February 2016

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service 2886 Hwy 16 N Bandera, Texas

February 2016

Sun Mon

1 Tue

2 Rifle Practice

5:30PM

Wed

3 Shotgun Meeting

7pm

8 9 Rifle 4-H Club Meeting 6pm Clothing and

Textiles 6 :15 pm Pioneer Club Meeting 7pm

16

Rifle Practice 5:30PM

10 Dog Project

5:30pm

Thu

4 Horse 4-H Club

Meeting 6:00pm

Livestock Judging Practice 6pm

11 Livestock Judging

practice 6pm

Fri

5 Sat

6

7 12 13

14

Dog Project Meeting 2pm

15 Presidents’

Day Office Closed

17 18 19 SALE School

Tour

20

21 22 23

Rifle Practice 5:30PM

24 Pipe Creek 4-H Club

Meeting 7pm

25 Food and Nutrition’s

Haby’s Alsatian Bakery Tour 5pm

Livestock Judging practice 6pm

26 27

28 29 4-H Ambassador

Meeting 5PM Council Meeting

6PM

March 2016 Page 2

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Rifle Practice

5:30PM

2 Shotgun Meeting

7pm

3 Horse 4-H

Club Meeting 6:00pm

4 5

6 7 8 Rifle Meeting

6PM Pioneer Club Meeting 7pm

9 10 11 12

13 14 15 Rifle Practice

5:30PM

16 17 18 19

20 21 22 Club Managers

Meeting 6:30pm

Rifle Practice 5:30PM

23 Pipe Creek 4-H

Club Meeting 7pm

24 25 Good Friday Office Closed

26

27 28 29 Rifle Practice

5:30PM

30 31 Biker Rally

Office Closed

APRIL Events (subject to change): 1st-15th– District Photography entry registration

23rd- District Livestock Judging in Fredericksburg 25th- Ambassador Meeting 5pm, Council meeting 6pm 27th- District range, wool, plant ID contest in Junction

29th– District Fashion Show and Duds to Dazzle Contest, Lockhart 30th– District 4-H Round-up, Lockhart

COUNTY

NEWS

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BCJLS Concession Stand Fundraiser Thank you Clubs for your hard work in the concession stand during the stock show. We had a very successful turnout. We are happy to announce that each club will be receiving $100.00 for all of your service. The Bandera County 4-H raised a grand total of $5091.74.

Congratulations to Don Giles for Receiving the Raymond Hicks award. We appreciate all you do

for the Dexter project and 4-H as a whole. Without dedicated volunteers like you we would

not have a successful program.

Food & Nutrition

Recordbooks It is time to start thinking about your recordbook. A recordbook is a great resource to for college applications and scholarships. Don’t know where to begin? Please come by the office for additional resources and help. Also, be on the lookout for the Bandera County 4-H Ambassadors coming to your club meeting for recordbook training. 2015- 2016 forms are available on our website now. Deadline for recordbooks is June 13th.

February 25,2015 at 5pm our project will go to the Haby’s Alsatian Bakery, in Castroville for a tour. Please email me for details @ kat h rynjoh n son 58 @gma il.co m or 830-460-0553.

Bandera County 4-H Scholarship Attention senior 4-H members! The application and qualifications are available at the Exten- sion office and on our website. If you have any further questions please contact our office.

Project Forms Project forms are on our website or can be picked up in the office for all 4-H members who would like to be recognized and receive a project pin for their project at the County 4-H Awards Banquet. Deadline for all forms will be June 13th. http://bandera.agrilife.org/4h/awards/

Dog Project We will meet on February 10, 2016 at 5:30 pm at the Extension office. You will be making your own dog treats. Come join the fun! Members If you are planning to

attend please e-mail Sylvie Kitzman at Sylvierk@gmail.com so that there are enough supplies for everyone. Also next Dog meeting is set for February 14th. We

hope to see you all there!

SALE School Tours are February 19th. We still have several spots available for those that would like to participate in the SALE School Tours. You must be in 9-12th grade to participate. Please call the office and let us know if you would like to participate. Also if you have already committed to participate please let the Extension office know if you are still planning to go now that we have a confirmed date.

Congratulations! Tyler Trenkelbach has been selected to serve as a Texas 4-H

Shooting Sport Ambassadors for the 2015-2016 year. Tyler is to fulfill his Ambassa-

dor membership by doing presentations and leadership roles in the community or

even outside the county. Tyler participated in the Woman on Target Shotgun Clinic,

where he was able to speak about 4-H and the shooting sports opportunities. He was

able to help the ladies of all ages by assisting with them holding and using a shotgun

while they shot at clay birds. We are so proud of you and wish you the best of luck.

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District Photography Contest Registration will be held on 4-H connect April 1-April 15,2016. For more information please contact Laurie Van Dyne at laurievandyne@att.net or contact the Extension office.

DISTRICT/

NEWS

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Livestock Judging is Underway!

There are a number of Livestock Judging contests coming up, and we will be having practices on February 4, 11, and 25. We will not be practicing on February 18. Practices will begin at

6:00pm and will be held in the Rec Center. Practices are open to all 4-H members who are interested in competing in contests, and are open to both experienced and first time judges. Here are a few upcoming contests:

Feb 27 - East Central

Feb 28 - San Antonio Livestock Expo March 14 - Houston Livestock Expo March 24 - Rodeo Austin Livestock Show *April 23 - District 10 Livestock Judging Contest*

There are contests almost year round, so we will continue judging as long as there are contests available.

Livestock Selection Series

The Selection Series are for Cattle, Lamb, Goat, or Swine exhibitors and will

focus on the basics of Initial Selection, Classification, Feeding, and health for each species. These programs will be offered at the start of the buying season

for these projects. The first program will be March 3, at 6:00pm at the Showbarn Conference Room and will focus on Show Steers and Heifers.

Livestock Projects and Project Visits

As the current livestock show season steps into full swing, it won't be long until we need to start looking for next year's livestock projects. If you would like any help in locating a quality show animal and would like for me to go

with you and assist with selection of a show animal, then send me an email or give me a call and I will be glad to give you a hand. I will also be making project visits throughout the show year for all 4-H Livestock Exhibitors. If

you want to set up a project appointment, give me a call and we can set it up.

80th Annual Bandera County Junior Livestock Show

Congratulations to all of our exhibitors in making the 80th Bandera County Junior Livestock Show a major suc-

cess! We would like to thank all of the volunteers for their time and dedication, and in making sure the show runs smoothly. We would also like to thank all of the buyers and donors for your contribution to our 4-H youth, and for

making 2016 a record breaking year!

Thank you letter are due

February 15,2016. Please Contact the office if you need

your buyers list.

LIVESTOCK

NEWS

BY: Michael Haynes CEA, AG/NR

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4-Her’s

In

action

Extension Service-

Bandera County

2886 Hwy 16 North Bandera, Texas 78003

Phone: 830-796-7755 Fax: 830-796-8121 Email: stacy.drury@ag.tamu.edu Website: Bandera.agrilife.org

What is the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service?

A unique education agency, The Texas A&M AgrilLife Extension Service is located in 250

counties across Texas and includes a statewide network of professional educations,

trained volunteers, and county offices. It reaches into every Texas county to address

local priority needs.

What is 4-H?

4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizen-

ship and life skills. 4-H is about having fun, learning, exploring and discovering. In 4-H,

young people make new friends, develop new skills, become leaders and help shape

their communities.

We are here to serve you. Please do not hesitate to contact the Extension Office with your questions and concerns about the 4-H program.

Sincerely,

Stacy Drury County Extension Agent– Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Coordinator Michael Haynes County Extension Agent– Ag and Natural Resources County Coordinator Kara Spangler 4-H Program Educator Theresa Gossett Office Secretary

Texas A&M AgriLife

Victoria Fair Association February 13,2016

Double Open & Youth All Breed Show Rabbit/Cavy

Victoria Community Center: Pole Barn, 2905 East North Street

Victoria, Texas 77901

Superintendent Becky Kuecker

Cell: {361)-648-6736

kueckerb@yahoo.com

Secretary Ken McCracken

{832) 260-2398

caltxrab@man. com

Entry Fees: Open & Youth: $4.00 per rabbit/Cavy

Fur: $4.00 per rabbit

DAY of SHOW ENTRY ONLY

Show opens Saturday at 7:00am; Judging starts at 9:00am

Prizes: Best of Breed, Best of Show, Small Sanction Breeds,

Best of Show Open & Youth

Sanctions: Open & Youth: Californian, Dutch, French, Mini Lop

Holland Lop, English Lop, Mini Rex, New Zealand

Netherland Dwarf, Americans Breeds

Open Only: Polish, Satins

Judges: Rabbits: Mary Jo Terry, Michael Franke, Frank Farrow,

Ken McCracken, Mary Crawford, Chase Austin

Awards: BOB &BOS, and for all sanction breeds with 10 or more entries

***All proceeds from the Raffle Table will go towards 4-H Senior Scholarships.***

All T a,s 4 H members between grades 9th and 12th are invited to partidte in

the 2016 Texas 4-H Congress, July 17 to 20 atthe T as State Capitol. This 'hands­ on' learning expereince allows 4H members to write, present, d.ebate, and decide

the f.>te of legislative issues affecting our st3te.

4-H members can participate as a member of the House of Representatives,

Senate,Press Corp,or 3S a lobbyists.

Each 4-H member att..nding Te.xas 4-H Congress is r..qui red to submit a legislative

bill, but AU 4 H members,any age,can submit a bill for consideration. This is a

great way for 4-Hmembers toparticipate in the citizenship project and learn more

about the Texas legislativeprocess.

Legislative Bills can be submitted online between January 1st to May 20, 2016 at:

texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/congress/

Applications for 4-H members wanting to be considered

for the Press Corp or Lobbyist Team should complete an

application on 4-H CONN ECT between

February 15 to March 31,2016

Texas 4-H Congress Registration will be open between

May 1to May 31, 2016

To learn more about Texas 4-H Congress and how to participate visit:

texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/congress/

Sponsored by

HOWARD COLLEGE

June 5, 6, & 7, 2016

Howard College Agriculture Department

at the Howard College G.C. Broughton, Jr. Agriculture Complex INSTRUCTION IN: INSTRUCTORS

* Selection

* Health and Management

* Feeding

* Exercising

* Washing and Shearing

* Classifying

* Showmanship (with hands-on instruction)

Richard Long, Sterling City

Jackie McDonald, Brownwood

Cade Wilson, Brownwood

Sam Silvers, Junction

Cody Lanier, Boerne

Ty Crooks, San Angelo

Joel Lanier, Seminole

Russell Kott, Junction

Greg Hogg, Lam esa

Michael Collins, Idalou

Chance Neff, San Angelo

COST: $85.00 per person for meals and awards. Each entrant will receive a camp cap or tee shirt. Camp participants must be nine (9)years old or entering the third grade. **Add $50 per lamb provided by

Howard College. (This is if you are not bringing your own lamb.) If possible please bring a lamb!

Adult su ervision is re uired.

**Please note: **Hotel reservations must be made by the participants. (Housing is not provided) The Holiday Inn Express will serve as the host hotel. Mention the camp for the special rate. Rates set at $119/night. Contact Holiday Inn Express at 432-263-5400 for reservations. Meals by College Cafeteria (3 meals included)

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Cash Berry Howard College

1001 Birdwell Lane Big Spring, Texas 79720

Please make checks payable to Howard College!

DEADLINE: ** First 200 Paid Entries Accepted ** NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 1st!

For More Information Contact:

Cash Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432-264-5110 (Office) . . . . . . . . . . 432-517-0505 (mobile)

Lane Halfmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432-264-5132 (Office) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 432-270-2537 (mobile)

C.E.A Office, Tommy Yeater . . . 432-264-2236 (Office)

SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m......................Arrival & Check-In (at G.C.Broughton Ag Complex)

1:00 p.m...........................................Sunday, June 5th

First Panel Discussion 11:00 .......................................Tuesday, June 7th

Presentation of Awards

T Sponsored by

HOWARD COLLEGE

June 12, 13, & 14, 2016 Howard College Agriculture Department

at the Howard College G.C. Broughton, Jr. Agriculture Complex INSTRUCTION IN: INSTRUCTORS

* Selection * Health and Management * Feeding

* Exercising * Washing and Shearing * Showmanship

(with hands-on instruction)

Dr. Frank Craddock, Medina Robert Scott, Lubbock Glen Martin,Mason Dr. William Edmiston,Eldorado Dr. Doug Hawkins,Cleburne Brad Roeder, Fredericksburg

Chad Coburn, Sterling City Chase McPhaul, Big Lake Doug Fox, Alpine Aaron Custer, Coahoma

Raymond Quigg, Rankin

COST: $85.00 per person for meals and awards. Each entrant will receive a camp cap or tee shirt.

Camp participants must be nine (9) years old or entering the third grade. **Add $50 per goat provided by

Howard College. (This is if you are not bringing your own goat.) If possible please bring a goat!

Adult su ervision is re uired.

**Please Note: **Hotel reservations must be made bythe participants. (Housing is not provided) The Holiday Inn

Express will serve as the host hotel. Mention the camp for the specialrate. Rates set at $119/night. Contact Holiday

Inn Express at 432-263-5400 for reservations. Meals by College Cafeteria (3 meals included)

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Cash Berry

Howard College

1001 Birdvvell Lane

Big Spring,Texas 79720

Please make checks payable to Howard College!

DEADLINE: **Only the First 200 Paid Entries will be Accepted-Get them in early! NO REFUNDS AFTER MAY 1sr !

For More Information Contact:

Cash Berry . . . 432-264-5110 (Office) . . . . . .. . . . . . . 432-517-0505 (mobile) Lane Halfmann. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .432-264-5132 (Office) . . . . . . . . . . . 432-270-2537 (mobile) CE A. Office, Tommy Yeater. . . . 432-264-2236 (Office)

SCHEDULE 9:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m......................Arrival & Check-In (at G.C. Broughton Ag Complex)

1:30 p.m..........................................Sunday,June 12th

First Panel Discussion

11:00 ........................................Tuesday,June 14th Presentation of Awards

• Videos must be uploaded to YouTube

and made public for viewing

• Links must be s

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state4h/4HHasTalent/index.html

• Maximum Len inutes

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11£8.

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• Submissions must be appropriate for 4-H youth.

• Intermediate and Senior aged 4-H members are

allowed to participate in this contest.

• Teams may be one age category or a combination of both intermediates and seniors.

• An individual and/or team (max seven members) may only submit one video.

• Five finalists will be selected by an expert panel of judges.

• The five finalists will perform during Texas 4-H Roundup on

Tuesday,June 7,2016 duringthe eveningassembly.

• After all performances, the audience will have the opportunity to

vote via text messages to select the winner.

• Top two entries selected at Roundup will win cash awards.

For questions contact Jana Ba rrett at 979-845-6533 or j cba rrett@ag.tam u .ed u

c,uada\upe County 4-H Shotgun Sports Club

I Proceeds Benefit

Carmichael Memorial Scholarship Guadalupe County 4-H Shotgun Club

Saturday March 19, 2016 in at 8:00 am

Orientation 8:30 am

Slmotir111 will at 9:00 am

Bexar Community Shooting Range located off IH 593 IT·· • ···Hale 110 south 1.6 miles th•m turn left on Bexi>r Bo>•iin:11 Rd.

Phone 914·2182

A meal wnl be provid11d

Non-shooter me<1ls are

?re-reg1$<tratll)fl would be helpful so we w>ll be l!ble to determine how much food to prepare.

Teams consist of 5 members

Entry fee for the team is $350

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maximum of 5 mulli"'""

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For more !ntt>m> t!nn Oil or to our please contact:

Allen 830-832·1025 ;,vnciee Bllndick 210-364-1738

The Discover Science Method Research Poster contest will allow G6

Contest Categories include :

• Biochemistry/Microbiology/Food

Science

• Environmental Science/Chemistry/

Earth Sciences

• Animal Science

• Plant and Soil Science

• Engineering/Physics

• Consumer Product Testing

youth to apply the scientific method to subject matter of interest VlQ 4-H SET or that they have learned through 4-H projects. The scientific Science, Engineering & Technology

method is a process for formulating and testing hypotheses through experimentation and research.

Scientists use the scientific method to explore relationships in nature. The poster contest gives

youth an opportunity to display and demonstrate how they applied the scientific method to

research, experiment, and formulate results for their project.

A laOOOSh!rarrhi wi !b rawrarrcQl ©l t lt !ra f ra h rat rry m th

Snirr A Diwiin Awards will be given in the Intermediate Age

Division by category

For more information about the contest contact :

David Smith at dwsmith@aq.tamu .edu

Or visit http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/ for

contest guidelines