Kaufman County 4-H News

2012 Summer Multi County Camp "4-H Proud to be an American"

2012-01-24T18:29:00.000-06:00

Join us for 2012 4-H Multi-County Camp. “4-H Proud To Be An American” is this year’s theme. We will be doing team building activities & games. The youth will also experience some of the 4-H project areas. Camp will be held at Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star Texas on July 9-11, 2012. We have a lot of fun activities and events planned. A $100.00 (non-refundable) registration fee and your camp forms are due to the Kaufman County Extension Office by May 25th, 2012 .Please note – registration is due to your county Extension office.

2012 Camp Workshops
Outdoor Challenge Sewing Water Activities / Wildlife
Junior Master Gardener – surprise! – The Piney Woods Master Gardeners
ROPES Course – stations to be determined (2) – trained camp employees

2012 Texas 4-H Golf Challenge Camp

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The Texas 4-H and Youth Development is pleased to offer the first ever Texas 4-H Golf Challenge Camp. This two day camp provides youth 12-18 an opportunity to take an in depth look at the major components that make up the Texas 4-H Golf Challenge (sports nutrition, golf course/turf grass management, and the rules and etiquette of golf). During this two day event, youth will work with Texas A&M Faculty and Staff as well as golf professionals to learn more about the program. The camp will also give youth the opportunity to learn more about career opportunities related to the Golf Challenge and how to prepare for college. Lastly, youth will work with golf professionals to enhance their swing capabilities and compete in numerous skill activities. The event will take place April 27-29, 2012 in College Station. The cost to attend is $250 (includes lodging for two nights, meals, professional instruction, t-shirt, and golf instruction, transportation to and from locations). Registration is limited to the first 30 youth and will open February 1st on 4-H Connect. For more information please contact me at 979-845-6533.

2nd annual Scrappin’ Retreat at the 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, TX on March 15 (or 16th)-18!

2012-01-24T17:02:00.000-06:00

2^nd annual Scrappin’ Retreat at the 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood, TX on March 15 (or 16^th)-18!

Please forward to your scrapbooking friends! Would love to have them!

Want to get away from it all and get some scrappin’ accomplished!?! Here
is your chance to do just that...and perhaps also make a few new friends,
learn some new tricks and techniques, and win a door prize or two!
Who Can Attend: Adults who have an interest in scrapbooking, card-making or
other paper craft projects. Youth who also have one of these interests may attend with a parent, but must be engaged in working on projects and not disrupting other participants!
Registration:
Participants have two options for when to arrive: Thursday afternoon after 3:00 p.m. or Friday morning. Registration fees are dependent on when you arrive and what lodging choice you choose. Lodging options are the dormitory (up to 8 people in a dorm side), or the Leadership Lodge (hotel like facility for single or double occupancy). The registration fee includes most meals, coffee/tea for the whole weekend, lodging, and also has a program fee built in to take care of some goodies for each participant, a few door prizes, etc. Pricing is provided below.

 Thursday Arrival — March 15-18:

Dorm Fee — $190.04;

Lodge Double Occupancy —$220.25;

Lodge Single Occupancy — $339.50;
 Friday Arrival— March 16-18:

Dorm Fee — $152.56;

Lodge Double Occupancy —$172.70;

Lodge Single Occupancy — $252.20

RSVP:
Please complete the attached registration form and mail with appropriate payment s or provide your credit card information to have deposit charged to it. Balance will be due upon arrival at the retreat. RSVP is due to Charla Bading by February 15, 2012! Refunds will be given for 100% of payment through February 15. After February 15, a $25 fee will be kept and $75 will be returned.

We are accommodating credit card payment this year – except for the $25 program fee to cover some goodies for each person, door prizes, and other materials for the retreat! So pay close attention to the instructions on sending your $25 check and either a second check for the deposit OR include your credit card info! The registration is due February 15 to Charla Bading in San Angelo - contact information is on the form.

There are still 33 days left to register for the Kids Science Challenge!

2012-01-24T16:56:00.000-06:00

The Kids' Science Challenge is a FREE nationwide competition for 3rd to 6th graders to submit experiments and problems for SCIENTISTS and ENGINEERS to solve.

Play science games, watch videos, and enter to win awesome prizes and trips!

HLSR - Horticulture Program & Competition for Youth & Adults

2012-01-24T16:54:00.000-06:00

The Houston Livestock & Rodeo has expanded the horticulture program, adding horticulture competitions for youth and adults to participate in. The Horticulture Program includes competitions, horticulture displays and educational seminars. The Horticulture Program’s competition component will provide an opportunity for Texas students, non-professional adult gardeners, and professional florists and landscapers to participate in several competitive events. Each contest will have a junior, adult non-professional and professional division.We encourage all who are interested to enter into the contest.

The 2012 Horticulture Competition provides Texas youth and adults the opportunity to showcase their talents in several contests, including:

Youth Division:

Floral Arrangements: Exhibitors create floral arrangements using fresh and dried materials that communicate their interpretation of two themes, Dining with a Texas Flair and Rodeo Action.

Container Grown Plants: Exhibitors cultivate a collection of container grown fresh plant material.

Photography: Exhibitors enter an original photograph that captures horticultural elements; the composition must include a road, path or trail.

Landscaping: Exhibitors may enter as an individual or team to design a 6' square outdoor planter around the theme,Celebrating Texas Heritage

Adult Division:

Floral Arrangements: Exhibitors create floral arrangements using fresh and dried materials that communicate their interpretation of two themes, Dining with a Texas Flair and Rodeo Action.

Container Grown Plants: Exhibitors enter cultivated collections of container grown fresh plant material, either in the cacti collection or general collection category.

Cut Specimens:

Collections - Exhibitors may enter cut specimens right out of their flower beds.

Edibles - Exhibitors may submit samples from their vegetable garden.

Photography: Exhibitors enter an original photograph that captures horticultural elements; the composition must include a gate or entryway.

Landscaping - Outdoor Living on a Budget: Exhibitors may enter as an individual or team to design a 400-square-foot living space on a $1,000 budget.

Landscaping - Miniscapes: Exhibitors may enter as an individual or team to create a miniscape using native Texas plants in a 6-foot-square outdoor planter.

NO ENTRY FEES

DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 3, 2012

District IV 4-H Lock-In January 20 & 21, 2011

2011-12-28T09:22:00.000-06:00

It’s that time of year again, time for the district-wide lock-in. Last year, we had such a great turnout with over 200 4-H members across joining in on the unlimited food, fellowship, fun and games at Amazing Jakes. Don’t miss out. This year will be just as fun!!

Time: The lock –in will run from 7:00 p.m., January 20, 2011 until 6:00 am on Saturday, January 21, 2011. Youth must be picked up no later than 6:20 am.

Place: Amazing Jakes at Collin Creek Mall, Plano, TX.
http://www.amazingjakes.com/plano/hours.php

Who: All district IV 4-Hers age 11 and up are invited for a night of workshops and fun!

Cost: The cost will be $32 Youth/Adult (includes workshop materials, unlimited food & games), or
Youth/Adult $11 (includes all of the above without games).

Registration on 4-H Connect begins on December 1st, 2011 and runs through January 13th, 2012.

Good Luck to the Fort Worth Participants!! Come Cheer on our Kaufman Co 4-H Members!!!

2011-12-28T09:14:00.000-06:00

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

8:00 a.m. – Paint Horse Halter Classes – Coliseum

1:00 p.m. – 4-H and FFA Goat Judging Contest – Swine Arena

2 Senior teams -

1 Intermediate team -

6:00 p.m. – Paint and Quarter Horse Working Cow Horse Classes – Justin Arena

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15

8:00 a.m. – Paint Horse Performance Classes – Justin Arena

9:00 a.m. – All-American Dairy Goat Show – Swine Arena

11:00 a.m. – American Premier Boer Goat Show – Sheep Arena

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

9:00 a.m. – Southwestern Classic Dairy Goat Show – Swine Arena

11:00 a.m. – Yellow Rose Classic Boer Goat Show – Sheep Arena

2:00 p.m. – Paint Horse Cutting Classes – Justin Arena

THRUSDAY, JANUARY 19

7:00am-9am-Jan 20 – Junior Heifer Arrival – Watt Arena

All Junior Heifer substitutions must be made by 9:00 a.m., Friday, January 20.

Angus - Brilley Buchanan Bailey Buchanan Brooke Jones Brooke Adams Clarissa Perez

Hereford - Micah Stahlman Micheal Hawes

Red Angus - Preston Deshazo

Shorthorn - Sarah DeShazo Cassidy Urive Zachary Busby Shelby Gonzalez Gauge & Cami Cunningham

Limousin - Jacob Long

Beefmaster - Meagan Gravelle (calf Scramble)

Maine Anjou - Hailey Hawes

8:00am-4 pm-Jan 20 – Junior Breeding Sheep Arrival

Dorper - Hannah Celella Abby Celella

8:00am-10 am-Jan 21 – Junior Breeding Swine Arrival

Jacob Reznicek Jordan Reznicek

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

12:00 noon – Junior Heifer Sift/Registration Verification – Watt Arena

All heifers must be presented to the Superintendent by breeds in the Watt Arena. At this time, original registration certificates will be checked, tattoos read, show cards issued, and inspection by sifting committee completed. Any animal upon check-in which does not have a legible tattoo or brand corresponding to its registration certificate is ineligible to show.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Brangus – Watt Arena, East Ring

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Shorthorn – Watt Arena, West Ring

8:00 a.m. – National Youth Dorper Sheep – Open Show – Sheep Arena

12:00 noon – Stars of Texas Angus Female Sale – West Arena

1:00 p.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Beefmaster – Watt Arena, East Ring

1:00 p.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Polled Hereford followed by Hereford – Watt Arena, West Ring

1:00 p.m. – National Dorper Sheep Show – Open Show – Sheep Arena

4:00 p.m. – Texas Limousin Association’s Lone Star Shoot Out – Cattle Arena

6:00 p.m. – National Dorper Sheep Elite Sale – Sheep Arena

7:00 p.m. – Heifer Superintendent’s Beef Challenge – West Arena

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Santa Gertrudis – Watt Arena, East Ring

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Maine-Anjou – Watt Arena, West Ring

1:00 p.m. – Chester White, Hampshire, Yorkshire followed by Berkshire Swine – Open Show – Swine Arena

1:00 p.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Red Angus followed by Limousin – Watt Arena, East Ring

1:00 p.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Angus – Watt Arena, West Ring

MONDAY, JANUARY 23

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Brahman – Watt Arena, East Ring

8:00 a.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Simmental – Watt Arena, West Ring

8:00 a.m. – Landrace, Duroc, Poland China/Spotted Swine followed by selection of Supreme Champion Gilt and Boar followed by Commercial Crossbred Female Swine followed by

Showmanship Classes – Open Show – Swine Arena

1:00 p.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Charolais – Watt Arena, East Ring

1:00 p.m. – Junior Breeding Beef Heifer Show – Simbrah – Watt Arena, West Ring

3:00 pm – Breeding Swine & Breeding Sheep begin release

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25

8 a.m., Jan. 25 – 6 p.m., Jan. 26 Junior Whether Goats and Market Lambs ARRIVAL

Hannah Wallace

THURSDAY, JANUARY 26

12:00 noon - 9:00 p.m. Youth Rabbits Must be in place by 12:00 noon, Friday, January 27

Hannah Celella Abby Celella Katlin Lumpkin Rueben Stetcher

Isaac Stetcher Kaitlyn Pagel Kevin Pagel

FRIDAY, JANUARY 27

8:00 a.m. – Weighing and Sifting of Junior Wether Goats – Swine Arena

10:00 a.m. – Chianina Cattle – Youth Division – Cattle Arena

12:00 noon – Chianina Cattle followed by Chiangus Cattle – Open Division – Cattle Arena

12:00 noon – Deadline for submitting Junior Lamb Weight/Breed cards to Superintendent

3:00 p.m. – Rabbit Show – Youth Division – Poultry Building

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

8:00 a.m. – Junior Wether Lamb Show – Fine Wool followed by Fine Wool Cross followed by Southdown followed by Hair Sheep – Sheep Arena

8:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show – Youth Division – Poultry Building

10:00 a.m. – Junior Wether Goat Show – Light and Medium Weight Classes – Swine Arena

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29

8:00 a.m. – Junior Wether Lamb Show – Medium Wool Classes followed by selection of

Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Lambs – Sheep Arena

8:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show – Youth Division – Poultry Building

10:00 a.m. – Junior Wether Goat Show – Heavy Weight Classes followed by selection of Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Junior Wether Goats followed by Showmanship – Swine Arena

6 a.m. – RELEASE for Market Lambs and Whether Goats

MONDAY, JANUARY 30

8:00 a.m. – National Hereford Cattle Show – Watt Arena

8:00 a.m. – National Polled Hereford Cattle Show – Watt Arena

3 p.m., Jan. 30 – 9 a.m., Feb. 1 ARRIVAL Market Barrows

TUESDAY, JANUARY 31

7 a.m. – 6 p.m., Jan. 31 ARRIVAL Junior Steers

Justin Jenkins Emily Jenkins Zachary Busby Cassidy Urive

Micheal Hawes Hailey Hawes Micah Stahlman

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

8:00 a.m. – Classifying of Junior Steers – Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn and American Crossbreds – Watt Arena

10:00 a.m. – Deadline for submitting Junior Steer Weight/Breed cards to Superintendent for European Crossbreds

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2

8:00 a.m. – Junior Steer Show – Angus, Hereford, Polled Hereford, Shorthorn, American Crossbred Classes and Light Weight European Crossbred Classes – Watt Arena

3:00 p.m. – Rabbit Show – Open Division – Poultry Building

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3

7:30 a.m. – Junior and Senior Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest – Coliseum

8:00 a.m. – Junior Steer Show – Medium and Heavy Weight European Crossbred Classes followed by selection of Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers – Watt Arena

8:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show – Open Division – Poultry Building

6 a.m., Feb. 3 RELEASE Junior Market Steers

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4

8:00 a.m. – Rabbit Show – Open Division – Poultry Building

8:30 a.m. – Open Senior TQHYA, 4-H and FFA Horse Judging Contest – Coliseum

9:00 a.m. – Junior Sale of Champion Steers, Lambs, Barrows and Wether Goats – West Arena

12:00 noon – 25th Annual Rabbit

County Food Show and Food Challenge

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Will be held January 28th at the Extension Office, sign up is January 20th.
We will be following a pretty simple format to reintroduce the food show contest back to new members. 4-H members need to just bring a dish that fits into one of the categories below. At the end of judging everyone will have the chance to sample everyone dish. This is a fun event to show off your cooking talents.
What you will need to enter.
Email your Name, Age, Birth Date, Club, Contest Category, the Name of the Dish and the recipe by January 20th.

Age. Age divisions are determined by a participant’s age as of September 1 of the current 4-H year. Age divisions for this contest are:

Junior: 8 years old and in 3rd grade, 9, or 10

Intermediate: 11 to 13 years old

Senior: 14 to 18 years old

Contest categories/divisions. There are four contest food divisions:

a) Main Dishes - Foods classified as main dish usually contain a meat or meat alternative such as cheese, eggs, dry beans or peas, or peanut butter. They may also contain other foods. Dishes to enter this category may include: beef, veal, pork, variety meats, poultry, eggs, fish and shellfish, dry beans, casseroles, meat loaves, meat, fish pies, soufflés, omelets, meat salads, sandwiches, dry peas, soybeans, soups and chowders.

b) Fruit and Vegetable – Side dishes or foods that are usually served along with a main dish or as accompaniments to the main course. These are usually fruit or vegetable dishes. Suggested dishes to enter in this category may include: salads, cooked vegetables, cooked fruits, relish tray, vegetable casseroles, fruit platters and combination vegetable dishes.

c) Bread and Cereal -Suggested dishes to enter in this category may include: quick breads, yeast breads, hot roll or bread mixes, rice dishes and pastas

d) Nutritious Snacks -Snacks are commonly eaten between meals by those having higher energy needs (such as teens and children). Snacks should provide energy and enhance diet quality. Suggested dishes to enter in this category may include: milk drinks and floats, fruit drinks, dips and dippers, fondues, custards, sandwiches, party foods and refreshments, appetizers and nutritious no-bake cookies.

Awards. Each age division will be judged in each

Food Category/Division -

Table Setting - and Food Photography

While tabulations are being done there will be a short demo on the Food Challenge competition. Come with your friends to test your "food smarts" : )

Resources.

http://d44-h.tamu.edu/files/2010/07/2012-Food-Show-Memo.pdf

http://fcs.tamu.edu/food_and_nutrition/pdf/2012-state-food-show-guidelines.pdf

http://fcs.tamu.edu/food_and_nutrition/pdf/2012-state-4h-food-show-study-guide.pdf

Scholarship Training Recorded and Online

2011-12-14T10:53:00.000-06:00

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION- great for next years seniors to get a head start on preparation!! If you missed any of the four in-person trainings that were offered in the last week, or the statewide online training held last night, there is an opportunity to catch up on this year's requirements for the 4-H opportunity scholarships (there are a few changes to note). See the details below on how to view the recording.

One item that I would like to stress is to have your graduating seniors complete their FAFSA application BEFORE December 31 using this past year's tax returns. For our scholarship purposes, do not let your families wait until after that point or else the FAFSA system will require them to use their 2011 tax returns. (They will need to do the FAFSA again in the spring for financial aid/scholarship consideration at their college/university.) This process allows us to more uniformly determine a student's financial need.

Be sure look at the SALE Rural Youth and TEEA scholarships. Those are linked on the 4-H website here: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php

The State Fair's scholarship program is separate from our Foundation scholarship program, so students will need to complete their application that is found here: link

If you have any questions about the scholarship program/application, please let me know. As you start to work on the applications, please note that there are new spaces for everyone to initial (bottom of each page), a new signature page, etc.

Applications are due to the county extension office by February 3, 2012.

Heifer Project members-hoof trimming December 21st

2011-12-13T13:52:00.000-06:00

Attention heifer project members.... Eric will be at the show grounds on Wednesday, December 21st at 5 pm to trim hooves for your heifers and steers. Plan on being there to get ready for Fort Worth Stock Show.

Livestock Project Reminders

2011-12-09T09:31:00.002-06:00

Project Talk

Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show -- April 3, – April 7, 2012 Entry dates

There are new entry forms and they can be found on the new Junior Livestock Show website (http://www.kcjls.com) or on the county website (http://kaufman-tx.tamu.edu ) you will fill out the validation form AND the entry form. ALL of the entries are on one form. Pay attention to the process!!!

Market Hog, Market Lamb, Market Goat, Market Broiler, Meat Pens (rabbit), Commercial Does (these are UNREGISTERED BOER DOES) YOU MUST TAG IN. - tag in and enter - January 7^th, show grounds

8 am to 11 am YOU WILL FILL OUT A VALDIATION FORM AND PAY $5.00 AND HAND TO THE VALIDATION CHAIRMAN. THEN THE ENTRY FORM AND PAY THE ENTRY FEE IS HANDED TO YOUR AST OR CEA (WHOEVER YOU ARE ENTRYING UNDER FOR THE FAIR.

Breeding Animals, And Ag Mechanics entry forms – January 4^th MUST HAVE REGISTRATION PAPERS ATTACHED!!!

County Fair Info

ALL 4-H MEMBERS WHO WANT TO SHOW AT THE COUNTY FAIR UNDER 4-H NEED TO HAVE THEIR MEMBERSHIP CURRENT ON 4-H CONNECT OR THE ENTRY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTERED.

Livestock Project Information Sheets

Please fill out the LPIS and return to the county extension office. This information really helps keep the office informed.

Council News and Club Updates

2011-12-09T09:30:00.002-06:00

Council News

Council Meeting

The next 4-H Council Meeting will be held Monday, Janaury 2^nd, 2012, at the Kaufman County Extension Office at 7 pm.

2012 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship

The 2012 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship application, instructions, and examples are now available for download on the Texas 4-H & Youth Development website.

Many changes have been made for the 2012 scholarship process. Please download and review all applications prior to beginning the scholarship application process. Visit http://texas4-h.tamu.edu to download all necessary instructions and applications.

Club Communications

Scurry Rosser 4-H club meetings

The Scurry Rosser 4-H meetings have changed back to the 3^rd Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Middle School. If you have not attended in the last couple of months you have missed out. Council Officers Kaitlyn Pagel, Jacob Long and Nathan Stibbens have been on hand to help out the club officers get things back rolling. Parent Leader Association Officer Angela Pagel has been mentoring the parents to “Make the Best…. Better”.

And SSOOO Much More!!! Check the Blog and the County Website for more opportunities!!!

Camps, Clinics, Workshops

District IV 4-H Lock-In January 20 & 21, 2012

Time: The lock –in will run from 7:00 p.m., January 20, 2012 until 6:00 am on Saturday, January 21, 2011. Youth must be picked up no later than 6:20 am.

Place: Amazing Jakes at Collin Creek Mall, Plano, TX.

http://www.amazingjakes.com/plano/hours.php

Who: All district IV 4-Hers age 11 and up are invited for a night of workshops and fun!

Cost: The cost will be $32 Youth/Adult (includes workshop materials, unlimited food & games), or Youth/Adult $11 (includes all of the above without games).

Registration on 4-H Connect begins on December 1^st, 2011 and runs through January 13^th, 2012.

Programs for Youth

The Texas 4-H Conference Center offers a wide variety of programs throughout the year for youth and youth groups of all ages and interest. Listed below are some of the camps and programs held at the 4-H Center.

For more information on these and all camps and programs you can go http://texas4h-ctr.tamu.edu

County County helps out with Channel 8 Santa Helpers Cedar Hill event

2011-12-07T12:02:00.001-06:00

Congrats to everyone that helped!! Last year around 1,200 toys were collected and this year over 1,800!!! Great Job kiddos helping out Santa's Helpers. go to the website to see (and hear) the full video!! : )

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KAUFMAN CO 4-H QUIZ BOWL TEAMS

2011-12-07T10:04:00.000-06:00

The Intermediate and Senior Horse and Beef Quiz Bowl teams traveled to TAMU Commerce on Saturday, December 3rd, to compete in the District IV 4-H Quiz Bowl Contests.

Each team answered a series of questions relating to all areas of the beef or horse project during a double elimination competition. The range of questions include physiology, nutrition, reproduction, basic production information and current events affecting the beef and horse industries. The 4-H Quiz Bowl continues to develop future leaders by engaging them in competition.

The Intermediate Horse Quiz bowl teams was Savannah Baugh, Quentin Gravelle, Juliann Reese, and
The Senior Horse Quiz Bowl team was Katlin Lumpkin, Megan Gravelle, Cassie Boyd, and Lorna Schneider. They placed 4th at the District IV 4-H contests.

The Intermediate Beef Quiz Bowl Team was represented by Ricky Gravelle, Cami Sebly, and Dylan Heathcock. They placed 1st in the District competition!!!

The Senior Beef Quiz Bowl Team qualified for State competition in June in Lubbock at the State 4-H Roundup Beef Quiz Bowl. Senior members are Jacob Long, Chelsea Page, and Dakota Heathcock.

Congratulations!!!

November 4-H Council Meeting Minutes

2011-12-04T20:25:00.000-06:00

The monthly meeting of the Kaufman county 4-H club was held on November 7, 2011 pm at the Texas Agri-life extension office in Kaufman. Catlyn called the meeting to order at 7:05 pm. Pledges were led by Jacob, Quentin, and Megan. Roll call was answered by "What are you thankful for?” by 11 members, 2 adults. The reading of the minutes from the last meeting on October 3, 2011 were moved and seconded by, Nathan and Mackenzie.
Under officer reports, treasure Mackenzie reported a balance being $770.40 with no expenses for the month. The district council rep Cassie reported that the next meeting will be on December 5, 2011. Next the advisor to the council gave the reminders for the upcoming activities.
Next the president called for club reports.
-Scurry-Rosser- Meeting the 3rd at 7pm
-Kaufman 4-H- No representitives
-Silver Spurs Horse Club- Next meeting cancelled. Trail Ride on the 6th.
-The County Liners 4-H- Had a speaker on chickens, Chrismas party on the 15th
-Beef Club- Had a quality counts program done last month
-Ruminants Unlimited- Show and tell last month and Catlyn Wold will be teaching a clinic at their next meeting.
-Lone Star Goat Club- Showmanship clinic last month, clipping and shaving next month
-Outdoor Rec Project Club- Setting up their schedule
There was no reports of Committees or Unfinished business.
Under new business we discussed our community service projects (Canned food collection, History Day, and a Golfing Tournament)
Recreation officer Jacob led the group in two games.
The next meeting will be held on December 5, 2011 and at the Texas Agri-life Extention office in Kaufman. Nathan moved to adjourn the meeting, motion passed.

Texas Rabbit ExtravaganzaResults

2011-11-28T20:46:00.000-06:00

Kaufman County 4-H'ers had a great time at the Texas Rabbit Extravaganza held in Bell County. Abby Celella, Hannah Celella, Katlin Lumpkin, Elizabeth, Isaac Stecher, Rueben Stecher, and Benjiman.

Abby received a 2nd for Hands On Judging, and a 2nd with her Dutch Buck.

Elizabeth had Best of Breed and Best Opposite for the day (WAY TO GO!!) And best dressed Intermediate division.

Hannah was 2nd in Intermediate Showmanship.

Katlin Lumpkin won Senior Division Best Dressed and was 5th with her Mini Rex.

And Benjimin was 1st with his Solid Holland buck.

Way to go 4-H'ers!!!!

County Liners November meeting

2011-11-28T19:31:00.000-06:00

On Tuesday, November the 17^th, the County Liners 4-H Club met for their November meeting. The roll call question was, “Who is your favorite author.” Isaac Stecher led the pledge to the American Flag; Carson Webster led the pledge to the Texas Flag; and Clark Eastridge led the pledge to the 4-H Flag. For member involvement, Hannah Lee talked about how she likes playing the piano and sharing music with others. Paige Salinas plans to go to cosmetology school as she enjoys doing hair and nails. Tyler Webster shared with the club his goal of attending a leadership camp this next year and how he wants to become an Air Force pilot.

Left: Paige Salinas describes her hobbies and interests to the club

For our first game of recreation we were split into groups and one member of the group had to draw something on paper from a given list, and the other members had to guess what he was drawing.

Right: the groups aggressively try to beat each other in this fun game!

After discussing details for service hours, Quentin Gravelle did a presentation of chickens, and how to show and care for them. He talked to us the different breeds of chickens there were, mentioning the phoenix, which was the breed of chicken he presented to us. He told us about how to be presentable for shows, and what different categories and types of shows there were.

Left: Quentin Gravelle shows the club his chicken.

County Fair Validation Day and Entry for County Fair CHANGED!!!

2011-11-19T10:42:00.000-06:00

Please note in your calendars that the day to validate your Market Hogs, market lambs, market goats, Commercial Does that do not have registration papers that you will need to be tagged in for the county fair on January 7th from 8 - 10 am at the County Fair Grounds.

Entries for the County Fair (ie - breeding heifers, market rabbit pens, broiler orders, breeding rabbits, ag mech entries, dairy goats, etc) will need to be turned into the county office by January 4th for Carrie to sign your entries. Entries not signed will not be validated by the extension office for showing.

Soon the Showboard will have an active website (http://www.kcjls.com) to get the rules and entry forms to download. They will also be available on the Kaufman County Extension Website.

Seniors that are looking for the Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show Scholarship Application.... those will be available soon on both websites.

County Council Delegates have a great time at Fall Focus!!

2011-11-19T10:33:00.000-06:00

WHOP!!!! CHOP!!!! Kaufman County4-H Delegates had a great day learning new and fun projects the District IV Council meeting and Fall Focus leadership training.

From robotics to photography, and foods to scholarships, leaders and 4-H'ers got some great ideas to bring home to their county programs.

Maybe one day you will get to WHOP!! CHOP!! at your 4-H meeting.

District IV 4-H Lock In

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Lock In "Need to Know" stuff

1. Date. January 20‐21, 2012
2. Location. Amazing Jakes (831 North Central Expressway, Plano, TX)
3. Schedule.
     7:00 to 8 p.m. Drop off and check‐in
     8:00 Pizza Buffet
     9:00 Business Meeting
     9:30 Workshop Sessions
     11:00 Unlimited fun and games
     7:00 a.m. Checkout / Depart
4. Registration. Each participating member is required to register on 4‐H Connect and pay the district $42 registration fee. Registration will open on 4‐H Connect on December 13th and will CLOSE midnight on January 13th. Each member must also turn in a signed “Camp & Enrichment Program Waiver, Indemnification, and Medical Treatment Authorization Form” at check‐in.
5. Participation. Participants must be active 4‐H members enrolled in a Texas 4‐H and Youth Development
county program in District IV.
6. Age. The lock‐in is open to all intermediate and senior 4‐H members. (So 11 to 18 years old)
7. Entries per county. Each county may enter as many members and adult volunteers as they like.
8. Participants with disabilities. Any member who requires auxiliary aids or special accommodations must contact the District Extension Office, or note when registering on 4‐H Connect, at least 2 weeks before the event to request such needs.
9. Chaperones. Adult chaperones are needed to help oversee the health and welfare of youth participants. As a district, we need to maintain a 1 to 10 ratio of adults to youth for this event. Counties are encouraged to recruit chaperones to help cover this ratio.   If are unsure if you have been background checked, you can see this on your family page just right of your name in the family list. If you are not listed then you have not been background checked for this event.
10. Travel Safety. We insist that youth not drive themselves to or from the lock‐in. We also insist that adult
chaperones staying up through the night not drive themselves nor any 4‐H member home.
11. Attire. The primary responsibility for the grooming and appearance of each participant rests with the parents and participants. To ensure that the health standards, safety conditions, and proper educational process is maintained, the following attire guidelines will apply:
    a. All clothing shall be neat, clean, and acceptable in repair and appearance and shall be worn within the bounds of decency and good taste as appropriate for 4‐H events.
    b. Articles of clothing which display profanity, products, or slogans promoting tobacco, alcohol, drugs, sex or are in any other way distracting, are prohibited.
    c. Excessively baggy or tight clothing, and clothing which advertises gang symbols or affiliation, is
prohibited.
    d. All participants must wear shoes at all times.
    e. Pajamas of any sort are prohibited.
    f. Items of clothing which expose midriffs, bare chests, undergarments, or that are transparent (see ‐through) are prohibited. Tank tops with straps wider than two‐inches are permitted. Please be advised that spaghetti straps, shirts which expose a bare back, halter tops, and tube tops are prohibited.
    g. The final decision on appropriateness in any case involving dress code questions rests with AgriLife Extension employees (NOT JUST YOUR COUNTY AGENT .... ANY CEA can make the call)
12. What to bring. Members may bring a pillow and blanket. If the participant wants to bring a hand held
electronic device, he/she will be responsible for its whereabouts at all times. The District IV 4‐H program will not be held responsible for any items that are lost, stolen, or broken. Members are encouraged to mark all of personal items with their name and county.

2012 Texas 4-H Golf Challenge State Event Announced

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Texas 4-H is excited to announce the 1st ever State Qualifying Texas 4-H Golf Challenge will be held Monday, August 6, 2012. The location for the event is currently being determined and will be released as soon as it is available.

This state qualifying event will be open to the top five teams qualifying in each of the four regional events hosted throughout the state. Qualifying teams may be made up of senior and intermediate youth (4-Hers and non - 4-Hers). Those wishing to qualify do not have to participate in the region they live in. Also, teams may participate in more than one regional event.

The Region IV 4-H Golf Challenge will be held on July 9-10, 2012. We have already 3 Kaufman County 4-H members that have taken up the call to represent Kaufman County!! Coach for the Team is the esteemed Ralph Davis, AG/NR Extension Agent for Kaufman County (if he can teach this 4-H agent to play golf...then capable young 4-H'ers should be no problem for him!! : ) ) Team Members must be between the ages of 12 to 18 and registered 4-H members.

For more information on the Texas 4-H Golf Challenge please visit the following website:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/golf_challenge/index_youth_golf.php

New 4-H Dog Project Information Available

2011-11-19T10:00:00.000-06:00

We are excited about the dog project activities that are coming up this year. One of the biggest is the Texas 4-H Dog Show in July. It will be held July 13-15, 2012 in Conroe, Texas. The 2012 Rulebook is in the final stages and we hope to have it posted by the first part of December.

The Texas 4-H Dog Project Certification form must be completed and submitted to the Texas AgriLife Extension County Office by January 10, 2012 to be eligible for the Texas 4-H Dog Show. Even if a member has not yet decided to participate in the Texas 4-H Dog Show, it is recommended to complete the form(s) so the opportunity is still available in April/May when registration for the Dog Show is due.

The first page is the Certification Form designed to be completed one per family. If the dog is registered, a copy of the registration form should be attached to this page. If the dog is not registered, the second page will need to be completed with photographs of the dog. One Non Registered/Non-Purebred form must be completed per dog.

These forms will be maintained in the county. At the time of Texas 4-H Dog Show Registration, County Extension Agents will refer to these forms to verify certification and approve registration.

This form is available at:

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/dogshow/index_youth_dogshow.php

If you have in interest in 4-H Dog Project activities, please bookmark this page. We will be working towards making this a clearing house of events and opportunities. If you have an event you would like posted here, please send it to me for posting.

If you would like to know more about the 4-H Dog Project in Kaufman County, contact the 4-H Extension Office and we will put you in touch with Stephanie Bazik, Kaufman Co 4-H Dog Leader.

$tock $how $upporter’s Dash for Cash Winter Classic

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$tock $how $upporter’s Dash for Cash Winter Classic - December 10, 2011

Henderson County Fairpark Complex, Athens, Texas
Heifers Steers Market Goats Market Lambs
CASH, BUCKLES & BANNERS

Entry Fees: Cattle $25 Goats & Lambs $20 NO LATE FEES

Heifers:Standard 25 Breed Format Steers: Standard 16 Breed Format
One Head Constitutes a Breed

*Blow and Go Show (No Fitting)*
Prizes to be awarded to Champion and Reserve Heifers and
Champion and Reserve Steers

Jackpot Showmanship $5.00

Goat &Lamb Show *Market Animals Only*

Will be divided into workable classes broken by weight

Mail Entries to: Adam Davis, 205 S. Palestine Street, Athens, Texas 75751
Checks Payable to: Stock Show Supporters
For More Information: 903-675-5777 - 903-286-4974 - 903-675-6130
Concessions Available RV Hook ups available Bring Generators

Dash for Cash Beef, Goat, and Lamb Workshop

Sponsored by the Henderson County 4-H Adult Leaders and Parents Association
December 9, 2011
Henderson County Fairpark Complex, Athens, Texas
$6 per person
RSVP Deadline: December 6, 2011 Pay at the Door

Check in 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Bring your animal projects & stalls and pens will be available
Stay for the Dash for Cash show on Saturday
Topics covered include showmanship, feeding, fitting, nutrition, and show preparation. Dinner will be served.
Presenters: Beef Clinic: Ronald Blum, AST Sherman ISD
Goat & Lamb Clinic: Michael Hunter, AST Lindale ISD
For more information or to RSVP, contact the Texas AgriLife Extension Service office at 903-675-6130.

For a full flyer and entry form call the Kaufman County 4-H Office (972) 932-9069 or email 4-H Extension Agent Carrie Sharp cl-sharp@tamu.edu

Archer County Winter Classic Show

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For More Information call: Justin B Gilliam, County Extension Agent - Ag

Archer County Phone 940-574-4914 Fax 940-574-2833

November Report for Council

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The District Council met at the Extension office at 7:00pm November 7th.

We talked about the District IV 4-H Lock In that will happen in January 13th-14th

Council Officers need to try to volunteer from the Council for the December 7th from 6-7pm at the Kaufman Brookshire's to help with the Channel 8 Santa's Helper's team. Good way to get volunteer hours.

The Council has extended the Canned Food Drive and will be collecting canned food or non-perishable items for the month of November. Drop off any food items you would like to donate at the Extension Office.

We discussed if we want to have a regular meeting or a party for December. The majority voted that we have a party. We will have food and a White Elephant gift exchange. Everyone attending needs to bring one gift with them that can be used in the game. You can bring something from home or buy it. We decided to spend no more than $15 on any presents we buy. Come ready to have a great time!

The Peanut fundraiser fell through. We will be having a Golf Tournament fundraiser instead, MacKenzie Craft has more info. Any money we make from it will help us with the banquet in the spring.

Nathan Stibbens motioned to adjourn the meeting. MacKenzie Craft 2nd the motion.

Hannah Lee
Reporter

Houston Livestock Show 2nd Annual National 4-H & FFA Beef Quiz Bowl Contest

2011-11-14T11:49:00.002-06:00

ANNOUNCING: The 2nd Annual National 4-H and FFA Beef Quiz Bowl Contest March 1 & 2, 2012 at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

This contest is open to all Texas 4-H and FFA members meeting basic 4-H and FFA age requirements. Other States are invited to send up to 3 teams representing 4-H and FFA, making this a truly national competition. Awards will include trophy buckles and gift certificates along with National bragging rights.

The highlight of this competition is a guided tour and educational program at the historic George Ranch in Richmond TX. This educational experience is included in the entry fee for contestants and coaches.

This competition requires a team of 3 to 4 competitors, and Entries are Due to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo by January 5, 2012.

For more information about resources, entry forms etc. go to: http://agrilife.org/beefquiz/

Hunt County Stick It to Win It Show Series

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Friends of Rockwall FFA Market Lamb & Goat Show

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