Election Convention 2020
Officer Elections Voting Delegates Alternate Delegates Candidate Resumes
Important Message
For Voting Delegates
You have been selected by your respective counties to serve as an official voting delegate at this convention. You are about to make a VERY important decision. You will be voting and selecting the District 12 4-H Council Officers who will lead and represent you during the upcoming year.
In an effort to help you know the candidates better, a resume of each candidate is enclosed in this booklet Review all the candidates, listen to their speeches and then exercise your right to vote for the individual you feel will BEST represent your county, 4-H club and your District.
Thank you for your attendance and participation in this important process.
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OFFICER ELECTIONS
Candidate County Rank Notes PRESIDENT Kelly Cash Cameron 1ST VICE PRES. Ilan Escobedo Kleberg-Kenedy Derek de la Garza Hidalgo DELEGATE AT LARGE Austin Chapa Jim Wells Hallie Dugosh Frio 2ND VICE PRES. Julia Macmanus Cameron SECRETARY Lily Ford Hidalgo TREASURER Madilyn Vick Atascosa PUBLIC RELATIONS Avery Fohn Cameron Amy Kaye Mathis Kleberg-Kenedy PARLIAMENTARIAN Kirby Owen Kleberg-Kenedy Paige Stanko Cameron Anna Vela Hidalgo HEALTH & SAFETY Kolton Brady Dimmit YOUTH ADVISOR Trevor Martinez Jim Wells
KELLY SADE CASH Cameron County Candidate for District 12 4-H President
OBJECTIVE I want to become president of the District 12 4-H Council Officer Team for the 2020-2021 4-H year. SKILLS & ABILITIES On the Design tab of the ribbon, check out the Themes, Colors, and Fonts galleries to get a custom look with just a click. EXPERIENCE District 12 4-H Council Treasurer June 2018-June • Led discussions during District Council meetings and a session on how to make 2019 dialysis pillows during Leadership Lab in June. nd June 2019- June District 12 4-H Council 2 Vice President 2020 • Was involved in the selection process of any available office positions after the 2019-2020 election and many important District Council decisions.
May 2019- Cameron County 4-H Council President June 2020 • Led a Chik-Fil-A Fundraiser to raise money for the county and organized community service activities. May 2017- Cameron County 4-H Council Treasurer June 2018 • Handled to withdrawals and deposits of the county. August 2019- Highland Hustlers 4-H Club 1st Vice President June 2020 • Made decisions with the President in order to better our club. August 2018- Highland Hustlers 4-H Club 2nd Vice President May 2019 • Organized activities in order to get the club members more involved.
EDUCATION
August 2017- Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy May 2018 August 2018- Harlingen High School Present
SKILLS AND ABILITIES I have been able to improve on my leadership abilities by being a 4-H officer, a member of my school’s National Honor Society, an officer for my school’s FFA Chapter, and being a part of the Texas FFA Ambassador Program. I have also been able to learn how to network, build connections with others, manage my time effectively, and prepare for the future by competing in multiple 4-H, FFA, and school events COMMUNITY SERVICE • Thanksgiving Holiday Help 2011-2019 • Christmas Holiday Help 2011-2019 • Beach Cleanup 2015-2017 • Food Pantry Donations 2017-2019 • Humane Society Donations 2018-2019 • Salvation Army Donations 2017-2019 • RGVLS Gala Helper 2017-2019 • RGVLS Sale of Champions Helper 2016-2018 • Tim’s Coats Donations 2017-2019 • Cardinal Classic 2017-2020 • Samaritan’s Purse 2018 • Dialysis Pillow Session 2019 Derek de la Garza Hidalgo County Candidate for District 12 4-H 1st Vice President Education & School Organzations: • 2020 – Present – Senior at Edinburg North High School Edinburg, TX. • 2020 – Nominated to attend Texas Boys State/American Legion Program • 2017 – Present - Member of the Early College Program • 2017 – Present - Future Farmers of America Program (FFA) • 2017 – Present - 4-H Program • 2017 – Present - Varsity Golf Program
4-H Offices held: • 2019 – 2020 - Texas State Shooting Sports Ambassador • 2019 – 2020 – Parliamentarian of Brush Country 4-H Club McAllen, TX • 2019 – 2020 – Hidalgo County 4-H Ambassador • 2019 – 2020 – Member of Hidalgo County 4-H • 2018 – 2019 - President of Brush Country 4-H Club McAllen, TX • 2019 – Appointed as a Junior Leader with Brush Country 4-H Club • 2017-2020 - Member of Hidalgo County 4-H Shotgun Sports Club Mission, TX 4-H Leadership: • 2019 – 2020 - County Council 4-H Delegate – Assist officers with monthly meetings • Feb. 27, 2020 – Presented an educational Shooting Sports presentation to kids & parents in Brush Country Club to promote this project & encourage others to try something new. • Jan. 31, 2020 - Worked with our county agent Mr. Romeo Ozuna & my fellow Ambassador Emeri Drewry to present to 4-H parents at their monthly county council parent meeting. It was a good opportunity to present our Shooting Sports power point to these adults so that they can become educated on this project that’s available for their clubs. Nov. 16, 2019 – D12 Meeting in Falfurrias & assisted with District Food Challenge & Food Show October 25, 2019 – Texas Shooting Sports Ambassador Training Camp in Brownwood, TX. • July 27, 2019 – Worked with County 4-H members to help create Dance videos for Dance Fit Curriculum • June 18, 2019 – D-12 Leadership Camp – Awarded MVP • May 8, 2019 – Attended Record Book Workshop at Hidalgo County Ext. Office – learned new skills to help club kids. • March 24, 2019 - Annual 4-H Shotgun Sports Fundraiser for Shotgun Club in Mission, TX. I volunteered at a shooting station as a score keeper while promoting 4-H while interacting with spectators & participants attending this event. • March 11-16, 2019 – RGVLS - Promoted 4-H to spectators while on duty with Market Rabbits Housekeeping in Rabbit Barn. While on duty, I promoted 4-H by speaking to visitors about my project & the many skills I have learned as a 4-H member. • August 21, 2018 - Brush County Club Officer planning meeting - Team building meeting to plan activities for the year. • August 13, 2018 - Leadership Workshop Rio Texas Conference Center McAllen, TX. Learned to work with others, facilitate team games & motivate others to participate. 4-H Community Service: • 2-7-2020 – Volunteered to help serve food & distribute plates at Edinburg Beef Club dinner/fundraiser. • 12-19-2019 - Participated with fellow County & District 4-H delegates to plan & execute the collection of coats for “Tim’s Coats” which help the needy in our community. I met with Tim Smith from Channel 5 to distribute all coats we had collected & it was aired the next day on our local news showing how 4H members help others.
• 12-18-2019 - Hidalgo County Shotgun Sports 4-H Club Christmas Toy drive donated to the Make – A -Wish Foundation 12-22-2019 - Mission Skeet & Trap Club - Volunteered to set-up & clean-up at a NSCA shoot. • 11-23-2019 – Volunteered at RGVLS Gala • 11-26-2019 – Friends Giving Community Service food to the needy with Shotgun 4H Club • 3-2-2019 – Collected canned goods for RGV Food Bank- STAR Premium Auction Event in Pharr, TX. • 2-26-2019 - Rabbit barn set-up for STAR Show in Edinburg, TX. Helped with preparations by washing rabbit crates & help assemble cages underneath tent for set-up. • 12-25-2018 - I took part in adopting a family from the Vannie E. Cook Children’s Cancer Clinic with Brush Country 4-H Club & helped donate Christmas gifts, restaurant gift cards & monetary donations. • 2017 – Present - Volunteer at Summer Golf Camps Programs at Los Lagos Edinburg, Texas. ILan X. Escobedo Kleberg-Kenedy County Candidate for District 12 4-H 1st Vice President
ACADEMICS ______• Academy High School: A and B Honor Roll, 12 dual credit hours • National Honor Society, Student Council (Athletic Ambassador 17-18), Key Club, HOSA (Historian 18-20) • Engineering Endorsement • Health Science Endorsement
4-H LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE______• Kleberg-Kennedy 4-H Council: President 2019-20, 2nd Vice-President 2018-19, Parliamentarian 2017-18, Teen leader (food/nutrition, consumer education, public speaking) 2017-20 • Country Wranglers 4-H Club: President 2019-20 • Outdoor Country 4-H Club: President 2018-19, 1st Vice-President 2017-18 • District 12 4-H: Election Convention Judge Ombudsman/Observer 2018
4-H LEADERSHIP HONORS ______• Gold Star Award 2019 • Danforth, “I Dare You” Leadership and Service Award 2019
4-H PROJECTS & AWARDS______State 4-H Contests: 11th Place Recordbook 2019, Consumer Decision Making 7th Place Team 2018, 15th Place Team, Skill-a-thon 2017 District 4-H Contests: 2nd Place Team Consumer Decision Making 2019; High Point Individual & 1st Place Team Consumer Decision Making 2018, 4th Place Team Food Challenge 2017 County 4-H Contests: 1st Place Team Food Challenge 2017 Leadership: Promoting 4-H at Tractor Supply 2017-20, Leadership Lab 2017-19, speaking at Awards Banquet, County Contests, & Club Officer Retreats, National 4-H Week Proclamation, Team Building retreats, Outdoor team building activities, shearing livestock projects for new members Livestock: County: 30th in Poultry 2020, 3rd in my class for Steers 2017-18 Other 4-H Projects: KKJLS Rosette Winner for Baking Mixes-Plus 2020, 4th Place Consumer Decision Making Team San Antonio 2018, Personal Development, Leadership
COMMUNITY SERVICE______International Brooke’s Blossoms State Making bed matts out of plastic bags for the homeless Local Building pet beds for the animal shelter 2018-19, Identifying plants and labeling them at local park, Ronald McDonald Pull Tab contest, Thanksgiving baskets for less fortunate, One day 4- H activities, Food donation scavenger hunts, Nursing home bingo night, Waiter for the elderly after mass at St. Gertrude Catholic Church, Extension Office food pantry KKJLS National Night Out, KKJLS School Tour Guide, Queen’s Contest usher, Show barn preparation and clean up Austin Chapa Jim Wells County General Information: Candidate for the District 12 4-H Delegate at Large Junior at Falfurrias High School Member of Premont Cactus 4-H Club Member of Falfurrias FFA 4-H Member of 9 years
4-H Leadership, Projects, and Activities: Personal Message: Premont Cactus 4-H club President You can’t go back and change the beginning, Jim Wells County Council President but you can start from where you are and District 12 4-H Parliamentarian change the ending. Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador 4-H Ambassador Falfurrias FFA President Market Swine Exhibitor Food Challenge competitor Major Livestock show Exhibitor Round-up competitor Archery participant Livestock Judging participant Healthy Lifestyles Competitor
Awards and Recognitions: Outstanding Senior Award- 2018 Class Grand Champion Market Swine- 2018 4th place Market Swine showmanship- 2018 3rd Place District Archery Barebow category- 2018 3rd Place State Fair Food Challenge Team- 2018 Grand champion Wood Shop Project- 2019 FFA Creed Speaking Area Champion- 2019 UIL Regional Qualifier- 2019 4th Place Houston Food Challenge Team- 2019 4th Place Market Swine-2019 1st Place County Food Challenge Team-2020 2nd Place District Food Challenge Team-2020
Community Service: Yearly Nursing home bingo and card deliveries- I was able to have a great time playing bingo with the nursing home residents and interact and laugh with them. Corpus Christi Pregnancy Center clean-up- I was glad that I was able to help a facility out of my county. Souper Bowl canned food drive- We donated hundreds of cans to a local food bank. This really made me feel like I made a small difference in family’s life. San Antonio Livestock Show School Tours guide- I was able to have a great time talking and meeting new kids. Ag Fair guide- I interacted with 4th graders and enjoyed the smile they had when they learned something new. Beautify Premont- I loved cleaning up our hometown and realizing the true beauty of Premont Texas. Veterans lunch- Served lunch to veterans and it made me feel great to show them a little thank you for serving our country. Giving lunch to all first responders- Served 50 lunches to first responders to show our gratitude for everything they do. Donating bears to police department- Gave 35 bears. I loved the knowing of that it will give kids a smile. H-E-B Feast of Sharing- Served over 400 people the meal provided. I was able to interact with all people and have laughs. Jim Wells County Youth Board- Organized and gave presentation at 4-H 101. I loved teaching all ages my nutrition project. Hallie Dugosh Frio County Candidate for District 12 4-H Delegate at Large
OBJECTIVE- Becoming 2020-2021 Delegate at large, in order to help better serve District 12 4-H. SKILLS I have fantastic people skills and I am able to EXPERIENCE create deep bonds with people very easily. I can easily gather information and put I have been working since June of 2013 as a Ranch hand for Rutherford Ranches and as a Fawn thought into action. Care Provider at the Machen Ranch. In 2016 I began a part time job as a goat herder and tractor driver at the Machen Ranch. Along with having these jobs I also had school, athletics, clubs, and I have been in various leadership positions of course 4-H. I have experience juggling responsibility and I do not shy away from challenges. and that gives me a ton of experience needed to help our council for the betterment of our EDUCATION/SCHOOL ACTIVITIES district. I am currently a Junior at PHS. I am involved with the dual-credit program and I am set to I am knowledgeable with computers and graduate with my Associates of Arts Degree from Southwest Texas Jr College in 2021. I am also various programs and I will be able to help involved in the FFA program, currently the the district with their digital decisions. Vice-President and running for FFA Sweetheart. I was a member of the 2019 Courtesy Corp at the State FFA convention. I also participated as a Voting delegate at the convention. I was the Chair I am great under pressure and I can make Woman of the Student Health and quick and concise decisions. Care board at my school, as well as an active member of the NHS, Lady Mavs Athletics and Principal’s Advisory Board.
HONORS AND ACTIVITIES PROJECTS Currently I am working with several animal projects and working towards becoming a San Antonio Ambassador Liaison for Frio County Certified Veterinary Assistant. I have been raising and showing my own goats for 6 years. I am Principal's Award- maintaining a high grade point also running for Miss Rodeo Texas Teen and I hope to compete in July for the crown. average and working hard in the schools programs
Pearsall FFA Chapter-FFA Vice-President Mavericks 4-H Member 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, State Poultry Qualifier, FFA Broadcasting. Courtesy Corps Member, Area 10 Voting Delegate As a 4-H member I have had the honor of being the Mavericks Club President for 3 years and during my terms in office I have helped encourage community work and participation in the School Programs (Continued)-NHS lesser known 4-H competitions in our county. I have also been the Frio 4-H County Council Historian, Varsity Track and Field, JV President for 3 years. As the President I was able to help push fundraisers for both local and out Volleyball and Basketball, Prom Committee Member, 4th in Class of 2021 of state fundraisers and fight for bigger scholarships for my 4-H family. I am a Gold-Star Recipient, the highest honor you can achieve through 4-H, and I learned how to keep detailed records of all Elanco- 225 classroom hours working towards my activities and experiences. I have received many honors in the show ring representing Veterinary Assistant Certification via iCEV Multimedia. Mavericks 4-H such as Grand Champion Commercial Heifers-2017, Grand Champion/Senior Showman in Goats-2018, Best Interview-2017 and 2018 for Commercial Heifers, and 5th overall at District Livestock Judging 2019 to name the most notable. I have held many other offices as a 4-H member including Treasurer-2019/2020 for District 12, Vice President at both County and Club levels, Reporter, Secretary for the County, and most importantly a delegate at both county and club level and now hopefully at district. Julia Macmanus Cameron County Candidate for District 12 4-H 2nd Vice President
2019-2020 4-H Projects and Awards: ● Leadership- Cameron County Gold Star Award ● Photography- 1st place photo at County, advancing to State Blue ribbon photo at State ● Rabbits- 1st in class at Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show ● Chickens- 10th overall at Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show ● Public Speaking/Share-the-fun- 1st place at County in skit, “Clovergirl vs. Google Night Mode”, playing Google Night Mode Leadership positions: ● District 12 Public Relations officer (2019-2020) ● Cameron County Council 1st Vice President (2019-2020) ● Har-Tex 4-H Club Parliamentarian (2019-2020) ● Cano Youth Ambassador (2018-2019) ● Cameron County Council 2nd Vice President (2018-2019) ● Har-Tex 4-H Club President (2018-2019) ● Cameron County Council Secretary (2017-2018) ● Har-Tex 4-H Club 1st Vice President (2017-2018)
Community Service: ● Donated peanut butter to the homeless ● Cameron County Holiday Help Projects (Thanksgiving and Christmas) ● Teen Trendsetters (mentor to 2nd graders in reading) ● Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show canned food drive ● Pasta dishes for Ronald McDonald House ● Milk jug ghosts for children at Valley Baptist hospital ● Easter baskets for Ronald McDonald House ● Cookies for elders at La Victoria Adult Daycare ● PTSA food drive for Ronald McDonald House ● 4-H Christmas tree at Harlingen Heritage Museum Christmas Tree Extravaganza
Non-4-H Activities: ● Harlingen High Varsity Tennis Team ● Harlingen High School Women’s Choir ● Altar Server at Queen of Peace Catholic Church ● Harlingen High School FFA ● Harlingen High School PTSA
Words to Live by: “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” –Og Mandino Lily Ford Hidalgo County Candidate for District 12 4-H Secretary
General Information - ● Freshman at Weslaco High School ● Hidalgo County/Borderline 4-H Member (2013-2019) ● Member of the Weslaco FFA ● Member of the Weslaco High School Business Professional of America ● Member of the WHS Girls Who Code Club ● Member of the WHS Drama Club ● Member of the WHS Tennis Team
4-H Leadership, Projects, and Activities - ● Texas 4-H Water Ambassador (2019-2020) ● Borderline 4-H 2nd Vice President (2019-2020) ● Hidalgo County 4-H Ambassador (2019-2020) ● Market Hog Exhibitor (2013-2020) ● Hidalgo County 4-H Council District Delegate ● Breeding Gilt Exhibitor (2013-2020) (2017-2018) ● Market Lamb Exhibitor (2017-2020) ● Hidalgo County 4-H Council Parliamentarian(2018-2019) ● Market Poultry Exhibitor (2015-2017) ● Hidalgo County 4-H Secretary (2019-2020) ● Community Service (Over 300 hours) ● Hidalgo County 4-H 2nd Vice President (2020-2021)
Awards and Recognitions -
● Grand Champion Market Hog RGVLS (2020) ● Reserve Breed Steer STAR Show (2020) ● RGVLS Grand Champion Market Poultry (2017) ● Breed Champion Market Hog STAR Show (2019) ● Champion Intermediate San Antonio Swine ● Breed Champion Market Hog STAR Show (2018) Skillathon (2018) ● Breed Champion Breeding Gilt STAR Show (2017) ● Reserve Champion Division RGVLS Prepared Public Breed Champion Market Hog STAR Show (2016) Speaking (2019) ● ● Breed Champion Breeding Gilt STAR Show (2015) ● Reserve Champion Division RGVLS Prepared Public Speaking (2020) ● Breed Champion Market Hog STAR Show (2014) ● 6th Place San Antonio Crossbred Gilt show ( 2019) ● Hidalgo County 4-H Silver Star (2017) ● 5th Place San Antonio Crossbred Gilt Show ( 2020) ● Hidalgo County 4-H Outstanding Intermediate ● 10th Place San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo (2018) Consumer Decision Making (2020) ● Hidalgo County 4-H Outstanding Junior ( 2015) ● Reserve Breed Steer Citrus Valley District Show ● Hidalgo County 4-H Bronze Star Award (2014) (2020)
Personal Message- “ There is only one way to learn. It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey. ” -- Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist Madilyn Vick Atascosa County Candidate for District 12 4-H Treasurer
Leadership Positions ● Jourdanton FFA Chapter Co-Historian (2019-2020) ● Wintergarden District FFA Sentinel (2019-2020) ● Atascosa County 4-H Recording Secretary (2019-2020) ● Atascosa County 4-H Ambassador President (2019-2020) ● District 12 4-H Youth Advisor (2019-2020)
Awards ● Jourdanton FFA Star Greenhand Award (2018-2019) ● 8th State Chapter Conducting Team (2019-2020) ● 2nd place exotic steer at ACLS
Community Service & Non-4-H Activities ● Volunteer at Pleasanton Young Farmers Rodeo ● Barn Buddies at ACLS ● Ribbon girl at ACLS ● Donated to Safer Path Crisis Center ● Volunteered at Jourdanton FFA Cowboy Classic ● Atascosa County Livestock Show Clean-up ● Involved in CCD ● Jourdanton Varsity Cheer Squad ● Involved in multiple FFA teams ( Chapter Conducting, Land Judging, Ag Sales )
Camps & Labs Attended ● District 12 4-H Leadership Lab (2019) ● Area X Leadership Camp (2019) ● Wintergarden District Leadership Lab (2019) Education Avery Fohn • Harlingen High School Cameron County • Dr. Abraham P. Cano Freshman Academy Candidate for District 12 4-H Public Relations • Calvary Christian School Academic Achievements • Cano Freshman Academy Top 5 • National Junior Honor Society • Student Advisory Board • All Year Principal's List • Calvary Christian School - Top Graduate • Private School Interscholastic Association State Qualifier Leadership • Harlingen High School FFA- Vice President • Cano Freshman Academy - Student Ambassador • Cano Freshman Academy PTSA - President • Chick-Fil-A Leaders Academy • Cameron County 4-H Council - Secretary • Highland Hustlers 4-H - President • District 12 4-H Leadership Lab
4-H Activities/Accomplishments • Market Swine - Grand Champion RGVLS (2019) • Breeding Gilts - Breed Champion Duroc RGVLS (2020) • Breeding Gilts - 1st place San Antonio Livestock Expo (2020) • Swine Showmanship • Livestock Judging - Highpoint Swine District 12 (2019) • Foods & Nutrition - Top Chef Senior District 12 (2019) • Intermediate 4-H Silver Star Award (2019) • Junior 4-H Rising Star Award (2016) • Shooting Sports • Photography • Ag Product ID
Extra-Curricular Activities/Accomplishments • Cano Freshman Academy Eco Squad • Texas A&M Poultry Judging Workshop • FFA Greenhand • FFA Greenhand Creed Speaking - 1st place District (2019) • Harlingen HS Tennis
Community Service • Food Pantry • Beach Clean-up • 100 Kids Who Give a Darn in the Barn • RGVLS Gala • 4-H Pancake Breakfast • Assisted at Lamb & Goat Validation • Thanksgiving/Christmas Holiday Help • 4-H Paper Clover Campaign • Mission Arlington • San Benito Beef Club • Smokin' on the Rio • Harlingen Marathon Amy Kaye Mathis Kleberg-Kenedy County ACADEMIC Cadidate for District 12 4-H Public Relations Mathis Home School Academy – All-A Honor Roll, Duel Credit Coastal Bend Community College Rotary Four-Way Test Speech Contest Area VII Champion 2020
4-H LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE Kleberg-Kenedy 4-H County Council – 2nd Vice President 2019-20 o Fashion and Interior Design Committee Co-Chair o Member: By-Law Committee, Budget Committee and Nomination Committee o Pediatric Cancer Awareness Educational Presentation and Community Service Coordinator Santa Gertrudis 4-H Club – Vice President 2019-20, Secretary 2014-19, and Treasurer 2013-14 o Developed Club calendar and coordinated educational speakers and community service opportunities o Pediatric Cancer Awareness Presentation and Community Service Coordinator o Quality Counts Educational Presentation D12 Leadership Lab- Camper 2018, Community Service Session Coordinating Assistant 2017 Teen Project Leader - Clipped/sheared goats and sheep for exhibitors, facilitated showmanship clinics, lededucational livestock student tours, and prepared pens for sheep/goat exhibitors at county show
4-H LEADERSHIP HONORS Outstanding Intermediate Leadership Award Outstanding Junior Member Leadership Award
5-H PROJECTS/AWARDS SHEEP State Fair of Texas: 3rd place Southdown Ewe, Top 5 Showmanship, and 8th place Sheep Skillathon 2019, 2nd place Hampshire Ewe, Top 5 Showmanship and 4th place Sheep Skillathon 2018; San Antonio Livestock Exposition Reserve Champion Finewool Cross Market Lamb 2020, 2nd place Finewool Market Lamb 2019, and 2nd place Market Lamb 2017; Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo: Champion Southdown Market Lamb 2019, 8th place Finewool Cross Market Lamb 2020, and 11th place Medium Wool Market Lamb 2015; San Angelo Stock Show: 4th place Finewool Market Lamb and 11th Medium Wool Market Lamb 2020; Rodeo Austin: 5th place Finewool Market Lamb 2019, 6th place Finewool Market Lamb 2018; Heart of Texas Fair: Reserve Champion Finewool Jr. Show and Jackpot Show 2020; Central Texas State Fair: Champion Finewool Cross and Reserve Champion Southdown Market Lambs 2019; Kleberg- Kenedy County Livestock Show: Grand Champion Market Lamb and Sr. Showmanship Champion 2020, 1st place Medium Wool and Reserve Champion Int. Showmanship 2019; Finewool Cross Breed Champion and Showmanship Champion 2014-18; District 12 Sheep Recordbook Winner 2014-2019 GOAT Kleberg-Kenedy County Livestock Show: 2nd place Heavyweight and Champion Showmanship 2019, Class Winner and Showmanship Champion 2014-18 PHOTOGRAPHY Three Best of Show Winners Kleberg-Kenedy County 2020; Kleberg-Kenedy Livestock Show Division Winner 2020; District 12 Best of Class Catch All and Details and Macro, Blue Ribbon Travel and Dominant Color 2019; District 12 Best of Class Details and Macro 2018; District 12 Blue Ribbon Elements of Design and Plant/Flora 2017 FASHION & INTERIOR DESIGN Kleberg-Kenedy Livestock Show Sewing Division Winner Five Years LIVESTOCK JUDGING District 12 Livestock Judging Champion Team and High Point Individual 2017 Other 4-H Projects: Citizenship & Civic Education, Food & Nutrition, Public Speaking, and Beef
COMMUNITY SERVICE International – Food for the Hungry Child Sponsor and sponsored deworming for 2,500 children in Burundi, Samaritan’s Purse, Brooke’s Blossoms; State – San Antonio Livestock School Tours Guide, NICU mom bags, Gallagher Goat and Jennings Southdown Sales Volunteer, South Texas Children’s Home Clothing Donations, Masks for Cancer Patients; Local – Weekly Nursing Home Music Ministry, First Baptist Food Pantry, Co-Leader Youth Worship Team, Ronald McDonald Pull Tabs and book donations for patient families, County Council Thanksgiving baskets, County Council food donation scavenger hunts, One day 4-H activities and clean-ups, Adopt an Angel Christmas program, Veterans’ Memorial Event, CASA donations, & Nursing Home/Hospital Sock Drive Kirby Owen Kleberg-Kenedy County Candidate for District 12 4-H Parliamentarian
OBJECTIVE I would like to run for the Parliamentarian or Parliamentary Procedure Consultant position for District 12 4-H. I am a strong supporter of efficiency and fairness, and apply both of those aspects to my everyday life. Many teachers and college professors of mine have commented on how efficient I am in the classroom and how I always complete my tasks in a very timely manner. They have also complimented me on how I tend to keep order in the classroom so that the discussion can carry on.
EDUCATION Driscoll ISD | Driscoll Elementary & Middle School Pre K- 8th grade National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) member (6th-8th grade), NJHS President (7th grade), Student Council President (8th grade), member of the Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) (3rd-8th grade) (an organization made to minimize bullying), All-A Honor Roll (Pre K-8th grade), participated in Cross Country, Basketball, Track, and Baseball.
Santa Gertrudis ISD | Academy High School 2017-present (Freshman- Senior) 95.590 GPA, 3.727 College 4 point, FFA member, member of the Outdoors Club, Dance Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and Student Section, Dance Club President, National Honor Society (NHS) member (Sophomore-Present), head of the music committee for prom planning; unfortunately prom was cancelled due to COVID-19 (Junior), member of Football, Basketball, and Baseball.
EXPERIENCE Parliamentarian | Santa Gertrudis 4-H Club 2016-2017 My job was to make sure that the meeting remained in order at all times and that all discussions ran smoothly.
County Council Delegate | Santa Gertrudis 4-H Club 2015-2016 My job was to attend every county council meeting and take notes on the topics discussed and present them to my 4-H Club.
T SKILLS • Tremendous leadership skills. • Very efficient • Abundance of experience in a leadership • Very Organized • Very Fair, meaning everyone gets equal an equal opportunity position
ACTIVITIES I have volunteered at my great grandmother’s nursing home passing out food, playing games with the other residents and even having conversations with them before she passed a few years ago, I have picked up trash along the roads and state highway that travels through KlebergKenedy County and around the many city parks. I have helped out in the office of my school and ran errands for teachers, filed papers, and even taken over in the front office at times. I have helped out at the showmanship clinic that my steer breeder puts on every year. I have also participated in Toys for Tots, donating supplies to various animal shelters around the county and have helped out at many veterinarian offices. PaiStankoge Lee Cameron County Candidate for District 12 4-H Parliamentarian GENERAL INFORMATION 4-H PROJECTS
• Citizenship & Civic Education, Leadership, Beef (Market Steers and Commercial Heifers), and Swine (Market Hogs & Breeding Gilts) 8 years 5 years • Goat (Market Goats & Breeding Goats) and Poultry 5 years • Livestock Judging and Photography 3 years • Sheep (Market Lamb & Breeding Lamb) 2 years • Rabbit (Market Rabbits) 2017-2018 • District 12 4-H Round Up Livestock Skill-A-Thon Participant
4-H LEADERSHIP 2018-2019 • Cameron County 4-H Council Second Vice President 2018-2019 • Southern Star 4-H Council Delegate 2017-2018 • Cameron County 4-H Council Parliamentarian st 2017-2018 • Southern Star 4-H 1 Vice President 2016-2017 • Cameron County 4-H Council Historian nd 2016-2017 • Southern Star 4-H 2 Vice President 2015-2016 • Cameron County 4-H Council Reporter 2015-2016 • Southern Star 4-H Secretary/Treasurer 2014-2015 • Town & Country 4-H Council Delegate 2013-2014 • Town & Country 4-H Parliamentarian
COMMUNITY SERVICE 2014-2020 • Helped sell merchandise for Smokin’ on the Rio with 4-H Club 2016-2019 • Donated items for RGVCU Gifts for Teens with Cameron County 4-H • Helped serve food to buyers at Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Sale of Champions 2016-2019
• Donated school supplies to United Way Stuff the Bus with 4-H Club 2016-2018 2012-2018 • Delivered pumpkins to Children’s Wing at Valley Baptist Medical Center 2012-2018 • Donated canned goods for Cameron County 4-H Holiday Help 2012-2018 • Rang Bell for the Salvation Army with 4-H Club 2012-2018 • Christmas Caroling at Golden Palms with 4-H Club • Handed out candy at First Baptist Church Combes Trunk or Treat with 4-H Club 2015-2017 • Donated plastic bags to Texas 4-H 2017 • Decorated house at Sunny Glen Children’s Home with 4-H Club 2017 • Donated items to Hurricane Harvey Relief with 4-H Club 2017 • Donated coats to Tim’s Coats with 4-H Club 2012, 2014, 2016 • Helped at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Redfish Rodeo 2015-2016 • Donated school supplies to Louisiana 4-H for One Day 4-H Project 2016 • Helped at Annual Cameron County 4-H Fishing Tournament 2012-2015 • Helped serve food at the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show Harvest Gala 2015 Anna Vela Hidalgo County Candidate for District 12 4-H Parliamentarian
Education: Edinburg North High School Edinburg, TX GPA: 3.97
417 E. McIntyre St. Edinburg, Tx 78541 (956) 509-1968 [email protected]
Community Service
STAR Gala 2018 & 2019 - I assisted at the STAR Gala and helped guide guests to their tables, hand out bidder numbers, and helped with the auction. RGVLS Gala 2019 - I volunteered at RGVLS Gala and served plates, organized auction items, and helped clean up afterwards. Thanksgiving & Christmas Donations 2017-2019 - I bought toiletries and other necessities to give to a needy family for the Holidays. One Day 4-H 2017-2020 - 2017,2018, and 2019 I donated books to the children's hospital for One Day 4-H. 2020 I went to Tandy’s and helped sell Paper Clovers that profited my club. School Supply Drives 2016-2019 - I donated school supplies those in need in my community. ENHS Cougar Classic 2019 & 2020 - I volunteered at this prospect show and handed out awards, help set up, and organized exhibitor cards.
My Projects Photography 2015-2020 RGVLS, County, District, and State Ag I.D. 2017-2020 District, State, RGVLS, and RGVLS Citrus & Vegetable Show Market Rabbits 2017-2020 STAR and RGVLS Entomology I.D. 2020 State Shooting Sports 2018-2019 County and District Fashion Show 2018 & 2020 RGVLS, County, and District Dudz to Dazzle 2016-2020 County, District, and State Food Show 2017-2018 County and District Educational Presentation 2017 & 2018 County and District Public Speaking 2020 County
Leadership • 2018-2019 Town & Country 4-H Club Parliamentarian • 2019-2020 Town & Country 4-H Club District Delegate • 2019-2020 Texas 4-H Water Ambassador 4-H Awards • Reserve Grand Champion RGVLS Market Rabbits • Dudz to Dazzle 2nd Overall Texas State 4-H Roundup • Top Winner District 12 Fashion Show, Buying Under $25 • 1st Place Casual Division, RGVLS All Valley Cotton Style Show • STAR Reserve Grand Champion Rabbit Showman 2020 • RGVLS Grand Champion Rabbit Showman 2018 • 1st Place Ag I.D. RGVLS Citrus & Vegetable Show 2018 & 2019 • 1st place Overall RGVLS Ag I.D. 2017 Kolton Brady Dimmit County Candidate for District 12 4-H Health & Safety Officer
QUALIFICAITONS: • Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time. • Team player and quality listener while exhibiting excellent leadership skills. • Able to work independently or with a team to acquire desired goal. LEADERSHIP: • Dimmit county High School 4-H Club Officer Candidate 2020-2021 • District 12 Leadership Lap Participant and Voting Delegate 2019, 2018, 2017 • Dimmit County High School Club Council Delegate 2019-2020 • Dimmit County Jr. High Club President 2018-2019; 1st Vice President 2017-2018; 2nd Vice President 2016-217 • Dimmit County By-Laws Review and Officer Training 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 • Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association (JBBA) District 4 Director Candidate 2020-2021 • JBBA Leadership Training Attendee and participant (JBBA Nationals ) 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015 • JBBA Fall Leadership Training and Seminar, Bryan, Texas October 2018 (attended, participated and solicited funds for meals) • Dimmit County School Health Fair: 2019, 2018- Discussed the benefits of being a 4-H member to over 500 youth and adults each year • Dimmit County Jr. Beef Leader Demonstrated/ discussed beef cattle showmanship skills, nutrition & safety • Demonstrated cosmetic dehorning procedure and discussed health benefits to 6 Jr. 4-H members 2020, 2019 • Dimmit County Ag. Fair 2019, 2018: Led beef cattle presentation discussing by-products, animal husbandry to over 500 elementary students, teachers and CSCISD staff members each year • Dimmit County 4-H Food Camp (Intermediate member): delivered presentation on food safety/ handling to 5 Jr. Food Group members 2018, 2017, 2016 each year • Dimmit County Junior Livestock Show Sales Decoration and Buyers Lunch Committee- 2020, 2019, 2018 • Dimmit County Parent Leaders Livestock Show BBQ- sold tickets, served food, baked and donated cakes (proceeds to benefit scholarship fund) 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2014,2013 • Shooting Sports- Archery: demonstrated proper way to case, carry, transports bows to 2 new members 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 each year • 4-H Youth Rally Day/ National Night Out: discussed and shared shooting sports (archery and rifle) information to prospective 4-H members and Community Leaders 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 each year COMMUNITY SERVICE: • Back to School Preparation- Assisted 3 CSCISD staff members with classroom set up for the 2019-2020, 20182019 school years • Collected and donated items for First Responders Gift Baskets: One Day 4-H 2018, 2017, 2016 • Collected and donated 10 cases of water for Dimmit County Prospect Show: 2019, 2018, 2017 • Carrizo Springs Intermediate Open House: Guided parents to correct classrooms, ensured sign in and teacher student introductions 2019, 2018, 2017 • Dimmit County Women’s Shelter: Collected, donated adult and children coats 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 • Dimmit County Women’s Shelter: Collected and donated school uniforms 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 • Dimmit Food Bank: Collected and donated non-perishable food 2019,2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 • Spaghetti Dinners- organized 7th grade, 8th grade, JV Football Dinners: assisted with cooking, serving an clean-up of meals 2019, 2018, 2017 • Dimmit County Parent Leaders Silent Auction: Assisted with solicitation/ collection of items and table set up • Carrizo Springs Local Nursing Home: Collected and donated toiletries and socks to residents 2019, 2018, 2017 • Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office Elf Alicia Program – Collected and donated toys to be given to local underprivileged children in Dimmit County 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 • Operation Christmas Child: Collected and donated: toys, pens, pencils, paper, hard candy (boxes mailed to 3rd World Countries thru local ministries) PROJECTS:
Shooting Sport: .22 Small-bore Rifle and Archery Beef Cattle: Heifers and Steers Photography Public Speaking Rabbits Foods and Nutrition Trevor Martinez Jim Wells County Candidate for District 12 4-H Youth Advisor
“My goal is to effectively serve my community and assist others through all that I do.” 4-H Project Areas Poultry and Poultry Judging Ag Product I.D. & Horticulture Leadership, Citizenship & Community Service Fashion Show /Storyboard FCH Educational Presentations STEM & Shooting Sports – Archery Healthy Lifestyles & Photography Consumer Decision Making Food Show and Food Challenge
Leadership Experience Jim Wells County 4-H President nd Jim Wells County 4-H 2 Vice President Healthy South Texas 4-H Ambassador Jim Wells County 4-H Treasurer Certified Peer Visitor / National Amputee Jim Wells County 4-H Parliamentarian Coalition Premont Cactus 4-H President (2X) Jim Wells County Youth Board Member Premont Cactus 4-H Vice President (3X) Originated the JWC 4-H Olympics Premont Cactus 4-H County Council Delegate Committee Chairman for Community Service Jim Wells County 4-H Ambassador and Fundraising events
Awards, Honors & Acknowledgements Tractor Supply Company’s National ”Good San Antonio Livestock Show Super Tour Guide Neighbor” Award Award (2X) 4-H Outstanding Senior Award Jim Wells County Fair Senior Reserve Grand 4-H Silver Star Award Champion - Poultry Showmanship 4-H Outstanding Intermediate Award Jim Wells County Fair Junior Grand Champion - 4-H Bronze Star Award Poultry Showmanship (3X) 4-H Outstanding Junior Award Jim Wells County Fair Reserve Grand Student of the Month & Top Ten Honors Champion - Poultry Broilers and Roaster (3X) th Student– Bishop High School Houston Livestock Show 4 Place Senior Food 2nd Place Highpoint Individual - Healthy Challenge/ Breads and Cereals Lifestyles/ Texas 4-H State Roundup Jim Wells County Fair Parade Marshall 3rd Place in Educational Presentation FCH/ Speaker at Texas 4-H Roundup and JWC Fair Texas 4-H State Roundup Top Chef District Food Show Sr. Proteins
Favorite Community Service Projects Planned and worked previous Annual Premont Worked the H.E.B. Feast of Sharing in Corpus Cactus 4-H Community Easter Celebrations Christi at the American Bank Center st Prepared and worked 1 Responders Appreciation Made No Sew Blankets for Dialysis Patients Meals and Dinner Tonight meals Cleaned grounds at Corpus Christi Pregnancy Hosted Nursing Home Christmas Bingos Center, public parks and schools Organized Halloween Costume Drive for SA Sewed and donated masks for 1st Responders & Hospital Pediatric patients Care Givers during COVID19 Pandemic Prepared meals for S.A Ronald McDonald House Earned CPR Certification/ Medical Emergencies
Non 4-H Activities National Honor Society Texas Farm Bureau Leadership Conference UIL – Mathematics & Number Sense Participant Bishop High School Historical Society Mechanics Helper / Premont Automotive Trail Rides TAMUK Student - Dual Credit BHS