The Crosby County Clover

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1 4-H Newsletter November/ December 2014 The Clover 4-H CLUB MEETING Sunday, November 2 2:00 pm Ralls Storm Shelter Booster Club Meeting Monday, November 10th 7:00pm County Extension Office What is the Booster Club? A group of parents and other volunteers who raise money to support 4- Hers at contests though the year. All parents are invited to attend all meetings! The booster club has several fundraisers and ALL help is needed and appreciated! Meat Judging Meats judging practices are held each Monday at 2:30pm at Lorenzo ISD and each Tuesday at 4:30pm at the Extension Office. District contest will be November 19 at Texas Tech University. Check in at 12:30. Please let Caitlin know ASAP if you plan to attend. The 4-H Connect deadline is November 14th. 4-H Food Show The Food Show was held Sunday, October 19 at the Ralls Methodist Church. Fifteen 4-Hers participated in the show: Juniors Samuel Dunn - Dairy Emily Hudnall-Protein Genevieve Turner-Grains Richard Turner-Grains Malachi Villegas-Fruit&Vegetable Intermediates Caleb Cavazos-Grains D Anna England-Grains Ceilo Farley-Dairy Mikayla Hudnall-Fruit&Vegetable Ayden Rendon-Protein Seniors MaKayla Arthur-Fruit&Vegetable Loren Benko-Grains Grace Cavazos - Dairy Montana Chandler-Protein Jake Turner-Grains CONGRATULATIONS!! The Clover is published by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceCrosby County Caitlin Jackson CEA-Ag/NR Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service in order to participate in any event are encouraged to contact the Extension office at 806/ to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made. District 2 4-H Food Show The District 2 4-H Food Show will be held Saturday, November 8 at Levelland High School. Seniors competing are MaKayla Arthur-Fruit&Vegetable, Loren Benko-Grains, Grace Cavazos-Dairy & Montana Chandler-Protein Intermediates are Caleb Cavazos-Grains, Cielo Farley-Dairy, Mikayla Hudnall- Fruit&Vegetable, Ayden Rendon-Protein; Junior are Samuel Dunn- Dairy, Emily Hudnall-Protein, Genevieve Turner-Grains, Malachi Villegas-Fruit&Vegetable. Good Luck!!

2 4-H Enrollment Congratulations, has 117 prospective members. Several have already paid their enrollment fee but we still have several that needs to get this taken care of. The enrollment fee after November 1 is $25. The Crosby County Extension Office has sent out invoices to those who still need to pay. You will not be eligible to enter 4-H contest if you have not been approved for enrollment. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Lorenzo ISD Archery Program Jennifer Zarate, Lorenzo ISD teacher is heading up an archery program in the school. There are 30 participants with a waiting list! All participants are 4-Hers! A huge thanks to Mrs. Zarate & the other teachers who are involved!! Archery Starting Nov. 17 Monday 6:00pm At the Show barn in Crosbyton All Equipment Provided All ages welcome!! Mini bows are available for smaller 4-Hers. Lorenzo ISD Kids are Welcome to attend! District Fall Contest Dates & Deadline Registration will be open from Nov. 7 thru 20 on 4-H Connect Consumer Decision Making - Dec Christ the King, 8:30am Need a Coach ASAP!!! CDM Packet: consumer_decision_making_201314_categories_descriptions.pdf Swine Skill-a-Thon- Dec Christ the King, 1pm Open to All 4-Hers. Contact Caitlin if interested Practice: November :00pm & December 5th Extension Office, This is a come and go, Practice will be in the form of mock contests, study guides are available at the Office. Meat Judging - Nov. Texas Tech, 1pm, Check in 12:30 Practices: Mondays, at 2:30pm at Lorenzo ISD, Tuesdays 4:30 pm at the Extension Office. (No practice Nov. 4) Dairy Foods Judging- Nov Texas Tech, 1:30 Contact Ronda Rendon for more info. Practices: TBA If you are interested in competing at any of these district contests, please let Caitlin know ASAP! All study materials and information are available at the Extension Office! Fashion Story Board Dairy Cattle Judging Horse Judging Soil Judging Fashion Show Photography Livestock Judging Rifle/Shotgun Educational Presentations Public Speaking Share the Fun Archery Leaders for Life Healthy Lifestyles It s not too late to sign up!! Contests Coming in the Spring 4-Hers 8 and in 3rd grade and up can compete at any of these contests. If you are interested or would like more information about any of the events please call the Extension Office! The Texas 4-H Roundup competition will be in College Station June 8-11th. Senior District Winners advance to the State Competition. Intermediates may compete in a wide variety of invitational events and other contests. ROUNDUP IS FUN!!!!

3 Livestock Show Concession Stand The Livestock Show will be January 14-17, The 4-H will be sponsoring the concession stand. Adult volunteers are needed to work during the show, and we will need baked items to sell. A work schedule is available now. Please call the Extension Office if you are interested in helping with the concession stand. This is our major fundraiser to support 4-H activities. BOOSTER CLUB HELP NEEDED Rabbit Project Please contact Angela Arthur ( ) if you are interested in entering rabbits at the Stock Show. Nov 9-Club Meeting 3pm Ralls EDGE Dec. 14-County Clinic-Arthur Farm,4pm Rabbits will be tattooed at this time. Breeding rabbits must be owned by Dec 1 and have a tattoo in the left ear. Fryer rabbits must be owned by Dec. 15 and tattooed in left ear. County Entries are due at this time. If you need help to find rabbits please contact Angela. We will not be ordering fryers, you will be responsible for ordering your own!! H Opportunity Scholarship Want FREE Money For COL- LEGE???? Each year many 4-H members receive Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarships. 4-Hers who excel in leadership, community service and academics are eligible to receive scholarship money. The time to start preparing is now! The scholarships range from $1000 to $16,000. The 2015 scholarship application and information are available at h.tamu.edu/scholarships Application deadlines to District is February 6. The deadline to submit applications to the county office is will be late January. Be on the lookout for training information. For additional information, please contact the County Extension Office. Horse Quiz Bowl Please contact Angela Arthur ( ) if you are interested in Horse Quiz Bowl. District contest is December 6 in Lubbock. Nov Ralls Edge 5:30-6:30 Nov Ralls Edge 5:30-6:30 Upper The Edge District Food Challenge The District Food Challenge contest was October 20 in Lubbock. Eleven Crosby Co. 4-Hers competed. Seniors were: Montana Chandler, Georgia Norman & Huntor Watson. They place 1st in Breads & Cereal. Intermediates were: Caleb Cavazos, Katie Dunn, Ceilo Farley & Mikayla Hudnall. They placed 3rd D-2 4-H Gold Star & Distinguished Leader Banquet The District 4-H Gold Star & Distinguished Leader Banquet will be Monday, November 24, 6:30 p.m., at the Frazier Alumni Pavilion at Texas Tech University. This year s Crosby County 4-H Gold Star recipients are Jadeyn Arthur, daughter of Lloyd & Angela and Bailey Smith, daughter of Shannon and Ronda Smith. The 4-H Distinguished Leader is Shannon & Ronda Smith. These award recipients will be honored at the banquet. s Commissioners Court is also invited to participate. Congratulations to Jadeyn, Bailey, Shannon and Ronda!! Livestock Show January 14-17th 14th- Pigs move in/weigh 15th- Pig show, Lambs/Goats move in 16th- Rabbits show, Ag mechanics, Lambs show, Goats show, Steers move in 17th- Steers show, Premium Auction Entries due by November 19th. Can be mailed. Contact Sue for an entry form. NO EXCEPTIONS

4 AgriLife Extension 201 W. Aspen Crosbyton, TX Phone: Fax: Your 4-H Newsletter is Enclosed!! Websites and to get information on most of the Texas 4-H activities. You can also view The Crosby County Clover, Major Livestock Show Book, and Livestock Show Book on the web page at Join our Facebook Group! Search for 4-H The Extension Office will be closed for the following dates: November 4 - Election Day November 11-Veterans Day November 27/28-Thanksgiving December 24/25 - Christmas Stock Show Entries Odessa and Fort Worth Entries MUST be turned in NO later than Friday, November 7 in the Extension Office. Late entries ARE NOT accepted. If you are unable to make it please call the Extension Office ( ) and make other arrangements. You will be able to enter all other major shows and county stock show during November at the Extension Office. Entries are available to fill out anytime. ALL OTHER ENTRIES MUST BE AT THE COUNTY OFFICE BY November 19 at 5pm! NO EXCEPTIONS Show Barn Cleanup The Livestock Show Directors will be enforcing their rule of a mandatory participation in one of three workdays. All exhibitors are required to attend one scheduled clean up day in order to be eligible for premium checks from buyers at the Livestock Show. Scheduled workdays are: Saturday, Nov. 15, 10:00 am, Saturday, Dec :00 am and Sunday, Jan. 11, 2:00 pm. No exceptions. Swine Validation Swine validation will be during November. Caitlin will be working with Benjamin Stokes and Katy Harkey to conduct the validation. If you are state validating, a parent and the exhibitor will need to be present for signatures. You will also need to be present to tag your county gilts. Be on the look out for more information. Lamb/Goat Validation Lamb/Goat validation was completed October 31.

5 November 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 National ARBA Ft. Worth thru Nov. 5 2 C.C 4-H Club Meeting-Ralls Storm Shelter, 2pm 3 Meats Judging Practice-Lorenzo ISD 2:30pm 4 Office closed for Election 5 6 Deadline to register for Dec SAT 7 Sandhills & Ft Worth Stock Show Entries Due 8 D-Food Show & Nutrition Quiz Bowl - Levelland 9 Rabbit Club Meeting- Ralls EDGE, 3pm 10 Meats Judging Practice- Lorenzo ISD 2:30pm Crosby 4-H Booster Club-Ext. Office, 7pm Horse Quiz Bowl Practice-Ralls EDGE, 5:30pm 11 Meats Judging Practice-Ext. Office 4pm 12 Horse Quiz Bowl Practice-Ralls EDGE, 5:30pm Crosby Co. Stock Show Work Day 10am Meats Judging Reasons Practice Int & Srs Only Meats Judging Practice-Lorenzo ISD 2:30pm 18 Meats Judging Practice-Ext. Office 4pm 19 Major Stock Show Entries Due D2 Meats Judging Contest - TX Tech District 2 4-H Gold Star/ Distinguished Leader Banquet; TTU Show Barn, 6pm CDM Practice-Lorenzo ISD 2:30pm 25 Swine Skillathon Practice 4-6 pm Ext. Office Come & Go Consumer Decision Making Practice 4:30-5:30 EXT Office

6 December 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Consumer Decision Making Practice 4:30-5:30 EXT Office 3 4 Consumer Decision Making Practice 4:30-5:30 EXT Office 5 Swine Skillathon-Ext. Office, 4-6pm Come&Go D-Consumer, Swine Skillathon, Horse Quiz Bowl, Dairy Foods-Lubbock Christ King School C.C. Stock Show Work Day -Show Barn 10am 14 Rabbit Showmanship Clinic - Arthur Farms, 4pm C.C. Rabbit Show Entries Due