1506 Avenue. M Hondo, TX 78861 Ph 830-741-6180 Fx 830-741-6182 E-mail: [email protected]Web-site: http;//medina.agrilife.org Medina County IMPORTANT!!! JUDGING RESULTS COUNTY ROUNDUP SAUSAGE DINNER COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS STEER TAG ORDER GOAT & LAMB CAMPS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS GOLF CHALLENGE 4-H CONGRESS April Calendar 2 AgDiscovery 2 Meats, Dairy, Consumer, Horse Judging Results 3 Contest Reimbursements 5 Sausage Dinner 6 Council Officer Elections 6 Youth Range Workshop 6 County Roundup 6 Steer Validation Tags 6 Goat & Lamb Camps 6 Horse Club/ Vet Science 7 MCJLS Board Meeting 7 Photography Contests 8 1st Annual Golf Challenge 8 National 4-H Congress 9 Wall of Fame 10 Inside this issue: Coming in April **BEGINNING IN APRIL NATALIA’S MEETING’S WILL BE MOVED TO THE 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH** April 01 - County Council Officer Applications Due April 07 - Sausage Dinner Fundraiser April 11 - County Round-Up and Fashion Show April 13 - Rifle Competition in Floresville April 23 - Outdoor Challenge Workshop April 24 - County Council—Officer Elections March 2013 4-H Newsletter Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 3 4 Club Managers Meeting H.L.S.R. .Horse Judging 5 6 D’Hanis & Hondo Club Meetings 7 8 Star of Texas Rodeo Begins In Austin District Photo Entry Deadline 9 10 11 . . .. .. Devine Meeting 12 SPRING 13 BREAK 14 15 16 17 18 Castroville Rio Medina & Natalia Club Meeting 19 La Coste Club Meeting 20 21 22 23 County Rifle Shoot 24 25 26 27 28 29 County Holiday 30 1 2 31 SCAN ME WITH YOUR SMART PHONE (USING QRAFTER APP) TO SEE WHERE I TAKE YOU!!
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1506 Avenue. M Hondo, TX 78861 Ph 830-741-6180 Fx 830-741-6182 E-mail: [email protected] Web-site: http;//medina.agrilife.org
Medina County
IMPORTANT!!!
JUDGING RESULTS
COUNTY ROUNDUP
SAUSAGE DINNER
COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS
STEER TAG ORDER
GOAT & LAMB CAMPS
PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS
GOLF CHALLENGE
4-H CONGRESS
April Calendar 2
AgDiscovery 2
Meats, Dairy, Consumer, Horse Judging Results
3
Contest Reimbursements
5
Sausage Dinner 6
Council Officer Elections 6
Youth Range Workshop 6
County Roundup 6
Steer Validation Tags 6
Goat & Lamb Camps 6
Horse Club/ Vet Science 7
MCJLS Board Meeting 7
Photography Contests 8
1st Annual Golf Challenge
8
National 4-H Congress 9
Wall of Fame 10
Inside this issue:
Coming in April
**BEGINNING IN APRIL NATALIA’S MEETING’S WILL BE MOVED TO THE 2ND MONDAY OF THE MONTH**
April 01 - County Council Officer Applications Due
April 07 - Sausage Dinner Fundraiser
April 11 - County Round-Up and Fashion Show
April 13 - Rifle Competition in Floresville
April 23 - Outdoor Challenge Workshop
April 24 - County Council—Officer Elections
March 2013
4-H Newsletter
Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
3 4
Club Managers
Meeting
H.L.S.R. .Horse Judging
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D’Hanis & Hondo
Club Meetings
7 8
Star of Texas Rodeo Begins
In Austin
District Photo Entry Deadline
9
10 11 . . .. ..
Devine Meeting
12
SPRING
13
BREAK
14 15 16
17 18
Castroville Rio Medina &
Natalia
Club Meeting
19
La Coste
Club Meeting
20 21 22 23
County Rifle Shoot
24 25 26 27 28 29
County Holiday
30
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31
SCAN ME WITH YOUR SMART PHONE (USING QRAFTER APP) TO SEE
WHERE I TAKE YOU!!
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Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
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Sausage Dinner
Fundraiser
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Castroville Devine
Natalia & Rio Medina
Club Meetings
9
LaCoste Club Meetings
10 11
County Round-Up
and Fashion Show
12 13
Rifle Competition in Floresville
14 15 16 17
18 19 20
21 22 23
Outdoor Challenge Workshop
24
County Council Officer
Elections
25 26 27
District 10 Round-Up
28 29 30
1….Club.…… Manager’s
Mtg.
County Council Officer
Application Deadline
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D’Hanis & Hondo Club
Meetings
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April 2013
The AgDiscovery Program application process has begun. Students can apply on-line or by mail. The deadline for applications is March 23, 2013. AgDiscovery is an outreach program sponsored by USDA/APHIS and partnering universities to help students learn about careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, plant pathology and agribusiness. This 2-4 week program allows participants ages 12-17 to live on a college campus and learn about Agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians and professionals working for the U.S. Government. Students chosen to participate in AgDiscovery will gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities.
For complete information and to apply for the AgDiscovery Program go to: http://www.aphis.usda.gov/agdiscovery/
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S.A.L.E DAIRY JUDGING RESULTS
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DISTRICT CONSUMER DECISION MAKING RESULTS
Our 4-H Horse Judging Team made Medina County proud by receiving 1st Place at S.A.L.E., the team consisted of Elysia Bermea, Kendal Harbison, Harper Petty and Danielle Zinsmeyer.
February 16th was the date of the District Consumer Judging contest at S.A.L.E., Medina county 4-H’ers once again did very well. Here are the results:
Junior Team – 2nd place – Aimee Dickinson, Garrett Dickinson and MaKenzee Decock. Preciosa Quintanilla received 2nd High Individual and Garrett Dickinson received 3rd High Individual.
Intermediate Team #2 – 1st place – Megan Barton, Jacob Barton, Reagan Biediger and Allison Biediger
Intermediate Team #1 – 2nd place – Parker Twilligear, Preston Twilligear, Cole Frazier and Esteban Quintanilla Jacob Barton received 1st High Individual and Allison Biediger received 3rd High Individual in the Intermediate group.
Senior Team -#2 –3rd place - Mason DeCock, Preston Wilhelms, Eric Kunz and Lorin Haliscak
Senior Team #1 – 4th place – Hunter Asbury, Joshua Currie and Chloe Angermiller Mason DeCock received 1st High Individual and Hunter Asbury received 5th High Individual.
CONGRATULATIONS... to all participating! And a big thanks to the coaches and parents for all your help.
S.A.L.E. HORSE JUDGING RESULTS Placing 7th at S.A.L.E. was our 4-H Dairy Judging Team consisting of Darby Gonzales, David Rihn, Dalyn Smith & Cindy Stanukinos.
High Point Individual was: Kendall Stroud placing 6th
CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE!
S.A.L.E. MEATS JUDGING RESULTS
Our 4-H Team consisting of Walter Nester, Maria Olivo, April Molitor and Andrew Essenburgh did Medina County proud by receiving 1st Place at S.A.L.E.
High Point Individuals were:
Walter Nester placing 2nd, Maria Olivo placing 4th & April Molitor placing 6th . GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!
S.A.L.E BEEF SKILLATHON RESULTS CONGRATULATIONS… To Jacie Henefey for placing 4th in the Beef Skillathon at S.A.L.E.
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!
S.A.L.E. & FT. WORTH LIVESTOCK PLACINGS SWINE - RESERVE CHAMPION - Lillie Weyel LAMB - 5th PLACE - Brock Stewart
STEER - 2nd PLACE - Addison Trojanowski GOAT - 8TH PLACE - Gene Koch 2nd PLACE - Khloe Naegelin FT. WORTH - STEER - 2ND PLACE - Khloe Naegelin 2nd PLACE - Kallie Gardenhire 10TH PLACE - Jacie Henefey
CONGRATULATIONS… To Christopher Haby for receiving the “SUPER TOUR GUIDE” award and Official S.A.L.E. Jacket for his outstanding job as a tour guide! Way to go Christopher!!!
S.A.L.E. CONSUMERJUDGING RESULTS
Placing 8th at the S.A.L.E. was our 4-H Consumer Intermediate Judging Team consisting of Jacob Barton, Megan Barton, Allison Biediger and Reagan Biediger.
High Point Individual was:
Mason De Cock from our senior team
CONGRATULATIONS EVERYONE!!!
IT’S NOT ABOUT THE RIBBONS… For ribbons will fade, and trophies grow old, Money’s soon spent and fame soon grows old. The important things are not ribbons or pins, and sometimes it’s really the loser who wins.
The important things are the friends you make, the experiences you take, working as a team, cooperation and dedication. They’ll help you become a mighty fine man, they’ll do more for you than a prize ever can.
DISTRICT (S.A.L.E.) DAIRY JUDGING RESULTS
CONGRATULATIONS… To our 4-H Dairy Judging Teams for doing an outstanding job at our District 10 contest!! The names and ranking are as follows:
Division/Team Name First Name Last Name Individual Score
Individual Rank
Team Score
Team Rank
Junior
Medina Kaden Lentz 203 4
714 1 Erin Magers 217 3
Baylee Rogge 271 1
Wya Gibson 226 2
Intermediate
Medina 1 Devin Gonzales 237 6
733 2 Kolton Lentz 218 7
Clayton Scheuling 249 3
Haley Steubing 247 4
Medina 2 Wya Wilhelms 245 5
767 1 Kyler Burkholder 267 1
Dylan Carroll 190 8
Mikayla Carroll 255 2
Senior
Medina 1 Darby Gonzales 295 1
838 1 David Rihn 256 7
Dalyn Smith 279 3
Cindy Stanukinos 264 5
Medina 2 Tabatha Lilie 265 4
824 2 Wesley Rogge 264 6
Rees Saathoff 295 2
Carson Stoner 249 8
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CONTEST REIMBURSEMENTS 4-H members and leaders participating in 4-H events and/or trainings have the opportunity to request reimbursement of entry fees. The finance committee approved the following policy: “Entry fees from contest participation or training/ workshops are no longer paid by the 4-H Council prior to the event. 4-H members and leaders must submit a reimbursement request form with the entry fee receipt to the Medina County 4-H Finance Committee for review and approval of reimbursements.” The finance committee meets twice a year to review these requests and submit for approval and payments. Deadlines for turning in requests are April 1st and August 1st. The reimbursement request form is included in this newsletter and the ‘12-’13 budget guidelines are listed below.
Reimbursement Available for Some District and State Contests and Activities
Medina County 4-H Council has a reimbursement policy to help you defray the cost of district and state contests, leadership lab and some adult volunteer project leader certification training. We will accept reimbursement requests at any time, however, reimbursements are made only twice a year. Usually within 30 days of the request deadlines which are April 1 and August 1. If you plan to request reimbursements it is important that you keep your registration receipts as they are required along with the request form. Please see the complete guidelines below and the request form in the back of this newsletter for more details. These reimbursements are made possible through the proceeds from the annual Medina County 4-H Sausage Dinner, we hope that you will fully support this activity so that we may continue to support your 4-H activities.
Reimbursement Policy Guidelines
District 10 4-H Contests - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- D-10 Contests Full Registration Fee - D-10 Horse Show Up to $10 / participant
District 10 Leadership Lab - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- County Council Delegates 1/2 registration fee
- Additional Participants remainder of budget is divided by # of participants not to exceed 1/2 fees paid
State 4-H Roundup - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount (also includes other state contests not held during roundup)
- Contestants 1/2 registration fees (not including t-shirts/ workshops)
- Coaches 1/2 registration fees for 1 coach per team
State 4-H Recordbooks - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- Recordbook Entry Full Registration Fee
State 4-H Horse Show - Reimbursements up to approved budgeted amount
- Participants $20.00/ participant
National 4-H Contest - Entry fee - up to $600 / team
Adult Volunteer Certification Training - Reimbursements for registration fee up to $150 / participant
- Includes all Master Volunteer Training and Certification Training on state or regional levels. All participants must complete 50+ hours of volunteer service prior to reimbursement.
All requests will be reviewed by County Council Finance Task Force Committee and be considered for reimbursement at their first scheduled meeting after each reimbursement deadline. Completed request form with receipts attached, should be turned in to the county Extension office on or before the deadlines.
Reimbursement Request 1st Deadline: April 1, 2013 (for registrations through March 31, 2013)
Final - Reimbursement Request 2nd Deadline: August 1, 2013 (for registrations through July 31, 2013) * All reimbursement requests received after August 1st for the 2012-2013 year will not be paid.
ATTENTION!! Former & Present...Medina County 4-H Council Members! County Council Officer applications are being accepted! If you are 12 years old and have served at least one year (past or present) as a Medina County 4-H Council Member, you are eligible to run for office. Medina County 4-H Council Members are: 4-H Club Presidents, 1st Vice Presidents and the County Council delegates.
Positions Available are: Chairman, 1st & 2nd Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter as well as 2 District 10 Delegates. Council Officers job descriptions, responsibilities and officer application are available at the extension office or at: http://medina-tx.tamu.edu (click Publications then 4H Club Resources). Applications are due at the extension office on or before Monday, April 1st.
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4-H COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS
COUNTY ROUNDUP / SHARE THE FUN /
EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATION
This is your chance to demonstrate your leadership and communication skills as well as your talents!!! Most of these events can be accomplished as an individual act or team act. You can give a public speech about current youth issues, present an educational program on what you’ve learned in 4-H, sing a song (vocal talent), play an instrument or as a band, read poetry, present a choreographed routine, or do a “Celebrate 4-H” skit.
This contest will be held at the county Extension office on April 11th. To enter call the Extension office 830-741-6180 by April 5th.
For 2013 Share the Fun rules and information contact:
The purpose of this workshop is to recognize outstanding youth, develop leadership skills, and provide advanced training to 4-H and FFA youth who are interested in practical range ecology, ranch and natural resource management.
Date: June 23rd - 28th Where: Texas Tech University (Junction Campus) For more information go to: www.rangelands.org/texas/youtheducation.htm
MEDINA COUNTY 4-H SAUSAGE DINNER FUNDRAISER
Sunday, April 7th - 11 am - 1 pm
Be sure to turn in all unsold tickets and money to your club manager by the date requested.
Buy tickets for your family.
Come help serve plates. All proceeds benefit your local 4-H club and County 4-H Council.
LAMB CAMP
When: June 9th-11th, 2013
Where: Howard College Agriculture Department
Cost: $85.00 per person for meals and awards
SEE FLYER IN BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER
GOAT CAMP
When: June 2nd-4th, 2013
Where: Howard College Agricultural Department
Cost: $85.00 per person for meals and awards
SEE FLYER IN BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER
STEER VALIDATION TAGS
A Steer Validation Tag Order Form can be found in this newsletter . Return the form along with a prepaid tagging fee of $10 per tag to the extension office NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 8TH.
If you have any questions please contact Jason Ott at: . 741-6180 or [email protected]
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NEED A LIVESTOCK PROJECT VISIT
RECORDBOOKS It’s time to start keeping records for your 2012-2013 Projects. Keeping records is a great way to hold on to your memories about your incredible adventures in 4-H. Record keeping is also a great way to develop skills in time management, communication, setting goals and deadlines, money management and project evaluations. In an effort to update the current recordbook system a committee has developed an online program with a data entry system that easily allows for updates, editing and printing.
There will be three (3) levels of recordbooks based on 4-H age (junior, intermediate, and senior). Information requested for each level will progressively add on to each other. The junior & intermediate books are significantly simplified from past recordbooks. The senior level book is similar to the past record book with some minor edits.
Parts of the report form will be standardized to allow for ease of completion and judging.
Much of the data from previous recordbooks that a member may have saved on their home computer may be “cut and pasted” into the new form
All 4-H members will begin using the new online forms or a new paper form that will be available for download from the Texas 4-H website beginning with the 2012-2013 4-H year.
Recordbooks will still be printed and turned in (in hardcopy form) to be judged by the deadline set by your local County Extension Office.
This system is available for use at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks
Watch future newsletters for Recordbook workshops held in Medina County.
VET SCIENCE The veterinary science project deals with techniques and procedures involved in caring for animals. It includes learning how Veterinarians are most effective.
The Devine Vet Science project group has begun their 3nd year of the 5 year program. They will meet every third Tuesday of the month (March 19th) at the Devine Intermediate Library or Café.
For more information contact:
Laurie Patteson at 830-665-6337
HORSE CORNER Horse Judging Coach is Sadie Ilse.
Members meet every Monday at 5:00 pm at Meyer Elementary School
The annual meeting of the Medina County Junior Livestock Show has been scheduled. At this meet-ing the Board of Directors will hear any suggestions for improvements or changes for next year’s show.
The meeting is open to the public.
Date: Tuesday, March 26th
Time: 7:00 PM
Place: Hondo
ANNUAL STOCKSHOW BOARD MEETING
ANIMAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
If you are entered in a major stock show, make sure you meet all the Animal Health Requirements for that species, prior to the show.
Contact Jason Ott at the Extension office to schedule an appointment.
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DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST The District 10 photography contest is open to all 4-H members in District 10. All photographs must have been taken by the 4-H member between January 1, 2012 and time of entry. Entries must follow the State 4-H Photography rules, division guidelines, class description and general guideline. These guidelines can be found at:
Each 4-H’er may enter up to 3 photos in the District Contest.
Registration for this contest will be held on 4-H Connect February 25-March 8, 2013. Cost will be $5 per person.
If you have questions concerning this contest please contact Debby Bodenchuk at [email protected] or by calling the Extension office.
STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Photography contest will be displayed during the 2013 Texas 4-H Roundup and is open to all senior age 4-H members. The 2012-2013 theme is “Holiday Season in Texas”. The Holiday Season in Texas theme should have photos that depict a Texas theme/flare or western heritage. Photos can include nature, landscape, people, animals as long as the subject of the photo is related to a holiday with a Texas/western basis.
Along with the theme category there are 14 other categories in which to enter.
Each county may have only one entry per category (15 entries per county). A fee of $10 per photograph must be paid for each entry.
All photos must have been taken by the 4-H member between January 1, 2012 and the time of entry. State entries will be taken between April 1-15th, 2013. For more contest rules and description of categories go to: . . http://texas4h-tamu-edu.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/files/2012/09/12-13_Photo_Rules.pdf
ANNUAL TEXAS 4-H GOLF CHALLENGE IS ANNOUNCED! The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is pleased to announce the Texas 4-H Golf Challenge. The Texas 4-H Golf Challenge was developed by county Extension agents, 4-H Specialists, and others to provide youth the opportunity to compete in an outdoor sporting event. While competing, youth also have the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge in the areas of sports nutrition, golf course and turf grass management, and the rules and etiquette of golf. The South area golf Challenge will be July 15th in Pleasanton.
Back by popular demand is the 4-H Golf Challenge CAMP! Camp will be April 26-28th in College Station. Registration will be on 4-H Connect March 1st to April 17th. Registration fee is $225 and is limited to 30 Intermediate to Senior age participants.
For more information go to http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/golf or contact Dr. Kyle Merten at [email protected]
RANGE & PASTURE PLANT IDENTIFICATION CONTEST
AND RANGE EVALUATION CONTEST These are the 1st Annual Open Invitational 4-H and FFA Contests sponsored by Mr. Cody Fowler - Hackamore Ranch in Milam County. Cody and Albina Fowler have an interest in youth and ecology, so their non-profit organization is providing scholarships to high point senior participants.
Range and Pasture Plant Identification Contest: A minimum $5,000 scholarship to the high point senior individual in Plant I.D.
Range Evaluation Contest: A minimum $5,000 scholarship to the high point senior individual in Range Evaluation
Come join us at the contests and be a part of the educational training provided by Dr. Barron Rector, Associate Professor and Extension Range Specialist. Dr. Rector will also coordinate the contests.
Mark your calendar!!!! Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013, Location: 44 Farms near Cameron, Texas
Who Can Participate: All 4-H and FFA members in the following age divisions Junior Division (3rd – 8th grade), Senior Division (9th – 12 grade), Any Adult can participate for practice only, no entry fees
Entry Fee: Registration Fee received by March 11, 2013, Teams -- $40, Individuals -- $20 . . On Site Registration Fee, Team -- $60, Individuals -- $30
Entry Materials: Entry Materials are available from the Milam County Extension Office – 100 E. 1st Street, Cameron, Texas 76520 --- 254-697-7045, Website – milam.agrilife.org, or Email: [email protected]
If you have questions or need additional information. Please contact the Milam County Extension Office at 254-697-7045
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MEDINA COUNTY 4-H
IS ON FACEBOOK
Sign up for Facebook!!! To connect with Medina County 4-H . . . just search “Medina Co. 4-H” click on “Like” and you will be added to our “friends”. Tag “Medina County 4-H” on your photos!
NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS Nov. 29– Dec. 3, 2013 Atlanta, Georgia
National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the National 4-H program. Each year a National Design Team of Extension educators, 4-H youth, and 4-H adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them.
The program combines a variety of fun and exciting educational, recreational and networking opportunities. The program combines seminars, discussion groups and service learning experience. Registration will open on 4-H Connect on Feb. 11th and close April 16th.
TEXAS 4-H CLOVER IS AVAILABLE ON-LINE The Texas 4-H Clover is a “catalog” of the many opportunities, programs, activities, and events that enrich the 4-H experience. Go to: http://d54-h.tamu.edu/files/2012/09/2012-13_TX4H_Clover_Publication.pdf to view the 2012-2013 version. Ask your parents to look it over with you so you can learn how to get the most from your 4-H membership.
Congratulations to everyone who showed at S.A.L.E.!
We are proud of you!
The 4-H Outdoor Challenge is a fun contest for 4-H ’ ers 8-18 years old as of September 1, 2012. The contest consists of 10 outdoor related events you will compete in and potentially earn points in as a team. The categories are fishing, rifle, shotgun, archery, canoeing/kayaking, swimming, orienteering-compass, camping skills, outdoor id, knot tying and climbing. The Contest will be held June 29-30, 2013 with registration being May 6th and ending June 2nd. There are three age division for this event- Juniors 8-10 years old, Intermediates 11-13 years old and seniors 14-18 years old. Each age division will be divided into three gender classes made up of two team members: both male, both female and coed. Throughout both days of competition, the team will rotate from one event to the next with an official contest group leader. More information go to: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/outdoor for the descriptions of each event and study materials.
We will conduct our own Outdoor Challenge Workshop on April 23rd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Location is still in the planning, so watch the April Newsletter. You will learn more about the Contest and participate in three fun events. Contact the Extension office before April 12th to reserve your spot. This Workshop is limited in space to 20 participants – you do not have to be on a team to participate in this workshop.
“JAYDEN & JUMPY”
4-H OUTDOOR CHALLENGE
4-H HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INVITATIONAL The classes and resources for the 2013 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Contest are now available at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/healthy_lifestyles/. Previous contest classes are also posted on the website. The contest is held during Texas 4-H Roundup and is open to intermediate and senior 4-H members. Youth may compete as teams or individuals.
IT’S NOT TOO LATE!! You can still register to become a member of 4-H. Don’t miss out on all the fun projects and workshops provided to 4-H members, receive our monthly newsletter, and join the millions of youth worldwide who “Make The Best Better”. Enrollment is on 4-H Connect at: https://texas.4honline.com.
Here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:
If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
If you are new to 4-H, set up a profile and follow the prompts.
If you lost your email and password—call your county office they can tell you your e-mail address and reset your password!
To be an official 4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an Active profile in 4-H Connect!
An active membership will not be granted until participation fee is paid
You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
If you have any questions or cannot access 4-H Connect please call the Extension Office at 830-741-6180.
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BE A PART OF HISTORY! Send your photo to the Texas 4-H Conference Center WALL OF FAME
Send a photo representing you or your 4-H Experience; or honor a county Extension Agent or Volunteer. The photo will be permanently attached to the tile. All photo tiles will be encased in a frame, creating a ‘mural effect’, and displayed in a prominent place in the Conference Center. Each framed unit will have a separate “legend” describing each tile within t hat unit. $15.00 per tile, JPEG image (640 X 480 pixel minimum size), Identify the individuals in the photo. Tiles will be 4” x 4”.
Mail to: Darlene Locke Texas 4-H Conference Center 5600 FM 3021 Brownwood TX 76801
Methods of Payment: Cashier’s check - Visa - MC Credit Card information should include:
Credit Card Number – 3-digit security code from back of card –Billing Zip
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SUMMER CAMP FUN…..
HORIZONS This four day, three night camp (June 4-8) focuses around project enhancement, career exploration, and personal/professional development. Participants choose their focus area where they will receive approximately 16 hours of instruction and introduction to careers in the field. Each workshop is limited to 20 youth and are filled on a first come, first served basis. Evening activities are geared towards professional development and workforce preparation, and of course, camp recreation and games! Dances each night!
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu
COUNTY CAMP I, II & III County Camp programs at the Texas 4-H Conference Center are designed to provide an opportunity for youth to experience summer camp while enjoying the advantage of meeting youth from across the state. Participants will enjoy kayaking, swimming, the climbing wall, environmental education, drama, riflery, archery, arts and crafts, games, dancing and special events! County camp is offered as a three day, two night or four day, three night experience. Youth who have completed second through eleventh grade are eligible.
County groups are housed together, by gender, in the dormitories with their Adult Chaperones. Youth are assigned to co-ed groups based on their age, for the daily educational activities.
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu
CAMP CORRAL Camp Corral is an amazing week of non-stop fun and excitement in the great outdoors for the children of our American military heroes. It’s for the children of brave soldiers who have been injured or fallen protecting our freedom, our way of life. Camp Corral is a wonderful chance for kids to share amazing adventures through boating, swimming, hiking, archery and doing just about everything you can do enjoying fresh air and nature.
The Texas 4-H Conference Center is one of eight sites in the nation that will host a Camp Corral. Camp dates are July 14-19 and registration opened February 1! Space is limited to the first 195 qualifying youth, so don’t procrastinate! Help us spread the word so that these young people have the opportunity to enjoy camp.
For more info or to register, go to: http://campcorral.org/
MISSION POSSIBLE Mission Possible promotes the involvement of all youth. We invite youth with and without disabilities or special needs or who require special accommodations to participate in this unique summer residential camping program. 4-H membership is NOT a requirement. Camp will be July 8-10, 2013.
The focus is on each campers’ Abilities and not their disAbilities. Participants are encouraged to recognize their individual strengths and their own limitations while participating in a safe and fun camp environment!
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu
PRIME TIME I & II Prime Time is an age-specific, four day three night residential camp experience. Session I is for youth who have completed grades 5-8 (July 21-24), while Session II (July 24-27) is for youth who have completed grades 2-5. Yes, those youth completing grade 5 can choose which session to participate in. Camp activities include swimming, kayaking, challenge course, rifle, archery, arts & crafts, dancing, games and lots more. Evening activities involve all youth in team building, dorm challenges and the nightly dance. Alternative activities are available during the dance.
More info: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Youth are housed in dormitories with other youth from the same county, where possible. You may also request cabin mates during the registration process. Those requests will be met, if possible.
Club Managers
4-H MEETING ATTENDANCE
The attendance rule requires that you at-tend at least 50% of your club meetings to be eligible for 4-H contests. This includes the Medina County Junior Livestock Show. Attendance is counted on a 12 month basis, starting the month after each event occurs. You will be allowed to attend no more than two 4-H meetings at a 4-H club in which you are not enrolled.
New 4-H member’s attendance will be counted starting with the month of their enrollment. They are also required to attend 50% of the regular club meetings thereafter to be eligible for contests or stock shows
Jason Ott Sandra Kunkel Debby Bodenchuk
Medina County Extension Agent Medina County Extension Agent Medina County
Agriculture FCS and 4-H Coordinator 4-H Program Asst.
