Dallas County 4-H Christmas Social

Friday, December 18, 2009
Starting at 7:00 pm

St Monica's Catholic School (Map attached below)

Items to Bring:
Favorite Snack and Drink of Choice
A Friend
Money for the 4-H Christmas Raffle 
(tickets 50 cents each)

R.S.V.P. by Thursday, December 17th

tdmcgaughy@ag.tamu.edu

Program Assistant at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center

Do you know a 4-H'er who has a passion for government, history, political science, working with youth, public speaking, or leadership? If so, encourage them to apply for the position of Program Assistant (PA) at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center! Application deadlines are approaching soon and we want to give 4-H alumni and Collegiate 4-Hers an opportunity to make a difference during their spring or summer semester. Our PAs will be touching the lives of thousands of high school-aged students from all over the United States while working for the Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) program in Washington, DC.

CWF gives 4-Hers the opportunity to strengthen their communication, leadership, and other citizenship skills on a national level. Nearly 2,000 young people exchange ideas, practice respect, and form friendships with other youth from diverse backgrounds throughout the summer. Through hands-on activities, simulations, and tours of various monuments and memorials, participants figure out what citizenship means to them and develop action plans to make a difference in their home communities. As a CWF Program Assistant, these 4-H leaders will create, develop, and facilitate curriculum to be used during the 2010 program.

We are looking for individuals with at least a high school diploma (preferably some college experience) and a passion for youth development, hospitality, teaching, history, politics, or leadership. If you know a college student looking for credit towards graduation, National 4-H Council will happily work with the student and the school to make this possible. Listed below is the link for information and application materials.

Citizenship Washington Focus Program Assistant:
Application due January 18, 2010 http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org/programassistant.aspx

For more information please contact:
Molly Young, Director Youth Opportunities  myoung@4HCenter.org  301-961-2812                                       
Freeman Thompson, Coordinator Youth Opportunities fthompson@4HCenter.org                                   301-961-2917

County Food Show and Challenge Workshop

All 4-Hers are invited to attend the action packed Dallas County 4-H Food Challenge Workshop.

WHEN: Saturday, December 5, 2009

WHERE: Dallas County AgriLife Extension Office

TIME: 9:00 to 4:00

ITEMS TO BRING

Recipe of a dish you prepared and a picture of the dish

Camera (Can be disposable)

Supply Box Items (see next page)

Eatable Art Fruits and Vegetables (see next page)

$5 for lunch

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District IV Lock-in

Looking for a fun time? The District IV Lock-in is just the place! Come join in the fun and games on Saturday, January 16th starting at 7:00 pm. See attached flyer.

Lock In Flyer 0110.pdf

Summer Time Fun!

Every summer 4-H youth have the opportunity to attend camp at the 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, Texas. County Camp allows counties to send youth of all ages (9-18) to camp at the 4-H Conference Center at one time and is for all ages.

Campers will experience team-building and communication skills development through their participation in programs such as Challenge Course activities, canoeing, rifle, archery, drama, swimming, dance, arts and crafts, and environmental education. County Camp participants are defined as a youth who has completed 2nd grade and are 9 years old through age 18. Clover Kids (ages 5-8) or other youth under age 9 will not be allowed to register for County Camp.

New for 2010!

The Texas 4-H Conference Center will be offering round-trip bus transportation for campers and chaperones. Top notch, charter coaches, manned with professional drivers and 4-H Center staff, will be traveling to designated pick-up and drop-off points closer to you. For a nominal fee (DFW is $55 per person), this service will transport your campers to camp and back to you, saving you time and miles, while your youth enjoy the added benefit of camp songs, games, and activities on the bus ride!

**Registration Opens to Individuals/Counties on 4-H Connect March 21-June 1, 2010

Please contact your County AgriLife Extension office or the Texas 4-H Conference Center for any questions you may have!

Win a Resistol Black 100X Cattle Baron Hat, valued at $700!

Requirements 1) Complete the application below 2) Have a friend answer the questions below in the form of an essay (no word limit) 3) Return application by December 18, 2009. Eligibility 1) Current or past Dallas County 4-Her 2) Must be between the ages of 17 and 22 Application Name: Address: E-mail: Best Contact Phone Number: Age: Current/Past 4-H Club (in Dallas County): Number of years involved: Name of friend completing the essay: How long have you been friends? Friend’s best contact Phone Number: Essay Questions Have a friend (not a family member) answer the following questions: Why should your friend win a Resistol 100X Cattle Baron Hat?, Where do you think your friend would wear this type of hat? and Describe how 4-H impacted your friend’s life. Return this application, with the essay to tdmcgaughy@ag.tamu.edu no later than Friday, December 18, 2009. The winner will be notified by Monday, December 21, 2009.

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Recordbook 101 Workshop

What: Recordbook 101, County Workshop
When: Monday, October 26th from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: AgriLife Extension Office (10056 Marsh Ln, Suite B-101 Dallas, Texas 75229)

All 4-Hers and 4-H parents are invited to attend the Recordbook 101 Workshop that will be held on Monday, October 26th at the AgriLife Extension office. This workshop aims to help new and returning 4-hers prepare for their recordbook. All participants need to bring a shoe box to the workshop. R.S.V.P. by Friday, October 23rd to tdmcgaughy@ag.tamu.edu . The guest speaker will be Jennifer McAlister, 4-H CEA from Denton County. Plus see memory book and recordbook from past 4-Hers!