Dover Country Classic - November 21st

2015 National Youth Science Day Experiment - October 7th

The registration link is http://bit.ly/1Wh3vOF

Rabbit Workshop - October 1st

Upcoming Travis 4-H Events and Activities

Reminders for some upcoming events:

·         Saturday, September 26^th, NAMI Walk – We provide the water stations for dogs that come with their owners and there are a lot of dogs in attendance. Please email Cory if attending.

·         Monday, September 28th, County Council Meeting – 6:15 at the Travis County Extension Office

·         Tuesday, September 29^th – TCYS Plant Orders due

·         Wednesday, September 30^th  - Foods Project Workshop –6:30 pm at the extension office

·         Thursday, October 1^st – Rabbit Workshop - 6:30 pm at the extension office

·         Friday, October 2^nd – Major Show Broiler Orders due - http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

·         Saturday, October 10^th  -  be sure sign up on Facebook – This is County Wide project – you all are encouraged to pass this on to your members and be in attendance of this great event recognizing the 100^th Anniversary of the Texas Forest Service. 

·         TCYS Fryer orders- due October 12^th to the County Extension office - http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/

2016 TCYS Fryer Order Form

If you would like to exhibit chickens at the 2016 TCYS show, the order form may be found at the link below, look under the heading of poultry.
 http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/4-h-livestock-information/
Reminders:

• Orders are due October 12th to the Extension Office
• Youth must order at least 25 birds, but no more than 75 per kid
• Families may cross validate with siblings only
• Price is $50.00 a box 

If you have questions, please email Cory at cory.hundl@ag.tamu.edu

NAMI Walk - Saturday, September 26th

Each year, Travis County 4-H volunteers to provide the dog watering stations for the walkers/runners who like to bring their pets out to the NAMI Walk.  It is always greatly appreciated by the event organizers and dog owners.

Event Information:
Saturday, September 26
The Long Center - Austin, Texas
Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Walk Begins: 9:30 a.m.
We are usually done around 10:30 - 11:00 am
Click here for directions

Free parking at One Texas Center
Paid parking ($8) at Palmer Garage

Email Cory if you will be participating in this service activity - cory.hundl@ag.tamu.edu

Travis County 4-H Council - Open to All 4-H Members!

Below is the information about the first county council meeting. Any 4-H member is welcome to join, but they must complete the form at the link below. 

If your club elected an officer to the council delegate position, they will need to complete the form below as well. Be sure to pass this on to those from your club that plan to be part of this group.

Monday - September 28th - County Council Meeting - 6:30 pm @ the Extension Office – to be on the council – youth must submit the application at the link below - http://travis-tx.tamu.edu/4-h-programs/travis-county-4-h-council-application/

Rodeo Austin -Ultimate Calf Scramble

Unlike any other calf scramble program, USC is a one-day tournament in which competitors catch calves in hopes of advancing to the next round. Half of all competitors will receive at least $1,000 for catching a calf. An additional $15,000 will be divided among the 20 competitors who make it to the finals in the Rodeo Arena, with one person receiving a first-place prize amount of $5,000 and the title of Ultimate Scramble Champion. With the USC certificates, winners can purchase animal of choice: market steer, market lamb, market goat, market barrow, breeding heifer or boer goat to bring to the next year's show.

2016 Ultimate Scramble Championship online entries will open October 1, 2015 at 10 a.m. Only ASTs or CEAs may enter participants. Spots will be limited to the first 160 participants (64 girls, 96 boys) to enter online and mail in payment and the required entry collection form. After 160 spots are filled online, entry will be open to alternates. Alternates should not mail in payment or the entry collection form until they are notified by Rodeo Austin of an open spot.

If you interested, go the following link and check out the rules for this contest and download, complete and submit the form and payment to Cory by September 30th so that you name can be entered on October 1st.

http://www.rodeoaustin.com/get-involved/compete/ultimate-scramble-championship/

New Resources Added to Natural Resource Website

Fourteen new printed resources have been added to the various webpages representing the 4-H Natural Resources Program.  These webpages include the following projects and links:
Shooting Sports - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/shootingsports/
Sportfishing - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_sportfishing/sportfishing/
Wildlife - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_wildlife/wildlife/
Outdoor Challenge - http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/outdoor/ 

The resources titles include:

§ Gear Judging Practice Scenario

§ Know Your Dominant Eye Activity

§ Life Skills Color Wheel

§ Cartridge Board Activity

§ Skill of Observation Activity

§ Skill of Observation Activity Form

§ Sportfishing Dryland Tournament

§ Fish Halves Activity

§ Texas State Parks Youth Group Annual Pass Application

§ Fish Study Guide

§ Wildlife ID Guide

§ Wildlife Tracks Fact Sheet

§ Tying the Thief Knot

§ Hunter Skills Trail Manual

Visit the various webpages to view and download the resources.   Look for additional resources to be added to each page in the upcoming months.

Travis County 4-H Scholarship Workshop - December 3rd

Attention graduating seniors of 2016 - there will be a workshop on the Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application and process on December 3rd. Other 4-H members are welcome to attend, but this will be geared towards those graduating. See below for primary requirements to be eligible to apply:

• Be an active member of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program for the current year and at least the two of the three previous years, have a current enrollment with the county Extension Office where applicant resides, and be in good standing with the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program at all levels (county, district, and state)
• Be scheduled to graduate from a Texas High School (public, private, or home) during the 2015-2016  school year
• Meet the entrance requirements for the college or university for which formal application has been made
• Have made formal application to enroll with intent to attend a Texas college or university in the Fall of the year scholarship is awarded. Youth with
  plans or intentions of attending an non-Texas college/university/trade school are not eligible