Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
September
2 – Extension Office Closed for Labor Day Holiday
3 – Livestock Judging Meeting 6:00p.m. at the Extension Office
5 – County Council Meeting 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office
9 – Consumer Decision Making Meeting 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office
10 – Bangs 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at the Bangs FCS Classroom
11 – Brookesmith 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at the Brookesmith ISD Cafeteria
17 – 4-H Rabbit Club Meeting 7:00p.m. at the Extension Office
18 – Deadline to RSVP for Foods Workshop
23 – Food Workshop 5:00p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2013-2014 4-H yearhas started. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll in order to become an official 4-H member. Our goal is to have 110 members enrolled in 4-H by October 31st.
As you begin your enrollment 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 so we can reset it for you.
- An active membership will not be granted until the $20.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
- You cannot register or participate in an eventuntil your profile is ACTIVE.
- When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2013-2014 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.
- We are updating our e-mail database on November 1st so if you are not enrolled by then you will no longer receive newsletters updates via e-mail. Unless you notify the Extension Office prior to November 1st deadline.
Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31st the cost increases to $25!!
LIVESTOCK JUDGING MEETING
If you are interested in livestock judging there will be a meeting September 3, 2013 at 6:00p.m. We willmeet at the Extension Office to discuss upcoming livestock contest and practices. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
CONSUMER DECISION MAKING MEETING
Consumer Decision Making is a program designed to teach 4-Hers to observe, compare and make consumer based decisions based on facts. 4-Hers will use their consumer knowledge to rank similarly based products to fit a given scenario. 4-Hers will learn to organize their thoughts and to defend their decisions.
If you are interested in Consumer Decision Making there will be a meeting on September 9, 2013 at 5:30p.m. We will meet at the Extension Office to discuss upcoming practices. If you have any questions contact Nick Gonzales or Kim Miles
LOOKING FOR LIVESTOCK PROJECTS???
The time is near to have your livestock project if you plan on participating at the Youth Fair or major livestock shows. If you are planning on showing a goat, lamb, or swine and need help with your project or selecting your project please contact Nick Gonzales.
STATE SWINE TAGS
It is that time again!! If you are a 4-H member and planning on showing swine at any Major Stock Show such as Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Austin, San Angelo, or Houston you will need to purchase state tags. If you are showing a CTBR Gilt at San Angelo you need to purchase a state tag for those gilts. The costs of the tags are $10 per animal. You can order state tags by contacting the Extension Office.
STRIPES® CONVIENCE STORES SUPPORT TEXAS 4-H 2013 MOBILE CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED
The Texas 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of our 4-H alliance with Stripes® Convenience Stores. Helping Today’s Kids Become Tomorrow’s Leaders will begin September 2, 2013 and will run through September 15, 2013. Mobile Campaigns are important to Stripes®, because of their ability to create a direct company partnership with customers to raise funds for deserving causes. Stripes® focuses its charitable efforts exclusively on programs designed to enhance the health and education of youth residing in the communities served by the company. What better fit than the Texas 4-H Youth and Development Program for their efforts.
Stop in at a Stripes® convenient store and be sure and participate in the Mobile Clover Campaign for only a $1. Proceeds from the mobiles sold will be donated to the Brown County 4-H program. When you are purchasing a clover, you are supporting 4-H in your county. Spread the word!
QUALITY COUNTS VERIFICATION
Texas has the largest number of 4-H and FFA livestock projects in the nation. Young people participate at the county, district, regional and state level. The tremendous support and dedication of livestock show officials help make this possible. With this opportunity comes a responsibility for each exhibitor to learn and demonstrate the highest standards, both in personal character and in the feeding and care of their animals. “Quality Counts” is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. “Quality Counts” helps them learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved.
*If you are planning on participating at any major livestock show you will need a Quality Counts Verification number. This number can be obtained by successfully passing the online exam. Quality Counts website can be found on the Brown County 4-H home page http://www.brown.agrilife.org. If you have taken it already then your number will still be valid. It will not be valid if you turned 14 years old before August 1st of this year; therefore, you will need to take the senior exam. If you have any questions or think you might have to take the exam again please contact Nick Gonzales.
FOODS WORKSHOP
There will be a Foods Workshop on Monday September23rd,5:00p.m. at the Bangs FCS Classroom. This will be an opportunity for 4-H members to learn more about the Foods & Nutrition project, food show, food challenge, and other related activities. Please RSVP by September 18th. If you are interested in participating please contact Kim Miles at 325-646-0386.
BROWN COUNTY 4-H FOOD SHOW
The 2013 Brown County 4-H Food Show is set for October 26, 2013, 1:00p.m. at the Extension Office. If you are interested in participating please RSVP by October 16th. For more information please contact Kim Miles at 325-646-0386.
HUNTER SAFETY CAMP
Ready. Aim.Fire. And get ready for the 3rd Annual District 7 Hunters Safety Camp! Where 4-Hers can learn about hunting safety, wildlife conservation, survival skills, shoot an assortment of weapons and receive their hunters safety license!
Who? District 7 4-H members ages 12 and up. 4-Hers must be 12 at the time of camp to attend.
When? October 18th – 20th, 2013
Where? Game Warden Training Center 4363 FM 1047 Hamilton, TX 76531
Cost?$45 per person (At time of registration)
How do I get involved? To register or volunteer as a chaperone contact Extension Agent Nick Gonzales at nigonzales@ag.tamu.edu or 325-646-0386
Deadline?4:00 pm, September 30th
For Questions: Contact Shooting Sports Committee Chairman Cheyenne Gordon, at shy.ann.gordon@gmail.com or 325-203-1172.
Check out the YouTube Video! “D7 4-H Hunter Safety Camp at GWTC”
There are only 30 spots available so sign up now!!! Registration will be on a first come, first serve basis.
If you need more information or questions please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
Texas 4-H has an app to help you keep up to date on 4-H events in your county, district and across Texas. Best of all it’s FREE! For iPhones, iPads, and Androids go to the app store / play store and search “4-H News and Events” and select the app and tap on install. Once you have it installed select Texas and Browncounty.
TEXAS 4-H NIGHT AT THE RANGERS T-SHIRTS
If you are interested in purchasing a T-shirt for the “Night at the Ballpark” the online ordering system is ready to accept orders. The shirts will cost $5.00 (larger sizes additional charge). Orders will close on Sunday, September 8th. In the special sections area, make sure you designate your shirts to be shipped to Brown County. You DO NOT have to be attending the September 28th Texas Rangers game to place an order. This is open to anyone interested in purchasing.
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
