Medina

County

4-H

1506 Ave M, Hondo Ph 830.741.6180 FX 830.741.6182 Email: medina-tx@tamu.edu Web-site: http://medina.agrilife.org

Animal Health Requirements

IMPORTANT: If you are entered in a major stock show, make sure you meet all the Animal Health Requirements for that species, prior to the show.

Be sure to visit these websites to obtain the Animal Health Requirements for your specific show:

San Antonio Livestock Show http://www.sarodeo.com

Kerrville Stock Show http://www.hcdjls.org/

Houston Stock Show and Rodeo http://www.rodeaohouston.com/

Ft Worth Stock Show http://www.fwssr.com/

Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo (Austin) http://www.rodeoaustin.com/

San Angelo Stock Show http://www.sanangelorodeo.com/

For major stock shows

NO PASS-

NO SHOw

RULE

The “No Pass, No Show” rule is in effect for all Major Livestock Shows.

Academically ineligible exhibitors will not be allowed to show their animal AND the animal may not be

shown by anyone else.

IMPORTANT STUFF all active 4-H’ers need to know

We would like to say “THANK

YOU!” to all the wonderful

volunteers who helped at the

Medina County Junior Livestock

Show.

You helped make the event a

huge success!

Now that the County Livestock Show for 2020 is

over, it is time to write the “Thank You” letters

to ALL of your buyers. In addition, be sure to

complete the 4-H Project Record Form, see

below. Your club manager will need to receive

your record form and Thank You notes before

your auction check can be released to you.

Good Luck to all that will be competing in the

major livestock shows!!

Livestock project record forms

It’s time to start finishing up your project record forms...these get confused with the Texas 4-H Recordbook, but are very

different. The Livestock Project Record Form is filled out by 4-H livestock exhibitors in regards to their livestock project. The

Project Record Form teaches the skill of record keeping, along with showing progress, growth and accomplishments in your

livestock project. The record form needs to be given to your club manager along with your thank you notes to buyers as soon as

possible after the Medina County Jr Livestock Show.

The 4-H Livestock Project Record Form is located on the Medina County Extension website (medina.agrilife.org) under

publications, livestock, 4-H Livestock Project Record Form

Buyers Lists will be available after February 14th. Contact your club Manager.

Horse Judging

Anyone interested in horse judging, please

contact Russell simpson at

405-473-2151 or

simpsonr27@hotmail.com

4-H Horse and Riding club

If you are interested in the 4-H Horse and

Riding Club, please contact Melissa Brown

at 830-317-0343 or mon.texan@hotmail.com

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Horse Corral

The Medina County 4-H Horse Judgers participated in the Johnson County Horse Judging contest on Saturday, January 18th. The Senior Team of Hannah Vierling, Mikaela Johnson, and Allison Whitney placed 4th overall team 1st in Performance, 5th in Halter and 6th in Reasons. Hannah earned 1st high point individual, 1st in Performance and 3rd in Reasons. Mikaela earned, 5th in Performance and 10th in Halter. Hannah received a buckle and scholarship for high point individual.

Intermediate Team of Abigail Vierling, Kaitlyn Johnson, Campbell Pegues and Riley Lyssy earned 3rd place overall team, 2nd in Halter and 6th in Performance and 2nd in Reasons. Abigail Vierling earned 7th in Halter, 1st in Reasons and 5th in Performance Reasons. Campbell Pegues earned 3rd high point individual, 1st in Halter, 4th in Performance Reasons and 10th in Reasons.

Intermediate Team of Elizabeth Marmor, Selah Hortan and Evelyn Duke earned 9th place team, 8th in Halter and 7th in Reasons. Elizabeth earned 4th high point individual, 9th in Halter and 5th in Performance.

Junior Team of Micah Schultz, Danielle Keller and Madison Rogers earned 5th place team, 5th place in Halter, 5th place in Performance and 4th place in Reasons. Micah earned 10th place in Reasons, Danielle earned 10th high point individual, 1st in Halter and 7th in Reasons and Madison earned 10th in Performance and 10th in Reasons.

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DISTRICT PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

The District 10 Photography contest is open to

all 4-H members in District 10. All photographs

must have been taken by the 4-H member

between January 1, 2019 and the time of entry.

Entries must follow the state 4-H Photography

rules, division guidelines, class description and

general guidelines.

Registration is open February 1-25 on 4-H

connect. Members can enter up to three photos,

not in the same category.

STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

The Texas 4-H & Youth Development Photography

contest will be displayed at the 2020 Texas 4-H

Roundup and is open to all senior age 4-H members.

The 2019-2020 theme is “The Elements”.

Along with the theme category there are 14 other

categories in which to enter.

Each county may have only one entry per category

(15 entries per county).

GUIDELINES FOR BOTH CONTESTS CAN BE FOUND AT

http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/photography_contest_rules_guidelines_2020.pdf

SHOOTING SPORTS

Hondo– There will be a Shooting Sports Meeting for all those interested in Shotgun and Smallbore Rifle projects on

March 4th 6:30 pm at Hondo Public Library - 2003 Ave K, Hondo. For more information contact Sandy Steubing at

830-931-5327.

Castroville—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Beth Zinsmeyer at 210-391-5188

La Coste—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Izel Lopez at 210-347-9694

Rio Medina—For information on the Smallbore Rifle project contact Matt Pedroza at 210-413-2222

4-H Sausage Dinner

Back by Popular Demand! The Medina County 4-H Sausage Dinner.

Pickup date for your “To Go Plate” will be Sunday, MARCH 29th.

Tickets are on sale through the month of February from any 4-H member. Contact your Club

Manager for Tickets. Ticket prices are:

$8.00/plate

Sausage, New Potatoes, Green Beans & Coleslaw

Proceeds will help fund club scholarships and programs and District and State contest reimbursements

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CLOTHING AND TEXTILE CONTESTS

Do you like fashion and being creative? The 4-H clothing and Textiles project is perfect for you. In the 4-H Clothing and Textiles Project you can learn how to sew, how to be a good consumer when purchasing clothes, and the art of designing clothes and accessories, and careers in the fashion industry.

Here are some of the different projects you can participate in.

Fashion Show—The Fashion Show is designed for 4-H members to showcase their skills in buying and construction. You will create a clothing or fashion item, turn in paperwork explaining your item, complete an interview with a panel of judges, and last but not least, model the outfit on the runway.

Fashion Storyboard—The 4-H Storyboard is an industry-inspired method of displaying original designs. The storyboard “tells the story” of the designer’s idea. The storyboard includes original illustrations, flats, and more to promote the design.

Natural Fiber Contest—The Natural Fiber contest is part of the Fashion Show. Members choose to buy or construct an outfit made from either cotton or wool/mohair/alpaca. You will exhibit what you’ve learn about cotton and wool/mohair. Specific fiber contents are found in the contest guidelines.

Duds to Dazzle—During Duds to Dazzle, teams of 3 to 5 receive textiles and each team has 60 minutes to create a new product using item from the supply closet. Each team provides their own supply kit (Supply kit list found in Duds to Dazzle guide). The teams then present their item to a team of judges. You may also be tested on what you have learned about how the clothing & textile industry impacts the environment, specifically the waste stream.

https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/

For more information on any of these go to https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/projects/fashion-interior-design/

or call the Extension office.

The County Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contest will be February 27th during the County Roundup. The District Fashion Show and Fashion Storyboard contest will be April 24th during the District Spring Roundup.

EARLY THIS YEAR—-county roundup and fashion show

This year County Roundup and County Fashion Show will be combined and will be Thursday,

February 27th..

County Roundup is the time to practice your skills and prepare for District competition. You can compete

in Share-the-Fun by showing off your talent or prepare a Leaders4Life team and give a presentation.

Check out all the ways you can show your skills by going to:

https://d104-h.tamu.edu/files/2020/01/2020-District-10-4-H-Spring-Round-Up-Guide-1.pdf

In conjunction with the County Roundup activities we will also be holding our Fashion Show and take

entries for Fashion Storyboard. Start your engines...or sewing machines or check out the “buying”

division...and plan on participating this year. Information for these contests can be found at:

https://d104-h.tamu.edu/district-events-activities/clothing-and-textiles-2/

For more information regarding these events contact Debby Bodenchuk at the Extension Office

830.741.6180.

Opportunities in 4-H...

Share the Fun Do you have a talent to share with your fellow 4-H members? Singing? Dancing? Acting? Playing an instrument? Then sign up for Share-The-Fun to be held on Thursday, February 27th at County Roundup. Guidelines have been released and you can plan on seven categories this year: Celebrate 4-H, Choreographed Routines, Musical/Instrumental, Solo/Band Performance, Vocal, Poetry/Prose and Dramedy. An Entry can be an individual or a team up to 9 4-H members. Entry deadline for County roundup is March 8th by calling the Extension office at 830.741.6180. . For more information go to: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Share-th-Fun-Information-Letter.pdf

4-H Outdoor Challenge

Are you up for a challenge? Do you love the great outdoors? The 10th annual Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge will be

held at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood on June 21st-23rd, 2020.

Grab a friend and learn, practice, and train to compete in a series of ten outdoor events that will challenge you

physically and mentally. This year’s events are: Shotgun, archery, fishing, climbing, kayaking, rifle, biologist skills, gear

judging, outdoor safety/first aide and outdoor skills. Registration will be on 4-H Connect will be April 15-May 19 and is

limited to the first 50 teams. Are you the ultimate Texas Outdoor Challenge team? Join in and find out!

For more information and rules go to:

https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/outdoor_challenge_save_the_date_2020.pdf

4-H Recordbooks Keeping records is a great way to hold on to your memories about your incredible adventures in 4-H. Record keeping

is also a great way to develop skills in time management, communication, setting goals and deadlines, money

management and project evaluations. In an effort to update the current record book system a committee has

developed an online program with a data entry system that easily allows for updates, editing and printing.

• There will be three (3) levels of record books based on 4-H age (junior, intermediate, and senior). Information

requested for each level will progressively add on to each other. The junior & intermediate books are significantly

simplified from past record books. The senior level book is similar to the past record book with some minor edits.

• Parts of the report form will be standardized to allow for ease of completion and judging.

• Much of the data from previous record books that a member may have saved on their home computer may be “cut

and pasted” into the new form.

• All 4-H members will begin using the new online forms or a new paper form that is available for download from the

Texas 4-H website.

• Record books will still be printed and turned in (in hardcopy form) to be judged by the deadline set by your local

County Extension Office.

This system is available for use at: https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/

Contact Debby Bodenchuk at the Extension office if you need help with your record book

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4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational

The classes and resources for the 2020 4-H Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Contest are now available at:

https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/?s=healthy+lifestyles

Changes have been made on how to apply for this scholarship

Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarships are academic scholarships awarded each

year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and

financial need (for scholarships for which it is a required criterion). The

scholarship program is overseen by the Texas 4-H Youth Development

Foundation. An estimated $2.2 million will be given at the Texas 4-H Round-

up Scholarship Assembly. Scholarship values range from $3000-$20,000 with

over 200 scholarships being awarded in 2020. For more information go to:

https://texas4hfoundation.org/what-we-do/

Scholarship applications are due on

February 14, 2020

Once again, Capital Farm Credit is proud to announce it will be awarding a $1,000 one-time scholarship to an individual from a Medina County High school. The cash scholarship will be funded by the Hondo Credit Office.

Once completed applications should be returned by mail or hand-deliver no later than February 28, 2020 to:

Capital Farm Credit Attn: Scholarship Committee 237 19

th Street

Hondo, TX 78861

Should you have any questions, please contact the Hondo Capital Farm Credit office at 830-741-2040.

Texas Farm Bureau devotes a large amount of resources towards youth programs and scholarships. Annually they award over $200,000 in scholarships in a variety of packages designed to meet different student needs. This includes various youth leadership organizations and students participating in our Free Enterprise Speech Contest.

Scholarship applications are open and can be found at the link below.

https://texasfarmbureau.org/youth/youth-opportunities/?fbclid=IwAR0dUv_DgS8TdnQ_M66x2G9oh61llHn7TfGpgn4d81w_viz8qXUc8mD0wO8

Applications must be submitted online by midnight on March 2, 2020.

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Fantastic News! We still have plenty of projects to participate in...REGISTER FOR 2019-2020 4-H year NOW!

4-H members and volunteers must register each year to be a member of Medina county 4-H. Don’t miss out on all the

fun projects and workshops provided to 4-H members, receive our monthly newsletter, and join the millions of youth

worldwide who “Make the Best Better”. Enrollment will be on 4-H Connect at https://texas.4honline.com

TIPS IN USING 4-H CONNECT:

• If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one! (call the extension office if you cannot remember your

email address used or password)

• If you are new to 4-H, set up a profile and follow the prompts.

• To be an official 4-H member in Texas 4-H you must have an Active profile in 4-H Connect!

• An active membership will not be granted until participation fee is paid.

• You cannot register for an event until your profile is ACTIVE.

If you have any questions or cannot access 4-H connect please call the Extension office at 830.741.6180.

Participation Fee is $30

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We welcome any calls or emails and will respond in a timely manner.

Sandra Kunkel—Family and Community Health Agent—sandra.kunkel@ag.tamu.edu

Andy Hatcher—Ag and Natural Resources Agent + 4-H—andrew.hatcher@ag.tamu.edu

Debby Bodenchuk—4-H and Youth Program Assistant—dgbodenchuk@ag.tamu.edu

Becky Martinez—Office Manager—becky.martinez@ag.tamu.edu

Joan Lindeman—Office Secretary—joan.lindeman@ag.tamu.edu

Extension Office—medina-tx@tamu.edu Website: http://medina.agrilife.org Phone: 830.741.6180

OFFICE HOURS MONDAY-FRIDAY: 8:00 AM TO NOON & 1:00 PM TO 5:00 PM

TEXAS 4-h AGE AND YEAR REQUIREMENTS

Youth may participate in 4-H from September 1st of

grade 3 through August 31st following completion of

grade 12 with these restrictions:

Texas 4-H will have new membership eligibility based

on SCHOOL GRADE not age. The new eligibility rules

and guidelines are:

Minimum age—8 (in addition to being in the 3rd grade)

Maximum age—18 (as of August 31, 2019)

4-H member categories

SENIOR: Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12

INTERMEDIATE: Grades 6, 7, and 8

JUNIOR: Grades 3, 4, and 5

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Leaders become Great not by

their Power but, because of their

ability to Empower Others.

John maxwell

CLUB MANAGERS

4-H Club Manager(s) Phone #

Castroville Aris Vogt

Beth Zinsmeyer

Cindy Guzman

210-274-1046

210-391-5188

210-273-8055

Devine

Carly Parson

Johnny Naegelin

Jeanine Mello

210-413-3885

210-218-9097

210-219-2507

D’Hanis Laurie Henefey 830-426-6260

Hondo Intermediate

(3rd-5th)

Sarah Reus 979-220-8414

Hondo Jr.

(6th-8th)

Sandy Steubing

Nicole Steubing

Vicky Steubing

830-931-5327

830-423-4589

210-275-3973

Hondo High

(9th-12th)

Buffie Rogge

Laurie Lentz

210-884-5153

210-213-2088

LaCoste Melinda DeCock

Tracy Chafin

210-884-4977

830-709-5553

Rio Medina Michael Zinsmeyer

Rikki Zinsmeyer

830-931-5390

830-931-3368

Next 4-H Meeting Dates

Mark your calendars…

Club meetings will be:

Castroville– Monday, March 2 @ 7:00 pm

Castroville Elementary Cafeteria

Devine—Monday, March 16 @ 7:00 pm

Devine Intermediate Cafeteria

D’Hanis—Wednesday, March 4 @ 7:30 pm

D’Hanis Community Center

Hondo—Sunday, March 1 @ 5:00 pm

St Paul Lutheran Church

LaCoste—Monday, March 2 @ 6:30 pm

LaCoste Elementary Cafeteria

Rio Medina—Sunday, March 8 @ 5:00 pm

Mumme’s Rio Medina Store

Sandra Kunkel Andy Hatcher Debby Bodenchuk

Medina County Extension Agent Medina County Extension Agent Medina County

FCH Ag/NR 4-H Program Asst.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,

genetic information or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Club

Managers

Meeting Swine Skillathon

@ S.A.L.E.

D’Hanis Club

Meeting

S.A.L.E.

Begins

Food Challenge

@ S.A.L.E.

Ft. Worth Steer Show

S.A.L.E. Jr Breeding Swine

Youth Day & Meats

Judging @ S.A.L.E.

Hondo &

Rio Medina Club

Meetings

Castroville,

Devine &

LaCoste Club

Meetings

S.A.L.E. School Tours

S.A.L.E. Lamb & Goats

S.A.L.E. School Tours

S.A.L.E. Jr Shootout

Consumer

Decision Making

@ S.A.L.E.

County Holiday

Office Closed

Horse Judging

@ S.A.L.E.

Group 1 Barrows Group 2 Barrows

S.A.L.E. Jr Steer Show

S.A.L.E. Ends

Livestock

Judging @

S.A.L.E. Houston Young Guns Shooting Sports

Mar. 3-Mar 22 - Houston Stock Show

Mar 8 - Meat Judging at HLSR

Mar 9 - Horse Judging at HLSR

Mar 16 - Livestock Judging at HLSR

Mar 14-28 - Austin Livestock Show

Mar 21 - Dairy Judging at HLSR

Mar 26 - Livestock Judging at Austin

Mar 28 - Texas A&M Clinics

Mar 29 - Sausage Dinner

Mar 30 - MCJLS Open Board Meeting

Mar 31 - Club Managers Meeting

Livestock

Judging @

San Angelo

Dairy Judging

@ S.A.L.E.

Club

Managers

Meeting County Show

County Council

Meeting

30 31

D’Hanis Club

Meeting

Meat Judging

@ HLSR

Horse Judging

@ HLSR

Livestock Judging

@ HLSR

Dairy Judging

@ HLSR

Sausage Dinner

Coming in

Livestock Judging

@ Austin

Houston Gilt Show

Houston Lambs & Goats

Houston Barrows Wave 1

Houston Barrows Wave 2

Houston Steer Show

Austin Lambs &

Goats

Austin Steer Show

Austin Barrows

Austin Barrows

Coming in April

Castroville &

LaCoste Club

Meetings

Devine Club

Meeting

Hondo Clubs

Meeting

Club

Managers

Meeting

Texas A&M Clinics

Rio Medina

Club Meeting

Coming in April

April 3rd - Scholarship Selections

April 22nd-25th - District Spring Roundup in Fredericksburg

April 23rd - Ag in the Classroom

April 24th-April 25th - Scholarship Interviews in College Station

MCJLS Open

Board Meeting