Can you FEED me now!!!!!!

We live in a country of abundance... don't believe me, look at my waste line (not a pretty picture). We also live in country where children go to bed at night hungry. When you see a bumper sticker that says the American Farmer Feeds the World, it's a lie. We are a net importer of food. But that does not mean we do not have enough to eat.

As a nation we are blessed. As individuals that go to bed at night without want for food, you and I are blessed. Let us pass that blessing on!!!!!

Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer, has launched an initiative to fight hunger. His initiative is tailor made for the type of community service we offer through 4-H. It involves volunteer, community gardens, food drives, and resources to mount a coordinated community effort.

It's the type of activity we specialize in.... Why not get recognized for doing what we do well.

For more information on getting involved in the Initiative to fight hunger go to: http://tinyurl.com/fighthunger

Just something to think about,
Kevin

Show Me the $$$$$

It's never too early to start planning for college. That includes preparing for Scholarship Applications. We are lucky that the 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application closely follows the Texas 4-H Recordbook. This makes life a lot easier for graduating 4-Hers, if they have done recordbooks during their 4-H career.

The other big "if" that enters into the equation is if they prepared for the process by making good grades, taking the SAT early enough, Etc..... The time to start the process of preparing for the scholarship application is a child's freshman year, or earlier. When they reach their Senior year in highschool, there's not much we can do to help them, if they have not already started.

I know it's a hard sell, but the best audience for Scholarship Workshops is the freshman class, not the seniors.

For what it's worth,
Kevin

Vote early, and vote often!!!!!!

This now cliche quote, can be attributed to William Hale Thompson, Mayor of Chicago in the early 1900's, but it seems to fit today's politics.

News stories about ACORN, Joe the Plumber, Who does and does not wear a flag lapel pin, and Endless arguments over the deficit, are enough to make the most patriotic of us cynical. That along with the fact that many of you will be in Brownwood on election day could make it hard for you to make time to vote.

But do not let the negative campaigning, the constant bombardment by cynical adds, or the nasty nature of this years political campaign, keep you away from the ballot box. Also do not let the Texas 4-H Summit keep you from practicing your Civic Duty. Who you vote for in the national election is less relevant than the fact that you vote. It is also important that we all remember that there is a so called "down ballot" that needs our attention. The president is not the only position we are currently deciding.

As a reminder: Early Voting is open across the State, and if you are registered for the Texas 4-H Summit you will not be at home on election day!

So.... Vote early, and vote often!

Get out o' their way

I'm still amazed by what our youth can accomplish when we simply get out of their way. I think you will also be amazed by the Pod Cast created by a 4-H group in Grimes county. This podcast is narrated and produced by a group of 4-Hers.

Take a few minutes and go to http://www.gc4-h.blogspot.com/

It'll inspire you to know that the 4-Hers in our program can create such cool and innovative recruitment and marketing ideas such as this podcast.

If you like what you hear, let them know by posting a response on their blog!