Comal County 4-H
Newsletter
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OCT 16 - 4-H Goat and Lamb Validation (for families with more than 10 animals)
Home Visits - times to be announced
OCT 18 - Rabbit 101 Project Meeting at Extension Meeting Room 6:30 PM
OCT 20 - 4-H Goat and Lamb Validation (for Extension Barn Animals)
Extension 4-H Barn Animals ONLY at 9 am
OCT 20 - 4-H Goat and Lamb Validation (for families with less than 10 animals)
Extension 4-H Barn at 9:30 to 11:30 am.
OCT 20 - 4-H Goat and Lamb Validation (for families with less than 10 animals)
Davenport High School Barn 1-5 pm.
OCT 23 - County Food Show in the Extension Meeting Room (1:30 PM Tentative)
OCT 25 - Heifer Validation at Smithson Valley High School; 5:30 to 7:00 PM
OCT 29 - South Texas Double Trouble Prospect Show
OCT 30 - County Food Challenge at the Westside Community Center (1:30 PM Tentative)
NOV 19 - Volunteer for Community Thanksgiving Food Drive - More info to come
NOV 23 - Volunteer for Community Thanksgiving Food Prep - More info to come
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No Extension Office Closures in October:
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2022-2023 4-H Enrollment Information
Early Enrollment: Aug. 15 – Oct. 31st - $25.00 Fee per member
Late Enrollment: Starting Nov. 1st - $30.00 Fee per member
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4-H Enrollment Information
4HOnline Rollover Dates: 4HOnline will close August 12-14, 2022 to upgrade and rollover to the new 4-H year. It will reopen on Monday, August 15 to begin the new 4-H year. Remember, those enrolling as 3rd graders should wait until September 1st.
Download – Welcome to 4-H Handout & 4HOnline
*click on the highlights for the instructions
Membership Status: Membership is not active until a member’s registration is entered into 4HOnline and approved by the County Office. A youth participates in 4-H by belonging to a chartered 4-H club or county program or any recognized unit of membership in the county where he/she resides. *Membership cannot be held simultaneously in more than one county or state, but membership may change with residence.
Cross County Transfers: A Cross County Transfer is the process in which a 4-H member /family needs to participate in an adjacent county that they do not currently reside in/or attend school in. The family should complete a “Request to Transfer Membership Form” and submit to the County Extension Office in which the 4-H member desires to be a member. The form must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to a membership transfer.
Coming Soon– 22-23 Cross County Transfer Form Database – Approved Cross County Transfers
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Volunteer Enrollment Updates
4-H Adult volunteers must be at least 18 years old – or 21 years old to chaperone overnight trips – and pass a criminal background check outlined in the Extension Volunteer Standards. Additionally, 4-H adult volunteers must enroll on 4HOnline, pay the annual volunteer application fee ($10), and complete 2 online trainings.
NEW! Sterling Volunteer Background Checks will be integrated with 4HOnline. What does this mean? When a 4-H adult volunteer enrolls, they will be prompted to open a new internet tab directing them to Sterling when he/she reaches the background check (Screening) portion. This will occur AFTER submitting the payment method. Volunteers will still need to complete the mandatory Child Protection & 4-H Volunteer Orientation trainings that follow the payment and Screening portion. Volunteer trainings are good for 2 years.
Each individual volunteer who enrolls will now need a UNIQUE email address. The login email address is the Family email address. Only one Adult Member may use the Family email address as their individual Member email address. Any additional volunteers in a Family profile need a unique Member email address to complete their screening.
Sterling’s online form will collect the private, personal information for the background check. It will NOT be stored in 4H Online. Screening will also begin immediately with this online form. See summary video.
*click on the highlights for the instructions
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Click Flyer to Go to Website
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The New 2022-2023 State Rules & Regulations are here for
Food Show and
Food Challenge
Click to bring up full Rules & Guidelines
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HOUSTON YOUNG GUNS SHOOTING SPORTS & ARCHERY
Registration Begins: October 17, 2022
NEW THIS YEAR!!
Entries must be submitted online at https://iclays.com starting in mid-October and will close on Feb. 1, 2023, or when the max entries are met.
You will not bring any copies or entries to the office for the Young Guns competition.
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RABBIT 101
Join the Rabbit Project Meeting
October 18, 2022
6:30 PM
County Extension Meeting Room
325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78132
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It's time for the Pecan Sale Fundraiser again!
Grab your blank order forms from your club managers and let everyone around you that they can order theirs today.
Orders are due by October 28th, and they can expect delivery sometime the week of November 14th. In time for the holidays!
If paying by check, please have them write the check out to Comal 4H Council.
Click Flyer to Print Order Form
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Register for Spark!
Spark, formerly JLR, is the place to be November 11-13, 2022, for your 3-8th grade 4-H'ers! Hosted by the Texas 4-H Council at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood, this Dino Disco event features leadership, networking, and FUN for youth from around the state! Registration closes October 21, but don't wait, reserve your spot today!
Register now by going to:
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4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training
October 22-23, 2022
Daingerfield, TX - Daingerfield State Park
Click Flyer to enlarge
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South Texas Double Trouble
Prospect Show
Steer and Heifer Show - October 29, 2022
Cowboy Fellowship, 561 FM 3350, Jourdanton, TX 78026
Early Entry Deadline: October 21, 2022
Click Registration Form to Print
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One Day 4-H Reporting
Don't forget to report those awesome One Day 4-H projects you completed!
All project reporting will be done via the linked Microsoft Form here:
All reporting will close on
October 31, 2022.
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District 10 Fall Round-Up
Registration Opens - October 7, 2022
Registration Deadline - November 1, 2022
See detailed information on website by clicking the flyer or the link below.
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Quality Counts required for all shows, including County (CCJLS), due November 1
Quality Counts is required for all shows, including County (CCJLS) starting this year. Exhibitors need to be verified once as a junior, once as an intermediate, and once as a senior. Junior grades are 3-5, Intermediate are students in grades 6-8, and Senior is for grades 9-12. If you classed up this year, you will need to take the Quality Counts program again before registering for any livestock shows.
Please see images below for information and instructions.
To register and take the test:
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COUNTY/MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS REGISTRATION WEEK
Dates: NOVEMBER 2-4, 2022
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
(we will be open at lunch on these days only)
Place: Extension Office (Kitchen)
to print forms and premium books
Important information to know before submitting entries:
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The exhibitor must be enrolled in 4-H through 4honline.com
- The exhibitor must have completed their Quality Counts videos/test and have received a Quality Counts number; required for all shows, including county (CCJLS), this year - see link below for more information
- If you do not print and fill out forms ahead of time, you will need to know their date of birth, social security #, and quality counts #
We accept exact cash, check, and credit card (with service fees).
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GLOBE
Global Leadership Opportunities Beyond Education
GLOBE is a multi-faceted program for youth in grades 7-11 to develop an understanding of poverty and what it looks like in various communities, explore culture, learn about sustainable agricultural practices, build upon personal leadership skills and to take action, addressing issues within the community. There are three separate educational programs beginning with a Global Village simulation at the 4-H Center in Brownwood, providing youth the opportunity to experience poverty, limited resources and life in a developing country, without actually traveling abroad. The second program is in Waco at Heritage Homestead where youth participate in hands-on workshops and demonstrations of sustainable agricultural practices. Youth share their knowledge and strengthen personal leadership skills by presenting two GLOBE programs and providing leadership for a service-learning project in their community. Three online webinars are held to prepare youth for the final educational program, a week-long immersive experience in Costa Rica to continue learning about culture, poverty, sustainable agriculture and nature-based tourism. Enrollment is limited annually to 25 youth; applications are available in September. The cohort of 25 youth are ‘together’ through July the following year.
See links below for more information.
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Registration is now OPEN for the 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training to be held on November 12-13, 2022 in Callahan County, District 7.
This training is open to 4-H members, volunteers, and CEAs/Program Assistants statewide.
Click flyer for more information
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!!ATTENTION ALL NATURE AND PHOTOGRAPHY LOVERS!!
The Natural Resources Program would like to announce the addition of a NEW photography contest all about our project areas!
****REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1st****
Click link below for more information, and we look forward to a great first year!
Click Flyer for Facebook Post
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7th Annual
Special Hearts
Livestock Show
for Children with Disabilities
Date: December 4, 2022
Time: To be announced
Location: Comal County Fair Grounds
Registration Deadline: November 4, 2022
Call the Extension Office at 830-620-3440 or email comal-tx@tamu.edu for additional details/forms about being a participant, volunteer or sponsor.
Click Flyer to enlarge
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SAVE THE DATE!
2023 National 4-H Conference
Mark your calendar for the 2023 National 4-H Conference, which will be held April 14-19 in person at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia, and online. Deemed “the Secretary’s Conference,” this Conference is the flagship youth development opportunity of USDA. Today, the Conference remains true to its original intent to develop the next generation of leaders while continuing to be future-focused. The Conference brings together youth, volunteer leaders, county and state Extension staff, Land-grant University faculty and administrators, as well as state and federal government officials from across the United States and its Territories. During the Conference, delegates will become familiar with the government and future career opportunities and share their voice with federal agencies and congressional committees. More information to follow.
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2023 Roundup Guide
Posted
The 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide has been updated and posted with most contest updates posted as well. Please review for the changes that have been made to the 2023 Roundup.
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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
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