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Medina
County
4-H
1506 Ave M, Hondo Ph 830.741.6180 FX 830.741.6182 Email: [email protected] Web-site: http://medina.agrilife.org
Animal Health Requirements
IMPORTANT: If you are entered in a major stock show, make sure you meet all the Animal Health Requirements for that species, prior to the show.
Be sure to visit these websites to obtain the Animal Health Requirements for your specific show:
San Antonio Livestock Show http://www.sarodeo.com
Kerrville Stock Show http://www.hcdjls.org/
Houston Stock Show and Rodeo http://www.rodeaohouston.com/
Ft Worth Stock Show http://www.fwssr.com/
Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo (Austin) http://www.rodeoaustin.com/
San Angelo Stock Show http://www.sanangelorodeo.com/
For major stock shows
NO PASS-
NO SHOw
RULE
The “No Pass, No Show” rule is in effect for all Major Livestock Shows.
Academically ineligible exhibitors will not be allowed to show their animal AND the animal may not be
shown by anyone else.
IMPORTANT STUFF all active 4-H’ers need to know
We would like to say “THANK
YOU!” to all the wonderful
volunteers who helped at the
Medina County Junior Livestock
Show.
You helped make the event a
huge success!
Now that the County Livestock Show for 2020 is
over, it is time to write the “Thank You” letters
to ALL of your buyers. In addition, be sure to
complete the 4-H Project Record Form, see
below. Your club manager will need to receive
your record form and Thank You notes before
your auction check can be released to you.
Good Luck to all that will be competing in the
major livestock shows!!
Livestock project record forms
It’s time to start finishing up your project record forms...these get confused with the Texas 4-H Recordbook, but are very
different. The Livestock Project Record Form is filled out by 4-H livestock exhibitors in regards to their livestock project. The
Project Record Form teaches the skill of record keeping, along with showing progress, growth and accomplishments in your
livestock project. The record form needs to be given to your club manager along with your thank you notes to buyers as soon as
possible after the Medina County Jr Livestock Show.
The 4-H Livestock Project Record Form is located on the Medina County Extension website (medina.agrilife.org) under
publications, livestock, 4-H Livestock Project Record Form
Buyers Lists will be available after February 14th. Contact your club Manager.
Horse Judging
Anyone interested in horse judging, please
contact Russell simpson at
405-473-2151 or
4-H Horse and Riding club
If you are interested in the 4-H Horse and
Riding Club, please contact Melissa Brown
at 830-317-0343 or [email protected]
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Horse Corral
The Medina County 4-H Horse Judgers participated in the Johnson County Horse Judging contest on Saturday, January 18th. The Senior Team of Hannah Vierling, Mikaela Johnson, and Allison Whitney placed 4th overall team 1st in Performance, 5th in Halter and 6th in Reasons. Hannah earned 1st high point individual, 1st in Performance and 3rd in Reasons. Mikaela earned, 5th in Performance and 10th in Halter. Hannah received a buckle and scholarship for high point individual.
Intermediate Team of Abigail Vierling, Kaitlyn Johnson, Campbell Pegues and Riley Lyssy earned 3rd place overall team, 2nd in Halter and 6th in Performance and 2nd in Reasons. Abigail Vierling earned 7th in Halter, 1st in Reasons and 5th in Performance Reasons. Campbell Pegues earned 3rd high point individual, 1st in Halter, 4th in Performance Reasons and 10th in Reasons.
Intermediate Team of Elizabeth Marmor, Selah Hortan and Evelyn Duke earned 9th place team, 8th in Halter and 7th in Reasons. Elizabeth earned 4th high point individual, 9th in Halter and 5th in Performance.
Junior Team of Micah Schultz, Danielle Keller and Madison Rogers earned 5th place team, 5th place in Halter, 5th place in Performance and 4th place in Reasons. Micah earned 10th place in Reasons, Danielle earned 10th high point individual, 1st in Halter and 7th in Reasons and Madison earned 10th in Performance and 10th in Reasons.
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DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The District 10 Photography contest is open to
all 4-H members in District 10. All photographs
must have been taken by the 4-H member
between January 1, 2019 and the time of entry.
Entries must follow the state 4-H Photography
rules, division guidelines, class description and
general guidelines.
Registration is open February 1-25 on 4-H
connect. Members can enter up to three photos,
not in the same category.
STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The Texas 4-H & Youth Development Photography
contest will be displayed at the 2020 Texas 4-H
Roundup and is open to all senior age 4-H members.
The 2019-2020 theme is “The Elements”.
Along with the theme category there are 14 other
categories in which to enter.
Each county may have only one entry per category
(15 entries per county).
GUIDELINES FOR BOTH CONTESTS CAN BE FOUND AT
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/photography_contest_rules_guidelines_2020.pdf
SHOOTING SPORTS
Hondo– There will be a Shooting Sports Meeting for all those interested in Shotgun and Smallbore Rifle projects on
March 4th 6:30 pm at Hondo Public Library - 2003 Ave K, Hondo. For more information contact Sandy Steubing at
830-931-5327.
Castroville—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Beth Zinsmeyer at 210-391-5188
La Coste—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Izel Lopez at 210-347-9694
Rio Medina—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Matt Pedroza at 210-413-2222
4-H Sausage Dinner
Back by Popular Demand! The Medina County 4-H Sausage Dinner.
Pickup date for your “To Go Plate” will be Sunday, MARCH 29th.
Tickets are on sale through the month of February from any 4-H member. Contact your Club
Manager for Tickets. Ticket prices are:
$8.00/plate
Sausage, New Potatoes, Green Beans & Coleslaw
Proceeds will help fund club scholarships and programs and District and State contest reimbursements
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CLOTHING AND TEXTILE CONTESTS
Do you like fashion and being creative? The 4-H clothing and Textiles project is perfect for you. In the 4-H Clothing and Textiles Project you can learn how to sew, how to be a good consumer when purchasing clothes, and the art of designing clothes and accessories, and careers in the fashion industry.
Here are some of the different projects you can participate in.
Fashion Show—The Fashion Show is designed for 4-H members to showcase their skills in buying and construction. You will create a clothing or fashion item, turn in paperwork explaining your item, complete an interview with a panel of judges, and last but not least, model the outfit on the runway.
Fashion Storyboard—The 4-H Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations, flats, and more to promote the design.
Natural Fiber Contest—The Natural Fiber contest is part of the Fashion Show. Members choose to buy or construct an outfit made from either cotton or wool/mohair/alpaca. You will exhibit what you’ve learn about cotton and wool/mohair. Specific fiber contents are found in the contest guidelines.
Duds to Dazzle—During Duds to Dazzle, teams of 3 to 5 receive textiles and each team has 60 minutes to create a new product using item from the supply closet. Each team provides their own supply kit (Supply kit list found in Duds to Dazzle guide). The teams then present their item to a team of judges. You may also be tested on what you have learned about how the clothing & textile industry impacts the environment, specifically the waste stream.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/
For more information on any of these go to https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/
or call the Extension office.
The County Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contest will be February 27th during the County Roundup. The District Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contest will be April 24th during the District Spring Roundup.
EARLY THIS YEAR—-county roundup and fashion show
This year County Roundup and County Fashion Show will be combined and will be Thursday,
February 27th..
County Roundup is the time to practice your skills and prepare for District competition. You can compete
in Share-the-Fun by showing off your talent or prepare a Leaders4Life team and give a presentation.
Check out all the ways you can show your skills by going to:
https://d104-h.tamu.edu/files/2020/01/2020-District-10-4-H-Spring-Round-Up-Guide-1.pdf
In conjunction with the County Roundup activities we will also be holding our Fashion Show and take
entries for Fashion Storyboard. Start your engines...or sewing machines or check out the “buying”
division...and plan on participating this year. Information for these contests can be found at:
https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-events-activities/clothing-and-textiles-2/
For more information regarding these events contact Debby Bodenchuk at the Extension Office
830.741.6180.
Opportunities in 4-H...
Share the Fun Do you have a talent to share with your fellow 4-H members? Singing? Dancing? Acting? Playing an instrument? Then sign up for Share-The-Fun to be held on Thursday, February 27th at County Roundup. Guidelines have been released and you can plan on seven categories this year: Celebrate 4-H, Choreographed Routines, Musical/Instrumental, Solo/Band Performance, Vocal, Poetry/Prose and Dramedy. An Entry can be an individual or a team up to 9 4-H members. Entry deadline for County roundup is March 8th by calling the Extension office at 830.741.6180. . For more information go to: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Share-th-Fun-Information-Letter.pdf
4-H Outdoor Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? Do you love the great outdoors? The 10th annual Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge will be
held at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood on June 21st-23rd, 2020.
Grab a friend and learn, practice, and train to compete in a series of ten outdoor events that will challenge you
physically and mentally. This year’s events are: Shotgun, archery, fishing, climbing, kayaking, rifle, biologist skills, gear
judging, outdoor safety/first aide and outdoor skills. Registration will be on 4-H Connect will be April 15-May 19 and is
limited to the first 50 teams. Are you the ultimate Texas Outdoor Challenge team? Join in and find out!
For more information and rules go to:
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/outdoor_challenge_save_the_date_2020.pdf
4-H Recordbooks Keeping records is a great way to hold on to your memories about your incredible adventures in 4-H. Record keeping
is also a great way to develop skills in time management, communication, setting goals and deadlines, money
management and project evaluations. In an effort to update the current record book system a committee has
developed an online program with a data entry system that easily allows for updates, editing and printing.
• There will be three (3) levels of record books based on 4-H age (junior, intermediate, and senior). Information
requested for each level will progressively add on to each other. The junior & intermediate books are significantly
simplified from past record books. The senior level book is similar to the past record book with some minor edits.
• Parts of the report form will be standardized to allow for ease of completion and judging.
• Much of the data from previous record books that a member may have saved on their home computer may be “cut
and pasted” into the new form.
• All 4-H members will begin using the new online forms or a new paper form that is available for download from the
Texas 4-H website.
• Record books will still be printed and turned in (in hardcopy form) to be judged by the deadline set by your local
County Extension Office.
This system is available for use at: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/
Contact Debby Bodenchuk at the Extension office if you need help with your record book
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4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational
The classes and resources for the 2020 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Contest are now available at:
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/?s=healthy+lifestyles
Changes have been made on how to apply for this scholarship
Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships are academic scholarships awarded each
year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and
financial need (for scholarships for which it is a required criterion). The
scholarship program is overseen by the Texas 4-H Youth Development
Foundation. An estimated $2.2 million will be given at the Texas 4-H Round-
up Scholarship Assembly. Scholarship values range from $3000-$20,000 with
over 200 scholarships being awarded in 2020. For more information go to:
https://texas4hfoundation.org/what-we-do/
Scholarship applications are due on
February 14, 2020
Once again, Capital Farm Credit is proud to announce it will be awarding a $1,000 one-time scholarship to an individual from a Medina County High school. The cash scholarship will be funded by the Hondo Credit Office.
Once completed applications should be returned by mail or hand-deliver no later than February 28, 2020 to:
Capital Farm Credit Attn: Scholarship Committee 237 19
th Street
Hondo, TX 78861
Should you have any questions, please contact the Hondo Capital Farm Credit office at 830-741-2040.
Texas Farm Bureau devotes a large amount of resources towards youth programs and scholarships. Annually they award over $200,000 in scholarships in a variety of packages designed to meet different student needs. This includes various youth leadership organizations and students participating in our Free Enterprise Speech Contest.
Scholarship applications are open and can be found at the link below.
https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/?fbclid=IwAR0dUv_DgS8TdnQ_M66x2G9oh61llHn7TfGpgn4d81w_viz8qXUc8mD0wO8
Applications must be submitted online by midnight on March 2, 2020.
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Fantastic News! We still have plenty of projects to participate in...REGISTER FOR 2019-2020 4-H year NOW!
4-H members and volunteers must register each year to be a member of Medina county 4-H. Don’t miss out on all the
fun projects and workshops provided to 4-H members, receive our monthly newsletter, and join the millions of youth
worldwide who “Make the Best Better”. Enrollment will be on 4-H Connect at https://texas.4honline.com
TIPS IN USING 4-H CONNECT:
• If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one! (call the extension office if you cannot remember your
email address used or password)
• If you are new to 4-H, set up a profile and follow the prompts.
• To be an official 4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an Active profile in 4-H Connect!
• An active membership will not be granted until participation fee is paid.
• You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
If you have any questions or cannot access 4-H connect please call the Extension office at 830.741.6180.
Participation Fee is $30
How
to c
on
tact
us
We welcome any calls or emails and will respond in a timely manner.
Sandra Kunkel—Family and Community Health Agent—[email protected]
Andy Hatcher—Ag and Natural Resources Agent + 4-H—[email protected]
Debby Bodenchuk—4-H and Youth Program Assistant—[email protected]
Becky Martinez—Office Manager—[email protected]
Joan Lindeman—Office Secretary—[email protected]
Extension Office—[email protected] Website: http://medina.agrilife.org Phone: 830.741.6180
OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:00 AM TO NOON & 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
TEXAS 4-h AGE AND YEAR REQUIREMENTS
Youth may participate in 4-H from September 1st of
grade 3 through August 31st following completion of
grade 12 with these restrictions:
Texas 4-H will have new membership eligibility based
on SCHOOL GRADE not age. The new eligibility rules
and guidelines are:
Minimum age—8 (in addition to being in the 3rd grade)
Maximum age—18 (as of August 31, 2019)
4-H member categories
SENIOR: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
INTERMEDIATE: Grades 6, 7, and 8
JUNIOR: Grades 3, 4, and 5
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Leaders become Great not by
their Power but, because of their
ability to Empower Others.
John maxwell
CLUB MANAGERS
4-H Club Manager(s) Phone #
Castroville Aris Vogt
Beth Zinsmeyer
Cindy Guzman
210-274-1046
210-391-5188
210-273-8055
Devine
Carly Parson
Johnny Naegelin
Jeanine Mello
210-413-3885
210-218-9097
210-219-2507
D’Hanis Laurie Henefey 830-426-6260
Hondo Intermediate
(3rd-5th)
Sarah Reus 979-220-8414
Hondo Jr.
(6th-8th)
Sandy Steubing
Nicole Steubing
Vicky Steubing
830-931-5327
830-423-4589
210-275-3973
Hondo High
(9th-12th)
Buffie Rogge
Laurie Lentz
210-884-5153
210-213-2088
LaCoste Melinda DeCock
Tracy Chafin
210-884-4977
830-709-5553
Rio Medina Michael Zinsmeyer
Rikki Zinsmeyer
830-931-5390
830-931-3368
Next 4-H Meeting Dates
Mark your calendars…
Club meetings will be:
Castroville– Monday, March 2 @ 7:00 pm
Castroville Elementary Cafeteria
Devine—Monday, March 16 @ 7:00 pm
Devine Intermediate Cafeteria
D’Hanis—Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30 pm
D’Hanis Community Center
Hondo—Sunday, March 1 @ 5:00 pm
St Paul Lutheran Church
LaCoste—Monday, March 2 @ 6:30 pm
LaCoste Elementary Cafeteria
Rio Medina—Sunday, March 8 @ 5:00 pm
Mumme’s Rio Medina Store
Sandra Kunkel Andy Hatcher Debby Bodenchuk
Medina County Extension Agent Medina County Extension Agent Medina County
FCH Ag/NR 4-H Program Asst.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,
genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
Club
Managers
Meeting Swine Skillathon
@ S.A.L.E.
D’Hanis Club
Meeting
S.A.L.E.
Begins
Food Challenge
@ S.A.L.E.
Ft. Worth Steer Show
S.A.L.E. Jr Breeding Swine
Youth Day & Meats
Judging @ S.A.L.E.
Hondo &
Rio Medina Club
Meetings
Castroville,
Devine &
LaCoste Club
Meetings
S.A.L.E. School Tours
S.A.L.E. Lamb & Goats
S.A.L.E. School Tours
S.A.L.E. Jr Shootout
Consumer
Decision Making
@ S.A.L.E.
County Holiday
Office Closed
Horse Judging
@ S.A.L.E.
Group 1 Barrows Group 2 Barrows
S.A.L.E. Jr Steer Show
S.A.L.E. Ends
Livestock
Judging @
S.A.L.E. Houston Young Guns Shooting Sports
Mar. 3-Mar 22 - Houston Stock Show
Mar 8 - Meat Judging at HLSR
Mar 9 - Horse Judging at HLSR
Mar 16 - Livestock Judging at HLSR
Mar 14-28 - Austin Livestock Show
Mar 21 - Dairy Judging at HLSR
Mar 26 - Livestock Judging at Austin
Mar 28 - Texas A&M Clinics
Mar 29 - Sausage Dinner
Mar 30 - MCJLS Open Board Meeting
Mar 31 - Club Managers Meeting
Livestock
Judging @
San Angelo
Dairy Judging
@ S.A.L.E.
Club
Managers
Meeting County Show
County Council
Meeting
30 31
D’Hanis Club
Meeting
Meat Judging
@ HLSR
Horse Judging
@ HLSR
Livestock Judging
@ HLSR
Dairy Judging
@ HLSR
Sausage Dinner
Coming in
Livestock Judging
@ Austin
Houston Gilt Show
Houston Lambs & Goats
Houston Barrows Wave 1
Houston Barrows Wave 2
Houston Steer Show
Austin Lambs &
Goats
Austin Steer Show
Austin Barrows
Austin Barrows
Coming in April
Castroville &
LaCoste Club
Meetings
Devine Club
Meeting
Hondo Clubs
Meeting
Club
Managers
Meeting
Texas A&M Clinics
Rio Medina
Club Meeting
Coming in April
April 3rd - Scholarship Selections
April 22nd-25th - District Spring Roundup in Fredericksburg
April 23rd - Ag in the Classroom
April 24th-April 25th - Scholarship Interviews in College Station
MCJLS Open
Board Meeting