PALS MEETING MONDAY AUGUST 23, 2010 @ 6:30 PM in the County Extension Office Meeting Room. Please note the PALS Meeting Calendar under the important links section on the upper right side of this blog for future meetings and loose agendas.
As you may or may not know, in response to a mandate from the State Congress, all State Agencies have had to tighten their belts for the remainder of this biennium and reduce there budgets by 5%. Extension did not escape this cut and 4-H has taken the heaviest hit, resulting in the loss of six (6) 4-H agents within our 4-H District alone. Thankfully, Cherokee County was not effected by this initial mandatory reduction in force (RIF) but more cuts are promised within the next year and we must all be ready as it is a sure bet that our county experience cuts in the next go-round. Several issue need to be addressed regarding this possibility to ensure the smooth operation of the county 4-H program in the future.
Please bring with you any ideas or issues that you wish brought to light in regards to future or current projects of programs.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Project Show
The deadline for the Project Show has been extended to August 6th. at 5:00 pm. The site of the event is still to be determined (sorry about that), but we will be at 10:00.
Each participant needs to fill the registration form and get it to Willie by 5:00 pm on the 6th. You may bring it to the Extension Office, mail it or fax.
Just a reminder that photography IS one of the projects, so bring in your photos. We are following the same guidelines we used for county.
Blessings,
Wendy
Each participant needs to fill the registration form and get it to Willie by 5:00 pm on the 6th. You may bring it to the Extension Office, mail it or fax.
Just a reminder that photography IS one of the projects, so bring in your photos. We are following the same guidelines we used for county.
Blessings,
Wendy
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
PALS MEETING REMINDER
The end of year PALS meeting will be held on May 24th in the Cherokee County Extension Office @ 6:30 PM.
Topics of discussion include but are not limited to:
Financial Review, Scholarships, Stock Show Concession Stand Review, Shooting Sports - Rifle, New Executive Officer Elections, and New County Project Consideration.
"PALS" stands for 4-H "PARENT AND ADULT LEADERS ASSOCIATION". This is the group that provides funding for all county-wide projects. If you or someone in your club has an interest that is not being pursued and would like to see it offered as a county-wide project then please come to this meeting and make that issue or interest known to all.
In 2010, PALS funded ($3500.00) the Archery Program that is up an running well thanks to the parents and leaders who brought the idea to PALS at the May 2009 meeting. This is the time to bring forth new ideas or revive old ones for consideration for next year. I'd like to see representation from all clubs in the county so please come and meet with us.
Topics of discussion include but are not limited to:
Financial Review, Scholarships, Stock Show Concession Stand Review, Shooting Sports - Rifle, New Executive Officer Elections, and New County Project Consideration.
"PALS" stands for 4-H "PARENT AND ADULT LEADERS ASSOCIATION". This is the group that provides funding for all county-wide projects. If you or someone in your club has an interest that is not being pursued and would like to see it offered as a county-wide project then please come to this meeting and make that issue or interest known to all.
In 2010, PALS funded ($3500.00) the Archery Program that is up an running well thanks to the parents and leaders who brought the idea to PALS at the May 2009 meeting. This is the time to bring forth new ideas or revive old ones for consideration for next year. I'd like to see representation from all clubs in the county so please come and meet with us.
Monday, April 5, 2010
A Great BIG THANKS!
A great big thank you goes out to all of the parents and club managers that helped make this years concession stand so successful at the county show. We couldn't have done it without you! If you would like to have input on next years concession operations, then make plans to attend the concession committee meetings in the fall. Watch for the announcement of the date of the first meeting! If we could have representation from every club, that would be GREAT!
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.
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