To Make the Best Better in January 2014

County Countdown Page District Dates Page State Scoops Page

http://brazos.agrilife.org/ 2619 Highway 21 West, Bryan 77803 979.823.0129

Educational programs of the Texas 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.

Individuals with disabilities who require assistance in order to participate are encouraged to contact our office.

Monthly Club Bulletins

Brazos Adult Leaders

Next meeting– January 21, 2014 @

Brazos County Extension Office

Brazos County 4-H Council

Next meeting– January 21, 2014 @

Brazos County Extension Office

Due to many of the 4-H clubs having Christmas parties as their meetings for the month

of December there are no Club Bulletins. We will continue with these in the February

newsletter, so please continue to send us your clubs monthly reports and events that

are going on within each club.

Brazos County 4-H Connection

COUNTY COUNTDOWN

Brazos County 4-H Roundup

Date: March 1, 2014

Time: TBA

Location: Post Oak Mall

Events: Educational Presentations & Share the Fun

Must compete in County Roundup to be able to compete in District con-

test

Major Livestock Show Organization Meeting

Ft. Worth meeting will be January 15, 2014 at 6:00PM at the Extension office

San Antonio and San Angelo meeting will be January 30, 2014 at 6:00PM at the Extension Office

Star of Texas meeting will be February 27, 2014 at 6:00PM at the Extension Office

Houston meeting will be March 6, 2014 at 6:00PM at the Extension Office

Passes will be handed out and we will discuss travel times for each show

http://brazos.agrilife.org/ 2619 Highway 21 West, Bryan 77803 979.823.0129

Educational programs of the Texas 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.

Individuals with disabilities who require assistance in order to participate are encouraged to contact our office.

Poultry Workshop

Date: January 25th

Location: Producers COOP

Time: 11:00 AM

Speaker: Curtis Vader

Topics: Feeding, nutrition, housing, selection, & showmanship.

Brazos County 4-H Fashion Show

Date: February 8, 2014

Registration Fee: $5.00

Entry Deadline: January 31, 2014

Location: Post Oak Mall

Brazos County 4-H Connection

COUNTY COUNTDOWN

4-H Connect Membership Enrollment for 2013-14

August 15, 2013 started a new 4-H enrollment year on 4-H Connect! All profiles

have changed to INACTIVE ON AUGUST 31ST and you will be required to re-

enroll for the 2013-14 4-H year. All 4-H members and adults need to complete both a

family and individual profile for membership and to be able to register for events.

If you are re-enrolling and already have an existing profile, do not create a new profile,

UPDATE your existing one with new email, physical addresses and phone numbers.

An annual participant fee is necessary for each 4-H member starting with the 2013-2014 4-H year on

August 15, 2013 . This participant fee of $25, or $20 if enrolled from September 1st to October 31st,

will ensure that the Texas AgriLife Extension Service can continue to deliver the highest quality 4-H pro-

gram possible.

2014 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

Area Go Texas Scholarship Guidelines

Important dates to remember:

December 2013—Release of 2014 Online Application

March 1, 2014—Online Scholarship Application Due

March 2013—Supplemental documentation packet postmarked

May 2013—Recipient selection notification

May 2013—Awards Banquet

In 2014 The Houston Livestock show and Rodeo will award 72 four-year, $18,000 Area Go

Texan Scholarships to outstanding students graduating from public school districts in

counties participating in the Show’s Area Go Texan Program.

Follow us on Facebook

Follow Brazos County 4-H to get updates about events and happen-

ings from around the county

https://www.facebook.com/brazos4h

Brazos County 4-H Connection

COUNTY COUNTDOWN

Home & Garden Show Feb. 22nd & 23rd

4-H is putting on the Petting Zoo Home & Garden Show located at the Brazos Center. This is a great community

service opportunity!!!

Feb. 22nd 10am-5PM and Feb. 23rd 1Pm-5PM

We are looking for the following animals

Goats Guinea Pigs

Sheep Chickens

Kittens Rabbits

Ducks Turkeys

Please contact Ashley Skinner if you are interested in bringing animals and or wanting to work the booth.

Brazos County Photography Contest

Entries are due by February 14th.

Be on the lookout for more information.

Brazos County 4-H Food Show, January 18, 2014

Theme: Budget Wise Recipes Date: January 18, 2014 Registration Fee: $5 (an additional $3 for tablescape contest) Location: State 4-H Office Email your food sow recipe for the county recipe book to gjhoyt@ag.tamu.edu by January 10\ Contact Flora Williams at fewilliams@ag.tamu.edu with any questions

Brazos County Food and Nutrition Workshop,

Date: January 4, 2014

Location: TBA

Time: 10:00-2:30

Registration: $5 (covers supplies)

Brazos County 4-H Connection

COUNTY COUNTDOWN

Brazos County 4-H Connection

DISTRICT & STATE COUNTDOWN

Montgomery County Open 4-H Dog Show

Date: February 1, 2014 Entries due by January 17, 2014

Location: Montgomery County Fairgrounds , Conroe, Texas

For more information or questions email adogpark@consolidated.net

Eligibility forms must be submitted to the extensions office prior to the show

There’s an App for that? Stay connected by downloading the 4-H News and Events App today!

Texas 4-H has an app to help you keep up to date on 4-H events in your county, district and across Texas.

Best of all it’s FREE!

Horticulture Competition

•Entries Due January 31, 2014 •No entry fee• Cash for Top Prizes • Entry Spaces are limited

•Exhibitor must be a Texas Resident, ages 6 to 18

Divisions Floral Arrangement •Landscaping •Container Grown Plants • Photography

Dog Project Certification

All dog projects must be submitted on 4-H connect by January 10th

For more information and the guidelines to certify your project please visit

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/dogshow

Brazos County 4-H Connection

DISTRICT & STATE COUNTDOWN

District 9 4-H Council Fun Day and Meeting

January 18, 2014

Location– Incredible Pizza in Conroe

Time: 11:30-1:45

Registration- $25 a person and it includes all you can eat pizza, drinks, laser tag, go karts,

1 hour video game play, and $5 game card.

Register on 4-H connect by January 13, 2014

Big Time in D-9

Date: May 2nd & 3rd

Location: Alvin Community College in Alvin, Texas

Events: For a complete list of events, visit

http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/

District Archery Contest

Date: January 31– February 1, 2014

Entry deadline– summaries due January 10th, and registration on 4-H connect due January 20, 2014

Location: Yegua Center at Somerville High School

For more information: http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/shooting-sports/

Houston Livestock Show Hildebrand Scholarship

In memory of Mrs. Ruth Hildebrand, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will present an $18,000 college scholarship, payable over

eight semesters, to an exhibitor in the Junior Market Lamb Show. This scholarship, originated by the Lamb Auction Committee, is given to

honor the memory of Mrs. Hildebrand’s unselfish personal devotion and contributions to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and to the

youth who exhibit here.

All applications must be submitted online, no later than February 3, 2014. Please follow the directions below to apply.

Go to www.rodeohouston.com. Click on Scholarships and select Apply for Scholarships.

Click on Apply Now.

Select Your School District’s County and then select the Hildebrand Scholarship.

Enter the Key Code HL2014 to gain access to application.

After submitting the application, an e-mail will be sent to you with your reference number and additional instructions.

Brazos County 4-H Connection

DISTRICT & STATE COUNTDOWN

2014 TEXAS 4-H AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to

offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship

through the Texas 4-H Program.

The application and the instructions are separate documents for easier completion and direction. The application form is being

offered in Microsoft Word edition.

What is new for 2014:

Due to an increase in incomplete and the incorrect completion of the scholarship applications from applicants, any incom-

plete or incorrect application submitted will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the 4-H member and parent/

guardian to ensure all information is correct and complete prior to submitting. Absolutely no follow up or updates will be

allowed once submitted.

Due dates and deadlines for 2014 Scholarship process are as follows: October, 2013 Release of 2014 Application

November – January Scholarship Trainings

November – December Applicant complete FAFSA and receive report

January 30, 2014 Application due to County Office

April 11, 2014 Interview selection notification

May 9-11, 2014 Interviews (Austin, TX)

June 9, 2014 Awards Program/Banquets (College Station, TX)

All applications, instructions, and an on-line training module are available through the Texas 4-H and Youth Development web-

site at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu (Youth -> Scholarships).

2014 National 4-H Conference Opportunity The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program is pleased to announce that applications will be accepted on 4-H Con-nect for the 2014 National 4-H Conference starting Wednesday, November 6, 2013 and closing December 15, 2013. The National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in devel-oping recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults--at the invitation of the Secretary of Agricul-ture--assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces.

Applications must be submitted online and certified through 4HCONNECT by December 15, 2013. Final selection of del-egates will be made on the basis of the online application. The final selection of delegates will be announced on, or be-fore, December 20, 2013. Please refer to the Application/Nomination for 4---H Recognition Form (4---H 3---2.041) to help you complete the online application. This form is available from the Publication page of the Texas 4 ---H and Youth Development Program website (http://texas4---h.tamu.edu).

Brazos County 4-H Connection

Important Dates

Brazos County

Poultry workshop– January 25th

BCYLS Rabbit Validation– February 15th

BCYLS Heifer Entries– February 7th

County Photography contest entries due– February 14th

4-H scholarship due to county extension office– January 30th

Adult Leaders and County Council meeting– January 21st @ Brazos County Exten-

sion office

Brazos County 4-H Roundup– March 1st at Post Oak Mall

Food & Nutrition Workshop– January 4th

Brazos County Food Show– January 18th

District 9

District Council fun day– January 18th in Conroe

District Archery entries due– January 20th

District Archery Contest– January 31-February 1st

District Roundup– May2-3 in Alvin, Texas

District Horse Judging- April 5th

District Livestock Judging– April 26th

State 4-H

4-H dog certification– Due on 4-H connect by January 10th

State 4-H Beekeeping Essay contest due– January 10th

State 4-H Roundup– June 9-13, 2014 in College Station, Texas

Brazos County 4-H Connection

TEXAS 4-H AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

FIRST MEETING OF THE 2013-2014 TEXAS 4-H TECHNOLOGY TEAM

By: Clare Trent, siritachibear@gmail.com

Contact: Dr. Toby Lepley, t-lepley@tamu.edu

(College Station, TX - November 19, 2013) – The members of the 2013-2014 Texas 4-H Technology Team met for the first face

to face meeting last weekend at the 4-H Youth and Development Office. _____Full Name____, from _________ County, was pre-

sent at the meeting with the other 12 members and 4 adult advisors from across the state.

On Friday, November 15th, the meeting started off with teambuilding exercises facilitated by graduate student Sidney

Hammond from Texas A&M University. Following that, Dr. Toby Lepley reviewed the expectations for the weekend and the

Technology Team's past involvement in several 4-H events. Saturday was filled with several informative workshops mainly led by

second-year team members and the adult advisors. Every team member installed a variety of program trial versions to use during

the demonstrations. These workshops included ProPresenter led by Jonathan Kocmoud from Brazos County, Photo Editing using

Adobe Photoshop led by Brianna Brumfield from Webb County, Using a Green Screen and Applying Adobe After Effects led by

Mr. Christopher Kocmoud and Brianna Brumfield, Live Video Streaming led by Stephen Kocmoud and Natalie Criscione from

Brazos County, and Using Skype/AIM led by Charles Leano from Jefferson County. During the green screen workshop, for exam-

ple, the team was able to record a video of a member delivering lines from a movie in front of a green screen, import it into Adobe

After Effects, and add backgrounds and special effects. The finished video can be found on the Technology Team's Facebook page

(https://www.facebook.com/Texas4HTech). Sunday morning began with a workshop on Document Layout Using Adobe InDesign

led by adult advisor Mr. Christopher Kocmoud. The weekend was then wrapped up by member committee assignments and com-

mittee meetings. Overall, no member walked away without learning at least one new technological skill, and the team as a whole

shows great potential and zeal for the upcoming year.

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The Texas 4-H Technology Team is a state-wide leadership group of the Texas 4-H Program. Members are selected to serve a one

to two-year term based on their involvement and interest in technology and its integration into the 4-H Program. Youth members

of the 2013-2014 State Technology Team include: Reagan Ashely, Harlingen; Brianna Brumfield, Laredo; Daniel Craig, Mans-

field; Emma Coffman, Temple; Natalie Criscone, College Station; Austin Grant, Valley View; Callie Herring, Briggs; Kaitlyn

Kilpatrick, Copper Canyon; Jonathan Kocmoud, College Station; Stephen Kocmoud, College Station; Charles Leano, Nederland;

Clare Trent, Cedar Park; and Trent Warwick, Austin. Adult Leaders of the Tech Team include: Christopher Kocmoud, College

Station; Ms. Dee Lee Smith, Gregg County CEA-FCS, Longview; Dr. Toby Lepley, Texas 4-H & Youth Development Specialist,

College Station; and Mr. Kevin Wentzel, Cypress. Membership on the Texas 4-H Technology Team is available yearly to all 4-H

members 15 years and older who submit an application for selection. Applications are located on the Texas 4-H & Youth Develop-

ment website at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/.

Brazos County 4-H Connection

Let’s Cook Something!!!

Carrot Pineapple Bread What you need: Utensils: 2 Loaf pans or 18 muffin cups or paper liners on muffin tin Large mixing bowl Medium mixing bowl Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil or cooking spray 1 cup sugar ⅓ cup applesauce 3 eggs* 1 cup carrot, grated* 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained 2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1½ teaspoon ground cinnamon What to do: 1. Wash your hands and clean your cooking area 2. Clean the tops of canned food items before opening them. 3. Preheat oven to 325°F. 4. Grease 2 loaf pans or about 18 muffin cups or use paper liners on muffin tin. 5. Combine sugar, applesauce, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. 6. Add carrot, pineapple and vanilla. 7. In a separate mixing bowl, mix flour, baking soda and cinnamon. 8. Add the flour mixture to the carrot mixture and mix well. 9. Pour into loaf pans or muffin cups and fill to about ⅔ full. 10. Bake. Loaves for 1 hour. Muffins for 20 minutes. 11. Cool and serve. *WIC Approved Food Package

As always Better Living for Texans (BLT) can provide food stamp eligible and other low income families with nutrition, food safety, and food resource management information. So

for more information or any questions, contact Emily Warncke at the Brazos County Extension Office: 979-823-0129 or email at Emily.Warncke@ag.tamu.edu In accordance with

federal law and U.S Department of Agriculture’s policy, Better Living for Texans Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color,

national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs, or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250 or call (202)

720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Flora Williams

County Extension Agent

Family & Consumer Sciences

Ashley Skinner

County Extension Assistant

4-H Program Assistant

Jerod Meurer

County Extension Agent

4-H and Youth Development

Dusty Tittle

County Extension Agent

Ag & Natural Resource

Charla Anthony

County Extension Assistant

Horticulture

Arvitta Scott

CEP Agent

4-H & Youth Development

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes – 1 hour Cost per serving: $0.15 MyPyramid: 1 ounce Grains

Brazos County 4-H Connection

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