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August 2017

ATASCOSA 4-H NEWSLETTER Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

25 E. Fifth Street P.O. Box 379

Leming, TX 78050 830-569-0034

atascosa-tx@tamu.edu atascosa.agrilife.org

The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic infor-mation, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M Argillite. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agricul-ture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. We will seek to provide reasonable accommodation for all persons with disabilities for this meeting. We request that you contact the Atascosa County Extension Service twelve days (12) prior to the event at (830) 569-0034 or as soon as possible to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that you require.

Club Info 2

Quality Counts 2

Annual Registration 3

Shooting Sports 4

Dog Project 4

Dog Show 5

Archery 5

Council & Ambass. 6

Banquet 6

FCS Events 7

Lamb & Goat Val. 8

TX 4-H Global Trip 9

One Day 4-H 9

Contact Us 11

Inside This Issue

Congrats To All Our District Record Book Competitors

Ethan, Autumn, & Kendall will advance to state competition...Way To Go!!!

Seniors Ethan Ayala Beef 1st Autumn Hagen Consumer Edu. 1st Kendall Hagen Family Life 1st

Chloe Jackson Comp. Animal 2nd Ruby Jo Peoples Swine 2nd

Intermediates Caitlyn Nieschwitz Beef Blue Morgan Winter Clothing and Textiles Blue Analisa Duck Companion Animal White Kenley Rae Everett Consumer Education Blue Stayton Hagen Entomology Blue Charity Harris Horse Blue Taylor Fojtik Photography Blue Koal Schaub Shooting Sports Blue

Juniors Chloe Nieschwitz Beef Blue Presley Crouch Goat Blue Holden Hagen Health Blue Kendal Crouch Horse Blue

McKenzie Lutz Poultry Blue Montana Aguilar Rabbit Blue

Trevor Dickey Shooting Sports Blue Corgin King Swine Blue

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Atascosa 4-H Club Info 4‐H isa “learnbydoing”youtheducationprogramforchildren9 to19. It promotes positive values, social responsibility, and lifelong

learning.Anaf iliatedprogram,CloverKids,isavailableinsomeareasforchildren5to7(Kto2).Through4‐Handtheopportunitiesitprovides,4‐Hmembershavetheabilitytoparticipate in many events and activities, as well as apply for scholarships, travel thecountry,andmeetnewfriends.EnrollmentbeginsinAugust.

Lytle 4-H 2nd Monday of the Month, 6:30pm Lytle Primary School Cafeteria Nan Boyd 210-912-5841 boydranch3@aol.com Leeanna Mask 210-859-9499 Michelle Keith elenis_mom@yahoo.com Mesquite 4-H 2nd Monday of the Month, 7pm Pleasanton Elementary, Pleasanton, TX Sue Ann Smith - (830) 570-4399 jspjsmith@att.net Debbie Ward - (830) 281-4159 Johanna Hagen - (830) 281-2119 jhagen@pisd.us Poteet 4-H 1st Tuesday of the Month, 7pm Poteet High School Cafeteria, Stephanie Scharmann - (210) 365-9632 poteet4h@gmail.com

Atascosa Club of Equine Enthusiasts 4th Monday of the Month, 7pm First United Methodist Church, Pleasanton Karen Harris - (830) 570-9222 karen@lazy2ranch.us

Black Hill 4-H 2nd Sunday of the Month, 6:00pm Black Hill Comm. Building., Black Hill, TX Kim Lutz - (830) 570 - 3320 kimlutz97@gmail.com

La Parita 4-H 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30 pm 95 South CR 321, Jourdanton Tasha Meyer—830-399-2688 meyermomma42@gmail.com

Leming/Verdi 4-H 2nd Monday of the Month 6:30pm Verdi Community Center, Verdi, TX Carl Royal 830-480-4018 lisaroyal@yahoo.com James Caraway 830-570-3946 jcaraway@bartlettcocke.com Matt Adamitz 210-275-8796

•Quality Counts verification will be required for all youth exhibiting livestock (market and/or breeding) at major livestock shows in Texas (including the Ft. Worth Livestock Show, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Star of Texas Fair in Austin, San Angelo Livestock Show, Sandhills Stock Show in Odessa, State Fair of Texas in Dallas, and Heart O’ Texas Fair in Waco).

• The verification process will require 4-H exhibitors to pass an online test that measures their knowledge on quality assurance and character education content items.

All 4-Hers must take this test but only twice in their 4-H career.

4-Hers that were intermediates last year and will be in the senior division this year, must retake the test.

Quality Counts test and more information available at

http://agrilife.org/qualitycounts/verification/

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Texas 4-H is like a club for kids and teens ages 5-18, and it’s BIG! It’s the largest youth development program in Texas with more than 550,000 youth each year. No matter where you live or what you like to do, Texas 4-H has something that lets you be a better you! You may think 4-H is only for your friends with animals, but it’s so much more! You can do activities like shooting sports, food science, healthy living, robotics, fashion, and photography. Texas 4-H is part of Texas A&M ArgiLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M System. Founded in 1908, 4-H is the largest youth development program in Texas, reaching more than 550,000 youth each year. In 4-H, the activities are organized by topics and called ‘projects.’ All 4-H members must be enrolled in at least one project. When you choose a project, you will learn everything there is to know about that topic. You will participate in various hands-on activities, learn new skills, do community service, or even make speeches about your project. Browse the list of projects at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/ to see what you would like to do. How to choose your 4-H project: Select a project you like. Select a project that can be completed. Consider the money and time it will take. Can parents/guardians help? Consider the space and equipment that you have at home. A 4-H project should be fun, serve a purpose, and be worth the effort. Select only the number of projects you can complete. Contact your local county club to see which projects are offered where you live. Check out 4-H projects to see what looks fun to you. How to join 4-H Join for $25 or less! Texas 4-H is for kids of almost any age – grades K-2 can be in Clover Kids. From 3rd-12th grades(8 years old before September 1st), you can be in 4-H.

Enrollment for the new 4-H Year begins August 15, 2017

*First time members should wait until after 9/1 to register.

texas.4honline.com LOG ON TODAY

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For Information regarding the Atascosa 4-H Shooting Sports Program, please contact:

SHOTGUN Boyd Grimshaw 830-570-0110 boydgrishaw@hotmail.com or visit www.atascosaclaypoppers.shutterfly.com RIFLE Tasha Meyer 830-399-2688, meyermomma42@gmail.com or Jimmy Meyer 830-570-7071, jimmygun-shop@hotmail.com ARCHERY Paul Macmanus (210) 452-2620 — paulandtera@att.net For more information on the shooting sports project, visit

http://agrilife.org/d124h/events/.shooting-sports Additional tournament information can also be found at

http://www.iclays.com/cgi-bin/public_tournament_list.cgi or http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoor-learning/hunter-education/shooting-sports-

opportunities/sporting-clays-schedule

The next 4‐H Dog Project mee ng will be held Septem-ber 14, 2017 at 6:00pm. See you then!!! Anyone inter-ested in finding out more about the 4-H Dog Project or joining the group, please contact Michelle Pfeil, 4-H Pro-gram Assistant at 830-569-0036 or visit

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/dog-care-training/

Sept. 23‐24, 2017‐Carrizo Springs $120 Registra on through Sept. 12 $150 Late Registra on Sept. 13-22

There are three addi onal opportuni es for this training. * Coach’s Assistant (Adult) – Adults age 18-20 will be can-didates for a Coach’s Assistant cer fica on ($150). * Coach’s Assistant (Youth) – Youth age 14-18 who must be accompanied by a previously cer fied coach ($150). * Previously Cer fied Coach (Adult) – Adult age 21 and older ($75) must a end the cer fica on with youth inter-ested in the “Coach’s Assistant - Youth” op on. Previous-ly Cer fied Coach will not receive any type of cer fica on.

Oct. 14‐15, 2017—Victoria $120 Registra on $180 Late Registra on Oct. 2-5 Register on 4-H Connect at:

https://texas.4honline.com

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Seven 4-H members attended the 2017 State 4-H Dog Show in Belton, TX July 7-9. Participants from left to right Isaac Kumaus with Aussie, Chloe Jackson and Rio, Reina Garcia with Lady, Mary Jo Paschal with Flopsey, Abigail Kumaus with Copper, Emery Gillespie with Roxie and Nic Hasler with Buddy. Isaac participated in Tricks, was 5th in Novice A Senior Obedience, 2nd in Herding Conformation and 3rd in Novice Senior Showmanship. Chloe participate in Tricks and Reina won 7th place in Junior Costume and 5th n Junior Novice Showmanship. Mary Jo competed on crutches and still brought home a 5th in Intermediate Novice Obedience and a 3rd in both Intermediate Showmanship and Non-Purebred Dogs 26 to 54 Pounds Conformation. Abigail was 9th in Junior Cos-tume and 4th in Purebred Toy Conformation. Emery came home with a First in Purebred Terrier Conformation and 4th in Intermediate Showmanship. Nic and Buddy also had a great show with a 1st place in Pre-Novice A Junior Rally and a 2nd in Purebred Herding Conformation. We had a great show and represented Atascosa County with pride. The Archery State Games were held July 16-23, 2017 in San Antonio. Three 4-H members participated, Derek Scharmann, Peter Korus and Britney Rogers. Peter Korus brought home a second place in the Senior Modified 600 class and a third place in the Senior 3-D class. Britney Rogers (pictured) shot well also with a third place in Junior Modified 600, Field, Clout and Wand contests and a fifth place in Modified 600.

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Lone Star Classic A, B, C & D: TCCA – Heifer – Steer August 5, 2017 – August 6, 2017 (all-day)

Where: JB Wells Park, Co Rd 197, Gonzales, TX 78629

Contact: Daniel Boatright 830-203-0627

Race Day Classic Steer Show: TCCA – Steer August 12, 2017 – August 13, 2017 (all-day)

Where: Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 2000 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX

Contact: Gillespie County Fair 830-997-2359

Mission river Classic A, B, C & D: TCCA – Heifer – Steer August 19, 2017 – August 20, 2017 (all-day)

Where: Refugio County Fairgrounds, 110 Fairgrounds Rd, Refugio, TX 78377

Contact: Refugio County Fair Association 210-274-0806

Gillespie County Fair Swine Futurity: TCPA – Pig August 26, 2017 (all-day)

Where: Gillespie County Fairgrounds, 2000 S State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX

Contact: Gillespie County Fair 830-997-2359

The annual awards banquet will be held on Friday, August 4, 2017 at 6:00p.m. and will be held at the Pleasanton High School Cafeteria. We are delighted to announce that the speaker this year is Paige Smith, former Mesquite 4-H Mem-ber. Meal reservations are now closed. We are asking that volunteers bring their favorite desserts to share. There will also be a silent auction to raise funds for the County Merit Scholar-ship. Anyone wishing to donate goods or services may bring their items to the Extension office prior to the event.

Atascosa 4-H Awards Banquet

Ambassador & County Council Meetings

· Thursday, August 24 · Ambassador Meeting 6:00 pm

· Extension Office Cafeteria · County Council Meeting 6:45 pm

On August 14, 2017 4-H Interpreta on will be presented to Com-missioner’s Court. Make plans to meet on the steps of the Coun-ty Courthouse (southside) at 8:30am. Please dress in official Officer/Ambassador dress; i.e. Council or white shirt/blouse, kha-ki pants/skirt, jacket.

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2018 4-H Food Show

The theme for the 2018 Food Show is “Fresh from the Farm”. This theme will allow participants the opportuni-ty to explore many aspects of fresh foods, physical activity, and the value of locally grown foods. Another as-pect to consider is the simpler life of the farm and the importance of fami-ly and working together. In addition, 4-H members can discuss the growing season their dish is associated with: late spring and early summer, high summer, and early fall. As well as,

discussing where the ingredients for their dish were grown, especially if pur-chased from a local producer or farmers market or possibly harvested from their own garden. Complete rules and guidelines for Food Show and other 4-H contest will be released late September.

https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food-nutrition/

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A County Fair planning meeting be held August 8, 2017 at 7:00pm. A location will be announced at a later time. Please call the Extension Office for more info. Everyone is invited...bring your ideas!

The Wildlife & Fisheries group will take a break for the summer and resume on September 7, 2017 at 5:30p.m.

Lamb and Goat Major Show Tags are due by August 14, 2017 for 4-H members wanting to exhibit a Market Lamb, Market Goat, Wether Does, Wether Dam, Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goats. All species Major Show Tags are $16.00 each. County only tags are still only $1.00 each. Tags must be paid for at the time of order. Mailed in checks must be received in office by August 14th.

Broilers can be ordered after September 1st. Please check next month’s newsletter for more information.

Exhibitors entering into the State Fair should submit their entries to the Extension Office by Monday, August 7, 2017.

Lamb & Goat Tags—Due August 14, 2017 Name of Child(ren)____________________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name:__________________________Phone__________________________________Club__________________

Market Lamb ____ Market Goat _____ Wether Dam _____ Wether Doe _____

Breeding Sheep _____ Breeding Goat _____ X $16.00 each =$____________

County Only Sheep _____ County Only Goat _____ X $1.00 each =$____________

TOTAL = $____________

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Christian Cumpian of La Parita 4-H had the extraordinary opportunity to travel with other Texas 4-H members and faculty on an international study tour to New Zealand and Australia. 4-H global experiences are organized by faculty so that members can be exposed to other cultures and languages, and be willing to accept all people with different customs and values. Interaction with people from other countries allows them to explore various cultural norms and learn about their customs. Highlights of the tour included the Mt. Ngongotaha Gondola, Glowworm Grotto, New Zealand’s Agrodome, the Sydney Opera House tour, and a day at Bondi Beach; all fascinating adventures! The group was also lead on a full day excursion at the Tobruk Sheep Ranch, emphasizing the importance of the sheep industry in the region and the Featherdale Wildlife sanctuary where they interacted with many native animals like kangaroos and koalas. But the pinnacle of Christian’s trip was his experience with the Maori, the indige-nous Polynesians of New Zealand. “We visited a Maori history center,” said Christian. “There, we saw amazing mud lakes and geysers and the native bird the kiwi who is very protected. I also visited a wood carving and weaving school. Later that night we had a Maori style dinner where we were treated to a great show and the best part was I got to do the haka, which is an ancient war dance. My favorite rugby team, the All Blacks, do it at every game.” Christian would like to express his most sincere gratitude to his family and friends who supported him in this unforgettable experience. He would also like to extend a heartfelt thanks to the faculty at Texas 4-H who made the trip possible. Mom would like to give a shout out to Dr. Melinda Garcia, Extension Program Specialist in Bexar County, who, without hesitation, took Christian under her wing. #4HFamily #4HGrowsHere #Texas4H #4HGrown #TrueLeaders

Pictured with Christian (back) are Steve Locke, Dr. Montza Williams, Assis-tant Professor and Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Phoebe Bran-ham (front), Garry Branham, Extension Program Specialist, and Dr. Darlene Locke, Tour Director, Assistant Professor and Extension 4-H and Youth De-velopment Specialist.

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ATASCOSA 4-H

Physical: 25 E. Fifth St.

Mailing: PO Box 379

Leming, TX 78050

Phone: 830-569-0034

Fax: 830-569-8997

E-mail:

atascosa-tx@tamu.edu

Dru Benavides, CEA — F.C.S. dru.benavides@ag.tamu.edu Michelle Pfeil — 4-H Assistant michelle.pfeil@ag.tamu.edu

STAFF

Dale Rankin, CEA — Ag/NR dw-rankin@tamu.edu Monica Zepeda—Secretary mzepeda@ag.tamu.edu

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4-H NEWSLETTER August 2017

TEXAS A&M AGRI-LIFE EXTENSION ATASCOSA 4-H 25 E. Fifth Street P.O. Box 379