May 2016 Issue 9. ATTENTION: All steer replacement tags will be $22 each. A&H Show Auction News. Deadline: June 1, 2015 $3.

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1 DATES TO REMEMBER May 19 4-H Council Meeting May 21 Invitational 4-H Hippology May 30 Extension Office Closed June 1 Turkey Orders Due June 3 Deadline to register for Leadership Lab June 7-9 Texas 4-H Round up June District 11 4-H Horse Show June 15 Steer Validation 4-H Ambassador Applications Due 4-H Recordbooks Due 4-H Awards Due 4-H Scholarships Due June Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge June Leadership Lab 219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, TX 78387; Phone: ; Fax: May 2016 Issue 9 Club Meeting List Horse Show Information Turkey Orders Recordbook Deadline 4-H Award Information Leadership Lab ATTENTION: All steer replacement tags will be $22 each. Adrian Arredondo CEA-4-H & Youth Development San Patricio County The San Patricio County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016 A&H Show Auction News The San Patricio & Aransas County Auction Committee announces that the 2017 Auction will be a Premium Sale Only. This means all animals that are shown and are major show validated and entered at a major show will be allowed to walk their animal through the show ring and receive premium auction money, and will be able to haul those animals to major stock show if desired. We are open to questions and more details will be provided at a later date. 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 4-H COUNCIL MEETING May 19, pm It is very important that all club presidents and council delegates attend meeting! PAGE 2 Blue Ribbon Anthony Buffa The Blue Ribbon 4-H Club met on April 17, 2016, at the Homemaking Building. Trent Wiese gave inspiration and Tracy Tannehill did an icebreaker. Roll Call was taken and minutes were read by Kathryn Buffa. Megan Frerich gave the Treasurer s report. Connie Seago informed members about the Sinton A&H Booster Club. Members made cards for service men and women as their community service. These cards will be given to the service men and women on Memorial Day. Another community service will be Eli s Fund -Service Dog. Members are asked to make a small monetary donation. New Business: Tristan informed members about the upcoming District Leadership Lab. Members voted on Senior gift and were informed about up coming officer election next month. Old Business: Megan Frerich received 2nd place in the District Fashion Show. The next meeting will be May 15, along with graduation party for Seniors and an office election. Meeting was adjourned. STEER VALIDATION June 15, :30 pm - 6:00 pm San Patricio County Fairgrounds 4-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. Applications for both will be available at the Extension Office or online at Meeting Schedule May 08 - Portland May 09 - Taft May 09 - San Pat Horse May 09 - Gregory-Portland May 09 - Mathis May 15 - West Sinton May 15 - Blue Ribbon Aug 14 - Ingleside Texas 4-H Horse Validation The 2016 Texas 4-H Horse Validation Process will start on March 1, 2016 on 4-H Connect and run through April 15, 2016 at a cost of $10 per horse. From April 16, 2016 to May 1, 2016 the cost increases to $20 per horse. All horses must be validation or re-validated with payment each year, to be eligible to show at District and State 4-H Horse Shows. For those horses validated last year on 4-H Connect, you will need to re-activate and pay for validation. New horses you will need to provide photos of each side, and front as well as a pdf copy of registration papers (if registered). For more information and to download instructions for validating horse, go to (Click on State 4-H Horse Show link.) If you have any questions, please contact Teri Antilley at tjantilley@ag.tamu.edu. HORSE EXHIBITORS Mr. Murphy LeBlanc is a new 4-H volunteer and he is willing to assist 4-H exhibitors and their family with a horse project by offering experience in both Halter or Saddle Competitions. Mr. LeBlanc show experiences include several appearances at National Horse Shows and numerous competitions throughout a three state area. If you are interested please contact Mr. Murphy LeBlanc at or by kimleblanc69@hotmail.com.

3 PAGE 3 District 11 4-H Leadership Lab June 20-22, 2016 Texas 4-H Conference Center, Lake Brownwood, TX May, Registration Opens on 4-H Connect for Texas 4-H Congress 19 4-H Council Meeting 30 Extension Office Closed June, Turkey Orders Due 01 Deadline to apply for Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program 03 Deadline to register for Leadership Lab State 4-H Roundup 15 Recordbook Deadline 15 4-H Ambassador Applications Due 15 4-H Award Applications and 4-H Scholarship Opportunities Due 15 Steer Validation Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge District 11 4-H Leadership Lab For more information on upcoming events visit: Deadline: June 3, 2016 through 4-H Connect Fee: $165 - Youth Ages 13 through 17 as of June 1, Theme: Building a Better Tomorrow in District 11 4-H! Officer Elections: District 11 4-H Council will be conducted on Tuesday, June 21, during lab. Candidates must be at least 15 years old. All candidates must complete an Officer Candidate Registration Form & submit it to the District Office to be received no later than 5pm on Friday, June 3. What to Bring: Pillow, sheets, towels, washcloths, shower shoes, and any personal items needed. 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: 4-H HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INVITATIONAL & RECIPE RALLY Healthy Lifestyles Invitational: Contest is open to Intermediates & Seniors & is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 7, Contest is structured similar to Consumer Decision Making Contest, where youth individually judge classes that relate to the healthy lifestyles topics listed in the contest packet. Register to participate as an individual or team. Recipe Rally: Although invitational, the Recipe Rally does require some pre-qualification prior to Texas 4-H Roundup. This is an opportunity for Intermediates & Seniors to work individually or in pairs to submit a video of them demonstrating the preparation of a recipe. All recipes should tie to the theme Picnic Perfect. Among the entries submitted, 4 finalists will be selected to be a part of the cooking demonstrations that will take place at Texas 4-H Roundup. The classes and resources for the H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational & Recipe Rally Contest is now available at texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/foodnutrition/. For more information contact: Courtney Dodd cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu 4-H Livestock Skill-A-Thon 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup June 7, 2016 Objective: Livestock Skill-a-thon contest tests a 4-H member s knowledge & comprehension of animal science & livestock management practices. Contest provides an opportunity for youth to gain & develop production livestock skills & life skills through a competitive environment. Open to any eligible 4-H member in 6-12 grade. Contest will be divided into Intermediate & Senior age divisions. For a complete list of rules & guidelines visit

4 PAGE 4 4-H RECORDBOOKS Due to the Extension Office on June 15, 2016 by 4:00pm 2016 Texas 4-H Calf Roping & Break-A-Way-School June 19-23, 2016 Tarleton State University Challenge Arena Stephenville, Texas Objective: This event has been developed in order to encourage young people in to develop leadership skills & to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities in 4-H. Fee: $425 for the week. Includes: group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rental for one horse & will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process. Participation: Open to all who are 12 years of age and older. Sign up will be on a first comefirst serve basis. Maximum number to be accommodated is 50. Horse Rule: All horses brought to the roping school must have had a Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test within the past 12 months. An accredited veterinarian can take care of the testing procedures & provide you with a VS 10-11, EIA test form. You must send in a copy of the VS form for every horse you intend to bring. More information: Meridith Wilde or meridith.wilde@ag.tamu.edu 4-H Scholarship Opportunities 1. 4-H Council Scholarship 2. Duane Campion Memorial Scholarship 3. Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship 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 TBA Three (3) letters of recommendation. 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, 2016 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: TBA 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 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

5 June 17-19, 2016 Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Registration: May 1 - May 29, 2016 Fee: $35 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) 2016 DISTRICT 11 4-H HORSE SHOW June 14-15, 2016 Brackenridge Event Center, Edna, TX Tuesday, June 14 Wednesday, June 15 Registration: 9am Registration: 9am Competition: 10am Competition: 10am PAGE 5 Registration: Participants are to register on 4-H Connect anytime from May 1 27, Late registration is May 28 - June 1, 2016, for an additional $25 fee. New for 2016 Age Divisions will be used for Judged Western, Speed, Hunter-Flat, Stockhorse Division. Age Divisions will be based on grade level. Junior/Intermediate will be 3rd to 8th grade. Senior will be 9th to 12th grade Stockhorse Showmanship has been added to the working order. Roping Division will not be offered due to lack of participation in previous years. The Stockhorse Division require a minimum of 5 entries for the class to be offered at the show. Contestants will be notified if they register for any of these classes & the classes don t make. All District 11 4-H Horse Show information is available on the District 11 4-H website at For more information visit outdoor/

6 PAGE 6 21st Annual Houston County 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational Shoot & Whiz Bang Qualifier June 10-11, 2016 Houston County 4-H Training Center CR 4505, Crockett, TX Mandatory Safety Meeting begins at 8:15am each day Registration: Deadline May 31 through Fee: $60 Novice Event (Trap, Skeet & 5-Stand 25 targets each) - Shoot on Friday Only! $90 Skeet, Trap, Whiz-Bang (50 targets each) Prizes: Open - First through Sixth in each 4-H Class Ladies - First through Third in each 4-H Class Novice - First through Sixth HOA in each 4-H class (Open & Ladies) receive Custom Buckle (except novice) More information: please call or Kerr 4-H Skeet & Trap Club 2016 Tournament June 3-5, 2016 Hill Country Shooting Sports Center 1886 Cypress Creek Rd, Kerrville, TX Register: Online through iclays at Deadline: May 13, 2016 Shoot is limited to the first H shooters for American Skeet & Trap, Whiz - Bang & Sporting Clays International Skeet & Trap is limited to the first 84 Shooters. More information: K.C. Cunnigham, Event Coordinator or Lindsey Forster, Registration Secretary at kerr.registration@yahoo.com

7 Invitational 4-H Hippology Contest May 21, 2016 Fayette County Fairgrounds 400 Fair Grounds La Grange, TX Registration: Deadline is May 11 via 4-H Connect Objective: Hippology is the study of horses. The hippology contest is an indoor activity where 4-H members can make learning fun by exhibiting their horse knowledge without having to own a horse. Check - In: 8:30-9am Contest Starts: 9:15am Fees: $15 per person (includes lunch) Open to all Texas 4-H youth. Contest Consists of Judging, Slide Show Test, Written Exam, I.D. Stations, and Team Problem More information and contest rules contact: Meredith Miller, or visit d114-h.tamu.edu Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program PAGE 7 Short Courses: July 5-8, 2016; 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 17, 2016 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 JUNIOR LEADERSHIP LAB July 12, 2016 Matagorda Bay Nature Park 6430 FM 2031, Matagorda, TX Registration: Deadline June 24, 2016 on 4-H Connect Entry Fee: $30 for all youth participants (includes lunch, snacks, t-shirt, programming supplies, facility rental & insurance) Texas 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest (WHEP) June 25-26, 2016 Southwest Texas Junior College 2401 Garner Field Road, Uvalde, TX Registration: May 1-June 13, 2016 on 4-H Connect Fee: $25 per individual youth contestant WHEP Project Region of Study: Prairie Brushland WHEP Manual: 4-H Wildlife & Fisheries Webpage - Tentative Itinerary Saturday, June 25 Sunday, June 26 9am - Team Check-in 8am - Contest Activities Continue 9:30am - Contest Begins 11am - Awards Presentation 12 noon - Lunch Break Depart for Home 1pm - Contest Continues 3pm - Educational Program For more information or questions contact: Larry Hysmith or lhysmith@tamu.edu

8 21st Annual Callahan County Fun Shoot June 11, 2016 Callahan County Shooting Range Deadline: May 9, 2016 Entry Fee: $95 (Includes 50 targets each of skeet, trap & Whiz-Bang) *This is a Whiz-Bang Qualifier* Check-In: 7:30am Orientation: 8am Shooting begins: 8:30am Division: Junior - 3rd-5th Grade Intermediate - 6th-8th Grade Senior - 9th 12th Grade Prizes: Awarded to Top 6 Places in Each Age Group in Each Event. Buckles awarded to HOA in Each Age Group & Bracelet to HOA Lady. Note: Registration will be limited to the first 60 entries received. All other entries will be placed on a waiting list by the date received. For more information or questions please contact Kevin Meier Registration forms can be found publications/shooting-sports/ or District 4-H Roundup Results Fashion Show PAGE 8 Buying Division Junior-Special Interest Ariel Castellano, Taft 4-H rd Place Intermediate-Special Interest Jacqueline Gonce, Taft 4-H st Place Intermediate-Dressy Megan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H nd Place Construction Division Intermediate-Dressy Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H st Place Photography Show Junior Division Jayden Hays, Ingleside 4-H: Animals - Domestic - Blue Ribbon; Catch All - 1st Place; Detail & Macro - Blue Ribbon; Dominant Color - 1st Place; People - Blue Ribbon; Plant/Flora - Blue Ribbon Ella Troup, Blue Ribbon 4-H: Elements of Design - Blue Ribbon Jarret Williams, Gregory-Portland 4-H: Animals - Wildlife - Blue Ribbon; Food - Blue Ribbon; Marine - Blue Ribbon; Nature & Landscape - Blue Ribbon Intermediate Division Megan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H: Animals - Domestic - Blue Ribbon; Animals - Wildlife - Blue Ribbon; Detail & Macro - Blue Ribbon; Digital Darkroom - 2nd Place; Food - 3rd Place; Theme - Blue Ribbon Jacqueline Gonce, Taft 4-H: Catch All - Blue Ribbon; Dominant Color - Blue Ribbon; Nature & Landscape - Blue Ribbon; People - Blue Ribbon Parker Seago, Blue Ribbon 4-H: Elements of Design - Blue Ribbon; Marine - Blue Ribbon; Plant/ Flora - 3rd Place Intermediate-Division SET Research Poster Contest Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H st Place Share the Fun Contest Intermediate-Musical/Instrumental Jacqueline Gonce, Taft 4-H st Place

9 Helpful Links: Texas 4-H Website Register for 4-H San Patricio County Website District 11 PAGE 9 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 2017 Show starts 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 2017 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.

10 PAGE 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat H Council Meeting Invitational 4-H Hippology Contest TEXAS 4-H AGE CATEGORIES ( through ) Clover Kids: 5 thru 8 (Kinder through 2nd grade) Juniors: 3rd 5th grade as of Sept. 1, 2015 Intermediates: 6th 8th grade as of Sept. 1, 2015 Seniors: 9th 12th grade as of Sept. 1, 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS June : Deadline to apply for TX 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program 01: Turkey Order Deadline 07-09: State 4-H Roundup 14-15: District 11 4-H Horse Show 15: Recordbook, Ambassador, Awards Deadline 15: Steer Validation 20-22: District 11 4-H Leadership Lab

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