Burleson County 4-H Newsletter March 2017

Cooks Point 4-H Club– will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00p.m. at the Cooks Point Community Center.

4-H Rabbit Club– will meet the 1st Tuesday of eve-ry month at 6:00p.m. in the Extension Office.

4-H Robotics– meets every Monday at the CMS Cafeteria from 4-6P.M.

Snook 4-H- Due to spring break the next Snook 4-H Meeting will be on Monday, March 6 at 6:30 at the Snook Brethren Church

Frenstat 4-H will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 1st at 7:00 p.m. at the Frenstat Recreation Center.

Stitch and Design will begin practices for the Duds to Dazzle teams very soon. If you are inter-ested, please contact Sharon Kovar. You do not have to be a member of Stitch and Design to be on a team. We would like to encourage all 4-Her’s to enter one or more contests at Round-Up. Our next meeting is March 20 at 7:00 at the Extension Office.

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

Caldwell 4-H Frenstat 4-H

Registration for National 4-H Congress opens

2 TX independence

Day Office Closed

3 4 Entomology

Judging Clinic

5 6

4-H Robotics Snook 4-H

7 4-H Rabbit Club, Horse Club, & Shooting Sports

HLSR Starts

BCFA Turkey Mtg @7PM

8 Cooks Point 4-H

Deanville 4-H

9 4-H Goat Club

10 11 Rodeo Austin Starts

12 Somerville 4-H

Daylight savings

time begins

13 4-H Robotics

14 4-H Dog Club

15 16

17 St. Patrick’s Day

18

19 District Horse

Judging registration Deadline

20 4-H Stitch & Design

4-H Robotics Capital Farm Credit

Video Deadline

21 Capital Farm Credit Winner announced

22 23 24 25 Rodeo Austin Ends

26 Houston Livestock

Show & Rodeo Ends

27 4-H Robotics

28 Deadline to order

BCF Turkeys @7P.M. BCFA Broiler Mtg

@7PM

29 4-H ALA & Council

mtg 7P.M. in Frenstat

30 BCF Steer Tag-in

5-7:30PM

31

4-H clubs are encouraged to participate in the 2017 Big Spring Clean by doing Community Service Trash Pick up during the

month of April. If you need help with a location or need more information call (979)567-2308. Please send pictures of your

club’s community service to Kaydie.degelia@ag.tamu.edu

100 W. Buck St Ste#105 Caldwell, TX 77836

Phone: (979)567-2308

Fax: (979)567-2370 Email:

Kaydie.degelia@ag.tamu.edu

Remind 101- Text: burlesonc

To: 81010

Twitter: @BurlesonCo Facebook:

@burlesoncounty4h

Website: http://burleson.agrilife.org/

Burleson County Fair Turkey Meeting March 7, 2017 7P.M. @ EXPO

Horse Judging April 1, 2017

Dick Freeman Arena, TX A&M University Campus Entry/Registration Deadline: March 19, 2017

Entry Fee:$15

Burleson County Fair Broiler Meeting March 28, 2017 7P.M. @ EXPO **Deadline to order Turkeys**

4-H ALA & Council Meeting

March 29, 2017 in Frenstat @ 7P.M.

Burleson County Fair Steer Tag-In March 30, 2017 5-7:30P.M. @ Fairgrounds

2017 Texas 4-H Photography Contest

Theme: “Reflections” These are photos shot off any natural or artificial reflective surface. A well executed

shot will be able to show perfect symmetry or a slight-ly distorted shot. Examples of photographs in the theme would be, but not limited to, photos from

lakes, a window pane, a mirror, or a polished/waxed car. 4-H members are encouraged to be creative

when thinking about reflections in everyday life and where they are seen. Changes to rules for 2017. Pho-

tos must be 8x10 in size with a quality resolution. Over the past two years the majority of disqualifica-tions in the contest have occurred when the photo-graph is too small to be viewed by the judge when downloaded from 4-H Connect. Additionally, please remember that all photos must be original work of the 4-H member submitting the photograph. No

photograph can be submitted which has been taken by other 4-H members, a family member, or any print-ed/digital source. All photos will be scanned through a reverse image search. Entry period: April 1-15, 2017

though 4-H Connect. Rules can be found online http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/photography-

video/

Livestock Judging April 22, 2017

Pearce Pavilion, TX A&M University Campus Entry/Registration Deadline: April 9, 2017

Entry Fee $20

Meats Judging & Identification April 22, 2017

Rosenthal Meat Science Center, TX A&M University Campus

Entry/ Registration Deadline: April 9, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Soil Judging

April 22, 2017 O.D. Butler Jr Animal Science Complex

Entry/registration deadline: April 9 Entry Fee: $15

Burleson County Fair Commercial Heifer Tag-in

April 15, 2017 9A.M.—Noon

District Roundup Entry Deadline April 16, 2017

BCF Rabbit Meeting

April 19th 7pm @EXPO

Bicycle Rodeo April 22, 2017

Members of the Burleson County 4-H Council are asked to help with this event. Please contact

(979)567-2308 if you are interested in helping.

Burleson County Big Spring Clean April 22-29, 2017

For more information call (979)567-2308.

Rifle, Air Rifle, & Pistol May 6, 2017 Fort bend County Education build-ing & Fair grounds. Online registration closes on

April 23, 2017 . Entry Fee: $15

BCF Rabbit Meeting May 8th 7PM @ EXPO

2017 TX 4-H Roundup

June 5-8th College Station, TX

Registration will be from May 1-16, 2017 There will be a late registration offered this year.

Theme: Dream On!

Roundup Trade Show & Career Exposition Texas A&M University College Station, TX

June 6-8, 2017

County Record books due June 12th

Leadership Adventure June 27-29, 2017

TX A&M University Galveston Seawolf Parkway Galveston, TX 77554

Cost: $225 Entry/Deadline: May 14,2017

District Horse Show June 20-21, 2017

Montgomery Co Fairgrounds Entry/registration: May 28, 2017

County Camp in Brownwood

County Camp is a co-ed camp that features tradi-tional camp experiences and offers activities such as kayaking, swimming, shooting sports, environ-mental education, art, dancing, and much more! Camp will take place July 5-7th (session III). Regis-tration is $180 for youth and $90 for adults. To register go to texas4hcenter.tamu.edu for more information call 325-784-5482 or email texas4-

hcenter@ag.tamu.edu

Burleson County Fair Important Info 2017 BCFA Livestock Rule Books are in the process of being printed.

Burleson County Fair Important Dates: Turkey Meeting- Tuesday, March 7 @ 7PM

Broiler Meeting- Tuesday, March 28 @ 7PM

Deadline for ordering Turkeys- Tuesday, March 28 @7PM

Steer Tag-In- Thursday, March 30 from 5-7:30PM

Scholarship Applications due on Friday, April 7 by 5PM

Commercial Heifer Tag-In- Saturday, April 15 from 9AM-Noon

Rabbit Meeting- Wednesday, April 19 @7PM EXPO

Rabbit Meeting- Monday, May 8 @ 7PM EXPO

Rabbit Tattooing- Thursday, August 24 Burleson County Fair Dates- September 25-30

Mandatory meetings for the 2017 BCFA Turkey Exhibitors will be on Tuesday, March

7th at 7:00 p.m at the Expo or Tuesday, March 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Expo.

Mandatory meetings for the 2017 BCFA Broiler Exhibitors will be held on Tuesday March 28th at 7:00 p.m. at the Expo or June 13th at 7:00 p.m. at the Expo.

Dale Hyatt, the 2017 Poultry Judge, will present a program at the March 28th meeting.

 

Fishing Camp July 24-26

Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood, TX Fishing camp is in its second year at the 4-H Center. Participants will have the opportunity to learn everything they need to know about fishing in Texas waters,

from creating lures to permit laws. They will also get to participate in their favorite events from the Texas 4-H Center such as challenge course, nightly dances, and team challenges. Fishing camp is open to youth in the 3rd grade and up. Cost: $220/youth, $110/adult Cost includes shirt, lodging, fishing materials, and meals.

Early bird prices shown: February 1-June 14. Late registration (additional 5%)June 15-21. How to register: texas4hcenter.tamu.edu

Location: Lone Star College- Montgomery Campus 3200 College Park Drive Conroe, TX 77384-4500

Entry/Registration Deadline: April 16, 2017

4-H Pit Master Food Challenge (BBQ Cook-off) May 12-13, 2017

Entry/Registration Deadline: All contestants are encouraged to enter by April 16, 2017. Contest-ants can register/enter all the way up to the day of the contest.

Entry: $20.00 per brisket, spare ribs, and chicken entry. $5.00 per burger entry per team. Enough meat & beans to serve the county delegation in attendance at Big Time in D9 (coordinate with

other county BBQ cook-off teams) Burger Bonanza entry consists of 2 “dressed” ready-to-eat ½ lbs burgers cut in half (each

half should be secured by toothpicks). Added Award: $200 to the Best Youth Burger cooked on a gas grill!

4-H Discover Scientific Method Research Poster Contest

May 13, 2017 Entry/Registration Deadline: April 16th

Entry Fee: $15 per person payable on 4-H Connect. Email Entry Form (abstract with your agent’s signature) to snolen@ag.tamu.edu by April 10, 2016. The 4-H Discover Scientific Method Re-search Poster Contest will allow youth to apply the scientific method to the subject matter they

have learned through their 4-H projects. The scientific method is a process for experimentation that is used to explore observations and answer questions. Scientists use the scientific method to explore relationships in nature. The research poster contest will allow youth an opportunity to

display and explain through the scientific method their project, research, & observations.

Ag Products ID Contest May 13, 2017

Entry/Registration Deadline: April 16th Entry Fee: $15

20 TX agricultural products are selected and exhibited at separate stations. Contestants select the correct identification of each product from 4 possible answers. Following, the product identification, each station has one multiple choice question pertaining to the product on display. Questions can

be general to the industry that produced the product and specific to the individual product that is on display. Contestants are given 40 seconds at each station to answer both questions. Please refer to Product list for suggested products and the resource guide for study materials. Products and

resources are listed in the samples rules and the Agricultural Products Manual.

Consumer Decision Making May 13, 2017

Entry/Registration Deadline: April 16, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description/Objective: Demonstrate skill in making decisions based on facts, apply knowledge and experience in consumer education by analyzing consumer situations, experience making choices among selected marketplace options, develop and strengthen reasoning ability in consumer skills,

and demonstrate their ability to organize thoughts and express them orally in a clear, confident manner.

Duds to Dazzle

May 13, 2017 Entry Fee: $15 Description: Youth in the 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project learn about fibers and fabrics, wardrobe selection, clothing construction, comparison shopping, fashion interpretation, understanding of

style and design, proper grooming, pose in front of others, and personal presentation skills. The

Texas 4-H Duds to Dazzle Clothing & Textile Competition goes one step beyond, utilizing the knowledge and skills learned in the project, while increasing awareness of the impact of the

clothing and textiles industry on the environment, specifically the waste stream. In the competition, teams of 4-H members will redesign and re-purpose discarded garments or textiles into new, viable

consumer products.

Educational Presentations/Public Speaking May 12, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description/Objective: Educational presentations are planned talks in which one or more 4-H members teach others about project or activity. The talks are ways of sharing useful information

and of showing and telling others how to make or do something. 2 types of 4-H educational presentations are demonstrations and illustrated talks. These types of talks are effective because

people learn faster and remember longer if they see as well as hear. The greatest value of demon-strations and illustrated talks, however, is to the 4-H members who plan, prepare, and present

them. Every 4-H member profits in some way from planning and presenting an educational presen-tation.

Fashion Story Board

May 12, 2017 Entry Fee: $15 Description/Objective: The 4-H Fashion Story board is an industry-inspired method of displaying of original designs. The best story boards create vivid visual images that are interesting and appeal-

ing to viewers. The story board “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The story board includes original illustrations and flats, as well as, additional materials that have influenced the unique

design. The purpose of the Fashion Story Board contest is to give 4-H members an opportunity to gain knowledge of the career responsibilities of a fashion designer and illustrator, enhance creativi-

ty and originality, and develop visual communication skills. 4-H members must submit a story board on the day of the contest that provides a solution to the following design brief.

Fashion Show May 12, 2017

Description/Objective:To recognize 4-H members who have excelled in clothing projects and exhibit skills in the application of knowledge of fibers and fabrics to wardrobe selection, clothing construction, or comparison shopping, fashion interpretation and understanding of style, good grooming and poise in front of others, and modeling and presentation of themselves and their

garments.

Food Challenge May 12-13, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description/Objective: ● Provide an opportunity for each participant to exhibit their knowledge and skills when preparing

and presenting a dish. ● Provide an opportunity for each participant to learn from other team members and to promote

teamwork. ● Empower youth to participate in a public speaking role.

● Provide leadership opportunities for youth. ● Give 4-H members the opportunity to participate in a new exciting 4-H opportunity.

Food Show

May 12, 2017 Entry Fee: $15 Description/Objective: the food and nutrition project helps participants learn to make healthy food choices, reduce disease and illness risks, and gain knowledge of nutrition. Major learning experi-ences are centered around nutrition, menu planning, food buying and preparation, food safety,

careers, and cultural influences. The food show is open to all 4-H members. The food show provides for educational and personal development and recognizes youth who excel in the 4-H

food and nutrition program.

Healthy Lifestyles May 13, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description/Objective: The 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational provides youth in the junior, interme-diate and senior age divisions the opportunity to participate in a competitive event and utilize the

knowledge and skills gained through participation in 4-H healthy lifestyles programs. With a set-up similar to the consumer decision making contest, the healthy lifestyles invitational consists of two

parts: (1) Judging-participants will be presented with a scenario and must individually rank the four products/choices based upon the situation at-hand. (2) Presentation- teams are presented with a scenario and must work together within a given amount of time to analyze the situation, develop a

solution and make a team presentation to a panel of judges.

Leaders 4 Life May 13, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description/Objective: The Leaders 4 Life Skill-A-Thon is a competitive event designed to chal-lenge county 4-H council teams in their leadership skills, parliamentary procedure, and service

learning.

Photography *Important Note: This is not a qualifying contest for the State Photography Contest*

May 11-13, 2017 (Displayed @ District Round Up) Entry/Registration Deadline: Online entry using 4-H CONNECT closes March 26, 2017

Entry Fee: $5 for each photo entered

Photography Judging Contest May 13, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description: The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photogenic equipment and developing process. Photography provides opportunities for career

exploration and promoting 4-H. Participation in this contest does not have a defined schedule for each contestants participation. Participants can participate anytime between 8 and noon.

Produce Judging

May 13, 2017 Entry Fee: TBA Description/Objectives: The objective of this activity is to teach participants as consumers how to select good produce, and as produce buyers/horticulture commodity producers, what sells best to consumers. This is an individual activity only. Produce will be either fruits or vegetables that are

commonly grown or consumed in Texas. Activity will consist of four produce classes. Each produce class will have four samples of the same produce. Participants are to rank the four samples in

order of highest to lowest according to the judging criteria and fill out the corresponding bubble on their scantron. Cuts on points will be decided at the activity. The highest total score is 200. 50

points are possible per class. Results will be posted online.

Quiz Bowls (Beef, Horse, Nutrition, and Swine) May 11, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Quiz bowls are a valuable teaching technique regardless of the subject matter being quizzed. They present project information in a semi-competitive setting characterized by attitudes of friendliness, cooperation and fairness. A quiz bowl is not meant to be a memorization process, in that members only study questions and know the answers to those questions. It is a motivational tool to provide a

fun way to encourage members to learn project information.

Robotics Challenge May 12, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description: The Robotics Challenge is a contest designed to allow 4-H members to demonstrate their robotics, engineering, and problem solving skills. From a set of challenges revealed at the contest and within an allotted amount of time, teams of 3 to 5 members will build, program, and

test their robot. Teams will then attempt to earn point by completing as many challenges as possible.

Share the Fun

May 12-13, 2017 Entry Fee: $15 ● To perpetuate the reputation of Texas 4-H and Youth Development as an educational program. ● To determine top placing teams and individuals in Share the Fun and qualify contestants for State

4-H Roundup ● To provide recognition for project work and skills development in the areas of public speaking and

subject matter expertise. ● To promote teamwork for 4-H members and adult leaders and expand their knowledge of 4-H

opportunities ● To provide 4-H members the opportunity to compare the skills they have gained with those of

other members and with their own previous performance ● To provide 4-H members with an opportunity to develop and practice public speaking and presen-

tation skills.

Vet Science Skillathon May 12, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description: The veterinary science skillathon is a competitive event designed to test the knowledge and skills that a 4-H member can gain through his or her involvement in a Veterinary

Science project. There are several components to the contest. The written exam is to test the participant’s subject matter knowledge. The identification exam will include veterinary instruments, breeds, parasites, and internal organs. Finally, the communication portion of the contest helps to

develop research and public speaking skills.

Wildlife Challenge May 13, 2017 Entry Fee: $15

Description/Objective: Wildlife species include mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and more. All wildlife depends on native plants to complete their habitat requirements. In today’s natural world, most wildlife habitat requires management due to the changes occurring steadily

since our country began. Developing an appreciation and understanding of our natural world at an early age increases the likelihood that wildlife habitat will continue to be managed properly to support an abundance of wildlife species throughout the country. This is the ultimate wildlife

challenge.

If you would like more information or the coloring sheet for the clover kids please contact the extension office (979)567-2308.

Major Show Livestock Exhibitors: Houston, & Austin Packets are available for pick up in the office.

Be sure to come by and pick them up.

If you are interested in one of the following at the district level please contact our office (979)567-2308 Fashion Show Share the Fun

Educational Presentation

County Day Camp will be held on June 12th! See upcoming Newsletter for more details.

Attention High School Seniors: Scholarships

Capital Farm Credit

“What Agriculture Means to Me” Video Contest $10,000 in scholarships & prize money!

Contest open to High School Texas 4-H and FFA members. Tell us “What Agriculture Means to Me” in a short video

(30 seconds or less). Upload video to YouTube or Instagram, sharing the video

link when entering our contest. Winners are determined by votes. Encourage your friends,

family, and local chapter to vote! Deadline to enter and vote is March 20, 2017. Winner an-

nounced March 21, 2017. Enter or Vote: woobox.com/7uzmrc

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

Grow Texas Scholarships The TNLA is offering two scholarships opportunities that 4-H

members may be eligible for. TNLA Education & Research Foundation

http://www.tnlaonline.org/education—research-foundation1.html Deadline is May 1st for scholarship submission Value: $1,000

Grow Texas Scholarship Program https://www.growtexasprogram.org/scholarship-programs/

Deadline is April 1st for scholarship submission Value $1,000 to $3,000

Burleson County Fair Association Scholarship

Due April 7, 2017 by 5P.M.

Tractor Supply– Clover Campaign Dates for 2017 Campaigns:

4-H Spring Paper Clover – April 26-May 7 4-H Fall Paper Clover – October 4-15

State 4-H Horse Show

July 22-29, 2017 Taylor County EXPO Center

Abilene, TX

Horse Validation Period is: March 1-April 15 -$10 per horse April 16-May 1- $20 Per horse

Validation & Payment is required of ALL horses regardless if they were entered this year or last! For more information please visit http://animalscience.tamu.edu/wp-

content/uploads/sites/14/2012/04/HorseValidationInstructions_Families.pdf

“Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportuni es in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, na onal origin, disability, age, gene c informa on, veteran status, sexual orienta on, or gender iden ty.”

Sincerely,

Tina Roehling CEA-FCS

John Grange CEA-AG

National 4-H Congress Online Registration opens on March 1 and ends

on April 16th. The National 4-H Congress is a gathering of a national design team extension educators, 4-H members, and 4-H volunteers who together ex-amine issues affecting youth and trying to devel-op methods to address those issues. Ages: 14-18

Location: Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia November 23-28, 2017

If you would like anymore information please email Kaydie.degelia@ag.tamu.edu or call (979)

567-2308.

Texas 4-H Leadership Conference The Texas 4-H Leadership Conference, also

known as ‘The Record Book Trip’ is a recognition event for senior level 4-H members (grades 9-12) who have placed 1st at the state level in one of

the 29 4-H Record Book Categories. Location: Washington, D.C.

November 23-30, 2017

State Dog Show July 7-9, 2017 Bell County EXPO

The State Dog show is held each year in July, and offers classes in agility, rally, obedience, cos-

tume, tricks, drill, showmanship, and confor-mation.

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

Leadership Institute July 17-19, 2017 Leadership Institute is designed to be a fun hands on leadership event. Participa-tion is limited because the focus is not on the de-

velopment of the participant but on develop-ment of the 4-H program. To this end, you are trained to enhance the 4-H program on the county level. Participants are also used as a

sounding board changes in the District 4-H pro-gram.

Salute to Excellence Award Application - Now Available

The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program is pleased to announce

the 2017 award nomination process for our volunteers, Extension Employees, and

supporters through the 2017 Texas 4-H volunteer Recognition

Program. ALL award applications will be submitted on-line through the Texas 4-H Youth Development

website. The application submission process is currently open and will end on April 9th. Any Extension Employee, 4-H member and/or

volunteer may make nominations for the awards. Self-nomination is discouraged. Submit applications online at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/form226/form_login.html

Texas 4-H Shooting Sports

Extravaganza TX 4-H Conference Center on April

22nd Registration is now open on 4-H

Connect. This is a beginners match.