DATES TO REMEMBER
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
9 – 4-H State Round Up Meeting 6:00p.m. at Extension Office
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
16 – Deadline to sign up for 4-H Fun Day on June 1st.
17 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
19 – Shooting Sports Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
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 a 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.
4-H SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON FUND-RAISER
It is that time again to start making Spaghetti! If you are interested in participating in the Annual Spaghetti Fund raiser please contact the Extension Office to let us know what it is you would like to do.
EXTENSION EDUCATION 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
If you are a senior this year in High School there is a possible scholarship opportunity for you. The Brown County Extension Education Council has a scholarship opportunity. If you are interested and want to apply for the scholarship come by the Extension office and pick up an application. If you have any questions please contact the Extension Office.
COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS
If you are interested in wanting to be on the Brown County 4-H Council please contact the Extension to get a application and schedule a interview time before May 27th and the actual date of interviews will be May 31st. If you have any questions in regards to the officer elections please contact the Extension Office.
COUNTY CAMP
This year’s County Camp that is held at the 4-H Center every year is going to be July 13th-16th. Brown County has ten spots available and these spots are on first come first serve basis. If you do not make it into the open ten spots then you may be placed on a waiting list. The deadline to register for County Camp is May 6th. If you have any questions please contact the Extension Office.
TAYLOR COUNTY OPEN 4-H HORSE SHOW
Taylor County 4-H is holding a Open 4-H Horse Show on May 21, 2011 at the Taylor County Expo Center in the Horse Barn. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. and classes start at 9:00 a.m.. Age division are 13 / under, 14/18, and All age open show. Cost is $10 per class with a $50 maximum. If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office.
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 call Cindy Easley at 325-668-6266 for more information or to sign up early.
INVITATIONAL LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST AT 4-H ROUNDUP
There will be a 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.
