Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
September
15 – Deadline to Order State Swine Tags
16 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at the Extension Office.
16 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Early First Baptist Church
21 – Sheep Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Glasscock Farm 3400 CR 337
30 – Deadline to Register for D-7 Hunter Safety Camp
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2014-2015 4-H year will begin August 15, 2014. 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 2014-2015 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
- You can use your 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!!
BROWN COUNTY 4-H RABBIT MEETING SEPTEMBER 16TH
The Brown County Rabbit 4-H Club will be meeting on September 16, 2014, 7:00p.m. at the Extension Office. If you are planning on showing a rabbit you need to start thinking about what breed, market rabbit, and/or breeding rabbit so you can let Patricia Becktold know at the meeting. The meeting is open to new/current 4-H members. For more information contact Patricia Becktold at 325-646-4753.
HUNTER SAFETY CAMP
Ready. Aim. Fire. And get ready for the 4th Annual District 7 Hunters Safety Camp! Where 4-Hers can learn about hunting safety, wildlife conservation, survival skills, shoot an assortment of weapons and receive their hunter’s safety license!
Who: District 7 4-H members ages 12 and up. 4-Hers must be 12 at the time of camp to attend.
When; October 17th – 19th, 2014
Where: Game Warden Training Center 4363 FM 1047 Hamilton, TX 76531
Cost: $25 per person
How do I get involved: To register or volunteer as a chaperone contact Extension Agent Nick Gonzales at nigonzales@ag.tamu.edu or 325-646-0386
Deadline: 4:00 pm, September 30th
For Questions: Contact Shooting Sports Committee Chairman Sierra Gordon, at 257sierra@gmail.com or 325-203-1462.
Check out the YouTube Video! “D7 4-H Hunter Safety Camp at GWTC”
There are only 35 spots available so sign up now!!! Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
If you need more information or questions please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
LOOKING FOR LIVESTOCK PROJECTS???
The time is near to have your livestock project if you plan on participating at the Youth Fair or major livestock shows. If you are planning on showing a goat, lamb, or swine and need help with your project or selecting your project please contact Nick Gonzales.
STATE SWINE TAGS
It is that time again!! If you are a 4-H member and planning on showing swine at any Major Stock Show such as Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, San Angelo, or Houston you will need to purchase state tags. If you are showing a CTBR Gilt at San Angelo you need to purchase a state tag for those gilts. The costs of the tags are $12 per animal. Deadline to order tags will be September 15th. You can order state tags by contacting the Extension Office.
4-H FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECTS
It is that time to start thinking about upcoming 4-H projects and contest. If you are interested in participating in 4-H Food Challenge and/or 4-H Food Show contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office.
4-H NIGHT AT THE RANGERS
The 4-H Night at the Rangers has been set for Saturday, September 27th. This will be a 7:05 pm game against the Oakland Athletics. The deadline to order tickets is September 22nd. If you are interested in purchasing tickets, please contact Jamie Roberts at 817-436-5979 or via email at jroberts@texasrangers.com.
The costs for the tickets are as follows:
All You Can Eat Porch (Reg. $53) $43
Lexus Club Terrace (Reg. $33) $23
Upper Reserved (Reg. $19) $16
QUALITY COUNTS VERIFICATION
Texas has the largest number of 4-H and FFA livestock projects in the nation. Young people participate at the county, district, regional and state level. The tremendous support and dedication of livestock show officials help make this possible. With this opportunity comes a responsibility for each exhibitor to learn and demonstrate the highest standards, both in personal character and in the feeding and care of their animals. “Quality Counts” is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. “Quality Counts” helps them learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved.
*If you are planning on participating at any major livestock show you will need a Quality Counts Verification number. This number can be obtained by successfully passing the online exam. Quality Counts website can be found on the Brown County 4-H home page http://www.brown.agrilife.org. If you have taken it already then your number will still be valid. It will not be valid if you turned 14 years old before August 1st of this year; therefore, you will need to take the senior exam. If you have any questions or think you might have to take the exam again please contact Nick Gonzales.
2015 CALF SCRAMBLES
If you are interested in participating in Fort Worth, Houston, San Angelo, San Antonio or Austin Stock Show in the Calf Scramble please contact the Extension Office. Austin Stock Show must be entered on October 1st. Further information will be available at a later date.
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.
