January 2018 Burleson County 4-H Newsletter

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1 . January 2018 Burleson County 4-H Newsletter 100 West Buck Street, Suite #105 Caldwell, TX Phone: (979) Fax: (979) Website: If you would like to receive reminders from remind 101 Text: burlesonc To: Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Office Closed New Year s Day 2 4-H Horse Club 4-H Rabbit Club 4-H Shooting Sports 3 Frenstat 4-H 4 5 Youth Hunter Education Camp registration closes 6 Teen Leadership Retreat 7 Teen Leadership Retreat Shooting Sports Project Coach Training registration ends-east 8 4-H Robotics 9 Archery Practice 10 Caldwell 4-H, Cooks Point 4-H, & Deanville 4-H Last Day to Pre-register for Stitch & Design Workshop & Deadline to register on Connect for D9 Archery Deadline for Dog Validation 11 4-H Goat Club 12 Fort Worth Stock Show begins National Youth Summit on Agri-Science begins 13 D9 4-H Winter Meeting & Dance 14 Somerville 4-H Snook 4-H/Annual Drive Thru BBQ 21 Youth Hunter Education Camp Shooting Sports Project Coach training registration ends-central 15 Office Closed 4-H Robotics Youth Hunter Ed Camp registration closes 4-H Stitch & Design Workshop National Youth Summit ends 22 4-H Robotics H ALA & County Council Meeting at the Deanville Fire Station 23 Burleson County Annual Ag Breakfast Archery Practice Youth Hunter Education Camp 11th Annual Montgomery County Open Dog Show registration deadline Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship due to the Office Registration closes for the ReFashion Retreat 27 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Project Coach Training-East Region Shooting Sports-Archery 28 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Project Coach Training-East Region 29 4-H Robotics **Attention All Archers** Joe & Cassie Baldwin will be holding archery practice the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month. Practice will be held in the American Legion Building at the Fairgrounds. Practices begins at 6P.M. and lasts about an hour. Come Practice with us! Club News 4-H Stitch and Design- will hold our annual workshop on Monday, January 15 at the Expo Center from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. We will be celebrating with a Texas theme. Lots of fun activities are planned and lunch is included. Cost is $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door. Register thru the Extension Office. We will be collecting candy for the troops which can be brought to the workshop. If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Kovar. Caldwell 4-H -will meet on January 10th at 7 pm at the Middle School Cafeteria. Please note the date change. Hope to see you there! 4-H Horse Club- won t be having a Horse club meeting in January since it lands right after New Years. The February meeting will be held on the 6th at the Hildebrand Equine Complex, Outreach Building (0178) at 6:30PM. The group will tour the facility after the meeting and other 4-H groups are welcome to join. Snook 4-H- will hold its regular meeting on January 14, 2018 in conjunction with our Drive Thru BBQ. We will have our annual Drive Thru BBQ on January 14 at the Snook SPJST Hall 11:00 to 1:00. Tickets are $10.00 meal will consist of 1/2 chicken, sausage link, beans, potatoes. In conjunction with the bake sale we will have our Annual Bake Sale to raise funds to provide meals for needy families during Thanksgiving. If anyone needs tickets contact a Snook 4-H Member. 4-H Horse Club- won t be having a Horse club meeting in January since it lands right after New Years. The February meeting will be held on the 6th at the Hildebrand Equine Complex, Outreach Building (0178) at 6:30PM. The group will tour the facility after the meeting and other 4-H groups are welcome to join.

2 January 5 January 5-7 January 7 January 10 January January 12-February 3 January 13 January 15 January January 23 January 26 January January What is going on in January? Last day to register for Youth Hunter Education without late fee Teen Leadership Retreat Texas 4-H Center; Lake Brownwood This program is designed for 4-H youth serving in a leadership role in the Texas 4-H program. County council and club officers, will gain knowledge in a variety of leadership topics taught by 4-H specialists and agents. Sessions include: Survival Guide to Turning 18, Leadership in Community Service, 4-H Advocacy, and Team Building. We will be participating in a community service project for the local Good Samaritan Ministries. More information will be sent in an after registration! Dance Theme: Hawaiian Luau. 4-H members in grades Any adult attending must be registered on 4-H Connect, complete an online child protection training, and submit a background check via 4-H Connect. Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Project Coach Training registration ends Shooting Sports Archery Deadline to register on 4-H Connect. Deadline for Dog Validation on 4-H Connect There are no fees and, similar to horse validation, we encourage members to validate any dog that may be eligible for them to show. Dogs must be validated to participate in the Texas 4-H Dog Show. National Youth Summit on Agri-Science: January At the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science high school students develop the skills and knowledge needed for the challenges facing agriculture, food security and sustainability. National 4 H Council and National 4 H Conference Center have partnered with agricultural scientists, researchers, leaders, politicians, and advocates to host the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science. This Summit emphasizes hands-on educational experiences led by experts in the agricultural community. The National Youth Summit on Agri-Science takes place January 12 15, Summit fees include accommodations at the National 4 H Conference Center, meals, educational programming and tours including a guided night time tour of the monuments and memorials in Washington, DC. All-you-can-eat meals are served at the Clover Cafe at National 4 H Conference Center beginning with dinner on Friday, January 12 and ending with a box lunch on Monday, January 15, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo D9 4-H Winter Meeting & Dance January Walker Co Storm Shelter 455 St HWY 75N Huntsville, TX H Stitch & Design Workshop-see flyer on page 3 Youth Hunter Education Camp-Late Registration closes Youth Hunter Education Camp Come learn about hunting and a hunter s role in wildlife conservation. In this camp you will learn hunter safety, hunting responsibility, and hunting laws and ethics. This camp is interactive with live fire sessions; all equipment provided. This camp is designed to follow the Texas Parks and Wildlife hunter Education Certification curriculum. All participants will be able to receive their basic Hunter Education Certification by attending the camp and completing the course requirements, which includes a final written exam. Each registrant for the camp will receive addition information concerning the camp and the hunter Education Certification registration process. The camp is open for 4-H members from 9-15 years of age. This is a family style program, meaning a parent will attend along with their kids and learn the same knowledge and skills. Lodging is also family style, with all family members staying in the same room. One adult may accompany multiple youth in the same family. Hotel style lodging is available on a first come first serve basis. All adult volunteers must enroll as a 4-H volunteer, have verified background check, and complete child protection training in 4-H Connect prior to camp. Registration for the course is online at texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Cost for youth and adults is $290 through January 5, 2018 Late Fee 10% January 5-15, Led by: Larry Hysmith-Texas 4-H Natural Resources Program Leader and Denise Harmel-Garza-Program Coordinator, Texas 4-H Burleson County Annual Ag Breakfast Volunteers Needed Burleson County Cowboy Church Volunteers must be in 6th grade and up. Please call the Extension Office (979) if you are interested in helping out with this event! Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship due to the Extension Office. Deadline to register for the ReFashion Retreat more information on page 5. Shooting Sports-Archery Location: Yegua Center at Somerville High School; 616 8th Street Somerville, TX Entry/Registration Deadline: Online registration will close on 4-H Connect on January 10th. Entry Fee: $15 Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Project Coach Training East Region January 27-28, 2018 at Camp Tyler, Smith County Saturday 8A.M.-9P.M. & Sunday 8A.M.-Noon Registration: 4-H Connect ends on January 7, 2018 $120 Late: January 8-11, 2018 $180 Certification disciplines include (participants choose one)-archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Certifications include: Certified 4-H Coach (at least 21 years old) Assistant 4-H Coach (14-20 years old)

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4 Major Show Dates: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo-January 12th-February 3rd San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo-February 2nd-18th San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo-February 8th-25th Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo- February 27th-March 18th Rodeo Austin-March 10th-18th Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Project Coach Training-Central Region Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center-District 8, 1229 N, US HWY 281, Stephenville, TX February 10-11, 2018 Saturday 8A.M.-9P.M. & Sunday 8A.M.-9A.M. Registration: 4-H Connect Now-January 21, 2018 $120 Certification Disciplines include (participants choose one): Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun Certifications include: Certified 4-H Coach-must be a minimum of 21 years of age Assistant 4-H Coach-14 to 20 years of age. An additional Muzzleloading certification is offered to those attending the pistol, rifle, or shotgun disciplines or anyone currently certified in either of those disciplines. Follow details on registration. This will be held on Sunday afternoon. For more information, visit the 4-H Shooting Sports webpage at h.tamu.edu/projects/shooting-sports/ National Youth Summit on Healthy Living Summit: Healthy Living: February 16-19, 2018 At the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living high school students develop the knowledge and skills to address today s issues including nutrition education, physical fitness, wellness, and emotional well-being. National 4 H Council and National 4 H Conference Center have partnered with professionals in family consumer science and healthy living to host the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living. Students are trained to create action plans to implement in their communities and teach other youth about what they have learned. The structure of the summits maximizes the amount of hands-on learning experiences and translates that learning to direct outcomes. Summit fees include accommodations at the National 4 H Conference Center, meals, educational programming and tours including a guided night time tour of the monuments and memorials in Washington, DC. All-you-can-eat meals are served at the Clover Cafe at National 4 H Conference Center beginning with dinner on Friday, February 16 and ending with a box lunch on Monday, February 19, National Youth Summit on Healthy Living Registration will open November 27, 2017 and will close February 2. Texas 4-H Photography Contest The Texas 4-H Photography contest encourages self expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs. Open to Senior age 4-H members in grades 9, 10, 11 & 12 as of September 1st, Following this link for more information Entries for the contest will be completed through 4-H Connect from the time period of April 1, 2018-April 15, Entry Fee: $10 per photography. D9 Horse Judging April 7, 2018 Location: Dick Freeman Arena, Texas A&M University Campus Entry/Registration Deadline: March 21, 2018 Entry Fee: $15.00 Soil Judging April 21, 2018 Location: O.D. Butler Jr Animal Science Complex Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, 2018 Entry Fee: $15 Livestock Judging April 21, 2018 Location: Pearce Pavilion, Texas A&M University Campus Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, 2018 Entry Fee: $15 Meats Judging & Identification April 21, 2018 Location: Rosenthal Meat Science Center, Texas A&M University Campus Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, 2018 Entry Fee: $15 District & State Roundup Competitive events allowing 4-H members the opportunity to develop and practice citizenship and leadership skills. It consists of approximately 50 competitive events. Each year contest are held at the district and state level. District Roundup May 3-5, 2018 Register on 4-H Connect by April 4th Lone Star College in Montgomery County The Big Time in D9-Roundup 2018 website has the reference information contestants should be familiarizing themselves with already. Registration is conducted on-line via the 4-H Connect enrollment program, for those 4-H members with an active enrollment status. Please contact the Extension Office if you are interested in any of the following events: 4-H DSM; Research Poster Contest, 4-H Pit Master Food Challenge (BBQ & Burger Cook-Off), Ag Products ID Contest, Consumer Decision Making, Duds to Dazzle, Educational Presentations/Public Speaking, Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard, Food Challenge, Food Show, Leaders 4 Life, Livestock Skill-a-Thon, Photography (registration is March 28th), Photography Judging Contest, Produce Judging, Quiz Bowls (Beef, Horse, Nutrition, Swine), Robotics Challenge, Share the Fun, Vet Science Skill-a-Thon, and Wildlife Challenge. State Roundup June 11-14, 2018 Register on 4-H Connect by May 17th Theme: Recharge Shooting Sports-Rifle, Air Rifle, and Air Pistol May 12, 2018 Location: Fort Bend County Educational Building and Fairgrounds Entry/Registration Deadline: Online registration closes April 15, 2018 Entry Fee: $15 **Hurricane Harvey t-shirt sales brought in $17,600 for the 4-H to donate in relief funds!**

5 Texas 4-H Read, Lead, Succeed Book Drive The Texas 4-H Council is encouraging local 4-H clubs to collect new or gently used children and young adult books. The books should be donated back to your local community, schools, libraries, hospitals, etc. Deadline to bring books to the office will be Friday, May 25, D9 Leadership Lab June 26-28, 2018 Location: Texas A&M University in Galveston Cost: $255 Entry/Registration Deadline: May 16, 2018 Roundup Trade Show and Career Exposition June 12-14, 2018 Texas A&M University College Station, TX Then Texas 4-H Roundup Trade Show is a great way for businesses and universities to meet prospective students, customers, and employees. The youth and adults at 4-H Round Up are very interested in learning about education and career opportunities offered. D9 Horse Show Stalling Procedures and pricing for Stalls will be sold for two periods: Tuesday-Wednesday $TBA. Whole Show $TBA. These prices are only good for preregistration and includes your 1st bag of shavings. On-site will be sold at an additional cost of $10 per stalling period. June 19-20, 2018 Location: Brazos County EXPO Bryan, TX Entry/Registration Deadline: May 23, 2018 State Dog Show July 13-15, 2018 Location: Bell County EXPO The state 4-H dog show is held each year in July, and offer classes in agility, rally, obedience, costume, tricks, drill, showmanship, and conformation. Texas 4-H Congress July 22-25, 2018 Location: Austin, TX Texas 4-H Congress allows 4-H members to experience the law making process first hand by writing, submitting, and then serving as a member of the house of Representatives, the Senate, the Press, or as a Lobbyist. From these roles, the 4-H members determine the fate of each bill submitted State 4-H Dog Show T-Shirt Contest Submit a design and see it on next year s official t-shirt. A free t-shirt of the overall chosen design will be given to the winners of the top design in each age group-junior, Intermediate, and Senior Entries should be mailed to michelle.pfeil@ag.tamu.edu by February 14, 2018 in a JPEG format and should include member s name, grade, County, and Club Name. Winners will be notified by April 1, Entry Submission Rules: Must be a 4-H member Can use two ink colors in addition to the color of the shirt. Example: If the design calls for red, white, and blue one of those colors should be the color of the shirt. Please do not select white as the shirt color choice. The design should fit on the front side of the shirt (12 inch design max) Simple designs are more effective and easier to screen print. Designs will have to be modified slightly to include the proper clover logo and to clean up details. MUST LOVE DOGS! The 11th Annual Montgomery County Open 4-H Dog Show February 2-3rd, 2018 Entries due January 19, 2018 For more information please contact the office. Capital Farm Credit What Agriculture Means to Me Video Contest Each year to celebrate Ag Day, Capital Farm Credit holds a contest for high school aged 4-H and FFA in Texas. Students create a 30 second video to tell us What Agriculture Means to Me and uploads the video link to enter. Winners are determined by online voting. The video that receives the most votes wins that high school student a scholarship, and their 4-H or FFA Chapter will also receive a donation. First place student: $2,500 & their chapter receives $1,500, second place student: $1,500 & their chapter receives $1,000, third place student: $1,000 & their chapter receives $500, Corporate selection: $1,000 & their chapter receives $500(this is a new category this year. We will have a panel of judges to identify a video based on effectiveness of message and quality of video.) Students can begin creating their video at any time, but they will not be able to upload or start receiving votes until February 1, The contest ends on Ag Day, March 20, Stay tuned for a link to upload videos. Capital Farm Credit is committed to supporting rural communities and agriculture with reliable, consistent credit and financial services. But we re also committed to supporting the people and organizations who will continue the proud traditions we hold so dear.

6 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarship Applications will be available online today, Monday, November 13th. All applications are due February 5, All supplemental documents must be received by the HLS&R Educational programs office by February 15. Scholarship banquet will be in May. Burleson County Fair Scholarships $1000 scholarships given each year. This year s top applicant will receive the Junice Baldwin Memorial Scholarship of $1500. Eligibility Requirements: Scholarship applications will be accepted without regard to socio-economic level, race, creed, color, religion, or national origin. Basic Applicant Requirements: Satisfactory complete the requirements for a high school diploma in the spring of the current year. Plan to attend a Vocational/ Technical school or accredited College or University. Meet the minimum entrance requirements for the educational institution of their choice. Must have been a participant in the Burleson County Fair for at least (3) three years. Certification by applicant: The following material must be submitted for the Burleson County Fair Association Scholarship. Scholarship application A high school transcript for the first three and on-half years. A brief narrative about yourself (Goals, why specific career was selected, plans for future, etc.) No more than two pages, 8 1/2x11, double spaced. Three (3) letters of recommendation. Proof that applicant meets the Basic Applicant Requirements as stated above. Date and sign the application and submit, postmark no later than April 7, 2018 to the Burleson County Fair Association at the address below. Burleson County Fair Association P.O. Box 634 Caldwell, TX Winners will be determined by the following: Fair Participation 60% Community Service/Leadership 25% Academics 15% Check the upcoming newsletters to know when applications will be available. Scholarships! Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. This year Texas 4-H members can apply for scholarships in three areas, baccalaureate, courageous heart, and technical. Former Texas 4-H members will be able to apply for scholarships through the collegiate scholarship program. All applications and support materials can be downloaded from the Texas 4-H website at: texas4- h.tamu.edu Changes for the 2018 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Process Texas 4-H will continue to accept both the old and new versions of SAT scores for the 2018 application process. Applicants must work directly with their school administrators to ensure they have quartile ranking for their application. A quartile ranking is required to be considered for a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship. Scholarship Interviews will be conducted in College Station in May, Dr. Toby Lepley will resume leadership as Scholarship Coordinator for Please direct all questions directly to Dr. Lepley or your District 4-H Specialists. The application and the instructions are separate documents for easier completion and direction. The application form is being offered in Microsoft Word edition. Due to a continued increase in incomplete and the incorrect completion of the scholarship applications from applicants, any incomplete or incorrect application submitted will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the 4-H member and parent/guardian to ensure all information is correct and complete prior to submitting. Absolutely no follow up or updates will be allowed once submitted. Due dates and deadlines for 2018 Scholarship process are as follows: January 26, 2018 Application due to County Office February 2, 2018 Applications due to District Office February 16, 2018 Applications due to State 4-H Office April 13, 2018 Interview selection notification May 4-6, 2018 Interviews in College Station, Texas June 12, 13, &/or 14th Awards Assemblies/Banquets (College Station, TX) Requirements for the Baccalaureate, Technical, and Courageous Heart Scholarships All applications MUST meet the minimum requirements/criteria to even be considered for judging (see guidelines for complete details). Those applications not meeting the requirements should not be submitted to the county Extension Office and/or Agent. Trainings. The Texas A&M Collegiate 4-H Club will be hosting a face-to-face training in College Station on the campus of Texas A&M University on Saturday, November 18th from 9 am to 3 pm. Registration is $20.00 per person and sign up can be completed on 4-H CONNECT until November 15th. For other trainings check with your District 4-H Specialist to see about any district based training (s) might be held in your area. EEA Scholarship Opportunity There is a scholarship available from the Texas Extension Education Association for graduating seniors that turned in a 4-H Record book for this current year. The application & record book are due to the Extension office on February 14, 2018.

7 2018 Bee Keeping Essay Contest 2018 Essay Topic: What's So Super About the Super Organism in the Honey Bee? The honey bee continues to be on everyone s mind. From beekeepers to scientists to the public, the honey bee is a great super organism. What does this mean to you, to your community and to the world? Put on your thinking caps and GO! (please do not reference Albert Einstein in your work) The scope of the research is an essential judging criterion, accounting for 40% of your score. The number of sources consulted, the authority of the sources, and the variety of the sources are all evaluated. Personal interviews with beekeepers and others familiar with the subject are valued sources of information and should be documented. Sources, which are not cited in the endnotes, should be listed in a Resources or Bibliography list. Note that honey bee is properly spelled as two words, even though many otherwise authoritative references spell it as one word. Rules Overview: (failure to meet any one of the requirements will result in a disqualification) Students interested in writing an essay, should contact their local 4-H offices for contest details. The state selection must be done through the 4-H system. Preparation for National Judging: Typewritten or computer- generated double-spaced, 12pt. Times or similar type style, on one side of white paper following standard manuscript format. Must submit an essay, 750 to 1000 words, on the essay topic Essays will be judged on (a) scope of research- 40%; (b) accuracy- 30%; (c) creativity- 10%; (d) conciseness- 10%; and (e) logical development of the topic- 10% All factual statements must be referenced with bibliographicalstyle endnotes. On a separate page, please include a brief biographical sketch of the essayist, including birthdate, gender, complete mailing address, address, and telephone number, must accompany the essay. Each state may submit ONE entry only. Deadline for National submission is: March 9, Final judging and selection of the National Winner will be made by the Foundation s Essay Committee, whose decision is final. National winners will be announced by the week of May 7, All National entries become the property of the Foundation and may be published or used as it sees fit. No essays will be returned. Send the winning state entries with the subject title: 4-H State Winning Entry from XXX State to: reginarobuck@abfnet.org. Eligibility: Contest is open to active 4-H Club members only. 4-H ers who have previously placed first, second, or third at the National level are NOT eligibility; but other state winners are eligible to re-enter. Students must write on the designated subject only. There will be NO exceptions. Awards: First Prize: $ Second Prize: $ Third Prize: $ The National winners essays will appear in an issue of the American Beekeeping Federation s Newsletter. *Each State Winner, including the National winners, receives an appropriate book about honey bees, beekeeping, or honey. If you have any questions, please contact Regina K. Robuck, Executive Director, Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees at Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped wrap doors at Copperas Hollow Nursing Home!

8 Location: Lone Star College Montgomery Campus 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, H DSM Research Poster Contest Entry/Registration deadline: April 4, 2018 $15 per person payable on 4-H Connect. Entry Form (abstract with your agent s signature) to snolen@ag.tamu.edu by April 4, The 4-H Discover Science Method Research Poster Contest allows youth the opportunity to apply the scientific method to the subject matter they have learned through their 4-H projects. It is framed in principles of science, engineering, and technology (S.E.T.). Participants will 1) construct a poster, 2) write a final written report, and 3) deliver a short oral presentation. Participants may enter in one of six categories: 1. Biochemistry/microbiology/food science 2. Environmental science/chemistry/earth science 3. Animal science 4. Plant and soil science 5. Engineering/physics 6. Consumer product testing The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Scientists use the scientific method to explore relationships in nature. Steps of the scientific method: Ask questions, investigate previous research on the topic, construct a hypothesis, test hypothesis by performing an experiment, analyze data and formulate results, interpret results and draw a conclusion, and communicate results. 4-H Pit Master Food Challenge (BBQ & Burger Cook-Off) Friday & Saturday, May 4-5, 2018 Entry/Registration Deadline: All contestants are encouraged to enter by April 4, Contestants can register/enter all the way up to the day of the contest. $20 per brisket, spare ribs, and chicken entry. $5 per burger entry per team. Enough meat and beans to serve the county delegation in attendance at Big Time in D9 (coordinate with other county BBQ Cook-off teams) Burger Bonanza entry consists of 2 dressed ready-to-eat 1/2 pound burgers cut in half (each half should be secured by tooth picks). Ag Product ID 20 Texas agricultural products are selected and exhibited at separate stations. Contestants select the correct identification of each product from four possible answers. Each station also has one multiple choice question pertaining to the product on display. Questions are general to the industry that produced the product, (i.e. Texas national ranking, economic impact to Texas, general nutritional content, region of production) and specific to the individual product that is on display (i.e. cooking method, use, growing season, specific nutrition of the cut or variety). Consumer Decision Making Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, 2018 Entry Fee:$15 Demonstrate skill in making decisions based on facts, apply knowledge and experience in consumer education by analyzing consumer situations, experience making choices among selected marketplace options, develop and strengthen reasoning ability in consumer skills, and demonstrate their ability to organize thoughts and express them orally in a clear, confident manner. Duds to Dazzle Youth in the 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project learn about fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction, comparison shopping, fashion interpretation, understanding of style and design, proper grooming, pose in front of others, and personal presentation skills. The Texas 4-H Duds to Dazzle Clothing & Textile Competition goes one step beyond, utilizing the knowledge and skills learned in the project, while increasing awareness of the impact of the clothing and textiles industry on the environment, specifically the waste stream. In the competition, teams of 4-H members will redesign and repurpose discarded garments or textiles into new, viable consumer products. Educational Presentations/Public Speaking Educational presentations are planned talks in which one or more 4-H members teach others about projects or activities. The talks are ways of sharing useful information and of showing and telling others how to make or do something. 2 types of 4-H educational presentations are demonstrations and illustrated talks. These types of talks are effective because people learn faster and remember longer if they see as well as hear. The greatest value of demonstrations and illustrated talks, however, is to the 4-H members who plan, prepare, and present them. Every 4-H member profits in some way from planning and presenting an educational presentation. Fashion Show Entry/registration deadline: Entry and payment should be made through 4-H Connect by April 4, Project form must be uploaded at this time. Entry Fee: $15 To recognize 4-H members who have excelled in clothing projects and exhibit skills in the application of knowledge of fibers and fabrics to wardrobe selection, clothing construction, or comparison shopping, fashion interpretation and understanding of style, good grooming and pose in front of others and modeling and presentation of themselves and their garments. Fashion Storyboard The fashion story board is an industry inspired method of displaying of original designs. The best story boards create vivid visual images that are interesting and appealing to viewers. The story board tells the story of the designer s idea. The story board includes original illustrations and flats, as well as, additional materials that have influenced the unique design. The purpose of the fashion story board contest is to give 4-H members an opportunity to gain knowledge of the career responsibilities of a fashion designer and illustrator, enhance creativity and originality, and develop visual communication skills. 4-H members must submit a story board on the day of the contest that provides a solution to the following design brief. Food Challenge Friday & Saturday, May 4-5, 2018 Provide an opportunity for each participant to exhibit their knowledge and skills when preparing and presenting a dish, provide an opportunity for each participant to learn from other team members and to promote teamwork, empower youth to participate in a public speaking role, provide leadership opportunities for youth, give 4-H members the opportunity to participate in a new exciting 4-H opportunity. Food Show Forms will be uploaded to 4-H Connect when you register for the event. The food and nutrition project helps participants learn to make healthy food choices, reduce disease and illness risks, and gain knowledge of nutrition. Major learning experiences are centered around nutrition, menu planning, food buying and preparation, food safety, careers, and cultural influences. The food show is open to all 4-H members. The food show provides for educational and personal development and recognizes youth who excel in the 4-H food and nutrition programs. Healthy Lifestyles The healthy lifestyles invitational provides youth in the junior, intermediate, and senior age divisions the opportunity to participate in a competitive event and utilize the knowledge and skills gained through participation in 4-H healthy lifestyles programs. With a set-up similar to the consumer decision making contest, the healthy lifestyles invitational consists of 2 parts: 1) judging participants will be presented with a scenario and must individually rand the four products/choices based upon the situation at-hand. 2) presentation-teams are presented with a scenario and must work together within a given amount of time to analyze the situation, develop a solution and make a team presentation to a panel of judges. Items to bring: Clipboard, Blank Paper, and Pencils. 6 classes will be judged (tentative) MyPlate, heat, altering recipes, teen and safe driving habits, food safety, and insect repellent. Group Presentation-Emergency Preparedness Leaders 4 Life per person The leaders 4 life skill-a-thon is a competitive event designed to challenge county 4-H Council teams in their leadership skills, parliamentary procedure, and service learning. Photography **Important Note: This is not a qualifying contest for the state photography contest** May 4-5, 2018 (Displayed at the District Roundup) Entry/Registration Deadline: Online entry using 4-H Connect closes on March 28th Entry Fee: $5 per each photo entered Livestock Skill A Thon Photography Judging The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photogenic equipment and developing process. Photography provides opportunities for career exploration and promoting 4-H.Participation in this contest does not have a defined schedule for each contestants participation. Participants can participate anytime between 8 and noon. Quiz Bowl Contests Thursday, May 3, 2018 Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, 2018 Entry Fee:$15 Quiz bowls are a valuable teaching technique regardless of the subject matter being quizzed. They present project information in a semi-competitive setting characterized by attitudes of friendliness, cooperation, and fairness. A quiz bowl is not meant to be a memorization process, in that members only study questions and know the answers to those questions. It is a motivational tool to provide a fun way to encourage members to learn project information. Robotics Challenge Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, 2018 Entry Fee:$15 The robotics challenge is a contest designed to allow 4-H members to demonstrate their robotics, engineering, and problem solving skills. From a set of challenges revealed at the contest and within an allotted amount of time, teams of 3 to 5 members will build, program, and test their robot. Teams will then attempt to earn points by completing as many challenges as possible. Share the Fun Friday & Saturday, May 4-5, 2018 Entry/Registration Deadline: April 4, 2018 Entry Fee:$15 To perpetuate the reputation of Texas 4-H and Youth Development as an educational program, to provide recognition for project work and skills development in the areas of public speaking and subject matter expertise, to promote teamwork for 4-H members and adult leaders and expand their knowledge of 4-H opportunities, to provide 4-H members the opportunity to compare the skills they have gained with those of other members and with their own previous performance, and to provide 4-H members with an opportunity to develop and practice public speaking and presentation skills. Vet Science Skillathon The veterinary science skillathon is a competitive event designed to test the knowledge and skills that a 4-H member can gain through his or her involvement in a veterinary science project. Wildlife Challenge Wildlife species include mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and more. All wildlife depends on native plants to complete their requirements. In today s natural world, most wildlife habitat requires management due to the changes occurring steadily since our country began. Developing an appreciation and understanding of our natural world at an early age increases the likelihood that wildlife habitat will continue to be managed properly to support an abundance of wildlife species throughout the country. This is the ultimate wildlife challenge

9 Thank You Christmas on the Square Volunteers! Ross DuBois Paige Dimon Dillon Narro Savanna Ramon Braden Norman Joy Baldwin Cassie Baldwin Joe Baldwin Logan Barnes Carson Schultz Landon Barnes Tonya Barnes Cayden Zboril Mary Hancock Ross Roehling Macy Narro Beverly Blinka Coy Becka One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time - unknown In December, Deanville 4-H adopted a family with 7 kids from Refugio who lost everything due to Hurricane Harvey. Snook 4-H gives back to the community and kids they attend school with. Thank you to our 4-H members and families for their support during Snook ISD s Angel Tree Project. Our 4-H Club and members were able to help over 21 children and teens who attend Snook ISD by purchasing items from a wish list and making sure these youth have gifts under the tree at Christmas. Thank you again for making a difference in the lives of others this Christmas Season! On behalf of the Burleson County Fair Association, I want to thank all exhibitors and parents for their patience after the fair in receiving their fair checks. Money has to be received from all buyers, thank you letters received from the exhibitors, and all accounting double and triple checked to eliminate any mistakes. We look forward to another successful fair in Dennis J. Gaas, President Tina Roehling CEA-FCH John Grange CEA-AG 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.