Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
November
5 – Major Stock Show Entry Night 5:00p.m. at Extension Office
6 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Bangs ISD FCS Classroom
10 – Swine Validation 8:00a.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
13 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
13 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Early First Baptist Church
13 – Food Challenge Practice 4:30p.m. at Extension Office
15 – Brookesmith 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Brookesmith ISD
18 – Sheep Project Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
19 – Major Stock Show Entry Night 5:00p.m. at Extension Office
20 – Rabbit Project Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
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!!
ONE DAY 4-H PROJECT
Brown County Youth Fair is a long supporter of our 4-H program and the Brown County Council has decided to give back; therefore, we will have a cleanup day at the fair barn. Cleanup will be on Saturday, November 3rd 9:00am 12:00pm at the Brown County Youth Fair Barn. The council would like to see all Brown County 4-Hers showing their appreciation to the Brown County Youth Fair by helping out. For more information please contact the extension office. Hope to see everyone there.
FOOD CHALLENGE AND FOOD & NUTRITION QUIZ BOWL
If you are interested in joining the Food Challenge or Food and Nutrition Quiz Bowl teams there is still room for you! There will be a Food Challenge practice on November 13th at 4:30p.m. at the Extension Office. If you would like more information on either one of these contest please contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office.
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 a entry form for the Brown County Youth Fair
** If you are showing horses, you and your horse must attend one of the two mandatory practices on Dec 2nd or Dec 16th 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.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW AND YOUTH FAIR ENTRY NIGHTS
Every year we have two nights in November that we designate for families who are wanting to enter into the major stock shows and Brown County Youth Fair. The only way you can enter into the major stock shows is if you bought state tags. The two nights we are having stock show sign up is November 5th and 19th from 5p.m. – 7p.m..
If you are planning on entering Ft. Worth you will need to attend the night of November 5th because the deadline to enter Ft. Worth Stock Show is November 9th.
The deadline to enter Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and San Angelo Stock Show is November 20th.
This will be your opportunity to enter the Brown County Youth Fair at this time. We are setting a deadline to enter the Youth Fair on November 27th.
If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT
Junior Leadership Retreat features Texas 4-H Council members conducting hands-on educational workshops with younger 4-H members. This year, the program will focus on increasing your knowledge and skills in five 4-H project opportunities; Golf Challenge, Food Show/Recipe Rally, Science Engineering & Technology, Sport Fishing, and Any Soldier Project.
State 4-H Council members take pride in showcasing their creativity at the Saturday Night Theme Dance! Don’t miss out on this fabulous costume party. Come dressed as your favorite character from the Avenger comic series. All of the State Council members will be in costume, join them!
The Junior Leadership Retreat will be held on November 9th-11th at the Texas 4-H Conference Center. The cost to attend is $105.00 per youth. To register for the retreat go to the 4-H Center website: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu, click on register now link. The deadline to register is November 5th. For more information contact Nick Gonzales.
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.
EARLY 4-H CLUB FUNDRAISER
The Early 4-H Club is selling wooden shaped animal plaques for $3.00 each. These plaques are great to display on pens for the Youth Fair or any other stock shows. They have cattle, goats, sheep, and pig shaped plaques. If you would like more information or interested in purchasing a sign contact Kim Rutherford at 325-642-4419 or email kdrutherford@verizon.net.
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.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M 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
