2012 Texas 4-H Congress

Texas 4-H Congress is a premiere citizenship and leadership event for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program. It allows 4-H members from across Texas to experience the legislative process by serving as a member of the House or Senate as they consider, debate, and vote on legislative bills.

The selection process can be challenging. Each applicant must consider a need, research, and compose a bill for legislative action.

Seven Tarrant County 4-H members received the honor of selection for the 2012 program. Serving in various roles, they participated in committees, revisions, lobbying, and serving as members of the House and Senate. They have just returned and are stating that it was a great learning experience!

Members who participated are: Cameron Flippo, Amber Greenwood, Steven Harris, Daniel Harrison, Megan Maynard, Skye Segovia, and Luke Womble.

Share-the-Fun

We had a great time at Share-the-Fun on March 23rd!  Here are some pictures in case you missed the event!  All first-place winners can advance to District on April 28th!

4-H Science Day!

On February 20th, 4-Her's from all over our District came together to learn about science!  We had a great time, with some of our activities including drawing robots, dissecting a diaper, and making cars out of Popsicle sticks and straws.  Here are some pictures to show you the fun we had!

Stock Show Parade

First off, HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Secondly, below are pictures from the Stock Show Parade and Heritage Event.  All participants had a great time, even if they all had to dodge horse droppings.

Community Service

Giving back to the Community is another thing that 4-Her's learn.  Pictured are Tarrant County members making procedure pillows for Cook Children's Hospital.

Leadership

A great thing about 4-H is that it teaches Youth Leadership!

Voyage 4-H: Operation Christmas Child

Pictured are the Voyage 4-H members packing shoe boxes full of toys and personal items for Operation Christmas Child.
The club donated 44 boxes this year, which will all go to impoverished children in third-world countries that might not get Christmas presents.  Many of these children have lost their homes due to war, and these gift boxes may be the only personal items that they will recieve.

Straight Shooters: Archery

 

The only way to learn how to 'Shoot Straight' is to practice, practice, practice!

The Straight Shooters 4-H club members get a lot of practice in their activities.  They do all sorts of Shooting, including Shotgun, Rifle, and - pictured - Archery. 

I don't care how much practice they get; I don't want one of them shooting an apple off my head!

Texas Wranglers: Katie and Diesel

Here are two photos of Texas Wrangler 4H'er Katie (age 10) showing 'Diesel' last weekend at the Keller Saddle Club Open Horse Show. Katie took overall high point for her age group last weekend at both the Johnson County 4H Open Show and Keller Saddle Club Open Show. 'Diesel' is her 4H horse project this year.

East Fort Worth: Trinity Trash Bash/One Day 4-H

East Fort Worth 4-H Club observed One Day 4-H by participating in the Trinity River Trash Bash, with 49 youth and adults cleaning debris from the banks of the Trinity River at the Beach St. and I-30 location. The club collected a truckload of debris and much satisfaction in a job well done.