BALSFA THANK YOU NOTES:- We wanted to pass on a quick reminder that BALSFA thank you notes need to be at our office by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15th, so we can verify them per the BALS rules. Any notes turned in after this will result in the exhibitor being fined $50.00.
- Many of you are familiar with the process of thank you notes and checks regarding the BALS Auction, but for those who may not be or who need a reminder, below are the requirements to keep in mind.
- Thank you notes consist of the note, envelope, address, and appropriate postage
- Thank you notes should be sealed in the envelope
- Envelopes need to be sealed and stamped with the appropriate postage
- The exhibitor’s return address and buyer’s address need to be written correctly and legibly on the envelope
- Completed thank you notes need to be brought by members to the County Office (901 Pecan Street; Bastrop, Texas) by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15. 2021,
- Please double check individual names as youth write them – For example, we have seen a lot of notes addressed to “last name, first name” such as “Mickelson, Mellanie” instead of “Mellanie Mickelson”. Please help your kiddos as they are writing J
- If you need help with writing thank you notes, please click here to download our Thank You Note Guide.
SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES: AWARDS APPLICATIONS:- Deadline: All Awards Applications are due May 13, 2021
- The 2020-2021 4-H Awards applications and information are now available online at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/awards/
- The following Awards require interviews as part of the application process:
- Gold Star
- Silver Star
- I Dare You
- Bronze Star
- 4-H Sweetheart
- Recordbooks are due to the CEO by June 2nd
YOUTH LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS:- COUNTY LEVEL:
- Deadline: All County Ambassador Applications are due May 13, 2021
- A brief summary of the ambassador positions and requirements are included on the PDF version of the applications, and the website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/youth-leadership-groups/.
- 4-H & Youth Ambassadors
- Family & Community Health (FCH) Ambassadors
- Livestock Ambassadors
- Natural Resources Ambassadors
- STATE LEVEL:
- Deadlines: State Ambassador applications DUE May 1, 2021
- State Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors (HTYA)
- State Equine & Livestock Ambassadors
- Overviews:
- Applications:
- 2021 Short Course Offering:
- Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M – June 12-15, 2021
- Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M Kingsville – June 21-24, 2021
- Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M/Texas Tech – July 19-22, 2021
- Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M – July 12-15, 2021
- Selection Criteria:
- Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine projects
- Students with a profound interest in animal/equine science, animal production and advocacy
- Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
- Top 25% class rank
- State Water Ambassadors
- To learn more about the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com.
- Eligibility:
- Be in high school or entering high school in the 2021/2022 academic year
- Be at least 14 years of age by August 31, 2021
- Be a current 4-H member, or be willing to join a local 4-H club if selected
- Expectations:
- 4-H Water Ambassadors accept the responsibility of education youth and adults in their communities. They commit to advancing their water knowledge throughout their 12-months of service. Those selected must:
- Participate in the summer 2021 Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (June 27 – July 1)
- Commit to a minimum of 40 hours of education/service from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021
- Pay the $250 program participation fee by June 15
- How to Apply:
- Important Dates:
- April 1 – May 15, 2021 – Applications open
- June 1 – Application notified of acceptance status
- June 15 - $250 participation fee due in 4HOnline
- June 27 – July 1 – Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (pick-up/drop off in Waco, details TBD)
- July 1 – June 30 – Official 12-month term of service
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:- Please note that the availability of scholarships for 2020-2021 may be variable due a lack of fundraising opportunities and the ever changing situation presented to these groups by COVID-19.
- Applications are due to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on May 13, 2021
- Application (Direct Link): https://counties.agrilife.org/bastrop/files/2021/02/2021-scholarship-application-and-letter-FILLABLE.pdf
- More information available on the website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/awards/
- Changes for the 2021 Scholarship Application Process:
- This year (and for the 2021-2020 year) applicants MUST have turned in recordbooks for 2 of the past 3 years for judging at the county level (this will be changed to 3 of the past 4 years in 2022-2023)
- There will be no in-person interviews this year. We are asking for applicants to submit a recorded video of them answering 5-7 questions chosen by the committee. These questions will be released the day after the applications are due at the County Extension Office
- Important Dates:
- Friday, February 05, 2021 Applications released (online)
- Thursday, May 13, 2021 Applications due to CEO by 12:00 Noon
- Friday, May 14, 2021 Questions for recording interviews released to applicants
- Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Recorded Scholarship Interviews due the CEO
- Wednesday, June 2, 2021 4-H Recordbooks due to the CEO for scholarships
- Monday, June 14, 2021 County Recordbook Judging
- Thursday, July 8, 2021 District Recordbook Judging; TBA
- Friday, July 30, 2021 Bastrop County 4-H Achievement Banquet
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