4-h gazette
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4-H Gazette
H o p k i n s C o u n t y , T X
July/August 2015
Wow! What a great time we had with our guests from Smyth County, Virginia! 28 4-H’ers and adults spent four days with Hopkins County host homes. While here, they received real southern hospitality from the Infinity 4-H Club, who provided the welcome meal. The rest of their visit included Dairy Festival activities, such as the Hot Air Balloon Rally, parade, Cow Milking Contest, and the Ice Cream Freeze-off. They took time to visit our downtown square, spend time outdoors at the home of Billy & Marsha Branch for zip-line and archery, swimming at Bobby McDonald’s, visit the AT&T Stadium and Ft. Worth Stock Yards, tour a local dairy, and dine on our local cuisine. Johanna hosted the “Farewell” meal at her home, and on the day of their departure, the Extension staff treated them to breakfast. A HUGE thanks to our 4-H Host homes!!
Hopkins County 4-H’ers Will Visit Virginia, Summer, 2016 The 4-H Exchange process started in 2012, and again in 2013 when Eau Claire sent a group of 4-H’ers to Texas
and Hopkins County to learn about Texas and our 4-H program. A group of 8
4-H members and 4 adults traveled to Eau Claire, summer, 2014.
Those participating were:
Jake and Josh Couch
Ki and Kassie Northcutt
Katelyn and Wesley McDonald
Morgan and Jace Mayers
Adults traveling with the group were Mario Villarino, Margarett McDonald, Ruthie Mayers, and Bobby
McDonald.
Hopkins County 4-H members, 6th grade and up will have the opportunity to travel to Smyth County, Virginia in
2016. Tentative dates are June 19-29, 2016. We will be holding several planning meetings and all involved will
be expected to participate in fund-raisers. Applications will be due July 17th.
If you have even the slightest interest in being part of this exciting exchange trip, please
contact the Extension Office.
Fall Livestock Show Page 2
2015-2016 Officer Elections
As the new 4-H year approaches, it’s time to think about re-enrollment, re-
cruiting new members, and officer elections! When planning your September
4-H meetings, add officer elections to your agenda. Each club needs:
President
Vice-President
Secretary/Treasurer
Reporter
Two County Council delegates (president will also serve on County Council)
Optional: Parliamentarian, Recreation Chairman
You don’t want to miss this!
When: Friday, August 7, 2015 Where: Cooper Lake—South Sulphur Unit Time: If you wish to carpool, meet at the Extension Office at
8:30 a.m. Otherwise, you can meet us there around 9:00 a.m. Bring $5, a swim suit, towel, and sack lunch. Drinks will be pro-
vided. Call 903-885-3443 to sign up!!
County 4-H Council members have agreed to serve on the following committees: - Awards: Hayden Burnett, Jace Mayers - Games: Kassie Northcutt, Hayden Burnett - Crafts: Kassie Northcutt - Community Service: Morgan Mayers, Savannah Allen
Multi-County 4-H Camp
By the time you receive this newsletter, fifteen 4-H’ers and 5 adults will be preparing for the 2015 Multi-county 4-
H camp in Lone Star. Camp activities include: Geocaching, Pillow Workshop, Electricity, Human Foosball, Ropes
course, Master Gardeners, and Canoeing/Kayaking. Participants from Hopkins County are:
Mariana Aguilar, Eric Bridges, Honesty Bridges, Braden Lennon, Wesley McDonald, Jace Mayers, Morgan Mayers,
Brayden Morris, Kassie Northcutt, Ki Northcutt, Haylee Schultz, Geoffrey Stewart, Kiara Stowater, Alexis Vil-
larino, and Joel Villarino. Adults are: Jeremy Bridges, Ruthie Mayers, Leah Larson, Johanna, & Mario. Have fun!!
WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2015
WHERE: Hopkins County Civic Center
WHAT: goats, lambs, beef cattle
Some of our 4-H Infinity
Club families are putting
details together. Watch for
more to come!
Re-enrollment for 2015-2016 4-H year
Re-enrollment will begin August 15.
Log onto 4-H Connect and update your pro-
file—do not start a new profile!
County-Wide 4-H Day Camp
County 4-H Council Officers
President: Morgan Mayers 1st Vice-President (programs):
Wesley McDonald 2nd Vice– President
(recreation): Savannah Allen Secretary: Hayden Burnett Treasurer; Ki Northcutt Reporter: Haylee Schultz
Congratulations!
Livestock Shows
State Fair of Texas
State Fair of Tyler
Heart of Texas
Four States
Entry deadline (to Extension Office):
August 14, 2015
Go to: www.bigtex.com
to check out everything you’ll need.
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4-H Leaders, Club Managers, and Extension Volunteers
A workshop/training will be held con-cerning cash management and club or-ganization. We need at least one leader from each 4-H club. What: Cash Management, Club Organi-
zation, 4-H re-enrollment When: Thursday, August 13, 2015 Time: 6:30 p.m.—refreshments provided Where: Extension Office, 1200-B W. Houston Street Who: Club Managers/co-managers, 4-H leaders, Ex-
tension committee members, Leadership Advisory Board, Youth Board.
We might even throw in a little fun! RSVP—903-885-3443
Foods and Fashion with JOHANNAFoods and Fashion with JOHANNA As the 2015/2016 4-H year kicks off, some great opportunities for 4-H’ers in the foods and clothing projects are just around the corner! Here’s a sample of things to come: Prepare desserts for the Annual 4-H Achieve-
ment Banquet, 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29 4-H Foods Fun Day, September 19 Creative Arts Contest entries taken in October
(see page 4 for details) 4-H Project Show: items on display October 12 &
13. See more information below. One Day 4-H—Saturday, October 10 County 4-H Food Show/Food Challenge—
Saturday, Nov. 14 (tentative) Nutrition Quiz Bowl study guide will be ready
soon. Contact Johanna if you would like to be part of a team.
4-H Foods Fun Day
What: Spoonfuls Foods Project
When: Saturday, September 19
Where: Extension Office
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Who: 4-H’ers, guests
Leaders needed to assist This will be a fun hands-on activity, and… You’ll get some great gift-
giving ideas!
Please call if you plan to
Participate: 903-885-3443
4-H Project Show
The 4-H Project Show will be held during National 4-H Week! Here are the details:
Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office—Hopkins County
When: register items October 5-8 (Call before you come! Staff has Ag-in-the-Classroom)
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Judged October 9, on display to public October 12 & 13 Entry categories: Art, baked goods, crafts, holiday, miniatures, canned goods, sewing/clothing, woodworking, photography, jewelry, horticulture, needlework, poetry, leather crafts, exhibit boards, scrapbooks, metal work, decorated clothing, dolls.
“Dinner & A Movie”
Marion, from Shadow Ranch, has invited
Hopkins County 4-H members to assist with
a fund-raiser “Dinner & A Movie.” The fol-
lowing agreed to assist on Friday, July 17:
Margarett & Wesley McDonald
Hayden Burnett
Joan & Kiara Stowater
Taylor Cathey
Where: Hopkins County Civic Center
Time: volunteers needed at 5:15 p.m.
What you will do: fill water & tea glasses,
help serve.
A portion of the proceeds will go toward the
4-H Exchange trip. Thanks!
Texas AgriLife Extension
Hopkins County
P.O. Box 518
1200 -B W. Houston Street
Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
Phone: (903)885-3443
Phone: (903)885-3726
Fax: (903)439-4909
Improving Lives. Improving Texas.
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Johanna Hicks, FCS Agent Mario Villarino, Ag. Agent Barbara Sanders, Office Manager
Extension programs serve all people regardless of socioeconom-
ic level, race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national
origin. Individuals with disabilities requiring an auxiliary aid,
service, or accommodation in order to participate in Extension
programs and activities are encouraged to contact the Exten-
sion Office at least ten days prior to the activity. The Texas A&M
University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the
County Commissioners Courts of Texas cooperating.
44--H ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET SATURDAY, AUGUSH ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET SATURDAY, AUGUST 29T 29
The Hopkins County 4-H Program will be holding the annual 4-H Achieve-ment Banquet on Saturday, August 29 beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the League Street Church of Christ. The theme is: “Green Carpet Gala” Members will be recognized for their achievements throughout the year in-cluding record book and project form submission, Clover Kid participation
and graduation ceremony, Rookie of the Year, Outstanding Junior/Intermediate/Senior, project completion awards, leader recognition, Clover pin awards and 2015/2016 County Council officer installation. A dinner and slide show of the previous year’s activities will also be presented. Youth enrolled in the foods/nutrition projects will be preparing desserts at the Church at 10:00 a.m. The County Council officers and decoration committee will be setting up the day of the event at 12:00 p.m., if you wish to help.
Please come join us for this special night to recognize the efforts of our program’s youth and volunteers! Watch your mailbox for more information!
Creative Arts Contest—Fall Festival If you wish to enter items in the 2015 Creative Arts Contest held in Conjunction with Fall Festival , there are a couple of changes. Here are the details with changes: Where: Sulphur Springs High School Conference Center Enter items: Thursday, October 22, 4:00—6:00 p.m., Friday, Oc-
tober 23, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Judging will take place Friday morning, October 23
Items on display: Friday, October 243 1:00—5:00 p.m., and Satur-day, October 24, 9:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Best of Show pictures will be taken at 1:30 on Saturday. Items may be picked up start-ing at 1:45 p.m.
No charge for 4-H members! Contact the Extension Office for guidelines, list of entry classes and age divisions.
Photos needed!
Our county 4-H Council President, Morgan Mayers, is requesting photos for the slide show
to be presented at the 4-H Achievement Banquet. If you have photos from camps, live-
stock shows, project meetings, contests, etc., please e-mail them to: