Permian Basin 4-H Modeling Show

Ector 4-H had an amazing day at the Permian Basin 4-H Modeling Show! We not only earned the award for Best County Participation but also had several girls earn 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places for their modeling techniques! Along with the Modeling Show, District 6 4-H Specialist, Matt Tarpley, presented awards to Outstanding 4-H members. Heston Henry was awarded D6 Outstanding Senior Boy and Ryanne Lewis was awarded D6 Outstanding Intermediate Girl! GREAT JOB Ector County 4-H!

Permian Basin 4-H Modeling Show

It's not too late to sign up for the Permian Basin 4-H Modeling Show! Ector 4-H'ers can have a blast modeling their latest fashion finds at the fair on September 15, 2012 beginning at 1:30 p.m. If you're interested, contact us ASAP - the deadline to enter is September 5th! As a model, you will also have access to our Extreme Makeover Workshop! This one of a kind workshop allows 4-H members the latest education in the fashion industry with tips from Permian Basin Experts! Join the fun! Call 498-4071 or email: sfclawson@ag.tamu.edu

Ector 4-H Club Kick- Off!

Join Ector 4-H Monday, September 10th to kick off the new 4-H year!  Members and adult leaders will meet from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Ector County Annex Building, located at 1010 E. 8th Street in Odessa, Texas, to enroll new members and give informatin regarding our upcoming 4-H projects and activities.  If you have ever thought about joining 4-H - NOW - is the time!  For more information, please email us at sfclawson@ag.tamu.edu or call 432-498-4071! 

District 6 Roundup Contest! Great Job Ector 4-H

We had an amazing day of competition this past Saturday in Garden City at District 4-H Roundup! Congratulations to all Ector 4-H contestants for your hard work! Below are the results of our participants! If you have questions, please follow this link to see all Roundup results !!  http://d64-h.tamu.edu/events/. 

We are still awaiting results of photography and the textile / craft show online. Seniors who have qualified for State Roundup, please register on 4-H Connect to participate! https://texas.4honline.com/Login

Heston Henry – 1^st place – Consumer Decision Making – Sr.

Bailey Brown – 1^st place – Share the Fun- Vocal – Sr.

Madison Brown – 2^nd place – Share the Fun – Vocal – Sr.

Kye Adcock – 3^rd place – Share the Fun – Vocal – Sr.

Holland Henry – 1^st place – Fashion Show – Buying – Sr.

Casey Lewis – 2^nd place – Horse Judging – Sr.

Ryanne Lewis – 1^st place – Fashion Show – Buying – Int.

Ryanne Lewis – 4^th place – Horse Judging – Int.

Katie Garner – 2^nd place – Fashion Show – Buying – Int.

Zoe Johnson – 1^st place – Educational Presentation – Open - Int.

Zoe Johsnon – 1^st place – Fashion Storyboard – Accessory – Int.

Naaman Johnson – 1^st place – Share the Fun – choreographed routine – Junior

Naaman Johnson – 1^st place – Educational Presentation – Open - Junior

There is still time to register for Texas 4-H Roundup! This is the first year in the history of 4-H that State Roundup will be in Lubbock at the Texas Tech campus! The dates are June 11-14^th. If you would like to find out more, please follow this link:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup

Ector County Textile Show

Ryanne Lewis, Best of Show
2012 Ector County Textile Show

The Ector County Textile Show was a great event with many nice entries.  Best of Show was Ryanne Lewis, with her messenger bag.  Fashion Storyboard, Fashion Show Buying Entries, and craft / textile entries were among the other categories entered.  Thank you to all of our participants!  Great Job!

2012 Ector County Photography Show

The 2012 Ector County Photography Show is only a month away!  Entries are due to the Ector County Extension office by February 22nd by 5:00 p.m.  Entries should be 8x10 size and mounted.  This year we are asking for all photography entries to also be emailed to sfclawson@ag.tamu.edu as we will have an online photo gallery.  The emailed photos are also due February 22nd - by midnight.  Entries placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the Ector County Show will be eligible to compete in the District 6 Photography Contest. 

Photography packets are available at the Ector County Extension Office with detailed information.  We are also happy to email a packet to you!  Simply call us at 432-498-4071 or email:  sfclawson@ag.tamu.edu

Good Luck!  Let's have a great show!

2012 Ector Livestock Show

The Ector County Livestock Show was help January 13 & 14th at the Ector County Coliseum - Barn E.  Thanks to everyone who participated and to the many volunteers who made the show possible.  If you would like to view some of the pictures from the Livestock Show, simply go to: http://jamescampos.smugmug.com/

Click on "contest results" above to see how everyone placed.  Congratulations to each 4-H member and FFA member who participated!!  Everyone who had the courage to get in the ring is a WINNER!      

Happy New Year!

2011 was a banner year for Ector 4-H!  So many reasons to be grateful!  We are excited to see what 2012 has in store.  Many exciting activities are coming up!  Here are a few reminders regarding the Ector County Stockshow - which be held at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, TX. 

1.      Date – January 12-14, 2012

-        Weigh-in of steers, swine, lambs, & goats – Friday, January 13^th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

-        Weigh-in of rabbits – Friday, January 13^th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

-        Rabbit Show - Friday, January 13^th @ 7:00 p.m.

-        Swine Show – Saturday, January 14^th @ 9:00 a.m., followed by Lambs, Goats, Heifers, Steers.

-        Barn E will be open for livestock to move in on Thursday and Friday.  Livestock must be in barn before weigh-in starts.

2.      Set-up – Tuesday, January 10^th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Please come to help when you can.  Set-up will count toward your ECLA required number of meetings.

3.      Top Hand and Scholarship Applications & Record Books are due January 9, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. to the Ector County Extension Office.   Applications & guidelines are attached in email.

Can't wait to see you there! Please feel free to contact us with any questions!