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!

September

** All Comal County offices will be closed Monday, September 2nd in observance of the Labor Day Holiday. ***    We will also be closed Friday, September 27, 2019 in observance of Comal County Fair Day.

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

Please check with your project or club leaders regarding project meetings.

Council & Club Managers Meeting The next Council Meeting is   September 4, 2019   @ 6:30 pm in the Extension meeting room.

Swine Validation Tags - On Sale September 3rd Swine Validation Tags - On sale September 3 through 26 Cost is $18/animal and must be ordered and paid by Thursday, September 26th.  Tags purchased after September 26th 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. Breeding Gilts that are going to the San Antonio Livestock Show will need to be validated. **Validation will be in November - date TBA**

**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/

Explore 4-H September 14, 2019 9am - 1pm 325 Resource Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78132 Come and explore some of the fun projects that 4-H has to offer! 4-Her's have the opportunity to learn through hands -on projects. With many different project areas to choose from, there really is something for everyone!

2019 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza Saturday, September 14, 2019 Bell County Expo Center 301 W Loop 121 Belton, TX 76513 The Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza Show Catalog has been posted on the Texas 4-H Website at https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/rabbit-extravaganza/ Registration is currently open and will close on September 10, 2019 .

2019-2020 Texas 4-H Food Show Rules Below you will find the link to the 2019-2020 Texas 4-H Food Show Rules. Please pay close attention as several things have changed, including: New Theme: The 2019-20 theme is Food Around the World Presentation: The presentation time for contestants has increased to 5 minutes; in addition, specific items have been identified which should be covered during the presentation. Paperwork: The ONLY paperwork which will be required for the 2020 Texas 4-H Roundup Food Show is the recipe. Scorecard: The scorecard has been updated. Link to rules. Link to scorecard. Link to contestant paperwork.

Texas 4-H Food Challenge: 2019-2020 Rules and Guidelines Below is a summary of a few of the changes; please see the guide for all changes, updates, or modifications. Rules of Play Changes:  There are have been major changes to the Texas 4-H Food Challenge Rules of Play. Please READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY! Hopefully, your team members will find these changes exciting as they offer teams an opportunity to showcase their culinary creativity!   Contest Resources: A new contest resource has been added! The 2019-20 resources include: MyPlate Mini-Poster Food Safety Fact Sheet Fight Bac Brochure Know Your Nutrients Food Challenge Worksheet (optional) Supply Box Changes: Quantities for a few items have changed. Please refer to the list for these changes. Also, a new “Gadget of the Year” has been added! The previous gadget should be removed from the equipment box.  Attire: Each team member is now required to wear closed toe shoes AND a hair restraint (hair net, cap, bandana, etc.).  Scorecard Changes: Scorecards have been updated to reflect subject matter to be included in presentations AND a new numerical scoring system.    Link to Food Challenge Rules & Guidelines   Link to the Food & Nutrition page

Food Challenge Coaches Training September 16, 2019 6-8 pm Extension Meeting Room 325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78132 In this training we will discuss the new rules and guideline for the 2019-2020 Food Challenge Contest. All Food Challenge Coaches, Adult Leaders and Food & Nutrition Adult Volunteers are encouraged to attend. Please call the office at 830-620-3440 to RSVP!

Comal County Fair and Rodeo Volunteer Signup Kids Zone Signup Link Float Decorating or Riding Signup Link

4th Annual Special Hearts Livestock Show Saturday, November 17, 2019 Comal County Fairgrounds This event would not be possible without our wonderful volunteers. This year we will need volunteers to help with the event and we will also need volunteers to bring lambs and goats for the participants to show. The volunteer forms will be posted to our website at the beginning of September.

Other regional events (click on the event for more information and deadlines) September 7 - Glen Rose 4-H Shoot September 14 - 2019 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza September 21 - Guadalupe County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest September 21-22 - District 9 Shooting Sports Coach's Certification September 28-29 - District 12 Shooting Sports Coach's Certification

Last Issue... 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.

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