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Williamson County 4-H December

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January1–CEOClosedforHoliday

January3or18–ConsumerDecisionMaking/NutritionQuizBowlInformationalTBA

January4–CountyFashionLock‐in

January5‐7‐TeenRetreat–Brownwood,TX4‐HCenter

January9–CountyCouncilMeeting@6:30pm–CEO

January9–AdultLeadersMeeting@6:30pm–CEO

January11‐FortWorthStockShow&RodeoBegins

January13–TENTATIVELivestockClinic

January15–CEOClosed–Holiday

January15–SanAntonioYouthDayApplicationsDuetoSARodeo

January17–TX4‐HScholarshipApplicationsDUEtoCEO!!!!

January19–SanAntonioRodeoFashionApplicationsDuetoSARodeo

January26–SanAntonioRodeoBakedFoodsContestEntriesPostMarked

January30—LeadershipAdvisoryBoard

Williamson County 4‐H

Texas A&M

AgriLife Extension

WilliamsonCountyOf ice

3151S.E.InnerLoop,STEA

Georgetown,TX78626

512‐943‐3300

http://williamson.agrilife.org

h ps://www. 4honline.com/

@Williamson4H

@wilco4h

December1–PecanShow

December4‐8–WilliamsonCountyLivestockAssociationShow–Wil.Co.ExpoCenter

December4‐7—WilliamsonCountyYouthFair–Wil.Co.ExpoCenterinTaylor,TX

December8–WilliamsonCo.LivestockAssoc.Dance–PerformancebyTheDebonaires

December9—WilliamsonCountyLivestockAssociationAuction–Wil.Co.ExpoCenter

December13–D8FoodShow&foodChallenge–Belton,TX

December14—CountyCouncil&AmbassadorChristmasParty/Meeting

December14–D8Farm&RanchSeminar

December19–PhotographyWorkshop

December20–SanAntonioRodeoTourSignUpDeadline–EmailCassie

December22–CEOClosingatNOON

December25–Christmas

December26–CEOClosedforHoliday

Page 2 WC 4-H December Newsletter

August 15, 2017 started a new 4-H enrollment year on 4-H Connect! ALL 4-H families will be required to re-enroll for the 2017-2018 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. This participant fee of $25, or $20 if enrolled from September 1st to December 31st, will ensure that the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service can continue to deliver the highest quality 4-H program possible.

Adults, if you plan on serving as a volunteer in any way please enroll

as a VOLUNTEER on 4-H Connect! Requirements to be a volunteer include: a background check every two years, pay a $10 fee every year, and complete trainings on 4-H Connect every two years.

The Calf Scramble consist of 4-H and FFA members competing with one another to catch and halter one of the calves that have been released into an open arena and to be one of the top finishers to cross the finish line. The successful scramblers receive a certificate

to aid in the purchase of a breeding animal to be raised and shown at that show the following year. Most shows require participants to be at least 14 years old and 100 lbs and to not be beyond your eleventh grade year in school. If you are interested in scrambling at one of the major shows, please contact the Extension Office.

The next Adult Leaders Meeting will be January 9, 2018 at 6:30pm in the Williamson County Conference Room. This meeting will be used to discuss fundraising, banquet, & Path To

The Plate Event. ALL club managers are encouraged to attend the Adult Leaders Meeting, project leaders and other adult volunteers are welcome to attend.

*Please remember that all Club Meeting reports are Due to Tennille Harwell by the last day of each month*


There is NOT a County Council Meeting this month. We will have a short meeting before the

Christmas Party on December 14th at 6:00pm. The Williamson County 4-H County Council will meet on January 9, 2018 from 6:30-8:00pm in the County Extension Office

Conference Room. Remember the council delegate and the president of the club are the two representatives from your club who come to the meetings and are voting delegates for the club. All 4-H members are welcome though! We will discuss fundraisers, and other county wide events. It will be a lot of fun and there will be snacks and drinks, so come and learn

about the county 4-H program and vote on exciting new 4-H opportunities.

County Commissioners & Judge

Ga s proclaimed October 1‐7,

2017 as Na onal 4‐H Week in

Williamson County! They are

pictured with county council

members.

County Council Members and Ambassadors are invited to a end the Christmas Party on

December 14, 2017 from 6:00‐8:30pm at the CEO training room. Bring a $5 maximum

White Elephant Christmas gi , snacks and drink to share, and get ready to have some fun!

Wear your holiday gear for the photo booth!!! We will be watching movies and playing

games! Yes, there will be prizes for holiday ou its! Bring an item for our monthly

community service project for the Texas Bap st Children’s Home.

Community Service Items: Canned Fruit, Celery, Onions, Chicken Broth, Cool Whip, Corn bread

mixes, Cream of Chicken and Mushroom Soups, Evaporated Milk, French’s Crispy Fried Onions (for

green bean casserole), Fresh Eggs, Frozen Rolls (Sister Shubert, Etc.), Graham Cracker Crusts, Libby’s

pumpkin pie filling, Pecans, Pie Crusts (frozen), Russet Potatoes (not instant), and Spiral Sliced ham


New Procedure for Eligibility/Excuse Notes 4-H’ers should complete a separate form for each competitive event/activity in which they plan to

participate. The original form should be returned to the county Extension office 2weeks prior to the event/

activity.

NOTE: Schools requiring a copy of this form should make their copy before returning it to the student.

Parent/Guardian Section

Parent/Guardian will select the information being requested. It is either: Academic eligibility information

only. (Used to verify academic eligibility only for 4-H competitive events/activities.), or Academic

eligibility information and authorization to receive an excused absence from school. (Used to verify

academic eligibility as well as receive authorization to receive an excused absence. This would be used for

events held during school hours such as stock shows, state and national 4H contests and events, etc.)

Complete the date of activity and name of activity. (Used to notify school officials of exact dates/times a

student would be participating in a 4-H activity or representing 4-H at an event.)

Parent/Guardian signature is required. The signature of the parent/guardian confirms that this person is

aware of the academic eligibility and excused absence requirements of the Texas Education Code.

County Extension Agent Section

Extension Office will complete this section and certify the youth is a 4-H member and his/her

participation in the event. County Extension Agent (with adjunct faculty status) will sign the form.

Extension Office will then forward forms onto the school for approval.

Forms can be obtained at the CEO or on our website: https://williamson.agrilife.org/4-h-updates-news/

San Antonio Country Couture Youth Fashion Show

Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 12:00pm

Deadline for entries: Monday, January 29, 2018 The purpose of this fashion show is to give our youth an opportunity to show their talents and abilities. This is not a judged competition; it is simply a time when young people can show off a garment that they have made. The garment(s) can be created from a purchased pattern, an original design or a redesign of an existing garment.

https://www.sarodeo.com/attractions/youth-day

San Antonio Baked Foods Contest

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Entry Deadline: Friday, January 26, 2018

This Baked Food Contest is hosted by the Family Fair Committee in conjunction with Youth Day. Young chefs put their skills to the test when they enter one of the twelve different food classes. See https://www.sarodeo.com/images/uploads/Baked_food_contest_2018_Guidlines.pdf

For more information.


San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Youth Day– Saturday, February 10, 2018

Youth Day is hosted by the School Tours Committee where 4-H, FFA, & FCCLA members from across South Central Texas gather together at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo to showcase their talents, organization activities and project work. Members set up exhibits and hands-on activity booths for visitors and guests attend-ing the Stock Show & Rodeo. An additional activity will be the Wagon & Wheelbarrow Parade.

Clubs design "booths" or "exhibits" that showcase what they do in the clubs. Examples of booths: Crafts: bead bracelets, Christmas card boxes, paper hats with flowers, cards for soldiers, valentines, pinecone bird feeders. Activities: face painting, fish ponds, photo identity cards, relays, shooting sports, roping, quilting, wheel of for-tune, cookie decorating, and popcorn. Exhibits: animals, "Stop the Bullying", tobacco, promote 4-H, entomology, children's literacy, citizenship, leadership, Texas Brigades, Military 4-H Youth

More Information: https://www.sarodeo.com/images/uploads/2018_Youth_Day_Sign_Up_Form.pdf

Entry Deadline: January 15, 2018

The School Tours program gives young students and their teachers the opportunity to learn about

the past and present methods of agriculture. School Tours are offered to students in Kindergarten

through third grade attending public, private and home schools.

What you will be doing: High School aged students of the 4-H, FFA and FCCLA organizations

from South Texas are invited each year to serve as Tour Guides for this committee. Tour Guides

assist in educating the students about agriculture and its valued importance, while sharpening their

leadership and responsibility skills. Tours last 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

During the tour, students will visit a number of areas where they can view exhibits and demonstra-tions. Animal Adventures and the horse center are just a couple of the areas students will visit to learn more about agriculture through interactive hand-ons displays and view live farm animals that include: cattle, swine, sheep, goat, poultry and horses. The tour also visit the Family Fair area of the grounds. This area has additional exhibits, live entertainment and petting zoos.

We will carpool as a county to San Antonio the morning of each date.

More Informa on visit: h ps://www.sarodeo.com/about/school‐tours or email Cassie!

San Antonio Tour Guide!!!!

Tour Guide Dates: February 13 or February 21, 2018– Pick one date!

Must be 8th grade and up to be a tour guide! Email Cassie by December 20th to sign up!


Date: December 19, 2017

Time: 5:30-8:30pm

Meet at CEO; end at Georgetown Square to take pictures & drink hot cocoa

Come and Learn:

How to take a holiday family portrait

Make a holiday scrapbook page

How to make cool picture slideshows

How to take pictures of food/dessert

End the night by walking around the Georgetown Square to take photos!

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Bring your Camera, a Snack to Share and a Friend!

RSVP by December 15 to [email protected]

Adults & Youth: If you would like to volunteer at this workshop

email Cassie ASAP!


Register At: h ps://williamson.agrilife.org/program‐registra on/


More Informa on and Registra on at: h ps://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/


Contact the Extension Office for more information at 512-943-3300 or https://williamson.agrilife.org/williamson-

county-youth-fair-2/

Entries accepted through November 7

December 4-7, 2017 Showcase your talents in Woodworking, Photography, Art, Crafts, Horticulture, Baking, Sewing and SO MUCH MORE!

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportuni es in its programs and em-

ployment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, na onal origin, disability, age, gene c informa on, veteran status, sexual orienta on, or gender iden ty

Youth Fair Williamson County

Schedule of Events December 4, 2017

4:00pm‐8:00pm: Project Check‐in

December 5, 2017

8:00am‐10:00am: Project Check‐in

2:00pm: Judging Begins

December 6, 2017

8:00am: Ag Mechanic Judging Begins

11:00am: Hall Opens for Viewing

2:45pm: Public Speaking Orienta on/Check‐in

6:00pm‐6:30pm: Awards Program

6:30pm‐8:00pm: Country Store Opens for purchasing & Checkout for items not for sale.

December 7, 2017

9:00am‐6:00pm: Country Store Open, Hall Open for Viewing & Exhibit Check‐Out

December 9, 2017

9:15am: Best of Show Winners Meet at Expo Center for Auc on

10:00am: WCYF Auc on Starts followed by WCLA Auc on





More info visit: h p://www.wmcolivestock.org/



To ALL Williamson County Youth Expo Par cipants!

To All WCYE Board Members,

Superintendents, and Volunteers!

..to ALL Williamson County

Youth Fair Par cipants!

...to ALL Williamson County

Livestock Associa on

Exhibitors!

Page 16 WC 4-H October Newsletter

2018 MAJORS DATES TO

REMEMBER

FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW & RODEO JAN 12—FEB 3

SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW & RODEO FEB 2– 18

SAN ANTONIO STOCK SHOW & RODEO FEB 8—25

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK & RODEO FEB 27– MAR 18

RODEO AUSTIN MAR 10– 24

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WilliamsonCountyOf ice3151S.E.InnerLoop,STEAGeorgetown,TX78626

512‐943‐3300http://williamson.agrilife.org

ChelseaStevensCountyExtensionAgent

FCH

CassieFergusonCountyExtensionAgent

4‐H

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agri-

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