Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
September
13 – May 4-H Club Meeting 2:00p.m.at May Methodist Church
14 – Deadline to Order Heifer Validation Identification Numbers
14 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
15 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
15 – Brookesmith 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Brookesmith ISD
16 – Deadline to RSVP for 4-H Volunteer Appreciation & Recognition Dinner
16 – Deadline To Order State Swine Tags
20 – Sheep Club Meeting 6:00p.m at Glasscock Farms
21 – 4-H Volunteer Appreciation & Recognition Dinner 6:30p.m. at Home Economics Building at Youth Fair Barns
26 – Clover Chef Camp 9:00am-2:00pm at Bangs FCS Classroom
28 – Horse Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Extension Office
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2015-2016 4-H year will begin August 15, 2015. 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 2015-2016 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.
- For any youth who is joining 4-H in 2015-2016 for the first time as a 3rd grader we ask for you NOT ENROLL until September 1st. September 1st is actual first day of the new 4-H year and what is used to calculate grade/age. If a 2nd grader moving into 3rd grader enrolls before September 1st it will “tag” them as a Clover Kid, not charge an enrollment fee and lock them in as a Clover Kid for the year.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!!
HEIFER VALIDATION
If you are showing a heifer at a major stock show that has not previously been state validated or has changed owners they will need to be validated. The deadline to turn in your order for validation identification numbers is Monday, September 14, 2015. The cost is $12 per head. The date for heifer validation is Tuesday, October 20, 2015, and you must have a hard copy of the heifer registration papers at the time of validation. For more information contact the Extension Office.
STATE SWINE TAGS
It is that time again!! If you are a 4-H member and planning on showing swine at any Major Stock Show such as Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, San Angelo, or Houston you will need to purchase state tags. If you are showing a CTBR Gilt at San Angelo you need to purchase a state tag for those gilts. The costs of the tags are $12 per animal. Deadline to order tags will be September 16th. You can order state tags by contacting the Extension Office.
Livestock Judging Practice, September15th 6:00P.M.
We will be having livestock Judging practice on Tuesday, September 15th 6:00P.M. at the Extension office. Livestock judging is a project designed to educate 4-Hers on the importance of selecting quality livestock and being able to defend their decision. If you have any questions contact Nick Gonzales.
4-H Promotion Booth at Brownwood Feels Like Home Celebration
This year the Brown County 4-H Council is trying to reach out to new audiences in the county. Their idea was to have a 4-H promotion booth at Brownwood Feels Like Home Celebration on Saturday, September 19th from 9:30a.m. – 8:00p.m.. The goal is to tell people about 4-H and gain some new members. We will have promotional items to giveaway and games. The County Council is looking for 4-H members to come help. It doesn’t have to be all day, everyone can come work shifts.
If you are interested in spreading the word about Brown County 4-H and helping recruit new members please sign up! You can call the Extension office or email Nick Gonzales (nigonzales@ag.tamu.edu). Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 16th
4-H Volunteer Appreciation & Recognition Dinner, September 21st 6:30p.m.
Brown County 4-H Volunteers give a lot of time and support to our program, so to show our appreciation there will be a 4-H volunteer appreciation and recognition dinner. The event is set for Monday, September 21st 6:30p.m. at the Home Economics Building. We are having Cooks Fish Barn cater this dinner and would like to see all of our 4-H volunteers there. This is your night and we just want to thank you for everything you do “To Make the Best Better.”
Please RSVP by September 16th for the dinner by contacting the Extension office or emailing Nick Gonzales (nigonzales@ag.tamu.edu).
Clover Chef Camp, September 26th!
Are you interested in learning how to cook? Do you want to learn more about foods? Are you wanting to find out more about Food & Nutrition Projects in 4-H? Well we have a camp for you!! On Saturday, September 26th from 9:00a.m. – 2:00p.m. at Bangs High School we will be having a Clover Chef Camp. This one day camp is designed to educate youth on the Food & Nutrition projects in a fun and exciting way. The camp will have breakout sessions were you can learn about MyPlate to how to garnish and plate food. Lunch will be provided at noon.
Topics to be covered include:
- MyPlate& Nutrients
- Knife Safety/Garnishing/Plating
- Proper Handwashing
- Make your own Healthy Snack
- Proper measuring techniques
- Fun with Quiz Bowl
To participate in this fun and exciting camp you must be enrolled in 4-H and RSVP with the extension office by September 23rd. If you have questions please contact Kim Miles or Nick Gonzales.
HUNTER SAFETY CAMP
Ready. Aim.Fire. And get ready for the 5thAnnual District 7 Hunters Safety Camp! Where 4-Hers can learn about hunting safety, wildlife conservation, survival skills, shoot an assortment of weapons and receive their hunters safety license!
Who:District 7 4-H members ages 12 and up. 4-Hers must be 12 at the time of camp to attend.
When;October 30th – November 1st, 2015
Where:Game Warden Training Center 4363 FM 1047 Hamilton, TX 76531
Cost:$50 per person
How do I get involved:To register or volunteer as a chaperone contact Extension Agent Nick Gonzales at nigonzales@ag.tamu.edu or 325-646-0386
Deadline:4:00 pm, October 13th
For Questions: Contact Shooting Sports Committee Chairman Sierra Gordon, at 257sierra@gmail.com or 325-203-1462.
Check out the YouTube Video! “D7 4-H Hunter Safety Camp at GWTC”
There are only 25 spots available so sign up now!!! Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
If you need more information or questions please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
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
