County council. Congratulations! Cotulla 4-H Club. Encinal 4-H Club Archery Project *************************** NO MARCH MEETING!!!!

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1 County council NO MARCH MEETING!!!! When: April 24, 2014 Time: 6pm Place: LaSalle County Extension Office Cotulla 4-H Club NO MEETING! *************************** Encinal 4-H Club Archery Project Sun, April 6, 2014 Fair Grounds NO MEETING! Congratulations! To our LaSalle 4H Horse Judgers of 2014 for participating and placing in the District 12 Horse Judging Contest was held at the San Antonio Livestock Show on February 13, nd place Senior Team: Annabel Garcia Senaida Ramirez Elianna Renteria 3 rd place Junior/Intermediate Team: Amanda Renteria Sara Adams Trevlynn Aldaco

2 Sat, Mar. 1: Grooming Days (steers, goats & pigs) Tues, Mar. 4: Barn Clean Up Thurs, Mar. 6:Entries for Stock Show in stalls & weighing and shifting Fri, Mar. 7: 2014 LaSalle Co. Fair Sat, Mar. 8: Junior Livestock Awards & Livestock & Auction Sun, Mar. 9: Ranch Rodeo-4H Fundraiser Sat, Mar. 15: Buckskin Brigade Application Due GROOMING DAYS!!!! On March 1, 2014 there will be help available to sheer your steers, goats & pigs at the fair barn beginning at 9am. If you have any questions call the office. Barn Clean Up (WORK DAY) On March 4, 2014 at 5pm at the Fair barn ALL 4H & FFA MEMBERS must be there to clean up. Sign in sheet will be available and you MUST sign-in. Project Record Forms and Thank You Letters It s about that time of year again, where everyone has to submit a record book especially, if you would like your check from the Fair Association, if you make the sale for You can access this on our website: Click on the 4H Tab then click on the bullet that reads Project Record Form If you can t access online you are more than welcome to come by the Extension Office to pick one up. The DEADLINE to turn in Project Record Form is April 11, 2014 by 5pm. NO LATE EXCEPTIONS!!!! As stated in the rules of the LaSalle County Junior Livestock Show 2014, Record books and thank you letters must be turned in by the second (2 nd ) Friday in April or a penalty of 1% per day of the exhibitor s sale proceeds will be withheld. Any funds withheld for penalty will be retained for redistribution by the Booster Club. (Rule #7 in the Auction Section). Online Record Book Turning in a Record Book makes your child eligible to win awards at the end of the year banquet and county awards. This is a more detailed experience with the animal. If you decide to turn in an Online Record Book instead of a Project Record Form you will not have to turn in the ENTIRE Record Book on April 11, However, you will be required to turn in the cover page to show that you have been working on your Record Book. Th deadline for Record Book will be set at a later date. Below is the direct link to the Online Record Book: County Awards To be eligible for these awards you must turn in an Online Record Book. Seniors will be given an interview to be selected for the Gold Star Award. Bronze Star- Junior division (ages 8yrs 10yrs) is eligible for this award. Silver Star- Intermediate division (ages 11yrs 13yrs) is eligible for this award. Gold Star- Senior division (ages 14yrs 18yrs) is eligible for this award. STATE FAIR LAMB & GOAT TAGS: The cost per tag for lamb and goat will be $10 each. The deadline to order State Fair Tags will be April 10, 2014.

3 Upcoming Officer Elections for the 4H Year Attention all 4H ers, 4H Officer Elections will be held at the May Meeting. If anyone is willing to run for office you must advise your current 4H Club President by April meeting and let them know which position you would like to run for. Important INFO from Mr. Perez There will be a work schedule posted at the show barn. If you have a conflict, make sure you see me to get your time switched. If your name is not on the schedule, make sure you check the ranch rodeo work schedule for Sunday. There may not be enough time slots for work during the fair so we moved some to Sunday. There is a work schedule in this newsletter for the ranch rodeo on Sunday. This is an important fundraiser for 4H, so make SURE you show up to work your time. Not everyone can win Grand Champion, try to remember that competing in a stock show tries to teach you how to win with humility, and lose with dignity (if you don t know the meaning of those words, look them up). One last thing GOOD LUCK! Tristen Martinez, showing her goat at the 2014 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. She placed eighth with her Steer. SHOOTING SPORTS COACH S TRAINING!!! I m pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Shooting Sports Coaches Training for Archery, Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun in Kerrville on April 26-27, This training is open to potential coaches across the state. Registration will be done through 4-H Connect: Registrations will open on March 17, 2014 and closes on April 11, Please pay close attention to the deadline! Cost is $120. Registration will cover meals and course materials. Participants MUST have completed and passed the Background Check PRIOR to registering for the event, so if they have not completed this, they should do so IMMEDIATELY! NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

4 Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Kerr County Office 3655 Highway 27 Kerrville, TX Registration will open on 4-H CONNECT on March 17, Look for District 10 Shooting Sports Coaches Training. Registration will cover meals and course materials. Dick Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Young Farmer and Rancher Scholarship Memorial Honorary & District Scholarship Visit the website for details on scholarships at: Lodging will not be provided for registrants. However, room blocks have been set-up for participants at the following hotels. Best Western rate for King and Double Rooms. They can be reached at or sundayhouseinn@yahoo.com Motel 6 $65.99 Rate for King and Double Rooms. Phone # is Days Inn $84.99 Rate for King Rooms. $89.99 for Double, and $ for Family Suites. Phone # is and you will speak with their manager Amit Patel. La Quinta Inn and Suites Phone: o King Rooms $79.00 o Doubles $79.00 o Family Suites $99.00 Event will begin at 8AM on Saturday, April 26 th and tentatively end at Noon on Sunday, April 27 th. Detailed information will be sent to those that register. Please pass this on to interested individuals. We only have one Archery Coach and one Rifle Coach. We really need more coaches in Archery and Rifle because Mr. Perez can t do it all. Any adult can go through this training you don t have to have prior experience. SENIORS The 2014 Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships are now available and must be submitted online by March 10, The Buckskin Brigade Experience Texas deer like you never have before. Apply for one of two Buckskin Brigades - locations in South Texas and North Texas! Whether you are an experienced hunter or a novice nature buff, nothing stirs the blood like sighting in on a well-antlered buck as he majestically steps into a clearing early on a crisp fall morning. Young Texas deer enthusiasts with a sincere "yearning for learning" should make plans to apply to one of the Buckskin Brigade camps. When and Where are camps held? South Texas Buckskin June 15-19, Southern Star Ranch, Uvalde Who Should Apply for the Texas Brigades? Almost without exception, cadets and adults from past Brigade camps rank the Texas Brigades as the best camp they have ever attended! The success of the Texas Brigades depends on both highly motivated youth (ages 13-17) and adult participants with a desire to

5 further their wildlife knowledge and leadership skills. WHAT WILL I EXPERIENCE AT THE TEXAS BRIGADES? Each camp is unique, but you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about deer, quail, bass, and waterfowl! You will study anatomy, biology, habitat management, population dynamics, conservation, watershed management, and more. In addition to a heaping dose of ecology, you will study photography, art, entomology, botany, fly-tying, firearm safety, and leadership skills. Every camp is fast-paced and filled with hands-on experiences, a wealth of information, camaraderie, and participation in professionally led management techniques and procedures. WHAT DO YOU MEAN "LEADERSHIP SKILLS"? Every person, no matter what profession you choose, must be able to think, plan, and communicate to succeed. Many of the activities at the Texas Brigades revolve around teambuilding and critical thinking. IS THERE A FEE? Yes, there is a tuition fee for cadets. The fee is $400, which covers meals, lodging, and supplies. Don't let money stop you from applying! We will help you find financial assistance. Texas Brigades considers the adult leaders' volunteer hours as their donation towards camp. APPLY ONLINE (Available January 2014) APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 15, Each camp is 4 ½ days of intense, interactive, fun learning from top wildlife and natural resource professionals in Texas. Subjects covered include everything from biology, habitat management, watersheds, population dynamics, ecology, and botany, to photography, journalism, firearm safety, fishing, communication, critical-thinking, team building, and leadership. Brigade/ 4H & FFA BOOSTER CLUB ATTENDANCE POLICY! The LaSalle Co. 4H and FFA Booster Club, (which runs the Livestock Show) has instituted a rule that states: To be eligible to show at the LaSalle Co. Livestock Show, all 4H and or club meetings. This rule will go into effect THIS YEAR. If you miss a 4H meeting and would like to have a make up, you can attend a LaSalle County Council meeting.

6 Texas 4-H Roundup Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for youth between the ages of 11 and 18 that have successfully placed in a qualifying event at the district level or signed up to compete in an invitational event at the state level. The County and District Roundup s are open to all ages of 4-H members 9 to 18. Texas 4-H Roundup includes approximately 50 different contests and workshops that test 4-H members on life skills in such attributes are decision making, public speaking, organization, and working with others. These contests include such things as Fashion Show, Food Show, and an assortment of judging contests, and educational presentations. The 2014 Texas 4-H Roundup will be held in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University from June 9 th to June 13 th, PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS: TOPIC SUBJECT: Subjects in the Educational Presentations should address emerging or current issues in each of the contest areas. Some of the contests provide a suggested list of topics that the Educational Presentation talk can cover along with a resource list. Senior contestants are encouraged to research these emerging and/or current areas to develop current and new presentations. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION/RESOURCES: With the computer and internet being used heavily in Educational Presentations, 4-H members must know the difference between research and non-research based information. Contestants are required to use information that is factual and can be supported through adequate documentation. Examples of such websites are federal, state, and local governments, independent research sites, and Texas AgriLife Extension Service websites. Internet information that is questionable includes personal documentation sites, chat rooms, message boards, etc. 4-H members should prepare a list of references (i.e. bibliography, works cited) for their presentation. SUBJECT MATTER: The skills and knowledge used in any 4-H contest should be the result of experiences in a project in which the member has participated. A presentation should relate to the contest entered, should contain current information, and should not be better suited for another contest. It should also be appropriate for the member s age and experience. Appropriate credit should be given for references used. TIME LIMITS: A time limit of 12 minutes will be allowed for each Educational Presentation. An additional nine (9) minutes will be provided for on-stage arrangements and cleanup in connection with the presentation. A penalty of two points per minute of partial overtime will be deducted from the final score. VISUALS: The use of charts, photographs, computer graphics/programs, and other visual materials are permitted. Visuals should contribute to the presentation. Each presentation is an example of the participant s ability to communicate an idea. JUDGE S QUESTIONS: Judges and/or Superintendents may ask contestants questions at the end of their presentation. This will be done on the judge s time. Only official judges and superintendents may ask questions of the contestants. SCORECARDS: 4-H Educational Presentation Score Sheet, 4-H (Revised Aug. 2005) will be used by contest judges in scoring Educational Presentations regardless of presentation style (method demonstration, illustrated talk, or speech.) Separate scorecards are used in Public Speaking and Share-the- Fun. All score sheets are available on the Texas 4-H and Youth Development publication website.

7 JUDGES GIFTS/HANDOUTS: Gifts (of any kind) may not be presented to the judges in any contest. Handouts may be made available to the entire audience. VIDEO, AUDIO, AND DISPLAY EQUIPMENT: The State 4-H Program and/or superintendents will be providing laptops, screens, extension cords, and projectors for Youth should have all presentations in some form of Microsoft Office 2003 (PowerPoint, Word, or Excel.) All fonts used should be true type; these specifically include Arial and Times New Roman. If youth decide to use and other program or fonts will be responsible for bringing all equipment that is compatible with their presentation. SOME CONTESTS/EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS 4-H Has Talent-Gives youth opportunity to showcase their talent in front of fellow 4-H ers. Submit a YouTube video showcasing talent. Entomology Identification-Identify selected insects and complete a written examination on insects. Range & Pasture Grass Identification-Classify each grass specimen according to their lifespan, season of growth, origin, and grazing value for livestock and wildlife. Soil Judging-Determine the soil characteristics of the profiles and make interpretations based on observation. Wool Judging- Judge two classes of wool and complete and evaluation form on each. Beef- Give an educational presentation on any aspect of the U.S. beef industry. Horse Educational Presentation-Presentation is to cover the theory and/or practice skills learned in the 4- H Horse project and should be appropriate for presentation at a 4-H club meeting. Public Speaking- Individuals will present a 5-to-7 minute talk suitable as a platform speech or radio broadcast. Suggested Presentation Topics: Current Events, youth issues, or other topics related to youth.

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9 *****REMINDER***** It is in the show rules to work your time at the show. Attached is the Ranch Rodeo and Show Barn work schedules for the year If you have any questions regarding work shifts you must see or talk to Larry! LOST & FOUND!!! There is a black scarf with sparkling silver stripes in our County Extension Office. It was left in the meeting room when Cotulla had their 4H meeting in February. If it belongs to you please come by and pick up.

10 Ranch Rodeo- Sunday, March 9 th Sign-Up Sheet Gate #1 (Front on HWY 97) 4-H Members: Adult Supervisor(s): Time: 1. Victoria Gonzalez 2. Gabriela Perkins 3. Talon Box 1. Esmeralda Gonzalez 2. Cindy Perkins 10:00AM - 11:00AM 4. Emily Vargas 5. Carlos Ayala 1. Darren Thomas 2. Janalene Cerna 3. Jorge Gonzalez Jr. 4. Adan Guerra 1. Zach/Karrie Thomas 2. Ruby Rodriguez 11:00AM - NOON 1. Karissia Torres 2. Kendra Torres 3. Bailey Ramirez 4. Khiandra Garcia 5. Elisabeth Flores 1. Senaida Ramirez 2. Maya Ramirez 3. Maggie Hernandez 4. Marina Hernandez 5. Kaylee Yanez 1. Miguel Pena 2. Kimberly Pena 3. Desiree Valles 4. Lorenzo Bernal 1. Melissa Torres 2. Mireya Maldonado 3. Elsa Flores NOON - 1:00PM :00PM - 2:00PM 1. Ruby Melendez 2. Joann Valles 3. Sylvia Delgado 2:00PM - 3:00PM

11 Ranch Rodeo-Sunday, March 9 th Sign-Up Sheet Gate #2 (Show Barn-Vehicle Entry Gates) 4-H Members: Adult Supervisor(s): Time: 1. Raney Hanks 2. Annaliese Sanchez 3. Adrian Sanchez 1. Tim Hanks 2. Vickie Hanks 10:00AM - 11:00AM 4. Ernesto Galvan 5. Ashley Maldonado 1. Sara Adams 2. Danelli Ruiz 3. Lyzette Guzman 4. LisaRae Guzman 1. Carla Rios 2. Diana J. Guzman 11:00AM - NOON 1. Tristen Martinez 2. Reynaldo Narvaiz Jr. 3. Reyvan Narvaiz 4. Madison Perales 5. Alexandria Bowers 1. Mallory Garcia 2. Cuatro Martinez 3. Alyssa Ochoa 4. Angel Martinez 5. Eliyah Ramirez 1. Magda Narvaiz 2. Melissa Perales NOON 1:00PM 1. Jessica Soto 2. Eva Perez Ramirez 1:00PM 2:00PM

12 1. Trevlynn Aldaco 2. Alexis Salazar 3. Ruben Salazar 4. Ethan Aldaco 5. Sonny Aldaco 1. Vicky Rodriguez 2. 2:00PM 3:00PM 1. Mikayla Aguero 2. Myrandah Aguero 3. Isaiah Soto 4. Hilly Soto 1. Riley Segura 2. Jaylan Del Toro 3. Dustin Del Toro 4. Thallan Olivarri 1. Mariah Valles 2. Fidel Yanez 3. Adrian Yanez 4. Julee Alba Ranch Rodeo-Sunday, March 9 th Sign-Up Sheet Gate #3 (Oil Well Parking) 4-H Members: Adult Supervisor(s): Time: 1. Manuel & Raquel Aguero 5. Raelynn Ayala 1. Elianna Renteria 2. Amanda Renteria 3. Izaiah Carrizales 4. Jezavell Torres 10:00AM 11:00AM 2. Humberto & Irene 1. Belinda Segura 2. Lucy Del Toro 3. Kassandra Valenzuela 11:00AM NOON 1. Elena Rodriguez 2. NOON 1:00PM 1. Perla Renteria 2. 1:00PM 2:00PM

13 1. Abby Menke 2. Lizzy Gonzalez 3. Hilario Ayala 4. Seasar Garcia 1. Roy Menke 2. Elisa Gonzalez 2:00PM 3:00PM

14 2014 Work Schedule for Stock Show Friday Mar. 7 8:00am - 8:30am 8:30am - 9:00am 9:00am - 9:30am 9:30am -10:00am Jorge Gonzalez Jr. Ernesto Galvan IV Adrian Davis Mariah Valles Talon Box LisaRae Guzman Jasalynn Davis Perla Valles Humberto Soto Raelynn Ayala Elisabeth Flores Carlos Alba Lillian Martinez Carina Consuegra Yadira Garcia Javier Almendarez Devlin Reese Julee Alba Kade Northcut Carlos Ayala Jr. Tristen Martinez Janalene Cerna Bailey Ramirez George Ayala Saturday Mar. 8 8:00am - 8:30am 8:30am -9:00am 9:00am - 9:30am 9:30am -10:00am Raney Hanks Magdalynn Alba Karissia Torres Martyn Segura Karina Sauceda Clarissa Consuegra Kendra Torres Annaliese Sanchez Thallan Olivarri Ernesto Consuegra Jr. Japser Triplitt Adrian Sanchez Amanda Renteria Elian Consuegra Adrian Yanez Emily Vargas Elianna Renteria Deydra Garcia Kaylee Yanez Vanessa Ramirez Sara Adams Duran Garcia Carlos Valles Erik Ramirez 10:00am - 10:30am 10:30am - 11:00am 11:00am - 11:30am 11:30am - 12:00pm Gabriela Perkins Chloe Lochte Adan Guerra Jesslyn Benavidez David Ryan Perez Reagan Leone Mark Gonzalez Lorenzo Bernal Michael Pena Jordan Leone Kathryn Gonzalez Dustin Del Toro Kimberly Pena Magdalena Hernandez Karissa Gonzalez Jaylan Del Toro Angel Martinez Marina Hernandez Lyzette Guzman Ariana Flores 12:00pm -12:30pm 12:30pm - 1:00pm 1:00pm - 1:30pm 1:30pm - 2:00pm Annabel Garcia Reynaldo Narvaiz Jr. Lexie Nunez Hilberto Soto Mikayla Aguero Elisa A. Gonzalez Ashley Maldonado Darren Thomas Myrandah Aguero Jenna Rae Flores Corina Maldonado Izaiah Carrizales Starr Aldaco Reyvan Narvaiz Madison Perales Jezavell Torres Hilario Ayala Khiandra Garcia Monica Martinez Desiree Valles Alexandria Bowers Desirae Nieto Taylor Price Fidel Yanez Jr. Seasar Garcia Mallory Garcia Eliyah Ramirez Alberto Ayala Dane Garcia Leodoro Martinez IV Gianna Rodriguez Victoria Gonzalez

15 1:30pm - 2:00pm Cont'd Maya Ramirez Senaida Ramirez Esteban Cruz Abby Menke 2014 Work Schedule for Stock Show

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