12/06/21

2022 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
SAN ANTONIO & RODEO AUSTIN SCHOOL TOURS

Hey all!

We wanted to pass on a couple of unique leadership opportunities available to both 4-H & FFA youth. Both the San Antonio Livestock Show (SALE) and Rodeo Austin (STAR of Texas) Show have opportunities for youth to lead school tour groups.

For 4-H members, these are great experiences that count towards your leadership experiences for scholarship applications and your recordbooks. You do NOT have to currently own or show livestock, nor do you have to be entered in the show to participate in these opportunities. The shows will provide a brief training on where to go and what to talk about. It is a really fun experience!

Remember, the sign up information below is for signing up through 4-H - if you would like to sign up through your FFA Chapter, please reach out to your Ag Teachers for information & deadlines.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

As a tour guide, 4-H & FFA youth will be provided a brief training and serve as a leader to the elementary school groups at the livestock show. This will include some brief talking points and working in pairs with other tour guides.
Youth DO NOT have to own or show livestock in order to participate as a tour guide
Youth DO NOT have to be entered in either of these shows to participate as a tour guide
Currently, youth will need provide their own transportation to the event.
Youth must register for their day of choice by noon on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Once you sign up, you are fully committed to that date, so be sure to triple check your schedule before signing up.

SAN ANTONIO SCHOOL TOURS:

Dates Available: February 14-18, 2022 and February 22-23, 2022
Requirements:
- Youth must be in 9th - 12th grades to serve as a tour guide
- Youth will need to commit their entire day from 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM to serving in this leadership role and must be academically eligible to be excused from school in February.
Sign Up Instructions:
- RSVP for your date(s) at https://bit.ly/22SaleTours
- A copy of your selection(s) will be emailed to the address submitted in the form.

RODEO AUSTIN SCHOOL TOURS:

Dates Available: March 21-25, 2022
Requirements:
- Youth must be at least 13 years of age to serve as a tour guide
- Youth will need to commit their entire day from 8 AM to 2 PM to serving in this leadership role and must be academically eligible to be excused from school in March.
Sign Up Instructions:
- RSVP for your date(s) at https://bit.ly/22RATours
- A copy of your selection(s) will be emailed to the address submitted in the form.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

Mellanie L. Mickelson

Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
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