Brown Santa

Travis County 4-H will be assisting with Brown Santa. We have a few spots left to fill. If you would like to assist with this project, email Cynthia Pierce at bpierce2@austin.rr.com. You must email to confirm that you will be participating.

We will be working on Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Location: 2300 Grand Avenue Parkway, Ste 105

D-10 Volunteer Leaders Association on Facebook

District 10 VLAT Facebook Group Now Active!

The District 10 Volunteer Leaders Association has established a group on Facebook to provide an opportunity for volunteers to network, receive information, and more! This strategy is being done to strengthen the core of our volunteer base and make sure that we are on the cutting edge! To join the group, you must have a Facebook account! Once that is in place, do a search for this group: District 10 4-H Volunteer Connect. When the page comes up, click on the button "Join The Group." You will then receive updates on your wall when any new information is posted! Not only can you review information posted by others, but if you have a great idea, a wonderful resource or lesson, or 4-H activity you want to promote that would benefit others in District 10, you can post to the page! Let's get some dialogue going and work together "To Make The Best Better" in District 10!

Shooting Sports Members Selcted for National Teams

Congratulations to the following Shooting Sports members and volunteer leaders who were selected to represent Texas on the National Shooting Sports Teams:
Air Pistol - Dylan Lee
Coach - Gene Jones
Hunting - Keaton Harlow (Captain)
Danial Gibich
Small Bore pistol - Madeline Jones

SALE Youth Country Fair Baking Contest

For those interesting in baking, there is a contest held each year at the San Antonio Livestock Show. For information on the rules and guidelines and the entry form, please check out the Travis County 4-H Website - www.travis4h.com (look under the tab "4-H Events".

Texas 4-H Science is on Facebook

4-H Science [4-H SET] - Texas is on Facebook
Sign up for Facebook to connect with 4-H Science [4-H SET]

Bowie FFA

Bowie FFA Alumni Association is holding a give away for some items from Red's Range. To check out the flyer, visit travis4h.com and look under the tab "4-H Events).

State 4-H Photography Contest - Senior Aged Youth Only

Senior aged 4-H youth (youth who are 14 years of age and older as of August 31, 2010) interested in photography may participate in the state photography contest. The rules and guidelines are posted at www.travis4h.com (look under 4-H Events) There are quite a few changes to the contest so please read the rules and guidelines.

Travis County may only submit a total of 14 entries (1 entry per class). For those interested, please email your photos to cmtalley@ag.tamu.edu by March 25, 2010.

If your photo(s) are selected to be submitted, there is a $10.00 fee per photo as well as registration on 4-H Connect that will be required.

District 10 Photography Contest

For more information about this contest, check out travis4h.com - look under the tab, 4-H Events

Each 4-H member may enter up to three (3) photos. Photos DO NOT have to be in different categories (i.e. 4-H’er may enter 3 animals-wildlife photos). There is also a District Category called Creative Display. This category allows 4’Hers to show their creativity with photos in a scrapbook layout. In addition to the 3 photos, a 4-H member may enter one item in the Creative Display category. If a 4-H’er submits more than 3 photos, it will be up to the committee’s discretion as to which 3 photos will be judged. Photos must be taken by the 4-H member between May 1, 2010 and 2011 District Contest.

4-H Day with Texas A&M Basketball

The Texas 4-H & Youth Development Program is proud to announce a recent partnership with the Texas A&M Athletic Department. On December 4, 2010, Texas A&M Basketball will host the 4-H Challenge in conjunction with the Texas A&M vs. Pacific Men's Basketball game. This event will give individuals the opportunity to purchase $5 tickets and give their county the opportunity to win some great prizes. The top three counties selling the most tickets will receive four free tickets to the Texas A&M vs. Texas Men's Basketball game. The grand prize winner will have the opportunity to have a 60 second promotional video shot featuring their county 4-H program produced by 12th Man Productions. This video clip will then be highlighted at the Texas A&M vs. Texas Men's Basketball Game on January 31st.

If you love basketball, come out December 4th and support your local 4-H Program at the Texas A&M vs. Pacific Men's Basketball game.

To purchase tickets, visit: 12thmanfoundation.com, click on ticket center, then men's basketball. Located at the bottom of the list on the left side of the page is 4-H Challenge. Click on that and it will take you to the option to order tickets.

Scrapbooking Retreat

For those interested in scrapbooking or card making are invited to participate in a weekend retreat at the Texas 4-H Conference Center! The event is being hosted Cheryl Newberry (an avid scrapbooker) and the 4-H Center! Come and scrap with others, learn new techniques and tricks of the art of scrapbooking, and network with others who have a similar interest!

For cost, lodging and other information, please check out the flyer at www.travis4h.com, look under the tab "4-H Events"

Major Livestock Show Entry Forms

If you plan to exhibit livestock projects at any of the following livestock shows in the spring you need to complete your major show entry paperwork:

San Antonio Livestock Exposition

San Angelo Livestock Show and Rodeo

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo

All forms may be found at www.travis4h.com , on the right side of the page, there is a tab, livestock information under the heading "4-H Programs", Click on the livestock information link and the page that will come up obtains the forms you need.

Each exhibitor needs to complete a major show summary form - this allows us to be more organized and make sure we have all the entries in order for each exhibitor. The forms are divided out by the specific show. Please pay attention to the details of each form.

If the responsibility of each family to submit their own paperwork to John or Cory at the extension office. Checks need to be made payable to Travis 4-H. Forms are due back on November 10, 2010.

If you have any questions, please let us know.

San Antonio Livestock Show - Youth Day Activities

SALE Youth Day - Saturday, February 5, 2011
Exhibits, Activities, Photography Contest

For more information on the events or activities, please check out the following website:
http://www.sarodeo.com/annual/youth_day.HTML

National 4-H Conference - April 2-7, 2011

The National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture’s premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults--at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture--assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces.

The National 4‐H Conference requires youth who are focused and committed to working during the Conference and in their state. The Texas delegation will consist of 10 youth delegates, who need to engage in pre‐ and post conference work and participate in all scheduled conference
activities. The minimum age requirement for a Texas youth delegate is 15 years old (must be by January 1, 2011). The maximum age for a youth delegate is 18.

Applications must be submitted online and certified through 4H CONNECT by November 13, 2010.

The delegate’s share of registration, adult chaperone registration, lodging, airfare, meals, and transportation costs is $1500.00. This registration fee will be due on January 5, 2011.

4-H SET Workshop

District 10 Training for youth, parents and volunteers
Tuesday, November 16, 2010, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Helotes 4-H Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX
RSVP By: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 to:
Pam Axtell, Bexar County Extension Office
Please call 210-467-6575 or e-mail Pam at
paxtell@ag.tamu.edu

Check out the flyer at travis4h.com

Consumer Decision Making

If you like to shop, and would like to learn more about making a more conscious consumer decision when shopping, the Consumer Decision Making Contest is for you. For more information check out the the following website: http://fcs.tamu.edu/money/your_money/cdm/index.php.

The big District 10 Contest will be held on February 5th in San Antonio in conjunction with the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo.

If you interested, please let Cory know by November 10th. cmtalley@ag.tamu.edu

4-H Food Challenge at San Antonio Stock Show

The Texas 4-H & Youth Development Program is pleased to announce that the Food Challenge

will be offered as a contest at the 2011 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

A few important items related to this opportunity include:

Contest Date: The date of the contest will be Sunday, February 20, 2011.

Entry: Entries must be made on official San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo entry forms. There will be an entry fee of $25 per person. Youth will participate in the Food Challenge as individuals. No team entries are allowed!

Eligibility: In 2011, this contest is only open to eligible youth in the Senior age division - youth with birth dates between September 1, 1991 and August 31, 1996 (ages 14 to 19).

Contest Information: The format of this contest will be similar to the 4-H Food Challenge as it is conducted at Texas 4-H Roundup. The 2010-2011 4-H Food Challenge Guidelines will apply to this contest. The guidelines are available on the 4-H web site at: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/healthy_lifestyles/index_healthy_lifestyles.php.

More information will be available in the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Premium Book, which will be available on their website: http://www.sarodeo.com.

If you plan to enter, submit your entry form to the Travis county Extension Office by November 10th.

Travis County Youth Show Entries

If you plan to exhibit at the Travis County Youth Show - livestock or youth fair, your entries are due November 1st, 2010. You should be submitting those through your club manager, but if for some reason you miss that deadline, the entry form and money should be submitted to the Extension Office (physically in the office).

Forms may be found at www.traviscountyyouthshow.org

• below the big brown box, place your cursor over "2011 Show Information"

• It should highlight in a neon green, left click on that.

• Then page that pulls up will list the judges and scroll to the bottom of that page to get the show entry forms

Physical address:
5501 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78751

Mailing Address:
1600 B Smith Road
Austin, TX 78721

Travis County Food Project Contest Information

The Travis County 4-H Food Show, Nutrition Quiz Bowl and Food Challenge Contests are being held on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 6011 Blue Bluff Road. Information about these contests may be found at www.travis4h.com

If you have questions, please ask. cmtalley@ag.tamu.edu or jjriegler@ag.tamu.edu

Tractor Supply Clover Card

The TSC Clover Card is a great way to celebrate the new partnership between Tractor Supply and 4-H! Each use of the card shows TSC the value of 4-H customers and, more importantly, enters your 4-H club for chance to receive gift cards from Tractor Supply.

Each month, TSC will randomly select five transactions made with the Clover Card. The local club associated with each of those cards will receive a $500 Tractor Supply Gift Card. Remember, each swipe of the card gives your club a better chance to win gift cards from TSC!

The TSC Clover Card offers special deals to those in the 4-H community — parents, guardians, volunteers and leaders — and provides chances to win TSC gift cards for their club.
Sign up deadline for the card is November 21, 2010.

Who is eligible for the TSC Clover Card?
4-H members, 4-H parents or guardians, volunteers, club leaders, and 4-H staff are eligible for the card. However, there can only be one card per household. TSC team members, store managers, vendors, and respective immediate family members are not eligible to sign up for a card. See the “Complete Rules” online at www.tractorsupply.com/4-H for details.

How do I get a TSC Clover Card?
The only way to sign up for the TSC Clover Card is via Tractor Supply Company’s 4-H mini-website, found at www.tractorsupply.com/4-H. Only a parent/guardian can sign up for the card if the 4-H member is under 18 years of age.

What are the benefits of signing up for the card?
By signing up, you will receive a 10% off coupon that comes along with the card. TSC will send you specials and promotions via email that are available only for cardholders. The TSC Clover Card will offer special deals to those in the 4-H community — youth, parents, guardians, volunteers, club leaders, staff — and provides chances for 4-Hers to win a TSC gift card for their club. By using their TSC Clover Card with every purchase, 4-Hers are entering their club into a monthly drawing for a $500 TSC gift card. There will be five (5) $500 gift cards awarded to clubs every month until June 2011.

How long do I have to sign up for the card and once I sign up, when will I receive it?
Enrollment for the pilot program runs through November 21, 2010. Cards will receive 2-4 weeks after the online card form has been completed.

How long is the card valid?
This pilot card program will expire on June 30, 2011.

Does every 4-Her in my family need to sign up for a card?
No, one registration per household is all that is needed. When you register for the TSC Clover Card you will receive 2 cards for your family to use. Anyone who is active in 4-H is eligible for this card.

Can I use my card for on-line purchases with TSC?
No, currently the cards are only for in-store purchases.

We Got Your Back - Service Project

The Texas 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Advisory Board is sponsoring a state-wide community service project for the 2010-2011 4-H year. "We've Got Your Back" is a project that any 4-H club or group can get involved in! 4-H members collect gently used backpacks and/or purses, along with non-perishable food items and basic necessities, such as toiletries. The backpacks are then filled with the food items and toiletries and distributed to people in your local community! 4-H members are then encouraged to report online the number of backpacks and other items collected. For more information, a promotional flyer and a link to the online report, visit the healthy lifestyles program page on the Texas 4-H Website: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu.

If a youth member would like to take the lead on this project for the county, please contact Cory at cmtalley@ag.tamu.edu