1 PHONE: 936-539-7823 Ext. 3 FAX: 936-538-8199 ON THE WEB County 4-H agrilife.org/montgomery4h Facebook: @4HMontgomeryCounty Twitter: @MontgomeryCo4H Instagram: @Montcotx4H County Extension Service montgomery.agrilife.org District d94-h.tamu.edu State texas4-h.tamu.edu Office Hours 8:00am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm M. Michelle Mihalek County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development Caroline M. Cruz County Extension Agent Urban Youth Development February 2017 Montgomery County 4‐H Chief Sheet It looks like most of the Montgomery County 4‐H clubs completed their IRS e‐ postcard. Thank you so much for taking care of that task. There are lots of contests and deadlines on the horizon. We are in the heart of major show season and are pre‐ paring for Roundup and the Montgomery County Fair (MCF). The MCF entry system is set to be open on until February 24 th at www.mcfa.org. Members must have a valid Quality Counts number in order to enter. Please do not wait until the last minute to take care of these – we are able to help you out with any problems you are having if you allow us enough time. There will be an Online Entries Help Session/Q&A meeting at the Fair Office on Wednesday, February 1 st from 6pm‐8pm. This was scheduled to take place after the en‐ try system has opened, so that people may ask questions about things they have come across that are confusing or difficult. Country Store Announcement –4‐H Clubs may enter a group project to sell at the coun‐ try store and will receive 80% payback on the items that sell. If your club wanted to build a wooden bench, bake a million cookies or crochet pot‐holders to sell….as long as it is en‐ tered under your club (and not an individual) – you can enter it to be sold at the Country Store. All entries must fall into the categories accepted in the store and should comply with all rules of the country store. Contact the Fair office for more details! In addition to major shows, 4‐H Roundup is fast approaching. Roundup sounds like some sort of cattle drive, but it is really just a name for the HUGE variety of con‐ tests that members can compete in. There are three levels of Roundup: County, Dis‐ trict, and State. County 4‐H Roundup is scheduled for February 28th because Houston and the Mont‐ gomery County Fair are so close together this year. Please sign up for County Roundup by calling the office by February 22nd. County Roundup will be like a big social event, with lots of refreshments, mingling, and fun. If you haven’t decided to do a contest, or are just curious about whether or not you would like to try one, make sure and attend. You will get to meet lots of kids just like you who either have experience with the contest, or are also trying it for the first time. If you can’t make this date call the office to make alternate arrangements. Eligibility Forms (No Pass, No Play) are the member’s responsibility to complete for any competitive 4‐H event regardless of the day of competition. Even if you are not missing school, you still need to turn in an eligibility form. The Extension office will be closed the following days: February 20 ‐ President’s Day & April 14 ‐ Good Friday
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PHONE: 936-539-7823 Ext. 3
FAX: 936-538-8199
ON THE WEB
County 4-H agrilife.org/montgomery4h
Facebook: @4HMontgomeryCounty
Twitter: @MontgomeryCo4H
Instagram: @Montcotx4H
County Extension Service
montgomery.agrilife.org
District d94-h.tamu.edu
State texas4-h.tamu.edu
Office Hours 8:00am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm
M. Michelle Mihalek
County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development
Caroline M. Cruz
County Extension Agent Urban Youth Development
February 2017
Montgomery County 4‐H Chief Sheet It looks like most of the Montgomery County 4‐H clubs completed their IRS e‐
postcard. Thank you so much for taking care of that task. There are lots of contests
and deadlines on the horizon. We are in the heart of major show season and are pre‐
paring for Roundup and the Montgomery County Fair (MCF).
The MCF entry system is set to be open on until February 24th at www.mcfa.org.
Members must have a valid Quality Counts number in order to enter. Please do not wait
until the last minute to take care of these – we are able to help you out with any problems
you are having if you allow us enough time.
There will be an Online Entries Help Session/Q&A meeting at the Fair Office on
Wednesday, February 1st from 6pm‐8pm. This was scheduled to take place after the en‐
try system has opened, so that people may ask questions about things they have come
across that are confusing or difficult.
Country Store Announcement – 4‐H Clubs may enter a group project to sell at the coun‐
try store and will receive 80% payback on the items that sell. If your club wanted to build a
wooden bench, bake a million cookies or crochet pot‐holders to sell….as long as it is en‐
tered under your club (and not an individual) – you can enter it to be sold at the Country
Store. All entries must fall into the categories accepted in the store and should comply
with all rules of the country store. Contact the Fair office for more details!
In addition to major shows, 4‐H Roundup is fast approaching. Roundup sounds
like some sort of cattle drive, but it is really just a name for the HUGE variety of con‐
tests that members can compete in. There are three levels of Roundup: County, Dis‐
trict, and State.
County 4‐H Roundup is scheduled for February 28th because Houston and the Mont‐
gomery County Fair are so close together this year. Please sign up for County Roundup
by calling the office by February 22nd. County Roundup will be like a big
social event, with lots of refreshments, mingling, and fun. If you haven’t decided to do
a contest, or are just curious about whether or not you would like to try one, make sure
and attend. You will get to meet lots of kids just like you who either have experience
with the contest, or are also trying it for the first time. If you can’t make this date call
the office to make alternate arrangements.
Eligibility Forms
(No Pass, No Play) are the
member’s responsibility to
complete for any competitive
4‐H event regardless of the
day of competition. Even if
you are not missing school,
you still need to turn in an
eligibility form.
The Extension office will be closed the following days: February 20 ‐ President’s Day & April 14 ‐ Good Friday
2 District 9 4‐H Roundup, or “Big Time in D‐9,” is for the 18 counties in District 9 and will take place at
Lone Star College this year on May 12th ‐ 13th. That’s right! You can compete in a district event, right
in our own backyard. In addition to contests, District Roundup includes a ton of games and activities for
the entire family. Be sure and check it out!
State 4‐H Roundup is mostly for senior 4‐H’ers who are in 9th ‐ 12th grade, but there are some invita‐
tional contests for members who are in 6th ‐ 8th grade. It takes place in College Station June 5th ‐ 8th
and boasts a variety of events, including the annual scholarship awards for Texas‐H Foundation. .
In this newsletter, you can read on about just some of the contests available for your members to try. If
you are interested in participating at any of these contests, please contact the 4‐H Office.
Special Interest Projects 4‐H Clothing & Textiles Contests at County, District, and State 4‐H Roundup
Do you think of yourself as being a trendsetter or creative? Do you like to think outside the box or solve
a problem? If fashion is your passion, check out these cool contests!
Duds to Dazzle ‐ Teams come to the contest with sewing supplies and receive assorted materials.
They have one hour to construct or refurbish a unique item, plan a presentation, and clean up.
(District & State Roundup)
Fashion Show ‐ Members can either buy or sew an outfit from their choice of 4 different categories.
Members will get to model their outfit on a runway of sorts and will interview with judges.
Storyboard ‐ A storyboard tells the story of the designer’s idea, using illustrations, flats, magazine pic‐
tures, or fabric swatches. Each year there is a different “design brief” or theme for the storyboard
contest. This year’s theme is “Inspired by Music”.
Trashion Show ‐ Let your imagination run wild in this fun contest! You get to create and exhibit a gar‐
ment that is made of at least 75% recycled materials. Ideas for materials include paper, aluminum
foil, plastic, cardboard, or anything else that you could recycle. (State Roundup only ‐ Intermediates
& Seniors)
4‐H Food & Nutrition Contests at County, District, and State 4‐H Roundup
Food Show ‐ Using MyPlate as a guide, participants prepare a dish at home, present it at the contest,
and have a quick interview with judges. This year’s theme is Family Favorites, so choose a dish that
would work well when you enjoy a meal outside at the park, beach, or just hanging out with friends
or family. Categories to choose from include protein, fruit and vegetable, grains, or dairy.
FOOD CHALLENGE & DUDS TO DAZZLE REVIEW & MOCK CONTEST: February 11th from
8:30am ‐ 12:30pm at the Montgomery County Extension Office. This workshop will be for any
ages /teams interested in Food Challenge or Duds to Dazzle contests. Please bring your supply kits
‐ refer to the D‐9 4‐H website for each contest supply list. Please RSVP by February 3rd by visiting
http://agrilife.org/montgomery4h/event‐sign‐up/ or call the office at 936‐539‐7823 Ext. 3
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Food Challenge ‐ In this exciting contest, a team of 3‐5 4‐H’ers are given 40 minutes and a list of ingredi‐
ents to create a dish. Members present the dish to the judge and are scored on preparation, serving
size, food safety concerns, nutritional value, and cost. (District & State Roundup)
4‐H Science and Technology Contests at County, District, and State 4‐H Roundup
Discover the Scientific Method: S.E.T. Poster Contest ‐ Use the scientific method to research and solve
a problem. Record your findings in a lab notebook and prepare a display board to present at the con‐
test. You will have a chance to interview with judges to really show off your research!
4‐H Photography Contests at County, District, and State 4‐H Roundup
District 9 4‐H Photography Contest ‐ This contest is for all 4‐H members in District 9. It does not qualify
a member for the state contest ‐ they are two separate events. The entry fee is $5 per photo. Entries
take place on 4‐H Connect by March 26, 2017. For details, visit http://d94‐h.tamu.edu/
eventsandcontests/bigtime/photography/
Texas 4‐H Photography Contest ‐ For seniors who are in grades 9‐12. Entry Period: April 1, 2017 to April
15, 2017 through 4‐H CONNECT, HOWEVER there can only be one entry per category from each coun‐
ty. This means that before members enter their photos on 4‐H Connect, they need to email them to
the 4‐H office first. If there is more than one entry per category in our county, we will have a local pho‐
tographer judge them to determine which one will advance to state. Photos need to be emailed to Car‐
Share the Fun Talent Show Vet Science Skilll‐a‐thon Quiz Bowls
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Livestock Projects MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR: The Montgomery County Fair (MCF) will be held March 31 ‐ April 9.
If you plan to exhibit livestock or non‐livestock items at the fair, be sure to read the rules at www.mcfa.org.
(To show at the fair, members must attend at least 3 regular monthly club meetings, from September
through February.) You will do entries online again this year. The entry system is set to be open on January
16th ‐ February 24th at www.mcfa.org. You must have a valid Quality Counts number in order to enter.
Please do not wait until the last minute to take care of these – we are able to help you out with any problems
you are having if you allow us enough time.
There will be an Online Entries Help Session/Q&A meeting at the Fair Office on Wednesday, February
1st from 6pm‐8pm. This was scheduled to take place after the entry system has opened, so that people may
ask questions about things they have come across that are confusing or difficult.
Country Store Announcement – 4‐H Clubs may enter a group project to sell at the country store and will re‐
ceive 80% payback on the items that sell.
If your club wanted to build a wooden bench, bake a million cookies or crochet pot‐holders to sell….as long as
it is entered under your club (and not an individual) – you can enter it to be sold at the Country Store. All en‐
tries must fall into the categories accepted in the store and should comply with all rules of the country store.
Contact the Fair office for more details!
If your animal loses a tag, please call the fair office and plan to be at one of the following re‐tag dates at 9am
in front of the fair office: February 25 and March 18.
BEEF
MCF Calf Scramble Applications are available on our website at http://agrilifecdn.tamu.edu/montgomery4h/
files/2016/11/MCF‐Calf‐Scramble‐App‐2016‐2017.pdf and are due back to the 4‐H Office by February 14,
2017.
HORSE
To qualify for the County 4‐H Horse Show, you must participate in at least 2 county 4‐H practice shows and
one other event, either another Montgomery County 4‐H Practice Show, or a Montgomery County 4‐H
Horsemanship Clinic. Negative Coggins is required. Upcoming Shows & Clinics:
February 5, 2017 at Willis Ag Arena
Showmanship Clinic 12:30PM;
Judged events 1:30PM
March 5, 2017 at Magnolia Arena
Stake Race Clinic 12:30PM;
Speed events 1:30PM
County Roundup February 28 Extension Office, Conroe RSVP by February 22
District Roundup May 11‐13 Lone Star College Reg. on 4‐H Connect by April 14
State Roundup June 5‐8 Texas A&M University,
College Station Reg. on 4‐H Connect by May 18
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Horse Judging: Horse Judging provides an opportunity for youth to learn to make decisions and organize
their thoughts. The presentation of oral reasons helps judgers improve their memory skills and speak effec‐
tively. These benefits are available whether they own a horse or not. If they are a rider it can help them be‐
come a better exhibitor as they learn the current show standards and criteria used by actual judges to evalu‐
ate each class. The following practices will be held at 6:30pm at the County Extension Office:
February 13th February 20th March 6th March 20th
POULTRY
MCF Chicks Delivered ‐ Tuesday, February 21st from 1pm ‐ 3pm at the MCF Horseshoe Club. Please notice
that this is a new date.
RABBIT
MCF Rabbit Tag‐In ‐ Thursday, March 9th from 5pm ‐ 7pm at the Horseshoe Club at the Montgomery
County Fairgrounds. Exhibitor should be present; parent/guardian must be present.
County Council County Council meets the 4th Monday of every month at 7pm at the Extension Office, unless noted other‐
wise. The February meeting will be held on February 27th. The Community Service Project is the Special
Angels Rodeo on February 12th, this event helps special needs competitors participate in a variety of modified
rodeo events. . To volunteer please sign up online at http://agrilife.org/montgomery4h/event‐sign‐up/special
‐angels‐rodeo/. Highlight clubs are Montgomery County 4‐H Shooting Sports, Montgomery County 4‐H
Dog Club, Trails End 4‐H, and Lone Star Tradition.
The March meeting will be held on March 27th. The highlight clubs are Morning Star 4‐H, Cut‐N‐
Shoot 4‐H, Evening Star 4‐H, and West Montgomery County 4‐H Shooting Sports.
4-H Record Book Training Why do a record book? Record keeping is a skill you will need for the rest of your life. Our memories fade
with time. We need to write it down so we remember what we did. You need to know what you did to be
able to improve on it the next year. Job applications, scholarship applications, college applications etc. ask
about knowledge and skills, extra curricular activities, leadership and community service. All the same
things required in your 4‐H Record Book. Annual competition allows you to see where you stand among
your peers so you know what you need to improve.
Record Book Trainings will be held at the County Extension Office in Conroe.
April 27, 2017 6:30 PM: Beginner Record Book Training ‐ For anyone who has not done ~ record book be‐
fore to learn how to put the information together.
May 2, 2017 6:30 PM: Advanced Record Book Training ‐ For members who have previously completed a
record book and just need help with the fine tuning.
June 10, 2017 8:00 AM ‐ 12 PM Book‐a‐palooza ‐ Anyone wanting help putting their record book together
or having questions about wording and formatting. Come and go event. Record Books can be turned in at
this time if you want.
June 12, 20217 4:30 PM: Deadline to submit 4‐H Record Book for County judging.
June 15, 2017 9:00 AM: County Record Book Judging ‐ Parents this is the BEST way to learn about Record
Books in a hurry.
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Montgomery County Fair Kids Days Calling all Tour Guide Volunteers! Kids Day Tour Guides will lead pre‐school and elementary aged chil‐
dren around the Fair grounds to see the various educational exhibits and activities. You will receive six
hours of volunteer time for this event. All you have to do is register and then show up on April 3rd and/or
April 4th at 8:00 am at the Fair office. You must be between 13 ‐ 18 years of age and an active member in 4‐
H or FFA! It is your responsibility to get your 4‐H academic eligibility forms turned in to the Extension office
for these days. Visit the following link to register to volunteer as a Tour Guide for Kids Day. In order to reg‐
ister you will be asked to create a Sign Up Genius account. http://www.mcfa.org/events/2017/kids‐day. If
you have specific questions about Kids Days, please contact the Montgomery County Fair Office at 936‐760
‐3631.
Texas Wildlife and Woodland Expo This year’s Texas Wildlife and Woodland Expo will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10:00 a.m.
to 2:00 p.m. at Lone Star College ‐ Montgomery on College Park Drive / Hwy 242. Volunteer shifts are
available. Select either a morning or afternoon shift. Expo visitors of all ages learn about wildlife, for‐
estry, landscaping, gardening and more. You can learn more about what is available at the expo by
visiting http://expo.tamu.edu .
4‐H sponsored activities include Junior Master Gardener, wildlife, birds, insects and others. If you or
your club would like to volunteer, please contact the 4‐H Office to sign up by March 20th. No prior ex‐
perience is necessary, we will teach you what you need to know. We are looking for volunteers to help
with archery or shooting sports demos, too! This is a great and fun opportunity to gain experience in
promoting 4‐H!
Conroe Kidz Fest Conroe Kidz Fest will be held in downtown Conroe at Heritage Park on Saturday, April 29, 2017. The
event time is 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Volunteer shifts are available! Select either a morning or after‐
noon time shift. Montgomery County 4‐H will be hosting the Discovery Village. This is a great oppor‐
tunity for 4‐H clubs, youth groups, or other groups and individuals to gain promotional leadership as a
volunteer with 4‐H Discovery Village.
If you are interested in volunteering, please call the 4‐H Office to sign up by March 20th .
Texas Youth Cattle Conference The Texas Beef Council (TBC) is proud to announce the second annual Texas Youth Cattle Conference
dates have been set for June 12 – 15 and July 5 – 8. The June conference will take place in Central and
South Texas regions and the July conference will be located in the Panhandle. Students can apply to attend
the session of their choice. The conference is designed for youth who have a desire to expand their
knowledge about the Texas beef industry.
Attendees will explore the beef industry by focusing on beef’s role in the food industry, nutrition, beef cat‐
tle science, management and marketing in that region of Texas. Students will hear from industry experts
and have the chance to learn through hands‐on activities throughout the conference.
The Texas Youth Cattle Conference is designed to empower our young men and women with the
knowledge and tools needed to become successful members and advocates of the beef community.
This checkoff‐funded program is free of charge. Students will only be responsible for their travel to and
from the starting locations for either conference. Texas youth involved in junior cattle breed associations,
the Texas FFA Association or Texas 4‐H are encouraged to apply online at http://
www.texasbeefcheckoff.com/texasyouth. Applications are due March 10, 2017. A limited number of stu‐
dents will be accepted to attend each conference. Applicants must be at least 16 years old as of January
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FEBRUARY
February 1 ‐ MCF Online Entries Help Session/Q&A
February 4 ‐ Montgomery Co. 4‐H Dog Show
February 11 ‐ County Food Challenge & Duds
to Dazzle Review & Mock Contest
February 12 ‐ Special Angels Rodeo
February 20 ‐ Office Closed
February 21 ‐ MCF Chicks Delivered *NEW DATE*
February 22 ‐ County 4‐H Roundup Entry Deadline
February 24 ‐ MCF Entries Due ONLINE
February 25 ‐ MCF Re‐Tag
February 27 ‐ County Council
February 28 ‐ County 4‐H Roundup
MARCH
March 9 ‐ TAAES Montgomery Co. Scholarship
Application Deadline
March 9 ‐ MCF Rabbit Tag‐In
March 18 ‐ MCF Re‐Tag
March 27 ‐ County Council
Texas A&M AgriLife - Montgomery County Scholarship The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ‐ Montgomery County scholarship application packet is now available.
This application is for several different scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1000 each. Applications (and all‐
corresponding items) are due to the 4‐H Office by March 9, 2017. Application can be obtained by visiting
Entry Forms are available at http://agrilife.org/montgomery4h
Mail entries to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Attn: 4H Special Angels Rodeo, 9020 Airport Road
Conroe, Texas 77303
If you would like to volunteer at this great event please visit http://agrilife.org/montgomery4h/event‐sign‐up/
special‐angels‐rodeo/ to sign up. For more Information: [email protected] or 936‐539‐7823 Ext 3
4-H County Council Scrapbook Party 4‐H County Council Scrapbook Party! Come out on Sunday February 19th at 4:00 pm to the 4‐H office to
join the fun. Everyone should bring pictures from county 4‐H events if you have any and be prepared to
complete a page. Snacks will be provided. Email Lauren at [email protected] if interested.
IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS If you have special needs for any of the programs offered at the County or District level, please give us at least five days’ notice.
We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs.
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
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Montgomery County 4-HSpir it Wear Order !
http://barefootathletics.com/categories/Custom-
Order-Form/Montgomery-County-4H/COF122396
SEVERAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE: SHORT SLEEVE, LONG SLEEVE, AND HOODIE!
PRICED AT $17, $22, AND $31
Place your Order Online:
Place Orders February 4 - 18Items will be delivered to 4H Office
April 1, 2017 10 AM – 2 PM Lone Star College – Montgomery
College Park Drive/Hwy 242 4-H Activity Booth Volunteers Needed
Please contact the 4-H Office at 936-539-7823 ext.
3 to sign up by March 20, 2017.
April 29, 2017 10 AM – 5 PM Downtown Conroe
Discovery Village 4-H Booths
Are you interested in Volunteering for one or both of these free events? Volunteer
opportunities for both events include activities for children including games, quick crafts, and
general help in making this a fun event for children & families. 4-H Clubs, Employee
teams, schools, church groups, and other teams are welcome! Morning & afternoon shifts are
available.
Please contact the 4-H Office at 936-539-7823 ext. 3 to sign up by March 20, 2017.
Be a part of 2 great free, family events!
Volunteer Acknowledgement April 29, 2017
Please submit by Friday, March 31 , 201 7 After March 31, no guarantee on T-shirts!
NAME OF VOLUNTEER:____________________________________________DATE OF BIRTH: ___________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________________________ CITY: _____________________________________ STATE:__________________ ZIP: ____________________ DAY PHONE: ____________________________________ CELL: _____________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT: ________________________________ CELL: ______________________________ CLUB OR ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION (if applicable): ___________________________________________
Please prioritize your 1st
, 2nd
& 3rd
choices of where you would like to volunteer. It is our goal to place volunteers in an area that fits their desires, and every effort will be made to place you in one of your top three choices.
____ Healthapalooza Village ____ Cultural Village ____ Arts Village ____ Sports Village __X__ Discovery Village ____ Earth Village ____ Tot Spot ____ History Village
Agreement & Volunteer Release By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in this agreement are true and complete. I agree that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements or misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal. • I agree further that I volunteer on my own free will and at my own risk. In the event of injury, I personally accept responsibility for the full expense of medical attention as well as other expenses arising out of such injury. I further agree that some volunteering projects may have inherent risks associated with them, and it is my responsibility to know what those risks are and to not follow through with any activity I may deem too high a risk for my capabilities. • I agree to release and hold harmless the City of Conroe, the Conroe KidzFest, its sponsors, vendors and employees from and against all losses and claims or liabilities for personal damages or other damages incurred as a result of any volunteering in the Conroe KidzFest; whether or not it is resulting from either’s negligence. • It is hereby agreed that I am not an employee of the City of Conroe, the festival, or of the sponsoring organizations or facilities; I am acting in a volunteer capacity, and as such, am not eligible for or covered under any benefit, payroll or insurance plan, or expense reimbursement as it relates to my participation as a festival volunteer. • I agree to work all the shifts assigned to me as I have indicated my availability and respect all those with which I come in contact. I also agree to arrive for my assignment on time and not leave my position until I am relieved by another volunteer or my team leader. VOLUNTEER SIGNATURE _________________________________________________ DATE ________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If under age 18) _____________________________________________________ Please submit this form to: KIDZFEST Volunteer – Attn.: Jessica Arnold PO Box 3066 Conroe, TX 77305 Fax: 936-522-3977
Forms can also be dropped off at the Conroe Recreation Center (1203 Callahan) or at the Oscar Johnson, Jr. Community Center (100 Park Place)
Please indicate your availability and shirt size by checking a time slot below: Saturday, April 29th :
_____ 8:30am-1:30pm _____ 1:00-6:00pm
____AS ____AM ____AL ____AXL ____AXXL _____AXXXL
4-H and Master Gardeners: Please submit to 4-H Office
by March 20.
Sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke or just do
something unusual!
Get the chance to show your skills on stage in
front of 4,000 fellow 4-H members, parents,
volunteers, and county agents.
Deadline April 3, 2017
Do you have what it takes
to be a star?
Submissions must be appropriate for 4-H youth.
Intermediate and Senior aged 4-H members are
allowed to participate in this contest.
Teams may be one age category or a combination of both intermediates and seniors.
An individual and/or team (max seven members) may only submit one video.
Five finalists will be selected by an expert panel of judges.
The five finalists will perform during Texas 4-H Roundup on
Tuesday, June 6, 2017 during the evening assembly.
After all performances, the audience will have the opportunity to
vote via text messages to select the winner.
Top two entries selected at Roundup will win cash awards.
Videos must be uploaded to YouTube
and made public for viewing
Maximum Length: 5 minutes
Links must be submitted online at
https://fs4.formsite.com/
state4h/4HHasTalent/index.html
For questions contact Jana Barrett at 979-845-6533 or [email protected]
OVERVIEWThe Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab (TVMDL) works every day to perform diagnostic tests for many different types of animals, including livestock, poultry, exotic species, pets and zoo animals. Every year, TVMDL performs over 800,000 tests to ensure the health of animal populations both in Texas and across the United States.
Specimens are sent or brought to TVMDL from veterinarians, animal owners and producers. Specimens received may be deceased animals brought to the laboratory for examination, tissue specimens collected from animals, or fluids collected from animals. Depending on the suspected disease or ailment, TVMDL can choose from over 700 tests to determine if an animal is healthy or sick. Many tests also help veterinarians determine the right treatment or medicines to give to ill animals.
Our 160 employees, based in four laboratories across Texas, work every day to ensure the health of our animal population. We play a significant role in ensuring animal products that enter our supply chain meet the standards set by industry and government.
Animal health plays an important role in many 4-H projects and club activities. From ensuring the proper medical dosage for a show animal or pet dog, to ensuring the eggs used in food and nutrition program are free of disease, and even proper handling of game animals, TVMDL can play an important part in the food supply continuum…and the life of every 4-Her.
TVMDL is celebrating its 50th year in 2017. To commemorate the milestone, TVMDL is sponsoring a coloring and art contest for Texas 4-H members.
Clover Kids Coloring Contest (Kindergarten to 2nd Grade). TVMDL’s 50th anniversary logo contains images of the many species of animals tested each day at TVMDL. Clover Kids can print the logo (PAGE 3) and express their creativity in coloring the image. First, second and third place will be awarded.
4-H Members Art Contest (3rd to 12th Grade). Contestants can draw, paint or photograph an image that depicts the important role that animal health plays in your 4-H project or club. First, second and third prizes will be awarded to outstanding 4-H members in the age groups of Junior, Intermediate, and Senior for the following categories:
• Drawing/Painting • Photography
The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.
CONTEST DETAILS
CONTACTFor questions please contact TVMDL at 979-845-2679.
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Paint or drawing material may be used in the coloring, and drawing/painting contests (ie watercolor, tempera, poster, or acrylic paint; pencil, charcoal, colored chalk, pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils, markers, crayons).
All entries will be submitted via 4-H CONNECT between January 1, 2017 and midnight (central time) on April 1, 2017. No late entries will be accepted for this contest.
In order to present your drawing/painting or photograph in the most presentable manner, you will need to follow these entry specifications:
• Drawing/Painting/Coloring: Artwork must be scanned or have a digital photo taken of the work. Scan must be at least a 300 dpi resolution, but not exceed a file size of 1 MB. Your artwork must be large enough for judges to see detail while still being smaller than 1 MB.
• Photographs: Photos should be submitted at a size of 8x10” at 300 dpi.
Collegiate 4-H members and TVMDL staff will judge the entrants into each category and determine a first, second and third place winner. Judging will be based on the following criteria:
• interpretation of the theme• technical skill• originality and creativity • artistic ability
First Place: rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters and 50th anniversary events, $100 gift cardSecond Place: rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters, $75 gift cardThird Place: rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters, $50 gift card
Winners will be notified in mid-May. Awards presented during an event at the 2017 Texas 4-H Roundup.
• One entry per 4-H member per category. • Artwork must be started no later than September 1, 2016 and completed prior to the submission date. • Only the 4-H member may work on his or her artwork. • The artist retains all copyrights to their artwork without exception. • Submitter must be the creator of the art submitted. The concept must be original and not a copy of anyone
else’s copyrighted material. Any artwork that depicts copyrighted images will be disqualified. For example, artwork depicting characters from television, movies, video games or books are not accepted.
• By entering this competition, the 4-H member is granting TVMDL a non-exclusive perpetual license to repro-duce the image of the artwork in our general outreach and marketing efforts.
• Photographs, drawings and paintings must be tasteful; profane, offensive or lewd images will be disqualified. Program coordinators at TVMDL reserve the right to determine disqualified images based on this requirement. Images traced by hand or with the use of an overhead projector or any other mechanical device are prohibited. Artwork that incorporates traced images are prohibited.
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Hosted by: Montgomery County 4H Horsemanship Club
February 12, 2017 ♦ 2 PM to 5 PMJoin us at the Montgomery County FairGrounds Equestrian Center for a day
filled with lots of rodeo fun andadapted events prepared for special
needs Angels. All school aged specialneeds Angels and their families are
If you have special needs for any of the programs offered at the County or District level, please give us at least five days’ notice.We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs.
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