Crosby County. Livestock Show

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1 4-H Newsletter March/April 2015 The Clover 4-H Fashion Show Do you like to shop? If so, the Fashion Show buying category is right up your alley. 4-H members purchase an outfit and go through an interview process with judges. Who can participate: 3 rd - 12 th graders When: Tuesday, April 14 Where: Christ the King School in Lubbock If you are interested please RSVP to Sue by Tuesday, March 13 th. We will have one Fashion Show Prep Session on Tuesday, March 31st from 4-5pm at the Extension Office. Livestock Show Congratulations to all 4-Hers who participated in the 2015 Crosby County Livestock Show. Crosby County 4-Hers exhibited 5 steers, 14 swine, 31 lambs, 8 goats and 63 rabbits. 3 Grand Champions and 3 Reserve Champions were exhibited through 4-H! THANK YOU 4-Hers and parents who worked and baked items for the concession stand!! A special thanks to Macy Cavazos for making chili, Ronda Smith for making beans, and the many families who brought cornbread and baked goods. PROFIT = $2108!!!! The Clover is published by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Caitlin Jackson CEA-Ag/NR Educational programs conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service in order to participate in any event are encouraged to contact the Extension office at 806/ to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made. Office Phone: H Recordbooks- Where do we start? Recordbooks can seem scary if you don t know where to start. Whether you are on old pro at putting them together or a new 4-H who needs to know where to start, we are here to help you. We will hold a Recordbook Workshop to help you start with the process. Who: 3 rd -12 th graders When: Thursday, April 16th at 5:30pm Where: Extension Office If one of your goals is to win a Texas 4-H Scholarship, you NEED to do a Recordbook! We will help you through each step. It is even possible for 4-Hers themselves (who can operate Word) to do their entire recordbook themselves.

2 Rifle District Rifle Contest April 11, Levelland 4-H Connect Deadline: April 2 Practices James Taylor: All equipment provided Pistol Practices Mondays starting in May Archery District Archery Contest May 16, Floyd County Friends Center, Lockney 4-H Connect Deadline: April 30 Practices Equipment is provided Shannon: Lorenzo ISD Archery: Mrs. Zarate will handle registration and transportation to the contest. Entomology The contest consists of identifying insects by their common name and their order. Please let Caitlin know if you are interested and based on participation, we will set a practice location /entomology/ Jr and Intermediate Photography Contest County entries are due by Tuesday, March 25 th All 4-Hers can Participate in Photography!! 11/photography/ Senior Photography Contest full size photos to the county office by April 1st h p://crosby.agrilife.org/4h 411/photography/ 4 H Livestock Judging Anyone interested in in coaching please contact Caitlin. Contest Dates April 11 Texas Tech Invita onal April 17 South Plains College April 25 Texas Tech Wool Judging Contest: April 28 Practices are pending with Texas Tech. Please let Caitlin know ASAP if you are interested in Judging 4-H Fashion Storyboard Contest Fashion Storyboard is a way for you to show your creativity when it comes to designing clothes, accessories, jewelry, non-wearables, or even pet clothing! You use a 20x30 foam board and your design skills to create an item that someone would want to buy. Who can participate: 3 rd - 12 th graders Theme: Inspired by Art When: Fashion Storyboard are due Thursday, March 26 th by 5:00 **only one entry per person per category.** State Steer Validation Tags It is time to order 2016 State Steer Validation Tags. Place your order by April 16 to the county Extension office. More information on validating steers will come later. State Fair Lamb/Goat Validation Tags If you plan to exhibit lambs or goats at the Texas State Fair you need to order tags by April 8. Tags will cost $10 per animal. Horse Validation Horse Valida on is due by May 1. You must submit the valida on form in order to enter your horse(s) in the district horse show. Early valida on is March 1 April 15 $10 per horse and April 16 May 1 $20 per horse. Please call us with any ques ons!

3 Horse Judging If you are interested in par cipa ng in Horse Judging please contact Angela Arthur ( ) or Prac ces will be held at the Ralls EDGE and begin at 5:30pm for Juniors and Intermediates and last about 1 hour. Seniors a end a er athle c prac ce release. You will learn basic concepts to use when evalua ng different horses. Seniors are required to state a set of reasons. Those will be coached at separate prac ces. Videos to watch for prac ce: YouTube search UNL Horse Judging by Kathy Anderson. They are free and easy to understand and follow. Prac ces are: Tuesday March 3 5:30 Monday March 9 5:30 Monday March 23 5:30 Wednesday March 25 5:30 Prac ce on filling in scantrons & organizing judging booklet Monday March 30 5:30 Monday April 6 5:30 Wednesday April 8 5:30 (prepare for District Contest) Friday March 27 Traveling Trophy Contest, Canyon Saturday March 28 All Day Stock Horse of TX Horse compeon (open to public star ng 8:00 am TX Tech Equestrian Center) Friday April 10 All Day District Horse Judging Canyon District 4 H Horse Show The District 4-H Horse Show will be June 16 at the Mallet Center, Levelland. All horses must be validated to participate. For more information call the Extension Office. Summer Camps Prime Time Brownwood Session 1: July (grades 5-8) Session 2: July (grades 2-5) Cost of camp is $230. Register online by June 14th D-2 Leadership Camp - Levelland June 2-4 (ages 9-13 at time of camp) Cost is $160 Register on 4-H Connect 4/20 THIS CAMP WILL SELL OUT ON 4/20. D-2 Power Camp - Cloudcroft,NM June (ages at time of camp) Cost $175 Register on 4-H Connect Texas Tech Judging Camps MAY 1st DEDLINE Swine Quiz Bowl April 27, AgriLife District Office Study books are available at the Extension Office (1 per family, please). Most studying will be self-guided. The Extension Office: 4/8: 5:00pm 4/14: 5:00pm 4/21: 5:00pm Texas 4-H Roundup Roundup 2015 will be at Texas A&M University in College Station, June All intermediate and senior aged 4-Hers can participate. Compete at District Roundup to qualify! Participants and volunteers will be responsible for the cost of lodging. If you have plans to attend 4-H Roundup, let Caitlin know asap! There are a few ways left to qualify: Horse Judging, Wool Judging, Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard, Public Speaking, Educational Presentations, Share the Fun Invitational Contests Any Sr or Intermediate can participate: Swine Quiz Bowl, Meat Judging, Livestock Judging, Healthy Lifestyles, Entomology Collection, Poultry Judging, Wildlife Challenge, Ag product identification, Swine Skill-a-Thon, 4K Walk/Run, Discover Science Poster Contest, Hippology (horses) All Intermediate & Senior aged 4Hers are encouraged to come! This will be the best part of your summer!! Kyle Park is the Live Entertainment!! Congratulations to our Major Livestock Show Exhibitors!!

4 Do You Play an Instrument?? Do You Sing?? Do You Have a Secret Juggling Act?? Do You Need to Gain Confidence Speaking?? 4-H has several contests where YOU can showcase YOUR TALENT!! Share the Fun District Contest: 5/2/15 Categories: Choreographed Routine, Dramedy, Poetry/Prose, Vocal, Celebrate 4-H, Musical Instrument, Solo/Band Performance All Ages 3rd-12th Grade Can Compete!! Seniors Qualify for Roundup Educational Presentations District Contest: 5/2/15 Categories: Companion Animals, Health, Horse, Open Ag/NR, Open FCS, Sheep & Goat, Safety & Injury Prevention, Open, Clothing & Textiles. All Ages 3rd-12th Grade Can Compete!! Seniors Qualify for Roundup What will you do? Teach the audience how to do something! You can use visual aids, a slide show, ANYTHING you want! There is no minimum time limit, younger 4-Hers can do something simple that may only last 2 minutes. Why do this? This contest is the best and easiest way to come out of your shell and gain some confidence to speak in front of a small group. Parents, this is where your 4- Her needs to be encouraged (and pushed). We promise, this will be the BEST 4-H experience of your life! Public Speaking District Contest: 5/2/15 Prepare a speech about ANYTHING and speak for 2-7 minutes about anything YOU WANT. Did you do a speech for school or UIL? Use the same speech for 4-H! You can even give a speech about Purple People Eaters, there is no limit to your topic! All Ages 3rd-12th Grade Can Compete!! Seniors Qualify for Roundup Let us Know Which Events You Want to Compete in By April 1st

5 Extension 201 W. Aspen Crosbyton, TX Phone: Fax: Your 4-H Newsletter is enclosed!!! District 4 H Roundup and Spring Contests Spring Contest Dates March 23 Jr. Int. Photos due to County Office March 26 Fashion Story Boards due to County office March 27 Traveling Trophy Horse Judging Contest Canyon April 1 Senior Photos due to Caitlin or County Office April 10 District Horse Judging Canyon April 11 District Rifle Contest Levelland April 11 TX Tech Invita onal Livestock Judging Lubbock April 14 Fashion Show Christ the King School Lubbock April 17 South Plains College Livestock Judging Levelland April 25 Livestock Judging Lubbock April 27 Swine Quiz Bowl Lubbock April 28 District Wool Judging Lubbock May 2 Educa onal Presenta ons, Public Speaking, Share the Fun, Entomology ID, Grass ID, Healthy Lifestyles, Leaders 4 Life Levelland Middle School FIND US ON FACE- BOOK!!! Facebook is the best way to communicate! Search for 4-H and join us! Need to Contact Caitlin cojackson@ag.tamu.edu The Extension Office will be closed Friday, April 3 for Easter

6 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday March Show Barn Show Barn Show Barn -Jr/Interm Photo Due in County Office Fashion Storyboard Due in County Office 27 Traveling Trophy Horse Judging- Canyon 28 Stock Horse of TX Competition -TT Equestrian Center Show Barn 31

7 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday April Sr Photo dues online to Crosby Co. Ext. Office Show Barn 7 8 State Fair Lamb/Goat Validation Tag Order Due 9 10 D-Horse Judging Contest-Canyon 11 D-Rifle Contest- Levelland D-Fashion Show- Lubbock 15 Early State Horse Validation Due SP College Livestock Judging Contest- Levelland D-Livestock Judging Contest- Lubbock Show Barn D-Swine Quiz Bowl- Lubock 28 D-Wool Judging Contest-Lubbock May1-Horse Validation Due May2-District Roundup- Levelland May 16 D-Archery Contest-Brownfield