November 15th, 2023

Upcoming Events ,Deadlines and Important Dates

11-15-23 All other Spring 2024 Major Junior Show Entries DUE to EO by Noon

11-16-23 Texas 4-H Virtual Opportunity Scholarship Training

11-18-23 Save the Date Aggies vs. Abilene Christian

11-20-23 Centerpiece Contest Entry Deadline

11-23/24-23 Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving

12-02/03-23 4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training (Registration closes Nov. 19th)

12-05-23 HLSR Essay Deadline

01-14-23 FWSSR Dairy Judging Contest (Entries postmarked by Dec. 1st)

01-14-23 District IV Dairy Judging ( Dec. 6th - Dec. 20th )

02-10-24 District IV Food Show ( Reg Jan. 10th - Jan. 24th)

In this issue:

Office Closure
LAB Centerpiece Contest
4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training
HLSR Writing Competition
Texas 4-H Record Book Beginner's Guide
District IV Dairy Judging Contest Memo
District IV Food Show Contest Memo
District IV Contests (not all listed)
Contest Spotlights
Hunt County 4-H Clubs
Hunt County 4-H Project Groups

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The website for Hunt County 4-H has been updated! Visit the site at https://hunt.agrilife.org/4-h/

Information on district contests, upcoming events, clubs and projects is included.

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We invite you to get your creative energy flowing and design/craft/create a stunning “Classic Holiday” inspired centerpiece to be displayed at our Annual Volunteer Appreciation Social. Our Hunt County Leadership Advisory Board will be hosting their 1st Annual Centerpiece Contest!

To enter the centerpiece contest please read the complete contest memo below and complete the registration form and submit $25 registration fee to the Hunt County Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 2217 Washington St., Greenville TX office by 5:00 PM Nov. 20th.

Contest Memo: HERE

Registration: HERE

Registration has been extended through November 19^th for the 4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training to be held December 2-3, 2023 in Anderson County. Registration is available on 4HOnline for 4-H Adult Leaders, Senior age 4-H Members, and CEAs/Program Assistants.

Find additional details and contest rules HERE

Click HERE for the contest memo

Click HERE for the Junior/ Intermediate contest memo

Click HERE for the Senior contest memo

Here are some of the contests offered at the District level.

Click HERE for their contests memos

Contest Spotlight

Explore Guide

District IV Contest Memo

Hunt County 4-H Clubs

Caddo Mills 4-H

Dates: Nov. 27th, Jan. 16th, Feb. 26th, March 18th, April 1st,

May 6th

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Caddo Mills Intermediate School

Club Manager: Jeannie McAfee: jeanniemcafee@hotmail.com

Facebook: Please follow Caddo Mills 4-H HERE

Commerce 4-H

Dates: Every 3rd Thursday of the month

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Mugs on the Square (1123 Main St. Commerce, TX 75428)

Club Manager: Laura Myers: songinheart4h@yahoo.com

Facebook: Please follow Commerce 4-H HERE

Greenville 4-H

Dates: 2nd Monday of the Month

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Hunt County Extension Office (2217 Washington St., Greenville, TX)

Club Manager: Lonnie Biehl: lonniegb@hotmail.com

Facebook: Please follow Greenville 4-H HERE

Lone Oak 4-H

Dates: Nov. 6th, Dec. 4th, Jan. 8th, Feb. 5th , March 4th, April 1st, May 6th

Time: 6pm

Location: Lone Oak Civic Center

Club Manager: Jennifer Fry: jfry02@gmail.com

Facebook: Please follow Lone Oak 4-H HERE

Wagner 4-H

Dates: 3rd Thursday of each month

Time: 2:00 PM

Location: 2123 CR 1071, Greenville, TX 75401

Club Manager: Jodi Wirtzberger: winestone1@juno.com

Wolfe City 4-H

Dates: 2nd Wednesday of each month

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: 431 Pilgrims Rest Rd, Pecan Gap TX

Club Manager: Maureen Lankford

Hunt County 4-H Project Group Meetings

To participate in County Project Groups, you MUST be enrolled in 4Honline.

DOG PROJECT

Dates: Will resume in the spring.

Time:

Location:

Project: Leader:

Facebook: Please follow Hunt County 4-H Dog Project Group HERE

HORSE PROJECT

Dates: Thursdays

Time: 5:30-7:30

Location: Phillips Farm in Point

Project Leaders: LaRena Phillips larena@loneoak4h.com and Jennifer Fry 903-467-6385 or jfry02@gmail.com

Facebook: Please follow Hunt County 4-H Horse Team HERE

PHOTOGRAPHY

Dates: 2nd Sunday of the month

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Extension Office, 2217 Washington Street, Greenville TX

Project Leaders: Rachel Zasik rkzasik@gmail.com, 202-538-4035

Facebook: Please follow Hunt County 4-H Photography Project HERE

GOAT (Dairy)

No goat required to join!

Dates: Sunday: 11/19, 12/1-Greenville Parade, 1/28/24, 2/25, 3/31

Time: 2:00pm

Location: Text Project Leader for location

Project Leader: Lonnie Biehl lonniegb@hotmail.com or call 916-600-7294

LIVESTOCK JUDGING

Please email Jeannie McAfee jeanniemcafee@hotmail.com to receive updates on project meetings.

SHOOTING SPORTS

Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month

Time: 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Location: B-Tactical Range. Caddo Mills, TX

Project Leaders: Kyle Gronewald and Terry McMasters: kfgronewald1975@gmail.com

Facebook: Please follow Hunt County 4-H Shooting Sports Project HERE

ARCHERY

Dates:1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month

Time: 6:30pm

Location: 3406 I-30 Frontage Rd, Greenville, TX 75402

Project Leader: Jorge Perez: jorgelp_2003@yahoo.com

Facebook: Please follow Hunt County 4-H Archery Project HERE

Food and Nutrition (New Dates coming soon)

Dates:

Time:

Location: Hunt County Extension Office, 2217 Washington St., Greenville 75401

Project Leader: Heather Pullen pullenfarm@gmail.com & Laura Myers songinheart4h@yahoo.com

Facebook: Please follow Hunt County 4-H Food and Nutrition Project HERE

Youth MUST be enrolled in 4-H to participate in club meetings or project groups! Adult volunteers coaching, training, or assisting must be currently enrolled as a TX 4-H Volunteer.