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!

AUGUST

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

4-H Club Meetings

There are no other club meetings during the month of August. Please check with your project or club leaders regarding project meetings.

Sheep and Goat Validation Tags - On Sale August 1st Sheep and Goat Validation Tags - On sale August 1 through 23 Cost is $18/animal and must be ordered and paid by Friday, August 23rd.  Tags purchased after August 23 will be $30/animal. You must come in person to the Extension office to purchase your tags (exact cash or check made payable to Comal 4-H Council).  Remember we're open 8-12 and 1-5, Monday through Friday. **Validation will be in October - date TBA**

State Fair Entries - Due August 14th State Fair has EXHIBITOR online entry opening on August 1st. 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/

**IMPORTANT - QUALITY COUNTS This is a reminder that Quality Counts verification is required for all major livestock show entries, including State Fair of Texas and Heart ‘O Texas Fair. This verification needs to be completed prior to livestock show entry. For full instructions, please see link: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/quality-counts/

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!

2019-2020 Texas 4-H Member Enrollment (4-H Connect) Enrollment for the 2019-2020 4-H year will open on August 15, 2019 (for returning members) The Texas 4-H Year officially begins September 1, 2019. New members and youth entering 3rd grade will need to wait until September 1st to enroll. 2019-2020 Enrollment fee increased to $25 4HConnect Instruction Sheets: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/4honline/

2019-2020 Comal County 4-H Council Each 4-H club in Comal County has the opportunity to have FOUR (4) representatives to the Comal County 4-H Council, one of which shall be the club president. Traditionally, clubs elect 3 council delegates and 2 alternate delegates. 2019-2020 4-H Council Officers Chairman: Presley Wirebaugh 1st Vice-Chairman: Trey Hoffmann 2nd Vice-Chairman: Reagan Hoffmann 3rd Vice-Chairman: Nahalie Stidhem Secretary: Dalton Skarovsky Treasurer: Layne Horak Reporter: Dylan Wunderlich Historian: Peyton Wirebaugh Parliamentarian: Kylee Edwards Community Service Coordinator: Sidney Coffin District Delegates: Trey Hoffmann, Sidney Coffin, Ty Schaeferkoeter Alternate Delegates: Kylee Edwards, Keene Kreusler

Other regional events (click on the event for more information and deadlines) August 2-4 - Sheep Capital Lamb Camp August 3 - I 27 Sheep and Goat Expo August 16 - Blanco County Fair & Rodeo Livestock Show  August 17- FBC Missouri City Trap & Whiz Bang Shoot Out August 17 - Seguin Swine Breeders Show Pig Clinic August 17 - Texas A&M Sheep and Goat Expo

coming up in September... Please note that September will be the last month we will send out this monthly newsletter. October and moving forward we will send out weekly updates. Comal County Fair and Rodeo - September 24 - Keep watching for information on volunteer club assignments

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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