If you are a high schooler who is interested in water/natural resources, this might be the program for you!

The Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program provides high school age 4-H members and youth an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and practice leadership skills related to the science, technology, engineering, and management of water in Texas. The initial education component is the 4-H2O Youth Leadership Academy – a tour of Texas scheduled for July 8 – 15 where youth are exposed to a wide diversity of water resources, water uses, sensitive ecosystems, water quality concerns, as well as applied water research and technologies. The application deadline is May 15.

More information about the program, application instructions, and access to the on-line application portal can be found at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/water/.

The 2017 District 11 Junior Leadership Lab will be held on July 11, 2017 at Rockport Beach – Saltwater Pavilion. Registration opens on May 15 and goes through June 23. Late registration is open June 24 – June 30.

Registration is on 4-H Connect.  ALL adults, volunteers, and youth (grades 3-8) must register via 4-H Connect to stay on site at the event.

Registration fees are $30 for ALL youth participants (includes lunch, snacks, t-shirt, programming supplies, facility rental & insurance); $20 for adults, parents, agents and District Council officers wanting a Jr. Lab t-shirt (must register via 4-H Connect); $5 for adults, parents, agents, and District Council Officers NOT ordering a shirt (register via 4-H Connect).

More information can be found on the D11 4-H Page: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/junior-leader-lab/

During the 2017 Texas 4-H Roundup, we would like to honor those 4-H Alumni who are currently serving in the military (active or reserve) or as a first responder. We will be preparing a video presentation recognizing those that serve.

Please take the time to complete some brief information about the 4-H alumni serving.  We are asking for a photo as well, in their respective uniform or service gear, if available. If not available, any current photo would work.

Deadline to submit is Friday, May 12, 2017.

Submit information at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/militaryfirstresponders/

Registration is now open for the District 11 Invitational Hippology Contest held on May 20, 2017 in La Grange at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. Hippology is the study of horses. You don’t have to own a horse to compete, just simply have an interest in horses and the horse industry.

Entry fees are $15 per person and registration via 4-H Connect is open through May 12. Late registration is May 13-18 for an additional $25. For more information, check out our events page: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/invitational-4-h-hippology-contest/

Information regarding the 2017 D11 Horse Show is now posted to the D11 4-H Page: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/horse-show/

Registration opens on May 1 on 4-H Connect. Please note the April 15 validation date. On April 16, validation fees go up to $20 per horse.

Information for 2017 District 11 Leadership Lab has now been released. All information and forms can be found here: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/leadership-lab/

Registration will open on May 1 on 4-H Connect.

Texas 4-H Roundup will showcase three 4-H members or groups of 4-H members each day for the singing of the National Anthem during the General Assemblies.

DEADLINE is Monday, April 24, 2017

Submit online at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/NationalAnthem/index.html

• All submissions MUST BE POSTED TO YouTube (All links made public).
  • Entries may be submitted on an individual basis or as a group.
  • Groups cannot be made up of more than five (5) members. Three individuals/teams will be selected to perform one at each assembly held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  • Individuals/teams will be announced May 1, 2017.
  • Open to all 4-H members grades 3 – 12 (based on September 1, 2016 4-H Year).
  • 4-H member does not have to be a contest participant of Texas 4-H Roundup.
  • YouTube Video must be of the individual or group (up to five 4-H members) singing the National Anthem.
  • Singing must be in a capella style (no music).
  • If selected to sing during Texas 4-H Roundup, performance will be done a capella.
  • Videos will be evaluated by a panel of judges.
  • If selected to sing participants must be registered on 4-H Connect.
  • Roundup staff will be selecting the nights that the individuals/groups will be performing.

This year’s Aggie Commercial Steer Camp is quickly approaching! Aggie Commercial Steer Camp is for youth participants, as well as parents, County Extension Agents and agricultural teachers, who wish to learn more about purchasing and managing commercial steers for the youth commercial steer project. Join us in College Station, July 26-27, 2017! To learn more about the program, please visit http://aggiecsc.blogspot.com/ or email Dan Hale, dhale@tamu.edu.