Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
September
23 – Food Workshop 5:30p.m. at Bangs FCS Classroom
October
6-12 – National 4-H Week
7 – 4-H Proclamation Commissioners Court
8 – Brookesmith 4-H Club Meeting 6:00p.m. at Brookesmith ISD
8 – Brownwood 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Extension Office
8 – Early 4-H Club Meeting 6:30p.m. at Early First Baptist Church
10 – Food Challenge Orientation 5:30p.m. at Extension Office
12 – One Day 4-H
14 – Extension Office Closed for Columbus Day
BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2013-2014 4-H year has 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 event until 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!!
4-H PROCLAMATION
National 4-H Week will be October 6th through the 12th. 4-Hers will have an opportunity to meet with the Brown County Commissioners, on Monday, October 7th at 8am, to have them sign our proclamation and visit with them about what Brown County 4-Hers have accomplished. We would like to see as many 4-Hers there as possible to show our thanks for the support Brown County has given us.
We will meet here at the Extension Office on Monday October 7th at 8am, to assemble a basket of baked items to present the commissioners. Therefore, your help will be needed in baking these items and bringing them to the Extension Office the morning of the event. So if you are interested in participating contact the Extension Office by noon Thursday October 3rd. We will provide excused absent letters to your school if you would like to participate.
ONE DAY 4-H (OCTOBER 12TH)
October 12, 2013 will be another great day for the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program as that it is the date for the 4th Annual One Day 4-H event throughout our state. One Day 4-H is one day for all the 4-H members, parents, leaders, and volunteers to step out into their communities and county and say “thank you” by giving back for their more than 103 years of support to 4-H in Texas. This day of community service is whatever each 4-H member, club, or county 4-H Program wants it to be.
If you would like a One Day 4-H T-Shirt you can place your order by September 25th by going to www.barefootathletics.com/cof and enter code COF41241
Please save the date on your calendar for Brown County One Day 4-H on October 12, 2013. Stay tuned for our One Day 4-H activity.
LAMB, GOAT, AND SWINE COUNTY AND STATE VALIDATION
It is that time to start getting ready for the Brown County Youth Fair and Major Stock Shows. The most important step in doing this is validating your animals. Lamb validation will be October 19th 8:00a.m.- 10:00a.m., Goat Validation October 19th 11:00a.m. – 2:00p.m., and Swine validation November. 9th 8:00a.m. – 10:00a.m. at the Brown County Youth Fair Barns. There will not be a county validation make up day! If you are planning on participating in the Brown County Youth Fair you need to make sure your animal is present the day of validation!! If you ordered state tags and have not paid for them please come by the Extension Office ASAP!! YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H BEFORE THE DATE OF VALIDATION!!!
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP RETREAT 2013
Junior Leadership Retreat features Texas 4-H Council members conducting hands-on educational workshops with younger 4-H members.
This year, the program will focus on increasing your knowledge and skills in five 4-H project opportunities. These include vet science, leadership, bullying & inclusion, “trashion show” and archery.
State 4-H Council members take pride in showcasing their creativity at the Saturday Night Theme Dance! The theme is “The Final Screening”, so come dressed as your favorite movie character. Don’t miss out on this fabulous costume party. All of the State Council members will be in costume so plan to join them!
Don’t forget to bring a rock from your county for closing ceremonies at the Texas Star on Saturday night. Join us for a weekend full of fun and exciting activities.
WHO: 4-H members ages 9-14 (and Adult Chaperones)
WHAT: State level leadership development program
WHERE: Texas 4-H Conference Center, Brownwood
WHEN: Friday November 8 arrive 7:30-8:30 p.m. through Sunday,
November 10 depart by 11:00 a.m.
COST: $115 for youth, $80 for Adult Chaperones (includes two
nights’ lodging, four meals, two evening snacks and program fees)
To register go to the 4-H Center website: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu click on Register Now link. Registration will open September 2nd – November 3rd.
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.
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.
4-H FOOD AND NUTRITION PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES
FOODS WORKSHOP
There will be a Foods Workshop on Monday September 23rd, 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. If you are interested in participating please contact Kim Miles at 325-646-0386.
FOOD CHALLENGE
A Food Challenge orientation meeting will be on October 10th, 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office. If you are interested in participating in Food Challenge please make plans to attend. If you have any questions please contact Kim Miles.
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 16.th For more information please contact Kim Miles at 325-646-0386.
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.
