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!

JULY

For ALL Comal County 4-H news and a live calendar, click the link below! Information is updated on Fridays. Comal County 4-H Online News

** All Comal County offices will be closed Thursday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day Holiday

4-H Club Meetings There are no other club meetings during the months of June or July. Please check with your project or club leaders regarding project meetings.

District Recordbooks & Judging DUE JULY 1 AT 5 pm! District Recordbook Judging July 11, 2019 Helotes 4-H Activity Center 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes, TX 78023 We need volunteers to help at District Recordbook Judging. If you're interested please contact the office at 830-620-3440 by Monday, July 8th. at 2 pm. This is a great way to learn about recordbooks!

4-H Project Summer Camps

Introduction to Robotics camp - July 12, 2019 Natural Resources Camp - July 15, 2019 Food and Nutrition camp - July 18-19, 2019 Sewing camp - August 7-9, 2019 Please see the flyer for more information. RSVP to the office at 830-620-3440 to reserve your spot!

19th Annual Comal Claybusters Shotgun Invitational July 13 & 14, 2019 National Shooting Complex 5931 Roft Road, San Antonio, TX Comal Shoot registration is open until July 3rd, with no late registration penalty. Questions? Call Dee Fischer (210)260-8334 or Terry Olson (210)882-0572

Club Chartering Club Chartering must be submitted on 4-H connect by July 15th. Please see link below for chartering instructions and sample forms. https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/management/ (scroll down to "Club/Group Charter and Finances")

Club scrapbooks Club scrapbooks are due to the Extension office July 23rd.

2019 State 4- H Horse Show July 21-27, 2019 Brazos County Expo in Bryan, TX 2019 State 4-H Horse Show

Officer Training Location : Comal County Extension Office

Comal County 4-H Awards Banquet July 31st @ McKenna Event Center Dinner - 6:30 pm Program - 7:00 pm Tickets will be available for purchase at the Extension Office beginning July 1st. Tickets are $9 each - please have exact cash or a check made payable to Comal 4-H Council.

Other regional events (click on the event for more information and deadlines) July 7-13 - TCTWS Wildlife Conservation Camp July 22-24 - Youth Meat Judging Camp at TAMU August 2-4 - Sheep Capital Lamb Camp

coming up in August...

State Fair Entries - Due August 14th State Fair has EXHIBITOR online entry opening sometime between July 25 and August 1st this year. You will enter online, then bring your payment to the office by August 14th. Make your payment to Comal 4-H Council in exact cash or a check. We send one check for all entries. https://bigtex.com/get-involved/livestock-shows/livestock-exhibitors/

4-H Turkey Poults - Orders Due August 14th Only birds purchased through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Poultry Science office, are eligible to compete in the Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Comal County Junior Livestock Shows. Turkeys must be purchased in multiples of 25 and the cost is $4.25 per poult. 25 turkeys = $106.25 (minimum number) 50 turkeys = $212.50 75 turkeys = $318.75 (maximum number) Each exhibitor OR SIBLINGS WITHIN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD may order either 25, 50 or 75 turkeys. Order and purchase your turkeys by August 14, 2019. You must bring exact change or a check made payable to Comal 4-H Council. We must have exhibitors' full legal names, even if ordering as a family unit. The pick-up date for turkeys is estimated to be in the first 2 weeks of November (November 4 - 15, 2019), so exhibitors should be prepared to receive birds at that time.  Ordering turkeys  does NOT  give you an entry to the stock shows. You must enter livestock shows in early November - watch your email for dates and times!

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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