May 2018 Issue TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP 4-H RECORDBOOKS DATES TO REMEMBER

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1 219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, TX 78387; Phone: ; Fax: DATES TO REMEMBER May 17 4-H Council Meeting May 18 Deadline to enter District Horse Show May 19 Market Poultry Workshop May 28 Extension Office Closed June 5-6 District Horse Show June 7 Deadline Recordbooks 4-H Scholarship Opportunities 4-H Awards Applications 4-H Ambassador Applications June Texas 4-H Roundup June 18 Registered Heifer Validation June 19 Steer Validation June District 11 4-H Leadership Lab May 2018 Issue Market Poultry Workshop May 19, 2018; 8am - 2pm Thomas G. Hildebrand, Equine Complex Texas A&M University, 3240 F and B Rd., College Station, TX Advance Tickets: $75 / person or family; $30 / CEA & Ag Teachers Tickets at Door: $90 / person or family; $40 / CEA & Ag Teachers Register Online: agriliferegister.tamu.edu Educational Activities: Brooding, management, sanitation, feeding programs, and selection methods for show broilers and turkeys. This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to hear the experts and work alongside Texas major poultry judges. 4-H RECORDBOOKS Due to the Extension Office on June 7, 2018 by 4:00pm NO EXCEPTIONS! All Ages Event 2018 TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP June 12-14, 2018 Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Registration: May 1 - May 17 on 4-H Connect All participants are required to pay a registration fee, both youth & adults. Roundup rules and guidelines are available online at: Recordbook covers are available for purchase at the County Extension Office. Cost is $3 each. Recordbook forms are available at The San Patricio County Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018

2 4-H COUNCIL MEETING May 17, pm It is very important that all club presidents and council delegates attend meeting! Meeting Schedule May 06 - Rockin O May 14 - Gregory-Portland May 14 - Mathis May 14 - San Pat Horse May 14 - Taft May 20 - Blue Ribbon May 20 - Clover T May 20 - West Sinton Aug 12 - Ingleside PAGE 2 Blue Ribbon Megan Frerich Meeting was held April 15, 2018 at the San Patricio Cowboy Church at 4:30pm. President Megan Frerich called meeting to order. Tracy Tannehill called roll and lead icebreaker. Dax led the Pledge of Allegiance, Anthony led the motto, Kiersten led the pledge and Parker led the prayer. Mason gave the treasurer s report. New business, members discussed car wash fundraiser for April 28. Voted to give each graduating senior a $100 gift. Megan and Parker presented a recordbook workshop. Connie Seago gave Sinton Booster club updates. Staci Frerich reminded everyone of upcoming recordbook, county awards and ambassador deadline of June 7. Megan presented a workshop about sheep and judging wool and Parker presented a workshop on showing poultry and then he served chicken sandwiches raised from his own show chickens. Next meeting May 8. Members made posters for car wash and meeting adjourned. Clover T Emily Mutchler Clover T meeting was held on April 8, 2018 at 7:20pm at the Taft Lutheran Church. The club recited the Pledge of Allegiance, 4-H Pledge, 4-H Motto, and 4-H Prayer. Andrea Rowe read an inspirational quote. Abigail Kennedy called roll and read the minutes. Bryce Mann discussed the details of the May meeting / end of year party. We discussed ideas for May community service and voted. The meeting was adjourned. Texas 4-H Horse Validation The 2017 Texas 4-H Horse late Validation Process will end on May 1, 2018 on 4-H Connect and the cost increases to $20 per horse. All horses must be validated or revalidated with payment each year, to be eligible to show at District and State 4-H Horse Shows. For those horses validated last year on 4-H Connect, you will need to re-activate and pay for validation. New horses you will need to provide photos of each side, and front as well as a pdf copy of registration papers (if registered). For more information and to download instructions for validating horse, go to equine/state-4h-show/. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Zoller at jennifer.zoller@exchange.tamu.edu DISTRICT 11 4-H HORSE SHOW June 5-6, 2018 Brackenridge Event Center, Edna, TX Registration Deadline: May 18, 2018 on 4-H Connect. Age Divisions will be used for Judged Western, Speed, and Stockhorse Division. Age Divisions will be based on grade level. Junior/Intermediate will be 3rd to 8th grade. Senior will be 9th to 12th grade 4-H members will be allowed to show multiple horses in any division, including all qualifying divisions. However, only one horse may be shown per class as per current rules. All horses still must be properly validated by the normal procedures & deadlines. All District 11 4-H Horse Show information is available on the District 11 4-H website at State 4-H Horse Show July 22-29, 2017 Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, Texas Registration for the State Horse Show must be completed at the District Horse Show! More information available at:

3 PAGE H AWARD OPPORTUNITIES Deadline: June 7, 2018 Gold Star: Highest award a 4-H er can receive at the County Level. The purpose of the achievement is to recognize outstanding leadership & contribution to the County 4-H program. Silver Star: Equivalent to the Gold Star but will be awarded to an intermediate aged 4-H member. Bronze Star: Equivalent to Gold & Silver Star but will be awarded to a Junior aged 4-H member. Other Awards: Rookie Award, I Dare You Award, County Medals, Incentive Awards, General Trophies, Specific Trophies & Open Category Trophy. Interviews: Thursday, June 28, You will be assigned a time & notified by mail or . YOU MUST COMPLETE A RECORD BOOK TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THESE AWARDS! All forms are available at the Extension Office or online at 4-H Scholarship Opportunities 1. 4-H Council Scholarship 2. Duane Campion Memorial Scholarship 3. Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship Application completed & returned to the San Patricio County Extension Office by June 7, Recordbook completed and turned in to the San Patricio County Extension Office by June 7, Must be an active 4-H member until end of senior year. Club attendance will be checked and applicant must have a minimum of 3 present for the January-May meetings of senior year. Applicants must participate in an interview Thursday, June 28, Applicants must attend the 4-H Awards Banquet on August 2, Three (3) letters of recommendation. A prominent person in the community; Your 4-H leader; and Your High School Principal, Counselor or Teacher All forms are available at the Extension Office or found online at 4-H AMBASSADOR APPLICATIONS 4-H Ambassador Applications are due to the Extension Office Deadline: June 7, 2018 by 4pm. Ambassadors will serve a 2 year term. Junior Ambassadors: Must be incoming 7th or 8th graders. Interviews: TBA ~ All applicants must attend. Applications for both will be available at the Extension Office or online at If you would like a letter of recommendation for your scholarship or school applications, please let the office know one (1) week prior to deadline. DON T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

4 4-H Achievement Night is Thursday, August 2, 2018 PAGE Poultry Institute for Youth June 10-12, 2018 Texas A&M University, College Station, TX What is the Poultry Institute: 3 day camp for students with an interest in the poultry industry. Students will attend mini lectures taught by Texas A&M University staff on topics such as anatomy, embryology, immunology, nutrition & processing. Who is Eligible: Students who have an interest in poultry & will be enrolled in the Fall 2018 semester as a high school junior, senior, or college freshman are eligible to apply to attend the Poultry Institute for Youth. How do I Apply: Go to Deadline: Thursday, May 10, Applications may be submitted through mail, fax or . Cost: $50, will be required for each participant that is selected to attend the Institute. Questions & More info: Poultry Science Department at Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge June 22-24, 2018 Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Registration: May 1-30 on 4-H Connect Cost: $35 per participant Events: Shotgun, Off-road biking, Archery, Fishing, Climbing, Kayaking, Rifle, Biologist Skills Gear Judging, Outdoor Safety For more information go to Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program Short Courses: July 16-19, 2018; Texas A&M University; Fee $250 July 23-26, 2018; Texas Tech University / West Texas A&M University; Fee $250 Application Process: Go to Student will complete application & enter contact information of supervising County Extension Agent. CEA will be automatically ed a recommendation survey. Selection committee will review applications & accept 25 participants per university. Applications due June 2, Applicants will be notified by June 15, 2018 regarding results. Selection Criteria: Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects. Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production. Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others. Top 25% class rank For more information please contact Billy Zanolini at or wfzanolini@ag.tamu.edu

5 District 11 4-H Leadership Lab June 20-22, 2018 McKinney Roughs Nature Park - Cedar Creek, TX PAGE 5 Entry / Registration: April 30 - June 1, 2018 through 4-H Connect Fee: $200 - Youth Ages 13 through 17 as of June 1, Theme: Wild About D11 New for 2018: District Council officers have voted to assign dorms by color groups not by county to encourage networking amongst other counties. What to Bring: Pillow, sheets, towels, washcloths, shower shoes, and any personal items needed. Bring a light blanket, as well as a light jacket or sweater, as the classrooms and dorms may be cool. Bring clothes & shoes for active sports, swim suits (no two piece swimsuits), water shoes, outdoor recreation & nightly dances. Bring tennis shoes, boots, or some other closed toe shoes. Due to center regulations, No flip flops may be worn during dances. A Sunday outfit is needed for Banquet. You may bring snacks, however, they must be kept secure to prevent ants & rodents. Do Not Bring: Valuable electronic equipment, water guns, water sling shots, shaving cream (except for personal use). If any 4-H member is caught with these materials, disciplinary action will be taken. For more information visit: District 11 4-H Junior Leadership Lab July 10, 2018 Matagorda Bay Nature Park - Matagorda, TX 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Registration: Begins May 1 through June 22 via 4-H Connect Cost: $30 for all youth participants grades 3rd - 8th as of May 31, Includes: lunch, snacks and t-shirts. Workshops: Junior Lab participants will participate in a variety of fun, hands-on and educational workshops. Workshops sessions include: Fishing Kayaking Walking through the Wetlands Science on the Sphere Tour Team Building What to Bring: Sunscreen, hat, water bottles, wear a swimsuit under your clothes (no two piece swimsuits), dress cool and comfortable within 4-H dress code guidelines Additional information about the facilities can be found at the following website: More information & schedule can be found:

6 PAGE 6 Texas Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference June 11-15, 2018 Tarleton State University Stephenville, Texas Application Guidelines Students that are in the top 10% of their class and will be entering either the 11th or 12th grade in August, Students should be of good character with a desire to enhance their leadership abilities. Students do not have to be Farm Bureau member to attend, but must become one to be eligible to enter the Free Enterprise Speech Contest. Register: If selected, San Patricio County Farm Bureau provides you a full scholarship, including room and board, registration, meals, all conference materials and use of university facilities. For more information SPRING REGISTERED HEIFER VALIDATION June 18, :00 pm - 6:00 pm San Patricio County Fairgrounds All registered paper work is due to the Extension Office by Monday, June 11, 2018 by 4pm. STEER VALIDATION June 19, :30 pm - 6:00 pm San Patricio County Fairgrounds 4-H Water Ambassadors Seeking Qualified Applicants for Application Deadline: May 20, 2018 As a 4-H Water Ambassador you will: Gain deep insight & appreciation for how water is secured, protected conserved and managed in Texas. Play an important part in educating others in your community & state on the importance of water to the State of Texas. Explore a wide diversity of career opportunities in the water industry & beyond. Meet & interact with water industry professionals and gain access to a myriad of water education tools and resources. If selected you agree to: Participate in the 4-H20 Youth Leadership Academy Tour July 21-28: drop-off & pick-up in Austin. Fulfil a 12 month term which includes a minimum of 40 hours of education & service. Pay the $250 program participation fee and join a local 4-H club (if not already a 4-H member). Those eligible to apply: At least 14 years of age as of August 31, 2018 and entering 9-11th grades for the academic year. To Apply: Download & review the program brochure at Program-Information.pdf. Download & review online application instructions at Water_Information_Application_ pdf. Complete application at For more information contact David Smith, 4-H20 Program Coordinator at davidsmith@tamu.edu.

7 2018 Summer 4-H Sewing Camp For Beginners - 3rd grade & up July 9-11, :00-4:30 pm San Patricio County Extension Meeting Room 219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, TX $30 registration fee includes camp supplies & refreshments. Registration fee is due by June 25, Checks should be payable to San Patricio 4-H Council. Registration is limited to the first (10) 4-H members that call. Call today to reserve your space. PAGE 7 Participants will get to know the functions & threading of their sewing machine, all basic machine sewing skills and everything they need to know about fabrics, marking, pinning, cutting and pressing. Sponsored by: Kathy Farrow, CEA-FCH & Ida Hansen, Event Coordinator, South Texas SEW-ciety FISHING CAMP June 20-22, 2018 Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood Fishing Camp is open to youth that have completed 2nd grade - 11th grade. Deadline: June 2, 2018 Registration Fees: $220 - youth participant & $110 - adult chaperone To register go to texas4hcenter.tamu.edu and click on the Register Now button Fishing camp participants will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters, from creating lures to permit laws. They will also participate in their favorite events from the Texas 4-H Center such as challenge course, dances, and team challenge. More information: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Major Show Information Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo San Angelo Stock Show January 18 - February 9, 2019 February 1-17, 2019 Fort Worth, Texas San Angelo, Texas San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo February 7-24, 2019 February 26 - March 17, 2019 San Antonio, Texas Houston, Texas Star of Texas Rodeo State Fair of Texas March 10-24, 2018 September 28 - October 21, 2018 Austin, Texas Dallas, Texas

8 Bandera Cowboy Blast June 22-24, 2018 Bandera, TX PAGE 8 50 skeet, 50 trap will be shot at Bandera Gun Club - 50 whizbang qualifier event & bird walking sporting clays will be shot at Meier Field - No motorized carts Registration: Open on iclays.com. No refunds for cancellation shall be made after June 8, Safety Meetings: Squad level safety meetings will be held for each squad shooting trap and skeet on Friday ONLY. Mandatory safety meetings will be held at both locations (Bandera Gun Club and Meier Field) at 8am on Saturday and wristbands will be presented. You will NOT be allowed to shoot if you do not have a wristband. Competition will begin at 9am. General Information: One lunch ticket will be provided to each 4-H shooter with a paid registration good at Bandera Gun Club only. Limited concessions will be available Saturday and Sunday at Meier Field. More Information Contact: Eric Cloudt at Texas 4-H First Tee Golf Challenge 3 Person Scramble Golf Tournament July 16, 2018 Riverhill Country Club Kerrville, TX Deadline: July 9, 2018 Registration Fees: $120 - per team (includes lunch) Tournament follows 4-H Golf Challenge format & includes the 3 person scramble, a golf practicum & a written exam. Only 1 team member is required to be enrolled in 4-H Individuals may enter & will be placed on a team on the day of the tournament Prizes given to top 3 teams More information contact: Carla Schuster for registration & study guides at jposchuster@yahoo.com Texas 4-H Shotgun Day Camp June 10-13, 2018 Boswell Porter 4-H Shotgun Range, Snook, TX Registration: Deadline is May 13, Must register on 4-H Connect Cost: $150 youth and $100 adult participant fee Eligibility: 5th-11th grade as of September 1, Must have been in a 4-H Shotgun project for a minimum of 2 years including current year. Must be an intermediately skilled shooter, not be a beginner or an advanced shooter. Participants will be required to take the following to camp: Personal shotgun in a hard case (youth only), appropriate gauge shotgun ammunition, proper eye & ear protection. Appropriate clothing to be comfortable in the weather & appropriate shoes. Additional information and details will be sent to youth & adult participants following selection. More information visit:

9 PAGE District 11 4-H Spring Spectacular Results Fashion Show Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H - Construction Division - Senior - Everyday Living... 2nd Place Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H - Natural Fiber Division - Senior - Cotton... 1st Place Megan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H - Buying Division - Senior - Semi-Formal to Formal... 2nd Place Jacqueline Gonce, Taft 4-H - Buying Division - Senior - Special Interest... 1st Place Storyboard Contest Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H - Senior - Pet Clothing... Blue Ribbon SET Poster Contest Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H - Senior - Biochemistry / Microbiology / Food Science... 1st Place Ag Product ID Megan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H - Senior... 1st High Point Junior Division Photography Show Sofia Gonzales, Gregory-Portland 4-H: Motion - 6th Place; Plant/Flora - 5th Place Kaitlyn Lippen, Gregory-Portland 4-H: Catch All - 7th Place; Details & Macro - 8th Place; Dominant Color - 10th Place; Elements of Design - 3rd Place; Theme-Backyard - 5th Place Kotton West, Clover T 4-H: Animals Wildlife - Blue Ribbon; Landscape - Blue Ribbon Intermediate Division Frank Gonzales, Gregory-Portland 4-H: Travel - 10th Place Jayden Hays, Ingleside 4-H: Catch All - 8th Place; Dominant Color - 6th Place; Elements of Design - 2nd Place; Motion - 5th Place; Nature/Landscape - 4th Place; People - 5th; Sports - 7th Place; Theme-Backyard - 6th Place District Livestock Judging Team Contest Junior Division Team - Brandon Arredondo, Swayd Dockens, Alex Gonzales, Andy Nedbalek and Kotton West - 3rd Place Intermediate Division Team - Shane Baylor, Anna Decker, Cooper Dockens and Taryn O Brien - 4th Place Senior Division Team - Darrion Montemayor, Clayton Nedbalek, Taylor O Brien and Trinity O Brien - 2nd Place

10 Helpful Links: Texas 4-H Website Register for 4-H San Patricio County Website District 11 PAGE 10 To be eligible to compete in the A&H Show in any division, (including Homemaking) you must attend at least 60% of club meetings. Attendance for the 2019 Show starts in January, You must also meet UIL academic eligibility requirements by passing all of your classes. Start out the 4-H year right by attending club meetings and keeping your grades up! New 4-H members must also attend 60% of their club meeting, however, their club attendance begins on Sept. 1, Only new 4-H members will be allowed to count January 2019 attendance. San Pat/Aransas A&H Show Online 4-H Record book 4-H Mall Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter! Feel free to share any pictures you have of you or your fellow 4-Hers in action! If your address changes, PLEASE correct it on 4-H Connect: Reminder: If your animal loses its validation tag, call the Extension Office ASAP with the tag number so that a replacement can be ordered. The address needs to be corrected on the family profile AND in each individual s profile. The labels for the newsletter and other miscellaneous mailings are generated by the information entered by you or your family. Don t risk missing out on the monthly 4-H newsletter or other important mailings! ADULT VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK To protect our 4-H members, the Texas 4-H Program administers an adult screening program. This screening is conducted every 3 years. All adults who will be working directly with youth (other than their own children) must complete the adult registration form on 4-H Connect to be screened. Once their registration has been approved from the State office, then we can certify those adults as San Patricio County volunteers. Only those adults who have been screened and cleared through YPS will have the privilege of working with 4-H members. There is a $5 annual fee for each adult who will be a Volunteer. This fee is paid on 4-H Connect.

11 PAGE 7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Rocking O 4-H Club Meeting Blue Ribbon, Clover T & West Sinton Clubs 4-H Meeting G-P, Mathis, San Pat Horse & Taft Clubs 4-H Meeting H Council Meeting Deadline for District Horse Show Market Poultry Workshop TEXAS 4-H AGE CATEGORIES ( through ) Clover Kids: Kinder through 2nd grade Juniors: 3rd 5th grade as of Sept. 1, 2017 Intermediates: 6th 8th grade as of Sept. 1, 2017 Seniors: 9th 12th grade as of Sept. 1, 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS June : District 11 4-H Horse Show 07: Deadline for Recordsbooks, 4-H Scholarship Opportunities, 4-H Awards Applications, 4-H Ambassador Applications 12-14: Texas 4-H Roundup 18: Registered Heifer Validation 19: Steer Validation