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DATES TO REMEMBER

June

7 – State 4-H Round Up Meeting 5:30p.m. at Extension Office

11 – State Fair Lamb and Goat Validation 4:00p.m. at Extension Office

11 – 15 – State 4-H Round Up

18 – Deadline to Turn in Record Books

19 – District Horse Show at Sweetwater, Texas

26 – Steer Validation 4:30p.m. at Bob Clark Pens

LIVESTOCK JUDGING PRACTICE

There will be a Livestock Judging Practice on Monday June 4th at 8:30a.m..We will meet at the Extension Office. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions contact Nick Gonzales.

STATE 4-H ROUND UP MEETING

If you are participating in any Round Up Contest other than Shooting Sports there is a MANDATORY MEETING on Thursday June 7th at 5:30p.m.. All money will need to be paid at this time. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.

STATE 4-H ROUND UP

State Round Up qualifiers that are participating in any presentations and would like to practice please contact Nick Gonzales or Kim Miles.

ADULT CHAPERONE NEEDED FOR CAMP CORRAL

The Texas 4-H Center is in need of adult chaperons for Camp Corral, which will be held July 15-20, 2012. All fees will be paid for by the camp. Camp Corral is a place where kids are free to be kids, apart from the day – to – day challenges they may face as children of wounded or disabled military families. Contact Nick Gonzales if you are interested in chaperoning this camp.

2ND ANNUAL TEXAS 4-H VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE

Join volunteers and adult leaders throughout Texas for more than forty educational workshops. The conference will be July 27-29, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The cost per adult volunteer is $130.00 which includes Friday night dinner, all workshop materials, Saturday lunch, and refreshment breaks. Registration is now open on 4-H Connect through June 22, 2012. If you would like more information contact the Extension Office.

2012 WEST REGION GOLF CHALLENGE

A two day golf experience for youth ages 11-18. There will be workshops, golf professional clinic, evening social, and a 18 hole Golf Challenge. The West Region Golf Challenge will be July 23-24, 2012 in Sonora, Texas at the Sonora Golf Club. Registration is on 4-H Connect and the registration opens on May 1st and ends on July 9, 2012. If you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact the Extension Office.

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TEXAS 4-H CENTER

Texas 4-H Center Youth Programs will provide your child with the chance to develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends, and discover new interests. Finding the right camp for your child is as important as helping them find the right college! Annually, five or more sessions are offered each summer for youth ages 9 (or completed 2nd grade) to age 18, 4-H membership is NOT required for most camps.  All camp registrations are made through the Texas 4-H Center website, texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. The 4-H Center is accredited by American Camp Association. Listed below are the different camps that will be offered this summer at the Texas 4-H Center:

– Horizons, Grades 4-8, July 3, 2p.m. – July 7, 10:30a.m., cost is $275

– County Camp 1, July 9, 2p.m.- July 11, 11a.m., cost is $175

– Camp Corral, July 15, 2p.m. – July 20, 2p.m., Military Youth Only

– Mission Possible Mentor Training, July 22, 2p.m. – July 23, 11a.m., cost is $80

– Mission Possible, July 23, 2p.m. – July 25, 3p.m., cost is $175

– Prime Time I Grades 5-8, July 22, 2p.m. – July 25, 10a.m., cost is $225

– Prime Time II Grades 2-5, July 25, 2p.m. – July 28, 10a.m., cost is $225

Brown County 4-H will be participating in County Camp I, you must be registered on the Texas 4-H Center website by June 14th if you are planning on participating in County Camp I. If you are going to attend County Camp I please notify the Extension Office.

AGGIELAND LAMB CAMP

Aggieland Lamb Camp is a 3-day program dedicated to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, selection, and showmanship. The camp will be July 20th – July 22nd, 2012 in College Station, Texas at the Pearce Pavilion. The cost for campers is $150.00 and $60.00 for a adult/sponsor. You have to be 8 years of age or older to participate in the camp and must be accompanied by a adult/sponsor.  Registration is online at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/sheep-goats/sheep-center/youth-camps/index.htm. If you have any questions please contact the Extension Office.

2012 TEXAS 4-H ROPING SCHOOL

On June 17-21, 2012, the Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School will be held in Stephenville, Texas.  The school will be held at the Tarleton State University Equine Arena. This event encourages young people in 4-H to develop leadership ability and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities. Participation is open to all districts of the state, with applications being accepted on a first-come, first- serve basis with first priority to those boys and girls who are 12 years of age and older.

The cost for the school is $380.00. This will include group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse and will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process.  Most meals will be taken in the Tarleton State University Dining Hall.  All students will be housed at the University Dormitories.  Students will not be allowed to stay elsewhere. If you would like more information on the Texas 4-H Roping School contact the Extension Office.

2012 JUNIOR RODEO SCHEDULE

June 8 & 9     Goldthwaite Jr. Rodeo

July 19, 20,  21   Lometa FFA Jr. Rodeo

August 10 & 11   Best of Texas Youth Blow-Out

4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!

August 1st started the enrollment process for the 2011-2012 4-H year in Texas. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H member. If you want to become an adult leader or volunteer we encourage you to enroll for the 2011-2012 year. There is no cost for adult leaders or adult volunteers. As you enroll in 4-H for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:

If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!

If you lost your email and password call the county office we can tell you your e-mail address and reset your password!

To be an official 4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an ACTIVE profile in 4-H CONNECT!

An active membership will not be granted until the $25.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H   Connect!

You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE.

When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2011-2012 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll!

Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners’ Courts of Texas Cooperating.