2003 Alabama 4-H District Roundups

AUBURN, June 2, 2003---4-H’ers across Alabama are gearing up for six district roundup competitions scheduled for June at various locations in the state.

“These district roundups provide 4-H’ers opportunities to exhibit their skills in a variety of competitive events and to share their leadership abilities through project activities,” said Dr. Paul Waddy, district Extension coordinator for the East Alabama Regional Office.

“Two new 4-H council members from each district are also elected during the roundups. These council members work with state 4-H leaders to identify program emphasis for the coming year,” Waddy said.

Competitive events at the roundups are divided into junior and senior divisions. Events may include automotive driving, bicycle safety, chicken-que, electric energy demonstration, dairy foods demonstration, breads exhibit, egg demonstration, beef cook-off, meats demonstration, plant and soil science exhibit, informative and persuasive public speaking, lawn tractor driving, tractor operation, photography exhibit, and wood science demonstration and exhibit.

First- and second-place winners in all senior events are eligible to compete on the state level at Alabama 4-H Congress July 14 through 16 at Auburn University. State winners in several events will represent Alabama at national competitions held later in the year. Alabama 4-H’ers have won numerous national championships.

The Tuscaloosa District Roundup will begin the competitions. Set for June 10 at Judson College in Marion, it includes 4-H’ers from Bibb, Chilton, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter and Tuscaloosa counties.

The Huntsville/Tri-Cities District Roundup will be held June 12 at Alabama A&M University in Normal. Counties involved include Cherokee, Colbert, DeKalb, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall and Morgan.

Also on June 12 is the Mobile District Roundup. 4-H’ers from Autauga, Baldwin, Butler, Clarke, Conecuh, Escambia, Lowndes, Mobile, Monroe, Washington and Wilcox counties will compete at Evergreen High School.

The Anniston District Roundup will be held June 17 and 18 at the Anniston Meeting Center. 4-H’ers from Calhoun, Chambers, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Elmore, Lee, Macon, Russell, Talladega and Tallapoosa will be competing.

June 19 and 20, the Dothan District Roundup is set for Troy State University in Troy. Counties taking part are Barbour, Bullock, Montgomery, Coffee, Covington, Crenshaw, Dale, Geneva, Henry, Houston and Pike.

The Birmingham District Roundup is the last roundup competition for 2003. It is set for June 26 and 27 at the University of Montevallo. 4-H’ers from Blount, Cullman, Etowah, Fayette, Jefferson, Lamar, Marion, Shelby, St. Clair, Walker and Winston counties will compete for district honors.

The 4-H and Youth Development program in Alabama is administered by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System.

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