Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way.
DATES TO REMEMBER
May
14 – Livestock Judging Practice 5:30p.m. at Extension Office
15 – Record Book Training 6:30p.m. at the Extension Office
20 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodman of the World Range
25 – Deadline For Spaghetti Luncheon
25 – Deadline to Register for District Horse Show
28 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day
31 – Prep Day for Spaghetti Luncheon
June
1 – Spaghetti Luncheon
7 – State 4-H Round Up Meeting 5:30p.m. at Extension Office
11 – 15 – State 4-H Round Up
19 – District Horse Show at Sweetwater, Texas
LIVESTOCK JUDGING PRACTICE
There will be a Livestock Judging Practice May 14th at 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office. Hope to see you there. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER
It is that time again to start making Spaghetti! The Annual Spaghetti Luncheon is on June 1st. Sales will begin May 8th and we need volunteers to sell, make spaghetti, bake cookies, work prep day (May 31st) and day of the sale, and Adult Volunteers to drive on the day of delivery. The last day to turn in orders is May 25th.
This year we have made some changes:
– Plates will be $8.00
– 4-Hers will receive a $1.00 voucher for every plate they sale (Name of 4-Her must be on the form they turn in. If only the family name is on the form the voucher will be to the family not for each family member)
– If a 4-Her just works or brings a tray of spaghetti/cookies they receive a $20.00 voucher
– If a 4-Her works and brings a tray of spaghetti/cookies they receive a $30.00 voucher
If you are interested in participating in the Annual Spaghetti Fund raiser please contact the Extension Office to let us know what it is you would like to do.
This is a great way to have your 4-H membership dues paid for in September.
LAMB SALE
The Glasscock Family will hold their annual Medium Wool Lamb Sale on Saturday, May 19th 6:00 p.m. at the Brown County Fair Grounds. The sale will also include Fritz Southdowns this year.
PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN AT TRACTOR SUPPLY
Now May 13th, 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. Local clubs and 4-H members can also reap rewards from Tractor Supply with the new TSC Clover Card.
By registering for a card, you’ll get special notifications from TSC and 4-H and access to special deals at TSC only available to TSC Clover Card holders. Best of all, each time you use your card, Brown County 4-H has a chance to win additional funding from TSC.
Our local Tractor Supply Co. raised the most money in this region during the spring 2011 Paper Clover Campaign; so let’s help them become number one in the state, while supporting Brown County 4-H at the same time during this campaign. 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!
DISTRICT 7 4-H HORSE SHOW
The District 7 4-H Horse Show is June 19, 2012 in Sweetwater, Texas. The Horse Show will be held at the Nolan County Coliseum. The Horse Show will begin at 8:00a.m. Registration opens on 4-H Connect May 14th and the deadline to register is May 25th.
Entries will be submitted online via 4- H CONNECT ONLINE REGISTRATION by the deadline. Entry forms will be available for download during registration. Entry forms should be typed and turned into the Brown County Extension Office by May 25th. A District Entry Form and a State Entry Form must be submitted for each horse entering the District Contest. The Minor’s Release Form on the back of the District AND State entry forms must be signed by the exhibitor and parent to be accepted. Only fill out the top portion of the STATE entry form. State Horse Show entries must be paid for before leaving the District Contest.
RECORD BOOK TRAININGS
There is a new system and new forms for the 2011-12 record books so to get everyone familiar with the new requirements four (4) record book trainings have been scheduled in May. The new record book forms and the online system can be found at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks. Below is a list of the four record book trainings and their locations:
Tuesday, May 15th 6:30 pm
Brownwood Brown Extension office
605 Fisk Ave
Brownwood, TX 76801-2840
RSVP To Nick by May 11th
Thursday, May 17th 6:30 pm
Brady McCulloch Extension office
114 W Main St
Brady, TX 76825-4527
RSVP due to Charla by May 16th at
Tuesday, May 22nd 6:30 pm
Sweetwater Nolan Extension office
100 E 3rd St., Suite 305
Sweetwater, TX 79556-4572
RSVP due to Charla by May 21st at
Thursday, May 24th 6:30 pm
Ballinger Runnels Extension office
608 Sealy Ave., Suite A
Ballinger, TX 76821-5711
RSVP due to Charla by May 23th at
2ND ANNUAL TEXAS 4-H VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE
Join volunteers and adult leaders throughout Texas for more than forty educational workshops. The conference will be July 27-29, 2012 in San Antonio, Texas. The cost per adult volunteer is $130.00 which includes Friday night dinner, all workshop materials, Saturday lunch, and refreshment breaks. Registration is now open on 4-H Connect through June 22, 2012. If you would like more information contact the Extension Office.
TEXAS 4-H LIVESTOCK AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program strives to provide high school aged 4-H members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for animal agriculture.
Objectives
– Prepare youth to serve in leadership capacities in junior livestock programs across Texas.
– Prepare youth for the experience of the University setting, through intensive science based instruction and experiences.
– Prepare and provide opportunities for youth to serve in advocacy roles for animal agriculture,
4-H, and junior livestock programs.
– Develop a heightened awareness of career opportunities in animal agriculture and advocacy.
Selection Criteria
– Senior aged (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding their livestock projects
– Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production
– Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
– County Extension Agent approval
– Top 25% class rank
If you are interested in the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program come by the Extension Office for an application. You can apply for the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program through Texas Tech or Texas A&M University. The Texas A&M Livestock Ambassador Short Course is July 16-19, 2012 and the Texas Tech Livestock Ambassador Short Course is July 23-25, 2012. The deadline to apply for the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course is June 22, 2012.
2012 WEST REGION GOLF CHALLENGE
A two day golf experience for youth ages 11-18. There will be workshops, golf professional clinic, evening social, and a 18 hole Golf Challenge. The West Region Golf Challenge will be July 23-24, 2012 in Sonora, Texas at the Sonora Golf Club. Registration is on 4-H Connect and the registration opens on May 1st and ends on July 9, 2012. If you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact the Extension Office.
SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TEXAS 4-H CENTER
Texas 4-H Center Youth Programs will provide your child with the chance to develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends, and discover new interests. Finding the right camp for your child is as important as helping them find the right college! Annually, five or more sessions are offered each summer for youth ages 9 (or completed 2nd grade) to age 18, 4-H membership is NOT required for most camps. All camp registrations are made through the Texas 4-H Center website, texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. The 4-H Center is accredited by American Camp Association. Listed below are the different camps that will be offered this summer at the Texas 4-H Center:
– Horizons, Grades 4-8, July 3, 2p.m. – July 7, 10:30a.m., cost is $275
– County Camp 1, July 9, 2p.m.- July 11, 11a.m., cost is $175
– Camp Corral, July 15, 2p.m. – July 20, 2p.m., Military Youth Only
– Mission Possible Mentor Training, July 22, 2p.m. – July 23, 11a.m., cost is $80
– Mission Possible, July 23, 2p.m. – July 25, 3p.m., cost is $175
– Prime Time I Grades 5-8, July 22, 2p.m. – July 25, 10a.m., cost is $225
– Prime Time II Grades 2-5, July 25, 2p.m. – July 28, 10a.m., cost is $225
Brown County 4-H will be participating in County Camp I, you must be registered on the Texas 4-H Center website by June 14th if you are planning on participating in County Camp I. If you are going to attend County Camp I please notify the Extension Office.
DISTRICT 7 & 10 LEADERSHIP LAB 2012
Hey 4-Hers! This year’s Leadership Lab will be at T BAR M Resort and Conference Center in New Braunfels, Texas on June 26-28. All 4-Hers who are at least 13 or older by June 26th are welcome to attend. Registration will be on 4-H Connect from May 15th to the 31st, and there will not be a late registration so don’t forget.
The cost for attendance will be $235 per youth. This expense will cover dinner on the 26th, all meals on the 27th, and breakfast and lunch on the 28th. This cost will also cover your room and admission to Schlitterbahn Water Park on the 28th. If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office.
MASSEY’S SHOW LAMB CAMP
There will be a show lamb camp held in Winters, Texas on June 18-19, 2012. The camp is put on by J.B. Massey from Van Buren, Arkansas. The cost for the camp is $225.00 if you pre-register and $250.00 if you pay upon arrival. If you would like more information please contact the Extension Office.
CROSS TIMBER LAMB AND GOAT CAMP
Texas AgriLife Extension Service-Erath County and the Erath Lamb and Goat 4-H Club will be hosting a lamb and goat feeding and showmanship camp on June 22-24, 2012 at the Tarleton State University College Farm.
Registration is $100.00 per exhibitor and $50.00 per adult. Adult supervision is required. Registration is open to exhibitors that will be enrolled in the 4-H or FFA program for 2012-2013 year. Registration is limited to the first 50 lamb and 50 goat exhibitors. Forms can also be downloaded http://erath.agrilife.org
AGGIELAND LAMB CAMP
Aggieland Lamb Camp is a 3-day program dedicated to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, selection, and showmanship. The camp will be July 20th – July 22nd, 2012 in College Station, Texas at the Pearce Pavilion. The cost for campers is $150.00 and $60.00 for a adult/sponsor. You have to be 8 years of age or older to participate in the camp and must be accompanied by a adult/sponsor. Registration is online at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/sheep-goats/sheep-center/youth-camps/index.htm. If you have any questions please contact the Extension Office.
2012 TEXAS A&M LIVESTOCK JUDGING CAMP
This year’s camps are designed for youth interested in building their knowledge of evaluating market and breeding animals, including beef, swine, sheep, and goats. This camp focuses on selection principles, oral reasons, live market evaluation, and breeding animal performance data. Instructors include Texas A&M faculty and staff, and members of the 2012 livestock judging team. There will be two different camps. One for those with experience and have done reasons which will be May 25-27, 2012 and the other camp is for beginner or intermediate (3-5 years of experience) held on June 20-22, 2012. The cost for the camp is $300.00 per youth which includes lodging and meals. If you would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.
2012 TEXAS 4-H ROPING SCHOOL
On June 17-21, 2012, the Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School will be held in Stephenville, Texas. The school will be held at the Tarleton State University Equine Arena. This event encourages young people in 4-H to develop leadership ability and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities. Participation is open to all districts of the state, with applications being accepted on a first-come, first- serve basis with first priority to those boys and girls who are 12 years of age and older.
The cost for the school is $380.00. This will include group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse and will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process. Most meals will be taken in the Tarleton State University Dining Hall. All students will be housed at the University Dormitories. Students will not be allowed to stay elsewhere. If you would like more information on the Texas 4-H Roping School contact the Extension Office.
2012 JUNIOR RODEO SCHEDULE
May 18 & 19 – Comanche Jr. Rodeo
May 25 & 26 – Gustine Junior Rodeo
May 27th – Gustine Open Rodeo 3d barrels/ladies breakaway/ribbon roping/tie down/bull riding
June 1 & 2 – Mullin Jr. FFA Rodeo
June 8 & 9 – Goldthwaite Jr. Rodeo
July 19, 20, 2 – Lometa FFA Jr. Rodeo
August 10 & 1 – Best of Texas Youth Blow-Out
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 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 2011-2012 year. 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 $25.00 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 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!
Educational programs of the Texas 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.
