Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
May
19 – 4-H Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at 4-H Center
20 – Livestock Judging Practice 5:30p.m. at Extension Office
21 – State Qualifying Consumer Decision Making Practice 5:00p.m. at Extension Office
27 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day
31 – Deadline to Enter District Horse Show
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!!!
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.
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.
2013 TEXAS 4-H ROPING SCHOOL
On June 16-20, 2013, the Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School will be held in Stephenville, Texas. The school will be held at the Tarleton State University Equine Arena. This event encourages young people in 4-H to develop leadership ability and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities. Participation is open to all districts of the state, with applications being accepted on a first-come, first- serve basis with first priority to those boys and girls who are 12 years of age and older.
The cost for the school is $380.00. This will include group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse and will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process. Most meals will be taken in the Tarleton State University Dining Hall. All students will be housed at the University Dormitories. Students will not be allowed to stay elsewhere. If you would like more information on the Texas 4-H Roping School contact the Extension Office.
TAYLOR COUNTY 4-H TEXAS A&M HORSE CLINIC
The Taylor County 4-H Horse Club will again host a horsemanship clinic. All ages are welcome to attend and learn about basic horsemanship, tack, bitting and horse theft awareness. The dates for the clinic are June 19th & 20th. The clinic will begin at 8:00a.m.and will end at 4:00p.m.. It will be held at the Taylor County Fairgrounds (Abilene, Texas) in the covered outdoor arena. The cost for the clinic is $110 for both days and that includes drinks and snacks. The cost for stalls is $20 each and hookups are $25. Lunch will be on your own. If you would like more information on the clinic contact the Taylor County Extension Office at (325) 672-6048.
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
If you are interested in any of these camps and would like more information contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
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.
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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