2018-2019 4-H Year Newsletter 1709 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr. Gonzales, TX. 78629 Office: 830.672.8531 Fax: 830.672.8532 Message from County Agent Welcome Hallie Randall! The Luling Foundation has partnered with AgriLife Extension to sponsor an assistant agent position in Ag Literacy and Youth Development that will rotate between the three counties the Luling Foundation serves. Please help us welcome Hallie Randall to this position. She will serve in this role for a year. She is a Luling native, and recently graduated from Tarleton State University. Ag Agent Dwight Sexton d-sexton@tamu.edu FCH Agent Lauren Strom lauren.strom@ag,tamu.edu Inside this issue Message from Agents 1 4-H Registration / County Council 2 Recordbook Information 3 Events 4 Club News 5-7 Robotics 8 Meat Judging Training 9 4-H Financial Assistance 10 Scholarship Information 11 Flyers / Stock Show Schedules 12-20 Calendar 21 Office Admin. Marcella Perales marcella.perales@ag.tamu.edu Extension Office gonzales@ag.tamu.edu Extension Education in Gonzales County http://gonzales.agrilife.org/ Like Us! https://www.facebook.com /GonzalesCounty4H Follow us @ gonzales4h
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 2 Registration on 4-H Connect Please go to the following link https://texas.4honline.com and register. Your ID and password will be the same as last year. If you have any problems or questions please call (830) 672-8531 or e-mail Marcella Marcella.Perales@ag.tamu.edu at the Extension Office for assistance. 4-H County Council and Adult Leaders Meetings will be at the County Extension Office on March 21, 2019 at 6:30 P.M. All Gonzales County 4-H club members are encouraged to come. County Council Officers President: Justin Komoll Vice-President: Sadie Thibodeaux Secretary: Braden Clampit Treasurer: Ashtyn Kardosz Reporter: Cooper LaBuhn Parliamentarian: Savay Sexton District Council Representatives: Justin Komoll, Ashtyn Kardosz and Kathleen Knesek The Extension Office will be closed on 18, 2019 - Presidents Day
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 3 www.google.com/search?q=free+camera+clipart Take Pictures-and tell us what is going on at your club meetings or other 4-H activities. Let s promote 4-H in our community and show Gonzales what 4-H is all about. Send your pictures and stories to gonzales@ag.tamu.edu. Clover Kids The 4-H program serves youth from 3rd grade (minimum age 8) through 12th grade (minimum age 18). As an affiliated group, youth enrolled as 4-H Clover Kids have activities and programs suitable for their age group. Clover Kids are not eligible to participate in activities, recognition programs and competitive events reserved for older youth. Competitive events and competitive judging are inappropriate for Clover Kids. Clover Kids may have animal projects; however, it is recommended animal projects should not exceed a rabbit in size. Most standard 4-H accident insurance normally is not available for youth under 5 years of age. Gonzales County 4-H owns a liquid nitrogen tank to store bull semen for any 4-H member to use for their beef projects. This tank is available for check-out at the AgriLife Extension Office. Rural Youth Loans the Farm Service Agency has a program that provides loans to youth for purchasing income producing livestock to improve and/or begin their operation. Information on this program is available at the Gonzales FSA Office, 830-672-7511. NEW CHANGES 4-H RECORDBOOKS Recordkeeping is a very valuable skill taught to members of the Texas 4-H program. Members are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed annually by submitting a Texas 4-H Record book. The primary purposes of completing a record book are for a young person to develop the skills necessary to set goals, work toward achieving those goals, reflect on his/her experiences, and set new and higher goals for themselves. A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the process of completing quality academic scholarship applications. It is the goal of the Gonzales County Adult Leaders to provide a local review date to ensure all components have been included in the record book and provide suggestions before the book leaves for further judging. This deadline is required for all books in order to be eligible to receive any awards or to be able to apply for a senior scholarship. If a record book is incomplete, the member will be notified and corrections will need to be made prior to the multi county deadline. The Gonzales County deadline for review is in June 18, 2019. Books will be reviewed a second time to ensure corrections were made before leaving for Multi County Record book judging. Senior level books must have all corrections made in order to remain eligible for the scholarship. Go to https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/ to read about new changes or contact your Extension Agent.
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 4 EVENTS LIVESTOCK PROJECTS 4-H members who want assistance in selecting their 4-H livestock projects or would like further advice on managing their projects, are encouraged to communicate with their club managers, and are also welcome to seek assistance from your county agent, Dwight Sexton. Mr. Sexton is available to make project visits and provide advice on your projects. Here is a helpful website for 4-H members interested in showing livestock: http://texasyouthlivestock.com/ You can stay up to date on events with the Nixon-Smiley Stock Show by following their Facebook page Nixon- Smiley Livestock Show http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/nixon-smiley-livestock- Show/131652440191335 Livestock Judging Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches training We have a group of members who participate in many youth livestock judging contests. At these contests, there are 4 animals in a class that are placed, consisting of cattle, swine, sheep and goats. This program is a great way for kids to build confidence, and improve their decision making skills, They also learn about livestock production and life skills along the way. We will host livestock judging practices this winter as time permits. If you want your child to participate in these practices and contests, please notify the Extension Office so you can stay informed. Our kids have been very successful in the past, and have learned much. Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training There is a Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Coaches training in Seguin on March 9-10. The training runs from 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning into Saturday evening after supper. The training continues at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday and concludes by 12:00 noon. The training registration fees include lunch and supper on Saturday. Registration for this is open on 4-H connect, the 4-H activity registration website, and you can enroll for the training at your convenience through Feb. 25 th, when the late registration will close. There is a $120 charge for the training. You will also need to be enrolled as a 4-H volunteer prior to this training on 4-H Connect. The 4-H Connect website is: http://texas.4honline.com/
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 5 Cost Club News Sunday January 20 th, Ashton Kardosz put on her first Weigh Day Play Day clinic to help fellow 4H-ers with daily grooming tips for their sheep and goats and proper showmanship for the participants. A HUGE thank you to Ashton for taking the time to help others succeed, she is a true leader! Article by: Becky Eldridge Club collected canned goods for the Souper bowl donation.
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 6 Sundowners 4-H Club News Some topics discussed at the Sundowner s January 13 th meeting: Kathleen Knesek, a member of the Rising Star 4-H Club in Gonzales, provided the program for the month of January. Kathleen s program focused on the promotion of 4-H and gave 4-H members an idea of the variety of activities that are available through 4-H. Members shared 4-H experiences for the month of December. Activities included prospect shows for cattle and goats and the recent initial meeting for the Gonzales County Robotics Club. Sundowner s members collected spaghetti for the GCAM donation monthly service project. The club will use an additional $50 to purchase spaghetti sauce to go with the donated spaghetti. A check for $100 was sent to St. Judes as a donation. In addition, a $75 donation was made to Heifer International. In new business, Sundowner s members will collect cans of Hamburger Helper for the GCAM donation. Lane Jackson moved for the community service to include making Valentine cards for local nursing homes and for the Gonzales County First Responders. Join the Sundowner s 4-H Club during our next meeting which will be held on 10, 2019 at 4:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church. Please contact Melissa or Kim, the Sundowner s 4-H Club Adult Leaders, at (830) 672-8531 with any questions or concerns.
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 7 Club News Gonzales Shooting Light Rifle Shooting Sports Location: Gonzales City Landfill near the Gonzales City animal shelter that is located on County Road 488 off FM 532 (Moulton Highway) 2/17/19 2 PM - 3:30 PM 3/17/19 2 PM - 3:30 PM 4/14/19 2 PM - 3:30 PM RSVP to the Extension Office by Friday Noon before the date of the shoot. Participants must be registered in 4-H on 4-H Connect and are encouraged to bring their.22 rifle to the event. An OBI (open breech indicator) is needed for each rifle. For further questions, please contact Jay Pyssen at (830)203-1636. Horse Project Do you LOVE horses? Do you want to sharpen your skills? Come join in the fun! Location: JB Wells Arena If you have any questions contact Amy Thibodeaux @ (830) 203-0470
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 8 4-H Robotics Of Gonzales County Will be meeting the 4 th Sunday of the month. Time: 4 PM @ Extension Office Come join the fun! We look forward to seeing you there.
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 9 4-H Meat Judging Here is a list of dates for meat judging practices. You do not have to attend all of them but remember you will get out of something the amount you are willing to put into it. I understand if there is conflicts so please let me know if any arise an I will work with you. Whether I need to meet with you at a different time or date that is always possible, but hopefully we can all meet together. Dates are as followed: 6, 2019 @4:30 7, 2019 @4:30 10, 2019 San Antonio Contest @ 8 AM HEB Kirby Distribution Center located at 5711 FM 78, San Antonio, TX 78244 14, 2019 @ 4:30 21, 2019 @ 4:30 March 4, 2019 Houston Contest @ 8 AM Martin Preferred Foods located at 2011 Silver St, Houston, TX 77007
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 10 IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM COUNTY COUNCIL 4-H County Council covers: Half camp fees hosted by Texas 4-H Half entry fees for participation in a 4-H hosted workshop or state round-up workshop(s) ALL entry fees for District 10 and/or State 4-H level contests hosted by the Texas 4-H Staff ALL entry fees for 4-H team based contests Contact office if this may apply to you. Members are held accountable by submitting a 4-H Payment Request Form and provide receipt of event attended to the council within 30 days of the event attended. Members will be notified once paperwork has been reviewed. Contact office for further information. Paperwork can be picked up at the office or found online at gonzales.agrilife.org. 2018-2019 Limited Financial Aid Information Gonzales County 4-H Adult Leaders are available to provide limited financial aid for members who have attended workshops, camps, or clinics that enhances his/her 4-H project. Financial aid is also available for those who have represented Gonzales County at the district, state, or national levels in other events. Cost incurred other than camp/entry fees will be taken into consideration. Financial aid based on 2018-2019 yearly budget. FIRST, members are held accountable by submitting the limited financial assistance request form and provide receipts (s) of event attended to the adult leaders within 30 days of the event attended. SECOND, the VERIFICATION FORM must be completed after speaking at any 4-H meeting within the given time frame. Late forms will not be accepted. Contact Natalie Knesek 830-857-6164 or Melissa Clampit 830-857-4931 for more information. Paperwork can be picked up at the office or found online at gonzales.agrilife.org under the 4-H tab. Hope you all have a Happy Valentines Day!
2018-2019 4-H Newsletter Page 11 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR) Scholarship HLSR Scholarship Applications are available Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo RodeoHouston Houston, Texas Rodeo Area Go Texan Military - Technical - Exhibitor - 4-H - FFA... The Exhibitor scholarship I will be glad to assist any student and/or parent with questions.. 979.229.9317 or sherrihooperagt@yahoo.com Students attending Gonzales, Waelder or Nixon-Smiley High School can apply, participation in HLSR is NOT REQUIRED.. There are several options available -- Area Go Texan, Military, Exhibitor, Hildebrand, Technical etc. (Our local Gonzales County Area Go Texan applications will be available after the 1st of the year - 4yr degree, 2yr trade or technical, homeschooled students or private school from a contiguous county)
Spring Round-Up Schedule ***Please note these are registration times. For a more detailed schedule please refer to each contests page.*** https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-10-spring-round-up/ Saturday, April 13, 2019 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, Fredericksburg, TX Thursday, May 2, 2019 8:00 am Range & Pasture ID and Range Evaluation 9:00 am Share-The-Fun & Judging of Storyboards 1:30 pm Mohair & Wool Judging 1:30 pm Leaders 4 Life Friday, May 3, 2019 7:30 am Soil Judging 9:00 am Duds to Dazzle 1:30 pm Fashion Show Saturday, May 4, 2019 7:30 am Small Bore Rifle Contest (Floresville, TX)
General Rules AGE DIVISIONS: There will be three age divisions. Divisions for all District Contests are determined as the age as of August 31, 2018. The age divisions are as follows (except for Smallbore Rifle): Juniors 3rd Grade (and 8 years old) 5th Grade Intermediates 6th 8th Grade Seniors 9th- 12th Grade Age Divisions for Small Bore Rifle are as follows: Junior 3rd-5th Grade (as of August 31, 2018) Junior/Intermediate 6th-7th Grade Intermediate 8th Grade Seniors 9th-12th Grade Juniors may move up to the Junior/Intermediate or Junior/Intermediate up to Intermediate age division when participating on a team that has true intermediates (based on grades listed above) on it. No one may move up to the Senior age division. REGISTRATION: Registration will be conducted on 4-H Connect. Each member of a team will be required to register themselves. Cost of Registration: $10 per contest entered for the following contests: o Range & Pasture ID o Range Evaluation o Mohair Judging o Wool Judging o Leaders 4 Life o Soil Judging o Duds to Dazzle o Fashion Show o Fashion Storyboard o Share-The-Fun o Small Bore Rifle Registration Period: Regular Registration will be open on 4-H Connect March 18-April 2, 2019. Late Registration will be from April 3-4, 2019 ONLY for an additional $25 fee. No refunds will be given for any District Contest Registration.
Gonzales County Youth Show Association 2019 Thursday, 28 th Arrive - Check-in Weigh-in 4:00 6:00 pm Commercial Heifers (Must have Health Papers to unload cattle) *No one is allowed in the alley/pen area until all heifers are unloaded* 5:30 6:30 pm Swine 6:30-7:30 pm Heifers & Steers (Steers & Heifers may be unloaded and stalled prior to the start of weigh-in) 6:45 7:45 pm Lambs and Goats Friday, March 1st Arrive Check-in Weigh-in Rabbits 7:00 8:00 am Preliminary sift Judging Swine 8:00 am Rabbits 10 minutes after the end of weigh-in in Ring 2 Lambs - will begin 10 minutes after swine show Goats will begin 10 minutes after lambs show A short lunch break will be taken as close to noon as possible, but we will not stop a show in progress. 10:00 am Commercial Heifers Exhibitors not needed during judging 9:00 am Herdsman Interviews in the pre-determined order Commercial Heifer Sale 6:30 pm Saturday, March 2nd Arrive Check-in Baked Goods 7:30 8:45 am Judging Broilers 7:00 7:30 am Preliminary sift; Show will start at 8:00 am Steers Will begin 10 minutes following the broilers Heifers - will begin 10 minutes after the steer show 9:00 am Baked Goods Silent Auction of Baked Goods 5:00 7:00 pm or when the maximum bid is reached Buyers Social Hour 4:30 6:00 pm (located in the show barn) Buyers please be registered by 5:00 pm Sale of Market Animals - 6:00 pm Buyers please have all add-ons delivered to the office by 5:30 pm
2019 Waelder Stock Show Schedule 14 6pm Validation 14 7pm Sifting of animals 15 10am Judging 15 4:30pm Buyers Appreciation Dinner 15 5:45pm Raffle 15 6:15pm Premium Sale
2019 SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 Starts Photography Registration 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Smiley 4-H Meeting 7 PM Nixon 4-H Meeting 6:30 PM Waelder 4-H Meeting 6 PM Leesville 4-H Meeting 7 PM Meat Judging Practice 4:30 PM Meat Judging Practice 4:30 PM 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Sundowners Meeting 4 PM Rising Star Meeting 6:30 PM Meat Judging Contest in SA Green Clover 4- H Meeting 4:15 PM Happy Valentines Meat Judging Practice 4:30 PM 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Cost 4-H Meeting 6:30 PM Meat Judging Practice 4:30 PM 24 25 26 27 28 Robotics Meeting 4 PM @ Extension Office Photography Late Registration Last day to Register for Photography