Friday, July 27, 2012

4-H Officer Training


We will have an officer training open to all members – club officers, county council officers, and members who are interested in possibly running for office in the future. 

Thursday, August 9th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rockne from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost will be $5.

Please RSVP by phone or email by August 7th.

Friday, July 13, 2012

District Record Book Results

Great job at district record book contest!!


Senior
Category
District Ranking 
Joelle Foster
Beef
1st
Jarrett Namken
Citizenship & Civic Education
5th
Amy Wyatt
Environmental Science Open
1st
Ashley Ward
Food & Nutrition
4th
Sam Beeman
Goat
8th
Samantha Moore
Health
1st
Matthew Liverman
Personal Development
5th
Bryan Whitten
Photography
5th
Laci Lambacher
Plants & Animals Open
3rd
Jamie Parker
Rabbit
3rd
Amanda Howard
Sheep
7th
Trey Moore
Wildlife
4th
Intermediate


Jake Namken
Citizenship & Civic Education
1st
Bryce Wyatt
Environmental Science Open
1st
Morgan Calderoni
Horse
6th
Daniel Howard
Sheep
3rd
Amanda Dale
Vet Science
2nd
Junior


Garrett Cole
Beef
1st
Ellie Turner
Citizenship & Civic Education
1st
Ashauri Lewis
Goat
8th
Gene Brown
Horse
4th
Kaylee Berdoll
Wildlife
2nd

County 4-H Awards Banquet

The annual County 4-H Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, August 11 at 5 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church Hall in Rockne.  Paige 4-H Club is the Standing Committee in charge of decorating and setup up for the banquet.

Practice for Council members and presenters will be held at 3:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 5 p.m.  There is also a fee of $8.00 per person which will be required at the door (checks only).  Cake auction buyers and recordbook participants will not be required to pay.  Please RSVP for the annual banquet by August 8 so we can tell the caterer how much food to prepare.  We will also need each club to provide three desserts that are already cut into individual servings (cookies, brownies, rice crispy treats, etc.  - or pre-cut a cake or pie at home, and bring it).

Brazos Valley Fair Lamb, Goat, Steer & Heifer Shows

The Brazos Valley Fair and Exposition will be held September 6-9, 2012 at the Brazos County Expo Center in Bryan.  As part of the Fair, they are having a lamb, goat, steer and heifer prospect show with A & B rings and 100% payout in Ring A and prizes in Ring B.  Entries can be done online at http://www.brazosvalleyfair.com/events_detail.aspx?id+45 .  If you have questions about the fair, please call 979.823.3976, or see their website at http://www.brazosvalleyfair.com .

Monday, July 9, 2012

4-H Livestock Extravaganza Workshops

If you want to learn more about your swine, poultry or sheep 4-H or FFA project, make plans to attend the Livestock Extravaganza on July 28 at 9 a.m. at the Buda Vo-Ag Complex.  Educational topics include selection, housing, feeding, health management, record keeping and showmanship.  The cost is $10 per person, and registration is needed online by July 25.  Payment will be made at the door.  Registration after the deadline and at the door is $20.  Register online at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dG9OR2RmV2FsOWxnbFZsa0hhTktOZVE6MQ 
A map to the Buda Vo-Ag Complex is available at the Extension office in Bastrop.

State Fair of Texas Entries Due

If you plan to show market or breeding livestock at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, entries are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on August 15 to the County Extension Office.  Entry forms are available now at the office.

Youth Leadership Workshop


I wanted to pass along this opportunity to the youth in your county. There is a link to the flyer and registration. It is a three day workshop and will only cost $10.00 for youth outside of Travis county as well as lunch or they may bring their own lunch. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Does standing before a group seem a little intimidating? If you answered yes, then you need to take advantage of the Youth Leadership Program. By participating in the three day workshop, students will learn to deliver great presentations, easily lead teams, conduct meetings, give and receive constructive evaluations, be able to speak off the cuff and learn to be a better listener.
When: July 23 - 25, 2012
Location: Goodwill Community Center
1015 Norwood Park Blvd
Austin, TX 78753

For youth ages 12 and up
Cost: Free for Travis County 4-H members and $10.00 for all other youth
Open to first 20 Registrants
 Click here to see promotional flyer
Registration is being conducted via a Google Docs Form: Click here