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* Please see the inside of Newsletter for more details on this event.
July
July 1-2— 4-H Robotics Camp; FBC Fairgrounds
July 4—Office closed in observance of Independence Day
*July 9— 4-H DAY CAMP
July 17—FBC 4-H Adult Leaders, Parents & Friends Meeting; 7 pm, Ext. Office
July 17—FBC County Council Meeting; 7 pm, Extension Office
July 31—Virtual 4-H Volunteer Conference
June
June 6— State Fair Lamb & Goat LATE validation tag orders due to Extension
June 6—Major Show Steer LATE validation tag orders due to Extension
June 7—Fort Bend 4-H Car Wash Fundraiser; Cancelled
June 9-13—State 4-H Roundup
June 13—Fort Bend 4-H County Recordbooks Due to Extension
June 13—Fort Bend 4-H Star Award Applications Due to Extension
June 14—Recordbook Judging at the Extension Office; 9 am
*June 16-18—District 9 Leadership Lab
*June 20—4-H Day Camp Registration Deadline
June 23—Major Show Steer Validation; H Barn-FBC Fairgrounds
*June 24-26—District 9 Horse Show
*June 25— 4-H Robotics Camp Registration & payment deadline
June 26—Day Camp Planning Meeting; 6 pm
June 26—Banquet Planning Meeting; 7 pm
*June 27-29—4-H Outdoor Challenge
June 30—Fort Bend 4-H Star Award Interviews
June 2014
Upcoming Dates and Events
Fort Bend County Extension
1402 Band Road, Suite 100 Rosenberg, Texas 77471
(281) 342-3034; fax (281) 342-7000 http://fortbend.agrilife.org
Joe W. Mask, CEA
4-H & Youth Development [email protected]
Timothy Sandles, EA-CEA
4-H & Youth Development [email protected]
Angela Bosier
Program Assistant [email protected]
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any Extension activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at 281-342-3034, for assistance five days prior to activity.
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The Texas 4-H Foundation is pleased to announce they will host during the
2014 Texas 4-H Roundup the “I Support the Clover” Silent Auction.
The auction will open May 5, 2014 for online bidding at: www.32auctions.com/supporttheclover2014.
May items will be offered with BUY IT NOW pricing! Online bidding will close on Friday, June 6 at 11:45 pm.
On Monday, June 9th at 8 am the LIVE Silent Auction will begin. The opening price on the items will be the last online bid pricing.
Proxy bidding is also available for those unable to attend Roundup but would like to keep in on the
bidding action of the LIVE event.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Jana Barrett at 979-845-1213 or [email protected].
Proceeds from the auction will be used for State-wide 4-H Program Support efforts.
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Teen Chef Cooking Camp The FBC Extension Family and Consumer
Science department will be having a
summer cooking camp for ages 13-16. The
camp will be June 24 & 25 from 9 am to 2
pm. Cost is $35 for each camper. Registration ends June 17
and is limited to the first 10 participants. Please contact
Jacque Gerke in the Family and Consumer Science Depart-
ment at 281.342.3034 for more details. Registration form
can be found at: http://fortbend.agrilife.org/family-
consumer-sciences/
From Pantry 2 Plate The FBC Extension Family and
Consumer Science department will
be having a summer cooking camp
for ages 8-12. The camp will be June 17, 18 & 19 from 9:30
am to 12 pm. Cost is $30 for each camper. Registration
ends June 10 and is limited to the first 15 participants.
Please contact Jacque Gerke in the Family and Consumer
Science Department at 281.342.3034 for more details. Reg-
istration form can be found at: http://fortbend.agrilife.org/
family-consumer-sciences/
RecordBooks County Recordbook turn in will be Friday, June
13, 2014.
The online recording system can be found at http://4hreports.com/
index.aspx
If you would like to fill out your recordbook without using the
online system you can find the Forms along with helpful tips and
resources at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks.
Another useful tool to help you is the Texas 4-H Virtual Volunteer
Workshop on 4-H Record Books. This workshop has already hap-
pened but you can still view a playback of it by going to: https://
ebs-saba.ads.tamu.edu/SiteRoots/main/Public/Recordings.jsp?
domain=/agrilife&sessionid=JC7HUT3W5OIVRO2
Once on this this page you will see all workshops that can be
played back. In the search bar type in “4-H Record Book Train-
ing” then choose playback to start the workshop. [The website
works best in internet explorer.]
The Star Awards are a series of awards showing progression of
4-H involvement, including growth and diversification of both
the 4-H member and their projects/events. The series begins
with the Rising Star (Step 1), Bronze Star (Step 2), Silver Star
(Step 3), “I Dare You” Award (Step 4), and ultimately ending
with the Gold Star (Step 5). Each award may only be received
once.
These awards were designed to be received in the sequence
stated, but being a prior recipient of an award is not a
requirement. Once you have received a step award you may
not apply for a lower step award (no regression). A 4-H
Recordbook will need to be submitted with each of the star
award.
List of Star awards available:
Rising Star–(JUNIORS) must be at least 8 and in the 3rd
grade but not over 10 as of Aug. 31 of current 4-H year and
must have completed at least one year in 4-H including
current year
Bronze Star–(INTERMEDIATE) must be 11 years old but
not over 13 as of Aug. 31, of current 4-H year and must
have completed at least 2 years in 4-H including current
year
Silver Star–applicants must be at least 14 years of age but
not over 19 as of August 31 of the current 4-H year and have
completed at least 3 years in 4-H including the current year.
“I Dare You”–applicant must be at least 15 years of age but
not over 19 as of Aug. 31 of the current 4-H year and have
completed at least 3 years in 4-H including the current year.
Gold Star–must be 15 years of age but not over 19 as of
Aug. 31 of the current 4-H year and have completed at least
3 years in 4-H including the current year.
The deadline for submission is Friday, June 13th to the
Extension Office. Applications can be found at: http://
fortbend.agrilife.org/fortbend4h/fort-bend-4-h-star-awards/
Fort Bend 4-H
Star Awards
Be sure to check out the Texas 4-H Volunteer web page for upcoming and past workshops. http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteer_conference
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June 11 - Turkey Order Pickup (Note Change: Original date was June 4)
July 12 - Goat Tag-In
July 12 - Lamb Tag-In
July 12 - Swine Tag-In
July 30 - Roaster Order Pickup
August 13 - Broiler Order Pickup
August 14 - Rabbit Tattoo/Entry
September 4 - Pen of Two/Halter Heifer
Record Book Due
September 4 - Bucket Calf Record Book Due
Rules for the 2014 show are online. Please read over
the rules for there are many changes this year,
including changes to the General Livestock rules.
4-H Members that need help securing Lamb, Goat or Swine
projects for the Fort Bend County Fair please contact Victoria at
281-342-3034 ext 7030.
State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation Tags
LATE State Fair Lamb & Goat Validation Tags
will be due to the Extension Office by 5 pm on
Friday June 6th.
Major Show Steer Validation Tags
LATE Major Show Steer Validation Tags will
be due to the Extension Office by 5 pm on
Friday June 6th.
Major Show Steer Validation & State
Fair Lamb & Goat Validation will be
June 23 at the Fort Bend County Fair
Grounds in Barn H.
PEN PALS! ‘4-H Pride is Nation Wide’ New Hampshire 4-H Clubs Looking for pen pals. Any 4-H member and/or club that would like to be Pen Pals
with youth in New Hampshire, please send correspondence
to:
Daisy Burns or Blaine Manning
106 Osgood Road 56 Calef Hill Road
Sanbornton, NH 03269 Tilton, NH 03276
State Games—Shooting Sports Archery & Shotgun Events
July 14-19, 2014
National Shooting Complex, San Antonio, TX
Hunting & Wildlife, Muzzle Loading,
Pistol and Rifle Events
July 28-August 2, 2014
Callahan County 4-H Range, Baird, TX
Registration Deadline for all events will be
on June 5 via 4H Connect
Registration Fees:
$75/Participant, $20/Camp Clover Kid Participant
*NO late registrations, NO on-site registrations.
DISTRICT LEADERSHIP LAB EXTENDED
REGISTRATION DATE
Date: June 16—18, 2014
Located at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, Texas.
Register on 4-H Connect: https://texas.4honline.com
DEADLINE CHANGE: register via 4-H Connect by
Sunday, June 1st at $255/person.
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2014 State 4-H Golf Challenge In 2014 changes are being made to the Texas 4-H Golf Challenge Program. There will be no regional events hosted this year. Instead one State event will be hosted at the brand new course located on the campus at Texas A&M University. The Campus Course at Texas A&M University is in its first year and is being rated as one of the top new golf courses in Texas. This event will be open to all age 4-Hers and split into two age di-visions (Juniors 12 and under and Seniors 13 and up). This event is also open to non 4-Hers. Please pass this event on to any clientele you feel would be interested.
2014 State 4-H Golf Challenge Location:
The Campus Course at Texas A&M University – College Station, TX
Registration Deadline July 23 via 4-H Connect
Registration is $180/team for 4-Hers (must register individually as a3 person team at $60 each or $80 for non 4-Hers)
Registration includes 18 holes of golf, & catered lunch
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Horizons Camp June 29 – July 3, 2014 This five day, four night camp focuses around project
enhancement, career exploration, and personal/professional
development. Participants choose their focus area where
they will receive approximately 16 hours of instruction and
introduction to careers in the field. Each workshop is lim-
ited to 20 youth and are filled on a first come, first served
basis. Evening activities are geared towards professional
development and workforce preparation, and of course,
camp recreation and games! Dances each night! There will
be six (6) Project Focused workshops. Taxidermy - Food
Challenge - Sport Fishing - Photography - Fashion - Share
the Fun
Youth registration is $280.
County Camp County Camp programs at the Texas 4-H Conference Center
are designed to provide an opportunity for youth to experi-
ence summer camp while enjoying the advantage of meeting
youth from across the state. Participants will enjoy kayaking,
swimming, the climbing wall, environmental education,
drama, riflery, archery, arts and crafts, games, dancing and
special events! County camp is offered as a three day, two
night or four day, three night experience. Youth who have
completed second through eleventh grade are eligible. Coun-
ty groups are housed together, by gender, in the dormitories
with their Adult Chaperones. Youth are assigned to co-ed
groups based on their age, for the daily educational activi-
ties.
2014 County Camp sessions:
County Camp I, June 30 – July 2; youth registration
$180, Adult Chaperone $85
County Camp II, July 7-9; youth registration $180,
Adult Chaperone $85
County Camp III, July 9-12; youth registration $230,
Adult Chaperone $110
Register Now! Online registration allows payment of a $25
non-refundable deposit through June 14, with balances due
by June 23. Registrations June 15 -23 require full payment.
Prime Time Prime Time is an age-specific, four day three night residen-
tial camp experience. Session I is for youth who have com-
pleted grades 5-8, while Session II is for youth who have
completed grades 2-5. Yes, those youth completing grade 5
can choose which session to participate in. Camp activities
include swimming, kayaking, challenge course, rifle, ar-
chery, arts & crafts, dancing, games and lots more. Evening
activities involve all youth in team building, dorm challenges
and the nightly dance. Alternative activities are available
during the dance.
Youth are housed in dormitories with other youth from the
same county, where possible. You may also request cabin
mates during the registration process. Those requests will be
met, if possible.
Prime Time I, July 20-23, 2014 - youth who have com-
pleted grades 5-8
Prime Time II, July 23-26, 2014 - youth who have com-
pleted grades 2-5
Youth registration is $230
Mission Possible This camp promotes the involvement of all youth. We invite
youth with and without disabilities or special needs or who
require special accommodations to participate in this unique
summer residential camping program. 4-H membership is
NOT a requirement. The focus is on each campers’ Abilities
and not their disAbilities. Participants are encouraged to rec-
ognize their individual strengths and their own limitations
while participating in a safe and fun camp environment! We
recognize that each camper has their own interests,
motivators, strengths and areas that might need support. We
strive to meet those unique and individual needs, while also
trying to meet the overall goals for everyone: increasing
skills of independence, enhancing one’s self-esteem,
increasing one’s personal understanding and acceptance,
increasing social abilities, widening awareness of and
participation in recreational activities, and connecting with
others with similar interests, needs and/or abilities. That’s
Mission Possible!
http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/
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Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the American Extension Service with this 4-H Poster. Twenty-four posters from state and national 4-H celebrating National 4-H Week make up this historical timeline of 4 -H in America.
Each poster was originally sponsored by the Coats and Clark Company which range from the mid-1940’s to late 1970’s and reflect a changing 4 -H program in America.
The posters are only $5.00 each and can be purchased from the Texas A&M AgriLife Bookstore (Item # 4-H-003) at www.agrilifebookstore.org. The posters are limited, so order today before this bit of history is gone.
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Pizza
Americans eat approximately 100 acres of pizza each day, or 350 slices per second.
Each man, woman and child in America eats an average of 46 slices (23 pounds) of pizza a year.
Pizza makers have tried virtually every type of food on pizzas, including peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs
and mashed potatoes!
According to Domino’s, some of the more popular international toppings are pickled ginger, minced mutton and
tofu in India, squid (octopus) and Mayou Jaga (mayonnaise, potato and bacon) in Japan, and green peas in
Brazil. In Russia, they serve pizza covered with mockba, which is a combination of sardines, tuna,
mackerel, salmon and onions. In France, a popular combo is called the Flambee, with bacon, onion and
fresh cream.
There are approximately 61,269 pizzerias in the United States.
Approximately 3 billion pizzas are sold in the U.S. each year.
Broccoli
In 1970, consumption of broccoli was only a half a pound per person. Today, the average person in the United
States eats four and one half pounds a year.
Peppers
The most popular sweet pepper in the United States is the bell pepper.
As bell peppers mature, their color changes from green to red and they become sweeter.
Chile peppers are hot.
Dried chile pepper wreaths are called "Ristras" - a symbol of plenty and hope.
Asparagus
The name asparagus comes from the Greek language and means "sprout" or "shoot."
Asparagus is a member of the Lily family.
Asparagus is related to onions, leeks, and garlic.
More than 50,000 tons of asparagus are grown in California every year.
Pumpkin
Pumpkins are 90% water.
Pumpkins are used for feed for animals.
Pumpkin seeds can be roasted as a snack.
In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for the crust of pies, not the filling.
The name "pumpkin" originated from "pepon", the Greek word for "large melon."
Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A.
Peaches
Peaches are a good source of Vitamin C.
The United States provides about one-fourth (25%) of the world’s total supply of fresh peaches.
The peach is a member of the rose family and will have a sweet fragrance when ripe.
Most peaches that are imported to the United States during winter months come from Chile.
Peaches are the third most popular fruit grown in America.
Apple
Apples are a member of the rose family.
Fresh apples float because 25 percent of their volume is air.
Apples are high in fiber.
There are more than 7,000 varieties of apples grown in the world.
Pancakes
The batter used to make pancakes is almost exactly the same as the batter used to make regular cakes. The
pancake batter is just a little thinner.
Pancakes have become so popular, that people don’t just eat them for breakfast anymore. Many people like to
eat pancakes for dinner!
All Fun Facts from: http://agday.org/education/fun_facts.php
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Want to be in the Newsletter?
If you have photos from a recent 4-H event, feel free to send us some of those photos for the
newsletter. We will need who is in the photo, what event it was taken at and the placing or
rankings, if available. Please send photos and information to [email protected]
putting Newsletter as the subject line.
Fort Bend 4-H Members at District 9 Roundup!!