Tractor Supply Paper Clovers to Start again!!

Tractor Supply Paper Clovers to Start again!!

Spring Paper Clover: Mark your calendars, TSC and Del's stores will run our spring Paper Clover Fundraiser in all stores nationwide from April 15-25!  This is a great fundraiser for the county. So get out there and spread the word in support of 4-H!!!

Camps, Clinics, Workshops

Rabbit Project Workshop

March 12^th – 4-H Extension Office from 12-3 pm.  We will be working on Showmanship, feeding tips for meat pens and we will be helping tattoo 4-H rabbit projects.  If you have been wanting to find out more on how to show your rabbits then here is the clinic to help answer the questions.

Texas Brigades

Wildlife Intensive Leadership Development for information on the Bobwhite, Buckskin, feathered, and Bass Brigades log onto http://www.texasbrigades.org or contact the Extension office at (972) 932-9069. 

 Summer Camp Registration

Summer Camp registration begins March 14! County Camp, Prime Time, Bits, Bots & Bytes and SpecTra - check the http://texas4h-ctr.tamu.edu  for more details on the camp of your choice.

Multi County Camp – July 11-13, 2011

Planning for the Multi County Camp in Lone Star, Texas is once again started.  This year a full three days of fun are centered around the Theme – “Minute to Win It”.  Come have fun with 4-H’ers from 6 other District IV counties.  4-H’ers from 8 in 3^rd Grade to 18 have fun at the Lake front camp. Registration is $100.00 for 3 days and 2 nights of fun and activities.  Registration is Due May18th Forms are on the County Website.

M.A.S.H. Camp – June 27-29, 2011

 M.A.S.H. camp is a hands-on learning experience that allows any youth in Texas learn about the medical, safety, and health career fields. During the three day camp, participants will participate in activities with the Texas A&M Athletic Department, Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine College, and the Texas A&M Health Science Center.

M.A.S.H Camp will allow participants to:

• Experience the pace of an Emergency Room

• View current medical research and development being conducted at the TAMU Veterinary School

• Visit Texas Engineering Experiment Services Disaster City and see a world renowned First Responder Training Facility.

• Learn about Sports Training and Nutrition for college athletes.

• and be part of nightly activities promoting healthy living and having fun!

Camp is open to 7^th thru 9^th grade students

Club Communications

District Event Deadline Dates

District IV Livestock Judging entry deadline is March 11^th on 4-H Connect.  The D4 Livestock Judging will be held on April 2^nd at the Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show.

District IV Horse Judging entry deadline is March 18^th on 4-H Connect.  The D4 Horse judging will be held on April 8^th at the Hopkins County Civic Center.

District IV 4-H Roundup entry deadline is on 4H Connect by April 8^th. With the event being held in TAMU Commerce on April 30^th.

County Event Deadline Dates

County Roundup for Illustrated Talks and Share the Fun sign up deadline is March 4^th.  County Roundup will be held on March 12^th.

County Fair Creative Talent Entry deadline is March 11^th.  This is the entry form not the entry itself.  Entry forms are on the county website.

Clip Day

There will be a clip day at the fair grounds on Sunday, March 27 from 2-4 pm.  Everyone that shows up will get the first goat or lamb done, if they have multiple project then we will go to the rest.  This gives everyone a chance to get at least one animal done on clip day.  To help the 4-H Youth Council with the maintenance of the clippers they are asking for $5.00 per animal. 

Scurry-Rosser 4-H Club

Our meeting is March 8^th,  at 6:30 pm and remember to bring Aluminum cans so that we can take them to recycle.

Ruminants Unlimited Club – Monday, 28^th

February meeting is Monday the 28th at the fairgrounds, bring your projects.  We will be weighing animals and have several guest who can give advice and explain where we are headed. At this time you may also spend some time in the ring working on showmanship.

During the meeting we will also be seeking out the creative members and parents so we can decorate our stalls at the fair this is a big deal and we are known for our creative talents. Think of some ideas and see you Monday

Lone Star Goat Club – Monday, 28^th

Will be meeting with Ruminants Unlimited and taking part in the goat & lamb preparations for the county show at the fairgrounds.  

Silver Spurs 4-H Horse Club

Silver Spurs 4-H Horse club will be meeting on April 10^th for their first meeting of the year.  This year is going to be an exciting one.  In addition, they will be hosting a horse show again this year on May 21^st, at the Rafter J Cowboy Church.  Flyer for the show is on the County Website.

Dog Project soon to start

I am so excited on announce that 4-H Leader/Parent Stephanie Bazik has the koodo cookie for the month!!! She have found a dog trainer  to work with the 4-H kids to show their dogs and also a facility. Dr. Sanders at Pet Country Spa has agreed to let the kids come once a week and train at his facility. More than likely it will be on Wednesdays at 630pm.  If you are interested in participating with the dog project I need to know to get a list started.  Thank You Stephanie!!!!

Council News

Council Meeting

The next 4-H Council Meeting will be held Saturday, March 5^th,   at the Kaufman County Extension Office at 3:30 pm.  Come in work close, and gloves, because we will be doing some work for the use of the building.  (which is a privilege to have a  great place to meet).  We will then have a hotdog supper and then the meeting.

Agenda Items are:

1. Planning County Fair Dance

2. Odyssey Fair Sign up

3. Ag Day Plannings

4. Forney Fit Fest Committee Assignments

5. Annual Banquet Committee Assignments

Council Community Activities

Odyssey Fair in Terrell – March 8 & 9th

We are looking for 10 youth and adults to help with the Odyssey Fair in Terrell to help David Waidler from the Texas Water Board with his Waters Journey Activity.  You will be group leaders helping the 3^rd and 4^th graders move from station to station.

Ag Days for Elementary Schools

Help is needed for the Ag Days for Elementary School students to learn about Agriculture. Group Leaders, and Providing animals for sessions is the main areas we need help with.  Sessions are 20 minutes long and you talk about your project for 15 minutes and then answer questions to the students.

April 13^th – Scurry Rosser   April 14^th – Crandall

May 24^th – Terrell

Sessions that could make good learning lessons needed – Horse, Beef, Pigs, Sheep/Goats, and Small Animals.

Forney Fit Fest – May 7th

4-H Clubs are needed to help with the Forney Fit Fest.  The 4-H Council has decided to participate once again in the Forney Festival with a booth set up of the animal projects and also to focus on fitness fun by hosting a stick horse rodeo for the youngsters at the festival.  Help is needed to showcase the 4-H program, answer questions on what is 4-H and help run the booth and the Stickhorse Rodeo.  Planning will start at the March 4-H Council meeting.  Youth and Adults alike are needed.

Annual 4-H Council Fair Dance

The County Council will be hosting the Annual Fair Dance on April 1^st, from 7-11 p.m. at the Kaufman County Show Grounds. Admittance is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. Adult and teen leaders are needed to help with refreshments and chaperoning the dance.  Please come and have fun!!! Adults are invited to join us.

Swine Project Members Having a Good Luck at the Stock Shows

For the Fort Worth Livestock Shows and the San Antonio Livestock Show the Reznicek Family has been marking up the miles and the ribbons. 
   Jacob and Jordan Reznicek both were hauling several of their gilts to compete in the Breeding gilt Show.  Jordan received Champion Berkshire at the San Antonio Livestock show. 
   Jacob and Jordan Reznicek, and Alexandra Bearden will be heading to the Houston Junior Livestock Market Barrow Show in March.  Good Luck to the 4-H Members!!

Pics Heading to District Competition

    Kaufman County Photography Teen Leader Catlyn Wold helps Hannah and Abby Celella learn how to crop and mount their photos for the district IV 4-H Photography contest.
   This year the photography project members traveled to the Dallas Arboretum, around the county and down to the Bell County 4-H Photo clinic to prepare for the county, District, and State competitions. 
    County Photo entries will be due on March 22nd at the County Extension Office.  For entry forms go to the County Website and then to publications.

4-H'ers on the Last Leg to the County Fair

   Kaufman County 4-H Leaders and Members are on the last planning stages for the Kaufman County Junior Livestock Show.  Members working with their Project leaders are working hard to make their projects the best they can be. 
   Getting weights on your projects is very important, in addition to  making sure they stay trained to make your project very manageable in the arena.  If you are needing help call the extension office to help get checked in with the appropriate project leaders.  The market lambs and market/dairy goats will be having a showmanship practice and a clip day later in the month of March.
    Pictured is Hannah and Abby Celella asking their dad, Dr Celella to help them learn about getting measurements on their lambs.