Postponement/Cancellation of Large 4-H Events/Activities

Per the request of Extension Administration, all large attended 4-H events and activities are being postponed/canceled through at least May 11th. If you have plans to attend a 4-H related event or activity over the next couple of weeks, I advise you to check the status of the event.

Also please be cautious and aware of safety concerns:

Here are some examples of steps you can take to manage your risk of infection:
1. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, or carry a small-size, alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you and use it often. You can purchase alcohol-based hand sanitizer at any local pharmacy or grocery store.
2. Keep your hands away from your mouth, nose and eyes.
3. Don’t eat, drink or smoke after others.
4. Cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve so viruses are trapped in the fabric of your clothing and so you do not contaminate your hands. If you cough into a tissue, throw it in a wastebasket immediately. Don’t lay it on a surface that others might touch. Wash or sanitize your hands as soon as possible.
5. Avoid close contact with people who are ill and stay home when you are sick.
Simple actions such as these can reduce the chances of you contracting this and other illnesses. Further information specific to swine flu can be found at the following URL’s:
Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Texas Department of State Health Services: www.dshs.state.tx.us\swineflu
Texas Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN): http://texashelp.tamu.edu/004-natural/disease-and-epidemic.php

4-H Night with the Rangers

Saturday, May 2, 2009
White Sox vs. Rangers - 7:05 p.m.
Nolan Ryan Replica Statue (First 20,000)

Saturday, May 30, 2009
A’s vs. Rangers - 7:05 p.m.
Casting Crowns pre-game concert

Friday, June 26, 2009
Padres vs. Rangers - 7:05 p.m.
Post-game fireworks show

Friday, July 17, 2009
Twins vs. Rangers - 7:05 p.m.
Post-game fireworks show

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Angels vs. Rangers - 7:05 p.m.
MercyMe pre-game concert

Click on the following website for pricing and ordering information.

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/09_4Hflyer_Layout%201.pdf

4-H Night With the Astros!

4-H Night with the Astros is back.
Minute Maid Park
Saturday, June 6th & Saturday, September 12th
Texas 4-H Special Fundraising Pricing

To purchase tickets and find out prices as well as other information - check out the following website:
Log on to www.astros.com/4h
Password: 4h

Veterinary Science Camp

We are pleased to announce the sixth annual West Texas Youth Veterinary Science Workshop. This year’s workshop will be held at the Tom Green County 4-H Center in San Angelo, Texas from June 21st through June 25th, 2009.

The objective of the week-long event is to expose youth to careers in veterinary science. Instructors will include university and research faculty, Texas Cooperative Extension personnel, Texas Animal Health Commission personnel, and veterinary practitioners. Course topics will include: the beef quality assurance program, toxicology, parasitology, anaesthesiology, anatomy, nutrition, first aid, beef feedlot health management, large & small animal practice, zoology, necropsy, horse medicine, and more. Activities will involve classroom study, lab work, and field excursions.

Cost of the camp will be $200.00, with payment for the camp due on June 10th . In the event of cancellations, refunds will be offered in full. After June 15th, the payment is non-refundable. If you or your leaders have questions about the camp please call the Sutton County Extension Office, at
(325) 387-3101.

Forms may be found on the travis4h.com website under the "Forms" tab

Burnet County Sportfishing Camp

Texas 4-H Sportfishing Camp
July 13-16, 2009
LCRA Facility on Lake Buchanan
Buchanan Dam, Texas

Participants will learn sportfishing skills such as casting, lure manufacturing, fish biology, and water quality improvement skills just to name a few. All campers will be Boater Safety Certified with the Texas Parks Wildlife Department at this camp. This camp will be held on Lake Buchanan in the Highland Lakes chain of lakes located between Burnet and Llano Counties in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Most activities will be on the water at either Lake Buchanan or Inks Lake.

This 4 day 3 night camp will include: tour Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery operated by the U.S. Fish &Wildlife Department; and the Inks Lake State Park operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife.

Thanks to a generous donation from the LCRA the cost of this camp has been kept to $150.00 which will cover meal expenses. Cabin facilities at the LCRA administrative facility will accommodate female & malecampers so space is limited. If you wish to participate in this years camp send in your registration now.
Registration will be accepted on a first come basis. Once your application is received and approved you will receivea packet of information via e-mail to your county agent.

Registration Form: (will be accepted up to June 1, 2009 *FIRST COME FIRST SERVE*)

Registration form may be obtained from the travis4h.com website under the "Forms" tab.

4 – H C.A.P.I.T.A.L. Project Summer Camps

Come out and join us for a fun-filled week of Austin-area sportfishing field trips and other water adventures! All campers receive: a Zebco 33 Fishing Pole, Tackle Box, Daily Lunch, Snacks, Camp T-shirt and Awards Ceremony.

Explore our solar system! Build and launch your own rockets, gliders and “UFOs.”
Build and race solar cars. Feel what the astronauts feel by riding our orbital simulator! All campers receive: a model rocket, Daily Lunch, Snacks, Camp T-shirt and Awards Ceremony.

Both camps held at:
Martin Middle School
1601 Haskell
Austin, TX 78702

Ages: 9-13
Time: 8:00 am- 5:00 pm (extended hours available for $20 surcharge: 7:30-5:30)
Cost: $175 (scholarships available)

To register, for more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities please contact:
4-H CAPITAL Summer Camps
Phone 512.854.9616 • Fax 512.854.9611 • Email: 4HCapital@ag.tamu.edu

Or Visit us at: http://www.4-hcapital.org/

Spaghetti Dinner

Come join us for a heapin' good time and a spaghetti dinner.
Hosted by Creedmoor 4-H to benefit the Southeast Buyer's Group.
Free will offering Spaghetti Dinner
Creedmoor Community Center
Saturday, April 25th from 4-7 pm
Donations graciously accepted

Educational Workshops at Texas 4-H Roundup

Texas 4-H Roundup is the state wide event for senior aged (14 and up) 4-H members. In most cases, 4-H members must have competed at county and district contest to move up to compete at the state level contests. However, there are some educational workshops available for members who were not able to participate in the qualifying contests. If you are interested in seeing what Texas 4-H Roundup is all about, this is a great way to learn.

Workshops being offered for 2009:

• Teens in the Drive Seat - a program offered to help teens learn the importance of driver safety.
• 4-H Food Challenge - an interactive competition
• Vet Science Skill-A-Thon - a competitive event testing kids knowledge related to veterinary science

This is a great learning experience. For those interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Cory to find out additional details.

State Steer Validation Tags

If you plan to exhibit a steer during the 2009-2010 Show Season, an ear tag order must be submitted. Order form may be found on the travis4h.com website. Tags are $10.00 each and the order form is due to the Travis County Extension Office by April 13, 2009.

President's Volunteer Service Award

For those working on service hours for this award, please keep record of what year in which you completed your hours (2008 or 2009). Updates for this award have not been provided as everything is pending due to changes in administration. Check back a later time for updates for this award.

4th Annual Travis County Youth Show Golf Classic

Monday, April 13, 2009

Avery Ranch Golf Course

1:30 p.m. Shot-Gun Start

Entry Fee: $200.00 per player or $750.00 per Four Person Team

Includes: Green Fee, Cart and Team Prizes (1st, 2nd and 3rd)

Format: Four person scramble

Individual Prizes: Closest to pin -All part three, longest drive competition

Checks, money orders and credit cards accepted.

For an entry form or questions, please contact:

Travis County Youth Show

P.O. Box 1110

Manor, TX 78653

512/272-8498

***All proceeds benefiting the youth of Travis County that will participate in the 2010 Travis County Youth Show & Auction***

Fancy Feathers Chicken Show

2nd Annual
Open Chicken Show
April 4,2009 @ 10am
Comal County Fairgrounds

801 E Common St (enter from Grant St.)

New Braunfels, TX
Early check—in : April 3, 2009 (5-7:30 PM)
April 4, 2009 (9-10 AM)
ENTRY DEADLINE : March 21, 2009

Open to all, Just bring chickens.

For more information, please contact:

Jaci Kroupa
830-935-2608
fresheggs91@yahoo.com

State Fair Lamb, Goat and Swine Tag Orders

For those who think they might exhibit a market lamb, goat or barrow at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas, tags need to be purchased for those species. Each tag is $10.00 and the order is due to my office by Monday, April 13th. A validation for these animals will take place in June, a specific date has not yet been determined.

For questions, please email Cory at cmtalley@ag.tamu.edu

Club Promotion at Pioneer Farms

"The Pioneer Farms 4-H Club would like to invite other Travis County 4-H Clubs to join them out at Pioneer Farms on Friday, March 20th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Homeschool Day at Pioneer Farms. For the past 4 years the PF 4-H Club has held a booth at these homeschool day (and other) events whereby club members show-case projects, do demonstrations, recruit new members, and generally promote 4-H. There are anywhere between 300 and 1000 guests who attend these homeschool day events, and they come from within a 2-hour radius of Austin. Feel free to join Pioneer Farms 4-H Club in setting up a tent/booth, demonstrating, recruiting, promoting, and even fundraising for your clubs (no vendor fees). To RSVP and/or for further information, please contact Angela Walters at cordelia_78681@sbcglobal.net. Directions to Pioneer Farms can be found at www.pioneerfarms.org. We hope you can join us!"

Opportunities at Pioneer Farms

On Saturday, May 2, 1p-5p, Pioneer Farms is inviting 4-H clubs to set up informational booths or vendor booths as fund raisers for your club. Pioneer Farms is waiving all vendor fees and you may keep 100% of all proceeds.

Pioneer Farms also provides opportunity for community service projects. There are plenty of group projects to be found as well as individual projects. You may volunteer anywhere from 4 hrs per week to 4 hrs per year, depending upon what best suits your schedule, your needs, and your interests. You may volunteer in costume and assist with historic demonstrations and recreations or in your club t-shirt during our special events to help with crafts and games. You may volunteer to assist with agricultural projects or livestock projects on a regular basis or you may find something you can do without even being at Pioneer Farms. We also need off site help with craft prep, sewing, etc. Pioneer Farms is sure to have something to meet the community service needs of both individuals and clubs.
Rhonda Leggett
Pioneer Farms Board of Governors--Programs Manager
www.pioneerfarms.org
512-837-1215

Financial Fitness Greater Austin $MART KID ESSAY CONTEST

This essay contest is aimed at helping students to develop knowledge of economic and personal finance concepts, understand budgets and the importance of financial planning and become better prepared for their future roles as consumers, investors, and workers.

Youth will be required to answer questions in an essay format. This is open to youth in grades 6 - high school. Additional details and information may be found on the travis4h.com website under the upcoming events link.

Mission Possible Camp

Mission Possible promotes the involvement of all youth. We invite youth with disabilities, special needs, or who require special accommodations to participate in this unique summer residential camping program. The focus will be on each campers' abilities and not their disabilities. Campers will be encouraged to recognize their individual abilities and limitations while participating in a safe and fun environment - the great outdoors! Youth will have the chance to participate in all activities and have the opportunity for person and social growth as they interact with others in a close-knit camp community.

Dates: July 1 - 3

Shooting Sports Camp

Participants will receive hands-on learning in several disciplines, which may include Archery, Light Rifle, Air Rifle, Shotgun, Muzzle Loading, and Air Pistol. The session will also include Firearm Safety, Hunter Education Certification, and an introduction to the Wildlife Habitat Evaluation Project (WHEP). Participants are housed in air-conditioned dormitories and chaperoned by 4-H Center summer staff. Parents are welcome to attend the camp with their child.

Dates: Wednesday, June 3 through Saturday, June 6 (4 days, 3 nights)
Fees: Youth Registration - $195.00
Adult Chaperone - $121.00

Limited spaces available, so reserve your space now!

SpecTra

SpecTra has much to offer 4-Her's across the state. The objective of SpecTra is for youth to enhance project knowledge, expand leadership skills, explore careers, and strengthen their self-image. The foundation of the SpecTra program is approximately 17 hours of intensive training in one project area. Participants will also have opportunities for recreation and leisure during the evening to make new friends and visit with old ones. The final activity of the week is the "Gala", which provides participants an opportunity to experience a formal event and reflect on the week's activities.
Registration will be on-line via 4-H Connect. Please go to the Texas 4-H website, http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/

The total cost for SpecTra '09 is $300.00. This fee includes all lodging, meals, snacks, program fees, and a commemorative t-shirt.

Prime Time

Camping is a great opportunity for youth to grow and develop as an individual. When at camp, they will have a chance to meet persons who may be different from them, they will get to share living space, and enjoy the great outdoors. They will also get to experience some new activities and maybe some they are more familiar with.
Camp is all about learning, but in a casual environment. Youth will participate in a schedule that keeps them busy for most of the day. Some activities are conducted indoors, but most daytime activities are outside. (Summer temperatures in Brownwood generally average about 100 degrees or more, so come prepared!) There are a variety of activities that will hopefully meet everyone's needs and abilities.
This is a great chance to "connect with nature". And, to "get out of the house".