Wednesday, December 9, 2009
PALS and Concession Meetings
Please mark your calendars and make plans to attend the upcoming PALS meeting, Thursday, December 17th. Immediately following the PALS meeting the Concession Committee will meet to discuss the concession info for the county show. If you would like to help with this committee, your welcome to stay for this meeting as well. Club Managers please make sure that there is someone from your club to act as a representative in attendance at both meetings. See You There!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Concession Committee Meeting To Be Rescheduled
The concession meeting that was scheduled for tonight at 6:30 at the CEO will need to be rescheduled. I apologize for the late notice. Please refer back to the blog for the new meeting date to be posted as soon as possible.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Be Looking and Listening For....
Be looking and listening for anything that might prove useful to the newly developed Shooting Sports programs. We are in need of donations, a shooting range, and various equipment. Every little bit helps!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
REMINDER: PALS MEETING....
Monday, October 26th, Cherokee County Extension Office, 6:30 PM.
To be discussed:
1. Concession Stand
2. Archery & Shooting Sports
3. ETC...
Managers please try to attend or send representatives in your place.
To be discussed:
1. Concession Stand
2. Archery & Shooting Sports
3. ETC...
Managers please try to attend or send representatives in your place.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Archery Class Begins
We will have our first archery class on October 16th at the Showbarn in Jacksonville. Come join us for family fun and learning! We are going to have a great time, and we want you to be a part of it! Any questions contact Clint Anderson at clint75925@yahoo.com .
Monday, August 24, 2009
PALS Meeting Info
Attention Club Managers!!
Please do not forget the PALS meeting Monday, August 31st at 6:30 in the CEO meeting room. Pass this info on to your club parents! There will be important information about the County Archery program discussed at the PALS meeting. The Shooting Sports Coordinator and the Archery Program Leader will be at the meeting to answer any questions you may have. If you have any club members that would be interested in participating in the archery program, then the parents of those members need to make plans to attend this meeting.
See you Monday night!
Monday, August 10, 2009
PALS Kick-Off Meeting Change
Please make note of the following change of date.... PALS Kick-Off Meeting will take place on Monday, August 31 at 6:30pm at the CEO. This change is being made to help make things a little easier for all involved since the 24th is the first day of school for the area. We hope to see you there! Willie will be giving us valuable information that we will need for charter enrollments/applications. Don't miss it!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
All HEAR THIS!!! IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Starting on August 1, 2009 all club enrollment (member, manager, & volunteer) will be done online using the "4-H Connect" Management System. Membership forms will no longer be necessary unless the member, manager or volunteer does not have access to the internet.
This system is fairly self explanatory and is generally easy to navigate. All club managers are encouraged to attend the PALS meeting where they will have the opportunity to familiarize them selves with the system.
Every family should download and print the 6 Page system manual for reference in accomplishing their enrollment for the 2009-2010 4-H Year. Select the link below to download the manual.
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4hconnect/4H_CONNECT_For_New_Families_3_09.pdf
This system is fairly self explanatory and is generally easy to navigate. All club managers are encouraged to attend the PALS meeting where they will have the opportunity to familiarize them selves with the system.
Every family should download and print the 6 Page system manual for reference in accomplishing their enrollment for the 2009-2010 4-H Year. Select the link below to download the manual.
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4hconnect/4H_CONNECT_For_New_Families_3_09.pdf
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Upcoming PALS Meeting Date Changed
Due to conflicting activities on May 18th the PALS meeting has been rescheduled for Wednesday, May 20th at 6pm at the Cherokee County Electric Coop in Rusk.
It will be quick and to the point to accommodate those with prior commitments.
Please pass this info on to your club managers and parents so that they can make plans to attend. If there are any other changes this blog will be updated prior to May 20th.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
January 26 PALS Meeting Minutes
The following minutes are from the PALS meeting held on January 26, 2009. Managers, please distribute to your club parents prior to the March PALS meeting.
Attendance: Vonnie Anderson, Melissa Rathbun, Wendy Emprimo, Willie Arnwine, Greg Allen, Brandie Hathorn, Clay Hathorn, Christie Tuitsch, Brenda Rempfer, Tandi Dickey, Michele Partin
1. The minutes from the November meeting were read and accepted.
2. Treasury Report – Treasurer was not in attendance. There has been no change in the account other than coke machine money deposited of approximately $73.
3. Concession Stand Committee reported that clubs have been assigned times to work the Stand for the Livestock Show and are planning to work according to schedule. The Committee is working on obtaining the necessary donations of supplies and food. Whataburger has committed to donating all the vegetables as they have done in past years. **Each club should bring 2 large jars of pickles for the concession stand** The Committee will meet again on March 5 at in the courthouse to finalize plans for the livestock show.
4. The status of camp reimbursement payments was discussed. Payments will be made once a new treasurer is in place and set up on the accounts.
5. A motion for Michelle Partin to replace Amy Goodwin as Treasurer was made by Melissa Rathbun, seconded by Wendy Emprimo and approved by vote. Willie will arrange for the signature cards to be changed and supply Michelle with the account information.
6. Food Show awards were paid for by Wendi Green. A motion for reimbursement of award expenses was made, seconded and approved.
7. The upcoming shooting sports training program was discussed. A motion was made by Melissa Rathbun for PALS to send 4 adults (2 archery/2 small bore rifle) at the cost of $110 plus $50 per day per-diem to the course in February. The motion was seconded by Wendy Emprimo and approved by vote. A motion was then made to amend the shooting sports decision to include a 2 year commitment to the county for the adult volunteers that are sent to the training class. This motion was also approved by vote.
8. The Entomology Project competition was discussed. Due to lack of a project leader no practices or meetings have been scheduled prior to the competition on February 24. Brenda Rempfer volunteered to be project coordinator for the Entomology Project. Brenda will begin practices as soon as possible.
9. The County Fashion Show entry deadline is February 2 and competition will be February 10.
10. The next PALS meeting will be March 23 at 6:30p at the Electric CoOp Building.
Attendance: Vonnie Anderson, Melissa Rathbun, Wendy Emprimo, Willie Arnwine, Greg Allen, Brandie Hathorn, Clay Hathorn, Christie Tuitsch, Brenda Rempfer, Tandi Dickey, Michele Partin
1. The minutes from the November meeting were read and accepted.
2. Treasury Report – Treasurer was not in attendance. There has been no change in the account other than coke machine money deposited of approximately $73.
3. Concession Stand Committee reported that clubs have been assigned times to work the Stand for the Livestock Show and are planning to work according to schedule. The Committee is working on obtaining the necessary donations of supplies and food. Whataburger has committed to donating all the vegetables as they have done in past years. **Each club should bring 2 large jars of pickles for the concession stand** The Committee will meet again on March 5 at in the courthouse to finalize plans for the livestock show.
4. The status of camp reimbursement payments was discussed. Payments will be made once a new treasurer is in place and set up on the accounts.
5. A motion for Michelle Partin to replace Amy Goodwin as Treasurer was made by Melissa Rathbun, seconded by Wendy Emprimo and approved by vote. Willie will arrange for the signature cards to be changed and supply Michelle with the account information.
6. Food Show awards were paid for by Wendi Green. A motion for reimbursement of award expenses was made, seconded and approved.
7. The upcoming shooting sports training program was discussed. A motion was made by Melissa Rathbun for PALS to send 4 adults (2 archery/2 small bore rifle) at the cost of $110 plus $50 per day per-diem to the course in February. The motion was seconded by Wendy Emprimo and approved by vote. A motion was then made to amend the shooting sports decision to include a 2 year commitment to the county for the adult volunteers that are sent to the training class. This motion was also approved by vote.
8. The Entomology Project competition was discussed. Due to lack of a project leader no practices or meetings have been scheduled prior to the competition on February 24. Brenda Rempfer volunteered to be project coordinator for the Entomology Project. Brenda will begin practices as soon as possible.
9. The County Fashion Show entry deadline is February 2 and competition will be February 10.
10. The next PALS meeting will be March 23 at 6:30p at the Electric CoOp Building.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Shooting Sports Update
Well we were able to send a few individuals off for shooting sports training! I am really excited that we are getting this going! I hope that we will have a lot of young people interested in participating in shooting sports. So talk it up my 4H friends!! Stay tuned for upcoming events that relate to shooting sports!
Monday, January 26, 2009
January PALS Meeting
Thank you to all who attended the PALS meeting tonight! Cherokee County 4H is really getting things moving! It looks like Shooting Sports may soon be very much an opportunity for our 4H'ers..... If you would like to be a leader in this activity, please contact Willie ASAP. Training for adult leaders takes place in February!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
PALS Minutes - November 24, 2008
It has come to my attention that I had not actually posted the minutes for the last PALS meeting. I apologize for the late posting - I thought I had done them and yet...
The following minutes are from the PALS meeting held on November 24, 2008. Managers, please distribute to your club parents prior to the January PALS meeting.
Attendance: Vonnie Anderson, Wendy Emprimo, Willie Arnwine, Tandi Dickey, Melissa Rathbun, Michele Partin, Royce Traylor, Rene McCracken
1. The minutes from the September meeting were read and accepted.
2. Treasury Report – Treasurer was not in attendance. There is approximately $6,000 in the account.
3. Program leaders are still needed for various projects. Anyone can volunteer to lead the programs and all it takes is general interest in the topic. Materials and information is abundant and will be provided. If you have an interest in leading a project or joining a committee please do so.
4. Concession Stand Committee reported that clubs have been assigned times to work the Stand for the Livestock Show. Clubs should submit a schedule of individuals and shifts within their blocks by the January meeting. Volunteers will still be needed, however, especially Saturday night. If you are at the show and available, please stop by and offer to help.
5. Fundraising Committee reported they reviewed several options for fundraising which were passed at this time. They will be setting up a recycling program for printer cartridges and will report when the program is ready. In addition, added snack-sticks to the menu for the Livestock Show Concession. Wendy Emprimo presented an idea for an auction which will be added to the Committee’s next meeting agenda.
6. Yes! Camp Report – Willie Arnwine reported that 113 kids attended Yes! Camp – 11 from Cherokee County. Cherokee County was the 3rd largest county represented. PALS voted and approved reimbursement of $20 per person for those from Cherokee County who attended Yes! Camp and who attend Leadership Lab. This will be distributed via check directly to the attendees.
7. Motion to move PALS meetings to 6:30p was made and approved.
8. Blog Report – Willie Arnwine reported the Blog is being accessed by several areas. This is a positive promotion for our 4H clubs. Security/Privacy was discussed and agreed to keep the blog public but clubs advised to remove last names and/or personal information about the kids for safety reasons.
9. The next PALS meeting will be January 26 at 6:30p at the Electric CoOp Building.
The following minutes are from the PALS meeting held on November 24, 2008. Managers, please distribute to your club parents prior to the January PALS meeting.
Attendance: Vonnie Anderson, Wendy Emprimo, Willie Arnwine, Tandi Dickey, Melissa Rathbun, Michele Partin, Royce Traylor, Rene McCracken
1. The minutes from the September meeting were read and accepted.
2. Treasury Report – Treasurer was not in attendance. There is approximately $6,000 in the account.
3. Program leaders are still needed for various projects. Anyone can volunteer to lead the programs and all it takes is general interest in the topic. Materials and information is abundant and will be provided. If you have an interest in leading a project or joining a committee please do so.
4. Concession Stand Committee reported that clubs have been assigned times to work the Stand for the Livestock Show. Clubs should submit a schedule of individuals and shifts within their blocks by the January meeting. Volunteers will still be needed, however, especially Saturday night. If you are at the show and available, please stop by and offer to help.
5. Fundraising Committee reported they reviewed several options for fundraising which were passed at this time. They will be setting up a recycling program for printer cartridges and will report when the program is ready. In addition, added snack-sticks to the menu for the Livestock Show Concession. Wendy Emprimo presented an idea for an auction which will be added to the Committee’s next meeting agenda.
6. Yes! Camp Report – Willie Arnwine reported that 113 kids attended Yes! Camp – 11 from Cherokee County. Cherokee County was the 3rd largest county represented. PALS voted and approved reimbursement of $20 per person for those from Cherokee County who attended Yes! Camp and who attend Leadership Lab. This will be distributed via check directly to the attendees.
7. Motion to move PALS meetings to 6:30p was made and approved.
8. Blog Report – Willie Arnwine reported the Blog is being accessed by several areas. This is a positive promotion for our 4H clubs. Security/Privacy was discussed and agreed to keep the blog public but clubs advised to remove last names and/or personal information about the kids for safety reasons.
9. The next PALS meeting will be January 26 at 6:30p at the Electric CoOp Building.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Upcoming PALS Meeting & Shooting Sports Meeting
There will be a PALS meeting Monday, January 26th at 6:30 pm at the Cherokee County Electric Coop in Rusk. A Shooting Sports meeting will immediately follow the PALS meeting. I hope to see you there!
Monday, January 12, 2009
SHOOTING SPORTS MEETING
Calling ALL parents that have children interested in participating in Shooting Sports. There will be a meeting to dicuss this project, how it will affect the growth of 4H in our county, and to decide on an adult represenative to take the shooting sports course in February.
PLEASE MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND!!!
JANUARY 26, 2009 @ 7PM
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE PALS MEETING
AT THE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IN RUSK
ATTENTION: IMPORTANT POULTRY INFO >>>
FFA AND 4H LEADERS
FOR YEARS PILGRIMS PRIDE HAS GRACIOUSLY DONATED THE CHICKS FOR THE POULTRY CLASS. HOWEVER, IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT PILGRAMS PRIDE IS NOT ABLE TO DONATE THE POULTRY CHICKS FOR THE 2009 CHEROKEE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW. DUE TO THIS, THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $10.00 PER ENTRY WHICH IS DUE PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 2009. IF THIS FEE IS NOT RECEIVED BEFORE THIS DATE, THE CHICKS WILL NOT BE ORDERED FOR THAT EXHIBITOR.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR PAYMENT TO:
CHEROKEE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW
PO.BOX 705
JACKSONVILLE TEXAS 75766
2009 CHEROKEE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW CHICK DAY
THIS YEARS CHICK DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2009
LOCATION AND PICK UP TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 9:30 am
ALTO HIGH SCHOOL 10:00 am
RUSK HIGH SCHOOL 10:30 am
JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 11:00 am
NEW SUMMERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 11:30 am
TROUP HIGH SCHOOL 12:00 pm
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT ME AT 903-589-4616.
THANK YOU,
STEVE HUTSON
2009 SHOW CHAIRMAN
ATTENTION: IMPORTANT POULTRY INFO >>>
FFA AND 4H LEADERS
FOR YEARS PILGRIMS PRIDE HAS GRACIOUSLY DONATED THE CHICKS FOR THE POULTRY CLASS. HOWEVER, IT HAS COME TO OUR ATTENTION THAT PILGRAMS PRIDE IS NOT ABLE TO DONATE THE POULTRY CHICKS FOR THE 2009 CHEROKEE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW. DUE TO THIS, THERE WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL FEE OF $10.00 PER ENTRY WHICH IS DUE PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 1, 2009. IF THIS FEE IS NOT RECEIVED BEFORE THIS DATE, THE CHICKS WILL NOT BE ORDERED FOR THAT EXHIBITOR.
PLEASE MAIL YOUR PAYMENT TO:
CHEROKEE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW
PO.BOX 705
JACKSONVILLE TEXAS 75766
2009 CHEROKEE COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW CHICK DAY
THIS YEARS CHICK DAY IS SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 12, 2009
LOCATION AND PICK UP TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
WELLS HIGH SCHOOL 9:30 am
ALTO HIGH SCHOOL 10:00 am
RUSK HIGH SCHOOL 10:30 am
JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL 11:00 am
NEW SUMMERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 11:30 am
TROUP HIGH SCHOOL 12:00 pm
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT ME AT 903-589-4616.
THANK YOU,
STEVE HUTSON
2009 SHOW CHAIRMAN
Friday, January 9, 2009
Location for Food Show
The County Food Show is tomorrow, January 10th.
It will be held at the CEO at 10am.
Good Luck to all!!
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