October 2014 Calendar October 1 HOT Fair Opens 2 Clothing & Textiles Workshop 5 Lamb & Goat Validation 7 County Council 11 One Day 4-H 27 Fashion Show Entries Due 30 County Food November Challenge 1 Community Service Sewing Day 2 Major Show Entry Night 3 County Fashion Show 8 9 - Holiday Classic 22 Major Show Swine Validation M ajor Show Entry Night November 2, 2014 3pm 6pm County Extension Office Entries for ALL major livestock shows (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, Star of Texas & Sand Hills) will be taken. This is the ONLY NIGHT entries will be accepted. All exhibitors are required to have their social security numbers on the forms, along with a signature from both the exhibitor AND parent. Cash and check will be the only accepted form of payment. Remember each exhibitor must enter each show they plan to attend on this night. For further questions, contact the extension office. LAMB & GOAT VALIDATION October 5, 2014 11am 4pm Williamson County Show Barn Major Show Contest Entry Night Wednesday, October 29, 2014 4:30pm 6:30pm New this year is a separate entry night for ALL major show contest entries. This includes ALL non-livestock contests such as judging teams, food challenge teams, Public Speaking, Skillathon, etc. All participants are required to have their social security numbers on the forms along with a signature from them AND a parent. Cash and check will be the only accepted form of payment. Contact the extension office for more details. County/State/Major Shows Major Show Lamb & Goat Packets are ready for pick-up at the Extension Office
Major Show Dates to Remember January 16 February 7 February 12 March 1 February 13 March 1 March 3 22 March 14 28 Required Documents for Major Show Entries Social Security # Quality Counts # Payment Animal Papers (if animal is registered) Youth to sign entry Parent to sign entry Texas Heifer Validation Program Texas will implement a statewide Heifer Validation program this fall which will apply to validation for the spring 2015 major livestock shows. The program will: Ensure ownership by the exhibitor by the appropriate date with the appropriate documentation Eliminate backdating of junior heifer ownership Improve the efficiency of check-in processes at major shows The conditions outlined will become requirements for all Texas Major Livestock Shows including; Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, Star of Texas, Heart O Texas and the State Fair of Texas. Registration Paper Upload It is required to upload electronic copies of original registration papers for all breeding beef heifers to be exhibited or substituted at any of the aforementioned shows. Heifer validation will only allow the uploading of ONE breed registration paper per heifer. Heifers will be prohibited from exhibiting in multiple breed registries at the Texas Major Livestock Shows. If any papers fail to meet the required criteria, the animal will be deemed ineligible for the show season. The following criteria MUST be meet: The image is READABLE The image is a digital copy of the ORIGINAL registration paper The image proves ownership by the designated exhibitor on or before the respective ownership deadline, NOVEMBER, 1, 2014 The correct image is linked to the designated entry Does not indicate partnerships or ranch name. ONLY the junior exhibitors name should be listed under ownership Physical Validation Texas Major Livestock Shows are requiring all junior breeding heifers to be tattooed, brands recorded and hair samples collected for the DNA Assay between 10/1/2014 and 11/15/2014 for the 2015 spring shows. All heifers must be validated during this time. We will begin scheduling visits to come validate heifers on October 27, 2014. Please let the Extension Office know by October 20 if you will have a heifer for this show season. Cost A $15 fee will be required for each heifer validated from 2015 spring and fall shows. Other notes: Each heifer will only be validated once in her show career. However, we would require the heifer be validated again should there be a change in ownership. If you will be showing a heifer for the 2015 spring shows, please bring your registration papers to the Extension Office as soon as possible.
BRADY/McCULLOCH COUNTY H.O.T LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST November 15, 2014- SATURDAY 9:30am registration 10:00am contest begins To receive the early ($40 per team/$10 per individual) fee you must pre-register by email, mail, or fax by sending your entry form (or needed registration info. that includes your team and/or individual names by age division) to the McCulloch County Extension office before 5:00 pm Monday, November 10... You can pay on the day of the contest. Late fee, day of contest ($50 per team/$12 per individual) However, phone messages, phoned in information, or incomplete information received prior to 5pm Nov. 10 WILL NOT GUARANTEE early registration privileges! MAIL: McCulloch 4-H Judging Group 114 W Main Brady, TX 76825 PHONE: 325/597-1295 FAX: 325/597-3023 EMAIL Trevor.Dickschat@ag.tamu.edu or mcculloch-tx@ag.tamu.edu ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Team will consist of 3 or 4 members. No limit as to the number of teams per county/chapter. Team members names and divisions need to be designated when first entering. Team members can be changed at any time prior to the start of the contest. THREE AWARD DIVISIONS: Junior 4-H & FFA Combined Division (13 & under as of Aug 31, 2014) Senior FFA Division only Senior 4-H Teams only Quiz 1 Cattle class oral reasons, Questions 1 Sheep class oral reasons, 1 Swine class oral reasons For additional information: Extension Office-Trevor Dickschat 325-597-1295 or Joe Behrens -325-456-7300 This information is also located on the web at either site: http://mcculloch-tx.tamu.edu (publications>judging contest) or http:// judgingcard.com 23rd Annual Holiday Classic North Beef, Lamb, Goat & Swine Clinic and Prospect Show November 8-9, 2014 Bell County Expo, Belton, TX - No Entry Fees - The Holiday Classic Clinics and Prospect Shows are intended to provide an educational opportunity for new families (4-H & FFA) participating in the livestock project area. The main purpose is to teach the basic principles of livestock management as they relate to facility maintenance, selection, nutrition, animal health, handling, showmanship, and transportation. For more information contact the Extension Office at 512-943-3300. Hays County Bobcat Classic October 18, 2014 $20/animal due day of show Sheep, Goat, Heifer and Steer Show Thrall Booster Club Lamb & Goat Jackpot October 19, 2014 $15/animal due day of show Florence Fall Classic November 8, 2014 $25/animal due day of show Swine, Sheep, Goat and Steer Show Swine Validation County/State/Major Shows Saturday, November 22, 2014 Williamson County Show Barn 9am 2pm Calf Scramble If you are interested in entering this event at any of the Major Livestock Shows, contact the office ASAP! This is a first come, first serve contest. By successfully catching a calf contestants are given the opportunity to raise and show an animal for the 2016 show.
Each year local and county 4-H clubs have the opportunity to showcase what they have gained from their membership in 4-H through activities and events at the local and county level. From October 5 11 express your 4-H pride with this year s theme, #iam4h. Share your 4-H pride on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, along with the #iam4h and #4HWeek hashtags. Complete the week by participating in One Day 4-H! Step out into the community and county and say thank you by giving back for the more that 103 years of support to 4-H in Texas. To learn more go to: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/oneday
County Food Challenge October 30th at 6:00pm Williamson County Extension Office $10 per Team Sign up by October 24th by calling 512-943-3300 Help support the Williamson County Youth Fair! Saturday, November 22, 2014 Berry Springs Park Pre-registration packet pick-up Friday, November 21 at the Extension Office from 8AM-5PM Registration Fee 11/7/2014 (includes t-shirt) - $30.00 11/8/2014 Race Day (no t-shirt guaranteed) - $35.00 Register Online at: https://www.athleteguild.com/running/georgetown~tx/2014~gobble~wobble~5k
Clothing & Textiles Workshops! October 2nd at 5:30pm-7:30pm Don t have time to make a garment? Come to this workshop and learn about the BUYING category! November 1 at 9:00am-12:00pm Community Service sewing day! Sign up by calling Angela at 512-943-3300
Don t forget Annual 4-H Enrollment is currently open! The participant fee is $20 if you enroll by October 31st, but will increase to $25 on November 1st. Log on to 4-H Connect to enroll today! 4-H Scholarship Breakfast Hosted by Williamson County Extension Education Association October 25, 2014 8am 10am Applebee s Neighborhood Bar and Grill Georgetown, Texas $10 per person purchase tickets and Extension Office Funds raised will benefit TEEA scholarship recipients Congratulations to Mark Janecka for being selected to attend the Blast Off to Johnson Space Center. This day will be filled with new and exciting experiences and opportunities from the world s leaders in space exploration and research! Follow us on...
October Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 HOT FAIR OPENS Clothing/ Textile 5 6 7 Workshop 8 9 10 11 Lamb/Goat Validations County Council Adult Leaders Meet ONE DAY 4-H 12GT Vet Science Project Liberty Hill Club 13 Hutto 4-H Club Wilco Rowels 14 Summit 4- HClub 15 16 Shooting Sports Club 17 18 Thrall 4-H Club Livestock Club 19 GT 4-H Club JMG Project Taylor 4-H Club 20 Florence 4- HClub Hoofpicks Club 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Jarrell 4-HClub Fashion Show Entries Due County Food Challenge
Kaitlyne Davis 4-H & Youth Development Agent Voice 512.943.3386 Office 512.943.3300 Fax 512.943.3301 3151 S.E. Inner Loop, STE. A Georgetown, TX 78626 Kaitlyne.Davis@ag.tamu.edu http://williamson-tx.tamu.edu Williamson County 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