DATES TO REMEMBER
October
1 – Food Show Workshop at Bangs ISD FCS Classroom 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m.
2-8 – National 4-H Week
3 – 4-H Proclamation at Commissioners Court
4 – Food Challenge Meeting 4:30 p.m. at Extension Office
4 – Brookesmith 4-H Club meeting 6:00 at Brookesmith Library
8 – 4-H One Day
11 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Extension Office
11 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:15p.m. at First Baptist Church Early
17 – Sheep Club meeting 7:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
18 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
22 – Lamb Validation 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m. at Youth Fair Barns
22 – Goat Validation 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m.at Youth Fair Barns
NATIONAL 4-H WEEK (OCTOBER 2ND-8TH)
Welcome to the 2011-2012 4-H year and what a great year it is going to be in 4-H in Brown County! The Texas AgriLife Extension Service and its employees are committed to the education and development of the youth of Texas to be the future leaders of our state, country, and world. We are proud of more than 104 years of providing life development opportunities and look forward to the future and the opportunities it brings for our program and our youth.
National 4-H Week will be October 2nd through the 8th. To kick off this week we will have an opportunity to meet with the Brown County Commissioners, on Monday October 3rd at 8am, to have them sign our proclamation and visit with them about what Brown County 4-Hers have accomplished. We would like to see as many 4-Hers there as possible to show our thanks for the support Brown County has given us.
We will meet here at the Extension Office on Monday October 3rd at 8am, to assemble a basket of baked items to present the commissioners. Therefore, your help will be needed in baking these items and bringing them to the Extension Office the morning of the event. So if you are interested in participating contact the Extension Office by noon Wednesday September 28th. We will provide excused absent letters to your school if you would like to participate.
ONE DAY 4-H (OCTOBER 8TH)
October 8, 2011 will be another great day for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program as that it is the date for the 2nd Annual One Day 4-H event throughout our state. One Day 4-H is one day for all the 4-H members, parents, leaders, and volunteers to step out into their communities and county and say “thank you” by giving back for their more than 103 years of support to 4-H in Texas. This day of community service is whatever each 4-H members, club, or county 4-H Program wants it to be.
This year Brown County 4-H will be giving back to the community by helping at the Fall Festival and Community Garden on October 8th. We will meet at the Extension Office at 9:30am on that Saturday and then go to the Community Garden as a group. Some of us will work in the garden and others will help with the festival, which is at the same location. Please bring gloves if you have them and wear proper attire for working outside. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Extension Office. I hope to see a lot of participation!!
UPCOMING PIG SALES
It is that time to start looking for your swine project if you are planning on participating in the Brown County Youth Fair or any major stock show . If you are needing help finding a show pig please contact the Extension Office. Below is a list of upcoming pig sales in the area.
Miles FFA Show Pig Sale #1
September 25, 2011
Afternoon Sale
Miles, Texas
Heathcott, Shwertner & Byrd on Farm Sale
September 25, 2011
6:30p.m.
Miles, Texas
Coleman County Pig Sale
October 1, 2011
Sale at 6:00p.m
Santa Anna ISD Ag Barn
Belton Invitational Pig Sale
October 8, 2011
Sift at 9:00a.m., Sale at 1:30 p.m.
Bell County Expo Center
Wall Swine Breeders
October 16, 2011
Show at noon, Sale at 2:30p.m.
San Angelo Fair Grounds
MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOW CALF SCRAMBLE INFORMATION
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo January 13 – February 4, 2012
- Purchase certificate value of $500
- Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef or dairy heifer
- All applicants must be 14, 15, 16, or 17 years of age as of January 1, 2011 and not beyond their junior year of high school.
- Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After all the positions have been filled, the remaining applications will be kept on file and used on an as needed basis. Each County 4-H Program is limited to a maximum of six entries.
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo February 28 – March 18, 2012
- Purchase certificate value of $1,500
- Certificates used to purchase a breeding beef or dairy heifer or market steer
- Must show the animal in the 2013 Houston Livestock Show
- Entries will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. After all the positions have been filled, the remaining applications will be kept on file and used on an as needed basis.
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo March 9-24, 2012
- New format for 2012: Ultimate Scramble Championship, one day event, Saturday March 17, 2012
- Purchase certificate value of at least $1000 while others could be awarded $1,500, $2,000, $2,500, or $5,000
- Certificates used to purchase market steer, market lamb, market goat, market barrow, breeding heifer, or breeding goat.
- Must show the animal in the 2013 Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo.
- Entry fee is $25.
- 112 scramble spots first come first serve
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo February 11-26, 2012
- Limited to first 60 entries
- 20 students compete in 3 separate scrambles
- Purchase certificates will be paid to top 10 contestants those three performances
- FINALS: Top 12 Contestants come back!
- Top 5 in Finals receive scholarships
- Places 6-12 receive additional $200 purchase certificate.
- Must be 13 years of age but no older than 19 by February 1, 2011
If you are interested in participating in San Antonio calf scramble please contact the Brown County Extension Agent, Nick Gonzales, as soon as possible. Deadline: September 14th.
If you are planning on participating in any of the other calf scrambles please contact the Extension Office by October 1st!
MAY DAY CLASSIC BREEDING BOER GOAT SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships will be awarded to deserving and qualifying individuals that participate in the Breeding Boer Goat Show at the Brown County Youth Fair. The scholarships will be awarded based on a point system. If you are planning on showing a Breeding Boer Goat in the Brown County Youth Fair this is a great scholarship opportunity for you. If you would like more information about this scholarship you can contact the Extension Office or Shirley Glenn shirley.glenn1965@gmail.com.
4-H HUNTERS SAFETY CAMP
Are you looking for a opportunity to receive your Hunters Safety Certification? The District 7 Shooting Sports Committee is hosting a 4-H Hunters Safety Camp. The camp will be October 14-16, 2011 at the Game Warden Training Center in Star, Texas. The cost of the camp is $20 per person and it will have to be paid in advance to the Brown County Extension Office. There are only 7 spots still available and it is first come first serve. Friday September 30th is the deadline to register! If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office.
FOOD SHOW WORKSHOP & COUNTY FOOD SHOW
Are you interested in participating in Food Show? If so there will be a Food Show Workshop on Oct. 1st from 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom. The deadline to sign up for the Workshop is September 23rd. The County Food Show contest will be held on Oct. 29th 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office.
FOOD CHALLENGE & FOOD AND NUTRITION QUIZ BOWL
It is that time to start gearing up for District Contest for the 2011-2012 4-H year! If you are interested in participating in Food Challenge there will be a meeting on October 4th, 4:30p.m. at the Extension Office. Another contest is the Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl, so if you are interested in participating please contact the Extension Office.
PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN AT TRACTOR SUPPLY SEPT. 21ST-OCT.2ND, 2011
Tractor Supply stores in communities across the country have long supported 4-H Clubs, and now, Tractor Supply Co. has entered into an official partnership with the National 4-H Council as your National 4-H Project Headquarters.
This means that Tractor Supply will help raise money for county 4-H programs with the Paper Clover Campaign, a national in-store fundraiser that benefits state and local 4-H programming. 70% of funds raised will be awarded to Brown County 4-H and 30% to National 4-H Council. Our local Tractor Supply Co. raised the most money in this region during the spring 2011 Paper Clover Campaign; so lets help them become number one in the state, while supporting Brown County 4-H at the same time during this campaign.
The fall promo promises to be even stronger, and will be tied in to National 4-H Week. Show your support for the Brown County 4-H program by just adding a $1 at checkout. Be sure to spread the word about 4-H’s Revolution of Responsibility at your local TSC during Paper Clover!!
2011 MOBILE CLOVER CAMPAIGN WITH STRIPES CONVENIENT STORES Starting now to October 2, 2011
The Texas 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of our 4-H alliance with Stripes Convenience Stores. Helping Today’s Kids Become Tomorrow’s Leaders has begun and will run through October 2, 2011. Mobile Campaigns are important to Stripes, because of their ability to create a direct company partnership with customers to raise funds for deserving causes. Stripes focuses its charitable efforts exclusively on programs designed to enhance the health and education of youth residing in the communities served by the company. What better fit than the Texas 4-H Youth and Development Program for their efforts.
Stop in at a Stripes convenient store and be sure and participate in the Mobile Clover Campaign for only a $1. Proceeds from the mobiles sold will be donated to the Brown County 4-H program. When you are purchasing a clover, you are supporting 4-H in your county. Spread the word!
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 before October 15th in order to take advantage of the $20.00 participation fee. If you wait till November 1st enrollment fee will be $25.00. 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 your county office they 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 participation fee is paid
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!
Brown County 4-H is Supported by Brown County United Way
