bell county staff: congratulations to our 2016...

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Bell County Staff:

Jackie McLaughlin

County Extension Agent

Family & Consumer

Sciences

Vacant


Natural Resources

Sheryl Raley


4-H & Youth Development

Lyle Zoeller


Agriculture

Sheryl Austin

Cooperative Extension— Family & Consumer

Science

Tonya Elliott

4-H Program Assistant

James Maynard

Texas Tech Student

Intern for Texas A & M

AgriLife Extension

1605 N. Main, Room 102 Belton, TX 76513

Phone: (254)933-5305 Fax: (254)933-5312

E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://agrilife.org/bell4h/

Congratulations Texas 4-H Round

Up Participants!

Brittany Candelas

Dylan Carpenter

Amelia Castilio

Austin Castilio

Christian Coffman

Emma Coffman

Devon Culp

Wesley Ide

Morgan Lary

Ruth Lawson

Ashley Payne

Connor Payne

Catarina Salazar-Canales

Miguel Salazar-Canales

Austin Whatley

Merah Winters

Margaret Wood

Billy Wood

Congratulations to our 2016-2017

Bell County 4-H Ambassadors!!

Brittany Candelas

Raley Downing

Brooke Errington

Wesley Ide

Morgan Lary

Braylee Mackie

Connor Payne

Clara Steglich

Erin Steglich

Margaret Wood

Congratulations Bell County 4-H

Horse Show Participants!

Caroline Brickhouse

Breanna Cale

Alexandria DeKay

Kaitlynn Dragoo

Patrick Higgins

Delanie McClanahan

Shelby Otte

Adelaide Rice

Gage Robinson

Chole Rose

Elizabeth Rose

Janet Te Poel

4-H Clover Clues-H Clover Clues-H Cl 4-H Focus

EVENT REGISTRATION DUE DATE

EVENT DATE LOCATION

State 4-H Dog Show July 8 —10, 2016 Bell County Expo

Texas 4-H Congress July 17 — 21, 2016 Austin

Cupcake Workshop RSVP by July 13, 2016 to CEO

Monday, July 18, 2016 Bell County Extension Office

Texas 4-H Horse Show July 23 — 30, 2016 Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene

Pickles From the Garden to the Shelf Workshop

RSVP by July 18, 2016 to CEO

Saturday, July 23, 2016 Payne Farm in Moody, Texas

Texas 4-H Recordbook Judging

Sheryl will enter members that advance from

District

Monday, August 1, 2016**

Vet Science Camp Aug 1—3, 2016 Bell County Expo

Chef Day Camp RSVP by ________ to CEO

Friday, August 5, 2016 Central Texas College

Bell County 4-H Awards Banquet Tuesday, August 16, 2016 Bell County Expo Center, Special Events Room

**Tentative Dates and/or Locations

Congratulations Bell County Recordbook

Participants!

Chase Alexander— 1st Place Sr. Food & Nutrition

Emily Dague—1st Place Int. Vet Science

Kolby Dague—2nd Place Sr. Beef

Kristen Heisch— 1st Place Sr. Clothing & Textiles

Lexy Ide—2nd Place Int. Poultry

Wesley Ide—1st Place Sr. Poultry

Braylee Mackie—1st Place Sr. Beef

Connor Payne— 1st Place Int. Shooting Sports

Elisa Ranly— 1st Place Int. Poultry

Emma Ranly— 1st Place Int. Rabbit

Ian Ranly—Jr. Rabbit

Luke Read—1st Place Int. Goat

Clara Steglcih—1st Place Sr. Swine

Erin Steglich—1st Place Sr. Leadership

James Steglich—1st Place Jr. Gardening

Margaret Wood— 1st Place Sr. Health

Sarah Wood – 3rd Place Int. Health

Congratulations District 8 Recordbook

Participants!

Chase Alexander— Sr. Food & Nutrition

Emily Dague—1st Place Int. Vet Science

Kristen Heisch— 3rd Place Sr. Clothing & Textiles

Braylee Mackie—1st Place Sr. Beef

Connor Payne— Int. Shooting Sports

Elisa Ranly— 3rd Place Int. Poultry

Emma Ranly— 1st Place Int. Rabbit

Ian Ranly—Jr. Rabbit

Luke Read—2nd Place Int. Goat

Clara Steglcih—1st Place Sr. Swine

Erin Steglich—1st Place Sr. Leadership

James Steglich—1st Place Jr. Gardening

Margaret Wood— Sr. Health

Sarah Wood – 3rd Place Int. Health


Upcoming Events

Vet Science Camp

August 1—3, 2016—Bell County Expo!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a veterinarian and help animals every day?

This exciting camp is open to all youth who are in grades 3rd through 12th, (ages 8-18). Participants will

explore what it takes to get to vet school, learn about the 4-H veterinary science project, get to see live

veterinary procedures, hands on sessions, and meet local veterinarians and vet technicians.

Activities will include:

Games, demonstrations, talks with professionals, hands-on skills session and

much more. The Texas A&M Emergency Vet Team will be making an appearance

as well as many Veterinarians from your local area.

For more information please contact Stacee Winters at 254-913-3570 or the

Bell County Extension Office at 254.933.5305

2016 4-H Awards Banquet

The annual 4-H Banquet is set for Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at the Bell County Expo Special Events Room. We

will need pictures for the 4-H slideshow. Please send any pictures from your club activities or 4-H contests to

[email protected].

Hunter’s Spectacular

SAVE THE DATE! The Bell County 4-H fundraiser will take place Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Bell County

Expo Center! If you are interested in serving on a committee, please let Sheryl know.

~4-H Planning Meetings on Tuesday, July 12th~

4-H Awards Banquet Planning Meeting

If you are interested in assisting in planning the annual 4-H Banquet, please join us at the CEO on Tuesday, July

12, 2016. This meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. Come with your ideas on how to make the banquet better!

4-H Hunter’s Spectacular Meeting

If you are interested in assisting in planning the annual 4-H fundraiser Hunter’s Spectacular, please join us at

the CEO on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. This meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. We want all Committee Chairman in

attendance! If your committee has met, please be prepared to give us an update!


Summer Fun Activities

~Summer Workshop Guidelines~

Please make sure the participants arrive on time

Participants must be picked up promptly at the conclusion of the workshop

Please adhere to RSVP deadlines and registration fees

Cell phones will be prohibited, participants will be able to check their phones on breaks and at the conclusion of the program.

Pickles from the Garden to the Shelf

A hands on project will take place on the Payne Farm in Moody on July 23, 2016. You will pick your own cucumbers and then learn safe canning techniques to make your own pickles! Limited to 12 participants.

Limited to members at least 10 years of age.

Time: 9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

Cost: $2 plus supplies

RSVP to the CEO before July 18, 2016

Cupcake Decorating Workshop

When: July 18, 2016 Where: County Extension Office

1st Workshop: 10:00—11:30 a.m.

2nd Workshop: 6:00—7:30 p.m.

Cost: $6 per participant per workshop

RSVP to the CEO by July 13, 2016

Chef Day Camp

We will be hosting a Chef Day Camp on Friday, August 5th. This event will take place at

the Central Texas College Culinary Department. Cost of this day camp is $6 per person

(must have exact change) and you must sign a waiver from CTC. Payment and signed

waiver must be turned in in order to RSVP for this event.


County Council & Ambassadors

County Council Officer Training

Wednesday, August 10th

9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.

We will provide lunch for the participants

It is MANDATORY for all County Council Officers to attend!

If you have scheduling conflicts, please let Sheryl know!

Membership Advisory Board Meeting

When: August 25th Where: CEO Board Room Time: 6:30 pm

All Club Managers and Assistant Club Managers are required to attend. This meeting will not only elect new

officers, but we will have a training for those that attend. All parents and leaders are also invited to attend.

Each club is allowed a maximum of 3 votes.

We will hopefully have the 2016-2017 charter packets available from the state office to give to each club. Let

Sheryl know if you have a schedule conflict or any questions.

4-H Club Managers / Adult Volunteers

MAB Finance Committee Meeting

If you are interested in serving on the Membership Advisory Board Finance Committee, then please come to

the CEO on Thursday, August 18th. We will be reviewing the finances starting at 6:00 p.m. We strongly

encourage a representative from each club attend this meeting! This will determine how the funds raised will

be distributed for the 2016-2017 4-H year.

Hunter Spectacular

Pick Up Tickets (club managers only): August 1, 2016

Turn in tickets to your Club Managers: September 21-25 (unless earlier date stated by your Club Manager)

Turn in tickets to CEO (CLUB MANAGERS ONLY): Wednesday, September 28—Friday, September 30

8—11 a.m. then 1-4 p.m. NEW THIS YEAR ~ Club managers will deposit all money sold by their

members into their club account. Managers will then write a check to Bell 4-H for your total amount

of tickets sold


Livestock Project News

Texas 4-H Horse Show

When: July 23-30 Where: Taylor County Expo, Abilene, TX

If you want a Texas 4-H Horse Show T-Shirt, go to

http://tinyurl.com/2016Texas4-HHorseShowShirt to place your order. Pick up at Texas 4-H

Horse Show from 1-3 pm on Monday, Thursday, or Friday on the East Concourse on the south end of the Coli-

seum. Shirts will not be mailed directly to the exhibitor.

Good luck to all the Bell County 4-H participants!

Major Show Validation and Tag Orders

Major Show Tag orders for lambs, goats and pigs will be due in August! Tags will have to paid for in

advance at the time of ordering. Please pay attention to upcoming newsletters and emails to make sure

you place an order for your families’ tags! All Major Show Entries (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston, San

Angelo, Austin) will go through the CEO. If you have any questions, please refer them to Sheryl.

Fall 2016 Major Show Entry Deadlines!

West Texas Fair and Rodeo: Due to CEO by Monday, August 8, 2016

State Fair Of Texas: Due to CEO by Monday, August 8, 2016

Heart O’ Texas Fair and Rodeo: Due to the CEO by Friday, September 2, 2016

Entry forms for the above shows are available at the CEO. Please come by, fill out, and turn in the appropriate

paperwork as well as payment for all entry fees. Be sure to pay attention to the date for each show and when

those forms are due to the CEO. MUST HAVE EXACT CHANGE OR MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO BELL

COUNTY 4-H! If you have any further questions please contact Sheryl at [email protected] or

call 254-933-5305.

~Poultry Exhibitors~

BCYF Turkeys & ALL Major Show Turkeys: Due to CEO by July 29, cost is $3.50 per bird. You can order in in-

crements of 5 with a maximum of 75 birds per exhibitor or family.

San Antonio, Houston & Austin Broilers: Due to CEO by October 2, cost $31.25 per 25 head, must declare

which Major Livestock Show the birds are for.

BCYF Roaster: Due to CEO by November 1, cost $44 for 25 birds. Birds will arrive on December 6th.

BCYF Broiler: Due to CEO: November 22, cost $44 for 25 birds. Birds will arrive on December 27th.

http://store.cccreationsusa.com/district-8-4-h-agrilife-extension-service.html

FCS Project News


HLAB Meeting

Date: Monday, July 25, 2016

Location: County Extension Office

Time: 5:30 p.m.

4-H Enrollment starts August 15th!!! All enrollment is done via 4-H Connect. You can access 4-H

Connect by going to our 4-H website at http://agrilife.org/bell4h/ and clicking on the 4-H Connect

icon.

To maintain the level of programming and opportunities in the Texas 4-H and Youth Development

Program, an annual participant fee is implemented for each 4-H member (excluding Clover Kids). The

participant fee is $20 if enrolled from August 15th to October 31st, November 1st the participant

fee will increase to $25.

Please do not worry if you are still pending at the county level once you have enrolled. The

county office will try to keep up as best as we can by approving them at least once a week. As long as

you complete your enrollment, you are in the system and good for enrollment and BCYF

requirements. Enrollment dues must be paid by an electronic payment.

For instructions on how to enroll, please visit:

http://agrilife.org/bell4h/4-henrollment-guidelines/4-h-enrollment-information/

All volunteers who enroll will be charged $5.00 each volunteer. This covers your screening for the

year. All volunteers will have to enroll each year. Club Managers must enroll ASAP!

If you have further questions, please contact the County Extension Office at: 254-933-5305

4-H Enrollment

FCS Coalition Meeting

Date: Monday, August 11, 2016

Location: County Extension Office

Time: 6:00 p.m.—7:00 p.m.

http://agrilife.org/bell4h/4-henrollment-guidelines/4-h-enrollment-information/

July 2016

July 1: 4-H Club Chartering Deadline

July 6: Vet Science Meeting

July 7: D8 Recordbook Judging, Bosque County

July 8-10: Texas 4-H Dog Show

July 12: 4-H Awards Banquet Planning Meeting

July 12: Hunter’s Spectacular Planning Meeting

July 13: Cupcake Workshop RSVP

July 17-21: Texas 4-H Congress

July 18: Clover Kid Fair, Temple

July 18: Pickling Workshop RSVP

July 18: Cupcake Decorating Workshop

July 23: Pickling Workshop

July 23-30: Texas 4-H Horse Show

July 25: HLAB Meeting

July 29: Major Show & BCYF turkey orders due

August 1: Hunter’s Spectacular Ticket Pick-Up

(CLUB MANAGERS ONLY)

August 1: State Recordbook Judging

August 1-3: Vet Science Camp, EXPO

August 5: Chef Day Camp, CTC

August 8: West Texas Fair & Rodeo entries due

August 8: State Fair of Texas entries due

August 10: County Council Officer Training

August 11: FCS Coalition Meeting

August 15: 16-17 4-H Enrollment begins!

August 16: 4-H Awards and Recognition Banquet

August 18: MAB Finance Meeting

August 25: MAB Meeting

August 2016

Bell county

4-h newsletter

Bell County Extension

1605 N. Main Room 102

Belton, TX 76513

Phone: 254-933-5305

Fax: 254-933-5312

http://bell-co.tamu.edu http://agrilife.org/bell4h/

4-H: Sheryl Raley

[email protected]

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

Everything will be posted on the Bell County 4-H website

http://agrilife.org/bell4h/

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