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DATES TO REMEMBER

April 3 Deadline 4-H Has Talent

April 7 District 11 4-H Fashion Show,

Storyboard & Natural Fiber Contest

April 7-8 District 11 Spring Spectacular

April 14 Extension Office Closed

April 15 Deadline for Texas 4-H Horse

Validation

April 17 Deadline for Steer Tags Spring Registered Heifer State Fair Lamb & Goat

State Fair of Texas Swine Tag

April 20 Deadline for San Patricio

Extension Education Association Scholarship

April 20 4-H Council Meeting

April 2017

Issue 8

219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, TX 78387; Phone: 361-587-3400; Fax: 361-364-6237

District 11 4-H Fashion Show Storyboard & Natural Fiber Contest

Friday, April 7, 2017 Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex

Victoria, Texas

The San Patricio County Extension Office will be closed on Friday, April 14, 2017

If anybody needs help finding beef projects, call the office to let me know. I will be driving the country looking for animals.

Adrian Arredondo CEA-4-H & Youth Development San Patricio County

2017-2018 STEER TAGS Deadline: Monday, April 17, 2017

$17 per tag

Late tags $25 per tag

All Replacement tags $25 per tag Note: All steers to be shown at any major stock show AND/OR at the 2018 San Patricio & Aransas County A&H Show must be validated with a state tag.

►►►ORDERING STEER TAGS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ENTER YOUR STEER IN ANY MAJOR SHOW OR COUNTY SHOW!

Validation: June 22, 2017

2017 District 11 Spring Spectacular

April 7-8, 2017 Victoria College Emerging Technology Complex

For more information visit: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/district-11-4-h-spring-spectacular/

Mathis -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sarah Simmons On Monday, March 13, 2017, Mathis 4-H Club had its monthly meeting. The meeting was very short due to it being spring break for us. The club members A&H Show Homemaking prize money was handed out. Members and adults were encourage to begin working on their homemaking projects for next year. Some possible programs for upcoming meetings were announced. Westin reminded members that the officer elections will be held in May, and that all officers, returning or new, must turn in recordbooks in June.

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4-H COUNCIL MEETING

April 20, 2017

6:00 pm

It is very important that all club

presidents and council delegates attend meeting!

Meeting Schedule

April 2 - Rockin’O April 9 - Clover T April 9 - Ingleside April 9 - West Sinton April 10 - Gregory-Portland April 10 - Mathis April 10 - San Pat Horse April 10 - Taft April 23 - Blue Ribbon

Texas 4-H Horse Validation

The 2017 Texas 4-H Horse Validation Process will start on March 1, 2017 on 4-H Connect and run through April 15, 2017 at a cost of $10 per horse. From April 16, 2017 to May 1, 2017 the cost increases to $20 per horse. All horses must

be validation or re-validated with payment each year, to be eligible to show at District and State 4-H Horse Shows. For those horses validated last year on 4-H Connect, you will need to re-activate and pay for validation. New horses you will need to provide photos of each side, and front as well as a pdf copy of registration papers (if registered). For more information and to download instructions for validating horse, go to http://animalscience.tamu.edu/livestock-species/equine/state-4h-show/. If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Zoller at [email protected].

2017 TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP

June 6 - 9, 2017 Texas A&M University

College Station, TX

Roundup rules and guidelines are now available online at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/.

2017 SPRING REGISTERED HEIFER VALIDATION ORDER

Deadline: Monday, April 17, 2017

$15 per heifer Order form is enclosed.

No phone or fax orders will be accepted! No Late orders will be accepted!

2017 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation Tag Orders Deadline to order is Monday, April 17, 2017. The cost is $15 per tag.

Order form is enclosed.


2017 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS SWINE TAGS

Deadline: Monday, April 17, 2017

$17 per swine Order form is enclosed.


2017 San Patricio County 4-H Photography Show Participants

Junior Division: Anthony Buffa - Blue Ribbon 4-H, Colton Harrison - Gregory-Portland 4-H, Ryder Harrison - Gregory-Portland 4-H and Jayden Hays - Ingleside 4-H

Intermediate Division: Leighann Franklin - West Sinton 4-H, Hunter Harrison - Gregory-Portland 4-H, Saide Heiner - Gregory-Portland 4-H, Lily Rodriguez - West Sinton 4-H, Richard Rodriguez - West Sinton 4-H, Ella Troup - Blue Ribbon 4-H and Jarret Williams - Gregory-Portland 4-H

Senior Division: Kinsley Cable - Taft 4-H, Alison Duncan - Ingleside 4-H, Parker Seago - Blue Ribbon 4-H and Jackson Whatley - Rockin’O 4-H

Best in Show: Sadie Heiner - Gregory-Portland 4-H

Best Junior: Jayden Hays - Ingleside 4-H

Best Intermediate: Jarret Williams - Gregory-Portland 4-H

Best Senior: Alison Duncan - Ingleside 4-H

Major Livestock Show Results

Austin Stock Show & Rodeo Krista Boscamp; West Sinton 4-H - 6th Place Sheep

Taryn O’Brien; Clover T 4-H - 5th Place Market Goats Taylor O’Brien; Clover T 4-H - 5th Place Market Goats Trinity O’Brien; Clover T 4-H - 7th Place Market Goats

Houston Stock Show & Rodeo Brandon Arredondo; Rockin’O - 7th Place Middle Weigh Hereford

Kaylin Baker; Taft 4-H - 6th Place Charlais Heifer Taylor O’Brien; Clover T 4-H - 5th Place Red Cross Steer

Trinity O’Brien; Clover T 4-H - 16th Place Sheep

Houston Livestock Judging Team Intermediate Team - 4th Place

Trinity O’Brien - 8th High Individual Trinity O’Brien, Taryn O’Brien, Emma Thomas, Cooper Dockens

2017 County 4-H Fashion Show Results

Buying Division Senior - Business / Interview

Megan Frerich, Blue Ribbon 4-H --------------------- 1st Place

Senior - Special Interest Jacqueline Gonce, Taft 4-H ---------------------------- 1st Place

Construction Division Senior - Semi Formal to Formal

Alison Duncan, Ingleside 4-H -------------------------- 1st Place

2017 National 4-H Congress Information November 23-28, 2017

Hyatt Regency, Atlanta, Georgia Deadline: April 16, 2017

Objectives: To improve the ability of teen 4-H youth to express themselves in written & verbal forms of communication that are necessary &

important “life skills” for today & in the future. To increase the awareness of the importance of Leadership, Citizenship, & Community Service in 4-H Youth Development.

Application Process: Must be submitted online & certified through 4-H Connect by April 16. There is not a fee for this application to be completed. Interview selection of delegates will be made on the basis of the online application. Application will contain the following: Summary of Major Leadership Roles, Citizenship/Community Service Activities. Personal biography of 4-H member’s 4-H career & other extracurricular activities. Approval of application by County Extension Agent.

Who Should Apply: Youth with significant leadership accomplishments& potential. Youth who have demonstrated the ability to perform academically at or above grade level passing all course work & eligible to

participate in extra-curricular activities. Youth who possess the maturity to interact with other youth from different regions, cultures, experiences & beliefs. Youth in grades 9-12 at time of event, November 23-28, 2017. Youth must still be in high school during the time of the trip. Any youth participating in youth development programming which Texas A&M AgriLife Extension or Prairie View Cooperative

Extension Program is a partner; (including 4-H clubs, short-term groups, school curriculum enrichment & ENP-Y programs.

For more information go to http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/nationalcongress/

Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge June 16-18, 2017

Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Registration: May 1-30 on 4-H Connect

Cost: $35 per participant

Events: Shotgun, Mountain Biking, Archery, Fishing, Climbing, Kayaking, Outdoor Skills, Biologist Skills, Gear Judging, Outdoor Safety

For more information go to https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/outdoor-education-living-skills/

2017 San Patricio Extension Education Association Scholarship Deadline to Apply: April 20, 2017

Eligibility & Requirements: 1. Any active member of a San Patricio County 4-H Club, FFA, or FCCLA chapter who is a current graduating senior 2. High School Transcript request - signed by school official (principal or counselor) with school seal 3. ACT / SAT scores: SAT and/or ACT scores must be included with the application & transcript 4. Only completed applications will be accepted on or before April 20, 2017 5. One (1) wallet size, photo (head & shoulders with name & club on back) photo will not be returned 6. Attach letters of recommendation from the following individuals

A prominent person in the community; and Your Organization leader; and Your High School Principal or Counselor

Applications and complete list of Guidelines are available at the Extension Office

Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program

Short Courses: July 17-20, 2017; Texas A&M University; Fee $250

July 24-27, 2017; Texas Tech University / West Texas A&M University; Fee $250 Application Process:

Go to http://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_0JPBcTafCz8b52J Student will complete application & enter contact information of supervising County Extension Agent. CEA will be automatically

emailed a recommendation survey. Selection committee will review applications & accept 25 participants per university. Applications due June 2, 2017. Applicants will be notified by June 16, 2017 regarding results.

Selection Criteria:

Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects. Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production. Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others. Top 25% class rank

For more information please contact Billy Zanolini at 979-458-0466 or [email protected]

2017 Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Program

Short Course: June 25-29, 2017; Lone Oak Ranch & Retreat, Gainesville, Texas; Fee $250 Application Process: Go to http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9U0Bxd2SnJcJnUx Student will complete the application & enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey. Applications are due May 1, 2017. Applicants will be notified by early June, 2017 regarding the application result.

Selection Criteria: Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her horse projects. Students with a profound interest in equine science and the horse industry in Texas. Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others. Top 25% class rank.

2017 Youth Agriculture Lifetime Leadership Tour July 16-21, 2017

Application Deadline: June 16, 2017 Cost: $200 per participant

Objective: Purpose of this tour is to provide youth from their sophomore year to graduating seniors to witness the commercial agri-culture opportunities both academically & through career exploration.

Tour Stops: King Ranch Wildlife The Floating Classroom Gonzalez, Texas to see a diversified poultry, beef cattle & grain operation, that’s 4th generation family owned & operated Texas A&M Kingsville

More Information & Application Contact Roy Walston, ANR Agent in Kerr County at [email protected]

Major Show Information

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo San Angelo Stock Show January 12 - February 3, 2018 San Angelo, Texas Fort Worth, Texas www.sanangelorodeo.com www.fwssr.com

San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo February 8-25, 2018 February 27 - March 18, 2018 San Antonio, Texas Houston, Texas www.sarodeo.com www.rodeohouston.com

Star of Texas Rodeo State Fair of Texas Austin, Texas September 29 - October 22, 2017 www.rodeoaustin.com Dallas, Texas www.bigtex.com

Registration is now Open All camp enrollment is based on grade completed in Spring 2017

Pay a deposit by June 14 or pay full amount Discount for registering by June 14

4-H membership is NOT required to participate in any camp

For more information & to register go to http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/

2017 Brazos County 4-H Sportsman’s Club Clay Target Shoot & Whiz Bang

April 28-29, 2017 Boswell Porter 4-H Shooting Range, Snook, TX

Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14 Limited to 130 Shooters + 20 Novice*

For more information contact Judy Wright: [email protected]

Novice Junior & Intermediate Divisions ~ First Year Shooters

3rd - 8th grade Friday Only

$50 Trap (25 targets) Skeet (25 targets) 1st-6th per event

Sporting Clays 4-H Shooter & Adult Team

HOA Team 3rd-12th grade

American: Trap (50 targets); Skeet (50 targets); Whiz Bang (50 targets); Sporting Clays (50 targets) ~ $125 International: Skeet (50 targets); Bunker (50 targets) ~ $25 each

All 6 events $150

Nueces County 4-H Whiz Bang May 5-6, 2017

Corpus Christi Pistol & Rifle Club FM 763, Corpus Christi, TX Deadline: April 21, 2017

Events: Trap, Skeet, Whizbang & Sporting Clays (Whiz Bang Qualifier); 50 targets each event in all classes; 50 Target Sporting Clays (included in HOA scoring)

Registration: Register on IClays & pay via PayPal

Registration Fee: $40 4-H’er only, plus $20 for Skeet, $20 for Trap, $25 for Whizbang, $45 for Sporting Clays. $35 late fee after April 21.

Classes: Junior, Intermediate, Senior 1, & Senior 2

Awards: Awards will be given for 1st through 5th place in each class for each event, including Sporting Clays. HOA will be removed from individual placing. Females can only win one HOA.

*Adult / 4-H’er 2 man team 50 Target Sporting Clays (100 targets total)* One adult & one 4-H shooter Team selection must be made at time of registration Awards for 1st & 2nd team placing

Lunch: Meal will be provided for 4-H Shooters, additional meal tickets $7

Contact: Robert Galbreath - 361-813-6505 or [email protected] for more information.

Ear & Eye Protection required Safety violation will result in disqualification of shooter

No shot loads larger than 7 1/2

KERR 4-H Skeet & Trap Club 2017 Tournament

June 2-4, 2017 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 12, 2017

Registration available through iClays Registration Fee: $40

Cost: Ranges from $15 - $50 depending on event Limited to 150 4-H Shooters for American Skeet and Trap, Whiz-Bang and Sporting Clays

Limited to 84 Shooters for International Skeet & Trap

For more information contact K.C. Cunningham or Lindsey Forster: [email protected]

Helpful Links:

Texas 4-H Website http://texas4-H.tamu.edu/ Register for 4-H http://texas.4honline.com San Patricio County Website http://sanpatricio.agrilife.org District 11 http://d114-h.tamu.edu/ San Pat/Aransas A&H Show http://sanpatahshow.com/ Online 4-H Record book http://4hreports.com/ 4-H Mall http://4-Hmall.org/

Reminder: If your animal

loses its validation tag, call the

Extension Office ASAP with the tag number so that a replacement can

be ordered.

To be eligible to compete in the A&H Show in any division, (including Homemaking) you must attend at least 60% of club meetings. Attendance for the 2018 Show starts in January, 2017. You must also meet UIL academic eligibility requirements by passing all of your classes. Start out the 4-H year right by attending club meetings and keeping your grades up!

New 4-H members must also attend 60% of their club meeting, however, their club attendance begins on Sept. 1, 2017. Only new 4-H members will be allowed to count January 2018 attendance.

ADULT VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK

To protect our 4-H members, the Texas 4-H Program administers an adult screening program. This screening is conducted every 3 years. All adults who will be working directly with youth (other than their own children) must complete the adult registration form on 4-H Connect to be screened. Once their registration has been approved from the State office, then we can certify those adults as San Patricio County volunteers. Only those adults who have been screened and cleared through YPS will have the privilege of working with 4-H members. There is a $5 annual fee for each adult who will be a Volunteer. This fee is paid on 4-H Connect.

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TEXAS 4-H AGE CATEGORIES (9-1-16 through 8-31-17)

Clover Kids: Kinder through 2nd grade Juniors: 3rd ‐ 5th grade as of Sept. 1, 2016 Intermediates: 6th ‐ 8th grade as of Sept. 1, 2016 Seniors: 9th ‐ 12th grade as of Sept. 1, 2016

May 2017

1: Registration Opens for Texas Outdoor Challenge

29: Extension Office Closed

June 2017

13-14: District 11 Horse Show

19-21: District 11 Leadership Lab

District Spring Spectacular

District Fashion Show

Deadline Steer, Heifer, State Fair

Lamb, Goat & Swine Tags

4-H Council Meeting

219 n. vineyard, sinton, tx 78387; phone: 361-587-3400...

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