Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way.
DATES TO REMEMBER
March
11 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
16 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodman of the World
17 – Photography Workshop 5:00p.m. at Extension Office
18 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom
24 – Photography Workshop 5:00p.m. at Extension Office
25 – Junior/Intermediate Photos Due to Extension Office
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
BROWN COUNTY FAIR CHECKS
The checks for the Brown County Youth Fair will be available for you to pick up at the Brown County Extension Office. A thank you letter should be written to each buyer who contributed towards your project. Make sure that it is stamped and addressed and turned in to the Extension Office! You will not receive your check until we receive your thank you letters. Hand written “thank you” letters are best but, depending on your personality and penmanship a typed letter can also be appropriate. Thank each person individually, don’t try and thank a group of people in one letter.
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
Do you have an interest in taking photos? If so we have a contest just for you! The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. There is going to be a series of workshops available for youth that are interested. The next workshop is set for March 17th , 5:00p.m. at the Extension Office.
4-H HORSE VALIDATION – MARCH 1st TO MAY 1st
Validation is required for showing at district or state horse shows, and its
purpose is to certify that ownership requirements have been met. The horse MUST be owned solely by the 4-H member, his/her parents (biological or stepparents), brother, sister, grandparents, or legal guardian. Horses under lease to, but not owned by any of the named persons, do NOT qualify. Horses owned in partnership or jointly with any person other than those previously listed do NOT meet ownership requirements. The horse validation process will be completed electronically using the 4-H Connect online management system.
All 4-H members who wish to show at their District Show or the State 4-H Horse Show will be REQUIRED to validate their horse(s) on the 4-H Connect system. Horse validation is completed for EACH HORSE and will cover all 4-H youth members in that family profile. When validating your horse(s) on 4-H Connect, you will select ONLY ONE 4-H youth member to conduct the validation under. Once a horse is validated, validation paid, and you begin registering for the District Horse Show, the validated horse(s) can be moved to the appropriate 4-H member(s) that will be exhibiting the horse in the show.
Validation will be open from March 1st to MAY 1st. Any horse validated before or after this date will NOT be accepted. An illustrated step-by-step instruction guide for families is available for download and reference on both the Texas 4-H website (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/) and the Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science – Equine Science website (http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/equine/state-4h-show/). Validation cost for each horse is $10.00 from March 1st – April 15th. From April 16th – May 1st validation cost for each horse is $20.00. Credit Card will be the only acceptable form of payment. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
DISTRICT 7 4-H ROUND UP
District 7 4-H Roundup is on Saturday May 3rd at the West Training Center in San Angelo. It will consist of many events that Brown County 4-Hers can compete in; such as public speaking, fashion show, Share – the – Fun, and educational presentations. All age divisions are eligible to participate in the District 7 4-H Round Up. Registration opens on 4-H Connect on April 3rd and the deadline to register is April 10th. If you would like more information please contact Nick Gonzales.
SENIOR FASHION SHOW
The Senior Fashion Show is set for Saturday May 3rd. It will be during the District 7 4-H Round Up. You must be 14-18 years of age to compete in the Fashion Show. If you are interested in competing contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office for entry forms, rules, or for more information.
4-H CONFERENCE CENTER SUMMER STAFF OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
Do you want a summer job where you can play with kids, swim, dance, and have fun while gaining valuable leadership experience? Consider applying for a Texas 4-H Center Summer Staff position. The 4-H Conference Center provides an opportunity for you to work in an atmosphere where you will not only impact the lives of young people, but also learn a lot about yourself and make life-long friends. Each position provides valuable leadership training, work experience, fun and profit for individuals who truly desire to be part of a positive summer experience for over 2,500 youth.
Requirements of applicants:
Successful completion of one year of college or other work by June 1, 2014
Be enthusiastic, creative, hardworking and dependable
Be able to get along with others and work as a team
Be available* May 20— August 2nd.
If are interested in being a part of the summer staff at the 4-H Center, please visit our website at: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu to fill out an application.
4-H HAS TALENT
Do you have what it takes to be a star? Have you always pictured yourself performing on the Big Stage? Then 2014 Texas 4-H Roundup 4-H Has Talent Competition is for you! So sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke, or just do something unusual! Get the chance to show your skills on stage in front of nearly 4,000 fellow 4-Hers, parents/volunteers, and 4-H faculty.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED:
Submission must be uploaded to YouTube (all links made public).
Submissions must be appropriate for 4-H Youth.
A 4-H member may only participate on one team/entry.
Intermediate and Senior aged 4-H members are allowed to participate in this activity.
Teams maybe one age category or a combination of both intermediates and seniors.
An individual and/or team (max 7 members) may only submit one video.
5 finalists will be selected by a expert panel of judges.
Those 5 finalists will then have the opportunity to perform on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Tuesday night assembly at Reed Arena at Texas A&M University.
After all finalists are finished performing, the audience will have the opportunity to vote via text messaging to select their winner.
Top two entries selected at Roundup will win cash awards.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube
Maximum length: 5 minutes
Links must be submitted via e-mail to Kyle Merten at kjmerten@ag.tamu.edu
Please include in your email the following:
*Name of group/act
*Names of each participate and age
*County representing
*Contact person
Following information for contact:
*Address
*City/State/Zip
*Phone
If you are interested in participating in 4-H Has Talent and want more information please contact Nick Gonzales.
HOWARD COLLEGE GOAT AND LAMB CAMP
The 2013 Howard College Goat Showmanship Camp is set for June 15, 16, & 17, 2014 and the Lamb Showmanship Camp is set for June 8, 9, & 10, 2014. The charge for the camp is $85.00 per person which 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 at least 9 years old or entering the 3rd grade. If you want more information on these camps please contact the Extension Office
Texas Brigades Wildlife Camps
The Texas Brigades offers five types of outdoor camps for our youth. Each camp not only teaches the cadets about wildlife conservation, but also about how to become a leader in today’s society. Cadets will learn about plant ID, shooting and angling skills, radio telemetry, public speaking, and even television and radio interview skills.
What Are The Qualifications?
All students with an interest in biology, wildlife, fisheries, conservation, or the outdoors are encouraged to apply. You must be 13-17 years of age and you should also be willing to commit to conducting a minimum of three educational programs when you return home.
How Many Cadets Are At The Camp?
Each camp is a little different because of facilities. There will be 20-30 cadets at each.
Where Will The Camps Be Held?
- Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade – Centennial Lodge, Coleman, TX
- South Texas Buckskin Brigade – Southern Star Ranch, Uvalde, TX
- South Texas Bobwhite Brigade – Buck Horn Creek Ranch, Pleasanton, TX
- Bass Brigade – Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, TX
- North Texas Buckskin Brigade – El Escondrijo, San Angelo, TX
- Ranch Brigade – Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, TX
- Waterfowl Brigade – BigWoods on the Trinity, Tennessee Colony, TX
How Do I Apply?
Applications may be submitted online or printed from this website and submitted). Or, you may obtain an application by contacting Helen Holdsworth or Kassi Scheffer. Phone: 855-TXBRIGS or email: hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org or kscheffer@texas-wildlife.org.
Or by Snail Mail:
Texas Brigades
3660 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 126
San Antonio, TX, 78247
Applications are due March, 15, 2014.
Is There A Fee?
Yes. The fee is $400, which covers meals, lodging, and supplies. We encourage you to solicit all or part of your fee from your local Soil and Water Conservation District, bank, civic group, or conservation organization. The Brigades will help you locate a sponsor if requested. Don’t let money stop you from applying! We will help you find financial assistance.
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2013-2014 4-H year has started. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H member.
As you begin your enrollment 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 so we can reset it for you.
- An active membership will not be granted until the $20.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
- You cannot register or participate in an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
- When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2013-2014 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
- You can use your Spaghetti Luncheon Fundraiser Voucher to pay your membership dues. To do this you will have to come into the extension office to enroll.
- We are updating our e-mail database on November 1st so if you are not enrolled by then you will no longer receive newsletters updates via e-mail. Unless you notify the Extension Office prior to November 1st deadline.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!!
Educational programs of the Texas A&M 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.
