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October 2014
Parker Co. 4Parker Co. 4--H NewsletterH Newsletter
Upcoming Dates Oct. 2nd
Clothing Meeting 6PM
Oct. 4th
Co. Food Show
Oct. 6th
PLA Meeting 6PM
Oct. 9th
Recordbook Workshop
Oct. 11th
One Day - Pythian Home
Oct. 11th
Brock Football 4-H
Concession Fundraiser
Oct. 13th
4-H Office CLOSED
Oct. 14th
Photography Meeting 6PM
Oct. 17th
Late Tag Order Deadline
Oct. 19th
Horse Project 3PM
Oct. 21st
Food Challenge 6PM
Oct. 23rd
4-H Scholarship Meeting
6PM
Join over 10,000 other 4-H members in Texas on OCTOBER 11, 2014 as they step out into their communities to make a difference in one day!
One day 4-H is one day for all the 4-H members, parents, leaders, and volunteers to step out into their communities and county and say “thank you” by giving back for them more than 103 years of support to 4-H in Texas.
This year’s ONE DAY community service project is to help the Pythian Home. They have asked us, Parker Co 4-H, to assist them in painting their fence. See the page 2 page of the newsletter for more details.
4-H One Day Community Serv ice Event
We Need You!
Parker Co. 4-H has been asked to help the Pythain Home
with the painting of approximately 1,000 feet of fence.
We will paint till this task has been completed for them.
We can do this and give back to our awesome community.
A smile!
Paint brushes
Wear old clothes
Gloves
Sunscreen
Hat
WHAT TO BRING Sign-up with the 4-H Office for this
rewarding community service event.
We need all 4-H’ers to participate!
4-H’ers under 13 need to be
accompanied by adult chaperone
Informat ion Contact
Parker Co 4 -H Of f ice
817 -598-6172
Lamb, Goat & Heifer Validation Validation for Major Stock Shows has been set for Monday, October 27th
at the Posse Grounds.
We will begin tagging-in from 4:00pm-6:00pm. 4-H members and parent signatures are
both required.
Please note that validation is required for the major shows, but you will still have to do
a show entry through the office.
Tags are $30.00 and must be ordered by October 17th.
HEIFERS : You need to bring the heifer’s registration papers into the
office before registration.
Entries are due
November 6, 2014 Fort Worth, San Antonio, San Angelo, Houston & Austin
Please note that entry deadlines in the premium list are for the office ONLY.
4-H’er deadlines are determined by the office and will be strictly enforced. In
order to ensure your entry is submitted on time, you MUST have your entries in by
the above deadline.
* You need to have your social security numbers at your disposal when entering
these events.
* You need to have completed quality counts prior to entry. You do not need to
re-do quality counts again if you have already went through the test. Tiffany &
Kayla will have the numbers available to you.
* If you are showing breeding animals (heifer, gilt . . . ) you need to have at your animals
registration papers upon entry. The office will need a copy of this for these shows.
The animal MUST be registered to the child showing.
MAJOR STOCK SHOW ENTRIES
Raising and exhibiting livestock has a long standing tradition in the 4-H program and is one of the
reasons many of our young people have joined the program. Some 4-H families have raised and shown
market and breeding animals for generations, where others may not have any experience. What’s
great is our program welcomes the legacy livestock exhibitor and the first timers all the same.
If you are new to the livestock project there are some important things you need to be aware of.
Do not purchase an animal until you have spoken to myself or a project leader in your club. Each show has their own requirements/deadlines that must be met in order to show. If you are not in
accordance with requirements/deadlines, you will not be eligible to show. Some specifics include: Ownership deadlines
Validations
Entry Deadlines
Age of Animal
Breed of Animal
Though major livestock shows (Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, San Angelo, Austin, Dallas and
Waco) are exciting and Fort Worth and Dallas are in our backyard, they are not the place to start if
you’ve never raised or exhibited livestock. Our recommendation is to compete at the county livestock
show in June for 2 years before venturing into the major stock show waters. You might even consider
taking a trip over to Fort Worth or Dallas and watch so you at least have an idea of what to expect.
You need to make sure you have the appropriate facilities.
Take the time to go and watch shows and attend educational clinics, and don’t just stop at
one. You are not going to learn everything you need to know in 1, 2, 3….years. Our most
experienced feeders will tell you that they are still learning with every animal they raise.
Make sure you buy from a reputable breeder. Find someone willing to answer questions
throughout the feeding program.
Be prepared for stock show costs. There are validation fees and entry fees that you must pay
as well to enter the show.
Please understand that this is your project. We will provide you with support but it is your responsibility to continue to do the work at home.
You will get out of your project work what you put into it.
A Note From Kayla, Your 4-H Agent How to have a positive stock show experience
A Note From Kayla How to have a positive stock show experience ...Cont.
Purchase Price: $1,500 - $10,000*
Other Expenses: $1,000 - $2,000
Days on Feed: 150– 365
Registered Show Heifer
Purchase Price: $1,000 - $10,000*
Other Expenses: $1,500 - $2,500
Days on Feed: 200-365
Market Steer
Purchase Price: $600-$1,500
Other Expenses: $750- $2,000
Days on Feed: 150-365
Approx. Age at Show: 12-18 months
Commercial Steer/
Purchase Price:$300 - $1,500*
Other Expenses:$300 - $700
Days on Feed:120-150
Market Goat
Purchase Price: $300 - $1,000*
Other Expenses: $300- $700
Days on Feed: 120-150
Market Lamb
Purchase Price:$1.00- $2.00 per bird
Other Expenses: $200- $300
Days on Feed: 40 - 60
Approx. Age at Show: 40-60 days
Market Broiler
Purchase Price:$200-$1,000*
Other Expenses: $300- $800
Days on Feed: 120-150
Market Swine
Purchase Price: $2.00 - $4.00
Other Expenses: $400- $1,200
Days on Feed: 110-150
Approx. Age at Show: 110-150
Market Turkey
Purchase Price: $25- $50
Other Expenses: $25- $150
Days on Feed: 40– 75
Approx. Age at Show: 60-75
Market Rabbits
Notes:
“Other Expenses” includes feed, feed additives, feeders,
buckets, tubs, health care, health papers, entry fees,
halters, show sticks and other miscellaneous items.
The figures used are approximate cost and therefore may
vary on individual basis.
Last year Parker County youths, Andria Latham and Caroline Ramsey, were two of the three recipients of the Youth Scholarships from Metro Beekeepers Association. It is time to offer those scholarships again. If you are interested in this go to www.metrobeekeepers.net and click on Youth Scholarship to the left, but hurry the deadline is Nov. 22, 2014. If you have questions feel free to contact us.
Youth Scholarship - Metro Beekeepers Assoc.
Program Overview:
The art of beekeeping is being encouraged through this youth scholarship program. The Metro Beekeepers Association is willing to work with young people to not only teach the hobby, but to educate them as well on the industry as a whole.
The scholarship is for youth between the ages of 10 and 18 who are residents of Tarrant, Johnson, Parker and Ellis counties and enrolled in public, private or home school. The program provides all the equipment necessary for the recipient(s) to become a hobbyist beekeeper.
Recipient(s) will receive an orientation and/or a book on beginning beekeeping, have a mentor, and get to have their own hive to learn from and take care of during the process. The direct mentor-ship and close supervision lasts one year, which is long enough to ensure the student(s) has had enough time to be on their own in the hobby. Upon successful completion of the scholarship requirements, the recipient(s) will receive a recognition certificate and full ownership of the hive.
Marti Latham
817-771-7645 [email protected]
Denice Ramsey 682-229-4875 [email protected]
TX Preservation Board 4-H Photography Contest 2014-15 Texas State Preservation Board 4-H and FFA Photography Contest
Website: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ffa4hphoto
The Texas State Preservation Board in partnership with the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program are pleased to present an annual photography contest for members of the Texas 4-H and FFA Programs. This photography contest allows 4-H and FFA members to showcase Texas Agriculture through photos.
A select number of the photographs will be displayed in the Texas State Capitol Agriculture Museum starting in January 2015 before the opening of the Legislative Session. Selected photographs will feature a place card with the photographer’s name, city, and age. Photos will remain on display for one year in the Agriculture Museum.
Entry Period: September 19, 2014 to December 10, 2014
Entry Location: http://fs4.formsite.com/state4h/4hffa/index.html
All rules and guidelines are posted on each of the respective contest sites.
Contest and project resources can also be found http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/project_photography
Clothing Project meets Thursday, Oct 2nd at 6pm at the 4-H office. We will learn about taking body measurements so you can pick out patterns to fit. Please bring your sewing machine and a plain, colored t-shirt for a quick "re-fashioning" project!
Clothing & Fashion Project
The October clown project meeting will be on Tuesday October 14th at 6:00 PM at the Center for Ministry and Training (formerly Bethel Baptist Church) 201 Kathey St. in Weatherford. This location is near the Peaster Highway and Rick Williamson Memorial highway intersection.
Everyone is welcome to come and join us. Those that wish to join the project see me so I can get you caught up on what we have done.
This meeting we will be working on our make up design and application.
Call or text Brennon Spikes with any questions at 817-694-1259.
4-H Clowning Project Group
The Recordbook workshop will be held Thursday, October 9th at 6:00 PM at the 4-H office. We strongly encourage everyone who is interested in doing a recordbook for 2014-2015 to come. Kayla has new materials she would like to share to help 4-H’ers in completing a recordbook. This can be quite the daunting task, do not delay on getting started working on yours. Graduating seniors, we cannot stress this enough!
Recordbook Workshop
Food & Nutrition Project Group Members The 4-H office needs your help on Saturday, October 11th. We need help from kids/parents ages 12 & up. This is a great leadership/citizenship opportunity. We are asking for you to sign-up for at least a 3 hour shift.. We begin serving at 8:00AM, will go till 8:00PM
Brock High School Football Field (410 Eagle Spirit Ln, Brock TX 76087)
Brock 4-H Brock 4-H is a new club in Parker County. They will be meeting the 2nd Monday of each month (10/13) at the
Brock Community Center at 6:30 PM. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Brock 4-H’s club manager, Ashley Riker at 214-470-6652.
The Millsap 4-H Club will have its October meeting at 6:00 PM on 10/6/2014. We will be meeting at the Log Cabins in Millsap, Texas. The Heritage Society is hosting a hot-dog roast and will teach us facts about the Log Cabins in Millsap. All Millsap and Garner 4-H members, Clovers, and families are welcome to come.
Please RSVP to Christel Brenner (817) 944-5678 so that we can have enough food.
Millsap 4-H
Aledo 4-H Club had their first fall meeting with everyone bringing a covered dish on Sept. 8th. We had a Big turn out and delicious food, I personally enjoyed the Sloppy Joe's!
Our club manager, Tina Stevens presented the new officers for the 2014-2015 year and handed out awards for completed projects for the 2013-2014 year.
New officers are Ashley Zimmer - President, Brittany Stevens - Vice President, Sarah Coomer -Secretary, Callie Stevens - Treasurer, Sarah Reese - Reporter, Makayla Hogan - Historian. Congrats to all!!!!!
We are excited about this coming year with 4-H! We will have our next meeting on Oct. 13th at the Faith Presbyterian Church at 7:00 pm. We will also be meeting downtown Aledo at "The Wall" on Oct. 5th @ 3 pm to paint the wall for National 4-H Week.
Aledo 4-H
Spring creek 4-H is having a Coat & Blanket drive!
The club members are asked to bring a used or new coat or blanket to our next meeting on Monday October 13 @ 7:00 PM. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Rivera with "The Hope Chest" .
A coat & blanket collection box will also be at the 4-H office, (604 N. Main Street in Weatherford).
Spring Creek 4-H
Springtown 4-H Please mark you calendars for Monday, Oct 13, 7 pm at SHS Library for our next general membership meeting.
$25 gift card contest is still going on, if you didn't get an explanation of how this works at our first meeting, email us and we will email it back to you. You must be a paid member to accumulate points so if you have not filled out your enrollment forms get those turned in today! The contest will end October 31 so be sure to invite your friends to 4-H, attend community service activities with us, attend project meetings, etc.
4-H October 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
Clothing Workshop
6PM, 4-H office
3
PCLIA Golf
Tournament
4
Co. Food Show
10AM, 4-H office
5 6
PLA Meeting
6PM, 4-H office
7 8 9
Recordbook
Workshop
6PM, 4-H office
10 11
One Day - Pythian
Home Painting
Brock Football 4-H
Fundraiser
12 13
4-H Office Closed
Columbus Day
14
Photography
Workshop
6PM, 4-H office
15 16 17
Late Major Tag
Order Deadline
18
D3 4-H Food Show
Vernon, TX
19
Horse Proj Meeting
6PM, Yth Center
20 21
Food Challenge
6PM, 4-H office
22 23
Scholarship Wksp
6PM, 4-H office
RSVP Required
24 25
26 27
Validation Tag-In
4-6PM Posse
Grounds
28 29 30 31
Halloween
Please be Safe
October Notes
If you are planning on showing at the 2015 Major livestock show(s) you need to review the
premium book and entry forms for each show you plan to enter and make sure you
understand the rules/forms prior to entry in November.