Crosby County 4-H Newsletter July /August 2017 The Crosby County Clo- Texas 4 H Roundup State Compe on Congratula ons to the 20 Crosby County 4 Hers who competed at the Texas 4 H Roundup state contests in College Sta on, June 5 9. Please see the enclosed a achment for contest results. Thanks to 4 H Parents who a ended: Angela Arthur, Jonathan & Brenda Farley, Harry & Sharon Wolfe, Ronda Smith, and Mateo & Macy Cavazos. The Crosby County Clover is published by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Crosby County Caitlin Jackson CEA-Ag/NR Crosby County District Photography Results Congratula ons to Cielo Farley, Morgan Griffith, Emily Hudnall, Rebekah Rymel, Rachel Taylor, Hunter Wolfe and Niki Wolfe for compe ng in the District Photography Contest. Their photos were submi ed online in April and judged in May. Morgan had 1st in Plant & Flora, 3rd in Detail & Macro; Emily had 2nd in Animal Domes c, 2nd Detail & Macro, 3rd Element of Design, 2nd People; Rebekah had 2nd Digital Darkroom; and Rachel had 2nd Detail & Macro. 4 H Ambassadors Congratula ons to Caleb Cavazos, Ty Cornelius, Cielo Farley, Bella Mayo, Garrison Raley, Ka e Tucker, Canyon Ware, Mesa Ware, Hunter Wolfe and Nikki Wolfe for being selected Crosby County 4 H Ambassadors. These 4 Hers will be planning 2017 18 Crosby County 4 H ac vi es. An ambassador training will be Tuesday, July 18 in the Extension Office from 10:00am to 2:00 pm. Melode Watson CEA-FCS Crosby County 4 H Banquet and Booster Club Mee ng Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. The information given herein is for educational purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is implied. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service in order to participate in any event are encouraged to contact the Crosby County Extension office at 806/675-2347 to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made. The 2017 4 H Achievement Banquet will be Saturday, August 26 at 6:30pm with place to be announced. More details coming on Facebook and email. The next mee ng will be in August the week before the banquet (actual date TBD).
4 H Recordbooks Congratula ons to the following 4 H members who submi ed 4 H Recordbooks for county judging. Seniors Raiyah Appleton Rabbit Ty Cornelius Sheep Cielo Farley Rabbit Cassidy Lane Beef Isabella Mayo Family Life Ka e Tucker Vet Science Aus n Wolfe Horse Hunter Wolfe Rabbit Intermediates Emily Hudnall Photography Mikayla Hudnall Performing Arts Malachi Villegas Swine District Junior Leader Lab District Junior Leader Lab at South Plains College in Levelland was May 30 thru June 1. Morgan Griffith and Rebekah Rymel a ended this year. Jadeyn Arthur and Cassidy Lane served as camp counselors also. Melode Watson also a ended This is a great summer camp!! District Sr Leader Lab (Power Camp) About 90 youth from the Panhandle and South Plains districts a ended the annual Xcel Energy/4 H Power Camp June 30 July 2 at the Plains Bap st Encampment near Floydada. Ty Cornelius, Garrison Raley and Nikki Wolfe a ended and Caitlin Jackson was a counselor. The goal of this camp is for the youth to learn about leadership, electricity and team building. Senior 4 Hers should plan to a end next year!! Rabbit Project If you are interested in rabbits contact Angela Arthur. South Plains Fair Rabbit Show will be 9/27 30. Anyone needing help with entries please contact Angela (806 781 6189). Crosby County 4 H Fireworks Stand Thanks to everyone who worked the Crosby County 4 H Fireworks Stand! Funds will be used for upcoming Crosby County 4 H ac vi es. We would like to thank the Wolfe Family for the use of their RV and staying overnight at the stand. Once again a big THANK YOU to everyone to help make this fundraiser a big success. Juniors Morgan Griffith Food & Nutri on Rebekah Rymel Shoo ng Sports Crosby County 4 H Enrollment The 2017 2018 4 H year starts September 1. Everyone will have to re enroll online at texas.4honline.com. The registra on fee is $20 and is due when you enroll. Please contact the office if you have any ques ons or need help with 4 H Connect.
Fair Dates West Texas Fair, Abilene Sept. 7 16 South Plains Fair, Lubbock Sept 22 30 State Fair, Dallas Sept. 28 Oct. 22 Entry Deadline: August 7th! If you would like to enter any of the fairs or need more informa on, please contact the Extension Office. Crosby County 4 H Golf Scramble The Golf Scramble will be August 12 at the Lorenzo Country Club! Registra on at 8am. If you know a golfer, please pass the info to them! This is a great fundraiser for the club! If you have any contacts with businesses please ask them to donate a door prize or sponsor a hole. Contact the office for more informa on. Lamb/Goat Projects If you are interested in acquiring lambs or goats for next year s shows please contact Caitlin or the Crosby County Extension Office by August 18. All Tags must be pre ordered and paid for before the order will be mailed for this next year. Valida on will be completed by the end of October. 4 H Food & Nutri on Be watching the Crosby County 4 H Facebook page for announcements about upcoming Food and Nutri on ac vi es. Food and Nutri on project mee ngs will begin in September. Bob Benson Memorial/4 H EXCELL Golf Tournament The tournament is scheduled for August 14 at the Plainview Country Club. Funds raised will go to: The Bob Benson Memorial 4 H Scholarship Fi y percent of the proceeds are used to fund the scholarship. The 4 H EXCELL Scholarship The remaining fi y percent is used to fund travel for South Plains 4 H members who have qualified for Na onal 4 H ac vi es. EXCELL is an acronym for EXperience, Ci zenship, and Examples for Life me Leadership. Please call the extension office for more informa on. Parents, do you like to cook or are you interested in nutri on? We are in NEED of Food and Nutri on project leaders. Melode will provide the training and all the materials and supplies. If you are interested, please contact Sue or Melode. Ralls Rodeo Parade The Ralls Lions Club Rodeo is August 18 19. The parade will be Friday, August 18th. If you would like to head up the Crosby County 4 H float, please contact the Extension Office and let Sue know ASAP!
TX 4-H Roundup College Station, June 5-9, 2017 Name Contest Placing Raiyah Appleton Jadeyn Arthur Elizabeth Breshers Caleb Cavazos Grace Cavazos Ty Cornelius Cielo Farley Koby Houston Emily Hudnall Mikayla Hudnall Cassidy Lane Photography Judging Vet Science Skillathon Scholarship Recipient $20,000 San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship Archery-Compound Aided Healthy Lifestyles Scholarship Recipient - $20,000 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship Archery-Compound Aided Meats Judging Photo Judging Archery-Compounded Aided 16th place Senior team 9th Senior team 16th place Senior team, 16th place High Individual 8th Intermediate Team 4th Intermediate Team, 4th place Individual 23rd Intermediate 2nd place Team, 15th Place High Individual 12th place Team 6th place team, 10th place Individual 32nd Senior 12th place Team 6th place Senior Team, 11th Individual 4th place Team, 24th Individual 20th place Intermediate 6th Intermediate Team 9th Senior Team 16th Senior Team Bailey Smith Archery-Compound Aided 13th place Senior Tristan Smith Archery-Compound Aided 16th place Senior Leslie Torres Katie Tucker Canyon Ware Mesa Ware Savana Ware Vet Science Skillathon Invitational Livestock Judging Invitational Livestock Judging Public Speaking 8th Intermediate Team 6th Intermediate Team 9th place Senior Team 3rd place Level 2 8th place Intermediate Team 12th place Senior Team 3rd place High Individual 9th place Senior Team Hunter Wolfe Nikki Wolfe Vet Camp Archery-Compound Unaided 28th Senior 16th place Senior Team
Crosby County Extension 201 W. Aspen Crosbyton, TX 79322 Phone: 806-675-2347 Fax: 806-675-2348 E-mail: crosby@ag.tamu.edu http://crosby-co.tamu.edu Your 4-H Newsletter is enclosed!!! Shoo ng Sports Shotgun Meets on Thursday, 6pm @ The Show Barn in Crosbyton. Will meet through August, and determine future dates with par cipants. Archery Will begin in the Fall Rifle Will begin a er the New Year Pistol Will begin next Spring The Shoo ng Sports Club will be working the Concession Stand at the Ralls Rodeo again this year. Look for a sign up email. All proceeds will help purchase more equipment and ammuni on. August 18th & 19th. Websites crosby.agrilife.org h ps://www.facebook.com/group s/crosbyco4h/ Instagram: crosby4h Extension Office Closed July 4 Independence Day September 4 Labor Day All 4 H Members who are at least 8 Years of Age and in 3rd Grade can Par cipate in all Shoo ng Sports. No Clover Kids.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday July 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D-Record Book Judging-Lubbock 13 14 15 16 17 18 4-H Ambassador Training-10:00am - 2:00pm, Ext. Office 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday August 2017 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 State 4-H Record Book Judging Fair Entries Due- Extension Office 8 9 10 11 12 Crosby Co. 4-H Golf Scramble- 8:00am, Lorenzo 13 14 Bob Benson Golf Tourn.-Plainview 15 16 17 18 Ralls Lions Club Parade/Concession/Rod ea State Lamb/Goat Tag Order Due 19 Ralls Lions Club Rodeo/Concession Stand Rodeo Cleanup-9:30am 20 Rodeo Cleanup- 9:30am 21 22 23 24 25 26 Crosby Co. 4-H Achievement Banquet-6:30pm, Place TBA 27 28 First Day of School 29 30 31