Congratulations!

To all our 4H Seniors!! "All that stands between the graduate and the top of the

ladder is the ladder."

The Extension Office

Will be closed on May 26, 2014

In observance of Memorial Day.

Archery Project Sun. May 4, 2014 @ 3pm

Sun. May 18, 2014 @ 5pm (Different time than normal time)

Where: Fair Grounds

Cotulla 4-H Club May 12, 2014

7pm County Extension Office ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD!

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Encinal 4-H Club Officers May 14, 2014

7pm Veteran’s Park

ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD!

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LaSalle Co. 4H May 2014 Newsletter

Every 4H’er needs to attend Final 4H

meeting of the year to elect Club

Officers for the 2014-2015 4H

year.

All 4H’ers who will be participating at District and State Archery Match you

need to come Register on May 19, 2014 at the LaSalle County Extension Office from 5pm to 8pm, or earlier if

you would like.

• Sat, May 3:D12 4-H Roundup • Sat, May 10:District 12 4-H Shotgun

Match • Mon, May 12: Cotulla 4-H (Officer

Elections). • Wed, May 14: Encinal 4-H (Officer

Elections). • Fri, May 30: Online Record Books due • Sat, Jun 7: D12 4-H Archery Match

2014 District 12 4-H Leadership Lab

Leadership Lab is approaching and we highly encourage all 4H members to attend. The dates for the 2014 Leadership Camp taking place this summer at SWTC in Uvalde are June 24-27, 2014.

Registration opens on May 1, 2014 and closes on June 5, 2014 through 4-H connect.

Age Eligibility: All youth must be at least 12 years of age by June 5, 2014 in order to attend Leadership Lab.

2014 DISTRICT 12 4-H ELECTION CONVENTION

The 2014 District 12 4-H Election Convention will held on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde. Filing opens immediately through the deadline of Thursday, April 22, 2014.

• April 22, 2014-Deadline for Candidacy Filing to run for office (D12 4-H website)

• May 29, 2014-Deadline for Voter Registration to serve as a voting delegate (D12 4-H website)

• May 29, 2014-Deadline for Election Judge Applications (D12 4-H website)

• June 19, 2014-Deadline to RSVP for all attending youth, adults, and agents(4-H Connect)

Please Note: There will be no Late Deadlines. There will be a registration fee for all attending youth and adults through 4-H Connect. To view MEMORANDUM http://agrilifecdn.tamu.edu/d124h/files/2014/02/EC_2014_Letter1.pdf Attention District Council Voting Delegates we want Lasalle County to be represented so we encourage everyone to attend.

Major Show Steer Validations

If you are planning to show at any major show this year, we have tentatively set the date for June 14, 2014, but it has to be approved by the Stock Show Board. We will keep you all informed.

2014 District 12 4-H Roundup

This year the District 12 4-H Roundup will be on May 3, 2014. The District 12 4-H Roundup is a collection of opportunities for 4-H members to compete with others from across the district. The variety of contests included as part of this event features public speaking, communication, expressive arts, judging & evaluation, consumer buying, and a number of other events.

2014 District 12 4-H Archery Match

The 2014 D12 4-H Archery Match will take place on June 7, 2014 in Benavides, Texas. Registration on 4-H Connect: May 1, 2014- May 29, 2014.

More details to follow.

http://agrilife.org/d124h/events/shooting-sports/

2014 State Games The 2014 State Archery and Shotgun Events will take place July 14-19, 2014 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. Registration for all events opens on 4-H Connect May 1 – June 5, 2014 Registration Fees: $75/Participant, $20/Camp Clover Kid Participant. *No late Registrations, No on-site Registrations. http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/shootingsports

Texas 4-H Roundup Texas 4-H Roundup is a qualifying and invitational event for youth between the ages of 11 and 18 that have successfully placed in a qualifying event at the district level or signed up to compete in an invitational event at the state level. The County and District Roundup’s are open to all ages of 4-H members 9 to 18. Texas 4-H Roundup includes approximately 50 different contests and workshops that test 4-H members on life skills in such attributes are decision making, public speaking, organization, and working with others. These contests include such things as Fashion Show, Food Show, and an assortment of judging contests, and educational presentations. The 2014 Texas 4-H Roundup will be held in College Station, Texas on the campus of Texas A&M University from June 9th to June 13th, 2014.

Texas 4-H Volunteer Conference

The Texas 4-H Youth Development greatly values the contributions and leadership provided by 4-H volunteers. The program coordinators also believe in providing volunteers high quality, educational opportunities and resources so they are best equipped to return to their counties and work in partnership with County Extension Agents to further develop our youth. Training Dates are: May 5th & 6th July 31st and August 5th Visit the webpage below for more information: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteer_conference

2014 Texas 4-H Calf Roping & Break-A-Way

School On June 15-19, 2014, the Statewide Texas 4-H Calf Roping and Break-A-Way School will be held in Stephenville, Texas. The school will be held at the Tarleton State University Equine Arena. This event has been developed in order to encourage young people in 4-H to develop leadership skills and to exercise their abilities in working with younger members in roping activities in 4-H. Participation is open to all districts of the state, with applications being accepted on a first-come, first- serve basis with first priority to those boys and girls who are 12 years of age and older.

The cost of the school will be $380.00 for the week. There are a limited number of

indoor stalls. Therefore, a maximum of one horse per applicant. Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the Roping School.

This will include group insurance, meals, lodging, stall rent for one horse and will cover the cost of practice calves used in the teaching process. Most meals will be taken in the Tarleton State University Dining Hall. All students will be housed in the Tarleton State University Dormitories. Students will not be allowed to stay elsewhere.

It is necessary that we have chaperons, either in the form of Adult Leaders or County Extension Agents, during the school. Each county which sends participants should encourage one or more agents or leaders to attend. We will need at least one female adult leader to serve as chaperon for the girls. Cost for an adult leader chaperon is $175.00 each to attend. If chaperon is bringing a horse, add a $25.00 stall fee. Expenses continue to increase. The intent of the Texas 4-H Calf Roping School is not to make a profit. However, we must be able to cover our financial obligations.

Sign up will be on a first come-first serve basis. This will give us an opportunity to redistribute our attendance in case we need to solicit members from this immediate area. The maximum number which can be accommodated is 48.

The staff for this school will be essentially the same as in the past years, with the assistance of volunteer leaders and County Extension Agents.

The participants should arrive before 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 15 and will finish just before noon on Thursday, June 19.

Stalls will be on a first come-first serve basis so

get there early to get the good ones. Some stalls are not covered.

HORSE RULE - All horses brought to the roping school must have had a Negative Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test within the past 12 months. An accredited veterinarian can take care of the testing procedures and provide you with VS 10-11, EIA test form. You must send in a copy of the VS 10-11 form for every horse you intend to bring to the school. Copies must be mailed in with your roping school application.

For more information stop by the LaSalle County Extension Office.

Shooting Sports Coach’s Certification Training

If any adult volunteers are interested in becoming a certified 4H shooting sports coach, there will be one in Alice in June. Here is some of the info: 4-H Shooting Sports Coach’s Certification Workshop – Sep 27-28 – Alice, TX.

A 4-H Shooting Sports Coach’s Certification training has been scheduled for September 27-28, 2014 at the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds in Alice, Texas. This event is open to any/all registered and screened 4-H volunteers (age 21 and older) wishing to become certified to lead a shooting sports program in one of the following four disciplines: Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, or Archery. For more information, call the county extension office!

AggieLand Goat & Lamb Camp

When: Friday, July 25, 2014 @ 11am to Sunday, July 27, 2014 @ 3pm

Where: College Station, TX –Pearce Pavilion

Age Requirement: 8 years and older

Fee: $150

Online Record Books We would like to thank all of the following 4H’ers whom turned in an Online Record Book and is now eligible for a County Award:

• Karissia Torres • Gabriela Perkins • Ashley Maldonado • Jasper Triplitt • Martyn Segura • Elianna Renteria • Amanda Renteria • Victoria Gonzalez • Elisa Gonzalez • Tristen Martinez • Sara Adams • Jaylan Del Toro • Darren Thomas • Mariah Valles

Of the following that I named above if you haven’t already turned in the ENTIRE Record Book they are due on May 30, 2014. If you would like to turn in a Record Book and be considered for County Awards and to compete in District Record Book Judging you must turn in your Record Book by May 30, 2014. NO LATE EXCEPTIONS!!!!!!! Please make sure you click on this link to make sure you print your Online Record Book the correct way:

http://4hreports.com/4h/uploads/4h-reports-guide.pdf

Bronze Star Award- Junior Division (ages 8 yrs. – 10 yrs.) is eligible for this award.

Silver Star Award- Intermediate Division (ages 11 yrs. – 13 yrs.) is eligible for this award.

Gold Star Award- Senior Division (ages 14 yrs. – 18 yrs.) is eligible for this award.

*Seniors will be given an interview to be selected for the Gold Star Award.*

You can access the Online Record Book at:

http://4hreports.com/index.aspx

The LaSalle Co. 4H and FFA Booster Club, (which runs the Livestock Show) has instituted

a rule that states:

To be eligible to show at the LaSalle Co. Livestock Show,

you must make 50% of all 4H and or club meetings. If you

miss a 4H meeting and would like to have a “make up”, you can attend a LaSalle County

Council meeting.

This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to “hear the

experts” and work alongside Texas’ major poultry judges.

Educational activities include in-depth discussion on:

brooding, management, sanitation and feeding programs and

selection broilers and turkeys.

Also “hands on” practice in early culling and selecting, handling

your birds during the show and “putting together” show pens.

Market Poultry Workshop May 31st 2014

College Station, TX @ Pierce Pavilion Onsite Registration Starts 8am Workshop 830-3pm

Register Online @ agriliferegister.tamu.edu

$50.00/person or family

$25.00 for CEAs $8/person optional lunch

Kids under 10 eat free Onsite or Late (after 5/16)registration $75/person or

family

101 Kleberg Building

MS 2472 TAMU

College Station, TX 77843

Phone: 979-845-4318

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE POULTRY EXTENSION

Learn about raising show poultry

Learn about selection and showing your birds

Learn from the “experts”, ask them ?s Hear from the judges themselves what they are looking for

8:00 ON-SITE REGISTRATION OPEN

8:30 CAREERS IN POULTRY SCIENCE – Discuss degree programs and job

markets for poultry science majors, Dr. David Caldwell, Department Head of

the Poultry Science Department

8:45 HOUSING DESIGN, VENTILATION AND EQUIPMENT – Basic principles of

pen design and options for equipment, Dr. Gregory Archer, Assistant Professor

and Extension Specialist

9:15 MANAGEMENT OF MARKET SHOW POULTRY – The basics of pen set-up

and preparation, brooding, space requirements, litter, and lighting programs,

Dr. Craig Coufal, Assistant Professor and Extension Program Leader

10:00 SANITATION, BIRD HEALTH AND MEDICATION – How to recognize health

problems and discuss treatment options, Dr. Gregory Archer, Assistant

Professor and Extension Specialist

10:45 FEEDING PROGRAMS FOR MARKET SHOW POULTRY– How to feed

poultry for optimum performance, Mr. Dale Hyatt, Poultry Science Research

Farm Manager and Lecturer

11:30 WING BANDS AND EXHIBITOR VALIDATION – Ordering birds for the

major shows and maintenance of wing bands, Dr. Craig Coufal, Assistant

Professor and Extension Program Leader

11:45 ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION/Q&A WITH FORMER SHOW PARTICIPANTS

12:00 CATERED LUNCH – must be pre-purchased when registering

1:00 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

– all speakers

1:30-3:00 HANDS-ON PRACTICE

AND DEMONSTRATION:

1:30 CULLING AND SELECTING

SHOW ENTRIES AND SEX

DETERMINATION OF POULTRY -

Mr. Dale Hyatt, Poultry Science

Research Farm Manager

2:15 HANDLING AND SHOWING

POULTRY - Dr. Greg Archer,

Assistant Professor and

Extension Specialist

Louis Pearce Pavilion –

Texas A&M University

Saturday – May 31, 2014

2014 Texas A&M Market Poultry & Production Workshop

Register Online @

agriliferegister.tamu.edu

$50.00/person or family

$25.00 for CEAs

$8/person optional lunch

Kids under 10 eat free

Onsite or Late (after

5/16) registration

$75/person or family

Dr. Greg Archer — garcher@poultry.tamu.edu Dr. Craig Coufal—ccoufal@poultry.tamu.edu

EXTENSION

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Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of

Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating

Are You

Join Texas 4-H on May 5 and 6th for our second series of 4-H Strong Virtual Volunteer Workshops. Each workshop is designed to get you pumped up to make the best better for the youth of Texas. Workshops will be conducted via TTVN Web Meeting. A complete schedule of workshops and times are listed below.

For workshop descriptions, instructions on how to participate, and any updates, visit the Volunteer Conference website at:

texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteer_conference

Monday, May 5, 2014 Tuesday, May 6, 2014Time Topic Presenter Time Topic Presenter

11:00 am Teaching Public Speaking Dr. Chris Boleman 11:00 am Share-the-Fun Laura Huebinger

11:00 am Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP) Larry Hysmith 11:00 am Social Media Amy Dromgoole

Shawnte Clawson

12:00 pm 4-H Summer Camp Opportunities Mark Carroll 12:00 pm Leaders 4 Life Garry Branham

12:00 pm Robotics Derrick Bruton 12:00 pm How to Train 4-H Food Challenge Teams

Charlene BelewDr. Courtney DoddDr. Sara Dodd

12:00 pm Share-the-Fun Laura Huebinger 12:00 pm How to Judge 4-H Recordbooks Dr. Montza WilliamsDr. Kyle Merten

1:00 pm College Readiness: A Guide for Families and Leaders Luis Saldana 1:00 pm 4-H Roundup Dr. Kyle Merten

1:00 pm 4-H’ers. . .Start Your Engines Kelli Lehman 1:00 pm Livestock Judging Basics Dr. Billy Zanolini

6:00 pm Social Media Amy DromgooleShawnte Clawson 6:00 pm College Readiness: A Guide for

Families and Leaders Luis Saldana

6:00 pm Leaders 4 Life Garry Branham 6:00 pm Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Program (WHEP) Larry Hysmith

7:00 pm 4-H Roundup Dr. Kyle Merten 7:00 pm How to Judge 4-H Recordbooks Dr. Montza WilliamsDr. Kyle Merten

7:00 pm Livestock Judging Basics Dr. Billy Zanolini 7:00 pm Robotics Derrick Bruton

8:00 pm How to Train 4-H Food Challenge Teams

Charlene BelewDr. Courtney DoddDr. Sara Dodd

8:00 pm Teaching Public Speaking Dr. Chris Boleman

8:00 pm 4-H’ers. . .Start Your Engines Kelli Lehman

New Series Coming May 5th and 6th!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Jim Wells County

PO Box 1370

Alice, TX 78333

Phone: 361-668-5705

Fax: 361-668-2802

E-mail: b-wymore@tamu.edu

Texas A&M Horsemanship School—Jim Wells County

June 16-17 Jim Wells County Fairgrounds

16 hours of Instruction $50 deposit due by April 8, Balance Due by May 1

The program is for beginners to advanced rid-

ers and will be a hands on educational activity

for 4-H members. The instructors will be from

Texas A&M Equine Science Department.

Skills riders will learn and practice:

* bits and bitting

* training maneuvers

* showmanship at halter

* equipment and safety

* western pleasure

* western horsemanship

* other skills as time permits

For more information or questions,

call 361-668-5705. Checks to be

made to Jim Wells County 4-H.