Montgomery County 4 H Chief Sheet

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1 February 2017 Montgomery County 4 H Chief Sheet It looks like most of the Montgomery County 4 H clubs completed their IRS e postcard. Thank you so much for taking care of that task. There are lots of contests and deadlines on the horizon. We are in the heart of major show season and are preparing for Roundup and the Montgomery County Fair (MCF). The MCF entry system is set to be open on until February 24 th at Members must have a valid Quality Counts number in order to enter. Please do not wait until the last minute to take care of these we are able to help you out with any problems you are having if you allow us enough time. There will be an Online Entries Help Session/Q&A meeting at the Fair Office on Wednesday, February 1 st from 6pm 8pm. This was scheduled to take place after the entry system has opened, so that people may ask questions about things they have come across that are confusing or difficult. Country Store Announcement 4 H Clubs may enter a group project to sell at the country store and will receive 80% payback on the items that sell. If your club wanted to build a wooden bench, bake a million cookies or crochet pot holders to sell.as long as it is entered under your club (and not an individual) you can enter it to be sold at the Country Store. All entries must fall into the categories accepted in the store and should comply with all rules of the country store. Contact the Fair office for more details! 1 PHONE: Ext. 3 FAX: ON THE WEB County 4-H agrilife.org/montgomery4h County Extension Service montgomery.agrilife.org District d94-h.tamu.edu State texas4-h.tamu.edu Office Hours 8:00am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 5:00pm The Extension office will be closed the following days: February 20 President s Day & April 14 Good Friday M. Michelle Mihalek County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development In addition to major shows, 4 H Roundup is fast approaching. Roundup sounds like some sort of cattle drive, but it is really just a name for the HUGE variety of contests that members can compete in. There are three levels of Roundup: County, District, and State. County 4 H Roundup is scheduled for February 28th because Houston and the Montgomery County Fair are so close together this year. Please sign up for County Roundup by calling the office by February 22nd. County Roundup will be like a big social event, with lots of refreshments, mingling, and fun. If you haven t decided to do a contest, or are just curious about whether or not you would like to try one, make sure and attend. You will get to meet lots of kids just like you who either have experience with the contest, or are also trying it for the first time. If you can t make this date call the office to make alternate arrangements. Caroline M. Cruz County Extension Agent Urban Youth Development Eligibility Forms (No Pass, No Play) are the member s responsibility to complete for any competitive 4 H event regardless of the day of competition. Even if you are not missing school, you still need to turn in an eligibility form.

2 2 District 9 4 H Roundup, or Big Time in D 9, is for the 18 counties in District 9 and will take place at Lone Star College this year on May 12th 13th. That s right! You can compete in a district event, right in our own backyard. In addition to contests, District Roundup includes a ton of games and activities for the entire family. Be sure and check it out! State 4 H Roundup is mostly for senior 4 H ers who are in 9th 12th grade, but there are some invitational contests for members who are in 6th 8th grade. It takes place in College Station June 5th 8th and boasts a variety of events, including the annual scholarship awards for Texas H Foundation.. In this newsletter, you can read on about just some of the contests available for your members to try. If you are interested in participating at any of these contests, please contact the 4 H Office. Special Interest Projects 4 H Clothing & Textiles Contests at County, District, and State 4 H Roundup Do you think of yourself as being a trendsetter or creative? Do you like to think outside the box or solve a problem? If fashion is your passion, check out these cool contests! Duds to Dazzle Teams come to the contest with sewing supplies and receive assorted materials. They have one hour to construct or refurbish a unique item, plan a presentation, and clean up. (District & State Roundup) Fashion Show Members can either buy or sew an outfit from their choice of 4 different categories. Members will get to model their outfit on a runway of sorts and will interview with judges. Storyboard A storyboard tells the story of the designer s idea, using illustrations, flats, magazine pictures, or fabric swatches. Each year there is a different design brief or theme for the storyboard contest. This year s theme is Inspired by Music. Trashion Show Let your imagination run wild in this fun contest! You get to create and exhibit a garment that is made of at least 75% recycled materials. Ideas for materials include paper, aluminum foil, plastic, cardboard, or anything else that you could recycle. (State Roundup only Intermediates & Seniors) FOOD CHALLENGE & DUDS TO DAZZLE REVIEW & MOCK CONTEST: February 11th from 8:30am 12:30pm at the Montgomery County Extension Office. This workshop will be for any ages /teams interested in Food Challenge or Duds to Dazzle contests. Please bring your supply kits refer to the D 9 4 H website for each contest supply list. Please RSVP by February 3rd by visiting sign up/ or call the office at Ext. 3 4 H Food & Nutrition Contests at County, District, and State 4 H Roundup Food Show Using MyPlate as a guide, participants prepare a dish at home, present it at the contest, and have a quick interview with judges. This year s theme is Family Favorites, so choose a dish that would work well when you enjoy a meal outside at the park, beach, or just hanging out with friends or family. Categories to choose from include protein, fruit and vegetable, grains, or dairy.

3 3 Food Challenge In this exciting contest, a team of H ers are given 40 minutes and a list of ingredients to create a dish. Members present the dish to the judge and are scored on preparation, serving size, food safety concerns, nutritional value, and cost. (District & State Roundup) 4 H Science and Technology Contests at County, District, and State 4 H Roundup Discover the Scientific Method: S.E.T. Poster Contest Use the scientific method to research and solve a problem. Record your findings in a lab notebook and prepare a display board to present at the contest. You will have a chance to interview with judges to really show off your research! 4 H Photography Contests at County, District, and State 4 H Roundup District 9 4 H Photography Contest This contest is for all 4 H members in District 9. It does not qualify a member for the state contest they are two separate events. The entry fee is $5 per photo. Entries take place on 4 H Connect by March 26, For details, visit h.tamu.edu/ eventsandcontests/bigtime/photography/ Texas 4 H Photography Contest For seniors who are in grades Entry Period: April 1, 2017 to April 15, 2017 through 4 H CONNECT, HOWEVER there can only be one entry per category from each county. This means that before members enter their photos on 4 H Connect, they need to them to the 4 H office first. If there is more than one entry per category in our county, we will have a local photographer judge them to determine which one will advance to state. Photos need to be ed to Caroline at cmcruz@ag.tamu.edu by March 28, Changes to rules for Photos must be 8X10 in size with a quality resolution. Over the past two years the majority of disqualification in the contest have occurred when the photography is too small to be viewed by the judge when downloaded from 4 H CONNECT. Additionally, please remember that all photos must be the original work of the 4 H member submitting the photograph. No photograph can be submitted which has been taken by other 4 H members, a family member, or any printed/digital source. All photos will be scanned through a reverse image search. Rules can be found online h.tamu.edu/wp content/uploads/texas4h_photo_rules.pdf Public Speaking Contests at County, District, and State 4 H Roundup Public Speaking Contest Research a topic on current events and prepare a 5 7 minute speech that you will give in front of an audience. Visual aides are not used in this contest, but be prepared to answer questions from the audience. Educational Presentations This is a great way to share information with others, either by yourself or with up to 4 of your friends. A few of the categories to choose from include Beef, Clothing & Textiles, and Shooting Sports. There is also an Open category, among many others. Visual aides are used in Educational Presentations. Additional Roundup Contests: Consumer Decision Making Wildlife Challenge Ag Product ID Photo Judging Healthy Lifestyles BBQ Cook off & Burger Cook off Share the Fun Talent Show Vet Science Skilll a thon Quiz Bowls

4 Contest Dates and Information 4 County Roundup February 28 Extension Office, Conroe RSVP by February 22 District Roundup May Lone Star College Reg. on 4 H Connect by April 14 State Roundup June 5 8 Texas A&M University, College Station Reg. on 4 H Connect by May 18 Livestock Projects MONTGOMERY COUNTY FAIR: The Montgomery County Fair (MCF) will be held March 31 April 9. If you plan to exhibit livestock or non livestock items at the fair, be sure to read the rules at (To show at the fair, members must attend at least 3 regular monthly club meetings, from September through February.) You will do entries online again this year. The entry system is set to be open on January 16 th February 24 th at You must have a valid Quality Counts number in order to enter. Please do not wait until the last minute to take care of these we are able to help you out with any problems you are having if you allow us enough time. There will be an Online Entries Help Session/Q&A meeting at the Fair Office on Wednesday, February 1 st from 6pm 8pm. This was scheduled to take place after the entry system has opened, so that people may ask questions about things they have come across that are confusing or difficult. Country Store Announcement 4 H Clubs may enter a group project to sell at the country store and will receive 80% payback on the items that sell. If your club wanted to build a wooden bench, bake a million cookies or crochet pot holders to sell.as long as it is entered under your club (and not an individual) you can enter it to be sold at the Country Store. All entries must fall into the categories accepted in the store and should comply with all rules of the country store. Contact the Fair office for more details! If your animal loses a tag, please call the fair office and plan to be at one of the following re tag dates at 9am in front of the fair office: February 25 and March 18. BEEF MCF Calf Scramble Applications are available on our website at files/2016/11/mcf Calf Scramble App pdf and are due back to the 4 H Office by February 14, HORSE To qualify for the County 4 H Horse Show, you must participate in at least 2 county 4 H practice shows and one other event, either another Montgomery County 4 H Practice Show, or a Montgomery County 4 H Horsemanship Clinic. Negative Coggins is required. Upcoming Shows & Clinics: February 5, 2017 at Willis Ag Arena Showmanship Clinic 12:30PM; Judged events 1:30PM March 5, 2017 at Magnolia Arena Stake Race Clinic 12:30PM; Speed events 1:30PM

5 Horse Judging: Horse Judging provides an opportunity for youth to learn to make decisions and organize their thoughts. The presentation of oral reasons helps judgers improve their memory skills and speak effectively. These benefits are available whether they own a horse or not. If they are a rider it can help them become a better exhibitor as they learn the current show standards and criteria used by actual judges to evaluate each class. The following practices will be held at 6:30pm at the County Extension Office: February 13th February 20th March 6th March 20th POULTRY MCF Chicks Delivered Tuesday, February 21st from 1pm 3pm at the MCF Horseshoe Club. Please notice that this is a new date. RABBIT MCF Rabbit Tag In Thursday, March 9th from 5pm 7pm at the Horseshoe Club at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Exhibitor should be present; parent/guardian must be present. County Council County Council meets the 4th Monday of every month at 7pm at the Extension Office, unless noted otherwise. The February meeting will be held on February 27th. The Community Service Project is the Special Angels Rodeo on February 12th, this event helps special needs competitors participate in a variety of modified rodeo events.. To volunteer please sign up online at sign up/special angels rodeo/. Highlight clubs are Montgomery County 4 H Shooting Sports, Montgomery County 4 H Dog Club, Trails End 4 H, and Lone Star Tradition. The March meeting will be held on March 27th. The highlight clubs are Morning Star 4 H, Cut N Shoot 4 H, Evening Star 4 H, and West Montgomery County 4 H Shooting Sports. 4-H Record Book Training Why do a record book? Record keeping is a skill you will need for the rest of your life. Our memories fade with time. We need to write it down so we remember what we did. You need to know what you did to be able to improve on it the next year. Job applications, scholarship applications, college applications etc. ask about knowledge and skills, extra curricular activities, leadership and community service. All the same things required in your 4 H Record Book. Annual competition allows you to see where you stand among your peers so you know what you need to improve. Record Book Trainings will be held at the County Extension Office in Conroe. April 27, :30 PM: Beginner Record Book Training For anyone who has not done ~ record book before to learn how to put the information together. May 2, :30 PM: Advanced Record Book Training For members who have previously completed a record book and just need help with the fine tuning. June 10, :00 AM 12 PM Book a palooza Anyone wanting help putting their record book together or having questions about wording and formatting. Come and go event. Record Books can be turned in at this time if you want. June 12, :30 PM: Deadline to submit 4 H Record Book for County judging. June 15, :00 AM: County Record Book Judging Parents this is the BEST way to learn about Record Books in a hurry. 5

6 Montgomery County Fair Kids Days Calling all Tour Guide Volunteers! Kids Day Tour Guides will lead pre school and elementary aged children around the Fair grounds to see the various educational exhibits and activities. You will receive six hours of volunteer time for this event. All you have to do is register and then show up on April 3rd and/or April 4th at 8:00 am at the Fair office. You must be between years of age and an active member in 4 H or FFA! It is your responsibility to get your 4 H academic eligibility forms turned in to the Extension office for these days. Visit the following link to register to volunteer as a Tour Guide for Kids Day. In order to register you will be asked to create a Sign Up Genius account. day. If you have specific questions about Kids Days, please contact the Montgomery County Fair Office at Texas Wildlife and Woodland Expo This year s Texas Wildlife and Woodland Expo will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Lone Star College Montgomery on College Park Drive / Hwy 242. Volunteer shifts are available. Select either a morning or afternoon shift. Expo visitors of all ages learn about wildlife, forestry, landscaping, gardening and more. You can learn more about what is available at the expo by visiting 4 H sponsored activities include Junior Master Gardener, wildlife, birds, insects and others. If you or your club would like to volunteer, please contact the 4 H Office to sign up by March 20 th. No prior experience is necessary, we will teach you what you need to know. We are looking for volunteers to help with archery or shooting sports demos, too! This is a great and fun opportunity to gain experience in promoting 4 H! Conroe Kidz Fest Conroe Kidz Fest will be held in downtown Conroe at Heritage Park on Saturday, April 29, The event time is 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Volunteer shifts are available! Select either a morning or afternoon time shift. Montgomery County 4 H will be hosting the Discovery Village. This is a great opportunity for 4 H clubs, youth groups, or other groups and individuals to gain promotional leadership as a volunteer with 4 H Discovery Village. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the 4 H Office to sign up by March 20 th. Texas Youth Cattle Conference The Texas Beef Council (TBC) is proud to announce the second annual Texas Youth Cattle Conference dates have been set for June and July 5 8. The June conference will take place in Central and South Texas regions and the July conference will be located in the Panhandle. Students can apply to attend the session of their choice. The conference is designed for youth who have a desire to expand their knowledge about the Texas beef industry. Attendees will explore the beef industry by focusing on beef s role in the food industry, nutrition, beef cattle science, management and marketing in that region of Texas. Students will hear from industry experts and have the chance to learn through hands on activities throughout the conference. The Texas Youth Cattle Conference is designed to empower our young men and women with the knowledge and tools needed to become successful members and advocates of the beef community. This checkoff funded program is free of charge. Students will only be responsible for their travel to and from the starting locations for either conference. Texas youth involved in junior cattle breed associations, the Texas FFA Association or Texas 4 H are encouraged to apply online at Applications are due March 10, A limited number of students will be accepted to attend each conference. Applicants must be at least 16 years old as of January 6

7 Texas A&M AgriLife - Montgomery County Scholarship The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Montgomery County scholarship application packet is now available. This application is for several different scholarships, ranging from $500 to $1000 each. Applications (and allcorresponding items) are due to the 4 H Office by March 9, Application can be obtained by visiting Co Ext Schlarship pdf Special Angels Rodeo Hosted by: Montgomery County 4H Horsemanship Club Join us February 12, 2017 from 2pm 5pm at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds Equestrian Center for a day filled with lots of rodeo fun and adapted events prepared for special needs Angels. All school aged special needs Angels and their families are invited to participate. Please help us recruit participants! Events include: Carnival Games, Fun Jumps, Stick Horse Race, Petting Zoo, Adapted Roping Event, Adapted Saddle Bronc, Adapted Bull Riding, Adapted Bucking Barrel, Hay Ride, Fishing Game. Entry Forms are available at Mail entries to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Attn: 4H Special Angels Rodeo, 9020 Airport Road Conroe, Texas If you would like to volunteer at this great event please visit sign up/ special angels rodeo/ to sign up. For more Information: holtklau@gmail.com or Ext 3 4-H County Council Scrapbook Party 4 H County Council Scrapbook Party! Come out on Sunday February 19th at 4:00 pm to the 4 H office to join the fun. Everyone should bring pictures from county 4 H events if you have any and be prepared to complete a page. Snacks will be provided. Lauren at holtklau@gmail.com if interested. IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS If you have special needs for any of the programs offered at the County or District level, please give us at least five days notice. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. FEBRUARY February 1 MCF Online Entries Help Session/Q&A February 4 Montgomery Co. 4 H Dog Show February 11 County Food Challenge & Duds to Dazzle Review & Mock Contest February 12 Special Angels Rodeo February 20 Office Closed February 21 MCF Chicks Delivered *NEW DATE* February 22 County 4 H Roundup Entry Deadline February 24 MCF Entries Due ONLINE February 25 MCF Re Tag February 27 County Council February 28 County 4 H Roundup MARCH March 9 TAAES Montgomery Co. Scholarship Application Deadline March 9 MCF Rabbit Tag In March 18 MCF Re Tag March 27 County Council Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating 7

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10 M o n t g o m e r y C o u n t y 4 - H S p i r i t W e a r O r d e r! SEVERAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE: SHORT SLEEVE, LONG SLEEVE, AND HOODIE! PRICED AT $17, $22, AND $31 Place your Order Online: Order-Form/Montgomery-County-4H/COF Place Orders February 4-18 Items will be delivered to 4 H Office

11 Be a part of 2 great free, family events! April 29, AM 5 PM Downtown Conroe Discovery Village 4-H Booths April 1, AM 2 PM Lone Star College Montgomery College Park Drive/Hwy H Activity Booth Volunteers Needed Please contact the 4-H Office at ext. 3 to sign up by March 20, Are you interested in Volunteering for one or both of these free events? Volunteer opportunities for both events include activities for children including games, quick crafts, and general help in making this a fun event for children & families. 4-H Clubs, Employee teams, schools, church groups, and other teams are welcome! Morning & afternoon shifts are available. Please contact the 4-H Office at ext. 3 to sign up by March 20, 2017.

12 Volunteer Acknowledgement April 29, 2017 Please submit by Friday, March 31, After March 31, no guarantee on T-shirts! NAME OF VOLUNTEER: DATE OF BIRTH: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP: DAY PHONE: CELL: EMERGENCY CONTACT: CELL: CLUB OR ORGANIZATION AFFILIATION (if applicable): Please indicate your availability and shirt size by checking a time slot below: Saturday, April 29 th : 8:30am-1:30pm 1:00-6:00pm AS AM AL AXL AXXL AXXXL st nd rd Please prioritize your 1, 2 & 3 choices of where you would like to volunteer. It is our goal to place volunteers in an area that fits their desires, and every effort will be made to place you in one of your top three choices. Healthapalooza Village Arts Village X Discovery Village Tot Spot Cultural Village Sports Village Earth Village History Village Agreement & Volunteer Release By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts set forth in this agreement are true and complete. I agree that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements or misrepresentations made by me on this application may result in my immediate dismissal. I agree further that I volunteer on my own free will and at my own risk. In the event of injury, I personally accept responsibility for the full expense of medical attention as well as other expenses arising out of such injury. I further agree that some volunteering projects may have inherent risks associated with them, and it is my responsibility to know what those risks are and to not follow through with any activity I may deem too high a risk for my capabilities. I agree to release and hold harmless the City of Conroe, the Conroe KidzFest, its sponsors, vendors and employees from and against all losses and claims or liabilities for personal damages or other damages incurred as a result of any volunteering in the Conroe KidzFest; whether or not it is resulting from either s negligence. It is hereby agreed that I am not an employee of the City of Conroe, the festival, or of the sponsoring organizations or facilities; I am acting in a volunteer capacity, and as such, am not eligible for or covered under any benefit, payroll or insurance plan, or expense reimbursement as it relates to my participation as a festival volunteer. I agree to work all the shifts assigned to me as I have indicated my availability and respect all those with which I come in contact. I also agree to arrive for my assignment on time and not leave my position until I am relieved by another volunteer or my team leader. VOLUNTEER SIGNATURE DATE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE (If under age 18) Please submit this form to: 4-H and Master Gardeners: Please submit to 4-H Office by March 20. KIDZFEST Volunteer Attn.: Jessica Arnold PO Box 3066 Conroe, TX Fax: Forms can also be dropped off at the Conroe Recreation Center (1203 Callahan) or at the Oscar Johnson, Jr. Community Center (100 Park Place)

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14 Do you have what it takes to be a star? Sing a song, do a dance, tell a joke or just do something unusual! Get the chance to show your skills on stage in front of 4,000 fellow 4-H members, parents, volunteers, and county agents. Deadline April 3, 2017 Submissions must be appropriate for 4-H youth. Intermediate and Senior aged 4-H members are allowed to participate in this contest. Teams may be one age category or a combination of both intermediates and seniors. Videos must be uploaded to YouTube and made public for viewing Maximum Length: 5 minutes Links must be submitted online at state4h/4hhastalent/index.html An individual and/or team (max seven members) may only submit one video. Five finalists will be selected by an expert panel of judges. The five finalists will perform during Texas 4-H Roundup on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 during the evening assembly. After all performances, the audience will have the opportunity to vote via text messages to select the winner. Top two entries selected at Roundup will win cash awards. For questions contact Jana Barrett at or jcbarrett@ag.tamu.edu

15 OVERVIEW The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab (TVMDL) works every day to perform diagnostic tests for many different types of animals, including livestock, poultry, exotic species, pets and zoo animals. Every year, TVMDL performs over 800,000 tests to ensure the health of animal populations both in Texas and across the United States. Specimens are sent or brought to TVMDL from veterinarians, animal owners and producers. Specimens received may be deceased animals brought to the laboratory for examination, tissue specimens collected from animals, or fluids collected from animals. Depending on the suspected disease or ailment, TVMDL can choose from over 700 tests to determine if an animal is healthy or sick. Many tests also help veterinarians determine the right treatment or medicines to give to ill animals Our 160 employees, based in four laboratories across Texas, work every day to ensure the health of our animal population. We play a significant role in ensuring animal products that enter our supply chain meet the standards set by industry and government. Animal health plays an important role in many 4-H projects and club activities. From ensuring the proper medical dosage for a show animal or pet dog, to ensuring the eggs used in food and nutrition program are free of disease, and even proper handling of game animals, TVMDL can play an important part in the food supply continuum and the life of every 4-Her. CONTEST DETAILS TVMDL is celebrating its 50 th year in To commemorate the milestone, TVMDL is sponsoring a coloring and art contest for Texas 4-H members. Clover Kids Coloring Contest (Kindergarten to 2 nd Grade). TVMDL s 50 th anniversary logo contains images of the many species of animals tested each day at TVMDL. Clover Kids can print the logo (PAGE 3) and express their creativity in coloring the image. First, second and third place will be awarded. 4-H Members Art Contest (3 rd to 12 th Grade). Contestants can draw, paint or photograph an image that depicts the important role that animal health plays in your 4-H project or club. First, second and third prizes will be awarded to outstanding 4-H members in the age groups of Junior, Intermediate, and Senior for the following categories: Drawing/Painting Photography CONTACT For questions please contact TVMDL at The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.

16 MEDIA AND TECHNIQUE Paint or drawing material may be used in the coloring, and drawing/painting contests (ie watercolor, tempera, poster, or acrylic paint; pencil, charcoal, colored chalk, pastels, oil pastels, colored pencils, markers, crayons). SUBMISSION All entries will be submitted via 4-H CONNECT between January 1, 2017 and midnight (central time) on April 1, No late entries will be accepted for this contest. In order to present your drawing/painting or photograph in the most presentable manner, you will need to follow these entry specifications: Drawing/Painting/Coloring: Artwork must be scanned or have a digital photo taken of the work. Scan must be at least a 300 dpi resolution, but not exceed a file size of 1 MB. Your artwork must be large enough for judges to see detail while still being smaller than 1 MB. Photographs: Photos should be submitted at a size of 8x10 at 300 dpi. JUDGING Collegiate 4-H members and TVMDL staff will judge the entrants into each category and determine a first, second and third place winner. Judging will be based on the following criteria: interpretation of the theme technical skill originality and creativity artistic ability AWARDS AND NOTIFICATION First Place: rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters and 50 th anniversary events, $100 gift card Second Place: rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters, $75 gift card Third Place: rosette, image displayed at TVMDL headquarters, $50 gift card Winners will be notified in mid-may. Awards presented during an event at the 2017 Texas 4-H Roundup. RULES AND REGULATIONS One entry per 4-H member per category. Artwork must be started no later than September 1, 2016 and completed prior to the submission date. Only the 4-H member may work on his or her artwork. The artist retains all copyrights to their artwork without exception. Submitter must be the creator of the art submitted. The concept must be original and not a copy of anyone else s copyrighted material. Any artwork that depicts copyrighted images will be disqualified. For example, artwork depicting characters from television, movies, video games or books are not accepted. By entering this competition, the 4-H member is granting TVMDL a non-exclusive perpetual license to reproduce the image of the artwork in our general outreach and marketing efforts. Photographs, drawings and paintings must be tasteful; profane, offensive or lewd images will be disqualified. Program coordinators at TVMDL reserve the right to determine disqualified images based on this requirement. Images traced by hand or with the use of an overhead projector or any other mechanical device are prohibited. Artwork that incorporates traced images are prohibited.

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18 Special Angels Rodeo Hosted by: Montgomery County 4 H Horsemanship Club February 12, PM to 5 PM Join us at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds Equestrian Center for a day filled with lots of rodeo fun and adapted events prepared for special needs Angels. All school aged special needs Angels and their families are invited to participate. Events: Carnival Games Fun Jumps Stick Horse Race Petting Zoo Adapted Roping Event Food: Candy Snacks Water/Soft Drinks Cotton Candy Popcorn Adapted Saddle Bronc Adapted Bull Riding Adapted Bucking Barrel Hay Ride Fishing Game For more Information or to Volunteer: holtklau@gmail.com Ext 3 Entry Forms are available at Mail entries to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Attn: 4 H Special Angels Rodeo 9020 Airport Road Conroe, Texas If you have special needs for any of the programs offered at the County or District level, please give us at least five days notice. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.