Happy Spring!!!! What happened to Winter? March 2012 Table of Contents 1.Texoma Exposition & Livestock show 1...4-H Concession 1...11-12 County Officers 1...Adult Volunteer Assn. 1...Extension Staff 2...Project Clubs/Community Clubs 2...County Council 2...Adult Volunteer Mtg 3 Contests, Contests 4.. D4 Shooting Sports 4.Veterinary Science Opportunities 4..Validation Tag Orders due 4..Horse Validation 5.State 4-H Round-up 5 Camps, Camps, Camps 6...Dog O Rama 7..State 4-H Congress 8... Dates and Deadlines Grayson County 4-H Council President - Josi Ridenour 1st Vice President: Turner Coulson 2nd Vice President: Joey McAden 3rd Vice President: Secretary: Bethanie Holt Treasurer: Reporter: Parliamentarian: Health & Safety Officer: Trey Bradshaw Dist Delegate: Turner Council Advisor: Glenda Coulson Volunteer Leader Association President - Susan Holt Secretary/Reporter Shannon Hayes Treasurer-Susan Bradshaw District Delegate - Shannon Hayes Grayson County 4-H Newsletter Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show April 2-6, 2012 Loy Park, Denison Volume 2012 Issue 2 If you failed to enter your livestock project by the deadline of March 1, you can still enter it at the show, but the cost of the entry has now doubled. We made many attempts to call and visit with anybody we thought might be showing, but I wouldn t be surprised if we missed some, especially if you haven t made it to your club meetings. 4-H Concession Stand The 4-H Concession Stand at the Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show is our major 4-H Fundraiser for our county program. There are many who believe that we are given money from the county or other programs to operate the 4-H program and that isn t true. The county commissioners do provide part of the salary of the county extension agents and they provide us office space, but there are no funds provided for the 4-H program. Therefore, it is important that we do the best we can to raise money at this concession. We know everyone has school and other programs they have to sell stuff for, so this is why we limit our major county fundraising to the concession stands at the Expo and the County Fair. To make this work, all clubs, members and parents need to take a shift. We really need help during the day so if you are homeschooled or parents if you have any free time during the daylight hours, we could use your help, especially from 10:00 am 4:00 pm. Club shifts currently scheduled, some have not scheduled yet: Monday, Apr 2 from 3:30 til 9:00 - Collinsville Tuesday, Apr 3 from 3:30 til 9:00 - Animal Science Wednesday, Apr 4 from 3:30 til 9:00 - Hoppers & Friends Thursday, Apr 5 from 3:30 til 9:00 - Friday, Apr 6 (Good Friday) from 10:00 am - 5 pm County Council will be working on Friday but more help is needed. Joyce White CEA - Family & Consumer Sciences/4-H 903-813-4203 Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service Grayson County Chuck Jones CEA - Agriculture 903-813-4202 1 Sue Gameway 4-H Program Assistant 903-813-4218
4-H Project Clubs, Meetings & Upcoming Activities Whitewright 4-H Whitewright 4-H meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at the First United Methodist Church in Whitewright. Meetings are usually 7:00 pm unless special projects are planned. Club Manager: Erin McCollum 903-819-9579 4-H Animal Science Meeting dates are the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Loy Lake workday Sunday, Apr 1. Grayson County Courthouse, 2nd floor, Assembly Room 6:30 p.m. Next meeting Apr 17. Club Managers: Susan Bradshaw & Amy Goggans Collinsville 4-H Collinsville 4-H usually meets the 4th Monday of each month. Meetings start at 7:00 pm and are held at the Collinsville Library on highway 902. Club Manager: Glenda Coulson 903-821-7854. 4-H Shooting Sports - Shotgun Sunday, Mar 25 2:00 pm Gander Mountain Call number below for information on times and locations. Randy Kinnison Club Manager. Jim Salling Project leader. Call 903-624-8884 for details about upcoming shoots. Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Website http://shootingsports.tamu.edu Grayson County Hoppers & Friends Formerly the Rabbit Project Club Center Street Church of Christ Fellowship Room, Sherman 7:00 p.m. Normal meeting dates: First Thursday of each month Next meeting: Apr 4 at Loy Lake Club Manager: Susan Holt and Shannon Hayes 4-H Horse Project Whitewright 4-H members have started a 4-H Horse Project group. In Pottsboro, Jackie Rollins is starting a new group. If you are interested in participating in a Horse club or a Horse project group, no matter which club you belong to, you can call Joyce at the County Extension Office and we will put you in touch with the leader for details. See the note about Validating your horse on pg.4. Community Service Saturday, April 21 is the Great American Bake Sale to end Childhood Hunger. The goal is to have 500 bake sales going through all the states. All money raised will be sent to the Share Our Strength s No Kid Hungry organization. We will have a County 4-H Bake sale at Belk s in Sherman from 9-11 am. Adult Volunteer Meeting April 16, 2012 7:00 pm Grayson County Courthouse 2nd floor Assembly Room Project and club leaders attendance is needed and appreciated. Any 4-H adult volunteer is invited to attend. These meetings are opportunities to share programs and ideas and to let others know what is happening within the clubs. Remember, without volunteers there would not be a 4-H program. YOU ARE THE GLUE that keeps our 4-H program together!!! 4-H County Council April 16 @ 7:00 pm Grayson County Courthouse 2nd floor Assembly room. All club delegates and council officers are expected to attend! All other 4-H members are welcome. It s time to elect officers for the 2012-2013 4-H Year!!! Community Service Opps. Saturday, Mar 31 - Bake Sale Tractor Supply Saturday, Apr 21 - Great American Bake Sale - Belk Saturday, Apr 21 - Belk Charity Event (tickets on sale now)
4-H Contests and Challenges 4-H Connect https://www.4honline.com/login.aspx? 4-H Fashion Show and Storyboard Contest - Saturday, March 24 Contact Joyce if you plan to participate in the Grayson County 4-H Fashion Event at 2:00 pm on Saturday, Mar 24 - Grayson County Extension Office. 903-813-4203 or email to: ja-white@tamu.edu Creative Arts - Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show Don t forget to enter your artwork, photography, baked goods, woodworking, arts and crafts, and sewing projects at the Creative Arts contest at Loy Lake. Each club has the entry forms that are needed but if you can t connect with your leader then Joyce can help you out. Entries must be turned in to your leader by Tuesday, Apr 3rd or Wednesday first thing for baked goods. Baked goods should look pretty, taste good and not need refrigeration. They also require a copy of recipe. Loy Lake Livestock Judging Contest Friday, April 6, 2012 If you want to participate in this local judging contest your teams must register on www.judgingcard.com District IV 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Saturday, April 21 College Station, TX Deadline: March 30 This year we are traveling to College Station to join with other districts in a multi district Livestock judging contest. We will still only compete against District IV 4-H members but multiple districts will be there seeing the same animals at the same time. Sign up on 4-H Connect until midnight March 30. Cost: $10 per youth. After midnight a $20 late fee is added but you can still sign up until Sunday night when it closes for good. 3 State 4-H Photography Contest Deadline: April 1, 2012 This event is for Senior 4-H members only. All entries should be made on 4-H Connect. District 4-H Educational Presentations Apr 28, 2012 - Commerce, TX Deadline to enter: midnight on April 6. Categories have changed for 2012. Beef, Clothing and Textiles, Companion Animals, Computer Technology, Family Life, Health, Horse, Natural Resources, Open, Open Agriculture/Natural Resources, Open Family & Consumer Science, Promote 4-H, Public Speaking, Safety & Injury Prevention, Sheep/Goats. You must register on 4-H Connect. Cost: $8 District 4-H Share-the-Fun Apr 28, 2012 - Commerce, TX Deadline to enter: midnight on April 6. Categories: Celebrate 4-H, Choreographed Routines, Musical/Instrumental, Poetry/Prose, Solo/ Band Performance, Vocal. You must register on 4-H Connect. Cost: $8 You are required to provide all your props, equipment, etc. District IV 4-H Entomology ID Contest Sat., Apr 28, 2012 - Commerce, TX Deadline to enter: midnight on April 6 You must enter on 4-H Connect. Cost: $8 District IV 4-H Fashion Show Sat., Apr 28, 2012 - Commerce, TX Deadline to enter: midnight on April 6 You must enter on 4-H Connect. Cost: $8 District IV 4-H Fashion Storyboard Contest Sat., Apr 28, 2012 - Commerce, TX Deadline: April 6
4-H Contests and Challenges District IV 4-H Shotgun Contest Saturday, May 5 Paris Skeet & Trap Club, Paris, TX Deadline to enter: April 13 Enter on 4-H Connect. Cost: $25 District IV 4-H Rifle Contest Saturday, May 5 Maxey Rifleman s Gun Club, Paris, TX Deadline to enter: April 13 Enter on 4-H Connect. Cost: $8.00 Note: You can enter both the Rifle and the Shotgun contests, but must shoot rifle first. 4-H Veterinary Science Skillathon Application Deadline EXTENDED: Monday, April 16 http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/projects/index_projects.php This is an invitation contest for Intermediate and Senior age 4-H members to test the knowledge and skills that a 4-H member can gain through involvement in a Veterinary Science project. There are four components: written exam, skills exam, quiz round, and communication portion. West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop Jun 3-7, 2012 San Angelo, TX Applications are now being accepted for the West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop held June 3-7 at the Tom Green County 4-H Center in San Angelo. Enrollment is open to any high school Texas youth but is limited to the first 30 students. Therefore early registration is advised. Registration is $300. Applications must be submitted by May 4. Forms and instructions are available at: http://sutton.agrilife.org Validations State Fair Sheep and Goat Validation Tag orders due no later than April 16. Cost: $10 per tag. (these are State Fair only.) Major Show Steer Validation Tag orders due no later than April 20. Cost: $10 per tag. (for all major livestock shows in 2012/2013.) State Fair Swine Validation Tag orders due no later than May 1. Cost: $10 per tag 4-H Horse Project Validation Apr 1 - May 1. Deadline: May 1 You must validate your horse project in order to participate in any 4-H Horse show events. You must validate your horse on 4-H Connect. At the top of your family screen, there will be a tab for animals. Horses are all that is available at this time. You will have to upload registration papers for horses that are registered and photos of your horses both registered and grade. If you need help, you can bring the papers and photos to the County Extension Office. You will have to pay your validation fee to the County 4-H and we will write one check for all our 4-H members. Cost is $10 per horse. All family 4-H horse projects should be validated under one 4-H member only. We ll assign them to the right youth when it s time to enter the horse shows. http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show April 2-6, 2012 Schedule available online at: http://texomalivestock.com
State 4-H Roundup Jun 11-15, 2012 Lubbock, TX This year for the first time ever, State 4-H Round-up will NOT be in College Station. We will be in Lubbock, the home of Texas Tech University. There are new events being added to State Round-up every year that do not require you to qualify first at the District level. Most of these are invitational contests open to both Intermediate (age 11-13) and Senior (age 14-19) 4-H members. If you are interested in participating in one of these events, let Joyce know and we will make sure you don t miss deadline dates and information on how to register. Some of those events include: 4-H Has Talent; 4-H Recipe Rally; 4K for 4-H Walk and Run; Healthy Lifestyles Invitational; Science, Engineering and Technology Poster Contest; Invitational Livestock Judging; Invitational Poultry Judging; Swine Skill-a-thon; Veterinary Science Skill-a-thon; Wildlife Challenge. 2012 4-H Multi-County Camp July 9-11, 2012 Lakeview Baptist Encampment, Lone Star, TX Cost: $100 Details and registration forms are available at the County Extension Office. Workshops include: Outdoor Challenge, Sewing, Water Activities, Wildlife, Junior Master Gardener, and Ropes Course. There will be lots of team building activities and games. The theme is: 4-H Proud to Be An American. M.A.S.H. Camp 2012 June 27-29, 2012 Cost: $250 Registration open now on 4-H Connect until May or until space is gone. M.A.S.H. Camp is a hands-on learning experience that allows any youth in Texas, 7th to 11th grade, to learn about the medical, safety and health career fields. During the three day camp, participants will participate in activities with the Texas A&M Athletic Department, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, and the TEEX disaster City. Details at the following website: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/healthy_lifestyles Camping Opportunities at the Texas 4-H Conference Center, Brownwood July 3-7 - Horizons July 9-11 - County Camp I July 11-14 - County Camp II July 16-18 - County Camp III July 18-21 - Prime Time I July 22-25 - Prime Time II For children of wounded or disabled military families: Camp Corral - July 15-20 Youth with and without disabilities: Mission Possible - July 23-25 http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu 2012 Texas Brigades Summer Camps Each camp is limited to 30 high school youth ages 13-17. South Texas Buckskin Brigade - Jun 3-7 Rolling Plains Bobwhite Brigade, Jun 16-20 South Texas Bobwhite Brigade, Jun 24-28 Bass Brigade, Jul 9-13 North Texas Buckskin Brigade, Jul 15-19 Waterfowl Brigade, Jul 22-26 Initial registration ended March 15, but if you are interested, space may still be available. http://www.texasbrigades.org 5
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012 Time: 8a.m. 5:30p.m. **ENTRY DEADLINE: POSTMARK April 9, 2012** SEND TO: Dallas County AgriLife Extension Office, 10056 Marsh Ln, Suite B-101, Dallas, Texas 75229 Fax: 214-904-3080 or e-mail: tdmcgaughy@ag.tamu.edu Spend the day learning about the Texas 4-H Dog Project with EXPERIENCED dog trainers, project leaders and Extension Agents! Learn: What the Dog Project is all about Performance Contests Knowledge Contests How to start training your dog About other fun parts of the dog project COST $25 / 4-H participant with dog (See form) $15/ 4-H participants without a dog 4-H leaders, parents or county agents that want to come can observe for FREE. LOCATION Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show Grounds South Hwy 34 Kaufman, TX GPS coordinates: 32*33'50.43 N 96*19'17.24 W The 4-H Dog Project is a great way to be involved, have fun, and learn some new tricks for you AND your dog. If you have a dog in your backyard and want to be involved in a neat project this is for you. Come and Learn More PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF CAMP. YOUTH AND DOGS MUST BE SUPERVISED BY AN ADULT. Sessions Include: Performance Events: Obedience, Rally, Agility, Showmanship, and Conformation Knowledge Events: Dog Trivia, Dog Breed I.D., Equipment I.D. and Animal Photography Session Novice and Advanced Options are available! Questions? Call Tamra McGaughy at (214) 904-3051 or tdmcgaughy@ag.tamu.edu Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation to participate in this exhibit are encouraged to contact Dallas County Extension at (214) 904-3051 at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs serve people of all ages, regardless of race, color, socioeconomic level, religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, the U.S Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating.
2012 Texas 4-H Congress... July 15-18, 2012 Austin, Texas Congress Headquarters: Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol 11th Street, Austin, TX Eligibility Be an active 4-H member within the programs of Texas AgriLife Extension, Cooperative Extension Program at Prairie View, or Military 4-H. Be 15 years of age at time of event. Have a willingness to research and prepare a legislative bill for consideration during the event. Be willing to meet new friends, have fun, and learn all at the same time! Deadlines and Timelines February 2012: Information released to County Extension Offices March-May 2012: County Extension Offices select delegates. April 2012: Applications to the Press Corps and Lobbyist accepted. May 2012: Notification given to those selected for Press Corps and Lobbyist. May-June 2012: Registration and legislative bill submission process. July 15-18, 2012: Texas 4-H Congress For more information... Contact your local County Extension Office on specific deadlines for your county and to know what the selection process is for county delegates. Visit the Texas 4-H Congress online at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/txcongress or scan the QR code using your smartphone. Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating Leading... Learning... Involvement.. July 15-18, 2012 Austin, Texas
Dates and Deadlines *County 4-H Fashion Show & Storyboard Contest: Mar 24 *Texoma Exposition and Livestock Show: April 2-6th, 2012 *District IV 4-H Livestock Judging: April 21 *District IV 4-H Fashion Show & Storyboard Contest: April 28 *District 4-H Educational Presentations: April 28 *District 4-H Entomology ID Contest: Apr 28 *District 4-H Share-the-Fun: April 28 *Deadline 4-H Horse Project Validation deadline: May 1 *Paper Clover Campaign at Tractor Supply: May 2-13. Fill the window with 4-H Clovers!!! *District IV 4-H Rifle & Shotgun contests: May 5 *State 4-H Round-up: June 11-15 *District IV 4-H Horse Show: June 19-20 *County 4-H Record Book Deadline: June 25 *State 4-H Congress: July 15-18 *State 4-H Horse Show: July 21-28 *County 4-H Achievement Banquet: August 11 4-H Day at the Ballpark: September 15 Check out the following to keep yourself connected! Entry forms & newsletter: http://grayson-tx.tamu.edu District IV 4-H Events: http://d44-h.tamu.edu/district-events/ Texas 4-H Website: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ Twitter: TX4Hlady Facebook: GraysonTX4-H Clover Corner News: http://www.4hblogs.org/ccn/ Volunteers: http://texasvolunteer.tamu.edu Belk Charity Day - Saturday, April 21. 4-H is one of the charities participating this year. Tickets are $5 each and get you in the door the day of the sale. Sale goes from 6:00 am til 10:00 am on Saturday, Apr 21. We keep all the proceeds from tickets sold. Once in the door your ticket is worth $5.00 off any item you purchase even sale items. Lots of sales going on. Limit of ten tickets per person. Tickets available from clubs and from the County Extension Office. Check it out:http://www.4husa.org/ The Grayson County AgriLife Extension Office will be moving to the first floor of the Courthouse sometime in May/June. For more information regarding 4-H projects, volunteer & leadership opportunities, programs or activities, please call 903-813-4203 or stop by and visit with us on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse at 100 W. Houston St. in Sherman. (For now) The easiest entrance to the County Extension Office is from Lamar street. Check us out on the web http://grayson-tx.tamu.edu Joyce White Joyce White CEA - Family & Consumer Science ja-white@tamu.edu