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4H is 4U ! How & Where Can I Become A Member ?

4H is 4U ! How & Where Can I Become A Member ?. What is 4-H?. 4-H is a nationwide 501 C (3) non-profit educational program that focuses on the needs, interests and concerns of youth, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. ?. ?. ?. ?.

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4H is 4U ! How & Where Can I Become A Member ?

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  1. 4H is 4U ! How & Where Can I Become A Member ?

  2. What is 4-H? 4-H is a nationwide 501 C (3) non-profit educational program that focuses on the needs, interests and concerns of youth, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. ? ? ? ? ? ?

  3. 4-H Motto . . . “To make the best better”

  4. What does 4-H stand for? HEAD . HEART . HANDS . HEALTH My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HANDS to larger service, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HEALTH to better living. . . For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

  5. In The Beginning… 1902 – 1st Clubs started in Ohio Texas History 1908 - Jack County “Corn Club” formed with 25 members All males 1912 – Milam County “Tomato Canning Club” formed All females 2007 – Statewide enrollment exceeds 1 million

  6. 2010-2011 Bexar County Enrollment 55 Chartered Clubs 2,813 Youth272 Adult Leaders 29 Community Clubs 14 After-school Clubs 12 Military Clubs Pct 1Pct 2Pct 3Pct 4 14 Clubs 3 Clubs 18 Clubs 20 Clubs

  7. How Old Do You Have to Be to Join? • 4-H programs are open to all youth age 8 and in the 3rd grade, through age 19. • 4-H “Clover Kids” is also available for children under the age and grade requirements for regular 4-H programs. • Children in this program can range in age from 6 to 8 and grades kindergarten through 2nd grade.

  8. How Do You Join 4-H? By enrolling and participating in one of the following clubs: A community or neighborhood club A project or school club A special interest project One Adult Volunteer Leader and at least 5 youth may start a new club

  9. How Much Does it Cost to Join 4-H? Joining 4-H costs little or nothing There are no county, state, or national dues If projects require an investment to get started, the clubs can usually conduct fundraising activities Bexar County 4-H clubs participate in a countywide fundraiser with part of the proceeds being kept by the clubs

  10. How Often Do 4-H Clubs Meet? 4-H clubs may organize any time of the year. Some clubs meet every week for a month or two and some meet one or twice a month all year long. ? ? ? ? ?

  11. Where Do 4-H Clubs Usually Meet? Any place that is large enough and convenient for members of the group. Many clubs take turns meeting in the member’s homes. Some meet in a central place such as a school, church, or community center.

  12. 4-H Projects & Contests 4-H projects County, State, and Local Contests • Gardening - 4-H Round-Up • Theater arts - 4-H Food Show Leadership - 4-H Fashion Show • Citizenship - 4-H Photography Contest - Public speaking - Record Books - Food & nutrition - Club Scrapbook • Computers - Project Show - Photography - Livestock Show - Career Exploration

  13. Junior Master Gardeners (JMG) FRED (Families Reading Every Day) Expanded Nutrition Program (ENP) Kidz Ants Wildlife Modules Family Consumer Sciences Work Force Prep “Yea 4-H” Pillars of Character “Take A Stand” “Keys to the Courthouse” Banner Projects & Curriculum

  14. CEA – 4H 4-H Outreach CEA- Agriculture Ag Techs FCS Agent BLT Expanded Nutrition Program CEA – Horticulture Master Gardeners Youth Gardens CEA - Natural Resources Entomologist Texas AgriLife ExtensionBexar County Office

  15. 4-H College Scholarship Opportunities San Antonio Livestock Exposition Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation Texas Rural Communities Foundation

  16. 2010 4-H Scholarships Scholarships • (12) $16,000 S.A.L.E. Scholarships • (1) $10,000 Richard Wallrath Education Foundation Scholarship • (2) $2,000 McLean Estate Scholarships • (4) $1,000 San Antonio Livestock Exposition School Tour Scholarships College Majors • Engineering • Landscape Architecture • Earth/Environmental Science • Agriculture Marketing • Education • Banking Management • Veterinary Medicine • Physician Assistant

  17. 4-H, Community Collaborations & Partnerships Strong relationships with local organizations Form collaborations and partnership with other youth organizations Provide support, leadership, and assistance to other youth organizations

  18. For More Information or to Join a Local 4-H Club Contact: Bexar County Extension Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite #212 San Antonio, Texas 78230 (210) 467-6575 or (210) 467-6578 Website: bexar-tx.tamu.edu Email: bexar-tx@tamu.edu

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