Comal County 4-H
Newsletter
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Holiday Office closures in January:
Monday, January 2, 2023 New Years Day (Observed)
Monday, January 16, 2023 MLK Jr. Day
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Coral = County
JAN 4-7 - Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo
JAN 6 - 4-H Council Christmas Party -see post below for more information
JAN 8 - Kendall Livestock Judging Contest
JAN 13- FEB 4 - Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
JAN 15-21 - The Grandstand Livestock Show (Kerrville)
JAN 28 - 2023 Junior Pitmaster Challenge San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
FEB 2-19 - San Angelo Livestock Show
FEB 9-26 - San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo
FEB 11-12 - Texas Elite Showcase
FEB 28-MAR 3 - Comal County Junior Livestock Show (CCJLSA)
FEB 28 - MAR 19 - Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
MAR 3-25 - Rodeo Austin
MAR 3 - Waller FFA Livestock Judging Invitational Contest
APR 14-19 - 2023 National 4-H Conference
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Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo – Jan 4-7, 2023
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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – Jan 13 – Feb 4, 2023
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The Grandstand Livestock Show (Kerrville) – Jan 15 – 21, 2023
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San Angelo Livestock Show – Feb 2 – 19, 2023
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San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo – Feb 9-26, 2023
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Texas Elite Showcase – Feb 11-12, 2023
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Comal County Junior Livestock Show – Feb 28 – Mar 3, 2023
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – Feb 28 – Mar 19, 2023
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Rodeo Austin – Mar 3 – 25, 2023
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District 10 4-H Winter S.A.L.E. Contests
Early Registration: Jan. 2nd – Jan. 17th - $15.00 Fee per contest
Late Registration: Starting Jan. 18th – 20th - $40.00 Fee per contest
WHAT DISTRICT 10 4-H CONTESTS ARE OFFERED AT THE SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW?
The following District 10 4-H Roundup contests will be hosted at the San Antonio Stock Show this year: Horse Judging and Consumer Decision Making.
**All 4-H members must have submitted Stock Show entry forms/fees for the San Antonio Stock Show to their County Office to compete in these District 10 4-H contest qualifiers. **
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TXST CFFA is excited for the return of the Bobcat Classic livestock show on Saturday, January 14th. The Bobcat Classic will feature two Lamb & Goat shows plus a jackpot showmanship class, winner takes all. Mikel Lemons, retired department chair and professor of animal science from Odessa College and Tim Truax, Animal Science instructor at Modesto Junior College in California will serve as our judges. Winners of Ring A will receive ribbons and banners. Winners of Ring B will receive buckles and banners. They must show in ring A in order to show in ring B.
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TXST CFFA is also hosting a livestock judging contest for 4-H & FFA members on Friday, January 27th. McKade Krenz, a Texas A&M graduate was a member of the A&M livestock judging team and has judged livestock shows at the national and international levels. He will place classes, set cuts, ask questions, and will give reasons for our contest. The high point individual will receive a belt buckle and banner, 2nd-5th high individuals will receive banners. The high point team AND advisor will receive belt buckles and banners, 2nd-5th place high teams will receive banners (one per person & one team).
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The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo will be hosting the Junior Pitmaster Challenge again!
The Junior Pitmaster Challenge is for teams of 2 to 5 members and is held about 10 days before the official opening of the SASSR.
If you have kids interested in participating, please check out the attachments and/ or the website below. There is also an individual cooking competition called Buckaroo Que.
There is a separate entry process from "Competitive Events" entries.
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The Texas 4-H Center is looking for high school juniors and seniors with a driver's license, or reliable transportation who are interested in volunteering for a week or more of summer camps. If you think you might be a good fit for a Texas 4-H Camp counselor
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If you haven’t already heard…there is a NEW photography contest in the books this year!
The Texas 4-H Natural Resources Photography Contest focuses on observing the world around us and allows our youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography.
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1st.
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2023 COMAL COUNTY YOUTH HOMEMAKING AND ART FAIR
Show Date: March 3, 2023
Entry forms due: January 6, 2023 by 4:30 pm
mailed to:
Deborah Koepp 2891 Hunter Road
New Braunfels, Texas 78132
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in person at the Comal County AgriLife Extension Office in a sealed envelope.
Entries are $5.00
Late entry forms will be accepted until January 13, 2023 by 4:30 pm
late fee will be $20.00 per item
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Kendall Livestock Judging Contest
January 8, 2023
Comfort, TX
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District 9 is hosting an Invitational Quiz Bowl event on Friday, January 13th in Huntsville.
This will be a great opportunity for teams to become more familiar with the event and gain more experience.
- Registration will be conducted via 4-H Online
- Youth will need to register individually
- There must be 4 members per team
- $10.00 per member
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Registration will open on November 30th and close on December 21st
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Late Registration: December 22nd – January 9th - $15.00 per member
For questions regarding the rules/game play, please contact Phoenix Rogers, Kristy Titzman or Tonya Poncik.
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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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COMAL COUNTY JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW KICK-OFF FUNDRAISER
JANUARY 21, 2023
McKenna Events Center
5pm - 11:30pm
21& Older ONLY
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Waller FFA Livestock Judging Invitational Contest
Location: Waller County Fairgrounds, Hempstead TX
Date: Friday, March 3, 2023
Entry Fee: Pre-registration is $15/contestant available on JudgingCard; On-site registration will be $20/contestant.
Chapter Advisors and County Extension Agents can enter teams through JudgingCard.
Registration: 7:30 to 8:30 AM; Dance Pavilion
Contest Begins: 9:00 AM
Officials put on by: Texas A&M Livestock Judging Team
Contest Results and Awards: Immediately following tabulation
Livestock Judging Contest Chairman: Ralph Stokley cell 281-615-5353 or email rstokley@wallerisd.net
Committee Members: Co. Chairman Justin DiIorio, Heather Harvey and Kaitlynn Barkley
This contest is open to all 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters in Texas. Individuals who wish to compete without a team are also welcome. There is no limit to the number of members on a team, but only the three highest scores will be used for the team’s score.
Age Divisions:
Junior division (3rd - 8th grade)
Senior division (9th - 12th grade)
Special Rules:
The Livestock Judging Contest will consist of the following:
8 Placing Classes with 3 of them being Question Classes
There will be ten minutes allowed for each class. No talking, cell phone usage, or cheating will be tolerated during the contest. Universal Form A Scantrons will be provided.
Awards will be as follow:
• Coaches awards for Top 5 Teams in both divisions
• High Point Individuals in each division will receive a buckle and awards for 2-10 placings.
Official placings will be posted following the awards on JudgingCard
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2023 National 4-H Conference APRIL 14-19, 2023
National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, nation and world. At the conference, delegates will have the opportunity to participate in round table discussions and present to federal partner agencies along with the opportunity for delegates to engage with their U.S. Senators and Representatives.
Land-Grant University 4‑H Departments send delegations of 4‑H youth between ages 15 and 19 to participate in the National 4‑H Conference. Delegates work together in the four weeks prior to the conference to prepare briefings on important topics. During the conference, delegates will virtually present their prepared briefings to federal officials in Washington, D.C. 4‑H youth also have the opportunity to engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while discussing topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide.
Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting.
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The 4-H Fashion and Interior Design contest rules and guidelines for 2022-23 have been updated and are available on the Fashion & Interior Design website. As you will see in the guidelines, there have been very few changes. As a reminder these changes are for the Texas 4-H State contests; district contest rules may vary.
You can click on each cover page for the full PDF
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Fashion Show – Construction, Buying and Natural Fiber
- Updated description of Semi-formal to Formal in both construction and buying.
- Paperwork was changed last year and as a reminder construction paperwork requires a photo of a construction detail along with a description of the technique.
- Clarification on competing in Fashion Show construction and buying and in one of the Fashion Show Natural Fiber categories.
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Participants may compete in a Fashion Show Buying or Construction category and in a Fashion Show Natural Fiber wool/mohair or cotton category at the Texas 4-H Roundup if they finished first at the district contest in their respective categories.
- Participants may enter the same garment, or they may enter different garments based on the individual category guidelines.
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Duds to Dazzle
- Fabric Clips have been added to the sewing kit list.
- E6000 glue has been changed to crafting or fabric glue (2types)
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Storyboard
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No Design Brief for 2023. In 2023 4-H members competing in the Storyboard Invitational will not be given a design brief, but instead will have the opportunity to find their own inspiration and direction for their design.
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Designer’s Choice - The title for each storyboard will be determined by the designer
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Entry and submission of Storyboard. All entries must be saved as a PDF, jpeg, jpg or png. Entries will be submitted online from May 1, 2023 -May 15, 2023.
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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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