State 4-H Roundup

Each year 4-Hers from all over Texas meet at College Station and participate in State 4-H Roundup. Contests, socials, and spirit rallies are just a few of the activities planned for the week. Hosted on the A & M campus, 4-Hers get the opportunity to tour the campus and see what makes it such a great university.

This year Childress 4-H has seven Seniors attending June 7 - June 10. Garrett Jenschke-Livestock Judging; Brice McDonald, Shane Statham, Marci Thorn, Mychelle Lewis, Trudy Mills, and Rebecca - Consumer Decision Making. Wish all these 4-Hers good luck!

Officer Applications

If you are interested in a club office you need to complete an officer application and turn it into the office NO LATER than:

Elementary - May 18

Jr. High - May 11

High School - May 13

Those turning in an application will get first spots on the ballots!

County Awards

Those completing record books are eligible for county awards to be awarding at the annual banquet. You will have to complete a record book, fill out an application and participate in an interview. Award categories:

Rookie of the Year - 1st year 4-H Member
Bronze Star Award - 4th & 5th Grade
Silver Star Award - 6th - 8th Grade
Gold Star - 16 - 19 years of age
I Dare You Award - 14-19 years of age
4-H Senior Achievement Award - 14-19 years of age plus other criteria

RECORD BOOKS!!!!!!!

Record books are here again! You will need to turn in your category to the office no later than Monday, June 15. All books will be due by 5:00 p.m. on July 6. District judging will take place July 9 in Vernon. Forms are available at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu.recbk.

If you NEED HELP and there is enough interest a workshop can be scheduled BUT YOU MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE no later than May 8 to let them know.

District Photography Results

Seven Junior & Intermediate 4-Hers participated in the District 4-H photography contest. Those attending and their awards are as follows:

Haley Jones - People Color - Red Award
Special Effects - Blue Award

Aric Vannoy - Architectural Elements - Red Award

Arlo Willis - Animals Color - Blue
Animals B & W - Blue/ Best of Show
Theme Color - Blue/Best of Show

Trent Willis - Natural Landscape Color - Blue
Plant/Flor - Blue

Derick Siebman - Special Effects - Red

Will Statham - Animals B & W - Blue
Architectural Elements B & W - Blue
People B & W - Blue
Plant Flora Color - Blue
Natural Landscape Color - Red
Natural Landscape B & W - Blue
Still Life Color - Red
Still Life B & W - Blue
Theme Color - Blue/Best of Show
Theme B & W - Blue/Best of Show

Alex Vannoy - Animals Color - blue
People Color - Blue
Architectural Elements Color - Blue

Congratulations!

Congratulations goes out to the Senior Consumer Decision Making Team. The team of Brice Mc Donald, Mychelle Lewis, Shane Statham & Marcy thorn will compete at State Roundup at A & M. They will be leaving June 9 to compete on the 10th. If you see them, wish them luck!

Also congratulations goes to Baily Lambert on placing 4th in her Vocal Share the Fun at District Roundup in Vernon on April 16. Great job Bailey!

We are so proud to have such talent in our County and want to say thanks for representing Childress in such an outstanding way!

Shooting Sports

The shooting sports club will meet every Saturday @ 2:00 p.m. District contest is Saturday, May 16 in Iowa Park. You may contact Stan Chapman, Arthur Thorn or Danny Willis is you have any questions.