DATES TO REMEMBER

April 1 Deadline-4-H Has Talent

April 8 District 4-H Fashion Show

April 8-9 District 4-H Roundup

April 9 DeWitt County 4-H Shoot

April 11 Deadline for Steer Tags

Registered Heifer Validation

Deadline State Fair Lamb & Goat Tags

April 15 Deadline Texas 4-H Horse

Validation

April 16 Callahan County 4-H Annual

Spring Horse Show

April 21 4-H Council Meeting

April 22-23 2016 Texas 4-H Indoor

Archery

April 23 4-H Family Fishing Day

April 2016

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Club Meeting List Horse Validation Steer / HeiferTags

Recordbook Deadline 4-H Round up Leadership Lab

219 N. Vineyard, Sinton, TX 78387; Phone: 361-364-6234; Fax: 361-364-6237

2016 STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

Lamb & Goat Validation Tag Orders

Enclosed in this newsletter is an order form for the State Fair of Texas Lamb and Goat Validation Tags.

Deadline to order is Monday, April 11, 2016. The cost is $10 per tag.

No phone orders will be accepted!

Lamb & Goat Validation Date TBA

2016-2017 STEER TAGS

Deadline: Monday, April 11, 2016

$12 per tag

Note: All steers to be shown at any major stock show AND/OR at the San Patricio & Aransas County A&H Show must be validated with a state tag.

►►►ORDERING STEER TAGS DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY ENTER YOUR STEER IN ANY MAJOR SHOW OR COUNTY SHOW!

2016-2017 REGISTERED HEIFER VALIDATION

Deadline: Monday, April 11, 2016

$10 per tag Order form is enclosed.

No phone or fax orders will be accepted!

If anybody needs help finding beef projects, call the office to let me know. I will be driving the country looking for animals. Adrian Arredondo CEA-4-H & Youth Development San Patricio County

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4-H COUNCIL MEETING

April 21, 2016

6pm

It is very important that all club presidents and

council delegates attend meeting!

Meeting Schedule

April 10 - Ingleside

April 10 - Portland

April 11 - Taft

April 11 - San Pat Horse

April 11 - Gregory-Portland

April 11 - Mathis

April 17 - West Sinton

April 17 - Blue Ribbon

Texas 4-H Horse Validation

The 2016 Texas 4-H Horse Validation Process will start on March 1, 2016 on 4-H Connect and run through April 15, 2016 at a cost of $10 per horse. From April 16, 2016 to May 1, 2016 the cost increases to $20 per

horse. All horses must be validation or re-validated with payment each year, to be eligible to show at District and State 4-H Horse Shows. For those horses validated last year on 4-H Connect, you will need to re-activate and pay for validation. New horses you will need to provide photos of each side, and front as well as a pdf copy of registration papers (if registered). For more information and to download instructions for validating horse, go to https://horse.tamu.edu. (Click on State 4-H Horse Show link.) If you have any questions, please contact Teri Antilley at tjantilley@ag.tamu.edu.

HORSE EXHIBITORS Mr. Murphy LeBlanc is a new 4-H volunteer and he is willing to assist 4-H exhibitors and their family with a horse project by offering experience in both Halter or Saddle Competitions. Mr. LeBlanc show experiences include several appearances at National Horse Shows and numerous competitions throughout a three state area. If you are interested please contact Mr. Murphy LeBlanc at 337-278-0878 or by email kimleblanc69@hotmail.com.

District 11 4-H Fashion Show Storyboard & Natural Fiber Contest

Friday, April 8, 2016 Northside Baptist Church

Victoria, Texas

April, 2016

01 Deadline for 4-H Has Talent 08 District 4-H Fashion Show 11 Deadline to order Steer Tags and State Fair Lamb and Goat Tags 15 Deadline - Texas Horse 4-H Validation

May, 2016

01 Registration opens on 4-H Connect for Texas 4-H Congress

30 Extension Office Closed

June, 2016

01 Deadline to apply for Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program

03 Deadline to register for Leadership Lab

07-09 State 4-H Roundup

15 Recordbook Deadline

15 Steer Validation

17-19 Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge

20-22 District 11 4-H Leadership Lab

For more information on upcoming events visit: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/

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2016 Texas 4-H Photography Contest

2016 Texas 4-H Photography Rules have been released. This is for Senior 4-H’ers only who have participated in the county photography competition.

Theme Category is “4-H Awards, Ribbons, Recognition” Entry form and uploading of photos will be done on 4-H Connect. All photos must be entered between April 1, 2016 and April 15, 2016.

For a complete list of rules and guidelines visit: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/photography_contest

County website: http://sanpatricio.agrilife.org

4-H HEALTHY LIFESTYLES INVITATIONAL & RECIPE RALLY

Healthy Lifestyles Invitational: Contest is open to Intermediates & Seniors & is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 7, 2016. Contest is structured similar to Consumer Decision Making Contest, where youth individually judge classes that relate to the healthy lifestyles topics listed in the contest packet. Register to participate as an individual or team.

Recipe Rally: Although invitational, the Recipe Rally does require some pre-qualification prior to Texas 4-H Roundup. This is an opportunity for Intermediates & Seniors to work individually or in pairs to submit a video of them demonstrating the preparation of a recipe. All recipes should tie to the theme “Picnic Perfect”. Among the entries submitted, 4 finalists will be selected to be a part of the cooking demonstrations that will take place at Texas 4-H Roundup.

The classes and resources for the 2016 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational & Recipe Rally Contest is now available at texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food-nutrition/.

For more information contact: Courtney Dodd cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu

4-H Livestock Skill-A-Thon 2016 Texas 4-H Roundup

June 7, 2016

Objective: Livestock Skill-a-thon contest tests a 4-H member’s knowledge & comprehension of animal science & livestock management practices. Contest provides an opportunity for youth to gain & develop production livestock skills & life skills through a competitive environment.

Open to any eligible 4-H member in 6-12 grade. Contest will be divided into Intermediate & Senior age divisions.

For a complete list of rules & guidelines visit http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/

If you would like a letter of recommendation for your scholarship or school applications, please let the office know one (1) week prior to deadline.

DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!

Callahan County 4-H Annual Spring Horse

Show

April 16, 2016 Callahan County Sheriff

Posse Arena Baird, TX

Classes are offered for Adults & Youth. Clover division offered for beginners.

Two Youth Divisions: Callahan Co. 4-H & Open Youth

Entry Fees: Adults $5/event Youth $10/event, capped at $75 Clover $5/event, capped at $20

Entries Begin 8am Classes Begin 9am

Events: Halter, Showmanship, Yearling Longe Line, Yearling Halter, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Western Riding, Drill Team Exhibition, Stock Horse Pleasure, Trail, Reining, Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, Barrels, Poles, Stakes

Clover Events: (Walk-Trot-Only), Halter, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Trail, Barrels & Poles NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED ! NO STALLIONS! More info. & Registration: Contact Rose at The Callahan County Extension Office at 325-854-5835

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Coaches Training

Shotgun-Archery-Pistol

April 1-2, 2016

Deadline: March 25

Houston County Extension Office

Crockett, Texas

Register on 4-H Connect

Cost: $120

More information:

Jo Smith 936-544-7502

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Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program

Short Courses: July 5-8, 2016; Texas Tech University; Fee $200 July 20-23, 2015; Texas A&M University; Fee $200 Application Process: Go to https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3E4FD1zmVFLVJWZ Student will complete application & enter contact information of supervising County

Extension Agent. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey. Selection committee will review applications & accept 25 participants per university. Applications due June 1, 2016. Applicants will be notified by June 17, 2016 regarding

results.

Selection Criteria: Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/

her livestock projects. Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production. Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others. Top 25% class rank

For more information please contact Billy Zanolini at 979-458-0466 or wfzanolini@ag.tamu.edu

2015 & 2016 A&H Show Photos

We have some photos from the 2015 and 2016 A&H Show. If you would like to stop by the office and see if you have a photo, you are welcome to take it.

Any photos that are not picked up by April 15, 2016 will be destroyed.

June 17-19, 2016 Seguin Outdoor Learning Center

Registration: May 1 - May 29, 2016 Fee: $30 per contestant Lodging & Meal options:

$100/person - two nights + 5 meals

Lodging is available & encouraged for contestants & non - contestants

Dorm lodging is for Friday & Saturday night

3 meals on Saturday & 2 on Sunday

Non - contestants must register on 4-H Connect in order to select & play for lodging & meals (must be selected/paid for in advanced)

For more information visit

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/outdoor/

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2016 Texas 4-H Indoor Archery Match

Register on 4-H Connect: March 24, 2016

Must Choose Only One Fort Stockton Location Graham Location April 8-9, 2016 April 22-23, 2016 Pecos County Arena Young County Arena 12199 N. US Hwy 285 120 Barclay Blvd Fort Stockton, TX 79735 Graham, TX 76450 Maximum flight limit: 60 Maximum flight limit: 80

Registration: $20 Total Fee per Equipment Class Entry

More information visit http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/shootingsports/

There will be no on-site registration or payment of any kind allowed at the events. Flights may not be added on-site, however withdrawals will be accepted.

2016 VICTORIA COUNTY 4-H WHIZ BANG Victoria Skeet & Trap Club

2616 Perimeter Road, Victoria, TX May 14-15, 2016

Deadline: May 2, 2016

Registration Check-In Starts: 8am Mandatory Safety Orientation: 8:30am Shooting starts immediately following Safety Orientation

Cost: $50 Registration, plus $25 for Skeet, $25 Trap, $30 Whiz Bang, $10 per person for 2 Man Team

Events: American Trap-50 targets; American Skeet-50 targets; Whiz Bang-50 targets

More information: Shelby Kuchler; 361-935-6912 or email: shelbykuchler@yahoo.com

TEXAS SHOOTING SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA Texas Shooting Sports Extravaganza, the "Beginners Shooting Sports Match", is available for registration for all First and Second year shooters in all disciplines! It will be held at the 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood Texas on April 16th 2016. Deadline to register is April 2, 2016. Visit our webpage for more info at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/shooting-sports/.

DeWitt County 4-H Shooting Sports ~ Whizbang Qualifier Shoot April 9, 2016

Cuero Sportsman’s Club Cost: $60 Side Events: 30 Bird Flurry & Trap Field & Country Doubles Field - $5/each round per person Schedule: 7am - Registration; 8am - Mandatory Safety Orientation for all shooters Rules: Eye & ear protection is required. No shot loads larger than 7 1/2 or smaller than 9. More information: Joseph Dickschat; 361-275-0816 or email: joseph.dickschat@ag.tamu.edu

KERR 4-H Skeet and Trap Club

2016 Tournament

June 3-5, 2016 Deadline: May 13~Online registration available through iclays

American Skeet and Trap, Whiz-Bang and Sporting Clays is limited to the first 150 4-H shooters

International Skeet & Trap is limited to the first 84 Shooters.

For more information: K.C. Cunningham, Event Coordinator or Lindsey Forster, Registration Secretary at kerr.registration@yahoo.com

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4-H RECORDBOOKS

Due to the Extension Office on June 15, 2016 by 4:00pm

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Recordbook covers are available for purchase at the County Extension Office.

Cost is $3 each. Recordbook forms are available on the County Website http://sanpatricio.agrilife.org/4-h/4-h-recordbook-forms/

District 11 4-H Leadership Lab June 20-22, 2016

Texas 4-H Conference Center, Lake Brownwood, TX

Deadline: June 3, 2016 through 4-H Connect

Fee: $165 - Youth Ages 13 through 17 as of June 1, 2016.

Theme: Building a Better Tomorrow in District 11 4-H!

Officer Elections: District 11 4-H Council will be conducted on Tuesday, June 21, during lab. Candidates must be at least 15 years old. All candidates must complete an Officer Candidate Registration Form & submit it to the District Office to be received no later than 5pm on Friday, June 3.

What to Bring: Pillow, sheets, towels, washcloths, shower shoes, and any personal items needed. Bring a light blanket, as well as a light jacket or sweater, as the classrooms and dorms may be cool. Bring clothes & shoes for active sports, swim suits (no two piece swimsuits), water shoes, outdoor recreation & nightly dances. Bring tennis shoes, boots, or some other closed toe shoes. Due to center regulations, No flip flops may be worn during dances. A “Sunday” outfit is needed for Banquet.

For more information visit: http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/leadership-lab/

PAGE 8 Helpful Links:

Texas 4-H Website http://texas4-H.tamu.edu/ Register for 4-H http://texas.4honline.com San Patricio County Website http://sanpatricio.agrilife.org District 11 http://d114-h.tamu.edu/ San Pat/Aransas A&H Show http://sanpatahshow.com/ Online 4-H Record book http://4hreports.com/ 4-H Mall http://4-Hmall.org/

Reminder: If your animal

loses its validation tag, call the

Extension Office ASAP with the tag number so that a replacement can

be ordered.

To be eligible to compete in the A&H Show in any division, (including Homemaking) you must attend at least 60% of club meetings. Attendance for the 2017 Show starts in January, 2016. You must also meet UIL academic eligibility requirements by passing all of your classes. Start out the 4-H year right by attending club meetings and keeping your grades up!

New 4-H members must also attend 60% of their club meeting, however, their club attendance begins on Sept. 1, 2016. Only new 4-H members will be allowed to count January 2017 attendance.

ADULT VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK To protect our 4-H members, the Texas 4-H Program administers an adult screening program. This screening is conducted every 3 years. All adults who will be working directly with youth (other than their own children) must complete the adult registration form on 4-H Connect to be screened. Once their registration has been approved from the State office, then we can certify those adults as San Patricio County volunteers. Only those adults who have been screened and cleared through YPS will have the privilege of working with 4-H members. There is a $5 annual fee for each adult who will be a Volunteer. This fee is paid on 4-H Connect.

Like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and download the Texas 4-H app on your iPhone! Feel free to share any pictures you have of you

or your fellow 4-Hers in action!

If your address changes,

PLEASE correct it on

4-H Connect:

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/

The address needs to be corrected on the family profile

AND in each individual’s profile. The labels for the newsletter and other miscellaneous mailings are generated by the information entered by you or your family. Don’t risk missing out on the monthly 4-H newsletter or other important mailings!

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TEXAS 4-H AGE CATEGORIES (9-1-15 through 8-31-16)

Clover Kids: 5 thru 8 (Kinder through 2nd grade) Juniors: 3rd ‐ 5th grade as of  Sept. 1, 2015 Intermediates: 6th ‐ 8th grade as of Sept. 1, 2015 Seniors: 9th ‐ 12th grade as of Sept. 1, 2015 

May 2016 01: Registration opens for Texas 4-H Congress

30: County Office Closed

June 2016 01: Deadline to apply for TX 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program 07-09: State 4-H Roundup 15: Recordbook Deadline 20-22: District 11 4-H Leadership Lab

4-H District Roundup

Deadline Steer Tags , Heifer Tags & State Fair Lamb

& Goat Tags

4-H Council Meeting

Horse Validation Deadline