NOLAN COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER

NOLAN COUNTY 4-H NEWSLETTER Nolan County 4-H Club Meeting DATE: May 11, 2015 at 5:30 PM PLACE: Sweetwater Fire Department 900 East Broadway EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: We will be learning First Aid/CPR and taking a tour of the facilities COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT: We will begin planning our One Day Event for October 24, 2015. * We will NOT be electing officers at this meeting! Golf Informational Meeting DATE: May 18th at 5:30 PM PLACE: Courthouse 3rd Floor Extension Conference Room Are you interested in learning about the game of golf? Come to the meeting so you can let us know what you are interested in learning about golf! May 2015 May 2nd District Roundup. Katie Pantoja will be competing in the Share-the-Fun choreographed routine. We are rooting for you, Katie! May 11th attend 4-H meeting at 5:30 PM at the Sweetwater Fire Department May 18th attend 4-H golf meeting at 5:30 PM at the Extension office May 23rd Community Service project. Help with WASP Museum Homecoming Event FUTURE 4-H EVENTS Recordbook Training DATE: May 12th at 6 PM PLACE: Brownwood Extension Office If your interested in attending, please call the office. June 9th - 11th State 4-H Roundup July 9th - 10th Multi County Camp Information coming soon... WASP Museum Homecoming Event Community Service Project - Saturday, May 23rd 4-H ers you have an awesome opportunity to be part of the WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) Homecoming event. The Museum is needing help setting up for the Dinner on May 23rd. They need help beginning at 4 PM until about 5:30 PM. Michael Ables, WASP Executive Director, will be at the 4-H meeting to discuss the events. Check out the WASP website for the schedule of events that day, a lot of neat activities. waspmuseum.org Please call the office if you are interested in helping! Great for your record books. 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

2015 DISTRICT & STATE HORSE SHOWS The District Horse Show is scheduled for June 16th in Llano. The State Horse Show is scheduled for the week of July 18th-25th in Abilene. A current coggins test is required at each show. To be eligible for the District and State Horse Show all horses must be validated by May 1st. This year s Horse Validation Program process will be electronically completed using the 4-H CONNECT online management system. ALL 4-H members who wish to show in a District or the State 4-H Horse Show(s) will be required to validate their horse(s) through the 4-H CONNECT system. If you need help completing this process please contact Zach at 236-6912. Youth Range Workshop DATE: June 22nd-26th PLACE: Texas Tech University, Junction, TX COST: $300 AGE: 14-17 years of age and have completed the 8th grade This workshop is to provide educational experience and training for youth interested in practical range, ranch and natural resource management. 2015 4-H Open Horse Show DATE: Saturday, May 16th PLACE: Taylor County Expo Center-Horse barn Abilene, TX COST: $10 per class - $50 maximum AGE: 13/under 14/18 All Age Open Show REGISTRATION: Begins at 7:30AM - Classes start at 9 AM Negative Coggins Required For further information please call (325) 672-6048 Place: T Bar M Resort, New Braunfels Date: June 24th 26th Cost: $235 Age: 13 and up Registration: will be on 4-H Connect from May 4th until June 1st. Come and join other 4-Her s from District 7 & 10 and enjoy some fun as we work together to build leadership skills and character necessary for success! Please contact the office at 235-3184 if you need help registering for this fun opportunity. 2015 Texas 4-H Calf Roping School DATE: June 21st - 25th PLACE: Tarelton State University Challenge Arena, Stephenville COST: $380 for the week AGE: 12 years and older DEADLINE: June 1st The cost includes group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse. Sign up will be 1st come 1st serve basis. Page 2

SHOOTING SPORTS Nolan County 4-H May 17th at 2 PM Oil Mill Road 419, Chola Petroleum, CR 271 *MIKE HART* 4-H Archery Coach 20th Annual Callahan County Fun Shoot DATE: June 13th PLACE: Callahan, TX DEADLINE: June 8th COST: $90 McCulloch County 4-H Whiz Bang Shot DATE: May 23rd PLACE: Brady, TX DEADLINE: May 15th Tom Green County Whiz Bang DATE: May 2nd CHECK IN TIME: 7:30 AM PLACE: 3444 N Hwy 277, San Angelo COST: $85 CLASSES: Junior, Intermediate, Senior I, Senior II LIMITED TO 130 SHOOTERS Please contact Jay Garrett @ 432-634-1801 or jgarrettus@yahoo.com for further information. Please call 236-6912 or come by the Extension office if interested in any of the Shooting Sport or Archery activities. TEXAS 4-H CONFERENCE CENTER - SUMMER CAMP CAMP ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE REGISTRATION FEE Youth Adult Horizons (Grades4-8) June 28th @ 2PM July 2 @ 10:30AM $280 $135 County Camp 1 June 29th @ 2PM July 1st @ 11AM $180 $85 Mission Possible-Mentor Training July 6th @ 2PM July 7th @ 2PM $85 - Mission Possible July 7th @ 2PM July 9th @ 3PM $175 $85 County Camp II July 6th @ 2PM July 8th @ 11AM $180 $85 County Camp III July 8th @ 2PM July 11th @ 11AM $230 $110 Prime Time (Grades 5-8) July 19th @ 2PM July 22nd @ 10AM $230 $110 Prime Time II (Grades 2-5) July 22nd @ 2PM July 25th @ 10AM $230 $110 Prime Time Extreme (Grades 8-11) July 27th @ 2 PM July 30th @ 10AM $230 $110 Please go to Texas4Hcenter.tamu.edu website Camps page and click on REGISTER NOW button. Page 3

4-H UPDATES: Check out 4-H Facebook 2015 Nolan County 4-H We had a great success at Tractor Supply. Thank you to the following 4-H ers and volunteers for helping: Jaci Alexander, Jane McAnally, Joanna McAnally, Buffy McAnally, Jaleigh Morales, Aida Pantoja, Katie Pantoja, Annabelle Snow and Seth Wilcox. Honored 4-H Volunteers Daniel Mink s mom was very thankful for the appreciation letters. FIND US ON THE WEB!! Facebook.com/4HNolanCounty Nolan.agrilife.org Or Give Us a Call 325-236-6912 325-235-3184 HAPPY MOTHER S DAY Labeth Carter CEA-FCS Zachary Wilcox CEA-AG

Butterfly Bites What you need: Utensils Vegetable brush (optional) Cutting board and knife Measuring spoons Spoon and spreading knife Ingredients: 3 stalks celery 12 large twist pretzels 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoons raisins What to do: 1. Wash hands and cooking area. 2. Clean celery with vegetable brush under cool running water. 3. Cut celery in half cross wise. 4. Fill center of each celery stick with one tablespoon of peanut butter. This is the body of the butterfly 5. Add two pretzels to form the butterfly s wings. 6. Use extra pretzel pieces for antenna and raisins for decoration. Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 Butterfly Bite Servings Per Container 6 Prep Time 7 minutes Cost per serving : $0.08 Amount Per Serving Calories 130 Calories from Fat 70 %Daily Value* Total Fat 8 g 12% Saturated fat 1.5g 8% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 150mg 6% Total Carbohydrate 11g 4% Dietary Fibers 2g 8% Sugars 5g Protein 5g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 4% Calcium 2% Iron 4% *Percent Daily Values are based on 1 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs: Calories 2,000 2,500 Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g Saturated Fat Less Than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less Than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate 300g 375g Dietary Fiber 25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrates 4 Protein 4 MyPyramid 1 ounce Meat & Beans This is a fun snack that children will enjoy making This material was funded by USDA s Food Stamp Program Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.