June 2018 Newsletter

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1 B u r l e s o n C o u n t y 4 - H June 2018 Newsletter 100 W Buck St Ste #105 Caldwell, TX Phone:(979) Fax:(979) kaydie.degelia@ag.tamu.edu If you would like to receive reminds via text from remind 101 To: Club Managers: Please remember to in your sign in sheets from each monthly meeting or let the office know that your club did not meet. This is important so we can keep an up to date record of the number of meetings each 4-H member has attended. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat If anyone needs assistance finding a project animal for the fair please call the office and John Grange will be happy to help! (979) H Horse Rabbit Club Shooting Sports 10 Somerville 4-H Club News: 11 Snook 4-H Baked Food Validation County Record books due 12 BCF Broiler Meeting H Goat Club 13 Cooks Point 4-H Deanville 4-H Poultry Institute for Youth 17 Father s Day 18 4-H Stitch & Design Steer/Heifer Validation 19 Star Award Applications due by 5p.m. Train Like a Champion Novice (Blinn) 4-H County Day Camp D9 Horse Show TX 4-H Outdoor Challenge 4-H Make Up Meeting Check us out online: Twitter:@BurlesonCo Website: burleson.agrilife.org/ 14 Camp Brownwood deadline BCF Lamb/ Goat Tag-In Roundup Tradeshow & Career Exposition State 4-H Roundup 1 TX 4-H Congress late registration opens 8 RSVP for County Day Camp Frenstat 4-H 15 TX 4-H Congress late registration closes 4-H Star Award Interviews 4-H Make Up Meetings: June 25th & July In the Burleson County Extension Office. If you are planning on attending please call (979) or kaydie.degelia@ag.tamu.edu to RSVP BCF Swine Tag -In Train Like a Champion Experienced (Blinn) Fishing Camp BC Lamb/Goat Showcase TX 4-H Outdoor Challenge TX 4-H Calf Roping & Break-A-Way School D9 Leadership Lab Rabbit club -will have a meeting in June the first Tuesday of the month for anyone needed a meeting. They will not meet again until October. 4-H Goat Club- will be meeting on June 6:30p at the fairgrounds. Bring your goat/lamb project for hands-on demonstration and showmanship practice. Frenstat 4-H-will have their Summer Pool Party at the CALDWELL pool on Friday June 8 from 6-8. Caldwell 4-H -will not meet in June or July. We will have one more meeting for the year in August. RECORD BOOK TRAINING NOW OFFERED ONLINE! Senior Record books- Intermediate Record books- Junior Record books-

2 What s Happening in June? TEXAS 4-H CONGRESS Late Registration: June 1st-June 15th July 22-25, 2018 Sheraton Austin at the Capitol Open to 4-H members in 9th to 12th grades. Join Texas 4-H in Legislative Process as you submit, debate, and decide the fate of legislation affecting Texas! 4-H Youth participate as members of the House of Representatives/Senate, Press Corps, or Lobbyist! To learn more about Texas 4-H Congress, Submit Bills, and Apply for Press and Lobbyists Corps, visit: texas4-h.tamu.edu/ events/congress/ 2018 POULTRY INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH June 10-12, 2018 Texas A&M University The institute is a 3 day camp for students with an interest in the poultry industry. Students will attend mini lectures taught by Texas A&M University staff on topics such as anatomy, embryology, immunology, nutrition, and processing. Students who have an interest in poultry and will be enrolled in the Fall 2018 semester as a high school junior, senior, or college freshman are eligible to attend. For any questions about the poultry institute for Youth please contact the Poultry Science Department at (979) TEXAS 4-H SHOTGUN DAY CAMP June 10-13, 2018 Boswell Porter 4-H Shotgun Range Snook, TX The range is located about fifteen minutes outside of College Station. Personal shooting equipment can be securely stored at the range after each day s training. The 2018 Texas 4-H Shotgun Day Camp will be limited to the first thirty five youth and six adult coaches. The Texas 4- H Shotgun Day camp is an event for 4-H Shooting sports members with intermediate shotgun experience and skill. This is not a program for beginners or first year shooters. This is also not a program for advanced shooters. The program aims to promote shotgun shooting skills in American Trap, American Skeet and 5-Stand Sporting Clay, as well as to promote youth development by enhancing teamwork and leadership skills and shooting sportsmanship. Each participant will receive intensive training in their choice of one of the above shotgun games. The camp is designed for youth who want to increase their performance by developing and improving shooting skills, mental discipline, self control and shooting etiquette on the field. The Shotgun Day camp Instructors are experienced and skilled 4-H coaches from across the sate who know their shotgun games and know 4-H Shooting Sports. The secondary purpose for this camp is to enhance the experience and skill of selected existing 4-H Shotgun Coaches. These coaches must have 4-H Shotgun Coach Certification and limited experience and limited skill in shotgun shooting sports. The selected adult coaches will shadow camp instructors. Youth: 5th-11th grade as of September 1, Must have been in a 4-H Shotgun project for a minimum of two years including the current year. Must be a intermediately skilled shooter, not be a beginner or an advanced shooter. Adults: All adult participants must have previously attended a 4-H Shotgun Coach Training/ Certification to be a certified Shotgun Coach and be currently enrolled as a volunteer on 4-H Connect. BCF BAKED FOOD VALIDATION June 11, P.M. at the EXPO **Bring your recipe(s)** STATE 4-H ROUNDUP June 11-14th at Texas A&M University COUNTY RECORDBOOKS DUE June 11th by 5P.M. ROUNDUP TRADE SHOW AND CAREER EX- POSITION June 12-14, 2018 Texas A&M University College Station, TX The 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 Roundup are very interested in learning about education and career opportunities offered. BCF BROILER MEETING June 12th 7:00p.m. at the EXPO Deadline to order Broilers BCF LAMB/GOAT TAG IN June 14th at 5:30P.M. BCF SWINE TAG IN June 16th 7-11:00A.M. at the Fairgrounds 4-H COUNTY DAY CAMP June 18th at the Burleson County EXPO Center Flyer on page 4. MAJOR SHOW HEIFER/STEER VALIDATION June 18th 7-9A.M. at the Caldwell Sale Barn 4-H STAR AWARD APPLICATIONS DUE June 19th by 5p.m. D9 HORSE SHOW June 19-20, 2018 Location: Brazos County EXPO FISHING CAMP June 20-22, 2018 TX 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood Costs:$220/Youth $110/Adult through June 3rd After June 3rd 10% late fee Open to youth that have completed grades 2-11th fishing camp participants will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters, from creating lures to permit laws. They will also participate in their favorite events from the Texas 4-H Center such as challenge course, dances, and team challenge. Texas4hcenter.tamu.edu to register. 4-H STAR AWARD INTERVIEWS Star Award Interviews will be held on June 22nd. Please call the office to schedule your meeting time. (979) TX 4-H OUTDOOR CHALLENGE Seguin Outdoor Learning Center June 22-24, 2018 Events: Shotgun, off-road biking, archery, fishing, climbing, kayaking, rifle, biologist skills, gear judging, and outdoor safety. TX 4-H CALF ROPING & BREAK-A-WAY SCHOOL June 24-28th Tarleton State University Challenge Arena Stephenville, TX $425 Approximately 50 youth will be accepted. Application and fees must be mailed to be registered for the event. * All participants ages 11 years old and younger must be chaperoned by a parent/guardian in the dorms. D9 LEADERSHIP LAB June 26-28,2018 Texas A&M University in Galveston Good Luck to those participating at State Roundup! Duds to Dazzle: Alexus Davis, Jessica Enrique, & Kay Hardin Fashion Show-Buying: Sydney Faust Consumer Decision Making: Sydney Faust, Grace Lewis, & Trent Stefka Share the Fun: Beau Gill Jr, Kaitlyn Kindt, Kamree Alker, Konnor Eldridge, Kyleigh Hruska, Natalie Vacha, Riley Green, Sierra Sebesta, Colby See, Grace Lewis, Kaylea Walker, Natalee See, Sydney Faust, Trent Stefka, & Wyatt See Livestock Judging: Cameron Rutherford, MacKenzie Groce, Kaitlin Schroeder, & Colby Rutherford Robotics: Samuel Schilling, David Schilling, Jaret Pinkerton, Russell Hoelscher Jr., Asher Boniol, Hattie Novak, Cade Scarmardo, Dylan Clark, Preston Coston & Harrison Novak Congratulations to Beverly Blinka & Dennis Gaas for winning the 2018 Burleson County Senior Citizens Recognition Award!!! Thank you for everything you do in our community! Page 2 J u n e N e ws l et t e r

3 June 11 June 12 June 14 June 16 TBA August 6 August 23 Sept 7 Sept 12 Sept 15 Sept 19 Sept 22 Sept 24 Sept 25 Sept 26 Baked Food Validation the EXPO Broiler 7:00P.M. EXPO Deadline for ordering Broilers Lamb & Goat Tag-In-Entry 5:30-7P.M. Swine Tag In-Entry the Fairgrounds Distribute Broilers the EXPO Baked Food Validation The EXPO Jr. Breeding Beef Heifer Entry 5P.M. Tattoo Fryer Rabbits-Entry 5:30-7:00P.M. Deadline for purchasing fryer rabbits 7:00P.M. Ag Mechanic Entry Deadline Parade Entry Deadline Commercial Heifer-Health Papers & Palpation of heifers at Caldwell Livestock Co 9-Noon Organizational Educational Exhibits MUST NOTIFY our office by 5P.M. 9:00A.M.-Parade Entries in Place 10:00A.M. Parade Begins Creative Living Check-In 4-7:00P.M. Swine Weighed & Sifted 7-Noon Baked Foods Check-In 7-9:00A.M. Baked Food/Creative Living Judging 10:00A.M. Commercial Heifer Fair Check-In 3-7:00P.M. Baked Foods Picked Up 5-6:00P.M. Goats Sifted & Weighed 5:30-7P.M. Steers Must be in Barn 6:00P.M. Commercial Heifer Record book Due 7:00P.M. Lambs Sifted & Weighed 7-7:30P.M. Steer s Weighed & Sifted 7:30P.M. Rabbits Move-In 7:00A.M. AG Mechanics Check-In 8-10:00A.M. Commercial Heifer Judging 9:00A.M. Rabbits Check-In (Sifting) 3-7:00P.M. Breeding Heifers 4-7:00P.M. Little Miss Contest 6:00P.M. Baked Food Auction 7:00P.M. Fair Queen Contest GENERAL INFORMATION For information concerning entries in any department contact the Burleson County Fair Association (979) ATTENDANCE AT BCFA MEETINGS AND TAG INS DO NOT COUNT TOWARD YOUR 5 MEETINGS TO SHOW IN THE FAIR. IF ANYONE NEEDS ASSISTANCE FINDING A PROJECT ANIMAL PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AND JOHN WILL BE HAPPY TO HELP! (979) BCFA MEETING-2018 Annual Burleson County Fair Association Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 7pm at the EXPO. Anyone who purchased a membership ticket from a fair queen candidate will be welcome to attend. Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Judges that have been announced Lambs-Todd Wise, Goats Marvin Ensor, Barrows Kade Hummel & James Blackman, Steers Kevin Jensen Sept 27 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept 30 November 1 Swine Judging 7:00A.M. Fryer/Rabbit Judging 7:00A.M. Horticulture Check-In 8-11:00A.M. Commercial Heifer Interviews 9:00A.M. Horticulture/Photography Judging 10:00A.M. Lamb Judging 10:30A.M. Goat Judging Noon Breeding Beef Heifer Show 4P.M. Steer Judging 7:30 P.M. Broiler/Turkey Sifting & Judging 6:30A.M. Ag Mechanic Judging 10:00A.M. Commercial Heifer Awards5:30P.M. Commercial Heifer Sale6:00P.M. Pet Show Registration 9:00A.M. Non Sale Items only released lambs, steers, goats, swine 9:00-10:00A.M. Pet Show Begins 9:30A.M. Livestock Judging Contest 10:30A.M. Youth Livestock Awards 4:15 P.M. Youth Livestock Auction 5:00P.M. Supplemental Sale 8:00P.M. Release Poultry & Rabbits 7-10:00A.M. Commercial Heifers 8-11:00A.M. Release of all other livestock 10-Noon Creative Living Check-Out 10:00A.M.-1:00P.M. Grand Champion Creative Living Pictures the EXPO Thank you notes to the Buyer of exhibitor animals, buckles, premium money and any other sponsored item, will be given to 4-H leaders or advisors in a stamped, addressed, unsealed envelope. BCFA will mail the Thank you notes to the buyers. Thank you notes must be handwritten 20 or more words. JUDGES Swine David Wright Steer/Breeding Heifers-Jacob Tipp Lamb/Goat Jess Yeaman Rabbit Mary Jo Terry Poultry-Dale Hyatt BAKED FOODS INFORMATION Can be found on page 12 & 13 of the fair book. Please note that all entries must follow the Texas Food Cottage Laws. Items defined by the USDA or FDA as requiring refrigeration include pumpkin, chess, or pecan WHOSE FILLINGS USE EGGS AND MILK AS A MAJOR COMPONENT, NOTHING MADE WITH CREAM CHEESE WILL BE AC- CEPTED. Baked items that need to be refrigerated will not be accepted. (i.e. cream cheese, whipped topping, ganache) For more information please look up the Texas DSHS Cottage Food Law. Recipes will be reviewed at validation and exhibitors may be asked to substitute part of or an entire recipe. FAIR BOOKS-Can be picked up at your next club meeting or at the Extension Office. It can also be found online at BurlesonCountyFairRuleBook-2018.pdf LITTLE MISS ENTRY FORMS Little Miss forms are in our office and online. Little Miss forms are due August 13th at the meeting. MUST be 4 years old by September 26th. Burleson County Fair Important Information If you are not sure if your club meets during the summer please contact your club manager. If you would like to know how many meetings you have please kaydie.degelia@ag.tamu.edu

4 Frenstat 4-H participated in a trash pick-up for their May meeting! Stitch & Design Club celebrated end of another successful year at their May meeting. Thank you, Mrs. Sharon, for your many years of service and for being a great leader! 4-H Stitch & Design cleaned up CR 300 during the Big Spring Clean!

5 Duds to Dazzle 3 Stitches You re Out-2nd Place Alexus Davis Jessica Enrique Kay Hardin Bouncing Bobbins-1st Place Cayle Canon Kylan Canon Emily Daigle Consumer Decision Making Burleson County Jr-2nd Place Ava Fry-5th place individual Brook Fry-1st place individual Kate Smith Natalie Smith Burleson County Int Caitlyn Faust-4th place individual Burleson County Sr-1st Place Sydney Faust-1st place individual Grace Lewis 5th place individual Trent Stefka Robotics Challenge Team Piper-Participated Jayden Jordan Brenden Lee Carlie Scarmardo Bot Boys-1st Place Asher Boniol Preston Coston Harrison Novak David Schilling Switch Participated Clayton Ferrell Cade Scarmardo Barrett Yates Space-Bots-Participated Dylan Clark Russell Hoelscher Jr Jaret Pinkerton Connor Schilling Educational Presentation Laramie Pieper Beef-3rd Place Food Show Sydney Faust-Dairy 2nd Place Grace Lewis Fruit & Vegetables- 2nd Place Fashion Show Sydney Faust Buying: Business/ Interview-1st Place Food Challenge Flying Tacos 1st Place Aubrey Becker Kimber Sebesta McKenzie Sebesta Wesley See Brett Withem Dream Team-4th Place Jason Barker Joshua Green Caleb See The Hot Shots-Participated Sydney Faust Kaitlyn Kindt Grace Lewis Natalee See The Incr-Edibles 5th Place Analeise Gautreaux Caiden Gill Dakota Kienow Cheyenne Lewis Red Hot Chili Preppers- Participated Caitlyn Faust J.Beaux Hruska William See Chop It Like It s Hot-5th Place Chevy Barker Konnor Eldridge Riley Green Kyleigh Hruska Kamree Walker Fab Four-3rd Place Beau Gill Jr Colby See Wyatt See Trent Stefka Share The Fun Country Cousins Find 4-H-1st Place Sydney Faust Grace Lewis Colby See Natalee See Wyatt See Trent Stefka Kaylea Walker Trolls-N-Clovers-2nd Place Konnor Eldridge Beau Gill Jr Riley Green Kyleigh Hruska Kaitlyn Kindt Sierra Sebesta Natalie Vacha Kamree Walker Finding 4-H 1st Place Aubrey Becker Caiden Gill Dakota Kienow Cheyenne Lewis Pete Lopez Kimber Sebesta McKenzie Sebesta Wesley See Brett Withem 4-H Tater Garden 1st Place Caitlyn Faust Joshua Green J.Beaux Hruska Hagan Sebesta Caleb See William See Fashion Story Board Sydney Faust Non-Wearable-1st Place Congratulations to all the Big Time in D9 Participants! Good luck to those that are moving on to State Roundup!

6 Burleson County 4-H Caps $ CLUB OFFICERS 4-H Council Officers President Trent Stefka 1st Vice President Sydney Faust 2nd Vice President-Colby See 3rd Vice President-Grace Lewis Secretary-Macy Narro Treasurer-Sierra Sebesta Reporter-Kyleigh Hruska Parliamentarian Caleb See Sargent at Arms Ryan Roehling Public Relations Cameron Suehs Public Relations William See 4-H ALA Officers President Stacy Stefka Vice President-Lisa Blum Secretary Kristen Suehs Treasurer Beverly Blinka RIFLE, AIR RIFLE, & AIR PISTOL RESULTS Individual Rifle JR 3rd Riley Broaddus, 4th Hays, 14th Elizabeth Arquette, 17th Evelyn Arquette Team Rifle JR 3rd Place Riley Broaddus, Hays, Elizabeth Arquette, & Evelyn Arquette Individual Rifle-Int 12th Keith Ramon & 13th Ross DuBois Individual Rifle-SR 13th Ryan Broaddus Individual Air Rifle JR 1st Elizabeth Arquette, 3rd Evelyn Arquette, 4th Riley Broaddus, & 9th Hays Team Air Rifle JR Team 1st Place Elizabeth Arquette, Evelyn Arquette, Riley Broaddus, & Hays Individual Air Rifle Int 10th Keith Ramon & 14th Ross DuBois Individual Air Rifle- SR 7th Ryan Broaddus Individual Air Pistol- JR 1st Riley Broaddus, 2nd Evelyn Arquette, 4th Elizabeth Arquette, 8th Hays Team Air Pistol-JR 1st Place Riley Broaddus, Evelyn Arquette, Elizabeth Arquette & Hays Individual Air Pistol Int 5th Keith Ramon & 8th Ross DuBois Individual Air Pistol SR 3rd Madison Myers & 6th Ryan Broaddus 4-H Shooting Sports President Ryan Broaddus Vice President Keith Ramon Secretary/Treasurer-Ross DuBois Reporter-Vaughn Burns Parliamentarian Marshall Hott Council Delegates-Ross DuBois Activity Chairman Riley Broaddus Cooks Point 4-H President Bri Courtney Vice President Grace Fritcher Secretary Brook Fry Treasurer Lexi Albright Reporter/Historian Hadleigh Novosad Council Delegate Ava Fry Deanville 4-H President Charles Grassl Vice President Cameron Suehs Secretary Kaitlyn Spacek Treasurer Ryan Roehling Reporter Macey Zboril Council Delegates Cameron Suehs & Ryan Roehling 4-H Goat Club President-Colby Rutherford Vice Presidnet-Cameron Rutherford Secretary-Ty Brietschopf Treasurer-Haley Sears Historian-Macelynn Smith Council Delegates-Colby Rutherford & Brandon Kauvar Club Manager-Trey Rutherford Ex-officio Club Manager-Mary Cass Somerville 4-H President-Brianna Bodish Vice President-Kailey Eldridge Treasurer-Halle Stevens Secretary-Riley Eldridge Council Delegates-Josh Ratliff & Daimeyn Ellis-Edison Natalee See & Dillon Narro were recognized at the Burleson County Council Meeting on May 22nd for graduating! Caldwell 4-H President-Trent Stefka Vice President-Wade Tittle Secretary-Jessica Enrique Treasurer-Garrett Tittle Parliamentarian-Tomas Villanueva Historian-Caitlyn Faust Communications-Tyland Lackey Reporter-Jessie Enrique Council Delegates Ross DuBois &Weston Beasley

7 WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CAMP July 23-27, 2018 H.E. Sproul Ranch Ft. Davis, TX The Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society s Wildlife Conservation Camp is designed for high school students who have completed 9th grade. Hands-on, outdoor activities such as wildlife and plant ID, habitat management techniques, land stewardship, hunter safety, shooting sports, fishing, wildlife research, and more. These activities are led by wildlife professionals in Texas. For more information contact Whitney Gann at wildlifecampdirector@yahoo.com TRACTOR SUPPLY CLOVER CAMPAIGN Fall October 3-14th At this semi-annual event, friends, and family are invited to support 4-H by donating a $1 at checkout in stores that contribute to scholarships that send kids to 4-H camps and other leadership experiences. ONE DAY 4-H October 7, 2018 Lend a hand to your community on One Day 4-H. This event allows 4-H members, parents, and volunteers help their communities through service projects. This event is flexible and can be as straightforward or intricate as you like. NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS November 23-27, years old Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia Registration: Apply and make payment online at 4-H Connect Online The National 4-H Congress is a gathering of a national design team extension educators, 4-H members, and 4-H Volunteers who together examine issues affecting youth and try to develop method to address those issues. GULF COAST CLASSIC August 4, KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP Food network is looking for the most talented young bakers in the country for the next season of the KIDS BAKING CHAMPIONSHIP! Do you think your son or daughter was born to bake? Well if so, this is the perfect show for them! We are looking for kids between the ages of 8-13 who want to put their baking skills the ultimate test! The kids baking championship is an exciting show where young bakers compete in fun baking battles to become the next KIDS BAKING CHAMPION!! Apply now: bakingchampionship.com **Only submissions sent by parents will be accepted** TEXAS 4-H FIRST TEE GOLF CHALLEGNE 3 person scramble golf tournament July 16th Riverhill Country Club, Kerrville, TX Registration Deadline: July 9th $120/team (includes lunch) Check in begins at 8:30A.M. Only 1 team member is required to be enrolled in 4-H Individuals may enter and will be placed on a team on the day of the tournament Prizes given to top 3 teams Contact Carla Schuster for registration and study guides 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. COUNTY CAMP IN BROWNWOOD County Camp I Texas 4-H Center-Lake Brownwood, TX July 5-7th, 2018 Youth: $180/Adult: $90 3rd grade and up. All camp enrollment is based on grade completed in spring of 2018, pay deposit by June 14th or pay full amount, late fee is 10%. 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. Texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Registration is open, visit: Burleson County will be attending County Camp I STATE 4-H HORSE SHOW July 21-28, 2018 at Taylor County EXPO Center, Abilene, TX TEXAS 4-H LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE Texas 4-H Leadership Conference, also known as The Record book Trip is a recognition event for senior level 4-H members (grades 9-12) who have placed 1st at the state level in one of the 29 4-H record book categories. Location: Washington D.C. November 22-27, H Award Banquet The 4-H Award Banquet will be held on Sunday, August 19th at 6P.M. at the EXPO Center. Please call the office to RSVP for this event. (979) SHOOTING SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA Keith Ramon participated at this event in April! Thank you to Madison, Morgan, Mike, & Mary Myers for working this event! Sincerely, 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. Page 7