Polk 4-H Press July 2011 V O L U M E 1 , I S S U E 1 0
S P E C I A L P O I N T S
O F I N T E R E S T :
Shooting Sports
East Texas Show Star Series
Baseball
4-H Banquet Planning
Project Assistance 411
Attendance Reminder
Polk County AgriLIFE
Extension Website
(Polk-tx.tamu.edu)
Agriculture & Natural Resources * Family & Consumer Sciences * 4-H & Youth Development * Community Development 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 A member of The Texas A&M University System and its statewide Agriculture Program
Polk County Office
602 E. Church St.
Suite 127
Livingston, TX 77351
Alyssa Puckett–
CEA 4-H
Mark Currie-
CEA AG/NR
Save the Date : August 9th
Time: 6:30 pm
Location: Buster McNutty’s
RSVP for your table with Priss
before July 22nd.
Awards will be given to out-
standing 4-H participants from
all Polk County Clubs.
Polk County Beef Quiz Bowl Team
participated in College Station at
Texas A&M University with sev-
eral other teams from North,
South, East and West Texas.
Pictured are Sterling Brodie, Alex
Hicks, and Alyssa Gilbert
Katelyn Pulley and
Landon Parker Partici-
pated in the Open Cate-
gory of the Educational
Presentations at this years
Texas 4-H Roundup. Their
topic was focused on
Showing Swine projects.
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Texas AgriLIFE Extension Website –Polk County
As a reminder, you can access 4-H newsletters and upcoming events on the Polk County
Extension website. http://polk-tx.tamu.edu/
Shooting Sport Meeting—We will have a general meeting on Au-
gust 18th here at the Extension Meeting Room from 5:30—6:30 to
set up place and times to start the Shooting Sports in September.
SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECT
The Texas 4-H Foundation has an exciting opportunity
for you to go and see the Astro’s on September 3, 2011.
4-H clubs have the opportunity to buy ―Green Out‖ Tickets.
If you are interested please call the Extension Office at 936-
327-6828
Texas 4-H Baseball ―Green Out‖
2011-2012 Show year is underway and a
new change has been made. All exhibitors
that show in the Major Shows are required
to complete the Quality Counts program.
All FFA and 4-H members can log onto http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu/verification/ click
on ―Take Test‖ and complete the program. Ag teachers and County Agents will need your
verification number when submitting your entries for Major shows. Quality Counts is de-
signed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out
livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. ―Quality Counts‖ helps them learn
the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and
safety are preserved. I encourage you all to take the test.
Updates for Trinity Neches Livestock Show
2012 Dates : April 9-13
Tentative Judges : Steer– Rick Hirsh, Goat– Jake
Thorne, Billy Zanolini, Lamb– Gary Yancy, Eric
Zimmerman, Swine– Charley Calhoun, Commer-
cial Heifer– Bill Cawley, Broliers– Phil Kohler
Sale Meeting has been moved to 5:30 at the swine
barn.
Single Fryer Rabbit Division has been eliminated
Meat Pens are open for purchase from breeders.
(must order by September 1st)
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POLK COUNTY 4-H CLUB INFORMATION
2010-2011 4-H Year
The enrollment forms for the 2010-2011 4-H year are in the office and all
members MUST re-enroll for the new year. If you are in the area of the
office, please stop in and complete your enrollment form for this year. We
need ALL leaders for 2010-2011 to come by and fill out an application so if
you have not done so please come by the County Extension Office. We look
forward to a new, fun, productive year. If you have any friends or family
who wish to join, please encourage them to come by and obtain an enrollment
form. Any questions, please contact the County Extension Office at 936-
327-6828.
Attendance Reminder: 4-H members should keep in mind that you MUST attend at least three 4-H Com-
munity Club Meetings at the community club where you signed up at. Also 4-H
members must attend at least one project group meeting for each project you
signed up to show or compete in a 4-H county, district, or state event If you have
any questions regarding the attendance requirements, please contact the
4-H Office.
FREEDOM IS NOTHING ELSE BUT A
CHANCE TO BE BETTER!!
Happy Birthday America!
July 11- 4-H Banquet Planning Meeting; 6pm Extension Meeting Room
Up Coming Shows and Workshops Going Showin’ Dates in Kountze: July 9 , August 13, September 10– contact Priss for
more details.
East Texas Show Start Series: October 22-23, 2011– contact Priss look at website for flyer
The Showbox Series: check out local shows at http://theshowbox.com/
ontheroadagain.php
A huge Thank you to all our Volunteers that helped this past year! Its time again for you all to
be thinking about what role you wish to take this year. We are in search of a Clover Kids
Leader and a few project leaders… if you are interested please give us a call at the Extension
Office 936-327-6828
Polk County Awards Banquet—August 9th, 2011 at 6:30.