To Make the Best Better in June 2017 http://brazos.agrilife.org/ 2619 Highway 21 West, Bryan 77803 979.823.0129 Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
Congratulations to your newly elected 2017-2018 District 9 Council Officers Chairman Sarah Richter, Harris County. 1st Vice John Phillip Jones, Waller County. Council Delegate Gabby Pena, Montgomery County. 2nd Vice Micah Logan Perry, Jefferson County. Secretary Logan Perry, Lee County. Treasurer Ty Wilson, San Jacinto County. Public Relations Hanna Czajkowski. Parliamentarian Killian Grawe, Walker County.
State Round Up Results Archery -Barebow (Senior) Sarah Little 1st Place Beef Quiz Bowl Tie 7th Team; Cassity Brown, Lauren Hillert, Rylie Philipello, Wilsey Wendler Construction Refashion Georgia Williams 5th Place Ag Product ID (Senior) Maris Cottrell High Individual 3rd, 3rd Place Team Keelie Wendt 3rd Place Team MaKenna Kotrla 3rd Place Team Braden Lowe 15th Place Team Dylan Outlaw 15th Place Team Sean Lowe 15th Place Team Ag Product ID (Intermediate) Kaitlyn Kotrla 2nd High Individual, 1st Place Team Madison Colvin 1st Place Team Michael Kirk 1st Place Team Nathan Kerth 1st Place Team Abby Garrett 2nd Place Team Lauren Cottrell 2nd Place Team Peyton Smith 2nd Place Team Taylor Colvin 2nd Place Team Food Challenge (Main Dish) Abigayle Williams 1st Place Team Hannah Czajkowski 1st Place Team Olivia Williams 1st Place Team Congratulations to all!
State Round Up Results Final Challenge Abigayle Williams 1st Place Team Hannah Czajkowski 1st Place Team Olivia Williams 1st Place Team Horse Judging Courtney Wall 6th Place Team Elizabeth Schroeder 6th Place Team Lilly Jones 6th Place Team Livestock Judging Alyssa Roach 7th Place Team Lauren Hillert 7th Place Team Reagan Thurman 7th Place Team Rylie Philipello 7th Place Team Share the Fun Georgia Williams, Poetry 13th Mary Joy Kocmoud, Solo/Band Performance 5th Place Food (Grains) Olivia Williams 4th Place Food (Protein) Hannah Czajkowski 10th Place Photography Contest Andrew Kocmoud; Digital Darkroom Best of, People Red Rebecca Casey-Ortiz; Elements of Design Red, Theme-Red Josiah Kocmoud; Animals-Wildlife Blue, Catch All Red, Details & Macros- Blue Reagan Ring; Animals-Domestic Red, Nature & Landscape Red, Plant/Flora Red Jessica Williams; Dominant Color Red Congratulations to all!
2017 Validation Dates & Tag Orders Major & County Sheep & Goats Validation October 16th at Expo Tag orders due August 18th Major & County Swine Major Validation November 20th at Expo Tag orders due September 21st BCYLS Validation December 11th at Expo Tag orders due September 21st Major Heifers Fall Validation October 30th at the Extension office starting at 5:30 Tag orders due September 11th Poultry Major show Broiler Orders due August 25th All tag/bird order forms can be found at the following link: http://brazos.agrilife.org/publications/4h-publications/ Major & BCYLS Turkey Orders It is time once again to order your turkeys for the 2018 major shows and BCYLS. These turkeys will be eligible for all the major shows as well as BCYLS. Orders are due by August 15th to the Extension office by 5PM Order forms can be found at this link: http://brazos.agrilife.org/publications/4h-publications/ If you have any questions, please contact us at 979-823-0129 2017 Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo Deadlines & Schedule Monday, July 17 th Friday, Sept. 22 nd Friday, Sept. 29 th Saturday, Sept. 30 th Thursday, Oct. 5 th Monday, Oct. 9 th Thursday, Oct. 19 th Saturday, Oct. 21 st Sunday, Oct. 22 nd Online Livestock Entries Open Online Livestock Entry Deadline LATE Online Livestock Entry Deadline (includes late fee) Creative Arts Entry Drop-off (Weekend drop-off) Western Art & Photography Deadline Quilt Contest Deadline Baked & Canned Goods Deadline and Drop-off LATE entry: Jr. Heifer, Prospect Meat Goat, Prospect Lamb (includes late fee) LATE entry: Jr. Swine, Prospect Steer (includes late fee)
Theatre Camp at St. Thomas Using the work of Dr. Seuss as inspiration, STELC will host the first ever Theatre Camp at STELC from Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28 from 9 to Noon. Tuition is $125 per child. The children attending camp will perform on Friday, July 28 at 11 AM! Directed by Nita Hoelscher with guest department heads Randel Williamson, Lindsey Zahn, Joan Fackler and Jodi Sheridan this camp welcomes children rising PreK students (4 and older) to rising 6 th graders. Although new to STELC, Mrs. Hoelscher, Mr. Williamson and Mrs. Zahn have much experience in summer drama! Space is limited and we expect to be full. Please use this link to sign up today: https://splashthat.com/sites/view/ stthomastheatrecamp.splashthat.com Register at: www.chistjoseph.org/services/maternity/safe-sitter-course Have you visited the Texas 4-H s website lately? Take a look https://texas4- h.tamu.edu/
Important Dates 2017 4-H year July 11 th - County Awards interviews July 12 th - District 4H Record Book Judging July 17 th -19 th - District 4-H institute July 20 th - Council officer training July 24 th - 28 th Summer Day Camps- Registration forms can be found at the following link and must be submitted by July 14 th - https://brazos.agrilife.org/2017-brazos-county-summer-day -camp/ July 29 th - County Club officer and Adult Leader Training, All club officers and club managers are highly encouraged to attend. August 3 rd - State Fair & HOT entry Night August 7 th - Cake August 13 th - 4-H Banquet August 15 th - Adult Leaders & Council meeting 6pm at the Brazos Center August 15 th - Major and BCYLS Turkey orders due to County Extension office. August 18 th - Major & BCYLS Sheep & Goat tag orders due to County Extension office District 9 July 12 District Record Book Judging, Montgomery County Extension Office July 17-19 Leadership Institute, Camp Allen Navasota State 4-H July 7-9 State Dog, Bell County Expo July 22-29 State 4-H Horse, Abilene, TX
Color Legend: Black County Blue District Green State NOTES: H4H Summer Sports Camp @ Neal Rec: July 10-12 CEP Youth Leadership Lab @ Camp Cho-Yeh in Livingston, TX: July 16-19 Summer Camps: County Camp 3 July 5-7 Mission Possible July 6-8 Shooting Sports July 10-12 Prime Time Xtreme July 11-14 Prime Time 1 July 16-19 Prime Time 2 July 19-22 Fishing Camp July 24-26 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 reg. due 2 3 4 Holiday 5 6 7 TX 4-H Dog 9 TX 4-H Dog 10 Co. Summer Day Camp reg. due 16 17 D9 Leadership Institute 23 30 31 24 Co. Wildlife Challenge Day Camp 8:30 am @ Ext. office 11 Award Interviews 18 D9 Leadership Institute 25 Co. Canning Day Camp 8:30 am @ Ext. office 12 D9 Record Book Judging 19 D9 Leadership Institute 26 Co. STEM Day Camp 8:30 am @ Ext. office 13 Explore 4-H @ Bryan Housing 20 Co. Council training 27 Co. Quiz Bowl Day Camp 8:30 am @ Ext. office D9 Record Books due in 14 15 8 TX 4-H Dog 21 22 28 Co. Explore 4- H Day Camp 8:30 am @ Ext. office 29 -Club Officer/ Manager trng. 9am @ Brazos Center
Let s Cook Something!!! 2-Step Chicken Ingredients: What you need: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 boneless chicken breasts 1 can cream of chicken soup (10 oz) 1/2 cup water What to do: 1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet at a medium-high setting. 3. Add chicken and cook for ten minutes 4. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. 5. Stir the soup and water together in the skillet and heat it to a boil. 6. Return chicken to the skillet. Reduce the hear to low and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees. 7. Serve with freshly cooked vegetables for a well rounded dinner. Facts Makes: 4 Servings prep Time: 30 mins. Cost per serving: $1.15 Calories: 262 Dusty Tittle County Extension Agent Ag & Natural Resource Jerod Meurer County Extension Agent 4-H and Youth Development Flora Williams County Extension Agent Family & Consumer Sciences Charla Anthony County Extension Assistant Horticulture Arvitta Scott CEP Agent 4-H & Youth Development Ashley Skinner County Extension Assistant 4-H Program Assistant Vacant Better Living for Texans Extension Assistant
Let s keep 4-H positive at all times by adhering to the 4-H Code of Conduct: During my 4-H involvement... 1. I am expected to attend all sessions that are part of the planned program for all activities. I will inform staff if I am not feeling well or have a schedule conflict. 2. I will dress appropriately to the occasion and adhere to any attire requirements stipulated for the event I am attending. 4-H members should be courteous and clean, and possess good manners. 3. Language must be controlled and appropriate for a 4-H member I will not use language that is socially offensive. 4. Except for planned tours and outings, I will not leave an activity facility any time without permission of the chaperone and/or staff responsible for the event. 5. I will not smoke or use tobacco products, or be in possession of such products, at any 4-H program event. 6. I will not be in possession of, use alcohol or drugs (except those directed by a doctor), or be associated with or remain in the presence of others when they are being used. 7. I will not be in possession of, use, or threaten another person with a weapon, bodily force or language. 8. I will respect the rights of privacy of those attending an activity and those with whom I may be rooming. 9. I will observe hours established by the staff and be in my room. No boys in girls rooms, no girls in boys rooms. 10. I will avoid unnecessary roughness to room furnishings, furniture, equipment, etc. Towels, ashtrays, etc., are not to be taken as souvenirs. Occupants of a room or conveyance are financially responsible for any damage or results of misconduct. 11. Any participant at an official 4-H activity who observes a breach of the code of conduct has the responsibility and obligation to report the misbehavior to appropriate chaperones. Overview of Texas 4-H and Youth Development Consequences of Misbehavior 4-H Lead- VIOLATORS MAY EXPECT: To have the opportunity to explain actions to the professional Extension staff in charge. Behavior that is disruptive to the event will be documented and a letter describing such will be sent to the District 9 ership Team, County Extension Agent(s) and parents/guardians of those involved. Consequences For every offense 4-H member will receive a verbal reprimand. For every offense the violator shall write letters of apology to the appropriate people. Course of Action Event managers responsible for 4-H events and activities are encouraged to communicate to 4-H participants and adult chaperones prior to the event a standard of acceptable behavior, via the Commitment to Excellence. Standards of behavior and consequences should be reviewed with participants as part of the initial orientation. 1. Event Manager obtains all the relevant facts. 2. Brief the on-site adult responsible for the youth delegate (Extension faculty member or 4-H volunteer) 3. If not on-site, but available via phone, brief the county Extension faculty member and District Extension Director responsible. 4. Review consequences of misbehavior. The following steps should be taken when sending a 4-H member home: *Extension faculty member contacts parents. *Parents advised that child is being sent home by safest, most direct means, and that parents are responsible for cost. *Event manager decides if parents should be given the option of picking up the child. *County Extension faculty member collects money from parent to pay transportation charges. *Follow-up correspondence from events manager to appropriate county Extension faculty member, District 4-H Leadership Team, child and parent for documentation. 5. For all reprimands a Summary Letter and Accident/Incident Report Form will be completed and mailed to the 4-H member, parent County Extension Agent, District Extension Director, County Extension Directors (if applicable); District 4-H Specialist, and the Assistant Directors for 4-H and Youth and County Programs. Additionally, notification will be made to District 4-H Leadership Team prior to letter and form being mailed.