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Bexar County
4-H newsletter
January 17, 2024
Contents:
Contents
Bulletin Board/Fundraiser ................... 2
Upcoming Events ................................... 4
Contest page .......................................... 5
4-H Trainings and Workshops ............ 6
Scholarships ............................................ 7
Agriculture & Livestock ........................ 9
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BCJLS Updates ...................................... 11
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Horse Updates ...................................... 12
Family & Community Health ............. 13
Leadership & Citizenship .................... 14
Natural Resources ................................ 15
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Shooting Sports ..................................... 16
STEM ....................................................... 17
General Information/Events ............... 19
Club Manager Reports: Last Page
Bexar County 4-H Staff
• Kevin Knapick
Kevin.knapic[email protected]amu.edu
CEA 4-H & Youth Development
• Sam Womble
Sam.Womble@ag.tamu.edu
CEA Ag & Natural Resources
• Angie Gutierrez
aogutierrez@ag.tamu.edu
CEA Family & Community Health
• Gabrielle Alanis
Gabrielle.Alanis@ag.tamu.edu
Youth Outreach Educator
• Kennedy Green
Kennedy.Green@ag.tamu.edu
Office Assistant IV ANR/4-H
Kevin’s Cell: (210) 446-9077
Sam’s Cell: (361) 649-5836
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County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
Bulletin Board
The bulletin board section will highlight critical events, deadlines, and information for quick viewing.
Bulletin Board
The bulletin board section will highlight critical events, deadlines, and information for quick viewing.
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***NEW BEXAR COUNTY 4-H FUNDRAISER!***
Bexar County 4-H will partner with Fredericksburg Farms for our NEW Bexar County 4-H fundraiser. For many
years Bexar County 4-H partnered with World’s Finest Chocolate, and we thank them for their support and
generosity. But over the past few years, we have seen a rapid decline in participation in our county fundraiser;
this fundraiser is the critical component that allows us to provide generous reimbursements for our 4-H
members to participate in many district and state-level opportunities. The Bexar County AgriLife staff and
Bexar County 4-H Council are extremely excited about this opportunity! We will be selling “freshies”.
What is a Freshie?
Wax air fresheners in fun shapes
30-45 days of fragrance
Can be placed anywhere (may stain fabrics)
May melt in extremely high temps.
What members need to know:
Each individual club will receive a percentage of their sales just as we did with chocolate.
Club managers will gather their club orders and submit them to the Extension office for ordering.
Orders will be collected 3 times during the year!
All clubs must submit payment with their orders to the county extension office.
12 Freshie options to choose from
Information:
Flyer
Order Form
Bexar County Fundraiser
Next order Deadline: April 2024
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JAN 19 Nueces County Livestock Judging Contest – Pg. 10
JAN 27 Karnes County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest – Pg.10
JAN 27 Central Texas 4-H Invitational CDM Contest – Pg. 13
FEB 1 District 10 Photography Contest OPENS 4-HOnline – Pg. 21
FEB 1 Big Tex Scholarship DEADLINE – Pg. 7
FEB 6 Bell County Youth Fair Invitational Judging Contest DEADLINE – Pg. 10
FEB 6 District 10 HLSR Horse Judging DEADLINE – Pg. 12
FEB 9 McLennan County Livestock Judging Contest – Pg. 10
FEB 9 B
ell County Youth Fair Invitational Judging Contest – Pg. 10
FEB 12 Wilson County 4-H Small-Bore Rifle Invitational Shoot DEADLINE – Pg. 16
FEB 15 Texas 4-H Found Opportunity Scholarship DEADLINE – Pg. 7
FEB 16 – 17 Wi
lson County 4-H Small-Bore Rifle Invitational Shoot – Pg. 16
FEB 20 District 10 Photography Contest DEADLINE 4-HOnline - Pg. 21
FEB 24 Gonz
ales County AgRobotics Contest DEADLINE – Pg. 18
FEB 24 – 25 Buc Days Invitational 4-H Clays Youth Shoot – Pg. 16
MAR 1 Gonzales County AgRobotics Contest - Pg. 18
MAR 1 Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships DEADLINE – Pg. 7
MAR 1 Bexar County Photography Contest DEADLINE – Pg. 18
MAR 16 Jim Wells County 4-H Invitational Ag Product ID – Pg. 10
APR 1 Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship DEADLINE – P
g. 7
APR 12 – 13 Henderson County Whiz Bang – Pg. 16
APR 15 Texas 4-H State Photography Contest DEADLINE – Pg. 18
MAY 11 Buc Days Invitational Food Challenge – Pg. 13
4-H Reimbursement Form – Reimburse
ment Submission DEADLINE August 1, 2024
Information: The Bexar 4-H Council has money set aside to reimburse for selected District and State events
to encourage participation and help ease the financial burden for active 4-H families. The money reimbursed
will need to be requested from our office; it will no longer be automatically mailed. See details below:
How: Please fill out and return the Reimbursement Form to kennedy.green@ag.tamu.edu
upComing events
The Upcoming Events section will provide a complete look at the known upcoming events and deadlines.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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2023 – 2024 County – District – State CONTEST/EVENTS CALENDAR
FALL & WINTER DATES
District 10 4-H Horse Judging at HLSR
**All 4-H members must submit an HLSR Stock Show
entry form/fees to their County Office to compete in
the District 10 4-H Horse Judging contest that is
being held conjunction with the Houston Stock Show.
DISTRICT REGISTRATION OPENS: Jan. 15, 2024
DISTRICT REGISTRATION DEADLINE Feb. 6, 2024
DISTRICT LATE REGISTRATION: Feb. 7-9, 2024
Mar. 4, 2024
• Horse Judging @ HLSR
District 10 4-H Virtual Photography Contest
REGISTRATION OPENS: Thurs., Feb. 1, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tue. Feb. 20, 2024
LATE REGISTRATION: Wed.–Fri. Feb 21-23, 2024
Feb. 23, 2024
4HOnline Registration CLOSES
Mar. 29, 2024
Photography Results Released
Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship
APPLICATIONS OPEN: November 1, 2023
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Feb. 15, 2024 @11:59PM
Nov. 1, 2023
Scholarship Guidelines Released
Feb. 15, 2024
Scholarship Applications Close
Information
Texas 4-H Foundation Website
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Big Tex Scholarship Program (State Fair of TX)
Feb. 1, 2024
Scholarship Applications Close
Information
Big Tex Scholarship Website
Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships
Mar. 1, 2024
Scholarship Applications Close
Information
TFB Scholarship Website
SPRING & SUMMER DATES
District 10 SPRING Roundup – Fredericksburg, TX
REGISTRATION OPENS: Friday, March 1, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tues., Mar. 19, 2024
LATE REGISTRATION: Wed.–Fri, Mar. 20-22, 2024
Spring Roundup CONTEST DATES
April 9, 2024
• Leaders 4 Life (Location TBD)
April 10, 2024
• Meat Judging (San Angelo, TX)
April 15, 2024
• Livestock Judging
April 16, 2024
• Consumer Decision Making
• Range/Pasture ID &
Range Evaluation
• Wool & Mohair Judging
April 17, 2024
• Share the Fun
• Soil Judging
April 18, 2024
• Duds 2 Dazzle
• Fashion Show & Natural Fibers
April 20, 2024
• Smallbore Rifle (Floresville, TX)
April 26, 2024
• 4-H Storyboard Results Released
District 10 Horse Show – Dripping Springs, TX
REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE Tues. May 14, 2024
LATE REGISTRATION: W-F, May 15-17, 2024
EVENT DATE: June 13, 2024
District 10 Leadership Lab – Brownwood, TX
REGISTRATION OPENS: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 28, 2024
LATE FEE REGISTRATION: May 29-31, 2024
EVENT DATE: June 26-28, 2024
District 10 Record Book Judging – Fredericksburg
REGISTRATION OPENS: Saturday, June 1, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tues., June 25, 2024
LATE REGISTRATION: Wed.–Fri. June 26-28, 2024
EVENT DATE: July 11, 2024
Contest page
The contest page will provide a look at all major contests at the county, district, and state levels.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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2023-2024 Upcoming Virtual/In-Person Trainings
4-H events and trainings
The Local Events section will provide upcoming county meetings and training opportunities.
4-H Training Request Form- PERSONAL CLUB TRAININGS AVAILABLE
• Information: If you are interested in having a 4-H staff member speak at your event/club meeting,
please complete this form and submit it to kevin.knapic[email protected]amu.edu at least 3 weeks prior to the
requested date. Please allow 3-5 business days for confirmation. Please contact us at
210-631-0400
with questions.
2023-2024 Bexar County 4-H Council Dates
January 18
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, March 21
st
, May 16
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(Elections)
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FAFSA Information
Applicants must complete a 2024-2025 FAFSA Application by January 31
st
to be eligible for
consideration for a Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship.
- In the FAFSA section in the Texas 4-H
Foundation Opportunity Scholarship application, applicants will
input a “0” for the EFC box.
- In the FAFSA upload spot, applicants will upload a screenshot of their FAFSA account dashboard that
shows their form is in review, submission date, and name of applicant. (Example below)
- If applicants already have their report back from FAFSA, they can input it in the appropriate spots.
- If applicants have not received their FAFSA report back by the February 15
th
deadline, they need to
follow the instructions above using their FAFSA submission confirmation.
The Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship DEADLINE is still February 15
th
. Once applicants
receive their official FAFSA report back (after February 15
th
) they will submit it using this link:
https://fs23.formsite.com/YVsLnb/junaan8zju/index
Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarships – DEADLINE February 15
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@
11:59pm (Texas 4-H Foundation Website) (INFORMATION)
The Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship information is now available! You can find all the
scholarship information here. A few things to note...
• Collegiate Scholarships will NOT be given out in 2024.
• If an applicant does not receive their SAR report in time before the deadline, they will get a "preliminary
EFC
number" before they get their official Report. We encourage all applicants to take a screenshot of your
preliminary EFC page and upload the screenshot until your official FAFSA SAR Report is returned. Please
contact your county agent and Kelly Gideon with the Foundation office to assist. Kelly can help anyone that
reaches out BEFORE the deadline.
Bexar County 4-H S.A.L.E. Scholarship – INFORMATION COMING SOON
Texas Farm Bureau Scholarships – DEADLINE March 1
st
Applications for all TFB scholarships are open for submission. TFB awards over $240,000 each year to
graduating high school seniors and enrolled college students. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m.
on March 1, 2024. Winners will be accounted by May 2024. Information on how to apply for the scholarship
is available by clicking
here.
Big Tex Scholarship Program (INFORMATION) – DEADLINE February 1
st
Applications for all Big Tex scholarships are open for submission. The Big Tex Scholarship Program has
awarded college scholarships to more than 3,000 students for a total of more than $17.4 million. Eligible
recipients include graduating high school seniors around the state of Texas who have participated in
competitive youth livestock events held at the State Fair.
sCHolarsHips
The scholarship page will provide a look at all upcoming scholarship opportunities for 4-H members.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship (INFORMATION) – DEADLINE April 1
st
STEM Scholarship Program Information ~ This year, Lockheed Martin will award up to 100 scholarships
to those who are selected for the STEM Scholarship Program. The
Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
Program is only open to applicants and recipients who are U.S. citizens attending or planning to attend an
accredited U.S. 4-year college or university full time. Learn more including applying for the scholarship by
visiting the STEM Scholarship Program pages w
hich includes a FAQ page.
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County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
sCHolarsHips
The scholarship page will provide a look at all upcoming scholarship opportunities for 4-H members.
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Project Visits – If you have any questions or need help with your livestock project, feel free to contact me. You’re
welcome to call, email, text, or swing by the Extension Office. I would like to see your project throughout the feeding
period and would prefer to stop by when you and your parents(s) are available. Please reach out to schedule an
appointment.
Project Meetings/Resources – If you have an idea for a livestock project meeting or you’re an adult looking for
resources to share with members, feel free to contact Sam womble. Sam is happy to help! Contact
Sam.Womble@ag.tamu.edu
or call the office # 210-63
1-0400 or cell # 361-649-5836.
Important Quality Counts Update (FAQ) (QC Enrollment Instructions)
A reminder, all exhibitors are required to provide a verified QC number at the time of major livestock show
entry. This new process/exam is NOT required for everyone. Only those users who are new or are moving
to the next grade level course (junior: 3-5
th
grade, intermediate: 6-8
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, senior: 9-12
th
) are required to take
Quality Counts this year.
CHECK YOUR PROJECT TATTOOS TO ENSURE THEY ARE VISIBLE! If you need assistance, please
r
each out to Sam or Kevin to make sure your tattoo is good to prevent a potential disqualification.
All tattoos must be replaced 3 weeks prior to the show you are entered in!
SHOW TIME! Validation Reminders!
• Heifers – we require the original registration papers only! No copy, electronic copy, or online papers will
be accepted.
• The exhibitor must bring original registration papers to the RING. They will not be allowed to retrieve
them from their stalls/showbox.
• If registration papers have been reprinted, we need new papers and a letter from association emailed to
the office ASAP. This must be received BEFORE show check in.
• Please check all tattoos for steers and heifers. Steers must be the county number and heifers must
match the registration paper. These must be legible. If they are not there or not readable, the animal
will be disqualified. We will not pull DNA for these instances.
• The county tattoo for a steer can be in either ear.
• Retags for both steers and heifers will be administered at the show for $25 CASH. We will need the old
tag number. Animals must be retagged within 2 weeks of losing the tag. Only those livestock losing
tags close to the time of show should be retagged there. I will take retag forms emailed to me up until
check in day.
2023 – 2024 Livestock Project Meetings
agriCulture & livestoCk
The ag and livestock page will be your one stop shop for all critical livestock information.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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Market Poultry Workshop (REGISTRATION)
Are you raising chickens or other poultry for 4-H or FFA? Join Texas A&M poultry experts as they walk you
through a series of videos related to the rearing of poultry for youth livestock shows in Texas.
Bell County Youth Fair Invitational Judging Contest – DEADLINE February 6
th
Bell County will be hosting a Youth Fair Invitiational Judging Contest, open to any 4-H or FFA member.
Registration via Judging Card closes on Tuesday, February 6
th
at 5:00 PM. The contest will be held Friday,
February 9
th
, 2024 at the Cadence Bank Center, 301 W Loop 121, Belton, Texas 76513 (The Bell County
EXPO just has a new name!) Registration HERE!
• Livestock Judging – Rules & Info
• Ag Product ID – Rules & Info
• Vet Science Skillathon – Rules & Info
• Wool Judging – Rules & Info
• Rabbit Judging – Rules & Info
McLennan County Livestock Judging Contest (FLYER)
McLennan County will be hosting a Livestock Judging Contest at their McLennan County Jr. Livestock
Show. The contest will be held at the Extraco Event Center (4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710) February
9, 2024. Please see the flyer for more information.
Nueces County Livestock Judging Contest (FLYER)
Nueces County will be hosting a Livestock Judging Contest on January 19
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at the Richard M. Borchard
Regional Fairgrounds. (1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd, Robstown, TX 78380) Please see the flyer for more
information.
Karnes County 4-H Livestock Judging Contest (FLYER)
Kanres County will be hosting a Livestock Judging Contest on January 27
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at the Karnes Youth Show Barn
(1480 CR 345, Karnes City, TX 78119) Please see the flyer for more information.
Jim Wells County 4-H Invitational Ag Product ID Contest (
ENTRY) (FLYER) – DEADLINE March 4
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Jim Wells County invites 4-H members to compete at their Invitational Ag Product ID Contest on
March 16
th
in Alice, TX. Registration will be $10 per individual pr $40 per team.
agriCulture & livestoCk
agriCulture & livestoCk
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
agriCulture & livestoCk
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
BCJls updates
The BCJLS page will provide a look at all major updates from the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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District 10 4-H H.L.S.R. Horse Judging (FLYER) – DEADLINE February 6
th
The District 10 4-H Horse Judging contest will be hosted at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR)
this year. Guide and Schedule coming soon! To correctly register for this contest, all 4-H members must:
• Submit entries/fees for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo via Judgingcard.com. Please
c
ontact the extension office to correctly submit entries by the deadline.
• Register all contestants/teams on 4HOnline by the District February 6
th
deadline in order to compete
in the District 10 4-H Horse Judging qualifier.
Horse updates
The horse page will provide a look at all horse events at the county, district, and state levels.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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Central Texas 4-H Invitational CDM Contest (FLYER) (REGISTRATION)
Coryell County and Milam County are hosting an invitational Consumer Decision Making contest on
Saturday, January 27, 2024. The registration deadline is January 16th. Teams are $40 and individuals are
$10 per entry. There will be junior, intermediate, and senior age divisions.
Fashion and Interior Design Project Survey (FLYER) (SURVEY)
Are you a 4-H member that would like to participate in a Fashion and Interior Design project? Complete the
survey link above!
Buc Days Invitational Food Challenge (RULES) (REGISTRATION)
The Buccaneer Commission in Corpus Christi, Texas, will be hosting an invitational Food Challenge May
11, 2024. The event will be hosted on Buc Days Festival grounds in the American Bank Center Exhibit Hall
where $7,500 will be awarded in prize money.
Family & Community HealtH
The FCH page will provide a look at all major FCH related events at the county, district, and state levels.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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Citizen Washington Focus
National 4-H is looking for all future change agents in 2024! Join 4-H'ers from across the nation at one of
two incredible weeks of the new Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) experience. The dates for 2024 are
June 15-22, 2024, and June 20-27, 2024. Click here to register now.
2024 National 4-H Conference (INFORMATION) – DEADLINE December 15
th
Applications for youth to participate in the 2023 National 4-H Conference on April 19-24, 2024, in Arlington,
VA will open on 4Honline on December 1, 2023. Youth must be 15 – 19 years old to attend.
National 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute – DEADLINE May 17
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National 4-H Council's True Leaders in Equity Institute is an opportunity to discuss pertinent issues that
challenge your community. Teens and adult teams will engage with inspiring speakers, learn from hands on
workshops, and become change agents to create welcoming and belonging environments for all. Be the first
to know when True Leaders in Equity Institute 2024 registration opens and other key dates by signing up at
the link.
Save this link to stay informed on updates.
Rodeo Austin Leadership Opportunity
Please see the attached PDF file HERE to view all opportunities for youth to sing the National Anthem and
recite the American, Texas Pledges, the FFA Motto and the 4-H Pledge at the market shows for Rodeo
Austin. For those interested, please sign up HERE. You will need to plan to arrive at least 30 mins prior to
the start of the species show in which you are volunteering. Youth interested in singing the National
Anthem, submit a video at the link here.
Youth in Action Webinar
Have you heard of the National 4-H Youth in Action Program? The 4-H Youth in Action program amplifies
the diverse stories and leadership of 4-H youth who are making a difference in their communities every day.
It is a premiere community of 4-H’ers who are preparing for their future while showcasing how 4-H changed
their lives and equipped them to change the lives of others. Join National 4-H on January 23rd at 1:00 PM
ET for a special webinar opportunity for Extension professionals & members wanting to learn more about
the upcoming Youth in Action program.
Click here to register.
leadersHip & CitizensHip
The leadership / citizenship page will provide all leadership events at the county, district, and state levels.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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4-H Plant Identification Plant Mounts Resource
Individuals & Teams interested in participating in the 4-H Plant Identification Contest will need to secure new
sources for plant mounts. Unfortunately, the TAMU Range Club will no longer be accepting plant mount
orders until Fall 2024. Texas Range Plant Mounts: If you are looking for plant mounts for the 4-H Plant
Identification contest, Shanna Gleason and Daphne Kast, members of the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of
2022, are selling plant mounts for $2.50 each. Shanna and Daphne competed in international collegiate
plant identification contests while attending Texas A&M University. They recognized the need for study
mounts for teams across Texas. Whether you are just starting a plant ID team or are trying to get some new
mounts because your teams have memorized all the old ones, Texas Range Plant Mounts can serve as a
good resource. Contact them through their
Facebook Page to l
earn more and see what is currently
available. You can also contact the Kast’s by email at [email protected].
natural resourCes
The natural resources page will provide a look at all major events at the county, district, and state levels.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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Henderson County Whiz Bang (FLYER) – DEADLINE April 10th
Henderson County Shotgun Sports group will once again be hosting 2 Whiz Bangs in one weekend. The
event will be held April 12th and 13th at 5H In Frankston. See flyer has the complete details on this event
and how to register.
Wilson County 4-H Small-Bore Rifle Invitational Shoot – DEADLINE February 12
th
Wilson County will be hosting a Small-Bore Rifle Invitational Shoot February 16
th
– 17
th
, 2024 at the Wilson
County Show Barn (435 TX-97, Floresville, TX 78114) It will begin 8:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Relays will be
added once ALL above relays are full. The cost will be $10 per competitor, MUST PREPAY TO SECURE A
SPOT.
Buc Days Invitational 4-H Clays Youth Shoot (RULES) (REGISTRATION)
The Buccaneer Commission in Corpus Christi, Texas, will host an invitational 4-H Clays Youth
Shoot February 24-25, 2024. The event will be held at the Corpus Christi Gun Club, and $25,000 in prize
money and scholarships will be awarded.
sHooting sports
The shooting sports page will provide a one stop shop for all upcoming shooting sports activities.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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2023 – 2024 AgRobotics Game Rules RELEASED!
Information: The challenge rules for this year’s AgRobotics game have been posted and can be found on
the state robotics page here in the contest section: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/robotics/ These rules
apply to the following major stock show AgRobotics contests:
- State Fair of Texas
- Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
- San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
- Rodeo Austin
- San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo (NEW CONTEST!)
2023 4-H STEM Challenge: Power Protectors
Explore the exciting world of renewable energy with the 2023 4-H STEM Challenge Kit, Power
Protectors! This year's Challenge Kit teaches kids about the exciting world of renewable energy. Perfect for
youth aged 8 to 14, the kit consists of three activities that provide them with the knowledge to address
real-world issues and explore careers in energy. The three activities are:
Be A Wind Warrior
Get blown away by the awesome power of the wind! Build a windmill structure to learn about mechanical
engineering, simple machines and the superpowers of reusable energy. Click here to get started.
4-H STEM – Solar Eclipses NASA Webinar
NASA is conducting a webinar covering the upcoming solar eclipse. The webinar is scheduled for January
23
rd
. Please note the time on the FLYER HERE is Eastern Time – Please be sure to logon at 11AM Central
Time. Please use the link on the flyer to register. Please take this opportunity to learn more about this
event and how to prepare for safe and engaging viewing with your 4-H members!
CLOVER: Exploring the Secrets of Our Sun (ACTIVITY)
Developed by Utah State University and EDP Renewables, help youth dive into the world of experiential
learning! 4-H youth will build a solar energy model, get their hands dirty (well, not literally), and learn about
renewable energy. From understanding the principles of photovoltaics to assembling the components, every
step is a chance to explore, discover, and apply real-world knowledge.
stem
The STEM contest page will provide a look at all STEM opportunities at the county, district, and state levels.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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Bexar County Photography Contest – Rules and Registration – DEADLINE March 1st
The rules for the 2023-2024 Bexar County Photography Contest have been released (Download
above). For those who may be new to 4-H, the Bexar County Photography Contest serves as the qualifier
for senior members to compete state. This is different from other contests and instead of the district contest
serving as the qualifier photos qualify directly from COUNTY to STATE. Each county may submit no more
than 1 photo per category (15 total). If you have questions please call the Bexar County AgriLife Extension
District 10 4-H Photography Contest (RULES) (GUIDE) – DEADLINE February 20
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The District 10 Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills
learned in photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs.
Registration Period: $15 per contestant entered – Feb. 1 – Feb. 20, 2024 *NOTE: State qualifications will
come for your local County Photography contest. Registration on 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com). Please
reference the Event Registration instructions here: DOWNLOAD. Limit of 3 photos per participant.
STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST – DOWNLOAD GUIDE – DEADLINE April 15th
The rules for the 2023-2024 State Photography Contest have been released. For those who may be new to
Extension, the state 4-H photography contest is a senior-only qualifying contest where photos qualify
directly from COUNTY to STATE. Each county may submit no more than 1 photo per category (15 total). As
stated in the rules, counties are highly encouraged to have some type of selection process in place to
determine which photos are eligible. The timeline for entry is April 1-15. If you have questions about this
contest, please contact Derrick Bruton. Key points:
• Qualify from county level (district contests have no bearing on qualifications)
• Open to senior age division only
• 15 categories (includes a new “Abandoned” theme for this year)
• Entry:
April 1-15, 2024 @ 11:59PM on 4HOnline & Submittable. No late entries accepted.
Gonzales County AgRobotics Contest (FLYER) – DEADLINE February 24
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4-H Robotics Teams are invited to Gonzales County’s Invitational AgRobotics Contest on Friday March 1,
2024. The contest will be hosted at the JB Wells Park, Arena & Expo Center in Gonzales, TX (2301 Co Rd
197, Gonzales, TX 78629). This contest is open to teams (2-4) in the Junior, Intermediate & Senior age
division. Teams must register
HERE on or before February 24, 2024. For more information on the
AgRobotics Contest & Game Rules for this season please visit: https://texas4-
h.tamu.edu/projects/robotics/
stem
The STEM contest page will provide a look at all STEM opportunities at the county, district, and state levels.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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4-H More Information and Materials
We’re challenging each 4-H member to invite four friends to join 4-H. For returning 4-H members who invite
new members in, we've set up an incentive program. Incentives include:
- 1 new member: 4-H 4 More T-Shirt
- 2 new members: Membership Refund
- 3 new members: Leather portfolio
- 4 new members: Backpack & State Recognition
How is this tracked? When a new member registers on 4HOnline, they will have the availability to input who
referred them 4-H. Utilize the marketing materials below!
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Facebook Post Template
- Instagram Post Template & Instagram Story Template
- Flyer Template & Brochure Template
2024 Ignite by 4-H
Spark your imagination and passion! Ignite by 4-H, an inclusive teen event, returns March 13-17, 2024, to
Washington, D.C. Join us for four days of inspiring and engaging panels, respected speakers, hands-on
workshops, and connections. Click here to watch a video and get excited!
Travel Abroad with 4-H in 2024
Join other 4-H members from across the state and travel across Europe June 8-17, 2024. Visit Berlin, Prague,
Krakow, and Budapest. Contact [email protected] for
more information. Register today by clicking
here and inputting "Locke-7342".
Core Academy (FLYER)
June 17
th
– 21
st
, Explore Stephenville, Abilene, and San Angelo. One of the goals of the CORE Academy is to
bring awareness to an assortment of possible careers.
Souper Bowl of Caring 2024 BEGINS! (FLYER) (PLAYBOOK)
4-H are asked to collect food and/or monetary donations for local food pantries or hunger relief organizations
during January 1 – February 11, 2023. All efforts are local! the official Tackle Hunger Challenge Playbook.
general inFormation/events
The general information page will be the classified section of our newsletter for all general opportunities.
This will also be our section to advertise for local businesses that support Bexar County 4-H.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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2024 Texas 4-H Dog Show Validation (INSTRUCTIONS) – DEADLINE January 10
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The Texas 4-H Dog Show will be held on July 11-13, 2024 at the Walker County Fairgrounds in Huntsville,
Texas. Please see the following the 2024 Texas 4-H Dog Show Rule Book HERE for more i
nformation. We
strongly encourage members to validate their dogs even if they are not sure they will be participating in the
Texas 4-H Dog Show. Here are some things to keep in mind:
• For purebred dogs (they do not have to be registered) you will select the group and list the breed.
• For mixed breed dogs you will select the Weight Group of the dog and list the dominant breed along with
the word “Mix” or list the two breeds if known. (Ex: Border Collie Mix/Mastiff/Great Dane)
• Photos of the left/right side of the dog should be a side view of the entire dog. Pictures must be clear &
well-lit to see all markings/color of the dog. The dog should only be wearing a collar only.
• Dogs MUST be validated each year.
2024 Texas 4-H Dog Show T-Shirt Design Contest (FLYER) – DEADLINE February 15
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The 2024 Texas 4-H Dog Show is looking for creative 4-H members to create a shirt design for the annual
Texas 4-H Dog Show T-Shirt! ALL age divisions are welcome to participate (Clovers, Juniors, Intermediates
& Seniors). An overall design will be selected from the 1
st
place winners per each age division.
2024 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Vaquero Cook-Off (RULES)
4-H Teams are invited to compete in the 2024 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Junior Vaquero Cook-Off
on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Entries for the 2024 Junior Vaquero Cook-Off are now open & will close
when the capacity of 40 teams has been reached. Visit sarodeo.com/vaquero and click on the Youth
Vaquero Cook-Off Contest link for more information, guidelines, eligibility, scholarship qualifications, rules
and regulations and to get your team registered.
4-H Center Teen Retreat (FLYER)
The Texas 4-H Center on Lake Brownwood is the place to be for teens in grades 9-12 January 5-7, 2024!
Participants will have three sessions that include team building, leadership, and citizenship learning
opportunities, in addition to the loads of fun over the weekend. Registration is now open, and the cost is $100
per youth.
Texas 4-H Center Summer Calendar RELEASED! (CALENDAR)
The Texas 4-H Center will host a series of camps for 4-H members of all ages during the months of June,
July & August. Space is limited in each camp, so mark your calendar!
general inFormation/events
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
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District 10 4-H Photography Contest (RULES) (GUIDE) – DEADLINE February 20
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The District 10 Photography Contest encourages self-expression and allows youth to demonstrate skills
learned in photography, including the use of photographic equipment and process of photographs. Registration
Period: $15 per contestant entered – Feb. 1 – Feb. 20, 2024 *NOTE: The District 10 4-H competition does not
qualify Senior 4-H members for the Texas 4-H State Photography contest. State qualifications will come for
your local County Photography contest. Registration on 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com). Please reference the
Event Registration instructions here: DOWNLOAD. Limit of 3 photos per participant.
Junior Master Gardener Virtual Leader Training Conference – DEADLINE February 12
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Teachers, Volunteers, Youth Educators, Extension employees and anyone interested in working with youth
gardening. This information will prepare you to utilize JMG programs/curricula, best practices for
implementation, build sustainable youth garden programs and connect with others! The cost for the conference
is $65. Includes access to all sessions/talks for up to four (4) months following conference conclusion, CPE
certificates provided, Q/A opportunities, hands-on lessons, and door prizes. Register
here!
2024 Texas 4-H Roundup Handbook Released (HANDBOOK) – DEADLINE May 13
Texas 4-H Roundup will be on June 3 – 6, 2024. CONTEST UPDATES can be found here.
2024 Texas 4-H Roundup Hotel Room Block (INFORMATION)
Hotel room block information for Texas 4-H Roundup 2024 is now available! Don't wait to book your rooms,
contact the hotels now. Roundup will be held in Bryan/College Station June 3-6.
2024 Texas 4-H Roundup Sponsorship Opportunities (INFORMATION)
Roundup provides life changing opportunities to senior level 4-H youth each year! Do you know of a business,
group, or individual who might be interested in supporting Texas 4-H Roundup financially? Click here to find
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
general inFormation/events
County deadlines may differ from district or state deadlines to allow the
county extension staff time to review and complete entries.
