04/14/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Last Minute Smithville Livestock Show Reminders

 

04/14/21
LAST MINUTE SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS

 

INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER):

• Judges
• Sale/Auction Updates
• Schedule Updates & Notes
• Other Opportunities

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Hey all!

We wanted to take a few minutes to pass on some updates and answer a few questions we've received for participants in the Smithville Livestock Show.  We have received everyone's eligibility back, if an individual was marked as "ineligible" for any reason, their parents have been contacted directly.  Other than that, if you have any questions that are not answered/addressed below, please contact Mellanie as soon as possible at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or 512-522-9174.  I'll also be at the show both Friday and Saturday if you need anything!  Good Luck!

JUDGES:

• Please see a tentative list of judges for this year's show below, there may be some last minute changes made to the judges
  • Cattle: Matthew Dean
  • Hogs: David Wright
  • Lambs/Goats: Clayton Schram
  • Poultry: Larry Nickles
  • Rabbits: John Terry

SALE/AUCTION UPDATES & NOTES:

• The show board is working on a resale bid for the auction:
  • If your buyers want your animal, you don't have to worry about this - you would make arrangements with your buyer on how to get your animal to them
  • If your buyers DO NOT want your animal, that is when resale would apply.  You'll let the committee know at the sale and they will pass on the information on who, what, when, and where to drop off your animal.
• There will be no animals at the sale - no official decision was made on what youth need to bring with them to auction.  Some ideas that have been passed around are:
  • Posterboard - could have your name, picture of your animal, etc.
  • A framed picture of your animal to provide to your buyer
  • An index card or small piece of paper with a few things about you for the announcer to read.  Some suggestions on what to include are listed below:
    • Name
    • Grade
    • Favorite 4-H Project
    • What was your favorite part of exhibiting at the Bastrop show this year?
    • Graduating seniors – be sure to include what  your plans are after high school (college, trade school, major area of study, etc.)
• We will be tearing down and cleaning up after the auction - please plan to stay and help with this

SCHEDULE UPDATES:

• Below is the official schedule for the Smithville Livestock Show this weekend
• Please note that the times listed are now the times that the species show will start
• Please plan to arrive about 30 minutes below your specie scheduled start time for unloading and check-in
• We will be tearing down and cleaning up after the auction - please plan to stay and help with this

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:

• Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
• Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186

That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!

M

Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services

P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu

Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

04/09/21 4-H Email Blast: livestock Reminders, Youth Leadership, Awards, & Scholarship Applications

4/09/21 LIVESTOCK REMINDERS, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, AWARDS, & SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER): BALSFA Thank You Notes Smithville Livestock Show Updates Award Applications Youth Leadership Applications Scholarship Applications Other Opportunities

BALSFA THANK YOU NOTES: We wanted to pass on a quick reminder that BALSFA thank you notes need to be at our office by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15th, so we can verify them per the BALS rules.  Any notes turned in after this will result in the exhibitor being fined $50.00.  Many of you are familiar with the process of thank you notes and checks regarding the BALS Auction, but for those who may not be or who need a reminder, below are the requirements to keep in mind. Thank you notes consist of the note, envelope, address, and appropriate postage Thank you notes should be sealed in the envelope Envelopes need to be sealed and stamped with the appropriate postage The exhibitor’s return address and buyer’s address need to be written correctly and legibly on the envelope Completed thank you notes need to be brought by members to the County Office (901 Pecan Street; Bastrop, Texas) by 12:00 Noon Thursday, April 15. 2021, Please double check individual names as youth write them – For example, we have seen a lot of notes addressed to “last name, first name” such as “Mickelson, Mellanie” instead of “Mellanie Mickelson”.  Please help your kiddos as they are writing J If you need help with writing thank you notes, please click here to download our Thank You Note Guide.   SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES: Set-Up: This Sunday, April 11th, at 2:00 PM is the voluntary set-up day for the Smithville Livestock Show - we will needs lots of help.   Judges: please see a tentative list of judges for this year's show below, there may be some last minute changes made to the judges Cattle: Matthew Dean Hogs: David Wright Lambs/Goats: Clayton Schram Poultry: Larry Nickles Rabbits: John Terry Schedule: a copy of the show schedule is available at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/files/2021/03/2021-Smithville-Livestock-Show-Important-Dates-Schedule-Updated-2021-03-18.pdf    AWARDS APPLICATIONS: Deadline: All Awards Applications are due May 13, 2021 The 2020-2021 4-H Awards applications and information are now available online at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/awards/  Overview packet with descriptions: https://bastrop.agrilife.org/files/2021/04/2020-2021-Awards-Recognition-Packet.pdf Link to Interview sign-ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0f4facaa2fa75-20202021  There are 2 options to apply:  complete an online application through the website Download, complete, and send in the PDF application - can be sent via email, snail mail, or brought in to the CEO  (If you need us to print and mail a copy to you, please let us know) The following Awards require interviews as part of the application process: Gold Star Silver Star I Dare You Bronze Star 4-H Sweetheart Recordbooks are due to the CEO by June 2nd    YOUTH LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS: COUNTY LEVEL: Deadline: All County Ambassador Applications are due May 13, 2021 A brief summary of the ambassador positions and requirements are included on the PDF version of the applications, and the website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/youth-leadership-groups/. 4-H & Youth Ambassadors Online Application PDF Application Family & Community Health (FCH) Ambassadors Online Application PDF Application Livestock Ambassadors Online Application PDF Application Natural Resources Ambassadors Online Application   STATE LEVEL: Deadlines: State Ambassador applications DUE May 1, 2021 State Healthy Texas Youth Ambassadors (HTYA) Handbook Online Application State Equine & Livestock Ambassadors Overviews:  Equine Ambassador Overview Livestock Ambassador Overview Applications: Livestock Ambassador Application Equine Ambassador Application Advocacy Academy Application 2021 Short Course Offering:  Texas 4-H Equine Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M – June 12-15, 2021  Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M Kingsville – June 21-24, 2021  Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, West Texas A&M/Texas Tech – July 19-22, 2021  Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Short Course, Texas A&M – July 12-15, 2021 Selection Criteria:  Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/equine projects  Students with a profound interest in animal/equine science, animal production and advocacy  Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others  Top 25% class rank  State Water Ambassadors To learn more about the 4-H Water Ambassadors Program visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com. Eligibility:  Be in high school or entering high school in the 2021/2022 academic year Be at least 14 years of age by August 31, 2021 Be a current 4-H member, or be willing to join a local 4-H club if selected  Expectations: 4-H Water Ambassadors accept the responsibility of education youth and adults in their communities. They commit to advancing their water knowledge throughout their 12-months of service. Those selected must: Participate in the summer 2021 Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (June 27 – July 1) Commit to a minimum of 40 hours of education/service from July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2021 Pay the $250 program participation fee by June 15  How to Apply: Visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com for application requirements and instructions Complete the application online at https://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/water/index.html Important Dates: April 1 – May 15, 2021 – Applications open June 1 – Application notified of acceptance status June 15 - $250 participation fee due in 4HOnline June 27 – July 1 – Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (pick-up/drop off in Waco, details TBD) July 1 – June 30 – Official 12-month term of service   SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS: Please note that the availability of scholarships for 2020-2021 may be variable due a lack of fundraising opportunities and the ever changing situation presented to these groups by COVID-19.     Applications are due to the CEO by 12:00 Noon on May 13, 2021            Application (Direct Link): https://counties.agrilife.org/bastrop/files/2021/02/2021-scholarship-application-and-letter-FILLABLE.pdf More information available on the website at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/awards/ Changes for the 2021 Scholarship Application Process: This year (and for the 2021-2020 year) applicants MUST have turned in recordbooks for 2 of the past 3 years for judging at the county level (this will be changed to 3 of the past 4 years in 2022-2023) There will be no in-person interviews this year.  We are asking for applicants to submit a recorded video of them answering 5-7 questions chosen by the committee.  These questions will be released the day after the applications are due at the County Extension Office Important Dates: Friday, February 05, 2021              Applications released (online) Thursday, May 13, 2021                 Applications due to CEO by 12:00 Noon Friday, May 14, 2021                       Questions for recording interviews released to applicants Wednesday, June 2, 2021              Recorded Scholarship Interviews due the CEO Wednesday, June 2, 2021              4-H Recordbooks due to the CEO for scholarships Monday, June 14, 2021                  County Recordbook Judging Thursday, July 8, 2021                     District Recordbook Judging; TBA Friday, July 30, 2021                        Bastrop County 4-H Achievement Banquet OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post. Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or at 512-581-7186 That's all for now!  Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions! M Mellanie L. Mickelson Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602 p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187 MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H

04/06/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Validation Tag Order Information

 See original post at https://counties.agrilife.org/bastrop/2021/04/05/04-06-21-4-h-livestock-email-blast-validation-tag-order-information/ 

04/06/21 Validation Tag Order Information INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER): Validation Tag Deadlines PDF Validation Tag Order Forms Online Validation Tag Orders via Eventbrite New Changes to be Aware of This Year Reminder for Rabbit & Horse Exhibitors Other Opportunities