sticky fingers, tired feet; one last house, “trick or...
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One Days of 4-H 2
County Updates 3
Major Shows 4-5
District Updates 6
State 4-H Updates 7
Oct. 1-7 National 4-H Week
Oct. 2 2018 Major Show Heifer LATE Order Forms Deadline by 5 p.m.
Oct. 3 Consumer Decision Making Practice, Runge Park @ 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 4-15 Paper Clover Campaign @ Tractor Supply, Santa Fe
Oct. 5 Vet Science Pizza Fire Community Service Fundraiser, 4-9 p.m.
Oct. 7 Community Service @ Texas City Animal Resource Center, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Oct. 10 Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest/ Horse Judging Workshop Entry Deadline
Oct. 11 Jr Leadership Lab Registration Due via 4-H Connect
Oct. 14 Master Gardener Plant Sale @ Jack Brooks Park, 8 a.m.– 1 p.m. VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Oct. 17 Consumer Decision Making Practice, Runge Park @ 6:30
Oct. 19 County Food Show Entries Deadline, Online
Oct. 19 Galveston Co. Fair Market Turkey Order Deadline by 4 p.m. to Fair Office
Oct. 19 Major Show Lamb/Goat (Market & Breeding) Validation & Tag-In; 5-6:30 p.m. @ Galveston County Fairgrounds
Oct. 21 Galveston Co. Fair Steer Validation & Tag-In
Oct. 21 Community Service @ Galveston Co. Food Bank, 9-12 p.m.
Oct. 21 Healthy Lifestyles Cookie Decorating Class, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Oct. 23 San Antonio Livestock Show Scramble Entries Due by 5 p.m.
Oct. 23 Major Show Swine LATE Tag Orders Due to Extension Office by 5 p.m.
Oct. 23 Major Show Breeding Heifer Validation; 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.@ Co. Fairgrounds
Oct. 28 Galveston Co. Fair Commercial Heifer & Breeding Beef Validation & Tag-In; 8 a.m. to 12 noon & Galveston Co. Fairgrounds
Oct. 30 4-H Youth Science Night @ 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 4 County Food Show, 9 a.m.
Sticky fingers, tired feet;
One last house, “Trick or Treat!”
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 2
Time to Enroll! You must enroll online via 4-H Connect!
If you enroll before October 31, 2016 your participation fee is only $20 per member. After October 31, 2016 the fee will increase to $25 per member so sign up ASAP!
Visit https://texas.4honline.com
For training and details about 4-H Connect:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4-h-connect-resources/
Enter an email you check regularly! This is the email the extension office will use to send newsletters,
upcoming events and all other important information.
If you have any questions or trouble please call
Darla Cox at 281-309-5036 or
Courtney White at281-309-5058.
Consumer Decision Making Practices
When: October 3, 2017 6:30-7:30 p.m.
October 17, 2017, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Runge Park
4605 Peck Ave, Santa Fe, TX 77510
Would you like to join a Consumer Decision Making Team? Learn how to compare prices, test for quality, make purchases based on facts, improve money management skills, and much more!
The Consumer Decision Making contest is based on the skills of consumer observation, comparison, and the ability to make a fact-based purchases. Each participant is expected to defend their purchases to a panel of judges. This contest is held at the district level and at 4-H Roundup. Livestock shows such as the San Antonio Livestock Exposition and San Angelo Stock Show also offer a consumer decision making contest too.
For more information, email CDM coach, Tina Smith at [email protected]
One Days 4-H Due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, Galveston County 4-H has decided to dedicate each weekend in October to a different community service project in support of One Day 4-H.
Texas City Animal Resource Center
When: October 7, 2017, 11 a.m.– 2p.m.
Where: 3412 Loop 197 North (25th Avenue North)
Texas City, TX
RSVP: Email [email protected]
All volunteers welcome! Volunteers will join members of the Vet Science Club to help walk dogs and interact with cats in the Cat Colony at the center. Please email Sherry Clark if you plan to attend.
Master Gardener Plant Sale
When: October 14, 2017, 8 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: Jack Brooks Park
RSVP: Email [email protected]
Many Master Gardeners have been affected by Hurricane Harvey and will not be able to volunteer at their Fall Plant Sale. Volunteers will be asked to help customers load/unload plants and move shopping wagons back and forth. Email if you plan to attend.
Galveston County Food Bank
Volunteering
When: October 21, 2017, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: 624 4th Avenue North, Texas City
RSVP: Email [email protected]
Space is Limited! Galveston County Food Bank needs help sorting donated food and we’re looking for about 15 volunteers. Please email if you plan to attend.
Collection
Donation Deadline: October 20, 2017 by 3 p.m.
Galveston County 4-H will be collecting items to take to the Food Bank as well. You may bring items to the Extension Office by October 20 by 3 p.m.
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 3
County Food Show Entries Due: October 19, 2017, Online
When: November 4, 2017
Where: Galveston County Extension Office
The theme for the 2018 Food Show is, “Fresh from the Farm.” This theme will allow participants the opportunity to explore many aspects of fresh foods, physical activity, and the value of locally grown foods. Another aspect to consider is the simpler life of the farm and the importance of family and working together.
Entries are due online here: https://galveston.agrilife.org/event/county-food-show-entries-due/
Youth Science Night RSVP: October 19, 2017, Online
When: October 30, 2017
Where: Galveston County Extension Office
Want to learn how to build your own low-cost wearable health monitor?! Join us for Youth Science Night!
This year’s exciting theme for NYSD is, ”Incredible Wearables”. From watches and eyewear to fashion and virtual reality headsets, wearable technologies are fast becoming the must-have accessory for forward-thinking people around the world.
Check out this video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOaQmmms1Lo
RSVP here: http://counties.agrilife.org/galveston/event/4-h-youth-science-night/
** You will receive an email notification after you have successfully submitted your RSVP.
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Cookie Decorating Class When: October 21, 2017
Where: Galveston County Extension Office
Cost: $25/person
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cookie-decorating-class-tickets-36728107759
Have you ever wanted to learn how to decorate sugar cookies like a pro? This is the class for you!
Each participant will decorate 3-4 sugar cookies while learning key techniques to decorating gorgeous (and delicious) sugar cookies! Kids and adults welcome! Bring your family/friends!
All funds go towards supporting the Healthy Lifestyles team make it to Nationals!
Scholarship Training When: November 29, 2016
Where: ONLINE OR Galveston County Extension
This Scholarship Workshop will be an online workshop hosted by our new District 4-H Specialist, Cory Hundl. If you are a high school Senior planning to submit a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Application this workshop is strongly encouraged, however, anyone is welcome. You may tune in at home or come to the Extension office. More details on how to login into the workshop will be announced soon. More information about the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship can be found here: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships/
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 4
Major Show Calf Scrambles
Calf scrambles are a great opportunity for youth to receive funds to help them purchase an animal project. Families are then financially responsible for the nutrition, housing, and grooming program. Things to consider before scrambling:
- Is family financially able to purchase, house, and feed an animal project?
- Do you have suitable facilities to raise animal project? - Would you devote the necessary time and attention to
the project? - Would you be able to spend the necessary time away
from school to care for and exhibit the project?
Entries Due to Extension Office by 5 p.m.
October 23
November 6
November 13
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Major Show Validation & Tag-In
The following MUST be present AT VALIDATION
1. Animal being validated
2. Registration papers for Breeding Animals
3. Parent/guardian - must be present to sign paperwork. Parents unable to attend must sign waiver & paperwork before validation
Ag Teachers CANNOT sign on behalf of parent, Parents may sign for exhibitor if child cannot attend
Families with conflicts , must make alternate arrangements PRIOR TO VALIDATION. Contact Phoenix Rogers, CEA-AGNR at [email protected] or 281-309-5064
If you are no longer validating an animal, email [email protected]
Lamb/Goat (Market & Breeding)
October 19 2017 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Galveston Co. Fairgrounds
Breeding Heifer October 23, 2017
4:30-6:30 p.m. Galveston Co. Fairgrounds
Tags good for
Ft. Worth, San Antonio,
San Angelo, Houston,
Star of TX
2. Submit Order No later than
Oct. 23, 2017 On-line and paper order forms available at
http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/major-show/
2017 4-H & FFA
Market & Breeding Swine LATE Major Show Tag Orders
3. Attend Validation
November Exact Date, Time & Location TBA Parents and animals must be present during validation Families with conflicts
must make alternate arrangements …prior to validation
1. Choose Order
Method
Purchase tags on-line
or
Download order form and submit
with payment to Extension Office
Questions? Contact Melissa Anderson at [email protected] or 281-309-5068
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 5
Major Show Sign-Up Night This applies to 4-H’ers entering 2018 Major Shows:
Livestock & Poultry Projects
Calf Scrambles (participants AND applicants)
Team and Individual contests (COACHES ONLY)
Participants MUST attend ONE MANDATORY night at Galveston County Extension Office
November 6 , 2017 from 4:30-6:30 PM OR
November 13, 2017 from 4:30-6:30 PM
Fort Worth Stock Show entries MUST be submitted by November 6, NO EXCEPTIONS!
BEFORE Entry Night 1. Complete entry forms
a. Download from county webpage
b. DO NOT sign Houston Livestock Show forms prior to entry night
2. Pass Quality Counts
a. Take test at Quality Counts website
b. Youth who previously passed the test DO NOT have to retake the test EXCEPT for any child that turned 14 on or before August 31, 2017.
2. Complete 4-H Enrollment online via 4-H Connect
AT Entry Night Bring with you:
1. Completed entry forms
2. Parent AND youth must be present to sign
EXCEPTION: For TEAM contests, ONLY coaches need to attend entry night, unless otherwise stated on entry form.
3. Drivers License (parents)
4. Payment (cash or check)
Prior to dates above, contact Phoenix Rogers, if you have conflicts (281-309-5064 or
Major Show entry night DOES NOT apply to Galveston County Fair entries or youth showing
under FFA.
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Quality Counts Requirements for Major
Show Entries
Required for all youth:
1. exhibiting livestock
2. submitting calf scramble applications
3. participating in team contests with animal emphasis (livestock judging, beef quiz bowl, etc.)
Youth may take the test directly at Quality Counts Verification website OR may take “Texas Trails” training prior to taking test.
Youth who took Quality Counts test last year do not have to retake the test EXCEPT for any child that turned 14 on or before August 31, 2017.
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 6
Visit Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website for complete information, including rules & schedules
http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com
Galveston County Fair & RodeoGalveston County Fair & Rodeo
Turkey Order Deadline: October 19, 2017 by 4 p.m. to Fair Office
Steer Validation & Tag-In: October 21, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the fairgrounds
Commercial Heifer/Breeding Beef Validation & Tag-In:
October 28, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon at the fairgrounds
Steer & Heifer Clinic: November 11, 2017
Winter Fest: December 1-2, 2017
Lamb/Goat Validation & Tag-In:
December 3, 2017
Broiler Order Deadline: December 7, 2017
Lamb/Goat & Steer/Heifer Clinic: December 9, 2017
Turkey Pick-Up: December 13, 2017
Membership Drive: August 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018
2018 Fair Dates: April 13-21-2018
County UpdatesCounty Updates
District Updates District Updates
Junior Leadership Lab When: November 10-11, 2017
Where: Carolina Creek Camp, Huntsville, TX
Who: 6-8 grade
Cost: $80.00
Registration Deadline: October 11, 2017 via 4-H Connect
Junior Leadership Lab is meant to prepare intermediate age 4-H’ers from the 18 counties in District 9 for leadership roles. These roles might be at the county level or their clubs. The hope is that participants will take information back from lab and share it with members back in their counties.
For more information visit: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/junior-leadership-lab/
District 9 Shooting Sports Coach Training
When: November 11-12, 2017
Where: Montgomery Co. AgriLife Extension Office 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe, TX 773036
Registration: Sept. 27 - Oct. 18, 2017, $120
Late Registration: Oct. 19-23, 2017, $140
Must be a screened and approved volunteer to register!
If you are interested in becoming a Certified Shooting Sports Coach, District 9 will be holding a training in Montgomery County. All disciplines will be offered (Rifle, Archery, Shotgun or Pistol). You can select only one.
For more information, click here.
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 7
State Updates State Updates
Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest
When: October 14, 2017
Registration Deadlines:
October 10, 2017—$20/team or $10/person
Late Fee-$30/team or $15/person only as room/ time permits
Location: College Station, TX
Register online at http://www.judgingcard.com
This contest is hosted by the Texas A&M University livestock judging team and is open to all Texas 4-H and FFA members. The contest will offer eight classes of livestock including cattle, swine and sheep. For more information, visit http://www.judgingcard.com.
Aggiefest Horse Judging Workshop
When: October 14, 2017
Registration Deadline: October 10, 2017 - $20/youth
Late fee: $25/youth
Location: College Station, TX
Register online at http://www.judgingcard.com
This workshop is intended to give youth an opportunity to practice judging horses in a low stress environment. The workshop will include a basic idea of what to look for when judging individual performance classes and halter. English and western classes and an optional halter class will be provided for youth to judge. Placings, cuts and critiques will be discussed following each class.
For more information, visit http://animalscience.tamu.edu/livestock-species/equine/workshops/aggiefest-horse-judging-workshop/
TAMU Collegiate 4-H Scholarship workshop
When: November 17, 2017
8:30am—3:30 pm
Where: Texas A&M University, Rudder Tower
Cost: $20.00/person
Registration Deadline: November 15, 2017 via 4-H Connect
The workshop will cover:
Overview of Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship process, including scoring & selection.
Criteria and eligibility
Detailed review of application and each individual section
Hints and Tips for submitting a quality application
Proceeds support the TAMU Collegiate Scholarships. Workshop includes refreshments, lunch and program materials.
For more information, visit https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships/
4-H Gives The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation are teaming up to facilitate a campaign to directly support county 4-H programs and 4-H clubs in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey.
For more information, visit: https://texas4hfoundation.org/give/
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. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Galveston County Office
4102-B Main Street (FM 519)
La Marque, Texas 77568
Phone: 281-534-3413
http://galveston.agrilife.org/
Other Websites:
District 9 4-H: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/
Texas 4-H: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
4-H Connect: https://www.4honline.com/
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo: http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com/
Courtney White County Extension Agent
4-H & Youth Development [email protected]
Phoenix Rogers County Extension Agent
Ag & Natural Resources [email protected]
Jymann Davis County Extension Agent
Family & Consumer Sciences [email protected]
Darla Cox Administrative Assistant
4-H & Youth Development [email protected]
Melissa Anderson Administrative Assistant
Ag & Natural Resources [email protected]
Reese Daily Administrative Assistant
Family & Consumer Sciences [email protected]