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! 

District 6 4-H Food Show / Food Challenge

This year the District 6 4-H Food Show will be held in Odessa!  Wahooo!  We won't be getting up at 5:00 a.m. to drive this year.  Friday, November 4th is the last day to enroll on 4-H Connect.  We were shooting for Nov. 1st,  but with the 4-H Connect issues, Friday is going to work out just as well.  Please call the Ector County Extension Office for any questions! 

Date for D6 Food Show / Food Challenge:
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Westminster Presbyterian Church
4901 Maple, Odessa Texas
Map

Entry Deadline: Friday, November 4, 2011 via 4-H Connect.

The 4-H Food Challenge manual has been updated for the 2011-2012 4-H year and is now posted online. Click on direct link to the 4-H Food Challenge manual and resources.

2012 4-H Food Show materials have been updated and posted, select  Food and Nutrition – 2012 State 4-H Food Show Guidelines, Rules and Regulations

Ector County 4-H Food Show

October 24th was another exciting day in Ector 4-H!  Thirteen 4-H members participated in the Ector County 4-H Food Show.  Thanks to everyone who participated!!  The judges were impressed by your knowledge - for sure!  Thank you also to Westminster Presbyterian Church for allowing us to hold the Food Show in your facility.  It was a wonderful location:  new playgroud, table tennis, and a pool table added to the fun evening.  Take a look at the "results" tab to see how everyone placed!  We had 4 Clover Kids, 1 Junior, 3 intermediates, and four seniors enter!  Congratulations to everyone who particpated and good luck to those participating at the 4-H District Food Show on November 19th! 

Permian Basin 4-H Modeling Show

Wow!  Ector County did an amazing job modeling at the Permian Basin 4-H Modeling Show!  We had eight beautiful models!  Each was poised and prepared for their time on stage.  Ector County took home several ribbons and plaques - including a plaque for "Best County Participation"!  Impressive!  Thank you to each 4-H member who participated and made the best - BETTER at the Permian Basin Fair.  (To see resullts of the PB Fair - select "results" on above tool bar). 

All of our gorgeous models also participated in the "4-H Extreme Makeover Workshop" as well.  Odessa College Cosmetology Department, Shawnte with Mary Kay Cosmetics, Heavenly Cuts Salon from Midland and Marcy Hubbard (modeling) were all guests at the workshop.  Thirty nine girls in all enjoyed a few hours of hair and makeup tips along with some pampering!  Fun Times!!