
January 2015
Youth Day Registration DUE (San Antonio Stock Show)
Hosted by the School Tours Committee of the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Youth Day is an entire day during the San Antonio Rodeo dedicated to Youth! During this day, 4-H members gather together to showcase their clubs, activities, & project work. Members set up exhibits and interactive activity booths for young visitors attending the Stock Show & Rodeo. Youth Day is Saturday, Feb. 14th at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. 4-H clubs can reserve a table (free) to…
Find out more »Eligibility Forms Due ( Fort Worth Show)
All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members. Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you. It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in…
Find out more »District Nutrition Quiz Bowl Deadline
This contest helps participants increase their knowledge of basic nutrition, consumer information, food and kitchen safety, food preparation skills and storage, and nutrition and health. This contest will follow the rules and procedures listed in the Texas 4-H Quiz Bowl Study Guide, 4-H 3-2.030 at http://fcs.tamu.edu/youth/index.php#food - click under 2015 State 4-H Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl Study Guide (PDF). Contest will be held Tuesday, Feb. 10th, in Kerrville. Entry fee is $40 a team. Deadline to register is Jan.…
Find out more »Eligibility Forms Due ( Walter Gerlach Show)
All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members. Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you. It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in…
Find out more »4-H Clothing Workshop – RSVP Due
4-H members are invited to our 4-H Clothing Workshop to learn some basic skills that will aid members participating in the Clothing & Textiles Project. This is a perfect opportunity to gain some educational experience prior to our 4-H Fashion Show! Workshop will be held on Monday, Jan. 19th, from 2-4 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. RSVP required by Friday, Jan. 16th. See flyer here for more details.
Find out more »Eligibility Forms Due (San Antonio Show)
All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members. Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you. It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in the…
Find out more »Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Deadline
Texas 4-H Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS that are DUE January 26, 2015. Each year, approximately 225 scholarships are awarded ranging in the amount of $1,000 to $20,000 to Texas 4-H graduating members based on their academic record and 4-H experience. The Application form can be downloaded: Word Examples of a completed application form can be found here. Opportunity Scholarship Guidelines can be found here. TO DO: Original scholarship application and attachments, plus one copy of everything are…
Find out more »Eligibility Forms Due (San Angelo Show)
All competitive events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members. Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Depending on the event, we will either email the form to you or mail it to you. It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in the…
Find out more »School Tours Eligibility Forms DUE
All out of school events require academic eligibility forms to be completed by 4-H members. Even if the events take place on weekends, UIL rules state, you must be academically eligible to participate in extracurricular activities. Our office will mail the form to you. It is your responsibility to follow through and take the form to your school for them to check the appropriate boxes if you are academically eligible to participate in the event. Due date to return the form to…
Find out more »February 2015
Bexar County Horse Judging Contest DUE
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 7th at the Sheriffs Posse Arena, 11755 S. Foster Rd. RSVP is due to Roy Flora by Wednesday, Feb. 4th (roy.flora@ag.tamu.edu). Entry form and money will be due on site. Team is $30, Individual is $10. For more information and flyer visit our website here.
Find out more »TEEA Scholarship DUE
The Texas Extension Education Association is a long-time supporter to the youth of the Texas 4-H Program. One of many ways this organization shows their support annually is through District TEEA 4-H scholarships. Each district awards a state level scholarship to a deserving 4-H member (female OR male) annually for their work and successes in 4-H. Each of the statewide scholarships are $1,000 in value (paid out $500 in Fall and $500 in Spring). Click here for eligibility requirements and application…
Find out more »Presidents Day Holiday
Our office will be closed for this holiday
Find out more »March 2015
County 4-H Roundup Eligibility Form DUE
If you will be participating at County Roundup on Saturday, March 21st at the Idea Monterrey Park School, 222 SW 39th St, SA, Tx. 78237, you will need to receive academic eligibility permission from your school. Please find the eligibility form here. Form is due to our office on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Because this contest is a Saturday event, you are welcome to fax the form to 930-1753 or scan and email to paxtell@ag.tamu.edu.
Find out more »County Photography Entries – DUE
Do you like to take pictures....this is the contest to enter. Photos must have been taken by the 4-H member between the dates of January 1st, 2014 and March 12th, 2015. There are 15 different categories to enter. This contest is free to enter and your photo does not have to be mounted or enlarged to an 8x10. Rules and guidelines are here. Photos are due to our office by Friday, March 13th.
Find out more »District 4-H Judging Contests (Entomology, Meats) Entry DUE
Entomology Judging is Saturday, April 11th in Floresville. -Entomology Identification – Identify selected insects and complete a written examination on insects. Questions will be selected primarily from “Study Materials for 4-H Entomology Contests”. Meats Judging is Wednesday, April 15th in San Angelo. -Meats Judging - Meat judging and identification is the evaluation and selection of cuts of meats from beef, swine and sheep species. These judging contests are for teams of 3 – 4 members or an individual in each…
Find out more »April 2015
Good Friday Holiday
Our office will be closed.
Find out more »Leaders 4 Life – DUE
The Leaders 4 Life contest is scheduled for Thursday, April 23rd in Seguin. This is a great opportunity for you as a County 4-H Club officer to form a team or two and enter. The Leaders 4 Life Skillathon contest focuses on leadership, parliamentary procedure, and service learning and/or 4-H promotion. You use these leadership skills at every club meeting. A team consists of 4 – 6 members. Ages are Junior/Intermediate (8 – 13) or Senior (14-18). Cost is $40…
Find out more »State Fair of Texas Lamb & Goat Validation Tag Order – DUE
If you will be exhibiting a goat or lamb at the State Fair of Texas stock show, animals require a validation tag to be put in its ear. Validation tag orders will be due to our office by Tuesday, April 7th. Order form is available here.
Find out more »Steer Validation Tag Order – DUE
If you will be exhibiting a steer at the 2015 Bexar County and/or 2016 Major Stocks Shows, steers are required to be validated, which requires putting a tag in the animals ear, nose printing and pulling hair for DNA. Validation tag order is due to our office by Tuesday, April 14th. Cost is $10.00 per tag. Order form is available here. Make your check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund. Late tag orders will be $20 each. Steer validation will be…
Find out more »Battle of Flowers Holiday
Our office will be closed.
Find out more »County Project Show (Arts & Crafts) DUE
This show is open to anyone ages 5 - 18, you do not have to be enrolled in 4-H. Spread the word to your friends and school classmates who would like to show off their creative skills. You can enter photos, metal projects, art projects, crafts and much more. The show is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th at the Helotes Activity Center. Cost is $2 per class. Entry deadline is Monday, April 27th. Entry form and guidelines are available here. …
Find out more »May 2015
Fun Fair Table Reservation DUE
Fun Fair is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2015. If your club would like to conduct a hands on activity, please fill out the form here and return to our office by Friday, May 1, 2015.
Find out more »Memorial Day Holiday
Our office will be closed.
Find out more »June 2015
Member Recognition Application DUE
If you are applying for the Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star, SALE Scholarship or I Dare You Award, you need to fill out the Member Recognition Application here (checking the award you are applying for) and clipped to the outside front of your recordbook cover. For more information on these awards, visit the Awards page on our website. Applications must be in our office by Friday, June 5, 2015.
Find out more »Awards, Scholarships, Recordbooks DUE
All recordbooks, scholarships and awards are due to our office by Friday, June 5, 2015. Recordbook information and forms are available on the State 4-H website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks/. If you are applying for any awards criteria is available in our Awards & Recognition Handbook at https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/files/2011/11/2008AwardsRecognitionHandbook_9.pdf.
Find out more »Ambassador Application DUE
Ambassador application is due to our office by Friday, June 5th. Application will be available soon.
Find out more »July 2015
July 4 Holiday Office Closed
The office is closed today for July 4th holiday.
Find out more »Club Charter Paperwork DUE
All charter information was handed out at the club manager trainings. If you were unable to attend one of the trainings, please contact us to get a charter packet. More information on chartering is posted on our website (https://bexar-tx.tamu.edu/4h-youth-development/adult-volunteer-resources/). Charter paperwork is due to our office on Wednesday, July 8, 2015.
Find out more »October 2015
Entomology Training
Did you know that insects are extremely diverse and make up more than half of the species on earth? Are you interested in learning about insects? All ages are welcome to join us and be a part of the Entomology Judging Team. First meeting is Sunday, Oct. 18th, 1:00 p.m. at the 4-H office in S-208. Future meeting is Sunday, Oct. 4th. 1:00 p.m. at the 4-H office S- 208. If you have any questions you can contact Molly at …
Find out more »November 2016
Sheep/Goats 101 Workshop
If you will be exhibiting sheep or goats at the stock show, attend this workshop! Topics will include maintaining condition, exercising, fitting and showmanship. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Wed. Oct. 26th.
Find out more »Swine Project Meeting
If you will be exhibiting swine, attend this meeting! Topics will include managing weight, exercising, and show preparation. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Wed. Nov. 2nd.
Find out more »Preparing Cattle for Show Workshop
If you will be exhibiting steers or heifers at the stock show, attend this workshop! Topics will include feeding, hair care, supply checklist, showmanship, and new steer classification guidelines. RSVP to Pam paxtell@ag.tamu.edu by Monday, Nov. 7th.
Find out more »January 2019
Foundation Scholarship WORK NIGHT
This FREE 4-H Scholarship Work Night will be an educational workshop on how to apply for the 4-H Opportunity Scholarship. 4-H Members and Adult leaders are welcome to attend. Attendees will receive important 4-H scholarship information which includes: 4-H Foundation scholarship information and youth will be able to have their paperwork reviewed by the agent. WHEN: Monday, Jan. 7th 2019 @ 6:30PM—8:30PM OR WHERE: Bexar County 4-H Office @ 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite 208, San Antonio, TX 78230 CONTACT…
Find out more »School Tours Training
The School Tours program gives young students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about the past and present methods of agriculture. School Tours are offered to students in Kindergarten through third grade attending public, private and home schools. High School aged students of the 4-H, FFA and FCCLA organizations from South Texas are invited each year to serve as Tour Guides for this committee. Tour Guides assist in educating the students about agriculture and its valued importance, while sharpening…
Find out more »ELIGIBILITY DUE – Hill Country District Show
Major Show Eligibility Information: If you have entered an animal or contest/event at any of the Major Stock Shows, you must submit an Academic Eligibility form to our office (Due dates specified at the top of each form). Please fill out the appropriate entry form for the following Shows: o Hill County Eligibility Form o Fort Worth Eligibility Form o Walter Gerlach Eligibility Form o San Angelo Eligibility Form o San Antonio Eligibility Form o Houston Eligibility Form o Rodeo…
Find out more »March 2019
County Fashion Show Registration DUE (Fashion Show, Duds to Dazzle, Storyboard)
Contest details uploaded HERE
Find out more »County Photography Contest Photos DUE
TEXAS 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST OBJECTIVES: To develop life skills in composition, light, story line, posing, and awareness. To gain knowledge about cameras, camera settings, photography dimension and resolution. To encourage 4-H members to use photography as a meaningful communication tool in their lives. To provide photography project showcase opportunity for 4-H members. To continue to share the message of 4-H. To utilize photographs which can promote and strengthen the 4-H program. RULES AND GUIDELINES: CLICK HERE FOR FULL GUIDELINES Eligibility…
Find out more »May 2019
Bexar County 4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship DEADLINE
Senior aged 4-H members who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply to our local Bexar County 4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship. *NOTE* We have not received the final authorization from the San Antonio Livestock exposition regarding S.A.L.E's finalized eligibility requirements. Please check back for the updated 2018-2019 GUIDELINES and APPLICATION. SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE MAY 17, 2019. DIGITAL METHODS AVAILABLE, NO ALTERNATE DATES. Last years's Guidelines and Application for reference only: 17-18 Guidelines 17-18 Application
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