Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
December
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. atYouth Fair Barns
25-26 – Extension Office Closed for Christmas Holidays
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.
ASSISTANCE WITH LIVESTOCK PROJECTS
If you need assistance with your livestock project or have any questions contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
RABBIT CLUB MEETING DECEMBER 16TH
The Rabbit Club meeting on December 16th will be their annual Christmas Party. If you are planning to attend below is a list of items you will need to bring;
– Dessert or Chips and Dip
– A toy for Toys for Tots
– A food item for the Food Bank
– $5 gift for Chinese Christmas
– A Friend.
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. Please RSVP by December 15th if you plan to attend.
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
* A big thanks to everyone who donated towards the purchase of the turkeys, we are proud to say that we have 25 turkeys to complete the boxes.
* 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 a scholarship training on 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.
COLLEGIATE FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Brown County Farm Bureau is once again offering collegiate scholarships for the spring 2015 semester. These scholarships are intended for those who are already in college or are of college age. Applications may be picked up at the Brown County Farm Bureau Office located at 2450 HWY 377 South in Brownwood.
Participants or their family must be Brown County Farm Bureau members in order to apply. Scholarship applications are due back to the Brown County Farm Bureau Office by January 1, 2015. For more information contact Brown County Farm Bureau at 325-646-5516.
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
