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Medina
County
4-H
1506 Ave M, Hondo Ph 830.741.6180 FX 830.741.6182 Email: [email protected] Web-site: http://medina.agrilife.org
IMPORTANT STUFF all active 4-H’ers need to know
Annual Stock show open Board Meeting
The Annual meeting of the Medina County Junior Livestock Show has been scheduled. At this meeting the
Board of Directors will hear any suggestions for improvements or changes for next year’s show.
The meeting is open to the public.
Date: Monday, March 25th
Time: 6:30 pm
Place: Devine High School
MCJLS Checks will be ready soon, so it is me to write the “Thank You” le ers to ALL of your buyers.
In addi on, be sure to complete the 4‐H Project Record Form, see below. Your club manager will
need to receive your record form and Thank You notes before your auc on check can be released to
you. Good Luck to all that will be compe ng in the major livestock shows!!
Livestock project record forms
It’s time to start finishing up your project record forms...these get confused with the Texas 4-H Recordbook, but are very
different. The Livestock Project Record Form is filled out by 4-H livestock exhibitors in regards to their livestock project.
The Project Record Form teaches the skill of record keeping, along with showing progress, growth and accomplishments
in your livestock project. The record form needs to be given to your club manager along with your thank you notes to
buyers as soon as possible after the Medina County Jr Livestock Show.
The 4-H Livestock Project Record Form is located on the Medina County Extension website (medina.agrilife.org) under
publications, livestock, 4-H Livestock Project Record Form.
announcing VALIDATION TAG ORDERS
Steer Validation Tag Orders are due
NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2019
A steer validation tag order form can be found in this newsletter. Return the attached order form along with a prepaid tagging fee
of $17 per tag to the Extension office.
If you have any questions please contact the Extension office at 830.741.6180
LAMB & GOAT ORDERS FOR STATE FAIR
are due on Friday, April 5, 2019. Tags are $17 each.
Lamb and goat camps
LAMB CAMP
When: June 14-16, 2019
Where: Howard College Agricultural Complex
Cost: $100.00 per person for meals and awards
SEE FLYER IN BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER
GOAT CAMP
When: June 2-4, 2019
Where: Howard College Agricultural Complex
Cost: $100.00 per person for meals and awards
SEE FLYER IN BACK OF THIS NEWSLETTER
Horse Judging
Anyone interested in horse judging, please contact Russell simpson at
405-473-2151 or [email protected]
4-H Horse and Riding club
If you are interested in the 4-H Horse and Riding Club, please contact Melissa Brown at 830-317-0343 or [email protected]
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The Senior Medina County 4‐H Horse Judging team par cipated in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Horse Judging contest on Saturday, February 9, 2018. The Senior Team of Taylor Bendele, Shelby Simpson, Hannah Vierling and Reese Simpson placed 1st overall, 3rd in Halter, 2nd in Performance and 3rd in Reasons. Shelby Simpson earned 1st high point individual, 2nd in Halter, 2nd in Performance and 6th in Reasons. Taylor Bendele earned 13th in Performance and 9th in Reasons. Hannah Vierling earned 11th in Halter. Senior, Shelby Simpson also earned a $2,000 scholarship plus she and her team mates each received $1000 scholarships from the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. The team will represent Texas at the All American Quarter Horse Congress in Dayton, Ohio and AQHA World Show in Oklahoma, Oklahoma. Team members and Coach Russell Simpson have not stopped smiling!
2019 Horse Valida on will open on 4‐H Connect on March 1 through May 1.
March 1‐April 15—$10 per horse
April 16‐May 1—$20 per horse
All horses must be validate or re‐validated with payment each year to be eligible to show at District
and State 4‐H Horse Shows.
May 1st is the absolute deadline for valida on of horses.
For instruc ons on how to validate a new horse or re‐validate a horse already in the system, please go
to: h p://horse.tamu.edu (click on State 4‐H Horse Show link)
County offices must approve valida ons by May 10 and all payments
must be into the 4‐H Founda on by May 31st.
horse validation information
SO PROUD!
San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
dairy judging results
Medina County was well represented at the SALE Dairy Judging Contest on February 8th. Those participating were Johnny
Guzman, Lauren Scott, Ashlynn Steubing, Jessa Frosh, Kyla Steubing, Mikayla Zinsmeyer, Paige Smith, Julia Guzman,
Cooper Molitor, Johanna Steubing, Lacy Clarke, Nicholas Riff Tanner Steubing, Ryan Magers, Nolan Riff, Dalton Clarke, Shane
Molitor, Baylee Rogge and Riley Smith.
The District 10 Contest was held on the same day with results listed below.
Meats judging results
Medina County earned 1st place team at the SALE Meat Judging contest on February 10th. The team was made up of Baylee
Rogge, Will Gardenhire, Laurell Pfeiffer and Luke Lessing. Baylee earned 5th high point individual, Will earned 6th high point individ-ual, Laurel earned 8th high point individual and Luke earned 11th
high point individual.
The team of Coy Jacobs, Johanna Steubing, Cooper Molitor and Carynn Jacobs earned 10th place team.
Others participating in the contest were Molly McElroy, William Rothe, Kyla Steubing, Carter Jacobs and Harper Scott.
Consumer judging results
Medina County was well represented at the SALE Consumer Judging contest on February 16th. Junior Team consisting of
Trip Robbins, Connor Prukop, Connor Haby and Johnny Guzman earned 2nd place. Trip earned 2nd high point individual and
Johnny earned 8th high point individual.
Junior Team with Brody Barker, Ayelet Reus, Lauren Scott and Ashlyn Steubing earned 4th place. Lauren earned 7th high point
individual and Ayelet earned 12th high point individual.
Others competing were Brady Prukop, Johanna Steubing, Lacy Clarke, Julia Guzman, Mikayla Zinsmeyer, Sage Knowlton, Kyla
Steubing and William Reus.
Horse judging results
Medina County Horse Judgers competed in SALE on February 18th. Junior team with Abigail Vierling, Kaitlyn Johnson and
Camryn Darby earned 3rd place. Abigail earned 4th high point individual and Kaitlyn earned 6th high point individual. Senior team earned 6th place, the team consisted of Taylor Bendele,
Hannah Vierling, Shelby Simpson and Reese Simpson.
Others participating in the contest were Madison Rogers, Campbell Pegues, Jullian Boehme, Samantha Blasingame,
Serenity Whitaker, Mallorie Fewell, Riley Lyssy, Mikaela Johnson, Kinsey Winters, Allison Whitley and Sydney Aelvoet.
Livestock judging results
Medina County Livestock Judgers competed at the SALE contest on February 24th. Participating this year were seniors Chesney Vogt, Luke Lessing and Paeten Johnson. Juniors Carter Marquardt, Curtis Binford, Molly Lessing, Hadley Johnson, Cambry Reus,
Diego Lopez, Brody Marquardt, Katia Lopez, Campbell Pegues, Emma Allbee and Jake Allbee also judged.
San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo
Livestock Judging
Medina County participated in the San Angelo Livestock Judging contest on February 16th. Junior 4-Her’s Diego and Katia Lopez competed in the contest.
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PHOTOGRAPHY STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
The Texas 4-H & Youth Development Photography contest will be displayed at the 2019 Texas 4-H Roundup and is open to all senior age 4-H members. The 2018-2019 theme is “Promote 4-H”.
Along with the theme category there are 14 other categories in which to enter.
Each county may have only one entry per category (15 entries per county).
GUIDELINES CAN BE FOUND AT
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-contest/uploads/2018-2019_texas-4h_photography-
rules.pdf
SHOOTING SPORTS The County Smallbore Rifle Contest will be held Saturday, March 23rd beginning at 7:30 am with a safety orientation. The contest will take place at the Alamo Muzzle Loader’s location in LaCoste. Contact your Shooting Sports Coach for more information and a shooting schedule.
Hondo– for information on the Shotgun and Smallbore Rifle projects contact Sandy Steubing at 830-931-5327
Castroville—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Beth Zinsmeyer at 210-391-5188
La Coste—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Izel Lopez at 210-347-9694
Rio Medina—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Brandy Anderson at 210-557-4983
4-H Sausage Dinner Back by Popular Demand! The Medina County 4-H Sausage Dinner.
Pickup date for your “To Go Plate” will be Sunday, MARCH 31st.
Turn in unsold tickets and ticket money to your Club Manager. Plates can also be purchased at the pickup site. Ticket prices are:
$7.00/plate
Sausage, New Potatoes, Green Beans & Coleslaw Proceeds will help fund club scholarships and programs and District and State contest reimbursements.
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County Round Up Registration Please let the Extension office know if you
are planning on participating Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard, Share the Fun or Leaders4Life by Friday, March 15th.
4-H Council Officer Elections
ATTENTION former and present Medina County 4-H
Council members! County Council Officer applications
are being accepted! If you are 12 years old and have
served at least one year (past or present) as a Medina
County 4-H Council Member, you are eligible to run for
office. Medina County 4-H council members are: 4-H
Club Presidents, 1st Vice Presidents and the County
Council delegates.
Positions Available are: Chairman, 1st and 2nd
Vice Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Reporter as
well as 2 District 10 Delegates. Council Officers job
descriptions, responsibilities and officer application are
available at the Extension office or at: http://medina-
tx.tamu.edu (click Publications then 4-H club
Resources).
Applications are due at the extension office on or before
Monday, April 1st.
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CLOTHING AND TEXTILE CONTESTS
Do you like fashion and being creative? The 4-H clothing and Textiles project is perfect for you. In the 4-H clothing and Textiles Project you can learn how to sew, how to be a good consumer when purchasing clothes, and the art of designing clothes and accessories, and careers in the fashion industry.
Here are some of the different projects you can participate in.
Fashion Show—The Fashion Show is designed for 4-H members to showcase their skills in buying and construction.
Fashion Storyboard—The 4-H Fashion Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea.
Natural Fiber Contest—The Natural Fiber contest is part of the Fashion Show. Members choose to buy or construct an outfit made from either cotton or wool/mohair/alpaca.
Duds to Dazzle—During Duds to Dazzle, teams of 3 to 5 receive textiles and each team has 60 minutes to create a new product using items from the supply closet.
“Trashion” Show—In the Trashion Show, intermediate and senior 4-H members use their design skills to create and exhibit a recycled/reused garment created from items that would otherwise be thrown in the trash. Teams of 3 to 5 member submit a video application in the spring to be judged.
Alpaca Wool Challenge—4-H participants of any age can request skein of yarn provided by Alpaca producers to create a knitted, crocheted, or woven clothing or textile item.
Quilt Challenge and Community Service Project—This contest has two options for how to participate. Students can create a blanket or quilt of any kind that will be donated to an individual in need or a charity. These items are not judged. Or member can create quilts to be judged. After judging, quilts will be donated to an organization of the quilters choice, Project Linus or Quilts of Valor.
For more information on any of these go to http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/clothing-textiles/ or call the Extension office.
The County Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contest will be March 21st during the County Roundup. The District Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contest will be May 3rd during the District Spring Roundup.
county roundup and fashion show
This year County Roundup and County Fashion Show will be combined and will be Thursday, March 21st.
County Roundup is the time to practice your skills and prepare for District competition. You can compete in Share-the-Fun by showing off your talent or prepare a Leaders4Life team and give a presentation.
Check out all the ways you can show your skills by going to:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019_TXRU_Guide.pdf
In conjunction with the County Roundup activities we will also be holding our Fashion Show and take entries for Fashion Storyboard. Start your engines...or sewing machines or check out the “buying” division...and plan on participating this year. Information for these contests can be found at:
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/clothing-textiles/
For more information regarding these events contact Debby Bodenchuk at the Extension Office 830.741.6180.
Opportunities in 4-H... Share the Fun Do you have a talent to share with your fellow 4-H members? Singing? Dancing? Acting? Playing an instrument? Then sign up for Share-The-Fun to be held on Thursday, March 21st at County Roundup. Guidelines have been released and you can plan on seven categories this year: Celebrate 4-H, Choreographed Routines, Musical/Instrumental, Solo/Band Performance, Vocal, Poetry/Prose and Dramedy. An Entry can be an individual or a team up to 9 4-H members. Entry deadline for County roundup is March 8th by calling the Extension office at 830.741.6180.
For more information go to: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Share-th-Fun-Information-Letter.pdf
4-H Outdoor Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? Do you love the great outdoors? The 10th annual Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge will be held at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood on June 26th-28th, 2019.
Grab a friend and learn, practice, and train to compete in a series of ten outdoor events that will challenge you physically and mentally. This year’s events are: Shotgun, archery, fishing, climbing, kayaking, rifle, biologist skills, gear judging, outdoor safety/first aide and outdoor skills. Registration will be on 4-H Connect will be April 15-May 19 and is limited to the first 50 teams. Are you the ultimate Texas Outdoor Challenge team? Join in and find out!
For more information and rules go to http://texas4-H.tamu.edu/projects/outdoor-education-living-skills/
4-H Recordbooks Keeping records is a great way to hold on to your memories about your incredible adventures in 4-H. Record keeping is also a great way to develop skills in time management, communication, setting goals and deadlines, money management and project evaluations. In an effort to update the current record book system a committee has developed an online program with a data entry system that easily allows for updates, editing and printing.
There will be three (3) levels of record books based on 4-H age (junior, intermediate, and senior). Information requested for each level will
progressively add on to each other. The junior & intermediate books are significantly simplified from past record books. The senior level book is similar to the past record book with some minor edits.
Parts of the report form will be standardized to allow for ease of completion and judging.
Much of the data from previous record books that a member may have saved on their home computer may be “cut and pasted” into the new
form.
All 4-H members will begin using the new online forms or a new paper form that is available for download from the Texas 4-H website.
Record books will still be printed and turned in (in hardcopy form) to be judged by the deadline set by your local County Extension Office.
This system is available for use at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/
Contact Debby Bodenchuk at the Extension office if you need help with your record book.
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4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitional
The classes and resources for the 2019 4-h Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Contest are now available at:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/food-nutrition/
TAMU 26th Annual Vet School OPEN HOUSE
The 2019 Vet School OPEN HOUSE will be held on March 30th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn about all the aspects of veterinary medicine. There is no registration and no fee...just show up and enjoy! For more information go to:
http://vetmed.tamu.edu/openhouse
Fantas c News! We s ll have plenty of projects to par cipate in...REGISTER FOR 2018‐2019 4‐H year NOW!
4‐H members and volunteers must register each year to be a member of Medina county 4‐H. Don’t miss out on all the
fun projects and workshops provided to 4‐H members, receive our monthly newsle er, and join the millions of youth
worldwide who “Make the Best Be er”. Enrollment will be on 4‐H Connect at h ps://texas.4honline.com.
TIPS IN USING 4‐H CONNECT:
If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one! (call the extension office if you cannot remember your
email address used or password)
If you are new to 4‐H, set up a profile and follow the prompts.
To be an official 4‐H member in Texas 4‐H you must have an Ac ve profile in 4‐H Connect!
An ac ve membership will not be granted un l par cipa on fee is paid.
You cannot register for an event un l your profile is ACTIVE.
If you have any ques ons or cannot access 4‐H connect please call the Extension office at 830.741.6180.
Par cipa on Fee is $25
How
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We welcome any calls or emails and will respond in a mely manner.
Sandra Kunkel—Family and Community Health Agent—[email protected]
Andy Hatcher—Ag and Natural Resources Agent + 4‐H—[email protected]
Debby Bodenchuk—4‐H and Youth Program Assistant—[email protected]
Becky Mar nez—Office Manager—becky.mar [email protected]
Joan Lindeman—Office Secretary—[email protected]
Extension Office—medina‐[email protected] Website: h p://medina.agrilife.org Phone: 830.741.6180
OFFICE HOURS MONDAY‐FRIDAY: 8:00 AM TO NOON & 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM
TEXAS 4-h AGE AND YEAR REQUIREMENTS
Youth may participate in 4-H from September 1st of grade 3 through August 31st following completion of grade 12 with these restrictions:
Texas 4-H will have new membership eligibility based on SCHOOL GRADE not age. The new eligibility rules and guidelines are:
Minimum age—8 (in addition to being in the 3rd grade)
Maximum age—18 (as of August 31, 2019)
4-H member categories
SENIOR: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12
INTERMEDIATE: Grades 6, 7, and 8
JUNIOR: Grades 3, 4, and 5
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Leaders become Great not by their Power but, because of their ability to Empower Others. John maxwell
CLUB MANAGERS
4-H Club Manager(s) Phone #
Castroville Aris Vogt
Beth Zinsmeyer
Cindy Guzman
210-274-1046
210-391-5188
210-273-8055
Devine
Carly Parson
Johnny Naegelin
Jeanine Mello
210-413-3885
210-218-9097
210-219-2507
D’Hanis Laurie Henefey 830-426-6260
Hondo Intermediate
(3rd-5th)
Sarah Reus
Samantha Barker
979-220-8414
210-542-4121
Hondo Jr.
(6th-8th)
Sandy Steubing
Nicole Steubing
Vicky Steubing
830-931-5327
830-423-4589
210-275-3973
Hondo High
(9th-12th)
Buffie Rogge
Laurie Lentz
Chelley Gibson
Christie Kaden
210-884-5153
210-213-2088
830-931-5076
210-912-0704
LaCoste Melinda DeCock
Tracy Chafin
210-884-4977
830-709-5553
Rio Medina Michael Zinsmeyer
Rikki Zinsmeyer
830-931-5390
830-931-3368
Next 4-H Meeting Dates
Mark your calendars…
Club meetings will be:
Castroville– Monday, April 8 @ 7:30 pm
Castroville Elementary Cafeteria
Devine—Monday, April 8 @ 7:00 pm
Devine Intermediate Cafeteria
D’Hanis—Wednesday, April 3 @ 7:30 pm
D’Hanis Community Center
Hondo—Sunday, April 14 @ 5:00 pm
St Paul Lutheran Church
LaCoste—Monday, April 8 @ 6:30 pm
LaCoste Elementary Cafeteria
Rio Medina—Sunday, April 14 @ 5:00 pm
Mumme’s Rio Medina Store
Sandra Kunkel Andy Hatcher Debby Bodenchuk
Medina County Extension Agent Medina County Extension Agent Medina County
FCH Ag/NR 4-H Program Asst.
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
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Coming in April
April 1 - District Photography Results on D10 Website April 1 - County Council Officer Application Deadline April 1 - Club Managers Meeting April 13 - District Livestock Judging, Fredericksburg April 17 - District Meat Judging, Angelo St. University
Houston Gilt Show
Meat Judging @ HLSR
Devine 7:pm & LaCoste 6:30pm Club Meetings
Horse Judging @ HLSR
D’Hanis Club Meeting 7:30pm
Houston Lambs & Goats
Hondo Clubs & Rio Medina Club
Meeting 5pm
Houston Barrows Wave 1
Livestock Judging @ HLSR
SPRING BREAK
Houston Barrows Wave 2
Houston Steer Show
4-H Day at the Capitol
Dairy Judging @ HLSR
Castroville Club Meeting 7:30pm
Austin Lamb & Goats
Austin Barrows
Austin Barrows
Sausage Dinner
Austin Steer Show Livestock Judging
@ Austin Texas A&M
Clinics
County Roundup & Fashion Show
6pm
Deadline to Enter
County Roundup
Registra on Begins
for District Spring
Roundup
HLSR Spor ng Clays
County Smallbore
Rifle Contest
MCJLS Open Board
Mee ng
6:30 pm Devine HS TAMU Vet Science
Open House
County Council Officer Applications
Due
Club Managers
Meeting 6pm
District Livestock Judging @
Fredericksburg
District Meat Judging @ ASU
Devine 7:pm, LaCoste 6:30pm,
Castroville 7:30pm Club Meetings
D’Hanis Club Meeting 7:30pm
Hondo Clubs & Rio Medina Club
Meeting 5pm
Steer Tag Orders Due
Lamb & Goat Tag Orders Due for
State Fair
County Holiday Office Closed
End of District
Spring Roundup
Registra on
4‐H Opportunity
Scholarship Interview
Selec on No fica on
Club Manager
Mee ng 6:00 pm
May 2-4 District 10 Spring Roundup
May 2—Spring RU—Leaders4Life, Range Evaluation/Pasture ID, Share-the-Fun, Wool Judging
May 3—Spring RU—Soil Judging, Duds-to-Dazzle, Fashion Show and Fashion Story Board
May 4—Spring RU—Smallbore Rife
STEER VALIDATION TAG ORDER
Due Date: Friday, April 5, 2019
Name_________________________Grade___School_______________4-H Club______________
Name_________________________Grade___School_______________4-H Club______________
Name_________________________Grade___School_______________4-H Club______________
Name_________________________Grade___School_______________4-H Club______________
Address:________________________________ Phone #________________
Email:_____________________________________________
Steer Tags _______ X $17.00 each = $__________
PARENTS SIGNATURE ___________________________________DATE___________________
Make check payable to: MCJLS. Mail or bring this form with your payment to:
Medina County Extension Office, 1506 Avenue M, Hondo, Texas 78861
This is a validation tag order form only.
It does not enter you in any stock show (county or major).
