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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HOUSING AND HOME ENVRONOMENT PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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| Printed Resources: |
4-H Housing Volunteer Teaching Guide(H&HF 3.022)
Creative Design for Today’s Home (H&HF 3.210)
Family Resource Management (HMI 2.020) |
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| Project Experiences: |
Housing And Home Environment Educational Presentation
Contact:
Mrs. Janie Harris, Extension Housing & Envirnomental Specialist
jl-harris@tamu.edu 979-847-8865
The annual Housing and Home Environment Contest is open to all 4-H members. The contest provides for educational and personal development and recognizes youth who are interested in topics related to housing and the home environment. Suggested topics for the contest include water conservation in the home, energy conservation, energy efficient building materials, new technology, indoor air pollutants, design, universal design for accessibility, etc. The state level competition is open to senior 4-H members and is held during 4-H Roundup.
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| Recordbook Category: |
Housing and Home Environment |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Interior Designer
Photo Stylist
Furniture Designer
Draftsperson
Set Designer
Furnishings Buyer
Lighting Designer
Facility Manager
Floral Designer
Window Designer |
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| Community Service Ideas: |
1. Assist fire, postal, and police departments by painting house numbers on curbs and by also painting street signs.
2. Work with city council to identify and clean up vacant and/or overgrown lots.
3. Work with local fire department to develop a home check list for fire safety, then distribute the check list to all home owners.
4. Work with policy to engrave furniture with identification number.
5. Establish a community activity bulletin board to include such information as special guests, entertainment, sports events, garage sales, sponsored meetings, etc.
6. Sponsor a home paint-up/fix-up week.
7. Sponsor a fiber arts show in the spring, an antique show.
8. Conduct a tour of local housing alternatives.
9. Write articles about historical homes in the community.
10. Make wall hangings for community buildings.
11. Refinish furniture for community rooms or centers. |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Housing and Home Environment Project Leader Position Description |
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