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Holiday Office Closures:
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District Community Service Project at Mega Meeting
Information: District 10 will engage in a community wide service project making tie-blankets to donate to Children’s Health. WE NEED YOU! Attendees to Mega Meeting are invited to bring materials to help create no sew tie-blankets. All participants are invited to bring:
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No Sew Fleece Tie-Blanket Kits (Sold at Joann’s, Amazon, and other retailers)
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Fabric Scissors (to be used at the event – not required to donate)
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Fleece Fabric *Common sizes for tie-blankets are 50x60” or 72x60”
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If you are not attending Mega Meeting, but would still like to donate – you are welcome to contact the District Office at natalie.cervantes@ag.tamu.edu to coordinate donations OR you are welcome to ship the supplies directly to 1619 Garner Field Rd, Uvalde TX 78801.
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Before school starts, we ask that you take some time to reach out to local businesses, family, and friends to sponsor this years Dance Fundraiser.
Go to 4-H Google Forms to enter all your sponsors, so others can see who has contributed before contact.
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We're gearing up for 2024 Comal County 4-H Dance Fundraiser on October 19, 2024, at the Columbus Hall in New Braunfels, and it's going to be epic!
To make it the best it can be, we need your help with sponsorships.
Think of all the fun things we can have at the event – live band (will be announced later), great barbeque dinner, silent auction items, and games! Sponsorships help us make those things happen.
Here's where you come in! We've attached a cool flyer about the 2024 Comal County 4-H Dance Fundraiser Sponsorships and the 501(c)(3). We'd love for you to show it to your parents, family friends, and even local businesses!
Here's how you can be a Sponsorship Superhero:
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Talk it up! Tell everyone about the event and how awesome it's going to be. Show them the flyer and explain how sponsorships help make it happen.
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Target local businesses that might be interested in supporting the Comal County 4-H (restaurants, shops, etc.). You can even offer to help write a short message to go with the flyer.
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Be polite and enthusiastic! Everyone loves someone who's excited about something.
Every sponsorship counts! The more sponsors we get, the better the event will be for everyone.
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MEAT JUDGING MEETING
Monday, September 16th at 6 p.m.
at the Comal County Extension Office - 325 Resource Drive New Braunfels TX 78132
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DAIRY CATTLE JUDGING MEETING
Monday, September 16th at 6 p.m.
at the Comal County Extension Office - 325 Resource Drive New Braunfels TX 78132
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Calling all Texas Rangeland Enthusiasts!
The county-wide Range Management Project is saddling up for another exciting year!
This project is perfect for 4-H members who want to:
- Become an expert on Texas rangelands: Learn about the different grasses that grow here and how to identify them for the 4-H Range & Pasture Grass Identification Contest (Grass Judging).
- Master the art of range management: Discover practices for keeping your rangeland healthy and productive, preparing you for the 4-H Range Evaluation Contest. This contest goes beyond grasses and will test your knowledge of forbs, legumes, and woody plants too!
- Have fun and make new friends: Learn alongside other passionate 4-H members through engaging activities and occasional field trips. (Mostly indoor meetings, though!)
Ready to show off your skills? District contests are held in April in Fredericksburg, open to all ages. Senior 4-H members can even compete at the State 4-H Roundup in College Station next June (2025)!
Project meetings will be scheduled based on member interest. We're flexible and can meet after school during the week or on weekends to fit everyone's schedule.
Have questions? Contact project leader Carolyn Phelan at 830-237-0450 or carolynfeyphelan@gmail.com.
Don't miss your chance to explore the fascinating world of Texas rangelands!
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Planning on Joining the 24-25 Food Challenge?
You won't want to miss out on this great opportunity to join FCH Agent, Amanda Molina on this Food Challenge Workshop.
It will be taking place at the Extension Meeting Room on September 21st and October 5th; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for both days.
You will learn all the updated information and have mock practices!
Contact office at 830-620-3440 with any questions.
Sign Up By September 13th by clicking below!
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Planning on Joining the 24-25 Food Show?
You won't want to miss out on this great opportunity to join FCH Agent, Amanda Molina on this Food Show Workshop.
It will be taking place at the Extension Meeting Room on October 12th; 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
You will learn all the updated information and have mock practice!
Contact office at 830-620-3440 with any questions.
Sign Up By September 13th by clicking below!
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Looking for a Goat for your 2024-2025 year? Click flyer below for more info! | Looking for a Lamb for your 2024-2025 year? Click flyer below for more info! | | |
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24-25 FALL Heifer Validation
TAG ORDERS BEGIN AUGUST 12TH through SEPTEMBER 2ND
Heifers to be shown by 4-H Exhibitors during the 2024-2025 school year must be validated. The cost is $30.00 per- head and $35.00 per late tag. Please complete this form and return it with payment to the Comal County Extension by the deadline date provided below.
The validation date, time, and location will be announced later.
Click form above to fill out and return to Extension Office with Payment before the deadline.
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Shooting Sports Coaches
Trainings Info
A complete list of trainings for the 24-25 year should be available sometime in September. You can go to SHOOTING SPORTS WEBSITE and scroll to the bottom of the page where you will see a link under Coach Training “Scheduled Coach Trainings” (See Picture Above).
If you click it now, you will notice it is all the listings for the 23-24 year, but when it is updated sometime in September, you will see all the trainings for the 24-25 year.
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National 4-H Shooting Sports Team Application
The Texas 4-H Shooting Sports Team application for those that are applying to go to the 4-H National Championships in 2025 is now open.
It is on 4-H online titled “2024-2025 Texas Shooting Sports Team application”.
Members must be a current enrolled 4-H’er and be enrolled in the 2024-2025 4-H year to be eligible.
Please share with all 4-H Shooting Sports Clubs, and project groups. For more information go to:
TEXAS 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECTS
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Ready to Roll? Join the Comal County 4-H Parade Float! Get ready to shine as we represent 4-H at the Comal County Fair Parade on September 27th. Let's create an unforgettable float together! Don't miss out – sign up now!
Deadline to sign up is September 16th
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We would like to officially invite you and your 4-H volunteers to attend the 2024 4-H Volunteer Conference of the Southern States!
This year's conference will begin on Thursday, October 3rd and ending on October 6th. Below is the link to register and find more details about the conference. The Conference Overview tab at the top has many more conference details. We are also still looking for a few workshops for the conference. If you are interested in presenting and your workshop is accepted, the Extension Volunteer Standards (EVS) office will cover your registration fee to attend (up to 4 individuals).
The priority deadline for workshop proposals has passed but submit any ideas ASAP and the planning committee will review and let you know!
Conference website: http://www.4hvcoss.com/
Direct link to registration portal: https://4hvcoss.regfox.com/4-h-ignite-your-passion
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Applications for the 2024-2025 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassadors are now open and will close at midnight on July 31, 2024.
A promotional video overview of the team can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_QpoIx2HI4. As STEM Ambassadors, the mission is to educate communities about science, technology, engineering, and math opportunities; both inside and outside of 4-H, while learning essential skills in STEM, communication, and teamwork. Click here to apply now.
Eligibility for New Members
- A Texas 4-H member entering the 9th – 12th grade (as of September 1, 2024).
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Complete and submit the application by July 31, 2024.
- Have a willingness to learn about and promote STEM.
- Attend a mandatory virtual orientation along with his/her parents/guardians on August 29 at 7 PM.
- Attend the mandatory fall and spring in-person meetings (dates will be listed in the application).
- Be willing to work collaboratively on a team with other youth and adults.
- Be responsive and engaged in team communications.
- Share knowledge and skills with others.
- Not serving on the 2024-25 Texas 4-H Council.
- Applications will be reviewed in August and applicants notified by the August 25th.
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Turkey Farm Showdown
4-H Members are invited on September 14th for the Gillespie Turkey Farm Showdown. Entries are $30 per head/per ring. Cash, Check, or Venmo are acceptable forms of payment. Exhibitors must show in Ring A in order to show in Ring B. For more information click on the flyer (above) to visit the Facebook page or contact
Duane Kuhl at 512.924.1348
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Texas 4-H Homes for Horses
The Texas 4-H Homes for Horses program is entering its fourth year! To date, they've successfully assisted 32 horses in Texas. Given that Texas has the highest number of horses in the nation, our commitment to aiding at-risk or transitioning horses is more vital than ever. This program not only significantly enhances the welfare and training of horses, preventing abuse, abandonment, and neglect, but it also offers families a fantastic opportunity to experience horse ownership for a year. Additionally, participants in this program are eligible for $10,000 in scholarships awarded at the Texas State 4-H Horse Show. I encourage you to inform your 4-H youth about this remarkable opportunity. Applications are open to any active Texas 4-H member who is at least 13 years old and are due by August 15th.
APPLY HERE
HOMES FOR HORSES FAST FACTS
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Quality Counts
Focused on quality assurance and character education, Quality Counts is designed to teach young people the importance of displaying good character in carrying out livestock projects, and in every aspect of their lives. Quality Counts helps youth exhibitors learn the importance of using proper livestock management practices so that food quality and safety are preserved.
Important notes:
- Each student must register individually. Family registration/verification is not allowed.
- Info entered into registration must match that provided in the course. Otherwise, the verified number will not populate.
- Reminder, you will not receive your Quality Counts number until you complete and pass the course and exam.
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NEW! District 10 4-H Declined Credit Card Policy
Information: Beginning for the 2024-2025 4-H year, the District 10 4-H Office will instate a new Declined Credit Card Policy for any event registration that shows a declined credit card payment/non-payment. Over the next 2 months, families with outstanding payments for any 2023-2024 District level event will receive an email notification regarding what payment(s) we show as declined and how to rectify. Families can rectify these issues now by doing the following:
- Login to 4HOnline using your login credentials.
- On your Family Member Profile list, you can click the blue “VIEW” button next to any family member on your list who has registered for events.
- On the left-hand side there will be a menu, click on the “EVENTS” link.
- Once on this page, you can view all events the member has registered for. If you see any event with “ADDITIONAL PAYMENT REQUIRED”, this event has a declined credit card/non-payment on file. *NOTE: If your County office is paying for your registration via County check – you may disregard these events.
- To resubmit a credit card payment, please follow these steps to submit a new payment: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/4honline_guide_family_quick_start_event_resubmit_cc_payment.pdf
- If you would like to verify if your payment has been withdrawn from your bank/financial institution, you can look up all 4HOnline transactions by searching for any transaction listed as AGEX TEXAS 4H on your financial statements.
It's crucial that you resolve your payment issue prior to September 1st of the new 2024-2025 4-H year. Any unresolved declined credit card payments will be flagged, and affected individuals will be unable to register for any District 4-H events for the upcoming year. We believe this measure is necessary to maintain the integrity of our District level competitions and ensure a level playing field for all involved. IMPORTANT: No longer attending a District event is NOT a reason for not clearing up your Credit Card payment. When you remit your registration, you agree to payment in full whether you attend or not.
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Get Ready for Another Amazing 4-H Year!
Registration opens August 15th!
Are you excited for another year of fun, learning, and growth with 4-H?
The 2024-2025 4-H year is right around the corner, and we can't wait to see you there!
Want to learn more? Click the button below for all the details!
Share the information with your friends and encourage them to join the 4-H family!
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Comal County 4-H | Contact Us | Website | Phone: 830.620.3440
325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels TX 78132
Mon-Fri, 8am-12pm ~ 1pm-5pm
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodation in order to participate in meetings are encouraged to contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office at 830-620-3440 five days prior to the event so that appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
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