Change!!!!

The District 9 4-H Web Page has changed!!!!!  I think you will like the look.  All of the old content you were accustomed to finding on the District 9 Web Page is there, but the layout has been updated to match the State 4-H Program.  The new page also allows us to do some things we could not with the old design, like, Blog.  So in the very near future this blog will discontinue :( and I will start posting all of my blogs on the new site.

At some point I hope to make updates on the new blog go out to County Extension Agents automatically.  Until then you may want to go to the Blog and include it in your favorite RSS.  In the interim I will try to be diligent about emailing you when I post items of interest in the new Blog.

So long eblogger, Hello Word Press,

Kevin

Leader College Open for Business

District 9 4-H Leader College is open for registration and will remain open until August 1st.  There will actually be registration available until the day before the event which is scheduled for August 14, 2010.  But there is a discount before August 1, or a penalty after August 1, depending on how you look at it.  Early registration is $15 and late registration is $20.

Most of you remember Kelsey Christian.  Her brother is catering the event, "Wannabe BBQ"  One of the more popular caterers in the Huntsville area.

This years sessions:

• Dog
• Entomology
• FCS Community Service
• Healthy Lifestyles Invitational
• Meat Science
• Recordbooks - Beginner and advanced
• Poultry showing and judging
• Scholarships 
• Consumer Decision Making
• Digital Storytelling
• Fashion Story Board
• Leaders 4 Life
• Rabbit
• Wild Life Skill-a-Thon

AND DON'T FORGET 4-H OFFICER TRAINING!!!!!

Any level officer, club, county or district can participate.  For that matter any child that want to be an officer can participate.  This training will be led by your current District Council Officers.

A more detailed brochure can be found on the District 9 4-H Website and registration can be done online on 4-HConnect.  As an almost post script, please remember we welcome everyone at this event.  They do not need to be enrolled volunteers to come and learn!  Give us a shout at the District Office and we'll help you register volunteers that are not enrolled.

Please comment on the blog or send me your questions,

Kevin

RecordBook Results

District 9 4-H Recordbook judging results are being posted to the District 9 4-H Web site in "Real Time"...Go to the District 9 website to see the results as they come in...

Isn't technology COOL!!!

Kevin

For the Record

Just a quick reminder:  Recordbook judging will be held tomorrow, July 7, 2010.  We have the names of those that volunteered for the event, but the more the merrier.  If you have extra volunteers bring them along.

Judges registration and serving of refreshment will begin at 9:00 am.

Bring your best attitude and be ready to be amazed at all the "stuff" our youth have done in this past year.

See you tomorrow,
Kevin

Leadership Lab is Upon us!!!!!!!

Leadership Lab Starts next week Tuesday, June 22!!!!!

Planning for the event has gone smoothly and we are ready for Lab on most fronts, but there are a few reminders for Parents, Participants and County Extension Agents:

• Parking on Sam Houston Campus during Leadership Lab is free but you will need to pick up a parking pass at the University Police Department prior to checking in at the event.  The Police Department is located at 2424 Sam Houston Ave, Huntsville, Tx
• There are costume dances both nights at Lab - 1st night is Sharp Thinkers (nerd) 2nd night is Sharp Dressers (we will be dancing after the Banquet)
• Bring nice clothes for the banquet
• The meet and greet for council officers has been moved up in the schedule to 1:30 pm on the first day at Olson Auditorium
• Don't forget the multitude of paper work you need to bring with you ie, Medical release, code of conduct...
• Don't forget bedding and toiletries.  The dorms have beds but no sheets.

For complete details go to the D9 Web Site.  If you have questions please respond to the Blog.  I'm sure you are not the only one trying to figure things out for next week.

Take Care,
Kevin

Hurry First come First Served, for 4-H Congress!!

Texas 4-H Congress is now accepting youth 14 years of age!!!!!  We only have 5 of these slots available to District 9.

I will approve the first 5 4-H Connect Registrations for youth 14 years old that I receive.  The timing of the submission will be based on the time stamp in 4-H Connect created when the 4-Her submits their entry!

Please make this known quickly!!! After the first 5, the offer closes!

Kevin

District 9 4-H: All Work and No Play....Not With TAE4-HA

District 9 4-H: All Work and No Play....Not With TAE4-HA