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Dates to remember

July

8 – 10 – County Camp at Texas 4-H Center

16 – Goat Workshop 5:30p.m. at Extension Office

21-27 – State 4-H Horse Show, Abilene, Texas

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.

BROWN COUNTY 4-H GOAT WORKSHOP – JULY 16TH

It’s that time again to start selecting goats for the Brown County Youth Fair and major stock shows. We want to help new and inexperienced feeders start on the right foot so Brown County 4-H Goat Mentors, Gayland & Garrett Miller, will be conducting a series of Market Goat Workshops.

The first one will be held July 16th 5:30 PM at the Brown County Extension office. The workshop will cover overview of the Goat Project, Selection, and Facilities.

This will be a great opportunity for new/inexperienced feeders or anyone wanting to gain more information about their goat project. For more information on the Goat Workshop please contact Gayland Miller (325-642-3007), Garrett Miller (325-998-6790), or Nick Gonzales.

BROWN COUNTY 4-H AWARDS BANQUET AND FUN DAY

Save the date for the upcoming Brown County 4-H Awards Banquet and Fun Day. The date is set for August 24, 2013. This year the Awards Banquet and Fun Day will be held at the Texas 4-H Center. More information will follow at a later time.

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 PORK PRODUCER CONFERENCE & YOUTH SYMPOSIUM

Join the Texas Pork Producers Association at the Annual Texas Pork Industry Conference and Youth Symposium on July 12th-13th in San Angelo, Texas. Events will include Family Fun Night, PQA Plus Training, Quality Counts, Guest Speakers, Door Prizes, Evening Social, Silent Auction, Fun Auction, and Awards Banquet. The cost for the event is $25 for adult and $10 for youth. If you would like more information you can visit www.texaspork.org.

WEST TEXAS FAIR AND STATE FAIR

It is that time already to start thinking about stock shows. The fall stock shows that are coming up are West Texas Fair and State Fair. The deadline to enter into the West Texas Fair and State Fair is August 8th. The entry forms are available at the Extension Office. 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.

  • 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