For information on the 2010 Blanco County Youth Stock Show, please refer to the Rule Book.
You can find the rule book at our website:
http://blanco-co.tamu.edu
click on Publications
Select 4-H & Youth Development
Select Blanco County Youth Stock Show Rule Book
Monday, December 21, 2009
2010 4-H Photography Contest
Registration for the District Photography Contest will be held on 4-H Connect, March 1-15, 2010. Cost for registration will be $5.00 per person. Late registration will be open March 16-17, 2010 with an additional late fee of $5.00.
For more information, please see the January issue of 4-H Newsletter or contact Gretchen Sanders at the Extension Office: 830-868-7167.
For more information, please see the January issue of 4-H Newsletter or contact Gretchen Sanders at the Extension Office: 830-868-7167.
2010 Fashion Show & Textile Show
April 17, 2010
Fredericksburg Middle School
Registration: March 15-April 5, via 4-H Connect
Fees: $5.00
See January 4-H Newsletter for more information or call Gretchen at the Extension office 830-868-7167
Fredericksburg Middle School
Registration: March 15-April 5, via 4-H Connect
Fees: $5.00
See January 4-H Newsletter for more information or call Gretchen at the Extension office 830-868-7167
January 4th: 4-H Training-MANDATORY
Who: All 4-H Club Managers and Council Delegates
When: Monday, January 4, 2010
Where: Blanco County Annex
Agenda: Concesssion Stand schedule
Annual Review of Support Group Fund (e-mailed to all club managers on 12/18/09.
When: Monday, January 4, 2010
Where: Blanco County Annex
Agenda: Concesssion Stand schedule
Annual Review of Support Group Fund (e-mailed to all club managers on 12/18/09.
Shooting Sports First Meeting Scheduled
The Shooting Sports Club will be holding their 1st meeting of the season on January 5th, at the Showbarn, located at the Blanco County Fairgrounds.
You will need to bring Paper and a Pen.
You will need to bring Paper and a Pen.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Hill Country Spurs Dates to Remember
MARK YOUR CALENDERS - Upcoming dates to be aware of:
December 28 HC Horse Judging Training
Attendance is mandatory for all Horse Judgers.
All other club members are more than welcome to attend.
Whittington Ranch, Johnson City
6 pm - 8 pm
January 2 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show - WORK DAY
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
9 am - 10 am
January 4 4-H Council Delegate/Manager Training
Blanco County Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 4 DEADLINE for Blanco County 4-H Stock Show Exhibit Hall entries
January 5 NO Arena Ride this month
January 9 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show - WORK DAY
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
9 am - 10 am
January 13-16 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
January 17 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show - CLEAN UP DAY
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
1 pm
January 19 HCS Monthly Meeting
Guest: David Fry, DVM - Float Demo / Nutrition
Blanco County Exhibit Hall
6:30 pm
January 24 HC Horse Judging Training
Attendance is mandatory for all Horse Judgers.
All other club members are more than welcome to attend.
Klepac Ranch, Blanco
2 pm - 4 pm
December 28 HC Horse Judging Training
Attendance is mandatory for all Horse Judgers.
All other club members are more than welcome to attend.
Whittington Ranch, Johnson City
6 pm - 8 pm
January 2 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show - WORK DAY
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
9 am - 10 am
January 4 4-H Council Delegate/Manager Training
Blanco County Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
January 4 DEADLINE for Blanco County 4-H Stock Show Exhibit Hall entries
January 5 NO Arena Ride this month
January 9 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show - WORK DAY
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
9 am - 10 am
January 13-16 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
January 17 Blanco County 4-H Stock Show - CLEAN UP DAY
Blanco County Show Barn, Johnson City, TX
1 pm
January 19 HCS Monthly Meeting
Guest: David Fry, DVM - Float Demo / Nutrition
Blanco County Exhibit Hall
6:30 pm
January 24 HC Horse Judging Training
Attendance is mandatory for all Horse Judgers.
All other club members are more than welcome to attend.
Klepac Ranch, Blanco
2 pm - 4 pm
Monday, December 14, 2009
Blanco County Youth Stock Show Work/Pay information
Exhibitor Check Release Policy
Checks from the sale of projects will be released on the following schedule and dependent on the number of work days the individual helps to prepare or clean up for the Stock Show. Three Work Days – 1st Check Release Two Work Days – 2nd Check Release (14 days later) One Work Day – 3rd Check Release (14 days after 2nd release)
For further information, please check the Rule Book or call
Peggy Wallace @ 830-833-5335 or Kip Thompson @ 868-2701 (BCYC President)
Checks from the sale of projects will be released on the following schedule and dependent on the number of work days the individual helps to prepare or clean up for the Stock Show. Three Work Days – 1st Check Release Two Work Days – 2nd Check Release (14 days later) One Work Day – 3rd Check Release (14 days after 2nd release)
For further information, please check the Rule Book or call
Peggy Wallace @ 830-833-5335 or Kip Thompson @ 868-2701 (BCYC President)
Mark Your Calendars for future events
BLANCO 4-H 2009-2010 DATES
June 7, 2010: Awards Banquet
June 14, 2010: 4-H Club Officer Training
September 1: Enrollment Night
June 7, 2010: Awards Banquet
June 14, 2010: 4-H Club Officer Training
September 1: Enrollment Night
Texas 4-H Schoarships
It is not too early for you Seniors to be thinking about your Texas 4-H Scholarship application. The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are perfect time to get to work.
Applications and information can be retrieved from:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php
Scholarships Available:
The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program provides scholarships in four different areas. Each type of scholarship has its own requirements and criteria. It is up to the applicant to make sure that he/she clearly understands the requirements and completes the application in order to be considered.
Baccalaureate Scholarships - the traditional Texas 4-H Scholarship Program, for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue technical certification offered in the eligible majors/courses of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet.
Courageous Heart Scholarships – special scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member of both 4-H and school. (See additional instructions).
Applications and information can be retrieved from:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php
Scholarships Available:
The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program provides scholarships in four different areas. Each type of scholarship has its own requirements and criteria. It is up to the applicant to make sure that he/she clearly understands the requirements and completes the application in order to be considered.
Baccalaureate Scholarships - the traditional Texas 4-H Scholarship Program, for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.
Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue technical certification offered in the eligible majors/courses of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet.
Courageous Heart Scholarships – special scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member of both 4-H and school. (See additional instructions).
Exhibit Hall Information
January 14-15, 2010
Entries due: Monday, January 4 by Noon
$7 entry fee
Entry forms and Rules are available at: blanco-co.tamu.edu (or we have some at the Extension office).
The Youth Exhibit Hall is a chance for 4-H, FFA and FCCLA members to compete in categories such as Foods, Home Canned Products, Sewing, Hobbies, Fine Art, and Educational Exhibits. New categories for 2010 include: mini scrapbooks, doll making, jewelry and computer generated art. Awards for winners include ribbons, rosettes, and embroidered tote bags. A Senior “Best in Show” winner and a Junior “Best in Show” winner will both be eligible for the Stock Show Sale on Saturday, January 16. The sweepstakes winners are chosen through a weighted point system based on the number of entries in each category. For example, if there are 5 entries in the cookie category 1st place will receive 5 points and 5th place will receive 1 point.
All participants are eligible to put their entries in the silent auction that runs Friday through Saturday.
Entries due: Monday, January 4 by Noon
$7 entry fee
Entry forms and Rules are available at: blanco-co.tamu.edu (or we have some at the Extension office).
The Youth Exhibit Hall is a chance for 4-H, FFA and FCCLA members to compete in categories such as Foods, Home Canned Products, Sewing, Hobbies, Fine Art, and Educational Exhibits. New categories for 2010 include: mini scrapbooks, doll making, jewelry and computer generated art. Awards for winners include ribbons, rosettes, and embroidered tote bags. A Senior “Best in Show” winner and a Junior “Best in Show” winner will both be eligible for the Stock Show Sale on Saturday, January 16. The sweepstakes winners are chosen through a weighted point system based on the number of entries in each category. For example, if there are 5 entries in the cookie category 1st place will receive 5 points and 5th place will receive 1 point.
All participants are eligible to put their entries in the silent auction that runs Friday through Saturday.
Youth Stock Show Jan 14-16, 2010
Youth Stock Show, January 14-16, 2010
Projects may be entered by active 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the Blanco County School Districts or an accredited home school program in the Blanco County School Districts, or an accredited private school in the State of Texas as long as the student resides in the Blanco County School District. Each project must be under the supervision of the County Extension Agents or the Agricultural Science Teachers before being eligible for entry.
All participants must meet Academic Eligibility guidelines as outlined by the Texas Education Agency’s
“No Pass, No Play Policy”
The Extension office will check exhibitor’s eligibility by contacting the exhibitor’s school.
Projects may be entered by active 4-H and FFA members enrolled in the Blanco County School Districts or an accredited home school program in the Blanco County School Districts, or an accredited private school in the State of Texas as long as the student resides in the Blanco County School District. Each project must be under the supervision of the County Extension Agents or the Agricultural Science Teachers before being eligible for entry.
All participants must meet Academic Eligibility guidelines as outlined by the Texas Education Agency’s
“No Pass, No Play Policy”
The Extension office will check exhibitor’s eligibility by contacting the exhibitor’s school.
Important Dates for District 10 4-H
DISTRICT 10 4-H 2009-2010 DATES
February 5th, 2010:Dairy Judging @ San Antonio (SALE)
February 11th, 2010: Horse Judging @ San Antonio (SALE)
April 1-24, 2010: Roundup, including the following: Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Share the Fun, Beef Quiz Bowl, Horse Quiz Bowl and Swine Skill-A-Thon
April 10, 2010: at Texas State-Consumer Judging (AM) & Fashion Show, Textile Show, Fabric & Fashion Design (PM)
April 17, 2010: Wilson County Rifle Context
May 1, 2010: Gillespie County-Judging Contests including Meats Judging, Livestock, Entomology, Soils, Range Evaluations, Range & Pasture Grass ID, Wool and Mohair Judging.
June 21-23: Leadership Lab @ 4-H Center
Recordbook Judging & Junior Leader Rally-date & location not determined yet.
February 5th, 2010:Dairy Judging @ San Antonio (SALE)
February 11th, 2010: Horse Judging @ San Antonio (SALE)
April 1-24, 2010: Roundup, including the following: Educational Presentations, Public Speaking, Share the Fun, Beef Quiz Bowl, Horse Quiz Bowl and Swine Skill-A-Thon
April 10, 2010: at Texas State-Consumer Judging (AM) & Fashion Show, Textile Show, Fabric & Fashion Design (PM)
April 17, 2010: Wilson County Rifle Context
May 1, 2010: Gillespie County-Judging Contests including Meats Judging, Livestock, Entomology, Soils, Range Evaluations, Range & Pasture Grass ID, Wool and Mohair Judging.
June 21-23: Leadership Lab @ 4-H Center
Recordbook Judging & Junior Leader Rally-date & location not determined yet.
2010 District 10-Dairy and Horse Judging
2010 District 10 Dairy and Horse Judging
When: Feb 5th, 2010 8am-5pm-Dairy
When: Feb 11, 2010 8am-5pm-Horse
Where: San Antonio
Registration Dates:
General Registration: 01/04/2010—1/22/2010
Late Registration: 01/22/2010—1/26/2010
The District 10 Dairy Judging contest will be held in conjunction with the SALE Dairy Judging Contest on Friday, February 5, 2010. Horse Judging will be held in conjunction with the SALE Horse Judging contest on Thursday, February 11. For more information, please contact the Extension Office @ 830-868-7167
When: Feb 5th, 2010 8am-5pm-Dairy
When: Feb 11, 2010 8am-5pm-Horse
Where: San Antonio
Registration Dates:
General Registration: 01/04/2010—1/22/2010
Late Registration: 01/22/2010—1/26/2010
The District 10 Dairy Judging contest will be held in conjunction with the SALE Dairy Judging Contest on Friday, February 5, 2010. Horse Judging will be held in conjunction with the SALE Horse Judging contest on Thursday, February 11. For more information, please contact the Extension Office @ 830-868-7167
National 4-H Center Work Opportunity for summer
Work at the National 4-H Center this summer??
Here’s an opportunity for 4-H’ers to work at the National 4-H Center this summer! Do you know a 4-H’er who has a passion for government, history, political science, working with youth, public speaking, or leadership? If so, they may want to apply for the position of Program Assistant (PA) at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center! Application deadlines are approaching soon and we want to give 4-H alumni and Collegiate 4-H’ers an opportunity to make a difference during their spring or summer semester.
We are looking for individuals with at least a high school diploma (preferably some college experience) and a passion for youth development , hospitality, teaching, history, politics, or leadership. If you know a college student looking for credit towards graduation, National 4-H Council will happily work with the student and the school to make this possible. Listed below is the link for information and application materials.
Citizenship Washington Focus Program Assistant: Application due January 18, 2010.
http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org/programassistant.aspx
For more information, please contact:
Molly Young Freeman Thompson
Director, Youth Opportunities Coordinator, Youth Opportunities
myyoung@4HCenter.org
fthompson@4HCenter.org
301-961-2812 301-961-2917
Here’s an opportunity for 4-H’ers to work at the National 4-H Center this summer! Do you know a 4-H’er who has a passion for government, history, political science, working with youth, public speaking, or leadership? If so, they may want to apply for the position of Program Assistant (PA) at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center! Application deadlines are approaching soon and we want to give 4-H alumni and Collegiate 4-H’ers an opportunity to make a difference during their spring or summer semester.
We are looking for individuals with at least a high school diploma (preferably some college experience) and a passion for youth development , hospitality, teaching, history, politics, or leadership. If you know a college student looking for credit towards graduation, National 4-H Council will happily work with the student and the school to make this possible. Listed below is the link for information and application materials.
Citizenship Washington Focus Program Assistant: Application due January 18, 2010.
http://www.citizenshipwashingtonfocus.org/programassistant.aspx
For more information, please contact:
Molly Young Freeman Thompson
Director, Youth Opportunities Coordinator, Youth Opportunities
myyoung@4HCenter.org
fthompson@4HCenter.org
301-961-2812 301-961-2917
Hill Cuntry Spurs 4-H Annual Holiday Party December 15th
A reminder to the Hill Country Spurs 4-H Annual Holiday Party is next Tuesday, December 15th, 2009, hosted at the Whittington's Barn at 6:00 pm.
Pot luck meal
For more information, contact:
Amy Yachimski @ 512-934-8449
Traci Smith @ 512-626-0098
April Klepac @ 830-385-1404/830-833-4638
Pot luck meal
For more information, contact:
Amy Yachimski @ 512-934-8449
Traci Smith @ 512-626-0098
April Klepac @ 830-385-1404/830-833-4638
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