Brown County 4-H is Supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
September
23- May 4-H Club Meeting 4:00p.m. at May Methodist Church
29 – Foods Workshop 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom
October
8 – Extension Office Closed for Holiday
8-12 – National 4-H Week
9 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
9 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Early First Baptist Church
9 – Food Challenge Orientation Meeting 4:30p.m. at Extension Office
9 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom
16 – Rabbit Project Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
19 – Deadline to Enter County Food Show
20 – Lamb Validation 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
20 – Goat Validation 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
25 – Livestock Judging Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
27 – County Food Show 2:00p.m. at Extension Office
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
August 15th starts the enrollment process for the 2012-2013 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 2012-2013 year. The web site for 4-H CONNECT is www.4honline.com 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 $20.00 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 2012-2013 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.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!!
4-H PROCLAMATION
National 4-H Week will be October 7th through the 13th. We will be kicking off early this year. 4-Hers will have an opportunity to meet with the Brown County Commissioners, on Monday October 1st 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 1st 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 Thursday September 27th. We will provide excused absent letters to your school if you would like to participate.
PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN AT TRACTOR SUPPLY
SEPT. 19th-30th, 2012
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 last years 2012 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!!
The County Council will be setting up a booth at our local Tractor Supply Store on September 29th from 9:00a.m. – 12:00p.m.. If you are interested in participating contact Nick Gonzales by September 26th.
4-H FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES
There will be a Foods Workshop on Saturday September 29th from 1:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. at the Bangs FCS Classroom. This will be an opportunity for 4-H members to learn more about the Foods & Nutrition project, food show, food challenge, and other related activities. The County Food Show is set for October 27th at 2:00p.m. at the Extension Office. The entry deadline is October 19th. If you are interested in participating please contact Kim Miles.
A Food Challenge orientation meeting will be on October 9th, 4:30p.m. at the Extension Office. If you are interested in participating in Food Challenge please make plans to attend. If you have any questions please contact Kim Miles.
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.
Priddy FFA Pig Sale
September 23, 2012
Judge at 10:00a.m., Sale at 1:00p.m.
Priddy, Texas
Heart of Texas Show Pig Sale
September 29, 2012
Sale at 12:00p.m.
Brown County Youth Fair Barns
32nd Annual CTPPA Pig Sale
September 29, 2012
Sale at 7:00p.m.
Comanche County Livestock Center
Miles FFA Show Pig Sale #1
September 30, 2012
Sale at 2:00p.m.
Miles, Texas
Belton Invitational Pig Sale
October 7, 2012
Sift at 9:00a.m., Sale at 1:30 p.m.
Bell County Expo Center
Coleman County Pig Sale
October 7, 2012
Sale at 1:30p.m.
Santa Anna ISD Ag Barn
Wall Swine Breeders
October 16, 2012
Show at noon, Sale at 2:30p.m.
San Angelo Fair Grounds
