Gregg County Office 405 E. Marshall, Suite 101, Longview, TX 75601 903-237-2627 Gregg.agrilife.org

June 2013

June

7 4-H Recordbooks due to the Extension Office

10-14 State 4-H Roundup

16-18 2013 Poultry Institute for Youth

20-22 District 5 4-H Leadership Lab

25 4-H FCS Workshop

25 District 4-H Horse Show

July

2 4-H FCS Workshop

8 4-H Golf Challenge

12-14 2013 4-H Volunteer Conference

16 4-H FCS Workshop

15-19 4-H Wildlife Week - Upshur County

23 4-H FCS Workshop

27-28 Northeast Texas Goat Raiser Association

Summer Sizzlin Show

LIKE GREGG COUNTY 4-H ON FACEBOOK

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Gold Star, Bronze Star and Silver Star

Applications due by June 28, 2013!!

Applications are available at the Extension Office and are due by June 28, 2013, for the Gold Star,

Silver Star and Bronze Star awards. Required for recognition is the completion and submission of

a 4-H recordbook in the year the 4-H member applies for the Gold Star, Silver Star, or Bronze Star

award. 4-H members shall apply for these awards and be interviewed by a panel of judges.

Interviews will be on July 11, 2013.

***Additional Award Criteria***

Gold Star- Completion of 3 different projects and activities as well as demonstrated leadership and

community service is also required. 4-H members must be at least 15 years of age and have completed at least

3 years in 4-H.

Silver Star- Demonstrated active involvement in 4-H projects and activities. Eligible ages include 12-14 year

old 4-H members.

Bronze Star– Demonstrated active involvement in 4-H projects and activities. Eligible ages include 9-11

year old 4-H members.

**Ages are based on the 4-H member’s age as of August 31, 2012** (Each of the three awards are intended to be received only once in a member’s 4-H career).

NOTICE TO 4-H CLUB MANAGERS:

4-H “I Dare You” Award Nominations are due to the Extension Office by June 28, 2013. An award nomination consists of a

letter of recommendation from the 4-H club manager. Please

see the Gregg County 4-H Handbook for specific guidelines

for this award.

“Rookie of the Year” applications are also due from the 4-H

club managers by June 28th.

2013 Texas 4-H Volunteer Conference July 12-14, 2013, Plano Texas

Join volunteers and adult leaders from throughout Texas in more than Forty Educational Workshops. Registration $150.00 per adult volunteer (includes Friday night dinner, all workshop materials, Saturday lunch, and refreshment breaks). Registration is now open on 4-H Connect through June 30, 2013.

For more information visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteer_conference

NORTHEAST TEXAS GOAT RAISER ASSOCIATION 2013 SUMMER SIZZLIN SHOW

JULY 27-28, 2013 ATHENS, TX (Henderson County Fairpark Complex) For More Information Contact: Cheryl Isbell (903)431.0793

or Summer Moeller (903)681.2296 Www.netgra.org

CLUB OFFICER TRAINING

ATTENTION: All Newly Elected Club Officers

Be sure to mark your calendar for Tuesday, August 20th! You will need to attend our County-wide 4-H club officer training on August 20th in order to prepare yourself for your responsibilities as a newly elected club officer. The training will be from 2:00 to 4:00

p.m. in the Gregg County Extension Auditorium. So make plans now to attend the 4-H Club Officer Training on August 20th. (4-H club managers are also encouraged to attend the training as there will be time to meet together with the new officers to make

plans for the 2013-2014 4-H year).

Texas 4-H Golf Challenge

July 8, 2013 Twin Lake Golf Course, Canton Texas

for more information go to:

http://texas4-H.tamu.edu/golf

Swine Validation for Harvest Festival

In order to show swine at the 2013 Harvest Festival Livestock Show, you MUST TURN IN A SWINE VALIDATION FORM BY AUGUST 10, 2013 The swine validation form includes a record of the pigs’ ear notches. Swine validation forms are available at the Gregg County Extension office.

Lamb and Goat Validation for Harvest Festival The validation of lambs and goats for the 2013 Harvest Festival Livestock Show will be held on Monday, August 5, 2013 from 7-11 a.m. at the Longview Fairgrounds. All lambs and goats MUST BE VALIDATED ON AUGUST 5, 2013 FOR THE HARVEST FESTIVAL LIVESTOCK SHOW. Contact the Gregg County Extension office for a validation form.

Do you need help in locating a pig, meat goat, lamb or rabbits for the

Harvest Festival?

Contact the Extension Office for helpful information for locating your 4-H Livestock project.

State Fair of Texas Poultry Orders

The deadline to order broiler chicks for the State Fair of Texas is June 19, 2013. Please call the

Extension Office for more information.

Major Stock Show Turkey Order Deadline

If you would like to raise turkeys for the Houston Stock Show, San Antonio Stock Show, or Star of Texas

Fair, the deadline to pay for and order turkey poults is July 8, 2013.

Harvest Festival Poultry Projects

Are you interested in showing ROASTERS or BROILERS at the 2013

Harvest Festival & Livestock Show? If so, it is time to place your order.

The price per bird is $2.35 and is due by June 1,2013. The order form is

available at the Gregg County Extension Office.

Gregg County 4-H Council Officers:

Pictured from left to right (back row): Dillon Gibson-2nd Vice President; Samuel Olson-President; Austin Gibson-1st Vice President; Harrison Norris-Parliamentarian and front row, Delayna Hold-Secretary

2013-2014 4-H COUNCIL OFFICERS

President - Samuel Olson 1st Vice President - Austin Gibson 2nd Vice President - Dillon Gibson Parliamentarian - Harrison Norris Secretary - Delayna Hold

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW GREGG COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL OFFICERS!!!

T he Spring Hill 4-H Club assembled as planned on Monday, May 14, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Elections were held; the results: President: Elizabeth Boshers; 1st Vice: Reid Compton;2nd Vice:

Madelyn McGregor; 3rd Vice: Megan Speicher; Secretary: Rachel Boshers; Treasurer: Bailie Livingston; Reporter: Elise Compton; Parliamentarian: Harrison Norris; Historian: Callie Little. There was an immensely fun party after the meeting. The Spring Hill 4-H Club completed a community service project and donated $400 worth of supplies to Longview World of Wonders, Windridge Equestrian Center, and Civil Air Patrol. Submitted by Elizabeth Boshers

S hamrocks 4-H Club elected officers for the 2013-2014 4-H year.

President - Daniel Klerekoper Secretary - Lucy Burklin 1st VP - Bryant Nichols Historian - Lucy Burklin 2nd VP - Belle Florence Council Delegate - Daniel Klerekoper 3rd VP - Ethan Luna Parliamentarian - Daniel Klerekoper Treasurer - Samuel Olson Congratulations to the new officers of the Shamrocks 4-H Club!

L ivestock 4-H Club elected officers on Tuesday, May 14th.

President - Dillon Gibson Vice President - Brayden Vancil Secretary - Wade Fell Reporter - Hunter Gibson Treasurer - Kayden Perry Historian - Austin Gibson Congratulations to the new officers of the Livestock 4-H Club!!

4-H FCS Workshop

Call the office for more details (903-237-2630.) Cost $25.00 or $7.00 per workshop. 4 workshops are planned on: Tuesday, June 25th, 1:30 - 4:30 Tuesday, July 2nd, 1:30 - 4:30 Tuesday, July 16th, 1:30 - 4:30 Tuesday, July 23rd, 1:30 - 4:30

Location: Gregg County Extension Office Auditorium, 405 East Marshall, Longview

The Upshur County 4-H program has invited us to participate in their Wildlife Week summer camp.

There are a lot of fun activities planned during this week

4-H Wildlife Week 2013 Schedule

Cost: $40.00, Deposit of $20.00 by June 10 7/15/2013 8:00 a.m. A Day with Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Warden Shane Bailey.

Please bring your fishing poles and a sack lunch. Return at 4:00 p.m.

7/16/2013 8:00 a.m. Depart for Turner Ranch in Henderson return TBD. Lunch Provided

7/17/2013 8:00 am Upshur Extension Office

Travel to Runnin N Ranch in Scottsville TX .Will be meeting with QDMA and

Biologist to look for evidence of deer and turkeys as well as talking about food

plots and quality food management. We will make camp at Runnin N and have a

cook out.

7/18/2013

We will keep camp at the Runnin N and travel to Caddo Lake to talk with Park

Rangers and Game wardens.

That night you will prepare your own meal.

7/19/2013

We will take a steamboat tour of Caddo Lake and visit Captain Ron’s

Gator Park then return home that afternoon. Sandwich’s will be provided.

Please bring $14.00 for the events and any extra for spending money.

Questions please contact Upshur County Extension Office 903-843-4019. Jessica L Stahn

jlstahn@ag.tamu.edu

For Camping trip bring the following items:

Tent

Sleeping bag

Towels, wash cloths

Shampoos, Soaps

Pillows

Bug spray

Fishing poles

Tackle boxes

Flash lights

Tennis Shoes

Congratulations and Best of Luck to the following 4-H members for

qualifying for State 4-H Roundup

Nutrition Quiz Bowl Team members are Elizabeth Boshers, Daniel Klerekoper, Sarah Klerekoper and Samuel Olson Consumer Decision Making Team members are Elizabeth Boshers, Elizabeth Nelson, Daniel Klerekoper and Samuel Olson. Mason Knapps and Gwen Graves will be competing in the State 4-H Fashion Show. Competing in Share The Fun is Paul Daniel in Solo/Band, Cassidy Keenon in Vocal, and Samuel Olson in Musical. Gwen Graves and Jazzmon Young will be competing in “Health” and Vincent Luna in “Open Category” in Educational Presentations. Rachel Boshers will be competing in the Ag Id Contest.

Sincerely,

Alex Shook

County Extension Agent 4-H and Youth Development

Gregg County

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4 5 6 7 4-H Reocrdbooks due to the Extension Office

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9 10 11 12 13 14 Flag Day

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17 18 19 20 Club News due to the Extension Office

21 Summer Begins

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23 24 25 District 4-H Horse Show 4-H FCS Workshop 1:30—4:30 pm

26 27 28 Gold, Bronze, Silver and “I Dare You” Award and Rookie of the Year Award applications due to the Extension Office

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June 2013

STATE 4-H ROUNDUP, COLLEGE STATION

District 5 4-H Leadership Lab, Pine Springs

Baptist Camp, Laneville Texas