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AUG 5 - EXPLORE 4-H AT EXTENSION MEETING ROOM AUG 9 - COUNCIL OFFICERS MEET AT EXTENSION MEETING ROOM 6 P.M. - BANQUET SET-UP AUG 9 - ADULT LEADERS MEETING (4-H PLANNING) 6 P.M. IN EXTENSION OFFICE AUG 10 - AWARDS BANQUET (SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO) AUG 12 - OFFICER TRAINING AT NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS AUG 15 - BARN MEETING IN EXTENSION MEETING ROOM AUG 16 - LAMB/GOAT VALIDATION TAG ORDER DUE BY 5 PM AUG 18 - HEART O' TEXAS AND STATE FAIR ENTRIES DUE BY 5 PM SEPT 1 – 2023-2024 TEXAS 4-H YEAR BEGINS! ENROLLMENT STARTED SEPT 13 - GUADALUPE COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE SEPT 16 - GUADALUPE COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST SEPTEMBER 27 - OCTOBER 15, 2023 - THE HEART O’ TEXAS LIVESTOCK SHOW SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 22, 2023 - The STATE FAIR of TEXAS LIVESTOCK SHOW SEPT 29 – GUADALUPE COUNTY FAIR INVITATIONAL CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE o CDM, Desserts on Display, Food Challenge

After years of hard work, she has finally attained this milestone. May her faithful service all these years bring to her life every blessing she stands in need of. Help us to congratulate Jymann before her last day working with us on August 31, 2023. Have the happiest of retirements Jymann.

Get the word out! Explore 4-H is on Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. Click on the Flyer to print or more information ‌

4-H Awards Banquet August 10, 2023 Celebration begins at 6 PM Location is at Columbus Hall 111 Landa Street New Braunfels TX 78130 RSVP DEADLINE IS AUGUST 3

LAMB/GOAT VALIDATION TAG ORDERS Tag orders need to be in our office with payment by August 16, 2023 5 p.m. to pay only $20 per tag. After the 16th, the tags will be $30, until an unknown cutoff date. Call our office at 830-620-3440 with any questions CLICK FORM TO PRINT

Help Build the Next Generation of Leaders!  McCoy's Building Supply is a long-time sponsor of Texas 4-H and its mission. They support many programs that include Roundup, Youth Livestock, STEM and more!   Now McCoy's wants to help raise money for YOUR COUNTY!   For 2 weeks, beginning July 31st - August 12th McCoy’s will be seeking donations for Texas 4-H. Shoppers who enter the store will be encouraged to donate $1, $5, or $10 to support your local county 4-H. (Donations can only be accepted in-store.)    You can help spread the word by sharing the flyer above with your friends and family!

Mark Your Calendars

2023-2024 CLUB MEETING SCHEDULES

‌ SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 22, 2023 State Fair of Texas Website Click Here for Registration Forms including Team Contest Forms Registration and payment DEADLINE is August 18, 2023 4:00 p.m. to Extension Office IMPORTANT INFORMATION -All exhibitors must electronically complete and sign: 1: Release of liability and indemnity agreement  AND  2: W9 that includes a social security number  NO EXCEPTIONS  -Youth livestock entries must include a current quality counts number.  Go to https://livestock.bigtex.com/login/ for more information ‌ September 27 - October 15, 2023 Heart O' Texas Website Click Here for Registration Forms including Team Contest Forms Registration and payment DEADLINE is August 18, 2023 4:00 p.m. to Extension Office Go to www.hotfair.com/p/livestock-show--contests for more information

Guadalupe County Fair Invitational Contests October 14-15, 2023 Guadalupe County would like to invite all 4-H members to join us at the Guadalupe County Fair on Oct. 14-15th for three invitational contests! Click links below for more contest fees, details, and registration information. Guadalupe County 4-H Consumer Decision Making When: October 14 @ 8am Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 – 5PM Guadalupe County Fair Desserts on Display When: October 14 @ 2pm Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 – 5PM Guadalupe County Fair Food Challenge Contest When: October 15 @ 1pm Registration Deadline: Sept. 29, 2023 – 5PM

GUADALUPE COUNTY 4-H LIVESTOCK JUDGING CONTEST SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 SEGUIN FAIRGROUNDS COMPLEX 950 S AUSTIN ST, SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155 SCHEDULE 8:00 a.m. Registration - Cattle Barn 8:45 a.m. Orientation 9:00 a.m. Judging Starts ASAP Awards Presentation PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE: September 13, 2023 ENTRY FEE: $40.00 per team/$10.00 per individual For more information contact the Guadalupe County Extension office at (830) 379-1972 or j-hanselka@tamu.edu

2023 CCS Sporting Clay 4-H Shoot Saturday Sept. 23, 2023 Cornerstone Christian School is hosting an open 4-H Sporting Clay Shoot for all 4-H and FFA members. Shoot will take place at the National Shooting Complex (5931 Roft Rd, San Antonio, TX). Registration begins at 7AM and Event begins at 8:30AM. See FLYER for more information

Texas 4-H Food Show & Food Challenge: 2024 State Contest Guidelines The Texas 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge committees are pleased to release the 2023-24 guidelines for each of these contests! Per the guidelines, there have been very few changes made. 2024 TEXAS 4-H FOOD SHOW: State Rules 2024 TEXAS 4-H FOOD CHALLENGE: State Rules *A reminder that these changes are for the Texas 4-H STATE contests. County/District contest rules can and may vary so please check the specific contest guidelines.

Comal County 4-H 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