Comal County 4-H
Newsletter
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Holiday Office closures in February:
Monday, February 20, 2023 for Presidents' Day
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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 - Waller FFA Livestock Judging Invitational Contest
MAR 3-25 - Rodeo Austin
MAR 19 - County 4-H Fashion Show, Duds to Dazzle, Fashion Storyboard SHOWS
MAR 29 – SAVE THE DATE! 4-H Day at the Capitol, Austin TX
APR 14-19 - 2023 National 4-H Conference
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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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The American Youth Horse Council is hosting their national symposium in Fort Worth March 9-11th. The symposium presents an opportunity for adult and youth leaders in the horse industry to learn, network, share ideas and grow as an industry. This year's symposium will include a unique focus on horse judging standards and coaching successful youth in judging, as well as equine reproduction with an emphasis on foals, and equine genetics. Registration is open!
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REGISTER TODAY!!!
**Please pay careful attention to the links within the packets where you can find all the forms, resource materials, kit supplies guidelines, and a whole lot more of information you will need.
Also remember to register for the County show by signing up before 5 p.m. on March 10th at
Put it on you calendars!
District 10 sign-up deadline Tuesday, March 21, 2023.
Late D10 registration Wed.-Fri, March 22-24, 2023
D10 Guidelines coming soon.
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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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OPEN TO NOVICE SHOOTERS ONLY.
This shoot is open to all new 4-H shooters who have not participated in 4-H shotgun sports or other shotgun competitions before this year. Since this is a Novice only event we recommend everyone compete in Whizbang.
Whizbang is exclusive to 4H and many competitors have never shot this event, let us introduce your child to this event in an environment tailored to new shooters.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 15th. Registration will be on iclays.com. Limited to 60 Shooters.
Click flyer above to print flyer
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2023-2024 Texas 4-H Council At-Large Delegate Application has been Released
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Deadline is Thursday, March 30th. We ask that all applications be approved on 4HOnline by the county offices by Wednesday, April 5 so that the committee can begin reviewing the applications and invite candidates for the first round of interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of April 24th.
Applications will be accepted for the Texas 4-H Council At-Large Delegate positions and narrowed to a pool of applicants (approximately 12 or so to complete the speech/impromptu question part of the process) by the selection committee. The At-Large Delegate Presentations will take place on Monday, June 5th as part of Texas 4-H Roundup. Elections will be held using an electronic method and results announced Thursday, June 8th at the general assembly.
A Q&A Session is tentatively scheduled for 6:30 pm, Thursday March 2nd, if there is enough interest. This will be a time for 4-H members, parents, or CEAs to ask any questions regarding the At-Large Delegate application process or about serving on Texas 4-H Council. The session will be hosted by members of our current Texas 4-H Council. Please sign up using the Google Link so that we know if there is enough interest https://forms.gle/juRsYcWv2cxBmU3i6
If you have any questions about the At-Large Election process, please reach out to the Texas 4-H Council Advisors or your District 4-H Specialist.
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To apply for each of the Scholarship opportunities above, You just have to click on each link below!
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We would like to let everyone know about our Sonora Invitational 4-H Judging Contests on April 1, 2023. Youth may enter all contests: Grass ID, Range, Wool and Mohair. Bring as many teams and individuals as you want!
We will also have a fleece show and wanted to make available the entry form and rules for our fleece show (attached). Please pass this on to your Breeding Sheep or Angora Goat exhibitors who might submit entries to our fleece show.
Sutton County Extension Office
P.O. BOX 1047
Sonora, Texas 76950
Pre-registration is appreciated!
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District 10 4-H Photography Contest Submission Deadline: Feb. 20th 2023 (@11:59PM)
Information: The District 10 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs. *NOTE: The District 10 4-H competition does not qualify Senior 4-H members for the Texas 4-H State Photography contest. State qualifications will come for your local County Photography contest. Please contact your County Extension Agent for local County Photography contest rules and submission deadlines.
MEMBERSHIP & AGE DIVISIONS
Participants must be 4-H members currently enrolled on 4HOnline and belong to a Texas 4-H Youth Development County program.
There are three age divisions for competition as outlined below. 4-H members’ division is determined by their grade level by Aug. 31, 2022.
• Junior: 3rd (and 8 yrs. old) - 5th
• Intermediate: Grades 6th - 8th
• Senior: Grades 9th - 12th (not passed 18 yrs. old)
HOW TO REGISTER:
Registration on 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com). Please reference the Event Registration instructions here: DOWNLOAD
Regular Registration Period: $15 per contestant entered – Feb. 1 - Feb. 20, 2023 (DEADLINE)
Late Registration: $40 per contestant entered – Feb. 21 - 22, 2023 FINAL LATE DEADLINE
IMPORTANT! INCOMPLETE ENTRIES will be deleted after the late deadline. No late submissions will be accepted. No refunds will be given for any District Contest Registrations once they are approved.
CONTEST RULES
• Each 4-H Member may enter up to (3) photographs MAXIMUM.
• There are 15 different categories available for submission. Please click the State Photography Rules HERE for category descriptions.
• A 4-H member cannot enter all (3) photos in the same category. The (3) photos must be entered in three different categories.
• If a 4-Her submits more than 3 photos, the registration will be returned and must be corrected by Friday - February 24, 2023 in order to be eligible for judging.
• Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between March 1st, 2022 – February 20th, 2023
CONTEST GUIDE & SUBMISSION DETAILS
The 2023 District 10 Photography Contest Guide has been released! Click HERE!
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District 10 Record Book Training
(Virtual via Microsoft TEAMS)
Are you new to doing 4-H Record Books? If so, join us on February 8, 2023 @6:30PM via Microsoft TEAMS for a virtual training on how to start a 4-H Record Book.
Meeting information below:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 226 710 744 994 & Passcode: FRLknr
Or call in (audio only)
+1 210-807-7955,,94948715# US, San Antonio Phone Conference ID: 949 487 15#
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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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Click Form above to Print
COMAL COUNTY 4-H
2023-2024 Steer/Heifer Validation Tag Order Due by Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 5 p.m. to Comal County Extension Office
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ATTENTION 9th through 12th grade 4-H members!
Core Academy Application 2023 opens February 1st! Deadline is April 15th! You can now pay on line, Click Link Below. Please let me know if you have any questions.
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2023 Texas 4-H Roundup Room Block Announcement Information: With just 130 days until the 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup event, Hotel Room Block information has been announced. All hotels should have rooms available starting Sunday, June 4th.
The room block list can be found HERE. We will update this Blogspot link as more Bryan locations are finalized. See tentative timeline below for planning your week. A complete schedule of activities will be finalized by mid-March. Information related to Texas 4-H Roundup will be posted as it becomes available to
TENTATIVE TIMELINE FOR 2023 TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP
Sunday, June 4 – Monday, June 5
• HYLA Super Summit (by invitation for new and returning HYLA Ambassadors)
Monday, June 5
• 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm - Registration Opens
• 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm - College / Career Fair
• 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm - Keynote Speaker
• 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm - At-Large Elections
• 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm - Kickoff Event
Tuesday, June 6 through Thursday, June 8
• 7:00 am – 6:30 pm – Registration Open (Reed Arena)
o Contests, Workshops & Trade Show each day
• 6:00 pm – Pre-Assembly Activity
• 7:00 pm – Assembly
• 9:00 pm – Post Assembly Activity
*All Monday events will be held in Reed Arena along with the Tuesday – Thursday Evening Assemblies.
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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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Atascosa Club Calf Breeder’s Association
On-Line Sale
Friday , April 21 – Monday April 24, 2023
Cattle in Motion http://www.cattleinmotion.com/
Atascosa Club Calf Breeders will have
20 to 30 Quality Show Steers and possibly a few heifers
Cattle can be viewed online or by contacting the breeder
Click Flyer below for more information
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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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The 2023 Texas 4-H Roundup is set for June 5-8, 2023, in Bryan/College Station, TX. We are excited to be bringing back colleges, universities, industry partners, and other organizations in one room to showcase the vast opportunities available for our Texas 4-H youth, their families, and our AgriLife Extension Employees. This year’s event will be held in Reed Arena at Texas A&M University which will serve as our hub for the week. For more information about our College/Career Fair and Trade Show click here!
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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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