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DATES TO REMEMBER

July

9 – 11 – County Camp at Texas 4-H Center

10 – Deadline to Register for District Fashion Show on 4-H Connect

12 – Brown County 4-H Goat Workshop 5:30p.m.- 7:00p.m. at Extension Office

19 – District Fashion Show in Grape Creek, Texas

22 – 28 – State 4-H Horse Show in Abilene, Texas

DISTRICT FASHION SHOW

If you participated in the County Fashion Show and plan on attending  the District Fashion Show you need to register on 4-H Connect by July 10th. The District Fashion Show will be held on July 19, 2012 in Grape Creek, Texas. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kim Miles or Nick Gonzales.

BROWN COUNTY 4-H GOAT WORKSHOP   JULY 12TH

The time is near to start selecting goats for the Brown County Youth Fair and to help 4-Hers Brown County 4-H Goat Mentors, Gayland & Garrett Miller, will be conducting a series of Goat Workshops. The first one will be held July 12th 5:30 PM   7:00 PM at the Brown County Extension office. The workshop will cover Overview of the Goat Project, Selection, and Facilities. There will be goats at the workshop to practice selection.

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.

THE MEAT GOAT MANIA

Plan on attending this upcoming wether and doe sale July 21st. Breeders Miller Show Goats & McInnis Show Goats will have over 30 animals consigned to this sale, so plan on attending to select your 2012-2013 Market and or Breeding Boer Goat project before all the good picks are gone.

Date: July 21, 2012

SALE TIME: 10:00am (preview starts @ 8:00am)

LOCATION: Brownwood ISD’s Ag Farm (Brownwood Ag Barns)

ADDRESS: 3110 Stephen F. Austin Drive, Brownwood, Texas 76801

CONTACTS & MORE INFO:

Garrett Miller:

Cell – 325-998-6790

facebook  – Miller Show Wethers (Like Us)

website   MillerShowGoats.net

e-mail – garrett@millershowgoat.net

Gayland Miller:

Cell – 325-642-3007

e-mail – gayland@printsolutionstexas.com

Ben McInnis:

Cell – 325-647-4159

web-site   McInnisCattle.com

e-mail – benmcinnis@hotmail.com

58th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course   August 6th   8th

The Beef Cattle Short Course (BCSC) youth program is a hands-on opportunity for youth to learn more about the beef cattle industry. All youth attending will have the opportunity to participate in a live cattle evaluation, beef quality demonstration, beef carcass competition, beef fabrication hands-on demonstration, sensory and preparation hands-on demonstration.

Students will be fed breakfast Monday through Wednesday, lunch and dinner on Monday and Tuesday. They will also receive the 600+ page proceedings, ticket to the Famous Texas Aggie Prime Rib Dinner, refreshments and trade show admittance.

The cost of the Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is $60 for youth. Deadline for registration will be August 1. After August 1 the registration fee will be $80. All youth attending must be accompanied by a responsible adult who is registered and attending the BCSC. This program is limited to 50 youth so register early! Students must be between the ages of 13 and 18 to participate. For a registration form and tentative schedule you can go to http://animalscience-old.tamu.edu/ansc/BCSC/family.html.

2012 WEST REGION GOLF CHALLENGE

A two day golf experience for youth ages 11-18. There will be workshops, golf professional clinic, evening social, and a 18 hole Golf Challenge. The West Region Golf Challenge will be July 23-24, 2012 in Sonora, Texas at the Sonora Golf Club. Registration is on 4-H Connect and the registration opens on May 1st and ends on July 9, 2012. If you are interested in participating or have any questions please contact the Extension Office.

SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES AT THE TEXAS 4-H CENTER

Texas 4-H Center Youth Programs will provide your child with the chance to develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends, and discover new interests. Finding the right camp for your child is as important as helping them find the right college! Annually, five or more sessions are offered each summer for youth ages 9 (or completed 2nd grade) to age 18, 4-H membership is NOT required for most camps.  All camp registrations are made through the Texas 4-H Center website, texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. The 4-H Center is accredited by American Camp Association. Listed below are the different camps that will be offered this summer at the Texas 4-H Center:

– Camp Corral, July 15, 2p.m. – July 20, 2p.m., Military Youth Only

– Mission Possible Mentor Training, July 22, 2p.m. – July 23, 11a.m., cost is $80

– Mission Possible, July 23, 2p.m. – July 25, 3p.m., cost is $175

– Prime Time I Grades 5-8, July 22, 2p.m. – July 25, 10a.m., cost is $225

– Prime Time II Grades 2-5, July 25, 2p.m. – July 28, 10a.m., cost is $225

2012 JUNIOR RODEO SCHEDULE

July 13 & 14       San Saba Jr. Rodeo

July 19, 20,  21   Lometa FFA Jr. Rodeo

August 10 & 11   Best of Texas Youth Blow-Out

4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!

August 1st started the enrollment process for the 2011-2012 4-H year in Texas. 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 are wanting to become an adult leader or volunteer we encourage you to enroll for the 2011-2012 year. 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 2011-2012 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll!

Educational programs of the Texas 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