Lee County Extension Office Staff

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2 Lee County Extension Office Staff TONYA PONCIK Extension Agent Family and Consumer Sciences TREVOR DICKSCHAT Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources SUSAN SCHATTE Support Staff MAGGIE BEASLEY Support Staff 310 South Grimes Giddings, TX Web site: Phone: Fax: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm 4-H Motto To Make the Best Better 4-H Pledge I Pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, my HEART to greater loyalty, my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world. 4-H Club Prayer Help me, O Lord, to live so that the world may be a little better because Thou didst make me. Amen. DISCLAIMER: This handbook is intended to assist 4-H families. Additional information, dates, etc. will be announced, as details are confirmed, through correspondence, newsletters and other means. It is strongly recommended that families keep themselves advised regarding any registration events, as details may change after the handbook is printed. The Extension office apologies for any errors.

3 Lee County 4-H Family Handbook Contents Lee County 4-H Clubs Dime Box 4-H Club... i Doak Springs 4-H Club... ii Giddings 4-H Club... iii Lee County Texas Stars 4-H Horse Club... iv Lexington 4-H Club... v Lincoln 4-H Club... vi Northwest Lee County 4-H Club... vii Serbin 4-H Club... viii 4-H Calendar LCJLS Validation / Entry Deadline Schedule... pink insert General 4-H Information Getting the Most Out of 4-H Fund Raising in Lee County H Camps & Summer Activities H Projects What is a 4-H Project / What is a 4-H Activity... 8 Animal Project / Clothing and Textiles... 9 Consumer Education Educational Presentation and Public Speaking Healthy Lifestyles Horse Quiz Bowl / Livestock Judging / Meat Judging / Photography Contest Share-The-Fun Recordbooks Major Livestock Shows Quality Counts Awards & Recognition Award Nomination Forms Scholarships Lee County Junior Livestock Show Rules LCJLS Validation / Entry Deadline Schedule... pink insert Lee County 4-H at LCJLS Rules / Entry Form / Hog Validation Ear Notch Form Past County and District Awards

4 Lee County 4-H Leadership 4-H Council Logan Perry... Chairman Tanner Whitsel... Vice-Chairman Bailey Lyon... Secretary Caleb Boriack... Treasurer Kailey Burgdorf... Reporter Loryn Henderson... Historian Wyatt Walther... Parliamentarian Savannah Hosch... District Council Delegate Morgan Wood... Alternate District Council Delegate Parent Volunteer Association (PVA) Mary Ellen Whitsel... Chairman Mike Maass... Vice-Chairman Heather Perry... Secretary Maggie Beasley... Treasurer Susan Hosch... District Council Delegate

5 Dime Box 4-H Club 1 st Sunday 5:30 pm St. John Lutheran Church, Dime Box Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Tanner Whitsel... President Luke Dallmeyer... Vice-President Lexi Flores... Secretary Morgan Wood... Treasurer Emme Dallmeyer Ayanna DeLeon... Reporter/Historian Grayson Kipp... Parliamentarian Macy Alexander... Council Delegate Dylan Kieschnick... Alternate Council Delegate Shanna Dallmeyer... Club Co-Manager Dana Kipp... Club Co-Manager The Dime Box 4 H club presented poinse as to the St. John's Lutheran church in Dime Box, where they hold their Club mee ngs. i

6 Doak Springs 4-H H Club 2 nd Monday 7 pm ** Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Doak Springs Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Keshun Cooper... President Myishen Wallace... Vice-President Elexus Cooper... Secretary Ashunti Cooper... Treasurer LaiAiReian Wallace... Parliamentarian Myishen Wallace... Council Delegate Zeaonna Wallace... Alternate Council Delegate Linda Wallace... Club Co-Manager Riza Cooper... Club Co-Manager ** December meeting date and time will be voted on at the November meeting. Doak Springs 4 H adopted a two mile stretch of FM Seen above, from le to right, are David McDowell, Myishen Wallace, Linda Wallace, Ashun Cooper, Amarion Cooper, Keshun Cooper, Elexus Cooper, Simeon Wallace, future friend of 4 H, Zeaonna Wallace and LaiAiReian Wallace. ii

7 Giddings 4-H H Club 1 st Wednesday 7 pm Extension Office, Giddings Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Bailey Lyon... President Savannah Hosch... Vice-President Emma Lyon... Secretary Lily Maass... Treasurer Kayla Michalk... Parliamentarian Chandler Hosch... Council Delegate Tanner Gill... Alternate Council Delegate Susan Hosch... Club Co-Manager Melissa Lyon... Club Co-Manager Mike Maass... Club Advisor Crystal Colley and Lily Maass are congratulated on their Heifer placing by former 4 H exhibitor, Brooke Fritsche. Savannah Hosch, this year s Giddings 4 H Vice President, tags her heifer that was exhibited at the 2017 LCJLS. Bailey and Emma Lyon (holding rabbits) joined other 4 H members at the 4 H Day at Tractor Supply. Members brought their project animals and created a Farm Zoo for those who stopped by. iii

8 Lee County Texas Stars 4-H H Horse Club 2 nd Monday, September thru July 7 pm Blue United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Ariston Turner... President Phoenix Ray... Vice-President Cortlin Turner... Secretary Kay Peters... Treasurer Kylee Ricketson... Reporter Jayde Andrews... Parliamentarian... Council Delegate Daura Bayer... Co-Club Manager Traci Ricketson... Co-Club Manager Lee County Texas Stars 4 H Horse Club performed their drill under the theme of Disney s Frozen. There was an Elsa, Anna or Hans on every horse. In addi on to drill, the team also performed a precision drill. The Club hosts the Lexington Homecoming Rodeo in May, as well as performs at area rodeos. iv

9 Lexington 4-H H Club 1 st Tuesday 7 pm Lexington High/Middle School Cafeteria Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Tyler Otte... President KD Coleman... Vice-President Caitlyn Coleman... Secretary Harrison Otto... Treasurer Bruce Beard & Jasmine Otto... Reporter Tyler Otte... Council Delegate Kris Long... Club Manager Ann Otte... Club Manager January s meeting will be January 9. The Lexington 4 H Club had a float in the Lexington Homecoming Parade and won 2nd Place for Overall Entry. v

10 Lincoln 4-H H Club 3 rd Monday 7 pm Family Life Center, St. John s Lutheran, Lincoln Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Allison Lee... President Wyatt Walther... Vice-President Teegan Mackey... Secretary Caleb Boriack... Treasurer Arianna Frosch... Reporter Sarah Allen... Historian Raina Allee... Parliamentarian Hannah Zgabay... Council Delegate Melanie Boriack... Club Co-Manager Tasha Robbins... Club Co-Manager Remind to Kyler Giles showed a goat last year at the County livestock show. Sarah Allen won Reserve Champion with her Junior Breeding Doe at the 2017 LCJLS. Davie Clifford is joined by her father at the 2017 LCJLS where she earned Reserve Champion on her broilers. Sisters, Amanda and Hannah Zgabay, share a hug at the County Show. vi

11 Northwest Lee County 4-H H Club 1 st Tuesday 7 pm Blue United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Jordan Marek... President Emma Smith... Vice-President Holt Brockenbush... Secretary Brenly Walker... Treasurer Kyelee Wheat... Photographer Wyatt Retzlaff... Parliamentarian Steven Kellenberger... Council Delegate Danica Wheat... Club Co-Manager Ashlee Smith... Club Co-Manager Kendal Brown puts her hog through its steps during judging at the County Show. Club Managers Danica Wheat and Ashlee Smith are joined in the photo booth frame by Lucy Torn at last year s Christmas Party. Members also made ornaments. Emma Smith is very ac ve in projects regarding Food and Nutri on. Here she s standing next to the 4 H trailer at District 9 4 H Roundup. vii

12 Serbin 4-H H Club 4 th Wednesday 6:30 pm St. Paul Lutheran Church - School Gym Any changes to regularly scheduled meetings, will be announced at the previous month s club meeting. If you miss a meeting, contact your Club Manager to confirm when the next meeting will be held. Logan Perry... President Loryn Henderson... Vice-President Abigail Eindorf... Secretary Kailey Burgdorf... Treasurer Sophie Becker... Reporter Cole Mertink... Council Delegate Rebecca Burgdorf... Club Co-Manager Janis Lehmann... Club Co-Manager Abbie Horne has competed at District 9 4 H Roundup for 5 consecu ve years. Serbin Club President Logan Perry exhibited a steer at the County Livestock Show. Kamrie Stewart receives her jacket for Jr. Showmanship Winner Heifer, 2017 LCJLS. Caitlyn Grange and Carlie Weiser a ended 4 H Day at the Capitol last year, an event held on odd number years. viii

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14 Species Broilers Cakes Goats Heifers Regular Decorated Department A Date Time Location Deadline Location Check In Exhibit ORDER DATE Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 Departments K and L recipe MUST BE attached to entry form Department H Sunday, Nov. 12, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Nov. 12, Validation Departments G, I and J Lee County Junior Livestock Show 2018 Validation / Entry Deadline Schedule Validation Entry Form & Payment County Show 4 H exhibitors order thru Extension Office n/a Extension Office Monday, Dec, 4, 2017 Crossbread (ABC & AOB) Sunday, Sept. 24, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Sept. 24, Validation n/a Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 Extension Office Extension Office Thursday March 1, am 8 am Thursday March 1, am 11 am Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm Thursday March 1, :30 am Thursday March 1, noon Friday March 2, :30 pm Goats, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated goats MUST be brought to County validation on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, and be tattooed, to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS. ** Commercial Market ## (bred & open) Thursday March 1, 2018 No later than Sept 8, 2017, exhibitor must notify the Extension Agent of how many heifers they intend to validate. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 presented w/ear Tag in Ear 1 pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Sept. 24, Validation Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm 3:00 pm Jr. Breeding Heifer, followed by Crossbred Extension Agent will issue 2 tags per heifer. Exhibitor must tag their own heifers (a tag in each ear). 5:00 pm Commercial; Open followed by Bred Registered must be regsitered in exhibitor's name by November 1, 2017 n/a n/a Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 w/copy of registration papers Extension Office Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm ** Each Commercial Heifer Exhibitor (Open and Bred) MUST attend a minimum of two of three scheduled workshops. (Monday, Sept. 25, 2017; Monday, Nov. 6, 2017; Sunday, Jan. 8, 2018) ## Beginning in 2019, there will ONLY be BRED HEIFER Division.

15 Species Lambs il Rabbits Steers Department D Lee County Junior Livestock Show 2018 Validation / Entry Deadline Schedule Validation Entry Form & Payment County Show Date Time Location Deadline Location Check In Exhibit Sunday, Nov. 12, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Nov. 12, Validation Departments B and C Breeding must be owned by Nov. 1, 2017 n/a n/a Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 Extension Office Meat Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 Rabbits tattooed at home MUST be brought to County Validation. Department F 1 pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 MUST notifiy Extension Agents if exhibitor wishes to tag their own Validation Sunday, Sept. 24, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Sept. 24, Validation Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm Thursday March 1, am 8 am Thursday March 1, am 8 am Wednesday Feb. 28, pm 6 pm Friday March 2, pm Lambs, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated lambs MUST be brought to County validation to on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS. following Meat Rabbit judging Thursday March 1, am Friday March 2, pm Swine Department E Steers, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated steers MUST be brought to County validation on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 MUST have ear notch form completed before arrival 1 pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Dec. 10, Validation Wednesday Feb. 28, pm 6 pm Friday March 2, am Swine, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated swine MUST be brought to County validation on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS.

16 September Club Meeting Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements Project Reminders LCJLS Reminders Major Livestock Show Reminders Enrollment: completed each year all 4 H members, Club Managers, Leaders and Parents re enroll on line at 4 H CONNECT Enrollment before Nov 1, $20/member Enrollment a er Nov 1, $25/member h ps://texas.4honline.com/ Fried Chicken T S thru Sept 13 [Wednesday] Money/unsold ckets due in Extension office Fried Chicken D Sept 16 [Saturday] work day Sept 17 [Sunday] dinner sign up for a work schedule on Google Doc Na onal 4 H Week (Oct 2 6). One Day 4 H (Oct 7): 4 H promo on at local schools Select One Day 4 H Community Service Project PVA Scholarship Applica on: High School Senior 4 H members must be enrolled in the H year before November 1 to be eligible to receive a PVA Scholarship Applica on. District 4 H Junior Leadership Lab: Nov 10 & 11; location TBA Ages 11 to 13 are encouraged to attend. Teen Leaders are needed. Register by Oct. 11, using 4 H CONNECT Southern Classic: Dec 8 10 Brazos County Expo Complex, Bryan register on line via 4 H CONNECT early bird registra on: Oct. 15 Dec. 1 a er Dec. 1, register at the door County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest: Oct 21; College Sta on Watch the website for registra on informa on h p://animalscience.tamu.edu/workshops/youthworkshops/ Aggiefest Horse Judging Workshop: Oct 21; College Sta on Watch the website for registra on informa on h p://animalscience.tamu.edu/workshops/youthworkshops/ District Archery Contest: Jan. 26 & 27; Somerville Register by Jan. 10, using 4 H CONNECT E are responsible to read the 2018 LCJLS Rules and meet all deadlines and obliga ons listed in the official LCJLS Rules, found in this 4 H Handbook. REVIEW LCJLS R in the back of this 4 H H. Steers, ABC/AOB & Commercial Market Heifers: September 24 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Breeding Rabbits: November 1 (Wednesday) Deadline to be registered in exhibitor s name January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Registered Heifers: November 1 (Wednesday) Deadline to be registered in exhibitor s name January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Sheep & Meat Goats: November 12 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Broilers: December 4 (Monday) Order, Payment & Entry; Extension office before 5 pm Swine: December 10 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm (complete ear notch form, in LCJLS Rules Sec on, before arriving) Calf Scramble Entry: September 12 deadline to confirm your par cipa on with Extension office Major Show Entry Sign Up: November 6; 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Extension Office, Giddings Fort Worth Stock Show Houston Livestock Show Rodeo Aus n San Angelo Stock Show San Antonio Livestock Show Sandhills Stock Show [Odessa] Entries may be dropped off prior to this event, but must be in the Extension office by 6:00 pm on Monday, November 7. Contact Extension office: Major Broiler order deadline Major Sheep/Goat valida on date Major Swine tag order deadline Major Swine valida on date Washington County Fair Sept State Fair of Texas Sept. 29 Oct. 22 Heart of Texas (Waco) Oct. 5 14

17 September 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Labor Day Extension office closed DEADLINE: Fried Chicken Dinner turn in money or unsold FCD Work Day Fried Chicken Dinner American Legion Hall Giddings 24 V E Steers, ABC/AOB & Comm. Market Heifers LCJLS Barn; 1 pm 3 pm

18 October Club Meeting Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements Project Reminders LCJLS Reminders Major Livestock Show Reminders Enrollment: completed each year all 4 H members, Club Managers, Leaders and Parents re enroll on line at 4 H CONNECT Enrollment before Nov 1, $20/member Enrollment a er Nov 1, $25/member h ps://texas.4honline.com/ Na onal 4 H Week (Oct 2 6) One Day 4 H (Oct 7): 4 H promo on at local schools Select One Day 4 H Community Service Project PVA Scholarship Applica on: High School Senior 4 H members must be enrolled in the H year before November 1 to be eligible to receive a PVA Scholarship Applica on. District 4 H Junior Leadership Lab: Nov 10 & 11; location TBA Ages 11 to 13 are encouraged to a end. Teen Leaders are needed. Register by Oct. 11, using 4 H CONNECT Southern Classic: Dec 8 10 Brazos County Expo Complex, Bryan register on line via 4 H CONNECT early bird registra on: Oct. 15 Dec. 1 a er Dec. 1, register at the door County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest: Oct. 21; College Sta on Watch the website for registra on informa on h p://animalscience.tamu.edu/workshops/youthworkshops/ Aggiefest Horse Judging Workshop: Oct. 21 College Sta on Watch the website for registra on informa on h p://animalscience.tamu.edu/workshops/youthworkshops/ District Archery Contest: Jan. 26 & 27; Somerville Register by Jan. 10, using 4 H CONNECT District Photography Contest: 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 28 E are responsible to read the 2018 LCJLS Rules and meet all deadlines and obliga ons listed in the official LCJLS Rules, found in this 4 H Handbook. REVIEW LCJLS R in the back of this 4 H H. Breeding Rabbits: November 1 (Wednesday) Deadline to be registered in exhibitor s name January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Registered Heifers: November 1 (Wednesday) Deadline to be registered in exhibitor s name January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Sheep & Meat Goats: November 12 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Broilers: December 4 (Monday) Order, Payment & Entry; Extension office before 5 pm Swine: December 10 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm (complete ear notch form, in LCJLS Rules Sec on, before arriving) Meat Rabbits: January 12 (Friday) Entry Deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm January 28 (Sunday) Valida on; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Major Show Entry Sign Up: November 6; 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Extension Office, Giddings Fort Worth Stock Show Houston Livestock Show Rodeo Aus n San Angelo Stock Show San Antonio Livestock Show Sandhills Stock Show [Odessa] Entries may be dropped off prior to this event, but must be in the Extension office by 6:00 pm on Monday, November 7. Contact Extension office: Major Broiler order deadline Major Sheep/Goat valida on date Major Swine tag order deadline Major Swine valida on date State Fair of Texas Sept. 29 Oct. 22 Heart of Texas (Waco) Oct Sandhills Stock Show (Odessa) Jan Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 12 Feb. 3 San Angelo Stock Show Feb. 2 Feb. 18

19 October 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday N 4 H W Columbus Day Extension office closed

20 Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements 4 H Fundraising: Orders and payments due to Extension office. Pecan Sale Poinse a Sale PVA Scholarship Applica on: High School Senior 4 H members must be enrolled in the H year before November 1 to be eligible to receive a PVA Scholarship Applica on. District 4 H Junior Leadership Lab: Nov 10 & 11; location TBA Ages 11 to 13 are encouraged to a end. Teen Leaders are needed. Register by Oct. 11, using 4 H CONNECT Southern Classic: December 8 10 Brazos County Expo Complex, Bryan register on line via 4 H CONNECT early bird registra on: Oct. 15 Dec. 1 a er Dec. 1, register at the door District Leadership Lab: June 26 28; Galveston Registra on Deadline, May 16 This 3 day, 2 night leadership training is designed to prepare D9 members for leadership roles at the county, district and state level. Par cipants gain valuable knowledge and skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4 H program. By combining work and play, ac vi es are designed to explore crea vity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communica on and public speaking skills. November Club Meeting Project Reminders County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 District Archery Contest: Jan. 26 & 27; Somerville Register by Jan. 10, using 4 H CONNECT District Photography Contest: 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 28 Mul District Horse Judging: April 7; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 24 District Judging Contests: (Livestock, Meats, Soils) April 21; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 4 District Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest: May 12; Rosenburg 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 25 District Roundup: May 3 5 Entry deadline April 4 * Ag Products ID * Consumer Decision Making * Duds to Dazzle * Educa onal Presenta on * Fashion Show * Fashion Story Board * Food Challenge * Food Show * Healthy Lifestyles * Leaders 4 Life * Photography Judging * Pit Master Food Challenge * Produce Judging * Quiz Bowls * Robo cs * S.E.T. Poster (Science, * Share the Fun Engineering & Technology) * Wildlife Challenge E are responsible to read the 2018 LCJLS Rules and meet all deadlines and obliga ons listed in the official LCJLS Rules, found in this 4 H Handbook. LCJLS Reminders REVIEW LCJLS R in the back of this 4 H H. Breeding Rabbits: November 1 (Wednesday) Deadline to be registered in exhibitor s name January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Registered Heifers: November 1 (Wednesday) Deadline to be registered in exhibitor s name January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Must have copy of registra on papers Sheep & Meat Goats: November 12 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Broilers: December 4 (Monday) Order, Payment & Entry; Extension office before 5 pm Swine: December 10 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm (complete ear notch form, in LCJLS Rules Sec on, before arriving) Meat Rabbits: January 12 (Friday) Entry Deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm January 28 (Sunday) Valida on; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Major Livestock Show Reminders Major Show Entry Sign Up: November 6; 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Extension Office, Giddings Fort Worth Stock Show Houston Livestock Show Rodeo Aus n San Angelo Stock Show San Antonio Livestock Show Sandhills Stock Show [Odessa] Entries may be dropped off prior to this event, but must be in the Extension office by 6:00 pm on Monday, Nov. 7. Contact Extension office: Major Broiler order deadline Major Sheep/Goat valida on date Major Swine tag order deadline Major Swine valida on date Sandhills Stock Show (Odessa) Jan Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 12 Feb. 3 San Angelo Stock Show Feb. 2 Feb. 18 San Antonio Livestock Feb Houston Livestock Feb 27 March 18 Rodeo Aus n March 10 24

21 November 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Major Show Entry Sign Up: Extension Office 4 pm 6 pm 1 R D/L B R R H must be registered in exhibitor s name Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest 11 Veterans Day Observance Extension office closed District 4 H Junior Leadership Lab 18 V E Sheep & Goat LCJLS Barn; 1 pm 3 pm Deadline: Pecan and Poinse a orders and payments due to Extension office today Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Holiday

22 December Club Meeting Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements Southern Classic: December 8 10 Brazos County Expo Complex, Bryan register on line via 4 H CONNECT early bird registra on: Oct. 15 Dec. 1 a er Dec. 1, register at the door District Leadership Lab: June 26 28; Galveston Registra on Deadline, May 16 This 3 day, 2 night leadership training is designed to prepare D9 members for leadership roles at the county, district and state level. Par cipants gain valuable knowledge and skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4 H program. By combining work and play, ac vi es are designed to explore crea vity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communica on and public speaking skills. High School Seniors: Many scholarship applica ons are now available; check with your school s counselor. Some applica ons have a January deadline. County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 Project Reminders District Archery Contest: Jan. 26 & 27; Somerville Register by Jan. 10, using 4 H CONNECT District Photography Contest: 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 28 Mul District Horse Judging: April 7; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 24 District Judging Contests: (Livestock, Meats, Soils) April 21; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 4 District Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest: May 12; Rosenburg 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 25 District Roundup: May 3 5 Entry deadline April 4 * Ag Products ID * Consumer Decision Making * Duds to Dazzle * Educa onal Presenta on * Fashion Show * Fashion Story Board * Food Challenge * Food Show * Healthy Lifestyles * Leaders 4 Life * Photography Judging * Pit Master Food Challenge * Produce Judging * Quiz Bowls * Robo cs * S.E.T. Poster (Science, * Share the Fun Engineering & Technology) * Wildlife Challenge E are responsible to read the 2018 LCJLS Rules and meet all deadlines and obliga ons listed in the official LCJLS Rules, found in this 4 H Handbook. LCJLS Reminders REVIEW LCJLS R in the back of this 4 H H. Broilers: December 4 (Monday) Order, Payment & Entry; Extension office before 5 pm Breeding Rabbits: January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Registered Heifers: January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Must have copy of registra on papers Swine: December 10 (Sunday) Valida on & Entry; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm (complete ear notch form, in LCJLS Rules Sec on, before arriving) Meat Rabbits: January 12 (Friday) Entry Deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm January 28 (Sunday) Valida on; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Cakes Regular & Decorate: January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Pre Show Clean Up Requirement: 13 years old and older (all exhibitors) February 24, Saturday, 8 am 12 years old and younger (all exhibitors) contact the Extension office to schedule a clean up during the Livestock Show Major Livestock Show Reminders Scholarship Deadlines: Each livestock show has different scholarship deadlines. Check each Show s websites for updates. Sandhills Stock Show (Odessa) Jan Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 12 Feb. 3 San Angelo Stock Show Feb. 3 Feb. 18 San Antonio Livestock Feb Houston Livestock Feb. 27 March 18 Rodeo Aus n March 10 24

23 December 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday O E Broiler 10 V E Swine LCJLS Barn 1 pm 3 pm complete ear-notch form in Rules before arriving Order payment and entry due to Extension office Southern Classic 9 Southern Classic Brazos Co. Expo Center Brazos Co. Expo Center Christmas Holiday Extension office closed Christmas Holiday

24 Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 District Leadership Lab: June 26 28; Galveston Registra on Deadline, May 16 This 3 day, 2 night leadership training is designed to prepare D9 members for leadership roles at the county, district and state level. Par cipants gain valuable knowledge and skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4 H program. By combining work and play, ac vi es are designed to explore crea vity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communica on and public speaking skills. High School Seniors: Many scholarship applica ons are now available; check with your school s counselor. Some applica ons have a January deadline. January Club Meeting Project Reminders District Archery Contest: Jan. 26 & 27; Somerville Register by Jan. 10, using 4 H CONNECT District Photography Contest: 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 28 Mul District Horse Judging: April 7; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 24 District Judging Contests: (Livestock, Meats, Soils) April 21; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 4 District Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest: May 12; Rosenburg 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 25 District Roundup: May 3 5 Entry deadline April 4 * Ag Products ID * Consumer Decision Making * Duds to Dazzle * Educa onal Presenta on * Fashion Show * Fashion Story Board * Food Challenge * Food Show * Healthy Lifestyles * Leaders 4 Life * Photography Judging * Pit Master Food Challenge * Produce Judging * Quiz Bowls * Robo cs * S.E.T. Poster (Science, * Share the Fun Engineering & Technology) * Wildlife Challenge E are responsible to read the 2018 LCJLS Rules and meet all deadlines and obliga ons listed in the official LCJLS Rules, found in this 4 H Handbook. LCJLS Reminders REVIEW LCJLS R in the back of this 4 H H. Cakes Regular & Decorate: January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Must have copy of recipe a ached to entry. Breeding Rabbits: January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Registered Heifers: January 12 (Friday) Entry deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm Must have copy of registra on papers Meat Rabbits: January 12 (Friday) Entry Deadline; Extension Office, before 5 pm January 28 (Sunday) Valida on; LCJLS Barn, 1 pm 3 pm Pre Show Clean Up Requirement: 13 years old and older (all exhibitors) February 24, Saturday, 8 am 12 years old and younger (all exhibitors) contact the Extension office to schedule a clean up during the Livestock Show Major Livestock Show Reminders Scholarship Deadlines: Each livestock show has different scholarship deadlines. Check each Show s websites for updates. Sandhills Stock Show (Odessa) Jan Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 12 Feb. 3 San Angelo Stock Show Feb. 2 Feb. 18 San Antonio Livestock Feb Houston Livestock Feb. 27 March 18 Rodeo Aus n March 10 24

25 January 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday New Year s Holiday Extension office closed E D Meat Rabbits Breeding Rabbits Registered Heifers Cakes Regular & Decorated Entries due to Extension office before 5 pm M. L. King, Jr. Day Extension office closed District Archery Contest Somerville District Archery Contest Somerville V Meat Rabbits LCJLS Barn; 1 pm 3 pm

26 February Club Meeting Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 District Leadership Lab: June 26 28; Galveston Registra on Deadline, May 16 This 3 day, 2 night leadership training is designed to prepare D9 members for leadership roles at the county, district and state level. Par cipants gain valuable knowledge and skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4 H program. By combining work and play, ac vi es are designed to explore crea vity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communica on and public speaking skills. Summer Camps July: Texas 4 H Conference Center, Brownwood County Camps are a perfect fit for a first me or returning camper. Rather you re someone that wants to try it all or someone that wants to spend me with people your age and make new friends. Register on line at: h p://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ County Camp attend Camp with members from your County ages 9 18 Prime Time two different weeks, based on age groups grades 2 nd 5 th grades 5 th 8 th Prime Time Xtreme especially for senior 4-H members, camp elevated to a whole new level grades 8 th 11 th Project Reminders District Photography Contest: 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 28 Mul District Horse Judging: April 7; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 24 District Judging Contests: (Livestock, Meats, Soils) April 21; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 4 District Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest: May 12; Rosenburg 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 25 District Roundup: May 3 5 Entry deadline April 4 * Ag Products ID * Consumer Decision Making * Duds to Dazzle * Educa onal Presenta on * Fashion Show * Fashion Story Board * Food Challenge * Food Show * Healthy Lifestyles * Leaders 4 Life * Photography Judging * Pit Master Food Challenge * Produce Judging * Quiz Bowls * Robo cs * S.E.T. Poster (Science, * Share the Fun Engineering & Technology) * Wildlife Challenge LCJLS Reminders Foods & Crea ve Arts: Entry Times Feb. 28 (Wed.); 4 pm 6 pm March 1 (Thurs.); 8 am 9 am Open to all interested youth. Pre Show Clean Up Requirement: 13 years old and older (all exhibitors) February 24, Saturday, 8 am 12 years old and younger (all exhibitors) contact the Extension office to schedule a clean up during the Livestock Show 4 H Dance: March 2, Friday LCJLS Show Barn; 9 pm to midnight A er Sale Clean Up Requirement: ALL auc on sale exhibitors. March 4, Sunday, 1 pm E are responsible to read the 2018 LCJLS Rules and meet all deadlines and obliga ons listed in the official LCJLS Rules, found in this 4 H Handbook. Major Livestock Show Reminders Fort Worth Stock Show Jan. 12 Feb. 3 San Angelo Stock Show Feb. 2 Feb. 18 San Antonio Livestock Feb Houston Livestock Feb. 27 March 18 Rodeo Aus n March 10 24

27 February 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday President s Day Extension office closed March 1 March 2 March 3 LCJLS Clean Up 13 years old and older LCJLS Barn, 8 am L C J L S Feb. 28 March 3, 2018

28 March Club Meeting Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 District Leadership Lab: June 27 29; Galveston Registra on Deadline, May 16 This 3 day, 2 night leadership training is designed to prepare D9 members for leadership roles at the county, district and state level. Par cipants gain valuable knowledge and skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4 H program. By combining work and play, ac vi es are designed to explore crea vity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communica on and public speaking skills. Summer Camps July: Texas 4 H Conference Center, Brownwood County Camps are a perfect fit for a first me or returning camper. Rather you re someone that wants to try it all or someone that wants to spend me with people your age and make new friends. Register on line at: h p://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ County Camp attend Camp with members from your County ages 9 18 Prime Time two different weeks, based on age groups grades 2 nd 5 th grades 5 th 8 th Prime Time Xtreme especially for senior 4-H members, camp elevated to a whole new level Grade 8 th 11 th Project Reminders District Photography Contest: 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 28 Mul District Horse Judging: April 7; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by March 24 District Judging Contests: (Livestock, Meats, Soils) April 21; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 4 District Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest: May 12; Rosenburg 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 25 District Roundup: May 3 5 Entry deadline April 4 * Ag Products ID * Consumer Decision Making * Duds to Dazzle * Educa onal Presenta on * Fashion Show * Fashion Story Board * Food Challenge * Food Show * Healthy Lifestyles * Leaders 4 Life * Photography Judging * Pit Master Food Challenge * Produce Judging * Quiz Bowls * Robo cs * S.E.T. Poster (Science, * Share the Fun Engineering & Technology) * Wildlife Challenge LCJLS Reminders Foods & Crea ve Arts: Entry Times Feb 28 (Wed.); 4 pm 6 pm March (Thurs.); 8 am 9 am Open to all interested youth. Pre Show Clean Up Requirement: 13 years old and older (all exhibitors) February 24, Saturday, 8 am 12 years old and younger (all exhibitors) contact the Extension office to schedule a clean up during the Livestock Show 4 H Dance: March 2, Friday LCJLS Show Barn; 9 pm to midnight A er Sale Clean Up Requirement: ALL auc on sale exhibitors. March 4, Sunday, 1 pm Thank You Notes & Delivery Slips: deadline Thursday, April 19 E are responsible to read the 2018 LCJLS Rules and meet all deadlines and obliga ons listed in the official LCJLS Rules, found in this 4 H Handbook. Major Livestock Show Reminders Houston Livestock Feb. 27 March 18 Rodeo Aus n March 10 24

29 March 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday February L C J L S LCJLS Clean Up all Auc on Sale exhibitors LCJLS Barn, 1 pm E D : District Photography Contest GOOD FRIDAY

30 April Club Meeting Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 District Leadership Lab: June 27 29; Galveston Registra on Deadline, May 16 This 3 day, 2 night leadership training is designed to prepare D9 members for leadership roles at the county, district and state level. Par cipants gain valuable knowledge and skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4 H program. By combining work and play, ac vi es are designed to explore crea vity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communica on and public speaking skills. Summer Camps July: Texas 4 H Conference Center, Brownwood County Camps are a perfect fit for a first me or returning camper. Rather you re someone that wants to try it all or someone that wants to spend me with people your age and make new friends. Register on line at: h p://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ County Camp attend Camp with members from your County ages 9 18 Prime Time two different weeks, based on age groups grades 2 nd 5 th grades 5 th 8 th Prime Time Xtreme especially for senior 4-H members, camp elevated to a whole new level grades 8 th 11 th Mul District Horse Judging: April 7; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due March 24 District Judging Contests: (Livestock, Meats, Soils) April 21; College Sta on 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 4 District Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest: May 12; Rosenburg 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 25 District Roundup: May 3 5 Entry deadline April 4 * Ag Products ID * Consumer Decision Making * Duds to Dazzle * Educa onal Presenta on * Fashion Show * Fashion Story Board * Food Challenge * Food Show * Healthy Lifestyles * Leaders 4 Life * Photography Judging * Pit Master Food Challenge * Produce Judging * Quiz Bowls * Robo cs * S.E.T. Poster * Share the Fun * Wildlife Challenge (Science, Engineering & Technology) State Roundup: June 5 7; Texas A&M College Sta on Entry deadline May 17 District Horse Show: June 20 21; Bryan Entry deadline May 28 District Recordbook Judging: July 10 County entry deadline June 15 Project Reminders LCJLS Reminders Thank You Note & Delivery Slips: deadline Thursday, April 19 A Thank You Note must be wri en for any award (buckle, banner, jacket) and/or sale item. Thank You Notes must be turned in to the County Extension office, in an addressed and pre stamped envelope, in order for you to be eligible to receive your sale check.

31 April 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday EASTER SUNDAY Mul District Horse Judging LCJLS Thank You Note Deadline District Judging Contests (Livestock, Meats, Soils) 29 30

32 May Club Meeting Club Meeting Reminders and Announcements Project Reminders County Recordbook Deadline: June 15 District Leadership Lab: June 27 29; Galveston Registra on Deadline, May 16 This 3 day, 2 night leadership training is designed to prepare D9 members for leadership roles at the county, district and state level. Par cipants gain valuable knowledge and skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4 H program. By combining work and play, ac vi es are designed to explore crea vity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communica on and public speaking skills. Summer Camps July: Texas 4 H Conference Center, Brownwood County Camps are a perfect fit for a first me or returning camper. Rather you re someone that wants to try it all or someone that wants to spend me with people your age and make new friends. Register on line at: h p://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/ County Camp attend Camp with members from your County ages 9 18 Prime Time two different weeks, based on age groups grades 2 nd 5 th grades 5 th 8 th Prime Time Xtreme especially for senior 4-H members, camp elevated to a whole new level grades 8 th 11 th District Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol Contest: May 12; Rosenburg 4 H CONNECT on line entry due by April 25 District Roundup: May 3 5 Entry deadline April 4 * Ag Products ID * Consumer Decision Making * Duds to Dazzle * Educa onal Presenta on * Fashion Show * Fashion Story Board * Food Challenge * Food Show * Healthy Lifestyles * Leaders 4 Life * Photography Judging * Pit Master Food Challenge * Produce Judging * Quiz Bowls * Robo cs * S.E.T. Poster * Share the Fun * Wildlife Challenge (Science, Engineering & Technology) State Roundup: June 5 7; Texas A&M College Sta on Entry deadline May 17 District Horse Show: June 19 20; Bryan Entry deadline May 23 District Recordbook Judging: July 10 County entry deadline June 15 State Horse Show July; Abilene Visit State 4 H Horse Show website for updates on event schedule, rules and other important informa on.

33 May 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday District Roundup Big Time in D District Rifle, Air Rifle, & Pistol Rosenburg Mother s Day Memorial Day

34 June 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Texas 4 H Roundup Texas A&M University, College Sta on R County Deadline District Horse Show Bryan District Leadership Adventure Galveston

35 July 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Independence Day Extension office closed District Recordbook Judging State 4 H Congress Summer Camps: Texas 4 H Conference Center, Brownwood h p://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/

36 August 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday H Awards Program and Kick Off Mee ng

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38 At the 2017 LCJLS, Kendal Brown exhibited a hog and Brenly Walker showed both a lamb and a goat. Macy Alexander and Emme Dallmeyer, both members of Dime Box 4 H, exhibited at the County Livestock Show. The D9 Invita on Food Quiz Bowl Champions

39 Getting the Most Out of 4-H 4-H Age Guidelines Members are divided into four age groups. Age is calculated as of September 1, 2017, and identifies the member throughout the year. Clover Kid Junior Intermediate Senior Kindergarten (age 5) to 2 nd grade Grades 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th Grades 6 th, 7 th, 8 th Grades 9 th, 10 th, 11 th, 12 th Third Graders, who are 8 years old, should enroll after September 1, 2017 so their 4-H age will calculate properly. Enrollments before September 1 would cause the age calculation to be based on the previous year, classifying the member as a Clover Kid, restricting their ability to compete in contests/events. Clover Kids can participate in all County 4-H activities, including the Foods and Creative Arts Department at the Lee County Junior Livestock Show. However, Clover Kids are not eligible to participate in auction departments of LCJLS. Enrollment and Fees The 4-H year begins each September 1. Enrollments become inactive at the conclusion of each year and must be reactivated. Members, Parent Volunteers, Coaches and Club Managers must re-enroll each year and pay the Participation Fee in order to participate in the 4-H program, Lee County Junior Livestock Show and major livestock shows. Enrollment can be completed on-line through the 4-H CONNECT enrollment program at: Participation Fee:* $20/member, if enrolled before Oct. 31 $25/member, if enrolled after Oct. 31 *Clover Kids (Kindergarten [age 5] through 2 nd grade) are not charged the Participation Fee. District 9 Roundup 2 nd Place Food and Nutri on Quiz Bowl Junior Team Abigail Eindorf Abbie Horne Madyson Turner Naryah Galvan 1

40 Getting the Most Out of 4-H Parents Complete Enrollment Members Start a Project Adult Volunteers provide transportation to meetings and camps, assist with meetings and project groups, as well as many other duties. Each Club has a Club Manager(s) who works with the Club Officers, Adult Volunteers and Members to make the most of the 4-H experience. All adults who volunteer in the 4-H program must complete an enrollment through 4-H CONNECT and complete an on-line training. Adults are assessed an annual $10 volunteer application fee. This fee will pay for the volunteer screening. Screenings are conducted every three years, though the $10 volunteer application fee will be assessed annually. Once the volunteer s profile becomes active, a volunteer certificate will be accessible via download in 4-H CONNECT and will include a small card that can be cut out to be carried in the volunteer s wallet. Enrollment is completed on-line and processing fees paid through the 4-H CONNECT enrollment program at: Get Involved As a 4-H Member or Adult Volunteer, you will be involved in a local 4-H club, attend monthly meetings, volunteer for committees and stay informed of what is going on in your club. Learn what is going on throughout the County, District and State by reading the Family 4-H Handbook, 4-H Newsletters, 4-H newspaper articles and the Lee County 4-H pages on the website: During enrollment, 4-H members are asked to select projects of interest. When you start your 4-H experience, you may want to select one or two projects. The more years you are in 4-H, the more projects you can usually handle. 4-H projects can be conducted throughout the 4- H year (Sept. 1 - Aug. 31). Certain projects have special activities or contests, so you need to begin some projects at specific times during the year. After you select your projects, contact your Club Manager or the Lee County Extension office for assistance. Project flyers, giving details on project objectives and resources, are available on-line for the many projects: Complete a Project After you have selected a project, you are ready to start gaining information and having fun learning about your project. In 4-H, you are asked to do a minimum of six learning experiences to complete a project. LEARNING EXPERIENCES vary from project to project such as: project meetings with other 4-H'ers and Adult Volunteers; going on tours; attending workshops; reading publications or surfing the Internet. Many 4-H'ers work on the project with their parents, grandparents or other family members, while other 4-H'ers work on projects with a group of friends. Working through a project from start to finish helps a 4-H member gain skills in carrying out responsibilities, as well as setting and completing goals. 2

41 Getting the Most Out of 4-H Keep Records Whenever you spend time working on a project, record your progress. Take notes on the things you learn as well as track your progress with photographs. Lee County 4-H'ers have the opportunity to complete a recordbook for recognition at the Annual 4 -H Awards Program, held in August, and to be considered for the Gold Star and the I Dare You awards. See Page 15. Share Information As a 4-H member, you learn to share with others the information you have gained through your project experience. This is called LEADERSHIP. The more years you are involved in a project, the more you will have to share with others. Also, serving as a club officer or a committee member will help increase your leadership skills. Help Others The 4-H experience includes helping others. We call our 4-H help, COMMUNITY SERVICE. It is a way to give something back to the community for the continued support of the 4-H Program. Community Service is something that you do for a non-4-h audience without pay or compensation. Promote 4-H 4-H is the largest youth organization in the country because we are always inviting others to attend. Part of your 4-H experience will be to get others involved in the program. This could mean asking a friend to visit your club meeting or preparing a poster for National 4-H Week. Keep asking others to share in the fun of 4-H. Where to Get 4-H Information There are many places to get 4-H information. 4-H On-Line County Website 4-H Handbook H Newsletters Club Managers and Members 4-H Newspaper Articles Lee County Extension Office State 4 H Roundup Lillie Clifford, Crystal Colley, Logan Perry and Bailey Lyon competed at the State 4 H Roundup in both the Food and Nutri on Quiz Bowl and Consumer Decision Making Team. 3

42 Getting the Most Out of 4-H Texas 4-H Clover The Texas 4-H Clover is the "opportunities handbook" for 4-H youth, Extension agents, leaders and volunteers. It lists the most current project and activity information. If you are interested in a project area, the Clover will let you know what resources are available. official primary source for supplies, paraphernalia and other similar items bearing the 4-H name or emblem. Products offered for sale include 4-H apparel, club supplies, office supplies, 4-H curriculums and other printed resources. You can buy just about anything with the 4-H logo from the National 4-H Supply Service. Texas 4-H Clover is available on-line by the State 4-H office near the beginning of each 4-H enrollment year: National 4-H Supply Service The National 4-H Supply Service is the e- commerce and mail order catalog unit of National 4-H Council. Supply Service had traditionally reached out to the 4-H system through its annual print catalog mailing, The Source Book. The National 4-H Supply Service was launched in 1925 to meet the needs of the 4-H system and is the Kendal Brown and Brenly Walker, both members of Northwest Lee County 4 H, par cipated in the 2017 Lee County Junior Livestock show. Kendal exhibited a hog and Brenly exhibited a lamb and goat. Stewart Hervey, Courtney Meyer, Emma Smith and Kylee Ricketson all par cipated in the District 9 4 H Roundup. Collec vely, they competed in the areas of Consumer Decision Making, Food Challenge, Healthy Lifestyles, Horse Quiz Bowl and Nutri on Quiz Bowl. 4

43 Fund Raising in Lee County 4-H members and County Clubs assist the Parent Volunteer Association and the 4-H Council with countywide fund raising. The County 4-H budget needs the help and support from these the fund raising activities. Proceeds from fund raising efforts go to fund County 4-H activities, awards and scholarships. The Fried Chicken Dinner Fund Raiser is the most successful effort for Lee County 4-H. Poinsettias and Pecans are sold simultaneously beginning in October. Pecan sales will be ready for delivery the Friday before Thanksgiving. Poinsettias will be ready for delivery the week after Thanksgiving. Each 4-H er has the opportunity to earn cash prizes based on their fund raising efforts. Both products sold and volunteer work-hours earn points. See the chart below. Top Point Winners receive cash prizes. County-Wide Fund Raising Schedule Aug 20 Sept. 13 Ticket Sales Fried Chicken Dinner & Raffle Sep. 17, 2017 Fried Chicken Dinner & Raffle Oct - Nov Pecan & Poinsettia Sale Nov 17, Friday Pecan Delivery last week in Nov Poinsettia Delivery Fund Raiser Point System Fried Chicken Dinner & Raffle TICKET SALES 1 point for each ticket sold, both Dinner & Raffle ticket sales run Aug 20 Sept. 13 SEASONING CHICKENS / CUTTING POTATOES Saturday, Sept. 16, 8 AM; processing plant across Hwy 77 from American Legion Hall, Giddings 3 points awarded for each hour worked 4-H member 3 points awarded for each hour worked Adult (must sign-in & designate which 4-H er is to receive the work credit) 1 point awarded for each hour worked 4-H member SET-UP, FOOD SERVICE, CLEAN-UP Sunday, Sept. 17; American Legion Hall, Giddings 1 point awarded for each hour worked Adult (must sign-in & designate which 4-H er is to receive the work credit) 1 point for each $5 value sold 1 point awarded for each hour worked 4-H member Pecan & Poinsettia Sale MERCHANDISE SALES UNLOADING AND SORTING ORDERS Extension Office, Giddings date to be announced 1 point awarded for each hour worked Adult (must sign-in & designate which 4-H er is to receive the work credit) 5

44 4-H H Camps & Summer Activities Lee County Workshops The Lee County 4-H program offers a variety of workshops at various times throughout the year. Past programs have included: Registration deadline is usually the first week in October. Contact the Extension Agents if you re interested in attending. The Lee County Parent Volunteer Association is able to off-set registration costs depending on the number attending. Clothing Workshop Wildlife Program Food Workshop 4-H Fun Day District Leadership Lab 4-H membership is not required in order to participate in these workshops; but non-members will be charged a registration fee. District JUNIOR Leadership Lab Junior Leadership Lab is held in November and is geared for members, ages 11 to H members will learn leadership roles in an enjoyable and fun atmosphere. With new skills, members are more prepared to take on leadership roles within their Clubs. Registration includes a night of lodging, all meals, program activities, insurance and curriculum. District Leadership Lab, held in June, prepares teen leaders (ages 13 to 19), from the 18 counties in District 9, for leadership roles at the county level. This 3-day, 2-night training provides participants with valuable knowledge and skills. By combining work and play, activities are designed to explore creativity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills and develop communication and public speak skills. Contact the Extension office if you re interested in attending. Registration deadlines are mid-may. The Lee County Parent Volunteer Association is able to offset registration costs depending on the number attending District Leadership Lab, held on Galveston Island, in June. Events included a trip to Schliterbahn Adventure, E que e Banquet, Dance and a Community Service project. Par cipants gained valuable knowledge and skills they can share with their own County program. 6

45 4-H H Camps & Summer Activities Texas 4-H Center Texas 4-H Center Youth Programs will provide your child with the chance to develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends, and discover new interests. In addition to County 4-H Camp and Prime Time, other camps are offered throughout the summer. New camp opportunities are announced from year to year. Check the Texas 4-H Conference Center website to learn what opportunities will be offered for the summer Contact the Extension office if you re interested in attending. Space is limited. 4-H membership is NOT required for most camps. Schedule information is usually posted on-line in February. Prime Time Prime Time is designed especially for youth, grades 2 to 8, with opportunities to meet new friends, develop new skills and learn how to work with others. Special evening activities for the whole camp encourage teamwork and cooperation. The 3-night/4- day event is sure to be a ticket for rejuvenation and recharging. Prime Time is divided in to two sessions; grades 2nd - 5th and grades 5th - 8th. Prime Time Xtreme Prime Time Xtreme is especially for senior 4-H members, grades 8 to 11. This is 4-H Camp elevated to a whole new level. Sessions are lead by 4-H Specialists, County Agents and invited guests, and may include: County 4-H Camp County 4-H Camp is held in conjunction with other counties at the State 4-H Center on Lake Brownwood, usually during late June/early July. 4-H'ers, ages 9 to 18, participate in a variety of recreational activities and learning experiences. Everyone has fun! Naryah Galvan and Abbie Horne a ended Prime Time Xtreme Advanced Challenge Course Knockerball Soccer Vet Science Wildlife Kayaking/Sport Fishing 9 Square in the Air Leather Craft Nightly Dances A ending County Camp 2017 were Logan Poncik, Blake Robbins, Emma Smith, Mackenzie Poncik and Caitlyn Grange. 7

46 4-H H Projects What is a 4-H Project? Other Projects available include: 4-H members participate in projects where they are asked to accomplish a task, make something, develop a skill, raise and/or train an animal, among others. To complete a project, a 4-H member should have a minimum of six learning experiences. This can include individual study or group activities, such as tours, workshops and project meetings; anywhere that skills and knowledge are gained. Parents and Leaders work with members, assisting with the learning experiences. Major Projects in Lee County are: Beef Citizenship Clothing and Textiles Consumer Education Family Life Education Food and Nutrition Goats Housing Horse Judging (Livestock, Horse, Meats, Soil) Leadership Photography Poultry Public Speaking Quiz Bowl Rabbits Range Science Robotics Sheep Shooting Sports Swine Wildlife Automotive Bicycle Dairy Cattle Dog Care/Training Electrical Safety Entomology Field and Stream Health Horticulture What is a 4-H Activity? Meat Science Recreation Small & Companion Animals Small Engines Veterinary Science Water Conservation & Education Youth Entrepreneurship A 4-H activity is when you participate in an event or contest. Here are some of the major activities: Charles Schumann won 1 st in Interna onal Skeet out of over 100 compe tors at the 2017 Texas State games and 2 nd in Trap out of 140+ shooters. Charles, who graduated in 2017, was very ac ve in the Shoo ng Sports project. Bobwhite Brigade Consumer Decision Making Fashion Show Food Quiz Bowl Food Show Horse Quiz Bowl Horse Show Livestock Show Roundup Contest 8

47 4-H H Projects Animal Project All animal project exhibitors need to review rules for the specific livestock shows they plan to enter. Rules can vary between shows. Extension Agents are available to assist in your project management throughout the year. Contact the Extension office to schedule a site visit. Livestock projects involve raising and caring for live animals while learning about animal health, nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. The livestock project offers outstanding opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision making, record keeping, responsibility, sportsmanship and leadership. District 9 hosts the Southern Classic in Bryan at the Brazos County Expo Complex. The Southern Classic is designed to provide an educational opportunity for 4-H families needing experience in the show ring. The weekend includes educational programs, mixed with competitive experiences designed to prepare youth for their ultimate experience, The County Youth Livestock Show. The Southern Classic is open to all 4-H families. Register on-line, via 4-H CONNECT. Southern Classic December 8-10, southern-classic/ Clothing and Textiles For those participating in Clothing and Textiles (January through March), the 4-H member will complete six learning experiences with the assistance of club leaders and/or parents. These experiences can be completed in project group meetings or individual study. You do not have to sew to complete the project. 4-H'ers can select experiences to fit their needs, such The Southern Classic can be considered a training to gain experience for compe on in the Show Ring. 9

48 4-H H Projects as buying ready-to-wear, wardrobe planning, clothing construction, wardrobe care, modeling, grooming, fibers and much more. They can also choose to sew in addition to other experiences. The experiences prepare the 4-H er for project activities. Clothing and Textiles Project Activities: County Fashion Show In the Spring, the County Fashion Show allows members to show off their skills. The 4-H member can either construct a garment or select a ready-to-wear outfit to model. Participants submit infor-mation about their selection prior to the Show. During the Show, judges ask questions related to the project experiences. Fabric and Fashion Design The Fabric and Fashion Design competition is for those interested in designing fabrics, apparel or accessories. A 4-H member may submit a portfolio (a drawing and description of their design) for any of three categories: accessories, apparel or textiles. Portfolios will be judged during Fashion Show activities. Special project information is available for 4-H ers interested in studying design. Special Opportunities: Eligible Age Groups Clover Junior Intermediate Senior County x x x x District State Roundup Design x x x Recordbook x x x x Clover Kids participate only at the County level. First place winners in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions compete in the District level. Clothing & Textiles Advisory Board x x The Clothing & Textiles Advisory Board is made up of Senior 4-H members, adult leaders, County Extension Agents and industry representatives. Their task is to promote the goals of the 4-H Clothing Program. The Board may review project materials and activities, recommending program direction, special activities, new materials and competitive events. Membership on the Board gives you a voice in planning future of 4-H Clothing and Textiles events. Applications to the Board are due before December 31 for a two-year term beginning in June. Additional information is available at the Extension office. Consumer Education Everyone is a consumer. We all must make purchases to satisfy basic needs like food, clothing and shelter. The Consumer Education project helps youth learn to make the right choices when shopping and managing money. This project teaches decision making and buying skills needed to become an informed consumer. Youth learn valuable skills for analyzing, advertising, developing personal budgets and investing money. Every choice makes a difference in a person's financial future. The Consumer Education project helps youth gain the knowledge and skills to become successful and satisfied consumers. Project experiences prepare the 4-H'er for project activities: Consumer Education Project Eligible Age Groups Junior Intermediate Senior CDM Contest x x x San Antonio CDM x x x Recordbook x x x District State Roundup First place winners in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions compete in the District level. Senior 4 H'ers, who place in the top three in District, go on to compete at the State level. 4 H'ers who plan to compete at San Antonio in the CDM contest must no fy the Extension office by November 1. x x 10

49 4-H H Projects PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Consumer Decision Making Contest The Consumer Decision Making (CDM) Contest is a competitive judging event which enables 4-H'ers to practice making shopping decisions. Participants learn to identify and utilize relevant information. Important Dates: San Antonio Livestock CDM February 2018 District Contest May 2018 Educational Presentation and Public Speaking The Educational Presentation and Public Speaking project develops and promotes the skills needed to research, organize and present a speech on a given topic. In addition, participants will acquire knowledge to be pleasing in manner and appearance, while gaining the ability to speak convincingly in public. A 4-H member will have many opportunities to make speeches. These challenging occasions will help 4-H ers to develop communication skills they will use throughout their life. Effective speakers are not necessarily polished or perfect. Instead, they are energetic, direct and warm human beings who are knowledgeable about their subject matter and area involved with their audiences. Good speakers are not born, they are developed. Each presentation should be a learning experience. The Extension Agents can help 4-H members prepare an outline using the resources collected. Younger members may wish to write out their entire speeches, while experienced members may just need to prepare a detailed outline. 4-H members wanting to participate in the District Roundup should to contact the Extension office as soon as possible. District Roundup will be held in May. Preparation begins early. 4-H members will have the opportunity to present their demonstration/talk to the Extension Agents during a club meeting or individual conference prior to the District event. Champion winners at the 2017 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo in the Consumer Decision Making Contest were Crystal Colley, Logan Perry and Bailey Lyon. Educational Presentation Eligible Age Groups Clover Junior Intermediate Senior County x x x x District x x x State Roundup Clover Kids participate only at the County level. First place winners at the County level in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions compete in the District level. Senior 4-H'ers who place in the top three in District, go one to compete at the State level. x 11

50 4-H H Projects Educational Presentations and Public Speaking can be done in many different areas. Categories are updated from year-to-year. The best way to see all the categories, along with detailed rules related to each, is to refer to the current Texas 4-H Roundup Guide. Healthy Lifestyles In October and November, 4-H Club leaders and parents will assist interested 4-H ers in participating in the Food and Nutrition Project. 4-H ers complete six learning experiences pertaining to food and nutrition, learning about nutrition, food choices, menu planning, food preparation, buying, food safety, careers, cultural influences and much more. These experiences can be completed in Project Group meetings or in individual study with parents and leaders. The experiences prepare the 4-H'ers for project activities. PROJECT ACTIVITIES: Food Challenge The 4-H Food Challenge is a contest that allows the 4-H members to demonstrate their culinary knowledge and skills. From a set of predetermined ingredients provided, teams of 3 to 5 4-H members must develop a recipe and prepare the dish within 40 minutes. Teams then make a presentation to a judging panel, explaining the preparation steps, serving size, food safety concerns, nutrition value and cost of the dish. Food Show The Food Show offers 4-H members an opportunity to show off skills and knowledge gained in the Food and Nutrition Project. 4-H'ers submit their recipe and project information sheet prior to the Show. For the Show, each participant prepares a dish at home and brings it to the contest. During the judging, 4-H'ers are asked questions on nutrition, food preparation and meal planning. A tasting party follows the judging for everyone to enjoy. Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl The Food & Nutrition Quiz Bowl involves teams of three to four 4-H members which compete against other District teams by answering questions on Food and Nutrition project topics. All team members must be in the same 4-H age group. Healthy Lifestyles Eligible Age Groups Clover Junior Intermediate Senior County x x x x Quiz Bowl x x District x x x State Roundup Recordbook x x x x Clover Kids participate only at the County level. First place winners in the Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions compete in the District level. Lee County had four Food Challenge teams compe ng at the Houston Livestock Show and x 12

51 4-H H Projects Horse Quiz Bowl During the District Roundup activities, 4-H members have an opportunity to compete in a quiz contest on the Horse Project. Teams, which include three to four members in the same 4-H age group, answer questions on all aspects of the horse project. If you are interested in being a part of the Horse Quiz Bowl, call the Extension office by October 1. Meat Judging In the Fall, meat judging teams are organized and begin training. Anyone interested in meat judging should contact the County Extension office by October 1. Competition is held at the District, State and National levels. Photography Contest The Texas 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs. Members have an opportunity to show off their talents in District and State 4-H photography contests. Entries are submitted on-line through 4-H CON- NECT. Horse Quiz Bowl team members, Rayce Brewer, Stewart Hervey, Kellyn Hervey, Le e Morris, Kylee Ricketson and Courtney Meyer. Christy Lenox is the Coach for the Horse Quiz Bowl teams. Livestock Judging Livestock Judging teams are organized in the Fall to learn the correct way to evaluate livestock. If you are interested in being on a Livestock Judging team call the Extension office by October 1. Leaders are also needed to work with the project group. Emma Lyon competed in the District 9 Photography contest in 2017 with a photo of the family s cows. Bo Enderlin, Joel Mackey, Teegan Mackey and Bailey Lyon represented Lee County at the Mul District Livestock Judging contest. 13

52 4 - H Projects Contest rules allow each County to enter one picture per category. Categories can change from year to year. Always review the listing of categories when considering your entry. development to 4-H youth. Categories: Details are available on-line at: photography-video/ Celebrate 4-H Choreographed Routines Dramedy Musical / Instrumental Poetry / Prose Solo / Band Performance Vocal Share-The-Fun Contest Individuals or groups, through the use of their talents and creativity, have the opportunity to develop a spirit of cooperation through working together or develop self-confidence through public appearance. Share-The-Fun will stimulate interest and encourage a broad-based recreation program at both the Club and County level, while encouraging 4-H members to discover and develop their talents. 4-H members will learn how to provide social, cultural and leadership Caleb Partee, a member of Northwest Lee County, exhibited a hog at the 2017 County Show. Chandler Hosch of the Giddings 4 H Club is seen tagging one of the two commercial heifers entered in the 2017 Lee County Jr. Livestock Show. Brandon Burgdorf of Serbin 4 H calms his lamb a er it s bath. 14

53 Recordbooks Record keeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the Texas 4-H program. Members are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed annually by submitting a Texas 4-H Recordbook. Why is it important you keep a record of your 4-H activities? Because, by recording your activities you can remember all the fun you ve had so far and set future goals! Keeping records of 4-H projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too! 4-H Recordbooks are books you make to record your annual projects. The primary purpose of completing a Recordbook are for a young person to develop the skills necessary to set goals, work toward achieving those goals, reflect on their experiences, and set new and higher goals for themselves. A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the process of completing quality academic scholarship applications. The completed 4-H Recordbook must be submitted to the Lee County Extension office in early June. Each 4-H'er submitting a Recordbook at the County level are recognized at the Annual Awards Program in August. Agricultural Sciences Beef Citizenship & Civic Education Clothing & Textiles Communication & Expressive Arts Companion Animal Consumer Education Entomology Family Life Food & Nutrition Gardening & Horticulture Goat Health Horse Recordbook Categories Leadership Natural Resources Personal Development Photography Plant & Soil Science Poultry Public Speaking Rabbit Recreation Science, Engineering & Technology (SET) Sheep Shooting Sports Swine Veterinary Science Wildlife & Fisheries First place books in each age division will advance to District level competition. Senior 4-H'ers who place first in District will advance to the State Recordbook competition. Guidelines for the Recordbook, plus all the required forms, are available on-line at the State 4-H website. Also, remember to take pictures from start to finish on your projects so you will have a picture story for your book. Brooklyn Mersiovsky is seen with her rabbit, speaking with the Judge during the County Livestock show. This would be a great picture for a Recordbook. 15

54 Major Livestock Shows Major livestock show projects of steers, market lambs, meat goats and swine must be validated and ear-tagged in the months of June, October and November. Ear tags for the major shows must be ordered prior to tagging dates. Market poultry orders are due in September and October for major livestock shows. Watch the 4-H newsletter and 4-H newspaper articles for information and updates regarding tag order dates and validation dates. Major Show Entry Night Major Show Entry Night, held at the Extension office, is an opportunity for 4-H families to complete entry forms for major livestock shows. Changes to Show Rules and schedules will be discussed. A Notary Public will be on hand. November 6, :00 pm - 6:00 pm ** Quality Counts verification will be required for all youth exhibiting livestock (market and/or breeding) at major livestock shows in Texas, including: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Heart O Texas Fair Waco Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Rodeo Austin Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo Odessa San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo State Fair of Texas Dallas ** Major Show entries may be brought to the Extension office during regular business. During Major Show Entry Night, Agent and staff will be on hand to answer questions and assist as needed. Each exhibitor must have: Current 4-H enrollment Quality Counts Verification Number At Major Show Entry Night, entry forms, summary sheets and fee schedules will be available for these livestock shows: Rodeo Austin Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo (Odessa) San Angelo Livestock Show & Rodeo San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo Review the website for each livestock show for possible changes in rules, requirements and schedule for the show year. The 4-H member is responsible for qualifying under the show rules. Like many exhibitors, the bond between Dillon Long and his Steer was strong and won t soon be forgo en. 16

55 The Quality Counts verification process requires junior exhibitors to pass an on-line test that measures their knowledge on quality assurance and character education content items. The Quality Counts program has now been in existence statewide for several years. Over this time, it has reached an average of 30,000 youth per year through the 4-H and FFA Programs. The program outcomes clearly demonstrate youth being more knowledgeable of best management practices associated with livestock projects. More importantly, the program s impact has demonstrated positive changes in personal character attributes as well as adoption of livestock best management practices. Over these many years, Quality Counts has been supported and endorsed by every major livestock show in Texas. These livestock shows have been instrumental in helping market the program statewide and have also been a strong partner regarding the educational content developed for the Quality Counts program. In addition, these livestock shows have fully endorsed this verification process. Youth are able to go online to take the test and become verified. A verification number will need to be provided at the time of making an official entry into a Texas major livestock show. Thus, youth will need to have completed and passed the test before the major livestock show s entry deadline. A passing score has been determined to be 80%. Youth educators and the major livestock shows in Texas believe strongly in Quality Counts. Collectively, they are confident that this significant step of requiring youth to be Quality Counts Verified will strengthen and enhance the youth livestock program in Texas. For more information, please contact the Extension office. To learn more about Quality Counts including the verification process, please visit: Frequently Asked Questions How often must I be verified? Exhibitors need to be verified once as a Junior and once again as a Senior. JUNIORS are 8 years old and in the 3rd grade through 13 (as of August 31, 2017). SENIORS are 14 years old or older (as of August 31, 2017). How do I become verified? Pass the online test with 80% correct answers (8 out 10) How many times can I take the test? as many times as necessary to achieve an 80% score What happens when I pass the test? You are given a Quality Counts verification number and the online system allows you to print a personalized certificate. How do I learn the material needed to pass the test? All of the material is available online, through the on-line teaching system Texas Trail. Will Quality Counts Verification be needed for Breeding Entries? Yes. Quality Counts Verification will be needed for all Junior Livestock Show entries at Major shows, including breeding animals. What do I do with the Quality Counts verification number? Hold on to the number and use it when asked for by stock shows as part of entry requirement. Can someone else use my number? No. The number is tied back to your name in the database available to stock shows and County Extension Agents. When the number is entered into the system, only your name appears. Do I need a separate verification numbers for 4-H and FFA? When you take the test, you have the option to select both FFA and 4-H as your affiliated organizations; that one number will qualify you for both organizations. 17

56 District 9 Council Officers. Lee County s Logan Perry is fourth from the right. Some of the Cooper children, Elexus, Ashun and Keshun, all members of the Doak Springs 4 H Club, represented Lee County during the 2017 Calf Scramble at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Some entry deadlines for C S at Spring major livestock shows are as early as November 1. Entries must go through the Extension office. Contact an Extension agent if you re interested in par cipa ng. Samantha Iselt placed 3rd at the San Antonio Stock Show. Samantha has done well at Major Show before with her hogs.

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58 2016 I DARE YOU AWARD recipients 2016 Gold Star Award recipients Logan Perry & Crystal Colley KayAnne Zoch & Shylee Turner 2016 Silver Star Award recipients Abbie Horne & Abigail Eindorf 2016 Bronze Star Award recipients Brenly Walker & Emma Smith Lee County 4 H Council top row Hannah Kipp Chairman Delaney Hirsch Historian Macy Myrick District Delegate Savannah Hosch Alt District Delegate Ashley Archer Treasurer Tanner Whitsel Parliamentarian Logan Perry Reporter Crystal Colley Vice Chairman KayAnn Zoch Secretary

59 Awards and Recognition County 4-H Awards The Lee County 4-H Council and Parent Volunteers Association host the Annual 4-H Awards Program. 4-H'ers are recognized for their 4-H participation during the previous year. It is also a way to promote the variety of opportunities in 4-H and to recognize more 4-H members. Nomination forms are in the next few pages. All 4-H members applying for awards (Gold, Silver or Bronze Star, Rookie, Honor Roll, All-Star Letterman; Danforth or Outstanding Community Service, must submit the appropriate paperwork and application on or before June 15, Recordbooks for County competition will be due June 15, If you do not complete your recordbook by the deadline, you forfeit any which requires a recordbook. Awards are based on 4-H Grade. Lee County 4-H Awards Banquet: August 19, It is intended that a 4-H member receive each Star Award only once in their 4-H career. Counties receive an award quota based on the number of enrolled 4-H members. The award will be presented to the most deserving young person(s) without regard to gender. The following requirements must be met: National 4-H Week October 2-6, 2017 is National 4-H Week. All Lee County 4-H Clubs are encouraged to promote the 4-H program throughout the year, but should plan something special for the National 4-H Week. In years past, clubs have prepared posters and exhibits. There are several types of fliers available through the Extension office which can be used for your promotional activities, and the Extension office has plenty of 4-H and related computer graphics that might be useful for your displays. I Dare You Award The National Danforth I Dare You award is offered to Senior 4-H members in recognition of excellence in character and well-balanced personal development, as well as demonstrated leadership. In August of each year, Senior 4-H'ers, who have timely completed Recordbooks, will receive applications for the award. Star Awards The Star Awards are a high achievement award. The award has three different levels: Gold grades 9 th through 12 th Silver grades 6 th through 8 th Bronze grades 3 rd through 5 th Luke Dallmeyer exhibited his heifer at the 2017 LCJLS. 21

60 Scholarships Local Scholarships Parent Volunteers Association Each year, the Lee County 4-H Parent Volunteers Association (PVA) offers scholarships to eligible graduating 4-H Members. Applications are due to the Lee County Extension office by the first Monday in December. Recipients are notified in February. To be eligible to receive a PVA Scholarship application, the graduating 4-H member must be registered in 4-H CONNECT as of September 30. The Applicant must: have been enrolled for a minimum of two (2) consecutive years of the four high school academic years; have attended a minimum of four (4) club meetings during each enrolled 4-H year; have formally applied for enrollment in a technical, vocational or other school of higher education (field of study is not relevant); and be a candidate for graduation from high school during the academic year Applications are ed to each graduating 4-H member based upon the enrollments in 4-H CONNECT. Lee County Jr. Livestock Show The Lee County Junior Livestock Show awards scholarships to eligible LCJLS exhibitors. Applications are available through your school counselor s office. Go-Texan Scholarship The Lee County Go- Texan Committee offers scholarships to youth as part of the Houston Livestock Show activities. Applications are available through your school counselor s office. Receiving Lee County Parent Volunteer Associa on Scholarships in 2017 were KayAnne Zoch, Charles Schumann, Dylana Noack, Crystal Colley and Hannah Kipp (not pictured). PVA Chairman MaryEllen Whitsel is seen with the scholars. 22

61 Scholarships 4-H Scholarships The Texas 4-H and Youth Development is committed to assisting young people in having the resources and information to make the right decisions about their future. To explore the Scholarship and College Support opportunities, visit the Texas 4-H and Youth Development website. Texas Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences The Ann Sonner Scholarship is an opportunity for a 4-H member currently enrolled as a Sophomore or Junior in a Texas college or university with a major in Family and Consumer Sciences related field. Eligibility requirements and scholarship application are available on-line at: Thousands of dollars in college scholarships are awarded to 4-H members annually. There are local scholarships as well as many state-wide opportunities. Scholarship applications are usually available as early as December. Visit with your school s Counselor for assistance in applying for scholarships in many different areas. Whitney Whitsel received a 4 H Founda on scholarship, among others. Whitney was a member of the Dime Box 4 H Club and graduated in Logan Perry, of Serbin 4 H, was one of the 18 Texas representa ves at Na onal 4 H Congress held last November in Atlanta, Georgia. Logan is the first delegate ever selected from Lee County to represent Texas at this na onal event. As part of his trip, Logan was able to visit the world headquarters of the CNN news network. 23

62 Paige Havel is congratulated by the Judge on her Reserve Champion breeding rabbit. Ariston Turner presents the flag at the Bluebonnet Expo. Dime Box 4 H had a float in the parade during the Black Bridge Fes val, which is hosted in October. KD Coleman par cipates in the archery demonstra on at Big Time in D9 4 H Roundup. Abbi and Ty Noack proudly display the ribbons earned with their commercial heifers. Kailey Burgdorf shears her lamb for show. Kay Peters stands with her dad, Jeff, at the State 4 H Horse Show in Abilene.

63 46 th Annual Lee County Junior Livestock Show Feb March 3, 2018

64 Elexus Cooper of Doak Springs 4 H received 1st place with her Steer at the County show. Avery Kolacek, from NW Lee County 4 H, exhibited her heifer at the 2017 Lee County Junior Livestock Show. Opportuni es like this Goat Workshop, head in February this past show year, are when new exhibitors learn more about exhibi ng techniques, showmanship and management of their animals. Contact the Extension office to learn more about such workshops. Kailey Burgdorf, seen by the announcer, exhibited her lamb at the Faye e County Fair last August. Grayson Kipp is seen on the Auc on pla orm during the 2017 LCJLS with his hog. Grayson, a Dime Box 4 H er, earned 5th that year.

65 Species Broilers Cakes Goats Heifers Regular Decorated Department A Date Time Location Deadline Location Check In Exhibit ORDER DATE Monday, Dec. 4, 2017 Departments K and L recipe MUST BE attached to entry form Department H Sunday, Nov. 12, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Nov. 12, Validation Departments G, I and J Lee County Junior Livestock Show 2018 Validation / Entry Deadline Schedule Validation Entry Form & Payment County Show 4 H exhibitors order thru Extension Office n/a Extension Office Monday, Dec, 4, 2017 Crossbread (ABC & AOB) Sunday, Sept. 24, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Sept. 24, Validation n/a Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 Extension Office Extension Office Thursday March 1, am 8 am Thursday March 1, am 11 am Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm Thursday March 1, :30 am Thursday March 1, noon Friday March 2, :30 pm Goats, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated goats MUST be brought to County validation on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, and be tattooed, to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS. ** Commercial Market ## (bred & open) Thursday March 1, 2018 No later than Sept 8, 2017, exhibitor must notify the Extension Agent of how many heifers they intend to validate. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 presented w/ear Tag in Ear 1 pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Sept. 24, Validation Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm 3:00 pm Jr. Breeding Heifer, followed by Crossbred Extension Agent will issue 2 tags per heifer. Exhibitor must tag their own heifers (a tag in each ear). 5:00 pm Commercial; Open followed by Bred Registered must be regsitered in exhibitor's name by November 1, 2017 n/a n/a Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 w/copy of registration papers Extension Office Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm ** Each Commercial Heifer Exhibitor (Open and Bred) MUST attend a minimum of two of three scheduled workshops. (Monday, Sept. 25, 2017; Monday, Nov. 6, 2017; Sunday, Jan. 8, 2018) ## Beginning in 2019, there will ONLY be BRED HEIFER Division.

66 Species Lambs il Rabbits Steers Department D Lee County Junior Livestock Show 2018 Validation / Entry Deadline Schedule Validation Entry Form & Payment County Show Date Time Location Deadline Location Check In Exhibit Sunday, Nov. 12, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Nov. 12, Validation Departments B and C Breeding must be owned by Nov. 1, 2017 n/a n/a Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 Extension Office Meat Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 Rabbits tattooed at home MUST be brought to County Validation. Department F 1 pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 MUST notifiy Extension Agents if exhibitor wishes to tag their own Validation Sunday, Sept. 24, pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Sept. 24, Validation Wednesday February 28, pm 6 pm Thursday March 1, am 8 am Thursday March 1, am 8 am Wednesday Feb. 28, pm 6 pm Friday March 2, pm Lambs, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated lambs MUST be brought to County validation to on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017, to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS. following Meat Rabbit judging Thursday March 1, am Friday March 2, pm Swine Department E Steers, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated steers MUST be brought to County validation on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS. Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 MUST have ear notch form completed before arrival 1 pm 3 pm LCJLS Barn Sunday, Dec. 10, Validation Wednesday Feb. 28, pm 6 pm Friday March 2, am Swine, which have been properly validated in Lee County, in the exhibitor's name with a CURRENT state validation tag, are eligible and do not have to be retagged. HOWEVER, state validated swine MUST be brought to County validation on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017 to be eligible to show at the 2018 LCJLS.

67 Lee County 4-H at LCJLS Feb March 3, 2018 All exhibitors must review rules for the Show, as rules may change from year to year. Extension Agents are available to assist in your project management throughout the year. Contact the Extension office to schedule a site visit. Entry Deadline Foods and Creative Arts All youth can enter the Foods and Creative Arts division at the LCJLS. Complete rules for the Foods and Creative Arts division are included in the LCJLS Rules section of this Handbook. new entry guidelines for 2018 Refer to the Rules for LCJLS 2018 to learn the entry date for your project Steer * * * Work Days All exhibitors, including cake exhibittors, must participate in a Work Day at the Show Barn. Exhibitors whose entry sells in the sale, must also participate in one Work Day after the sale. A penalty will be assessed to any exhibitor, for each work day missed, and also for failure to clean their pen or stall prior to being released on sale day. Project Requirements In order to be eligible to receive prize and/or sale money, each 4-H er must submit the following items to the Extension office: Thank-You Note a Thank-You Note written to each Buyer, in an addressed and pre-stamped envelope Lamb Goat Hog Delivery Slip Exhibitors of meat rabbits, poultry and cakes that make the Sale are required to have the Buyer sign and date a delivery slip. Delivery date is set at Buyer s request. These items must be submitted to the County Extension office by 5:00 pm April 19, Prize and/ or sale money will be withheld until Thank-You Notes and Delivery Slips are turned in. *American Breed Type Steers Weight breaks are published merely as a reference tool. Breaks fluctuate from year to year. 29

68 Lee County 4-H at LCJLS Feb March 3, 2018 Average Daily Gain Average Daily Gain (ADG) is the amount of weight gained per day by the animal over a given period of time. If your animal does not make the minimum weight or is overweight, then you may not be able to participate at the County Junior Livestock Show. By keeping track of your ADG every two weeks, you can determine if your animal is in the weight range required for the stock show. For example, an animal weighs 800 pounds on January 1 and weighs pounds on January 15; the animal gained 41.5 pounds in 14 days lbs. 14 days = 2.96 lbs./day total pounds number of gained days fed = Avg. Daily Gain Show Weight Show weights are the weight ranges for each specific species. Only animals within show weights will be permitted to be show. A 3-pound weight tolerance will be allowed on the minimum and maximum weight limit; meat rabbits are allowed a 3 oz. tolerance per pen. Animals within the tolerance will be recorded at the minimum or maximum weight. Meat Rabbits 10 lbs lbs. per pen Market Lambs at least 100 lbs. Market Hogs at least 220 lbs., but not over 280 lbs. Market Steers minimum 1,000 lbs. Market Goats between 70 lbs. to 125 lbs. Review LCJLS Rules (included in this Handbook) for additional information regarding your livestock project. Weigh-In Countdown Based on the ADG calculated for your livestock project, feed can be adjusted according to the number of days before official stock show weigh-in. DATE #Days DATE #Days DATE #Days DATE #Days NOV DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC DEC JAN FEB DEC JAN JAN FEB DEC JAN JAN FEB DEC JAN JAN FEB DEC JAN JAN FEB 19 9 DEC JAN JAN FEB 20 8 DEC JAN JAN FEB 21 7 DEC JAN JAN FEB 22 6 DEC JAN JAN FEB 23 5 DEC JAN FEB FEB 24 4 DEC JAN FEB FEB 25 3 DEC JAN FEB FEB 26 2 DEC JAN FEB FEB 27 1 DEC JAN FEB WEIGH FEB 28 DEC JAN FEB IN Hannah Kipp and Delaney Hirsch were some of the Seniors receiving LCJLS scholarships in

69 Lee County 4-H at LCJLS Feb March 3, 2018 Cake Baking Tips MOST IMPORTANT!!! Use FRESH ingredients. To know it s fresh, unseal the product as you set out your ingredients. The quality of opened items can be questionable. Cake Pans Use shiny metal pans. Shiny aluminum pans reflect heat away from the cake and give it a tender, light-brown crust. Dark pans can cause a thick, dark crust. Insulated pans require a longer baking time. Use a properly sized pan. When checking the size, measure from inside edge to inside edge. A cake made in a pan that is too large can be flat and overbaked, while one made in a pan that is too small may overflow during baking or take longer to bake. Prepare the pan according to recipe directions. Pans for butter cakes are usually greased and floured. Heat the oven 10 to 15 minutes before baking. Fill pans halfway. This will ensure that the cake bakes evenly and that the batter doesn t overflow the pan during baking. Cake Batter Measure ingredients accurately. Be sure to add them in the order and manner specified in the recipe. Don t over beat or under beat the batter. Over beating or under beating will affect the texture and volume of the cake. Cake Doneness Under baked cakes are soggy, pale and raw-tasting; overbaked cakes are dry, too brown and may stick in the pan. To be sure that your cake is done, follow these simple steps. 1) Check for doneness at the minimum baking time, then check at 1-minute intervals until the cake is done. 2) Butter cakes are done when: a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean the top is rounded, smooth and springs back when lightly touched in the center. 3) Foam cakes are done when: the top springs back when touched the cracks on top look and feel dry. Carefully space pans in the oven. Place single pans in the middle of the center rack. For more than one pan, leave at least 1 inch between the pans and the sides of the oven for good air circulation. Emma Smith Brooklyn Mersiovsky 31

70 Lee County 4-H at LCJLS Feb March 3, 2018 Cooling the Cake After cake has baked the specified time, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a thin knife between the cake and side of the pan. Unmold from pan by placing on wire rack against cake top and turning both cooling rack and pan over. Lift pan off carefully. Cool at least one hour. Icing the Cake Decorating a cake can be as simple as swirling creamy frosting over its layers. For best results, take these steps to make your finished product a work of art : 1) Make sure the cake is cool prior to icing. 2) Get rid of loose crumbs. Brushing the layers with a pastry brush or your hand works great. 3) To keep the serving plate clean, tuck strips of waxed paper under the edge of the cake before you frost it. Spread about ½ cup frosting on the top of the first cake layer. 4) Place the second cake layer, top side up, on top of the frosted layer. Spread a thin coating of frosting on the sides of the cake to seal in any crumbs. Let stand 15 minutes. Hannah Zgabay received Reserve Champion for her Lemon Cake. 5) Add a thicker coating of frosting to the sides of the cake. Then, frost the sides again, swirling and building up the top edge of the frosting about ¼ inch above the cake. 6) Spread the remaining frosting on top of the cake, blending it with the frosting at the edge. Remove the strips of waxed paper once you ve finished. 7) Let the cake stand, if time allows, for about an hour before slicing to allow the frosting to set up. Storing the Cake To keep cakes at the peak of their flavor and quality: 1) Store when completely cooled. 2) Cakes with frostings or fillings containing dairy products should be refrigerated. 3) Store under cake cover or large bowl. If a cake has a fluffy cooked frosting, insert a knife handle under an edge of the cake cover so it isn t airtight. The frosting can be totally absorbed by the cake when stored in an airtight container. If you don t have a cake cover, cakes with creamy frostings also can be covered lightly with foil, plastic wrap or waxed paper. To keep the frosting from sticking to the protective covering, insert several toothpicks halfway into the cake around the edges and in the center to support the covering. Steven Kellenberger 32