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2024-2025 Texas 4-H Chartering Process
All Items (including check registries, bank statements, and all transaction receipts) Due to Extension Office NO LATER than: June 14TH, 2024
(In order to be reviewed/approved by our AUDITORS before the final deadline)
Information: The 2024-2025 chartering process for existing clubs/groups as well as guidelines for the establishment of new 4-H clubs in Texas 4-H and under the Texas 4-H, Inc. organization is officially open. Please click HERE for the 2024-2025 chartering information. All documents and other resources are available online at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/management/. June 30, 2024 is the deadline to submit 4-H club/group charter applications in order for the application to be reviewed for approval for an August 15 club activation.
Items to include:
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2024-2025 Charter Agreement: DOWNLOAD. Please note the changes to the Charter Agreement for 2024-2025! As before, signatures are required, but the document must also be initialed where indicated.
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Sample Bylaws: DOWNLOAD. The sample bylaws are developed to serve as a guide for clubs/groups to use in bylaw development and/or revision. Chartered clubs/groups have flexibility with their bylaws; however, the items in bold in the sample set are required to be in all bylaws. Club/group bylaws should not conflict with the Texas 4-H Rules and Guidelines and/or the newly revised Charter Agreement.
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2023-2024 Financial Review Form: DOWNLOAD. Bank statements uploaded as part of the chartering packet should not include copies of canceled checks and/or deposit slips. This is for the security of the club/group account(s). Please note that a checkbox has been added to the financial review form indicating that the Extension Agent certifies that all signers on the bank account are currently enrolled 4-H adult volunteer leaders. Also, please note that the name on a 4-H club’s bank account should match the name of the 4-H club/group as well as the name on the EIN assignment letter. In order to avoid the application being sent back for corrections, please ensure that the financial review form is completed in its entirety.
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Charter Application Worksheet: DOWNLOAD. For Club/Group Managers to complete and use to fill out information in 4HOnline - This form is simply a worksheet and should not be uploaded as part of the chartering process.
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Disbandment Form: DOWNLOAD. Included for any club that will be disbanding. Upon closure of the club, please provide the completed form to the Texas 4-H Office.
Other highlights for the 2024-2025 Chartering Process
4HOnline enrollment will open on August 15th for the 2024-2025 4-H year. Youth and adults can only enroll in chartered/approved 4-H clubs. Clubs/Groups who do not complete their charters by the June 30th deadline can still complete their charters – but club may not be activated/open for enrollment by August 15th. Please work with your County Office to ensure timely completion of your charter.
All 4-H clubs/groups should aim to be chartered by February 29, 2025, for the 2024-2025 4-H year. This ensures that all community 4-H clubs will be active for at least six months in order to provide a quality 4-H experience. For SPIN clubs or other special situations related to the formation of a club/group after February 29th, a request for late submission can be made to the Texas 4-H Office.
4-H Clubs/Groups which are not going to be active for the 2024-2025 4-H year due to lack of leadership or membership but would like to retain their EIN are required to charter and request an “INACTIVE” status. This will allow the club/group to remain under Texas 4-H Inc. for one 4-H year. If the club does not become active after one year of inactive status, the club will be removed permanently from the IRS list for Texas 4-H Inc.
Questions? Please feel free to contact your County Office at 830-620-3440.
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Record Books are due by 4 p.m. on June 14th at the Extension Office.
Record books can be purchased at the Extension Office for $4 per book.
The Comal County 4-H Record Book Judging will take place 9 a.m. on June 24, 2024 at Guadalupe County 4-H.
Volunteers are needed and appreciated! You can sign up through the link below.
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VALIDATION DAY
JUNE 17, 2024
8 AM TO 10 AM
COMAL COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
325 Resource Drive
New Braunfels TX
This date is for all Steer and Heifers, State Fair sheep, goats and swine
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Club Managers...your club scrapbooks need to be submitted by July 1st to the Extension Office to for judging. | | |
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COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD #306
RANGE CAMP
Texas State University Camp Wimberley, Texas July 16 – 18, 2024
Cost is $75 per student and includes all meals, lodging, and educational materials.
Contact Us:
Comal-Guadalupe SWCD #306
Beverly Hartwick, District Manager
(830)379-0930 x 3
email: Beverly.hartwick@tx.nacdnet.net
999 Fleming Drive, Seguin, TX 78155
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We're gearing up for 2024 Comal County 4-H Dance Fundraiser on October 19, 2024, at the Columbus Hall in New Braunfels, and it's going to be epic! To make it the best it can be, we need your help with sponsorships.
Think of all the fun things we can have at the event – live band (will be announced later), great barbeque dinner, silent auction items, and games! Sponsorships help us make those things happen.
Here's where you come in! We've attached a cool flyer about the 2024 Comal County 4-H Dance Fundraiser Sponsorships and the 501(c)(3). We'd love for you to show it to your parents, family friends, and even local businesses!
Here's how you can be a Sponsorship Superhero:
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Talk it up! Tell everyone about the event and how awesome it's going to be. Show them the flyer and explain how sponsorships help make it happen.
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Target local businesses that might be interested in supporting the Comal County 4-H (restaurants, shops, etc.). You can even offer to help write a short message to go with the flyer.
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Be polite and enthusiastic! Everyone loves someone who's excited about something.
Every sponsorship counts! The more sponsors we get, the better the event will be for everyone.
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Kerr 4-H Skeet and Trap Fundraiser
Kerr County 4-H Skeet & Trap Fundraiser will take place on May 31-June 2nd at the Hill Country Shooting Sports Center. Events include: International & American Trap & Skeet, Sporting Clays and Whiz Bang. More details HERE. Contact Jennifer.Smith@ag.tamu.edu with questions.
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Comal 4-H Claybusters 23rd Annual Shotgun Invitational
will take place on July 14th & 14th at the National Shooting Complex 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio.
Registration Opens May 1st and Closes July 2nd. Click on Flyer above for more information or email comal4hshoot@gmail.com with questions.
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28th ANNUAL CALLAHAN COUNTY
FUN SHOOT
June 15, 2024
Check-In at 8:00am Orientation at 8:30am Shooting begins at 9:00am
Held @ Callahan County Shooting Range – Just South of FM 18 between Clyde & Baird
GPS Physical Address: 3000 PR 2791, Baird, Texas 79504
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Bandera 4-H Mark Bonner
Memorial Cowboy Blast
Bandera County 4-H invites 4-H members to participate in the Mark Bonner Memorial Cowboy Blast Shoot on June 21-23, 2024. Registration will be open on iclays.com. For more details, click flyer below:
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HAPPENING AROUND TEXAS 4-H | |
2024 District 10 4-H Record Book Judging
Registration Period: June 1 – 25, 2024
Late Registration Period: June 26 – 28, 2024
(*Late Registrations will be assessed a +$25 late fee per record book entry)
What is a 4-H Record Book?
4-H Record Books allow youth to see just how much they have accomplished in their main projects.
First place books from each county advance to District in three age divisions: Juniors, Intermediates & Seniors. The 1st place senior record book in each category will have the opportunity to advance to State level! The District 10 4-H Record Book Judging event will be held July 11, 2024 at the Gillespie County Extension Office (38 Business Ct, Fredericksburg, TX 78624)
Membership & Age Divisions
Participants must be 4-H members currently enrolled on 4HOnline and belong to a Texas 4-H Youth Development County program.
There are three age divisions for competition as outlined below. 4-H members’ division is determined by their grade level by Aug. 31, 2023.
· Junior: 3rd - 5th
· Intermediate: Grades 6th - 8th
· Senior: Grades 9th - 12th
Registration Period
Regular Registration Period: June 1-25, 2024
Late Registration: June 26-28, 2024
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 28, 2024!
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Texas 4-H State Record Book Registration COMING SOON!
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2023-2024 Texas 4-H Record Book Information Released
There were NO category changes for the 2023-2024 year.
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Check Sheet – Reminder, beginning in 2022-2023 this is now an OPTIONAL single page which an be placed loosely at the front of the Record Book.
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Personal Information Page – Reminder, as of 2022-2023 this page only requires the 4-H member and Parent Signatures which certifies that the information provided in this record book is an accurate reflection of the project work completed by the above named 4-H member.
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Clarification – Senior 4-H members place 1st at state level, MAY submit a Record Book in future years in the same category in which they earned first place.
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The Texas 4-H Roundup Veterinary Science Skillathon | |
has an exciting new addition for 2024 …
A guided tour of the veterinary school after the conclusion of the veterinary science contest. Attendees interested in joining the tour are required to RSVP!
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Texas 4-H Robotics Workshop
Register by June 15th via 4HOnline
Texas 4-H is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive workshop designed specifically for those interested in starting or enhancing a 4-H robotics program in your club, county, or school. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and County Extension Agents who have successfully navigated the world of youth robotics.
WORKSHOP DETAILS (Flyer)
Date/Location: Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Dallas, TX
Program Duration: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (lunch included)
Registration: Via 4HOnline from May 1 – June 15
Cost: $50 per adult volunteer// No charge for CEAs, but you must register to attend the workshop.
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Join the Texas A&M Meat Judging Team at the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Meat Judging Camp, a 2 ½ day program dedicated to teaching sponsors and students the fundamentals of evaluation, selection, and grading of beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and cuts.
For questions, please contact Jennifer Wyle at 210-381-3312
or jennifer.wyle@ag.tamu.edu.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Comal County 4-H | Contact Us | Website | Phone: 830.620.3440
325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels TX 78132
Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm ~ 1pm-5pm
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in meetings are encouraged to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 830-620-3440 five days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
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