Medina County 4-H Newsletter

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1 Medina County 4-H Newsletter 1506 Avenue. M Hondo, TX Ph Fx medina-tx@tamu.edu Web-site: http;//medina.agrilife.org IMPORTANT!!! JUDGING RESULTS COUNTY ROUNDUP SAUSAGE DINNER COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS STEER TAG ORDER GOAT & LAMB CAMPS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTS OUTDOOR CHALLENGE Inside this issue: April Calendar 2 Consumer, Dairy, Meats, Horse Judging Results Contest Reimbursements Sausage Dinner 5 Council Officer Elections 5 County Roundup 5 TX Proud of TX 5 Agriculture MCJLS Board 6 Steer Validation Tags 6 Lamb & Goat Camps 6 Horse Project Info 6 Photography Contests 7 Vet School Open House 7 Outdoor & Golf 8 Challenge Summer Camps 10 Club Managers & Dates April 1 Deadline to enter County Round-Up April 6 Steer Tag Orders Due Coming in April April 13 County Council Officer Applications Due April 15 District Meat Judging in San Angelo April 6 Lamb & Goat Tag Orders Due for State Fair April 23 County Council - Officer Elections April 7 Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture April 8 County Round-Up and Fashion Show March 30 - April 10 Registration for District Roundup April 11 Rifle Competition in Floresville March 2015 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat Star of Texas, Austin Begins Hondo & LaCoste Club s 4 D Hanis Club 5 Livestock Judging Practice Livestock S.A.L.E. Meat H.L.S.R. Daylight Savings Houston Stock Show Ends Castroville & Natalia Club s 23 Club Managers Houston Stock Show Begins Devine & Rio Medina Club s Horse H.L.S.R. Registration for District Roundup Begins Registration For District Photo Contest 17 TX Proud of TX 6:30 pm Club 31 Managers Reg. for District Roundup Begins SPRING Photo 6:30 pm TX Proud of TX 6:30 pm MCJLS Open 6:00 pm BREAK H.L.S.R. Lamb & Goat Show H.L.S.R. Market Steer Show th Wildlife 6:30 pm H.L.S.R. Market Hog Show Wave 1 H.L.S.R. Market Hog Show Wave 2 Austin Steer Show Registration for District Fashion Show Begins First Day of April 25 District Livestock Judging in Fredericksburg Dairy H.L.S.R. Austin Barrow Show April 29 District Wool Judging in Eldorado

2 PAGE 2 April 2015 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat April 5 6 Steer Tag Orders Due 19 Sausage Dinner Lamb & Goat Tag Orders Due for State Fair 7 TX Proud of TX 6:30 pm Devine Castroville LaCoste Club Natalia & Rio Medina Club s Deadline for Co Council Officer Apps 8 County Roundup & Fashion Show 15 District Meat Judging in San Angelo 16 Wildlife 6:00 pm County Council - Officer 7:00 pm D Hanis & Hondo Club s Deadline to Enter County Roundup 29 District Range Pasture, Soils, Wool Judging in Junction 30 Wildlife pm County Holiday Office Closed Ag in the ASU Livestock & Classroom: TX Wool Contest Proud Presentation End of Registration for District Fashion Show End of Registration for District Roundup District County Fashion Show Paperwork Due Small Bore & Rifle Competition in Floresville District Livestock Judging in Fredericksburg Upcoming in MAY May 1 - District Fashion and Textile Show May 2 - District Roundup May Texas 4-H Scholarship Interviews May 7 - Wildlife Project

3 PAGE 3 S.A.L.E. - JUDGING CONTESTS CONSUMER JUDGING RESULTS Placing 3rd was junior team from Devine consisting of Makayla Hines, Karma Herring, Kelli Geyer and Riley Hagdorn. Makala received 9 th place high point individual. Placing 7 th was the junior team from LaCoste consisting of Logan DeCock, Garrett Dickinson, Bryce Miller and Emma Mueller. Also participating were the intermediate teams of MaKenzee DeCock, Aimee Dickinson, Trista Miller and Abigail Mueller and Erin Magers, Alex Quintanilla, Baylee Rogge and Johanna Steubing. The Senior team from Hondo placed 12 th. The team included Hunter Asbury, Chloe Angermiller, Joshua Currie and Esteban Quintanilla. Nick Currie participated as an individual. HORSE JUDGING RESULTS Our 4-H Judging team had some stiff competition, but represented Medina County well. Those participating were Elysia Bermea, Lucy Mohr, Madilynn Mohr and Shelby Simpson. BEEF SKILLATHON RESULTS Congratulations to Jacie Henefey for placing 10th Senior Division in the Beef Skillathon and Jett Henefey who placed 29th in the Intermediate Division. DAIRY JUDGING RESULTS Medina County was represented at SALE by six dairy judging teams coached by Sandy Steubing. Our top two teams placed 13 th and 22 nd out of 91 teams participating. David Rihn, Wesley Rogge, Rees Saathoff and Clayton Schueling were on the 13 th place team and Wyatt Gibson, Luke Lessing and Dillon Thigpen were on our 22 nd place team. Others representing Medina County were Devin Gonzales, Emily Kuykendall, Kolten Lentz, Haley Steubing, Kallie Brucks, Lacy Clarke, Julia Guzman, Johanna Steubing, Coy Jacobs, Paige Smith, Paden Thigpen, Baylee Rogge, Riley Smith, and MaryBeth Wheaton. MEATS JUDGING RESULTS On February 15 th SALE held their Meat Judging contest with 20 teams participating. Medina County was represented by five teams coached by Tim Tatsch. The senior team of Andrew Essenburgh, Will Gardenhire, Devin Gonzales and April Molitor placed 3 rd with April earning a $10,000 scholarship for her 1 st high point individual placing. Placing 9 th was the team made up of Cassie Bendele, Kolten Lentz, Luke Lessing and Preston Twilligear. Others representing Medina County 4-H were Thomas Beard, Shayla McElroy, Laurell Pfeiffer, Rob Sexton, Kenneth Arnett, Logan Arnett, Shane Molitor, Emily Neuman, Molly McElroy, Kellen Pfeiffer and Leah Pfeiffer. DISTRICT - JUDGING CONTESTS DISTRICT CONSUMER JUDGING RESULTS February 21 st 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 from Devine 1 st place Karma Herring, Makayla Hines, Kelli Geyer and Riley Hagdorn with Makayla Hines earning 1 st high point junior individual. Junior Team from LaCoste 3 rd place Logan DeCock, Emma Mueller, Bryce Miller and Garrett Dickinson with Garrett earning 3 rd high point junior individual. Intermediate Teams from Lacoste were Aimee Dickinson, Trista Miller, MaKenzee DeCock and Abby Mueller and Riley Chafin, Tori French, Alison Grothues and Travis DeCock. Intermediate team from Hondo Alex Quintanilla, Baylee Rogge. Johanna Steubing and Erin Magers. Senior Team - 2 nd place advancing to State Esteban Quintanilla, Joshua Currie, Hunter Asbury and Chloe Angermiller. Chloe Angermiller received 4 th high point individual while teammate Joshua Currie received 5 th high point individual. Senior Nick Currie also competed as an individual. DISTRICT HORSE JUDGING Job well done to our Medina County Horse Judgers. Junior Team 2 nd place Jamie Zinsmeyer, Brighton Beard, Sierra Brown and Tessa Duncan. Tessa earned 2 nd high point junior individual and Jamie earned 4 th high point junior individual. DISTRICT DAIRY JUDGING February 13th was the District Dairy Judging contest at S.A.L.E., Medina County 4-H ers once again swept the contest. Here are the Results: Junior Team made up of Kallie Brucks, Lacy Clarke, Julia Guzman and Johanna Steubing earned 1st place with members Kallie Brucks earning 1st high point individual, and Lacy Clarke 3rd high point individual. Junior Team made up of Paige Smith, Coy Jacobs and Paden Thigpen earned 2 nd place with member Paige Smith 2nd high point individual. Intermediate Team made up of Dillon Thigpen, Wyatt Gibson and Luke Lessing earned 1st place with members Dillon Thigpen receiving 1st high point individual, Luke Lessing 2 nd high point individual and Wyatt Gibson 3rd high point individual. Intermediate Team made up of Baylee Rogge, Riley smith and MaryBeth Wheaton earned 2nd place. Senior Team made up of David Rihn, Wesley Rogge, Rees Saathoff and Clayton Schueling received 1st place with members David Rihn earning 1st high point individual and Wesley Rogge earning 2nd high point individual. Senior Team made up of Devin Gonzales, Emily Kuykendall, Kolton Lentz and Haley Steubing earned 2nd place with member Emily Kuykendall earning 3rd high point individual.

4 PAGE 4 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 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 - Lodging $10/night/person Meals $12/day/person - Workshop participants only Covers $0.00 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 1 st Deadline: April 1, 2015 (for registrations through March 31, 2015) Final - Reimbursement Request 2 nd Deadline: August 1, 2015 (for registrations through July 31, 2015) * All reimbursement requests received after August 1 st for the year will not be paid. See Attached Form

5 PAGE 5 MEDINA COUNTY 4-H SAUSAGE DINNER FUNDRAISER Sunday, April 19th - 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. COUNTY NEWS Come help serve plates. All proceeds benefit your local 4-H club and County 4-H Council. 4-H COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS 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: (click Publications then 4H Club Resources). Applications are due at the extension office on or before Monday, April 13th. COUNTY FASHION & TEXTILE SHOW The county fashion and textile show will be held in conjunction with the County Roundup on Wednesday, April 8 th. Deadline to enter will be April 1 st. For more information contact Debby Bodenchuk at dgbodenchuk@ag.tamu.edu or by calling the Extension office at 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 8th. To enter call the Extension office by April 1st. For 2015 Share the Fun rules and information contact Debby Bodenchuk at dgbodenchuk@tamu.edu. TEXAS PROUD OF TEXAS AGRICULTURE Are you proud of Texas agriculture? As a member of 4-H, your answer is probably YES! However, there are those who do not share your enthusiasm or may just not know how agriculture impacts their lives. Texas, and American farm and ranch families as well as modern agriculture feed the world. Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture is a program to help inform consumers and policy makers to understand the importance of agriculture and its impact on Texans, Americans, and the world. Join other Medina County 4-H members learn how to promote agriculture to the world. Come see what it means to be Texas Proud of Texas Agriculture at the dates below, location at the Extension Office. Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30 pm Tuesday, March 24th, 6:30 pm Tuesday, April 7th, 6:30 pm Thursday, April 9th - AG in the Classroom

6 PAGE 6 LIVESTOCK ANNUAL STOCKSHOW BOARD OPEN MEETING The annual meeting of the Medina County Junior Livestock Show has been scheduled. At this meeting 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 31st Time: 6:00 PM Place: Hondo High School Cafeteria LAMB CAMP When: June 7th - 9th, 2015 Where: Howard College Agricultural Complex 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 attached order form along with a prepaid tagging fee of $12 per tag to the extension office NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 6TH. If you have any questions please contact the Extension Office at: Lamb & Goat Tag Orders for the State Fair are due Monday, April 6, 2015 NEED A PROJECT VISIT? Contact Derrick Drury at GOAT CAMP When: June 14th - 16th, 2015 Where: Howard College Agriculture Complex Cost: $85.00 per person for meals and awards SEE FLYER IN BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER HORSE CORNER IMPORTANT HORSE PROJECT INFORMATION 2015 Horse Validation will open on 4-H Connect March 1 through May 1. March 1 April 15 - $10 per horse April 16 May 1 - $20 per horse All horses must be validated or re-validated with payment each year, to be eligible to show at District and State 4-H Horse Shows. For instruction on how to validate a new horse or re-validate a horse already in the system go to sites/14/2012/04/15_horsevalidationinstructions_families.pdf County offices must approve validations by May 6, and all payments must be into the 4-H Foundation by May 31. HORSE JUDGING Coach is Sadie Schweers. Members meet every Sunday from 4:30-6:00 pm at Mrs. Bermea s classroom. If you should have any questions, please contact Sadie: sadieilse@aol.com 4-H HORSE CLUB Members interested in joining please contact Traci Fitzpatrick at: traci875@yahoo.com s will begin next spring.

7 PAGE 7 PHOTOGRAPHY 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, 2014 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 March 2 - March 13,2015. You must submit your photo online at time of registration. Cost will be $5 per person. If you have questions concerning this contest please contact Debby Bodenchuk at: dgbodenchuk@ag.tamu.edu or by calling the Extension office at STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Photography contest will be displayed during the 2015 Texas 4-H Roundup and is open to all senior age 4-H members. The theme is Inspiration. This year the theme will focus on pictures of subjects that move and inspire YOU. Photos can include photos of leaders, mentors, family, friends, things in your community, school, church, or across the country and world. 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, 2014 and the time of entry. State entries will be taken between April 1-15th, For more contest rules and description of categories go to: TAMU 22nd ANNUAL VET SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE Will Be Held On April 25th!! You will get to see and learn about all the different aspects of veterinary medicine and best of all, it s free! There s no registration required either, all you have to do is show up and enjoy your visit. Thousands of people visit the college for this event every year, of all ages and backgrounds, and everyone really enjoys it! There s definitely something for everyone. This year we have a lot of great things planned already! As the date gets closer there will be pictures, schedules, and more details posted to our website so check back for more information. Or search for us on facebook to be a fan and get updates directly. Thank you for your support of Open House!

8 PAGE 8 4-H OUTDOOR CHALLENGE The 4-H Outdoor Challenge is a fun contest for 4-H ers 8-18 years old as of September 1, 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 at Collin County Adventure Camp, Anna TX from June 19-21, 2015 with registration being May 1st and ending June 1st. There are three age division for this event- Juniors 8-10 years old, Intermediates years old and seniors 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: for the descriptions of each event and study materials. GOLF CHALLENGE Do you love to golf? Want to learn more about the rules and etiquette of golf, golf course and turf management and sport nutrition? Gather up a team of three and participate in the Golf Challenge! This fun event is open to all 4-H members...for more information go to: 4-H HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INVITATIONAL The classes and resources for the H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Contest are now available at: 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. RECORDBOOKS It s time to start keeping records for your 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 H year. Recordbooks will still be printed and turned in (in hardcopy form) to be judged. The deadline is Monday, June 15th to the County Extension Office. This system is available for use at: Watch future newsletters for Recordbook workshops held in Medina County.

9 PAGE 9 RANGE & PASTURE PLANT IDENTIFICATION CONTEST AND RANGE EVALUATION CONTEST These are the 3rd 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, March 14, 2015, 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 2, 2015, 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 , Website milam.agrilife.org, or marcia.felton@ag.tamu.edu If you have questions or need additional information. Please contact the Milam County Extension Office at 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. For more info go to: to view the version. Ask your parents to look it over with you so you can learn how to get the most from your 4-H membership. 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: Here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT: If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one! Participation Fee is $25 If you are new to 4-H, set up a profile and follow the prompts. If you lost your and password call your county office they can tell you your 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 How to Contact Us Sandra Kunkel: s-kunkel@tamu.edu Derrick Drury: derrick.drury@ag.tamu.edu Debby Bodenchuk: dgbodenchuk@ag.tamu.edu Office Hours: 8:00am-Noon & 1:00pm-5:00pm

10 PAGE 10 SUMMER CAMP FUN... HORIZONS This five day, four night camp (June 28-July 2) 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: 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 and registration opened January 12th! Space is limited to the first 175 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: 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 7-9, 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: 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 19-22), while Session II (July 22-25) 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: 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.

11 PAGE 11 Club Managers TEXAS 4-H AGE AND YEAR Texas 4-H activities and events are open to enrolled members between the ages of: 4-H Club Manager(s) Phone # Castroville Leticia Teague Aris Vogt Devine Jr. (3rd 12th) Jason & Stacy Skow Katherine Hines John & Trisha Naegelin D Hanis Letha Garrison Laurie Henefey Hondo Intermediate (3rd 5th) Amy Leonard Jennifer Thigpen Dottie Heiligman Hondo Jr. (6th 8th) Buffie Rogge Laurie Lentz Bonnett Lange Hondo High (9th 12th) Sandy Steubing Paul Aelvoet Chelley Gibson Onnie Saathoff Vicky Steubing or LaCoste Melinda DeCock Tracy Chafin Natalia Eric Owens Rio Medina Betty M. Carroll Karen Neuman Anne Keeter and 18 on August 31, 2014 or 8 and in 3 rd grade and 18 on August 31, Age Divisions of 4-H Contestants Senior: youth between ages of 14 and 18 on August 31, 2014 Intermediate: youth between ages of 11 and 13 on August 31, 2014 Junior: youth between ages of 9 (or 8 and in the 3 rd grade) and 10 on August 31, 2014 APRIL - 4-H MEETING DATES Mark Your Calendars - Club meetings are: Castroville - Apr. 7:30- Castroville Elem. D Hanis - Apr. 7:00 D Hanis Cafeteria Devine - Apr. 7:00 Devine Inter. Cafeteria Hondo - Apr. 6:30 St. Paul Lutheran Church LaCoste - Apr. 7:00- LaCoste Elementary Natalia - Apr. 7:00 Project Center, in Natalia Rio Medina - Apr. 7:00 - Mumme s Store Derrick Drury Sandra Kunkel Debby Bodenchuk Medina County Extension Agent Medina County Extension Agent Medina County Agriculture / NR FCS 4-H Program Asst. Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

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14 4-H COUNCIL REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST PARTICIPANT: Date of Event(s) ADDRESS: AGE CATEGORY: (As of August 31, 2014) Junior (8,9,10) Intermediate (11,12,13) Senior (14 & Above) Adult Volunteer (19 & Above) PARTICIPATED IN: (Must attach all entry fee receipts) DISTRICT 10 4-H CONTEST STATE 4-H ROUNDUP/other State Contests MASTER VOLUNTEER TRAINING Event: Event: ADULT VOLUNTEER Event: # How Many Nights Did You Stay CERTIFICATION TRAINING Event: STATE 4-H RECORDBOOK Event: DISTRICT LEADERSHIP LAB DISTRICT LEADERSHIP LAB INFORMATION: (must be completed before reimbursement can be considered) 1) Are you currently a county council delegate? (i.e: Club President, 1st Vice President, or Council Delegate) Y N If Yes: 4-H Club Current Office If No: 4-H Club Office Pursuing ADULT VOLUNTEER CERTIFICATION TRAINING INFORMATON: (must be completed before reimbursement can considered) 1) Have you completed the required 50+ hours of volunteer trained services to 4-H youth members? Y N If Yes: Briefly explain How do you feel the training helped you to effectively educate 4-H youth members? FINANCE TASK FORCE COMMITTEE DECISION - Due to the 4-H Council Budget Reimbursement Policy, we: APPROVED YOUR REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR A TOTAL OF $. DENIED YOUR REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FOR $. DUE TO I certify that the above named participant s request has been reviewed, discussed and voted on the Medina County 4-H Finance Committee with respect to the current reimbursement policy. Committee Member Committee Member DATE:

15 STEER VALIDATION TAG ORDER Due Date: Monday, April 6 th,2015 Name Grade School 4-H Club Name Grade School 4-H Club Name Grade School 4-H Club Name Grade School 4-H Club Address: Phone # Steer Tags X $12 each = $ PARENTS SIGNATURE DATE Make check payable to: MCJLS. Mail or bring this form with your payment to: Medina County Extension Office, 1506 Avenue M, Hondo, Texas This is a validation tag order form only. It does not enter you in any stock show (county or major).