4-H Scholarship Workshop, Fairgrounds. Huntstville, TX ** Location Change** Steer & Heifer Clinic, 1 Fairgrounds

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1 FOUR LEAF BRIEF Inside This Issue T-Shirt Design Contest 2 Meet Your Council 3 Scholarship Workshop 3 County Food Show 3 Shopping Challenge 4 Holiday Crafts 4 Major Show Sign Up 5 Quality Counts 5 Major Show Judging 5 Major Show Scramble 6 Major Show Swine 6 Galveston Co. Fair 6 District 9 Updates 7 Around the State 8 Congrats Horse Bowl One Day 4-H 10 Find us on Facebook! Nov. 1 Aggiefest Horse Judging Workshop Early Entry Deadline Nov. 5 4-H County Food Show 9 a.m. - 1 Extension Office Nov. 7 & 14 Major Show Sign-Up Night, 4:30-6:30 Extension Office Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov Nov. 12 Nov. 15 Nov. 15 Handbags for Hope due to Extension Office by 5 p.m. Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Scholarship Workshop, 7 Fairgrounds Jr. Leadership Lab, Huntstville, TX ** Location Change** Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Steer & Heifer Clinic, 1 Fairgrounds T-Shirt Design Contest Designs Due District Shooting Sports Coaches Training Registration Due, Online Courtney White CEA, 4-H & Youth Development courtney.white@ag.tamu.edu Nov T-Shirt Design Contest Voting on Facebook & Instagram Nov. 21 Nov. 29 Nov. 30 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 & 3 Dec. 4 Dec. 5 Dec. 8 Phoenix Rogers CEA, Ag & Natural Resources PLRogers@ag.tamu.edu District Shooting Sports Coaches Training LATE Registration Due, Online Major Show Swine Validation, 4:30-6:30 Santa Fe Ag Barn 4-H Scholarship Workshop, 6:30 p.m.** Consumer Decision Making Shopping Challenge, 7 Extension Office Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Winterfest Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Lamb & Goat Validation & Tag-In - 1:30-3:30 Fairgrounds Holiday Show & Tell- Clothing & Textiles Workshop, 7 Extension Office Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo Broiler Order Deadline by 5 p.m. to Fair Office Jymann Davis CEA, Family & Consumer Sciences Jymann.Davis@ag.tamu.edu Follow us on Instagram! Darla Cox Admin Asst., 4-H & Youth Development darla.cox@co.galveston.tx.us Melissa Anderson Admin Asst., Ag & Natural Resources melissa.anderson@co.galveston.tx.us Reese Daily Admin Asst., Family & Consumer Sciences charissa.daily@co.galveston.tx.us Galveston County Office 4102-B Main Street (FM 519) La Marque, Texas

2 GALVESTON COUNTY 4-H T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST YOUR DESIGN COULD BE HERE! Galveston County Council is excited to announce that we will be having a T-Shirt Design Contest! The T-shirt with the winning design will then be used to fundraise for a Welcome Sign that will be hung on the Youth Building at Galveston County Fair Grounds. RULES 1.Designs should be reflective of Galveston County 4-H 2.All designs can be no more than 2 colors 3.Contestants should indicate what color shirt the design should go on 4.Submit your designs by ing them to Courtney.white@ag.tamu.edu 5.Designs are due November 15, 2016 PRIZES INCLUDE: Free T-Shirt with YOUR design A Spotlight in the 4-h Newsletter $15 GIFT CARD! VOTE The top three designs will be posted on the Galveston County 4-H Facebook page and Instagram account. 1.Follow us on Instagram and Like us on Facebook, so you can vote. 2.Go to our Facebook page and/or Instagram account and Like your favorite design. Like us so you can Vote! Follow so you can Vote! 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.

3 County Updates Page 3 County Food Show Meet Your Council Officer Katelynn Boysen is your Galveston County Council 3rd Vice-Chairperson. Here are a few fun facts about Kaitlyn that you may not have known: Years in 4-H: I have been in 4-H for 5 years. I started 4- H when I was 12 years old. Favorite Project: My favorite project is leadership. I participate in many leadership activities including being a teen leader at both Food Camp and Jr. Leadership Lab. I have attended Sr. Leadership Lab and I was selected for Leadership Institute. The leadership project has helped improve me as a person and in turn allowed me to help other 4-H youth. Hobbies outside 4-H: I am a part of Student Council and FFA. Also I make time to attend church and serve as an acolyte. Why do you think others should join 4-H? 4-H has various opportunities for different people and their different talents or likes. I think 4-H will better influence our younger generation to build better leadership qualities and have good morals. People will have a better understanding of how to help our community and to be more proactive. When: November 5, 2016, 9 am 1 pm Where: Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque Entries Due: CLOSED **Volunteers welcome!** Recipes submitted should reflect this year s theme, Family Favorites. For more information visit: texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food-nutrition/ When: Scholarship Workshop November , 6:30 p.m. Where: ONLINE OR Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque RSVP: November 29, 2016 RSVP here This Scholarship Workshop will be an online workshop hosted by our new District 4-H Specialist, Cory Hundl. If you are a high school Senior planning to submit a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Application this workshop is strongly encouraged, however, any one is welcome. You may tune in at home or come to the Extension office. More details on how to login into the workshop will be announced soon. More information about the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship can be found here: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? If I could go anywhere, I would love to go somewhere in Europe. I ve never had the ability to travel long distance, but I ve always wanted to travel. This could give me the chance to learn what other countries have to offer this world and how culturally diverse the world is.

4 Veterinary Feed Directive Beginning January 1, 2017 purchasing feed containing antibiotics or purchasing antibiotics for administration through water will require livestock exhibitors have a working relationship with their veterinarian. A Veterinary Client Patient Relationship (VCPR) is similar to the relationship one would have with their family doctor. The livestock exhibitor should initiate the VCPR prior to the beginning of the feeding period. The current VFD has been in place since 1996, however changes impacting livestock exhibitors will become effective January 1. Antibiotics used in feed or water now require veterinary oversight. For example Liconmycin in swine feed. The changes will also affect antibiotics administered through water, which require a veterinarian s prescription. For example this will affect those exhibitors treating poultry with Tetracyline. It is critical that exhibitors establish a VCPR and locate a source to purchase antibiotics prior to delivery of poultry. Be proactive and schedule a visit with your veterinarian to discuss your project plans in order to establish a VCPR as necessary. Holiday Crafts Show & Tell When: December 5, 2016, 7 p.m. Where: Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque RSVP: December 1, 2016 RSVP here Are you working on a craft this year for the holidays that you would like to show off? Or are you still looking for the perfect gift to make for someone this holiday season? Come out to this Clothing and Textiles workshop to show others what you are working on and maybe get a little inspiration! Be sure to bring your patterns and directions so you can share with others. The workshop will also focus on updating you on what s happening in 4-H Clothing and Textiles project this year! **Adults!** We need your help! Many of these projects need adult leaders to guide and manage them. If you are interested in helping, please let come to the meeting! County Updates Page 4 Consumer Decision Making Shopping Challenge When: December 1, 2016, 7 p.m. Where: Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque RSVP: November 30, 2016 RSVP here Are you ready for the Consumer Decision Making Shopping Challenge?! It s a little like a game show, a little like shopping and a great start to Consumer Decision Making! The Consumer Decision Making contest is based on the skills of consumer observation, comparison, and the ability to make a fact-based purchase. Each participant is then expected to defend their purchases to a panel of judges. This contest is held at the district level and at 4- H Roundup. Round 1 Lighting Round Rules of the Challenge Contestants will be asked a series of questions. Each question will be worth cash which will be used later in the second round. Round 2 Buyers Round With the cash earned in Round 1, contestants will be faced with multiple sets of 4 products and they must buy the product they think is best. Each product will be worth cash, but that might not be it s true value. Winner The winner will be the contestant with the most money at the end of the two rounds. Money includes any cash left over and the value of each product they bought. **If you are interested in competing in the Consumer Decision Making Contest at the San Antonio Livestock Show you must enter by November 14, 2016! Please contact Tina Smith by ing tinagreathouse@netzero.com.

5 County Updates Page 5 Major Show Sign-Up Night Youth livestock exhibitors attending 2017 Major Shows must attend ONE of the MANDATORY Major Show entry nights at the Galveston County Extension Office. November 7, 2016 from 4:30-6:30 pm OR November 14, 2016 from 4:30-6:30 pm This applies to youth with: 1) Junior Market/ Breeding Projects for 2017 Major Shows, 2) Scramble Projects from 2016 Major Shows, 3), youth submitting scramble applications for Houston or Fort Worth This entry night does NOT apply to Galveston County Fair entries or to youth showing under FFA. Exhibitors that plan on attending the Fort Worth Stock Show MUST submit entries to the Extension Office on or before November 7!! Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have conflicts, contact Phoenix Rogers, CEA-AGNR, prior to the date above ( or plrogers@ag.tamu.edu). Major Show Sign-Up for Youth Contests Ag Product ID, Consumer Decision, Food Challenge, Quiz Bowl, Livestock, Horse, & more.. Coaches/parents of teams 1. Contact Extension Office to obtain 2017 Major Show Judging Contest Entry form. 2. Submit entry & payment to the Galveston County Extension Office on, OR before, November 14, 2016 by 6:30 pm ONLY coaches need to attend, judging contest participants are NOT required to complete entry paperwork. Quality Counts Requirements for Major Show Entries Required for all youth: 1. exhibiting livestock 2. submitting calf scramble applications 3. participating in judging contests The verification process will require exhibitors to pass an online test that measures their knowledge on quality assurance and character education content items. Youth who took Quality Counts test last year do not have to retake the test EXCEPT for any child that turned 14 on or before August 31, Things to know about Q.C. Verification: Verification will be required during the entry process so pass online test prior to major show entry in November. Verification is obtained by taking online test and scoring 80% or better. To create an account and take test go to verification/ Youth do not have to participate in a Quality Counts class. Youth may take Texas Trails training at or they may participate in trainings offered by local 4-H or FFA.

6 Page 6 County Updates Houston & Fort Worth Livestock Show Scrambles Deadline: November 14, 2016 entries due to Extension Office by 5:00 pm Calf scrambles are a great opportunity for youth to receive funds to help them purchase an animal project. Families are then financially responsible for the nutrition, housing, and grooming program. Things to consider before scrambling: - Is family financially able to purchase, house, and feed an animal project? - Do you have suitable facilities to raise animal project? - Would you devote the necessary time and attention to the project? - Would you be able to spend the necessary time away from school to care for and exhibit the project? Requirements Contestant must have reached their 12th, but not their 18th birthday on January 1, 2017 and not be enrolled beyond their Junior year in high school. Youth must be actively enrolled in Galveston Co. 4-H. Major Show Validation & Tag-In The following MUST be present AT VALIDATION 1. Animal being validated 2. Registration papers for Breeding Animals 3. Parent/guardian - must be present to sign paperwork. Parents unable to attend must sign waiver & paperwork before validation Ag Teachers CANNOT sign on behalf of parent, Parents may sign for exhibitor if child cannot attend Families with conflicts, must make alternate arrangements PRIOR TO VALIDATION. Contact Phoenix Rogers, CEA-AGNR at plrogers@ag.tamu.edu or If you are no longer validating an animal, melissa.anderson@co.galveston.tx.us Market Swine November 29, :30-6:30 p.m. Santa Fe Ag Barn /2 Street Santa Fe, TX (near RJ Wollam Elementary School) Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Visit Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website for complete information, including rules & schedules Scholarship Workshop: November 10,2016, 7:00 p.m.; Fairgrounds Steer & Heifer Clinic: November 12, 2016, 1:00 p.m..; Fairgrounds Winterfest: December 2 & 3, 2016 Lamb & Goat Validation & Tag-in: December 4, 2016, 1:30-3:30 p.m.; Fairgrounds Broiler Order Deadline: December 8, 2016 by 5 p.m.; Fair Office Goat & Lamb & Steer & Heifer Clinic: December 10, 2016; Fairgrounds

7 Page 7 District 9 Updates Junior Leadership Lab When: November 11-12, 2016 **Location has changed** Where: Carolina Creek Christian Camp - 84 Wimberly Ln, Huntsville, TX The Ultimate 4-H Game Show is coming to District 9 at the 2016 D-9 Junior Leadership Lab. Junior Leadership Lab is meant to prepare intermediate age 4-H ers from the 18 counties in District 9 for leadership roles. These roles might be at the county level or their clubs. The hope is that participants will take information back from lab and share it with members back in their counties. Handbags for Hope Donate by: November 9, 2016 Where: Galveston County Extension Office** District 9 4-H is collecting handbags for our community service project. We are collecting New or Gently Used handbags to donate to the Texas Advocacy Project s Handbags for Hope Mother s Day Purse Drive to bring hope to women and children in domestic violence shelters across Texas. On Mother s Day, the Project gives the purses to women in shelters and the purses are fitted with a tag providing the Project s life-saving, toll-free domestic violence hotline number. ** If you are attending Jr. Leadership Lab you may take your handbags with you and turn them in there. District 9 Shooting Sports Coach Training When: December 3-4, 2016 Where: Brazoria County Fairgrounds 901 S. Downing Road Angleton, Tx Registration: Oct Nov. 15, 2016, $120 Late Registration: Nov , 2016, $140 If you are interested in becoming a Certified Shooting Sports Coach, District 9 will be holding a training in Brazoria County. All disciplines will be offered (Rifle, Archery, Shotgun or Pistol). You can select only one. For more information click here. Contact Cory Hundl at cory.hundl@ag.tamu.edu or (979) Fashion Storyboard 2017 Theme: Inspired By Music The 4-H Fashion Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The best storyboards create vivid visual images that are interesting and appealing to viewers. The storyboard tells the story of the designer s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations and flats, as well as additional materials (such as photos from the Internet or magazines, paper, fabric swatches, patterns, etc.) that have influenced the unique design. For more information:

8 Around the State Page 8 Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest November 5, 2016 This contest is hosted by the Texas A&M University livestock judging team and is open to all Texas 4-H and FFA members. The contest will offer eight classes of livestock including cattle, swine and sheep. Registration Fees & Deadlines: $15/person by October 24, 2016 ($20/person late fee) Register online at For more information visit: Take Care of Texas Video Contest Take Care of Texas and Waste Management of Texas, Inc. invite students to submit a 30-second video public service announcement that portrays positive ways Texans can help keep our air and water clean, conserve water and energy, or reduce waste. Three 9th-12th grade students with the best videos will be awarded scholarship funds; 1st place - $2,500, 2nd place - $1,500, and 3rd place - $500. Three 6th- 8thgrade students with the best videos will be awarded GroPros cameras with accessories. The contest closes Dec. 16, The videos will then go through three rounds of judging, including a public voting period from Jan , More contest details are available here. Aggiefest Horse Judging Workshop November 5, 2016 This workshop is intended to give youth an opportunity to practice judging horses in a low stress environment. The workshop will include a basic idea of what to look for when judging individual performance classes and halter. English and western classes and an optional halter class will be provided for youth to judge. Placings, cuts and critiques will be discussed following each class. Registration Fees & Deadlines: $15/youth by November 1, 2016 ($20/youth after Nov. 1) Register online at For more information visit: equine/workshops/aggiefest-horse-judging-workshop/

9 Congratulations Horse quiz bowl! After placing second at the 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup, Faith Clark, Rebekah Clark, Celeste Meyerhoff and Yvette Smith qualified to compete in the All-American Quarter Horse Congress Horse Bowl Contest in Columbus, Ohio. The girls competed against 18 other teams from Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Maryland, and of course Texas. After five rounds, the girls placed seventh.

10 One Day 4-H 2016 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.