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1 MARCH 2015 UVALDE 4-H NEWSLETTER Project Report Forms and buyer thank you le ers must be turned into the County Extension Office by Monday, March 2, 2015 to receive your auc on check. Thanks you le ers must contain the buyers address and stamped in an unsealed envelope. The project report form is located online at the following link: h p://uvalde.agrilife.org/publica ons This report must be filled in completely or it will not be accepted! Par cipants will be no fied when UCJLS provides the checks to our office. TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION 122 VETERANS LANE OR FAX:

CLUB DATE LOCATION TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS ROBOTICS Monday, March 2, 2015 FLORES ELEM.

pm UVALDE CLUBS Wednesday, March 4, 2015 FAIRPLEX EVENT CENTER 7:15 pm KNIPPA NO

KYLE MILLER CLASSROOM 7:00PM 4-H Adult Organization Meeting & County Council

6pm The Adult Organization will provide brisket as main meal, please bring side

***MANDATORY CLUB MANAGERS MEETING **** MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015 AT 6PM 2015-2016

next year, applications will be available at March Club Meetings and will be

2 CLUB DATE LOCATION TIME ANNOUNCEMENTS ROBOTICS Monday, March 2, 2015 FLORES ELEM. SCIENCE LAB 7:00 pm UTOPIA Wednesday, March 4, 2015 UTOPIA SCHOOL CAFETERIA 3:45 pm UVALDE CLUBS Wednesday, March 4, 2015 FAIRPLEX EVENT CENTER 7:15 pm KNIPPA NO MEETING NO MEETING NO MEETING NO MEETING SABINAL Wednesday, March 11, 2015 COACH KYLE MILLER CLASSROOM 7:00PM 4-H Adult Organization Meeting & County Council Meeting The Adult Organization & Council Meeting will be Tuesday, April 14, pm The Adult Organization will provide brisket as main meal, please bring side dishes and dessert. ***MANDATORY CLUB MANAGERS MEETING **** MONDAY, JULY 27, 2015 AT 6PM Club Officer Nominations If you would like to run for an office in your club next year, applications will be available at March Club Meetings and will be posted on our website. Please fill out and return to your County Extension Agent by MONDAY, MARCH 30 TH. Elections will take place at April Club Meetings.

HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS Sabinal Elementary School, Room 304 Saturday, March 7 th, 2015 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Registra on for the class will be Saturday morning at 8:30AM, followed by class.

3 HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS Sabinal Elementary School, Room 304 Saturday, March 7 th, 2015 from 8:30am to 4:30pm Registra on for the class will be Saturday morning at 8:30AM, followed by class. The cost will be $15.00 per person, payable by check or money order made out to TPWD. A endees will need to bring their social security number. A endees will need to know their mailing address and phone number. A parent or guardian is required to sign the registra on form for students under 17 years old. A group of parents is going to bring some food and drinks. This will allow us to take a short break for lunch without students having to leave class. Every hunter born on or a er September 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Educa on Training Course. Hunters of all ages are welcome to a end. A parent or other rela ve is encouraged to a end with their child. The minimum age of cer fica on is 9 years old. In other words, you must be 9 years old at the start of the course. If you are a hunter and you are 17 or older and born on or a er September 2, 1971, you must have this course to hunt. You will receive a cita on if you hunt and have not completed the course. This course is good for life. It has to be completed only one me. Other states may require that a hunter complete a Hunter Safety or Educa on Course before hun ng there. This course meets the requirements necessary for hun ng out of state. Addi onal informa on in regards to Hunter Educa on: If you were born on or a er September 2, 1971, and you are: age 17 and over, you must successfully complete a hunter educa on course to hunt. Persons 17 years of age or older have the op on to take the course online or in person. age 9 through 16, you must successfully complete a hunter educa on course or be accompanied by a licensed hunter 17 years of age or older, who has completed the course or is exempt, when hun ng. under 9 years of age, you must be accompanied by a licensed hunter 17 years of age or older, who has completed the course or is exempt, when hun ng. You are not old enough to take the course and be cer fied. For more informa on, please call: HENRY LUTZ, STATE GAME WARDEN Uvalde County Cell:

5 Plaques are ready to be picked up at the Extension office. You will need to come by to pick up and deliver them to the buyer of your animal. This is an important gesture to thank the buyer for their kind dona ons.

DATE TIME LOCATION Sunday, Mar. 1, 2015 5:00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Tuesday Mar. 3, 2015 5:00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Sunday, Mar. 22, 2015 5:00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Tuesday, Mar 24, 2015 5:00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Sunday Mar.

31, 2015 5:00 UVALDE GUN CLUB The 2015 Texas 4-H Roundup will be held in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University from June 8th to June 11th, 2015.

Consider applying for a Texas 4 H Center Summer Staff posi on.

6 DATE TIME LOCATION Sunday, Mar. 1, :00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Tuesday Mar. 3, :00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Sunday, Mar. 22, :00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Tuesday, Mar 24, :00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Sunday Mar. 29, :00 UVALDE GUN CLUB Tuesday. Mar. 31, :00 UVALDE GUN CLUB The 2015 Texas 4-H Roundup will be held in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University from June 8th to June 11th, For more information on all contest texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup Do you want a summer job where you can play with kids, swim, dance, and have fun while gaining valuable leadership experience? Consider applying for a Texas 4 H Center Summer Staff posi on. The 4 H Conference Center provides an opportunity for you to work in an atmosphere where you will not only impact the lives of young people, but also learn a lot about yourself and make life long friends. Each posi on provides valuable leadership training, work experience, fun and profit for individuals who truly desire to be part of a posi ve summer experience for over 3,000 youth. Requirements of applicants: * Successful comple on of one year of college or other work by June 1, 2015 * Be enthusias c, crea ve, hardworking and dependable * Be able to get along with others and work as a team If you are interested in being a part of the summer staff at the 4 H Center, please visit our website at: h p://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ to fill out an applica on or Mark at jmcarroll@ag.tamu.edu

7 Tag order deadline: Monday, April 8, 2015 Payment of $10.00/tag Make checks payable to Uvalde County Extension Office Tag order deadline: Monday, April 8, 2015 Payment of $10.00/tag Make checks payable: Uvalde County Extension Office If you do not order tags we cannot validate your steer.

2015 District 10 4-H Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Textile Show and Duds to Dazzle Registration will be held on 4-H Connect March 26 April 9, 2015 Late Registration on 4-H Connect April 10

8 2015 District 10 4-H Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard and Textile Show and Duds to Dazzle Registration will be held on 4-H Connect March 26 April 9, 2015 Late Registration on 4-H Connect April 10 April 16, 2015 Fashion Storyboards and Entry Forms are due by April 13, 2015 County Extension office Date: Friday, May 1, 2015 Location: Texas A&M University-San Antonio Central Academic Building & Senator Frank L. Media Building One University Way San Antonio, Texas Entry Form and reles can be located at: Interested in entering the District Fashion show or creating a Fashion Storyboard? Please look up link for Rules and regula-

9 Show/LOCATION Date Contact Phone Number CLOTHING AND TEXTILES COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT MARCH 1, 2015 MOLLY FLORES GILLESPIE COUNTY EXT. DISTRICT 10 4 H ROUND UP MAY 2, 2015 MARCH 30 APRIL 10 ON 4 H CONNECT SAN ANTONIO TEXAS APRL 11 17, TH ANNUAL FUN SHOOT SATURDAY RICHARD HODGE GUADALUPE COUNTY 4H SHOOTING SPORTS MARCH 7, 2015 JIMMY MC CARTY DONNA LEWIS VICTORIA COUNTY 4 H MARCH 6 7, 2015 STAN OR AUDRA PORTIS SMALL BORE RIFLE INVITATIONAL MATCH 2ND ANNUAL BBQ COOK OFF APRIL 10TH, 11TH, CON CAN TEXAS AUSTIN RIFLE CLUB MARCH 7, 2015 PHYLLIS GIBICH TRAVIS COUNTY 4H SHOOTING SPORTS MANOR TEXAS TERRY VAUGHN GENE JONES SNAP EBT TEXAS FARMERS MARKET SIGN UP EVENT DALLAS, SEGUIN, EDINBURG MARCH 10, 2015 MARCH 11, 2015 MARCH 12, 2015 CATRINA KAMAU CLAY BUSTERS SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2015 comal4hshoot@yahoo.com COMAL 4 H SHOOTING SPRTS 5TH ANNUAL NOVICE SHOOT TAYLOR COUNTY 4 H WHIZ BANG SATURDAY APRIL 18, 2015 taylorcountyclaybusters@gmail.com CALLAHAN COUNTY 4 H NOVICE SHOTGUN SHOOTING SPORTS APRIL 11, 2015 KEVIN MEIER DISTRICT 10 4 H SMALL BORE RIFLE CONTEST SATRUDAY, APRIL 11, 2015 AUSTIN KIRMER MOLLY FLORES DISTRICT 10 LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015 AUSTIN KIRMER FREDERICKSBURG

Show/LOCATION Date Contact Phone Number 2015 DISTRICT 10 4H FASHION SHOW, FASHION STORYBOARD, TEXTILE SHOW AND DUDS TO DAZZLE FRIDAY MAY 1, 2015 MOLLY FLORES

1801 Callahan County Archery Shoot March 28, 2015 Mike McCormick 325.

10 Show/LOCATION Date Contact Phone Number 2015 DISTRICT 10 4H FASHION SHOW, FASHION STORYBOARD, TEXTILE SHOW AND DUDS TO DAZZLE FRIDAY MAY 1, 2015 MOLLY FLORES SAN ANTONIO TEXAS 4 H SHOOTING SPORTS SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015 JAY GARRETT Callahan County Archery Shoot March 28, 2015 Mike McCormick Spring Fling 15 TEXAS 4H VETERINARY SCIENCE SKILLATON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION CAMP THURSDAY JUNE 11, 2015 AUSTIN KIRMER JULY 26 AUGUST 1ST. STEPHEN ROSS JUNCTION TEXAS Scholarships Southwest Texas Ranch Heritage Associa on Scholarship This scholarship is available to Senior 4 H/FFA Members. Deadline to submit applica on is May 1, 2015 Applica on can be uploaded at h p://uvalde.agrilife.org/publica ons Return to: Southwest Texas Ranch Heritage Associa on c/ o Thelma Thompson P.O. Box 1576 Uvalde, TX rtranch@aol.com *All applica ons must be returned to the above address no later than May 1, 2015

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo March 3-22 www.hlsr.

Vertification part of the process for entry in all major

This means youth exhibitors will need to do demonstrate

Eight Core Concepts presented in the Quality Counts

To do this, they will need to pass an online test on the

edu/) and acquire a Quality Counts Vertification number.

The Quality Counts website: (http://qualitycounts,tamu.

11 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo March Star of Texas Rodeo & Fair Austin March San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo February 13th March 1st. Quality Counts Vertification is now active and ready to be used! Moving forward into the Season, Quality Counts Vertification part of the process for entry in all major shows. This means youth exhibitors will need to do demonstrate their knowledge of the Six Pillars of Character and the Eight Core Concepts presented in the Quality Counts Curriculum. To do this, they will need to pass an online test on the website ( counts.tamu.edu/) and acquire a Quality Counts Vertification number. If you are a new show family make sure you get this done. The Quality Counts website: ( will serve as your portal to the online test, Verification Records, and educational resources related to Quality Counts. Help me, O Lord to live so that the world may be a li le be er because Thou didst make me. Find us on Facebook: Search Uvalde AgriLife Extension and add us as a friend today to stay updated on the latest 4 H news! Follow us on

12 REGISTRATION: 2014 DISTRICT 4 H PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Regular Registration for the District Photography Contest will be held on 4-H Connect March 2 - March 13, Cost for registration will be $5.00 per person. Late Registration will be held on 4-H Connect March 14 March 20, Cost for late registration will be $30.00 ($5.00 regular entry and $25.00 late fee). AGE DIVISIONS: The age divisions for District 10 4-H Photography Contest are as follows. Please call our office if you are unsure of age division Junior 8 and in the 3rd. grade to 10 years old as of August 31, 2014 Intermediate as of August 31, 2014 Senior as of August 31, 2014 NUMBER OF ENTRIES: Each 4-H member may enter up to three (3) photos. New this year: a 4-Her CANNOT enter all three photographs in the same category; they will need to be entered in three different categories. If a 4-Her submits more than 3 photos, it will be up to the committee s discretion as to which 3 photos will be judged. Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between May 1, 2014 and March 20, ***Senior Age Division must enter the District Contest, winner for each division will then be eligible to enter the State Photography Contest**** PROCESS OF SUBMITTING PHOTOGRAPHS FOR DISTRICT JUDGING All entries for the 2015 District 10 Photography Contest will be completed using 4-H Connect. Please read these submission rules very careful to prevent disqualification of entries! All entries will be uploaded to 4-H connect at the time of entry. Therefore, all photos are due by March 20, PLEASE READ THESE RULES VERY CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW EVERY STEP CORRECTLY!!! 1. Formatting the Photograph. Photographs should be taken at the highest resolution possible. Photographs must be in a.jpeg,.jpg, or.gif format. Files submitted may not be larger than 2,048k (2MB). There is no minimum size requirement, however, your photograph must be large enough that it can be clearly evaluated for the contest (i.e. if it is too small, it can be disqualified). 2. Labeling/Naming the Photograph. Each photograph will need to be clearly labeled with the Age Division, Category, County, 4-H member s first and last name and the name of the category (see below for label name). For example: Junior 4-H member John Smith from Bandera County entering the Animals-Wildlife category would upload a file labeled: Junior_Wildlife_Bandera_John_Smith.jpg

Please use the following labels for the categories CATEGORY ANIMALS DOMESTIC ANIMALS WILDLIFE CATCH ALL DETAILS & MACROS DIGITAL DARKROOM

NATURE & LANDSCAPE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PEOPLE PLANT/FLORA STORYBOARD THEME FILE LABEL NAME Marine Nature Night People Plant Storyboard Theme 3.

Photo submission for the District contest will be on 4-H Connect between March 2 - March 13, 2015 (for regular registration) and March 14

After selecting the entry fee, you will need to upload your photographs.

13 Please use the following labels for the categories CATEGORY ANIMALS DOMESTIC ANIMALS WILDLIFE CATCH ALL DETAILS & MACROS DIGITAL DARKROOM DOMINANT COLOR ELEMENTS OF DESIGN FOOD FILE LABEL NAME Domes c Wildlife All Details Darkroom Dominant Elements Food CATEGORY MARINE/AQUATIC NATURE & LANDSCAPE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY PEOPLE PLANT/FLORA STORYBOARD THEME FILE LABEL NAME Marine Nature Night People Plant Storyboard Theme 3. Submitting the Entry. Photo submission for the District contest will be on 4-H Connect between March 2 - March 13, 2015 (for regular registration) and March 14 March 20, 2015 (for late registration). 4. Completing online entry. Please select the entry fee at the top of the page. After selecting the entry fee, you will need to upload your photographs. In order to upload your photographs, you will go to the first upload section, and find the category you are entering. In the box for the category you will select upload, and it will add your photograph to that section. If entering more than one photo, continue to the next section and upload your next photo. Only one photo may be uploaded per section.

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