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January 2017 Newsletter

We want to drastically boost our enrollment so go let every-one know how great 4-H is, all it can do for them, and how much fun we will all have together. Membership allows you to participate in any and all 4-H activities, giving you resources, guidance, and insurance for all 4-H activities. You will not be on your own, we will support you through-out each step of the process. Find what interests you, get friends to participate with you, and have fun doing it. To sign up for 4-H register at www.4honline.com. If you were enrolled before do not create a new profile, use the email address and password from the previous year. If this is your first time to enroll, complete the application. BE SURE TO KEEP YOUR PASSWORD! Let us know if there is any problems. Once you fill out your profile and submit we will approve from the county level, then it will move on to the state level. If you are going to help a club, project or help with any 4H children you must have the background check completed.

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Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship: Texas 4-H

Youth Development Program 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 Texas 4-H Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. All applications must be submitted through the applicant’s county Extension office and meet all criteria to be considered.

Texas 4-H Collegiate 4-H Scholarship: The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation

provides a limited number of collegiate scholarships to students who are currently enrolled in a Texas col-lege or university. These scholarships are awarded to deserving former 4-H members who have continued

to excel in both academics and service at the collegiate level. See the link below for more information.

Stock Show Scholarships: When you apply for a 4-H scholarship, you are automatically en-

tered into the application process for stock shows in Texas. Stock show scholarships are based on your plac-ing in the overall scholarship program. The exception is Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. You will be con-sidered for the main Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo scholarship in your general 4-H scholarship applica-tion, but Houston has other scholarships you can apply for separately. You can only receive one scholarship from Houston so we recommend that you apply for the main 4-H scholarship as well as any others you quali-fy for with Houston, such as the exhibitor scholarship.

The Texas Extension Education Association Scholarship: This scholarship is for high

school seniors who have been involved in 4-H for four years, have shown leadership and personal development, plan to get a college or vocational degree, and have not passed their 19th birthday by January 1 of the current application year. Applications are submitted to your county AgriLife Extension office.

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Consumer Science & Industrial Arts Contest Grand Champions List

Fashion, Textiles & Accessories- Hannah Spears- Faith 4-H

Baked Goods- Tripp Willis- Cowpoke City 4-H

Creative Arts & Handcrafts- Caydance Wilson- Burk FFA

Floral Horticulture and Produce- Emma Tipton- Cowpoke City 4-H

Industrial Arts and Ag Mechanics- Ashlyn Grimes- Wichita County 4-H Shooting Sports

Showmanship Winners

Emma-Lee Gray

Brayden Young

Braden Hillery

Kennedy Smith

Jaden Kindt

Alexes Healton

Dawson Dabovich

Kayce Box

McKena Shafer

Riggen Thaggard

Dawson Frazer

Josh Witherspoon

Ashlynn Grimes

Caydance Wilson

Charisma Owen

Whitley Hinkle

Jaden Kindt

Aryel Murphy

Division

Jr. Beef Showmanship

Intermediate Beef Showmanship

Sr. Beef Showmanship

Jr. Swine Showmanship

Intermediate Swine Showmanship

Sr. Swine Showmanship

Jr. Sheep Showmanship

Intermediate Sheep Showmanship

Sr. Sheep Showmanship

Jr. Goat Showmanship

Intermediate Goat Showmanship

Sr. Goat Showmanship

Jr. Poultry Showmanship

Intermediate Poultry Showmanship

Sr. Poultry Showmanship

Jr. Rabbit Showmanship

Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship

Senior Rabbit Showmanship

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Fort Worth Stock Show:

Steers – Arrive Tuesday January 31

Wether Goats – Arrive January 25 & 26

Wether Lambs – Arrive January 25 & 26

San Angelo Stock Show: Must be state validated

Barrows – Show February 16-18

Steers – Show February 6-7

Lambs – Show February 4-6

Goats – Show February 4-5

Jr Rabbits – Show February 17

CTBR Gilts – Show February 10-12

Ewe Lamb Futurity – February 2

Jr Breeding Sheep – Show February 2-4

Texas Star Dam - Show February 3-4

Texas Star Doe – Show February 3-4

Jr Boer Goats – Show February 17-18

Jr Angora Goat – Show February 10-11

Jr Angora Wether Futurity – Show February 10-11

Heifer Futurity – Show February 13

Jr Heifer - Show February 9-12

San Antonio Stock Show

Jr Breeding Gilts – Show February 8-10

Jr Angora Breeding Goats – Show February 8-9

Jr Boer Breeding Goats – Show February 9-10

Jr Wether Doe – Show February 9

Jr Dairy Cattle – Show February 9-11

Jr Breeding Sheep – Show February 11-12

Jr Wether Dam – Show February 11-12

Jr Market Goats – Show February 14-16

Jr Market Lambs – Show February 14-16

Jr Breeding Beef Heifers – Show February 14-17

Jr Market Barrow – Show Group 1 Feb.18-20,

Group 2 Feb. 21-23

Jr Market Steers – Show February 20-24

Jr Commercial Steers – Show February 20-21

Jr Market Poultry – Show February 22-23

Houston Stock Show

Jr Market Lambs – Show March 15-17

Jr Market Goats – Show March 15-17

Jr Market Poultry – Show March 15-16

Jr Market Barrows – Show Group 1 March 19-20,

Group 2 March 22-23

Steer Scramble – Event March 21

Jr Market Steers – Show March 20-24

Jr Breeding Gilts – Show March 9-10

Jr Breeding Sheep – Show March 11-13

Jr Breeding Heifers – Show March 16-19

Jr Scramble Heifers – Event March 17

Jr Commercial Steers – Show March 12-14

Austin Stock Show

Jr Heifer - Show March 12-13

Jr Market Steer – Show March 15-16

Jr Market Poultry - Show March 18

Jr Market Lamb – Show March 19

Jr Market Goat – Show March 19

Jr Market Barrow – Show 21-22

Academic Eligibility for 4-H Events Contest &

Stock Shows

In order to participate in 4-H Contests and stock shows, you

must be academically eligible, just like for UIL events, school

sports, etc.. Below are the procedures that the Extension Office

will follow to make sure 4-H members are eligible to partici-

pate in events:

4-H Events where members will be missing school:

If 4-H members will be missing school to attend a 4-H event,

contest or stock show, the Extension Office will send a letter to

the school, to check that students are eligible to participate.

It is the PARENT/CHILD’S RESPONSIBILITY to take a

note to school (or complete a pre-arranged absence form)

stating the exact dates the child will miss school. With

stock shows and fairs, it is impossible for our office to know

the exact dates everyone will be out of school. Please help us

keep the Wichita County 4-H program in good standing with

the schools by communicating with them on when a child will

be out for a 4-H event.

4-H Events where members will NOT be missing school:

For an event where a 4-H member will not be missing school,

members will be required to submit a copy of their most

current report card to the Extension Office BEFORE

participating in the event.

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Actors Creating Together Club Manager(s): Tara Swagerty 940-247-1977

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Varies based on Activities

Advocates Club Manager(s): Sarah Fung 940-782-4712

Shannon Little 940-228-6165

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Bake Shop (Iowa Park), 2nd Tuesday, 6:30 pm

Baconators Club Manager: Holly Leman 940-867-4555

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Iowa Park RAC, 2nd Monday, 6:00 pm

Cowpoke City Club Manager: Danelle Ivey 915-433-5431

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Electra High School Ag Room, 1st Monday, 6:30 pm

Explorers Club Manager(s): Karen Speed 940-855-0340

Sharon Wheeless 817-565-3530

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Northwest Field and Stream, 2nd Friday, 2:00pm

Faith Club Manager: Lynn Stevens 940-337-2118

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Mardel’s Meeting Room, 4th Friday, 4:15 pm

4-H Horse Club Club Manager: Carole Suarez 940-923-3837

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Iowa Park RAC, 2nd Thursday, 6:30 pm

Shooting Sports Club Manager: Mary Owen 707-685-3293

Meeting Location, Day and Time: NW TX Field & Stream Gun Club Range, 3rd Tuesday, 6:00 pm

Valley View Club Manager: Amy Lee 940-782-7223

Meeting Location, Day and Time: Kamay Volunteer Fire Department, 1st Wednesday, 6:30 pm

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Wichita County 4-H announces its

5th Annual Open GEAR Robotics Tournament

Saturday, April 22

9:00-9:30 am Check-in 9:30 am Tournament play

We follow GEAR rules and compete on GEAR mats.

Teams compete in tournament play, oral presentation, and technical interview.

Register early for discount!

Special noncompetitive gallery division – ages 5-9 Special noncompetitive gallery division – ages 5-9 Individuals or partners are invited to build a LEGO creation related to the 2017 Flippin’ Out theme and display their creation (props such as trifold display, poster board, and costumes are allowed but not required). The crea-tions will be displayed for all to view, and entrants will have the opportunity to explain their creations to the judges. All youth will be recognized for participation. Need lunch? Convenient lunch onsite for $5 per meal. Meal consists of 2 slices of pizza, 1 fruit, 1 cookie, and water bottle. Please order lunches when registering. Available until the late registration deadline. Teams are welcome to bring packed lunches or make their own arrangements. Please note that there may not be a break in the schedule for the team to leave the premises and return. Schedule 9:30 am Senior teams (ages 14 and up) begin oral presentations and Junior teams (ages 8-13) begin tourna-ment play. When both divisions are completed, we will switch. 12:00 pm LEGO gallery interviews begin Important deadlines March 31 – Early bird discount registration April 17 – Regular registration and lunch orders

Location Vernon College Skills Training Center 2813 Central Expressway East Wichita Falls, Texas 76302 Registration To register, please complete the registration form and mail with payment to Wichita County 4-H, 600 East Scott Ave #200, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Questions? Contact Ann at (940) 337-1327 porterplace@sw.rr.com or Angela at (940) 716-8610 Angla.Haisten@ag.tamu.edu

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The VFD Changes Impacting Youth Livestock Exhibitors

** The updated Veterinary Feed Directive took effect January 1st, 2017.

What do you need to know as a 4-H Livestock Exhibitor?

You must have an established Veterinary Client Patient Relationship with your Veterinarian.

Most antibiotics that are currently available “over the coun-ter” (OTC) will now be in the VFD or Rx drug category. Click below to

see the lists of drugs transitioning to VFD and Rx status. new VFD status drugs new Rx status drugs

To administer a VFD drug to your livestock, you must obtain a VFD order from your Veterinarian.

The Veterinarian will obtain the original VFD order. The livestock exhibitor will retain one copy and give another copy to the

feed distributor supplying the feed or drug.

Keep your VFD orders and records for at least 2 years.

VFD feed and drugs must be administered only according to the directions of the VFD order.

Why is it important you keep a record of your 4-H activities? Because, by recording your

activities you can remember all the fun you’ve had so far, and set future goals! Keeping

records of 4-H projects could help you when you apply for college scholarships too! 4-H

Recordbooks are books you make to record your annual projects.

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/ has several resources to help organize your

Recordbook.

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February 2017

February 6 Explorers Robotic Planning Meeting, 12:00 pm

Cowpoke City Monthly Meeting

February 8 4-H Day at the Capital

Valley View Montlhy Meeting

February 9 4-H Horse Club Monthly Meeting

February 10 Explorers Monthly Meeting

February 13 Baconators Monthly Meeting

February 14 Advocates Monthly Meeting

February 21 Shooting Sports Monthly Meeting

February 24 Faith Monthly Meeting

March 2017

March 1 Valley View Montly Meeting

March 6 Cowpoke City Monthly Meeting

March 9 4-H Horse Club Monthly Meeting

March 10 Explorers Monthly Meeting

March 13 Baconators Monthly Meeting

March 14 Advocates Monthly Meeting

March 19 District Fashion Show, Storyboard & Duds to Dazzle Entry Deadline

March 21 Shooting Sports Monthly Meeting

March 22 District Meat Judging Entry Deadline

March 24 Faith Monthly Meeting

March 27 District Beef & Horse Quiz Bowl Entry Deadline

March 31 District Storyboard Contest

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April 2017

April 1 District Duds to Dazzle and Fashion Show

April 3 Cowpoke City Monthly Meeting

April 5 Valley View Montlhy Meeting

April 6 District Meat Judging Contest

April 7 District Livestock Judging Entry Deadline

April 10 Baconators Monthly Meeting

District Beef & Horse Quiz Bowl

District Round Up Deadline

District Consumer Contest Entry Deadline

April 11 Advocates Monthly Meeting

April 13 Horse Club Monthly Meeting

April 14 Explorers Monthly Meeting

District Rifle and Pistol Contest Entry Deadline

April 18 Shooting Sports Monthly Meeting

April 19 District Wool and Mohair Judging Entry Deadline

April 20 District Livestock Judging Contest

April 22 5th Annual GEAR Robotics Tournament

April 24 District Roundup

District Consumer Contest

District Photography Contest

April 28 Faith Monthly Meeting

April 29 District Rifle and Pistol Contest

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Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race,

color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to

achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of

Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

Wichita County

600 Scott Street, Suite 200

Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Phone: 940-716-8610

Fax: 940-716-8615

Email: wichita-tx@tamu.edu