Four Leaf Brief. Quiz Bowl Competition, Huntsville, TX D9 Council Meeting in Huntsville, TX. Swine Validation, 11:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

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1 Four Leaf Brief Inside This Issue County Updates 2-4 Game of Clovers 5 District Updates 6 State Updates 7-8 Spot Light 9 Jan. 1 New Year s Holiday - Extension Office Closed Jan. 5 Jan. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 9 Jan. 10 Jan. 10 Jan. 12 Jan. 12 Jan. 13 Jan. 14 Jan. 19 Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Fairgrounds Galveston Co. 4-H Horse Jack Brooks Park District 9 4-H Invitational Quiz Bowl Registration Deadline via 4-H Connect Galveston Co. Fair Mandatory Scramble Fairgrounds State Dog Validation District 5 Shooting Sports Coach Training Registration Deadline District 9 4-H Invitational Quiz Bowl Competition, Huntsville, TX D9 Council Meeting in Huntsville, TX Swine Validation, 11:00 a.m. -2:00 Fairgrounds 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Applications due by 5 Extension Office Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Fairgrounds Jan. 21 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Extension Office Closed Jan. 24 Jan. 28 Feb. 2 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Feb. 23 CLUB MANAGER Deadline for submitting Exhibitor Entry Applications for their club, 9 am to 6 pm@ Fair Office Exhibitors contact Club Manager for their Club deadline, which is before Jan 24 County Council Meeting, 7 Extension Office Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Fairgrounds County Roundup Entry deadline, Online Broiler Pick Fairgrounds (Tentative) TEEA Scholarship Applications Due by 5 Extension Office Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Showmanship Fairgrounds County Roundup, 8:30 Extension Office You are never too old to set another goal, or to dream a new dream. - C.S. Lewis

2 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 2 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships Deadline for Review: January 14 by 5 p.m. Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main St., La Marque If you are a graduating senior wishing to turn in the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship, please note the various deadlines. The deadline above is an opportunity for you to turn in your application for review and edits. The sooner you turn it in the more time you will have to work on the scholarship if any changes need to be made. Deadline for Final Submission: January 28 by 5 p.m. Online through 4-H Connect NEW THIS YEAR!!! Each page of the application must be completed electronically, and then uploaded as a pdf during the online submission process on 4-H Connect. It is NOT necessary for you to print and mail in a paper copy of the application. For more information visit: texas4hfoundation.org/what-we-do/#opportunityscholarships Community Service Project Handmade Cards Deadline : ongoing Galveston County 4-H will be making Thinking of You, Brighten Your Day and Holidays cards benefitting those across our county/ district in need of encouragement. Cards will be distributed to designated organizations in D9. Clubs can also distribute their cards locally to organizations of their choice, just make sure to Darla Cox the number of cards and where distributed, so we can turn in our community service numbers at Big Time in D9. County Updates Community Service Project Bottle Cap Collection Deadline : January 28, 2019 by 7 p.m. Galveston County 4-H will be participating in the 10 Benches Memorial Project. Sponsored by the Santa Fe Tribe Moms and the Santa Fe Strong Resiliency Center, this project consists of taking recycled bottle caps and turning them into benches for a memorial garden in Santa Fe. If you wish to participate in this activity, please collect bottle caps (list below) and bring to our next County Council meeting (date above) Acceptable Caps (recycle # 2, 4, or 5) Milk Jug caps Apple sauce pouch caps Drink bottle caps (soda, water, juice, sports drinks) Flip-top caps (i.e ketchup) Spout caps (i.e mustard) Medicine bottle caps with personal info REMOVED Detergent caps Hairspray caps Toothpaste tube caps Deodorant caps Shampoo/condition caps Ointment tube caps Spray paint caps Baby food caps Acceptable Lids (recycle # 2, 4, or 5) Cottage cheese container lids Cream cheese container lids Cool whip container lids Mayonnaise Jar lids Peanut butter lids Ice cream bucket lids smaller than 8 in diameter Yogurt lids Coffee can lids Butter containers lids Pringles lids IF it is not on this list, IT IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE ITEM

3 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 3 County Updates County Council Meeting When: January 28, 2019, 7:00 p.m. Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque Join us for the next Galveston County 4-H Council meeting. Council is open to all Galveston County 4-H ers who are 12 years old or serve as club president or council delegate. Through County Council, 4-H ers plan and coordinate county involvement, develop leadership opportunities, and promote and encourage 4-H work. Remember to bring any bottle caps you may have collected for the 10 Benches Memorial Project. Mark your calendars for this year s schedule: March 25, 2019 May 20, 2019 TEEA 4-H Scholarship Deadline: February 15, 2019 by 5 p.m. County Extension office The Galveston County Texas Extension Education Association will be awarding a $400 scholarship to a graduating 4-H member. The award recipient of the county scholarship will be eligible to advance to the District 9 Texas Extension Education Scholarship level for the opportunity to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Fashion Storyboard New Categories Fashion Storyboard has two new categories this year. Home Décor: items that are easy to move and make a home visually appealing, examples of home décor include: throw pillows, table runner, or wall hanging. Home Furnishings: items that make a home comfortable for living or working in. Examples include: couch, ottoman, chair, tables, desks, beds, etc. For more information, visit: files/2018/09/ district-9-fashion-storyboard- Guidelines.pdf Food Show Theme What is your favorite restaurant entrée? This year s 4-H Food Show theme, Restaurant Re-Creations, challenges you to take your favorite dish and make it a healthy one! Find ways to recreate the taste by using alternate ingredients and cooking methods. NEW! 2019 Food Show Categories Main Dish Fruits & Vegetables Breads & Cereals Nutritious Snacks Rules & Guidelines here More info here.county food show will now be held in conjunction with County Roundup For more information, guidelines and the application, please visit: files/2017/09/chapter12-awards-recognitions- Scholarships pdf You are welcome to pick-up an application and guidelines from Darla at the Extension Office. If you have any questions, please contact Jymann Davis at

4 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 4 County Updates Galveston County 4-H Roundup Deadline: February 14, 2019, Online Deadline for late entries with $10 fee per person: February 20, 2019 When: February 23, 2019, 8:30 am - 7:30 p.m. THIS WILL BE AN ALL DAY EVENT Galveston County Extension Office, 4102-B Main St., La Marque Members participating in any events listed below at District Roundup must participate at County Roundup Duds to Dazzle Teams of 3 to 5 receive textiles and each team has 60minutes to create a new product using items from the supply closet. Teams then present their item to judges. Educational Presentation Share your 4-H project experience by giving a presentation, by yourself or with up to four of your 4-H friends. Some categories available to present on are Beef, Food & Nutrition, Clothing & Textiles, and Shooting Sports, among other categories. Fashion Show This is designed for 4-H members to showcase their skills in buying and construction. You will create a clothing or fashion item, turn in paperwork explaining your item, complete an interview with a panel of judges, and last but not least, model the outfit on the runway. Fashion Storyboard This is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The storyboard tells the story of the designer s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations, flats, and more to promote the design. This year s theme is Once Upon a Storyboard, let children s literature be your inspiration. There are two new categories this year, Home Décor and Home Furnishings. Click here to find out more. All Storyboards must be turned in to the Extension Office by 5 p.m., February 14, Food Show Food Show provides 4-H contestants an opportunity to highlight their culinary skills while also improving their presentation and interview skills. This contest challenges members to create a dish using healthy ingredients in addition to learning in-depth information related their dish and its nutritional value. This year s theme is Restaurant Re-Creations. Public Speaking Interested in presenting on current events and issues? 4-H members have the opportunity to present a persuasive 5-7 minute speech. Unlike Educational Presentations, visual aids and props may not be used. Share the Fun With up to nine 4-H members, or individually, you can share-the-fun in one of several categories, including: Celebrate 4-H, Choreographed Routines, Dramedy, Musical/Instrumental, Poetry/Prose, Solo/ Band Performance, or Vocal.

5 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 5 County Updates Galveston Clubs Compete to win the Clover Cup Game of Clovers is a yearlong tournament between 4-H clubs in Galveston County! Earn Points for your club! 1. Attend your club meeting every month 2. Participate in your club s community service projects 3. Attend County Council meetings 4. Turn in a record book 5. And more! Look for the logo! Every time you see the Game of Clovers Logo you ll know it s an approved Game of Clovers activity and you can earn points! Leaderboard There will be a leaderboard posted in the Extension Office so you can see where your club stands in the ranking. More Information Check out the Game of Clovers page to find more information and a complete set of rules: Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Visit Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website for complete information, including rules & schedules Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Clinics: January 5, 2019 Membership Drive Deadline January 31, 2019 Mandatory Scramble Meeting January 9, 2019 Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Clinics February 2, 2019 Swine Validation January 13, Fairgrounds Broiler Pick Up (Tentative) February 15, 2019 Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Clinics January 19, 2019 CLUB MANAGER DEADLINE for submitting Exhibitor Entry Applications, for their club, to the Fair Office. These MUST be brought in by 4-H Club Managers or Ag Teachers: January 24, 2019, 9 am to 6 pm@ Fair Office Steer & Heifer, Lamb & Goat Showmanship Showdown February 16, Fair Dates March 29 - April 6, 2019 EXHIBITOR DEADLINE for submitting entry applications is set by your Club manager and will be BEFORE Jan 24

6 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 6 District Updates Invitational Quiz Bowl Deadline: January 7, 2019 on 4-H Connect through adult profile When: Cost: January 12, 2019, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Walker County Storm Shelter 455 TX-7s, Huntsville, TX $40/team ($60 on-site) Contest will include Beef, Horse, Swine, and Food & Nutrition quiz bowls for Junior (3rd - 8th grade) and Senior (9th - 12th grade) Divisions. Visa Gift Card to the 1st place winning Jr. & Sr. teams of each of the four categories. Exact registration and game time slots announced week of event. When: Cost: District 9 Winter Council Meeting January 12, 2019, 5:00-7:30 p.m. Walker County Storm Shelter 455 TX-7s, Huntsville, TX $5 at the door for pizza The next District 9 Council meeting will be held in conjunction with the Invitational Quiz Bowl. There will be fun games, leadership activities, and a pizza dinner! Eligibility Forms REMINDER!! If you will be participating in a competitive 4-H event: 1.Contact Darla Cox at or darla.cox@co.galveston.tx.us 2.Must be at least days in advance Eligibility forms are required for most competitive 4-H events ( including judging contests, food challenges, shooting sports, and more!) regardless if you miss school or not Montgomery County Open Dog Show Deadline: January 18, 2019 When: February 1-2, 2019 Montgomery County Fairgrounds 9301 FM 1484, Conroe, TX Show will include classes in: * Conformation * Agility * Showmanship * Costume * Obedience * Drill Team * Rally * Tricks * Photography If you plan on participating, contact Darla Cox to receive your eligibility form, which will be required. Brazos County Dog Show Deadline (postmark): February 4, 2019 When: February 16, 2019 Louis Pearce Arena, 555 George Bush Dr. College Station, TX For more information, ashlipoling@hotmail.com or katieneason@me.com D9 Photography Contest Deadline: March 27, 2019 on 4-H Connect Cost: $5.00 per photo For more information, visit: h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/ photography/

7 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 7 Dog Validation Deadline: January 10, 2018 Due on 4-H Connect Texas 4-H Dog Show will be held July 12-14, To be eligible dogs must be validated through 4-H Connect by deadline above. There is no fee, just fill out the information and upload two pictures. Any mixed breed or purebred dog over six months old by July 12 is eligible. For detailed instructions on how to validate your dog, click here. District 5 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training Deadline: January 10, 2019 When: January 25-26, 2019 First Baptist Church, 319 Main St., Newton, TX Cost: $120/includes meals and 4-H Curriculum ARCHERY, PISTOL, RIFLE, and SHOTGUN Must be enrolled as 4-H Adult Volunteer via 4-H Connect and have current Youth Protection background check Training will include classroom education and live firing exercises covering shooting and coaching principles, curriculum training, 4-H basics and more. For more information, contact Cathy Pearson, Cathy.pearson@ag.tamu.edu State Updates Refashion Retreat Deadline: January 13, 2019, Online When: January 25-27, 2019 Grades: Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood, TX 3rd - 12th grade 4-H members Cost: Youth, $140; Adults, $90 Open to all 4-H members (required to provide own Adult Chaperone) Sessions led by the 4-H Clothing and Textiles Advisory Board, agents, and specialists Hands on workshops Youth purchase items from a local thrift store and refurbish them. All Adults must enroll as a 4-H volunteer, have a verified background check and complete child protection training in 4-H Connect prior to camp. For more information and registration, visit: texas4- Hcenter.tamu.edu

8 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 8 State Updates Texas 4-H 2019 Beekeeping Essay Contest Deadline: February 3, 2019 Topic: Online via 4-H Connect Honey Varietals, State to State Each jar of honey reflects an unrepeatable combination of climate, soil, weather and flowers. Each state has unique honey varietals that beekeepers can market to their customers. Please identify one unique varietal to your state and discuss the flower s uniqueness and how beekeepers can effectively market that varietal. In your essay, please include a photo of the varietal s flower, an interview with a local beekeeper who collects this varietal and a recipe that highlights the varietal. Cash prizes awarded to the top three Texas 4-H winners: 1st Place: $100; 2nd Place: $75; 3rd Place: $50 Cash prizes awarded to the top three winners for National: 1st Place: $750; 2nd Place: $500; 3rd Place: $250 For more information, visit: wp-content/uploads/2019-beekeeping-essay- Contest.pdf. Texas Brigades Deadline: March 15, 2019 The Texas Brigades mission is to educate and empower youths with leadership skills and knowledge in wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship to become conservation ambassadors for a sustained natural resource legacy Applications & more info: applications/

9 Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 9 Lone Star 4-H Donates Toys Members of Lonestar 4-H recently had a toy drive for HIS Ministry in Santa Fe and Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. The club also sponsored a game at the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo s Winterfest. Spot Light Galveston County 4-H Donates Toys Galveston County 4-H Clubs recently donated toys to Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston. Shriners for Children in Galveston is a non-profit pediatric burn hospital, research, and teaching center located on the campus of the University of Texas Medical Branch. The hospital provides highly specialized acute, reconstructive and rehabilitative care for children with burns and other soft tissue conditions.

10 Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Galveston County Office 4102-B Main Street (FM 519) La Marque, Texas Phone: Position Vacant County Extension Agent 4-H & Youth Development Phoenix Rogers County Extension Agent Ag & Natural Resources Jymann Davis County Extension Agent Family & Community Health Darla Cox Administrative Assistant 4-H & Youth Development Melissa Anderson Administrative Assistant Ag & Natural Resources Reese Daily Administrative Assistant Family & Community Health Other Websites: District 9 4-H: Texas 4-H: 4-H Connect: Galveston County Fair & Rodeo: 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.