We wish y'all the happiest of New Years! We truly hope this year brings you joy and good fortune.
Please note that the Bastrop County Extension Office will be closed in observance of New Year's Eve on Friday, December 31st, 2021.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Happy Holidays 2021
We wish y'all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! We thank you for being a part of our family and hope you get to spend some time with yours.
Please note that the Bastrop County Extension Office will be closed in observance of the Christmas Holidays on December 23-24, 2021.
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Photography Workshop Opportunity - 12/18/21
12/14/21
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY
Hey all!
District 10 just posted a photography workshop opportunity not too far from us in Boerne, TX - please check out the information below if you are interested!
Howdy District 10! I hope everyone is ready for a wonderful holiday season. The Kendall County State Photography Ambassadors are offering a 4-H Photography Workshop this Saturday (Dec. 18th) from 1 to 5pm in Boerne TX! Come learn from some of the best!
Sign Up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949aba823a3fe3-4hlong
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/
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Friday, December 10, 2021
Elgin Livestock Show Reminders for December/January
12/10/21
ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY
(Now the Bastrop County Junior Livestock Show (BCJLS))
Good Afternoon!
We are getting excited!! We wanted to send out a couple of reminders for the Elgin Livestock Show & Youth Fair, as well as for the Rabbit Exhibitors since the show is only 4 weeks away!!!
Currently, acknowledgement of entry emails are being worked on by the Show Board and should be getting out this week. The Board is also working on a list of tasks completed by each youth to confirm payout status that will be available at the next meeting (scheduled for SUNDAY, January 2, 2022, following a barn clean up day). Payout Status is determined by the following tasks:
- Paid Membership by October 1, 2021
- Be an active member (family member attending at least 3 meetings)
- Sell one (1) fundraising ticket OR gain a sponsorship for the show
- Attend one (1) Barn Clean Up or (1) VFsetup/cleanup for youth fair ( as applicable)
- Complete Thank You Letter(s)
There is still a need for several buckle sponsors - sponsorships are about $100 each, if you have a sponsor please let the Show Board know as soon as possible. If youth were unable to sell a fundraiser ticket this year, this will also serve as another option for completing that task.
Check out some of the other information available below and let us know if you have any questions!
2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION:
- WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/
- ELECTED OFFICERS
- President: Patrick Maass
- Vice-President: Deborah Blackmore
- Secretary: Sarah Munzer
- Treasurer: Eric Fisher
- Note - cell numbers are being added to the website this week
- EMAIL: elginlivestockofficers@gmail.com
- MAILING ADDRESS:
- Elgin Livestock Show Association
- PO Box 1056
- Elgin, Texas 78621
- MEETING DATES:
- First Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW off of Hwy 95
- Next Meeting has a SPECIAL DATE & TIME CHANGE - January 2, 2022, immediately following the barn setup day.
YOUTH FAIR REMINDERS:
- Youth Fair Check-In will be from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on Friday, January 7, 2022
- Please be prepared with your paperwork, manners, patience, and a positive attitude
- These are volunteers taking off work to ensure you have an opportunity to exhibit your work
- They will not be opening check-in early and they will not be extending the check-in time.
- You may check on your placings, make edits to your country store prices, and ask questions when the public viewing opens at 4:00 PM on Friday, January 7th. Access to the Youth Fair area and updates/answers will not be available before 4:00 PM.
- Please have your youth fair paperwork completed and ready to hand to the committee the morning of check-in:
- Link to Youth Fair Rules: 2022 Youth Fair Rules - make sure to review your project categories and know which one your project falls under and if there are any specifications you need to make sure you follow.
- Link to the paperwork: Project Worksheet (no page breaks)
- The rules state that your paperwork must be handwritten by the youth member submitting the project - Project worksheets are worth 25% in judging each project.
- NOTE: Little Wranglers do NOT need to fill out any paperwork except the 1st page with the country store price
- If you have any other youth fair questions, please let us know as far ahead of time as possible - it will be hard to answer them the day before and day of check-in.
RABBIT VALIDATION REMINDERS:
- Rabbit Validation will take place this coming Monday, December 13, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Elgin Show Barn.
- You will need to bring all of the rabbits you would like to show in January
- This will be a little stressful on the rabbits, since they are going to be tattooed, so exhibitors will need to note that they may be a little grumpy when being handled this evening and it may change their feed consumption. Be sure to monitor their feed/water consumption for the next few days, as well as the tattooed area for any signs of infection.
- For sanitation purposes, all rabbits need to be presented for the show and validation in a wire bottom cage or carrier with a suspended floor. No boxes, crates, pet taxis, or any solid floors are recommended - this usually results in them sitting in their own urine for quite some time and being difficult to handle during this process.
- Make sure you write down or make a note of what tattoo each of your rabbits has (or is given) for your records - these may need to be referenced at check-in at the show.
GENERAL LIVESTOCK EXHIBITOR & SATURDAY SCHEDULE UPDATES:
- There are 3 opportunities for livestock exhibitors to participate in a barn clean-up per the show rules:
- Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - next ELSA meeting will immediately follow this clean-up
- Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- The updated Livestock Show Schedule is now available Here (Google Drive) and Here (PDF Copy). There are a few big changes:
- The show has bumped the overall show schedule back and the show will take place over the full day
- Stalls are going to be assigned ahead of time - families will have their animals stalled together as much as possible, and they are going to try to intersperse exhibitors from Bastrop, Elgin, McDade, and Smithville with each other to help build community and camaraderie
- If you would like to show your animals off the trailer, that is also acceptable - please let the show board know immediately.
- There will be a lunch break from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, but there will not be a meal served
- The Auction has been bumped to begin at 5:00 PM in the evening with appetizers being served
RECRUITING/INVITING BUYERS TO BCJLS:
- The Show Board has designed a PDF Flyer that can be printed and shared with local businesses and when inviting potential buyers to the show!
- You will need to reach out to buyers ahead of time to develop a relationship with them and invite them to the show and sale:
- This is not just a one-time thing, you will need to keep them updated on your project and your goals
- Start out with an initial letter at the beginning of the school year updating them on what projects you have, your goals, and invite them to the show
- Send them some updates on your projects throughout the year and send them some reminders and invites as we get closer to the show
- Be sure to take pictures of you and your animals throughout your project timeline to add it to your letters/updates
- Some Examples of information to include:
- Tell them about yourself. Example - My name is ________ and I am a senior at _______________. I have been an active member in my chapter by showing_____________, and I have been an 4-H/FFA officer for three years.
- Tell them about this year's project, and share pictures.
- Tell them your goals for this year's project. Example - I plan on showing Ricky Bobby at the Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock show, and then taking him to the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. If you didn't get to show last year, included how your last year project was impacted because of COVID.
- INVITE THEM TO COME TO THE SHOW. Include date and time... make the invite personal
- Make sure to thank them, and personally sign it!
- THE MORE PERSONAL AND INVITING THE BETTER. If people get to know you they will become INVESTED in you and your project.
- Rockne Livestock Booster Club Buyer’s Letter Resources:
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
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Monday, December 6, 2021
2022 Leadership Opportunity - San Antonio & Rodeo Austin School Tours
12/06/21
2022 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
SAN ANTONIO & RODEO AUSTIN SCHOOL TOURS
Hey all!
We wanted to pass on a couple of unique leadership opportunities available to both 4-H & FFA youth. Both the San Antonio Livestock Show (SALE) and Rodeo Austin (STAR of Texas) Show have opportunities for youth to lead school tour groups.
For 4-H members, these are great experiences that count towards your leadership experiences for scholarship applications and your recordbooks. You do NOT have to currently own or show livestock, nor do you have to be entered in the show to participate in these opportunities. The shows will provide a brief training on where to go and what to talk about. It is a really fun experience!
Remember, the sign up information below is for signing up through 4-H - if you would like to sign up through your FFA Chapter, please reach out to your Ag Teachers for information & deadlines.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- As a tour guide, 4-H & FFA youth will be provided a brief training and serve as a leader to the elementary school groups at the livestock show. This will include some brief talking points and working in pairs with other tour guides.
- Youth DO NOT have to own or show livestock in order to participate as a tour guide
- Youth DO NOT have to be entered in either of these shows to participate as a tour guide
- Currently, youth will need provide their own transportation to the event.
- Youth must register for their day of choice by noon on Thursday, December 16, 2021. Once you sign up, you are fully committed to that date, so be sure to triple check your schedule before signing up.
SAN ANTONIO SCHOOL TOURS:
- Dates Available: February 14-18, 2022 and February 22-23, 2022
- Requirements:
- Youth must be in 9th - 12th grades to serve as a tour guide
- Youth will need to commit their entire day from 7:45 AM to 2:30 PM to serving in this leadership role and must be academically eligible to be excused from school in February.
- Sign Up Instructions:
- RSVP for your date(s) at https://bit.ly/22SaleTours
- A copy of your selection(s) will be emailed to the address submitted in the form.
RODEO AUSTIN SCHOOL TOURS:
- Dates Available: March 21-25, 2022
- Requirements:
- Youth must be at least 13 years of age to serve as a tour guide
- Youth will need to commit their entire day from 8 AM to 2 PM to serving in this leadership role and must be academically eligible to be excused from school in March.
- Sign Up Instructions:
- RSVP for your date(s) at https://bit.ly/22RATours
- A copy of your selection(s) will be emailed to the address submitted in the form.
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/
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County 4-H Council Meeting Reminder - 12/07/21
12/06/21
DECEMBER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETING INVITATION
Hey all!
We are getting ready to have our December County 4-H Council meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. We wanted to send out another reminder!
We would like to invite all youth who are interested in getting to know the County 4-H Council and Ambassadors, who are interested in possibly running for leadership positions in the future, and who are interested in learning about and planning some of the fun events that happen in our county. We do ask that parents wait outside to allow the 4-H members to run their meeting and make decisions.
At this meeting, we will decorate the Christmas tree, do a few fun holiday activities, and have a short business meeting.
To help us plan for supplies, please RSVP at https://bit.ly/CouncilXmas by 11:59 PM on Monday, December 6th.
COUNCIL MEETING DATES (all will be at 6:00 PM and last approximately 1 hour):
- Tuesday, December 7, 2021
- Tuesday, February 1, 2022
- Tuesday, April 5, 2022: (Officer Elections)
- Other Dates to note:
- January 2022: Council Officer Applications Released
- March 15, 2022: Council Officer Applications Due for Elections
MEETING NOTES & AGENDA:
WHO CAN ATTEND:
- ANY Bastrop County 4-H Member may attend the County Council Meetings (not just the Council Delegates from each club)
Any 4-H member may participate in discussions or make proposals/motions, but the club delegates will be the official voters on any given item. It's a good idea for club members to get to know their delegates and participate in discussions with them.
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/
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
County 4-H Council Meeting Reminder - 12/07/21
12/01/21
DECEMBER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETING INVITATION
Hey all!
We are getting ready to have our December County 4-H Council meeting next Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. We wanted to send out another reminder!
We would like to invite all youth who are interested in getting to know the County 4-H Council and Ambassadors, who are interested in possibly running for leadership positions in the future, and who are interested in learning about and planning some of the fun events that happen in our county. We do ask that parents wait outside to allow the 4-H members to run their meeting and make decisions.
At this meeting, we will decorate the Christmas tree, do a few fun holiday activities, and have a short business meeting.
To help us plan for supplies, please RSVP at https://bit.ly/CouncilXmas by 11:59 PM on Monday, December 6th.
COUNCIL MEETING DATES (all will be at 6:00 PM and last approximately 1 hour):
- Tuesday, December 7, 2021
- Tuesday, February 1, 2022
- Tuesday, April 5, 2022: (Officer Elections)
- Other Dates to note:
- January 2022: Council Officer Applications Released
- March 15, 2022: Council Officer Applications Due for Elections
MEETING NOTES & AGENDA:
WHO CAN ATTEND:
- ANY Bastrop County 4-H Member may attend the County Council Meetings (not just the Council Delegates from each club)
Any 4-H member may participate in discussions or make proposals/motions, but the club delegates will be the official voters on any given item. It's a good idea for club members to get to know their delegates and participate in discussions with them.
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/
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