4H is 4U !

How & Where Can I Become A Member ?

What is 4-H?

4-H is a nationwide 501 C (3) non-profit educational program that focuses on the needs, interests and concerns of youth, regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

4-H Motto . . .

“To make the best

better”

What does 4-H stand for?

My HEAD to clearer thinking,

My HEART to greater loyalty,My HANDS to larger service,

My HEALTH to better living. . .For my club, my community, my country, and my world.

In The Beginning…

• 1902 – 1st Clubs started in Ohio• Texas History

• 1908 - Jack County “Corn Club” formed with 25 members All males

• 1912 – Milam County “Tomato Canning Club” formed All females

2007 – Statewide enrollment exceeds 1 million

2010-2011 Bexar County Enrollment

55 Chartered Clubs

2,813 Youth 272 Adult Leaders• 29 Community Clubs• 14 After-school Clubs

• 12 Military Clubs

Pct 1 Pct 2 Pct 3 Pct 4

14 Clubs 3 Clubs 18 Clubs 20 Clubs

How Old Do You Have to Be to Join?

• 4-H programs are open to all youth age 8 and in the 3rd grade, through age 19.

• 4-H “Clover Kids” is also available for children under the age and grade requirements for regular 4-H programs. Children in this program can range in age from

6 to 8 and grades kindergarten through 2nd grade.

How Do You Join 4-H?

By enrolling and participating in one of the following clubs:

A community or neighborhood club

A project or school club

A special interest project

One Adult Volunteer Leader and at least 5 youth may start a new club

How Much Does it Cost to Join 4-H?

Joining 4-H costs little or nothing

There are no county, state, or national dues

If projects require an investment to get started, the clubs can usually conduct fundraising

activities

Bexar County 4-H clubs participate in a countywide fundraiser with part of the proceeds

being kept by the clubs

How Often Do 4-H Clubs Meet?

4-H clubs may organize any time of the year.

Some clubs meet every week for a month or two and some meet one or twice a month all year long.

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Where Do 4-H Clubs Usually Meet?

Any place that is large enough and

convenient for members of the group.

Many clubs take turns meeting in the

member’s homes.

Some meet in a central place such as a

school, church, or community center.

4-H Projects & Contests

4-H projects County, State, and Local Contests

- Gardening - 4-H Round-Up- Theater arts - 4-H Food Show

Leadership - 4-H Fashion Show- Citizenship - 4-H Photography Contest

- Public speaking - Record Books

- Food & nutrition - Club Scrapbook- Computers - Project Show - - Photography - Livestock Show

- Career Exploration

Banner Projects & Curriculum

• Junior Master Gardeners (JMG)• FRED (Families Reading Every Day)• Expanded Nutrition Program (ENP)• Kidz Ants• Wildlife Modules

• Family Consumer Sciences• Work Force Prep• “Yea 4-H”• Pillars of Character • “Take A Stand” • “Keys to the Courthouse”

Texas AgriLife Extension Bexar County Office

• CEA – 4H 4-H Outreach

• CEA- Agriculture Ag Techs

• FCS Agent• BLT• Expanded Nutrition Program

• CEA – Horticulture Master Gardeners Youth Gardens

• CEA - Natural

Resources• Entomologist

4-H College Scholarship Opportunities

San Antonio Livestock Exposition

Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation

Texas Rural Communities Foundation

2010 4-H Scholarships

Scholarships• (12) $16,000 S.A.L.E.

Scholarships• (1) $10,000 Richard Wallrath

Education Foundation Scholarship

• (2) $2,000 McLean Estate Scholarships

• (4) $1,000 San Antonio Livestock Exposition School Tour Scholarships

College Majors• Engineering• Landscape Architecture• Earth/Environmental Science• Agriculture Marketing• Education• Banking Management• Veterinary Medicine• Physician Assistant

4-H, Community Collaborations &

Partnerships

Strong relationships with local

organizations

Form collaborations and partnership with

other youth organizations

Provide support, leadership, and

assistance to other youth organizations

For More Information or to Join a Local 4-H Club

Contact:

Bexar County Extension Office3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite #212

San Antonio, Texas 78230(210) 467-6575 or (210) 467-6578

Website: bexar-tx.tamu.eduEmail: bexar-tx@tamu.edu