WHO WE ARE
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Texas 4-H is open to all youth between the ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3rd grade) to 18. If you would like to know more about 4-H and how get involved click the information button. 
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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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CITIZENSHIP PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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| Printed Resources: |
County Government Guide (under revision in 2008)
National 4-H Curriculum:
Citizenship Adventure Kit
Citizenship Guide’s Handbook |
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| Project Experiences: |
Texas 4-H Congress
Contact:
Dr. Toby L. Lepley, Extension 4-H and Youth Development Specialist
tlepley@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-1212
This mock legislative educational event is held in Austin in even-numbered years. During the week-long program, senior 4-H youth experience the legislative process first hand. By role-playing senators, representatives, lobbyists and press corps members, youth are exposed to the full political scene. Activities range from debating bills in the actual Texas Legislature chambers to socializing with advocates and opponents at evening receptions. Youth return to their communities with a better understanding of how our state government works. Information is sent to county Extension offices in the Fall preceding the event year.
National County Government Week
Contact:
National Association of Counties
2008: April 6-12
2009: April 19-25
2010: April 18-24
National County Government Week (NCGW) is an annual celebration of county government. First held in 1990, the goal of county government week is to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of the nation’s counties. There are activities at the national, state and local levels during county government week. More than 1,000 counties annually participate in NCGW by holding a variety of programs and events. These include tours of county facilities, presentations in schools, meetings with businesses and community leaders, recognition programs for volunteers, briefings on environmental projects, and adoption of proclamations.
Patriotism through Preparedness (B 6179)
Contact:
Dr. Jeff Howard, Associate State Leader - 4-H
jhoward@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-6533
Patriotism through Preparedness, is a disaster preparedness program developed for youth. Disasters can cause children to experience many different feelings, especially fear and sadness. Allowing children to actively participate in a family disaster plan is an excellent way to build their confidence and may help them cope better with their feelings in the event of a disaster. The curriculum was developed to help parents and youth/children bond together in preparing for an emergency and/or disaster.
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| Recordbook Category: |
Citizenship and Civic Education |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Elected Official
Social Worker
First Responder (Police Officer, EMT, Firefighter) |
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| Community Service Ideas: |
1. Present programs on citizenship in school, church, and community.
2. Present radio and/or TV programs.
3. Inform the general public of rules for displaying the flag of the United States and marks of respect.
4. Participate in flag raising and lowering ceremonies in school and 4-H camps.
5. Participate in special programs during the Fourth of July, Veterans Day, and other similar celebrations.
6. Know your community, county, state, and federal government.
7. Help to register eligible persons to vote and develop a plan to get more persons to vote in all elections.
8. Clean vacant lots in the community.
9. Initiate yard-of-the-month campaign.
10. Remove old buildings in the community.
11. Organize and/or assist with the summer recreation programs.
12. Repair, paint, and stencil names on mail boxes.
13. Care for and beautify grassed areas at street intersections.
14. Paint and repair community building used by 4-H clubs.
15. Plant flowers in front of the county courthouse.
16. Plant trees, shrubbery, flowers, and/or grass around churches and community.
17. Place garbage cans in community bearing the 4-H emblem.
18. Provide equipment at the community center.
19. Build tennis court(s) and/or install lights for tennis court(s).
20. Build or help maintain and improve the softball-baseball field(s).
21. Build a roadside park with picnic table, barbeque pit, and playground.
22. Initiate or collaborate with a rabies vaccination campaign.
23. Participate in the March of Dimes and similar campaign drives.
24. Work for better community dental care.
25. Work with the physically and mentally disabled.
26. Prepare treats for nursing home patients.
27. Plan a program to involve senior citizens in productive endeavors.
28. Present special programs and meals to senior citizens.
29. Pack Christmas boxes for needy families.
30. Collect, repair, paint, make, and distribute toys to needy families at Christmas.
31. Collect clothes for the community clothing bank.
32. Provide trees, shrubs, and flowers for schools and help landscape the ground.
33. Help maintain the church, surrounding buildings, and grounds in excellent condition.
34. Clean up community health hazards.
35. Build walks at the community center.
36. Give programs at a nursing home.
37. Send get-well cards to the sick.
38. Put up a community Christmas tree.
39. Collect clothes for a rummage sale.
40. Take care of cemetery.
41. Label community buildings.
42. Pack boxes for shut-ins.
43. Go Christmas caroling.
44. Promote defensive driving courses.
45. Conduct a hunter safety program.
46. Roadside cleanup with the sale of aluminum for club and/or community projects.
47. Workday to repair community facilities.
48. Landscape and establish a procedure for continued maintenance to beautify public facilities.
49. Restoration of community signs both public and private.
50. Work with the city, county, or state engineer for placement of trash barrels. |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Citizenship Project Leader Position Description |
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