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May 13, 2021
4-H Happenings Coming Up:
- May 15: Water Ambassador Application Due
- May 16: Shooting Sports Project Meeting
- May 17: District Surge Registration, Officer Application Deadline
- May 17: 4-H FCH Coalition Meeting, 6pm, Extension Office
- May 19: District Food Challenge for Jr/Int Team
- May 20: RFA Steer Tag In
- May 20: National 4-H Congress Applications Due
- May 21: RFA Broiler Orders Due
- June 7-11: Texas 4-H Roundup
- June 21: Recordbooks and Awards Due (more information to come)
- June 21: County Recordbook Judging
- June 21: Club Manager Training (more information to come)
- June 21: Charter Paperwork Due (for Club Managers)
- June 7: Validation- Thorndale (see below)
- June 14: Validation- Cameron (see below)
- July 7: Cloverbud Camp, 8am-12pm, (Tentative)
- July 9-11: County Camp, Palestine (more information to come)
- July 12: FCH/Food Camp, 8am-5pm (more information to come)
- July 14: Consumer Camp, 1pm-5pm (more information to come)
ENROLLMENT www.join4h.com Tell your friends to sign up!!! To re-enroll or join 4-H, please see our website: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/4-h-enrollmentguidelines/ This link will show you the steps to join as well as many important items for the 4-H year! Join us for 4-H fun!
PLEASE CHECK YOUR ENROLLMENT BEFORE YOU SUBMIT IT! If you are awaiting review, you are good! If it says resubmit or incomplete, you will need to finish before you can be approved!
Eligibility Form:
Please make sure that you are completing your eligibility forms before you go to the show. You will NOT be able to show unless you have enrolled online AND have a completed eligibility form. You must have them signed yourself and sent to the school and the school will send us your signed form if eligible. Please contact the office for a NEW form. 254-605-0226 and they can email you one.
4-H Facebook: Do not forget we have a 4-H Facebook page!!!! We post 4-H Blasts, 4-H contest results and neat opportunities to do in 4-H! Make sure that you “see us first” in your settings. Step 1: Like the Page, Step 2: Click on 3 dots by search and like and then click Follow Settings, Step 3: set as favortie, Step 4: Click on Posts and choose STANDARD, Then you will see all 4-H posts when they arrive!
Club/Project News:
- Milano 4-H Club: Milano 4-H Club is ready for meetings! Please connect with their club by joining their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1677500032472214 You need to enroll online to receive the zoom link!
- Cameron 4-H Club Facebook Page: Cameron 4-H Club has a new facebook page. Please like the new page for club news and information: https://www.facebook.com/camerontx4hclub Their fundraiser is ramping up! Please see Samantha Leifeste or Wendy Mahan for more information. Tickets are needing to be picked up to sell for the baked potato fundraiser to be held May 16th at Circle S BBQ. You can also sign up for desserts and to help with the fundraiser. We need a lot of help!
- Shooting Sports Club: Anyone interested in shooting sports. The following dates are meetings for Shooting Sports: 5/16. The meetings will be located at the Rockdale at the New Salem Bldg. Please pass the info on if you know someone interested. COVID protocols will be followed.
ATTENTION: All 4-H members and families MUST sign a COVID 19 Screening form when you attend a 4-H event/club meeting. You can grab these at: https://counties.agrilife.org/mc4h/files/2020/08/Screening-Letter-COVID-19-Youth-Overnight-events-6.12.20.pdf or complete them ONLINE. Remember ALL adults and youth MUST complete a form if they are attending the meeting. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CljXn3JknE2hQtEx06ehFjaDcnkTVElDqZP2GyoRUPlUN1NYQVI1WjVWTUFVVjQ2V0Y0UkVISFhBRi4u
They will have a few at the meeting if you forget it. Please wear your mask and practice social distancing at the 4-H club meetings. If you are attending an online meeting, the screening forms are not needed.
4-H Contest Opportunities:
- District 4-H Food Challenge- Jr and Intermediate Contest
- Contest: May 19th
- Location for Dist: Bell County Expo, Belton
Rockdale Fair Dates to Remember:
Ownership and Tag-in dates are as follows:
- Commercial Heifers: April 10, 2021, 10:30 am to noon, Milam County Auction Barn, Cameron Palpation and Body Condition Scoring: Oct. 2, 2021, 10:00 to noon, Milam County Auction Barn.
- Turkey: Order through RFA, by April 23, pick-up June 16 or 17, Home Demonstration Bldg., Rockdale Fair Park, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Cost per turkey: $6.50
- TURKEY ORDERS are due on April 23rd. Please enclose with your payment, Exhibitors name, parents name, address, phone number
- and Club the exhibitor shows under. Also how many birds you are ordering. You must order in lots of 5 and poults cost $6.50 each.
- If you have any questions call Poultry superintendent, Trish Nelson Jones at 512-255-3638 or Livestock Vice President, Tammy Patin at 512-365-0022
- Steers: Thursday, May 20, 2021, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Tag-in at Rockdale Fair Park
- Broilers: Order through RFA, by May 21, pick-up September 3, Home Demonstration Bldg., Rockdale Fair Park, 5: 30 to 7:00 p.m. Cost per broiler: $1.74
- Lambs, Swine & Goats: July 10, 2021, 7:00 to 9:00 a.m., Rockdale Fair Park
- Rabbits: September 8, 2021, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., Home Demonstration Building, Rockdale Fair Park
- Breeding Beef Heifer entries postmarked and due September 8, 2021
Milam County Validation Dates- State Fair and 2021/2022 Steers and Heifers:
Last year Covid-19 restrictions forced our hand in minimizing the number of people attending validation at one time. While that is no longer the case this year, this was a blessing in disguise because it showed us that 2 validation dates and locations works better, reduces paperwork mistakes, and cuts down on drive time for exhibitors. This year we plan to implement the same process again with a location in Thorndale and a location in Cameron.
Below is information on Spring Validation dates for Milam County 4-H & FFA State Fair Exhibitors as well as 2021-2022 Steer and Heifer Exhibitors:
Validation #1 THORNDALE
- Date: Monday, June 7, 2021
- Time: 8:00am-11:00am
- Location: 4601 County Road 426. Thorndale, TX 76577
- Species State Fair – Swine, Sheep, and Goats. 2021/2022 Major Show Steers & Heifers.
Validation #2 CAMERON
- Date: Monday, June 14, 2021
- Time: 8:00am-11:00am
- Location: 1896 County Road 255 Loop. Cameron, TX 76520
- Species: State Fair – Swine, Sheep, and Goats. 2021/2022 Major Show Steers & Heifers.
Reminder: No breeding heifers will be validated without the original copy of the breed association registration papers present at physical validation. Papers must also show the exhibitor as the sole owner of the animal at the time of physical validation. Payment for Heifer Validation is $15.00 per heifer and is due on the day of validation.
Parents, if you are not able to attend validation and plan to have your child’s project brought by someone other than yourself, you will need to pick up a State Validation Hold Harmless Agreement form from the Extension Office prior to validation.
If you have any questions, as always, don’t hesitate to contact Floyd Ingram at the Extension Office: 254-605-0226
District 8 Surge:
- When: June 21-24, 2021
- Where: Camp Buckner, Burnet, TX (https://www.buckner.org/camp-buckner/)
- Cost: $240/per person
- Who: Students who have completed the 8th grade through seniors in high school.
- Theme: Stoke the 4-H Flame (camping)
- Deadline to Register: Monday May 17th
The D8 4-H Council Officer Application is now open. This application will close on May 17. Below are the details for this year’s Council Officer Candidates:
To be eligible to run for a District 8 4-H Council Office, 4-H members must meet the following requirements:
- Must have attended a prior District 4-H SURGE (Leadership Lab).
- Must attend 2021 District 8 4-H SURGE.
- Must have completed at least the 9th grade.
- Review the D8 4-H Council Standing Rules.
- Review the D8 4-H Council Standing Rules.
To be eligible to run for Chairman or 1st Vice Chairman:
- Must be between the ages of 16 and 18 on August 31st of the calendar year in which they are installed on the Texas 4-H Council.
- Must be a student in the 10th, 11th, or 12th grade for the year serving on Texas 4-H Council.
- Must register and attend the entire Texas 4-H Council Workshop in July, in Brownwood.
- Review the Texas 4-H Council Informational Packet (Informational document, Delegate Information, and Standing Rules).
- 4-H member, parent and County Extension Agent review and sign the Texas 4-H Council Required Signature Pages. (Membership Requirements, Schedule, FAQs).
Officer Positions Available:
- Chairman (Must be 16-18 and in grades 10, 11, or 12 on 8/31/2020)
- 1st Vice Chairman (Must be 16-18 and in grades 10, 11, or 12 on 8/31/2020)
- Vice-Chairman (8 positions elected)
Texas 4-H Center Summer Camp:
Are you ready for Texas 4-H Summer Camps?
Registration is on our website, www.texas4hcenter.tamu.edu. Click the green register now button on the right hand side of the screen, then click on 2021 Summer Camps, and then select the camp(s) you and your campers will attend this year!
- 3rd Grade and up
- All camp enrollment based on grade in 2021-2022 school year
- 4-H membership is NOT required
- Pay deposit by June 14th or pay full amount
- Late fee $50
All adult volunteers must enroll as a 4-H volunteer, have verified background check, and complete child protection training in 4-H Connect prior to camp.
Register here: https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/services/youth-camps-and-retreats/ Camps are filling up fast!
- 4-H Fishing Camp: June 16-18 | $240/Y, $130/A
- 4-H STEM Camp: June 16-18 | $240/Y, $130/A
- Horizons Camp: June 27-July 1 | $300/Y, $160/A
- Mission Possible Camp: June 28-30 | $175
- County Camp I: July 1-3 | $200/Y, $110/A (NOTE: THIS IS NOT DIST. CAMP WITH MILAM CO)
- County Camp II: July 5-7 | $200/Y, $110/A (NOTE: THIS IS NOT DIST. CAMP WITH MILAM CO)
- Outdoor Adventure Camp: July 7-9 | $200/Y, $110/A
- Prime Time I: July 11-14 | $250/Y, $135/A
- Prime Time II: July 14-17 | $250/Y, $135/A
Texas 4-H Water Ambassador Applications:
Applications are now open for the 2021/2022 cohort of Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors. Now in its fourth year, the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program continues to grow in number and is gaining recognition and support from the Texas water industry. We are looking forward to another successful year as we recruit up to 30 new youth. A goal of the Program is to equip youth to assist county extension with water education events. Applications due May 15th. Apply here: https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/water/form_login.html Learn more here: https://files.constantcontact.com/34de592c001/41731188-ce2a-4523-8990-67d6a3a3eba8.pdf
Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge:
The Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge will be held June 20-21, 2021 in Brownwood, Texas, at the 4-H Center. Click on the link below for more information about cost, schedule, registration, and more. See you there! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kQDZm4Zp6rJmgdKrNp6jpQ0H_ClFbTun/view
National 4-H Congress:
We are excited to announce that currently the 2021 National 4-H Congress Event is set to be in person November 26-30, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. Please note, that this is still subject to change, however, we are very hopeful that it will go on as planned. Therefore, it is now time to have all youth who are interested in attending to apply to serve as a 2021 Texas 4-H Delegate at National 4-H Congress. Applications will be open from May 1– May 20, 2021 on 4Honline. There is no cost to apply for consideration as a delegate. For more information, email Micah.
Milam County 4-H Information! For information about any 4-H related activity, please go to the website or facebook page! www.Join4-h.com or www.facebook.com/milamcountyfourH
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