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San Patricio County 4-H Today DECEMBER 2013

UpcomingEvents&Deadlines

November 29 Deadline for

A&H Show Sign –Up

December 7 Coastal Bend Classic San Patricio County

Fairgrounds

December 9 District Food Show

Wharton County Fairgrounds

December 11 A&H Broilers arrive

December 14

Rabbit Validation 9-11am

County Extension Office

January 10-12, 2014 Teen Retreat

January 11-12, 2014 District 11 Rifle &

Archery Coach’s Training

January 20-25, 2014 A&H Show

The San Patricio County Extension Office

will be closed December 24-25, 2013 and January 1, 2014

COASTAL BEND CLASSIC YOUTH LIVESTOCK CLINICS AND SHOWS

SATURDAY DECEMBER 7, 2013 7:30am –2:00pm

SAN PATRICIO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Open to all 4-H & FFA Families. Cost is $20 per youth participant~ on-site registration. PARENTS ATTEND FOR FREE!

GET REGISTERED TODAY! Visit http://d114-h.tamu.edu and look for “Coastal Bend Classic” in the events & Contest Menu to get registered.

Clinic Topics Include: Facility Maintenance, Feeding & Nutrition, Hoof Trimming, Animal Health, Handling and Transportation, Showmanship, Fitting & Show Prep and Quality Assurance.

YOU HAVE TO TRAIN LIKE A CHAMPION TO BE A CHAMPION

Workshops will be conducted during the day and evening hours using AgriLife Extension’s TTVN Web Meeting System. Pre-registration is NOT re-quired and there is NO registration fee to participate.

MAKE PLANS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER CONFERENCE! Training dates are: February 25 & 27, 2014; May 5-6, 2014; July 31, 2014 & August 5, 2014. For workshop descriptions, scheduled days and times, as well as more infor-mation about the conference visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteer_conference.


4-H Club Meeting Schedule

December 1 - Rockin’ O December 2 - San Pat Horse December 14 - Aransas Pass December 8 - Ingleside December 8 - Portland December 9 - Taft December 9 - Mathis December 9- Gregory-Portland December 15 - Blue Ribbon December 22 - West Sinton December 19 - County Council

4-H COUNCIL MEETING

December 19

6:00 p.m. Extension Office

It is very important

that all club presidents and

council delegates attend this meeting.

NOVEMBER NEWS Aransas Pass ................................................................................................. Kristen Ulch The 4-H meeting was held on November 9, 2013 at the Public Library. Felicia called the meeting to order at 7:07pm. Pledge to American Flag, 4-H Motto, $-H Pledge and Prayer was said by Patrick. Zoe took attendance and made sure everyone signed in. Brittany gave the treasurer report. We have a total of $669.21, recent transactions include a deposit of $137.00 and an expense of $137.00. Kristen gave an update on County Council meeting. Council discussed Trunk or Treat responsibilities and next meeting is November 21 at 6pm. Meeting discussions; Everyone signed up on 4H Connect. Register animal for County Fair at sanpatahshow.com to sign up Exhibitor complete info, then Department-Beef Division-Steer Club-AP 4H, repeat for every entry; when you have entered all animals to show Press Continue to Checkout-verify data, confirm, print summary, turn in copy and check to club manager by Thursday. Jackpot Show December 8 at County Fair grounds. Queens contest rep. is Brittany Flippo. Made plans for having Christmas Party at next meeting, gift exchange, pizza and refreshments. Community Service project is Christmas Shoe boxes, $25 limit plus $7 fee per box for each, drop off at Kristen’s by Thursday. December meeting will be on the 11th at 7pm at Ed and Hazel Richmond Library. Kristen moved to adjourn meeting, Kali 2nd the motion. Meeting adjourned at 7:47pm. Refreshments were followed. Blue Ribbon ............................................................................................... Kathryn Buffa The 4-H meeting was held on November 17, 2013 at the Trisun Nursing Home. Tristan Frerich called the meeting to order. Mrs. Frerich called roll for Allison Surginer. Parker Seago gave a report on the Council Delegate. Connie Seago reported on the Sinton A&H Booster club. Club Manager’s Announcement: check dates and attendance for A&H Show. Livestock entry cards-on line print out, cards, fees. Deadline is November 25. Homemaking rules and cards. Old Business: Food Show-Megan Frerich. Trunk or Treat-Faith Payne. New Business: We voted for A&H Show Queen: Brittany Marburger accepted. Christmas party-December 15 at Homemaking Building. White elephant gift exchange $3 limit. Last names A-L bring salty or sandwich snacks. Last names M-Z bring swee snacks. We all voted for the Christmas Community Service and will bring supplies for a CPS-family of 5. Thank you to the Tannehill and Dockens family for the refreshments. The meeting was adjourned. Ingleside .......................................................................................................... Katie Lopez Kellie Lopez called the November 13th meeting to order. Kesney Dunlevy recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Kellie Lopez led the 4-H motto. Kaylie Lopez led the 4-H Pledge and Kellie Lopez led the prayer. Katie Lopez read the minutes and there was no council report. For old business, Kellie thanked the families that attended and donated bags of candy to the Trunk n’ Treat event. She then discussed the club’s next community service project at the Ingleside Christmas tree lighting. For new business, Mrs. Lopez talked about Homemaking and A&H entry cards and on line registration. A date was decided to drop off Operation Christmas Child boxes at the First Baptist Church in Portland. Our club set a new record by donating 12 boxes to Operation Christmas Child! The club also voted on a representative for the A&H Show Queen’s Contest in January and Rheanna Smith will be the club’s representative. The club then packed shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Kellie then asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting. Hanna Johnson motioned to adjourned the meeting and Kesney Dunlevy seconded it. Refreshments were served. Taft ................................................................................................................. Katlyn Lopez The Taft 4-H meeting was held on November 11, 2013. Kyle Smith called the meeting to order. Our 4-H Motto was recited “To Make the Best Better”. The 4-H pledge was said, followed by the 4-H prayer. The roll call was said aloud by Faith Fletcher. Bailey Tucker read the Treasure’s Report. The homemaking report was told by Jared Culligon. We were informed by the County Council Report told by Allison Vanacek. Old Business was said. The first one was to make sure to pay the $5 dues. If not to see Sandy Robinette to turn it in. We were reminded to register with 4-H Connect which has a fee of $25 or more. All of us were reminded to watch the validation schedule. The hog validation has been changed and to look out for that. GPISD now has a four 9 week reporting period. The G-P 4-H members need to watch their grades and make sure they are passing. New business was entry cards, booster club and community service. The booster club meeting was told to be on Wednesday at 7pm at the Lutheran Church. The next months community service was brought up. We decided on bringing unwrapped gifts for Christmas to our next meeting. The gifts will be for the kids in the San Patricio County Area. The meeting was then adjourned.


4-H COUNTY FOOD SHOW The 4-H District Food Show is Dec. 9th at the Wharton County Fairgrounds. Forms are also available at the District 11 4-H website - http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/food-show-and-food-challenge/

The theme for the

4-H Food Show is “Budget Wise

Recipes”.

Re-Fashion Retreat December 13-15, 2013

The Re-Fashion Retreat features educational sessions conducted by the Texas 4-H Clothing & Textiles youth advisory board member, fashion industry leaders and extension staff. They will be conducting hands-on educational workshops. This new program will focus on increasing your knowledge and skills in the “Trashion Show” and a refashioning projects. Don’t miss out on a weekend full of fun and exciting activities. To register...go to the 4-H Center website: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Click on Register Now link - Registration will open Oct. 7 - Dec. 8. Remember, each county is responsible for providing adult chaperones. Cost is $115 for youth, $80 for adult chaperones (includes 2 nights lodging, 4 meals, 2 evening snacks and program fees)

San Patricio County 4-H Food Show Results

Congratulations to all the County 4-H Food show participants. The top three winners in each category

will advance to the District Show on December 9th at the Wharton County Fairgrounds.

Junior Division Joseph Simmons - Grain ......................... 1st place Ariel Castellano - Dairy ............................ 1st place Emilia Garcia—Protein ............................ 1st place

Intermediate Division

Megan Frerich - Protein ....................... blue ribbon Sarah Simmons - Dairy ............................ 1st place Jazzmyn Shelburne - Protein ................... 1st place Cristina Garcia - Grain ............................. 1st place Claudia Garica - Protein ...................... blue ribbon Alison Duncan - Dairy .......................... blue ribbon Jacqueline Gonce - Dairy .................... blue ribbon

Senior Division

Jesse Simmons - Dairy ............................ 1st place Tristan Frerich - Protein ........................... 1st place

Congratulations & Good Luck at District!


San Patricio County 4-H Clothing Project Workshop

Learn about Refashioning and the new Fashion Show Category Changes

Make a Refashioned T-shirt Tote Bag Have Fun!

Monday, December 30, 2013 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

San Patricio County Extension Office

Pre-registration Required Call 361-364-6234 or

email [email protected] to register by December 23

Supplies Needed T-Shirt (to cut & make the bag) Youth size or adult

small Scissors (for cutting fabric) Ruler (12-inch or larger) Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Workshop Presenter: Corinna Mendez

Plastic Covers for Sale

The Extension Office has covers for the A&H Show Homemaking Foods Division. The cost per round cake cover is $1.00 and the 8X8 containers are $.50. Checks can be made payable to the San Patricio 4-H Council. The covers are being offered on a first come-basis.


2013 Tournaments Nov 30-Dec 2 ------------------------------------------------ Texas University Invitational December 5 & 7 ----------------------------------------------- Jackson County - Edna, TX *Please note that the Longhorn (email: [email protected]) and Texas A&M (email: [email protected]) tournaments have specific deadline and registration fees.

2014 Tournaments TBA

For more information, please contact your archery leaders: Tina Buffa 361-229-0505 Chris Page 361-643-3321

[email protected]

ARCHERY PROJECT Archery Practice are held every Tuesday from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the Exhibit Hall. All Archery members are require to be registered with 4-H Connect in order to participate.

***IMPORTANT*** Contact county extension office and request a Pass/Fail form to be completed by your school. To register for archery tournaments, go to www.texasarchery.org and click on 4-H. You will need to register yourself one week in advance by emailing the director of the tournament. Include the following with your registration: NAME, COUNTY, AGE CATEGORY (Junior, Junior Advanced, Intermediate, Intermediate Advanced Senior 1 or Senior 2), DIVISION (Barebow (no sites), Recurve (w/sites), Compound Aided (with sites and/or release), Compound Aided (no sites and no release)), and CLASS (ladies or open).

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO

YOUNG GUNS Sporting Clay Event

February 28 & March 1, 2014 American Shooting Centers, Houston, TX

Registration: October 9, 2013 thru December 2, 2013 Entry is Open to Texas 4-H and FFA members. Contact your County Extension Agent or Agricultural Science Teacher for qualifications requirements. More than $40,000 in cash and prizes. Champion Buckles awarded to winners. Go To rodeohouston.com for more info.

District 11 Rifle & Archery Coach’s Training

January 11-12, 2014

Victoria, TX

At the 4-H Activity Center (259 Bachelor Dr.)

Registration: Nov 21-Dec 27, 2013 Price: $120 Late Registration additional $25 late charge Registration will cover meals and Materials Registration is now open on 4-H Connect. For more info contact: Meredith Carter at [email protected]


A&H Show ~ Buyer Letter Now is a good time to start identifying potential buyers for the A&H Show. Exhibitors are encouraged to write letters inviting business owners, family and friends to come out and support the San Patricio/Aransas County A&H Show.

Tips to writing a buyer letter:

Hand write the letters and tell them about your project. Describe the work you have put into the project and what you have LEARNED by working with the project.

Invite potential buyers-don't demand they come.

Encourage them to come support the entire show-don't just ask them to come to the auction.

Please DO NOT tell them “I want you to buy my project”. If you do a good job writing your letter and extending a general invitation to the show, they will remember you and look to support you at the show.

Horse Validation Date of Entry

STEER & HEIFER EXHIBITORS: There is only 1 more workout left! Anyone with steer or heifer projects are welcomed to bring their project on the following date. This is a good opportunity to

get your calf out in the arena. There will be several leaders on hand to provide “informal” instruction. Join us at the San Patricio County Fairgrounds Horse Arena from 6:00 - 8:00 pm December 18.

HOMEMAKING ENTRIES This is an excellent time to prepare handicrafts, textiles, garments and practice your food entries for the 2014 A&H Show! Contact your club manager or the Extension Office for a copy of the 2014 Homemaking Division Rules or visit the A&H Show’s website at www.sanpatahshow.com.

A&H Broilers will arrive

December 11

More details to follow by e-mail.

JUDGES FOR 2014 SAN PATRICIO/ARANSAS A&H SHOW Steer / Breeding Beef - Harlan Yoakum; Classifier - Juan Flores; Hog - Al Schmienke; Classifier - Robert Huebner; Lamb - Todd Wise; Classifer - Roel Garza; Goat - Danny Thompson; Classifier - Rogelio Mercado; Rabbit - Mike Withrow; Classifier - Bobby Clark

Collin Cass is a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador. He will be representing San Patricio County state wide helping with clinics and promoting the 4-H Program. Part of his duties is providing service to our local livestock exhibitors in the cattle species. He will be at our Beef Workouts as well as lending a helping hand to those that need him. Just contact him at (361) 877-0439 and he can set up a time to meet with your exhibitor.

Rabbit Validation December 14, 2013 9am-11am County Extension Office


MAJOR SHOW

INFO

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo January 17-February 8

Fort Worth, Texas website: fwssr.com

Entry deadline: Nov. 12, 4-7p.m.


San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo February 6-February 23

San Antonio, TX website:

www.sarodeo.com Entry deadline: Nov. 12, 4-7p.m.


Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

March 4-23 Houston, Texas

website: www.rodeohouston.com

Entry deadline: Nov. 12, 4-7p.m.


Star of Texas and Rodeo March 1-16 Austin, TX website:

www.rodeoaustin.com Entry deadline: Nov. 12, 4-7p.m.


8th ANNUAL PROSPECT PIG SHOW8th ANNUAL PROSPECT PIG SHOW8th ANNUAL PROSPECT PIG SHOW Sunday, December 8, 2013Sunday, December 8, 2013Sunday, December 8, 2013

Seguin TexasSeguin TexasSeguin Texas

Grand Champion $400 & Reserve Grand Champion $200 Show Format: Following Showmanship-Duroc, Hampshire, OPB, Yorkshire, Cross; 9am Weight Cards Due BUCKLES FOR ALL BREED CHAMMPIONS. Plaques for Reserve Champions, Ribbons for All! Showmanship 9am; Pee Wee> 8, Junior 9-13, Senior 14 & over Barrows & Gilts show together. NO Boars over 125lbs. Show to be held at the Guadalupe County Fairgrounds. Contact Travis Franke at 830-379-1972 for more info. Deadline to Enter: December 6, 2013

Judge Jason Hode $20 Entry

Fee per Head

$TOCK $HOW $UPPORTER’S DASH FOR CASH WINTER CLASSIC

HENDERSON COUNTY FAIRPARK COMPLEX ATHENS TEXAS

HEIFERS, STEERS, MARKET GOATS & MARKET LAMBS December 14, 2013; Entry fees: Cattle $25, Goats & Lambs $20 NO LATE FEES Heifers: Standard 25 Breed Format; One Head Constitutes a Breed Steers: Standard 16 Breed Format; One Head Constitutes a Breed CASH, BUCKLES & BANNERS *Blow and Go Show (No Fitting)* Jackpot Showmanship $5 Prizes to be awarded to Champion and Reserve Heifers and Champion and Reserve Steers BEEF, GOAT AND LAMB WORKSHOP December 13, 2013; RSVP Deadline is December 10; $6 a person; Pay at the Door; Check in 5-6pm

GOAT & LAMB SHOW *Market Animals Only*

Will be divided into workable classes broken by weight Schedule: Friday, December 13; Barn Opens/Check in 5-9pm; Workshop 6pm Saturday, December 14; Check in Heifers 6-8am; Steers 6-10am; Goats &

Lambs 6-9am Heifer Showmanship will start at 9am; show Immediately following Showmanship Steer Showmanship & Show following conclusion of Heifer Show Goat & Lamb Showmanship 10am; Goats following Showmanship followed by Lambs *RV Hook up available, Bring Generators & Concessions Available *Bring your animal projects & stalls & pens will be available; Stay for the Dash for Cash show on Saturday For more info & RSVP contact Texas AgriLife Extension Service Office at 903-675-6130


Don’t forget to sign up on 4-H Connect!

Remember, the fee is $20 if signed up before Oct 31 or $25 beginning Nov 1.

ENROLLMENT PROCESS FOR 2013-2014

1. Access the 4‐H CONNECT on‐line system at: h p://texas4‐h.tamu.edu/ 2. New Members: Create family profile by selec ng the “I need to setup a profile” bu on. Returning

Members: Use your e‐mail and password and access your established profile. If you have forgo en your e‐mail and/or password or if you have any problems accessing your profile, contact your county Extension Office for assistance.

DO NOT CREATE A NEW PROFILE!!!!! 3. New Members: Add a youth and/or adult profiles under your family profile. As you enter informa on

please make sure that all informa on is correct. Returning Members: Click on the “Edit” bu on beside profile name. Review and update all informa on pertaining to this profile. DO NOT JUST CLICK AND MOVE ON ‐ CHECK IT ALL!!!! Incorrect informa on can jeopardize your ability to register for an event, receive school excused absences, not receive communica ons, etc.

4. Once all profile informa on is current and correct under the Personal Informa on, Addi onal Informa on, and Par cipa on areas of enrollment con nue to the Invoice page.

5. Review your invoice to ensure that the par cipa on fee has been charged and it is correct. Once informa on has been reviewed, click con nue to the Payment screen.

6. New Members: If you are new to 4‐H, you can add your credit card payment informa on to 4‐H CONNECT and it will be securely stored. To add a credit card click on the orange “Add New Credit Card” link. Returning Members: If returning please review your payment informa on for correct account numbers, expira on dates, security codes, etc to ensure your payment will not be declined. Select the appropriate method of payment by clicking on the correct bu on, then click “Select Payment Method.” You will be sent to the Confirm page.

7. Confirm your par cipa on fee by clicking the “Confirm Order.” Your pending enrollment will then be sent to the county office for review and acceptance.

8. When the county Extension Office receives your enrollment no ce they will review all informa on and approve your membership. If payment was made by credit card the payment will be processed and if accepted your enrollment status will become ACTIVE. If par cipa on fee is by club/county check, the County Extension Office will need to create an invoice, secure a check, and mail both invoice and check to the Texas 4‐H Office. Once invoice and check has been received it will be processed and credited against the 4‐H members profile. Once credited, the membership status will become ACTIVE. This process can take up to 2 weeks

2014 Youth Day San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

San Antonio, Texas February 8, 10am-4:30pm Deadline: January 24, 2014

Time to start Planning your Club or Chapter’s Youth Day 2014 exhibit and contest entries. For more information and for entry forms go to www.sarodeo.com or Contact Audra Schulz with any questions at [email protected], subject Youth Day.

2014 Teen Retreat January 10-12, 2014 Texas 4-H Conference Center, Brownwood

Sessions Include: Entomology, Dance, Consumer Decision Making, Fashion, and Wildlife Habitat..

Programs led by College Professors, 4-H Specialists and other experts.

Dancing, Games and FUN!

4-H members ages 13-19. To register visit the 4-H Center website: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu, Click on the “Register Now” link. $115 for youth & $80 for adults. Each County is responsible for providing adult chaperones.


2014 Texas 4-H Photography Judging Contest Contest will be held as an invitational Contest

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The contest will take place during Texas 4-H Roundup. Counties can enter as many teams and individuals as they wish. Participants must be either Intermediate or Senior age 4-H Members Registration will be conducted on the Texas 4-H Roundup registration

event through 4-H CONNECT. For more information on the Contest and Contest Rules go to the website texas4-h.tamu.edu/photographyjudging.

December 15 Deadline for Winter Photo

Contest

Sign up Today! For Texas 4-H Global

Tour to Austria, Germany and Switzerland

GET AWAY WITH 4-H

IN 2015 Experience the World with Texas 4-H on the 2015 Global Tour July 1-12, 2015 Only 6 Youth spots remaining. Must be at least 14 years of age (NO EXCEPTIONS) if traveling with a parent and 15 if traveling without a parent on the travel date. TRIP INCLUDES: Round-trip flights, 10 overnight stays in hotels, European breakfast and dinner daily, Full-time tour director, 2 Sightseeing tours, 3 walking tours. Enroll: www.eftours.com/1455621NW More Information Contact: Charla Bading: [email protected]/ or call: 210-416-3447.

WINTER PHOTO CONTEST YOU COULD BE FEATURED IN THE BRANGUS JOURNAL

The IBBA is hosting a winter photo contest. Send us your best winter Brangus photo(s), and you could be featured in the January issue of the Brangus Journal! Submission Requirements: Must include Brangus cattle Include a caption with your submission Submit the photographer’s name Must be sized to 4 in. x 6 in. and be at least 300 dpi Must be a.jpeg, .jpg file Submit electronically to Tyler Dean—[email protected] Submit by DECEMBER 15, 2013 All submissions become property of IBBA and may be used in IBBA

publications.


THIRD GRADE WINNERS

Blaeden Brown, Rob Welder, Riley Gomez, Blake Mitchell and Thomas Barnick

Fourth Grade Winners

Rylan Galvan, Ashton Schubert, Annie Kay, Tayliah Bess and Josiah Martinez

FIFTH GRADE WINNERS

Robert Gonzalez, Gus Byron, Courtney Hesseltine, Sarah O’Canas and Tony Shavers

CONGRATUALTIONS

THIRD GRADE RUNNER-UPS

Marisol Mendietta, Zerah Martinez, Chloe Solis, Jezelle Cantu and Briannah Garza

FOURTH GRADE RUNNER-UPS

Kaylee Galvan, Rosalee Sanchez, Jaedin Howard, Jonathan Morin and Emilee Revilla

FIFTH GRADE RUNNER-UPS

Sarah Saint, Jaime Rosales, Alex Rodriguez, Daniel Palomo and Christopher Arriaga

All students who participated did a GREAT JOB! Keep up the Good Work! Sponsored by San Patricio 4-H


ALL APPLICANTS

Please visit www.texasfarmbureau.org

To fill out applications

online.

DEADLINE: Must be postmarked no later than March 10, 2014. NO FAXED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Please include a wallet sized portrait of yourself with the application. Print your name and County name on the back of the picture. **Picture is for publication purposes and will not be used in judging process**

MAIL: Completed applications and other requested documents to :

Texas Farm Bureau Attn: Coleburn Davis, Youth Scholarship Coordinator PO Box 2689 Waco, TX 76702

Questions/Information:

Contact: Debbie Loveday 361-364-1392

Texas Farm Bureau

Young Farmer & Rancher Scholarship Program

Each TFB District with entries will award one-$1,000 scholarship.

Scholarship will be awarded $500 per semester for two semesters

Must be a graduating High School Senior Must intend to pursue a CAREER IN AGRICULTURE Must be a member of a Farm Bureau Family Must include copy of applicant’s Official High School Transcript, SAT and/or

ACT test scores

Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship 2014 Scholarship Application ~ Amount $1,000

Applicant must be a member of a Farm Bureau Family. Must have attended the Texas Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference Must also be a confirmed Junior or Senior in High School Must attach a typewritten two-page essay describing future education plans

and lifetime goals.

Texas Farm Bureau Memorial/Honorary Scholarship and District Scholarship Program

Must be a graduating High School Senior

Must be a member of a Farm Bureau family

Must include copy of applicant’s Official High School Transcript, SAT and/or ACT Test scores

Must have completed a project that promotes Farm Bureau or completed a community service project which promotes agriculture. Examples-Worked with county Farm Bureau as a facilitator or group leader at Agriculture in the Classroom County Ag Fair, worked with local wildlife biologists to develop habitat, worked with an equine therapeutic riding program, worked on County Fair cleanup/preparation, helped with Texas Farm Bureau-Planet Agriculture, helped with County Food Check Out Day Project, helped present programs from “Mobile Learning Barn” at a County event, recruited students to attend Texas Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference, spoke at a community event or civic organization to promote agriculture and spoke on the radio or other public venue to promote agriculture.


If your address changes, PLEASE correct it on

4-H Connect:

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ The address needs to be corrected on the family profile AND in each individual’s profile. The labels for the newsletter and other miscellaneous mailings are generated by the information entered by you or your family. Don’t risk missing out on the monthly 4-H newsletter or other important mailings!

ADULT VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK To protect our 4-H members, the Texas 4-H Program administers an adult screening program. This screening is conducted every 3 years. All adults who will be working directly with youth (other than their own children) must complete the adult registration form on 4-H Connect to be screened. Once their registration has been approved from the State office, then we can certify those adults as San Patricio County volunteers. Only those adults who have been screened and cleared through YPS will have the privilege of working with 4-H members. There is a $10 fee for each adult who will be screened. Checks need to be made out to San Patricio 4-H Council and mailed to the Extension Office. Once a check has been received by the office, the office will mail off for the screening to be completed.

To be eligible to compete in the A&H Show in any division, (including Homemaking) you must attend at least 60% of club meetings. Attendance for the 2014 Show started in January, 2013. You must also meet UIL academic eligibility requirements by passing all of your classes. Start out the 4-H year right by attending club meetings and keeping your grades up!

New 4-H members must also attend 60% of their club meeting, however, their club attendance begins on Sept. 1, 2013. Only new 4-H members will be allowed to count January 2014 attendance.

Reminder:

If your animal loses its validation tag, call the Extension Office ASAP with the tag number so that a replacement

can be ordered.

Helpful Links:

Texas 4-H Website http://texas4-H.tamu.edu/ Register for 4-H http://texas.4honline.com San Patricio County Website http://sanpatricio.agrilife.org District 11 http://d114-h.tamu.edu/ San Pat/Aransas A&H Show http://sanpatahshow.com/ Online 4-H Record book

http://4hreports.com/ 4-H Mall http://4-Hmall.org/

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TEXAS 4-H AGE CATEGORIES

(9-1-13 through 8-31-14) Clover Kids: 5 thru 8 (in kinder through 2nd grade)

Juniors: 8 & in 3rd grade, 9, 10 on Sept.1, 2013

Intermediates: 11, 12, 13 as of Sept.1, 2013

Seniors: 14,15, 16, 17 18 as of Sept.1, 2013

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Upcoming Events Deadlinessanpatricio.agrilife.org/files/2013/12/4-H-December-2013.pdf · HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO YOUNG GUNS Sporting Clay Event February 28 & March 1, 2014