ERATH COUNTY
4-H NEWS MARCH 2017
ERATH CO. STAFF
RECORDBOOK WORKSHOPS
Emily Cooper
4-H Recordbooks are books you make to record your annual projects.
CEA - 4-H ehcooper@ag.tamu.edu
Donna White CEA - Family & Consumer Sciences dwhite@ag.tamu.edu
Why is it important you keep a record of your 4-H activities?
Lonnie Jenschke CEA - Ag & NR l-jenschke@tamu.edu
JoDitt Williams Office Manager joditt.williams@ag.tamu.edu
Lori Legan Part-time Secretary
Erath County Office 112 W College, St 109 Stephenville, TX 76401
254-965-1460 erath-tx@tamu.edu
erath.agrilife.org facebook.com/Erath4H
4-H is a United Way Funded Organization
Because, by recording your activities you can... 1. Remember all the fun you’ve had so far. 2. Set future goals. 3. Keeping records of 4-H projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too! To get personalized help with your workbook, be sure to attend the appropriate workshop. See dates and times listed below. All workshops will be held at 5 pm at the Erath Extension Office.
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April 3rd for First Timers Only! April 12th for Juniors Only May 18th for Intermediates Only May 23rd for Seniors Only
STOCK SHOW
page 2 Major Steer Validation for 2017-2018 Stock shows and State Fair Lamb & Goat Tags
THANK
YOUR BUYER! Just a reminder... Thank you notes must be brought to the Extension Office--(in an envelope, addressed, stamped & ready to mail) --before COUNTY SHOW checks can be picked up. Lists of COUNTY SHOW buyers were sent out last month. Call the Extension Office if you did not receive your list. We will let you know when checks are ready to be picked up. The JLSEC must collect enough money from the buyers before they can write checks to exhibitors, so there is not a definite date that checks will be ready. Last year they were not ready until the end of March.
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$15/tag
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Must pay for tags by April 15th
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RESULTS
RESULTS - San Angelo Stock Show Carson Ballinger
3rd Place Sr. Red Angus Heifer, 5th Place Jr Red Angus Heifers
Henley Ballinger
2nd Place Sr. Red Angus Heifer, 10th Place Dorper Breeding Sheep
Dylan Blanken
Gilts
Harley Burns
Barrows
Ali Evans
4th Place Angus Heifer
Raylee Pack
7th Place Angus Heifer
Charleigh Feuerbacher
Breeding Gilts
Arianna Floyd
Breeding Gilts
Briar Floyd
Breeding Gilts
Kaylon Johnson
2nd and 4th Place Simmental Heifer
Kindall Manning
Market Lambs and Goats
Christi Parrish
5th Place Hampshire CTBR Gilt
Corbin Poston
3rd Place Hamphire Breeding Gilt, 6th Place Hampshire CTBR Gilt
Tyler Richards
Breeding Gilts and Market Barrows
Victoria Saucedo
Market Lamb
Nathan Starnes
Market Barrows and Ag Mechanics
Jeffery Swatsell
3rd Place Crossbred CTBR Gilt, 6th Place Dark OPB Barrow
Randi Williams
1st Place Jr. Hereford Heifer, 4th Place Sr. Hereford Heifer, 6th Place Sr. Hereford Heifer
Reese Wilson
White Dorper- Concho Pearl Show
RESULTS
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RESULTS - San Antonio Stock Show Lexi Nelms
Barrows
Charleigh Feuerbacher
Breeding Gilts
Guthri Jenschke
Breeding Gilts
Corbin Poston
Breeding Gilts
Maci Spivey
Breeding Gilts
Kaleb Osinga
Dairy Heifers
Esmae Velsen
Dairy Heifers
Alyson Philips
Dairy Heifers
Kenlee Philips
Dairy Heifers
1st Place Dairy Heifer & Reserve Champion JR Female
Carson Ballinger
Heifers
2nd Place Red Angus Heifer
Henley Ballinger
Heifers
2nd Place Red Angus Heifer
Bailey McDaniel
Horse Challenge
14th Place
Heather Hardman
Lambs & Goats
Addie Ketchum
Lambs & Goats
Izzie Ketchum
Lambs & Goats
Presley Koho
Lambs & Goats
Kindall Manning
Lambs & Goats
Alec Thetford
Lambs & Goats
Landon Thetford
Lambs & Goats
Colton Back
Shoot Out/Shotgun
Remington Back
Shoot Out/Shotgun
Bridget Bearden
Shoot Out/Shotgun
Ryer VanDiest
Shoot Out/Shotgun
Kaylan Kiser
Steers
Reese Wilson
Lambs
Jett Barrett
Youth Rodeo
1st Place Dairy Heifer, Reserve Champion Senior Female Division, Reserve Grand Champion Overall 2nd Place Dairy Heifer
9th Place Market Lamb
9th place Market Lamb 1st Place 9-12 Breakaway, 5th Place Ribbon Roping
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RESULTS
RESULTS - San Angelo CDM The following 4-H members participated in Consumer Decision Making at the San Antonio Livestock show: Juniors: Corbin Powell, Kyra Dunbar, Corrine Buchanan, Rhegan Bragg ... Corbin placed 3rd High Individual Intermediates: Camilla Buchanan, Carly Sanders, Kiran Shewmaker ... Kiran placed 5th High Individual Seniors: Allissa Adams, Victoria Saucedo ... Allissa placed 7th High Individual
Montgomery County 4-H Dog Show Zane Dickey & Izzy: 1st in Standard Agility; 5th in Junpers Agility; 1st in Tricks; 1st in Rally
Cooper Dickey & Mr. Smee: 10th in Costume
Cooper Dickey: 6th in Dog Photography Contest - Active category; 7th in Photography Contest Still category Also, Zane Dickey & Izzy won 2nd in Jumpers Agility at the Guadalupe/Schertz County 4-H Agility Trials
ROUNDUP
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The top winners at County Roundup will advance to
District Roundup on Saturday, May 6, 2017
in McLennan County at Riesel High School District winners (Seniors only) will advance to State Roundup on JUNE 6 - 9, 2017 at TAMU in College Station Senior 4-H members that have successfully placed in a qualifying position at the district level are eligible to participate in the state contests. Intermediate age 4-Hers may only participate in invitational contests at Texas 4-H Round-Up. Find more info online at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup
TOP 5 REASONS TO COMPETE IN 4-H ROUNDUP 5 - It's FUN!!! (And you get to meet new people) 4 - You can never have too many 4-H ribbons 3 - Awesome content for your 4-H recordbook 2 - Improve your leadership & life skills 1 - Looks GREAT on scholarship applications
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EVENTS
SPRING CONTESTS
DISTRICT FASHION SHOW
County Fashion Show/ Storyboard/Duds to Dazzle Deadline to enter: March 9th Workshop on March 16th
will be held on
We will only hold a County Fashion Show if there are 2 or more signed up in a single category & age group.
at Belton
April 11th
District Horse Judging - April 1st Deadline to enter: March 16th
Buying & Construction Contests: only
District TSU Spring Judging Contests - April 21st (Range Evaluation, Plant ID,
1 entry per category & age group may advance to District
Wool Judging, Mohair Judging, Entomology ID, Ag Products ID)
Deadline to enter: March 31st District Livestock, Meats and Soil Judging Contest - April 22nd at A&M (College Station) Deadline to enter: April 7th District Copetitive Rifle Match and Provisional Light Rifle Match April 29th at Leon Co. Gun Club Deadline to enter: April 13th County Round-Up - April 19th Deadline to enter: April 18th (See page 5 for more info)
District Leaders for Life (Parli Pro) Deadline to enter: April 14th For more info visit: http://agrilife.org/d84h/ events-and-activities/leaders-4-life/
Storyboard Contest: All storyboard entries may advance to District
Duds to Dazzle Contest: All teams may advance to District
For detailed info on each category, along with rules and guidelines visit: http://agrilife.org/d84h/ events-and-activities/ fashion-showfashion-storyboard/
HORSE
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HORSE PROJECT NEWS
This year Horse Validation must be completed online using 4-H Connect. Validation and payment is required of ALL horses regardless if they were entered this year or last year! Validation is open from
All horses participating in District and/or State 4-H Horse Show MUST be validated through 4-H Connect!
March 1st to May 1st No validations after May 1 will be accepted!
Cost of Validation:
$10 per horse Between April 16th – May 1st: $20 per horse Between March 1- April 15th:
Validate early and save money! Please contact Emily (4-H County Agent) with any questions you have over the validation process. For detailed instructions with screen shots, visit: http://agrilife.org/d84h/2017/03/01/horse-validation-now-open/
LIKE TX 4-H Horse Show on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/texasstate4hhorseshow
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DISTRICT 4-H HORSE SHOW June 19 - 20, 2017 Bell Co. Expo Center in Belton, TX Enter on 4-H Connect May 1 - May 19 Entry deadline:
May 19th Entry Fee: $15 per class
HORSE
Texas 4-H Calf Roping & Breakaway Roping School
Horses MUST be validated to be shown at the District or State Horse Show!
June 18-22
For more info visit: http://agrilife.org/d84h/
TSU Challenge Arena, Stephenville
events-and-activities/horse-show/
TEXAS STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW Contestants cannot enter a
Participation open to entire state. First come, first serve - priority given to youth ages 12 and older.
Qualifying Division at State, unless they showed in at least one class within that same
COST: $425
July 22 - 29, 2017 Taylor Co. Expo Center in Abilene, TX
division at District. Contestants do not have to show at District, in order to show in the Open Divisions at State. Horses MUST be validated to be shown at the District or State Horse Show!
Get rules, schedule and more info at: http://horse.tamu.edu
Includes instruction, stall for 1 horse, meals, lodging, group insurance
COST for adult chaperone: $200 Contact Extension Office for application forms.
CONTESTS
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“Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.” Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in Extension activities are encouraged to contact us to determine how reasonable accommodations may be made.
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ALUMNI
Raise Your Hand Alumni Activation
MARCH 1 - JUNE 30, 2017
Help Texas 4-H, your county, and you win $20,000!
Overview
Prizes
In 4-H, we believe in the power of America’s youth to succeed in life; however, only one in three kids says they have the skills they need to handle what life throws their way.
To encourage our 4-H members and County Extension Agents/Offices to participate, the Texas 4-H Development Foundation and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program are offering a prize package back to our county 4-H Programs and County Extension Agents based on the state winning the $20,000 grand prize.
That’s why Texas 4-H is participating in “Raise Your Hand.” A nationwide call to action for alumni to “raise their hands” to empower our nation’s youth with the skills to lead for a lifetime. This is your chance to help Texas grow the next generation of True Leaders - because every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and by doing so, you can help Texas 4-H win $20,000. Between March 1 and June 30, 2017, we are asking every county to solicit alumni to reconnect with 4-H by signing up online and pledging their commitment to the mission of 4-H in Texas and across the country. The state with the most 4-H alumni signed up at the end of the campaign wins a $20,000 prize that we are going to share with you!
Prizes will be based on the number of alumni completing the online form. • •
$500 each to the top eight counties who have the most alumni signed up (minimum of 50 alumni required). $100 to the county 4-H coordinators of the top ten counties to be used for professional development opportunities during 2017-2018 (minimum of 50 alumni required).
Remaining prize funds will go to support statewide projects and programs identified through the Texas 4-H Program and Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation.
Joining in is easy:
RAISE YOUR HAND
Go to http://texas4-h.tamu. edu/raiseyourhand to show your pride as a 4-H alumni and vote for Texas
COMPETE FOR TEXAS The state that has the most alumni hands raised will win a $20,000, $10,000 or $5,000 award to be used to grow the 4-H Program.
PAY IT FORWARD
Tweet, post and share your #4HGrown experience or support and tag fellow alumni asking them to raise their hands for Texas.
CAMPS
Top 5 Reasons to Attend 4-H Summer Camp
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2017 4-H SUMMER CAMPS Looking for fun, enthusiastic 4-H members from Erath County to participate in upcoming 4-H Summer Camps! Don't miss out on these great leadership opportunities!
1. Camp encourages healthy
lifestyles and physical activity
--- through fun and challenging activities 2. Camp allows youth to
unplug
--- leave your cell phones & other devices at home for an opportunity to discover your creative side 3. Camp is a great place to learn
new skills
---in a fun environment 4. Camp provides great opportunities for youth to make
new friends --- you can
never have too many friends!
5. It's just plain FUN!!!
SURGE June 21 - 23, 2017 This year SURGE will be held at the Texas 4-H Center at Brownwood. It is open to senior age 4-H members (13-18 yrs. old) • Deadline to register: May 19th • District Officer applications available at http://agrilife.org/d84h/district-4-h-council/ •
For more info visit: http://agrilife.org/d84h/events-andactivities/leadership-lab/
SE District 8 COUNTY CAMP July 7 - 9, 2016 Registration Deadline: June 1st • • •
A great "beginners" camp for 4-Hers 8 - 13 yrs. old Located at Lakeview Methodist Conference Center in Palestine, TX Learn the basics of 4-H and it's traditions
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CAMPS
Texas 4H Center Lake Brownwood, TX
CAMP (GRADE COMPLETED)
ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
REGISTRATION FEE YOUTH/ADULT
Horizons (grades 48)
June 25, 2 pm June 29, 11 am
$280/$140
County Camp I
June 26, 2 pm June 28, 11 am
$180/$90
County Camp II
June 28, 2 pm June 30, 11 am
$180/$90
Mission Possible Mentor Training
July 5, 2 pm July 6, 2 pm
$125
Mission Possible
July 6, 2 pm July 8, 3 pm
$175/$100
County Camp III
July 5, 2 pm July 7, 11 am
$180/$90
County Camp IVOutdoor Adventure
July 10, 2 pm July 12, 11 am
$180/$90
Prime Time Xtreme (grades 811)
July 11, 2 pm July 14, 11 am
$230/$115
Prime Time I (grades 58)
July 16, 2 pm July 19, 10 am
$230/$115
Prime Time II (grades 25)
July 19, 2 pm July 22, 10 am
$230/$115
Fishing Camp
July 24, 2 pm July 26, 2 pm
$220/$110
All camp enrollment is based on grade completed in spring 2017 Pay a deposit by June 14 or pay full amount 4H membership is NOT required to participate in any camp Discount for registering by June 14 All adults must enroll as a 4H volunteer have a verified background check and complete child protection training in 4H Connect prior to camp.
texas4hcenter.tamu.edu
To register or get more info on Summer Camps held at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, visit Texas4Hcenter.tamu.edu “Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.” Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in Extension activities are encouraged to contact us to determine how reasonable accommodations may be made.
CLUB NEWS
Interested in running for a District 8 4-H Council Officer? Get more info at: http://agrilife. org/d84h/district4-h-council/ The Extension Office will be closed on Friday, April 14th for Good Friday
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CLUB MANAGER'S MEETING Monday, MARCH 27th at 5:30 PM at the County Extension Office
COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, APRIL 25th at 5:00 PM at the County Extension Office OPEN TO ALL 4-H MEMBERS, but are mandatory for all Club Presidents and County Council delegates and also for those in 8th - 12th grades who are interested in attending District 8 Surge.
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Dublin 4-H Club meeting - 6:30pm
Lamb & Goat Club meeting - 6:30 pm
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Horse Club Mtg. - 6:30 pm
Monday
19
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Sunday
7
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Morgan Mill Club Mtg. - 6 pm at Community Center
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14
Dinner Tonight Cooking School
Mtg. - 6pm
Shooting Sports
Stephenville Club Mtg - 6:30 pm
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Dairy Club Mtg. - 7 pm
30
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Fashion Show Workshop - 1-4 pm
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9
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Thursday
Deadline to enter Fashion Show
Wednesday
KKM Commi. meeting - noon
Tuesday
MARCH 4
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Saturday
Packer Carcass Evaluation
31 Pasture to
Packer - Cattle Arrival Day
24 Pasture to 25
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Friday
- County Round-Up
April 19
- Deadline to enter County Round-Up
April 18
- Deadline to buy steer tags& State Fair Lamb/Goat tags
April 15
- Recordbook Workshop for Jrs
April 12
- District Fashion Show
April 11
- Recordbook Workshop
April 3
Events & Deadlines
April
page 15 CALENDAR
4-H Clubs – Monthly Meeting Schedule CLUB
MEETING PLACE
DAY
TIME
CLUB MGR.
PHONE
COMMUNITY CLUBS Dublin
Senior Citizens Center
Huckabay
Huckabay Baptist Church
2nd Monday
6:30 pm
1st
Community
Thursday
Valley Grove
Stephenville
County Council
3rd 1st Monday Tuesday
Center Foster’s Home for Baptist Church Children
Extension Office – Courthouse Annex
445-3325
Letha
968-5477
Stegall
965-5330
Elizabeth Allison
254817-2294152 592-2000
5:00 pm
Morgan Mill Morgan Mill
Dennis Reed
4:00 6:00 pm pm
1st Monday 1stTuesday
Starnes Ballinger David
6:30 pm Wilson
965-9872 485-3480
Contact: As Needed
5:30 pm
Megan Emily
965-1460
Cooper Logan
PROJECT CLUBS Southwest Dairy Club Regional Dairy
Heidi
nd 23rd Thursday Monday
7:00 pm
Paulette & Velsen Barry Cavitt
1st Monday
6:30 pm
Peggy Amy Gillespie Tolboom
6:30 pm
Jana& Betty Saucedo Brandon Manning
485-6999 764-4279
6:00 pm
Roy Green
968-7932
Research & Horse Club Extension Center
Lamb & Goat Club
Shooting Sports
Research &
2nd
Extension Center
Monday
Research &
1st
Extension Center
Tuesday
254-977728-3047 4556
445-3573 445-3436
Provisions from the American Disability Act will be considered when planning educational progr ams and activities. Please notify the Erath County Extension Office as far in advance of the program as possible if you plan on attending an Extension Educational program and requ ire specialize d services. This will allow ample time to acquire resources to meet your needs. Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A & M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating