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Date: September 7, 2018
The following deadlines are approaching…
SEPT-14 (Friday) – District 10 4-H Conference Registration
SEPT-14 (Friday) – Texas Rabbit Extravaganza
SEPT-19 (Wednesday) – Chocolate Order Due
SEPT-20 (Thursday) – County Council/Adult Leader Meeting
SEPT-21 (Friday) – Major Show Chicken (Broiler) Order Due
SEPT-21 (Friday) – One Day 4-H T-Shirt Order Due
SEPT-22 (Saturday) –Baking Contest
SEPT-25 (Tuesday) – Chocolate Pick Up
SEPT-25 (Tuesday) – Swine Validation Tag Order Due
SEPT-26 (Wednesday) – Fall Heifer Validation Tag Due
SEPT-27 (Thursday) – Shooting Sports Texas Team Application Due
SEPT-29 (Saturday) – Walk Across Texas Kick Off
SEPT-29 (Saturday) – Bexar County 4-H Horse Scholarship Due
SEPT-29 (Saturday) – Open Horse Show
OCT-5 (Friday) – Guadalupe County Fair Food Challenge
OCT-9 (Tuesday) – Judson FFA Showmanship Clinic
OCT-11 (Thursday) - Lamb/Goat Validation – O’Connor High
OCT-11 (Thursday) – One Day 4-H Community Service Items Due
OCT-12 (Friday) – Shooting Sports Coach Training
OCT-13 (Saturday) – One Day 4-H
OCT-13 (Saturday) – Bexar County 4-H Horse Playday
OCT-15 (Monday) – Youth Hunter Education Camp Due
OCT-16 (Tuesday – Lamb/Goat Validation – James Madison High
OCT-19 (Friday) – South Texas Double Trouble Prospect Show
OCT-22 (Monday) – Lamb/Goat Validation – East Central High
OCT-27 (Saturday)- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Set Up
OCT-29 (Monday) – Junior Leadership Retreat Due
NOV-1 (Thursday) – Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Due
4-H Office Information
Mailing Address:
3355 Cherry Ridge Drive
Suite #212
San Antonio, TX 78230
Phone: (210) 631-0400
Fax: (210) 631-0429
Office Hours: 8AM – 5PM
(Closed 12PM-1PM Lunch
& County Holidays)
4-H Staff
Natalie Cervantes
4-H & Youth Development
Sam Womble
Ag & Natural Resources
Angie Gutierrez
Family & Community Health
Rudy Ruedas [email protected] Youth Outreach Educator Pam Axtell
4-H Office Assistant IV
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District 10 4-H Conference This conference gives youth & adults the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge. There will be 11 rotating sessions. For more information on sessions and registration click here. Conference is Saturday, September 29, 2018. Registration deadline is September 14. 2018. $30 per person (Lunch& T-shirt provided) at the Comfort High School, 143 US 87, Comfort, Tx. 78013
4-H New Enrollment and Re-enrollment began September 1, 2018 All members must re-enroll every year. Enrollment will be on line via the 4-H Connect system. If you are planning on participating in any 4-H activities in the September 2018 - August 2019 4-H year, you must enroll on 4-H Connect. Instructions on how to set up a new profile or how to re-enroll on 4-H Connect are available here. Forgot your email or password, please contact us and we will try to help. AS YOU ARE ENROLLING AND YOUR CLUB DOES NOT SHOW UP ON THE DROP DOWN LIST, DON’T PANIC! ALL CLUBS HAVE TO BE CHARTERED EVERY YEAR AND THE PROCESS IS TAKING LONGER THAN NORMAL. WAIT A WEEK AND TRY AGAIN. To keep updated you can visit our website, the 4-H newsletter and 4-H calendar is posted there for your use.
Cross County Transfer Request Who needs to complete a transfer form? If a youth who wishes to join 4-H does not meet one of the following criteria, they must submit a transfer membership form: 1. Live or reside in the county which they are joining 4-H, and/or 2. Attend school in the county which they are joining 4-H Please note: 4-H members/families who requested a transfer in previous years do not have to submit a request for the 2018-2019 4-H year. Click here for the form.
Quality Counts Quality Counts verification will be required for all 4-H members exhibiting livestock (market and/or breeding) at all major livestock shows. Quality Counts verification involves an on line course and to complete an exam. The course will take about 2 hours, please plan ahead and give yourself enough time. You will need to create a profile on their website. Members can access the website here. Please print out a copy of your certificate with the Quality Counts number on it.
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2018 Livestock Validation Schedule Information: All 2018 Livestock Validation dates and locations have been set for the year.
Sheep & Goats:
o October 11, 2018 – 3 – 6 p.m. – O’Connor High School
o October 16, 2018 – 3 – 6 p.m. – James Madison High School
o October 22, 2018 – 3 – 6 p.m. – East Central High School
Fall Heifers:
o October 27, 2018 – 9 – 11 a.m. – East Central High School
Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza Information: This Extravaganza will have a Youth Rabbit Show, Arts & Crafts and educational
workshops. Click here for more information.
Date: Saturday, 15, 2018. Registration deadline has been extended to September 14, 2018 on 4-H Connect.
• Location: Bell County Expo Center, 301 W. Loop 121, Belton, Texas 76513
Major Stock Show Chicken (Broiler) Order Information: If you plan to exhibit chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio, Houston or Rodeo Austin
Stock Shows, fill out the order form here.
Date: Order form and money are due to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230) by
Friday, September 21, 2018.
Cost: $1.50 per chick. Make check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund.
Medina County Goat & Lamb Prospect Show Information: For more information and entry form click here. Date: September 15 - 16, 2018. Deadline is August 31, 2018.
Location: Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 FM 462 N., Hondo, Tx.
Swine Validation Tag Order Information: If you will be exhibiting market pig at the 2018 Bexar County Show or the 2019 major
shows, you must purchase a validation tag. Date: Tag orders are due to our office on or before Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Order form is
available here. There is a drop slot in the front door of S-212 to help you meet this deadline.
Cost: State tags are $17/each. County tags are $2/each.
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Bexar County 4-H Open Horse Shows • Information: These shows are open to all 4-H members in any county 4-H program. Entry form is available here. • Dates: Saturday, September 29, 2018 – Deadline is September 19, 2018, November 10, 2018 and March 23, 2019 • Location: Guadalupe County Fair Grounds, 728 Midway, Seguin, Texas 78155
Fall Heifer Validation Tag Order Information: If you will be exhibiting a heifer at the 2018 Bexar County Show or the 2019 major
shows, you must purchase a validation tag. Date: Tag orders are due to our office on or before Wednesday, September 26, 2018. Order form is
available here. There is a drop slot in the front door of S-212 to help you meet this deadline.
Cost: State tags are $17/each.
Judson FFA Showmanship Clinic Information: Showmanship tips for goats, swine, lambs and cattle. For more information click here.
Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Judson FFA Show Barn, 9142 Farm to Market Rd. 78, Converse, Tx. 78109
Bexar County 4-H Horse Playday Series • Information: Mark your calendar for the upcoming horse play dates listed here. • Dates: Saturday, October 13, 2018, January 12, 2019, March 2, 2019 • Location: The Country Church Arena, 1005 FM 78 W, Marion, Texas 78124
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Set Up Information: SALE will be setting up pens in the Swine Barn on Saturday, October 27, 2018. If you are interested in helping, please fill out the release form here and bring with you to set up. If you have any questions contact Joslyn at [email protected].
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018 – begins at 8 a.m.
Calf Scramble Information: If you are 12 years old (before August 31, 2018) and will not be past your junior year in
high school, you are eligible to participate in the calf scramble. If selected to scramble, you will attend a rodeo performance and attempt to catch a wild calf. If you catch a calf, you will receive a certificate to purchase an animal, you then are required to exhibit it at the show the following year. REMINDER: You are not eligible to scramble at a show where you have previously caught a calf. You must be enrolled in 4-H for the 2018-2019 year, you must also be academically eligible at the time of scramble. If you are interested in participating in any of the major show (Ft. Worth, San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, Star of Texas) calf scrambles, complete the form here and return it to our office as soon as possible. You are welcome to fax the form to 210-631-0429 or scan and email to [email protected].
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Bexar County Junior Livestock Show – Livestock Animals, Ag. Mechanics, Creative Arts
Information: Bexar County Junior Livestock Show rules, registration information and entry forms are available here. All 4-H clubs are welcome to invite a representative from the BCJLS to go to a meeting and answer questions. You can contact them at 210-960-1239. • Date: Deadline to enter this show is Thursday, November 1, 2018 on their entry website. Bexar County entries should be given to your 4-H club leader. Please check with your club leader on the club due date.
South Texas Double Trouble Prospect Show Information: For more information and entry form click here. Date: November 3, 2018. Deadline is October 19, 2018.
Location: Cowboy Fellowship, 561 FM 3350, Jourdanton, Tx. 78026.
Quality Counts • Information: Quality Counts verification will be required for all 4-H members exhibiting livestock (market and/or breeding) at all major livestock shows. Quality Counts verification involves an on line course and to complete an exam. The course will take about 2 hours, please plan ahead and give yourself enough time. You will need to create a profile. Members can access the
website here. Please print out a copy of your certificate with your assigned number.
District 10 4-H Conference • Information: This conference gives youth & adults the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge.
There will be 11 rotating sessions. For more information on sessions and registration click here. • Date: Conference is Saturday, September 29, 2018. Registration is September 6 - 14. 2018 • Cost: $30 per person (Lunch& T-shirt Provided) • Location: Comfort High School, 143 US 87, Comfort, Tx. 78013
THIS WILL BE THE LAST NEWSLETTER YOU WILL RECEIVE IF YOU DO NOT ENROLL ON 4-H CONNECT.
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Chocolate Sale Order Due • Information: Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program. The money raised is used to help reimburse members for entry fees who attend District and State contests and much more. • Date: Deadline to order chocolate is Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Order form and more information is available here. Pizza Party Kickoff is Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx. 78230
County Council & Adult Leaders Meeting • Information: Please join us and represent your 4-H Club at our County Council meeting! Adults are welcome to join and participate in the Adult Leaders Meeting and learn about what’s going on in Bexar County 4-H. • Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018 – 7PM
Location: Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes, Tx. 78023
One Day 4-H – Order T-Shirts Now Information: One Day 4-H is scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2018. If you are interested in
ordering a One Day 4-H t-shirt, deadline is September 21, 2018. Order form is available here.
Baking Contest Information: This contest is open to all FFA and 4-H youth. For more information click here. Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018. Check in is 9 a.m.
Location: American Legion Hall, 14290 FM 1346, St. Hedwig, Tx.
Cost: $5.00 per submission
4-H Shooting Sports Texas Team
Information: Are you interested in representing the Texas 4-H Shooting Sports program at national
championships? For more information click here. Date: Due on 4-H Connect by Thursday, September 27, 2018.
Bexar County 4-H Horse Leaders Scholarship Information: Enrolled 4-H 2018 graduating senior. Complete scholarship application and recordbook.
For scholarship application and more information click here.
• Date: Due to the 4-H office by Saturday, September 29, 2018.
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Walk Across Texas Kick Off Information: Show off your SUPER strength by competing in our 8-weekWalk Across Texas! Challenge. Form a team of up to 8 people. Come join us for some fun while you burn calories. There will be fun physical activities such as: Jump Rope-A-Thon, Limbo-Mania, Frisbee-Fun, Volleyball- Blanket and an obstacle course. We will also have a tasty healthy snack and a delicious smoothie to try. For more information click here.
Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10 a.m.
Location: Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes Tx. 78023
One Day 4-H Community Service Information: Birthday Party in a box will be our community service for One Day 4-H. We need shoe boxes, cake mix & frosting, balloons, candles, small toys and wrapping paper.
Date: Deadline to drop off items to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230) is Thursday, October 11, 2018.
Junior Leadership Retreat Information: This retreat is for youth 3 – 8 grade. Sessions will include – Use Your Imagination,
Leadership Initiatives, Trashion Fashion and much more. For more information click here.
Date: November 9 – 11, 2018. Deadline to register is October 29, 2018.
Cost: $140/youth. $90/adults
“Well Informed” Texas Well Owner Network
Information: Well owners can pick up water sample containers from the Bexar County Extension Office, September 4 – 17, 2018 ONLY. Click here for additional details.
Dates & Location: Pick up sample containers, September 4 - 17, 2018 at Bexar County Extension Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230. Drop off water sample and $10 per sample on September 18, 2018 – 8:30 – 10 a.m. ONLY to Bexar County Extension Office – S-208. Results Meeting is on September 19, 2018, Bexar County Extension Office, S-208, 6:30 p.m.
4-H Speaker Request Form Information: If you are interested in having a 4-H staff speaker at your event/club meeting, please
complete this form and submit to [email protected] at least 3 weeks prior to the requested date.
Please allow 3-5 business days for confirmation. If you have any questions, please contact us at
210-631-0400.
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Entomology Practice
Information: This entomology practice is a fantastic opportunity for young naturalists to explore the vast world of insects and related arthropods. Members will learn how to identify orders/species of insects, interact with live specimens, and study under a certified entomologist.
Date: Sunday, September 9, 2018, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx. 78230. Please RSVP with child’s name and age by Thursday, September 6, 2018 to [email protected]. Watch future emails for more practice dates.
Shooting Sports Coach Training
Information: This training is open to any interested adult volunteers. See the attached flyer, website, and/or participant information letter for more details.
Date: October 27-28, 2018. Registration will be conducted through 4‐H Connect between September 24- October 12, 2018. Look for 2018 D8 4-H Shooting Sports Coach Certification (Stephenville) (Open state-wide)
Cost: $120
Veterinary Science Workshops – Open to all 4-H ages Information: Some lessons will be in a classroom, but several lessons will be hands on. For dates and
locations click here. For more information about the workshops contact Jackie at
Date: Multiple Dates, Times, Locations, click here.
Youth Hunter Education Camp Information: Learn about hunting and a hunter’s role in wildlife conservation. For more information
click here.
Date: October 26 – 28, 2018. Deadline to register is October 15, 2018.
Location: Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood, Tx
Cost: $300
TO CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THIS NEWSLETTER,
ENROLL ON 4-H CONNECT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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Guadalupe County Fair Food Challenge Contest Information: An entry is a team of up to four youth (grades 3 – 12). This contest is open to any youth. Guidelines and entry form are available here.
Date: Sunday, October 14, 2018. Deadline is Friday, October 5, 2018.
Cost: $20 per team
Location: Seguin Coliseum Fairgrounds
Bexar County 4-H Food Show – Save the Date Information: Food Show and Food Challenge guidelines and entry form will be available soon, keep watching future emails.
Date: Saturday, October 13, 2018. Deadline is Monday, October 1, 2018.
Location: TBA
Educational program of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity. 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
accommodations for our events for all persons with disabilities. We request that you contact our office at least five days in advance
of an event to advise us of the auxiliary aid or service that you require.
