Rusk County 4-H Clover Files Website: rusk.agrilife.org/

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1 ~ 113 East Fordall Street, Henderson, Texas ~ Rusk County 4-H Clover Files Website: rusk.agrilife.org/ 2017 Rusk County 4-H RUSK COUNTY 4-H CLUBS FULL ARMOR 4 H CLUB Ryan McAnally Micah Pettit Contact club manager for next meeting date Full Armor Lunch Room LEVERETT S CHAPEL 4 H CLUB Randy Tidwell rtidwell@leverettschapelisd.net 2nd Monday, 6:00 p.m. Leverett's Chapel Ag Building LIVESTOCK 4 H CLUB Ryan & Jennifer Ellis rd Monday, 6:00 p.m. Extension Meeting Room MT. ENTERPRISE 4 H CLUB No scheduled meetings ROUND UP 4 H CLUB Carey Murphy rd Sunday, 2:00 p.m. Pirtle Methodist Church-Overton TATUM 4 H CLUB Katrina McKee rd Monday, 6:30 p.m. Tatum ISD Community Room 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

2 4-H ADULT LEADER S MEETINGS Calling All Adults Upcoming meeting date: April 3rd 6:00 p.m. in the Extension Meeting Room Parents please try to attend! Registration open soon Youth Advisory Board Rusk County is looking for smart young men and women to serve on its youth board. This board serves the entire county and assists the 4-H agent with educational planning for local school districts and the county programs offered through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. If you know anyone who would make a great youth board member if you would please notify me by either phone or I would really appreciate it. Qualifications: Does not have to be a 4-H member just a member of Rusk county Is 11 or older Wants to make a difference in their community Has a heart for serving others in their area Wants to see youth empowered/or wants to be an empowered youth Has the ability to make quarterly or biyearly meetings for the board Wants to serve Has ideas for new things in the community service idea A 3-day program dedicated to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health, facilities, selection, and showmanship. Lamb Camp July 14-16, 2017 Goat Camp July 21-23, 2017 Where: College Station, TX Pearce Pavilion Cost: Campers: $175 Adult/Sponsor: $75 Who: Anyone ages 8 years old and older Registration for Lamb and Goat Camp will open at noon on Monday, March 20, Website to register: (starting March 20th at noon) store_main.jsp?storeid=37 For more information, please contact: Dr. Shawn Ramsey, Lamb & Goat Camp Program Coordinator Phone: Fax: Cheyanne or Ciarra at aggielandlambandgoatcamp@gmail.com Phone: Fax: Cinco de Mayo Salsa Contest May 5, 2017

3 Egg Decorating Contest Leverett s Chapel Registration Deadline: Currently and to Check-In Time Where: Rusk County Extension Office Room 115 East Fordall Street Henderson, TX When: April 12, 2017 Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - entry/check in 11:00 a.m. - judging begins Around 2:00 p.m. - pick up Entry Fee: $1.00 per entry Age Division: Pee Wee years old Junior years old Intermediate years old Senior years old Adults - 19 plus *Any entry not picked up by 5:00 p.m. will be discarded. For more information contact the Rusk County Extension Office at Contest Rules 1. Any size or shape bird egg may be used and eggs must be real. 2. Raw eggs will not be allowed. For example, use hard boiled egg, or egg shell may be emptied or blown. 3. Contest is open to all Rusk County Citizens. 4. Each egg will receive a blue, red or white ribbon. 5. A Best of Show certificate will be awarded. 6. Special Recognition Certificates will be awarded to the following categories: A. Cutest G. Funniest B. Biggest H. Best Painted C. Smallest I. Ugliest D. Out of this World J. Most Original E. Scariest K. Most Beautiful F. Happiest L. Most Bizarre 7. There is not a limit on the number of entries a participant my enter. 8. Entry fee goes toward annual Rusk County Extension Education Club sponsored scholarships for Rusk County Residents. Sponsored by the Rusk County Family & Consumer Sciences Committee Egg Decorating Contest Entry Form Name: Address: Age Division: CONNECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US Cell Phones For Soldiers began in 2004 as the idea of two patriotic kids who wanted to give back to the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting us each and every day. To date the charity has provided more than 220 million Minutes That Matter to our troops serving around the world. Here is how you can help!!! Take your working or non-working cell phone by any one of these drop off centers: Rusk County Extension Office-Henderson Kilgore College Student Center-Kilgore Atwood's-Kilgore Please call the Extension Office if you have any questions KPXI FM your source for local county extension reports every 8:00 a.m. Monday - Grant Davis CEA-4-H Tuesday - Jamie Sugg, CEA-Ag Wednesday - Liz Buckner, CEA-FCS Thursday - Jamie Sugg, CEA-Ag Friday - Liz Buckner, CEA-FCS

4 !Major Steer Show Tags! & Harvest Festival Tags! If you need a steer tag for any major show and/or Harvest Festival for the upcoming season must stop by the office and pay $15.00 per tag by April 17th.!!!!State Fair Swine Tag Order!!!! Anyone wanting to show a swine project must stop by the office and pay $15.00 per tag by April 17th.!!!!State Fair Lamb & Goat Tag Order!!!! Anyone wanting to show a lamb or goat project must stop by the office and pay $15.00 per tag by April 17th.!!!!Major Show Heifer UIN Order!!!! Anyone wanting to show a heifer, that has not previously been major show validated, must call our office by April 17th to let us know how may UIN s you need, or new heifers you plan to validate. $15.00 per UIN, to be paid at validation. If you have any questions concerning tag/ UIN orders please call the office

5 Judging Contests Judging Contests Deadline to Register Event Location Contest Date Livestock March 21, 2017 TAMU April 22, 2017 Range & Pasture Grass ID March 21, 2017 TAMU April 22, 2017 Meats Judging & ID March 21, 2017 TAMU April 22, 2017 Soil Judging March 21, 2017 TAMU April 22, 2017 Horse Judging March 8, 2017 TAMU April 1, 2017 District V 4-H Roundup Event Deadline to Register Event Location Contest Date Educational Presentations March 21, 2017 SFA April 8, 2017 Share-the-Fun (see Specifics) March 21, 2017 SFA April 8, 2017 Leaders4Life March 21, 2017 SFA April 8, 2017 Horse Quiz Bowl March 21, 2017 SFA April 8, 2017 Beef Quiz Bowl March 21, 2017 SFA April 8, 2017 Entomology Contest March 21, 2017 SFA April 8, 2017 Taxidermy Contest March 21, 2017 SFA April 8, 2017 Specifics Remember...you don t have to be an expert to participate in these contests. They are intended for you to learn about the particular subjects and to have fun. So, get some 4-H friends together and enter one of the categories together... For more information, please contact the Extension Office. Celebrate 4-H May be a 4-H based story line, promoting 4-H, community service, a project or activity. This category may also address a specific youth issue and present ways in which this issue can be addressed through 4-H efforts. May incorporate music, vocal selections, and/or choreographed routines but these aspects cannot be more than half of the performance. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act.

6 Choreographed Routines No speaking to form a skit or story line. The act requires choreography and can be demonstrated through twirling, pom pom squad routines, jump rope teams, basketball dribbling exhibitions, or dance (jazz, tap, country & western, ballroom, etc.). Sign language presentations to music have been added to choreographed routines. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act. Musical / Instrumental Musical presentation may be musical instruments accompanied by background tape or an instrumental performance only. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act. Dramedy This is an acting category. A dramedy (also known as a comedy - drama or comedic drama) is an act that combines elements of comedy and drama, having both humorous and sometimes serious content. Acts cannot incorporate 4-H related material or theme. (Otherwise, it would be categorized as Celebrate 4-H.) Skits can be currently available scripts, original material, or a combination of the two. Humor and creativity are encouraged, but the degradation of any individual or organization is not permitted. May incorporate music, vocal selections, and/or choreographed routines, but these aspects cannot be more than half of the performance. Judged on material chosen, talent, creativity, showmanship, costumes and props. Four (4) minutes for set - up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act Poetry / Prose Acts which showcase poetry or prose are required. The act may NOT incorporate vocal, musical, and/or choreographed routine. This category does not require 4-H related material, however, if an original poem or prose piece showcasing 4-H is written, this would be acceptable. Every 4-H member entered in the category must be a part of the performance on stage. All material must be memorized. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act. Solo / Band Performance All 4-H members entered in the category must be a part of the act by playing a musical instrument, singing, or both (solo performance must play an instrument and sing). Participants MUST incorporate singing in the acts, but cannot incorporate skits, poetry, or prose. They may, however, move around the stage and incorporate choreography with their presentation for the purpose of enhancing their showmanship. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act. Vocal Vocal presentation may be done a cappella or with an accompaniment CD/tape. Four (4) minutes for set-up and break down; maximum of six (6) minutes for presentation for a total of ten (10) minutes per act.

7 February 4 th District V 4-H Food and Nutrition Extravaganza - Stephen F. Austin State University CONGRATULATIONS!! to our Intermediate Rusk County 4-H Food Challenge Team on their 5th place win! We are so proud of you. Intermediate Team Members are (L-R): Diana Canenquez, Victoria Rodriguez, Peyton Clifton, Brandelyn Cochran, and Winter Curry (not pictured) February 4 th District V 4-H Food and Nutrition Extravaganza - Stephen F. Austin State University Congratulations!! to Peyton Clifton on his 5th place win in the Food and Nutrition Poster Contest! February 4 th District V 4-H Food and Nutrition Extravaganza - Stephen F. Austin State University CONGRATULATIONS!! to our Junior Rusk County 4-H Team on their 5th place win at district!! Competition was fierce this year! Great job to each of you!!! Junior Team Members are (L-R): Olivia Clifton, Kaylee White, Amelie White, and Charlie Rodriguez February 4th - District V 4-H Fashion Show- Stephen F. Austin State University Pictured (L-R) Brandelyn Cochran - 1st Place Winner - Intermediate Construction- Everyday Living and Amelie White 2nd Place Winner - Junior- Construction - ReFashion Both of these Rusk County 4-H'ers competed in the District 4-H Fashion Storyboard in their respective age categories and placed 1st!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

8 Congratulations to the contestants in the annual Rusk County Cherry Dessert Contest held February 22 nd Diana Canenquez, Grand Champion - Intermediate Division Winner Brandelyn Cochran, Reserve Champion - Intermediate Division Winner Onyx Smith, Grand Champion - Junior Division Winner Charlie Rodriguez, Reserve Champion - Junior Division Winner Congratulations to Rusk County 4-H's very own Brandelyn Cochran on receiving a $1000, East Texas State Fair Academic Rodeo Scholarship at the East Texas State Fair Academic Rodeo - Awards Celebration held on February 24 th, in the Mayfair Building Tyler, Texas. For more information call: Archery - AJ Cook, Shotgun - Jimmy Arp

9 Congratulations to all the 4-H competitors in the Rusk County Youth Project Show Creative Arts Division! Pictured below are some photos of the Rusk County 4-H ers that made the Sale of Champions in the Creative Arts Division. Congratulations to each of these champions! (L) Jonathan Holland pictured with his handmade child ride-on Toy Longhorn that earned him 9 th in the Creative Arts Sale. (L) Brandelyn Cochran pictured with her Child Sleeping Bag and Duffel that earned her the Sewing Division Win and 5 th in the Creative Arts Sale. (R) Jonathan Holland holding his handmade child ride-on Toy Longhorn right before he steps into the show ring for the Creative Arts Sale of Champions Auction on Friday evening, March 3rd. (R) Brandelyn Cochran and friends right before she steps into the show ring for the Creative Arts Sale of Champions Auction on Friday evening, March 3 rd. (L) Anna Norman writing her thank you note to her sponsor for her Photography Division Award. (R) Anna Norman (holding her winning Daffodil photo) and friends right before she steps into the show ring for the Creative Arts Sale of Champions Auction on Friday evening, March 3 rd. Anna was 7 th in the Creative Arts Sale. (L) Amos Lee pictured with his handmade wooden nesting trays that earned him 8 th in the Creative Arts Sale. (R) Amos Lee holding his handmade wooden nesting trays right before he steps into the show ring for the Creative Arts Sale of Champions Auction on Friday evening, March 3rd.

10 4-H AGE DIVISION If you want to compete in 4-H contests - these are the age divisions. Junior 3rd through 5th grade Intermediate 6th through 8th grade Seniors - 9th through 12th grade (Grade is based on August 31st of current 4-H year.) march Carlee Pieper 3/3 Jonathan Holland 3/9 Bryce Borders 3/10 Kelsey Moore 3/12 Katy Myers 3/12 Victoria Rodriguez 3/17 David Taylor 3/18 Christian Risinger 3/19 Austin Berry 3/21 Garrett Smith 3/22 Peyton Clifton 3/30 Winter Curry 3/30 Rhett Paul 3/30 Until next time Grant Davis County Extension Agent-4-H Rusk County Liz Buckner County Extension Agent-FCS Rusk County Jamie Sugg County Extension Agent-Ag Rusk County