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FOUR LEAF BRIEFMarch 1Texas 4-H Horse Validationbegins on 4-H ConnectMarch 3County Roundup, 8:30 a.m.@ Extension OfficeMarch 8 Galveston Co. Fair & RodeoYouth Project Show, StudentArt Show & Contests entriesdue by 5 p.m. @ Fair OfficeInside This IssueCounty Updates2-3District Updates4State Updates5March 9Galveston Co. Fair & RodeoMarket Broiler Pick Up,5 - 7 p.m. @ Ed Pickett HallMarch 15 Harvey Relief GrantApplication Closes, OnlineMarch 26 County Council Meeting/Great 4-H Bake Off, 7 p.m.@ County Extension OfficeMarch 27 4-H Science Night6:30-8:30 p.m. @ CountyExtension Office, RSVPMarch 28 4-H PAC Meeting6:30-8:30 p.m.@ CountyExtension Office, RSVPMarch 28 District 9 PhotographyEntries Due, OnlineApril 4District 9 Roundup EntryDeadline, OnlineMarch 19 Aggieland Lamb & GoatCamp Registration opensMarch 21 District 9 Horse JudgingEntry Deadline, Online“Be true to your work, your word,and your friend.”- John Boyle O’Reilly
Page 2Galveston County Four Leaf BriefCounty UpdatesHarvey Relief Grant4-H Science NightWater InvestigationsApplication Opens: February 15, 2018, OnlineApplication Closes: March 15, 2018RSVP:March 26, 2018, ONLINEGalveston County Council has been awarded a grant inthe amount of 1,000.00 through the 4-H SupportsTexas Hurricane Harvey Rebuilding fund through theTexas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. Funds areto be used to reimburse 4-H families in GalvestonCounty who have been directly impacted by HurricaneHarvey. If you/your family were impacted, you may fillout an application online to receive reimbursement.When:March 27, 2018, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Where:County Extension officeFor more information, Rules & Guidelines, and theapplication, please visit: -grant-application-opens/Come explore the world of water where we’ll discover: Properties of Water Sea Creatures Water RoboticsRSVP REQUIRED!For more information, visit: ight/4-H Program AreaCommittee MeetingCounty Council MeetingGreat 4-H Bake-Off!When:March 26, 2018 @ 7 p.m.RSVP:March 27, 2018, ONLINEWhere:Galveston County Extension OfficeWhen:March 28, 2018, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.Entry: 5.00Where:County Extension OfficeDo you like to bake?! Enter the Great4-H Bake Off! Breads, pies, sweettreats, and more! 5.00 to enter and prizes for 1st, 2nd,& 3rd place!Join us at the next Council Meeting and bring yourfavorite baked goodies!3 Musketeers, Snickers, Milky Ways . Oh my! We’realso celebrating National Nougat Day!Council Delegates and Club Presidents from each clubshould plan to attend County Council meetings!Club Managers, Adult Leaders, Project Leaders, andAdult Volunteers are strongly encouraged to attend!The Galveston County 4-H Program Area Committee isa committee designed with the “big picture” in mindand will be an opportunity for club managers, adultleaders, and volunteers to give feedback on the 4-Hprogram.4-H Ag/NR and 4-H FCH Coalitions will meet as well.These coalitions will focus on more specific areas ofthe 4-H program.Dinner will be provided!RSVP here: rogram-area-committee-meeting/
Page 3Galveston County Four Leaf BriefCounty UpdatesFashion Storyboards dueWhen:April 12, 2018 by 5 p.m.Where:County Extension OfficeIf you entered a Storyboard at County Roundup andwish to compete with that board at District Roundup,you must turn the board in by April 12. Storyboards willbe judged prior to District Roundup, therefore theymust be turned in early. If you have questions contactCourtney White at Courtney.white@ag.tamu.edu.Major Show Tag OrdersGolf TournamentFundraiserSilent Auction Items NeededWhen:May 10, 2018 by 5 p.m.Where:County Extension OfficeIt’s that time of year again! Galveston County 4-H GolfTournament will be held at Top Golf in Webster onMay 17, 2018. This is the primary fundraiser forGalveston County 4-H and we need your help! 4-H CLUB CONTEST: Whichever 4-H club providesthe most items to be used as silent auction itemswill receive special recognition, reserved seatingand first in line to eat at Awards Banquet. MOST SPONSORSHIPS CONTEST: Whichever 4H’er gets the most sponsorships (minimum of 450) will receive a 75 Gift Card of their choice!Deadline: April 17, 2018, ONLINE ONLY!Only good for June Validations, exact date TBA.Steer Tags for 2018-19 ShowsState Fair of TX, Heart O’ Texas, Ft.Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo,Houston, & AustinHeifer Orders for 2018-19 ShowsState Fair of TX, Heart O’ Texas, Ft.Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo,Houston, & Austin2018 State Fair of Texas TagsGoat, Lamb, SwineGalveston County Fair & RodeoVisit Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website for complete information,including rules & scheduleshttp://www.galvestoncountyfair.com Youth Project Show, StudentArt & Cowboy/Cowgirl EntryDeadline: March 8, 2018Lil’ /Tiny/Baby Cowboy &Cowgirl Contest & EntryDeadline: March 8, 2018; by 5p.m. @ Fair Office Broiler Pick-Up: March 9, 2018 Membership Passes:March 20, 2018; Ready for pickup @ Fair Office through April12, 2018 15th Annual Faith SladekMemorial Horse Show:March 24, 2018; Fairgrounds Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo:April 13-21, 2018; schedule
Page 4Galveston County Four Leaf BriefDistrict UpdatesMulti-District JudgingContestsDistrict 9 4-H PhotographyContestEntry Deadline: March 28, 2018Entry Deadline: April 4, 2018 on 4-H ConnectCost: 5.00 per photoWhen:April 21, 2018Where:Texas A&M University, College StationFor more information about the District 9 Photographycontest, please visit: hotography/ Livestock JudgingRules & Guidelines: judging/ Meats JudgingRules & Guidelines: tification-and-evaluation/ Soils JudgingRules & Guidelines: ng/District 9 4-H RoundupEntry Deadline: April 4, 2018 on4-H ConnectWhen:May 3-5, 2018Contests at District Roundup will include: BBQ Cook-off Research Poster Contest Ag Product ID Contest Consumer Decision Making Duds to Dazzle* Educational Presentations/Public Speaking* Fashion Show* Fashion Story Board* Food Challenge Food Show* Healthy Lifestyles Leaders 4 Life District 9 Toy DriveCommunity Service ProjectDonation Deadline: May 1, 2018 by 5 p.m.District 9 is teaming up to gather toys for the TexasChildren’s Hospital. This community service countstoward points for the Community Service Sweepstakesaward, given at District Roundup.Texas Children’s Hospital is requesting the followingitems: Lego Duplo Fisher Price ToysLivestock Skillathon Barbie Dolls VTech toys Photography Judging Hot Wheels cars Rattles Quiz Bowls Robotics ChallengeNintendo DSGames Superhero actionfigures Share the Fun* Wedding Bubbles Small Lego Sets Wildlife Challenge PlayDohFor more information visit: https://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/* You must have competed at County Roundup toenter these contests
Page 5Galveston County Four Leaf BriefState UpdatesTexas 4-H 2018 CongressApplications Open: February 12-March 23, 2018,ONLINEWhere: Austin, TXWhen:July 22-25, 2018Join Texas 4-H and experience Texas Government inreal-time! Experience the legislative process as yousubmit , debate, and decide the fate of legislationaffecting Texas. 4-H’ers will participate as members ofthe House of Representatives/Senate, Press Corps, orLobbyist. For more information, visit: https://texas4h.tamu.edu/events/congress/Texas 4-H Horse ValidationDeadlines:Texas BrigadesCadet Applications Due: March 15, 2018The Texas Brigades’ mission is to educate andempower youths with leadership skills and knowledgein wildlife, fisheries, and land stewardship to becomeconservation ambassadors for a sustained naturalresource legacy.Applications & more info: http://www.texasbrigades.org/Texas 4-H Fashion & InteriorDesign AmbassadorsApplication Deadline: March 31, 2018March 1 – April 15 - 10/horseCost: 250.00April 16 – May 1 - 20/horseWho:Senior 4-H membersAll 4-Hers who plan to participant at either District orState 4-H Horse Shows must complete the 2018 HorseProject Validation process through 4-H Connect.Step-by-step validation instructions are available andcan be downloaded at: ject/Aggieland Lamb & GoatCampsThe Texas 4-H Fashion & Interior Design AmbassadorProgram provides senior 4-H members with a chanceto enhance their knowledge and skills related to the4-H Fashion & Interior Design project. This happensthrough relevant hands-on training and exposure, witha focus on leadership, educational resources, industrycommodities and trends, advocacy, and scholastic andcareer opportunities.For more information, visit: on-Interior-DesignAmbassador-Guidelines 18-19.pdfRegistration Opens: March 19, 2018 @ noonWhen:Lamb Camp: July 13-15, 2018Goat Camp: July 20-22, 2018Where:College Station, TX - Pearce PavilionCost:Campers: 175 - Adult/Sponsor: 75Aggieland Lamb & Goat Camps - a three-dayprogram dedicated to teaching parents and studentsthe fundamentals of feeding, nutrition, health,facilities, selection, and showmanship.More Info: ep-center/youth-camps/ or call Dr. ShawnRamsey 979-845-7616.State Photography ContestDeadline: April 9, 2018Email Pictures to: Courtney.white@ag.tamu.eduThis year’s theme is “Backyard.”If you are interested in entering the State 4-HPhotography contest, all photos must emailed toCourtney.white@ag.tamu.edu by April 9, 2018.For more information, visit: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/17-18 Texas4H Photo Rules.pdf
Page 6Galveston County Four Leaf BriefSummer CampsAdult Chaperones Required!
Texas A&M AgriLife ExtensionGalveston County Office4102-B Main Street (FM 519)La Marque, Texas 77568Phone: 281-534-3413http://galveston.agrilife.org/Courtney WhiteCounty Extension AgentPhoenix RogersCounty Extension AgentJymann DavisCounty Extension Agent4-H & Youth Developmentcourtney.white@ag.tamu.eduAg & Natural ResourcesPLRogers@ag.tamu.eduFamily & Community HealthJymann.Davis@ag.tamu.eduDarla CoxAdministrative AssistantMelissa AndersonAdministrative AssistantReese DailyAdministrative Assistant4-H & Youth Developmentdarla.cox@co.galveston.tx.usAg & Natural Resourcesmelissa.anderson@co.galveston.tx.usFamily & Community Healthcharissa.daily@co.galveston.tx.usOther Websites:District 9 4-H: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/Texas 4-H: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4-H Connect: https://www.4honline.com/Galveston County Fair & Rodeo: http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com/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, veteranstatus, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
District 9 4-H Roundup Entry Deadline: April 4, 2018 on 4-H Connect When: May 3-5, 2018 Contests at District Roundup will include: BBQ Cook-off Research Poster Contest Ag Product ID Contest Consumer Decision Making Duds to Dazzle* Educational Presentations/Public Speaking* Fashion Show* Fashion Story Board*
