Williamson County 4-H March Newsletter

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1 Williamson County 4-H March Newsletter Connect With Us... March March 3 Nutrition Quiz Bowl & Consumer Decision Making, MCC March 6 County Council March 6 Adult Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, CEO March 6 TEEA Exhibition Day Williamson County 4 H Texas A&M AgriLife Extension March 8 Fashion Show Entries Due CEO by 4pm March 15 Fashion Storyboards Due to CEO March 20 County Fashion Show, Wesleyan Homes March 21 Rodeo Austin Tour March 23 D8 Clothing & Textiles Deadline March 24 TAMU Judging March 26 Williamson County Livestock Association CEO March 30 D8 Photo Contest Deadline March 30 CEO Closed April April 2 County Ri le Contest h ps://www. 4honline.com/ April 3 County 6:30pm CEO April 7 Master Gardener Plant Sale (4 H & JMG Booth) Community Center April 7 D8 Horse Judging Contest TAMU April 10 Williamson County Youth Fair Spaghetti Dinner & Fundraiser Comm. Center April 12 County Round Up Contests Wesleyan Williamson County Of ice 3151 S.E. Inner Loop, STE A Georgetown, TX April 14 Hire A Hand Fundraiser and Community Service Event April 17 D8 Fashion Show Bell County Expo April 18 Adult Leaders Scholarship Due to CEO April 20 D8 Contests at TSU April 21 D8 Judging Contest TAMU April 21 Central TX Robotics Contest CEO April 23 WCLA Meeting 7:30pm at CEO April 28 D8 Ri le Match Leon County

2 Page 2 WC 4-H March Newsletter Missing School for a 4-H Event?? Please Read! 4-H ers should complete a separate form for each competitive event/activity in which they plan to participate. The original form should be returned to the county Extension office 2weeks prior to the event/activity. NOTE: Schools requiring a copy of this form should make their copy before returning it to the student. Parent/Guardian Section Parent/Guardian will select the information being requested. It is either: Academic eligibility information only. (Used to verify academic eligibility only for 4-H competitive events/activities.), or Academic eligibility information and authorization to receive an excused absence from school. (Used to verify academic eligibility as well as receive authorization to receive an excused absence. This would be used for events held during school hours such as stock shows, state and national 4H contests and events, etc.) Complete the date of activity and name of activity. (Used to notify school officials of exact dates/times a student would be participating in a 4-H activity or representing 4-H at an event.) Parent/Guardian signature is required. The signature of the parent/guardian confirms that this person is aware of the academic eligibility and excused absence requirements of the Texas Education Code. County Extension Agent Section Extension Office will complete this section and certify the youth is a 4-H member and his/her participation in the event. County Extension Agent (with adjunct faculty status) will sign the form. Extension Office will then forward forms onto the school for approval. Forms can be obtained at the CEO or on our website: The Williamson County 4-H County Council will meet on March 6, 2018 from 6:30 8:00pm in the County Extension Office Conference Room. Remember the council delegate and the president of the club are the two representatives from your club who come to the meetings and are voting delegates for the club. All 4 -H members are welcome though! We will discuss fundraisers, and other county wide events. It will be a lot of fun and there will be snacks and drinks, so come and learn about the county 4-H program and vote on exciting new 4-H opportunities. Community Service for this month will be collecting care packages for Veterans. Bring cookies, granola bars, drinks, gum, etc.. For the care packages.

3 WC 4-H March Newsletter Page 3 Williamson County Welcomes Intern Tara Lawrence Ms. Lawrence will be serving as the Agrilife Extension Service Intern un l May. Tara a ended Georgetown High School where she showed goats and lambs and competed on various judging teams through FFA. She currently a ends Tarleton State University and will graduate in May with a bachelors degree in Agriculture Industries and Agencies. She plans to pursue a masters degree in agriculture as well. Tara will be a ending stock shows and 4 H events with Cassie and Jared! WELCOME! SENIORS Its that me of the year to start applying for scholarships!!!! Live Scholarship Training Visit: h ps://agrilife.org/d84h/scholarships/ Need Help on any applica ons, resumes, essays, interviews, etc Cassie! Adult Leaders Scholarship Applica ons due to CEO April 18 by 4:00pm See: h ps://williamson.agrilife.org/scholarships/ Houston Rodeo Scholarships See HERE: rodeohouston.com/commitment Capital Farm Credit Scholarship Opportuni es: h ps:// support What Agriculture Means to Me Capital Farm Credit Video Contest ANY High School 4 H member can apply Upload Videos (Feb 1 & Mar. 20, 2018) Capital Farm Credit $1000 Scholarship Students seeking agriculture related degrees Contact: Williamson County Branch Office Check Out h ps://williamson.agrilife.org/scholarships/ for more scholarships & deadlines!! Also Check Out: h ps://agrilife.org/d84h/scholarships/

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5 WC 4-H March Newsletter Page 5 Mrs. Girvan will s ll accept art and recipe entries them to her ASAP!!!

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8 Page 8 WC 4-H March Newsletter Williamson County 4-H Fashion Show March 20, 2018 Wesleyan Homes 139 Estrella Crossing, Georgetown Entry forms Due March 8th to the CEO by 4:00pm Contests: Fashion Show Individual Contest. Buy or sew an ou it. Complete the entry form. Model the ou it and interview! Natural Fiber individual Contest. Buy or sew an ou it made of co on or wool/mohair/alpaca. Complete entry, model, interview! Fashion Storyboard Individual Event. Show your crea vity by designing an ou it, accessory, or pet clothing. Create a board & share your vision! Duds to Dazzle Team Contest. Let your crea vity shine in a high energy compeon, showing off your design and cra ing skills! Trashion Show (Team or Individual Contest) The Trashion Show provides an opportunity for 4 H members to use their design skills to create and exhibit a recycled/reused garment created from items Duds to Dazzle Contest starts at 5:30 pm Workshop/Mock contest on February 16, CEO Start ge ng your teams ready! All teams advance to District Fashion Show Contest starts at 6:30 pm Entry Forms & Contest Informa on can be found: h p://agrilife.org/d84h/events and ac vi es/fashion show fashion storyboard/

9 WC 4-H March Newsletter Page 9 District Contest is May 5, 2018 at Riesel High School

10 Page 10 WC 4-H March Newsletter Entries are FREE for all Williamson County 4 H Members!!! Open to Adults too! There will be 4 $25 scholarships awarded to 4 H members. These scholarships can be used for camp reimbursements, contests, or enrollment fees! Lunch will be provided for 4 H members and their families as well! Special Prizes will be awarded to those that enter mul ple categories!!! You can enter your Williamson County Youth Fair Entries Again, too! Please visit h ps://williamson.agrilife.org/eea exhibi on day/ for more informa on on categories, mes, etc...

11 WC 4-H March Newsletter Page 11 TEXAS Cultural Arts Exhibit Categories (1 24) Williamson County Arts & Cra s I Division 1. Afghans, Tablecloths, Bedspreads, Blankets, and Throws kni ed, crocheted, weaving, and ta ng 2. Ceramics, China, Porcelain, and Po ery 3. Cra Pain ng tulle and decora ve, stenciling may include wood, metal, glass, fabric, and gourds 4. Decorated Garments purchased or handmade embellished or decorated with fabric, ribbon, trim, stones, and/or lace (clothing and accessories). 5. Fabric Crea ons (must be made of fabric) may include dolls, animals, baskets, pillows, braided rugs, door stops, crocheted rag rugs, etc. 6. Fiber Arts croche ng, kni ng, ta ng, macramé, and spinning may include clothing, doilies, scarfs, and other small items 7. Garments and Accessories Handmade sewing Williamson County Arts & Cra s II Division 8. Hand s tchery needlepoint, crewel, embroidery, candle wicking, smocking, and counted cross s tch 9. Machine Embroidery 10. Holiday Decora on any holiday, any medium 11. Jewelry may include beads, clay, paper, shells, stones, watercolor, and wood 12. Pain ng and Drawing watercolor, oils, pastels, and charcoal 13. Paper may include note cards and pages 14. Tradi onal Scrapbooks 15. Digitally Produced Scrapbooks Home Grown & Home Preserved Division 25) Succulents 31) Canned Vegetables 26) Po ed Plants 32) Canned Tomatoes 27) Fresh Herbs 33) Canned Pickles 28) Fresh Produce 34) Canned Relishes 29) Preserves, Jam, Jelly 35) Canned Salsas 30) Canned Fruit Williamson County Arts & Cra s III Division 17. Quilts smaller than 50 x 70 Hand Quilted 18. Quilts larger than 50 x 70 Hand Quilted 19. Quilts smaller than 50 x 70 Machine Quilted 20. Quilts larger than 50 x 70 Machine Quilted 21. Quilts Any Size Hand or Machine Quilted constructed and quilted by more than one member 22. Recycled items any medium 23. Wall Hanging any medium 24. Miscellaneous (items that do not fit any previous category) Main Dishes and Side Dishes Division (Printed Recipe Required) 36) Appe zers 42) Meat Dishes 37) Salsas 43) Pasta/Grain Dishes 38) Fruit Salads 44) Vegetable Side Dishes 39) Vegetable Salads 45) Soups & Stews 40) Main Dish Salads 46) Time Saver Dishes 41) Casseroles 47) Low Cal/Low Fat/Gluten Free 48) Miscellaneous Desserts Division I Desserts Division II (Printed Recipe Required) (Printed Recipe Required) 53) Unfrosted Cakes or Cupcakes 59) Pies (made from scratch) 60) Cobblers 54) Unfrosted Cakes or Cupcakes 61) Cheesecakes (made from a mix) 62) Pudding Desserts (Trifles) 55) Frosted Cakes or Cupcakes 63) Bars (Brownies, etc) (made from scratch) 64) Cake Balls 56) Frosted Cakes or Cupcakes 65) Cookies (made from a mix) 66) Candy 57) Decorated Cakes/Cupcakes/ 67) Low Cal/Low Fat/ Gluten Free Cookies 58)Misc. Cakes/Cupcakes 68) Misc. Desserts Breads Division (Printed Recipe Required) 49) Yeast Breads 50) Quick Breads (loaf or muffins) 51) Yeast Sweet Roll and Coffee

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14 Page 14 WC 4-H March Newsletter 2018 Hackamore Ranch Open Invita onal Contests WHEN: Saturday, April 14, 2018 WHERE: Thorndale Volunteer Fire Department Hall located at 304 E. Moerbe Drive, Thorndale, TX 4 H and FFA Range and Pasture Plant Iden fica on Contest A $5,000 scholarship to the high point senior individual 4 H and FFA Range Evalua on Contest A $5,000 scholarship to the high point senior individual Who Can Par cipate: All 4 H and FFA members in the following age divisions Junior Division (3rd 8th grade) Senior Division (9th 12 grade) Entry Fee: Teams $40 Individuals $20 Registra on Fee must be received by March 29, 2018 (If you plan to pay late fees and register/pay at the door, we will need the completed entry and lunch count form returned by the deadline) On Site Registra on Fee: Team $60 Individuals $30 For more informa on contact tennille.harwell@ag.tamu.edu Texas 4 H Wildlife habitat Educa on Project State Contest April 28 29, 2018 Loca on: Camp Tyler, Whitehouse, Texas Registra on: March 1 April 9, 2018 on 4 H Connect More informa on Contact: Larry Hysmith at lhysmith@tamu.edu or Navarro County Open Invita on Youth Judging Contests Date: March 23, Navarro County Expo Center located on West Hwy 22 in Corsicana, Texas. Early Registra on: $20/team $10/individual Late Registra on: $25/team $15/individual Contests: Livestock Judging and Consumer Decision Making Register on Judging Card. Ques ons Contact: Mr. Waggoner at or DBWaggoner@aol.com Robertson County 4 H Judging Contest Date: March 30, 2018 at Robertson County Fair Grounds Registra on on Judging Card. Fees: $12/person by March 25 or $15/person $7/person for lunch Contests: Livestock Judging Wool & Mohair Judging Cassie needs egg cartons for the egg to chick curriculum program by March 19 and then again by 26. Please drop off at extension office. Thank you in advance!!!

15 WC 4-H March Newsletter Page 15 Livestock 50 youth are chosen to par cipate in rigorous college level animal science curriculum. Livestock Ambassadors are required to commit at least 40 hours of service annually. Ambassadors conduct educa onal livestock project clinics, speak to civic groups, assist with livestock shows, and advocate for livestock and agriculture across Texas. Applica ons Due June 1, 2018 h p://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/sv_3o9muxe8kegj1sh Equine 25 youth are chosen to a end a general health knowledge and horsemanship short course. Equine Ambassadors are prepared to teach other youth and adults the skills of being good stewards, producers, and exhibitors of horses. Water 2 High School Youth from each of the TX Regional Water Planning Areas are selected to par cipate in a summer 4 H2O Youth Leadership Academy & commit service hours annually in a variety of ways. Contact: David Smith; TX 4 H2O Program Coordinator (979) davidsmith@tamu.edu Fashion & Interior Design Every two years, up to 20 youth are selected. In year one those chosen will par cipate in a summer training. In year two, ambassadors that are eligible and have met outlined expecta ons will have the opportunity to par cipate in a summer industry tour. Applica ons Online March 1 31 at, h ps://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/sv_doiui0gwoey9tih If interested in applying to any of these posi ons please Cassie!!! 2018 DISTRICT 8 4 H CLOTHING & TEXTILES EVENTS Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2018 Location: Bell County Expo Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, TX The Fashion Show & Duds to Dazzle Contests will be held on the same day. 4-H members may participate in both events. They will be judged in Fashion Show first, then compete in Duds to Dazzle. Deadlines: All entries will be completed on 4-H Connect at Opens: Monday, March 5, 2018 ~Closes: Friday, March 23, 2018 Senior Paperwork: Paperwork for Senior Fashion Show (Buying, Construction, Natural Fiber) must be uploaded on 4-H Connect by the deadline. Senior paperwork judging will be conducted remotely. It is scheduled for judging to take place between Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, April 5. Junior and Intermediate Paperwork: Paperwork for Junior and Intermediate Fashion Show participants will not be judged prior to the day of the Fashion Show. Participants will bring two copies of their paperwork with them to the contest. Entry Fee: $10 per 4-H member per event Late Entries: Late entries will be permitted with an additional $20 late fee per 4-H member 48 hours after the regular contest deadline. Entries received after the 48-hour deadline will require an additional $50 late fee per member.

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17 WC 4-H March Newsletter Page 17 Texas Brigades is a wildlife and natural resource-focused leadership development organization for youth (ages 13-17). Each camp is an intense, all inclusive, five day experience led by some of the top wildlife and natural resource professionals in Texas Camp Dates and Locations are: Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, Centennial Lodge, Coleman, June 2-6. South Texas Buckskin Brigade, Welder Wildlife Refuge, Sinton, June South Texas Bobwhite Brigade, Buck Horn Creek Ranch, McCoy, June Bass Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, July Ranch Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, July Coastal Brigade, Sea Star Base, Galveston, July North Texas Buckskin Brigade, Warren Ranch, Santa Anna, July Applications may be found and completed online at due March 15 th. The all-inclusive tuition is $500 per cadet per camp. Applications for tuition assistance are also available. Come enjoy the outdoors with Texas Brigades. For more information, contact Texas Brigades at camps@texasbrigades.org, call the office at , or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and IG.

18 WC 4-March Newsletter 2018 MAJORS DATES TO REMEMBER Page 21 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK & RODEO FEB 27 MAR 18 RODEO AUSTIN MAR H End of the Year Party May 18 at CEO Path To The Plate Family Farm Fest June 9, 2018 at Sheriff Posse Arena Texas 4 H Round Up June 11 14, 2018 at TAMU D8 4 H Surge (Leadership Camp) June at New Braunfels, TX South East D8 4 H County Camp July 6 8, 2018 at Pales ne, TX (younger 4 hers par cipants & older 4 Hers serve as teen leaders) Williamson County Youth Summer Day Camps July 2, July 3, July 9, and July 10 at CEO 4 H Award s Banquet August 2, 2018 at Georgetown Community Center Williamson County 4 H Newsletter Chelsea Stevens County Extension Agent FCH Jared Alewine County Extension Agent NR Williamson County Of ice 3151 S.E. Inner Loop, STE A Georgetown, TX Cassie Ferguson County Extension Agent 4 H Tara Lawrence AgriLife Extension Intern Tarleton 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