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May Newsletter
Upcoming 4-H Dates and Deadlines
May 4 - County Council and Parent Association Meeting at 6:30pm
in Fairgrounds Sales Pavilion
May 15 - Deadline to turn in County Camp registration forms to the
Extension Office
May 15 - Deadline to register on 4-H Connect for State 4-H Roundup
May 29 - Deadline to register for D-11 4-H Horse Show
June 5 - Washington County 4-H Day Camp
June 5 - Deadline to register for D-11 Leadership Lab
June 15 - State Fair Sheep, Goat, and Hog Validation
June 15 - 4-H Record Books and Star Award Applications Due
June 16-17 - 2015-2016 Texas Major Steer Validation
June 19 - Deadline to register on 4-H Connect for D-11 Junior Leader Lab
June 19-20 - D-11 4-H Horse Show in Edna, TX
June 22-24 - D-11 Leadership Lab in Leakey, TX
June 25 - Spring Texas 4-H and FFA Heifer Validation
Inside this issue…
State 4-H Roundup
4-H Day Camp
Recordbooks & Awards
Applications
WCF Species Meetings
Livestock Ambassadors
D-11 Leadership Lab
D-11 Horse Show Info
Spring Validation Info
Roundup Results
Fashion Show Results
CDM Results
Judging Results
Texas 4-H Roundup
June 9 - 11
Texas A&M University
Registration Deadline: May 15th
Come be a part of the great Texas 4-H Roundup. Held in College Station at the Texas A&M Campus, Texas
4-H Roundup has something for everyone. There are qualifying and invitational contests for all Senior
aged 4-Hers, as well as workshops for 4-H members and their parents to learn more about possible 4-H
projects and activities. Even intermediate aged 4-H members can sign up and participate in the many
Invitational contests and workshops offered. Each night is capped off by a large, energetic assembly. So
jump on in, get registered, and FEED THE GREEN!
2015 Washington County 4-H Day Camp
The Washington County 4-H Day Camp will take place at the Woodmen of the World Texas Youth Camp
(5193 Hwy 36 S) on Friday June 5, 2015. The cost will be $15 per child. For those that are in 8th grade and
above, and would like to serve as a group leader, please make sure to let us know when you fill out your
form. All camp forms are due back to the Extension Office by May 15th. We cannot guarantee a T-Shirt to
4-H Recordbooks & Awards Applications
4-H Recordbooks and Awards Applications will be due to the Extension Office on June 15th.
This year, we will be switching Recordbooks with Brazos County. If any Parents who have
experience compiling or judging Recordbooks would like to help judge Brazos County’s
books, please let Charles know so he can add your name to the list of judges. If you would
like Charles to look over your Recordbook before turning it in, please send him an email or
drop by the office. Awards applications can be found on our website, Recordbook forms
can be found at the State 4-H website.
Livestock Project Visits
It is that time of year when many are looking for their livestock projects for the fair. If you need some
help finding a project or would like to schedule a project visit, contact Charles at the County Extension
Office to set up an appointment.
Shooting Sports
The Air Rifle group will be practicing from 6:00-7:30pm on May 18th. The practices are held
in the upstairs portion of the Fairgrounds Sales Facility. If you are interested in learning more
about the project area, or have questions please contact project leader David Chovanec at
David.chovanec@bluebell.com
Upcoming Washington County Fair Species Meetings
Broiler and Turkey Program (Broiler Orders and Entry Fees Due)
Sunday May 3 at 6:00pm
Fairgrounds Upstairs Sales Facility
Steer Meeting
Wed. May 13 from 6:00-7:00pm
Fairgrounds Barn 2
Rabbit Exhibitor Meeting and Mock Show
Sunday, May 17 at 3:30pm
Sales Facility
Market Lamb and Goat Tag In
Thursday, June 2nd
Lambs: 6:00pm & Goats: 6:30pm
Fairgrounds Barn 1
Horse Project Consultation
CEA Kenneth McCullough is available to assist you with your 4-H Horse Projects year round. If you would
like to set up a project visit, please contact Kenneth at the Extension Office 979-277-6212 or by email at
kwmccullough@ag.tamu.edu .
2015 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador Course
Texas A&M University: July 20-23rd
Texas Tech University: July 7-10
Cost: $200
Selection Criteria: Senior aged 4-H member (14-18) that have exhibited a superior level of ambition
regarding their livestock projects. The student must have a profound interest in animal science and animal
production. Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willing ness to help others, as well as
rank in the top 25% of their class.
Application Process: Applicant can visit the following website https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?
SID=SV_3E4FD1zmVFLVJWZ . The applicant will complete the application and enter the contact for supervising
CEA. A selection committee will review the applications and accept 25 participants per university.
Applications are due by June 1st, 2015 and applicants will be notified by June 26th, 2015 regarding
application results.
District 11 Senior Leadership Lab
June 22-24 at the Alto Frio Baptist Encampment
Cost: $165
Registration on 4-H Connect: May 5 - June 5
Get in on the fun and come be a part of the 2015 District 11 Leadership Lab. District 11
Leadership Lab allows members to gain necessary skills to help elevate their leadership
capabilities. Leadership Lab allows 4-H members to network with other county officers
from across the district to learn new ideas to bring back to the county 4-H program.
Leadership Lab attendees will help elect the next set of District 11 Council Officers, and
play fun team building games. For more information about District 11 Leadership Lab,
check out the Washington County Extension Office website at:
http://Washington.agrilife.org
District 11 Horse Show
When: Friday June 19th & Saturday June 20th
4-H Connect Registration Deadline: May 29, 2015
Where: Brackenridge Event Center in Edna
REVISED TENTATIVE WORKING ORDER BELOW!
Due to lack of entries in the past, Cutting and Hunter Hack will NOT be offered this year at the
D-11 Horse Show. However, Hunt Seat Versatility will be offered this year. Please be aware that
it takes a minimum of 5 entries in the following classes: working cow horse, breakaway roping,
calf roping, team roping, and stock horse horsemanship. Contestants will be notified if they
register for these classes and they do not make. Additionally, if cattle cannot be found by June
1st, cattle events will be canceled.
A negative Coggins test and an assumption of risk/
hold harmless agreement must be turned in at
registration the day of the D-11 Horse Show. No
exceptions will be made.
ONLY HORSES THAT HAVE BEEN VALIDATED ON 4-H
CONNECT MAY BE EXHIBITED AT THE D-11 HORSE
SHOW!
For more information about the District 11 Horse
Show, you can visit the District 11 4-H Website where
all horse show information will be posted. If you
have any questions, please feel free to contact the
County Extension Office.
Spring Validations
HEIFERS
I am sure everyone is aware of the requirements set forth by the Major Shows that all heifers exhibited at both
Spring and Fall Majors must be validated in the Texas Heifer Validation system. There will be a Spring Heifer
Validation process for those heifers who have yet to be validated. Please remember that a heifer only has to be
validated once in her show career. The only exception to this is if there is a change in ownership, or the
exhibitor wishes to register the heifer under a different breed.
Exactly like in the fall, there will be two stages to the validation process, the first is the uploading of a digital
copy of the ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PAPERS into the database. Please begin emailing digital colored scans of
the heifer’s original registration papers to Stephanie Rudolph (Stephanie.Rudolph@ag.tamu.edu) as soon as
possible. The ownership deadline on the registration papers must reflect a date before June 30th. The scanned
image of the registration paper MUST match the color of the original registration paper. No cell phone pictures
of the registration paper will be allowed. Please do not wait until the last minute to work with your breeder
and the breed association to receive the paperwork. We have to have the registration paperwork uploaded
into the database before June 30th, so the sooner we can get your paperwork, the smoother the process will
be.
The second stage of the Heifer Validation process is the physical validation. The physical validation is where we
will check to make sure that tattoos and brands match the registration paper, as well as pull hair for DNA. The
physical Validation will take place on June 25th in Barn 2 of the Fairgrounds. As always, if you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Extension Office.
STEERS
2015-2016 Major Steer Validation will take place in Barn 2 of the Fairgrounds on June 16-17 from 5:00-6:30 pm
STATE FAIR SHEEP & GOATS
Validation for sheep and goats going to the State Fair will be on June 15th at Barn 1 of the Fairgrounds. Sheep
and goats will be validated from 5:00-5:30pm.
STATE FAIR HOGS
Validation for barrows going to the State Fair will take place on June 15th at Barn 1 of the Fairgrounds from
5:30-6:30pm
Washington County 4-H Shining Stars
District 11 Roundup Results
Educational Presentation
Laura Zibilski - 1st Place Intermediate Beef
Taylor Klatte - 1st Place Intermediate Health
Clayton Boeker - 1st Place Intermediate Open FCS
Katelin Seeker & Laci Strack - 1st Place Junior Open FCS
Dawson Draehn - 1st Place Junior Open General
Cade Weiss, Jordan Kelm & Tucker Saunders - 1st Place Intermediate Promote 4-H
Connor Himly - 1st Place Intermediate Safety & Injury Prevention
Audra Kroll, Emmy Boyd, Hayden Strack, Kaden Seeker - 1st Place Jr Safety & Injury Prevention
Addison Schramme - 2nd Place Junior Health
Anne Marie Kamenicky & Camryn Finke - 2nd Place Intermediate Open FCS
Shane Bentke - 3rd Place Senior Beef
Marshall Wagner - 3rd Place Intermediate Open Ag N/R
Reid Bentke - Intermediate Beef
Braylee Schomburg - Intermediate Open Ag N/R
Public Speaking
Bethany Janner - 2nd Place Intermediate Public Speaking
Seth Rybarski - Intermediate Public Speaking
Cooper Lucherk - Intermediate Public Speaking
Share The Fun
Alex Dallmeyer, Della Jasinski, Eli Saunders, Madeleine Odom, Madison Moran, Meg
Rodriguez, Sienna Kelm, Waylon Hinze, and Weston Hinze - 1st Place Junior Celebrate 4-H
Alaina Kohring - Senior Muscial Instrumental
Beef Quiz Bowl
Shane Bentke, Caitlyn Counsil, Britan Counsil, and Carlye Rodenbeck - 1st Place Senior Team
Taylor Klatte, Bethany Janner, and Keely Mikolajchak - 3rd Place Junior Team
Washington County 4-H Shining Stars
District 11 Consumer Decision Making Contest
Senior Team - 4th Place Clayton Boeker - 11th Place Int. Individual
Lizzie Vanek - 6th Individual Madison Moran - 9th Place Jr. Individual
Taylor Thomas - 9th Individual
Alaina Kohring
Nicholas Summerour
Fashion Show & Storyboard
Fashion Show
Madison Moran - 1st Place Junior Buying Fantastic Fashions Under
$25
Jordan Kelm - 1st Place Intermediate Construction Everyday Living
Callie Ferrell - 2nd Place Junior Construction Dressy
Alaina Kohring - 3rd Place Senior Buying Business/Interview
Laci Strack - 3rd Place Junior Construction Everyday Living
Katelin Seeker - Junior Construction Everyday Living
Sienna Kelm - Junior Construction Everyday Living
Storyboard
Laura Zibilski - 1st Place Intermediate Non-wearable
Madeleine Taylor - 2nd Place Intermediate Non-wearable
Taylor Klatte - Intermediate Wearable
Emmy Boyd - 1st Place Junior Wearable
Katelin Seeker - 2nd Place Junior Wearable
Keely Mikolajchak - 3rd Place Junior Wearable
Washington County 4-H Shining Stars
District 11 Judging Contests
Soil Judging
Intermediate Team - 2nd Place
Clayton Boeker - 2nd High Individual
Reid Bentke
Connor Himly
CJ Smith
Laura Zibilski
Livestock Judging
Junior Team - 2nd Place
Tanna Thiel - 3rd High Overall, 2nd Sheep & Goats
Weston Hinze - 10th High Overall
Waylon Hinze - 12th High Overall
Chet Fritsch
Kendal Gurka - 5th Sheep & Goats,
Senior Team - 3rd Place
Caden Warmke - 4th High Overall, 1st Cattle, 2nd Reasons, 5th Sheep & Goat
Kendall Smidovec - 10th High Overall
Jake Voskamp
Keaton Schulte
Shane Bentke - 7th High Overall
Holli Baker
Washington County 4-H Shining Stars
District 11 Photography Contest
Jessalyn Bolcerek
1st Place Junior Food
1st Place Details and Macro
1st Place Junior Nature and Landscape
2nd Place Jr. Dominant Color
Kendal Gurka
2nd Place Junior Elements of Design
3rd Place Junior Night Photography
Camryn Finke
3rd Place Intermediate People
Jordan Kelm
1st Place Intermediate Storyboard
2nd Place Intermediate Theme
2nd Place Intermediate Wildlife
HLSR Dairy Judging
Senior Team - 4th Place Junior Team - 5th Place
Henry Kettler Laura Zibilski - 1st High Individual
Makaela Naumann Kelsey Draehn - 5th High Individual
Kody Kasprowicz Lane Perez
Ruthanna Kettler
Andrew Horne
Karli Seilheimer
May 2015 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4
Council & PA
Meeting
5 6 7
Sandy Hill 4-H
8 9
10 11
Burton 4-H
Washington 4-H
12
Zionsville 4-H
13
Ag Day
14
Salem 4-H
15
Deadline to
Register for
State Roundup
County Camp
Forms Due
16
17 18
Air Rifle Practice
Gay Hill 4-H
19
Bluebonnet 4-H
20
Prairie Hill 4-H
21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29
Deadline to
register for D-11
Horse Show
30
31
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Charles Seely, Jr
CEA 4-H and Youth Development 4-H Coordinator clseely@ag.tamu.edu
Kara Matheney
CEA Ag and Natural Resources County Coordinator kjmatheney@ag.tamu.edu
Tanya McGonagill
CEA Family and Consumer Sciences Tanya.McGonagill@ag.tamu.edu
Kenneth McCoullough
CEA 4-H and Youth Development Cooperative Extension Programs kwmccullough@tamu.edu
Mary Sanders
CEA Family and Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension Programs Mary.Sanders@ag.tamu.edu
Washington County Extension Service
1305 E. Blue Bell Rd Ste 104 · Brenham, TX 77833 · 979.277.6212
Chairman: Shane Bentke
1st Vice: Rhealee Spies
2nd Vice: Heather Ruemke
Secretary: Makaela Naumann
Treasurer: Emily Seeker
Reporter: Josh Ruemke
Parliamentarian: Caden Warmke
District Delegate: Dillon Randerman