Brown County 4-H is supported by Brown County United Way
DATES TO REMEMBER
July
22 – 28 – State 4-H Horse Show in Abilene, Texas
August
3 – Deadline to Apply for Gold Star, Silver Star, and Bronze Star Award
6-8 – 4-H Sewing Workshop 8:30a.m.-11:30a.m. at the Extension Office
10 – Deadline to Turn in Project Record Forms
14 – Deadline to Turn in Application for Brown County 4-H Council
16 – Interviews for Brown County 4-H Council
25 – 2011-2012 Brown County Awards Banquet 9:00a.m. at Home Economics Building
4-H SEWING WORKSHOPS:
4-H Sewing Workshops have been scheduled for August 6-8 from 8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. at the county Extension office.
These workshops are designed for experienced sewers. The project will be a simple dress that can also be entered in the youth fair in January. Adult volunteers are also welcome to assist.
Participants will need to bring:
* Working sewing machine (if possible)
* Large scissors to cut material
* Small scissors to clip threads
* Pin cushion & pins
* Seam gauge
* Dress pattern Simplicity #5234 ONLY!
* Working serger (if possible)
* Fabric amount will depend on pattern/dress size. Also, if you will be using the sergers available at the Extension office, your fabric must be very dark (black) colored background or very light (white) colored background to coordinate with thread.
* Box (approximately shoe box size) to hold supplies
Supplies may be purchased at Wal-Mart or City Sewing Center. For more information or questions please contact Sandy Banks at 325-646-6673.
BROWN COUNTY 4-H BANQUET AUGUST 25TH
The annual Brown County 4-H banquet will be held on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Brown County Home Economics building. This year’s banquet will be a FUN day. We will start at 9:00 AM with games and then have the award ceremony and lunch at 1:00 PM. There will be no cost to attend this year’s banquet. The banquet is open to everyone so bring some friends that are interested in 4-H.
Banquet Announcements
– If you are interested in applying for the Gold (senior member), Silver (intermediate member), and Bronze (junior member) Star submit your Recordbooks by August 3rd.
– If you have accomplished any award this past 4-H year please fill out a project form, which can be obtained through the extension office or email. The forms are due back to the extension office by August 10th.
– We are making a power point slide show so please start submitting digital pictures to the extension office. Last day to submit pictures will be August 10th.
– This year we want to showcase each 4-H club in the county; therefore, I would like each club manager to have their members create a project board for your club showing what they have accomplished. Also include contact numbers and when your first meeting will be.
We look forward to seeing everyone coming out to celebrate the 4-Hers accomplishments from this past year. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales.
BROWN COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL INTERVIEWS
Are you interested in being a Youth Leader? Do you want to be someone that younger 4-Hers can look up to? Well here is your chance!!! County 4-H Council will be holding interviews for 2012 2013 officers on August 16th at the extension office. The Brown County 4-H Council is a leadership team that is elected through an application and interview process at the county level. Each of these 4-H members represents the 4-H program throughout the year at many different county and district events. Applications will be available starting July 18th and will be due August 14th. If you have any questions about being on County Council please contact Nick Gonzales.
BREEDING DOE BOER GOAT SELECTION
If you are planning on showing a breeding boer doe goat this year for the County or Major Livestock Shows check the ABGA website for guidelines for selection of your breeding doe. To find the information on what to look for when making your selection look under Breed Standards on the ABGA website.
This year at the Brown County Youth Fair the judge will be an ABGA certified judge. He will be looking for proper teats, tail pigmentation, and teeth alignment. It is recommended that you follow these ABGA guidelines for the 2013 Brown County Youth Fair.
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 JUNIOR RODEO SCHEDULE
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
