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December 2018 - January 2019

Thank you to all those that participated in

our Pecan sale fundraiser. Thank you to those who volunteered as pecan leaders and those that helped unload the truck on delivery day. Without our volunteers it would be almost im-

possible for activities like this to happen. If anybody missed out on ordering Pecans, please let them know we have a limited supply available to be purchased directly from the 4-H office. We cannot hold any bags but they

can visit during our work hours to purchase. $12 per pound, halves are all that’s left.

Texas 4-H Youth Foundation Scholarship https://texas4hfoundation.org/what-we-do/#opportunity-scholarships Applications are submitted online through 4-H Connect. A copy of all submitted paperwork is due to the 4-H office by January 17, 2019. We must have a copy of your application in order to be considered for the scholarship.

District 9 4-H Scholarship Workshop

Presentation Power Point is available on the District 9 4-H website:

https://d94-h.tamu.edu/2017-scholarship-information/

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship Opportunities https://www.rodeohouston.com/Educational-Support/Scholars/Apply

Applications are online and Due February 4, 2019.

Montgomery County Fair Scholarship https://www.mcfa.org/p/get-involved/335

Applications are online and Due Friday, March 1, 2019 by 5pm

SCHOLARSHIP TRAINING

When: Thursday, December 13, 2018 Where: At The Extension Office RSVP by Dec. 12th : 936-539-7823, ext. 3

It’s never too soon to begin thinking about how to pay for college. This training is open to all 4-H families. This training is especially beneficial for all Seniors, but we encourage all high school students to attend. Michelle will outline the steps for composing a more competitive scholarship application. Participants will leave with a better understanding of what committees and interviewers are looking for.

Start your FAFSA NOW if you are a graduating senior.

PHONE: 936-539-7823

Extension 3

FAX: 936-538-8199

ON THE WEB

County 4-H

agrilife.org/

montgomery4h

Facebook:

@4HMontgomeryCounty

Twitter:

@MontgomeryCo4H

Instagram:

@Montcotx4H

County Extension

Service

montgomery.agrilife.org

District

d94-h.tamu.edu

State

texas4-h.tamu.edu

Office Hours

8:00am - 12:00pm

1:00pm - 5:00pm

M. Michelle Mihalek

County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development

Justin Saenz

County Extension Agent 4-H Youth Development

Eligibility Forms

(No Pass, No Play) are the

member’s responsibility to

complete for any

competitive 4-H event

regardless of the day of

competition. Even if you

are not missing school, you

still need to turn in an

eligibility form.

Montgomery County 4-H Focus The Extension Office will be closed:

Monday, December 3, 2018 from 11:00-1:30pm Tuesday, December 4, 2018 from 11:00-1:30pm

Monday & Tuesday, December 24 - 25, 2018 Tuesday, January 1, 2019

2 ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY FORMS

These are required to be completed by the school and signed by the parent prior to any 4-H member participating in any competitive 4-H activity. **PARENTS YOU MUST ALSO SIGN THIS FORM. PLEASE DO NOT FORGET THAT PART, ESPECIALLY IF SOMEONE ELSE WILL BE TURNING IT IN FOR YOU. A separate form is required for each competitive event/activity. The originals must be turned back into the

4-H office prior to event participation. Should any special arrangements be needed, it must be communicated and approved with the 4-H office.

We request 1 eligibility form request, whether it be from each individual family requesting their own forms or a project leader requesting forms for the group. One point of contact helps our office to expedite the pro-

cess of preparing these forms and getting them to our members.

Eligibility Forms (No Pass, No Play) are ultimately the member’s responsibility to complete for any competitive 4-H event regardless of the day of competition. Even if you are not missing

school, you still need to turn in an eligibility form.

COUNTY COUNCIL County Council meetings are held the 4th Monday of the Month at 7:00 p.m. at the Extension Office, unless noted otherwise. Everybody is welcome to attend. Club delegates are strongly encouraged to attend.

NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 18, 2018 (NOTE the date change) Christmas Party

Highlight Clubs: no highlight clubs for December Community Service Project: Christmas Cards for Soldiers

January Meeting: January 28, 2019

Highlight Clubs: Champion 4-H, Sustainable Harvest, Morning Star 4-H, and Cut-N-Shoot 4-H.

Community Service Project: Hygiene Bags for Conroe House of Prayer

Highlight clubs will be featured each month at County Council meetings. Get as many of your club members to come to show their support. The club with the highest percentage of members attending Council meetings during the year will win a club ice cream party from County Council. The club with the most consistent representation at Council meetings for the whole year will also receive

special recognition at a future event.

Montgomery County 4-H Project

Workshops

This year we will offer four project workshops on Saturdays. Workshops will be fun hands on opportunities to learn more about a project and contest.

December 15, 2018 9:30am till around 12pm.

Master Gardener’s Building

ART & DESIGN MAKER SPACE Project: Art & Design

Contest: Design (story) Board

RSVP by December 12th https://goo.gl/forms/3JoM21DoWaqfATTb2

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WANT TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE?? Join us each month as we find & test solutions to tackle current world issues through hands-on discovery.

Topic: Engineering Problem: Increased energy needs have caused an increase pressure on infrastructure

January 15, 2018 6:30pm

Master Gardener Building

Please RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/47AZ6MUaeGbXRHV43 Or call the 4-H office: 936-539-7823, ext. 3

INVITATIONAL QUIZ BOWL Horse, Beef, Swine, & Food/Nutrition 455 RX-75, Huntsville, TX January 12, 2019 9am-5pm

Quiz Bowls offer opportunities for youth to enhance and demonstrate their knowledge and skills related to 4-H projects in a semi-competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness, cooperation and fairness prevail. Quiz Bowls teach such life skills as self-discipline, observation, listening, and making and defending decisions in a fun game show style setting. See flyer for more details.

District 9 4-H Council Meeting January 12, 2019

Watch Facebook and email for more details

Montgomery County 4-H

Project Workshop

Project: Foods & Nutrition

Contest: Food Show

January 19, 2019 9:30am—12noon

Master Gardener’s Building

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We will be having a monthly county photography contest exploring the Texas 4-H photography categories. Each month will be a different featured category. Photos will be judged by Extension office staff and the winner will be announced via Facebook and Instagram for “bragging rights” for the month.

Photos Due: By the 25th of each month Upload link: https://goo.gl/forms/rcxc2F2EZM0lZYEN2

DECEMBER THEME: LANDSCAPE & NATURE (NON-ANIMAL) The focus of this category includes landscapes, outdoor scenic, nature images, sunsets, urban landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes, and farms. Images focus on the beauty of the outdoors. Examples: Gardens/landscapes, outdoors, scenic, etc. Not Allowed: primary subject is a person or wildlife.

JANUARY THEME: PLANT/FLORA Photos of interesting, unique, and beautiful flowers and flora. Photography can occur outdoors or indoors. Photo sub-ject should be that of a single flower, plant, bush, tree, etc. large collections of plant/flora should be considered for entry into the Landscape & Nature category. Examples: a rose, an upward shot of a tree, etc.

2019 Texas 4-H Photography Contest The Texas 4-H Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills learned in the area of photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs. It is open to all senior aged 4-H members in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 as of September 1, 2018.

For more information, visit: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/photography-video/

4-H Record Book Training:

Why do a record book? Record keeping is a skill you will need for the rest of your life. Our memories fade with time writing things down helps us remember what we did. College applications, Scholarship applications, job applications, etc. ask about knowledge and skills, extra curricular activities, leadership and community service.

Beginner Record Book Training: April 16, 2019 6:30pm at The Extension Office

For anyone what has not done a record book before to learn how to put the information together.

Advanced Record Book Training: April 25, 2019 6:30pm at The Extension Office

For members who have previously completed a record book and need help with the fine tuning.

*please RSVP by calling the 4-H office at 936-539-7823, ext. 3

CONTEST

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Members with a major show entry, be on the lookout as the shows gets closer for your Show Packets in the mail.

These packets will have show information and your academic eligibility form. Once you return the eligibility form to the 4-H office you will receive your passes.

Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo Fair Dates: March 29 - April 7, 2019 www.mcfa.org If you plan to exhibit livestock or non-livestock at the 2019 MCF be sure to read the rules. **Note: in order to participate in any event at The Fair, members must attend at least 50% of regular monthly club

meeting from September through February.

FAIR ENTRY DATES: January 28th—February 8, 2019 If you are participating in the MCF, livestock or non-livestock, you must complete your online entry during this

time.

Online entry assistance & Payment open house: February 6th, 5-7pm at the Fair Office

POULTRY

BROILER pick up …… Montgomery County Fair Friday, February 15, 2019 1:00-3:00pm at The Master Gardener Building, 9020 Airport Rd, Conroe *NOTE change of location, it will NOT be at the Horseshoe Club

Upcoming Major Shows:

Fort Worth January 18 - February 9, 2019

San Antonio February 7 - 24, 2019

Houston February 25 - March 17, 2019

San Angelo February 1 - 17, 2019

Rodeo Austin March 16 - March 30, 2019

County, District, & State Roundup Competitive events allowing 4-H members the opportunity to develop & practice citizenship and leadership skills.

It consists of approximately 50 competitive events. Each year contests are held throughout the counties, the twelve Texas A&M AgriLife Extension districts, and at

the state level. For more information on the competitions, go to https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/

County Round-Up March 19, 2019 District Round-Up May 2 - 4, 2019 Registration will be on 4-H Connect State Round-Up June 10-14, 2019 Registration will be on 4-H Connect

*continue to watch news publications for more information

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JUDGING Horse judging is a vital component of the complete learning experience for any student interested in horses. Students gain many benefits from participating in such a program. It provides an excellent opportunity for youth and college students to learn to make decisions and organize their thoughts while evaluating the conformation and performance of horses. The presentation of oral reasons helps judgers improve their memory skills and learn to speak effectively. In addition, if a judger does own a horse, they be-come better exhibitors because they learn the current show standards and the criteria that actual judges use to evaluate each class.

Practices are held at The Extension Office at 6:30pm. Upcoming Practice Dates:

December 4 & 11, 2018 January 8 & 15, 2018 HORSE SHOWS To qualify for the County 4– Horse Show you must participate in at least 2 County 4-H practice shows and one other event; either another Montgomery County 4-H practice show or a Montgomery County 4-H Horsemanship clinic. Negative Coggins is required.

Upcoming Shows & Clinics:

PROGRESS SHOWS

Watch Facebook for posting of flyers for more information as it becomes available. December 29, 2018 New Years Buckle Bash Progress Show

January 5, 2019 Willis 4-H Progress Show

January 6, 2019 Caney Creek Progress Show

January 12, 2019 Porter Progress Show

January 13, 2019 New Caney Progress Show

January 20, 2019 The Woodlands/College Park Progress Show

January 26, 2019 Montgomery-Dobbin 4-H Progress Show

January 27, 2019 Splendora FFA Progress Show All listed Progress Shows are scheduled to be held at the Montgomery County Fair Grounds

Quality Counts

All Livestock exhibitors will be required to complete the new education module and to take the new test regard-less of when you last tested. The education module takes about 2 hours to complete.

It does not have to be done all at one time. DO NOT wait until the last minute to get this taken car of. If you need help, please contact the 4-H office.

Link: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/quality-counts/

December 16, 2018 Lone Star Expo-Conroe 12:30pm Speed Clinic 1:30pm Judged events

March 24, 2019 Magnolia Arena 12:30pm English/Hunter Under Saddle Clinic 1:30pm Judged events

April 14, 2019 Willis Arena 12:30pm Show Presentation on ground or horseback Clinic 1:30pm Judged events

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MCF Lamb & Goat

tag-in

5 6 7 8

9 10 Horse Judging Practice

11 12 13 Scholarship

Training 6:30pm

14 15County Horse

Judging Contest

Art & Design Maker

Space project work-

shop

16 17

18 County Council

Christmas Party

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25 26 Photo Contest Photos

due

27 28 29 New Years Buckle

Bash Progress Show

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

Fort Worth

Livestock Show

Jan. 18-Feb. 9

1 Extension Office CLOSED

2 3 4 5 Willis Prospect Show

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Caney Creek

Prospect Show

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MCFA Pig Tag-In

2-7pm

9 10 11 12

Porter Prospect

Show

13 New Caney Prospect

Show

14 15

STEAM Challenge:

Engineering 6:30p

16 17 Opportunity

Scholarships DUE to

the 4-H office

18 19 Murder Mystery

Dinner workshop

20 The Woodlands/

College Park

Prospect Shoe

21 Extension Ofc.

CLOSED

22 23 24 25 Photo Contest Pho-

tos Due

26 Montgomery-

Dobbin Prospect

Show

County 4-H Robotics

Contest

27 Splendora Prospect

Show

28 County Council

Meeting

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Extension ofc. CLOSED

Extension Ofc. Closed 11:00—1:30

Extension Ofc. Closed 11:00—1:30

Montgomery County Fair online entry system open

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PAID CONROE TX

PERMIT NO. 288

If you have special needs for any of the programs offered at the County or District level, please give us a least five days’ notice. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your needs.

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Agriculture, and the County