It's that time of year again, so put on your thinking cap because this year's theme is really cool. "The Dance Language of Bees" will be a fun topic to research, and all the information and resources are listed at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/beekeeping/index.html .
Entries must be post marked by January 31, 2009. So start your research now and do it at your leasure, then write your winning essay!
We are asking that all our Smith County 4-H members enroll on 4-H Connect, whether you plan to participate in contests or not. This program takes the place of 4-H Plus which we used in office to keep records and generate reports. Your assistance with our record keeping is greatly appreciated. Below are directions for enrolling, or you can go to http://texas4-h.tamu.edu for a visual aid.
ESTABLISHING A FAMILY PROFILE
Before being able to enroll or register for an event, you must
establish both a family and a youth/adult pro
file. The familyprofile allows for one family member to establish a profile
andthen register an entire family easier, rather than requiring each 4-H
member, adult, parent, and volunteer having a separate profile.
Steps
• Go to the 4-H CONNECT website (link from http://texas4-h.
tamu.edu) and select the button called "I need to setup a
pro
file".• Complete basic information (e-mail, last name, and password),
click the "Create Login" button..
• Fill in address, city, state, zip, and primary phone information.
This information will default into all youth and adult pro
files.• If you are a part of a 4-H military club/program, select the
check box. You will need be asked to select the military base
your 4-H program is associated with.
• The county selected on the
first screen will be defaulted intoyour family pro
file.• If you wish to change your password from
first establishedyou can do so at the bottom of the screen. Simply type your
current password, followed by your new password. It will as
for you to con
firm your new password.• Click continue to return to Family List Page.
• You will now see your new family pro
file page. It details yourfamily name, address, and city.
Your family information can be edited at any time, but clicking
the "Edit Family" link located to the right of your family
name.
• To set up your pro
file, use the pull down member entitled"Add A New Family Member". Select either youth or adult,
based on if you are a member or a volunteer/parent.
• Once you have selected either youth or adult. Click the "Add
Member" button.
ESTABLISHING A YOUTH OR ADULT PROFILE
Steps
• Please complete all the information requested on the screen
(bold items are required). It is important that you use proper
capitalization throughout the process. DO NOT USE ALL
CAPS OR ALL LOWER CASE CHARACTERS.
• Once all information is entered and complete, click the
"Continue" button.
• Continue with registration process through second screen.
• CLUBS TAB
You will have the opportunity to select the club, or clubs (up to
three) that you are a member of in your county 4-H program.
In the
fi rst step, use the pull down menu and select the 4-Hclub that is your primary 4-H club. If your club is not listed,
you will need to contact your County Extension Of
fice. If youare a member of another club (horse club, shooting sports, or
project club select that club if listed)
• PROJECTS TAB
Youth and adults are asked to select up to
fi ve (5) projectswhich they participate in, or provided leadership in. In
addition to the name of the project please indicate the number
of years involved in/with the project. If starting a new project
this year, years in project would be "1".
• Once your club and project information has been entered, click
the "Continue" button.
• GROUPS TAB
The "groups" tab allows 4-H members and adults to select
certain activities that they would like to be part of.
• If your county has any other activities, us the pull down menu
to see the options.
• When
finished, click the continue button and you will bereturned back to the family pro
fi le page. You will see theyouth or adult profile just added.
After you add a pro
fi le, an e-mail is sent to the CountyExtension Of
fice asking for approval of the enrollment. Onceapproval is given the family will receive an e-mail and you
can now register for events. Event registration cannot
begin until each pro
file has been accepted and a membershipnumber assigned.
• T
he establishment of an adult profile is the same process, exceptwith different questions related to volunteer screening, alumni
affiliation, etc.
