2019 San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Updates

Below are some of the updates for the 

2019 San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo.  

Major Show Entries are DUE to the County Extension Office by Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Entry Forms & Links are also posted on the Travis 4-H Livestock Information Page.
Show Dates: February 1-17, 2019.

LIVESTOCK SHOW LINKS

• 2019 San Angelo Premium Book
• San Angelo Show Schedule
• San Angelo Judges
• San Angelo Website

ENTRY FORMS

Agriculture Mechanics Competition

Agriculture Speaking Contest

Junior Shows

Junior Breeding Heifer Show

Junior Rabbit Show

Robotics Arena Competition

Robotics Inventions Competition

JUDGES:

Most Recent Tentative Schedule (10/16/18):Please note:

• Dates may change at the discretion of the show
• Ag Mechanics Arrival has changed to February 3rd
• Market Steer Arrival has changed to February 12th

OTHER HELPFUL INFORMATION

Breeding Sheep and Goats Unloading Route

Market Lambs, Market Goats, Market Barrows, and Gilts Unloading Route

All Cattle and Agriculture Mechanics Unloading Route

All 2018 Weight Breaks

Substitute Exhibitor

Dog Project Interest Meeting - 10/22/18

Curious about the Dog Project?  Been doing it for a while but want to learn more about resources and opportunities?  Join us for the Dog Project Interest Meeting!!

2018 Rabbit Palooza! - 10/20

Please see the item(s) for this opportunity below.  They are also available on the Travis 4-H website (click link and scroll down).

2019 San Antonio Livestock Show Calf Scramble Paperwork - due 10/15

The San Antonio Livestock Show Calf Scramble paperwork is due October 15, 2018!  You may download copies online from the San Antonio Website: https://www.sarodeo.com/livestock/sign-up-info-rules

Please let us know if you have any questions!

2018-2019 Texas 4-H Photography Contest Rules & Guidelines are available!

The 2018-2019 Texas 4-H Photography Contest Rules and Guidelines are available online at: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/photography-video/#contests.  Please be sure to read through them and let us know if you have any questions!

Opportunities from the Texas 4-H Center: Fall & Winter Program Registrations

OPPORTUNITES FROM THE Texas 4-H Center

2018-2019 Fall and Winter Program Registration

Visit our Website

And click on the "Register Now" button

Youth Hunter Safety Education Registration for our Fall and Winter retreats open on September 1st!  Join us for the Youth Hunter Safety Education Camp, October 26-28. Participants will learn about their role in wildlife conservation. All materials, meals, and lodging will be provided for each participant. Each youth must be accompanied by an adult. Lodging is hotel style in the Leadership Lodge (hotel style), Registration fee is $300/person. Link to Additional Resources

Junior Leadership Retreat Junior Leadership Retreat 2018 is open for registration! Junior Leadership Retreat is designed for youth in 3rd through 8th grade. The sessions will be led by the Texas 4-H Council. Chaperones are needed for this retreat. Each adult must be a screened volunteer in 4-H Connect Prior to camp. Link to Additional Resources

2018 NCHA Judging Contest - 11/30-12/1

Please see the item(s) for this opportunity below.  They are also available on the Travis 4-H website (click link and scroll down).

The contest has traditionally been open to collegiate competitors only, but this year the contest is also open to Senior 4-H and FFA youth teams too!  The schedule will include a judging clinic provided by Russell McCord, NCHA Director of Judges so this is a great educational and contest opportunity.  Not to mention the great prizes and a chance to be present during the prestigious and exciting NCHA futurity. 

2018 Central Texas Showdown Livestock Judging Contest - 10/21

Please see the item(s) for this opportunity below.  They are also available on the Travis 4-H website (click link and scroll down).

2018 King County Fair - 10/20

Please see the flyer and entry form for this opportunity below.  They are also available on the Travis 4-H website (click link and scroll down).

Dimmit County Classic Prospect Show - December 1-2, 2018

Please see the flyer and entry form for the Dimmit County Classic Prospect Show taking place on December 1-2, 2018.  They are also available on the Travis 4-H website (click link and scroll down).

One Day 4-H is coming up! Have your club register their One-Day 4-H Project here!

Just a reminder to all 4-H groups and clubs to register your One Day 4-H Project online at: 

https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/oneday/ 

One Day 4-H | Texas 4-H texas4-h.tamu.edu 4-H members and their clubs/county programs should start now on identifying and planning a community service project. Work to secure all the necessary supplies/equipment/resources to get the project done.

 

Texas 4-H Day in Aggieland Details!

We are passing on the updates and more detailed information on the Texas 4-H Day in Aggieland event next Saturday, October 6th. Individuals are still invited to come to the event even if they have not RSVP'd. To RSVP now please do so here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PD356RZ for the tailgate and at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PCLNLJQ for the student session. 

Please make sure to forward this information on to all families and volunteers in your county to ensure those that did RSVP have the most recent information as we don't have direct contact information for those individuals. 

Tailgate:

• Where: AgriLife Center/Event Lawn at The Gardens at Texas A&M University (there will be a large white tent that will make the event easy to find) 
• Time: 3 P.M. 
• Free food, entertainment, and mingling. They will also be streaming the game inside the AgriLife Center for those that choose not to go to the game.
• Look for the Texas 4-H Booth at the event to take a picture with our photo frame!

Prospective Student Sessions:

• Where: Agriculture and Life Sciences Building 
• The session will be held in one of the classrooms in the building. Please look for signage in the building directing to the classroom. 
• Time: Sessions offered at 2 P.M. and 3 P.M. to accommodate the large number of participants. 

Football Game:

• Kickoff is still TBD, but is supposed to be sometime around 6 or 6:30 P.M.
• Clear bag policy - the stadium strongly enforces the clear bag policy. More information for that can be found at: clear-bag-policy.aspx 
• Allow plenty of time to enter into the stadium as lines and getting to your seat can sometimes take more time than you expect. 
• Don't forget your tickets! 

Parking

• There are several parking options available. Be prepared to walk a distance with any of these options. Find those at: http://transport.tamu.edu/Parking/events/football.aspx 

We highly encourage everyone to download the Destination Aggieland app featuring gameday updates, traffic information, campus maps, parking information, and more. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have. 

We are excited to welcome you all to Aggieland! 

Hill Country Livestock Judging Contest - 10/20

Please see the flyer and entry form for this opportunity below.  They are also available on the Travis 4-H website (click link and scroll down).

Join us for our first County Council meeting Monday, 9/24

Come join us for our first County Council meeting of the year this Monday  September 24th, at 6:30 pm in the Extension Office! We'll be planning our community service projects for the year!

2018 4-H Club Officer Training - 9/22

The Travis County 4-H Council is hosting a 4-H Club Officer Training this Saturday, September 22, 2018, from 9:30 AM to 12 Noon at the Travis County Extension Office.  Topics to be covered include:

• Officer roles & responsibilities
• Basic parliamentary Procedure
• Fun Activities

RSVP and let us know you plan to attend at https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/registrations/

2018 Travis County Food Challenge

Please see flyer below for date and time.
To Register for the Food Challenge, please go to https://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-events/registrations/ . Once you register you will need to submit $10.00 per team to the Travis County Extension Office. See you there.!

Registration Deadline is October 26th, 2018

County Extension Office Closed Thursday, September 20, from 1pm-5pm

As most of you know, we have a LOT of construction taking place around our office.  The city has let us know, just now, that they are cutting off the water to our building and working on some items that will affect access to our office on Thursday, September 20, in the afternoon.  So, the Travis County Extension Office will be closed on Thursday, 9/20, after 1:00 PM.  

We will resume normal business hours unless otherwise stated on Friday.

2018 District 10 Fall Roundup Guides & Resources - Registration Open from 10/22 to 11/7

The District 10 Fall Roundup Guide has been released!  The District 10 Fall Roundup is scheduled for December 7-8, 2018 in Kerrville, Texas.  More specific times and addresses for each of the contests are available in the guide 

Link: 2018 District 10 Fall Roundup Guide
Contests included in this Roundup are:

• Food Challenge
• Food Show
• Entomology
• Beef Quiz Bowl
• Horse Quiz Bowl
• Nutrition Quiz Bowl
• Public Speaking
• Educational Presentations

ADDITIONAL PAPERWORK REQUIRED FOR FOOD SHOW ENTRIES:  

Food Show Forms – signed hard copy due to the County Extension Office by Friday, October 26th at 12 Noon, participants must advance from County Contest

Please see the updated 2018-2019 Supply Box lists for Food Challenge.  Participants must advance from the County Contest

• 2018 District 10 – Junior and Intermediate Food Show Paperwork
• 2018-2019 Senior State Food Show Paperwork

Major Updates have been made to the following Contests for 2018-2019:

• Updated State Food Show Guidelines
• Updated State Food Challenge Guidelines
• Updated State Quiz Bowl Guidelines (All Quiz-Bowl general guide)

Updated Food Challenge Supply Lists for 2018-2019:

Please see the updated 2018-2019 Supply Box lists for Food Challenge.  Participants must advance from the County Contest

• Junior Supply Box – Food Challenge
• Intermediate Supply Box – Food Challenge
• Senior Supply Box – Food Challenge

Ultimate Contest Resource Page: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/ 

Check Out the Flyer Below - Pig Sale!!!

Reminder to Enroll in 4-H CONNECT

Remember to enroll in 4-H Connect at https://tx.4honline.com/.  Be sure to enroll so we can send eligibility letters and process entry activities!