One Day 4-H

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

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

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!!!

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

(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

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!

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

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

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

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!

 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!!!

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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