Jumping into June. Fannin County Extension Office. 06/01/2016 Volume 1, Issue 9

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1 06/01/2016 Volume 1, Issue 9 Fannin County Extension Office Inside this issue: Jumping into June 1 Piney Woods Conservation Adventure Camp 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup 2 4-H Outdoor Challenge 2 East Region 4-H Horse 2 Beginner Shooting Sports Camp 2 Fishing Camp 3 Mission Possible 3 Primetime 3 Primetime Xtreme 4 Horizons 4 Dinner s On Me 4 Texas 4-H Wildlife Education Project State Contest Fannin County 4-H Recognition Awards 4-H All Star Award 5 4-H Honor Roll Award 5 4-H Gold Star Award 6 4-H Leader Award 6 4-H Letterman Award 6 4-H Rookie Award 6 Danforth I Dare You Leadership Award Recordbook 7 County Fair Tag-In 7 June Calendar 8 July Calendar 9 Check Out this Project! Jumping into June May was yet another magnificent month for the Extension Office! Many things are coming to an end while several exciting summer activities are starting up! We would like to congratulate all the 2016 Fannin County Graduating Seniors! I am sure you are all happy that school is The Piney Woods Conservation Adventure Camp will be held from July 12 15, 2016 in Jasper County in and around Lake Sam Rayburn. This camp is open to senior age 4-H finally coming to an end for this year and we hope everyone has fun and exciting summer plans! Some new news from May is that we officially chartered a new 4-H Club called Fannin 4-H Club. Both Fannin 4-H Club and Texas Star 4-H Club elected their Officers and we had seven 4-H Members register to members from across Texas. This 4 day camp will focus on the conservation ecology of natural resources in east Texas. What will make this camp unique is that the kids can select from a wildlife or a fisheries track. The first two compete at Texas 4-H Roundup in June.! There are so many fun and exciting learning opportunities through the 4- H Program this summer and we cannot wait to continue working with our 4-H members through the summer! Have a fun and safe start to the summer season! Piney Woods Conservation Adventure Camp days of the camp will keep all youth together covering the basics and the final two days youth will break into their track of choice for advanced education and hands-on activities.

2 Page 2 Fannin 4-H Flash Volume 1, Issue 9 Registration for 2016 Texas Roundup is officially closed. Congratulations to all our Fannin County 4-H Members that will be traveling to College Station to represent the Fannin County 4-H Program. On the Senior Consumer Decision Making Team that qualified from District will be Danielle Berg, Dacie Bradley, The Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge consists of 10 events where teams compete to earn point for overall high point position. A team consists of exactly two members within the same age division and gender class. Teams compete in all 10 events during one weekend competition Texas Roundup Gabriel Hanson and Dreyvan Strickland. Competing in Share-The-Fun Contest will be Joel Aukes in the Solo/Band Division. Dacie Bradley will be competing in Educational Presentation with her One Heartbeat at a Time Open Presentation.. Blake Ferguson will be going down to compete 4-H Outdoor Challenge Participants will learn and practice various outdoor education activities from fishing and shooting to camping and biologist skills. Fannin 4-H Members that will be competing at this contest June in Invitational Ag Product ID, Invitational Wildlife Challenge as well as participating in several workshops throughout the week. Kate Kincade will be participating in the Invitational Hippology contest. Good luck to all our 4-H members and enjoy your time down at State! at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center in Seguin, Texas are: Caleb Arris, Randy Arris Jr., Brendan McMurrey, and Reed Stringer! Good luck to our Fannin County 4-H Members! East Region 4-H Horse A huge good luck goes out to our solo Horse Competitor; Kodie Landers.! Kodie is a Junior with a love for showing horses. She has Beginner Shooting Sports Camp Beginner Shooting Sports Camp is a new camp meant especially for 4-H members interested in the shooting sports program. This camp is designed to safely introduce kids to the shooting sports project. Participants will also get the chance to do their favorite 4-H been showing horses since she was three years old, and now at the age of nine, she is taking her horse, Jewel, to camp activities such as dances, challenge course, and team challenges! This camp will be held July or July Youth Registration is $180 for youth and $85 for adults until June 13th. A late registration will be available Athens to compete in the East Region 4-H Horse.. Good luck Kodie! until June 21st with an additional 5% charge. ** 4-H families attending are responsible for 100% of costs and any requirements such as chaperones. **

3 Fannin 4-H Flash Volume 1, Issue 9 Page 3 Fishing Camp is a brand new program this summer. Participants will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters, from creating lures to permit laws. They will also get to participate in their favorite events from the Texas 4-H Mission Possible is a unique co-educational and INCLUSIVE residential camp featuring traditional camp experiences such as kayaking, shooting sports, challenge course, arts and crafts, environmental education, swimming, dancing, and lots more. Missional Possible strives to provide an inclusive, traditional 4-H camp environment to youth with and without disabilities as well as to raise awareness and Fishing Camp Center such as challenge course, nightly dances, and team challenges. Fishing Camp is open to youth in 3rd grade and up and will be July Youth registration is $180 and adult registration is $85 until June 13th. Mission Possible education 4-H members about the disability community. Mission Possible provides an opportunity for 4-H members to participate in a hands-on service learning activity and develop their personal leadership skills. First time campers must apply by contacting the 4-H Center (dlocke@ag.tamu.edu) for There will be a late registration period between June with an additional 5% fee. ** 4-H families attending are responsible for 100% of costs and any requirements such as chaperones. ** an application. The dates for Mission Possible are July 6 July 8th, with registration being $175 per camper, or $100 for mentors until June 13. Late registration will be available until June 30th with a 5% additional charge. ** 4-H families attending are responsible for 100% of costs and any requirements such as chaperones. ** is an age-specific, four day, three night residential camp experience. Session I is for youth who have completed grades 5th 8th, while Session II is for youth who have completed grades 2nd 5th. Yes, those youth completing grades 5 can choose which session to participate in. Camp activities include swimming, kayaking, challenge course, rifle, archery, arts & Primetime crafts, dancing, games and a lot more. Evening activities involve all youth in team building, dorm challenges and the nightly dance. Youth are housed in dormitories with other youth from the same county, where possible. You may also request cabin mates during the registration process. I is July while II is July Youth registration is $230 while adult registration is $110 until June 13th. Late registration will be available until June 21, 2016 at an additional 5% cost. ** 4-H families attending are responsible for 100% of costs and any requirements such as chaperones. **

4 Page 4 Fannin 4-H Flash Volume 1, Issue 9 Xtreme is a new camp made especially for older 4-H members that are more advanced than the camps we typically offer. It is open to members in grade 8th 11th and has activities such as Advanced Challenge Course, Kayaking/Sport Fishing, Vet Primetime Xtreme Science, Knockerball Soccer, Wildlife, Nightly Dances, Leathercraft, 9 Square in the Air and so much more. Prime Time Xtreme will be held July 11th 14th. Youth registration is $230 while adult registration is $110 until June 12th. Late registration will be available until June 21, 2016 at an additional 5% cost. ** 4-H families attending are responsible for 100% of costs and any requirements such as chaperones. ** This five day, four night camp 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 Horizons professional development and workforce preparation, and of course, camp recreation and games! Dances each night! There will be five (5) Project Focused s: Robotics Leather and Lacing Food Challenge Wildlife Cardboard Camp This year s Horizons camp will be held June 27 July 1st. Youth registration is $280 and adult registration is $135 until June 12th. ** 4-H families attending are responsible for 100% of costs and any requirements such as chaperones. ** Dinner s On Me is a food challenge that is hosted during the Texas Star Fair. To compete in this contest, participants need to pre-register by sending in their registration form by Monday, June 13, On Friday, June 24, 2016, a lottery drawing will be held to determine the 16 contestants who will Dinner s On Me participate. Following that drawing, a list of 10 alternate contestants will be kept, in the order they are drawn. Contestants will then be notified of their winning registration within one week. A mystery bag of item will be provided to each contestant, to create an culinary dish or dishes from his/her bag. The goal is to prepare a quick meal for the family. Pantry staples will be available to all contestants. The contest will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. Texas 4-H Wildlife Education Project State Contest The Texas 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project (WHEP) is an interactive program that teaches youth about wildlife, habitat, habitat management, and natural resources stewardship. In addition, life skills such as team work, critical thinking, public speaking, and observation are underlying objectives in this youth development effort. Creating educated and involved stewards of natural resources is the long term goal. This year s WHEP Contest will be held June 25 26, 2016 located at the Southwest Texas Junior College, Uvalde, Texas. Registration is due by June 13, 2016 online through 4-H Connect.

5 Page 5 Fannin 4-H Flash Volume 1, Issue 9 Fannin County 4-H Recognition Awards The Fannin County Recognition Awards Program is an opportunity to recognize 4-H members who are active and participate in projects and activities in their clubs, community, county, and district. All Fannin County 4-H 4-H Members age eleven through thirteen years old are eligible to apply for the 4-H All Star Award. Members may take up to three years to complete this goal but must be eleven before beginning.. REQUIREMENTS: Complete 2 projects; Turn in a Record Book; Give a demonstration, talk, report, or prepared exhibit on two projects; Attend at least 2/3 of regular club meetings; Participate and assist 4-H Member age third grade through ten years old are eligible to apply for the 4-H Honor Roll Award. Requirements may be completed in one to three years. Requirements: Complete 1 project; Turn in a Record Book; Give a demonstration, talk, report, or prepared members are eligible to apply for these awards. Each award can only be received once. Application forms are being accepted for County Recognition Awards now and are due in the Extension Office by 4:00 P.M. on 4-H All Star Award in leading at least one 4-H community service project; Participate in a Promote 4-H activity COMPLETE 7 OF THE FOLLOWING 9: Bring a parent/guardian to 50% of club meetings; Serve on a committee or as an elected officer; Participate in a county level competition; Recruit one or more new members; Participate in two county wide activities; Assist with leadership of county 4-H Honor Roll Award exhibit on a project; Attend at least 2/3 of regular club meetings; Participate in at least one 4-H community service project. COMPLETE 2 OF THE FOLLOWING 4 Serve on a club or county-level committee; Participate in a county or district-level competition, event, or activity; Bring a Friday, July 8. Below are the different awards that will be available this year. You can find all the application and information on the Fannin County 4-H er blog site. wide even; Attend a district of statelevel 4-H competition or event; Participate in a non-4-h community service project; Assist project leaders of club officers with five activities HIGHLIGHT: Please highlight some of the things you achieved while completing the award requirements. parent/guardian to 50% of club meetings; Participate in Promote 4-H Week. HIGHLIGHT: Please highlight some of the things you achieved while completing the award requirements. Jell-O Sherbet Ice Cream Recipe: Junket Ice Cream Mix in Very Vanilla (You find typically find this above the Jell-O mix at the Grocery Store) 1 1/4 cups of whole milk 3/4 C Heavy Whipping Cream 1/2 TBSP. Powder Jell- O Flavors: Berry Blue, Orange, Raspberry, Lime, ect. Quart size Zip-Lock bag Gallon size Zip-lock bag Crushed Ice Rock Salt 1. Place 4 glass bowls in the freezer for about 30 minutes 2. With a whisk, combine Junket Ice Cream Mix, whole milk and heavy whipping cream until fully dissolved 3. Put ice cream mix in a Quart Ziploc bag and seal tight. 4. Put Quart bag in gallon bag and fill completely with crushed ice and rock salt. 5. Toss around for 15 mins. 6. Remove glass bowls from freezer and evenly separate the vanilla ice cream 7. Put 1/2 TBSP of different Jell-O powder flavors in each bowl and gently mix with a spoon until fully combined. Put the 4 different ice cream flavors in a container that can be sealed Gently use the back of a spoon or your spatula to connect the 4 different piles of ice cream so they freeze as 1 piece. 8. Put a lid on the container and let it freeze for about 1-2 hours before eating.

6 Page 6 Fannin 4-H Flash Volume 1, Issue 9 Members must be fifteen years or older to apply for the 4-H Gold Star Award. Requirements may have been completed over the member s entire 4-H Career. Please ensure to attach the Gold Star Award Biographical Information Form as well.. Requirements: 4-H Adult leaders may be nominated for the 4-H Leader Award by other 4-H leaders in the county. Requirements: Must attend 75% of regular monthly club Members fourteen years and older are eligible to apply for the 4-H Letterman Award. Members may take up to three years to complete requirements but must be fourteen before beginning. REQUIREMENTS: Complete 3 projects; Turn in a Record Book; Serve as a junior or teen leader; Attend at least 2/3 of regular club meetings; Organize a 4-H community service project; Give a Only first year 4-H members are eligible to apply for the 4-H Rookie Award. Applicants may be any age. REQUIREMENTS: Complete 1 project; Turn in a Record Book; 4-H Gold Star Completed at least three years in Fannin County 4-H; Turn in a Record Book; Give a talk or demonstration at District or State level; Attend at least 2/3 of regular club meetings for at least two years; Serve as a club or county-level officer for at least two years; Organize a county-level promote 4-H 4-H Leader Award meetings; Attend and assist in leader with 2/3 of the meeting of a specific project in one project year; Attend one training and/or 2/3 attendance of county manager/leader meetings; Attend one district or state 4-H 4-H Letterman Award demonstration, talk, report, or prepared exhibit on two projects; assist in the planning of a Promote 4-H activity. COMPLETE 6 OF THE FOLLOWING 9 Serve as a chairman or as an elected officer; Serve as a county officer, delegate, or committee chair; Assist in leadership of a county-wide 4-H activity: Present a training or demonstration to a 4-H group: Attend a 4-H training at county, district, or state level: 4-H Rookie Award Give a demonstration, talk, report, or prepared exhibit on a project; Attend at least 2/3 of regular club meetings; Participate in at least one 4-H community service project. HIGHLIGHT: activity; Organize two community service projects; Attend at least two 4-H training at county, district, or state-level; Utilize resources for project areas outside of resources found in Fannin county a minimum of three times; Recruit two or more members. activity within three years; Assist with one club or county 4-H fundraiser per year. Compete in a district or state level competition; Represent 4-H to other groups: Utilize a minimum of 3 resources found outside of Fannin county for a project: Recruit two or more new members. HIGHLIGHT: Please highlight some of the things you achieved while completing the award requirements. Please highlight some of the things you achieved while completing the award requirements.

7 Answers: 1. Rain, 2. Pencil Lead 3. Their Breath Page 7 Fannin 4-H Flash Volume 1, Issue 9 Danforth I Dare You Leadership Award Member must be fourteen years old or older to apply for the Danforth Leadership Award. Fannin County will award a limited amount of Danforth Leadership Awards per year. This award is offered as recognition of excellence in character and well-balanced personal development as well as demonstrated quality On Monday, June 13, Krystal will be hosting a Recordbook for all 4-H members to come to. This program will be held from 9:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. at the Extension Office. Please call the Extension Office and RSVP before Friday, June 10, if your 4-H member would like to participate in this program. We We will be having the Tag-In for County Fair on June 23rd from 6:00 P.M. 8:00 P.M. at the Multi-Purpose Complex. Species included for this Tag-In will be Market Lambs, Market Goats, Market leadership. Requirements: Complete at least three years in 4-H; Turn in a Record Book; Submit an essay explaining why you should be considered for this award (Members must submit a typed or handwritten essay explaining why they should be Recordbook will be sitting down, working on our recordbooks together while teaching the members what to put where and how to properly complete their recordbooks. This will be a fun-filled, hands-on program for 4-H members of all ages. Pizza will be provided for lunch at the end. County Fair Tag In Swine, and Breeding Heifers. If you have breeding heifers or market steers please notify the Extension Office on how many you will be bringing. If you have not notified the Extension Office considered for this award. Essay should include 4-H experiences which show leadership and excellent character. Essays must be a minimum of 250 words.) Please bring all your information, contest, programs, fundraisers and club meetings you have attended as well as any awards you may have received.. Recordbooks are due June 23, 2016 by 4:00 P.M. to the Extension Office regarding Steer Tags, then we are past the deadline. The dates for County Fair will be October 5th through October 8th. Riddle: 1. A cloud is my mother, the wind is my father, my son is the cool stream and my daughter is the fruit of the land. A rainbow is my bed, the earth my final resting place and I'm the torment of man. What am I? 2. I am taken from a mine, and shut up in a wooden case, from which I am never released and yet I am used by almost everybody. What am I? 3. There was a competition where the contestants had to hold something. At the end of the event, the winner was a person who was physically disabled (he had no hands or feet)! What was it that the contestants have to hold?

8 June 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Livestock Ambassador Registration Due Texas 4-H Roundup 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup Fannin 4-H Club Meeting Horizons Due Fishing Camp Due Recordbook Mission Possible Due District Horse District Horse 4-H Outdoor Challenge 4-H Outdoor Challenge WHEP Due Due Dinner s On Me Due H Outdoor Challenge Primetime Late Registration Due County Fair Tag-In Recordbook Due WHEP Contest WHEP Contest Horizons Camp Horizons Camp Horizons Camp Horizons Camp Youth Range Youth Range Youth Range Youth Range Youth Range

9 July 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat th of July Office Closed Leadership Lab (Ultra) Leadership Lab (Ultra) Leadership Lab (Ultra) County Awards Due Xtreme Xtreme Xtreme Xtreme Camp Corral Camp Corral Camp Corral Camp Corral Camp Corral Camp Corral Congress Congress Congress Congress State Horse I I I I II II II Texas 4-H Prime Time II State Horse 31

10 Fannin 2505 N. Center Street Bonham, TX Phone: {903} Fax: {903} County Extension Office Don t forget to visit us at: or on Facebook at: to find out about important dates and upcoming competitions, practices or events. We are constantly adding and updating our pages. We add anything on our pages that we get from our club leaders and other Extension Agents from around our District. Make sure to subscribe to our website. That way you will get an notification every time something is added or changed on the website so you can ensure you have the most recent information. This month s 4-H Project of interest is: International Travel In an ever changing world, it s important to understand new cultures, languages, and be willing to accept all people with different cultures, customs and values. You can interact with people from other countries, explore various cultural norms, and learn about their customs. This project can include home study, international travel, and service projects. Current travel opportunities include: International Exchange with Japan Texas 4-H partners with Texas Global Check Out This Project! Education and the LABO and LEX programs of Japan to place Texas youth, age 14 and older in Japan homes for a four-week summer immersion homestay. International Study Tour Texas 4-H provides 4-H members, ages 14 and older, the opportunity to participate in this program every two years. The group will travel to Australia and New Zealand July 10-19, Applications are now available. International Exchange with Costa Rica County 4-H programs are encouraged to look into this new opportunity for a summer exchange with a Costa Rican school. Heifer International Check out this program that provides a Global Village simulation, allowing youth participants to experience poverty, limited resources and life in a developing country, without actually traveling abroad. The program is located in Perryville, Arkansas.