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DATES TO REMEMBER

March

10 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at 4-H Center

12 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office

17 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at 4-H Center

18 – Photography Workshop 5:30p.m. Location TBA

19 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Early First Baptist Church

21 – Shooting Sports Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office

25 – Photography Workshop 5:30p.m. Location TBA

BROWN COUNTY FAIR CHECKS

The checks for the Brown County Youth Fair are available for you to pick up at the Extension Office if you showed under 4-H. If you put your goat or lamb on the truck at the Youth Fair the truck checks are available for you to pick up. A thank you letter should be written to each buyer who contributed towards your project. Make sure that it is stamped and addressed and turned in to the Extension Office! You will not receive your check until we receive your thank you letters. Hand written “thank you” letters are best but, depending on your personality and penmanship a typed letter can also be appropriate. Thank each person individually, don’t try and thank a group of people in one letter.

PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

Do you have an interest in taking photos? If so we have a contest just for you! The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. There is going to be workshops available for you to attend, the dates are as follows:  March 18th 5:30p.m. Location TBA;  March 25th 5:30p.m. Location TBA. If you are interested in participating in the photography contest please contact Nick Gonzales

DISTRICT 7 RECORD BOOK TRAININGS

If you are interested or planning on doing a Record Book there will be two trainings available for you to attend. The first training will be on March 26th at Taylor County Extension Office in Abilene, the second training will be on March 28th at Tom Green 4-H Building in San Angelo. Both trainings will begin at 6:30p.m.. If you would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.

4-H HAS TALENT

Do you have what it takes to be a star? Have you always pictured yourself performing on the Big Stage? Then 2013 Texas 4-H Roundup 4-H Has Talent Competition is for you! So sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke, or just do something unusual! Get the chance to show your skills on stage in front of nearly 4,000 fellow 4-Hers, parents/volunteers, and 4-H faculty.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED?

  • Submission must be uploaded to YouTube (all links made public).
  • Submissions must be appropriate for 4-H Youth.
  • A 4-H member may only participate on one team/entry.
  • Intermediate and Senior aged 4-H members are allowed to participate in this activity.
  • Teams maybe one age category or a combination of both intermediates and seniors.
  • An individual and/or team (max 7 members) may only submit one video.
  • 5 finalists will be selected by a expert panel of judges.
  • Those 5 finalists will then have the opportunity to perform on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Tuesday night assembly at Reed Arena at Texas A&M University.
  • After all finalists are finished performing, the audience will have the opportunity to vote via text messaging to select their winner.
  • Top two entries selected at Roundup will win cash awards.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  • Videos must be uploaded to YouTube
  • Maximum length: 5 minutes
  • Links must be submitted via e-mail to Kyle Merten at kjmerten@ag.tamu.edu
  • Please include in your email the following:

Name of group/act

Names of each participate and age

County representing

Contact person

  • Following information for contact

Address

City/State/Zip

Phone

Email

If you are interested in participating in 4-H Has Talent and want more information please contact Nick Gonzales.

CELEBRATE 4-H

Celebrate 4-H may be a 4-H based story line promoting 4-H, community service, a project, or activity. This category may also address a specific youth issue and present ways in which this issue can be addressed through 4-H efforts. May incorporate music, vocal selections, and/or choreographed routines but these aspects cannot be more than half of the performance. Skits can be humorous, creative and make fun of but not degrade Extension employees or the 4-H program. All 4-H members entered in the category must be a part of the act. Judging will be based on material chosen, talent, creativity, showmanship, costumes, and props. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act. There can be up to 9 participants in the skit. If you are interested in being a part of the Celebrate 4-H Contest at Round Up contact Nick Gonzales.

CHAPERONES NEEDED FOR CAMP CORRAL

The 4-H Conference Center has been selected as one of the sites to host a camp for military families called Camp Corral scheduled for July 14-19, 2013. The 4-H Center is one of 14 sites across the nation to be selected for this camp. The camp is for children of wounded or disabled military families. There is 175 military kids signed up for the camp this year.  In order to give these kids a one-of-a-kind experience the center is needing your help. The 4-H Center is seeking chaperones for the Camp Corral program, if you are interested in being a chaperone contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office or Mark Carroll at the Texas 4-H Center at 325-784-5482.

DISTRICT 7 4-H ROUND UP

District 7 4-H Roundup is on Saturday May 4th at the West Training Center in San Angelo. It will consist of many events that Brown County 4-Hers can compete in; such as public speaking, fashion show, Share – the – Fun, and educational presentations. All age divisions are eligible to participate in the District 7 4-H Round Up. Registration opens on 4-H Connect on April 9th and the deadline to register is April 15th. If you would like more information please contact Nick Gonzales.

SENIOR FASHION SHOW

The Senior Fashion Show is set for Saturday May 4th. It will be during the District 7 4-H Round Up. You must be 14-18 years of age to compete in the Fashion Show. If you are interested in competing contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office for entry forms, rules, or for more information.

TEXAS 4-H GOLF CHALLENGE CAMP

The Texas 4-H Golf Challenge Camp is back in 2013! Youth will not want to miss out on this fun and educational experience. This year’s camp will provide youth the opportunity to receive professional golf instruction, gain insightful knowledge on turf grass management, sports nutrition, and the rules and etiquette of golf. The Texas 4-H Golf Challenge Camp will serve as an excellent opportunity to prepare youth for each of the Regional and State Golf Challenges being held in 2013. The camp will be held April 26-28th in College Station and the cost to attend this year’s event will be $225. This includes all meals, lodging, and professional instruction. Registration is open but, limited to the first 30 Intermediate and Senior aged youth. Registration will open on 4-H Connect March 1st and close April 17th. Do not miss out on this fun filled weekend! If you would like more information contact Nick Gonzales

4-H CONFERENCE CENTER SUMMER STAFF OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS

Do you want a summer job where you can play with kids, swim, dance, and have fun while gaining valuable leadership experience? Consider applying for a Texas 4-H Center Summer Staff position. The 4-H Conference Center provides an opportunity for you to work in an atmosphere where you will not only impact the lives of young people, but also learn a lot about yourself and make life-long friends. Each position provides valuable leadership training, work experience, fun and profit for individuals who truly desire to be part of a positive summer experience for over 2,500 youth.

Requirements of applicants:

– Successful completion of one year of college or other work by June 1, 2013

– Be enthusiastic, creative, hardworking and dependable

– Be able to get along with others and work as a team

– Be available* May 20— July 31.

If are interested in being a part of the summer staff at the 4-H Center, please visit our website at: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu to fill out an application.

HOWARD COLLEGE GOAT AND LAMB CAMP

The 2013 Howard College Goat Showmanship Camp is set for June 2, 3, & 4, 2013 and the Lamb Showmanship Camp is set for June 9, 10, & 11, 2013. The charge for the camp is $85.00 per person which includes four meals and a camp tee shirt or cap. Add $20 per goat or lamb provided by Howard College. If possible bring your own goat or lamb for demonstration purposes. Participants must be at least 9 years old or entering the 3rd grade. If you want more information on these camps please contact the Extension Office.

TEXAS BRIGADES SUMMER CAMPS

Registration for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Texas Brigades summer camps program has begun.  This year’s slate of seven camps includes a new one that departs from the traditional wildlife-only topics, according to coordinators.  The newest addition is the Ranch Brigade. This is the 21st year of turning out young leaders through the Texas Brigades program and it’s heartwarming to watch them mature and assume professional leadership roles. While our camps feature quail, deer, bass, ducks and now livestock, our real goal is to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and mettle to really make a difference in wildlife conservation and proper land management throughout their lives.
Youth are taught leadership skills, natural resources conservation and proper ranch management at the camps scattered across the state, according to Rollins. Each camp is limited to 20-30 students from ages 13 through 17. Tuition is $400 per cadet per camp, but there is sponsorships available to provide financial aid when needed. This year’s registration deadline is March 15.

The camps are designed to develop life skills such as critical thinking and team-building through fun and interesting activities that focus on a particular species of wildlife and now livestock.

The camp dates and locations are:
– Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, June 15-19, Centennial Lodge, Coleman.

– South Texas Buckskin Brigade, June 16-20, Southern Star Ranch, Uvalde.

– South Texas Bobwhite Brigade, June 23-27, 74 Ranch, Campbellton.

– Bass Brigade, July 8-12, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna.

–  North Texas Buckskin Brigade, July 14-18, El Escondrijo Ranch, San Angelo.

– Waterfowl Brigade, July 21-25, BigWoods on the Trinity, Tennessee Colony.

– Ranch Brigade, July 31-Aug. 4, Camp Buckner, Burnet.

The camps are a partnership effort of AgriLife Extension, Texas Wildlife Association, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, several universities, conservation groups, local soil and water conservation districts, private businesses, and individuals with an interest in wildlife and youth leadership development.

They are looking for adult volunteers familiar with the Brigades.  They are always looking for highly motivated adults from 20 to 60 years of age who are willing to serve as ‘covey,’ ‘school,’ ‘herd,’ and now ‘ranch’ leaders. They’ll get a full helping of appreciation and optimism about today’s youth and the powerful impact they can have on conservation.

Applications may be completed online or downloaded at http://www.texasbrigades.org . For more information, contact Holdsworth at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org or Kassi Scheffer at kscheffer@texas-wildlife.org or you may call 855-TXBRIGS (855-892-7447).  If you would like more information or have any questions please contact the 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 $25.00 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.

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