Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
May
6 – Livestock Judging Meeting 5:30p.m. at Extension Office
8 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 4:00p.m. at FCS Classroom
9 – State 4-H Roundup Meeting 5:30p.m. at Extension Office
12 – 4-H Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at 4-H Center
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
STATE ROUNDUP MEETING
If you qualified for State Roundup or want to participate in one of the invitational contest (11 – 18 years of age) in College Station, Texas, we will have a mandatory meeting on Thursday, May 9th 5:30 PM at the Extension office. Registration for the event will be $25 which has to be paid the night of the meeting by credit/debit card on 4-H Connect. We will be discussing lodging, cost, and schedule. Please be in attendance if you are participating.
LIVESTOCK JUDGING
Livestock judging helps develop a keen sense of judgment and confidence to make a decision that you defend in a set of oral reasons. In the course of training and competition you are given the opportunity to interact with future leaders of the livestock industry. Participation in livestock judging builds your character and makes you a more complete person.
If you are interested in being a part of the Brown County 4-H Livestock Judging Team we will have a meeting on Monday, May 6th, 5:30 PM at the Brown County Extension office. Hope to see you there!!
BROWN COUNTY EE SCHOLARSHIP
Brown County EE offers a scholarship opportunity to a graduating senior from high school. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship you can come by the Extension Office and pick up an application. The deadline to apply is May 6th. If you would like more information contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office.
4-H PAPER CLOVER FUNDRAISER AT TRACTOR SUPPLY: MAY 8th-19th!!
Customers at our local Tractor Supply can support Brown County 4-H by purchasing paper clovers at checkout. All funds raised will be donated to 4-H, and over 70% will remain in Brown County. There are some new items this year during the fundraiser: $1 & $5 paper clovers will be offered and each clover will have a bounce back coupon at the bottom as a “thank you” for your donation. $5 clovers will have a larger discount than $1 clovers, made possible by Purina Animal Nutrition.
Our local Tractor Supply Co. has been one of the top money raisers in this region since the Paper Clover fundraiser started; so lets help them become number one in the state, while supporting Brown County 4-H at the same time during this fundraiser.
4-H members, if you would like to volunteer to help advertise this at our local TSC store, we will have a booth set up on Saturday, May 18th from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. If you’re interested please sign up with the extension office.
Be sure to spread the word about the 4-H Paper Clover Fundraiser at our local TSC!!!
KIDS, KOWS, AND MORE VOLUNTEERS!
Our annual Kids, Kows, & More 3rd grade agriculture education days are coming up on May 20th and 21st. We are looking for 4-H members that would like to volunteer to help with the event. Duties will consist of being group leaders, helping move youth from each session, helping guest speakers with their sessions, Help Recruit New 4-H Members, etc.. The event will be during the week, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day, so we will write excuses to your school if you want to participate. If you are interested in helping please contact the extension office by May 13th
YOUNG GUNS CLUB LAMB SALE MAY 18th
If you are looking for quality show lambs for county or major shows, this is a great opportunity to shop for some and not leave Brownwood!! Glasscock Club lambs presents the Young Guns Club Lamb Sale on May 18th 6:00 PM at the Brown County Fairgrounds. Consignors: Glasscock, Centex, Langemeier/Nathan, Chabot, Franz, Shroyer, Runge, Castro, Fritz, Morse, Ehler, Double W, Perkins, Hassebrook, Skibinski, Droppert, Harrell, M&D, Lanier, Farrow, Kennedy.
For more information contact Guy Glasscock 325-642-3131, www.glasscockclublambs.com.
SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON FUNDRAISER
It is that time again to start making Spaghetti! The Annual Spaghetti Luncheon is on June 7th. Sales will begin May 20th and we need volunteers to sell, make spaghetti, bake cookies, work prep day (June 6th) and day of the sale, and Adult Volunteers to drive on the day of delivery. The last day to turn in orders is May 31st.
– Plates will be $8.00
– 4-Hers will receive a $1.00 voucher for every plate they sale (Name of 4-Her must be on the form they turn in. If only the family name is on the form the voucher will be to the family not for each family member)
– If a 4-Her just works or brings a tray of spaghetti/cookies they receive a $20.00 voucher
– If a 4-Her works and brings a tray of spaghetti/cookies they receive a $30.00 voucher
If you are interested in participating in the Annual Spaghetti Fund raiser please contact the Extension Office to let us know what it is you would like to do.
This is a great way to have your 4-H membership dues paid for in September.
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
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.
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
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.
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
