Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
November
27-28 – Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holidays
December
1 – Brown County Youth Fair Entry Deadline
7 – Mandatory Horse Practice 2:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
8 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Early First Baptist Church
9 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
9 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Bangs ISD FCS Classroom
13 – Brown County 4-H Project Show
16 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
18 – Annual Community Service Project (Turkey Boxes) 1:00p.m. at Extension Office
21 – Sheep Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Glasscock Farms
25-26 – Extension Office Closed for Christmas Holidays
BROWN COUNTY YOUTH FAIR CHECKLIST
The Brown County Youth Fair is approaching fast. Everyone should have your animals if you are planning on entering in the Livestock Division of the Youth Fair. There are a few other things that have to be done in order to participate in the Brown County Youth Fair. Below is a check list for you to go by to make sure you are covered.
– Enroll in 4-H
– Attend Validation (have your animal validated for county or state)
– Purchase a Youth Fair Membership (this is mandatory if you are entering livestock or home economics)
– Fill out an entry form for the Brown County Youth Fair (Deadline to enter is December 1st)
** If you are showing horses, you and your horse must attend one of the two mandatory practices on Dec 7th or Dec 21st 2:00 p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns Show Arena. You will also need to have the proof of ownership Papers or bill of sale, registration papers or 4-H certification form. All horses must have negative EIA test documentation.
ASSISTANCE WITH LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
If you need assistance with your livestock project or have any questions contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
DISTRICT 7 LIVESTOCK CLINIC & JACKPOT SHOW
The District 7 4-H Sheep & Goat, Swine and Beef Project Development Committees are sponsoring a Livestock Clinic and Jackpot Show on Saturday, December 6, 2014. The clinic and show will be held at the Runnels County Show Barn/Ballinger Community Center in Ballinger, Texas.
The Livestock Clinic will begin at 10:00a.m. and the show will begin at 12:00p.m.. The cost to enter the Jackpot Show is $10 per entry and Jackpot Showmanship Show is $5 per entry and there is no limit to how many animals you may enter into the show. YOUTH MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE LIVESTOCK CLINIC TO ENTER AND EXHIBIT IN THE JACKPOT SHOW! If you are interested in participating and would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.
4-H PROJECT SHOW
The Brown County 4-H Project Show is set for December 13th at the Youth Fair Barns.Check will be from 7:30a.m.-8:30a.m.and the entry fee is $5 per animal. Show will begin immediately after classes are broke. There will also be a jackpot showmanship that you can enter the day of the show for $5. The schedule is as follows:
Sheep
Goats
Swine
Steers
Heifers
*The Rabbit Show will begin at 9:00a.m.
CONSUMER DECISION MAKING
If you are interested in participating in Consumer Decision Making practices will begin in December. For more information please contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office.
TURKEY BOXES
The Annual Community Service project is making 25 Turkey Boxes to be donated to the Family Service Center so that 25 families who are not able to afford a Christmas dinner will be able to because of Brown County 4-H. We are asking that each club put at least one box together. We would like to see each club put more boxes together if possible.
The boxes will be wrapped and deliveredto the Family Service Center on December 18th. If you are planning on participating you need to be at the Extension Office at 1:00p.m. on December 18th. Pizza and drinks will be served.
Call the Extension Office and let us know how many boxes your club will be putting together. Below is a list of the items that need to be put into each box.
Gravy
Stuffing
Sweet Potatoes
Cranberry Sauce
Corn
Corn Bread Mix
Instant Potatoes
Brownie Mix
Green Beans
*Due to it being more cost efficient at this time the Extension Office is going to purchase the turkeys. If you would like to donate money to help purchase turkeys contact the Extension Office.
* If you would like contribute any of these items you may bring them by the Extension Office before December 18th.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
The Salvation Army is looking for Kettle Bell Ringers for the upcoming holidays. They need volunteers beginning November 28th – December 24th. This would be a great community service project opportunity for your club or as an individual. If you are interested in volunteering as a Kettle Bell Ringer applications are available at the Extension Office.
SCHOLARSHIP TRAINING
District 7 is holding three scholarship trainings on December 2 – Tom Green County 4-H Building, December 4 – Llano County Extension Office, and December 11 – Taylor County Extension Officefor those who are interested in applying for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship. All trainings will be from 6:30p.m. – 8:30p.m.
Below is a list of due dates and deadlines for 2015 Scholarship process.
October, 2014 Release of 2015 Application
November – January Scholarship Trainings (Some online)
November – December Applicant complete FAFSA and receive report
January 12, 2015 Application due to County Office
February 6, 2015 Applications due to District Office
February 20, 2015 Applications due to State 4-H Office
April 10, 2015 Interview selection notification
May 1-3, 2015 Interviews (Austin)
June 9,10, &/or 11, 2015 Awards Assemblies/Banquets(College Station)
If you would like more information on the trainings or scholarship please contact Nick Gonzales.
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.
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 eventuntil 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!!
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
