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 – 1 st Clubs started in Ohio Texas History 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

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 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. ? ????

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

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 Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. Suite #212 San Antonio, Texas (210) or (210) Website: bexar-tx.tamu.edu