Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
April
1 – Photography Workshop 5:30 p.m. Location TBA
3 – Photos Due to Extension Office for Photography Contest
7 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00 p.m. at Texas 4-H Center
9 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. at Extension Office
9 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Early
12 – Deadline to order Lamb & Goat State Fair Tags
12 – Deadline to order State Steer Tags
STATE FAIR LAMB & GOAT TAGS
If you are in 4-H and planning on participating at the State Fair in Dallas with a lamb or goat you will need to purchase a tag. The deadline to order tags is April 12th. Contact the Extension Office to purchase a tag for the State Fair.
STATE STEER TAGS
It is hard to believe that it is already that time again to purchase state steer tags. If you are planning on showing a steer in any 2013-2014 major stock shows you must purchase a state tag. The cost is $10 per tag and the deadline to purchase a tag is April 12th. Please come by the Extension Office to purchase your steer tag.
4-H HORSE VALIDATION – MARCH 1st TO MAY 1st
Validation is required for showing at district or state horse shows, and its purpose is to certify that ownership requirements have been met. The horse MUST be owned solely by the 4-H member, his/her parents (biological or stepparents), brother, sister, grandparents, or legal guardian. Horses under lease to, but not owned by any of the named persons, do NOT qualify. Horses owned in partnership or jointly with any person other than those previously listed do NOT meet ownership requirements. The horse validation process will be completed electronically using the 4-H Connect online management system.
All 4-H members who wish to show at their District Show or the State 4-H Horse Show will be REQUIRED to validate their horse(s) on the 4-H Connect system. Horse validation is completed for EACH HORSE and will cover all 4-H youth members in that family profile. When validating your horse(s) on 4-H Connect, you will select ONLY ONE 4-H youth member to conduct the validation under. Once a horse is validated, validation paid, and you begin registering for the District Horse Show, the validated horse(s) can be moved to the appropriate 4-H member(s) that will be exhibiting the horse in the show.
Validation will be open from March 1st to MAY 1st. Any horse validated before or after this date will NOT be accepted. An illustrated step-by-step instruction guide for families is available for download and reference on both the Texas 4-H website (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/) and the Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science – Equine Science website (http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/equine/state-4h-show/). Validation cost for each horse is $10.00 from March 1st – April 15th. From April 16th – May 1st validation cost for each horse is $20.00. Credit Card will be the only acceptable form of payment. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
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 also 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. Checks are voided 90 days after the date issued on the check.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW CHECKS
We have received truck and placing checks from Fort Worth Stock Show and only truck checks from San Antonio. 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
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: April 1st 5:30p.m. Location TBA. The deadline to turn in photos to the Extension Office is April 3rd by 5:00p.m..
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.
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS
For more than eighty-five years 4-H members from the great state of Texas have been participating in National 4-H Congress. This event is the one of the oldest and most prestigious events that youth between the ages of 14 to 18 can participate in during their 4-H career.
National 4-H Congress allows 4-H members from more than 45 states to come together in Atlanta, Georgia and participate in leadership, citizenship, and culture experiences that they would not be able to participate in back in their state 4-H program. In addition to the diverse range of workshops offered, 4-H members have the opportunity to hear some of the country’s most outstanding speakers in leadership and motivation. It truly is an event that can change your life!
If you are between the ages of 14 and 18 years of age and would like to participate in National 4-H Congress please check out the Texas 4-H – National 4-H Congress website (http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_national_congress) for more information about applying and participating. Deadline to submit an application is April 16, 2013, so there is plenty of time for you to apply and make a difference in your life! If you would like more information 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 ROUNDUP
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
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.
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.
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