Just a reminder that Cherokee County Jr. Show Entries are due this Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011 by 10 am at the Cherokee County Expo in Jacksonville on Loop 456. You must have your advisor or club manager or extension agent sign your entry or it will sent back to you. Also as a reminder - Friday, Nov. 11th is Veteren's Day and the Cherokee County Extension Office will be closed and the mail will not run. Please, make plans to get your entries in the office by Thursday or to the Showbarn this Saturday.
Late entries will be allowed - but be $15 more per entry.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Classic 4-H Summer Activities Lined Up
Classic 4-H Club Presents it Summer of Fun Activities
Submitted by: Rene’ McCracken, CEP-AgNR
The Classic 4-H Club is a summer only club of Cherokee County guided by cooperative extension agent, Rene’ McCracken. “Since last year when my committee and I created this club for summer only activities, we have been able to reach youth who have never even heard of 4-H and inspired them to move on and join clubs and continue their 4-H experiences. Last year, the club had 12 members who ranged in age from 17 down to 3 years of age. Youth enjoyed crafts, photography, jelly making, cooking, and fishing and in August were a part of a local competition where they were able to show off their projects and were awarded ribbons,” remarked McCracken.
This year we are planning some exciting meetings just with you in mind. The meetings will take place on Tuesdays, from 1 to 3 pm at the Cherokee County Extension Office. The following activities are planned:
July 5th Mad Science Lab Day – make slime and other fun chemical experiments.
July 12th Outdoor Fun Day – camping, water wars, homemade plant water jug, outdoor cooking
July 19th Fashion Show Day – hair/make-up, glitz and glamour or sporting and hunting gear
July 26th Project Day – selection of project to enter the contest and working to design the winners
Aug 2nd Video Premier – Selected youth will be creating a video or our summer experiences and premiering it on this day.
Aug 9th Summer Contest Round-Up, a panel of judges will review the projects submitted and award ribbons to participants.
Designed with the whole family in mind, there are several activities suited for ages three and up. Youth under the age of 8 will be required to have a responsible guardian with them at meetings. In addition, if your child requires special accommodations, please make those known prior to enrollment. It is not too late to join the group, there is no registration fee for the summer activities but please RSVP so that we will have a place for you by calling 903-683-5416 or reach Rene’ at lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire your child to a lifetime of learning with 4-H.
Submitted by: Rene’ McCracken, CEP-AgNR
The Classic 4-H Club is a summer only club of Cherokee County guided by cooperative extension agent, Rene’ McCracken. “Since last year when my committee and I created this club for summer only activities, we have been able to reach youth who have never even heard of 4-H and inspired them to move on and join clubs and continue their 4-H experiences. Last year, the club had 12 members who ranged in age from 17 down to 3 years of age. Youth enjoyed crafts, photography, jelly making, cooking, and fishing and in August were a part of a local competition where they were able to show off their projects and were awarded ribbons,” remarked McCracken.
This year we are planning some exciting meetings just with you in mind. The meetings will take place on Tuesdays, from 1 to 3 pm at the Cherokee County Extension Office. The following activities are planned:
July 5th Mad Science Lab Day – make slime and other fun chemical experiments.
July 12th Outdoor Fun Day – camping, water wars, homemade plant water jug, outdoor cooking
July 19th Fashion Show Day – hair/make-up, glitz and glamour or sporting and hunting gear
July 26th Project Day – selection of project to enter the contest and working to design the winners
Aug 2nd Video Premier – Selected youth will be creating a video or our summer experiences and premiering it on this day.
Aug 9th Summer Contest Round-Up, a panel of judges will review the projects submitted and award ribbons to participants.
Designed with the whole family in mind, there are several activities suited for ages three and up. Youth under the age of 8 will be required to have a responsible guardian with them at meetings. In addition, if your child requires special accommodations, please make those known prior to enrollment. It is not too late to join the group, there is no registration fee for the summer activities but please RSVP so that we will have a place for you by calling 903-683-5416 or reach Rene’ at lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu. Don’t miss this opportunity to inspire your child to a lifetime of learning with 4-H.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Goat Clip Clinic ~ March 12th, 2010 Jacksonville
Goat Clip Clinic
Saturday, March 12th, 2010
Beginning at 10:00 am
At: Cherokee County Showbarn, Jacksonville
Cost: $10 includes grooming, show registration, and meal for participant, group discounts available, practice your showmanship skills before the show with our judge who will coach you and provide the advantage to edge out your competition.
All Are Welcome To Attend! Great opportunity for goat judging teams to practice as well. Must RSVP with Rene' McCracken at 903-683-5416. Note: Only goats that have been washed will be clipped. Youth are encouraged to help with the clipping. If you have clippers, blowers and stands please bring them. We will sharpen clipper blades for free for 4-H members and $5 charge for FFA kids.
Goat Clip Clinic
Saturday, March 12th, 2010
Beginning at 10:00 am
At: Cherokee County Showbarn, Jacksonville
Cost: $10 includes grooming, show registration, and meal for participant, group discounts available, practice your showmanship skills before the show with our judge who will coach you and provide the advantage to edge out your competition.
All Are Welcome To Attend! Great opportunity for goat judging teams to practice as well. Must RSVP with Rene' McCracken at 903-683-5416. Note: Only goats that have been washed will be clipped. Youth are encouraged to help with the clipping. If you have clippers, blowers and stands please bring them. We will sharpen clipper blades for free for 4-H members and $5 charge for FFA kids.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Cherokee County Market Goat Clinic, Oct 9, 2010
To Goat or Not to Goat? That is the Question
Submitted by: Rene' McCracken, Cherokee County Extension Agent CEP-AgNR
Is there a goat in your life? It is that time of year again, when 4-H and FFA youth and their parents begin scouring the countryside looking for project animals. For several, the market goat project is the perfect combination of challenge, skill, and requirements of space, time and money that fit their needs. But, where do you go to get a good goat? It is not as easy and putting your money in a vending machine and waiting for a good one to drop in your lap. Due to the humid "jungle-like" climate we East Texans live in, several challenges to raising goats are multiplied. There have been several instances in which students from our area have purchased goats raised in West Texas only to lose them early on due to parasite overload.
Last year was the first time that a selection and care clinic was held in Cherokee County. The goal to provide youth and their parents with the tools and information they would need not only raise goats here but to connect them with local producers who could provide some of their experience that would get them in the winner's circle. Over 30 people attended the event last year and more are expected to be back for "seconds" this year. The 2nd Annual Cherokee County Market Goat Clinic for youth in FFA and 4-H interested in showing market wethers will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 beginning at 3 pm at the Cherokee County Show Barn on Loop 456 in Jacksonville,TX.
Clinic will focus on how to select your goat, feed and care for it and determine steps you need to take to get to the winner's circle in your county show. There is no charge for the clinic and all are welcome. Beginning at 3 pm we will meet, pass out guide books on showing goats as a project, then receive hands on demonstrations with goats. You do not need to bring your goat if you have already purchased one however, you may do so if you would like some one-on-one coaching or evaluation of the animal. This is primarily a selection clinic and their will be little information neither on “showmanship” skills nor with this be a jackpot show. Breeder, former ag-teacher and judge, Ernie Hare will be providing the "coaching" with extension agent and goat producer, Rene' McCracken providing information on feeding and nutrition as well as general goat health. There will be a showmanship clinic and jackpot show at the Show Star Series in Nacogdoches on October 23-24, 2010. Contact this office for more details on it.
In some cases, the hardest part about the market goat project is finding and buying the right goat. Hopefully, this clinic will allow you to connect with area goat producers and purchase animals that have been raised in this climate and under similar conditions that you will have them at later on in your backyard or at the school farm. All those producers who have wethers for sale are welcome to bring them, bring information about their farm or contact me and I will pass along to those youth still looking for goats.
The clinic should last just over and hour and will be followed at 5 pm by a Cherokee County 4-H playday and awards banquet. If you have not had the opportunity to get going with 4-H or join a club, don't miss this opportunity to meet with the clubs in the area and get starting with your 4-H experiences today! For more information on this clinic and other extension events, contact the Cherokee County Extension Office at 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
Submitted by: Rene' McCracken, Cherokee County Extension Agent CEP-AgNR
Is there a goat in your life? It is that time of year again, when 4-H and FFA youth and their parents begin scouring the countryside looking for project animals. For several, the market goat project is the perfect combination of challenge, skill, and requirements of space, time and money that fit their needs. But, where do you go to get a good goat? It is not as easy and putting your money in a vending machine and waiting for a good one to drop in your lap. Due to the humid "jungle-like" climate we East Texans live in, several challenges to raising goats are multiplied. There have been several instances in which students from our area have purchased goats raised in West Texas only to lose them early on due to parasite overload.
Last year was the first time that a selection and care clinic was held in Cherokee County. The goal to provide youth and their parents with the tools and information they would need not only raise goats here but to connect them with local producers who could provide some of their experience that would get them in the winner's circle. Over 30 people attended the event last year and more are expected to be back for "seconds" this year. The 2nd Annual Cherokee County Market Goat Clinic for youth in FFA and 4-H interested in showing market wethers will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 beginning at 3 pm at the Cherokee County Show Barn on Loop 456 in Jacksonville,TX.
Clinic will focus on how to select your goat, feed and care for it and determine steps you need to take to get to the winner's circle in your county show. There is no charge for the clinic and all are welcome. Beginning at 3 pm we will meet, pass out guide books on showing goats as a project, then receive hands on demonstrations with goats. You do not need to bring your goat if you have already purchased one however, you may do so if you would like some one-on-one coaching or evaluation of the animal. This is primarily a selection clinic and their will be little information neither on “showmanship” skills nor with this be a jackpot show. Breeder, former ag-teacher and judge, Ernie Hare will be providing the "coaching" with extension agent and goat producer, Rene' McCracken providing information on feeding and nutrition as well as general goat health. There will be a showmanship clinic and jackpot show at the Show Star Series in Nacogdoches on October 23-24, 2010. Contact this office for more details on it.
In some cases, the hardest part about the market goat project is finding and buying the right goat. Hopefully, this clinic will allow you to connect with area goat producers and purchase animals that have been raised in this climate and under similar conditions that you will have them at later on in your backyard or at the school farm. All those producers who have wethers for sale are welcome to bring them, bring information about their farm or contact me and I will pass along to those youth still looking for goats.
The clinic should last just over and hour and will be followed at 5 pm by a Cherokee County 4-H playday and awards banquet. If you have not had the opportunity to get going with 4-H or join a club, don't miss this opportunity to meet with the clubs in the area and get starting with your 4-H experiences today! For more information on this clinic and other extension events, contact the Cherokee County Extension Office at 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
Monday, July 12, 2010
4th Meeting Classic 4-H Club July 13, Rusk Civic Center Noon
Hello All!
It’s not too late to get involved in a great 4-H club this year!
4th Meeting/Classic 4-H Club :
July 13th, 2010
12-1:00 pm~ Rusk Civic Center ~Rusk
Cost = FREE!
Open to youth ages 8 to 17 yrs or Clover Kid groups ages 5 to 7 yrs.
Please bring your lunch (drinks are provided) and join us Tuesday, July 13th at noon at The Rusk Civic Center it's located on 555 Euclid Street just off of hwy 69.
Special Project this week: In honor of Western Week and the Tops n Texas Rodeo we are going to do a cowboy cookie exchange. Bring at least 2 doz of your favorite cowboy cookies (made or purchased). If you make them then bring the recipe for our cookbooks.
Meeting Speaker: Wendy Emprimo, "How to do a photography project for 4-H"
Also, if you are looking for some more Western Fun -- I will be at the Hazel Tilton Park in Jacksonville across from the fire station on Rusk/Main Street with cowboy games, dress like a rodeo clown contest, best buckle and hat contest and dog show! All free starting at 10 am (I'll be leaving at 11 for the 4-H meeting).
Need more info: contact Rene’ McCracken, Cooperative Extension Agent - Prairie View A&M University, At 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
It’s not too late to get involved in a great 4-H club this year!
4th Meeting/Classic 4-H Club :
July 13th, 2010
12-1:00 pm~ Rusk Civic Center ~Rusk
Cost = FREE!
Open to youth ages 8 to 17 yrs or Clover Kid groups ages 5 to 7 yrs.
Please bring your lunch (drinks are provided) and join us Tuesday, July 13th at noon at The Rusk Civic Center it's located on 555 Euclid Street just off of hwy 69.
Special Project this week: In honor of Western Week and the Tops n Texas Rodeo we are going to do a cowboy cookie exchange. Bring at least 2 doz of your favorite cowboy cookies (made or purchased). If you make them then bring the recipe for our cookbooks.
Meeting Speaker: Wendy Emprimo, "How to do a photography project for 4-H"
Also, if you are looking for some more Western Fun -- I will be at the Hazel Tilton Park in Jacksonville across from the fire station on Rusk/Main Street with cowboy games, dress like a rodeo clown contest, best buckle and hat contest and dog show! All free starting at 10 am (I'll be leaving at 11 for the 4-H meeting).
Need more info: contact Rene’ McCracken, Cooperative Extension Agent - Prairie View A&M University, At 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Classic 4-H 2nd Meeting: Cooking with Kids, Officer Elections
It’s not too late to get involved in a great 4-H club this year!
2nd Meeting/Classic 4-H Club :
June 29th, 2010
12-1:00 pm~ Rusk Civic Center ~Rusk
Cost = FREE!
Open to youth ages 8 to 17 yrs or Clover Kid groups ages 5 to 7 yrs.
Please bring your lunch (drinks are provided) and join us Tuesday, June 29th at noon for the kick-off meeting to finish sign ups, elect officers, and plan for the summer activities ahead! The Rusk Civic Center is located on 555 Euclid Street just off of hwy 69.
Special Project this week: Cooking with Kids - everyone bring your favorite recipe that you can make or a great cookbook and we are going to make your very own cook books!
Need more info: contact Rene’ McCracken, Cooperative Extension Agent - Prairie View A&M University, At 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
Rene' McCracken
Prairie View A&M University
Cooperative Extension Agent
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Cherokee County, TX
903-683-5416
2nd Meeting/Classic 4-H Club :
June 29th, 2010
12-1:00 pm~ Rusk Civic Center ~Rusk
Cost = FREE!
Open to youth ages 8 to 17 yrs or Clover Kid groups ages 5 to 7 yrs.
Please bring your lunch (drinks are provided) and join us Tuesday, June 29th at noon for the kick-off meeting to finish sign ups, elect officers, and plan for the summer activities ahead! The Rusk Civic Center is located on 555 Euclid Street just off of hwy 69.
Special Project this week: Cooking with Kids - everyone bring your favorite recipe that you can make or a great cookbook and we are going to make your very own cook books!
Need more info: contact Rene’ McCracken, Cooperative Extension Agent - Prairie View A&M University, At 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
Rene' McCracken
Prairie View A&M University
Cooperative Extension Agent
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Cherokee County, TX
903-683-5416
Friday, June 18, 2010
First Meeting Classic 4-H Club 6-22 Noon at Rusk
It’s not too late to get involved in a great 4-H club this year!
First Meeting/Classic 4-H Club :
June 22, 2010
12-1:00 pm~ Rusk Civic Center ~Rusk
Cost = FREE!
What can you do in 4-H?
You can go where you want to go, visit new places, learn new stuff, do new things, make new friends, and even become a new you! Activities to come: Camping, Fishing Trip, Tour of local farms and ranches, Teen retreats and visits to college campuses, and so much more. Open to youth ages 8 to 17 yrs or Clover Kid groups ages 5 to 7 yrs.
Please bring your lunch (drinks are provided) and join us Tuesday, June 22nd at noon for the kick-off meeting to finish sign ups and plan for the summer activities ahead! The Rusk Civic Center is located on 555 Euclid Street just off of hwy 69.
Need more info: contact Rene’ McCracken, Cooperative Extension Agent – Prairie View A&M University, At 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
First Meeting/Classic 4-H Club :
June 22, 2010
12-1:00 pm~ Rusk Civic Center ~Rusk
Cost = FREE!
What can you do in 4-H?
You can go where you want to go, visit new places, learn new stuff, do new things, make new friends, and even become a new you! Activities to come: Camping, Fishing Trip, Tour of local farms and ranches, Teen retreats and visits to college campuses, and so much more. Open to youth ages 8 to 17 yrs or Clover Kid groups ages 5 to 7 yrs.
Please bring your lunch (drinks are provided) and join us Tuesday, June 22nd at noon for the kick-off meeting to finish sign ups and plan for the summer activities ahead! The Rusk Civic Center is located on 555 Euclid Street just off of hwy 69.
Need more info: contact Rene’ McCracken, Cooperative Extension Agent – Prairie View A&M University, At 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Classic 4-H Club Sign-Up NOW!
Classic 4-H Club Meeting This Summer!
Hello 4-H Members, Parents, and Friends:
Sign-up days are Tonight at the extension office, June 1, 2010 from 6 to 7 pm. Also during the AgriLife Fair at Extension Office, June 8, 2010 from 1-6 pm.
If you are looking for something great to do this summer, contact Rene' McCracken and get signed up, space is limited, members will be taken on a first come first serve basis. 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
These sign ups will be come and go - similar to sign-up's for baseball. Once I have gathered my "team" I will contact the parents and 4-H members for meeting times, places, and dates for our summer adventures. If you cannot make either of the sign-up times but would still like to be involved in the club - drop by the extension office in Rusk during work hours to complete the forms.
Hello 4-H Members, Parents, and Friends:
Sign-up days are Tonight at the extension office, June 1, 2010 from 6 to 7 pm. Also during the AgriLife Fair at Extension Office, June 8, 2010 from 1-6 pm.
If you are looking for something great to do this summer, contact Rene' McCracken and get signed up, space is limited, members will be taken on a first come first serve basis. 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
These sign ups will be come and go - similar to sign-up's for baseball. Once I have gathered my "team" I will contact the parents and 4-H members for meeting times, places, and dates for our summer adventures. If you cannot make either of the sign-up times but would still like to be involved in the club - drop by the extension office in Rusk during work hours to complete the forms.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Classic 4-H Club Meeting This Summer!
Hello 4-H Members, Parents, and Friends:
The Classic 4-H Club which previously met in New Summerfield is getting ready to get going this summer! Several activities have been planed with a focus on leadership, career preparedness and exploration. Some great tours are planned, like visit to Powell's Deer Farm and Mother Francis Hospital in Jacksonville. Depending on the preferences of youth participating - the sky is the limit for what careers or occupations we will explore.
Near the end of the summer we will have a day camp with several locations already pledged to host us for a day of fishing, camp fire cooking, games, survivor skills, and wild life identification.
If you are looking for something great to do this summer, contact Rene' McCracken and get signed up, space is limited, members will be taken on a first come first serve basis. 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
The Classic 4-H Club which previously met in New Summerfield is getting ready to get going this summer! Several activities have been planed with a focus on leadership, career preparedness and exploration. Some great tours are planned, like visit to Powell's Deer Farm and Mother Francis Hospital in Jacksonville. Depending on the preferences of youth participating - the sky is the limit for what careers or occupations we will explore.
Near the end of the summer we will have a day camp with several locations already pledged to host us for a day of fishing, camp fire cooking, games, survivor skills, and wild life identification.
If you are looking for something great to do this summer, contact Rene' McCracken and get signed up, space is limited, members will be taken on a first come first serve basis. 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Goat Clip Clinic ~ March 20, 2010 Jacksonville
Goat Clip Clinic
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Beginning at 10:00 am
At: Cherokee County Showbarn, Jacksonville
Cost: $10 includes grooming, show registration, and meal for participant, group discounts available, practice your showmanship skills before the show with our judge who will coach you and provide the advantage to edge out your competition.
All Are Welcome To Attend! Great opportunity for goat judging teams to practice as well. Must RSVP at 903-683-5416.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Beginning at 10:00 am
At: Cherokee County Showbarn, Jacksonville
Cost: $10 includes grooming, show registration, and meal for participant, group discounts available, practice your showmanship skills before the show with our judge who will coach you and provide the advantage to edge out your competition.
All Are Welcome To Attend! Great opportunity for goat judging teams to practice as well. Must RSVP at 903-683-5416.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Directions to Shawnee Creek Ranch
Directions to Classic 4-H Day Camp at Shawnee Creek Ranch, Sat, March 30th
starting at 5 pm
In Henderson on Hwy 79, turn south at Kroger on FM 225 and go 6 miles.
Turn right on CR 447,
The ranch is on the left the log cabin home is the first turn in on the left, and the
second turn in goes to the lake.
Watch for signs and take the second drive into the lake pasture.
If you get lost call Rene' at 903-316-1041
See you there! The weather is suppose to be great!
Remember bring camping items, fishing poles and equipment if you have them, and whatever your brood will eat. Also don't forget the bug spray!
starting at 5 pm
In Henderson on Hwy 79, turn south at Kroger on FM 225 and go 6 miles.
Turn right on CR 447,
The ranch is on the left the log cabin home is the first turn in on the left, and the
second turn in goes to the lake.
Watch for signs and take the second drive into the lake pasture.
If you get lost call Rene' at 903-316-1041
See you there! The weather is suppose to be great!
Remember bring camping items, fishing poles and equipment if you have them, and whatever your brood will eat. Also don't forget the bug spray!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Classic 4-H Club Family Day Camp May 30th
Classic 4-H Club to Host Family Fun Day Camp at Shawnee Creek Ranch
Submitted by: Rene’ McCracken, CEP-AgNR
Shawnee Creek Ranch will provide campsites, “fishing hole”, hayride, campfire, and petting zoo, for all to enjoy. There is no charge for the day, but you should contact Cooperative Extension Agent, Rene’ McCracken to reserve your spot and get directions to the ranch by May 29, 2009 at 903-683-5416. You should be prepared to, fish, set up a campsite and fire, roast or cook on the open fire, play games, and identify wildlife. Please bring enough food for your family and dress appropriately. The games, prizes and some fishing equipment will be provided. When you call a more complete list of necessary items to bring is available.
Recently, with the cancellation of several camps and activities due to both funding shortfalls or H1N1 flu, including H.S. Estelle 4-H Summer Camp in
Thursday, April 16, 2009
April Meeting Tonight
April Meeting Tonight
Thurs, April 16th 6:30 pm.
Location: New Summerfield Ag Classroom
Full Agenda
Discuss What went on at the County Show
Finalize End of Year Field Trip Plans!
Discuss Summer Camp Opportunities.
Discuss Officer Nominations for Next Year.
Please confirm if you are going to be there
Call 903-316-1041 Rene'
Thanks,
Rene'
Thurs, April 16th 6:30 pm.
Location: New Summerfield Ag Classroom
Full Agenda
Discuss What went on at the County Show
Finalize End of Year Field Trip Plans!
Discuss Summer Camp Opportunities.
Discuss Officer Nominations for Next Year.
Please confirm if you are going to be there
Call 903-316-1041 Rene'
Thanks,
Rene'
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Next Meeting: Thurs, April 16th, 2009 6:30 pm
Hello Classic 4-H Club,
This month's meeting has been moved to Thursday, April 16th at 6:30 pm due to the fact that I cannot get everything done by the previously agreed date of April 2nd. (And that is no April Fool's Joke).
The Livestock Show went well and I know at least the McCracken girls are glad for it to be over.
Samantha grew into her role as Classic 4-H Queens Contestant and won Ms Congeniality! Claire and Audrey McCracken won trophies and blu
e ribbons with their goats, and Samantha won 4th place with her goat and sold that Saturday for $750 with add-ons. Samantha also took home a blue ribbon for her 2nd place finish in the heifer division. You'll also have to ask Samantha what she learned about showmanship and how she ALMOST won the $500 scholarship there.I have a few loose ends yet to tie up on the end of the year "field trip/party". I have also been recruiting members for next year. I would like to have our officers for next year in place before our last meeting in April.
Additionally, we have information on Summer Camps both here and away on everything from Cooking and Science to Traditional Week Long Summer Camps with horseback riding and ropes courses.
There a couple of places that I have looked into as field trip destinations. Click on the links below and check them out:
Moore's Farm
Moore's Farm is a teaching vegetable farm, hayride, planting, plowing, grinding corn and making cornbread among other things, cost would be about $5 per person or I may be able to get it done for free to little cost. Located in Bullard,TX.
Cherokee Trace Drive-Thru Safari Park
Cherokee Trace is a drive-thru Safari Park located in Ponta. prices per person will include all day pass and is Adults are $14/person and kids ages 3-12 $9/person.
Hope to see you at the April Meeting to plan our end of the year and last meeting in May!
Rene'
Thursday, March 12, 2009
March Meeting, Thurs 12th
Hello Classic 4-H Members and Friends.
We have a special guest speaker for our March Meeting on Thrus, 12th at 6:30.
Please call if you are not going to be there because she will be bringing a special snack.
Usual place at New Summerfield Ag Classroom.
See you there!
We will also be wrapping up for the year with only April Meeting left to go.
All those who would like to help sale raffle tickets for the stock show they are $1 each for a chance at 4 $250 walmart gift cards.
Call me if you are going to be there tonight.
903-316-1041
We have a special guest speaker for our March Meeting on Thrus, 12th at 6:30.
Please call if you are not going to be there because she will be bringing a special snack.
Usual place at New Summerfield Ag Classroom.
See you there!
We will also be wrapping up for the year with only April Meeting left to go.
All those who would like to help sale raffle tickets for the stock show they are $1 each for a chance at 4 $250 walmart gift cards.
Call me if you are going to be there tonight.
903-316-1041
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
February Meeting, Thurs 12th!
Hello All,
It's time for our Valentine's Meeting!
Remember to bring a friend if you can.
We will be working on finalizing details of the membership drive day, getting rabbits for those who want to show at Cherokee County (Validation Feb 21st!), We will also create special valentines notes for special people in our lives. If you would like to get info on how to raise, select or win showing rabbits click on the picture above.
Bring your favorite snack or chip and dip with recipie if you make it yourself and we will share them with each other.
Remember: Thurs, Feb 12th at 6:30 pm ~ New Summerfield Ag Classroom.
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Meeting Reminder: Classic 4-H
It is time for another Classic 4-H Meeting Again.
We will meet at the New Summerfield Ag Classroom
At 6:30 PM on Jan 8th Thurs.
Hope to see you there,
Rene'
903-316-1041
We will meet at the New Summerfield Ag Classroom
At 6:30 PM on Jan 8th Thurs.
Hope to see you there,
Rene'
903-316-1041
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Christmas Party Meeting Tonight
Remember your cookies and wrapped ornament for tonight's meeting.
Starts at 6:30PM at the New Summerfield Ag Classroom.
See you there,
Rene'
903-683-5416
903-854-3508
Starts at 6:30PM at the New Summerfield Ag Classroom.
See you there,
Rene'
903-683-5416
903-854-3508
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Next Meeting: Thurs, Dec 11th, Christmas Cookie Exchange
Next meeting will be at 6:30pm and is the Christmas Cookie Exchange.
Each member should bring a dozen of their favorite cookies (homemade or not) to exchange and send to soldiers in Iraq.
In addition, bring one wrapped Christmas Tree Ornament (homemade or not).
Don't forget if you are going to show: cattle, horses, goats, or swine you must have your entry form completed and turned in with the $15 fee this Saturday: Dec 6th.
If you are eligible to sale that animal: dairy cattle, commercial heifers, market goats or swine you must also take that animal to Jacksonville Expo on loop 456 this Sat, Dec 6th from 8 am to 10 am or you will not be allowed to show in the Cherokee County Show.
Please call if you need additional info or transportation.
Thanks,
Rene' 903-316-1041 cell
Each member should bring a dozen of their favorite cookies (homemade or not) to exchange and send to soldiers in Iraq.
In addition, bring one wrapped Christmas Tree Ornament (homemade or not).
Don't forget if you are going to show: cattle, horses, goats, or swine you must have your entry form completed and turned in with the $15 fee this Saturday: Dec 6th.
If you are eligible to sale that animal: dairy cattle, commercial heifers, market goats or swine you must also take that animal to Jacksonville Expo on loop 456 this Sat, Dec 6th from 8 am to 10 am or you will not be allowed to show in the Cherokee County Show.
Please call if you need additional info or transportation.
Thanks,
Rene' 903-316-1041 cell
Monday, October 27, 2008
We had our first meeting last Thursday at our same great location at the New Summerfield Ag Classroom. There were 22 people in attendance and 12 members submitted enrollment forms. It was a great meeting with several members (new and old) demonstrating their talents in the "Share the Fun-Talent Show". There was singing and guitar pick'in, dancing, artists showed off their drawings, and all were very impressive. Members signed up for officers positions and parents for leadership rolls in the club. Next meeting was set for, Thursday, November 13,2008 at 6:30 pm at the same locations. Next meeting, entry forms are due for the Cherokee County Livestock Show. Forms are available on-line at this site or at the meeting. Pictures and the interview portion of our Queen contestant will take place this Saturday, at Lon Morris. Tickets for the Queen's drawing are available from manager or extension office. For questions contact Rene' at 903-683-5416.
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