Brown County 4-H News and Notes

Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way

DATES TO REMEMBER

June

22 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at the Woodman of the World Range

23 – County Deadline to Turn in Record Books for Review

23 – State/County Steer Validation 4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m. at Bob Clarks Pens

BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES

Brown County 4-H Leaves Mark at State Roundup

4-Hers participated in Texas 4-H Roundup (June 9^th – 13^th), held annually on the campus of Texas A&M University. Roundup is the highlight of the 4-H year for many members. It is basically the state championship for 4-H contest, with the chance to participate at the national level. It includes approximately 50 different contests and workshops that test 4-H members from across Texas on decision making, public speaking, organization, and working with others. These contests include such things as Food Show, quiz bowls, an assortment of judging contests, talent show and educational presentations to name a few.

All the teams and individuals from Brown County did exceptionally well in their competition, which had at least 35 teams participating in each contest. The county agents are very proud of all 4-Hers who participated and it was a pleasure to work with everyone. Each team/individual put in months of hard work, dedication, and practice; therefore it showed during Roundup.

Results are below:

• $18,000 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship Recipients

1. Laurel Edmondson
2. Sierra Goforth
3. Kyle Locke

• 7^th – Horse Quiz Bowl

1. Shyan Seamans, Taylor Stephens, Sierra Gordon, Jessie Harris

• 6^th – Nutrition Quiz Bowl

1. Sierra Goforth, Teadora Goforth, Heidi Goforth

• 1^st – Food Challenge (Qualified for National Contest)

1. Sierra Goforth, Teadora Goforth, Heidi Goforth, Sierra Gordon, Shannon Dennis

• Share the Fun (Talent Show)

1. Kyle Locke – was 1 of 5 4-H members in the state to qualify for 4-H Has Talent
2. Laurel Edmondson

• Invitational Livestock Judging

1. 11^th – Sr. Team: Colby Breeding, Hunter Mares, Kenzie Tidwell
2. 6^th – Intermediate Team: Madellyne Adams, Lauryn Carroll, Luke Carroll, Cody Goforth
3. Madellyne Adams: 7^th in Beef, 5^th in Swine, 4^th High Individual Overall

• Public Speaking

1. Sierra Gordon

• Food Show

1. 1^st – Cheyenne Gordon

2014 – 2015 STEER VALIDATION

If you are planning on exhibiting a steer at the Brown County Youth Fair or a State Show it is mandatory that the steer is validated.  Steer validation will be on June 23, 2014 4:00p.m. at Bob Clarks pens. If you have any questions contact the Extension Office.

RECORD BOOKS

It is that time to start putting your record book together. If you are planning on putting a record book together here is the website to find the forms and other information you may need http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks. Record Books will be due to the Extension Office for review and category submission by June 23^rd. If you need assistance with your record book or have any questions contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.

District 7 Sheep and Goat Youth Leadership Tour

District 7 is hosting a sheep and goat tour August 12 – 13, 2014. This program is to educate youth on the aspects of sheep and goat production. It will cover topics such as evaluation, feedlots, breeds, marketing, and predator prevention. The purpose it show that there is another side to sheep and goat production other than showing. The program will be in San Angelo and youth will be staying in the Concho Hall dorms provided by ASU. A chaperone must attend with the youth participant, please note that the chaperone is responsible for transporting the participants to each stop on the tour.

Registration fee is $20 per person (youth and chaperone). Registration forms and fees are due to the Concho County Extension Office by June 30, 2014. For more information and registration forms contact Nick Gonzales.

JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE FASHION SHOW

The District 7 Junior/Intermediate Fashion Show is set for Tuesday July 15, 2014, in Grape Creek, Texas. If you are interested in participating please contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office.

LET’S GO CAMPING 2014!

Be part of the fun this summer with your friends at the Texas 4-H Conference Center! Sign up and experience hands-on adventures on Lake Brownwood!

To register, go to: Texas4Hcenter.tamu.edu

• All camp enrollments are based on grade completed in the spring, 2014.
• Registration program allows for:

Pre-Ordering of T-shirts

Sending messages to friends encouraging them to sign up for same group

Pay a deposit by June 14^th or full amount for July camps

Discount fee if you register for July camps before June 13^th

Below is a list of all the camps that will be held at the Texas 4-H Center this summer.

• Horizons – Grades 4-8, Dates of Camp June 29^th – July 3rd, cost for camp is $280
• County Camp 1 – Dates of Camp June 30^th – July 2^nd , cost for camp is $180
• Mission Possible – Dates of Camp July 7^th – July 9^th, cost for camp is $175
• County Camp II– Dates of Camp July 9^th – July 12^th, cost for camp is $180
• County Camp III – Dates of Camp July 9^th – July 12^th, cost for camp is $230
• Prime Time I – Grades 5^th-8^th, Dates of Camp July 20^th – July 23^rd , cost for camp is $230
• Prime Time II – Grades 2^nd – 5^th, Dates of Camp July 23^rd – July 26^th, cost for camp is $230

If you are interested in any of these camps and would like more information contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.

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 1^st 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 1^st deadline.

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31^st 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, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.