DATES TO REMEMBER
April
19 – Rabbit Project Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
21 – Shooting Sports Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Extension Office
22 – County Holiday Extension Office Closed<
24 – Shooting Sports Practice at 2:00p.m. at Woodman of the World Range
25 – Adult Leader and County Council Meeting 6:00p.m. at Extension Office
30 – District Rifle Contest
May
8 – Shooting Sports Practices 2:00p.m. at Woodmen of The World Range
8 – May 4-H Club Meeting 4:00p.m. at First Methodist Church in May
10 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
10 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:15p.m. at First Baptist Church Early
15 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodmen of the World Range
24 – HAPPY EASTER!!
ADULT LEADER AND COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
There is going to be an Adult Leader / County Council meeting on April 25, 2011 at 6:00p.m. at the Brown County Extension Office. We would like for all adult leaders and county council officers to attend the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office.
STATE FAIR PIG TAGS
If you are planning on showing a pig at the State Fair you will need to purchase a tag. The tags are $10 a tag. Please contact the Extension Office if you need to purchase a tag.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW MONIES
Did you participate in a Major Stock Show? If you did you may have some money waiting for you at the Extension Office. If you put an animal on the truck at any of the major stock shows you will have a truck check here at the Extension Office. Please come by or contact the Extension Office if you think you have a check.
RECORD BOOK TRAININGS
There are going to be three record book trainings held in our district. The dates and location for the trainings are:
- May 10, 2011: San Saba – Civic Center in Mill Pond Park
- May 2011 (still working on date): Coke (Robert Lee) * Rec. Hall in Robert Lee
- May 17, 2011: Taylor (Abilene) * Extension Office
If you have any questions or would like more information regarding any of these trainings please contact the Extension Office
FASHION SHOW
If you are interested in participating in the Senior or Junior / Intermediate Fashion Show it is for 4-H members the age of 9-18. You can participate in construction, buying and fashion story board. Please contact the Brown County Extension Office and get your name on the list. County contest will be held if necessary
District Senior fashion show is May 7 in San Angelo. The Junior / Intermediate District Fashion Show is July 19th. If you need more information please contact the Extension Office.
2011 TEXAS 4-H GOLF CHALLENGE
If you are interested in being on a 4-H Golf Team and participating in a Gold Challenge now is your chance! There is going to be a Golf Challenge held in Lubbock at the MeadowBrook Golf Course on July 6th. If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office by April 10th.
HORSE VALIDATION
If you are planning on participating in the District or State Horse Show or you have a Futurity Horse you must have your horse validated by May 1st. The cost is $10 per horse. If you need more information please contact the Extension Office.
TAYLOR COUNTY TO HOST A TEXAS A& M HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC
Taylor County 4-H Horse Club will host a Texas A& M Horsemanship Clinic May 30-June 1, 2011 at the Taylor County Expo Center Covered Outdoor Arena. Cost is $100 for all three days. The clinic will cover basic horsemanship, tack, bitting and horse theft awareness. All Ages welcome! If you would like more information or to sign up early, call Cindy Easley at 325-668-6266.
INVITATIONAL LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST AT 4-H ROUNDUP
There will be an Invitational Livestock Judging Contest during the 4-H Roundup that is held in College Station. The contest is going to be on June 16th at 9:00a.m. The contest will also have a workshop at the conclusion of the contest. It is open to Seniors and Intermediates. If you are interested in participating please contact the Extension Office by April 18th.
HOWARD COLLEGE LAMB & GOAT CAMP
The 2011 Howard College Goat Showmanship Camp is set for June 5, 6, & 7, 2011 and the Lamb Showmanship Camp is set for June 12, 13, & 14, 2011. The charge for the camp is $85.00 per person it includes four meals and a camp tee shirt or cap. Add $20 per goat or lamb provided by Howard College. If possible bring your own goat or lamb for demonstration purposes. Participants must be 9 years old or entering the 3rd grade. If you want more information on these camps please contact the Extension Office.
58TH ANNUAL BLANKET FFA RODEO
The Annual Blanket FFA Rodeo is set for May 6th-7th at Blanket Rodeo Arena. The Rodeo will kick off each night at 7:00p.m. The order of events is Bulls, Jr. Bulls, Calf Riding, Mutton Bustin, Donkey Race, Barrels, Roping, and Poles. Jackpot nightly at a 50% payback. If you would like more information contact the Extension Office.
