Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
April
28 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at 4-H Center
May
1 – Deadline for Horse Validation
4 – District 7 Round Up, San Angelo
14 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
14 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Early First Baptist Church
31 – Deadline to Enter District Horse Show
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. If you are participating in the Round Up and would like help with your entry contact Nick Gonzales by April 24th.
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.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW CHECKS
We have received truck and placing checks from Fort Worth Stock Show and truck checks from San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and San Angelo. 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
LET’S GO CAMPING 2013!
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, 2013.
4-H membership is NOT required to participate in any camp.
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 13th or full amount for July camps
Discount fee if you register for July camps before June 13th
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 4th-8th, cost for camp is $275
County Camp 1 – Dates of Camp July 1st – July 3rd, cost for camp is $175
Mission Possible – Dates of Camp July 7th – July 10th, cost for camp is $175
County Camp II(Brown County) – Dates of Camp July 8th – July 10th, cost for camp is $175
County Camp III – Dates of Camp July 10th – July 13th, cost for camp is $225
Prime Time I – Grades 5th-8th, Dates of Camp July 21st – July 24th, cost for camp is $225
Prime Time II – Grades 2nd – 5th, Dates of Camp July 24th – July 27th, cost for camp is $225
If you are interested in any of these camps and would like more information contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
LEADERSHIP LAB
Join us as we take the “Journey” to the 2013 District 7 Leadership Lab in Sacramento, New Mexico! The event will be held June 25-28, 2013. Come and join other 4-Her’s from District 7 and join the fun as we work together to build leadership skills and character necessary for success! There will be three outstanding and innovative sessions that will help build your leadership and teamwork skills while having a blast! They include:
Challenge Course Activities
Leaders 4 Life Program
Outdoor Activities
4-H members who are eligible according to their District by-laws can run for a District Office on
their District Council. We are looking for a strong group of candidates to run and lead District 7 for the 2013-2014 year! If you are interested in running for an office or learning how you can
pursue this in the future, talk with Nick Gonzales before it is too late.
Applications for District 7 are due June 3, 2013
Registration is May 15th – June 3rd on 4-H Connect. The cost for the Leadership Lab is $300.00. The cost includes meals, lodging, t-shirt, and much more! If you would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.
RECORD BOOKS
It is that time to start putting your record book together. If you are planning on putting a record book together here is the website to find the forms and other information you may need for your record book http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks. Record Books will be due to the Extension Office for review on June 3rd and they are due back to the Extension Office for judging on July 1st. If you need assistance with your record book or have any questions contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
DISTRICT 7 HORSE SHOW
The District 7 Horse Show is scheduled for June 18, 2013. The Horse Show will take place at the Nolan County Coliseum. You must have validated a horse in order to participate in the show. Registration opens on 4-H Connect on May 14th and deadline to register is May 31st.
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.
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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