With school starting up at the end of this month, Gretchen will not be conducting the Fourth Tuesday Fun project in August.
This workshop will be back in September, with a really cool project. Stay tuned to see what's coming up next, or take a look at the September issue of Blanco County 4-H Newsletter for more information.
Hope everyone is having a GGGRRRReeeeeeeaaat Summer.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Don't forget, the 10th Annual Wild Game Dinner: Saturday, October 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm
For more information on this event, refer to the August edition of the 4-H Newsletter (page 5).
If you have any questions, call Peggy Wallace at 830-833-5335.
If you have any questions, call Peggy Wallace at 830-833-5335.
Results of 2009 District 10 4-H Record Book Judging
Listed below are the Record Book Judging results held in Helotes on July 9th.
HORSE:
JUNIOR DIVISION: AVERY KLEPAC-3RD PLACE
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: KENDRA SMITH-1ST PLACE
SENIOR DIVISION: ELIZABETH O'DAY-7TH PLACE
LEADERSHIP:
JUNIOR DIVISION: HARLEIGH KLEPAC-2ND PLACE
SHEEP:
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: TYLER HARDIN-5TH PLACE
SHOOTING SPORTS;
JUNIOR DIVISION: ROSS SULTEMEIER-3RD PLACE
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: LAYNE LASSBERG-4TH PLACE
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES:
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: ALYSSA REDDEN-4TH PLACE
SENIOR DIVISION: TREVOR HARDIN-3RD PLACE
CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK EVERYONE PUT INTO THEIR RECORD BOOKS!
HORSE:
JUNIOR DIVISION: AVERY KLEPAC-3RD PLACE
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: KENDRA SMITH-1ST PLACE
SENIOR DIVISION: ELIZABETH O'DAY-7TH PLACE
LEADERSHIP:
JUNIOR DIVISION: HARLEIGH KLEPAC-2ND PLACE
SHEEP:
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: TYLER HARDIN-5TH PLACE
SHOOTING SPORTS;
JUNIOR DIVISION: ROSS SULTEMEIER-3RD PLACE
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: LAYNE LASSBERG-4TH PLACE
WILDLIFE & FISHERIES:
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: ALYSSA REDDEN-4TH PLACE
SENIOR DIVISION: TREVOR HARDIN-3RD PLACE
CONGRATULATIONS FOR ALL THE HARD WORK EVERYONE PUT INTO THEIR RECORD BOOKS!
REMINDER: Lamb & Goat Validation deadline: AUGUST 27, 2009
Time is fast approaching for each of you to make decisions on how many tags you will need for the 2010 Lamb & Goat Validation program.
The deadline for ordering tags will be AUGUST 27TH, 2009
Tag orders must be made by this deadline in order to make sure our County order is submitted on time.
Tag cost will be $7.00 each. VALIDATION TAGS PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT VALIDATION THIS YEAR.
Please consider your order early and let us know how many Lamb and Goat tags you will be needing.
Call the Extension office at 830-868-7167 to place your order.
The deadline for ordering tags will be AUGUST 27TH, 2009
Tag orders must be made by this deadline in order to make sure our County order is submitted on time.
Tag cost will be $7.00 each. VALIDATION TAGS PAYMENT WILL BE DUE AT VALIDATION THIS YEAR.
Please consider your order early and let us know how many Lamb and Goat tags you will be needing.
Call the Extension office at 830-868-7167 to place your order.
4-H Shooting Sports Club Competes in International BB Gun Championship in Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Blanco County 4-H Shooting Education BB Gun Team competed at the International BB Gun Championship Match on July 3-5, 2009, at the Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The team consisted of Chelsea Dowdy, Ryan Sultemeier, Layne Lassberg, Cliff Jones, Colton Barrow, Caleb Dowdy and Ross Sultemeier. Coached by Gordon Dowdy
This talented group of marksmen placed 23rd out of 42 experienced teams from around the United States and beyond. This is the first time Blanco County has had a team qualify for this high level of competition in this sport and the team was very excited and honored to represent our County and the State of Texas.
Thanks to DeAnn Dowdy for the picture posted on our 4-H Newsletter and for this article of this special group of 4-H members. GREAT JOB
This talented group of marksmen placed 23rd out of 42 experienced teams from around the United States and beyond. This is the first time Blanco County has had a team qualify for this high level of competition in this sport and the team was very excited and honored to represent our County and the State of Texas.
Thanks to DeAnn Dowdy for the picture posted on our 4-H Newsletter and for this article of this special group of 4-H members. GREAT JOB
THE 79TH BLANCO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 13-15, 2009
SEE THEIR WEBSITE AT: www.bcfra.org for rules, regulations and entry forms
Thursday:
7:00 pm: Youth Rodeo. Sign up at 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Rodeo Arena Office.
Contest divided into 3 groups:
Pee Wee: Age 10 and under
Junior: Age 11-14
Senior: Age 15-18
County Roping begins immediately after Youth Rodeo.
Friday:
7:00 pm: Jr. Lamb Show & Jr. Meat Goat Show. Sign up 6:00 pm.
Jr. Lamb Judge: Kyle Eckert
Jr. Meat Goat Judge: Eric Jons
Saturday:
1:00 pm: Jr. Steer & Heifer Show. Judge to be announced
Entry fees are as follows:
Jr. Steer: $10.00 per head
Jr. Lambs: $10.00 per head
Jr. Meat Goats: $10.00 per head
ENTRY FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE BLANCO COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO WEBSITE LISTED ABOVE, OR YOU CAN PICK UP AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
PLEASE TRY TO HAVE YOUR ENTRY FORMS COMPLETED BEFORE SIGNING UP, TO SAVE TIME.
(there will also be blank forms at sign-in for you, if needed)
WEIGHT WILL BE FILLED OUT AT SHOW.
Thursday:
7:00 pm: Youth Rodeo. Sign up at 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Rodeo Arena Office.
Contest divided into 3 groups:
Pee Wee: Age 10 and under
Junior: Age 11-14
Senior: Age 15-18
County Roping begins immediately after Youth Rodeo.
Friday:
7:00 pm: Jr. Lamb Show & Jr. Meat Goat Show. Sign up 6:00 pm.
Jr. Lamb Judge: Kyle Eckert
Jr. Meat Goat Judge: Eric Jons
Saturday:
1:00 pm: Jr. Steer & Heifer Show. Judge to be announced
Entry fees are as follows:
Jr. Steer: $10.00 per head
Jr. Lambs: $10.00 per head
Jr. Meat Goats: $10.00 per head
ENTRY FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE BLANCO COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO WEBSITE LISTED ABOVE, OR YOU CAN PICK UP AT THE EXTENSION OFFICE.
PLEASE TRY TO HAVE YOUR ENTRY FORMS COMPLETED BEFORE SIGNING UP, TO SAVE TIME.
(there will also be blank forms at sign-in for you, if needed)
WEIGHT WILL BE FILLED OUT AT SHOW.
2009 Blanco County Fair Exhibit Hall Theme- "A Country Picnic"
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
10:00 AM -- 7:00 PM: ENTRY CHECK-IN
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
9:00 AM --NOON: JUDGING
3:00 PM -- 8:00 PM: OPEN TO PUBLIC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
11:30 AM -- 8:00 PM: OPEN TO PUBLIC
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
12:00 NOON -- 1:30 PM: CHECK OUT
10:00 AM -- 7:00 PM: ENTRY CHECK-IN
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
9:00 AM --NOON: JUDGING
3:00 PM -- 8:00 PM: OPEN TO PUBLIC
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
11:30 AM -- 8:00 PM: OPEN TO PUBLIC
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
12:00 NOON -- 1:30 PM: CHECK OUT
4-H BIG BASH-ENROLLMENT NIGHT FOR ALL 4-H MEMBERS AND NEW MEMBERS
4-H Enrollment Night-All current 4-H members and new 4-H members must enroll for the 2009-2010 4-H year.
September 1, 2009
This event will be held at: Blanco County Fairgrounds-Extension Hall, Johnson City
5 pm to 7 pm Come and Go
You will be filling out 4-H member forms (green forms) and the Extension office staff will be there to help you fill them out.
We will also have Adult Volunteer Forms available for those parents who wish to participate in the 4-H clubs.
New forms need to be completed at the beginning of every new 4-H year and this will be the perfect time to get your form filled out and turned in, while visiting with other 4-H'ers over a bite to eat.
Free Hot Dogs served!
Check out all of the Blanco County 4-H Projects
Bring a friend and receive a gift!
Call 868-7167 to RSVP
September 1, 2009
This event will be held at: Blanco County Fairgrounds-Extension Hall, Johnson City
5 pm to 7 pm Come and Go
You will be filling out 4-H member forms (green forms) and the Extension office staff will be there to help you fill them out.
We will also have Adult Volunteer Forms available for those parents who wish to participate in the 4-H clubs.
New forms need to be completed at the beginning of every new 4-H year and this will be the perfect time to get your form filled out and turned in, while visiting with other 4-H'ers over a bite to eat.
Free Hot Dogs served!
Check out all of the Blanco County 4-H Projects
Bring a friend and receive a gift!
Call 868-7167 to RSVP
Friday, July 24, 2009
Mega Meeting-CHANGES TO REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Our office has just been notified that there is a change in the way you will register for the upcoming MEGA MEETING, scheduled for August 29th
location: Kerrville, at the Schreiner University
(more information on 4-H Publications site or call the Extension office).
*Registration will NOT be done on 4-H Connect for Mega Meeting.
Registration will be submitted by Blanco County, so you will need to come by the Extension office and sign up or call us at 830-868-7167.
We will need to know if you will be attending FULL TIME REGISTRATION ($20.00) OR
PART TIME REGISTRATION ($8.00). You will need to pay for registration at time of sign up.
*Full time: (youth, adults and agents)- includes facilities fee, insurance, dinner, meal, one break, recreation activities
*Part time: (youth, adults, agents)- includes facilities fee, insurance, and one break.
Participants who do not pay the full time registration will not be permitted to participate in the evening activities.
We will take registration from August 1-17th. Please notify our office and pay by August 17, so we can make sure our County registration is mailed before our deadline.
*Individuals who decide to show up the day of Mega meeting will ONLY be allowed to register as a part time registrant because we must provide a meal count in advance for dinner. The cost for on site registration will be $13.00 per person -- and again -- will NOT include dinner or the dance.
For on site registration, payment by personal check, or EXACT CHANGE would be preferred.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: EARLY REGISTRATION WILL HELP IN THE PLANNING OF THIS MEETING.
Thanks! If you have any questions, please email or call the Extension office.
location: Kerrville, at the Schreiner University
(more information on 4-H Publications site or call the Extension office).
*Registration will NOT be done on 4-H Connect for Mega Meeting.
Registration will be submitted by Blanco County, so you will need to come by the Extension office and sign up or call us at 830-868-7167.
We will need to know if you will be attending FULL TIME REGISTRATION ($20.00) OR
PART TIME REGISTRATION ($8.00). You will need to pay for registration at time of sign up.
*Full time: (youth, adults and agents)- includes facilities fee, insurance, dinner, meal, one break, recreation activities
*Part time: (youth, adults, agents)- includes facilities fee, insurance, and one break.
Participants who do not pay the full time registration will not be permitted to participate in the evening activities.
We will take registration from August 1-17th. Please notify our office and pay by August 17, so we can make sure our County registration is mailed before our deadline.
*Individuals who decide to show up the day of Mega meeting will ONLY be allowed to register as a part time registrant because we must provide a meal count in advance for dinner. The cost for on site registration will be $13.00 per person -- and again -- will NOT include dinner or the dance.
For on site registration, payment by personal check, or EXACT CHANGE would be preferred.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: EARLY REGISTRATION WILL HELP IN THE PLANNING OF THIS MEETING.
Thanks! If you have any questions, please email or call the Extension office.
Please make note of error on blog
If you are signed up to receive blogs via your email address as they are posted, please disregard blog message sent July 23, 2009. All of the information is from last year and should have been deleted instead of posted. Sorry about that.
Karen
Extension Office
Karen
Extension Office
Friday, July 10, 2009
La Quinta discounts for Texas 4-H supporters
Texas 4-H supporters receive a 15% discount at La Quinta hotels, nationwide. The TX4H Alliance Program benefits the youth of 4-H!
TX4H Youth Discount is available nationwide for business and leisure travel.
When booking a reservation, refer to the "TX4H Youth Discount"
TX4H Youth Discount can be obtained by calling the hotel direct, using the La Quinta toll free reservation line at: 800-531-5900, or by booking online at: www.lq.com using the established TX4H discount promotional code
For more information, please call the reservation ph. number: 800-531-5900
TX4H Youth Discount is available nationwide for business and leisure travel.
When booking a reservation, refer to the "TX4H Youth Discount"
TX4H Youth Discount can be obtained by calling the hotel direct, using the La Quinta toll free reservation line at: 800-531-5900, or by booking online at: www.lq.com using the established TX4H discount promotional code
For more information, please call the reservation ph. number: 800-531-5900
Thursday, July 9, 2009
10th Annual Wild Game Dinner: Saturday, October 3rd at 5:00 pm
The 10th Annual Wild Game Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 3rd, at 5:00 pm at the Blanco County Show Barn.
For more details, check out our 4-H wesbite, under Publications OR
Look at the 4-H Newsletter for August.
For more details, check out our 4-H wesbite, under Publications OR
Look at the 4-H Newsletter for August.
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