Just wanted to take a second to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving!! I hope everyone enjoys some much needed time with family, and wonderful food! I am very thankful for Travis County 4-H members, families, and volunteers!
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Reminder!! Quality Counts or Character Counts MUST be completed by December 1st for all TCYS participants!!
Quality Counts and Character Counts Information
Quality Counts: If you plan to exhibit a
livestock project at the Travis County Youth Show, or a livestock project at
any of the major shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Austin,
etc.), all youth are required to complete Quality Counts.
Quality Counts will need to be completed at three different
times during an exhibitor’s livestock involvement: Junior level (3rd
– 5th grade), Intermediate level (6th – 8th
grade), and Senior level (9th – 12th grade). All
exhibitors must have an active Quality Counts number in the correct age
division, or they will be disqualified. It is very important that during
registration, you put BOTH your 4-H and FFA information, regardless of which
you think you will show through so that all needed parties have access to your Quality
Counts information. Enrollment instructions and FAQ’s will be distributed as
well, and I highly encourage you to check with me that your Quality Counts
information is accurate and correct.
Each exhibitor must make 80% or higher to pass the test and receive
your ID number. You may take the test as many times as necessary.
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Website with information: https://agrilife.org/qualitycounts/
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Quality Counts Enrollment Information and Steps: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/QC-Enrollment-INSTRUCTIONS-Exhibitors-2021.pdf
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Quality Counts FAQ’s: https://texasyouthlivestock.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Quality-Counts-FAQ-Updated-11.19.pdf
Character Counts: If you only
exhibit Youth Fair projects at TCYS (no livestock), all exhibitors are required
to complete the Character Counts (Six Pillars of Character) exam, through the
County level. At this time, not all records from past years are available, therefore
everyone will need to take or re-take the exam. Each exhibitor will need to
make a 90% or higher to pass. After you have submitted your test, you can view
your results immediately to determine if you need to re-take. You will also
receive an email if a re-take is necessary within a few days.
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Website containing all content: https://charactercounts.org/character-counts-overview/six-pillars/
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Link to the Google Form Exam: https://forms.gle/dMchq7EZSEAhYdhe8
All of the following exams need to be completed by 11:59 on
December 1, 2021. Any exhibitors that have not completed and passed their
needed exam, will be disqualified from participating in TCYS.
* Please note that if you entered any major livestock show,
you already had to have your Quality Counts information to me by time of entry.
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Please also know that we have a LOT of 4-H names on our roster that do NOT have an up-to-date Quality Counts Number.... some never completed or passed the test, and others never re-took the exam when they moved up into the next age division. Please don't hesitate to verify information with me!
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to let me know.
Last week, we had an amazing group of kids participate in the Travis County 4-H Food Show! I am always amazed at their abilities to create such elaborate dishes, while also having the courage and confidence to speak in front of the judges!
Major Livestock Show entry deadlines are right around the corner!
Please get signed up for your Turn-In slot!
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Mikayla.herron@ag.tamu.edu
