Williamson County 4-H December Newsletter

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1 Williamson County 4-H December Newsletter Connect With Us... December 1 Pecan Show December December 4 8 Williamson County Livestock Association Show Wil. Co. Expo Center December 4 7 Williamson County Youth Fair Wil. Co. Expo Center in Taylor, TX December 8 Williamson Co. Livestock Assoc. Dance Performance by The Debonaires Williamson County 4 H Texas A&M AgriLife Extension December 9 Williamson County Livestock Association Auction Wil. Co. Expo Center December 13 D8 Food Show & food Challenge Belton, TX December 14 County Council & Ambassador Christmas Party/ Meeting December 14 D8 Farm & Ranch Seminar December 19 Photography Workshop December 20 San Antonio Rodeo Tour Sign Up Deadline December 22 CEO Closing at NOON December 25 Christmas h ps://www. 4honline.com/ December 26 CEO Closed for Holiday January January 1 CEO Closed for Holiday January 3 or 18 Consumer Decision Making/Nutrition Quiz Bowl Informational TBA January 4 County Fashion Lock in January 5 7 Teen Retreat Brownwood, TX 4 H Center January 9 County Council 6:30pm Williamson County Of ice 3151 S.E. Inner Loop, STE A Georgetown, TX January 9 Adult Leaders 6:30pm CEO January 11 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Begins January 13 TENTATIVE Livestock Clinic January 15 CEO Closed Holiday January 15 San Antonio Youth Day Applications Due to SA Rodeo January 17 TX 4 H Scholarship Applications DUE to CEO!!!! January 19 San Antonio Rodeo Fashion Applications Due to SA Rodeo January 26 San Antonio Rodeo Baked Foods Contest Entries Post Marked January 30 Leadership Advisory Board

ALL 4-H families will be required to re-enroll for the

All 4-H members and adults need to complete both a family

This participant fee of $25, or $20 if enrolled from

A&M AgriLife Extension Service can continue to deliver the

Adults, if you plan on serving as a volunteer in any way

Requirements to be a volunteer include: a background check

trainings on 4-H Connect every two years.

with one another to catch and halter one of the calves that

the purchase of a breeding animal to be raised and shown at

Most shows require participants to be at least 14 years old

shows, please contact the Extension Office.

2 Page 2 WC 4-H December Newsletter August 15, 2017 started a new 4-H enrollment year on 4-H Connect! ALL 4-H families will be required to re-enroll for the H year. All 4-H members and adults need to complete both a family and individual profile for membership and to be able to register for events. If you are re-enrolling and already have an existing profile, do not create a new profile. UPDATE your existing one with new , physical addresses and phone numbers. An annual participant fee is necessary for each 4-H member. This participant fee of $25, or $20 if enrolled from September 1st to December 31st, will ensure that the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can continue to deliver the highest quality 4-H program possible. Adults, if you plan on serving as a volunteer in any way please enroll as a VOLUNTEER on 4-H Connect! Requirements to be a volunteer include: a background check every two years, pay a $10 fee every year, and complete trainings on 4-H Connect every two years. The Calf Scramble consist of 4-H and FFA members competing with one another to catch and halter one of the calves that have been released into an open arena and to be one of the top finishers to cross the finish line. The successful scramblers receive a certificate to aid in the purchase of a breeding animal to be raised and shown at that show the following year. Most shows require participants to be at least 14 years old and 100 lbs and to not be beyond your eleventh grade year in school. If you are interested in scrambling at one of the major shows, please contact the Extension Office. The next Adult Leaders Meeting will be January 9, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Williamson County Conference Room. This meeting will be used to discuss fundraising, banquet, & Path To The Plate Event. ALL club managers are encouraged to attend the Adult Leaders Meeting, project leaders and other adult volunteers are welcome to attend. *Please remember that all Club Meeting reports are Due to Tennille Harwell by the last day of each month*

Remember the council delegate and the president of the club are the two representatives from your club who come to the meetings and are voting delegates for the club.

It will be a lot of fun and there will be snacks and drinks, so come and learn about the county 4-H program and vote on exciting new 4-H opportunities.

County Council Members and Ambassadors are invited to a end the Christmas Party on December 14, 2017 from 6:00 8:30pm at the CEO training room.

!! We will be watching movies and playing games! Yes, there will be prizes for holiday ou its!

3 WC 4-H December Newsletter Page 3 There is NOT a County Council Meeting this month. We will have a short meeting before the Christmas Party on December 14th at 6:00pm. The Williamson County 4-H County Council will meet on January 9, 2018 from 6:30-8:00pm in the County Extension Office Conference Room. Remember the council delegate and the president of the club are the two representatives from your club who come to the meetings and are voting delegates for the club. All 4-H members are welcome though! We will discuss fundraisers, and other county wide events. It will be a lot of fun and there will be snacks and drinks, so come and learn about the county 4-H program and vote on exciting new 4-H opportunities. County Commissioners & Judge Ga s proclaimed October 1 7, 2017 as Na onal 4 H Week in Williamson County! They are pictured with county council members. County Council Members and Ambassadors are invited to a end the Christmas Party on December 14, 2017 from 6:00 8:30pm at the CEO training room. Bring a $5 maximum White Elephant Christmas gi, snacks and drink to share, and get ready to have some fun! Wear your holiday gear for the photo booth!!! We will be watching movies and playing games! Yes, there will be prizes for holiday ou its! Bring an item for our monthly community service project for the Texas Bap st Children s Home. Community Service Items: Canned Fruit, Celery, Onions, Chicken Broth, Cool Whip, Corn bread mixes, Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soups, Evaporated Milk, French s Crispy Fried Onions (for green bean casserole), Fresh Eggs, Frozen Rolls (Sister Shubert, Etc.), Graham Cracker Crusts, Libby s pumpkin pie filling, Pecans, Pie Crusts (frozen), Russet Potatoes (not instant), and Spiral Sliced ham

NOTE: Schools requiring a copy of this form should make their copy before returning it to the student. Parent/Guardian Section Parent/Guardian will select the information being requested.

), or Academic eligibility information and authorization to receive an excused absence from school. (Used to verify academic eligibility as well as receive authorization to receive an excused absence.

4 Page 4 WC 4-H December Newsletter New Procedure for Eligibility/Excuse Notes 4-H ers should complete a separate form for each competitive event/activity in which they plan to participate. The original form should be returned to the county Extension office 2weeks prior to the event/ activity. NOTE: Schools requiring a copy of this form should make their copy before returning it to the student. Parent/Guardian Section Parent/Guardian will select the information being requested. It is either: Academic eligibility information only. (Used to verify academic eligibility only for 4-H competitive events/activities.), or Academic eligibility information and authorization to receive an excused absence from school. (Used to verify academic eligibility as well as receive authorization to receive an excused absence. This would be used for events held during school hours such as stock shows, state and national 4H contests and events, etc.) Complete the date of activity and name of activity. (Used to notify school officials of exact dates/times a student would be participating in a 4-H activity or representing 4-H at an event.) Parent/Guardian signature is required. The signature of the parent/guardian confirms that this person is aware of the academic eligibility and excused absence requirements of the Texas Education Code. County Extension Agent Section Extension Office will complete this section and certify the youth is a 4-H member and his/her participation in the event. County Extension Agent (with adjunct faculty status) will sign the form. Extension Office will then forward forms onto the school for approval. Forms can be obtained at the CEO or on our website: San Antonio Country Couture Youth Fashion Show Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 12:00pm Deadline for entries: Monday, January 29, 2018 The purpose of this fashion show is to give our youth an opportunity to show their talents and abilities. This is not a judged competition; it is simply a time when young people can show off a garment that they have made. The garment(s) can be created from a purchased pattern, an original design or a redesign of an existing garment. San Antonio Baked Foods Contest Saturday, February 10, 2018 Entry Deadline: Friday, January 26, 2018 This Baked Food Contest is hosted by the Family Fair Committee in conjunction with Youth Day. Young chefs put their skills to the test when they enter one of the twelve different food classes. See For more information.

5 WC 4-H December Newsletter Page 5 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Youth Day Saturday, February 10, 2018 Youth Day is hosted by the School Tours Committee where 4-H, FFA, & FCCLA members from across South Central Texas gather together at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to showcase their talents, organization activities and project work. Members set up exhibits and hands-on activity booths for visitors and guests attending the Stock Show & Rodeo. An additional activity will be the Wagon & Wheelbarrow Parade. Clubs design "booths" or "exhibits" that showcase what they do in the clubs. Examples of booths: Crafts: bead bracelets, Christmas card boxes, paper hats with flowers, cards for soldiers, valentines, pinecone bird feeders. Activities: face painting, fish ponds, photo identity cards, relays, shooting sports, roping, quilting, wheel of fortune, cookie decorating, and popcorn. Exhibits: animals, "Stop the Bullying", tobacco, promote 4-H, entomology, children's literacy, citizenship, leadership, Texas Brigades, Military 4-H Youth More Information: uploads/2018_youth_day_sign_up_form.pdf Entry Deadline: January 15, 2018 San Antonio Tour Guide!!!! Tour Guide Dates: February 13 or February 21, 2018 Pick one date! Must be 8th grade and up to be a tour guide! Cassie by December 20th to sign up! The School Tours program gives young students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about the past and present methods of agriculture. School Tours are offered to students in Kindergarten through third grade attending public, private and home schools. What you will be doing: High School aged students of the 4-H, FFA and FCCLA organizations from South Texas are invited each year to serve as Tour Guides for this committee. Tour Guides assist in educating the students about agriculture and its valued importance, while sharpening their leadership and responsibility skills. Tours last 2 to 2-1/2 hours. During the tour, students will visit a number of areas where they can view exhibits and demonstrations. Animal Adventures and the horse center are just a couple of the areas students will visit to learn more about agriculture through interactive hand-ons displays and view live farm animals that include: cattle, swine, sheep, goat, poultry and horses. The tour also visit the Family Fair area of the grounds. This area has additional exhibits, live entertainment and petting zoos. We will carpool as a county to San Antonio the morning of each date. More Informa on visit: h ps:// tours or Cassie!

6 Page 6 WC 4-H December Newsletter Date: December 19, 2017 Time: 5:30-8:30pm Meet at CEO; end at Georgetown Square to take pictures & drink hot cocoa Come and Learn: How to take a holiday family portrait Make a holiday scrapbook page How to make cool picture slideshows How to take pictures of food/dessert End the night by walking around the Georgetown Square to take photos! AND SO MUCH MORE! Bring your Camera, a Snack to Share and a Friend! RSVP by December 15 to cassie.ferguson@ag.tamu.edu Adults & Youth: If you would like to volunteer at this workshop Cassie ASAP!

7 WC 4-H December Newsletter Page 7 Register At: h ps://williamson.agrilife.org/program registra on/

8 Page 8 WC 4-H December Newsletter More Informa on and Registra on at: h ps://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/

Entries accepted through November 7 Contact the Extension Office for more information at 512-943-3300 or

org/williamsoncounty-youth-fair-2/ Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportuni es in its programs and employment to all persons,

status, sexual orienta on, or gender iden ty December 4, 2017 4:00pm 8:00pm: Project Check in December 5,

Begins 11:00am: Hall Opens for Viewing Schedule of Events 2:45pm: Public Speaking Orienta on/check in 6:00pm

9 WC 4-H December Newsletter Page 9 Williamson County Youth Fair December 4-7, 2017 Showcase your talents in Woodworking, Photography, Art, Crafts, Horticulture, Baking, Sewing and SO MUCH MORE! Entries accepted through November 7 Contact the Extension Office for more information at or Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportuni es in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, na onal origin, disability, age, gene c informa on, veteran status, sexual orienta on, or gender iden ty December 4, :00pm 8:00pm: Project Check in December 5, :00am 10:00am: Project Check in 2:00pm: Judging Begins December 6, :00am: Ag Mechanic Judging Begins 11:00am: Hall Opens for Viewing Schedule of Events 2:45pm: Public Speaking Orienta on/check in 6:00pm 6:30pm: Awards Program 6:30pm 8:00pm: Country Store Opens for purchasing & Checkout for items not for sale. December 7, :00am 6:00pm: Country Store Open, Hall Open for Viewing & Exhibit Check Out December 9, :15am: Best of Show Winners Meet at Expo Center for Auc on 10:00am: WCYF Auc on Starts followed by WCLA Auc on

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15 WC 4-H December Newsletter Page 15 To ALL Williamson County Youth Expo Par cipants! To All WCYE Board Members, Superintendents, and Volunteers!..to ALL Williamson County Youth Fair Par cipants!...to ALL Williamson County Livestock Associa on Exhibitors!

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AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its

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16 Page MAJORS DATES TO REMEMBER WC 4-H October Newsletter FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO JAN 12 FEB 3 SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW & RODEO FEB 2 18 SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO FEB 8 25 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK & RODEO FEB 27 MAR 18 RODEO AUSTIN MAR Williamson County 4 H Newsletter Chelsea Stevens County Extension Agent FCH Williamson County Of ice 3151 S.E. Inner Loop, STE A Georgetown, TX Cassie Ferguson County Extension Agent 4 H Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

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