Kaufman Co 4-H News
Council News
Council Meeting – NOW ON SUNDAYS!!
The next 4-H Council Meeting
will be October 17th, at 2:00 pm
at the Extension office.
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Week – Oct 6-16th
In October the Terrell Tractor Supply Company is selling paper clovers to help raise money for the leadership programs in Kaufman County 4-H.
Tractor Supply Company, the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States—in partnership with National 4-H Council—today announced its annual Spring Paper Clover fundraiser has raised a total of $718,852 benefitting 4-H communities across the country. During the 12-day fundraiser, Tractor Supply customers and Team Members donated by purchasing a paper clover emblem to support educational programs and enriching leadership experiences, from camps to community projects. So spread the word!!
For Kaufman County 4-H, the only TSC store that we are partners with is the Terrell TSC. So go visit them and buy some clovers for 4-H!!
And SSOOO Much More!!! Check the Blog and the County Website for
more opportunities!!!
New Enrollment for
2020-2021 4-H Year on 4-H Connect
Re-enrollment Started August
15th for Re-Enrollment
All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in
and enroll to become an official 4-H member. November 1st the $25
membership fee will go up to $30 so remember to enroll. As you enroll in 4-H year for the year, here
are some tips in using 4-H Connect:
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If you already
have a profile DO NOT re- create another one!
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Make sure you are
on the “V2” site.
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If you lost your
email and password call the county Extension office. We can tell you your
e-mail address and reset your password!
·
To be an official
4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an ACTIVE profile in 4-H CONNECT!
·
An active
membership will not be granted until the $25.00 participation fee is paid on
4-H Connect!
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You cannot
register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE!
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When you are
doing your re-enrollment for the 2021-2022 year please make sure you update
your address, phone number, and email address.
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Don’t wait until
the last minute to enroll!
2022
Roundup Guide Now Available
Camps, Clinics, Workshops
Junior Leadership Retreat-November 8-10, 2021
Junior Leadership
Retreat is the premiere youth teaching youth statewide leadership retreat for
junior and intermediate level 4-H members!
When? November
8-10, 2013 at the Texas 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood
Deadline to Register is
November 3
Cost? $115 for
youth and $80 for Adult Chaperones. This includes two nights lodging in the
dorms (bring your own linens), four meals, two evening snacks and all the
program supplies.
Saturday
there will be five concurrent educational workshops for participants: vet
science, leadership, bullying and inclusion, the new “trashion show” and
archery!
Club Communications
Club and Project Meetings
Robotics Project - Meets weekly on Friday nights. Location changes so please contact Mr. Dreher at txdrehers@gmail.com for more information on robotics team practices.
Kemp 4-H Club: Meets on the 1st Thursday at the Kemp City Hall at 6:30 p.m. Meetings begin in September. BUT this month due to State Fair Show schedule they are meeting on the 12th.
Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Club: Meets on the 2nd Tuesday in Crandall at 7:00 pm contact Ms. Hiser at hisers5@yahoo.com for location.
NEW DAY!!! Livestock 4-H Project Club: Meets on the 3rd MONDAY at the county fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m.
NEW DAY!!! County 4-H Council – Meets on the 3rd SUNDAY at the County Extension Office at 2:00 pm. Two representatives need to attend from each club.
County Liners 4-H Club- Meets on the 4th Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Terrell.
Shooting Sports 4-H Club: Meets monthly on set dates throughout the year. Contact Kelly Crawford at simmentalover@gmail.com
NEW CLUB!!! Scurry-Rosser 4-H
Scurry Rosser 4-H Club - Meets on the 3rd
Thursday at 6:30 pm monthly at the High School Cafeteria in Scurry.
Project Talk
Galactic Quest is ideal for youth ages 8 to 14 years
to spark an interest in STEM and inspire real-world actions.
The first night is THIS Thursday of October!!! Contact the Extension Office (469-376-4520).
NEW!!! Public Speaking Workshop Series!!
Starting on Thursday, September 9th at 6:30 pm at
the County Extension Office, Vicki and Eli Stecher will be hosting a Public
Speaking Workshop. This will be a
monthly workshop up to the County Roundup in the Spring. Come learn how to deal with the fear of
talking in front of people, writing your speech and practicing in front of
friends.
County Steer and Commercial Heifer Validation- November 2,
2021
County Steer and Commercial
Heifer Validation will be held at Dr. Risinger Vet Clinic in Terrell, starting
at 6:00 p.m.
County commercial heifers have to be county
bred so you will need to have proof of purchase from a county resident for
their heifer also stating the date of birth if you are buying the heifer. If
you raised the heifer(s) you will need the date of birth. No proof of purchase
with this information – NO TAG IN.
IF you tagged in a steer in
June, you still need to fill out the entry form. Livestock Show Information can
be found on –
4-H Livestock Show Information | Kaufman
(agrilife.org)
Spring Major Junior Market Broilers
Deadline for ordering birds is October 8, 2021. The rules and procedures for the 2022 Houston Livestock Show
and Rodeo, San Antonio Stock
Show and Rodeo and Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo Junior Market Broiler divisions
are now available at http://posc.tamu.edu click on youth programs. If you
have any questions contact the Extension office at 469-376-4520 or email
cl-sharp@tamu.edu
Christmas Card Art Contest
The
Texas 4-H Foundation is excited to announce that we are now accepting
submissions for the 3rd Annual Christmas Card Design Contest!
This contest is open to all Texas 4-H members, including Clover Kids! Please click here to download the entry
form and see the rules and guidelines. Entries will be accepted now through
October 25, 2021.
Vet Science Day Camps
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/vetscienceoctober
http://weblink.donorperfect.com/vetsciencenovember
State and District
Photography Contests
Theme
for this years photography contests is “ My Hometown”.
Show
what is special, iconic, unique, or even quirky about your hometown. Capture
what makes it exceptional, historic, fun, or simply the best place to grow up. Examples:
statue, an old home, cityscape, natural area, town square, the barber shop,
etc.
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 2021 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.
Livestock Project Information Sheet
The LPIS for the 4-H livestock projects is due by October 23, 2021, in the county Extension office. These must be completed to be placed on the eligible livestock project list. LPIS form is included in this newsletter and on the website.
Major stock show update
packets are available in the county extension office. Many changes in dates, eligibility,
validation, and ownership dates are posted.
Check with the Extension office or with the stock show websites for more
information.
SPRING Major Show
Validations for Heifers, Market Goat/Lamb, Breeding Sheep, Breeding Goats,
Wether Dam, Wether Does.
Single
Validation Tag and New Validation Forms for sheep and goats.
· Breeding Sheep and Goat registration papers
will be uploaded to the validation website by county validation chairman and
must be present at validation.
·
MARKET LAMBS AND MARKET GOATS VALIDATED FOR THE 2021
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS WILL HAVE TO BE RE-VALIDATED FOR THE 2022 SPRING/WINTER
MAJOR SHOWS. STATE FAIR OF TEXAS LAMB AND GOAT VALIDATION TAGS WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED AT THE SPRING/WINTER MAJOR SHOWS.
· OFFICIAL VALIDATION AND TAGGING FOR 4-H
MEMBERS WILL TAKE PLACE IN KAUFMAN COUNTY: OCTOBER 18th at the Livestock Showgrounds
before the meeting – 4:30 – 6:30
Texas Lamb
Breeders Association (TLBA) tag numbers MUST be in the lamb’s ear and be
recorded on the validation form at validation and be on the form at the time
they are submitted. NO TLBA tag numbers
will be added to the validation forms after the forms are submitted to the
Sheep and Goat Validation of Texas program. Market lambs must have a
GREEN TLBA tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Stock Show or
receive TLBA recognition at other major shows. Wether dams must have a BLUE
TLBA ewe lamb tag to be eligible to compete in the San Angelo Wether Dam Show.
Spring Stock Show Updates
For the spring stock shows
the dates and updates for each show is posted online at http://kaufman-tx.tamu.edu As show information or entry information comes available,
we will post it on that website. If you
are entering a show you are responsible for knowing your schedules for your
shows.
ALL FORT WORTH
LIVESTOCK SHOW ENTRIES ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE NOVEMBER 5TH.
ALL ENTRIES WILL NEED THE NEW QUALITY COUNTS NUMBER.
FOR San Antonio, Houston,
San Angelo, and Austin are due on November 17th.
Houston Jr Livestock Show
Archery Contest OR any contest that has entry limit are done on a “first come
first serve” to the show.
This year the archery contest
is only open to the first 60 PAID entries for the contest. Entries open December 1st. ALL PAPERWORK FOR
THE ENTRY MUST BE IN THE OFFICE NOVEMBER 2nd AND PAID FOR.
THESE DATES ARE THE DATES
TO HAVE YOUR ENTRIES TO THE EXTENSION OFFICE – NO MATTER THE DATE ON THE
ENTRY SHEET FOR THE SHOW!!!!!!!
DUE TO A TIGHT SCHEDULE I
WLL NOT BE ACCEPTING ENTRIES AFTER THESE DEADLINES.
AGAIN - NO MATTER WHAT THE
DEADLINE DATES ARE FOR THE SHOWS
Helpful 4-H Websites
http://kaufman4hcouncil.blogspot.com
Upcoming Events
Thursday, October 7
National
4-H Week
TSC Paper
Clover event
6:00pm
Galactic
Quest Challenge Project meeting
6:30pm
Kemp 4-H
Saturday, October 9
National
4-H Week
TSC Paper
Clover event
Texas 1
Day 4-H
Tuesday, October 12
TSC Paper
Clover event
7:00pm
Horse
Project 4-H Club
Wednesday, October 13
TSC Paper
Clover event
DL D4
Food Challenge Entry
Thursday, October 14
TSC Paper
Clover event
6:00pm
Public
Speaking Project meeting
Sunday, October 17
TSC Paper
Clover event
2:00pm
Youth
Council Meeting
Monday, October 18
6:30pm
Livestock
Project Meeting & Validation for 4-H
Tuesday, October 19
6:00pm
County
Hay Show
Thursday, October 21
6:00pm
Galactic
Quest Challenge Project meeting
6:30pm
Scurry
Rosser 4-H Club
Tuesday, October 26
6:30pm
Co Liners
4-H Meeting
Friday, October 29
D4 4-H
Food Challenge
Saturday, October 30
4-H
Rabbit Show
Monday, November 1
DL Prog
Plans online
Wednesday, November 3
DL D4
Horse Judging Clinic Reg
DL D4
Horse Judging Contest
Thursday, November 4
6:00pm
Galactic Quest Challenge Project
meeting
6:30pm
Kemp 4-H
Friday, November 5
Ft Worth
show entry DL
8:00am
4-H-
packing Xmas boxes
6:00pm
Archery
Practice
Tuesday, November 9
7:00pm
Horse
Project 4-H Club
Wednesday, November 10
DL D4
Youth & Leaders Conf Reg
DL youth
& vol conf reg
Thursday, November 11
6:00pm
Public
Speaking Project meeting
Friday, November 12-14
Jr Leader
Retreat
