April 2017

Texas A&M AgriLife

Extension Service

Fort Bend County 1402 Band Road, Suite 100 Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Phone: (281) 342-3034 Office hours: 8am-5pm

Fort Bend County 4-H

agrilife.org/ftbend4h

District 9 4-H

d94-h.tamu.edu

Texas 4-H

texas4-h.tamu.edu

Justin Saenz County Extension Agent

Angela Bosier-Romans County Extension Agent

Amber Foster Extension Agent - CEP

Jennifer Méndez Program Coordinator

Natalie Heimann Administrative Assistant

From the FBC Team……………………..

Inspiration: The Cleaning Lady.……. 4-H Spotlights…….……………….………

4-H Growth Opportunities…………….

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Adult Volunteer Opportunities……….

Co. Council Popcorn Fundraiser……. Meetings & Reminders………………….

Monthly Calendar…………………………

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In This Issue:

From the FBC 4-H Team

In honor of National Volunteer Week (April 23-May 7), the Fort Bend County 4-H unit would like to thank all our youth and adult volunteers for the time and effort they invest into the program. The 4-H program is truly yours, and we endeavor to make it work for you and your family.

This month, be sure to honor the folks around you who help make 4-H happen. From club coordinators, livestock coaches and robotics leaders to drivers, chaperones and refreshment providers, each volunteer role is SIGNIFICANT. Pay attention and show you care, “even if all you do is say ‘Hello’.”

- Your FBC 4-H Team

Inspiration:

The Cleaning Lady By Joanne C. Jones

During my second month of nursing school, our professor gave us a pop quiz. I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions, until I read the last

one: “What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?”

Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman several times. She

was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I know her name? I handed in

my paper, leaving the last question blank.

Before class ended, one student asked if the last question would count toward our

quiz grade. “Absolutely,” said the professor. “In your careers you will meet many people. All are significant. They deserve your attention and care, even if all you do is

smile and say ‘Hello’.”

I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was Dorothy.

Taken from Texas 4-H “Club Ed”, a resource for meeting inspiration Available at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteer/

April 2017 Page 2

4-H Spotlights: County Roundup,

Major Shows & Dog Show

April 2017 Page 3

4-H Growth Opportunities

LEARN

Big Time in D9 (District 9 Roundup)

This event brings together young people from Ft.

Bend, Harris, Brazoria, Montgomery and several other counties to compete, learn and have fun

together.

May 11-13, 2017

Lone Star College-Montgomery Campus

Register by April 16 on 4-H Connect

IMPORTANT CHANGE: District Quiz Bowl

will be held on May 11th at Walker County

Storm Shelter

Livestock Validation

Validation is a time to meet your 4-H County Extension Agent, connect with local 4-H & FFA youth

and learn about the measures we take to ensure all

exhibitors compete on a level playing field.

Be sure to order your tags for State Fair Lambs & Goats, Fall Major Show Heifers, and all

Major Show Steers at http://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/

validation/

REGULAR ORDERS: March 30 - April 18

LATE ORDERS: April 21 - June 1

For orders to be complete, forms AND payment must be received by the appropriate deadline.

FBC 4-H Council

Come share what your club is doing and get involved

in county-wide programs! Meet 4-H’ers from across the county, have fun, and even learn

something new. 3rd Thursday of every month, 7-8PM in FBC Extension Conference Room.

Spring Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign

April 27 to May 7 is your opportunity to partner with our local TSC store and promote the 4-H program.

Funds raised from the campaign support leadership

and camp activities in Ft. Bend County. Sign up via Doodle at http://doodle.com/poll/ad4y8sfqmdhv5stc

National 4-H Congress

Each year a National Design Team of Extension

educators, 4‐H youth, and 4‐H adult volunteers

analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them.

The program combines sessions, seminars,

discussion groups, and a service learning experience.

November 23-28, 2017 | Atlanta, GA

Apply by April 16 on 4-H Connect. Interviews

announce April 28.

LEAD

District 9 Books & Blankets Service Project

D9 is collecting new/used books and new blankets

for the Smart Family Literacy Foundation. Deadline to submit is at Big Time in D9 on 5/13/17 by 2pm.

Texas 4-H Council Service Project

Until June 2017, support Firemen, Policemen, EMTs and Paramedics through the “First Responders

Fund” and through care packages.

Report service activity by May 31st at https://goo.gl/

forms/HoQrJMfhHfmPrMRU2 to be included in TX 4-H Roundup results. Visit http://texas4-

h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/ under “Community Service” for more info.

SERVE

Adult Volunteer

Opportunities

Preserving the Bounty: Tomatoes

Workshop for adult on preserving tomatoes through

water bath canning. Participants will take home a jar of herbed tomatoes and a jar of crushed tomatoes.

Wednesday, April 19 | 9AM-12PM

Extension Office Annex

Register for $20 by April 12. Max 12

participants. More info: Victoria at 281-342-3034.

For detailed flyers please see the events page of our website: http://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/

All forms and money are due by the May

County Council Meeting (May 18th) to

the Extension Office at 1402 Band Rd.,

Rosenberg, TX 77471

TODAY - May 18th

Popcorn fundraiser Presented by the County Council Fundraising Committee

Poppin’

4-H is what’s

If every 4-H

member sells

this much…

$10

$30

$50

How much can

you raise?

We can

raise this

much….!

$2,940

$8,820

$14,700

All money raised will go to:

County 4-H & youth programs

Awards banquet

County 4-H Socials

Dates:

Can you do it?

County Council challenges YOU to reach the $50 goal:

Questions? Call 281.342.3034

Highest sellers receive money rewards!

RAISING FUNDS HAS NEVER TASTEDTHIS GOOD! With POPcorn being America’s Favorite snack,It is now even easier for you to raise the fundsyou need to make your organization succesful!

FAVOR1-1/2 CUPS

SMALL3 CUPS

JUNIOR6 CUPS

REGULAR9 CUPS

CHEDDAR JALAPENO CHEESE

SPICYCHEESE

WHITE CHEESE DEL TACO BBQ

POTATOMOVIE RANCH WINGS &RANCH

DILL PICKLE

SALTVINEGAR

THE 3 AMIGOS(combo white, jalapeño,

cheddar cheese)

QUESO FRUITLOOPS

BUTTERTOFFEETAKIS SEA SALT

CARAMEL STRAWBERRYSTUFFEDJALAPENO CARAMEL CHEESECAKEKETTLE

KISSIN KUZZINS(Cheese inside

Caramel)

APPLE PIEA LA MODE

POP ALWAYS CAPTURES THE BEST TASTES FOR ALL OF YOUR FUNDRAISING NEEDS! 200+ Flavors to Select From

CARAMELPECAN

MUDDYSNEAKER

PEANUT BUTTERCUP

BUTTERPECAN

STRAWBERRYSHORTCAKE

WHITECHOCOLATE

PRETZELCARAMELCASHEW

SEA SALTDRIZZLE

BANANAPUDDING

HEATHALMOND

COOKIESN

CREAMBIRTHDAY

CAKE

Bag Sizes

Bag Sizes

(FAVOR) $3.50 (SMALL) $5.80 (JUNIOR) $8.00 (REGULAR) $12.50

(FAVOR) $5.00 (SMALL) $10.80 (JUNIOR) $20.00 (REGULAR) $34.50

For more info on fundraising, email: fundraising@poparazzispopcorn.comwww.poparazzispopcorn.com | 8236 Kirby Drive #150 • Houston, TX 77054 | (713)667-4POP (4767)

FAVOR1-1/2 CUPS

SMALL3 CUPS

JUNIOR6 CUPS

REGULAR9 CUPS

CARAMEL VANILLA(Colors Vary)

MOVIEBUTTERCHICAGO JALAPENO

RANCHSEA SALT

CARAMELCHEESE CONFETTI(Colors Vary)

SALT &VINEGAR

DILL PICKLE KETTLE

SPICYCHEESE

QUESO WINGS &RANCH CRAWFISHPARMESAN

GARLICGOD FATHER

PIZZA SALT & PEPPER

TAKIS LEMONPEPPER FRITO PIEWHITE

CHEESEBACON &CHEESE BBQ RIBS

POP ALWAYS CAPTURES THE BEST TASTES FOR ALL OF YOUR FUNDRAISING NEEDS! 200+ Flavors to Select From

CARAMELPECAN

COOKIES &CREAM KIT KAT®BANANA

NUT REESE’S®NEW YORK

STYLECHEESECAKE

BUTTERPECAN M&M® STRAWBERRY

SHORTCAKECARAMELPEANUT SNICKERS® SOUTHERN

PRALINES

Bag Sizes

Bag Sizes

(FAVOR) $3.50 (SMALL) $5.80 (JUNIOR) $8.00 (REGULAR) $12.50

(FAVOR) $5.00 (SMALL) $10.80 (JUNIOR) $20.00 (REGULAR) $34.50

For more info on fundraising, email: fundraising@poparazzispopcorn.comwww.poparazzispopcorn.com | 8236 Kirby Drive #150 • Houston, TX 77054 | (713)667-4POP (4767)

New York Style Cheesecake

Poparazzi’s Gourmet Popcorn

713.667.4POP(4767)

poparazzispopcorn.com

Customer Name Flavor Bag Size Quantity

Line Amount

Total Customer Amount

(at the end of each different

customer)

Organization_____________________

Phone __________________________

Participant________________________

Phone ____________________________

Fundraiser Ends on ___________________

(One flavor and size per line please)

The prices for the popcorn are:

Regular Flavors – Bacon & Cheese, BBQ Ribs, Caramel, Cheese, Chicago, Crawfish, Confetti, Dill Pickle, Frito Pie, God Father Pizza, Jalapeño Ranch, Kettle, Lemon Pepper, Movie Butter, Parmesan Garlic, Queso, Salt & Pepper, Salt & Vinegar, Sea Salt Caramel, Spicy Cheese, Takis, Vanilla, White Cheese, Wings & Ranch.

Favor (1 ½ cups) - $3.50, Small (3 cups) - $5.80, Junior (6 cups) - $8.00, Regular (9 cups) - $12.50

Premium Flavors – Banana Nut, Butter Pecan, Caramel Pecan, Caramel Peanut, Cookies & Cream, Kit Kat, M&M, NY Style Cheesecake, Reese's, Snicker, Southern Pralines, Strawberry Shortcake.

Favor (1 ½ cups) - $5.00, Small (3 cups) - $10.80, Junior (6 cups) - $20.00, Regular (9 cups)-$34.50

Regular Flavors

Favor $3.50

Small $5.80

Junior $8.00

Regular $12.50

Bacon & Cheese

BBQ Ribs

Caramel

Cheese

Chicago

Crawfish

Confetti

Dill Pickle

Frito Pie

Godfather Pizza

Jalapeño Ranch

Kettle

Lemon Pepper

Movie Butter

Parmesan Garlic

Queso

Salt & Pepper

Salt &Vinegar

Sea Salt Caramel

Spicy Cheese

Takis

Vanilla

White Cheese

Wings & Ranch

Regular Totals

Regular $$

Totals

Premium Flavors

Favor $5.00

Small $10.80

Junior $20.00

Regular $34.50

Banana Nut

Butter Pecan

Caramel Pecan

Caramel Peanut

Cookies & Cream

Kit Kat

M&M

NY Style Cheesecake

Reese’s

Snicker

Southern Pralines

Strawberry Shortcake

Premium Totals

Premium $$ Totals

Total Items Ordered

Total Money Collected

PLEASE REVIEW: *Flavors MUST be chosen from list. Any flavor chosen not from the list will be substituted

with a flavor on the list of our choice. *DO NOT create a different order form, only use the one provided and completely fill out. *Flavors chosen not on the list or forms created that aren't original forms provided will

result in an additional (5 day penalty) return of the entire fundraiser to organization, no exceptions.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Fort Bend County 1402 Band Road, Suite 100 Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Adult Leader Meetings

All parents of 4-H members are invited to attend the Adult Leader meetings throughout the year. The 2016—2017 meetings will be held:

October 20 May 18 January 19 July 20 March 16 August 17

Meetings begin at 7:00pm and take place at the Extension Office in the Annex Meeting Room.

April

Apr 4 District Storyboards due to Extension Office Apr 9 District Judging Contest Entries Due via 4-H Connect Apr 13 District Fashion Show Forms due to Extension Office Apr 14 Office Closed in observance of Good Friday Apr 16 District 4-H Roundup, District Photography Contest &

Nat’l 4-H Congress Entries Due on 4-H Connect Apr 17 District Food Show Forms Due to Office Eligibility forms for NYF Due to office Apr 18 State Fair Lamb & Goat, Fall Heifer and Steer

Validation Tag Orders Due FB 4-H A.P. George Scholarship Interviews

Apr 20 County Council Meeting—7PM Apr 21 State Fair Lamb & Goat, Fall Heifer and Steer

Validation LATE Tag Orders begin (April 21-June 1) Apr 23 District 4-H Rifle, Air Rifle & Air Pistol

April (cont.)

Apr 23 Contest Entries Due via 4-H Connect Apr 23-29 National Volunteer Week Apr 26-May 7 Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign May May 2 Eligibility Form for Rifle Contest due to office May 8 Eligibility Form for District Roundup due to office May 18 Adult Leaders, Parents & Friends Mtg–7pm—Annex County Council Mtg—7pm—Conference Rm May 19 State 4-H Roundup Entries due via 4-H Connect May 25 Recordbook Revision Night—6-8pm—Conference Rm May 28 District 4-H Horse Show & Leadership Adventure

Registration due via 4-H Connect May 29 Office closed in observance of Memorial Day

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Meetings & Reminders

County Council Meetings

Want to make a difference in your county 4-H program? Let your voice be heard! County Council meetings been scheduled for the 2016—2017 year as follows: September 15 January 19 May 18 October 20 February 16 June 15 November 17 March 16 July 20 December 15 April 20 August 17

Every chartered 4-H Club is encouraged to identify and send at least one delegate to every 4-H County Council meeting. Meetings are held at the Extension Office in the Conference Room starting at 7:00pm.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Multi District 4-H Horse

Judging Contest

2 3 4

District Storyboards due

to Extension Office

5 6 7 8

9

District 4-H Judging

Contests Entries Due via

4-H Connect

(Livestock, Meats, Soils)

10 11 12 13

District Fashion Show &

Natural Fiber Forms due

to Extension Office

14 Office Closed in

observance of Good

Friday

15

16 Easter Sunday

District 4-H Roundup,

Photography Contest &

Nat’l 4-H Congress Entries

Due via 4-H Connect

17

District Food Show

Forms Due to Office

Eligibility forms for NYF

due to office

18 State Fair Lamb & Goat, Fall Heifer and Steer Validation Tag Orders Due District Judging Eligibility Forms Due

19 20

7pm—Co. Council Mtg

21

State Fair Lamb & Goat,

Fall Heifer and Steer

Validation LATE Tag

Orders begin

(April 21-June 1)

22

District 4-H Judging

Contests

(Livestock, Meats, Soils)

23

District 4-H Rifle, Air

Rifle & Air Pistol

Contest Entries Due via

4-H Connect

24 25 26

Tractor Supply Paper

Clover Campaign

27

Tractor Supply Paper

Clover Campaign

28

Tractor Supply Paper

Clover Campaign

29

Tractor Supply Paper

Clover Campaign

30

National Volunteer Week

Needville Youth Fair April 22-29

April 23-29