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Oct. 3-14 Paper Clover Campaign @ Tractor Supply, Santa Fe
Oct. 4 Commissioner Court Baskets due to Extension Office by 5 p.m.
Oct. 4 Galveston Co. Fair Market Turkey Orders due to Fair Office by 4 p.m.
Oct. 5 2019 Major Show Market Lamb/Goat & Breeding Sheep/Goat LATE Tag Order due Online
Oct. 5 2019 Major Show Heifer LATE Orders due Online
Oct. 6 One Day 4-H, Bay Colony HEB, 9 a.m.—3 p.m.
Oct. 7-13 National 4-H Week
Oct. 12 Galveston Co. 4-H Horse Show Entries Due for 4-Her’s
Oct. 16 Consumer Decision Making Practice , Walter Hall Park, 7 p.m.
Oct. 16 Poultry Judging Practice , Walter Hall Park, 8 p.m.
Oct. 17 D9 4-H Jr. Leadership Lab registration deadline, online
Oct. 20 Master Gardener Plant Sale 4-H Wagon Wranglers
Oct. 20 Galveston Co. Fair Market Steer Validation & Tag-In; 8-11 a.m. @ Fairgrounds
Oct. 22 Major Show Breeding Heifer Validation; 4:30-6:30 p.m. @ Fairgrounds
Oct. 23 San Antonio Livestock Show Scramble Entries due to Extension Office by 5 p.m.
Oct. 27 &28 Galveston Co. 4-H/Open Horse Show @ Jack Brooks Park Covered Arena
Oct. 27 Galveston Co. Fair Commercial Heifer & Breeding Beef Validation & Tag-In; 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.@ Fairgrounds
Oct. 29 Major Show Market/Breeding Lamb/Goat Validation; 5:00-6:30 p.m. @ Fairgrounds
Oct. 30 Science Night 6:30-8:30 p.m. @ Extension Office
Oct. 31 4-H Enrollment Deadline @ $20/youth. Price increases to $25/youth
Inside This Issue
Game of Clovers 2
County Updates 3-7
District Updates 8
State Updates 8
Spot Light 9
“There is magic in the night when pumpkins glow by moonlight.”
- Unknown
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 2
Game of CloversGame of Clovers
Are you ready?!
Compete to win the Clover Cup!
Game of Clovers is a yearlong tournament between 4-H clubs in Galveston County!
Earn Points for your club!
1. Attend your club meeting every month
2. Participate in your club’s community service projects
3. Attend County Council meetings
4. Turn in a record book
5. And more!
Look for the logo!
Every time you see the Game of Clovers Logo you’ll know it’s an approved Game of Clovers activity and you can earn points!
Leaderboard
There will be a leaderboard posted in the Extension Office so you can see where your club stands in the ranking.
More Information
Check out the Game of Clovers page to find more information and a complete set of rules: https://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/4-h-game-of-clovers/
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 3
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Time to Enroll! You must enroll online via 4-H Connect!
If you enroll before October 31, 2018 your participation fee is only $20 per member. After October 31, 2018 the fee will increase to $25 per member so sign up ASAP!
Visit https://texas.4honline.com
For training and details about 4-H Connect:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4-h-connect-resources/
Be sure to triple check all your information!
Enter an email you check regularly! This is the email the extension office will use to send newsletters, upcoming events and all other important information.
If you have any questions, contact Darla Cox at [email protected] or 281-309-5036.
Paper Clover Campaign Tractor Supply Company
When: October 3 - 14 , 2018
Where: Tractor Supply Company,
13410 FM 1764 Santa Fe, TX
For every Paper Clover sold in the Santa Fe Tractor Supply during October 3 - 14, 2018, Galveston County 4-H will receive 90% of the $1 cost of the Clover. Clovers are sold at the register and employee’s will push the sale of the Clovers with each customer throughout the week.
Commissioners Court Baskets
Baskets Due: October 4, 2018 by 5 p.m.
The Commissioners Court provides a great deal of support to our 4-H program and this is the time of year we thank them for their support. All clubs are expected to supply items for the Commissioner’s Court Baskets. Items may include 4-H coffee mugs, thank you notes from 4-Hers, candy, fruit baskets, etc. Donate five of each item as there are five members of court.
One Day 4-H Event When: Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Where: HEB (Bay Colony) 2955 Gulf Fwy S League City, TX 77573
4-H’ers will greet customers, ask them to consider purchasing an item to donate to B.I.G. Love Cancer Care from the "wish list" provided. We will collect and deliver the items. Kids can work 2-hour shifts.
To volunteer, signup here
B.I.G. Love Cancer Care supports and serves children with cancer and their families at Houston area hospitals including: Texas Children’s Hospitals and The University of Texas MD Anderson Children’s Center Hospital.
Post about it on social media using #OneDay4H
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 4
Galveston County 4-H/Open Horse Show
Entries Due: Oct 12 for 4-H classes
When: October 27 & 28, 2018
Where: Jack Brooks Park Rode Arena
Divisions include Speed, Judged Western, Halter, and English. Youth and Adults welcome. Entry forms here.
Galveston County 4-Her’s must be enrolled in 4-H Connect to enter 4-H classes
Master Gardener Fall Plant Sale
Volunteers Needed RSVP: October 17 Online
When: October 20 2018, 8 a.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: Jack Brooks Park
Galveston County Master Gardeners have once again requested the help of 4-Hers to assist at their annual Fall Plant Sale. 4-H’ers will be “Wagon Wranglers,” helping customer wheel their shopping wagons.
County UpdatesCounty Updates
National 4-H Week is a week-long celebration of 4-H. You can promote the organization and teach people in your community about 4-H. Clubs can host an open house or some members choose to do presentations about 4-H at their schools or on the local news.
4-H Spirit Day Tuesday, October 9, 2018 is 4-H Spirit Day, so wear your clover to school, work, wherever you go and show your 4-H spirit!
Big 5 Social media Photo Challenge
Upload your pictures and share your 4-H story on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and use the hashtags, #Texas4H and #Big5Photos
Sunday, October 7: Share your 4-H Story
Monday, October 8: How are you involved with Ag & Livestock?
Tuesday, October 9: How are you involved with Family & Community Health?
Wednesday, October 10: How are you involved with Natural Resources?
Thursday, October 11: How are you involved with Leadership & Citizenship?
Friday, October 12: How are you involved with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)?
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 5
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Poultry Judging Practice When: October 16, 2018, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
November 6, 2018, 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Where: Walter Hall Park Banquet Center Upstairs,
807 Hwy. 3 North, League City, TX 77573
Learn how to evaluate various poultry products from eggs to chicken nuggets and everything in between. Participants will study resources together to prepare for contests at San Antonio, Houston Livestock Show and State Roundup. For more information, email Tina Smith at [email protected]
Consumer Decision Making Practices
When: October 16, 2018, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
November 6, 2018, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Walter Hall Park Banquet Center Upstairs,
807 Hwy. 3 North, League City, TX 77573
We all spend money. Learn what it takes to be a smart shopper in consumer decision making. You’ll develop observation, logic and communication skills as you learn how to compare prices, test for quality and make purchases based on facts and research. Contests are held at San Antonio as well as District and State Roundup. For more information, email Tina Smith at [email protected]
4-H Science Night RSVP: October 26 Online (limit 22 participants)
When: October 30, 2018, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Where: Galveston County Extension Office
Join us for our Halloween Science Night to learn about Ichthyology. It will by icky (fishy) interesting and spooktacularly fun!
Be sure to wear your favorite Halloween costume!
County Council Meeting When: November 26, 2018 , 7:00 p.m.
Where: Galveston County Extension Office 4102-B Main Street, La Marque
Join us for the next Galveston County 4-H Council meeting. Council is open to all Galveston County 4-H’ers who are 12 years old or serve as club president or council delegate. Through County Council, 4-H’ers plan and coordinate county involvement, develop leadership opportunities, and promote and encourage 4-H work.
Mark your calendars for this year’s schedule:
November 26, 2018
January 28, 2019
March 25, 2019
May 20, 2019
Food Show Theme What is your favorite restaurant entrée? This year’s 4-H Food Show theme, Restaurant Re-Creations, challenges you to take your favorite dish and make it a healthy one! Find ways to “recreate” the taste by using alternate ingredients and cooking methods.
NEW! 2019 Food Show Categories
Main Dish
Fruits & Vegetables
Breads & Cereals
Nutritious Snacks
Rules & Guidelines here
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 6
Major Show Tag Orders LATE Deadline: October 5, 2018, ONLINE ONLY!
Heifer for 2019 Shows
Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, & Rodeo Austin
Only good for Validation on October 22, 2018
Major Show Tag Orders LATE Deadline: October 5, 2018, ONLINE ONLY!
Market Goat/Lamb, Breeding Goat/Sheep, Wether Does/Dams 2019 Shows
Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, & Rodeo Austin
Only good for Validation on October 29, 2018
Major Show Tag Orders LATE Deadline: November 5, 2018, ONLINE ONLY!
Market Swine 2019 Shows
Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, & Rodeo Austin
Breeding Swine 2019 Shows - Check Show Rules
Only good for Validation on November 27, 2018
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Major Show Validation & Tag-In
The following MUST be present AT VALIDATION
1. Animal being validated
2. Registration papers for Breeding Animals
3. Parent/guardian - must be present to sign paperwork. Parents unable to attend must sign waiver & paperwork before validation
Ag Teachers CANNOT sign on behalf of parent, Parents may sign for exhibitor if child cannot attend
Families with conflicts must make alternate arrangements PRIOR TO VALIDATION. Contact Phoenix Rogers at [email protected] or 281-309-5064
If you are no longer validating an animal, email [email protected]
Quality Counts IMPORTANT!!! Previous Quality Count numbers ARE NO LONGER VALID
ALL YOUTH needing a Quality Counts number to enter contests are REQUIRED to be verified on the new system for Spring Major Show Entries. All previous quality count numbers are no longer valid. This applies to youth:
1. exhibiting market or breeding livestock
2. submitting calf scramble applications
Visit Quality Counts website and download “QC Enrollment Instructions” for more details.
Breeding Heifer October 22, 2018
4:30-6:30 p.m. Galveston Co. Fairgrounds
Lamb/Goat (Market & Breeding)
October 29 2018 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Galveston Co. Fairgrounds
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 7
County UpdatesCounty Updates
Major Show Sign-Up Nights
This applies to 4-H’ers entering 2019 Major Shows:
Livestock & Poultry Projects
Calf Scrambles (participants AND applicants)
Team and Individual contests (COACHES ONLY)
Shooting Sports Entries
Participants MUST attend ONE MANDATORY night at Galveston County Extension Office
November 8 , 2018 from 4:30-6:30 PM
November 12, 2018 from 4:30-6:30 PM
Fort Worth Stock Show entries MUST be submitted by November 8!!!
If you have a scheduling conflict, contact Phoenix Rogers PRIOR TO dates above (281-309-5064 or [email protected]).
A $25 LATE fee will be charged to any entries submitted after November 12!
Major Show Calf Scrambles
Calf scrambles are a great opportunity for youth to re-ceive funds to help them purchase an animal project. Families are then financially responsible for the nutri-tion, housing, and grooming program. Things to con-sider before scrambling:
- Is family financially able to purchase, house, and feed an animal project?
- Do you have suitable facilities to raise animal ? - Would you devote the necessary time and attention? - Would you be able to spend the necessary time away
from school to care for and exhibit the project?
Entries due by dates below to Extension Office October 23 November 8 November 12
.
Visit Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website for complete information, including rules & schedules
http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com
Galveston County Fair & RodeoGalveston County Fair & Rodeo
Turkey Order Deadline: October 4, 2018 by 4 p.m. to Fair Office
Steer Validation: October 20, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.@ fairgrounds
Commercial Heifer & Breeding Beef Validation :
October 27, 2018 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Noon @ fairgrounds
Steer & Heifer Clinic:
November 10, 2018
Lamb & Goat Clinic: December 8, 2018
Steer & Heifer Clinic: December 8, 2018
Goat & Lamb Validation: December 2, 2018
Recommended Breeding Date for Rabbits: December 19, 2018
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 8
Jr. Leadership Lab Registration Deadline: October 17 via 4-H Connect When: November 9-10, 2018
Where: Carolina Creek Camp, 84 Wimberly Lane, Huntsville, TX 77320
Ages: Intermediate 4-H’ers 6th-8th Grade
Cost: $85 (includes one night lodging, all meals, program activities, insurance and supplies).
Here is the link to the application form: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/files/2018/09/2018-Teen-Leader-Application-Jr-Lab-pdf-form.pdf
For more information, visit: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/junior-leadership-lab/
District Updates District Updates
Youth Hunter Education Camp
Registration Deadline: October 15
texas4hcenter.tamu.edu
When: October 26-28, 2018
Where: Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood, TX
Age requirement: 9 to 15 years of age.
Cost: $300
Adult Volunteers MUST enroll as a 4-H volunteer, have verified background check, and complete child protection training in 4-H Connect Prior to camp.
Learn hunter safety, hunting responsibility , and hunting laws and ethics. Camp is interactive with live fire sessions. All equipment provided. This camp is designed to follow the Texas Parks and Wildlife Hunter Education Certification curriculum. All participants will be able to receive their basic Hunter Education Certification by attending the camp and completing the course requirements, which includes a final written exam.
This is a family style program, meaning a parent will attend along with their kids and learn the same knowledge and skills. Lodging is also family style, with all family members staying in the same room. One adult may accompany multiple youth in the same family. Hotel Style lodging is available on a first come first serve basis.
State Updates State Updates
Galveston County Four Leaf Brief Page 9
Spot Light Spot Light -- Science NightScience Night
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Galveston County Office
4102-B Main Street (FM 519)
La Marque, Texas 77568
Phone: 281-534-3413
http://galveston.agrilife.org/
Other Websites:
District 9 4-H: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/
Texas 4-H: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
4-H Connect: https://www.4honline.com/
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo: http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com/
Position Vacant County Extension Agent
4-H & Youth Development
Phoenix Rogers County Extension Agent
Ag & Natural Resources [email protected]
Jymann Davis County Extension Agent
Family & Community Health [email protected]
Darla Cox Administrative Assistant
4-H & Youth Development [email protected]
Melissa Anderson Administrative Assistant
Ag & Natural Resources [email protected]
Reese Daily Administrative Assistant
Family & Community Health [email protected]
