Comal County 4-H
Newsletter
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Holiday Office Closures:
Friday, April 7, 2023 for Founder's Day
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APR 5 - Comal County 4-H Council and Adult Leaders Meeting
at 6:30 p.m. in Extension Meeting Room
JULY 12 - D10 RECORD BOOK JUDGING - PLANNING MEETING
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We would like to let everyone know about our Sonora Invitational 4-H Judging Contests on April 1, 2023. Youth may enter all contests: Grass ID, Range, Wool and Mohair. Bring as many teams and individuals as you want!
We will also have a fleece show and wanted to make available the entry form and rules for our fleece show (click attached flyer for entry form). Please pass this on to your Breeding Sheep or Angora Goat exhibitors who might submit entries to our fleece show.
Sutton County Extension Office
P.O. BOX 1047
Sonora, Texas 76950
Pre-registration is appreciated!
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3D Archery Shoot
April 1, 2023
Registration starts at 8 am
For More Info:
FB: Tom Green County 4-H Archery Club tgc4harchery@yahoo.com
Eric Tanner 325-262-3155
Click Flyer to Enlarge
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State 4-H Photography Contest
Registration Opens April 1, 2023
Registration Deadline April 15, 2023
The Texas 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs.
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Signing Event for Graduating 4-H Members Majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences
The American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Texas Affiliate, and Texas 4-H will be recognizing all graduating senior 4-H members at Texas 4-H Roundup that have confirmed they are majoring in any area of Family and Consumer Sciences in college. This would include any majors related to Texas 4-H FCH projects, such as Food & Nutrition, Fashion & Interior Design, Health & Safety or Consumer Education. The members that have committed to and been accepted into a university/post-secondary institution may participate in a signing event, similar to athletic signing events, on Monday, June 5th, 2023, during the College and Career Fair. In order to participate in the event, you will need to complete the registration form and submit it by April 10th, 2023.
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Click Flyer Below to go to the District 10 4-H Spring Roundup Website
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Kimble County 4-H Judging Contest
The invitational will be on April 15th at 202 S 8th St, Junction, TX 76849. Wool & Mohair will start at 10 am and Plant ID will start at 1 pm.
It is open to both 4H & FFA. For further questions please contact the Kimble County Extension Office at (325) 446-2620.
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4-H Camp Early Bird Registration
The early bird registration for Texas 4-H Camp 2023 closes on April 15th!
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Attention Seniors!
Click on the application below to fill out and return to the Comal County
4-H Office before April 15th for the Green Cord Award.
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National 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program
July 10-13, 2023 at College Station, Texas
Application Deadline - April 15, 2023
Click Flyers below for more information and how to apply online
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To apply for each of the Scholarship opportunities above, You just have to click on each link below!- Deadline March 5, 2023
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States' 4-H International Exchange Program
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CORE Academy provides high school youth an opportunity to explore career and leadership opportunities in a diverse global economy, as well as learn about post-secondary degree institutions across Texas. The traveling Academy will be held June 26-30, 2023, in Central Texas. Interested 4-H members should apply by April 15. Click here to access the application.
Click the flyer below for more information
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2023 National 4-H Conference APRIL 14-19, 2023
National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, nation and world. At the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in round table discussions and present to federal partner agencies along with the opportunity for delegates to engage with their U.S. Senators and Representatives.
Land-Grant University 4‑H Departments send delegations of 4‑H youth between ages 15 and 19 to participate in the National 4‑H Conference. Delegates work together in the four weeks prior to the conference to prepare briefings on important topics. During the conference, delegates will virtually present their prepared briefings to federal officials in Washington, D.C. 4‑H youth also have the opportunity to engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while discussing topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide.
Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting.
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Water Ambassador Applications Open
Applications are now open for the 2022-2023 Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Program!
These youth travel across the state of Texas learning about different water resources and give back to their communities through education and service.
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Atascosa Club Calf Breeder’s Association
On-Line Sale
Friday , April 21 – Monday April 24, 2023
Cattle in Motion http://www.cattleinmotion.com/
Atascosa Club Calf Breeders will have
20 to 30 Quality Show Steers and possibly a few heifers
Cattle can be viewed online or by contacting the breeder
Click Flyer below for more information
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Support 4-H with JOANN
Find your creative 4-H spark with JOANN!
Wherever your imagination takes you, let our amazing partners at JOANN help. You can support 4-H'er's with a trip to JOANN by donating at the register through May 1st.
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Click flyer for website link
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WHEP State Contest
May 20-21, 2023
at Jeff Davis County on Davis Mountain Preserve
The Wildlife Habitat Education Project (WHEP) Contest registration is now OPEN until April 17th!
Visit the Texas 4-H Natural Resources webpage or contact Larry Hysmith lhysmith@tamu.edu for more information. Click logo for General Contest Rules and Procedures.
Registration open to all 4-H Age Divisions
Registration: March 13-April 17
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Landscape Design Challenge
Don't forget about the Texas 4-H Landscape Design Challenge June 5, 2023, in College Station. Your 4-H members can enhance their landscape design knowledge, simulate a real-life interaction between customers and landscape professionals, be exposed to career opportunities in horticulture related fields, and learn more about a degree in a horticultural related field.
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The 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup is set for June 5-8, 2023, in Bryan/College Station, TX. We are excited to be bringing back colleges, universities, industry partners, and other organizations in one room to showcase the vast opportunities available for our Texas 4-H youth, their families, and our AgriLife Extension Employees. This year’s event will be held in Reed Arena at Texas A&M University which will serve as our hub for the week. For more information about our College/Career Fair and Trade Show click here!
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Texas 4-H Roundup 2023
Location: TAMU – College Station
Date: June 5-89, 2023
Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for Senior 4-H youth (9th-12th) who placed in a district level roundup or signed up to compete in one of the invitational events. The Texas 4-H Roundup has around 50 diverse competitions that tie in with the many projects that 4-H has to offer.
Click cover page for 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide
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2023 District 10 4-H Horse Show
Event Date: June 14-15, 2023
Location: Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event Center (1042 Event Center Drive, Dipping Springs, TX 78620)
Registration Period: May 1 – 16, 2023 on 4HOnline
Horse Validation Period: March 1 – May 1, 2023 on 4HOnline. *Horses MUST be validated to compete in District/State level Horse Shows.
The District Horse Show is open to any 4-H member who has validated their horse by May 1st of the current 4-H year (See Horse Validation Information & Deadlines HERE). You can compete in events like western pleasure, hunter under saddle, and barrel racing, to name a few. The District 10 4-H horse show is held each summer.
NEW Changes for the 2022-2023 4-H Year:
- District qualification will be removed; however, for safety reasons, futurity exhibitors must participate in the District 10 4-H Horse Show OR District educational clinic, or other equivalent event where futurity project is present. Participation will be verified by the County Extension Agent on the State 4-H Horse Show entry form.
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Ownership Requirement Amendment: Lease horses will be allowed. Official Texas 4-H Horse Lease agreement must be signed by the exhibitor, horse owner, and County Extension Agent (Download Texas 4-H Horse Lease Agreement HERE). Lease period must include, at minimum, May 1st to August 31st of the current 4-H Year. The lease form must be uploaded to 4HOnline at validation. The objective in allowing lease horses is to make the show more inclusive for young horse enthusiasts who may not have the opportunity for horse ownership yet.
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What is Leadership Lab?
Leadership Lab is our annul Leadership camp for 4-H members from ages 13-18. This event provides a variety of leadership, recreation, and project enhancement workshops that participants are challenged to take back to their own county and implement. District 4-H Council Delegates from the 21 counties are highly encouraged to attend and participate in the District 4-H Council Business Meeting which includes the election of the District Council Officers for the new 4-H year. Candidates for District 4-H Council will present their campaign speech and participate in a question/answer session in front of the voting delegates.
Leadership Lab Registration Information and required Waivers: COMING SOON
To Participate in Leadership Lab, please make sure you fill out the following forms:
*Participants, must upload a copy of each form below when they register on 4HOnline.
- 2023 District 10 Leadership Lab Indemnification Waiver
- 2023 District 10 Leadership Lab HSS Form (Health & Safety Statement)
- 2023 Leadership Lab ADM (Authorization to Dispense Medication)
- 2023 Leadership Lab OTC (Permission for Over The Counter Medication)
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GLOBE
Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education
GLOBE is a multi-faceted program for youth in grades 7-11 to develop an understanding of poverty and what it looks like in various communities, explore culture, learn about sustainable agricultural practices, build upon personal leadership skills and to take action, addressing issues within the community. There are three separate educational programs beginning with a Global Village simulation at the 4-H Center in Brownwood, providing youth the opportunity to experience poverty, limited resources and life in a developing country, without actually traveling abroad. The second program is in Waco at Heritage Homestead where youth participate in hands-on workshops and demonstrations of sustainable agricultural practices. Youth share their knowledge and strengthen personal leadership skills by presenting two GLOBE programs and providing leadership for a service-learning project in their community. Three online webinars are held to prepare youth for the final educational program, a week-long immersive experience in Costa Rica to continue learning about culture, poverty, sustainable agriculture and nature-based tourism. Enrollment is limited annually to 25 youth; applications are available in September. The cohort of 25 youth are ‘together’ through July the following year.
See links below for more information.
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TEXAS 4-H STATE DOG SHOW
DATE: JULY 6-8, 2023
LOCATION: HUNTSVILLE, TX
The state 4-H dog show is held each year in July, and offers classes in agility, rally, obedience, costume, tricks, drill, showmanship and conformation. Some counties host 4-H Dog Shows.
CLICK FLYER FOR WEBSITE
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Texas 4-H State Games
Shooting Sports State Games are open to all 4-H members – you do not have to qualify to compete. But you must be actively involved in a shooting sports project at your local club with a coach. Fees are involved.
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DISTRICT 10 RECORD BOOK JUDGING - FREDERICKSBURG
EVENT DATE: JULY 13, 2023
LOCATION: Gillespie County Extension Office
- 2023 District 10 Record Book Judging Guide *COMING SOON
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2022-2023 State 4-H Record Book Information: Coming Soon!
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State 4-H Horse Show
Location: Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX
Date: July 23-28, 2023
The 60th Annual Texas State 4-H Horse Show will be taking place at the Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX. Over 350 4-H youth plus their families attend the show from all over the state of Texas. The Texas State 4-H Horse Show is the pinnacle of the 4-H horse project and offers many opportunities to 4-H youth including up to 40 classes of competition, educational programs, scholarships, and college preparation opportunities. Drs. Jennifer Zoller, Horse Specialist, and Chelsie Huseman, Horse Specialist along with numerous county extension agents, volunteers, and supporters manage the seven-day show
The State 4-H Horse show is supported by sponsors and donors who generously share their resources including monetary donations, services, and awards. Six custom trophy saddles, over 160 custom belt buckles, four bronze trophies, pairs of Anderson Bean boots, plus many other awards are given out! Thanks to generous donors and sponsors, the State 4-H Horse Show also awards division scholarships. The program offers scholarships for college to the highest placing senior in each of the six major divisions. Other scholarship opportunities included a new incentive program designed and sponsored by Hi Pro Feeds and Kentucky Equine Research (KER) to award scholarships to highest placing 4-H competitors in specific divisions. Follow us on social media for show updates: https://www.facebook.com/TexasHorseExtension.
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Comal County 4-H
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
- Comal County
325 Resource Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78132
P. 830-620-3440
F. 830-620-3446
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