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ERATH COUNTY4-H NEWS
ERATH CO. STAFFMegan LoganCEA - [email protected]
Donna WhiteCEA - Family & Consumer [email protected]
Whit H. WeemsCEA - Ag & Natural [email protected]
JoDitt WilliamsOffice [email protected]
Erath County Office112 W CollegeSuite 109Stephenville, TX [email protected]
erath.agrilife.orgfacebook.com/Erath4H
4-H is a United Way Funded Organization
JANUARY 2013
The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will host its’ third “Tweet-Up” on Twitter on January 10, 2013 from 7 pm to 8:30 pm. This “tweet-up” will use twitter and to join the conversation, just tag each of your post with the hash tag of #TX4HCONVO. Using this hash tag as you post will then let everyone know your questions and thoughts and we can respond back. This will be your last chance before scholarships are due to ask questions and hear from the experts.
See more info on 4-H Scholarships on page 10. Remember, Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship applications are due in the Extension Office by February 1, 2013.
ALL 4-H members, parents, and County Agents are invited to join Texas 4-H at the 4-H Day at the Capitol on February 6, 2013 in Austin, Texas. Registration is $20/person and is open on 4-H CONNECT thru January 18.
Find out more at:http://texas4-h.tamu.edu
TWEET UP!
JANUARY 12 - 15, 2012CALENDAR OF EVENTSWEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2013• 3:00 PM WORKDAYSATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2013• 6:00 AM Gates unlocked - All dairy
animals must be on grounds and checked in with division superintendent at least 1 hour prior to dairy judging.
• 8:00 AM 4-H Youth Fair Check-In, Silent Auction Immediately Following.
• 10:00 AM Judging - BREEDING DAIRY, DAIRY SELLING, SHOWMANSHIP
• 10:00 AM Market Swine may start arrival (NO EARLY ARRIVAL)
• 12:00 PM Breeding Goat and Horse Arrival• 1:30 PM BREEDING GOAT SHOW,
SHOWMANSHIP, POULTRY STAGING• 2:00 PM HORSE, HORSE SHOWMANSHIP
& NON OWNED SHOWMANSHIP• 2:00 PM POULTRY SHOW• 3:30 PM Market Swine weigh-in & classification
- ALL SWINE MUST BE ON SHOW GROUNDS• 7:00 PM DAIRY AUCTION SALE PHOTOS• 9:00 PM GATES LOCKED
JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW OF ERATH COUNTY
CLIPPING DATESJanuary 7 - 9thClippers will be avail-able for your use at the County Show Grounds the week before the County Show.
Please contact the Extension Office by January 7th to reserve a time to clip your animal.
Your animal must be washed and dried before you bring it to the Show Grounds. Dirty animals will not be clipped!
*You will be required to clean up your mess after you clip your animal.
It is YOUR responsibil-ity to know the rules!Pick up a Rulebook at the Extension Office or view it online at:Erath.AgriLife.org
COUNTY SHOW W O R K D AYIf you are planning to show an animal at the County Show, you are required to participate in the Work Day onJanuary 9th
3 PM - ?
SCHOOL EXCUSESParents, please remember to call OR email the Extension Office at least one week in advance to advise us of when your child will be out of school for a livestock show or other 4-H competition or event.
Info we will need:• Student’s name• School name• Dates to be
excused from school for 4-H competition/event
STOCK SHOWSSTOCK SHOWS page 2 page 3
SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2013• 7:00 AM Gates unlocked. Market Goats,
Lambs, Steers & Breeding Beef - may start on arrival (NO EARLY ARRIVAL)
• 10:30 AM Church Service• 12:30 PM Judging - Market Swine,
Swine Showmanship photos.• 1:00 PM All Goats, Lambs, Steers &
Breeding Beef must be on show grounds• 1:30 PM Steer Weigh-In• 2:00 PM Weigh-In - Goats followed by Lambs• 9:00 PM Gates lockedMONDAY, JANUARY 14, 2013• 6:00 AM Gates unlocked• 8:00 AM JUDGING MARKET GOATS, GOAT
SHOWMANSHIP followed by MARKET LAMBS, then LAMB SHOWMANSHIP PHOTOS
• 1:30 PM STEERS, BREEDING BEEF, then BEEF SHOWMANSHIP PHOTOS
• 9:00 PM Gates lockedTUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2012• 7:00 AM Gates unlocked• 6:00 PM SHOWMANSHIP
WINNERS RECOGNITION• Preliminary announcements• MARKET AUCTION• SALE ORDER - GOATS, STEERS,
POULTRY, SWINE, LAMBS• Photos with Grand & Reserve
Champions in Ring with Buyers.THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2013• 3:00 PM Clean up
CALENDAR OF EVENTS(Continued)
Texas AgriLife Extension Service programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in Extension activities are encouraged to contact us to determine how reasonable accommodations may be made.
CONTESTSCONTESTS page 4 page 5
Our Youth Fair is held at the Show Grounds in the Concession Stand area on Saturday,
January 12 – on the same day as the Dairy Show and the new Poultry Show.
We have over 100 entries in Youth Fair this year! We are excited to see all your creations. Be sure to check in your items from 8 - 8:30 am on Saturday morning. See full schedule at left.Encourage your friends and family to come out and see all the hand-made goodies and participate in the Silent Auction!
PRIZES1. Monetary prizes will be awarded to 1st - 3rd
place in each division (sub-category.)2. Best of Show will be awarded in each cat-
egory (Foods, Arts & Crafts, Photography & Shop Art). Best of Show winners will receive a rosette based on overall best appearance and most unique presentation.
3. Monetary prize amounts will be dependent on number of entries.
YOUTH FAIRSCHEDULE
Entry Check In: 8:00 - 8:30 am
Judging Begins: 9:00 am Perishable items must be picked up ASAP after
judging!
Awards Presentation: immediately follow-ing judging
Silent Auction: begins after judg-ing is complete and ends around 1:00 pm
Deadline to pick up entries: 11:00 am if item is not in Silent Auction; 2:00 pm for items included in Silent Auction
Raffle Basket Drawing: 2:30 pm
CLUB BASKET RAFFLEDid you know??? United Way supports our organization financially so we can focus on projects and activities, instead of fundraising all the time. Ever wonder where the money comes from to pay for team entry fees for contests? Who pays for your awards at the Banquet and for prizes at County Contests? Where do the supplies and groceries for Food Challenge come from? Most of these funds come from our 4-H budget from United Way!The purpose of the Club Baskets Raffle is to show support for United Way, and also to give to another local non-profit agency. This year all proceeds from the Raffle and also from the Silent Auction will be split 60/40 between United Way and Erath County Humane Society.• Each 4-H Club in Erath County is asked to
donate a themed basket filled with goodies.• There is not a dollar limit on the baskets, and
donated items are great!• Cash Prize – Each club that sells tickets will
entered in a drawing for a cash prize! • Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. • There will be separate drawings for each basket.• Purchase of a ticket will get you a chance to win
any of the 8 baskets. However, you cannot win more than one basket.
• Raffle tickets can be picked up at the Extension Office.
Every 4-H member is encouraged to sell raffle tickets, because every 4-H member benefits in some way from the funds we receive from United Way!
CLUBMANAGERS:Please designate someone to be responsible for getting your basket AND your raffle tickets and $$ to the Extension Office by 5 pm on Thursday, January 10th OR to the County Show Grounds by 8 am on Saturday, January 12th.
Winners are drawn on Saturday, so it is important that all baskets and sold raffle tickets are on site early Saturday morning.
2013 YOUTH FAIRCOUNTY CONTEST
JANUARY 12, 2013Erath County Show Grounds
2013 YOUTH FAIR(CONTINUED)
Download complete rules and guidelines, and entry forms on our website at: http://erath.agrilife.org/2013-erath-4-h-youth-fair/
ROUND-UP
Texas AgriLife Extension Service programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in Extension activities are encouraged to contact us to determine how reasonable accommodations may be made.
CONTESTSCONTESTS page 6 page 7
UPCOMING CONTESTS *click on contest name to visit website for more information
CONTEST DEADLINE
TO ENTER
COUNTY CONTEST
DISTRICT CONTEST
STATE CONTEST (for Seniors only)
Dairy Judging passed None
(team practices)
1/20/13 @ Ft. Worth Stock Show
1/20/13 @ Ft. Worth Stock Show
Entomology ID 3/13/13 None 3/28/13
@ TBA
6/12/13 @ TAMU College Station
Horse Judging 3/20/13 None
(team practices)
4/6/13 @ TAMU College Station
6/12/13 @ TAMU College Station
Mohair Judging TBA None
(team practices)
4/10/13 @ San Angelo
6/12/13 @ TAMU College Station
Meat & Livestock Judging
4/3/13 None
(team practices)
4/20/13 @ TAMU College Station
6/12/13 @ TAMU College Station
Shooting Sports Extravaganza
3/17/13 None None 4/20/13 @ Brownwood
Rifle Contest 4/10/13 Contact project leader
4/27/13 @ Leon Co. Gun Club
6/7-9/13 @ Victoria
Horse Show Validation: 5/1/13
None 6/17-18/13
@ Belton
7/20-27/13
@ Abilene
Dog Show Validation: 1/10/13
None None 7/12-14/13 @ Conroe
C o n s u m e r Decision Making
3/2/13 @ Waco 6/12/13 @ TAMU College Station
Nutrition Quiz Bowl
3/2/13 @ Waco 6/11/13 @ TAMU College Station
F a s h i o n Storyboard
3/13/13 3/23/13 4/12/13 @ TSU 6/11/13 @ TAMU College Station
Fashion Show 3/13/13 3/23/13 4/12/13 @ TSU 6/12/13 @ TAMU College Station
Recordbook 6/19/13 TBA 7/11/13 @ Waco 8/5/13
Please contact the Extension Office if you would like to compete in any of these contests. Practices for some of the contests have already begun, but it's not too late to get involved.
Besides being good learning experiences and developing leadership skills, competing in 4-H contests is a great way to win some BIG scholarships for college.
DISTRICT ROUND-UP CONTESTS• Beef Quiz Bowl• Horse Quiz Bowl• Educational
Presentation• Public Speaking• Share-The-Fun
• Vocal• Poetry/Prose• Choreo-
graphed Routines
• Celebrate 4-H
• Musical/Band
LOOKING AHEADClothing Camp: July 16 - 18, 2013
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DISTRICT 8 4-H ROUND-UPSATURDAY, APRIL 13, 2013Meridian, TXDistrict Roundup is open to all ages of 4-H members from 9 to 18. Deadline to enter: March 22, 2013See list of contests at right.
TEXAS STATE 4-H ROUND-UPJUNE 10 - 14, 2013TAMU - College StationSenior 4-H members that have successfully placed in a qualifying position at the destrict level are eligible to participate in the state contests.
Intermediate age 4-Hers may only participate in invitational contests at Texas 4-H Round-Up.
More info will follow in upcoming newsletters. And you can also find more info online at:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup
FCS PROJECT UPDATEConsumer Decision Making: Melanie Royal, DeAnna Powell & Elizabeth Starnes have already begun holding workshops and practices. Contact us ASAP if you'd like to participate in this contest.
Fashion Storyboard Workshop:February 19 at 4:30pm - Location TBAFashion Show Workshop: March 5 from 4:30 - 6 pm Location TBACounty Fashion Show: March 23 District Fashion Show: April 12 at TSU
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS RESULTSBarrows:Bayli Williams• Hampshire Class 2 - 4th PlaceChelsi Vineyard• Hampshire Class 3 - 8th PlaceRandi WilliamsLambs:Victoria Saucedo
Breeding Heifers:Bayli Williams• Polled Hereford Class 3 – 4th PlaceCarson Ballinger• Red Angus Class 9 – 3rd Place• Red Angus Class 13 – 2nd Place
Dairy Judging:• Erath County Team: o Morgan Cavitt o Loryn Ensmiger o Amanda Ensminger o Alyson Philips - 6th Place• Morgan Cavitt o 3rd Place Overall High Point Individual
Livestock Judging:• Erath County Team: o Will Pettit o Luke Fritts o Conner McKinzie o Quinton Whitfield• Erath County Individual: o Tanner Barnes
RESULTSRESULTS page 8 page 9
HEART O' TEXAS RESULTS
The Extension Office will be
closed on Monday JANUARY 21ST for Martin Luther
King Dayand on
FEBRUARY 18TH for Washington's
Birthday.
CLUB MEETING CHANGESThere will be NO monthly
Club meeting in January for:Dublin Club
Lamb & Goat Club
Shooting Sports Club meeting will
be on January 8th.
Steers:Will Pettit:• Junior Show Angus Steer Class – 5thGoat Show Participants:Kindall ManningKylie ManningCole RandolphCarissa LandesBeef Heifers: Jordan Hess:• Junior Show - Santa Gertrudis Class 6 - 2nd • Jackpot Show – Santa Gertrudis Class 6 - 1st • Junior Show – Santa Gertrudis Class 12 - 2nd • Jackpot Show – Santa Gertrudis Class 12 - 2nd Ryan Class:• Junior Show - Santa Gertruids Class 8 - 3rd • Jackpot Show - Santa Gertrudis Class 8 - 3rd Lambs: Kindall Manning:• Junior Show - Class 1 FWX - 3rd • Jackpot Show - Class 1 FWX - 5th • Junior Show - Class 7 MW - 11th• Jackpot Show - Class 6 MW Kylie Manning:• Junior Show Class 2 FWX - 9th• Junior Show Class 9 MW - 7th• Jackpot Show Class 7 MW - 4thDairy:London Jones:• Class 15 Holstein - 2nd• Class 19 Holstein - 2nd• Class 25 Holstein - 2nd
View interactive, online version of
ERATH 4-H NEWS at: http://erath.agrilife.
org/4h-newsletters/
Send us your photos for
this year's 4-H SCRAPBOOK!Last year our County Council made a very nice 4-H Scrapbook. Everyone has commented on how terrific it would be to have one for every year. So we are asking 4-Hers parents and volunteers for your help. Email your photos of 4-H members & events to [email protected] and include "4-H Scrapbook" in the subject line.
THANK YOU!
View more pics and results on our Facebook page at:Facebook.com/Erath4H
• Class 26 Holstein - 2ndAlyson Philips:• Class 1 Other Breed - 1st o Reserve Other Breed Calf Champion • Class 17 Holstein - 3rd• Class 19 Holstein - 3rd• Class 20 Holstein - 1stKline Jones:• Class 16 Holsteins - 2nd • Class 3 Other Breed - 1st o Champion Other Breed Heifer o Reserve Champion Heifer Overall o 2nd Best Owned and Breed • Class 11 other - 1st o Other Breed Cow Champion• Class 26 Holstein - 1st o Holstein Cow Champion o Supreme Champion Overall recipient of $1,000 ScholarshipKylie Manning: • class 18 Holstein - 1st - 3rd Holstein overall - Honorable Mention
Kylie Manning and Kline Jones Top 5 Senior Dairy Showmanship!
Dairy Judging:Erath County Individual:• London Jones – 7th High Individual
Livestock Judging:• Erath County Team: o Will Pettit o Conner McKinzie o Quinton Whitfield o Tanner Barnes• Erath County Individual: o Luke Fritts
QUESTION OF THE MONTHHow many green & white 4-H clovers are there in this issue of ERATH 4-H NEWS?First person to call the office with the correct answer will win a prize!
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CALENDAREVENTS page 10 page 11
Open to all graduating 4-H seniors, applications must be sbmitted through the County Office and meet all criteria to be considered.
Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS awarded each year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and some are also based on financial need.
Approximately 225 academically-competitive scholarships will be awarded in the 2013 Texas 4-H Scholarship Program ranging in amounts from $1000 to $18,000. No scholarship recipient whose award is based on this application process will receive less than $1000.
For the majority of the total scholarships and scholarship funds available, participation in a livestock show is NOT a requirement for consideration for an Opportunity Scholarship.
Important Dates To RememberNovember – December: Applicant complete FAFSA and receive reportFebruary 1, 2013: Application due to County OfficeFebruary 8, 2013: Applications due to District OfficeFebruary 22, 2013: Applications due to State 4-H OfficeApril 12, 2013: Interview selection notificationMay 10-12, 2013: Interviews in Austin, TexasJune 10, 2013: Awards Program/Banquets in College Station, TexasView and download applications, examples, guidelines and instructions at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships
Call the office if you have questions or need help with scholarship applications!
4-H OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS
COUNTY APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST, 2013
FAFSASeniors, you need to complete the FAFSA as soon as possible!You must have the report from your FAFSA to include with your scholarship application.
Start by watching this YouTube vidoe on "How to fill out the FAFSA"http://youtu.be/7EKRQuJS4gw
Then begin filling out your FAFSA at:http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Find everything you need to plan for college at:CollegeForTexans.com/
Got Questions?Attend the Tweet-Up on January 10th. See page 1 for more info.
225 4-H scholarships
will be awarded in
2013!
4-H Clubs – Monthly Meeting Schedule
CLUB
MEETING PLACE DAY TIME CLUB
MGR. PHONE
COMMUNITY CLUBS
Dublin Senior Citizens
Center 2nd
Monday 6:30 pm
Dennis Reed 445-3325
Huckabay Huckabay Baptist
Church
1st
Thursday 5:00 pm
Letha
Stegall
968-5477
965-5330
Morgan Mill
Morgan Mill
Community
Center
1st Monday 4:00 pm Allison
Ballinger 817-229-
4152
Stephenville Foster’s Home for
Children 1st Monday 6:30 pm David
Wilson 965-9872
County Council
Extension Office – Courthouse
Annex As Needed 5:30 pm
Contact:
Megan
Logan
965-1460
PROJECT CLUBS
Dairy Club Southwest
Regional Dairy
2nd
Monday 7:00 pm
Paulette & Barry Cavitt 728-3047
Horse Club Research &
Extension Center 1st Monday 6:30 pm
Peggy
Tolboom 445-3436
Lamb & Goat Club
Research &
Extension Center
2nd
Monday 6:30 pm
Betty & Brandon Manning
764-4279
Shooting Sports
Research &
Extension Center
1st
Tuesday 6:00 pm Roy Green 968-7932
Provisions from the American Disability Act will be considered when planning educational programs and activities. Please notify the Erath County Extension Office as far in advance of the program as possible if you plan on at-
tending an Extension Educational program and require specialized services. This will allow ample time to acquire resources to meet your needs. 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
3rd Thursday
Amy Gillespie
Elizabeth
Starnes
Carol Barrett
1st Sunday
4th Tuesday
6:00 pmHuckabay School
Cafeteria
445-3573
254-
592-2000
254-
485-5957
485-3480
