Guadalupe County 4-H

Good Community Service Opportunity

2012-02-15T13:18:00.000-06:00

PRECIOUS LIFE SUICIDE PREVENTION

WALK – A THON YOUTH RALLY

17^TH Annual

Sat. March 3 - 2012

Location: Walk/ Seguin Central Park

Location: Youth Rally/ Elks Lodge 1331 C.H. Matthies Jr.

Registration 9-11 a.m.

Walk 11 a.m. Youth Rally 12:00 p.m.

Come Join Us In Our Fight Against Suicide, Violence, Drugs, Among Our Youth!!!

Rally: Refreshments & Entertainment

Precious Life Suicide Prevention (830) 372 – 5980

Email: preciouslifeforu@aol.com/Web-site:www.preciouslifeservices.com

This would be a good outside of 4-H community service opportunity for you!

4-H has TALENT Competition

2012-01-19T17:19:00.000-06:00

Do you have what it takes to be a star? Have you always pictured yourself performing on the

“Big Stage?” If so, the 2012 Texas 4-H Roundup "4-H has Talent Competition is for you! Get the chance to show your skills on stage in front of nearly 3,000 of your fellow 4-Hers, parents, volunteers, 4-H faculty and staff! So sing a song, do a dance , tell a joke or just do something unusual!

Deadline for Submission: All entries must be received by the state 4-H office by April 11, 2012.

How to get involved:

Submissions must be uploaded to YouTube (all links made public).

Submissions must be appropriate for 4-H youth.

A 4-H member may only participate on one team/entry.

Intermediate and Senior aged 4-H members are allowed to participate in this activity.

Teams may be one age category or a combination of both intermediates and seniors.

An individual and/or team (max 7 members) may only submit one video.

10 finalists will be selected by a expert panel of judges.

Those 10 finalists will then have the opportunity to perform on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Tuesday night assembly at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock, Texas.

After all finalists are finished performing, the audience will have the

opportunity to vote via text message to select their winner.

Top two entries selected at Roundup will win cash awards.

Submission Guidelines

4-H has Talent!

• Videos must be uploaded to YouTube

• Maximum Length: 5 minutes

• Links must be submitted via e-mail to Kyle Merten at

kjmerten@ag.tamu.edu

Please include in your email the following:

• Name of group/act

• Names of each participant and age

• County/counties representing

• Contact person

• Following information for contact:

• Address

• City/State/Zip

• Phone

• E-mail

Guadalupe County 4-H Scholarship Training NOW AVAILABLE!

2011-12-19T09:28:00.000-06:00

Ok everyone, I hope those that came to the scholarship training actually learned something! I have posted ALL of the training and the applications on our website at http://guadalupe.agrilife.org/scholarships/

The first two links on that page for for both parts of the training that took place on 15 December. The third link is a new training that has in depth information on how to apply for the 4-H Foundation Scholarships! Please let me know if you have any questions. the deadline for the big state scholarships is FEBRUARY 3, 2012 AT 5PM

NEW 4-H RECORD BOOK GUIDELINES TO BE RELEASED!

2011-10-03T13:09:00.000-05:00

FROM THE STATE OFFICE:

NEW 4-H Recordbook Forms will be available October 15, 2011

Online-forms can be found at http://4hreports.com (recommended) or paper forms can be downloaded from the Texas 4-H website
Instructions and training videos will also be available

Highlights:

Different forms for each age group based on age appropriateness (Junior, Intermediate, Senior - progressive in nature)
Added goal setting section for Juniors & Intermediates
No more recordbook objectives
No more captions on photos
No more resume for Seniors
Added Career Exploration section for Seniors

What should YOU be doing NOW?

Members should be setting goals for projects/project work for the current year
Start taking pictures of project work and activities
Keep journal/diary of project activities and summarize what was learned during these experiences

I will be having trainings on the NEW format coming up so stay tuned to the newsletter and facebook for those dates!

2012 PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST RULES AND GUIDELINES RELEASED!

2011-10-03T13:05:00.000-05:00

FROM THE STATE OFFICE:

The 2012 Texas 4-H Photography Rules have been released.
Some of the highlights for the 2012 contest include:

Theme Category is TRAINS. This theme allows 4-H members to take photos of all types of trains. The train theme includes both real and model trains.Photo subject must be either the engine or a train or car. Photos of train accessories such as stations/depots, signs, tracks, etc are not allowed.
STORY BOARD has been added back as a category
Formatting of photos has been simplified. In 2012 all photos must be able to be printed at a 300 dpi at a 3 X 5 inch size. Max memory size of 1.5MB.
Both entry form and uploading of photos will all be done on 4-H CONNECT.
Time period for entry will be from April 1, 2012 to April 15, 2012.

To download a copy of the rules, visit the website at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/photography/

One Day 4-H

2011-09-29T09:53:00.000-05:00

Hi all!

National 4-H week is next week!!! Our Ambassadors just recorded some PSAs on KWED this week so be looking for those next week. During National 4-H Week, your club should be doing some kind of promotion or community service event to show the public what 4-H does. Also, next Saturday is ONE DAY 4-H at the Guadalupe County Fair! As you know by now, we will have 4 tables and a fish pond to do fun crafts and activities with the kids of the county.

We will have cookie decorating, mini grass babies (chia pets), mini pumpkin decorating, a fish pond with prizes, face painting, and maybe something else but that should be it! I sent the club managers the times when each club is supposed to be there, but if you are already there, just stop on by! If you need a free pass, please let me know BEFORE Monday!

See yall at the fair!

Photography Workshop

2011-09-26T08:19:00.004-05:00

The Navarro Photography Group

Invites you to a workshop on

Cutting foam board

and

mounting 8x10 photos

September 27, 2011

7:00 – 8:00

Guadalupe Co Extention Office

prepare your photos for the upcoming

Guadalupe County Fair, Youth Show,

or 4-H photo competitions.

Bring:

Large pieces of thin foam board with self adhesive side

(Can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Pickett Framing, Michaels, etc)

At least 1- 8x10 photo to practice with

You may bring other 8x10 photos as well

Copy paper to go between photos once mounted

We will provide:

Instruction

Knifes

Rulers

Smiles

Navarro4hpix@aol.comwith questions

Coastal Bend Classic

2011-09-02T09:06:00.000-05:00

From the Official Release

All Texas 4-H and FFA members are invited to participated in the 2nd annual Coastal Bend Classic.

Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Location: San Patricio County Fairgrounds, Sinton, TX

Entry/Registration Deadline: Online Registration (complete form below) is requested by November 21, 2011. After November 21, participants must register on-site the day of the event. A registration fee of $15 per youth will be charged if registered by November 21, on-site registration will be $20 per youth. The one time registration fee allows for an unlimited number of entries in the afternoon shows.
The first 150 youth pre-registered will receive a free CBC t-shirt.

Registration Fee:
$15 per youth by Nov 21
$20 per youth after Nov 21
PARENTS ATTEND FOR FREE!
One-time registration fee allows for unlimited number of entries in the afternoon shows.
NOTE: There will be a $30 fee for all returned checks!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

CBC Promotional Flyer

CBC Event Information & Show Rules
If you know of anyone interested in supporting our event with a sponsorship, please direct them to the following link:
CBC Sponsorship Form

County 4-H T-Shirts!!!

2011-09-02T08:37:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone, remember that we still have our Guadalupe County 4-H T-Shirts for sale but they are going fast.
We still have

Youth medium
Youth x-large
Adult Small
Adult x-large

Adults are $10, kids are $8, so be sure to grab one before they are gone!

TEXAS 4-H THEME SONG COMPETITION

2011-08-30T09:19:00.000-05:00

(From the Flyer)

Do we have an opportunity for an inspiring youth song writing and performer!
Two years ago, former 4-H member, Brison Bursey wrote and performed the theme for the one day 4-H community service project. We are looking for the next Brison Bursey!
Entries are now being accepted by any active Texas 4-H member for a theme song that highlights what Texas 4-H is all about.

RULES AND GUIDELINES:
• Entries must be the original work of the person/group entering the song.
• Entries will be evaluated on the words, music score, and audience appeal.
• Score can be performed by individual or a band and can follow any genre.
• Entries must be submitted by September 15, 2011 and the winner will be announced on Monday of National 4-H Week (October 3, 2011).
• The winning entry will be awarded a $200.00 prize and be featured throughout the week and year at events and activities hosted by Texas 4-H.
• Entries will need to be sent via e-mail (t-lepley@tamu.edu) or by mail on a CD/flash drive to Texas 4-H Office c/o Toby Lepley, 4180 State Hwy 6 South, College Station, TX 77845.
• Entries need to include the county where members are from, song writers name, names of all performers, and ages.
• Song writer and singers must be 4-H members, but can use adults as band members.
• Winning entry becomes the property of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program for use in 4-H programming with credit and recognition given to the 4-H member/band.

Guadalupe Co. Fair and One Day 4-H Info

2011-08-26T14:06:00.000-05:00

First off, the Guadalupe County Fair Catalog is ready and we have copies at the extension office! They will also be in this Sunday's Seguin Gazette. All of the entry forms for the various contests are located in this catalog. I encourage you to come by and grab one!

One Day 4-H

One day 4-H this year will be at the Guadalupe Co. Fair on Saturday, 8 October. From Noon to 5, we will set up and man booths that have different crafts and fun things for any and all kids to do while they visit the fair. All of the activities are free! We will be doing face painting, mini pumpkin decorating, a fish pond, making Grass Babies (Chia Pet type things) and Cookie Decorating!!! There will be a time in September where we will have to make a bunch of cookies so be looking for that date! We will also be doing odd jobs for the fair staff during the day to help them out. All clubs should help with this project and I need a list of names by 2 October so I can get free passes!

Desserts on Display!

This contest will return to the fair this year and give kids a chance to make a dessert and show it off for an award! The forms to sign up are in the GCF catalog and on the County Extension Website. It is limited to the first 20 who sign up so be sure to get it in soon. Deadline is 28 September at 5pm.

More Updates to come!

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The Guadalupe County Extension Website is UPGRADED!

2011-08-18T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hey all, so you know the County Website has been updated and is easier to use now. On it, you will find updated and working links to websites and publications, a link to QUALITY COUNTS on the main page, feeds from this blog and the facebook page, as well as events coming up and more! Look around and if you dont see something you would like to, let me know and i'll try to add it!

Some helpful information for 4-H Registration

2011-08-09T11:28:00.000-05:00

If you are signing up on 4-H Connect for registration, be sure to use your profile from last year and not create a brand new one. You can just update your old one! If you cannot remember your login info, please let me know at the office and I will give it to you!

Also, when you go in to pay the participation fee, be sure to click personal e-check, credit or debit card and not the "4-H Check option. If for some reason you have no card or check account, let me know!!! I understand some people will not have a checking account or a credit card...that is ok, we can work with you, just let me know!

UPDATE: New Items Uploaded to County Website

2011-08-04T16:49:00.002-05:00

UPDATE: 2011-2012 4-H Yearbook, Club Manager Training and One-pager with club info is now on the county website under the 4-H section in the PUBLICATIONS tab. Be sure to check it out!

Information Fair Flyers Available

2011-08-04T08:52:00.002-05:00

I have poster/flyers for the 4-H information fair here at the office...I can also send you a PDF with them if you would like to put them up around the county! Let me know if you want some. Don't forget the fair is 31 August at 7pm. Clubs should arrive 30 minutes early to set up your info boards!

MISPRINT IN NEWSLETTER!

2011-08-03T16:22:00.000-05:00

The 4-H Shooting Sports Group will NOT be meeting in August. The first meeting will be in September! Sorry for the confusion!

Youth Show Gala Needs Our Help!!!

2011-08-03T13:14:00.001-05:00

Guadalupe County 4-H Clubs are requested to send one silent auction item representing each club in Guadalupe County. Please drop your items off at the Extension Office or you are welcome to drop them off at the Knight of Columbus of Seguin on Friday September 16 from 9am to 4pm. Also please encourage your members To pass along the letter and invite the community to support in silent or live auction items and to purchase tickets and attend this event.

Your invited to support with donations or attend the Guadalupe County Youth Show Gala held in Seguin, Texas September 17, 2011

Our focus of this event:
The focus of the Youth Show Gala is to continue to raise money's to have the best Youth Show for our children of Guadalupe County and to build future dreams.

This event supports ALL Guadalupe County 4-H and FFA members of the Marion, Seguin, Navarro, Samuel Clemens, Steele and Cibolo Creek Clubs in Guadalupe County. Over 650 exhibitors.

Please help us help the agriculture youth of your community. Please see attached information for details of the fun filled evening. Tickets available to pickup at Marion State Bank and 4-H Extension Office in Seguin Micro Beef Seguin, Gift and Gourmet Seguin, Cascades Seguin and many other locations please see attached list or call Debra Reiley 830-305-0456.

For more information please contact any committee member or the County Office!

Please join us. And please share with others. We need your support for this event!

Guadalupe County Youth Show Gala Committee

REMINDER: County 4-H Officer and Club Manager Training

2011-08-01T12:16:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone, dont forget TOMORROW, August 2 at 3pm is the County 4-H Officer Training here at the county offfice...also tomorrow night is the Club Manager and Leader Training at 6pm....hope to see y'all here!!!

District Record Book Results

2011-07-14T22:09:00.001-05:00

Hola everyone! Here are the results of the judging. Your books will be available for pick up tomorrow (friday) at the office...if you have questions as to your book, let me know and i'll try to answer them! If you are a state winner, you MUST registeron 4-H connect for the state contest. Be sure to read the letter in your book as well!

Junior Books

Public Speaking- Shannon Anderson -1st place
Swine- Karson Kelso- 1st place
Gardening and Horticulture- Collin Schlather-1st place
Goats- Taylor Maberry- 7th Place

Intermediate Books

Shooting Sports- Amanda Dick- 3rd Place
Sheep-- Rayanne Muenich-- 2nd Place
Goat-- Travis Brothers-- 3rd place
Entomology-- Doriann Damerau-- 1st place
Consumer and Family Science-- Heather Perkovich-- 1st place
Food and Nutrition-- Skyler Spain-- 8th place
Gardening and Horticulture-- Jaycie Braune-- 2nd place
Poultry-- Cheyenne Gonzalez-- 3rd place
Photography-- Lorie Kaye Schneirs-- 4th place

Senior Books

Clothing & Textiles-- Kimberly Rennspies-- 1st Place and Qualified for State
Plant and Soil Science-- David Germann-- 1st place and Qualified for State
Swine-- Haley Fortune-- 4th place
Sheep-- Jalynn Muenich-- 4th place
Poultry-- Cameron Ahrens-- 5th Place
Goat-- Ashley Brothers-- 7th place
Food and Nutrition-- Clark Flinn-- 4th place
Photography-- Austin Schneirs-- 1st place and Qualified for State

Congratulations to all our participants!!!!!

Texas 4-H Volunteer Conference Registration Extended

2011-07-12T09:12:00.001-05:00

A late registration option is available for the 4-H Volunteer Conference, scheduled to be held in San Antonio July 29-31. This has been made available to volunteers due to an overwhelming response and requests by many still wanting to register for the conference. The late registration fee is $150 and will be open on 4-H CONNECT until this Friday, July 15th. Thats THIS FRIDAY!

More information about the conference is available at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteers/conference/volunteer_conference.php

Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge

2011-07-11T15:57:00.000-05:00

Guadalupe county takes 5th and 3rd in intermediates boys and 2nd in senior girls at the Texas state 4-H Outdoor Challenge!

2nd place Senior Girls- Jessica Powers and Lyndsey McNelly

3rd place Int. Boys- Austin Cowan & Will Carey

5th Place Int. Boys- Joel Powers & Drew Hernandez

Next time you see these kids, congratulate them! They did awesome and represented Guadalupe Co. very well!!!

Recordbooks are DUE for District Tomorrow!

2011-07-11T13:21:00.002-05:00

Don't forget that record books for district are DUE Tuesday, July 12 by 5pm...I will not be in the office Wednesday or Thursday to get them from you, so I need to have them tomorrow! Good Luck to ALL of you going to District!!!

County Officer Training And Club Manager Training

2011-07-05T14:23:00.000-05:00

Attention all Club Leadership Teams AND County Council Officers! We will be holding our county council officer training here at the County Extension Office at 3pm on August 2! This is for all club officers and county officers!

All Officers MUST attend and be on time!If you do not attend, you must have a reasonable reason. Again, ALL OFFICERS from clubs and council MUST attend!!!!!

Following the County Officer Training, We will hold the Club Managers meeting at 6pm. This meeting is for ALL managers, not just new ones. EVERYONE MUST ATTEND!!! If for some reason you cannot attend, you should set up a time to meet with Matt Miranda to go over your officer responsibilities! I just want to make sure everyone know what they are doing and aren't left with no clue on what to do!

Caldwell Co. 4-H Family Needs Our HELP!

2011-06-24T14:21:00.001-05:00

This is from the caldwell co. agent, we need to try and help!

Last night, the Rink family, one of the families in the Caldwell County 4-H program lost their house to a fire. The Caldwell County Extension Office is collecting donations to help them out. There were four members of the family living in the house, Mike (dad), Heidi (mom), Margaret (17), and Lillian (12).

Clothing needs for the Rinks: Heidi is woman’s size 20/22. Mike's is men's pant size 33/34 and shirt size L/XL. Margaret is ladies pant size 12/13 and ladies S/M shirts. Lillian is children’s size 14/16 pants and children’s M shirt. Shoe sizes sent earlier. Size 8 and size 10.

If you have any clothing, toiletry, or house hold (i.e.: pots, pans, sheets, etc.) items that could be donated, anything would be greatly appreciated. You can mail or drop off items at the Caldwell County Extension Office and we will be happy to make sure they get to the Rink family. We are in the process of working on a way to receive monetary donations. Please let me know if you have any questions.

If you have ANYTHING you can donate, please drop it off here at the Guadalupe County Office!

Thanks

State Roundup Results!!!

2011-06-20T14:57:00.000-05:00

We have the results of State roundup this year; Guadalupe County CLEANED UP!!! All of the kids did very well and if you see them, you should congratulate them!!! Be looking for pictures soon!!!

Ariel Bitner

$16,000 SALE Scholarship, 1st in Fashion Storyboard

Austin Langmeier, Matthew Murdoch, Brian Steffen & Ross Luensmann

1st place in State Livestock Judging Contest, will be going to North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, Kentucky in November. Austin also got 1st Hi-point Individual overall and the team received numerous other awards as well!

Brian Drayton & Jalynn Muenich

First in Horticulture Edu. Presentation

Wyatt Kunde

1st in Science, Engineering & Tech Poster

Kimberly Rennspies

2nd in fashion storyboard and Fashion Show Wool/mohair

Krystal Moczygemba

3rd in Public Speaking

Clark Flynn

7th in Health Edu. Presentation

Wayne Morse, Casey Lopez & Taylor Walker

10th overall in Livestock Judging; Taylor also got 2nd hi-point individual overall!

Lyndsey McNelly, Mackenzie Scoggin, Katy Buerger and Ariel Bitner

2nd in Performance in Horse Judging

State Roundup THIS WEEK!

2011-06-13T08:14:00.000-05:00

Good Luck to all of our Texas 4-H State Roundup Participants heading to College Station this week! Yall have worked very hard to get to this point. I know you will all represent the district and Guadalupe County 4-H well! Again, Good luck and have a great time!

Matt (the 4-H agent!)

D-10 4-H Horse Show

2011-06-06T09:50:00.001-05:00

Here is a little info on the upcoming District 10 Horse Show here in Seguin.

The Texas Association of Extension 4-H Agents will be selling the 2011 Texas 4-H Horse Show t-shirts this year. To order yours by the July 1st deadline, complete the form (contact the county office for one) and either mail it in or BRING IT TO THE DISTRICT HORSE SHOW and turn it in to the Registration Office. Money must be paid when order is placed! Shirts can be pickup at the Texas 4-H Horse Show on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (July 25, 26, 28) from 10 am to 3 pm.

Bexar County will be selling District 10 4-H Horse Show t-shirts during the District 10 Horse Show on June 22-23! Look for them in the stands. There will be no concession stand at the District Horse Show this year. Please be sure to bring your own food and drinks.

Registration will open at 10:00 a.m. on June 22. Don't plan to arrive before 10:00 because we won't have possession of the grounds until then!

Recordbook Training and 4-H Advisory Board

2011-06-06T09:10:00.000-05:00

Don't forget, THIS Wednesday at 3pm, we will have the final recordbook training here at the county office...If you need help with your books, need the forms or have any questions, come on out! At 6pm, the 4-H advisory board will meet here at the office as well, so if you are on that, you should attend!

EE Club Speeches!

2011-06-02T14:36:00.001-05:00

Remember at County 4-H Roundup on March 21 that We told you We would be in contact with you about making your Roundup presentations for the June Extension Education (EE) Club meetings. Well now is the time to sign up to do those.

The EE Club members support our 4-H program throughout the year, and they so enjoy your presentations. Giving the presentations is also a great means of improving your public speaking skills. We had 17 presentations at Roundup, so let’s try to have at least 2 presentations at each EE Club meeting. I realize there are many conflicts, but please make every effort to provide a presentation.

Below is information on each club, so please let me know which club you’d like to make your presentation ^by^{June 3rd}. This will be on a first come, first serve basis, so you may want to have a 2^nd or 3^rd choice ready just in case.

º Elm Creek EE Club - Wed., June 8, 1:30 pm, Seguin-1. Shannon Anderson, Thank you

º Marion EE Club - Thurs., June 9, 7 pm, Marion1.

º Clear Springs EE Club - Wed., June 15, 2 pm, Seguin-Jerrick Krudwig, Thank you

We will need intermediates or juniors and Seniors to give these presentations just in case some are at state roundup. It can be an educational presentation or a musical/share-the-fun presentation. Once I have the list of who is going to what clubs to make their presentation, I’ll follow up with further information.

I look forward to hearing back from you. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!!

Matt

Kingsbury Adult for Youth Bake Sale

2011-06-01T14:06:00.000-05:00

The Kingsbury Adult For Youth club will be having a bake sake THIS SATURDAY, June 4 from 10am to 3pm at the Seguin Tractor Supply!!! The money from the event will go to fund 4-H youth scholarships and projects! Come on out, help out our youth and get some yummy homemade treats!

County Officer Training & Club Manager Training

2011-05-26T15:57:00.001-05:00

Attention all Club Leadership Teams AND County Council Officers! We will be holding our county council officer training here at the County Extension Office at 3pm on August 2!

All Officers MUST attend and be on time!If you do not attend, you must have a reasonable reason. Again, ALL OFFICERS from clubs and council MUST attend!!!!!

Following the County Officer Training, We will hold the Club Managers meeting at 6pm. This meeting is for ALL managers, not just new ones. EVERYONE MUST ATTEND!!!

Stay Tuned for more information in the July Newsletter, the Blog and Facebook!

Host a Kid from Across the World!!!

2011-05-23T11:40:00.001-05:00

The 2011 Summer Exchange Program needs YOUR help hosting kids and chaperones! Your family could host a Japanese or Greek youth (or Chaperone) and give these kids a chance to come to Texas and experience our culture!!! The kids will be staying for one month, July 23-August 19. Adult Chaperones will also need a place to stay during that time too! Please Contact Laurie Palmer at 830-303-1251 or the county office for details! Let's give these kids a chance to see what it's like to be a Texan!

4-H Outdoor Challenge

2011-05-20T15:50:00.000-05:00

The Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge is July 9-10 at the 4-H in Brownwood.  Register on 4-H Connect for all contestants from May 16 through June 15.  There will also be an option for non-contestants to reserve lodging and meals.

CONTEST FEE
Contest registration fee (per person) = $30  (does not include any meals nor lodging)

LODGING/MEALS COSTS PER PERSON (optional for contestants and non-contestants)
Option 1:  Friday/Saturday night lodging + 5 meals = $110
Option 2:  Saturday night lodging + 4 meals = $70
Option 3:  no lodging; but do need 5 meals = $60
Option 4:  no lodging; but do need 4 meals = $50

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
July 9
Breakfast
8:00 a.m.   Registration Begins
9:00 a.m.   Contest Orientation
9:30 a.m.   Events Begin (order may vary by age division)
                      Archery
                      Shotgun
                      Canoeing
Lunch
                      Rifle
                      Camping
                      Safety
Supper
                      Swimming
                      Free Swim

July 10
Breakfast
                      Wildlife ID
                      Fishing
                      Knots
Lunch
                      Awards
                      Depart

* Meals noted above are for those who reserve such as part of registration.

EVENTS
There are 10 events for this year's Outdoor Challenge.  Those are listed in blue above in the schedule.  Rules and resources pertaining to each of those events and how they will be scored can be found on our website at:  http://tinyurl.com/tx4hoc

As a reminder, this is a contest, so all participants need to come prepared to compete in each of these 10 events.  There is no time in the schedule for training.
I know Guadalupe had a big turnout last year so heres to hoping we can do it again!

New County Council Officers!

2011-05-20T10:40:00.000-05:00

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 County Council Officers!!!

President-Kimberly Rennspies
1st Vice President/ District Delegate-Jalynn Muenich
2nd Vice President/ District Delegate- David Germann
Treasurer- Lyndsey McNelly

Secretary- Clark Flynn
Reporter/Historian- Cutter Funderburg
Parliamentarian- Evan Basha

Five Clubs Gather for End of Year Party!

2011-05-18T11:32:00.001-05:00

The Marion, Seguin, McQueeney, St James and New Berlin 4-H club members will be having a end of Year Wave Pool Party! Members should be sure to RSVP to your club manager if you will be attending the June 9 party from 7:15 to 10:15pm!

‎Looking forward to a fun time with Marion, Seguin, McQueeney, St James and New Berlin? Then come on out!!! Next year we hope to have all the clubs in the county join us for a non competitive fun time! No showin on this day! Just a splish splashing! See you then! Clubs be sure to drop off your payment by June 2 at the extension office.

New Facebook Page!

2011-05-17T11:10:00.000-05:00

Just so everyone knows, we now have a County Facebook page!!! You can find it at

https://www.facebook.com/guadalupecounty4h

Check it out and spread the word!!!

Last Council Meeting of the Year!

2011-05-17T08:35:00.000-05:00

Don't forget that the FINAL County Council Meeting of the year is this Wednesday at 7pm at the Extension Office. We will be electing next year's council officers and have a LOT of summer announcements so come on out for the last meeting of the year!!

Volunteers needed for Water Fairs!

2011-05-13T13:26:00.000-05:00

Wanna help teach kids about water? This year we will be having our Water Fair Programs with 3 schools and we will need 4-H volunteers to assist with each of the simulators! Please call or email the extension office with which date(s) you would be able to help as soon as possible!!! We need about 5 to help each day!!!

Watts Elementary, May 20th Noon to 2:00pm

Weinert Elementary, May 23rd 8:30 to 10:30am

Koennecke Elementary, May 26th, 8:45 to 10:45am

District Leadership Lab Deadline EXTENDED!

2011-05-13T11:53:00.000-05:00

Attention all 4-Hers, the deadline for District Leadership Lab has been extended until June 1! The event is June 29-July 1 in Brownwood at the 4-H center. It will be held with District 7 lab as well so get ready to have some fun!!! The Cost will be $220.00.

Register on 4-H Connect before June 1! https://texas.4honline.com/

Volunteers needed for Water Fairs!

2011-05-11T15:47:00.000-05:00

Would you like to get some leadership experience? Are you a senior (14-18) 4-Her? Well we have a great opportunity for you!! This year we will be having our Water Fair Programs again with 3 elementary schools; we will need 4-H volunteers to assist with each of the simulators.

Please call or email the extension office and let us know which date(s) you would be able to help so we can send out letters to the schools!

Watts Elementary, May 20th Noon to 2:00pm

Weinert Elementary, May 23rd 8:30 to 10:30am

Koennecke Elementary, May 26th, 8:45 to 10:45am

Let us know as soon as possible!

Texas 4-H Golf Challenge

2011-05-09T14:50:00.002-05:00

Do you like to play golf? Well then, this is for you; the first ever Texas 4-H Golf Challenge will take place June 20 & 21 at the Texas A&M Campus Golf Course in College Station, Texas. It will be a day and a half long event for intermediate and senior age youth (4-H and Non 4-H Youth ages 11-18.) Register as a team on 4-H Connect by June 1st; no single person entries accepted. The cost will be $120 per team. For more information, check out the website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/golf_challenge/index_youth_golf.php

County Record Book Training

2011-05-09T14:36:00.000-05:00

Need to know how to create a record book? Not sure where to begin? A training on how to complete your project Record Book, will be held Tuesday, 10 May 2011 at the County Extension Office. Bring your questions and yourself! The training starts at 7pm in the Conference Room! See you there!

2011 County Roundup and Fashion Show Contests

2011-02-09T11:45:00.000-06:00

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2011 Guadalupe County 4-H Roundup and Fashion Show

When: March 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Marion Primary Cafeteria

Entry Deadline: March 14, 2011 by 5:00 p.m.

Clothing Community Service: Donate “cool” t-shirts

Roundup Workshop
When: February 24, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.
Where: County Extension Office
RSVP by: February 17, 2011

Clothing and Textile Workshop
When: February 28, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Marion Primary Cafeteria

2011 County 4-H Fashion Show Contest

2011-02-09T11:24:00.000-06:00

2011 Guadalupe County 4-H Fashion Show

Fashion Show Date: March 21th 2011
Location: Marion Primary Cafeteria
Entry Deadline: March 14th, 2011 (by 5pm)
Construction or Buying
Division Category:
Clover Kids, Juniors & Intermediates:
Separates , Ensembles, Dresses/Jumpers, Specialty/Formal
Senior:
Casual, Formal, Dressy, Specialty

2011 County Roundup contest

2011-02-09T11:16:00.000-06:00

2010-11 GUADALUPE COUNTY 4-H ROUNDUP

Monday March 21, 2011 (Note date was change)
Location: Marion Primary CafeteriaRegistration at 6:00 pm,
orientation at 6:15 pm, with contests immediately following
Deadline for entries: by 5:00 pm on
Monday, March 14 with $3 entry fee per person

Age division (as of 8-31-10):
__ Clover Kids (5-8) _ Junior (8-10) __ Intermediate (11-13) __Senior (14-18)

2010-11 Guadalupe County 4-H Clubs & Groups

2010-08-26T11:39:00.000-05:00

Click on the title to see (and even download) the current 4-H club/group info, including when and where they meet, as well as contact information.

4-H Enrollment

2010-07-29T17:33:00.000-05:00

Whether you are enrolling for the first time or re-enrolling in 4-H, you need to read this. There will be 2 ways of enrolling in 4-H the 2010-11 4-H year, which actually kicks off on September 1: 1. enroll on 4-H Connect (our on-line 4-H enrollment and registration system) or 2. complete paper enrollment forms (green for members, yellow for adult volunteers and peach for clover kids). After August 1, all profiles on 4-H Connect will go to “inactive” to enable 4-H families to begin the enrolling process for 10-11. To enroll/re-enroll, go on 4-H Connect and either update your family and individual profiles or create profiles if you are new to 4-H. Be sure you complete all necessary information, enroll in the appropriate club(s), and enroll in at least 1 project. Once you submit this and are approved, you will then be “active.”

Please remember that 4-H age is 9 or 8 and in the 3rd grade to 19 as of Aug. 31, 2010. Clover Kids are age 5-8, and are not 4-H members until they reach 4-H age (9 or 8 and in the 3rd grade).

Many of you adults may be asking, “My kids are enrolling in 4-H, why should I enroll as a 4-H volunteer leader?” Even if you’re not taking on major leadership roles, all parents and adults can help in some way. Also, it’s best to enroll if you are working with any children other than your own–you would only expect this of other volunteers working with your children. Youth Protection Standards (YPS) is our volunteer screening process, and each volunteer is screened every 3 years. Only those adults who have been screened and cleared through YPS will have the privilege of working with our young people in 4-H. If you have not been screened and cleared, you will need to either enroll on 4-H Connect or complete a yellow volunteer registration form and submit that to your Club Manager or CK Group Leader. By the way, Guadalupe County covers the $10/person fee for the screenings as an investment in its county 4-H volunteers.

You can go to 4-H Connect by clicking on the title.

Great Job on One Day 4-H!!

2010-07-29T17:28:00.000-05:00

A huge thank you to all of our 4-H families who conducted One Day 4-H events at local nursing/rehab facilities on Sun., Oct. 3!! It was about making someone else's day special, and I heard so many stories about many 4-H members and leaders do just this for countless residents of these facilities. Please share your photos with your County Extension office. You can soon see reports on projects throughout the state by clicking on the title.

Have General 4-H Questions or Comments?

2010-07-29T17:19:00.000-05:00

Some of you have asked for a place on the 4-H blog to add comments or questions that might not be related to posts that are on the blog. If you have a question, comment, suggestion, etc. you would like to share with other 4-H families, please do that on this post. Please understand that all comments are moderated before they appear on the blog, so there may be a delay in getting your message actually posted. Thanks!! Laura

Get Your 4-H Items!!!

2010-02-08T17:53:00.000-06:00

We still have several items available including hoodies and t-shirts in both youth and adult sizes as well as signs, bears, luggage tags, car magnets, temporary tattoos 4-H Family signs. All of these items are available at the Extension office, which is open M-F 8 am-12 noon and 1-5 pm. Show off your 4-H pride in many different ways!!

Centennial Cookbook - now $10!!!

2009-12-28T15:32:00.001-06:00

Well, if you didn’t get this cookbook for Christmas, it’s time to give yourself a great gift. The cookbook, compiled by the County 4-H Adult Leaders and Parents Association, contains over 800 recipes. It’s a great keepsake for you and others, so secure several copies today.

Family Violence Shelter Needs Volunteers

2009-11-24T12:13:00.000-06:00

The Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter needs your help. Contact Tracy Krech at 372-2781 or visit their website by clicking on the above title.

New On-line Orientation for Texas 4-H Volunteers

2009-11-17T15:42:00.000-06:00

We are excited to have this brand new course for 4-H volunteers. Its purpose is to provide volunteers with an understanding of the organizational structure of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service and how the 4-H program operates. It also helps volunteers recognize their roles and responsibilities within the structure and program. Specifically, the course provides information on the following:

- An overview of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service

- 4-H 101: Facts about 4-H

- An overview of the various methods of participation available in the 4-H program

- Volunteer qualifications, roles in which volunteers may serve and the responsibilities associated with each role

- A list of various resources for 4-H volunteers

To access the course, go to http://campus.extension.org or just click on the title above and it will take you directly there.

If you do have an account, then log in with your username and password. Once you are logged in you will see a list of course categories. Click on the 4H and Youth Category which will display courses available. Then click on “Texas 4-H Volunteer Orientation” to enroll.

If you do not have an account, click on "Create new account" and fill in the information requested. You will receive an email confirming the account creation within an hour or so. Follow the instructions in the email in order to enable the account.

Once you are enrolled in a course it will appear on a list under “My Courses” the next time you log in. You can then click on the course to go back to any part of the course. Once you complete the course, you can then print a completion certificate.

"Raise a Leader" Campaign

2008-12-29T12:24:00.000-06:00

The Texas 4-H Foundation has launched its "Raise a Leader" Promotional Campaign. Bob Tallman, widely recognized professional rodeo announcer, serves on the Texas 4-H Foundation and now has a PSA (public service announcement) on "What 4-H Means to Me." You can go to the video on youtube by clicking on "Raise a Leader" title above. You can also find out more about the "Raise a Leader" promotional campaign at texas4hfoundation.org under the "Raise a Leader" tab.

Clover Country CD

2008-05-30T14:19:00.001-05:00

National 4-H Council and EMI Music have produced a country music compilation called Clover Country–Songs from Famous 4-H Alumni. The CD includes 11 hit songs from artists such as Alabama, Martina McBride and Sugarland. The CD will be available in select stores and may be purchased at www.clovercountrycd.com.