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July 2014
Atascosa 4-H Newsletter Texas AgriLife Extension Office
1003 Oak St, Jourdanton, TX 78026
830.769.3066 / atascosa.agrilife.org
Dale Rankin, CEA - Ag Agent [email protected]
Dru Benavides – FCS agent [email protected]
Michelle Pfeil – 4-H Assistant [email protected]
Monica Zepeda, Secretary [email protected]
Turkey Order Form—Due Monday July 7, 2014
Name of Child: ___________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Name: ___________________________________________________________________
Telephone #:__________________________ 4-H Club:___________________________________
Total number of poults ordered________________@ $3.50 each + $________________________
Time to Order Turkey Poults
•Quality Counts verification will be required for all youth exhibiting livestock (market
and/or breeding) at major livestock shows in Texas (including the Ft. Worth Livestock
Show, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Star of Texas Fair in Austin, San Angelo Livestock Show, Sandhills
Stock Show in Odessa, State Fair of Texas in Dallas, and Heart O’ Texas Fair in Waco).
• The verification process will require 4-H exhibitors to pass an online test that measures their knowledge on quality assurance and character
education content items.
• All 4-Hers must take this test
• Quality Counts test and more information available at http://quality counts.tamu.edu
• 4-Hers that were intermediates last year and will be in the senior division this year must retake the test.
Goat and Lamb Validations will be coming soon. Keep your eyes open
for more information in the Newsletter or on Facebook for dates and
costs.
July 30, 2014
Jourdanton Library Community Center
Jourdanton, TX
6:00p.m.
Workshop is designed to better prepare members currently
serving or interested in serving as a club or council officer.
A breakout informational and planning session will be held for all club managers and volunteers. We will discuss updates and changes to club chartering, attendance, finances, etc…
Make plans to attend. Everyone is welcome!
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. We will seek to provide reasonable accommodation for all persons with disabilities for this meeting. We request that you contact the
Atascosa County Extension Service eight days (8) prior to the event at (830) 769-3066 or as soon as possible to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that you
require.
July 11-12
TCCA-STEER
Guadalupe Valley Pecan Classic A & B
Guadalupe Co. Fairgrounds, Seguin
Contact Holly Garza, P O Box 732
Marion, 78124
210-296-4093
July 12
TCLA-TCMGA-LAMB-GOAT
4-H Goat Club Showcase
Burleson Co. Fairgrounds, Caldwell
Contact: Mary Cass, 501 Pin Oak Dr.
Caldwell, 77836
979-324-3837
July 12-13
TCCA-HEIFER-STEER
Lone Star Classic
A, B, C, & D
Lavaca Co. Expo, Halletsville
Contact: Daniel Boatright
P O Box 84, Leesville 78122
830-203-0627
July 19
TCCA-STEER
Refugio Stampede A, B, C, & D
Refugio Co, Fairgrounds, Refugio
Contact: Amy Neel 105 Vidauri Rd.
Refugio 78377
361-649-1131
July 25-26
TCCA-HEIFER-STEER
Mission River Classic A, B, C & D
Refugio Co. Fairgrounds, Refugio
Contact: Refugio Co. Fair Assn., P O Box 88
Refugio, 78377
361-319-0061
New items at the 4-H Mall!
Stall or cage tags for every animal you can show
and nice window decals for your car or truck. The
decals are $5.95 and the cage or stall tags are
$15.95. They are of very good quality. If you
would like to see one before ordering, we have
one at the Extension office.
2014 Awards Banquet
The annual awards banquet will be held on
August 2, 2014 at the Jourdanton Library and
Community Center. The theme this year is
Inspire.
Tickets $7.00 for parents, non-4-Hers and
guests. The price for 4-H members is $4.50.
Invitations will be mailed out in July and we
are asking for those wishing to attend to
R.S.V.P. by July 25th. Invitations will be in
the mail soon. Tickets will be available in the
Extension office.
We are asking that volunteers bring their fa-
vorite deserts to share.
The State Fair is coming! If you are plan-
ning to enter the fair, the deadline for en-
tries is midnight August 25, 2014 for online
entries. More information about entering
and schedules can be found at http://
bigtex.com/livestock/exhibitorinfo/ or call
the Extension office
Sue Ann Smith was honored with the Salute to Excellence Award. Pictured (left to right) are Doug
Steele, Director, Sue Ann Smith, her daughter Paige Smith, Dru Benavides, and Dale Rankin
2014 Roundup Highlights
Molly Keck, Program Specialist in Entomology
is picture with Stayton Hagen who earned a
second place with his collection.
Our Livestock Judging team. Pictured are (left to right) are Joe Taylor,
Cody Peterson, Justin Smith, Travis Bonner and Dale Rankin. Travis was
4th high point individual in sheep and goats.
Soil and Water Conservation District Poster and Essay
The ACEES members had a very successful District show. Bailey Burkholder was awarded Reserve Supreme Horseman and
Christabella Gonzales was Qualifying Champion Class placements were:
Bailey Burkholder and WR Big Dog First in Geldings 5 & Over, Reining, Stock Horse Horsemanship, Second in Stock Horse
Trail, Stock Horse Pleasure and Working Cow Horse
Melanie Douglas and Skys Country Blend Second in Western Horsemanship, Fifth in Geldings Five & Over and Western Pleasure and Sixth in
Showmanship at Halter and Western Trail
Sahara Ellis and Miss Mark My Spot Second in Stakes Race, Eighth in Poles and Ninth in Barrels
Kadi Fretwell and Fool the Crowd Fourth Stakes Race, Fifth Poles and Sixth Barrels
Chrisabella Gonzales and Rusty First in Western Pleasure, Hunter Showmanship, Hunter Under Saddle and Western
Trail, Second in Geldings 5 & Over, Third in Hunter Seat Equitation, Fifth in Showmanship at Halter
and Sixth in Western Horsemanship
Kelsey Gonzales and Lady Fifth in Stock Horse Trail, Sixth in Mares 5 & Over, Seventh in Showmanship at Halter
Charity Harris and Acclaimed Invitation First in Showmanship at Halter, Second in Western Trail, Fourth in Western Horsemanship and
Sixth in Geldings 5 & Over and Western Pleasure
Mary McLinely and Dirty Fourth in Western Trail and Tenth in Stakes Race
Kate McNeill and Babbitts Speedy Bar First in Barrels, Third in Geldings 5 & Over and Stakes Race
Kirby McNeill and Zippo Seventh in Barrels and Eleventh in Poles
David Smith and JD Eighth in Geldings 5 & Over
David Smith and Justalena Peppy Dawn Eighth in Stakes Race, Ninth in Poles
Emma Smith and Justalena Peppy Dawn Second Mares 5 & Over
Emma Smith and Show Your Pistol Third Barrels, Fourth Poles and Ninth Stakes Race
Tess Underbrink and Stilletto Second in Poles, Fifth in Barrels and Seventh in Mares 5 & Over
District 12 Horse Show Results
Pictured are 4-H members
that won awards from the
Atascosa Soil and Waters
Conservation District’s
poster and essay Contest.
Our members Mason Vick
won third in the Sixth
Grade Poster Contest and
Jaxon Smithey won sec-
ond in the 13 and under
Essay contest.
Atascosa Club of Equine Enthusiasts
(A.C.E.E.) 4th Monday of the Month, 7pm
Karen Harris - (830) 570-9222
First United Methodist Church, Pleasanton,
TX
Black Hill 4-H
2nd Sunday of the Month, 6:00pm
Kim Lutz - (830) 570 - 3320
Black Hill Comm. Bldg., Black Hill, TX
Chaparral 4-H
2nd Sunday of the Month, 6pm
Stephanie Peterson-(830) 399-0683
Verdi Community Center, Verdi, TX
Jourdanton4-H
3rd Monday of the Month, 6:30pm
Laura Despain – 830-570-5927
Carole Horelka – 830-769-3765
Methodist Church, Jourdanton, TX
Leming/Verdi 4-H
2nd Monday of the Month 6:30pm
Jennifer Cagle - (210) 865-4802
Verdi Community Center, Verdi, TX
Little Atascosa Homeschooler’s Clover
Kids
1st Wednesday of the month
Elizabeth George (830)570-3990
Verdi Community Center, Verdi, TX
Lytle 4-H
2nd Monday of the Month, 6:30pm
Rosemary Bonner - (830) 709-4938
Lytle Elementary Cafeteria, Lytle, TX
Mesquite 4-H
2nd Monday of the Month, 7pm
Sue Ann Smith - (830) 281-3982
Debbie Ward - (830) 281-4159
First Baptist Church, Pleasanton, TX
Poteet 4-H
1st Tuesday of the Month, 7pm
Monica Zepeda -210-461-3125
Stephanie Scharmann - 210-365-9632
Poteet High School Cafeteria, Poteet, TX
Texas Pork Industry Conference & Youth Symposium
The Annual Conference will be held at the YO Ranch Hotel and Conference Center in Kerrville, TX on July 11
and 12, 2014. The topics will include, Advertising & Marketing through Multi-Media Outlets, Pork Cuts, Far-
rowing House Issues, Online Sales and a pork cooking demonstration as well as a Trade Show.
Registration is open now and can be found at http://www.texaspork.org/industry_conference.html.
Gold, Silver and Bronze Star
Interviews
Interviews will be held for these awards
on July 22, 2014 at the
Extension office.
Although this seems far away, remember that you must be a
member and adults MUST have a background check before they
can take a leader workshop.
For more information regarding the Atascosa 4-H Shooting Sports Program please con-
tact Boyd Grimshaw (830-570-0110, [email protected]) for Shotguns, Jim-
my Meyer (830-570-7071, [email protected]) for rifles and Sara Campbell
(210-663-0704, [email protected] for archery. You may also visit
www.atascosaclaypoppers.shutterfly.com for District and State Shooting Sports news-
letters, calendar of events, contest information, visit http://agrilife.org/d124h/events/
shooting-sports. For more tournament information go to http://www.iclays.com/cgi-
bin/public_tournament_list.cgi or http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/outdoor-learning/
hunter-education/shooting-sports-opportunities/sporting-clays-schedule.
Members must be enrolled with one of our area clubs and meet the 50% attendance require-
ment prior to any 4-H sponsored contests. Participation in any competition or shooting sports
event is only permitted while meeting eligibility criteria under Texas Education Code 33.081 “No
Pass No Play”.
Seniors 2014!
Before you go ……………...
The Extension office would like the following from our Seniors:
A head shot photograph
School name
List of 4-H projects and
Your plans for the future
2014 State Horse Show Registration for the State Horse Show opens in 4-
H Connect on June 1, 2014 and closes July 1,
2014.
Entries should be completed within 48 hours after
the District 4-H Horse Show. No late entries will
be accepted.
Rules and schedules are posted to http://
horse.tamu.edu . Click on State 4-H Horse Show.
Bandarea Clayfest
Sponsored by the Bandera County Junior Livestock
Show Association
August 2, 2014 at the National Shooting Complex
Registration begins at 7:30 am and the Clay Shoot
begins at 9am.
Carts will be available for rental and ammunition
may be purchased at the gun club.
For more information call 210-260-8224, contact
one of the Shooting Sports coaches or the Exten-
sion Office
First Annual Get Hooked on Fishing
Tournament
August 29 & 30,2014
Limited to 6 people per boat each member of the
team will receive a meal ticket and a T-shirt. The
cost is $250.00 for a 4 person team and $75.00
for each additional person. Children under the
age of 16 fish free and will receive a meal ticket
and t-shirt also. For more information contact
our Extension office or the Calhoun County office
(361)552-9747.
NEW 2014-2015 Texas 4-H/FFA Heifer Validation Program
Texas is privileged to have the largest junior breeding heifer program in the nation.
However, the sheer size of Texas, diversity in counties and beef breed associations has created some challenges for effectively and fairly managing the
program. Because of numerous breed divisions offered, there are inconsistencies in how breed associations record purchase and transfer information.
Heifer Validation is being initiated to ensure a level playing field for all junior breeding beef heifer exhibitors and to present a unified approach to verifying
breeding beef heifer registration papers, ownership and physical possession. Further, history has proven collecting DNA hair samples during validation
has added integrity to market animal divisions. Therefore, we are implementing a statewide electronic verification process in addition to requiring the
physical validation of breeding beef heifers. An electronic verification process will ensure that ownership has been transferred by the respective owner-
ship deadlines. The verification process along with the added physical validation component will allow for certifying exhibitor ownership, possession,
heifer identification (tattoo/brand) far in advance of each respective major livestock show. Full and part-time personnel will be required to effectively re-
view and validate all submitted heifer registration papers and to enforce rules during the participating major livestock shows.
Purpose
An electronic verification for heifer registration papers would serve four primary purposes:
1) Ensure ownership has been transferred by the respective ownership deadline
2) Eliminate backdating of junior heifer ownership
3) Allow heifer verification chair and co-chair to communicate any disqualifications prior to arrival to shows
4) Allow for a more efficient check-in process
Physical Validation would serve four primary objectives:
1) Ensure ownership and physical possession of heifer in designated county on validation day(s).
2) Physical viewing of tattoos/brands allows for verification tattoos/brands match the registration paper reducing disqualifications at major livestock
shows.
3) DNA collection provides a robust system to authenticate that the heifer presented at physical validation is the same heifer exhibiting at major livestock
shows.
4) Allows County Extension Agents and Ag Science Teachers to continue building positive relationships with breeding heifer exhibitors.
2015 Spring Show Timeline
October 1, 2014 Heifer Verification Database is open to ASTs/CEAs
October 1-November 15, 2014 Participating major livestock shows are requiring all junior breeding heifers to be tattooed, brands recorded and hair
samples collected for the DNA Assay between 10/1/2014 and 11/15/2014 for 2015 spring shows. All heifers must be
validated at a time, place, and date determined by the County Validation Committee.
November 1, 2014 Ownership deadline for all spring shows
November 15, 2014 Registration Paper upload deadline and physical validation paperwork and DNA must be postmarked and sent to Texas
4-H Headquarters
December 19, 2014 Projected deadline for all papers to be reviewed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
January 7, 2015 Projected deadline for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to notify all ineligible exhibitors and major livestock show
officials for spring shows
2015 Fall Show Timeline
June 1, 2015 Heifer Verification Database is open to ASTs/CEAs
June 1-30, 2015 Participating major livestock shows are requiring all junior breeding heifers to be tattooed, brands recorded and hair
samples collected for the DNA Assay between 6/1/2015 and 6/30/2015 for 2015 fall shows. All heifers must be validated
at a time, place, and date determined by the County Validation Committee.
July 1, 2015 Ownership deadline, registration paper upload deadline and physical validation paperwork and DNA must be post
marked and sent to Texas 4-H Headquarters
August 20, 2015 Projected deadline for all papers to be reviewed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
August 25, 2015 Fall show entry deadline
September 15, 2015 Projected deadline for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to notify all ineligible exhibitors and major livestock show
officials for fall shows
If individuals have more questions please give Dale Rankin a call at the Extension Office at (830) 769-3066
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ATASCOSA 4-H
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