4-H Happenings Coming Up:
July 26-28: San Antonio Photography Field Trip
July 29: County Council Officer Retreat, 10am-3pm, County Extension Office
July 31: STEM Ambassador Applications Due
August 9: Fall Major Show Entry Day, 8am-6pm, County Extension Office
August 12: MCJLS and Texas Major Show Turkey Orders, 5-6pm, YEB
August 17: 4-H Open House, 9am-12pm, Milam County Annex, 806 N Crockett Ave*
September 8: 4-H Banquet, 2pm, Cameron ISD Performing Arts Center*
Cloverbud Friendly*: This means that cloverbuds are welcome to come and participate in this activity. To learn more about the projects in the calendar, find the information below about the event.
Important Addresses:
· County Extension Office: 908 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
· YEB (Youth Exposition Building): 301 S Houston Ave, Cameron, TX 76520
· Extension Office Conference: Meeting Room inside Milam County Annex (OLD BUILDING-where the Office used to be)
· Bea’s Kitchen (Senior Center inside of Milam County Annex): 806 N Crockett Avenue, Cameron TX
Milam County Junior Livestock Show:
All rules have been posted on the MCJLS website and can be found here: https://mcjla.org/
TURKEY TIME!
If you plan to exhibit turkeys at the 2025 MCJLS, or any Texas major show, you need to come to the YEB, Monday, August 12 from 5 - 6 p.m. to order and pay for your turkeys.
Rockdale Fair and Rodeo (RFA)
All the Rules have been uploaded to the website! Please check it out! https://milam.4h.agrilife.org/rockdale-fair/
- Commercial Heifers: Palpation and Body Condition Scoring: Oct. 5, 2024, 8:30 to 10:30 am, Fair Park at Comm Heifer barn.
- Rabbits: September 11th, 2024, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, Home Demonstration Building, Rockdale Fair Park.
- Broilers: pick-up September 6th, Home Demonstration Bldg., Rockdale Fair Park, 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Cost per broiler: $1.74. A minimum of 25 chicks per entry must be purchased by each exhibitor.
- Breeding Beef Heifer: entries postmarked and due September 11, 2024.
A. All exhibitors showing market animals, commercial heifers, breeding beef heifers, baked food and ag mechanic projects will be required to come to one board approved cleanup/set up day, Saturday, October 5th, 8:00 to 11:00 am, Saturday, October 12th, 8:00 to 11:00 am or Sunday, October 13, 1:30 to 4:30 pm. Exhibitors will be required to sign in. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN PROBATION OR DISQUALIFICATION.
Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors
Applications for the 2024-2025 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors are now open and will close at midnight on July 31, 2024. A promotional video overview of the team can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_QpoIx2HI4.
Mission:
As STEM Ambassadors, our mission is to educate communities about science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities; both inside and outside of 4-H, while learning essential skills in STEM, communication, and teamwork.
Application Link: https://texas4-hyouthdevelopment.submittable.com/submit
Applicants will need to create a simple profile on Submittable to complete the application. The application requires (among other details) several written narratives, a 2–3-minute personal video narrative, as well as two letters of recommendations.
Eligibility for New Members:
- A Texas 4-H member entering the 9th – 12th grade (as of September 1, 2024). JUST ANNOUNCED: 10 Day European trip in July 2025 for any ACTIVE STEM Ambassador and a Parent more information to come in August!
- Complete and submit the application by July 31, 2024.
- Have a willingness to learn about and promote STEM.
- Attend a mandatory virtual orientation along with his/her parents/guardians on August 29 at 7 PM.
- Attend the mandatory fall and spring in-person meetings (dates will be listed in the application).
- Be willing to work collaboratively on a team with other youth and adults.
- Be responsive and engaged in team communications.
- Share knowledge and skills with others.
- Not serving on the 2024-25 Texas 4-H Council.
- Applications will be reviewed in August and applicants notified by the August 25th.
- If you or a potential candidate has questions, please feel free to contact me. Please help recruit and encourage eligible youth to apply.
Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo Junior Ambassadors
The Brazos Valley Fair and Rodeo is proud to announce the launch of its Jr. Ambassador Program, designed to empower young leaders in our community who have a passion for agriculture and service. This program is an excellent opportunity for students to develop valuable skills and gain hands-on experience. Encouraging them to apply not only enhances their personal growth but also strengthens our community as a whole.
Ages: 16-20
Min GPA- 2.5
Must be able to attend the BVFR
Application period: June 30-August 30
Application, video interview, and one letter of recommendation required
For more information and application: brazosvalleyfair.com
4-H Facebook:
Do not forget we have a 4-H Facebook page!!!! We post 4-H Blasts, 4-H contest results and neat opportunities to do in 4-H! Make sure that you “see us first” in your settings. Step 1: Like the Page, Step 2: Click on 3 dots by search and like and then click Follow Settings, Step 3: set as favorite, Step 4: Click on Posts and choose STANDARD, then you will see all 4-H posts when they arrive!