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Bandera County
4-H
Member Guide 2014-2015
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
Bandera County Extension Office Staff:
Sam Womble County Extension Agent
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Stacy Teston County Extension Agent
Family Consumer Sciences
Debbie Rasberry 4-H/Youth Program Educator
Julie Mangold
Secretary
Contact Informa on: Mailing Address: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Bandera County Office P. O. Box 756 Bandera, TX 78003 Physical Address: Mansfield Park Showbarn 2886 Hwy 16 North Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-12:00 pm 1:00 pm-5:00 pm Phone: (830) 796-7755 Fax : (830) 796-8121 e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://bandera.agrilife.org Facebook: Bandera County 4-H
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4-H is a non-profit youth educational program to develop youth through the involvement of parents, oth-
er adults and volunteers who organize and conduct learning experiences for youth in a community setting. In the 4-H program your son or daughter can grow in
knowledge, skills, citizenship and leadership.
1. Working with adult volunteer leaders to make new friends through 4-H meetings and activities. 2. Feeling a sense of accomplishment and developing self-confidence through “learning-by-doing.” 3. Developing leadership and the ability to speak before a group. 4. Exploring projects that may lead to future careers and leisure-time skills recognizing growth and achievement in areas of interest.
What is most important, is having FUN while being involved in 4-H!
MOTTO: “To Make The Best Better” EMBLEM: The 4-H emblem is the 4 leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaf, standing for head, heart, hands and health. The 4-H Clover and name are protected under 18 U.S.C. 707. Permission is required to duplicate it. PLEDGE:
I pledge: My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service and My health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world. PRAYER: Help me, Oh Lord, to live so that the world may be a little better, because Thou didst make me. COLORS: The 4-H colors are green and white. Green is nature’s most common color and represents life, springtime and youth. White symbolizes purity. 4-H YEAR: September 1 to August 31 MEMBERSHIP FEE: $20 per member if enrolled by October 31st. $25 per member starting November 1st.
4-Her’s In Action
4-Her’s In Action 4-H MEMBERSHIP It is the policy of the Texas A&M University System to extend equal opportunities for membership and participation in 4-H activities to all Texas youth and adult volunteers according to all applicable state and federal laws. Discrimination in the 4-H and Youth Development Program because of socioeconomic level, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age or disa-bility is contrary to the purposes and policies of Texas AgriLife Extension Service. 1. Age Requirement Youth are eligible to participate in the 2014-2015 4-H year
if they are 8 and in the third grade or 9 years old by August 31, 2014 and have not reached their 19th birthday on or before August 31, 2014.
Special education youth who are older than 19 and have
not graduated from high school may participate in 4-H and Youth Development programs as members, with approval by the County Extension Agent. Participation is limited to the club or county level. County Extension staff have the option on a case-by-case basis, to allow Special Education youth older than 19 to participate in competitive events at the club or county level.
Adult volunteers need to re-enroll in 4-H annually. 2. How to Join? Step 1: Go to bandera.agrilife.org Step 2: Select “4-H Connect” Step 3: Create a family profile. Step 4: Add a Youth or Adult Member Step 5: Personal Info-be sure to include your school & grade. Step 6: Complete the Release Waiver/Health Information Step 7: Participation-select the club and project(s) you are
interested in. Step 8: Pay your membership fee of $20.00 if joining by
Oct. 31st. After Nov 1st. The fee increases to $25! Step 9: You’re done! Returning members, call the Extension Office for password help.
4-H ELIGIBILITY No Pass No Play Rule
4-H has been recognized by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) as a legitimate school-related extracurricular organization. 4-H members may apply for an excused school related absence by notifying the Bandera County Extension Office two (2) weeks prior to the event in order to participate in 4-H activities. It is the responsibility of the local school district to determine whether or not any student is eligible and may be excused from classes to participate in any extracurricular event or activity. 4-H members are not automatically excused upon request, but are subject to all regulations of the Texas Education Agency and their local school district as they may apply to extracurricular participation. Must be a member of the Bandera County 4-H
program. 4-H Member’s parent or project leader must
notify the Extension Office ten (10) days or 2 weeks prior to event.
4-H Member and parent(s) is responsible for notifying teacher to get school work for day(s) he/she may miss school.
PROJECT PINS Project Pins are presented to the 4-H member that has gone above and beyond the call of duty through their lead-ership, involvement and by working to promote their project and portray a positive image in the particular 4-H project area to the public. Applications are submitted by individuals completing a 4-H Project Record Form turned into the Extension Office in July of the current 4-H year. Project Areas include: Food & Nutri on Swine Clothing & Tex les Goats Shotgun Sheep Rifle Beef Horse Poultry Photography Rabbits Spor ishing Dog
Friend of 4-H An individual, business or civic organization in the community
that has contributed to the 4-H program. Friend of 4-H candidates are nominated by clubs and 4-H
members during the month of May. A Business and Individual award will be given. This award is given only once to individual, business or civic
organization.
Outstanding Adult Leader Must be a Bandera County 4-H leader Serve as a project leader and/or club manager for a
minimum of two (2) years. Attend trainings provided by Bandera County 4-H and/or
District 10 4-H. Adult Leaders candidates are nominated by clubs and mem-
bers during the month of May. Awards will be given to a female and male leader. This award can only be received once in 4-H service career.
Bandera County 4-H is not just where you are, it is about where you want to go, what you want to do, who you want to meet, and how far you want to go! We offer several 4-H Clubs where 4-H’ers learn leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and more! To choose a club that you are interested in select from: Pioneer 4-H Club Meeting Location: Mansfield Park Rec Center Date: 2nd Thursday of month (Sept.-May) Time: 7:00 pm Contact: Julie Meier Phone: 830-796-1478 Medina 4-H Club Meeting Location: The Old Timer, Medina Date: 1st Tuesday of month (Sept. - May) Time: 6:00 pm Contact: Kathryn Johnson Phone: 830-460-0553 Lakehills 4-H Club Meeting Location: Lakehills Civic Center Date: 3rd Thursday of month (Sept. – May) Time: 7:00 pm Contact: Kim Watson & Sheila Zavorka Phone: Kim Watson - 210-695-0028 Sheila Zavorka—830-688-1011
BANDERA COUNTY 4-H CLUBS
Pipe Creek 4-H Club Meeting Location: Pipe Creek Community Center Meeting Date: 4th Wednesday of month (Sept.-May) Time: 7:00 pm Contact: Lee Ann Schwarz Phone: 210-695-3411 Contact: Brad Dibrell Phone: 210-289-5947 Medina Clay Target/Bandera 4-H Shotgun Project Club Team Meeting Location: Mansfield Park Rec Center Meeting Date: 1st Wednesday of each month Team Meeting: 7:00 pm Team Practices: Bandera Gun Club Contact: Jeff Lewis Phone: 832-630-8651 Bandera 4-H Rifle Project Club Meeting Location: Mansfield Park Showbarn Team Practices: TBD Time: 6:00 pm Contact: Melinee McComas Phone: 210-381-9130 Contact: Joe & Kathleen Cielencki Phone: 210-885-7617 Horse Project Club Meeting Location: Showbarn Conference Room Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday of each month Time: 6:30 pm Contact: Sissie Sandidge Phone: 830-796-5452 Contact: Dina Buettner Phone: 830-796-1363
4‐H Clover Booster Club Scholarship Must be a member of the Bandera County 4-H program for a minimum of 3 years. A high school senior attending Bandera or Medina High
School or participate in a Bandera County qualified Home School program.
Must be an ACTIVE participant in 4-H to include demonstra-tion of leadership, and community service,
Must enroll in a two year or four year curriculum at a college or vocational/technical School.
Texas 4‐H and Youth Development Scholarship Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are awarded each year to applicants based on their 4-H experience, academic record, leadership, and financial need. There are three different scholarships which a graduating senior may apply. Application deadline is February 1st to Extension Office. Baccalaureate Scholarships - the traditional Texas 4-H Scholarship Program, for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pur-sue technical certification offered in the eligible majors/courses of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet. Courageous Heart Scholarships – special scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member of both 4-H and school.
4‐H RECORD BOOKS A record book consists of information that a 4-H member gathers over the course of a 4-H year that documents his/her goals, knowledge and skills gained, leadership experiences, awards, learned, and service in his/her community. Those experiences are recorded into forms, narratives, and story written by the 4-H member. The information is printed, bound in a cover, and is typically submitted for evaluation. Three different formats for record books have been developed for junior, intermediate, and senior age divisions. Medals presented to 4-H members who complete a 4-H Awards Record Book.
District and State 4‐H Award Opportuni es
District 10 Fashion Show and Food Show District 10 Judging Contests (Livestock, Horse, Plant ID) District 10 and State Photography Contest District 10 Roundup and State 4-H Roundup District 10 and State 4-H Horse Show State 4-H Shooting Sports Games .
The Bandera County 4-H Council is a leadership development team whose members consists of the President and Council Delegate. Their main goal is to develop as leaders and provide direction to the overall County 4-H program and perform Community Service in the county. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month (Sept. - May) at the Mansfield Park Showbarn Conference Room. The 2014-2015 Officer Team President Colton Klinksiek Vice President Calvin Walker Starnes Secretary Miranda Schott Treasurer Kyle Wilson District 10 Delegates Cole Schroeder Sean Melugin Alternate District Delegate Laycee Gibson Nikki Sandidge
BANDERA COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL
Colleting non-perishable food items and Christmas gifts for Bandera County Families.
Ag Awareness Program at Farm Bureau Ag Day.
The Bandera Booster Club began in the year 1996. Members were Club Managers, Project Leaders and Parents. Their mission was to establish a 4-H scholarship program to help youth with higher education needs, provide youth and adult leader training, and assist youth with camp opportunities. Through fundraising efforts, the first Bandera 4-H Booster Club Scholarships were awarded in 2000. To date the Booster Club has given over $38,000 in youth scholarships, adult leader training opportunities, and youth camp and leadership activities. The Booster Club is open to all 4-H parents and project leaders. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month (Sept. - May) at the Bandera County Extension Office. The 2014-2015 Officer Team President Denny Jenkins Vice President Brad Dibrell Secretary Janine Barker Treasurer Melinda Flach Agent Advisor: Sam Womble, CEA-Ag/NR Email: [email protected] Major Fundraisers: National Day of the American Cowboy Ranch Rodeo
Food Booth and 50/50 drawing. Fundraiser Drawing held during the County Stock
Show
Bandera 4-H Booster Club
I DARE YOU AWARD William H. Danforth’s book, I Dare You, was first pub-lished in 1931. It is still considered one of the most influential books in the general area of personal motivation. Now in its 28th printing, the book is published and distributed by the American Youth Foundation through its I Dare You committee. Purpose - To recognize 4-H youth who have demonstrated unu-sual integrity, balanced personal development and a willingness to assume responsibility. Two awards will be given.
1ST YEAR BOY & 1ST YEAR GIRL
This award will be presented to a member who has done their personal best their first year in 4‐H.
This award can only be received once.
BRONZE STAR This award may be awarded to a junior 4-H member who submits a record book and an application form. Candidates are judged by a personal interview and the following requirements must be met: Be between the ages of 8-10 yrs. at time of
application. Submit a 4-H Awards Program Record Book in the year
to be considered for this Award. Complete a minimum of two (2) 4-H projects. Must have participated in one or more community
service activities.
This award can only be received once in 4-H career.
September
Club Mee ngs Begin Major Show Swine Valida on Tag Order Deadline
Swine Sales Start Livestock Project Mee ngs Begin
Horse Project Monthly Mee ngs Begin Shotgun Team New Shooter Orienta on Rifle Team Mee ngs and Prac ce Begin
October
Rabbit Breeding Date ‐ Oct. 1 County Broiler Order Deadline‐Oct. 1
County Swine, Goat, Lamb Tag Order Due‐Oct. 1 Na onal 4‐H Week ‐ Oct. 5‐11
Major Show Lamb & Goat Valida on‐Oct. 18 4‐H One Day Community Service Project
November
Major & County Show Swine Valida on‐Nov. 22nd Major Stock Show Entry Night
County Broilers and Major Show Turkeys Arrive District Food Show
Texas 4‐H Scholarship Applica on Available
December County Stock Show Entry Deadline‐Dec. 1st
District Food Challenge Rabbit Bunny Valida on ‐ Dec. 6th
Decora ng Resident Doors at Local Nursing Homes
January Bandera County Livestock Show
Hill Country Jr. District Stock Show‐Kerrville Fort Worth Stock Show
February
San Antonio Stock Show San Angelo Stock Show
District Horse Judging Contest Texas 4‐H Scholarship Applica on Due
March Star of Texas Stock Show‐Aus n
Houston Stock Show District Photography Contest
April
District Contests (Range & Pasture ID, Wool & Mohair, Plant ID, Meats, Rifle, Livestock,)
Major Show Steer Valida on Tag Order Deadline State Fair Lamb, Goat, Swine Tag Order Deadline
Horse Valida on 4‐H Youth Open Rodeo Starts
May Officer/Leader Selec on for Clubs
District Roundup (Educa onal Presenta ons, Leaders for Life, Share the Fun, Horse Quiz Bowl, Beef Quiz Bowl)
District Fashion Show
June District 10 Leadership Lab
State 4‐H Round‐up Steer Valida on
State Fair Lamb, Goat, Swine Valida on Bandera County 4‐H Whiz Bang Qualifier County Award Applica on Deadline
County Record Books Due District Horse Show
July District Record Book Judging District 10 Jr. Leader Rally State 4‐H Horse Show
Na onal Day of the Cowboy
August D‐10 4‐H Conference
State Record Book Judging State Fair of Texas Entry Deadline
SILVER STAR This award is awarded to an Intermediate age 4-H member who submits a record book and an application form. Candidates are judged by a personal interview and the following requirements must be met: Be between the ages of 11-14 at the time of application. Submit a 4-H Awards Program Record Book in the year to
be considered for this Award. Complete a minimum of two (2) 4-H projects. Must have exhibited leadership skills by serving as an of-
ficer, committee chairman, and/or serve as a junior or teen leader in a project.
Must have participated in one or more community service
activities. The requirement for project and activities do not all have to
be completed in the current year. They may have been ac-complished over the entire period of time the person has been in the program.
This award can only be received once in 4-H career.
GOLD STAR The Gold Star Award is the highest county achievement award and will be awarded only once in a member’s 4-H career. Counties have award quotas based on the number of senior 4-H members. The award is presented to the most deserving young people without regard to sex. The following are minimum requirements that must be met. Be 15 years of age at time of application. Must have completed at least three (3) years in 4-H in-
clude current year. Submit a 4-H Awards Program Record Book in the year
to be considered for award. Must have completed projects in three (3) different pro-
ject areas. Participated in one or more activities in at least three (3)
of the following areas: 1. Educational presentation 2. Citizenship activities/Community Service Activities 3. Project Exhibits 4. Camps or Workshops Must have exhibited leadership skills by service as an
officer, committee chairman, and/or serve as a junior or teen leader in a project.
The requirement for project and activities do not all have to be completed in the current year. They may have been accomplished over the entire period of time the person has been in the program.
Community Service is an important part in every youth’s 4-H career. It allows for them to learn and experience civic responsibility while helping others. Through community service projects, 4-H members develop life skills in sharing, empathy, volunteering, being a responsible citizen, service learning, and others. The other great thing about community service—it can be fun!
Community Service projects include: Food Drives 4‐H One Day project Collec ng Pet Supplies for Animal Shelters Clothing Drives Collec ng School Supplies Relay for Life Event
The 4‐H Photography Project encourages self‐expression by par cipants in all age groups. This project teaches the proper use of photographic equipment and film and print developing processes through hands‐on par cipa on. Photography provides opportuni es for career explora on and promo ng 4‐H. This project begins in the fall There will be workshops. Par cipants in this project will gain insight into a wide range
of poten al careers associated with photography. Par cipa on in contests is not required.
PROJECT LEADER: Laurie Van Dyne Phone: 830‐612‐2103 Email: laurievandyne@a .net
TEXAS 4-H CONGRESS Open to 4-H members ages 15 – 19 as of August
31. Texas 4-H Congress is an educational program focused on leadership, citizenship, cultural heritage and career exploration. The Austin Congress is a 4-H Legislative program held every other year.
(even years)
LEADERSHIP LAB This is a 2 ½ day leadership activity held in June. Leadership Lab is open to 4-H members 13-17yrs
old from each of the 21 counties in District 10. This camp also gives county officers the
opportunity to run for District Office.
JUNIOR LEADER RALLY This is a 1 day leadership activity held in July.
Junior Leader Rally is open to 4-H members 9-13 yrs. old from each of the 21 counties in District 10. It gives 4-H members the opportunity to develop
leadership and team skills.
HORIZONS This is a project camp featuring six different learn-
ing programs. This camp is held in the summer. Horizons is open to all 4-H members who
completed grades 4-8 as of the opening of camp.
PRIME TIME Prime Time helps with youth ages 9 – 13 learn
interpersonal skills and develop lifetime friendships. Programming focuses on educational and recreational experiences, with emphasis on
helping young people understand the opportunities that are available in the future.
District and statE 4-H LEADERSHIP activities
HEALTHY LIFESTYLES The 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational provide youth the opportunity to participate in a competitive event and utilize the knowledge and skills gained through participation in 4-H healthy lifestyles programs. With a set-up similar to the 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest, the Healthy Lifestyles will consist of two parts: (1) Judging–participants will be presented with a scenario and
must rank the four products/choices based upon the situa-tion at hand;
(2) Presentation–teams are presented with a scenario and must work together within a given amount of time to analyze the situation, develop a solution and make a team presenta-tion to a panel of judges.
Contact: Stacy Teston Email: [email protected]
HORSE JUDGING Members judge two to four halter classes and four to six performance classes. Two or three sets of oral reasons are required-one halter and one or two performance. Halter classes are chosen from the following breeds: American Paint Horse, American Quarter Horse, American Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, and Palomino. Performance classes are chosen from the fol-lowing: Trail, Western Pleasure, Western Horsemanship, West-ern Riding, Reining, Calf Roping, Showmanship at Halter, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Seat Equitation and Hunter Hack. Our team has placed 1st in District, 2nd in State, and 10th in National Judging Competitions. Contact: Dina Buettner Email: [email protected]
Through the Food and Nutri on Project, youth learn to make healthy food choices, improve energy and alertness, and gain knowledge of nutrients. Food and Nutri on project mee ngs are held throughout the year primarily in the fall.
Project experiences members may gain include: Food Challenge: allows 4‐H members to demonstrate their culinary knowledge and skills from a set of predetermined ingredients provided, teams of 3 to 5 members must develop a recipe and prepare the dish within 40 minutes. Food Show: is an individual contest in 4‐H where the member prepares a dish in one of the contest categories and presents it to a panel of judges. 4‐H’ers exhibit their knowledge and skills such as prepara on steps, nutrients found in the dish, the func ons of various ingredients, personal dietary needs, healthy subs tu ons. Recipe Rally: in the Recipe Rally, intermediate and senior age 4‐H’ers are challenged with selec ng, crea ng, and/or altering a recipe and submi ng a video via You Tube.
Leadership Opportunity: Senior Age 4‐H member Texas 4‐H Healthy Lifestyles Advisory Board—The Texas 4‐H Healthy Lifestyles Advisory Board offers 4‐H members, and volunteers an opportunity to help guide and expand the 4‐H Healthy lifestyles pro‐gram. It helps run the Healthy Lifestyles Invita onal contest at State Roundup. Membership applica ons are due in November and must be accompanied by a le er of support from the Extension Agent. Term is for 2 years.
Project Leader: Melissa Zirkel Phone: 830‐460‐0972 Email: [email protected]
Food & Nutrition
The Clothing and Tex le project helps youth develop their fashion sense and the skills needed to create a unique style of their own. Clothing project mee ngs are held star ng in March.
Project experiences members may gain include: Fashion Show: Members may construct or buy a garment. Learn how to care for fabric, fabric content, comparison shopping and how garment fits in your wardrobe. Wear garment at Fashion Show Contest. Fashion Storyboard: The Fashion Storyboard contest gives 4‐H’ers the opportunity to create a storyboard of their original design. It also provides the opportunity to gain knowledge of the career responsibili‐es of a fashion designer and illustrator, enhance crea vity and original‐
ity, and develop visual communica on skills. Tex le Contest: 4‐H members construct items from fabric, tex le material, crochet or needlework. Items can be made as an accessory to a garment, created from a pa ern, a kit or an be an original design. Leadership Opportunity: Senior Age 4‐H member Texas 4‐H Clothing Advisory Board—The Texas 4‐H Clothing and Tex les Advisory Board member is open to senior 4‐H members, volunteer adult leaders, and industry representa ves. The Advisory Board promotes the purpose and goals of the Texas 4‐H clothing program. It also helps plan and conduct all clothing‐related contests at State Roundup. Membership on the board gives a voice in planning the future of 4‐H clothing and tex les. Membership applica ons are due in October for a two‐year term beginning in June each year .
Contact: Stacy Teston County Extension Agent Phone: 830‐796‐7755 Email: [email protected]
Clothing & Textiles JUDGING TEAMS Bandera County 4-H offers a wide variety of judging teams to participate in. District contest start in February thru April. RANGE AND PLANT ID The 4-H Range and Grass Identification Contest involves youth and leaders who are interested in learning about range-land, pastureland and natural re-sources. For the contest, 4-H youth par-ticipants learn to identify all of the 122 native and introduced grasses which are listed on Extension publication RS1.044, Master Plant List for Texas Range and Pasture Plant Identification Contests. Youth learn skills of grass and plant identification and examination, plant parts, working and learning together, and how to compete in a contest. Contact: Mike Lloyd Email: [email protected] LIVESTOCK JUDGING Livestock judging is a process of evaluating, selecting, placing, and learning the various livestock species–beef cattle, sheep, goat,and swine. Judging is the foundation of any 4-H livestock project. Selection of project animals is actually judging livestock, comparing the merits of one animal against the mer-its of other potential project animals. This selection process is just one of many applications of livestock evaluation and judging. Livestock producers, breeders, feeders, buyers, and packers evaluate livestock for their potential as either breeding or market animals. These people try to relate the “form” of an animal with the “function” for which it is intended to serve. That is why livestock judging is often called the application of “form and function” to live-stock. Contact: Sam Womble, CEA-Ag/NR Email: [email protected]
ROUND-UP, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION, and SHARE THE FUN
These contests are conducted annually at the County, District, and State levels. Method demonstrations are planned presentations prepared by an individual or team of 4-H members and presented to groups with the use of posters and demon-stration materials. These presentations should relate information the 4-H member has learned through work. Simply stated, these are ways of “showing and telling” others how to make or do something and sharing useful information. Subject divisions for Method Demonstration include companion animals, clothing, foods, health, beef, family life, horse, poultry, sheep & goats, electric energy, safety, and an open class.
Share the Fun is a short 5 to 6 minute skit, song, or dance to provide for social, cultural and leadership development of the 4-H Youth.
4-H members participate in Educational Presentations and Share the Fun routines as a fun way to learn to speak and interact in front of people and develop their own leadership skills and positive self-concepts. Also through this participation 4-H members develop knowledge and skills in several projects and subject matter areas.
4-H ACTIVITIES STOCK SHOWS
The Bandera County and Hill Country District Junior Livestock Shows are held annually in January. The show is open to all youth who are members of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter. Other Livestock Shows include Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, Star of Texas in Austin, and State Fair of Texas in Dallas.
Bandera 4-H Sportfishing will be meeting on the water this spring to have hands on fishing at surrounding county lakes and rivers. We will get our toes wet, while having fun and exploring, taking pictures of activities. Get your gear ready and lets go fishing!
Basic fishing workshop will be taught for beginners. 4-Her’s with experience can become a 4-H Activity Leader
with helping each other out while gaining advanced fishing knowledge on the water.
Kids under the age of 17 are not required to have a Texas
fishing license. Texas state parks do not require fishing licenses within their boundaries making it easy to get you hooked.
County contest on fishing skills, Fishing tournament. Apply Sportfishing knowledge to a record book on Sport-
fishing for county and district contest. Adult committee will be formed to support the Bandera 4-H
Sportfishing project. Adults will need to have Volunteer screening and enrolled.
Project Leader Leslie Oakeson Phone: 805-448-7408 Email: [email protected]
Sportfishing
SHOTGUN
New Shooter Orientation held September New Shooter practices Tues. after school;
4pm during summer and 9am Sat. mornings at Bandera Gun Club
Experience shooters practice Thurs. after school; 4pm during Summer and 9am Sat. mornings at Bandera Gun Club.
County shoots are held in various counties County shoots start in April State shoot is held at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio in July Contest include shooting skeet, trap, and 5
stand (sporting clays) Participants must provide own eye and ear
protection, 12 gauge shotgun shells, and money to pay for clay birds for practice
sessions. Project Leader Jeff Lewis Phone: 832-671-8092 Email: [email protected]
Horse Project Ac vi es Clinics Play Days Horse Judging Summer Youth Rodeo Series Community Service Opportuni es
Monthly mee ngs are the 1st Tuesday of the month at
6:30 p.m, Bandera County Extension Office. We elect junior officers every May and an Adult Project
Leader as needed. To pay for judging camp, judging contests, events, and
year‐end awards project fundraisers are held. Members earn points for a ending mee ngs, fundraisers,
prac ces and contests that go towards end of year awards and earning a 4‐H Horse Project Jacket.
Project Leaders: Sissie Sandidge Phone: 830‐796‐5452 Email: [email protected] Dina Bue ner Phone: 830‐796‐1363 Email: bue [email protected]
RABBIT PROJECT
Bunny Valida on will be held: Dec. 6 : 8‐10 am at Mansfield Park Showbarn Breed date for rabbits is October 1, 2014. An entry will consist of 3 rabbits of either sex. Each
rabbit must weigh between 3 and 5 pounds each. Entry cards and fees for all stock shows including
County Stock Show are due in November. Scale is available for rent for $5/day deposit and must
reserve at the Extension Office Project Leaders: Bill & Lisa Alexander Phone: 830‐612‐2202 Email: [email protected]
RIFLE Orientation—TBA District Contest held in April Team Rifles will be provided Participants will use eye and ear protection. Ammunition can be purchased from team
coach. Practices are held at the Showbarn Contact: Melinee McComas Phone: 210-381-9130 Joe & Kathleen Cielencki Phone: 210-885-7617
LAMB PROJECT
Lamb Valida on Tag Order Due‐August. Lamb Valida on will be held:
October 18th: 8am‐11am, Mansfield Park Showbarn Entry cards & fees for all stock shows including
County Stock Show due in November. Review rules of local, county, district and major
shows. Clippers and scales are available at the Extension
Office (Clippers $10 per day and Scales $5 per day deposit and must reserve)
Contact: Sam Womble, CEA‐Ag/NR
Phone: 830‐796‐7755 Email: s‐[email protected]
POULTRY PROJECT
BROILERS County Broilers Order due October 1st. County broilers chicks delivered in November. Must order a minimum of 25 birds. Entry cards and fees due for all stock shows including County Stock Show in November. TURKEYS Major & County Show Turkeys Order in June. Turkeys poults delivered in November. Must order a minimum of 25 birds. Entry cards and fees due for all stock shows including County Stock Show in November. Project Leader: Brad Dibrell Phone: 210‐289‐5947 Email: [email protected]
SWINE PROJECT
Valida on Tag Order due September. Swine Valida on will be held: Nov. 22nd: 8‐11 am at Mansfield Park Showbarn Entry cards and fees due for all stock shows including County Stock Show in November. Review rules of county, district and major shows. For show weight breaks, refer to county and major stock
show premium books. Clippers $10 per day and Scales $5 per day deposit and
must reserve. Contact:
Sam Womble, CEA‐Ag/NR Phone: 830‐796‐7755 Email: s‐[email protected]
MEAT GOAT PROJECT
Valida on Tag Order due August. Goat Valida on will be held: Oct. 18th: 8am‐11am at Mansfield Park Showbarn Entry cards and fees for all stock shows including County
Stock Show are due in November. Review stock show premium book for county and major
stock shows. Clippers and scales are available at the Extension Office
(Clippers $10 per day and Scales $5 per day deposit and must reserve)
Contact: Sam Womble, CEA‐Ag/NR Phone: 830‐796‐7755 Email: s‐[email protected]
CATTLE PROJECT
Steer Valida on Tag Order April Steer Valida on held in June Entry cards and payment of fees turned in and paid for
all stock shows including County Stock Show in November.
Review rules of county, district and major shows. Clippers available by calling the County Extension
Office. Clippers $10 per day and Scales $5 per day deposit and
must reserve.
Contact:
Sam Womble, CEA‐Ag/NR Phone: 830‐796‐7755 Email: s‐[email protected]
DEXTER PROJECT
Dexter heifers must be registered in the name of the exhibitor, and owned by the exhibitor on or before November 1, 2014.
Entry cards and payment of fees turned in and paid for all stock shows including County Stock Show in November.
Review rules of county show. Clippers $10 per day and Scales $5 per day deposit and
must reserve. Project Leaders: Don Giles Phone: 830‐796‐3424 Email: [email protected] Conrad Nigh ngale Phone: 830‐796‐4851 Email: [email protected]
