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1 The following deadlines are approaching… MAY – 1 (Wednesday) – Livestock/Equine Ambassador App DUE MAY –1 (Wednesday) -- Wildlife Conservation Camp App Deadline MAY – 1 (Wednesday) District Leadership Lab Registration OPENS MAY – 1 (Wednesday) – Texas 4-H Roundup Registration OPENS MAY – 2 (Thursday) – Adult Volunteer for Spring Round Up MAY – 3 (Friday) -- Adult Volunteer for Spring Round Up MAY – 3 (Friday) Bexar 4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship App DEADLINE MAY – 3 (Friday) – Southern Meat Pen & Single Fryer Deadline MAY – 3 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training MAY – 5 (Sunday) Late Registration Deadline for Horse Validation MAY – 10 (Friday) – NASA’s WEAR Challenge Registration Deadline MAY – 10 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training MAY – 15 (Wed) -- 2019-2020 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program Deadline MAY – 15 (Wed) -- Raise Your Hand Entry Deadline MAY – 16 (Thursday) – County Council Elections MAY – 17 (Friday) -- 2019 Texas 4-H Round-Up Registration Deadline MAY – 17 (Friday) Bexar 4-H S.A.L.E. Interviews MAY – 17 (Friday) – LEAD Academy Registration Deadline MAY – 19 (Sunday) -- Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge Registration Deadline MAY – 21 (Tuesday) -- Last Veterinary Science Workshop MAY – 24 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training MAY – 31 (Friday) -- Youth Range Workshop Apps & Payment Due JUN – 3 (Monday) -- Record Books & Awards Due at 8 AM GLANCE 4-H Office Information Mailing Address: 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. S-212 San Antonio, TX 78230 Phone: (210) 631-0400 Fax: (210) 631-0429 Office Hours: 8AM – 5PM (Closed 12PM-1PM Lunch & County Holidays) 4-H Staff ° Natalie Cervantes [email protected] 4-H & Youth Development ° Sayako Seymour [email protected] 4-H & Youth Development ° Sam Womble [email protected] Ag & Natural Resources ° Angie Gutierrez [email protected] Family & Community Health ° Rudy Ruedas [email protected] Youth Outreach Educator ° Jackie Campa [email protected] 4-H Office Assistant IV Bexar County 4-H Rocks! Date: April 30, 2019

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Page 1: Bexar County 4-H Rocks! Date: April 30, 2019 · MAY – 15 (Wed) -- 2019-2020 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program Deadline ... Info: The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program is excited

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The following deadlines are approaching… MAY – 1 (Wednesday) – Livestock/Equine Ambassador App DUE

MAY –1 (Wednesday) -- Wildlife Conservation Camp App Deadline

MAY – 1 (Wednesday) – District Leadership Lab Registration OPENS

MAY – 1 (Wednesday) – Texas 4-H Roundup Registration OPENS

MAY – 2 (Thursday) – Adult Volunteer for Spring Round Up

MAY – 3 (Friday) -- Adult Volunteer for Spring Round Up

MAY – 3 (Friday) – Bexar 4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship App DEADLINE

MAY – 3 (Friday) – Southern Meat Pen & Single Fryer Deadline

MAY – 3 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training

MAY – 5 (Sunday) – Late Registration Deadline for Horse Validation

MAY – 10 (Friday) – NASA’s WEAR Challenge Registration Deadline

MAY – 10 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training

MAY – 15 (Wed) -- 2019-2020 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program Deadline

MAY – 15 (Wed) -- Raise Your Hand Entry Deadline

MAY – 16 (Thursday) – County Council Elections

MAY – 17 (Friday) -- 2019 Texas 4-H Round-Up Registration Deadline

MAY – 17 (Friday) – Bexar 4-H S.A.L.E. Interviews

MAY – 17 (Friday) – LEAD Academy Registration Deadline

MAY – 19 (Sunday) -- Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge Registration Deadline

MAY – 21 (Tuesday) -- Last Veterinary Science Workshop

MAY – 24 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training

MAY – 31 (Friday) -- Youth Range Workshop Apps & Payment Due

JUN – 3 (Monday) -- Record Books & Awards Due at 8 AM

GLANCE

4-H Office Information

Mailing Address:

3355 Cherry Ridge Dr. S-212

San Antonio, TX 78230

Phone: (210) 631-0400

Fax: (210) 631-0429

Office Hours: 8AM – 5PM

(Closed 12PM-1PM Lunch

& County Holidays)

4-H Staff

° Natalie Cervantes

[email protected]

4-H & Youth Development

° Sayako Seymour

[email protected]

4-H & Youth Development

° Sam Womble

[email protected]

Ag & Natural Resources

° Angie Gutierrez

[email protected]

Family & Community Health

° Rudy Ruedas [email protected]

Youth Outreach Educator

° Jackie Campa

[email protected]

4-H Office Assistant IV

Bexar County 4-H Rocks! Date: April 30, 2019

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JUN – 4 (Tuesday) – Club Manager Training (10AM OR 6:30PM)

JUN – 7-8 (Fri/Sat) – County Recordbook Judging - JUDGES NEEDED!

JUN – 7 (Tuesday) -- Dog Project Training

JUN 10 – 14 (Mon – Frid) -- Texas 4-H Round-Up Hotel Blocks

JUN – 13 (Thursday) -- Steer/Spring Heifer Validation

JUN – 14 (Friday) – Summer Camp Registration DEADLINE

JUN – 14 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training

JUN – 21 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training

JUN 23 – 27 (Sunday) – 2019 Texas 4-H Roping School

JUN – 25 (Tuesday) -- State Fair Lamb, Goat and Barrow Validation

JUN – 25 (Tuesday) -- Steer/Spring Heifer Validation

JUN – 28 (Friday) -- Dog Project Training

JUL – 1 (Monday) -- MJL5 Showmanship Entry Deadline

JUL – 2 (Tuesday) – Gold Star Interviews

JUL – 9 (Tuesday) – Club Manager Training (10AM OR 6:30PM)

JUL 12 – 14 (Friday-Sunday) State Dog Show

JUL 13 (Saturday) – Club Officer Training (More details to come)

JUL 21 – AUG 20(Host Period)– States’ 4-H International Exchange Program

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Please Read & Apply the Following Important Reminders: 1. Eligibility Forms – As a reminder to ALL members and parents of members who plan to compete in a 4-H related

event, we MUST obtain a copy of a student’s eligibility prior to the contest date. The only forms of eligibility we will accept are DIRECT written correspondence from the school. In the event that a member is deemed ineligible, their contest entry will be pulled. Any recognition/honors/awards a member was selected to receive will be rescinded in the event that a member has elected to attend an event without permission from 4-H or the school. It is imperative that club managers and project leaders stress the importance of member eligibility. Failure to do so can result in 4-H not being recognized by individual school district boards as an approved extracurricular event and therefore negatively impacting member’s excused absences. Please take a moment to remind your club member’s at your next meeting on this important matter.

2. Travel to 4-H Events Policy – 4-H Members are NOT allowed to drive themselves or other member’s to 4-H events, contests or activities outside County lines. Member’s must always be in the company of a registered volunteer chaperone when travel is needed. Please communicate with your club member’s and adult leaders to ensure this policy is understood.

2019 Major and County Show Validation Dates & Location

Note: Parents and exhibitors are asked to be available during validation in order to complete required

paperwork. Parents must be present or have completed a parental waiver form in advance.

State Fair Lamb, Goat and Barrow Validation June 25th – 1-3 pm East Central

Steer/Spring Heifer Validation June 13th – 8-11 am Madison June 25th – 3-6 pm East Central

Fall Heifer Validation October 26th – 9-11 am East Central

Lambs and Goats Validation October 10th – 3:30-6 pm O’Connor October 17th – 3-6 pm Madison October 23rd – 5-7 pm East Central

Swine Validation

November 12th – 3-5:30 pm Gerlach November 26th – 3-6 pm East Central

2019 HORSE PROJECT VALIDATION

Horse validation is open in 4-H Connect. Our county horse validation deadline is Monday, April 8th.

Please get started today on your horse validation registration in 4-H Connect, as it is a timely process.

Deadline: Late Registration is until Sunday, May 5 (Extra fees will apply) Details: Horse Validation Instructions for Families

Click on Video: Learn how to validate a horse in 4-H Connect

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Texas 4-H Roundup Info: For youth throughout the State of Texas, Texas 4-H Roundup is the culmination of a 4-H member’s year of hard

work and dedication. It is designed to supplement the county 4-H program and project work.

For Details Click Here for the 2019 Round-Up Registration Packet. Registration will be done through 4-H Connect.

When: Monday, June 10, 2019, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019

Where: College Station, TX on the campus of Texas A&M University

Registration Timeline: May 1 - May 17, 2019 Fee: $35 (or related fee based on registration type) LEAD Academy

Info: The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program is excited to announce a new opportunity for our High School age 4-H members. This year, on June 10-13 in College Station, the LEAD Academy will be offered. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about college opportunities and what it takes to get there, serve their community, and gain valuable life skills in a true college setting.

For Details Click Here for the 2019 LEAD Academy Packet. When: Monday, June 10, 2019, beginning at 3:00 p.m. and ending at 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2019

Where: College Station, TX on the campus of Texas A&M University

Registration Timeline: May 1 - May 17, 2019 Fee: $40

2019 Texas 4-H Roping School Info: The 2019 Texas 4-H Roping School has been developed in order to encourage young people in 4-H to develop

leadership skills and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities in 4-H.

When & Where: June 23-27, 2019 & Tarleton State University Challenge Arena in Stephenville, Texas.

Registration & Age Minimum: Open to the first 50 paid eligible participants starting at 12 years old and up. For Details Click Here

District/State Contest Reimbursement Form Information: The Bexar 4-H Council has money set aside to reimburse for selected District and State events to

encourage participation and help ease the financial burden for active 4-H families. The money reimbursed will need to be requested from our office; no longer automatically mailed. See details below:

How: Please fill out and return the Reimbursement Form to [email protected]

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2019 Major and County Show Validation Dates & Location

Note: Parents and exhibitors are asked to be available during validation in order to complete required

paperwork. Parents must be present or have completed a parental waiver form in advance.

State Fair Lamb, Goat and Barrow Validation June 25th – 1-3 pm East Central

Steer/Spring Heifer Validation June 13th – 8-11 am Madison June 25th – 3-6 pm East Central

Fall Heifer Validation October 26th – 9-11 am East Central

Lambs and Goats Validation October 10th – 3:30-6 pm O’Connor October 17th – 3-6 pm Madison October 23rd – 5-7 pm East Central

Swine Validation

November 12th – 3-5:30 pm Gerlach November 26th – 3-6 pm East Central

2019 HORSE PROJECT VALIDATION Horse validation is open in 4-H Connect. Our county horse validation deadline is Monday, April 8th.

Please get started today on your horse validation registration in 4-H Connect, as it is a timely process.

Deadline: Late Registration is until Sunday, May 5 (Extra fees will apply) Details: Horse Validation Instructions for Families

Click on Video: Learn how to validate a horse in 4-H Connect

Southern Meat Pen & Single Fryer Classic Rabbit Show Information: Please advertise this upcoming event to your rabbit exhibitors, as the breeding date is coming up

February 1. See flyer for more details.

Location: Bell County Expo Center, Belton TX

Event Date: May 11, 2019 (Postmark deadline: May 3, 2019)

Texas 4-H Livestock/Equine Ambassador Application Information Senior aged 4-H members with a superior level of ambition toward livestock projects and continual learning are

encouraged to apply to the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program. Below are the 2019 details and application

link. See flyer HERE.

Selection Criteria and Application located here!

Deadline: May 1, 2019

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District 10 Leadership Lab - T Bar M, New Braunfels, TX Information: Leadership Lab is held annually in June and 4-H members from ages 13-18 may attend. This event provides

a variety of leadership, recreation, and project enhancement workshops that participants are challenged to take back to their own county and implement. District 4-H Council Delegates from the 21 counties are highly encouraged to attend and participate in the District 4-H Council Business Meeting which includes the election of officers for the new 4-H year. Candidates for District 4-H Council will present their campaign speech and participate in a question/answer session in front of the voting delegates.

When & Where: June 24-26, 2019 @ T Bar M in New Braunfels, TX

Registration: Opens May 1, 2019 @ 7pm via 4-H Connect. SPACE IS LIMITED! REGISTER EARLY

More Information: https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-events-activities/leadership-lab/

County Council Officer Elections – Helotes Activity Center @7PM Information: Are you 13 years or older and interested in running for a County Council officer position for this upcoming

2019-2020 4-H year? Elections will be held during the upcoming County Council Meeting, Thursday, May 16th, 7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center. Officers will be elected from nominations made from the floor and must be present to run. Election shall be by ballot. A majority constitutes an election. No more than two members from any one club shall be elected to a Council office the same year. No more than two people from a family may serve as an officer at the same time. You can create a poster, showcasing your leadership experiences and what qualifies you to serve on the County Council. Handing out goodies is not allowed.

Positions available: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, 1st Council Delegate, 2nd Delegate, Alternate Delegate #1 (Health & Safety), Alternate Delegate #2 (Social), Alternate Delegate #3 (Community Service), Parliamentarian, Reporter.

When & Where: May 16, 2019 @ 7PM – Helotes Activity Center (12132 Leslie Rd, Helotes, TX 78023)

Wildlife Conservation Camp Information: The Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s Wildlife Conservation Camp is designed for high school students

who have completed 9th grade. The camp will include hands-on, outdoor activities such as ◦ wildlife and plant ID ◦ habitat management techniques ◦ land stewardship ◦ hunter safety ◦ shooting sports ◦ fishing ◦ wildlife research ◦ and more, are led by wildlife professionals in Texas.

When & Where: July 7th-13th, 2019 at Clear Fork Ranch in Albany, Texas

Flyer: Wildlife Conservation Camp Flyer

For more information and to apply click here: Apply for Wildlife Conservation Camp

Due: May 1, 2019

Raise Your Hand for Texas 4-H NOW May 15th is the deadline to help Texas 4-H win the $20,000 grand prize to keep creating opportunities for youth in your community! Watch this video here for step-by-step instructions to make it easy...

Here is a flyer for instructions as well: Raise Your Hand Flyer

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Sign Up Today to be an Adult Volunteer for 4-H Events

Adult Volunteers are needed to help us with the following events: DISTRICT 10 SPRING ROUND UP- MAY 2 (Share the Fun) & MAY 3 (Fashion Show) To sign up, please e-mail Jackie Campa [email protected] or Natalie Cervantes [email protected]

Record Books, County Ambassadors & Awards Due June 3, 2019 at 8 A.M.

County/Club Awards: All 4-H members are eligible to apply for awards, check out the Awards & Recognition Handbook here for qualifications and application: Awards & Recognition Handbook

County Ambassadors Program: The primary goal of the Bexar County 4-H Ambassador Program is building communication skills to be utilized in an advocacy role for the Bexar County 4-H Program. Guidelines and application are available here.

Deadline: On or Before JUNE 3, 2019 at 8 A.M. NO LATE AMBASSADOR OR AWARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Recordbooks: A 4-H Recordbook encourages members to keep a recorded collection of educational experiences that focuses on a 4-H member’s project for the year. At the end of the 4-H year their recordbook is reviewed annually by submitting their 4-H Recordbook for judging at the county, district and state level. Click Here for More Details & Info: Record Book County Judges NEEDED – Please sign up with [email protected]

Deadline: On or Before JUNE 3, 2019 by 8:00 A.M. $5 LATE FEES APPLY AFTER THE DEADLINE

Reminder, there is a drop slot in the front door to assist you in making deadlines.

2019-2020 Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program The Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program provides high school youth an opportunity to gain advanced knowledge and

develop leadership skills related to the science, technology, engineering, and management of water in Texas. By connecting with water professionals, Water Ambassadors will gain exposure and recognition as youth leaders, learn about internship opportunities, and explore the diverse career paths in the water industry.

Academy Dates: July 13-20, 2019

Register Here

Deadline to Apply: May 15, 2019

Bexar County 4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship Information Senior aged 4-H members who meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply to our local Bexar

County 4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEWS WILL TAKE PLACE MAY 17, 2019. DIGITAL METHODS AVAILABLE, NO ALTERNATE DATES.

2018-2019 Guidelines 2018-2019 Application

Deadline to Apply: May 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm

Texas 4-H Livestock/Equine Ambassador Application Information

Senior aged 4-H members with a superior level of ambition toward livestock projects and continual learning

are encouraged to apply to the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program. Below are the 2019 details and

application link. See flyer HERE.

Selection Criteria and Application located here! Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2019

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Texas 4-H Center – 2019 Summer Camp Schedule RELEASED! Information: The Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, TX has opened the 2019 Summer Camp Registration. They

have a full schedule of summer camps; please see the single page flyer for all 4-H Camps listed. There is also

a 2019 Summer Guide that has a little more information on each camp.

Register here: https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/

Deadline to Register: June 14, 2019

Club Manager Training Dates for 2019-2020 4-H Year

Information: One Club Manager from each club is requested to attend one training. Clubs must charter every year.

Everything you will need to start the new 4-H year (Sept. 2019 – Aug. 2020) will be available at this training.

Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2019 -10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. OR Tuesday, July 9, 2019 - 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. or 6:30

– 8:00 p.m.

Location: 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx. 78230

4-H Speaker Request Form Information: If you are interested in having a 4-H staff speak at your event/club meeting, please

complete this form and submit to [email protected] at least 3 weeks prior to the requested date.

Please allow 3-5 business days for confirmation. If you have any questions, please contact us at

210-631-0400.

65th Texas Section Society for Range Management Youth Range Workshop Information: Join participants from across Texas June 23 - 28, 2019 at the Texas Tech University Campus in Junction, TX

for the nation’s longest running natural resources workshop for youth. At the TSSRM Youth Range Workshop,

participants gain useful knowledge and skills in the areas of ecology, inventory practices, management and evaluation of

resources. The workshop is $400, and includes all meals, lodging, and educational materials needed during the week.

Participants are encouraged to seek out sponsorships.

For Applications Click Here: Youth Range Workshop Applications For Details Click Here: Youth Range Workshop Flyer

Deadline: Applications are currently being accepted on the understanding that a check for $400 must be submitted by

May 31, 2019.

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Veterinary Science Workshops – Open to all 4-H ages Information: The Veterinary Science workshops are a learning series to help youth meet their required learning

lessons in the veterinary science project. Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands-on.

For more information about the workshops contact Jackie Wanke at [email protected].

Schedule and information located here.

Date: May 21st is the last workshop for the 4-H year

Dog Project Trainings Information: Are you interested in learning how to care and train your dog? For more information on dog

project trainings; see flyer here.

Meeting Dates: May 3, 10 & 24, 2019 June 7, 14 , 21 & 28, 2019 July 5, 2019 State Dog Show: July 12—14, 2019

Time & Address: 5 pm—7 pm at the Helotes Humane Society 10671 Shaenfield Rd. Helotes, TX 78023

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Megan Bowen at (210)-593-8274.

Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge Information: The 4-H Outdoor Education project provides you with the opportunity to learn skills such as camping,

wildlife watching, shooting and hunting skills, and fire building.

When & Where: June 26-28, 2019 at Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood

Registration Deadline: May 19 on 4-H Connect (limited to the first 50 teams to have both team members registered)

For Details Click here: Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge Flyer

MJL5 GOAT SHOWMANSHIP SHOW & CLINIC Information: The MJL5 Showmanship Clinic is a two day event due to occur on Aug. 8-9 for the clinic and show. Proceeds

from the show will go towards funding for exhibitors for the following Livestock Auctions: Kendall County Jr., Bexar

County Junior, Gillespie County, Walter Gerlach, and O’Connor FFA Scholarship.

Location for both clinic and show: Walter Gerlach Show Barns- 19389 Babcock, SA, TX 78255

Deadline to enter: July 1, 2019 (only the first 80 paid entries will be accepted)

For Details click here: MJL5 Showmanship Clinic Flyer For Entry Form click here: MJL5 Showmanship Entry Form

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NASA's WEAR Challenge Information: The Wearable Equipment for Averting Radiation (WEAR) Challenge, a NASA student design challenge

for wearable radiation countermeasures, is a nationwide challenge for middle and high school age students. Formal and informal education institutions may participate in this challenge. Top teams will be invited to participate in a culminating event at a NASA center.

For more information and to register click here: http://go.nasa.gov/nasa_wear

Deadline: Lead teachers must register to participate in the challenge by May 10.

Texas 4-H Roundup Hotel Blocks • Information: If you have qualified or will be attended the 2019 Texas 4-H Roundup in College Station on June 10-14,

2019 please check out the official list of Hotel Blocks that are offering special rates for Roundup contestants. Please don’t procrastinate on booking your hotel! Blocks fill up fast!

Educational program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national

origin, age, disability, 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. We will seek to provide reasonable

accommodations for our events for all persons with disabilities. We request that you contact our office at least five days in advance

of an event to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that you require.