Comal County 4-H Monthly News & Updates

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APR 15 – CORE ACADEMY APPLICATION DEADLINE

APR 15 – STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE

APR 15 – TX 4-H LIVESTOCK/EQUINE/POULTRY AMBASSADOR DEADLINE

APR 15 – 2024 HORSE VALIDATION ($10) FEE INCREASE DEADLINE

APR 26 - COMAL COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL ELECTIONS APPLICATION DEADLINE

APR 26 - SWINE VALIDATION TAG ORDER DEADLINE

APR 30 - GREEN CORD AWARD APPLICATION DEADLINE

APR 30 – TEXAS 4-H CONGRESS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE

MAY 1 – 2024 HORSE VALIDATION ($20) FEE FINAL EADLINE

MAY 1 – 2024 TEXAS 4-H STATE ROUNDUP REGISTRATION OPENS

MAY 1 – TEXAS 4-H WATER AMBASSADOR APPLICATION DEADLINE

MAY 5 – 2024 HORSE VALIDATION ($250) FEE FINAL DEADLINE

MAY 13 – 2024 TEXAS 4-H STATE ROUNDUP REGISTRATION CLOSES

MAY 24 - COMAL COUNTY 4-H AMBASSADOR APPLICATION DEADLINE

MAY 24 - COMAL COUNTY STAR AWARDS APPLICATION DEADLINE

MAY 24 - STATE FAIR OF TEXAS BROILER ORDER DEADLINE

MAY 31 – TX 4-H FASHION & I.D. AMABASSADOR DEADLINE

COMAL COUNTY HAPPENINGS

Archery is beginning their sign-ups for the 2024 Summer 6-Week Practice Training. Practices will be held either every Tuesday or Wednesday during the month of June and first 2 weeks of July.

If you are interested in participating, click the link below and choose Tuesday or Wednesday to attend each week for practice. If you have any questions regarding Archery or practices, we ask that you contact Hank Thetford at hank.thetford@outlook.com.

Comal County 4-H Summer Archery Sign-Up Genius Link

Comal County 4-H Ambassador Applications are due in person to the Extension Office by 4:30 p.m. on May 24, 2024

325 Resource Drive

New Braunfels TX 78132

Click the button below for application

County Ambassador Application

The completed and signed application must be submitted to the Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2024, to be considered for an office.

Council Application

Seniors make sure to fill out and turn in your application to the Extension Office for your Green Cord before April 30th

Green Cord Application

SWINE TAG ORDERS DUE TO EXTENSION OFFICE BY APRIL 26TH

SWINE ORDER FORM

Order Deadline with payment: Friday, May 24, 2024 @ 5:00 pm to the Comal County Extension Office

NO LATE ORDERS

Broiler Order Form

APPLICATION IS DUE IN PERSON TO THE COMAL COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE

325 Resource Drive

New Braunfels TX 78132

830-620-3440

BY 4:30 P.M. ON MAY 24, 2023

STAR AWARD APPLICATION

COMAL COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL ELECTIONS

MAY 1, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M.

EXTENSION MEETING ROOM

325 RESOURCE DR.

NEW BRAUNFELS TX

ADULT LEADERS MEETING

MAY 1, 2024 AT 6:30 P.M.

EXTENSION KITCHEN

325 RESOURCE DR.

NEW BRAUNFELS TX

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:

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.
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.
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.

Flyer & 501(c)(3)

COMAL-GUADALUPE SWCD #306

RANGE CAMP

Cost is $75 per student and includes all meals, lodging, and educational materials.

Comal-Guadalupe SWCD #306

Beverly Hartwick, District Manager

(830)379-0930 x 3

email: Beverly.hartwick@tx.nacdnet.net

999 Fleming Drive, Seguin, TX 78155

Club meetings begin at 3pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

April 7, 2024

May 5, 2024

Club meetings begin at 3pm at

St. Paul Lutheran Church

777 W San Antonio St. New Braunfels TX 78130

April 14, 2024

May 12, 2024

Club meetings begin at 6pm in the

Mammen Family Public Library

131 Bulverde Crossing Bulverde TX 78163

April 9, 2024

May 14, 2024

Club meetings begin at 6pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

April 8, 2024

May 13, 2024

Club meetings will be begin at 3pm in

Comal County Shooting Sports

1898 Rittimann Rd. Spring Branch TX 78070

April 14, 2024

May 19, 2024

Club meetings will be held at

Dietz Gun Range

421 Private Rd at Range Rd, New Braunfels TX 78132

April 1, 2024

May 6, 2024

Club meetings begin at 3pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

April 21, 2024

May 19, 2024

Vet Skillathon Practice begin at 6pm

Club meetings begin at 7pm in the

Extension Meeting Room

325 Resource Dr. New Braunfels TX 78132

April 4, 2024

May 2, 2024

HAPPENING AROUND TEXAS 4-H

2023-2024 Texas 4-H Record Book Information Released

There were NO category changes for the 2023-2024 year.

Check Sheet – Reminder, beginning in 2022-2023 this is now an OPTIONAL single page which an be placed loosely at the front of the Record Book.
Personal Information Page – Reminder, as of 2022-2023 this page only requires the 4-H member and Parent Signatures which certifies that the information provided in this record book is an accurate reflection of the project work completed by the above named 4-H member.
Clarification – Senior 4-H members place 1^st at state level, MAY submit a Record Book in future years in the same category in which they earned first place.

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Texas 4-H Livestock, Equine and Poultry

Ambassador Programs

TEXAS 4-H POULTRY

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

JUNE 24-27, 2024 ~ COLLEGE STATION, TX

POULTRY AMBASSADOR APPLICATION

TEXAS 4-H EQUINE

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

JUNE 10-13, 2024 ~ TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

EQUINE AMBASSADOR APPLICATION

TEXAS 4-H LIVESTOCK

AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

June 17-20, 2024 ~ Texas A&M University-Kingsville

July 15-18, 2024 ~ Texas A&M University

July 22-25, 2024 ~ West Texas A&M University/Texas Tech University

LIVESTOCK AMBASSADOR APPLICATION

Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program (Application Instructions)

Information: Applications are now open to senior level (9-12 graders in 2024-2025 academic year) 4-H members for the Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program. The 4-H Water Ambassadors Program will select up to 30 students for a minimum 12-month term of service. Those selected will participate in the 7-day Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy (tour) June 9-15, 2024, which includes hands-on experiential learning and covers a wide range of important water issues. Over the next year, water ambassadors commit to delivering at least 40 hours of education and service. Students will also engage in continuing education opportunities to broaden their understanding of water and equip them to share their knowledge with their local communities, clubs, schools, etc.

Applications accepted March 15 – May 1, 2024

Those selected are required to pay a $300 program participation fee.

Visit www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com/application for more details.

Kerr 4-H Judging Contests

Saturday May 11, 2024

We will have Grass ID, Range, Wool and Mohair, and Livestock Skillathon. Bring as many teams and individuals as you want, there is no cost to enter.

Please pre-register by calling 830-257-6568 or responding to jennifer.smith@ag.tamu.edu

Texas 4-H Center Summer Camp Registration OPEN

Website: https://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/

Information: The Texas 4-H Center will host a series of camps for 4-H members of all ages during the months of June, July & August. Registration is NOW OPEN! Space is limited in each camp, so register early!

Camp is fast approaching, and that means it's training time!!!

Calling all interested Teens Grades 10-12 (current 9^th graders going into 10^th also qualify), do you want to make a difference and provide a great experience for campers! Please join us March 14th-17th for a fun filled training weekend. If you attended camp as an ambassador last year, we would still like you to attend prior to camp time. Not a 4-H member, not a problem! All teens are welcome to become camp ambassadors and will leave each camp week with 50 hrs. of volunteer service! Oh, and did I mention you attend our camps for free!! Represent your county and make a difference in your state 4-H camping experience!

During this training you will work with your peers from across the state to build your leadership skills, understand your roles as a camp ambassador, create fun activities for campers, learn camp songs and callbacks, and some other fun activities to thank you for your attendance! Don't want to come alone?? Not an issue at all! every registered teen who refers a friend that attends will come for free!

If you attended training last camp season, we still would like you to attend as the roles from last year will have changed and new training materials will be provided! Please follow the link to register, and feel free to call the center at (325)784-5482 and ask for Alec Kiser for more information. We hope to see you soon!!

Check in will be at 7:00pm

checkout will be at 10:00 am

Camp Ambassador Training Website

Woodland Clinic – This is an ongoing contest coordinated by the Texas Forestry Association and open to 4-H and FFA members. Since our 4-H Forestry Invitational has declined over the years and disappeared as a state contest, we are now joining with the Woodland Clinic and considering it our state 4-H Forestry project event. This event has been in place for many years with a knowledgeable group of professionals running it, 4-H members have been attending for years, and there is a scholarship award attached. The 1^st place 4-H Senior Team will also be eligible to attend the 4-H National Forestry Invitational. All good reasons to join an effort already in place and operating well. Details will be posted on the 4-H Forestry webpage (https://texas4-.tamu.edu/projects/forestry/).

Forestry Project Training for CEAs – This will be our second training offered to CEAs, Program Assistants, and District 4-H Specialists. 4-H is partnering with Texas Forestry Association to present this 3 day training on forestry, the forestry industry, Project Learning Tree (forestry curriculum), and the Woodland Clinic (curriculum and contest). This training is hands on including site visits to forestry industry such as tree farms, harvest sites, and lumber mills. The AgriLife Texas Forest Service is also highlighted in this training and many of their employees will be instructors during in this training. Attendees will receive numerous pieces of educational material and curricula and will be certified as facilitators in the Project Learning Tree curriculum allowing them to not only use the materials but also to provide curriculum and training to school teachers in their local areas. Details on registration will be available soon.

Wildlife Conservation Camp – This camp for high school aged youth is focused on wildlife and their habitats within the 10 ecoregions of Texas. Days will be filled with hands on education in the field, classrooms, and labs learning about wildlife biology and ecology along with habitat management techniques and habitat and wildlife survey practices. The camp is sponsored by the Texas Chapter of the Wildlife Society and will be held this year on the Bamberger Ranch outside of Johnson City. Full details will be posted on the 4-H Wildlife & Fisheries webpage (https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/wildl ife-fisherie s/).

SHOTGUN & ARCHERY

Please join us May 31^st – June 2^nd for the annual Kerr 4-H Skeet and Trap Fundraiser

The Johnson County 4-H Shotgun Sports Club is hosting their annual Fandango clay shoot in Fort Worth May 18 & 19 and welcomes 4-H members to register! Open to the first 125 registrants, the shoot will take place in two shooting ranges over two days and include trap, skeet, sporting clays and whizbang!

click flyer above for more info

Helotes 4^th Annual 3D Archery Shoot

Helotes 4-H invites all 4-H members to their 3D Archery Shoot on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Helotes Ag Youth Ranch. Registration is accepted on the day of the event. Additionally, event sponsors are needed! Please check out the flyer (right) and sponsor letter HERE.

28th ANNUAL CALLAHAN COUNTY

FUN SHOOT

June 15, 2024

Check-In at 8:00am Orientation at 8:30am Shooting begins at 9:00am

Held @ Callahan County Shooting Range – Just South of FM 18 between Clyde & Baird

GPS Physical Address: 3000 PR 2791, Baird, Texas 79504

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