MAY 4-H NEWSLETTER. Weekly Newsletter. Dwight Sexton CEA-Ag Gonzales County

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1 Weekly Newsletter 2016 MAY 4-H NEWSLETTER Inside This Issue 1 Message from County Agents 2 County Council News/Resources 3 Events/Gonzales Stock Show Dinner 4 Camps/Contest/Club News 5 Mother s Day Plant Sale 6 Gonzales County Awards Information 7 Friend of 4-H / Memorial Day 8 Dates to Remember 9 Interesting Texas Ag Statistics 10 Contest Pictures of 4-H Members 11 Record Book Workshop Invite Flyers Dwight Sexton CEA-Ag Gonzales County d-sexton@tamu.edu Assistant Agent for Ag Literacy and Youth Development. geri.kline@ag.tamu.edu May is the last meeting before the summer break. The election of County Council officers will take place be sure to have your club delegates from your club here on May the 17 th at 6:30 pm to vote. Make note that nominations for Friend of 4-H, Outstanding Leader and Outstanding members awards are made at this time. Club managers may also change after this meeting. Wishing all moms a wonderful Mother s Day! Remember: 4-H is year-round! There are always great summer opportunities for 4-H members, and we can t forget those 4-H Record books!! Club managers should send a list of their new club officers and project leaders to the Extension Office ASAP as well as the nominations and awards for each club. You are encouraged to run for an office in the club you attend. Becoming an officer will help develop Leadership skills, speaking skills and parliamentary skills, which can be used for your entire life. Page 1 of 15

2 County Council News By: Haley Clampit, President Howdy! Interested in attending camp this summer? Be sure to look into the summer camp opportunities provided by the Texas 4-H Center. Financial assistance is available for camps. Be sure to read about all those details in the newsletter. Congratulations to those who participated in District Round-Up and other contests this past month! 4-H County Council and Adult Leaders Meetings will be at the County Extension Office on May 17, 2016 at 6:30 P.M. All Gonzales County 4-H club members are encouraged to come. All Gonzales County club delegates will vote for next year s County Council members. We look forward to seeing Cost, Leesville, Nixon, Rising Star, Smiley, Sundowners and Waelder Club members that evening. President: Haley Clampit V-President: Kristopher Knesek Secretary: Sadie Thibodeaux Treasurer: Savay Sexton Parliamentarian: Kathleen Knesek Reporter: Braden Clampit District Council Reps: Haley Clampit, Kristopher Knesek, Kathleen Knesek, and Sadie Thibodeaux District 4-H Council Officer Election The election of officers for the District 10-4-H Council will take place at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, during Leadership Lab, June 22-24, To be eligible for an office, 4-Hers must have attended District Leadership Lab at least one year prior to running for office. Page 2 of 15 Qualified delegates interested in seeking Council must apply by completing the application on the District 10 Website starting May 2, 2016 and submitting no later than May 31, Applications can be found at h.tamu.edu/district-4-h-council/ SAVE THE DATE: 4-H BANQUET Thursday, July 28, First United Methodist Church. Bring your favorite side dish. RESOURCES Clover Kids The 4-H program serves youth from 3rd grade (minimum age 8) through 12th grade (minimum age 18). As an affiliated group, youth enrolled as 4-H Clover Kids have activities and programs suitable for their age group. Clover Kids are not eligible to participate in activities, recognition programs and competitive events reserved for older youth. Competitive events and competitive judging are inappropriate for Clover Kids. Clover Kids may have animal projects; however, it is recommended animal projects should not exceed a rabbit in size. Most standard 4-H accident insurance normally is not available for youth under 5 years of age. Gonzales County 4-H owns a liquid nitrogen tank to store bull semen for any 4-H member to use for their beef projects. This tank is available for check-out at the AgriLife Extension Office

3 Rural Youth Loans the Farm Service Agency has a program that provides loans to youth for purchasing income producing livestock to improve and/or begin their operation. Information on this program is available at the Gonzales FSA Office, Take Pictures-and tell us what is going on at your club meetings or other 4-H activities. Let s promote 4-H in our community and show Gonzales what 4-H is all about. Send your pictures and stories to gonzales@ag.tamu.edu EVENTS You can stay up to date on events with the Nixon-Smiley Stock Show by following their Facebook page Nixon-Smiley Livestock Show n-smiley-livestock-show/ LIVESTOCK PROJECTS 4-H members who want assistance in selecting their 4-H livestock projects or would like further advice on managing their projects, are encouraged to communicate with their club managers, and are also welcome to seek assistance from your county agent, Dwight Sexton. Mr. Sexton is available to make project visits and provide advice on your projects. Here is a helpful website for 4-H members interested in showing livestock: Gonzales Livestock Show Buyer s List Don t forget to pick up your buyers list at the Extension office and get your thank you notes written. Checks will be handed out at the annual Livestock Show. Take your stamped thank you notes to the Extension Office or with you to the meeting. Annual Meeting / Hot Dog Dinner Date: May 9 th Time: 6 pm Place: JB Wells Show Barn Major Show Turkeys If you are interested in showing turkeys at the major livestock shows next year please contact the Extension Office to place your order by June 1, Texas A&M Livestock Project Camps Including, Lamb & Goat Camp, Livestock Judging Camp, Horse Judging Camp, Show cattle Camp. Registration is online at uth-workshops/ Texas 4-H Roundup Rules and Guidelines Texas - 4-H Roundup will be held in College Station, Texas on campus of Texas A&M University from June 6 th to June 9 th. More information is available at h.tamu.edu/?s=texas+roundup 2016 District 10 4-H Horse Show will be held June 14-15, 2016 at the Uvalde County Fairplex. Registration is on 4-H Connect from May 2 May 20, 2016 All participants must have completed the 4-H horse validation process on 4-H connect by May 1, Page 3 of 15

4 Texas 4-H Horse Project Leader Training June 3 rd & 4 th, 2016 in Belton Discussed will be the nuts and bolts of how to run an effective 4-H horse program, along with hands-on sessions about teaching safe and fun horsemanship lessons to youth. Hippology is the Study of Horses. The Hippology contest is an outdoor activity where 4-H members can make learning fun by exhibiting their horse knowledge (without having to own a horse). More information is available at the Extension Office. Blinn College Livestock Judging Camp Experienced, Ages 14 & up / July Novice, Ages 8-13 / July Cost: $250 Entry Deadline: July 01, 2016 Applications are available at the Extension Office. Club NEWS 4-H Outdoor Challenge- June at the Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Register on 4-H Connect May 1-29 Events in this contest include: Shotgun Rifle Archery Fishing Climbing Kayaking Outdoor Skills Biologist Skills Gear Judging Outdoor safety Further information is available at the Extension Office. Invitational 4-H Hippology Contest Date: May 21, 2016 Location: Fayette County Fairgrounds The contest consists of Judging, Slide Show Test, Written Exam, ID Station, and Team problem. Sundowners - Pictured above are members of the club saying THANK YOU to the Gonzales County Youth Show Association Board, to all extra volunteers that assisted with the show, to the auctioneers David Shelton and JD Shelton, to Guadalupe Valley Vet Clinic for use of facilities for the commercial heifer validations, and to all the buyers. Thank you all for your support! Page 4 of 15

5 MOTHER S DAY PLANT SALE Will be held on May 06, 2016 at Ara Pecans from 10:00 until 3:00 or SOLD OUT! Please spread the word about the Plant Sale! There will be many types and varieties of flowers and plants. Let s make this a record breaking sale! Volunteer Leader Schedule TIME: 9:00-11:00 CLUBS: Cost, Smiley and Sundowners TIME: 11:00-1:00 CLUBS: Rising Star and Leesville TIME: 1:00-3:00 CLUBS: Nixon and Waelder Time slots are set up to guarantee that someone will be there. However, if you can help at any other time please do so. All help is appreciated. Page 5 of 15

6 Something NEW! Adult Leaders are available to provide limited financial aid for members who have attended workshops, camps, or clinics that enhances his/her 4-H project. Financial aid is also available for those who have represented Gonzales County at the district, state, or national levels in other events. Financial aid can include travel expenses. Members must submit paperwork and provide receipt of camp/retreat attended within 45 days of the event attended. Members will be notified once paperwork has been reviewed. Contact Natalie Knesek or Melissa Clampit for more information. Paperwork can be picked up at the office or found online at gonzales.agrilife.org under the financial assistance header. 4-H RECORDBOOK INFORMATION Recordbooks are due JUNE 16, 2016 to the Extension Office. 4-H members are encouraged to complete a recordbook. If a 4-Her turns in a recordbook that is not complete according to the Texas 4-H Recordbook Guidelines he/she will be contacted by the Extension Office. Members will be asked to correct any part of the recordbook that is not complete and return it to the office. Recordbooks must be completed correctly to receive recognition at the annual awards banquet and to be eligible for other awards. Different age categories in which recordbooks compete: Junior, (3rd grade 5 grade) Intermediate (6-8 grades), and Senior (9-12 grades). Recordbook information is available at: h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks Page 6 of 15 Gonzales County Awards Information: Listed below are all the awards that are available through the Gonzales County 4- H. Applications may be picked up at the office and are due back by June 3, GOLD STAR: This is the highest award a member can obtain. The winner will be selected from the following items: A completed record book submitted An application form due when record book is turned in An interview Gold Star-The member must be at least 15 at the time of application and must have completed at least 3 years in 4-H, including the current year. To be considered you must apply. JR. MISS AND MR: This is the highest county awards for 12 & 13 year olds. The winner will be selected from the following items: A completed record book submitted An application due when record book is turned in An interview To be considered you must apply. I Dare You Award: William H. Danforth s book, I Dare You, was first published in It is still considered one of the most influential books in the area of personal motivation. The book is published and distributed by the American Youth Foundation through its I Dare You committee. The I Dare You Leadership Award is not a contest or competition. High school principals and county agents are

7 asked to select (or have a staff or committee select) nominees. The award recognizes excellence in character, wellbalanced personal development, and potential for leadership. (Grades 9-12) FRIEND OF 4-H (May 12, 2016) (Nominations due to Extension Office by May 12) This award is for an individual, business or organization that has shown exceptional support to the county/club 4-H program. Each club will be able to recognize one friend. The 4-H Council will then vote on the person or business nominated by the 4- H clubs. The person or business can only receive an award once every three years. ONE member being recognized regardless of age, now it can be one from the junior level, intermediate level and senior level. Some clubs require record books. Club Member of the Year (outgoing, officer, leader, etc) REMEMBERED AND NEVER FORGOTTEN We honor all those who have died in active military service protecting our Nation and Freedoms and we are humbled by their ultimate sacrifice. This year instead of just Each club will determine who will get the awards. The winners will be kept a secret until the 4-H Banquet. Managers will handle this process. OUTSTANDING LEADER: This is to recognize one leader from each club for dedication, effort and support to their 4-H club. Each club will select only one leader as outstanding leader. The leaders will be announced at the 4-H Banquet. We are forever grateful to all who serve in the US military and their families. God Bless! Page 7 of 15

8 Dates to Remember May 06, 2016 Mother s Day Plant Sale-Ara Pecans May12, 2016 Record Book Workshop Extension 5:30 pm May 17, 2016 County Council & Adult Leader Meetings Extension PM May 21, 2016 Invitational 4-H Hippology Contest Fayette County Fairgrounds in LaGrande May 30, 2016 Office Closed Memorial Day June 6-10, 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup College Station June 03, 2016 Gonzales County Awards due June 14-15, 2016 District Horse Show Uvalde June 16, 2016 Record Books due Calendars MAY 2016 S M T W T F S Office Closed 31 JUNE 2016 S M T W T F S JULY 2016 S M T W T F S June 17-19,2016 July 16-18, H Outdoor Challenge Blinn College Livestock Judging Camp Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Ages 14 & up July 04, 2016 July 20-22, 2016 Office Closed Blinn College Livestock Judging Camp Ages 8-13 July 28, 2016 Gonzales County 4-H Banquet Page 8 of 15

9 Interesting Texas Ag Statistics Did you know that 86% of the land in Texas is in some form of agricultural production and 98.5% of those farms/ranches are still run by individuals or families? The Texas Department of Agriculture s Family Land Heritage Program has recognized more than 4,700 farms and ranches in 232 counties for being maintained in continuous agricultural operation by the same family for 100 years or more. Texas' national rank for a few commodity exports: 1 - Cotton & cottonseed, $1.6 billion 1 - Beef, $855 million 1 - Hides & skins, $431 million 2 - Seeds for planting, $244 million 4 - Tree nuts, $66 million 4 - Rice, $119 million 6 - Broilers, $323 million 6 - Milk and milk products, $248 million 9 - Wheat, $286 million 10 - Feeds & fodders, $172 million 10 - Grain products, $171 million 11 - Fresh fruits, $54 million 13 - Corn, $157 million 13 - Sugar, $27 million 15 - Fresh vegetables, $39 million Information sourced from CONGRATULATIONS! The Livestock Judging Teams did very well. Results are as follows: Junior Team won 3rd Overall Junior Individual: Savay Sexton 5th Faith Lester 14th Logan Dement 18th Brendon Mercer 20th Intermediate Division: Kelli Soefje 16th Ashtyn Kardosz 24th Waelder Senior Duds to Dazzle Team 2 nd Place STATE BOUND! Nashai Thompson Ashlynn Noyola Ke'shaya Moore Kdeja Monroe Kashanna Durst Ashley Ostby participated in the Textile Show and placed 4th on the shirt that she constructed, 2nd place on her jewelry, and 2 first place ribbons on the infinity scarf and Barbie gown Page 9 of 15

10 4-H Members Participating in 4H Events We are so proud of all of you! Livestock Judging Junior Team 3rd Overall!! Duds to Dazzle Team 2nd Place STATE HERE WE COME! Kathleen 2 nd in Intermediate Health Educational Presentation titled FAST: Stroke Awareness at District Roundup Kathleen placed 1 st in Intermediate Share The Fun Choreographed Routine with her one and two baton twirling routine to Dancing Queen. Keely placed 1 st in Junior Share The Fun Choreographed Routine with her Baton Twirling Solo to Lady Bug. Kristopher placed 3 rd in Senior Open Ag Educational Presentation titled Green Livestock at District Roundup ( He is now STATE BOUND) Page 10 of 15

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