2016 August 4-H Newsletter - Randall County

The Cloverleaf
Randall County 4-H Newsletter
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national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or
gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout
Texas A&M AgriLife. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture,
and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
August 2016
Important News
Extension Office Staff
2016-2017 4-H Enrollment
Andrew Moritz
CEA—4-H & Youth Development
[email protected]
J.D Ragland
CEA—Agriculture & Natural Resources
[email protected]
Amy Wagner
CEA—Family & Consumer Science
[email protected]
Shannon Walsh
Urban Program Director
[email protected]
Re-enrollment for 4-H Connect opens August 15th. (4-H Connect
will be offline August 11-14.) The cost for enrollment is $20 per
member until November 1st when it goes up to $25. Remember to
check all information when you re-enroll especially which school
you will be attending, what grade you will be in during the 20162017 school year and your email addresses so we can make sure
you get information during the year. Club and Project leaders MUST
re-enroll each year also. Background checks are run every 3 years.
If you wish to receive a copy of the monthly 4-H newsletter in the
mail, please edit your family profile and choose mail as your correspondence preference.
Also, if you have someone else you would like to keep informed
about 4-H like a grandparent or anyone else not living with you,
place that email in the second household email field.
Liz Moore
CEA—Horticulture
[email protected]
Vera Shorter
Office Manager
4-H Age Divisions
Junior—Youth will be minimum age of 8 as of August 31, 2016 and
in the third grade, grades 3, 4 and 5
Intermediates—Grades 6, 7 and 8
Seniors—Youth will be maximum age of 18 as of August 31, 2016,
grades 9, 10, 11 & 12
Newsletter Editor, Layout & Design:
Sue Walker
Awards Banquet Decorating
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, August 7th
Where: Canyon University Church of Christ
We need help decorating for the Awards
Banquet. If you can help, meet at the
church at 2 p.m. County Council members
are expected to be there at 2. After decorations are complete, we’ll rehearse for the
banquet.
Awards Banquet
When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 7th
Where: Canyon University Church of Christ
Family Activity Center
3400 Conner Dr—Canyon, TX
4- Stars!
Record Book Results
Juniors
District Trap & Skeet
County District
April Artho
Clothing & Textiles
1st
Sophie Bradshaw
Gardening & Horticulture 2nd
Trinity Black
Gardening & Horticulture 1st
Berdena Degroot
Clothing & Textiles
1st
Calvin Meador
Swine
1st
Juniors
1st
Gentry Salyer
1st
Intermediates
2nd
Intermediates
Total
Jett Mizer
44
52
Seniors
Jaxon Mizer
92
Glen Salyer
64
Hayden Moore
91
Judd Hollar
62
Justin Lake
90
Brock Blackwell 61
Seth Turner
87
Craig Silvers
56
Silas McDaniel
80
Barrett Bradshaw
Gardening & Horticulture 2nd
2nd
Quinn Haynes
54
Nicholas Ingle
79
Lucas Bradshaw
Gardening & Horticulture 1st
1st
Chisum Koehler 54
Seth Jones
78
Katelyn Brownd
Beef
1st
Hudson Dear
54
Brendan Silvers 66
Abby Burkham
Goat
1st
2nd
Reece Clapp
53
Zadee Mizer
Sunny Cowley
Goats
1st
1st
Lainye Meador
Swine
1st
2nd
Jace Owen
Sheep
2nd
Tanner Owen
Sheep
1st
Emily Boschen
Cothing & Textiles
Blue
4th
Clay Burkham
Personal Development
Blue
1st
Craig Odom
Horse
Blue
2nd
Brynn Owen
Sheep
Blue
2nd
Emily Thurman
Ag Sciences
Blue
1st
Macey Thurman
Goat
Blue
1st
Sarah Winters
Horse
Red
62
OSU Livestock Judging
Juniors
Seniors
Team 1
3rd or 82
Addie Hicks
3rd High Individual
Lainye Meador
17th High Individual
Sunny Cowley
29th High Individual
Alex Wilson
42nd High Individual
Team 2
26th of 82
Katelyn Brownd
Abby Burkham
Callen Bice
Seniors
20th of 40
Claire McCormick
Courtney Williams
District Horse Show
Myles Cranmer
Ruby Wilkerson 1st, 2nd, 4th
Chloe Northrup 1st
Emily Klein
4-1sts, Division Winner
Riley McClendon 3-3rds
Arianne Cox
7-1sts, 4th , 2-Division Winners
Hagen Gupton
Rylan Johnson
1st, 3rd, 4th
Samantha Berry 4th, 2-5ths
Rylee Harris
1st, 3rd, 4th, Division Winner
Lexi Gupton
Kyla Cobb
1st, 3rd
Rylee Cummings 2-5ths
Skylar Berry
3-1sts, 2-3rds, 4th, Division Winner Chloe Northrup 2nd, 4th
Jae-Lyn LeGrand 1st, 2nd, 3-4ths ,5th , 2-9ths
Sarah Winters
1st
Maci Finley
1st , Division Winner
2-1sts, 2nd, Division Winner
5-1sts, 2nd, 4th. 3-5ths, 2-6ths,
Division Winner
We apologize if
we’ve failed to
recognize any of
your 4-H
accomplishments.
Contact the Extension Office, and
we’ll be glad to
mention them in
next month’s
newsletter.
What’s Happening
4-H Memorials
If you wish to make a memorial donation to Randall 4H in honor of a loved one or friend, Opportunity Plan
Inc has agreed to handle these donations.
New Year Kick Off Party
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 1st
Please make your check out to the Randall County 4-H
Memorial Fund, and note on the memo portion the
person that the donation is in remembrance of. Mail
your donation to:
Opportunity Plan Inc
Where: Kuhlman Extension Center
504 24th St
Attention Leaders: We are asking each
club to have a booth with information on
your club. Please bring a Canopy Tent,
club information and a game for kids to
play (horse shoes etc.)
Canyon, TX 79015
Non 4-H members will be coming to learn
about Randall County’s 4-H. This will be a
fun time for all, so invite everyone you
know to come join us!!!
County Council Meeting
When: 6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 4th
Where: Kuhlman Extension Center
2015-2016 Randall County 4-H Council Officers:
Blakelee Brownd—President
Macey Thurman—Vice President
Brynn Owen—Reporter/Dist Council Delegate
Tanner Owen—Secretary
Ari Cox—Recreation Leader
Members:
Sarah Winters
Laura Gill
Lainye Meador
Sunny Cowley
Katelyn Brownd
Lauren Biggs
New 2016-2017 Randall County 4-H Council Officers:
Brynn Owen—President
Macey Thurman—Vice President
Lainye Meador—Reporter/Secretary
Tanner Owen—Recreation Leader
Sarah Winters—District Delegate
Tri State Fair Food Fight
When: Monday, September 19th
We’d like to get a food fight team together and find a
coach to represent Randall 4-H at this year’s Tri State
Fair contest. Contact the Extension Office, and we’ll add
you to a list of interested participants.
4-H Boosters Club Meeting
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 30th
Where: Kuhlman Extension Center
We’ll be finalizing plans for the 4-H
Kickoff Event and discussing new year
plans. Club managers are asked to
attend. Parents and leaders are invited
to attend.
Livestock Lowdown
Randall County and all Major
Livestock Shows Rule Changes and
Update Meetings
When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 6th
6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 8th
Swine Skillathon Information Meeting
When: 7 p.m. , Tuesday, September 13th
Where: Kuhlman Extension Center
If you’re interested in joining a team, be sure to attend
this meeting. If you have any questions, contact Greg Curry, 674-8788.
Where: Kuhlman Extension Center
Anyone exhibiting livestock in the 2017 Randall County
and/or any major livestock show must attend one (not
both) of these meetings or get information on:
Rabbit Roundup
1. Mandatory Quality Counts online test
When: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, August 21st
2. Steak-Out Incentive and ticket distribution
Where: Stanley Schaeffer Ag Ed Learning Lab-WT Campus
3. Randall County Youth Livestock Show rule changes
If you’re interested in showing an animal in the livestock
show, a rabbit might be the right species for you. Come
and find out. We’ll be sharing Rabbit Project Information.
There will be breeders with rabbits for sale. Tattoos will
cost $5/ea. Rabbit project leaders—Cody & Jena O’Guinn
(806-268-0226).
4. All major stock show dates and rule changes.
Quality County Certification Numbers
If you plan on competing in any of the fairs, the County
or any major stock show and have not completed the
Quality County Training and Testing, you must get this
done. This is an online training that basically covers
livestock feeding and medication as well as ethic topics.
It takes about 20 minutes to complete the training and
test.
There is a junior level as well as a senior level test. Juniors (ages 9-13 as of September 1st) must pass your
test only once during their 4-H career at which time
you will be issued a certificate of completion number.
When you become a senior (ages 14-19 as of September 1st) you must take and pass a senior test at which
time you will be issued another completion number.
THIS NUMBER IS VERY IMPORTANT as it will be a requirement to be recorded on all major show entry
forms. BE SURE TO KEEP UP WITH IT. For compete
instructions on how to take this test, go to: http://
randall.agrilife.org/files/2013/04/Quality-CountyCertification-Instructions.pdf.
Major Stock Shows & Randall County
Stock Show Lamb & Goat Tags
$11/ea if ordered by 5 p.m. Friday, August 19th
Order forms are available at the Extension Office.
Fair Entries
Entry Deadline: August 3rd
We now have entry forms available at the Extension
Office for all the fairs. Come by any day by August
3rd to sign up. Remember we’re open 8-5 Mon-Fri
but we’re closed Noon – 1 p.m. for the lunch hour.
Livestock Lowdown
VERY IMPORTANT!!
Watch Your Emails
We will be emailing the 4-H newsletter,
a weekly news blast and communicating important 4-H information to
your family’s e-mail addresses with
“Randall 4-H” in the subject line.
Shooting Sports!
Shotgun Practices
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday
evenings and 2 p.m. Sunday
Afternoon
Where: Amarillo Gun Club on Osage
New shooters are welcome to come to any
and all of the practices, just let a coach
know that it’s your first time. You can text
rcgun to 40691 to get updates on practice
changes or cancellations. Contact Carol
Keyes, 681-9882 for more information.
Fall Archery Class Schedule
Classes will start Tuesday, August 23. Registration is now open.
Monthly Classes- $50
8 Week Classes- $100
All shooters must pay a yearly registration fee of $20 before classes start.
Discounts are available for 4H students.
Tuesday
4:30-5:30 8 Week Youth Beginners Class (Ages 6-11)
6:00-7:00 Youth Intermediate Class (Ages 6-14 who can score a 150 or
better in a NFAA Indoor Round)
Wednesday
5:00-6:00 8 Week Bowhunters/ Intermediate Class (Ages 15+. Must
bring your own equipment)
Shooting Sports Games
Keep up with contests at the State Shooting
Sports site http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
shootingsports.
Thursday
4:30-5:30 8 Week Beginners Class (Ages 12+)
6:00-7:00 Competitors Class (All ages. Please contact Jon for score requirements)
Friday
Open
Saturday
11:00-12:00 8 Week Family Class (All ages. Beginners class for the whole
family!)
We will be happy to help determine which class is right for you! If you
have any questions please call Christi Hairston, 282-9540, or send
an email to [email protected].
Amarillo Rifle & Pistol Club Junior
Rifle Program
Registration: 9 a.m. Saturday, September 12th
This is a 10 week program which takes place on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m.—11 a.m. (Weeks may not be consecutive due
to scheduled events and holidays.) Cost is around $20 and ammo may be included. You may use club rifles and equipment.
The program is open to youth up to 20 years of age. You do not
have to be a member of 4-H to participate. Contact Gary Arthur
at [email protected] if you need more information.
Horse Happenings
Attention: Club and Project Leaders
If you have something you would like placed in
the 4-H newsletter, please e-mail the Extension
Office at [email protected] by the 20th of
each month or the following Monday if the 20th is
on the weekend. We will no longer be calling you
for this information. Your club will be told to contact a club leader for meeting information.
Extension Meeting Rooms Reservations
The best way to reserve the meeting rooms at the Extension Office is to complete a Meeting Room Reservation Request Form which you can find on Randall’s website http://counties.agrilife.org/randall/
files/2011/07/meeting-room-reservation-request.pdf . Return it to the Extension Office and we’ll let you
know your meeting has been placed on the calendar. Club managers need to fill one out now so your club
will be assured a meeting room. It’s first come, first served.
Club News
T-Anchor 4-H Club
Canyon 4-H Club Officers Meeting
No club meeting this month.
When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 16th
Also, watch for an email with more details.
Where: Kuhlman Extension Center
Leaders: Kathy Thompson, 806-584-2969,
[email protected] or Shayna Gupton,
806-231-4759, [email protected]
Leaders: Angela Burkham—341-4884
Diane Thurman—676-0278
Cara Bradshaw—676-1404
News: Please check e-mails daily. This is the club’s way of
sending info and updates.
Clover Kids 4-H Club
No club meeting this month.
Leader: Melissa Corvin, 806-206-61269,
[email protected]
Foods Project 4-H Club
When: 1-4:30 p.m. Monday, August 15th
Where: Kuhlman Extension Center
For more information, contact Leader-Megan Eikner,
719-688-3181, or [email protected]
Cowboy 4-H Club
Contact the club leader for meeting information.
Call club leader for meeting information: Tricia Odom
– 764-3560, [email protected]
“Like” our new Canyon 4-H Club page on Facebook or
check out of club website for timely updates and info.
Livestock Club
Jackpot Help Needed
We need parents and club members to help set up
for the August 6th Jackpot at 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
August 4th in the Digger Howard Barn. We also
need members to bring a dessert to the jackpot for
a silent auction. Contact Ellise Meador for more
information about the desserts.
Livestock 4-H Club Meeting
When: 6 p.m. Sunday, August 14th
Where: Connor Park
Business: Officer Elections
If you wish to run for an office, start preparing a
speech or creating a poster about you to share
with the club.
Leaders: Mandy Cowley, 806-786-3807
[email protected],
Sherilyn Owen, 683-5020,[email protected],
Ellise Meador, 290-5390
Follow us on Facebook for updates and watch your emails
and texts for more club information.
Projects News
Shooting Sports Project
Rifle & Pistol Leaders: Scott & Kathryn Karcher, 382-6105,
[email protected]
Shotgun Leader: Carol Keyes—681-9882.
rc-keyes@sbcglobal.
Archery Leader: Christy Hairston—282-9540, J ‘n C Archery ,7627 Canyon Dr
Consumer Decision Making
Leader: Tricia Odom—335-5064, [email protected]
Jr/Int Beef Quiz Bowl
Leader: Shannon Wilson—676-2067, [email protected]
Horse Judging
Leader: Kathy Thompson, 584-2969 or
[email protected]
Rabbit Project
Leader: Ayvrie Dixon. 420-0545,
Jena O’Guinn, 367-8805, [email protected]
__________________
Livestock Judging
Leaders: Seniors-J. D. Ragland, 468-5543 or 463-0245, [email protected]
What’s Happening
Rabbit
Roundup
4-H Connect
Closed
Banquet
Awards
Sun
29
28
15
22
4-H Connect
Enrollment
Starts
8
1
21
14
7
Mon
Fall Archery
Class Starts
Tue
30
23
16
9
2
Fair Entries
Deadline
Wed
31
24
17
10
3
County Council
Meeting
Thu
August 2016
5
25
18
26
19
Deadline to order Lamb
& Goat Tags @$11/ea
Sat
6
27
20
13
Panhandle Showdown Goat & Lamb
Show
11
12
4-H Connect Closed
4
Fri
Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service
Randall County 4-H
Herbert F & Jeannie Kuhlman Extension Center
200 N Brown Rd
Canyon, TX 79015
Phone: 806-468-5543
Fax: 806-468-5547
"To Make the Best Better"
Check us out on the web!
http://randall.agrilife.org/
Awards Banquet
When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, August 7th
Where: Canyon University
Church of Christ
J. D. Ragland
Andrew Moritz
J.D. Ragland
Amy Wagner
County Extension Agent-
County Extension Agent-
County Extension Agent-
4-H & Youth Development
Agriculture
Family & Consumer Science
The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless
of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to
achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
Information contained in this letter is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names is made with the understanding
that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of the Texas A&M University Systems is implied.