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April - May 2019

It’s Spring time!!!......hopefully we’re in for some blue skies and sunshine.

Montgomery County Fair is in full swing. Good luck to all our exhibitors!!

Those that have already competed at other shows, Congratulations. It takes lots of hard work and dedication. We are proud of you and your success! Our 4-H’ers seem to be

held to a higher standard and are some of the most respectful youth.

As busy as the Spring time can be that doesn’t mean the 4-H year is ending. Summer can get just as busy with many different activities. There’s all sorts of different camp

opportunities and events happening.

TRACTOR SUPPLY SPRING PAPER CLOVER CAMPAIGN March 27 - April 27

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.

CONGRATULATIONS 2019 GRADUATES!! As you move forward be sure to leave your imprint as you have left one on your 4-H work. The best is yet to come as new ad-

ventures lie ahead. We wish you the best of luck in your future

endeavors.

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

Friday, April 19, 2019

Semi-annual event where friends and family are invited to support 4-H by donating $1 at checkout in stores that contribute to scholarships that send kids to 4-H camps and other leadership experiences.

Clovers can be purchased with online orders this year. Store location to receive the donation will be associated with the shipping address.

Please try to organize within your club members to go and be pre-sent at a Tractor Supply Store in our County to promote the 4-H program and encourage the sell of paper clovers.

Make sure to let the 4-H office and Tractor Supply know when you have a group that will be present

Seniors if you were active in the annual Pecan Fundraiser and had regular customers, please find a younger 4-H’er to pass your pecan list to. That way we can continue to

provide those families with the pecans they love!

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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 en-couraged to attend.

NEXT MEETING: April 22, 2019 - officer elections meeting

Highlight Clubs: no highlight clubs Community Service Project: Safe Harbor

May Meeting: Cancelled due to scheduling conflicts

Kidz Fest April 27, 2018 10am-5pm Downtown Conroe Discovery Village FREE EVENT! Volunteers needed, please contact the 4-H office or email justin.saenz@ag.tamu.edu NO experience required! We can teach you everything you need to know.

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.

**If you have been doing a record book, be sure to review the 2018-2019 Family Guide and the forms. There have been changes made. We encourage you to attend the Training to get all the details.

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

Reserve your seat by April 11, 2019, call 936-539-7823, ext.3 For anyone what has not done a record book before to learn how to put the information together

Advanced Record Book Training: Thursday, April 25, 2018 6:30pm at The Extension Office

Reserve your seat by April 23, 2019, call 936-539-7823, ext. 3 For members who have previously completed a record book and need help with the fine tuning.

June 10, 2019 Deadline to submit 4-H Record Book for County judging June 20, 2019 County 4-H Record book judging - volunteer to judge! **Parents this is the BEST way to learn about Record Books in a hurry.

4-H Partners with JOANN for ‘Clovers for Kids’ Campaign

JOANN stores are helping 4-H bring more hands-on programs to local communities across the nation to in-spire kids to lead lives with their head, hands, and hearts.

Between March 1 – April 30, 2019 visit your local JOANN store and purchase a clover tear away at the reg-ister for either $1 or $4. $4 purchases come with a $4 off coupon for a later purchase. 100% of the funds

donated go back to 4-H with 70% going back to the local states’ 4-H program. In addition, JOANN wants to support individual 4-H’ers involvement by providing a rewards card for 4-H

members, leaders, staff, and parents. The rewards card gives holders 15% off their purchase every day. To sign up go to https://www.joann.com/4-h/

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Monthly county photography contest exploring the Texas 4-H photography categories. 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

APRIL THEME: DETAILS & MACRO Getting in close is the name of the game for this category. We welcome pictures of small details that suggest a larger story. This is also the place for macro photographs. Examples: Clocks, coins, ice crystals, insects, stamps, 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 rules & guidelines, visit: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/photography-video/ Those entering a photo for State MUST send a copy of their photo to JUSTIN.SAENZ@AG.TAMU.EDU with

the subject line “2019 STATE PHOTO” Senior members can submit 1 photo per category. If a category receives more than one photo, extension staff will se-

lect the top photo to advance to state. These MUST be emailed by March 22, 2019.

CONTEST

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

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

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

District Round-Up May 2 - 4, 2019 Register on 4-H Connect by April 3, 2019

State Round-Up June 10-14, 2019 Register on 4-H Connect by May 17, 2019

If you were unable to attend County Roundup, contact the 4-H office to schedule a day & time to bring your

project by to be viewed by Michelle or Justin.

April 13, 2019 Begins at 9:30 The Extension Office

Teams of 3-5 Must bring your own supply kit

Please RSVP by: April 10, 2019 https://goo.gl/forms/LD9rUNqGOnneLJet2

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Registration via 4-H connect by May 29, 2019 June 25-27, 2019 Huntsville, TX

Watch other publications for more information as it becomes available. three-day, two-night leadership training for 4-H youth. Leadership Lab is designed to prepare District 9 4-H mem-bers for various leadership roles at the county, district, and state level. Participants gain valuable knowledge and

skills they can take home and implement in their local county 4-H program. By combining work and play, activities are designed to explore creativity in leadership roles, enhance team building skills, and develop communication and

public speaking skills POULTRY INSTITUTE FOR YOUTH A camp for students with an interest in the poultry industry. June 9-11, 2019 Texas A&M University in College Station Who can participate? Fall 2019 High School Juniors, Seniors, or College Freshman. More information & applications: https://posc.tamu.edu/texas-agrilife-poultry-extension-specialists/poultry-institute-for-youth/ Deadline to submit applications via mail, fax, or email: Thursday, May 9, 2019

TEXAS 4-H AMBASSADOR OPPORTUNITIES Texas 4-H Ambassador Programs strive to provide 4-H members the opportunity to develop and practice advanced leadership skills to mentor other youth to be-come knowledgeable representatives in their chosen ambassador program.

LIVESTOCK AMBASSADORS

Applications can be found at: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/livestock-ambassadors/

Applications must be submitted by May 15, 2019

EQUINE AMBASSADORS Applications can be found at: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/equine-ambassadors/

Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2019

HEALTHY TEXAS YOUTH AMBASSADOR The Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program aims to develop youth healthy lifestyle leaders to serve as

a source of outreach in communities and schools throughout Texas. *you do not have to be a 4-H member

If you’re interested please contact the 4-H office– 936-539-7823, ext. 3 Applications are due May 1, 2019

To be eligible, youth must: Be in at least the 9th grade; Be academically eligible at the time of application; Complete and submit ap-plication by deadline; Attend a Regional Healthy Texas Youth Summit, if accepted; & have a passion for

healthy living! TX 4-H OUTDOOR CHALLENGE June 26-28, 2019 Texas 4-H Center, Lake Brownwood Register via 4-H Connect April 15—May 9, 2019; limited to 50 teams to have both team members registered Additional information available at: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/outdoor-education-living-skills/

DON’T FORGET ABOUT ALL THE CAMPS HELD AT THE TEXAS 4-H CENTER

LAKE BROWNWOOD, TEXAS

www.texas4hcenter.tamu.edu Camps are held throughout the months of June and July. Registration has already begun!

4-H MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS

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FALL MAJOR SHOW VALIDATION ORDERS Heart of Texas State Fair of Texas East Texas State Fair

Steers (ALL major shows), Heifers, Lambs, Goats, & Swine

Major Show STEER Validation Steer validation is for ALL MAJOR SHOWS, Fall 2019 and Spring 2020

Any member who is planning to show a steer at any of the major shows must complete the validation process, including ordering tags and coming to validation.

Cost: $15 per tag ….. Orders Due by: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Cost: $25 per tag …. Orders placed after 4/16 but by May 30, 2019

VALIDATION Date: June 24, 2019 Time: 4:00-7:00pm Location: The Montgomery County Fairgrounds

HEIFER Validation If you have not validated your heifer before, or if the heifer has been validated but has changed ownership,

registration papers must be in the exhibitor’s name. 4-H members should bring the papers to the 4-H Office prior to validation so that they can be scanned.

If you’re not going to State Fair there will be another Heifer Validation in October 2019. Cost: $15 per tag

Orders Due by: Thursday May 30, 2019 **ALL orders are due by this date, there will not be a late order timeline

VALIDATION Date: June 20, 2019 Time: 4:00-7:00pm Location: The Montgomery County Fairgrounds

LAMB & GOAT Validation Any member who would like to show a lamb or goat at the Fall major shows must complete the validation

process, including ordering tags and coming to validation. TLBA tags must be in lambs Ears before it can be marked on the validation form.

Cost: $15 per tag ….. Orders Due by: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Cost: $25 per tag …. Orders placed after 4/16 but by May 30, 2019

VALIDATION Date: June 24, 2019 Time: 4:00-7:00pm Location: The Montgomery County Fairgrounds

SWINE Validation Any member who would like to show a pig at the Fall major shows must first complete the validation

process, including ordering tags and coming to validation. Cost: $15 per tag ….. Orders Due by: Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Cost: $25 per tag …. Orders placed after 4/16 but by May 30, 2019

VALIDATION Date: June 24, 2019 Time: 4:00-7:00pm Location: The Montgomery County Fairgrounds

**Livestock Validation refers to the process of

ordering tags if you intend to show at any of

the Major shows.

This is not for County Fair animals

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS …..

Does not participate in the Breeding Sheep or

Breeding Goat validation program.

This includes registered sheep & goats, wether

dams & wether does

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HORSE PROJECT

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 become 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:

April 8, 2019

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:

Montgomery County 4-H Horse Show ….. May 4, 2019 **see updates/changes below **Updates/Changes

Date change: May 4, 2019 Location change: Willis Arena

District 9 4-H Horse Show …… June 17-19, 2018

Horse Validation $10 per Horse March 1 - April 15, 2018 $20 per Horse April 16 - May 1, 2018 $250 per Horse May 2 - May 5, 2018 (late registration)

*Validation is done through 4-H Connect. *Validation & payment is required of ALL horses regardless if they were entered this year or last. *DO NOT click through without updating. *Have digital photos that can be uploaded and registration papers available when validating.

TX A&M HORSE JUDGING CAMP June 19-21 or June 26-28, 2019 Texas A&M College Station, TX Entries due May 18, 2019 For more info and to register: https://animalscience.tamu.edu/horsejudgingcamp/

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

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 • Big Time in D9

registrations due • Rifle, Air Rifle, Air

Pistol registration due

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7 8

Horse Judging Practice

9 10 11 12 13

County Food Challenge contest

14 Horse Show– Willis arena

15 State Photo Entry Deadline

16 Beginner Record Book train-ing 6:30pm Validation orders DUE—steer, lamb, goat, & swine

17 18 19 EXTENSION OFC. CLOSED

Good Friday

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Easter Sunday

22 County Council (elections night)

23 Manager/Ast. Manager Program development mtg.

24 25 Advanced Record Book training 6:30pm

26 27 Multi-District Judging contests

Dist. Rifle & pistol contest Kids Fest

28 29 30

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 Mont. Co. 4-H Horse Show

5 6 7 State 4-H Rifle entries due

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Mother’s Day

13 14 15 16 17 State Roundup Entries due

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19 20 21 County Council - End of Year Party

22 District Horse show entries due

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26 27 EXTENSION OFC.

CLOSED

Memorial Day

28 29 Dist. 9 Leadership Lab registration due

30 Heifer Valida-tion Orders Due

Late Steer, Lamb, Goat & Swine Validation orders due

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Kids Day at the Fair

Montgomery County Fair

District Round-Up—Big Time in D9

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OR CURRENT RESIDENT

NON PROFIT US POSTAGE

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