Yes, it’s that time of year again to sell chocolate….Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program.

The money raised is used to pay for the pins and medals your members receive at the Awards Program in August.  It helps to reimburse members for entry fees who attend District contests and much more.

What does a club get out of selling chocolate????  For every case of chocolate sold, your club receives a rebate of $12 a case.  Members can compete for awards.  Selling $60 or more they receive a 4-H Brag Tag (dog tag) with chain, $180 or more will receive a 1 pound chocolate bar, $300 or more will receive a Studio Style Stereo Headphone or Portable Stereo Speaker and if you sell  $420 or over you are eligible for the Highest Seller Awards (3^rd place – $100, 2^nd place – $150, 1^st place – $250 gift card).

Please order your chocolate on the form here and return to our office by Thursday, September 24^th, either by mail or fax (930-1753) or email (paxtell@ag.tamu.edu).

The Pizza Party Chocolate Pickup night will be Tuesday, September 29th at 6:00 p.m. here at our office in S-208.  A representative from your club should attend this party to pick up your club chocolate.   Have some pizza while we are going over information about the  sale.   If you need to pick up the chocolate prior to 6:00 p.m., please let us know.  Reminder, we have no extra space to store chocolate.

You do not pay for the chocolate in advance, money will be due to our office Friday, November 6th.   Rebate checks will be issued to your club in late November.

Our suggestion is to set up to sell your chocolate at a Walmart, Sam’s, etc. on a weekend.  Anywhere you have seen Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts or any other youth program should allow you to set up for a couple of hours.  Call the businesses as soon as possible to reserve a date convenient for your club.  Dates fill up fast because there are other youth programs selling their items this time of year.  If you have any questions, please let us know.