premont Cactus 4-H Club is sponsoring its annual Community Easter Celebration for the children of Premont and the surrounding areas.
Each year the club provides free games, activities, crafts, prizes and several Easter Egg Hunts throughout the day for the children of this area at no cost to the children or to their parents. This event is held at the Premont Public Park and is provided as a service to our home community. To date, this will be our 11th year and each yea, the events and offerings expand. It is a special event for the families of our community and we need your help to make it a success!
The reason we are contacting you today is to ask for your help with this event. Would you please help us to help the children of our city?
Each year, we have more and more kids who come and enjoy themselves for a day of good old fashioned fun. We need donations from our fellow citizens in order to accommodate the growing number of children who participate in this annual event.
We need:
*Candy suitable for younger children (no jawbreakers or dangerous items, please),
*Small prizes, toys and stuffed animals that can be made into Easter Prize baskets
*Refreshments and ice
*Other misc. items or funds to purchase necessary items.

If you would like to help with any of these items or if your business or group would like to participate in this event, please contact:
Gretchen Saenz#348-4051 or Anna Chapa #348-3213
Chris Moralez #455-1326 or Tessa Bowman #348-2226
Cathy Lee #348-2027 or Tammy Martinez #348-2061
We will begin accepting donations on February 1, 2010. Donations can be dropped off at the Jim Wells County PCT #4 Commissioners Office in Premont or we can arrange for pickup if desired.
Your contributions are extremely welcomed and your generosity and cooperation in this event will truly benefit our community.

Thank You!

County Food Show

October 3, 2009 several Premont Cactus 4-H members "Discovered the Treasure of Flavors" at the County Food Show. Pre 4-H members, Bailey Smith (Fun Fruit Kabobs), Laynie Bowman (Dirt Pudding) and Emily Kalinec (Fruity Frogs) had a wonderful time.

From Co foodshow 2009

Junior members: Lauren Bowman (Caldo by Grandpa Jesse), Ryan Kalinec (Chew on This! Pencil Snack), Chance Russell (Fruit Caterpillars), and Jake Russell (Salmon Celery Trees).

From Co foodshow 2009

Intermediate members: Thomas Bowman (Grilled Flank Steak Argentine Style).

From Co foodshow 2009

Senior members: Meagan Saenz (Chinese Pepper Steak), Brianna Saenz (Banana Nut Muffins).


Congratulations to all participants!!!!

National 4-H Week Oct 4 - 10, 2009

Wear your green with Pride!!!!

Jeff Gordon proudly supports 4-H

4H One Day!

One day can make a difference.
One day 4-H is going to change Texas.
This October 10th, all over our state, 4-H clubs will be going out into their communities to lend a helping hand in exciting new ways. What will you do?

Choose something as simple as mowing a local neighbor's lawn, or organize hundreds of your 4-H friends and design a project that benefits your entire county. Whether you work by yourself or with other community groups-it's all good!

Sponsors and donors, we need your help! Get behind this unprecedented opportunity for outreach and help us show Texas, our country, and the world why 4-H IS the future!

Be creative-the sky's the limit! Let's join together and show everyone the power of 4-H one day!

Over the next few weeks, all the info you'll need to get organized and plan your one day 4-H service event will be available online and through your local 4-H leaders.

What will you do, one day?

Premont Cactus 4-Her's Shine at Awards Banquet

 

"4-H...Green Out" Saturday, August 15, 2009 Annual 4-H Awards Night The audience was dazzled by the Mistress of Ceremonies Miss Meghan Martinez and the many outstanding 4-H members. Premont Cactus was proud to have so many honored. Outstanding Junior - Lauren Bowman; "I Dare You" Award- Brianna Saenz; Outstanding Senior - Meagan Saenz; Hall of Fame - Meghan Martinez. Many other Premont Cactus 4-Her's were recognized for their many county, district and state competitions. Incentive awards were give to the following: T-shirts: AJ Palacios, Emily Kalinec, Ryan Kalinec and Tilden Whitefield; Zippered Portfolio: Laynie Bowman; Briefcase: Thomas Bowman; Duffle Bag: Lauren Bowman, Meagan Saenz, and Meghan Martinez; Jacket: Brianna Saenz 2009 Award Pins: Laynie Bowman - Foods & Nutrition Lauren Bowman - Foods & Nutrition; 2 years AJ Palacios - Swine; 1 year Thomas Bowman - Beef; 2 years Brianna Saenz - Citizenship; 4 years Meagan Saenz - Citizenship; 4 years Meghan Martinez - 8 years Congratulations to all our outstanding 4-Her's! Keep up the Good Work!!!!!!

August 2, 2009 Meeting

First meeting of the 2009 – 2010 clubs year was held August 2, 2009 at the Casa Real. The meeting was called to order by President Meagan Saenz. Lauren Bowman led the club in the Pledge, 4H Motto, Pledge and Prayer. Minutes from the previous meeting were read by Secretary Thomas Bowman. Travis Brown made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Trevor Martinez. Travis Brown read the Treasurer's report. The July bank balance is $400.82. A motion by Aaron Lee seconded by Lauren Bowman was made and the report was approved.

Old Business: Record book winners were recognized: Laynie Bowman, Pre 4-H; District awards: Lauren Bowman (Foods & Nutrition); AJ Palacios (Swine) blue ribbons in the Junior Division. In the Intermediate Division: Thomas Bowman (Beef); Brianna Saenz (Citizenship) blue ribbons. In the Senior Division: Maegan Saenz (Citizenship) 2^nd Place and Meghan Martinez (Poultry) 1^st Place. Meghan Martinez advanced to State competition.

New Business: Club voted and chose a design for the new club t-shirt. A grey shirt with a "Green since…" design was chosen. The club voted to pay for club member t-shirts in full. An officer training will be held Monday, August 17^th in Kingsville. Anyone interested in attending should RSVP by August 12^th. Fair paperwork is due August 28^th. All money is required in the form of cash or money order by this date. Paperwork can be turned into Tammy Martinez at Premont Automotive and Cathy Lee will take it to Alice for the club. Homemaking entry forms are due September 11^th in the Extension office.

August 15^th is Annual Awards Banquet to be held at the Merchant's building at the fairgrounds in Alice. The theme is "4-H Green Out" and everyone attending is asked to bring a main dish and a vegetable or dessert.

The South Texas Cattleman's Round-up will be held on August 4^th. 4-Her's are asked to donate baked goods or craft items to be auctioned. Proceeds are benefitting Driscoll Children's Hospital. Tessa Bowman offered to take any items to the sale barn on Tuesday.

Annual 4-H Enrollment for 2009-2010: This year, all 4-H families must complete their 4-H enrollment on-line on 4-H Connect. The website address is: http://texas4-H.tamu.edu Click on the 4-H Connect Link on the left hand side. There will no longer be the 4-H green enrollment forms, all enrollments must be completed on-line. All enrollments must be completed by September 15. If a 4-Her has a fair project and does not complete their 4-H enrollment by September 15, the youth will not be allowed to participate in the fair because they are not a current 4-H member.

Announcement of the Diez y seiz parade is coming up!

Creative/fun time: Creating a clothespin reminder notes for upcoming meetings and activities. These can be entered in the fair as a craft item.

Gretchen Saenz has agreed to become the new club leader as Mrs. Kalinec is unable to at this time. We welcome Gretchen and will support her in every way!

The September meeting falls during the Labor Day weekend. The club voted and the date is being changed to September 13^th. Mark your calendars!!!!!!

A motion was made by Justin Barrera and seconded by Trevor Martinez to adjourn the meeting.