District 10 Spring Roundup Guide Released!

The District 10 Spring Roundup Guide has been posted!  It is currently available with additional paperwork for specific projects on the Travis 4-H Website under District Events (scroll down).

One of the NEW requirements is that we must submit 1-2 volunteers to assist with the contests in which youth are entered.  Please see the contests below with a link to sign up as a volunteer - this is a great opportunity to learn more about this contest and have a different perspective!

****COUNTY ROUNDUP NOTE: Please sign up on our County/District Signup Spreadsheet to let us know what contest you are planning on participating in at the District Level.  If we have at least 3 teams/individuals participating in contests we will host a County Contest/Roundup during the first week of April.  Paperwork will be due BEFORE registration closes in order to make sure we have all potential participants covered.  

2018-2019 District 10 Spring Round-Up

• Contest Dates:                May 2-4, 2019
• Locations:                       Fredericksburg, TX
• Registration Dates:        Regular Registration is March 18-April 2, 2019
•                                          Late Registration is April 3-4, 2019 ONLY for an additional $25 Fee
• Paperwork Due Date:     All paperwork required for any contests are due at the County Extension Office by noon on Friday, March 30, 2019 so that we can get it in the mail as soon as possible on Monday, April 1, 2019.  

Contests included:

• Range & Pasture ID
• Range Evaluation
• Mohair Judging
• Wool Judging
• Leaders 4 Life
• Soil Judging
• Fashion Show - limited to 2 contestants per category, per age group
• Fashion Storyboards
• Duds to Dazzle
• Share-The-Fun
• Livestock Judging (Moved to April 13, 2019 in Fredericksburg, TX)
• Smallbore Rifle Contest (Floresville, TX)

2019 Spring Round-Up Guide: 2019 District 10 4-H Spring Round-Up Guide (as of 2/27/19)

2019 Spring Round-Up Volunteer Sign-Ups:

• Travis County Google Spreadsheet – Link to sign up!
• We are required to provide volunteers if we have participants in the following contests:
• Range Evaluation and Pasture ID – 2 volunteers per county
• Wool and Mohair Judging – 1 volunteer per county
• Duds to Dazzle – 1 volunteer per county
• Fashion Show – 2 volunteers per county
• Share-The-Fun – 2 volunteers per county

State Livestock Ambassador Applications are Open - Due 5/15/19

The Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Program is coming off another groundbreaking year. In June 2018, 20 Ambassadors boarded a plane in Houston departing to South America to expand the worldviews of exceptional leaders in agriculture. Ambassadors engaged a valuable study abroad experience in the agriculturally-rich country of Argentina. With visits to family farms, historic ranches, feedlot tours and various production facilities, Ambassadors were able to immerse themselves in South America’s agricultural production systems. As fulfilling as it was for our Ambassadors to be recognized internationally, the program is successful only because of outstanding work you lead locally. In 2019, the program is continuing to expand to include South Texas. We are pleased to announce that we will offer a Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course in Kingsville in collaboration with TAMU Kingsville. We would like to thank Mr. Kyle McManus for his leadership in getting this unique opportunity off the ground.

Below are the 2019 details and application link. 

2019 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Courses:

•  Texas A&M University – Kingsville June 17-20, 2019   
• Texas A&M University – College Station July 8-11, 2019  
• Texas Tech University/West Texas A&M University – Lubbock/Canyon July 22-25, 2019 
• Cost: $250.00 (includes food and lodging)

               

 Selection Criteria:

• Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects
• Students with a profound interest in animal science, animal production and advocacy
• Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
• Top 25% class rank

Application Process:

1. Applicant goes to: https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5C2PxJ597FTPIFL
1. A two-minute YouTube video will be required (instructions can be found within the application)
2. Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent
3. CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey
4. A selection committee will review the applications and accept up to 25 participants per university
5. Applications are due May 15, 2019
6. Applicants will be notified by June 1, 2019 regarding application result

Texas 4-H Center Summer Staff Opportunity!

Do you want a summer job where you can play with kids, swim, dance, and have fun while gaining valuable leadership experience? Consider applying for a Texas 4-H Center Summer Staff position. The 4-H Center provides an opportunity for you to work in an atmosphere where you will not only impact the lives of young people, but also learn a lot about yourself and make life-long friends. Each position provides valuable leadership training, work experience, fun and profit for individuals who truly desire to be part of a positive summer experience for over 2,500 youth.

Requirements of applicants:

• Successful completion of one year of college or other work by June 1, 2019
• Be enthusiastic, creative, hardworking and dependable
• Be able to get along with others and work as a team

The application is on our website, https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu under the employment tab. Applications are due March 22.

Buckles on the Bosque Livestock Show to be held in Clifton, Texas on April 20, 2019

Opportunity for 4-Hers to Experience and Explore Agriculture on the Y.A.L.L Tour!

The members of the 2019 Youth Agriculture Lifetime Leadership (Y.A.L.L.) Board would like to personally invite you to come experience a life-changing event.

This youth learning experience is one that is undoubtedly most practical in terms of its goals. Participants from across the State of Texas commit and dedicate six days and five nights to understand production agriculture and what it takes to feed this country. Throughout this experience they learn about the dynamics of the agricultural industry, including: horticulture, beef cattle, problem solving, marketing, finance, education, leadership, and more. At the completion of their time invested, the participants, as producers, have the opportunity to defend every decision making process throughout each learning experience via an oral presentation. This allows them a chance to advocate and support practices utilized in our advancing agriculture.

Year after year, we observe that this Y.A.L.L. experience has made a lasting impact on young peoples’ futures. We believe this Youth Agriculture Lifetime Leadership model could grow and adapt towards extra opportunities including, but not limited to the following: additional leadership opportunities, broadening educational perspectives, and increasing the real world application prospect to further enhance the knowledge base of all youth involved. 

The tour will depart from the Kerr County Extension office in Kerrville on July 14th and return to the Kerr County Extension office on July 19th. The cost to the participants for the 6 days is $200 each with a $100 deposit submitted with the application. 4-H members that have a strong interest in production agriculture who are outgoing high school freshmen through outgoing seniors are invited to apply and 30 youth will be selected. Application deadline is April 1, 2019. Applicants will be notified of their selection in to the program by May 1, with the remaining balance being due May 30th.

Reminder - County Council Meeting is Monday 2/25

Friendly reminder that our next County Council Meeting will take place at the Travis County Extension Office at 6:30 PM.  We will be talking about Duds to Dazzle and starting to plan for our Banquet!

2019 District 10 Shooting Sports Coaches Certification Training - March 9-10, 2019 - Seguin, TX - Deadline Approaching

There will be a Shooting Sports Coaches Certification Training for Archery, Muzzleloading, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun in Guadalupe County on March 9-10, 2019.

This training is open to potential coaches from across the state.

Registration will be done through 4-H Connect: registration will open on February 11, 2019 and close on February 25, 2019.  Please pay close attention to the deadline!

Cost is $120. Registration will cover meals and course materials.

Participants MUST have completed and passed the Background Check PRIOR to registering for the event, so if they have not completed this, they should do so immediately! There will be no exceptions.

Location (Classroom Work):

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension – Guadalupe County Office

210 E Live Oak Street

Seguin, TX 78155

Location (Range Work):

Bexar Community Shooting Range

15391 Bexar Bowling

Marion, TX 78124

Registration will open on 4-H CONNECT on February 11, 2019. Look for “2019 District 10 – Shooting Sports Coaches Training.”

Lodging will not be provided for registrants.

Event will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday, March 9, 2019 and “tentatively” end at Noon on Sunday, March 10, 2019.

Detailed information will be sent to those that register.

Please pass this on to interested individuals.

1st Annual MJ Hanna Foundation Plant ID/Range Contest

This will be the 1st Annual Open Invitational 4-H and FFA Contest sponsored by the MJ Hanna Foundation in Coryell County. The MJ Hanna Foundation support youth education through various activities and will be awarding the top individuals with scholarships and the top teams will receive cash prizes.

A total of $18,000 in scholarships will be given out to the top individuals of each contest LUNCH will be included

Date: Saturday March 16, 2019

Location: Gatesville Civic Center located at 301 Veteran’s Memorial Loop, Gatesville

Please see contest letter for complete details.

REMINDER: March Madness Registration closes this Friday at 11:59 PM

It's that time of year, again!!!!!  The Travis County 4-H Shooting Sports Club and the Austin Rifle Club would like to invite all Texas 4-H Shooting Sports members to join us on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 in Manor, Texas at the Austin Rifle Club for the 20th Annual March Madness Invitational Shoot. The following is the information and instructions for registering to participate in this event. We look forward to seeing you all there and enjoy a large, safe and fun turnout. 

Date:              Saturday, March 2, 2019

Location:       Austin Rifle Club, 16312 Littig Road, Manor, Texas 78653

Entry Fees:    $45 for three events (except BB Gun)

                        $3 IClays registration fee

                        $5 for BB Gun match to be paid at the event (equipment provided or bring your own) 

Registration: available through the iclays March Madness website link if you have previously registered.  

If you are new to iCLays registration, go to www.iClays.com, click on upcoming tournaments, scroll down to March, and locate Travis County 4H Shooting Sports 2019 March Madness and click on register. Input your last name and email address, then press enter to create a new shooter in the system.
Please click HERE to see the full details, rules, and instructions!  All items are available for download on the Travis 4-H Shooting Sports Page, as well.

12th Annual Calf Sale

12th ANNUAL CHARLIE GREENWAY SILHOUETTE MATCH

Texas 4-H State Indoor Archery Match

The State 4-H Indoor Archery Match is now open on 4-H Connect.  The deadline will be March 3, 2019.

Information is posted on the webpage:  https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/shooting-sports/

Once they are on this page, click on the “Contests” tab.

Then scroll to “Indoor Archery Match Information” and click “2019 Information”

2019 Washington Co. 4-H Invitational Consumer Decision Making Contest - Saturday, February 23rd

Livestock Show Updates!!

We are so proud of our youth and how they are doing at the stock shows!  We have a lot of participants competing in various contests and shows, and we want to take a moment to recognize some of their achievements!

REMINDER: March Madness Registration is open until 2/22/19 at 11:59 PM

It's that time of year, again!!!!!  The Travis County 4-H Shooting Sports Club and the Austin Rifle Club would like to invite all Texas 4-H Shooting Sports members to join us on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 in Manor, Texas at the Austin Rifle Club for the 20th Annual March Madness Invitational Shoot. The following is the information and instructions for registering to participate in this event. We look forward to seeing you all there and enjoy a large, safe and fun turnout. 

Date:              Saturday, March 2, 2019

Location:       Austin Rifle Club, 16312 Littig Road, Manor, Texas 78653

Entry Fees:    $45 for three events (except BB Gun)

                        $3 IClays registration fee

                        $5 for BB Gun match to be paid at the event (equipment provided or bring your own) 

Registration: available through the iclays March Madness website link if you have previously registered.  

If you are new to iCLays registration, go to www.iClays.com, click on upcoming tournaments, scroll down to March, and locate Travis County 4H Shooting Sports 2019 March Madness and click on register. Input your last name and email address, then press enter to create a new shooter in the system.
Please click HERE to see the full details, rules, and instructions!  All items are available for download on the Travis 4-H Shooting Sports Page, as well.

The Mission Possible Mentor application is available until March 19, 2019. 4-H members currently in the 8^th grade are encouraged to apply for this Service Learning Opportunity. Below is the flyer for Mission Possible Mentors as well as the flyer for Mission Possible Camp. 

The link to the online application is: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdc45dulpHqdM-XpC8LMTykwLbCE8Makmv7vmpWmzKzJsq6sg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Travis County Photo Contest

Leadership Opportuity - Rodeo Austin

It’s that time of the year again. Youth are needed to sing the National Anthem and recite pledges at Rodeo Austin before the Junior Shows as well as the Longhorn and Open/Youth Boer Goat Shows. Below is the information that is also included on the SignUpGenius link.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4EA9AE2AA57-rodeo

National Anthem – Youth will need to submit a video as those spots will be assigned. Email videos to Cory at cory.hundl@ag.tamu.edu by  February 3^rd.

Listed below are opportunities for youth to volunteer to sing the national anthem and recite the American, Texas Pledges, the FFA motto and the 4-H Pledge at the shows for Rodeo Austin.

·         Longhorn Show - Saturday, March 16th  - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Market Lamb & Goat Show - Tuesday, March 19th   - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Market Poultry Show - Wednesday, March 20th  -Show starts at 11:00 am

·         Open Boer Goat Show - Thursday, March 21st  - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Barrow Show - Saturday, March 23rd - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Barrow Show - Sunday, March 24th - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Market Steer Show - Tuesday, March 26th - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Market Steer Show - Wednesday, March 27th - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Jr. Breeding Heifer Show - Friday, March 29th - Show starts at 9:00 am

·         Jr. Breeding Heifer Show - Saturday, March 30th  - Show starts at 9:00 am

For those interested in this leadership opportunity, please sign up using this online form. You will need to plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the species show in which you are volunteering. One parking and one gate pass will be provided for the youth who is volunteering (provided you do not already have any) and the passes will be mailed to the address provided. You WILL NEED to provide your address when signing up.
When you register, please select the option to use alternate name and in the "First Name" box , list the first and last name of the youth member. In the "last name" box, list the 4-H County or  FFA Chapter in which the youth is a member.

2019 March Madness Registration is OPEN until 2/22/19

It's that time of year, again!!!!!  The Travis County 4-H Shooting Sports Club and the Austin Rifle Club would like to invite all Texas 4-H Shooting Sports members to join us on Saturday, March 2nd, 2019 in Manor, Texas at the Austin Rifle Club for the 20th Annual March Madness Invitational Shoot. The following is the information and instructions for registering to participate in this event. We look forward to seeing you all there and enjoy a large, safe and fun turnout. 

Date:              Saturday, March 2, 2019

Location:       Austin Rifle Club, 16312 Littig Road, Manor, Texas 78653

Entry Fees:    $45 for three events (except BB Gun)

                        $3 IClays registration fee

                        $5 for BB Gun match to be paid at the event (equipment provided or bring your own) 

Registration: available through the iclays March Madness website link if you have previously registered.  

If you are new to iCLays registration, go to www.iClays.com, click on upcoming tournaments, scroll down to March, and locate Travis County 4H Shooting Sports 2019 March Madness and click on register. Input your last name and email address, then press enter to create a new shooter in the system.
Please click HERE to see the full details, rules, and instructions!  All items are available for download on the Travis 4-H Shooting Sports Page, as well.

Atascosa Club Calf Breeders Sale

Atascosa Club Calf Breeders Association Annual Online sale to be Hosted on Cattle in Motion April 6-8, 2019...