I PLEDGE My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, My health to better living, For my club, my community my county, and my world. I believe in 4-H work for the opportunity it will give me to become a useful citizen. 

Texas 4-H is for kids in 3rd – 12th grade, with programs for K-2. From food science and robotics to fashion design and photography, there’s a 4-H activity for everyone. Find a club near you to start making friends, learn new skills, and be a better you!

APRIL

** All Comal County offices will be closed Friday, April 19th in observance of the Founders Day Holiday

For ALL Comal County 4-H news and a live calendar, click the link below! Information is updated on Fridays. http://comal4-h.blogspot.com/

4-H Club Meetings

To see dates and times for Robotics, Horse Judging, and Quiz Bowl, please click the blog/calendar link to the right to take you to the live calendar. http://comal4-h.blogspot.com/

Council & Club Managers Meeting The next Council Meeting is April 3, 2019 @ 6:30 pm in the Extension meeting room. Council Officers need to arrive at 6:00 pm.

Texas 4-H Photography Contest Texas 4-H Photograph Contest, due to the Extension office by April 3

Veterinary Summer Camp Veterinary Summer Camp - Due April 5

Volunteers needed for District Spring Round-Up Please see below for volunteer needs (Senior age or Adult) at each contest. Fashion Show      - 2 judges                              - 2 awards Soil/Range/Mohair/Wool                              - May 2 – 2 judges                              - May 3 – 2 judges Share the Fun       - 2 Adult judges Duds to Dazzle    - 1 judge                              - 1 awards Please email ( comal-tx@tamu.edu) or call (830-620-3440) the Extension office by April 5 at 5 pm if you’re able to help.

District registration is open until April 2. Late registration is April 3-4. April 13, 2019 -- District Livestock Judging April 17, 2019 -- District Meat Judging

Ambassador applications County 2019-2020 County Youth Ambassador information, application - due to Extension office April 5 State Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Program (short course required) due May 1 Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador - due to Extension office May 1 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador - due May 15

Validation Tags for State Fair animals, Steers & Heifers State Fair tags for: Lamb and Goats – deadline by 5 pm, April 9th. Tags are $18 each. Late tags are $30.   Swine – deadline by 5 pm, April 23rd. Tags are $18 each. Late tags are $25. Steer and Heifer - deadline by 5 pm, April 17th. Tags are $18. Late tags are $30.   Please come to the Extension office by the dates above and pay for your tags.

Horse Validation March 1 - May 1 2019 Horse Validation, instructions Validation and payment is required of ALL horses regardless if they were entered this year or last! 2019 State 4-H Horse Show July 21-27 2019 State 4-H Horse Show

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Wednesday, April 24, 2019 6:30 pm-8:00 pm Landa Haus 360 Aquatic Cir New Braunfels, TX 78130 Call 830-620-3440 to RSVP

Comal 4-H Council Spring Fundraiser Orders are due by April 26, 2019. Get the order form and more information here.

Club Managers Meeting/Training Saturday, April 27, 2019 Westside Community Center 9:00am-3:00pm Please RSVP to the Extension Office at (830)620-3440 Mandatory attendance for 2 managers from each Comal County club.

Recordbooks Be on the lookout for Recordbook deadline and training (June?). We will post to the blog.

Scholarships Jason Krueger Memorial Scholarship 2018-2019 for Market Steer Exhibitors

Other regional events (click on the event for more information and deadlines) April 5-6 - Taylor County 4-H & Open Horse Show April 6 - Archery Contest in Caldwell County April 6 - 4-H Wildlife Practice Contest April 13 - Callahan County 4-H Spring Horse Show April 13 - Andrews County 4-H Whiz Bang

coming up in May...

2019 Special Hearts Archery Shoot Click link above and see flyer for information on participating and volunteering.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Comal County 325 Resource Drive New Braunfels, TX 78132 P. 830-620-3440 F. 830-620-3446 comal-tx@tamu.edu http://comal.agrilife.org/ ‌

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. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in meetings are encouraged to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 830-620-3440 five days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

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