DATES TO REMEMBER
July 26 – Deadline to Apply for Bronze, Silver, & Gold Star Awards
August 12 – State Fair Entry Deadline
12 – Heart of Texas Fair Deadline
BRONZE, SILVER, OR GOLD STAR AWARDS
If you are interested in applying for the Bronze, Silver, or Gold Star Awards you must fill out an application and submit a recordbook. The age groups for the awards are Bronze (Junior member), Silver (Intermediate member), and Gold (Senior member). 4-Hers that meet the criteria need to fill out an application/recordbook and have it turned back into the Extension office by July 26th. For more information, please contact Nick Gonzales at the Extension Office.
COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITY
If you are needing community service hours, Courtney Parrott is hosting a program on Saturday July 23rd and is looking for volunteers to assist on Friday July 22nd and Saturday July 23rd. If you are interested contact Courtney at the Extension Office.
LIFE 101
Life 101 is a youth program that focuses on filling the missing pieces and assisting with the strategies to successfully launch into adulthood. The goal is to eliminate the idea of “Learning from their mistakes”.
Topics of learning are as follows:
- Banking & Managing Money
- Credit Cards
- Financial Aid, Loans, & Scholarships
- Budgeting
- True Cost of Transportation
- Interviewing Skills & How to Land a Job
- Etiquette & Dressing for Success
This program is open to Brown County 4-H members 9th – 12th grade. If you are interested in LIFE 101 please RSVP by August 10th if you plan to participate.
4-H RABBIT FEED CONTAINERS
If you have bought rabbit feed from the Extension Office and have containers, PLEASE bring them back to the Extension Office. Feed cannot be distributed without containers and at this time Mrs. Becktold does not have containers. PLEASE RETURN RABBIT FEED CONTAINERS!
WEST TEXAS FAIR, STATE FAIR, & HEART OF TEXAS FAIR
It is that time already to start thinking about stock shows. The fall stock shows that are coming up are West Texas Fair, State Fair, and Heart of Texas Fair. The deadline to enter the fall major stock shows are as follows:
- State Fair of Texas – August 12th
- Heart of Texas Fair – August 12th
The entry forms are available at the Extension Office. If you have any questions, please contact Nick Gonzales.
4-H DAYS AT MCCOY’S
McCoy’s Building Supply is a long-time sponsor of Texas 4-H and its mission. McCoy’s has been a CHAMPION for Texas 4-H for many years as they have supported 4-H. Texas 4-H has partnered with McCoy’s this year to help raise money for our COUNTY. For 2 weeks starting August 1st – August 13th , McCoy’s will be seeking donations for Texas 4-H. Everyone who enters their store will be encouraged to donate to Texas 4-H and all money will stay in our community!
BROWN COUNTY 4-H BANQUET AND KICKOFF EVENT
The Brown County 4-H Banquet and Kickoff event will be held in August. Stay tuned for more information and date.
24-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!
The enrollment process for the 2022-2023 4-H year begins August 15, 2022. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll to become an official 4-H member.
As you begin your enrollment for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:
- If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
- If you lost your email and password, call the county office so we can reset, it for you.
- An active membership will not be granted until the $25.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
- You cannot register or participate in an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
- When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
- For any youth who is joining 4-H in 2022-2023 for the first time as a 3rd grader we ask for you NOT TO ENROLL until September 1st. September 1st is actual first day of the new 4-H year and what is used to calculate grade/age. If a 2nd grader moving into 3rd grade enrolls before September 1st it will “tag” them as a Clover Kid, not charge an enrollment fee and lock them in as a Clover Kid for the year.