ATASCOSA 4-H NEWSLETTER Texas A&M AgriLife Extension January 2017 Ambassador & Council Officer MEETINGS Thursday, January 26th Meetings will be held at the Extension Office in Leming Ambassador Officer Meeting Cafeteria 6:00pm Council Officer Meeting Auditorium 6:45pm Next Meeting Scheduled for May 4, 2017 25 E. Fifth Street P.O. Box 379 Leming, TX 78050 830-569-0034 atascosa-tx@tamu.edu atascosa.agrilife.org Inside this issue: CLUB Information 2 Election Convention 2 Round Up 2 4-H Day at the Capitol 3 Sewing 3 Photography 3 Fashion Sensation 4 Wildlife & Fisheries 4 Poultry 5 Member Achievement Plan (MAP) Contest The Member Achievement Plan (MAP) is designed to help 4-H members develop skills in record keeping and organization. Project Record Forms are used to keep track of livestock project growth and development. Atascosa 4-H will once again sponsor the MAP contest for livestock projects at the Atascosa County Livestock Show. Medals will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place winners in each age division per project category and will be announced during the ACLS Auction and Parade of Champions on Saturday, January 21st. MAPs are due Friday, January 6, 2017. Forms can be picked up at the Extension Office or can be found on our website under the Forms tab at atascosa.agrilife.org Dogs & Validation 5 Rabbits 5 Horses 5 Shooting Sports 6 Postal League 6 Community Service 8-9 Livestock Show Info 10 ACLS Schedule 11 Commercial Heifer 12-13 Lonestar Classic 14 S.A.L.E. Youth Day 15 N.R.C.S. Contests 16-17 Beekeeping 18 Texas 4-H Opportunities Scholarship 19 Countdown to College 19 College Scorecard 19 Contact Us 19 The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. We will seek to provide reasonable accommodation for all persons with disabilities for this meeting. We request that you contact the Atascosa County Extension Service twelve days (12) prior to the event at (830) 569-0034 or as soon as possible to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that you require. 1
Atascosa Club of Equine Enthusiasts 4th Monday of the Month, 7pm First United Methodist Church, Pleasanton Karen Harris - (830) 570-9222 karen@lazy2ranch.us Black Hill 4-H 2nd Sunday of the Month, 6:00pm Black Hill Comm. Building., Black Hill, TX Kim Lutz - (830) 570-3320 kimlutz97@gmail.com La Parita 4-H 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 pm 95 South CR 321, Jourdanton Tasha Meyer 830-399-2688 meyermomma42@gmail.com Leming/Verdi 4-H 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30pm Verdi Community Center, Verdi, TX Carl Royal 830-480-4018 lisaaroya@yahoo.com James Caraway 830-570-3946 jcaraway@bartlettcocke.com Matt Adamitz 210-275-8796 Atascosa 4-H Club Info 4 H is a learn by doing youth education program for children 9 to 19. It promotes positive values, social responsibility, and lifelong learning. An af iliated program, Clover Kids, is available in some areas for children 5 to 7 (K to 2). Through 4 H and the opportunities it provides, 4 H members have the ability to participate in many events and activities, as well as apply for scholarships, travel the country, and meet new friends. Enrollment begins in August. 2 Lytle 4-H 2nd Monday of the Month, 6:30pm Lytle Primary School Cafeteria Nan Boyd 210-912-5841 boydranch3@aol.com Leeanna Mask 210-859-9499 Michelle Keith elenis_mom@yahoo.com Mesquite 4-H 2nd Monday of the Month, 7pm Pleasanton Elementary, Pleasanton, TX Sue Ann Smith - (830) 570-4399 jspjsmith@att.net Debbie Ward - (830) 281-4159 Johanna Hagen - (830) 281-2119 jhagen@pisd.us Poteet 4-H 1st Tuesday of the Month, 7pm Poteet High School Cafeteria, Stephanie Scharmann - (210) 365-9632 poteet4h@gmail.com 2017 County Round Up-Thurs. March 2, 2017 Guidelines at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/ Please notify our office with intent and category by February 20, 2017. 830-569-0034 or Michelle.Pfeil@ag.tamu.edu 2017 Election Convention CANDIDACY opens on Feb. 1st closes on April 18th 4-H Connect: texas.4honline.com
Beginners Sewing Class: Interested in learning to sew, are 9 years or older and an active member in 4-H? A new beginners sewing class starting this month. Slots still available. No sewing machine is needed, but we do need a commitment for four Saturdays (second Saturday of the month) from 9:00am-12:00 noon, starting January 14, 2017. A one time fee of $15.00 will be charged for materials and is due prior of start of class. Attendance is important as skills are built on prior class. Class size is limited so please call the Extension Office and ask for Dru Benavides or Michelle Pfeil at 830-569-0034 to be added to list. 2017 Texas 4-H Photography Contest http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/photography-video/ Theme: For 2017 the theme is Reflec ons. These are photos shot off any natural or ar ficial reflec ve surface. A well executed shot will be able to show perfect symmetry or a slightly distorted shot. Examples of photographs in the theme would be, but not limited to, photos from lakes, a window pane, a mirror, or a polished/wax car. 4 H members are encouraged to be crea ve when thinking about reflec ons in everyday life and where they are seen. Changes to rules for 2017. Photos must be 8X10 in size with a quality resolu on. Over the past two years the majority of disqualifica on in the contest have occurred when the photography is too small to be viewed by the judge. Addi onally, please remember that all photos must be the original work of the 4 H member submi ng the photograph. No photograph can be submi ed which has been taken by other 4 H members, a family member, or any printed/digital source. All Rules and categories can be found online at website listed above. County Entries are due on February 27th to Michelle Pfeil by email at Michelle.Pfeil@ag.tamu.edu. 2017 Texas State Preserva on Board 4 H and FFA Photography Contest Update as of right now we have not be invited to par cipate in this contest. If no fied, we will release the contest rules & guidelines. 3
2017 FASHION SENSATION All Events to be held at our Atascosa County Extension Office in Leming Fashion Story Board Workshop: Sat., 2/4/17 9:30am 11:30am ***RSVP by 2/1/17 County Show: 3/3/17 District Show: 4/1/17 District 12 4-H Theme: Wild About High Fashion Contest Guidelines at http://agrilife.org/d124h/4-h-event/fashion-show/ Please notify our office your intent to participate and category of choice by February 20, 2017 at 830-569-0034 or Michelle.Pfeil@ag.tamu.edu. All paperwork and construction is due February 27, 2017. Story Boards due March 10, 2017. The Atascosa 4-H Wildlife and Fisheries project members were busy last month developing a Wildscape made up of native plants and flora from Atascosa County. Presenters were Mike Petter, Resource and Land Management, Jeff Petter, Resource & Land Management, Will Platz, Resource & Land Management, Mrs. Platz, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Dale Rankin County Extension Agent Ag/Nr and 4-H. 4-H Members present were Ely Rankin, Ethan Ayala, Chloe Jackson, Colton Eisenhauer, Weston Eisenhauer, Derek Scharmann, Isaac Kumaus, Peter Kumaus, Elijah Kumaus, Abi Kumaus, McKenzie Lutz. Thank you to the Ramey Family for allowing us to meet at their building and create this Wildscape. The group will hiatus for a short while but will resume activities with a Spring meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at 6:30pm. Plan to meet at the Extension Office in Leming. 4
San Antonio Livestock Show project poults are due to arrive on January 10, 2017. Please plan accordingly. Members with orders will receive more information on that day with an approximate time of arrival. The 4-H Dog Project will meet on January 12th & 25th at 6pm in the Extension Office Auditorium in Leming. 4-H Dog Validation is due by January 10th. Anyone interested in finding out more about the 4-H Dog Project, please contact Michelle, 4-h Program Assistant at 830-569-0036 or visit http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/dog-care-training/ Come learn the basics of showing off your rabbit project. A Rabbit Showmanship Clinic will be offered on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at 6:30pm at the County Extension Office. First year project members are encouraged to attend. 2017 San Antonio Livestock Show Youth Rodeo If you are a 4-H member and plan to enter the 2017 Youth Rodeo, their deadline is January 15 th for online entries and mail in entries must be postmarked before then. Please make sure you come by the office for Mr. Rankin s signature by January 13 th. Also let Michelle Pfeil know what you plan to enter so she can send a letter to the school. 5
For Information regarding the Atascosa 4-H Shooting Sports Program, please contact: SHOTGUN Boyd Grimshaw 830-570-0110 boydgrishaw@hotmail.com or visit www.atascosaclaypoppers.shutterfly.com RIFLE Tasha Meyer 612-799-2134, meyermomma42@gmail.com or Jimmy Meyer 830-570-7071, jimmygun-shop@hotmail.com ARCHERY Paul Macmanus (210) 452-2620 paulandtera@att.net For more information on the shooting sports project, visit http://agrilife.org/d124h/events/.shooting-sports Additional tournament information can also be found at http://www.iclays.com/cgi-bin/public_tournament_list.cgi or http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoor-learning/hunter-education/shooting-sportsopportunities/sporting-clays-schedule A few reminders and new shooter information. It is not too late to join a club. Registration with Texas 4-H is required and open on 4-H Connect. The state participation fee is currently $25. This fee does NOT include supplies, contests, or club membership fees, if any. When enrolling on 4-H Connect, make sure and check both Shooting Sports and a primary club on the list. In order to participate in the shooting sports program, members must enrolled with one of our area clubs and meet the 50% attendance requirement prior to any 4-H sponsored contests. First time shooters must attend a MANDATORY safety orientation. Rifle orientation will be held on Sunday, January 29th at 2:00pm at the Meyer Range located at 95 Co Rd 321, Jourdanton, TX 78026 IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE The District 12 4-H Shotgun Match has been moved to Saturday, May 13, 2017 (Originally scheduled for May 12th). Please plan accordingly. 2016-17 Shooting Sports Events The State Natural Resources & Shooting Sports Events Quick Reference Schedule for the coming 4-H Year can be found at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/natural-resources, the first link under 4-H Member Resources. The document contains basic information for each event (location, date, registration dates, late registration where applicable, and cost). We highly recommend online use of this document as updates and additions are made frequently. Please take special notice of events coming early in the new 4-H year, specifically Shooting Sports Coach Trainings, and encourage participants to enroll/reenroll quickly via 4H Connect so that process can be completed in time to make the event registration deadline. Information about District 12 4-H Shooting Sports Events can be found at http://agrilife.org/ d124h/events/shooting-sports/. 6
DISTRICT 12 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS POSTAL LEAGUE RIFLE, SHOTGUN, ARCHERY, AIR PISTOL The District 12 4-H Shooting Sports Postal League was a huge success last year and we are excited to announce the 2017 event. The Postal League is designed to provide additional shooting sports opportunities for 4-H members across District 12. The event includes Smallbore Rifle, Shotgun, Archery and Air Pistol. Participants in Archery and Shotgun events will provide their own Archery and Shotgun targets. Rifle and Air Pistol targets will be distributed to coaches shortly after entry deadline. SMALLBORE RIFLE $15 per person Texas 4-H Smallbore 3-Position Rules 50ft 3-Position Format w/ Orion 12 Bull Target (provided) 3P for Seniors/Intermediate, 1P for Juniors Senior, Intermediate, & Junior Divisions Awards presented April 29th @ D12 Rifle Match Team & Individual Awards SHOTGUN $15 per person per event (Trap & Skeet) Texas 4-H Shotgun Rules 2 Events: Trap & Skeet Senior, Intermediate, & Juniors Awards presented May 13th @ D12 Shotgun Match Individual Awards AIR PISTOL $15 per person District 12 4-H Air Pistol Rules & NRA Int l Pistol Rules 10m Format w/ Orion 1 Bull Air Pistol Target (provided) Positions & Support based on Age Divisions Senior, Intermediate, & Junior Divisions Awards presented April 29th @ D12 Rifle Match Team & Individual Awards ARCHERY $15 per person Texas 4-H Archery Rules 18m Indoor FITA Match Format (10 ends of 3), 9m for 1stYJ All Bow Divisions use 40cm 5-color 10-ring targets Senior, Intermediate, Junior, & 1st Year Junior Divisions Barebow, Recurve, Genesis, Compound Aided & Unaided Awards presented June 3rd @ D12 Archery Match Individual Awards Registration for these events will be administered through 4-H Connect. Select the D12 4-H Shooting Sports Postal League event. The registration period will begin February 1st and conclude on February 25, 2017. Coaches can register on the participant s behalf. Participants of these 4-H events should coordinate with their respective coach or county office to register. A registration fee of $15.00 dollars will be charged per shooter per event. Shooting period will be between March 1st and April 9th. Score/targets must returned to the County Extension Office on or before April 11th. For more information, please call our office or visit: https://agrilife.org/d124h/4-hevent/shooting-sports/ 7
Community Service Several Atascosa 4-H members stepped out this Christmas season to lend a helping hand. Mesquite 4-H members Kenley Everett, Caitlyn Nieschwitz, and Chloe Nieschwitz assisted with duties at the Pictures with Santa event held at the Jourdanton Library. Poteet 4-H members Olivia Fletcher, Aliana Garcia, Marco Garcia, Derek Scharmann, and Morgan Winter donated sweet treats for Poteet s Blue Santa children s gift giving event. Poteet 4-H member Taylor Fojtik was invited by Ronald McDonald House Charities to their holiday event to donate pillows she made for sick children. 8
Tennessee 4-H is receiving a number of contacts asking how they can help those individuals in the towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, TN (Sevier County) that have been impacted by the recent wildfire. Large amounts of supplies have been donated already. What is needed is help in providing for the financial needs of these families as they rebuild their lives. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture and Tennessee 4-H are announcing an effort to collect gift cards for people displaced and affected by the wildfires in Sevier County, Tennessee. Fires over the past two days have destroyed thousands of acres of forests, burned hundreds of buildings and businesses and claimed several lives. At the present time we are aware of 30 4-H families that have lost everything in the fire. In addition, a mother and her two daughters are still missing. These two daughters are both 4-H members, ages 12 and 9. Gift cards of any monetary value to nationally recognized retailers can be mailed to the UT Extension office in Sevier County to Alan Bruhin s (County Director) attention. 4-Hers, UTIA employees or anyone across the state or nation are encouraged to help out as best they can. Affected families will be able to use these cards to buy supplies and necessities in the coming weeks of rebuilding. Donated gift cards can be mailed to UT Extension, 752 Old Knoxville Highway, Sevierville, TN 37862. The phone number of the office is 865-453-3695. If individuals desire a tax deductible receipt for their monetary donation, those individuals can mail a donation, made payable to the Tennessee 4-H Foundation, to 2621 Morgan Circle, 205 Morgan Hall, Knoxville, TN 37796. The Tennessee 4-H Foundation will, in turn, purchase gift cards using the donations and send them to the Extension office in Sevier County. 9
Livestock Show Information Atascosa County Livestock Show Community Service January 7th and 14th are 4-H Clean Up Days at the show barn. Please come out and volunteer your time to clean and make the show barn looks great for your Junior Livestock Show. Clean up begins bright and early at 8:00am. 4-H Council and Ambassador Officers Community Service Opportunity Officers are encouraged to participate in opening ceremonies at the county stock show during their own show date(s). School absence excuses will not be granted for opening ceremonies only. Officers should be in official dress when taking part in the ceremonies. Ambassador: green jacket, white shirt, & khaki pants. Council: official council or white shirt & khaki pants. Anyone needing assistance in getting ready for the Atascosa County Livestock Show and other major shows can contact County Agent Dale Rankin to set up an appointment for individualized help with their project(s). Please call 830-569-0034. Clipping will be done on the afternoon of January 14th at show barn by appointment only. For those of you who have purchased season passes and/or gate passes for major shows, check with us to see if they have been received in our office. Please note most shows will distribute just shortly before show start date. As of print date only Fort Worth passes have been received in our office. Information, Dates, Schedules for other shows can be found at: Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo: Jan 13-Feb 4, 2017 http://www.fwssr.com/ Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show: January 15-21, 2017 http://www.hcdjls.org/ Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo: March 7-26, 2017 http://www.rodeohouston.com/ Rodeo Austin: March 11-25, 2017 http://www.rodeoaustin.com/ San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo: February 9-26, 2017 http://www.sarodeo.com/ Atascosa Co. Livestock Show: January16-21, 2017 http://www.countyshows.org/s/index.aspx?id=acls 10
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Dear ACLS Commercial Heifer Exhibitors, Please find a time schedule for your Commercial Heifer Show Below. Should you have other questions or concerns, please call our office at 830-569-0034 or you may contact Mr. Phillip Tom at 512-296-6845. ******************************************************* January 6, 2017 6:00-8:00pm Commercial Heifers arrive at the Atascosa County Livestock Exchange. Record books and health papers must be turned in at this time, as well. January 7, 2017 By 8:00am, Heifers will need to be fed and watered prior to judging. Area will need to be cleared of exhibitors and parents. 8:15am Meet for sale meeting. 8:30am Cattle will be judged. All exhibitors and parents should remain out of cattle area. 9:00am Participants should be in holding area for interviews. January 10, 2017 Commercial Heifer Sale Day Heifers will be sold at the Atascosa Livestock Exchange before the regular cattle sale. More information will be given to exhibitors on January 7, 2017. 12
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SAVE THE DATES!!! JOIN US FOR TWO DAYS OF ACTIVITIES & TALENT Hosted by the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo SCHOOL TOURS COMMITTEE All Entry forms are online at http://www.sarodeo.com/attractions/youth-day YOUTH DAY Saturday February 11, 2017 4-H, FFA, & FCCLA members from across South Central Texas gather together at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to showcase their talents, organization activities and project work. Members set up exhibits and hands-on activity booths for visitors and guests attending the Stock Show & Rodeo. Additional activities throughout the day include the Photography Contest display and the Wagon & Wheelbarrow Parade. Thanks to all our participants last year, we had a fantastic Youth Day. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Pfeil, 4-H Program Assistant at 830-569-0034 or by email at Michelle.Pfeil@ag.tamu.edu. http://www.sarodeo.com/images/ uploads/2017_youth_day_sign_up_form1.pdf Entry DEADLINE Jan 20th. PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST DISPLAY & AWARDS CEREMONY Saturday February 11, 2017 The Photography Contest is open to all children from the ages of 8-18. There are three age groups and 14 categories. There is no entry fee. Each contestants may enter up to two photos per category only. All entries are displayed in the School Tours Committee tent for Youth Day. The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion & Best of Show winners display is moved to the front of the Joe & Harry Coliseum and will remain on display until the last day of the Stock Show & Rodeo. There is a Photography Award Ceremony held during Youth Day. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Pfeil, 4-H Program Assistant at 830-569-0034 or by email at Michelle.Pfeil@ag.tamu.edu. http://www.sarodeo.com/images/ uploads/2017_photography_contest_entry1.pdf Entry DEADLINE JAN 6th COUNTRY COUTURE FASHION SHOW Saturday February 18, 2017 This year s show promises to be the BEST EVER! The purpose of this Fashion Show is to give our youth an opportunity to show their talents and abilities. This is not a judged competition; it is simply a time when young people can show off a garment that they have made. The garment(s) can be created from a purchased pattern, an original design or a redesign of a garment. Entry DEADLINE Feb 1st We would also like to highlight student design sketches or design boards. We will display them prior to and during the Fashion Show itself. You do not have to have a garment in the Fashion Show in order to have your work displayed. We would welcome any student to participate in this capacity. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Pfeil, 4-H Program Assistant at 830-569-0034 or by email at Michelle.Pfeil@ag.tamu.edu. http://www.sarodeo.com/images/ uploads/2017_country_coture_sign_up_form1.pdf BAKED FOODS CONTEST INFORMATION Saturday February 11, 2017 Here is another fun activity for you to participate in at the San Antonio Stock Show on Youth Day, Feb. 11th, 2017. If you enjoy baking, this is the contest for you. You can enter cookies, cakes, breads, pies, candy & much more. Cost is $3 per class. You can enter one item in each class, there are 12 classes. This contest is open to any youth ages 6 18. We would also like to highlight student design sketches or design boards. We will display them prior to and during the Fashion Show itself. You do not have to have a garment in the Fashion Show in order to have your work displayed. We would welcome any student to participate in this capacity. If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Pfeil, 4-H Program Assistant at 830-569-0034 or by email at Michelle.Pfeil@ag.tamu.edu. Entry DEADLINE Feb 7th http://www.sarodeo.com/images/uploads/baked_food_contest_2017_guidlines.pdf 15
CONSERVATION POSTER CONTEST The Atascosa County Soil & Water Conservation District is again sponsoring a Conservation Poster Contest for all Atascosa County students, grades 1 st through 6 th (age 12 & under). This does not jeopardize Texas University Interscholastic League eligibility. It is our intention that this be a voluntary program. We encourage all teachers to use this as a classroom aid. To avoid too much help from parents and others, it is suggested that the posters be prepared in the classroom rather than in the home. The following are the rules and guidelines pertaining to the contest: Students may enter posters that pertain to this year s contest theme which is We All Need Trees. Please use the Current Theme of the contest. More detailed information on the theme will be posted on the website http://www.nacdnet.org/ stewardship&education.com. 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place plaques will be awarded for each grade level with up to the best three being forwarded to Temple, Texas, to be entered into the Texas Conservation Awards Program. An overall winner will be selected and a plaque presented at the local Annual Conservation Awards Program and Dinner on June 8, 2017. (NOTE: By entering the District contest, students agree to release the name of their parents, home address, and telephone number to the District for the sole purpose of forwarding District winning entries to Area competition and for an invitation to the annual Awards Program.) Poster entries should be drawn on standard poster board. Note: poster board should be cut to half size 22 X 14. (No construction paper.) Artwork on entries should be produced with materials that do not readily smear, crack, or chip. A fixative or lamination may be used. The poster entry artwork surface should be flat. Poster is to be identified by Name, School, Grade, and Room, all of which is to be printed on back of the poster. (Do not place child s name on front of poster.) Posters will be judged on conservation message, neatness, and originality. Posters will be due in the Atascosa County SWCD office located at 107 Wyoming Blvd in Pleasanton on Friday, January 13, 2017. For more information, contact Sherry at 830-569-2232, Ext 101. 16
CONSERVATION ESSAY CONTEST The Atascosa County Soil & Water Conservation District #307 is again sponsoring a Conservation Essay Contest for Atascosa County students. This contest is open to Atascosa County students in the following age divisions: Ages 13 years and under (maximum of 300 words) Ages 14 to 18 (maximum of 500 words). The topic for this year s contest is Why Do We All Need Trees? Please use the Current Theme of the contest. More detailed information on the theme will be posted on the website at http://www.nacdnet.org/stewardship&education.com. As you write your essay, you should remember: write about soil and water conservation practices make your writing interesting to the reader make sure that each sentence you write helps the reader understand your essay make sure that your ideas are clear and easy for the reader to follow write about your ideas in detail so that the reader really understands what you are saying check your work for correct spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and sentences 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd place plaques will be awarded for each division with up to the best three being forwarded to Temple, Texas, to be entered into the Texas Conservation Awards Program. An overall winner will be selected and a plaque presented at the local Annual Awards Program and Dinner on June 8, 2017. (NOTE: By entering this contest, students agree to release the name of their parents, home address, and telephone number to the District for the sole purpose of forwarding District winning entries to Area competition and for an invitation to the annual Awards Program.) The essay is due in the Atascosa County SWCD office located at 107 Wyoming Blvd. in Pleasanton on Friday, January 13, 2017. All essays must have a cover sheet with the Title, Name, Age, and School. We encourage all teachers to use this aid and hope that all students will enter. For further information, contact District Clerk Sherry A. Orsak at 569-2232, Ext 101. 17
Wildlife Intensive Leadership Development CONSERVATION LEADERS IN EVERY COMMUNITY APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2017 CLICK TO APPLY OR LOG ON TO WWW.TEXASBRIGADES.ORG FOR MORE INFO THE TEXAS BRIGADES MISSION IS TO EDUCATE AND EMPOWER YOUTHS WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IN WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, AND LAND STEWARDSHIP TO BECOME CON- SERVATION AMBASSADORS FOR A SUSTAINED NATURAL RESOURCE LEGACY. The Texas Brigades is a wildlife-focused leadership development program for high school youth (ages 13-17). There are six different camps: Bobwhite Brigade, Buckskin Brigade, Bass Brigade, Waterfowl Brigade, Ranch Brigade, and Coastal Brigade. You will be introduced to habitat management, hone your communication skills, and develop a land ethic. The state's leading wildlife and fisheries biologists and land managers serve as instructors and mentors. Each camp is 4 ½ days long. The camps are held on private ranches and at environmental camps in different areas of the state. In addition to learning animal anatomy and behavior, botany, nutrition, habitat management, population dynamics, etc., you will learn valuable leadership skills. You will write news releases, practice public speaking, and find out how to handle radio and television interviews. Through these activities, you will develop valuable life skills that will help you regardless of your career goals. If you are interested in biology, conservation, leadership, or just appreciate the outdoors, you should consider applying to one of our camps. Find a career, meet new friends, and become an ambassador for conservation. 18
The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. This year Texas 4 -H members can apply for scholarships in three areas, baccalaureate, courageous heart, and technical. Former Texas 4-H members will be able to apply for scholarships through the collegiate scholarship program. Changes for 2017: Scores from the Old (Jan 2016 or Before) and the New (Mar 2016 or After) of the SAT test will be accepted, as well as ACT scores. Any youth receiving a Terry Scholarship are NOT eligible to receive a Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship. Scholarship Interviews will be conducted in College Station in May, 2017. -Dr. Darlene Locke will serve as the Scholarship Coordinator for 2017. Atascosa 4-H Applicants must submit their completed applications to the Atascosa County Extension Office by January 13, 2017. Applications and all information can be found at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships/ College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ College Scorecard provides a wealth of information to students planning to attend college, including: Graduation rate of all colleges/universities Anticipated Salary for specific fields after graduation Tuition/fees (using family income to help application get an accurate total) The website has a lot of information in an easy-to-under-stand format. Currently, the website is not available in Spanish, but they will have it available in the near future. STAFF Dale Rankin, CEA Ag/NR dw-rankin@tamu.edu Monica Zepeda Secretary mzepeda@ag.tamu.edu Contact Us Dru Benavides, CEA F.C.S. dru.benavides@ag.tamu.edu Michelle Pfeil 4-H Assistant michelle.pfeil@ag.tamu.edu 19 ATASCOSA 4-H Physical: 25 E. Fifth St. Mailing: PO Box 379 Leming, TX 78050 Phone: 830-569-0034 Fax: 830-569-8997 E-mail: atascosa-tx@tamu.edu
TEXAS A&M AGRI-LIFE EXTENSION ATASCOSA 4-H 25 E. Fifth Street P.O. Box 379 Leming, TX 78050 4-H NEWSLETTER January 2017 Office Closures: January 2 New Year s Holiday January 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 20