Hi there and Happy Wednesday!
We wanted to share some updated information with you about upcoming events in Bastrop County!
Recordbook Workshop
- Our new 4-H Agent, Mellanie Mickelson, will present a
program on how to complete 4-H Recordbooks on Thursday, May 9,
2019, at 6 p.m. at Wexford, 278 Highway 304 in Bastrop,
Texas. RSVP to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 5:00 PM on
Wednesday, May 8th, if you plan to attend so we can prepare
handouts.
- Mellanie will also be presenting the same Recordbook Workshop
at the Comal County Extension Office at 325 Resource Drive in New
Braunfels on Wednesday, May 15th, at 6:00 PM if you are unable
to attend our local training.
- Reminder that RSVP and
Payment is due for County Camp by 12 Noon this
Friday, May 10th, at the County Extension Office (CEO).
- 4-H Camp will be held at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter July
29 and 30, 2019. Camp registration fees are $60 a person (which
includes meals, bunking and activities). Youth who turn in a
completed 4-H recordbook will receive a $30 discount off
registration. Adult Chaperones will also be needed. Please
RSVP and pay camp fees in full by May 10, 2019.
- If you plan to exhibit a steer or heifer at the 2019
State Fair or 2020 Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston or Rodeo
Austin Livestock Shows, you will need to attend steer validation on June
25 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Validation will be held at the Bastrop Show Barn.
We will nose print, tattoo and take hair samples on each animal. A
parent must be present with you, as we need original signatures on all
validation forms.
- This is
the only date for steer & heifer validation, therefore if you have a
conflict, make arrangements with someone to haul your animal to validation
and contact the Extension Office regarding paperwork.
- If you plan to exhibit a market hog, lamb or goat at
the 2019 State Fair of Texas in Dallas, you will need to attend validation
on June 25 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
- Validation will be held at the Bastrop Show Barn.
We will nose print, tattoo and take hair samples on each animal. A
parent must be present with you, as we need original signatures on all
validation forms.
- This is
the only date for validation, therefore if you have a conflict, make
arrangements with someone to haul your animal to validation and contact
the Extension Office regarding paperwork.
It's almost time to Make Your Mark at Texas 4-H Roundup 2019! Registration information is now available online. Be prepared and make your plans now to attend State Roundup June 11-13 in College Station! https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/ . Information for the Texas 4-H LEAD Academy can be found at the same link.
Registration Timeline:
- May 1 - May 17, 2019: $40 (or related fee based on
registration type)
- May 18 - May 21, 2019: Additional $50 Late Fee
- May 22 - May 26, 2019: Additional $125 Late Fee
- May 27 - June 6, 2019: Additional $250 Late Fee
(1) Members attending LEAD Academy (NOT competing in Texas 4-H Roundup) will have a separate registration in 4-H CONNECT. Cost of LEAD Academy is $40.00.
(2) An additional $5 charge will be accessed for those competing and also participating in LEAD Academy (9th-12th grade only) through the Roundup registration.
(3) AII contestants, scholarship recipients, chaperones, agents, extension employees, LEAD Academy attendees, or those participating in any other workshop opportunity MUST pre-register using 4HConnect.
EVERYONE attending LEAD Academy must register and have a valid name badge on at all times. This is a requirement of the event for safety, liability and insurance purposes. In the event of an emergency, it is important for us to know who is participating.
*On-site registration is NOT available for contestants (qualifying or invitational), scholars or those planning to participate in LEAD Academy and/or workshops. They must be pre-registered in 4HCONNECT
PARKING PERMITS:
- Parking Permit Cost: $15.00/week long pass or $5/day
- Parking passes must be purchased online and printed out
in advance through Transportation Services beginning May 1.
Cost: $15.00 per shirt
Will be on sale through Marketplace. Shirts are available for PRESALE ONLY.
Leadership Lab: Registration is now open!
Promotional information for the 2019 District 10 Leadership Lab has been released and will be posted on the District 10 Website starting May 1st!! Register through 4H Connect later this month, Reimbursements are available to attendees through Bastrop County 4-H Council and the Pecan Auxiliary. Members attending must bring back what they’ve learned at Lab to implement leadership activities in their clubs.
Our District 10 Leadership Lab will take place at the T Bar M Ranch in New Braunfels, TX from June 24-26, 2019. This event is the annual event during which our youth elect their District 10 4-H Council Officers and participate in Leadership Workshops to take back new leadership skills to help their County and Clubs. All participants must be at least 13 years of age by the date of Leadership Lab.
The registration cost of $275 per youth and covers all meals and lodging except for lunch on Monday, June 24, and lunch on Wednesday, June 26. (Current District 10 4-H Council Officers will go up a day early on June 23). Since we have a more limited space at the T Bar M, space will require us to initially limit participation to 54 males and 54 females this year. If you have someone who wants to participate, but is not able to register, please email one of the Agents so that they can be added to the wait list, this will be done on a first come-first served basis. We must abide by the 1:8 ratio for adult chaperones. If you are wanting to run for an officer position, be sure to register early!
Check out the following links for more information: .
- Texas 4-H Council Information Packet
- District
10 Officer Election Letter - clarifications
- District
10 Bylaws - Proposed changes with clarifications
- Registration is online via 4-H
CONNECT
- Registration period: May 1-28
- Cost to attend: $275
- Recordbooks
- County Record book judging will be June 18 in Seguin
- District Judging will be July 11 at a location to be announced
- We need judges! Let the Extension Office know if you or someone you know is able to help.
- Award Applications are currently available online at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/award-application-form/
- Scholarship Application Forms are currently available online at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/4-h-scholarship-information/
- Sweetheart Applications will be emailed to Club Managers by the end of this week – your club’s nominee application will be due on or before June 6th
- Year Pin Applications will be added to the website by the end of this week
The Bastrop County 4-H Council Fund raiser will be held August 3, Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Bastrop Convention Center. Each club manager will need to contact the Extension office by May 24 with information on who is baking a cake from your club, and what type of cake it will be. This information is needed so that we can send buyer invitations and make flyers. The Annual 4-H Cake Auction is the only fund-raiser event that supports the 4-H program in the form of recognition awards, curriculum and on-going projects. If you have any questions please call the Extension office.
Other Upcoming Dates for Summer:
- 6/6 County 4-H Recordbooks,
Award and Scholarship Applications due to County Extension Office by 12
Noon
- 6/8 Rabies & Coggins Clinic
- 6/10-13 State 4-H Roundup, College Station
- 6/18 County Recordbook Judging, Seguin
- 7/11 District Recordbook Judging
- Theme: 4-H: Growing True Leaders
- Due Date- August 2 to Extension
office. Ribbons and cash prizes will be
awarded to Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions
Please let us know if you have any questions!
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