08/30/21 4-H Email Blast: Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities

 

08/30/21
Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities

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Hey all,

This email blast is geared towards youth interested in the Photography Project.  Below are promotional documents outlining the dates for the two upcoming Junior Master Photographer (JMP) workshops.   The back page includes details about the program, eligibility, and expectations.

Also included below are 2 brochures outlining the JMP and Ambassador programs.  To be clear about this process, youth must first become a certified Junior Master Photographer to be eligible to become an ambassador.  There is no upfront application process for JMP.  Eligible youth simply register for and attend the workshops.  Applications for certification and ambassadorship come later for those who have completed the trainings and additional requirements.

JUNIOR MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER WORKSHOPS

Below are the details for both trainings.  These will not be offered at any other times during the 4-H year.  Workshops typically run from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m.  

JMP Workshop I

• Date:  Saturday, September 25
• Fee:  $30
• Location:  Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX
• Grades eligible to attend:  7-12
• DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
• Registration:  Opens on 4HOnline August 20 and closes September 20
• Limited to the first 50 youth to register.

JMP Workshop II

• Date:  Saturday, December 4
• Fee:  $30
• Location:  TBA (tentatively DFW area)
• Grades eligible to attend:  7-12
  Must have attended Workshop I
• DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
• Registration:  Opens on 4HOnline November 1 and closes December 1
• Only open to those who have previously attended JMP Workshop I.

Please note:  4HOnline registrations will not be approved at the state level until the week of the workshop. 

 

JMP & AMBASSADOR BROCHURES:

• Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer Brochure
• Texas 4-H Photography Ambassador Program Brochure

 

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

 

Brazos Valley Junior Livestock Show - October 23-24, 2021

 

Brazos Valley Fair & Rodeo Livestock Judging Contests - 10/22/21

  

Done Right Show Pig Sale - 09/18/21

 

2021 Dimmit County Classic Non-Sanctioned Prospect Show - December 4-5, 2021

 

2021 Guadalupe Co. 4-H Livestock Judging Contest - 09/18/21

 

2021 South Texas Double Trouble Prospect Show - 11/13/21

Sonny Domsch Memorial Prospect Show - 10/09/21

 

2021 Tyler Bowman Memorial Prospect Show - 10/23/21

 

 

Cotton Country Classic Jackpot Shows

Check out the opportunity below! 

08/26/21 4-H Email Blast: Rabbit Project Opportunities

08/26/21
RABBIT PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES

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VALIDATION, BREEDING, & SHOWMANSHIP REMINDERS:

• There is no State Validation for rabbits - exhibitors must look for breeding dates and tattoo requirements in the rules of the shows in which they want to participate
• If you are purchasing rabbits from a breeder, plan to reach out to your breeder 2-3 months before the breeding date listed by the show to reserve your spot(s).  
• There are a few good showmanship resources:
  • The 2021-2025 ARBA Standard of Perfection - has the specific breed information for the recognized breeds of rabbits that will be asked at showmanship competitions.  The County Extension Office has 2 copies of the book; exhibitors are welcome to request copies of certain breed information or other pages.
  • The American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA) website has a showmanship website with several good resources: https://arba.net/showmanship/ 
  • We will be having 1-2 showmanship clinics for rabbits later this year, we are working on confirming dates and locations
• Other resources and information can also be found on the Texas 4-H Rabbit Project Page

 

BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW:

• The 2022 Rules have been posted online at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/bals/ 
• Download the rulebook as of 08/24/21 here
• Youth need to be reaching out to their breeders as soon as possible.  They will need to breed around Thanksgiving time in order to be able to provide rabbits for these show dates.
• There are TWO (2) Dates that rabbit exhibitors MUST pay attention to and participate in to be able to show:
  • Saturday, December 4, 2021 - Entries are due (carbon copy form (no payment) is due and can either be hand delivered to the show barn OR postmarked by this date)
  • Thursday, February 3, 2022 - Payment is collected and rabbits are physically validated on this evening at the show barn - you MUST have submitted your entry form in order to be able to validate your rabbits

 

SMITHVILLE 4-H/FFA LIVESTOCK SHOW:

• Is currently working on updating their rulebook, we're expecting to be able to share it around the first part of September; they will be emailed out and posted online at https://bastrop.agrilife.org/livestock/#Bastrop-County-Shows 
• The breeding date for this show will typically be in early January
• Youth need to be reaching out to their breeders as soon as possible.  They will need to breed around Thanksgiving time in order to be able to provide rabbits for these show dates.
• There are TWO (2) Dates that rabbit exhibitors MUST pay attention to and participate in to be able to show:
  • November 2021 - Entries are due to the Show Board; entries must be hand-delivered only
  • March 2022 - Rabbits are physically validated; you must have submitted an entry to be able to validate

 

MAJOR LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

• There are a couple of major livestock shows that also include Rabbit Shows:
  • San Angelo Livestock Show
  • Houston Livestock Show
• The Major Livestock Shows will release their information around the first week of October, so we will know more about the opportunities available at that time.

 

TEXAS 4-H RABBIT EXTRAVAGANZA - 09/18/21:

• Please join us for the 2021 Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza in Belton on Saturday, September 18th!
• Registration will be open August 30th - September 14th in 4-H Online
• Download the 2021 Rulebook Here

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

Bastrop County Teenager Helps Create Walking Route for Residents in Smithville

 Check out some of the cool things our 4-H members are doing in the community!

The original article may be viewed at https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/smithville/2021/06/04/bastrop-county-teen-creates-walking-route-smithville-residents/7452474002/ 

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: Bastrop Area Livestock Show Updates & New Opportunities!

 

08/24/21
BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES

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Hey all!   We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show!  There are a few updates and changes - please be sure to read through the rulebook.  Below are several reminders and updates to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week!   UPCOMING DATES: Next Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the first validation/entry night for the following livestock: Market Steers Breeding Heifers Market Broilers If your animal was State Validated, you do not need to physically bring your animal with you Broilers may be ordered ahead of time or at the validation/entry night Order online here Download the paper order form here Families must attend and complete entries and payment for these species LIVESTOCK SHOW OPPORTUNITIES: Copies of the Carbon Copy Livestock Entry Form may be picked up ahead of time at the County Extension Office and will be available at the Bastrop Show Barn during entry/validation nights Exhibitor Eligibility: All students who plan to participate in the livestock show must enroll by November 1. Exhibitors must be enrolled in the Bastrop Independent School District from the date of animal validation through the date of the show to be eligible to compete in the show and be an active member of the Bastrop or Cedar Creek FFA supervised by an Agricultural Science Instructor, or be an active member of a Bastrop County 4-H club supervised by a Bastrop County Extension Agent during the current school year. Youth attending private or home schools and residing within in the geographic areas of Bastrop ISD must be a member of a Bastrop County 4-H club to be eligible to compete from the date of animal validation through the date of the show to be eligible to compete in the show.  Meeting Requirements:  Returning 4-H & FFA Members - must have attended at least 5 of their regularly scheduled 4-H or FFA club meetings (September 1 through May 31) within the current stock show calendar year (from end of last stock show to start of present stock show) and sign the official attendance sheet New 4-H & FFA Members - New members to Bastrop County 4-H or FFA must attend at least 3 of these said meetings and have signed the official attendance sheet If an exhibitor misses a meeting due to a UIL or school sponsored activity, a letter on school letterhead or school email from the coach or school sponsor must be provided to the Ag. Science Teacher or County Extension Agent in order for it to be deemed an excused absence. RABBIT REMINDERS: Youth need to be reaching out to their breeders as soon as possible.  They will need to breed around Thanksgiving time in order to be able to provide rabbits for these show dates. There are TWO (2) Dates that rabbit exhibitors MUST pay attention to and participate in to be able to show: Saturday, December 4, 2021 - Entries are due (carbon copy form (no payment) is due and can either be hand delivered to the show barn OR postmarked by this date) Thursday, February 3, 2022 - Payment is collected and rabbits are physically validated on this evening at the show barn - you MUST have submitted your entry form in order to be able to validate your rabbits   NEW - INVITATIONAL CONTEST OPPORTUNITIES: There are several new contest opportunities that have been opened up to the County!  To participate in these invitational contests, exhibitors must be in 3rd-12th grade and enrolled in the Bastrop Independent School District, Elgin Independent School District, McDade Independent School District, or Smithville Independent School District from the date of entry through the date of the show to be eligible to compete. Divisions will be Junior (ages 8- 10), Intermediate (ages 11-13) and Senior (ages 14 & up). Youth attending private or home schools and residing within the geographic areas of Bastrop County must be a member of a Bastrop County 4-H club to be eligible to compete from the date of entry through the date of the show.  The following contests are open as invitational contests to the County: Floral Design Contest Youth Western Art Show Contest Baking & Food Preparation Contest Plant Show Contest Agriculture Public Speaking Contest   RULEBOOK, LINKS, & UPDATES: Show Website: https://bastrop.agrilife.org/bals/  2022 BALS Show Rules – updated 08/24/21 2022 Plant Show Entry Form – Due 12/04/2021 2022 Youth Western Art Show, Ag Mechanics, Baking & Food Prep, Floral Design, & Public Speaking Contest Entry Form – Due 02/03/2022 Ag Mechanics Recordbook (Editable Word Document)   QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows.  The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality Counts number will be required for all youth exhibiting market and/or breeding livestock at major shows in Texas (Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, Rodeo Austin, Sandhills Stock Show, State Fair of Texas and Heart O’ Texas Fair).  All Exhibitors will be required to complete and pass the online test BEFORE submitting show entries to be eligible to show, and will be required to put their verification number on major show entry cards in November.  Therefore, you will need to complete the new Quality Counts test before entries are due.  Don’t wait until the last minute, as the training takes approximately two hours to complete.  Exhibitors can access the system, and complete the training/testing, at https://www.texaslivestockvalidation.com/qc/qcregister.aspx. All livestock exhibitors will be required to be verified under the system for entry into major livestock shows, and please add your FFA chapter to your registration if you are enrolled in both organizations. Please know, we will provide step-by-step instructions for getting your exhibitors registered and verified online. Call Mellanie or Ashley at the Extension office if you have more questions.

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

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: New 4-H Year Enrollment Reminders

 

 

08/24/21
NEW 4-H YEAR ENROLLMENT REMINDERS

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Hey all!

We are excited to start a brand new 4-H year for 2021-2022!  The 4-H year will start on September 1st, 2021 and run through August 31st, 2022.  Anyone who would like to show animals, participate in club meetings, or any other 4-H activities will need to enroll (and RE-enroll for the upcoming 4-H year).  We would like everyone to do so as soon as possible so we can get your enrollment approved and get our year started!  

Check out some of the reminders below and be sure to forward or share with anyone who is new to 4-H and who has been interested in joining!

REMINDERS:

• Enroll online in the 4-H Online system at https://tx.4honline.com/
• All youth who would like to enter a fall livestock show (State Fair, HOT, etc. will need to enroll ASAP so we can request their eligibility checks and excused absences)
• For those new to 4-H, check out our "How to Join 4-H" one-pager and feel free to reach out to us!
• You can be BOTH a 4-H and FFA member!!!  The programs compliment each other very well and we highly encourage it!

 

 

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