Category Archives: 4-H Ambassador

2021-2022 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador Applications DUE 07/31/21

Applications for the 2021-2022 STEM Ambassadors will open on July 1 and close July 31, 2021.  A promotional video overview of the team can be viewed here:  https://youtu.be/nXarzxs50X8.   Also attached is a simplified infographic outlining basic eligibility details. Application link: https://texas4-hyouthdevelopment.submittable.com/submit (will activate on July 1). Applicants will need to create a simple profile on Submittable to complete the application.   The application requires (among other details) several written narratives, a personal video narrative, as well as two letters of recommendations.  Candidates are urged to begin work on their applications… Read More →

07/20/21 4-H Email Blast: 2021 Achievement Banquet Invitation & Details

  07/20/21 2021 Achievement Banquet Invitation & Details Good evening! I wanted to send out an invitation to our upcoming 2021 Bastrop County 4-H Achievement Banquet!  Please note that the date has been pushed back to Friday, August 13th, due to some scheduling issues and venue availability.  Please RSVP by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 5th,  via email to Mellanie at [email protected] or leave a message at the Extension Office at 512-581-7186 to let us know you are planning to join us so we can prepare the final script. The cost… Read More →

07/18/21 4-H Email Blast: 2021 Cake Auction Information

  07/18/21 2021 CAKE AUCTION INFORMATION Hey all! We are happy to pass on the invitation for the 2021 Cake Auction! We are excited to let you know that the Cake Auction will take place on Saturday, August 7, 2021, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts in Bastrop. This information was sent to your club managers earlier on Saturday morning, along with the number of cakes required of each club (assigned based on club enrollment).  Please work with your club managers… Read More →

07/01/21 4-H Email Blast: Professional You! Session 1 Details & RSVP

  07/01/21 YLP TOASTMASTER’S PUBLIC SPEAKING CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! Okay – last email blast of today!  We wanted to send out a little on our Professional YoU! Series that is starting up to help our youth feel a little more comfortable in preparing for some of the upcoming opportunities they will participate in.  We’ll also collect feedback from participants on what topics they want to cover in the upcoming sessions. OVERVIEW: The Professional YoU! Workshop is designed for youth who would like help with developing their professional… Read More →

07/01/21 4-H Email Blast: YLP Toastmaster’s Public Speaking Camp Details & RSVP

  07/01/21 YLP TOASTMASTER’S PUBLIC SPEAKING CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! We are super excited to start jumping into our July 2021 activities and wanted to pass on the details of our Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Toastmaster’s Public Speaking Camp with you!  This experience is a truly fun one – this is the one camp where we actually ask parents to drop off their kids, the event is facilitated by youth who have been through the course for at least 3-4 years, the County Extension Agents, and… Read More →

07/01/21 4-H Email Blast: County Camp Details & RSVP

  07/01/21 COUNTY CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! We are super excited to start jumping into our July 2021 activities and wanted to pass on the details of our County Camp to you! OVERVIEW: Our County Camp is a camp specifically for our Bastrop County 4-H members that is designed and led by our Bastrop County 4-H Council! This year, we are focusing on fun activities that help build skills in teamwork, leadership, club meeting participation, and communication.   TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (May change slightly depending on pool… Read More →

06/12/21 4-H Email Blast: Promotional Leadership Opportunity & Agent Schedules

  06/12/21 Promotional Leadership Opportunity & Agent Schedules Hey all! We are super excited to start hosting in-person activities, again!!!  In this email blast, we are focusing on the upcoming Summer In the City Event being held in Bastrop next weekend.  However, we are planning a lot of fun opportunities for July.  We are going to be sending quite a bit more information out on those around Monday, June 21st.  If you all have any ideas for programs or events, please let us know, we would love to… Read More →

06/11/21 4-H Email Blast: Recordbook Judging Results & Reminders

  06/11/21 RECORDBOOK JUDGING RESULTS & REMINDERS Good evening! We are excited to share the results from our County level Recordbook Judging event!  Congratulations to all of our participants!!  The judges were VERY impressed with your experiences and hard work that went into your recordbooks this year! Please note that all youth who placed first in their category will be able to check their recordbooks out of the County Extension Office starting on Monday, June 14th, to review scoresheets and make any edits/changes before resubmitting the recordbook for… Read More →

05/18/21 4-H Email Blast: 2021 National 4-H Congress – Texas Delegate Application Process – Deadline This Thursday, May 20, 2021

  05/18/21 2021 National 4-H Congress Texas Delegate Application Process Deadline This Thursday, May 20, 2021 Good Morning, We are excited to announce that currently the 2021 National 4-H Congress Event is set to be in person November 26-30, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. Please note, that this is still subject to change, however, we are very hopeful that it will go on as planned. Therefore, it is now time to have all youth who are interested in attending to apply to serve as a 2021 Texas 4-H Delegate… Read More →

05/14/21 4-H Email Blast: Recordbook Reminders (Due 06/02/21)

05/14/21 RECORDBOOK REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to send out a few reminders for recordbooks, since their due date is coming up here pretty quickly.  Please let me know if you have any questions or need any help with them!! IMPORTANT DATES: COUNTY: June 2, 2021: Recordbooks are due to the County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon June 7-10, 2021: Recordbooks will be judged June 14, 2021: Recordbooks advancing to District may be picked up from the County Extension Office to make corrections (all others will be returned at banquet) DISTRICT:… Read More →