Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
November
22 – Sheep Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at the Youth Fair Barns
23 – Horse Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at the Extension Office
26-27 – Extension Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
30 – Brown County Youth Fair Entry Deadline
December
6 – Mandatory Horse Practice 2:00p.m. at Youth Fair Barns
8 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom
12 – Brown County 4-H Project Show at Youth Fair Barns
14 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
15 – Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at Extension Office
17 – Annual Community Service Project (Turkey Boxes) 12:30p.m. at Extension Office
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
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 November 30th)
** If you are showing horses, you and your horse must attend one of the two mandatory practices on Dec 6th or Dec 20th 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
Brown County 4-H Project Show, December 12th.
The Brown County 4-H Project Show will be held on Saturday, December 12th at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. Entry fee for the show will be $5.00 per head and $5.00 per head for jackpot showmanship (showmanship will be broken up into juniors & seniors). We will be giving prizes to class winners, breed champions (if enough to make a breed), and grand & reserve overall. You must be enrolled in 4-H to participate in the show (clover kids can participate). At this point only swine pens will be available inside. If you use a pen it is your responsibility to clean it out before you leave. The schedule is below. If you have any questions please contact the Extension office.
Schedule
7:00a.m. ———-Barns open
7:30a.m. ———-Purchase Weight Cards
8:30a.m. ———-All weight cards for sheep, goats, swine, & rabbits must be turned in
9:00a.m. ———-Begin Show (order: sheep, goats, swine, cattle)(rabbit show will start at 9:00a.m. in sheep and goat barn)
10:00a.m. ———All steer & heifer entry cards must be turned in
DISTRICT 7 LIVESTOCK CLINIC & JACKPOT SHOW
The District 7 4-H Sheep & Goat, and Beef Project Development Committees are sponsoring a Livestock Clinic and Jackpot Show on Saturday, December 5, 2015. The clinic will be held at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center & Arena 2200 Ranch Road 152, Llano, TX 78643.
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.
DISTRICT 7 SWINE CLINIC & SHOW
The District 7 4-H Swine Clinic & Show will be held on December 5, 2015 at the Lampasas County Youth Livestock Barn.
The clinic will begin at 10:00a.m. and the show will begin at 10:30a.m.. Check/Weigh in will be from 7:00a.m.-9:30a.m. The cost to enter the show is $18 per entry. If you are interested in participating and would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.
TURKEY BOXES
The Annual Community Service project is making 30 Turkey Boxes to be donated to the Family Service Center so that we can help families have Christmas dinner.
The boxes will be wrapped and delivered to the Family Service Center on December 17th. If you are planning on participating you need to be at the Extension Office at 12:30p.m. on December 17th. Pizza and drinks will be served for lunch. We will excuse 4-H members that want to participate who don’t have early release that Thursday.
Call the Extension Office if you have any questions or concerns. 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
* If you would like contribute any of these items you may bring them by the Extension Office before December 17th.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
The Salvation Army is looking for Kettle Bell Ringers for the upcoming holidays. They need volunteers beginning November 27th – 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 for 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.
December 3 – Taylor County Extension Office
December 8 – Llano County Extension Office
December 10 – Tom Green County 4-H Building
Due dates and deadlines for 2016 Scholarship process are as follows:
October, 2015 Release of 2016 Application
November – January Scholarship Trainings (Some online)
November – December Applicant complete FAFSA and receive report
December 14, 2015 Notify County Office that you will be submitting an application
January 5, 2016 Application due to County Office for review
February 5, 2016 Applications due to District Office
February 19, 2016 Applications due to State 4-H Office
April 12, 2016 Interview selection notification
April 29 – May 1, 2016 Interviews (Austin)
June 7,8, &/or 9, 2016 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 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 event until 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.
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
