4-H Achievement Night is Saturday, August 15, 2015

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1 DATES TO REMEMBER June 1 Turkey Orders Due Deadline to turn in Can Tabs June 5 Deadline for Leadership Lab June 15 Deadline for 4-H Recordbooks 4-H Award Applications 4-H Scholarship Opportunities 4-H Ambassador Applications June 18 Steer Validation 4:30pm-6:30pm County Fairgrounds June 19 Deadline for Junior Leadership Lab Ambassador Interview June Leadership Lab Leakey, TX June 25 4-H Award Interviews June 29 Registered Heifer Validation 6 pm - 7 pm County Fairgrounds July 7 Junior Leadership Lab July Summer 4-H Sewing Camp 1:30pm - 4:00 pm August 15 4-H Achievement Night June 2015 Issue 10 Summer Camps Club Meeting List Leadership Labs Recordbooks Archery & Shooting Sports Ethics Policy Changes 4-H Achievement Night is Saturday, August 15, 2015 District 11 4-H Leadership Lab June 22-24, 2015 Alto Frio Baptist Camp, Leakey, TX Deadline: June 5, 2015 through 4-H Connect Fee: $165 - Youth; $135 Adults Theme: Share 4-H with EVERYONE What to Bring: A pillow, sheets, towels, washcloths, shower shoes, and any personal items needed. Participants are also encouraged to bring a light blanket, as well as a light jacket or sweater, as the classrooms and dorms may be cool. Bring clothes & shoes for active sports, swim suits (no two piece swimsuits), water shoes, outdoor recreation & nightly dances. Bring tennis shoes, boots, or some other closed toe shoes. Due to center regulations, No flip flops may be worn during dances. A Sunday outfit is needed for Banquet. For more information visit: A&H SHOW AND MAJOR SHOW TURKEY ORDERS Deadline: June 1, 2015 $3.50 per bird NOTE: A minimum of 5 per order and a maximum of 75 per order. Order forms are available at the Extension Office or the County website. ORDERING DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ENTER YOUR ANIMAL IN ANY MAJOR SHOW OR COUNTY SHOW!

2 PAGE 2 4-H COUNCIL MEETING NO June Meeting Next Meeting July 8, :00 pm Mathis Westin Keese called the regular Mathis 4-H Club meeting to order on May 11, 2015 at 7:03pm. Rudy and Nadine Olivarez lead the Pledge of Allegiance as well as the club s motto, pledge and prayer. Shaya Simmons won the ice breaker. Lena Keese called roll and read the minutes of our last meeting. It was approved as read. Hailey Campbell read our treasurer s report. It was approved as read, also. We then moved on to our officer elections. Westin Keese encouraged everyone to start working on their record books, because it was needed to be a club officer and to receive any county awards. The next meeting is the second Monday in September. The meeting adjourned at 7:43pm. Blue Ribbon Tracy Tannehill Nathan Tucker called the meeting to order. Clayton Tucker led the Pledge of allegiance and Kathryn Buffa led the 4-H Pledge. Mason Tannehill led the 4-H Motto and Parker Seago led the 4-H Prayer. Megan Frerich called roll and read April s minutes. Hannah Curry gave the treasurer s report. Connie Seago gave Sinton A&H Booster Club Announcements, and Tristan Frerich gave the County Council report. In new business, we voted for the top 3 places to hold the back-to-school meeting in August. Staci Frerich gave the club manager s report. County record books are due June 15, and the county awards interview is June 25. The county awards banquet is August 15. The district leadership lab for Senior 4-H ers is June The junior leadership lab for junior and intermediate 4-H ers is July 7. Officer elections were held during this meeting. After the meeting was adjourned, we held a graduation party for Nathan Tucker. Good luck to him during the coming college years San Patricio 4-H Council Chairman 1st Vice Chair 2nd Vice Chair Tristan Frerich Miranda Coates Jared Cullison Secretary Treasurer Reporter Riley Seago Parker Seago Megan Frerich Meeting Schedule Aug 09 - Ingleside Aug 10 - San Pat Horse Aug 12 - Aransas Pass Aug 16 - Blue Ribbon Aug 16 - West Sinton Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program Short Courses: July 7-10, 2015; Texas Tech University; Fee $200 July 20-23, 2015; Texas A&M University; Fee $200 Application Process: Go to Student will complete application & enter contact information of supervising County Extension Agent. CEA will be automatically ed a recommendation survey. Selection committee will review applications & accept 25 participants per university. Applications due June 1, Applicants will be notified by June 26, 2015 regarding results. Selection Criteria: Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects. Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production. Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others. Top 25% class rank For more information please contact Billy Zanolini at or wfzanolini@ag.tamu.edu

3 2015 State 4-H Horse Show July 18-25, 2015 Taylor County Expo Center Abilene, TX For a complete list of Rules and Schedule of Events go to (Click on the State 4-H Horse Show link) STEER VALIDATION June 18, :30 pm - 6:30 pm San Patricio County Fairgrounds PAGE 3 REGISTERED HEIFER VALIDATION June 29, :00 pm - 7:00 pm San Patricio County Fairgrounds 2015 District 11 4-H Horse Show June 19-20, 2015 Brackenridge Event Center Edna, TX Registration Deadline 4-H Connect: May 29, 2015 For more information visit: Summer Horsemanship School Program June 1-July 1, 2015 Registration is now open agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ Horse For more information and Schedules go to Texas 4-H Horse Show Shirts Deadline to order: July 5 For more information about ordering contact: Laura Huebinger lhuebinger@ag.tamu.edu Junior Leadership Lab July 7, :30 am - 4:00 pm Location: Matagorda Bay Nature Park, 6430 FM 2031, Matagorda, TX Registration: 4-H Connect by June 19 Entry Fee: $30 for All youth participants 4-H Archery Team Needs a Coach Anyone who is interested in Coaching this team please contact Adrian Arredondo for more information at aarredondo@ag.tamu.edu. Shooting Sports Coach Training August 8 & 9, 2015 Jasper, TX More information will be available soon! MISSION POSSIBLE An Inclusive Camp for Youth with and without disabilities Age requirement: Must have completed 2nd grade by camp date When: July 7, 2:00 pm - July 9 3:00 pm Early Registration: Ends June 14; Fee: $175 per camper Late Registration: June 15-23; Late Fee: additional 5% Registration covers all meals, lodging, refreshments, health care services, facility & programming fees & commemorative Mission Possible T-Shirt. Returning Campers-Register at texas4hcenter.tamu.edu First time campers, please request an application: texas4-hcenter@ag.tamu.edu For more information call or texas4-hcenter@ag.tamu.edu

4 PAGE DISTRICT 11 SERVICE PROJECT June, Turkey Orders Due 05 Deadline to Register for Leadership Lab 08 Texas 4-H Roundup 15 4-H Recordbooks, Award Applications, Scholarship Opportunities & Ambassador Applications Due 18 Steer Validation 19 Deadline to Register for Junior Leadership Lab, 4-H Ambassador Interviews Leadership Lab 25 4-H Award Interview 29 Registered Heifer Validation July, Junior Leadership Lab Summer 4-H Sewing Camp For more information on upcoming events visit: This year s District 11 Service Project will include saving can tabs for Ronald McDonald House. We will be having a contest between the counties on who has the most can tabs by Leadership Lab. We are asking that all clubs to please collect tabs and deliver to the Extension Office by June 1, H AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS 4-H Ambassador Applications are due to the Extension Office by 4pm on June 15, Up to 12 eligible ambassadors could possibly be chosen for the H year. Junior Ambassadors: Must be incoming 7th or 8th graders. Interviews: June 19, 2015; Time: TBA Applications for both will be available at the Extension Office or online at 4-H RECORDBOOKS Will be due to the Extension Office on June 15, 2015 by 4:00 pm NO EXCEPTIONS! Recordbook covers are available for purchase at the County Extension Office. Cost is $3 each. Recordbook forms are available on the County Website H AWARD OPPORTUNITIES Deadline June 15, 2015 Gold Star: Highest award a 4-H er can receive at the County Level. The purpose of the achievement is to recognize outstanding leadership & contribution to the County 4-H program. Silver Star: Equivalent to the Gold Star but will be awarded to an intermediate aged 4-H member. Bronze Star: Equivalent to Gold & Silver Star but will be awarded to a Junior aged 4-H member. Other Awards: Rookie Award, I Dare You Award, County Medals, Incentive Awards, General Trophies, Specific Trophies & Open Category Trophy. Interviews: June 25, You will be assigned a time & notified by mail or . YOU MUST COMPLETE A RECORD BOOK TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE AWARDS! All forms are available online at

5 June 19-21, 2015 Collin County Adventure Camp Anna, TX Deadline: May 31 Fee: $30 per contestant Lodging & Meal options: $100/person - two nights + 5 meals Lodging is available & encouraged for contestants & non - contestants Dorm lodging is for Friday & Saturday night 3 meals on Saturday & 2 on Sunday Non - contestants must register on 4- H Connect in order to select & play for lodging & meals (must be selected/ paid for in advanced) For more information visit outdoor/ 4-H Scholarship Opportunities 1. 4-H Council Scholarship 2. Duane Campion Memorial Scholarship 3. Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship PAGE 5 Application completed & returned to the San Patricio County Extension Office by June 15, Recordbook completed and turned in to the San Patricio County Extension Office by June 15, Must be an active 4-H member until end of senior year. Club attendance will be checked and applicant must have a minimum of 3 present for the January-May meetings of senior year. Applicants must participate in an interview scheduled for June 25, 2015 Three (3) letters of recommendation. A prominent person in the community; Your 4-H leader; and Your High School Principal, Counselor or Teacher All forms can be found online at HORIZONS CAMP 2015 Youth 4th - 8th Grade Early Registration: Ends June 14; Fee $280-youth Late Registration: June 15-23; Fee $294-youth *Registration covers all meals, lodging, refreshments, health care services, facility & programming fees for the 4 night, 5 day event. Each participant will select from one of the 6 programs to be offered. Junior Master Gardener Robotics Lights, Camera, Action! Wildlife Adventure Science Discovery/CSI For more information call or texas4-hcenter@ag.tamu.edu Register at texas4hcenter.tamu.edu 2015 Poultry Institute for Youth Sponsored by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association When: Sunday, June 14 - Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Where: Texas A&M University in College Station Who: Students who will be enrolled in the Fall 2015 semester as a high school junior, senior or college freshman. Cost: $50 Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2015 More information and application can be found at Poultry-Institute-for-Youth-Application.pdf

6 PAGE 6 Freestone County 4-H Whiz Bang & Sporting Clays Shoot Caney Creek Shooting Sporting Teague, TX June 13, 2015 Deadline: June 1, 2015 Time: Orientation 7:30 am Shooting begins 8:00am Events: 100 Target Sporting Clays Course 50 Target Whiz Bang (5 stand) 10 Target Sporting Clays Course for parent shooter (Parent can shoot with their child) Fees: $55 for one event plus registration fee $140 for all 3 events plus registration fee Registration Fee: $10 Classes: Junior, Intermediate, Senior I & Senior II Awards: Per Age Division HOA (Beretta A300 Camo 12 G Shotgun) HOA Runner Up (Americase) HOA 3rd Place (Buckle) 4th Place (K2 cooler) 5th Place (Gun Bag) 6th Place (1 flat shot gun shells) Rules: No shot loads larger than 7 1/2 or smaller than 9. Safety violations will result in disqualification of shooter. For more information and to register please contact Angie McAdams or angie.mcadams@att.net 15th Annual Comal Claybusters Shotgun Invitational July 11-12, 2015 National Shooting Complex 5931 Roft Rd, San Antonio, TX Events: American Skeet, American Trap, Whiz Bang & Sporting Clays Fees: Registration - $40; Late Fee after June 29 - $30 For more information or to register contact: Terry Olson or registration@comalclaybusters.com

7 PAGE Texas 4-H Calf Roping & Break-A-Way School Tarleton State University Challenge Arena Stephenville, Texas June 21-25, 2015 Fee: $380; must be paid in full by June 1, Who: 12 years of age & older. Participation is open to all districts of the state, with applications being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. The fee includes group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rental for one horse and will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process. Most meals will be taken in the Tarleton State University Dining Hall. All students will be housed in the Tarleton State University Dormitories. Students will not be allowed to stay elsewhere. This event has been developed in order to encourage young people in 4 -H to develop leadership skills & to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities in 4-H. For more information and for an application please contact: Scott Anderson at or sa-anderson@tamu.edu TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP June 8-11, 2015 Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Texas State 4-H Roundup rules and guidelines for 2015 are now available online at: h.tamu.edu/roundup/ 2015 District 4-H Roundup Results Fashion Show Buying Division Intermediate-Special Interest Megan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H Blue Ribbon Senior-Special Interest Tristan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H st Place Construction Division Intermediate-Dressy Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H st Place Natural Fiber Division Senior-Wool/Mohair Tristan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H st Place Photography Show Junior Division Madison Patton, Gregory-Portland 4-H; Nature & Landscape - Blue Ribbon; Night Photography - Blue Ribbon Ella Troup, Blue Ribbon 4-H; Catchall - Blue Ribbon; Elements of Design - Blue Ribbon Intermediate Division Emily Beauchamp, Taft 4-H; Theme - Blue Ribbon Megan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H; Catchall - 2nd Place; Marine/Aquatic - Blue Ribbon; People - Blue Ribbon Eddie Garza, Taft 4-H; Animal-Wildlife - Blue Ribbon Emma Garza, Taft 4-H; Animal-Domestic - 1st Place; Digital Darkroom - 2nd Place; Dominant Color - Blue Ribbon; Food - Blue Ribbon; Nature & Landscape - Blue Ribbon; Plant/Flora - Blue Ribbon; Storyboard - Blue Ribbon Saide Heiner, Gregory-Portland 4-H; Details & Macro - 3rd Place; Elements of Design - Blue Ribbon; Night Photography - Blue Ribbon SET Research Poster Contest Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H; Intermediate Division st Place Share the Fun Contest Intermediate-Musical/Instrumental Jacqueline Gonce, Taft 4-H st Place

8 WISE COUNTY 4-H HORSEMANSHIP CAMP June 26-27, Greenwood Rd Decatur, TX Deadline: June 12, 2015 Fee: $65 Time: 8 am - 5 pm Participants need to bring: Your horse - ready to ride Fly Spray Sun Screen Hat Lawn Chair (breaks & lunch) Can Do Attitude!! Lunches and Snacks will be provided Instructors: Every year, teams of Texas A&M Horse Program Assistants are trained to go out to individual counties & teach 2-day horsemanship schools. These are hands-on schools for 4-Hers, parents, & volunteer leaders in the county who bring their horses & participate in a variety of basic & advanced horsemanship drills & maneuvers. For more information: Stacy Baumgartner, 4-H Horse Project Leader at or Chrissy Karrer, CEA-4-H at PAGE 8 20th Annual Callahan County Fun Shoot June 13, 2015 Entry Deadline: June 8, 2015 Check-in 7:30am Orientation 8am Shooting 8:30am Division: (based on age as 8/31/14) Junior (age 9-10), Intermediate (age 11-13), Senior 1 (age 14-15), Senior 2 (age 16-18) Entry Fee: $90 (includes 50 targets each: Skeet, Trap and Whiz-Bang) *Prizes to be awarded to Top 6 Places in Each Age Group in Each Event* ** Buckles awarded to HOA in Each Age Group & Bracelet to HOA Lady** Please Note: Registration will be limited to the first 60 entries received. For more information contact: Kevin Meier at

9 Ethics Policy Changes The only significant edit to the document is on page 2. A line has been added where families can place the address of the project(s) if the project(s) is located at a location other than the family s address. Specifically, the wording states: If livestock project(s) will be raised at a location/ facility different from address provided on carbon validation form, please complete information below. In addition, Rule 5 was changed. It was changed to provide clarification regarding the potential loss of state validated livestock project ownership through participation in livestock shows/auction prior to exhibition at Texas major livestock shows. The purpose of rule 5 is to prevent state validated animals from being sold at multiple livestock shows. This includes terminal shows & livestock shows that auction livestock projects by live weight and state validation number. Premium and Ribbon auctions are EXEMPT from Rule 5 if they meet the following criteria: the show is auctioning off a placing, ribbon, banner or accomplishment of the exhibitor NOT the state validated livestock project. PAGE 9

10 Helpful Links: Texas 4-H Website Register for 4-H San Patricio County Website District 11 PAGE 10 To be eligible to compete in the A&H Show in any division, (including Homemaking) you must attend at least 60% of club meetings. Attendance for the 2015 Show started in January, You must also meet UIL academic eligibility requirements by passing all of your classes. Start out the 4- H year right by attending club meetings and keeping your grades up! New 4-H members must also attend 60% of their club meeting, however, their club attendance begins on Sept. 1, Only new 4-H members will be allowed to count January 2015 attendance. San Pat/Aransas A&H Show Online 4-H Record book 4-H Mall Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and download the Texas 4-H app on your iphone! Feel free to share any pictures you have of you or your fellow 4-Hers in action! If your address changes, PLEASE correct it on 4-H Connect: THERE S AN APP FOR THAT? LET S STAY CONNECTED Texas 4-H News and Events Download the FREE APP Today! Reminder: If your animal loses its validation tag, call the Extension Office ASAP with the tag number so that a replacement can be ordered. The address needs to be corrected on the family profile AND in each individual s profile. The labels for the newsletter and other miscellaneous mailings are generated by the information entered by you or your family. Don t risk missing out on the monthly 4-H newsletter or other important mailings! ADULT VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK To protect our 4-H members, the Texas 4-H Program administers an adult screening program. This screening is conducted every 3 years. All adults who will be working directly with youth (other than their own children) must complete the adult registration form on 4-H Connect to be screened. Once their registration has been approved from the State office, then we can certify those adults as San Patricio County volunteers. Only those adults who have been screened and cleared through YPS will have the privilege of working with 4-H members. There is a $5 annual fee for each adult who will be a Volunteer. This fee is paid on 4-H Connect.

11 PAGE 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Turkey Order Due Register Leadership LAB Recordbooks, Awards, Ambassador Applications Due Steer Validation 4:30-6:30pm 4-H Ambassador Interviews Leadership Lab H Award Interviews Registered Heifer Validation TEXAS 4-H AGE CATEGORIES ( through ) Clover Kids: 5 thru 8 (Kinder through 2nd grade) Juniors: 8 & in 3rd grade, 9, 10 on Sept. 1, 2013 Intermediates: 11, 12, 13 as of Sept. 1, 2013 Seniors: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 as of Sept. 1, 2013 UPCOMING EVENTS July : Deadline for 4-H Sewing Camp 03: Extension Office Closed 07: Junior Leadership Lab 08: 4-H Council Meeting 13-15: 4-H Sewing Camp August : 4-H Achievement Night