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!

MAY

** All Comal County offices will be closed Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial 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 ***The club meetings below are scheduled well in advance and may not always occur or may be rescheduled. Please check the 4-H calendar or with your club manager before attending the 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/

Comal 4-H Council Kalanchoe Plant Spring Fundraiser Great News! Deadline Extended! We will be selling our Kalanchoe plants until we sell out! Call the office to reserve your plant. 830-620-3440 It is a beautiful spring plant (succulent) and perfect for Mother's Day.

District Spring Round-Up May 2-4, 2019 Fredericksburg, TX Contests included: Range & Pasture ID Range Evaluation Mohair Judging Wool Judging Leaders 4 Life Soil Judging

contd. Fashion Show Fashion Storyboards Duds to Dazzle Share-The-Fun Smallbore Rifle Contest (Floresville, TX)

Ambassador applications 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

Kidsfest Kidsfest, May 11 Comal County 4-H will have a booth at this years NB Kidsfest on May 11th from 9am - 4pm. This is a great opportunity to promote Comal County 4-H. We are looking for youth and adults to help run the booth. Please sign up at the SignUpGenius link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090E4EABA729A1FC1-kidsfest1

State Round-Up Registration Timeline: May 1 - May 17, 2019: $35 (or related fee based on registration type)  May 18 - May 21, 2019: Additional $50 Late Fee  May 22 - May 26, 2019: Additional $125 Late Fee  May 27 - June 6, 2019: Additional $250 Late Fee  Please click link below for more information State Round-Up information/registration

Leadership Lab June 24-26, 2019 Register on 4-H connect, May 1-28, 2019 Please see the links below for Leadership Lab. Leadership Lab information Leadership Lab Letter

Star Awards / Special Awards Star Awards and Special Awards Applications are due in person to the Extension Office by 12:00 pm Monday, June 17th. Please see link below for the awards packet. Star and Special Awards Packet

Recordbooks If you've never done a recordbook, come learn all about recordbooks and the process. If you're a recordbook veteran, come learn about the new forms and process. Recordbook Training May 15, 2019 @ 6pm Extension Meeting Room Call the Extension Office to RSVP at 830-620-3440. Recordbooks DUE JUNE 17 AT NOON! Recordbook Judging June 18, 2019 @Guadalupe County Extension Office 210 E Live Oak St. Seguin, TX 78155

2019 Special Hearts Archery Shoot May 18, 2019 Check-In from 9-9:30 am Applications accepted until May 2, end of day. See flyer for information on participating and volunteering.

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! District 10 Horse Show June 19-20, 2019 District 10 Horse Show letter/information 2019 State 4-H Horse Show July 21-27, 2019 2019 State 4-H Horse Show

Other regional events (click on the event for more information and deadlines) May 4 - Tom Green County 4-H Whizbang May 4 - West Texas Invitational Hippology Contest May 11 - Lone Wolf 4-H Archery Shoot May 17 - Registration deadline for 2019 Texas 4-H Roundup May 18 - Callahan County Horse Show (rescheduled)

coming up in June...

Validation dates for State Fair animals, Steers & Heifers Steer and Heifer: June 17 from 8 am - 12 pm at the Comal County Fairgrounds   State Fair animals: June 24 from 8 am - 10 am at the Comal County Fairgrounds

coming up in July...

Officer Training

Comal County 4-H Awards Banquet Save the Date! Comal County 4-H Awards Banquet July 31st @ McKenna Event Center

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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