Brown County 4-H News and Notes

DATES TO REMEMBER

May

26 – Extension Office Closed for Memorial Day

29 – Deadline to Register for District Horse Show

June

3 – Mandatory Round Up Meeting 5:30p.m.at the Extension Office

6 – 4-H BBQ Fundraiser at 11:00am – 2:00pm at Tractor Supply

9-13 – State 4-H Round Up in College Station

BROWN COUNTY 4-H NEWS AND UPDATES

BARBECUE SANDWICH FUNDRAISER

The Barbecue Sandwich Fundraiser will be on June 6^th at Tractor Supply.  Flyers and order forms will be availableMonday, May 19^that the Extension Office. The last day to turn in orders will be May 29^th.

– Plates consist of: pulled pork sandwich, chips, & drink for $7.50

– Plates will be sold the day of the fundraiser from 11AM to 2PM at Tractor Supply.

– Delivery will only be made on 10 plate minimum pre-sold orders.

– Money raised from the fundraiser will be divided evenly to 4-Hers that come and work the entire day (Friday, June 6^th).

If you are interested in participating in the fund raiser please contact the Extension Office for more details.

This is a great way to have your 4-H membership dues paid for in September.

LEADERSHIP LAB

Districts 7 and 10 Council Teams have joined forces to create a Leadership-Lab experience you will never forget! This year’s Theme is “Don’t Be aTurtle… Get Out of Your Shell”. The event will be held June 25th-27th at the one and only Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, Texas. Come and join other 4-Her’s from District 7 and 10 and enjoy three days and three nights of fun as we work together to build leadership skills and character necessary for success! There will be outstanding and innovative workshops & activities that you can take back to your counties. These include:

–       Getting Out of Your Shell

–       Public Speaking/ Interview Skills

–       Career Exploration

–       Tying it all together & more!

4-H members who are eligible can run for a District 7 Officer position. District 7 is looking for a strong group of candidates to run and lead District 7 for the 2014-2015 year! If you are interested in running for an office or learning how you can pursue this in the future, contact Nick Gonzales before it is too late.THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER ON 4-H CONNECT IS JUNE 2^ND.

BROWNWOOD 4-H CLUB FUNDRAISER

Let Chili’s do the cooking while we support Brownwood 4-H Club at the same time. With each flyer presented on May 29^thand June 3^rd Chili’s will donate 10% of the event day sales back to this great organization. The Brownwood 4-H Club Give Back Event is May 22nd, 29th and June 3^rd, 10:45am- 10:00pm only at the Brownwood Chili’s location.

MANDATORY STATE 4-H ROUNDUP MEETING

There will be a mandatory roundup meeting on June 3^rd, 5:30p.m. at the Extension Office. We will be confirming travel arrangements and contest. Payment is due at the time of the meeting. If you have any questions contact Nick Gonzales.

MAJOR STOCK SHOW CHECKS

We have received truck and placing checks from Fort Worth Stock Show and only truck checks from San Antonio, San Angelo Stock Show, Houston and Austin Stock Show. If you participated in these major stock shows and placed in your class or put your animal on the truck please come by the office to pick up your check. If you have any questions please contact Nick Gonzales

TEXAS A&M HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC

Texas A&M Horsemanship Clinic is set for June 5-7, 2014 in Comanche, Texas. The clinic will be held at the Comanche Roping Arena. The clinic is designed to give youth and adults an opportunity to gain a solid foundation and advance riding skills. The cost for the clinic is $50 per person for 3 days. If you would like more information contact Mike Berry at 325-356-2539.

DISTRICT 7 HORSE SHOW

The District 7 Horse Show is scheduled for June 17, 2014. The show will take place at the Nolan County Coliseum. You must have validated a horse in order to participate in the show. Registration opens May 12^th on 4-H Connect and deadline to register is May 29^th.

JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE FASHION SHOW

The District 7 Junior/Intermediate Fashion Show is set for Tuesday July 15, 2014, in Grape Creek, Texas. If you are interested in participating please contact Kim Miles at the Extension Office.

LET’S GO CAMPING 2014!

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, 2014.
• 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 14^th or full amount for July camps

Discount fee if you register for July camps before June 13^th

Below is a list of all the camps that will be held at the Texas 4-H Center this summer.

• Horizons – Grades 4-8, Dates of Camp June 29^th – July 3rd, cost for camp is $280
• County Camp 1 – Dates of Camp June 30^th – July 2^nd, cost for camp is $180
• Mission Possible – Dates of Camp July 7^th – July 9^th, cost for camp is $175
• County Camp II– Dates of Camp July 9^th – July 12^th, cost for camp is $180
• County Camp III – Dates of Camp July 9^th – July 12^th, cost for camp is $230
• Prime Time I – Grades 5^th-8^th, Dates of Camp July 20^th– July 23^rd, cost for camp is $230
• Prime Time II – Grades 2^nd – 5^th, Dates of Camp July 23^rd – July 26^th, cost for camp is $230

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!

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.

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 1^st 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 1^st deadline.

Don’t wait until the last minute to enroll because after October 31^st the cost increases to $25!!

Brown County 4-H is supported by the Brown County United Way.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.  The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.