2015 Veterinary Science Summer Camp - June 8-11

The goal of the Texas 4-H Veterinary Science camp is to provide experiential learning
opportunities for students participating in the Veterinary Science Certificate Program
(VSCP) where they can learn basic clinical skills for small animal and large animal veterinary
medicine under the direction of a veterinarian. This camp will allow participants to complete
33 of the 78 clinical skills hours required for the VSCP and certification process.
• Cost $125.00
(includes room, meals, materials, and Texas 4-H Roundup registration)
• Limited to the first 20 members
(preferred for members to be in an organized Vet Science Program)
• Sign-up through 4-H CONNECT under 2015 4-H Roundup
(April 13, 2015- May 15, 2015)
• Open to 4-H members 11-18 years old
• Parents can drop their kids off on Monday and pick up on Thursday after contest
• Chaperones and transportation provided for all participants
Tentative Schedule:
Monday-June 8, 2015 (1-7 pm)
1 pm – Registration
2 pm - Introduction to Program
3:30 – 7 pm – Equine Unit
7 pm – Dinner
Tuesday – June 9, 2015 (8 am – 4:30 pm)
8 – 4:30 am – Food Animals-Large and Small Ruminates (Beef Center)
5:00 pm – Dinner
6:00 –4-H Roundup Assembly and Kick-Off Event @ Penberthy Fields
Wednesday – June 10, 2015 (8 am – 4:30 pm)
8 – 11:30 am – TVMDL
11:30 am –Lunch
1 – 4:30 pm – TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine
5:00 –Dinner
7:00 – 4-H Roundup Assembly & Dance
Thursday – June 11, 2015
4-H Vet Science Skillathon @ 4-H Roundup!

Parker County Project Show - May 9th

COOL Resource for Rabbit Project members!!!

Check out these cool the rabbit videos: http://texasyouthlivestock.com/rabbit/

The 4th Annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge

RECIPE CONTEST: The 4^th Annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge is currently underway! Kids 8-12 are invited to join a parent or guardian in creating an original MyPlate-inspired recipe that is healthy, tasty, and affordable. One winner from each U.S. state, territory and the District of Columbia will be selected and have the opportunity to attend a Kids’ “State Dinner” at the White House this summer where a selection of the winning recipes will be served. Visit pbs.org/lunchtimechallenge to learn more about the Heathy Lunchtime Challenge. And get cooking - recipes must be submitted by April 30, 2015! 

2015 Multi County Camp - Unleash the Clover

We are so glad to announce 4-H Multi-County Camp 2015 registration is open.  We know there are many opportunities and choices when it comes to summer camp – we thank you for considering 4-H Multi-County Camp!  “Unleash the Clover” is this year’s theme.  The campers will experience 4-H projects & how they relate to the theme.  Camp will be held at Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star Texas on July 6-8, 2015.  We have a lot of fun activities and events planned.  A $115.00 (non-refundable) registration fee and your camp forms are due IN the ­­­Kaufman County Extension Office by May 15^th, 2015.  If interested please contact the extension office for a full registration packet.

2015 Discover Science Method – Poster Contest Rules

2015 Discover Science Method – Poster Contest Rules. We made several changes this year and those changes are listed below (and were originally sent out in the fall).

In an effort to increase participation in this contest, we have decided to align our contest rules to those of FFA, State Fair of Texas and San Antonio Livestock Exposition. This will make it easier for our youth to be able to use the same science project at multiple contests.

·         New Categories: (Descriptions are included in the attachments) (Pgs. 1-2)

o   Biochemistry/Microbiology/Food Science

o   Environmental Science/Chemistry/Earth Science

o   Animal Sciences

o   Plant and Soil Science

o   Engineering/Physics

o   Consumer Product Testing

·         New Scorecard

o   The same scorecard will now be used for all age divisions.

o   Scorecard does have scores based on the notebook, display, and interview

o   Attached in a separate document

·         Contest Overview/Layout (Pg. 2-3)

o   5-10 minute presentation

o   10-12 minutes question session with the judges

o   An individual can participate or be on a team up to six (6) members

·         Research Notebook (Pg. 3)

o   Will be a factor on the scorecard

o   A guideline for what to include in the notebook is included in the attachment

·         Poster Guidelines (Pg.2-3)

o   These have changed, please make of the new size requirements.

o   Poster dimensions: No larger than 48’’ wide by 30” deep (the distance from front to back) 108” high (from floor to top, includes table if project is on table top), unfolded. Failure to meet these requirements will result in disqualification. Please note that the tables vary per convention location are generally 24” wide.

o   Posters must stand upright on a table or the ground once unfolded.

o   The poster should include an abstract, introduction, background, methodology, results and/or conclusions.

o   Items not adhered to poster must fit on the tabletop within the dimension of the unfolded poster.  Nothing may be hung from the top of the poster (lights, banner, shelf, etc.) that will be outside of the above mentioned poster dimensions.

Please note that you must enter on 4-H Connect under Texas 4-H Round-Up as well as submit the Entry Form, County Agent Approval Form, Human Vertebrate Endorsement and Non-Human Vertebrate Endorsement to Megan Logan at mmlogan@ag.tamu.edu by May 26, 2015.

 

Freestone County Classic Steer & Heifer Show

Want to sing the national anthem at roundup? Read on...

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Virtual Volunteer Conference today and tomorrow

In 2014-15, the Texas 4-H Youth Development will be sponsoring a virtual volunteer conference on a quarterly basis. Workshops will be conducted during the day and evening hours using AgriLife Extension’s TTVN WebMeeting system. To participate in a virtual conference session, click on the name of the session or go to: https://agrilife-tamu.webex.com/. Then, you will be prompted to enter the meeting number and password. Meeting numbers are located below each workshop title. The password for all sessions is tx4h.


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Huge Congratulations to the Senior Horse Judging Team

Congratulations to the Senior 4-H Horse Judging for placing 2nd Overall Team and 2nd Overall Team in Reasons at the District IV 4-H Horse Judging Contest.  The most awesome part was all four placed in the top ten with Hannah Celella placing 4th, Cierra Wolfe placing 5th, Katlin Lumpkin placing 6th and Abby Celella placing 9th overall.  In reasons Hannah Celella placing 5th, Abby Celella placed 6th, Katlin Lumpkin placed 7th, and Cierra Wolfe placed 12th. They are headed for the state competition in College Station for the State 4-H Roundup.  Congratulations Team!!!!

Win a Chance to the Kids' "State Dinner" at the White House

Do Your Kids Like to Cook? 

Imagine that one of their recipes becomes part of a cookbook! Tell your kids about this challenge (ages 8-12) and help them create an original recipe that is healthy, affordable, and delicious.
A recipe from each of the fifty states, U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia will be chosen. The winning chefs and a parent or guardian will be flown to Washington D.C. to attend the Kids’ “State Dinner” hosted by Mrs. Obama at the White House.

For more details about the contest, visit the Healthy Lunchtime Challenge website
where you can submit your recipe online by April 30.

Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way Schoo

On June 21-25, 2015, the Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School will be held in Stephenville, Texas. The school will be held at the Tarleton State University Challenge Arena. Participation is open to all districts of the state, with applications being accepted on a first-come, first- serve basis with first priority to those boys and girls who are 12 years of age and older. The cost of the school will be $380.00 for the week. There is a limited number of stalls. Therefore, a maximum of one horse per applicant. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Roping School. This will include group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse and will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process. Most meals will be taken in the Tarleton State University Dining Hall. All students will be housed in the Tarleton State University Dormitories. Students will not be allowed to stay elsewhere.  Sign up will be on a first come-first serve basis. The participants should arrive before 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 21 and will finish just before noon on Thursday, June 25. Stalls will be on a first come-first serve basis so get there early to get the good ones. Some stalls are not covered.

Invitational Vet Science Skillathon - April 18th

Dallas and Denton Counties would like to invite 4-Hers to participate in an Invitational Vet Science Skillathon. State contest rules can be found at http://aevm.tamu.edu/4-h-veterinary-science/skill-a-thon-information.

 

Note: District IV 4-H will also be hosting a Duds to Dazzle workshop at the same time and location, so check with Derrick Bruton (District IV 4-H Specialist) if you are interested in having kids attend.

IMPORTANT VALIDATION INFORMATION FOR ALL LIVESTOCK PROJECTS!!!

Texas 4-H Horse Validation –March 1st – April 15th $10 per horse Late Validation – April 16th – May 1st $20 per horse.

Horse Validation is completed for EACH HORSE and will cover all 4-H Youth members in that family profile. However, when validating your horses on 4-H Connect, you will select ONLY ONE 4-H youth member to conduct the validation under.  Once a horse is validated, validation paid, and you begin registering for district horse show, the validate horse(s) can be moved to the appropriate 4-H member(s) that will be exhibiting the horse in the show.

For Validation/Re-Validation instructions go to http://texas4-h.tamu.edu and click on the animals project and click on horse and horse show website to select 2015 Horse Validation Instructions for Families. If you need any assistance   please contact the office at 972-932-9069.

2015 State Fair of Texas Validations –Lamb & Goat Tags & Market Swine

It’s time to be thinking about the State Fair of Texas and ordering tags for your lamb and goat livestock projects by April 10, 2015, tag price is $10.00 per tag, late tag prices are $20.00. There will be NO orders taken by phone and payment must be made by check or money order made payable to 4-H Council Fund.

Major State Steer Tags

Time is fast approaching for each of you to make decisions on how many ear tags will be needed for the 2015 State Steer Validation Program. This is for any 4-H member who is thinking about showing in any of the Major Junior Shows (ie. Ft. Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, Austin, etc.) Enclosed is the 2015-2016 Texas 4-H/FFA Steer Validation tag order form. Orders must be received to the County Extension office by April 10th, tag price is $10.00 per tag, late tag prices are $20.00 per tag.  There will be NO orders taken by phone and payment must be made by check or money order made payable to 4-H Council Fund.

State Heifer Validation

It’s time to be thinking about the validation for the 2015-2016 State Heifer Validation Program. This is for any 4-H member who is thinking about showing in any of the Major Junior Shows.  Orders must be received to the County Extension Office by April 16th, tag price is $10.00. 

New Club starting up – Livestock Project Club

Actually it is ALL of the different Livestock Project Clubs coming together to meet on one night.  The first meeting night will be April 27^th at the County Show Barn.  The meeting will start at 6:30 pm.  If  you have or want  to learn more about or are thinking about getting  pigs, heifers, steers, dairy heifers, dairy goats, market goats, market lambs, breeding gilts, breeding sheep, and breeding Boer does.

Record Books and Awards Applications – Deadline June 12th

June 12th might seem like a long time away but trust me, that day comes sooner than you know. Look to the record book essentials to help in preparing your record book. This is a very important skill for everyone to learn.

Resources: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth_recordbooks/

Record book workshop is being offered May 19^th at the Extension Office

"UnLeash the Clover!!!" Multi County Camp - July 6-8

Multi County Camp – July 6-8, 2015

Planning for the Multi County Camp in Lone Star, Texas is once again started.  This year a full three days of fun are centered on the Theme – “ Unleash the Clover ”.  Come have fun with 4-H’ers from 6 other District IV counties.  4-H’ers from 8 in 3^rd Grade to 18 has fun at the Lake front camp. Registration is $125.00 for 3 days and 2 nights of fun and activities.  Registration is Due May25th.

4-H Council News

Council Meeting

The next 4-H Council Meeting will be held Tuesday, April  21st, at the Kaufman County Extension Office at 6:30 pm.  

National Volunteer Week April 12-18, 2015

National Volunteer Week is about inspiring, recognizing and encouraging people to seek out imaginative ways to engage in their communities. It’s about demonstrating to the nation that by working together, in unison, we have the fortitude to meet our challenges and accomplish our goals. National Volunteer Week is about taking action, encouraging individuals and their respective communities to be at the center of social change—discovering and actively demonstrating their collective power to foster positive transformation.

Hey Volunteers…. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!

Although our 4-H Clubs traditionally recognize leaders and helpers at the end of the 4-H year, now is also a good time to give them an extra pat on the back.

Below are several suggestions for recognizing volunteers (an excellent job for your club’s junior leaders!).

♦   Distribute cookies or cupcakes to local merchants,  4-H supporters and volunteers.

♦   Have 4-H’ers and alumina write thank you notes to volunteers that have touched their life.

♦   Plant trees in the community commemorating volunteer contributions.

♦   Develop a Behind the Scenes Award especially for those whose actions are not usually in the limelight.

♦   Just for fun, put together a volunteer’s survival packet. You might include:

   Rubberband- Thanks for stretching you limits, your patience, your flexibility and your endurance.

    Kite String- You can soar to whatever heights you choose.

    Lollipop- Thanks for your help in licking the challenges.

Heart Sticker- Thanks for your ability to reach out and touch other people’s lives.

Mint- You’re worth a mint!

Box of Raisins- Thanks for raisin’ us to a new level through your volunteer efforts.

Candle- No one can hold a candle to you!

Cake or cupcakes- You take the cake as an outstanding volunteer.

Terrell Jubilee 4-H Booth – April 18th

Come join and help with the 4-H Booth that will represent some of the 4-H Projects. This is an opportunity for us to show everyone just how cool the 4-H programs are!!!

Could use some smiling faces to help out.

Heifer verification and Order for new UIN numbers

Information for the Fall Heifer Unique Identification Number (UIN) Ordering Process

1.       If you have not already, send to me the number of NEW heifers or heifers that will be changing ownership OR breed designation for this Fall Stock Shows by April 16^th!!

2.       Only one order per county will be accepted, so I need to have time to get the request in

3.       UIN orders are free but please be as accurate as possible.  The actual Validation of the heifer will cost $10.00

Important Dates

 ·         June 18 or 19th, 2015    Physical validation deadline

o   Right now the vote for major steer, and heifer verification is either June 18^th or June 19^th.

o   You will need to have the original papers transferred and present in the 4-H members name by this date.  So if you are buying a heifer in May you will need to tell them to rush the transfer or make sure it is done in time. 

o   Parents will need to be present to sign the forms.