Brown County 4-H News and Notes

Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way

DATES TO REMEMBER

May

31 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m.at Woodman of the World

June

1 – Mandatory State RoundUp Meeting 5:30p.m.at Extension Office

7 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodman of the World

8-12 – State 4-H RoundUp, College Station, Texas

16 – District Horse Show, Llano, Texas

29 – County/State Steer and Heifer Validation 3:00p.m. at Bob Clark Pens

BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES

STATE ROUNDUP PRACTICE SCHEDULE

–          Consumer Decision Making, Tuesday, June 2^nd, 3:00p.m.

–          Duds To Dazzle, Wednesday, June 3^rd, 2:30p.m.

–          Horse Quiz Bowl, Wednesday, June 3^rd, 4:30p.m.

–          Consumer Decision Making, Thursday, June 4^th, 3:00p.m.

All meetings will take place at the Brown County Extension Office.

MANDATORY STATE 4-H ROUNDUP MEETING

There will be a mandatory roundup meeting on June 1^st, 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office. We will be confirming travel arrangements and contest. Payment is due at the time of the meeting. If you have any questions contact Nick Gonzales.

MAJOR STOCK SHOW CHECKS

We have received truck and placing checks from Fort Worth Stock Show, San Antonio Stock Show, San Angelo Stock Show, Austin Stock Show and Houston Stock Show Truck Checks. If you participated in these major stock shows and placed in your class or put your animal on the truck please come by the office to pick up your check. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.

LEADERSHIP LAB

Hey 4-Her’s 13 and up!  This year’s Leadership Lab will be at T Bar M Resort in New Braunfels, June 24^th -26^th, 2015.  Registration will open on 4-H Connect May 4^th to June 1^st.  The cost for attendance will be $235 per youth.  This expense will cover dinner on the 24^th, all meals on the 25^th, and breakfast and lunch on the 26^th.  This cost will also cover your room and other lab activities. You must be 13 by the day of Leadership LAB. SPACE IS LIMITED!!!Registration will be limited to the first 100 people that sign up!If you are interested please contact the Extension officer for more details.

DISTRICT 7 COUNCIL OPPURTUNITY

The District 4-H Council provides opportunities for youth involvement in 4-H program development. It is an advisory committee which assists in making plans and executing these plans at the district level.

Councils are responsible to the counties they represent and to the District 4-H Specialist. Their function is:

• to advise the district Extension staff on programs for 4-H youth
• facilitate representation on the Texas 4-H Council
• maintain linkage with county 4-H councils
• assist with the development and implementation of district events and activities
• provide opportunities for 4-H youth to learn democratic principles and procedures
• interpret the 4-H program to the public

AGE REQUIREMENTS – The president, vice president and delegate-at- large must be

between the ages of 16 and 18 as of August 31^st of the calendar year in which they are

elected. The second vice president, third vice president, secretary, public relations officer

and parliamentarian must be between the ages of 15 and 18 as of August 31^st of the

calendar year in which they are elected.

In order to apply for a District 7 Council Officer position you must have served as a Brown County Council Officer. If you are interested in applying for District 7 Council Officer please contact Nick Gonzales so that we can provide you with an application.

4-H MULTI COUNTY CAMP! July 7^th – 9^th

Brown County 4-H was invited to join other counties in District 7 to have a Multi County Camp in Brady, TX. This is a great opportunity and it will be a blast!

Date: July 7^th – 9^th, 2015

Place: Heart of Texas Bible Camp, Brady, TX

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2015 (Only 120 participants, from all the counties, can participate. It will be a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis.)

Times: Begins: Tuesday, July 7^th at 3:00 pm  Ends: Thursday, July 9^th at 9:00 am

Cost: $50.00 per person, $45.00 per person if more than one per family participates.

Ages: Junior & Intermediate age 4-H members for the 2014-2015 4-H year. Senior Members may attend only as Teen Leaders with Agent approval.

To sign up for County Camp please come by or contact the Extension Office for registration forms. Remember this is on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis and spots are limited so please do not wait for the deadline to sign up! If you have any questions contact Nick Gonzales.

County Record Book Due Dates

It is that time to start putting your record book together. If you are planning on submitting a record book below are the important dates and information you will need.

• Category Submission to county office – June 4^th
• Record Book Due for Review – June 15^th

Guidelines:

• Submission to District contest

1. Juniors (ages 8 – 10 years old): Two Record Books per category
2. Intermediates (ages 11 – 13 years old): Two Record Books per category
3. Seniors (ages 14 – 18 years old): One Record Book per category

• Please refer to the Family Guide for instructions and guidelines for completing a record book. http://d74-h.tamu.edu/district-events/record-book-judging/

To be eligible for Gold Star (senior), Silver Star (intermediate), or Bronze Star (junior) you must submit a Record Book.

If you need assistance with your record book or have any questions contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.

American Dorper Youth Society 1st Annual Summer Retreat

When: June 13-14, 2015

Where: S Bar T Ranch and Hamilton Sheep Station

Who: Any and all youth 21 or younger: ADYS membership not required.

Why: To get to know more about the Dorper breed, from stock selection to herd management techniques, selection and showmanship clinic all while getting to know other youth breeders and, most importantly, having fun!

Cost: Free! The American Dorper Youth Society budget will cover the cost of the camp. We do ask that you take the time to thank our wonderful sponsors, S Bar T Livestock and Hamilton Sheep Station for providing us this wonderful opportunity!

For more information contact the Extension Office.

4-H Clothing & Textiles Project Opportunities:

Spring time involves many 4-H projects to include Clothing & Textiles.  The fashion show includes construction, buying and fashion story board contest. If you are interested please contact Kim Miles.

Contest dates for fashion show and fashion story board are as follows:

Fashion Show & Fashion Story Board for junior & intermediate age division – July 21 in San Angelo

If you are interested in participating in any of the 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project Opportunities, please contact Kim Miles at the Brown County Extension Office.

LET’S GO CAMPING 2015!

Be part of the fun this summer with your friends at the Texas 4-H Conference Center! Sign up and experience hands-on adventures on Lake Brownwood!

To register, go to: Texas4Hcenter.tamu.edu

• All camp enrollments are based on grade completed in the spring, 2015.
• Registration program allows for:

Pre-Ordering of T-shirts

Sending messages to friends encouraging them to sign up for same group

Pay a deposit by June 14^th or full amount for July camps

Discount fee if you register for July camps before June 13^th

Below is a list of all the camps that will be held at the Texas 4-H Center this summer.

• Horizons – Grades 4-8, Dates of Camp June 28^th – July 2^nd, cost for camp is $280
• County Camp I – Dates of Camp June 29^th – July 1^st , cost for camp is $180
• Mission Possible – Dates of Camp July 7^th – July 9^th, cost for camp is $175
• County Camp II– Dates of Camp July 6^th – July 8^th, cost for camp is $180
• County Camp III – Dates of Camp July 8^th – July 11^th, cost for camp is $230
• Prime Time I – Grades 5^th-8^th, Dates of Camp July 19^th – July 22^nd , cost for camp is $230
• Prime Time II – Grades 2^nd – 5^th, Dates of Camp July 22^nd – July 25^th, cost for camp is

$230

• Prime Time Extreme – Grades 8^th-11^th, Dates of Camp July 27^th – July 30^th, cost for camp is $230

2015 – 2016 STEER/HEIFER VALIDATION

If you are planning on exhibiting a steer at the Brown County Youth Fair or a State Show it is mandatory that the steer is validated. If you are planning on showing a heifer that has not been validated please contact the Extension Office. Steer/Heifer validation will be on June 29, 2015 3:00p.m. at Bob Clarks pens. If you have any questions contact the Extension Office.

LIVESTOCK JUDGING CAMP OPPORTUNITIES

Blinn College Livestock Judging Camps

• July 19-21, 2015 or July 22-24, 2015
• Camp Fee $250
• Registration due by July 8, 2015

Oklahoma State University Livestock Judging Camps

• June 22-24, 2015 or June 25-27, 2015
• Camp fee $275 if paid by June 1^st ($50 late fee after June 1^st ) – Includes housing, meals,  literature, and t-shirt
• Limited to 70 participants for each camp
• Must have completed 7^th grade to attend camps

DISTRICT 7 4-H HORSE SHOW

The District 7 4-H Horse Show will be held on June 16, 2015 at the John Kuykendall Event Center Llano, Texas. You must validate your horse on 4-H Connect by May 1^st in order to participate in the show. Registration opens on 4-H Connect May 18^th –June 1^st. The cost for the Horse Show will be, Regular Qualifying and Open Classes- $7 per entry / Futurity Divisions- $20. There will be a lot of great awards this year including buckles, awards for class winners, ribbons, exhibitor gift bags, and each exhibitor will get their name put into a drawing for door prizes. For more information contact Nick Gonzales.

UPCOMING HORSE SHOWS

Burnet 4-H Invitational

• June 15, 2015
• Llano Events Center (covered) Arena … 2200 RR 152  Llano, Texas
• Pre-register before June 8^th, Entry fee $9 per class,  Day of show  Entry fee $10 EXHBITIONS $10 Divisions:  18&under   19&over

For more information contact the Extension Office.

2015 TEXAS 4-H ROPING SCHOOL

On June 21-25, 2015, 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.

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 1^st 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 1^st deadline.

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31^st 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