Validation Information for Spring Majors and County Fair

• SPRING MAJORS - Oct. 1-Nov. 1, 2019  Physical Validation Timeline. For Heifers and Breeding Sheep/Does - NO VALIDATION WILL TAKE PLACE IF THE CORRECT ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PAPERS PRESENT AT VALIDATION
•   October 17, 2019 - 4-H - starting at 4:30 pm at the Kaufman County Showgrounds
• COUNTY FAIR - November 5th, 2019 - 6:30 pm Risinger Vet Clinic - COUNTY FAIR Market Steer and Commercial Heifer tag in.  I will be sending out a list of the Major Validated Steers.  Those Major Validated Steers do not need to be present BUT the county fair PAID entry must be turned in for those steers on November 5th, 2019. 
• SPRING MAJORS - November 1, 2019  ALL SPRING STOCK SHOW ENTRIES ARE DUE!!
• COUNTY FAIR - December 19, 2019 All entries for county fair due.  I will be at the County Fairgrounds at 6 pm all tagging will take place.
• COUNTY FAIR - January ??, 2019 Broiler chicks delivered  to the county for pickup
• COUNTY FAIR - February 5, 2019 Validation of Market Meat Pens (Rabbits). 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm county Fair grounds.  YOUTH MUST HAVE ENTERED IN DECEMBER!!!

No tags for Sheep and Goats and Does will be removed by the validation committee.  BUT a tag and tattoo will be done for all.  Please start "Cleaning Up" projects ears to make validation go smoothly.

Texas Breeder Tags for sheep and goats are needed for several shows.  IF your students are wanting the number to qualify then have that numbered tag in the ear by validation time please.

District IV 4-H Contest Updates

District IV Contest Updates

Updated contest guides are starting to be posted to https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/

Please review all information thoroughly. Some contest has minor changes this year as noted in specific contest rules and guidelines. The 2020 State 4-H Roundup Contest guide is up on the state 4-H Site. Google Texas 4-H Roundup and it take you to the page. The District Contest may have SLIGHT differences. Those rules and guidelines are being posted at https://d44-h.tamu.edu/event-page-links/

AS contests are up dated for the 2019-2020 year you will see in the right column "Updated for 2019-2020". District Committees are working hard to up date as much as possible.

District IV 4-H Photography Contest

Contest Timeline.

• October 1, 2019 Contest Registration opens on Texas 4-H Connect

• November 1, 2019 Contest Registration closes on Texas 4-H Connect No Late Entry Options.

• November 7, 2019 Photos are due to the Kaufman County Extension Office by 4 pm

• November 19, 2019 Judging will take place at the Morris County Annex starting at 9:30 am. (600 Broadnax, Daingerfield, TX)

Registration.

Each participating member is required to register on Texas 4-H Connect and pay the district contest registration fee. When registering on Texas 4-H Connect, you will be assessed a $10.00 fee for the first photo entry. Subsequent entries are an additional $0.50 per photo.

More information can be found at the District Event Page https://d44-h.tamu.edu/event/photography/

Beginner Horse Judging Workshop – Nov 2nd

The district IV 4-H horse committee is hosting a beginning horse Judging workshop at TAMU Commerce Horse Unit. Workshop starts at 9 am, there will be lunch served with a practice horse Judging in the afternoon.

Workshop is open to youth and adults. Registration is now open on 4H Connect for $15 per person (includes instruction, materials, practice materials, and lunch with a drink).

Tractor Supply Paper Clover Week – Oct 9-20th

In October we will have the chance to work with the Terrell Tractor Supply Company to sell paper clovers to help raise money for the leadership programs in Kaufman County 4-H.  Looking for teams to help with booth times at the Terrell TSC.   We have a canopy, table, table cover, handouts, and more for the setup.

   October 8^th – Horse Club at Terrell TSC  (you all did AWESOME!!!)

   October 12^th – Kemp 4-H at the Mabank TSC

   October 14^th – Terrell TSC – Council 9-1

   October 19^th – Terrell TSC?? Would anyone like to help with this Day??

At the Tractor Supply Store days bring baked goods to sale. Also, a good idea is cool water on hot days or something hot to drink on cool days. To get “credit” for working one of the fundraisers take a group picture with everyone there. Please contact Carrie if you would like to set up a time.

New fundraisers for 2019-2020 4-H Year

New for Fundraisers for 2019-2020

We need your help! Each year, the Kaufman County 4-H hosts fundraisers to help with the costs of supporting our youth. 

For the 2019-2020, 4-H Year we will be hosting 6 Fundraisers to help with the developing opportunities and the participation we have in the county for the members.

We need our 4-H members to participate in each fundraiser.  We want you to know that we utilize the funds raised for the total Kaufman County 4-H program…. which includes you! Just what does the council help fund???

– Awards for county competitions

- Membership awards for those completing record books. 

– Competition scholarships for district and state contest.  

Assisting with the county council fundraiser brings lots of fun opportunities to the 4-H members in the county. We are also able to help offset the costs of many events, camps, educational supplies, workshops, contests, and leadership activities through these funds. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the Extension Office and visit with Carrie Sharp about the fundraising activities.

The 6 fundraisers are:

1. Popcorn/Tamale Sales – October to December 2019

     Attached to this newsletter

2. October TSC Paper Clover Week – October 9^th-20th

3. December Concession Stand at fairgrounds (breaksfast only then cookie sales)

4. County Fair Cookie Sales – February

5. Spring TSC Paper Clover Week – March

6. Memorial Day Bake Sales - May

4-H members wishing to receive participation incentives, leadership camp scholarships, District and State participation scholarships, will need to participate in 4 of the 6 fundraisers.  Each fundraiser will have a base line sale needs to qualify as participating in that fundraiser.  

 

Popcorn/Tamale Sales – October to December

Attached to this newsletter is the sales sheet for the popcorn and the tamales.  We will be participating in this fundraiser from October 1 to December 6^th with pick up of popcorn and tamales on December 17^th.  Just in time for Christmas presents or snacks for family!!

On the sheets declare what club(s) you are representing.

This year the council will be awarding..

++Top salesman who will get 10% of their Net Profits.

++Clubs will receive 10% of their clubs Net Profits (if members are part of more than one club those will be split between those clubs they put down on their sales sheet)

You can print more sheets at https://www.dropbox.com/s/lko08xtzeq5spwp/fall%20fundraiser%20packet.pdf?dl=0

Council News

Small typo in this months newsletter. The Special Program will be in November. BUT this months meeting will be at 7:00 pm with several of the officers in fall sports. BUT also I hear there may be a survivor type game that includes snacks. Just a hint

Council Meeting – New Time!!!

The next 4-H Council Meeting will be October 18th, at 7:00 pm at the Extension office.

We will have special program again in November, Mr. Shelton Gibbs, Criminal Defense Lawyer for Kaufman County.

One Day 4-H Date!!!

Texas 4-H! One Day 4-H is October 12, 2019. This event allows 4-H members, parents, and volunteers help their communities through service projects. This event is flexible and can be as straightforward or intricate as you like. 

If your club is doing something for One Day 4-H please email the office so that we can celebrate your club!!!