Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way.
DATES TO REMEMBER
June
23 – Shooting Sports Practice 2:00p.m. at Woodman of the World
24 – State and County Steer Validation 3:30p.m. at Bob Clark Pens
25-27 – Leadership LAB in Sacramento, New Mexico
July
1 – Records Book Due to Extension Office
4 – Extension Office Closed for Independence Day
8 – 10 – County Camp at Texas 4-H CenterBROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
2013 – 2014 STEER VALIDATION
If you are planning on exhibiting a steer at the Brown County Youth Fair or a State Show it is mandatory that the steer is validated. Steer validation will be on June 24, 2013 3:30p.m. at Bob Clark’s pens. If you have any questions contact the Extension Office.
JUNIOR AND INTERMEDIATE FASHION SHOW
If you are interested in participating in the Junior and Intermediate Fashion Show please contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office. The District Fashion Show is set for July 16, 2013 at Grape Creek Baptist Church in Grape Creek, Texas. Registration opens on 4-H Connect on June 21st and closes on July 1st. For more information contact Kim Miles.
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 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 GOLF CHALLENGE WEST
The 2013 4-H Golf Challenge for the west region will be on July 22, 2013. The Golf Challenge will take place at the Hideout Golf Club in Brownwood, Texas. Registration opens May 20th and closes on July 13th on 4-H Connect. Registration is $105 per team but must register individually as a 3 person team at $35 each. The registration fee includes 18 holes of golf and a catered lunch. All 4-H ages welcome! If you would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.
TEXAS 4-H NIGHT AT THE RANGERS
It is that time of year again! Saturday September 28, 2013 is the date for the Texas 4-H Night at the Texas Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers will be taking on the Angels; game time will be at 7:05p.m. Ticket prices start at $18 and go up to $51. For every advanced ticket purchased a $3 donation will be made to the Texas 4-H Youth Program. If you would like more information contact Nick Gonzales.
2013 TEXAS 4-H VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE
Join volunteers and adult leaders throughout Texas for more than forty educational workshops. The conference will be July 12-13, 2013 in Plano, Texas. The cost per adult volunteer is $150.00 which includes Friday night dinner, all workshop materials, Saturday lunch, and refreshment breaks. Registration is now open on 4-H Connect through June 30, 2013. 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.
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.
