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g r a d u a t i n g s e n i o r s ! ! !

K a i t l y n h a r t c l a y b a t e n K i r s t e n e p p e r s o n

4-H Futures and Features

ACHIEVEMENT LUNCHEON

Mark your calendars to celebrate all of our 4-H accomplishments on Sunday, August 7 for

our Achievement Luncheon. Make plans to attend now! If you have not already turned in a

Project Record, please do so now so that you may receive your year pin. If you want an

Award Medal, now is the time to work on your Recordbook. Also, stop by the Extension

office download from website and pick up a copy of the Points Book to earn your participa-

tion gift from the Parent-Leaders Association. All Project Forms, Recordbooks, and Points

Books are due in the County Extension Office on or before Tuesday, July 5 by 5:00 p.m. If

you need help or do not know where to locate these documents, please call Joan!

4-H Council Chairman— Kaltlyn Hart

1st V-Chairman—Community Service—Keely Willamson

2nd V-Chairman—Recreation Jacee Sellers

Secretary-Kellie Mae Davis

Delegate-at-Large— Emily Robertson

4-H For Lefors Pirates Delegates

Hannah Porter Kaylin Burr

North Fork Delegates Joseph Furgason

Emily Robertson

Soaring Eagle Delegates Kellie Mae Davis Trenton Watson

Team Eagle Delegates Holland Poole

North Fork Leader Tonya Robertson

Soaring Eagles Leader Deborah Davis

Team Eagle Leader Jeff Boyd

4-H For Lefors Pirates Leaders Chuck & Shelly Williamson

PARENT—LEADERS ASSOCIATION

Chairman—Max Payne

1st Vice-Chairman—Chad Epperson

Secretary– Deborah Davis

Treasurer—Shelly Youree

Hunter Smith

NRA Marksman 1st Class

Date of final qualifying shots: May 2, 2016

One final NRA Qualification award was presented at the

end of the shooting to a Gray County 4-H member under

the auspices of the American Rifleman Air Rifle, 10 meter,

3-position course of fire. The American Rifleman

qualification program is a progressive course of fire

requiring shooters to meet nationally defined scoring

criteria in each of the prone, kneeling,

and standing positions.

Note: Team Eagle will meet again in the fall when school

begins by kicking off the season with a fun shoot!

Family Night at Wonderland Park

THE 4-H COUNCIL WILL HOST FAMILY NIGHT AT WONDERLAND PARK FOR ALL PARTICIPATING 4-H

MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE COST WILL BE $15 PER PERSON IF WE HAVE 15 PEOPLE SIGN UP

BY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1ST. WE WILL MEET IN THE PARKING LOT TO HAVE A PICNIC AT 4:00 AND GO IN

TOGETHER AS A GROUP. PLEASE COME IN AND PAY FOR YOUR TICKETS BEFORE FRIDAY, JUNE

3RD. PLEASE RSVP YOUR SPOT NOW!

Camp Date: June 27-June 30, 2016

Camp Location: Aspendale Mountain

Retreat Center, Cloudcroft , New Mexico

Camp Fee:$175

Contact: Shawnte Clawson (806) 677-

5600, or Andy Hart (806) 746-6101

(Registration will be open via 4-H Connect,

June 1-June 21, 2016)

4 - H P O W E R C A M P !

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The objectives of 4-H POWER Camp is to adopt and apply the latest

practices and research findings to everyday living, develop

self-confidence through leadership, Strengthen local 4-H units by

becoming involved in leadership responsibilities and encouraging other

youth to do so, develop positive character traits, sportsmanship,

decision making capability, and public speaking skills through

participation in 4-H activities. Workshop sessions will be on wiring,

safety, and renewable resources and energy efficiency.

4-H members should have completed 8th to 12th grade in the

2015-2016 school year. There is no county quota. We have room for

50 campers and they will register on a first come, first serve basis.

Project Budget Requests

Project budget requests are due

to the Extension office no later

than July 12, 2016. Each project

group may request funds to

support their activities for the

2016-2017 year. These funds

will be disbursed during the

budget meeting on July 19.

Depending on the amount of

money raised during the 2015-

2016 year, 4-H will determine

the amount that project groups

will be budgeted.

Family Swim Night

Mark your calendars for

Thursday, August 11 for Family

Night at the Pampa

H20 Water Park!

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The Photography Project will tentatively meet on Thursday, June 9

and Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Annex.

Photography Project

The Dog Project will meet to work on Confirmation and Showmanship on

the following days:

Thursday, June 2 @7:30

Wednesday June 15 @ 6:30

Wednesday June 22 @ 6:30

Wednesday June 29 @ 6:30

Dog Project

CLUB NEWS

All Clubs will resume meetings beginning September 2016. Keep an

eye out for meeting dates in the newsletter in Augustt!

The Shotgun Project will meet every Tuesday night at the Pampa Trap &

Skeet Range located east of the Bull Bars at 5:30 p.m. Weather Permitting.

Contact Tim Richie @ 806-440-5113 or Mike @ 806-669-8033 for

questions or more information.

Shotgun Project

The Archery Project will meet on Monday, June 20th at the Annex at 6:00

p.m. If you have your own shooting equipment bring it with you so we can

look at it and make sure it is what you need and follows the guidelines of

the Archery Project. For more questions call Chad Epperson at 806-662-

8014.

Archery Project

The 4-H Youth Council will meet on Saturday,

June 25th @ 1:00 p.m. We will be finalizing

plans for the Achievement Luncheon and it is

important for all council members to attend.

We will also be talking about our 4-H Council

Officer Elections. The officer application is

attached in this newsletter. Please fill out and

return by June 24th.

4-H YOUTH COUNCIL

The Parent-Leaders Council will meet Tuesday,

July 19 @ 6:30 at the Annex. We will be working

on next years budget.

PARENT/LEADER COUNCIL

Council Meetings

Vet Science will resume meetings in

September. Keep an eye out for

meeting times and dates in August bulletin. Our gardening project will kick off Thursday,

June 2 at 9:00 a.m. at the Annex. We will learn

about planting, maintenance, harvesting,

maintenance, preservation, nutrition, exercise,

etc. This will be a great time for families! In order

to appropriately prepare for the first class and to

ensure we have enough supplies, it would be very

helpful if you could contact the office by June 1st if

you plan to participate.

Call the Extension office at 806-669-8033

SUMMER GARDENING PROJECT

The 4-H Council will sponsor the

County Wide Community Service

beginning at 10:00 a.m. on June 25

at the Annex. Gather your teams in

order to collect food for the hungry.

COUNTY WIDE FOOD DRIVE

A Recordbook Training is scheduled for Thursday, June 2 @ 6:00 p.m. Bring your

4-H records and get started organizing your Recordbook.

Registration on 4-H Connect for District contest closes June 30th and recordbooks

are due in the County Extension office by June 29th at 5:00 p.m.

There have been some changes to this years format from last year. Be sure to

contact Joan for the appropriate paperwork!!!

Recordbook Training

2016 Leadership Lab

The 2016 Leadership Lab will be held June 16th

at the High Plains Retreat Center in Amarillo. Ac-

tivities will include the 2016-2017 District 1 Officer

Elections, educational and recreational activities,

a dance, leadership initiative, and much more!

Afternoon and evening activities are organized for

the entire group to promote teamwork and fun!

Registration opens May 13 and will close June 10

via 4-H Connect. The price will be $35 to attend

with additional activities optional

Two Man Swing-$10

Low Ropes Course-$10

Repelling-$16

Zip Line-$16

Lodging Fee (Optional)-$28

Camp T-shirt-$10.83

Meals and swimming are included in the

registration cost.

Registration is limited to the first 75 campers, on a

first come, first serve basis.

Please call the extension office at 806-669-8033

for any questions or with help registering.

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Please have this form turned in by June 24 to the Extension Office.

*Applicant must be present at time of election.

Name: _______________________________ Phone: ____________________________ Years in 4-H: __________________________ Grade: ____________________________ Check office(s) you will serve if elected:

_____ Chairman _____ Reporter

_____ 1st Vice Chairman _____ Delegate-at-Large

_____ 2nd Vice Chairman _____ Delegate-at-Large _____ Secretary

The Chairman and 1st Vice-Chairmen shall be at least 14 years of age on August 31st of

the current 4-H year.

Activities in 4-H:

On a separate page complete the following:

4-H Leadership: (list leadership activities and offices you have held)

4-H Community Service: (list all 4-H community service projects you have lead or participated)

4-H Activities: (list activities and camps which you have lead or participated)

PARENT PERMISSION FORM Intent to run for office in Gray County 4-H Council

(Requirements to hold an office) 1. Must be a 4-H member enrolled through 4-H Connect. 2. Must be carrying at least one 4-H project in current year. 3. Must be responsible and able to carry out duties of office you are seeking. 4. Must have parent permission form signed and returned to County Extension Office. 5. Must have a one minute speech prepared—”Why 4-H is Important to Me”. ____________________________________ _______________________________________ Parent 4-H Member I understand that if my child is elected; there are certain I understand that if I am elected, additional activities may be re-sponsibilities that he/she must fulfill. I will help in seeing asked of me throughout the year and Community Service these responsibilities are met. Projects are required. I agree to fulfill my responsibilities to the best of my ability, including my attendance and

participation in Council meetings and officer training.

2016-17 Gray County 4-H Council Officer Application

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“A leader is someone who

demonstrates what’s possible.”

-Mark Yarnell

Emily Robertson is the winner of this month’s newsletter

photo contest!

Joan Gray-Soria

CEA—Family & Consumer Sciences

Michael Jeffcoat

CEA-Agriculture & Natural Resources Sara Rumrill

Gray County Extension Office Manager

Gray County Extension Office

12125 E. Frederic Ave., St. C

Pampa, Texas 79065

806-669-8033

806-669-8029—Fax

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