The Kaufman County 4-H Youth Council meeting will be Friday, June 3rd at 6:30 pm. We will be having the Officer elections and followed by a cookout.
Items from the last Youth Council Meeting mentioned was -
~ULTRA Leadership camp from Kelvin Word deadline to register is June 8th,
~next meeting we will be setting the date for the Annual Banquet and setting a committee to help organize and plan the event,
~County Record Books are due June 10th with the judging taking place on June 11th
~Congrats to the Kaufman County 4-H'ers making it to State 4-H Roundup.
~Major Steer Validation is on June 16th at the Risinger Vet Clinic at 6 pm. Please do not arrive any earlier.
Council members nominated for office are -
President - Catlyn Wold, Nathan Stibbons, and Jacob Long
Vice President - Cassie Boyd and Kaitlyn Pagel
Secretary - Meagan Gravelle and Michelle Braddock
Treasurer - Hannah Lee and MacKenzie Craft
Reporter - Isaac Stecher
Recreation Officer and District Delegates will be voted on when above seats are filled.
Monday, May 23, 2011
Ag and Natural Resource Task Prepares for 2011
The Kaufman County 4-H Ag and Natural Resource Task Force (new name for committee : ) ) met on May 19th to discuss preparing the youth of Kaufman County for the challenges in the Livestock and Natural Resource Projects.
From the meeting 3 objectives will be focused on for the 2011-2012 4-H Year. And we will be needing some help to make them happen!!
1. Creating better educational learning points (aides) for 1st to 3rd year families in the livestock projects. How can we better serve them to help them get through their first project experience (ie - raising and caring for, entry and at the show...)
2. Researching the Needs and Wants lists for each major project area. (Dog Project - Location for summer meetings, Dairy Goats/Market Goats - first owners seminar, Beef project - opportunities past county show, etc)
3. Setting up a "Before the County Fair" experience for all of the youth from across the county to get to know each other and to build camaraderie.
The next meeting of the Ag and Natural Resource Task Force is in July. If you would like to be a part of this
committee please contact the 4-H Office.
From the meeting 3 objectives will be focused on for the 2011-2012 4-H Year. And we will be needing some help to make them happen!!
1. Creating better educational learning points (aides) for 1st to 3rd year families in the livestock projects. How can we better serve them to help them get through their first project experience (ie - raising and caring for, entry and at the show...)
2. Researching the Needs and Wants lists for each major project area. (Dog Project - Location for summer meetings, Dairy Goats/Market Goats - first owners seminar, Beef project - opportunities past county show, etc)
3. Setting up a "Before the County Fair" experience for all of the youth from across the county to get to know each other and to build camaraderie.
The next meeting of the Ag and Natural Resource Task Force is in July. If you would like to be a part of this
committee please contact the 4-H Office.
Quality County Verification for Major Stock Show Livestock Participants
Quality Counts Verification is now active and ready to be used! Moving forward into the 2011-2012 Major Show Season, Quality Counts Verification will be a part of the process for entry in all major shows. This means youth exhibitors will need to demonstrate their knowledge of the Six Pillars of Character and the Eight Core Concepts presented in the Quality Counts Curriculum. To do this, they will need to pass an online test on the website ( http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu/ ) and acquire a Quality Counts Verification number.
Things you need to know about Verification:
* 2011 - State Fair of Texas will implement Quality Counts Verification on a voluntary basis.
* 2012 - All Major Livestock Shows in Texas will require Quality Counts Verification at the time of entry - This means youth will need to be verified prior to entry in the fall of 2011.
* A Verification number is obtained by answering 80% of the questions correctly on an online test.
Things you need to know about Verification:
* 2011 - State Fair of Texas will implement Quality Counts Verification on a voluntary basis.
* 2012 - All Major Livestock Shows in Texas will require Quality Counts Verification at the time of entry - This means youth will need to be verified prior to entry in the fall of 2011.
* A Verification number is obtained by answering 80% of the questions correctly on an online test.
The Quality Counts website ( http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu/ ) will serve as your portal to the online test, Verification Records, and educational resources related to Quality Counts. From this website, you can access all of the Quality Counts curriculum and various Powerpoint presentations for use. Leaders can use these to educate themselves prior to teaching the curriculum. It can then be used with livestock exhibitors and local support groups as well as other o organizations.
Friday, May 20, 2011
CANCELLED - Silver Spurs Open Youth Horse Show
SHOW POSTPONED - Due to recent events in the horse industry with the growing speculation of the Equine EHV-1 virus the Silver Spurs Open Youth Horse Show that was scheduled for this weekend is being rescheduled for October.
As per suggestions from the Texas Animal Health Commission, "Although mandatory cancellation of future events is not anticipated, the TAHC suggests that horse owners consider the risk of participating in upcoming events scheduled for this weekend and/or co-mingling their horses with other horses and equipment (trailers) of unknown history. Because the incubation period is usually about 4-6 days or less, even a one week voluntary stop movement may be enough to nip the cycle of transmission between horses before it grows in scope. Horse owners should contact event organizers in advance to ensure that scheduled events have not been cancelled." If you have any questions please contact the Kaufman County Extension Office call 972-932-9069.
As per suggestions from the Texas Animal Health Commission, "Although mandatory cancellation of future events is not anticipated, the TAHC suggests that horse owners consider the risk of participating in upcoming events scheduled for this weekend and/or co-mingling their horses with other horses and equipment (trailers) of unknown history. Because the incubation period is usually about 4-6 days or less, even a one week voluntary stop movement may be enough to nip the cycle of transmission between horses before it grows in scope. Horse owners should contact event organizers in advance to ensure that scheduled events have not been cancelled." If you have any questions please contact the Kaufman County Extension Office call 972-932-9069.
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