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4-H Newsletter I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking. My HEART to greater loyalty.

My HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living, for my

club, my community, my country, and my world.

Office Address: 1709 E. Sarah DeWitt Dr.,

Gonzales, TX. 78629 - Phone: 830.672.8531

and Fax: 830.672.8532

Message from County Agent

Happy New Year! I hope everyone is

having a safe and wonderful holiday

break.

With all the holiday rush we have a re-

minder that everybody needs to check

the newsletters for updates and im-

portant dates coming up.

Let’s also wish good luck to those kids

participating in major stock shows

since they are just around the corner.

Ag Agent - Dwight Sexton

d-sexton@tamu.edu

FCH Agent - Lauren Strom

lauren.strom@ag.tamu.edu

Ag Literacy and Youth

Development - Hallie Randall

hallie.randall@ag.tamu.edu

Inside this issue

Message from Agents 1

4-H Registration/County Council 2

Nitrogen Tank / Recordbooks 3

Broiler Information / Rabbit Validation / Swine

Showmanship Clinic 4

Livestock Judging / Robotics Meeting 5

Poinsettia Plant Sale Winners /Luling Foundation

Scholarship 6

Club News 7-8

District Fall Round-Up News / Recognition 9–10

A Year’s View of 4-H 11-12

List of 4-H Clubs with meeting information 13

Financial Aid Information 14

AFBF Annual Convention & Trade Show 15

Calendar 16

Office Admin. - Marcella Perales

marcella.perales@ag.tamu.edu

Extension Office - gonzales@ag.tamu.edu

Extension Education in Gonzales County

http://gonzales.agrilife.org/

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Registration on 4-H Connect

4-H Registration Fee is now $25 though October 31st It is $30 after November 1st.

Please go to the following link https://texas.4honline.com and register. Your ID and password will be the

same as last year. If you have any problems or questions please call (830) 672-8531 the Extension Office for

assistance.

County Council

County Council and Adult Leader meetings will be at the County Extension Office on January 21, 2019 at 6:30

P.M. All Gonzales County 4-H club members are encouraged to come.

President: Sadie Thibodeaux

Vice-President: Kathleen Knesek

Secretary: Braden Clampit

Treasurer: Ashtyn Kardosz

Reporter: Cooper LaBuhn

Parliamentarian: Savay Sexton

District Council Representatives: Sadie Thibodeaux, Kathleen Knesek and Savay Sexton

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Take Pictures-and tell us what is going on at your club meetings or other 4-H

activities. Let’s promote 4-H in our community and show Gonzales what 4-H

is all about. Send your pictures and stories to gonzales@ag.tamu.edu.

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4-H RECORDBOOK INFORMATION

Members are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed

annually by submitting a record book. The primary purposes of completing a record

book are for a young person to develop the skills necessary to set goals, work toward

achieving those goals, reflect on his/her experiences, and set new and higher goals

for themselves. A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the process of

completing quality academic scholarship applications. If you are in need of help,

Gonzales County Adult Leaders will review senior level category books to ensure all components have been in-

cluded. If a record book is incomplete, the member will be notified to correct the book. Senior level books must

have all corrections completed by a set deadline to remain eligible for those applicable seeking a scholarship.

Be sure to: follow general guidelines (pg. 12 of Family Guide - TEXT MARGINS); follow order of assembly (pg. 6

of Family Guide); Title your 4-H Story properly, “My 4-H (insert Recordbook Category here) Story and Photo Port-

folio (pg. 6 of Family Guide); and Summary Page (pg. 5 of Family Guide).

All resources including Family Guide, Forms, Slide Show, and Record Book Categories can be found online at

texas4-H.tamu.edu/recordbooks. If you are in need of help, please contact the office at 830-672-8531.

Nitrogen Tank

Gonzales County 4-H owns a liquid nitrogen tank to store bull semen for any

4-H member to use for their beef projects. This tank is available for check-out at the AgriLife Extension Office.

Rural Youth Loans… the Farm Service Agency has a program that provides loans to youth for purchasing income producing livestock to improve and/or begin their operation. Information on this program is available at the Gonza-les FSA Office, 830-672-7511.

Write it on your heart that every day is the

best day in the year.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Quality Counts Training

Training for the Quality Counts verification can be done online at

https://agrilife.org/qualitycounts/

ALL Gonzales County Youth Show (Animals and Bake Show) exhibitors must be current

for their certification for Quality Counts by Feb. 3, 2020.

All 6th and 9th grade exhibitors must re-recertify this year.

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Gonzales County Youth Show Broilers

Broiler pick up will be Jan. 17TH - starting at 3 pm at

the PACE Building 623 N. Fair Street, Gonzales.

Rabbit Validation

Tuesday, January 21st at 5 -7 P.M. @ JB Wells Park.

Swine Showmanship Clinic Interactive instruction

* Learning games Nixon Smiley Livestock Show Barn

Saturday January 11th, 10 AM

Free & no hogs required!

Questions? Contact Savay Sexton-830-263-0904

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LIVESTOCK JUDGING

We have a group of members who participate in many youth livestock judging contests. At

these contests, there are 4 animals in a class that are placed, consisting of cattle, swine,

sheep and goats. This program is a great way for kids to build confidence, and improve

their decision making skills, They also learn about livestock production and life skills along

the way. We will host livestock judging practices this fall as time permits. If you want your

child to participate in these practices and contests, please notify the Extension Office so

you can stay informed. Our kids have been very successful in the past, and have learned

much.

4-H Robotics

Of Gonzales County

2020

Every Monday of the month

@ 5:30 PM at PACE Bldg.

Address:

623 North Fair Street

Gonzales, TX 78629

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Congratulations to the top Poinsettia Sellers

First Place-$30: Savay Sexton

Second Place-$20: Addison Pustka

Third Place- $10: Madi Holmes

Luling Foundation Scholarship

Individuals seeking Agriculture, Trade or Healthcare degree may apply.

Students must reside in Caldwell, Gonzales, or Guadalupe County to apply.

The Luling Foundation scholarship deadline is March 31, 2020 but this is a great

opportunity for them to get this done over the holidays.

Each of these scholarships are also posted on our website at

http://www.lulingfoundation.org.

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Club News Green Clover

Green Clover 4-H decorated fall themed sugar cookies to donate to meals on wheels to give to the seniors

for this holiday season.

Green Clover 4-H had special guest speakers at our November meeting. We had our own club members

that are part of the robotics team speak to us about robotics and they even brought one of their own robots

they built and competed with to show off.

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Club News

Rising Star

Rising Star 4-H Christmas caroled at The Romberg House and The Texan Nurs-

ing Home for their December meeting. The club also had previously donated a

trio of rabbits and a beehive to Heifer International.

COST

Cost club donated Christmas gifts to the Episcopal church needy

families

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Gonzales County had 5 teams go

to the Fall District Round-Up for

Food Challenge. They all did a

great job and we are very proud

of them.

Savay Sexton, Sadie Thibodeaux,

and Ashtyn Kardosz placed 3rd in

their category.

District Fall Round-Up

Addyson Kardosz, Tawni Shelton,

Audrey Thibodeaux and Adelynn Siegel

placed second in their category.

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Savay Sexton received 2nd place

at district 10 contests and an op-

portunity to participate at State

4-H Round-Up in June with her

Beef Educational presentation!

Augustus Sexton earned 1st place

with his Beef educational presen-

tation at District 10 Fall Round-

Up!

Congratulations to the Nixon

Landscape Challenge Team!

They are 1 of 8 finalist of the 2020 Landscape Challenge at the San Antonio

Livestock Show.

The finalists will compete live

on February 5, 2020.

Team members include Madison Holmes, William Filla, McKaylah Filla,

Madisyne Rice, and Preston Rice.

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A Year’s View of 4-H

January 2020

4-H Meeting

21st - County Council 6:30 at Extension Office

21st - Gonzales County Youth Show Rabbit validation**

22th- Gonzales County Youth Show and Nixon Smiley Livestock Show Broiler pick up**

17th – Feb. 8th - Ft. Worth Stock Show

30th – Feb. 16th – San Angelo Stock Show

February 2020

4-H Meeting

Jan. 30th – 16th – San Angelo Stock Show

21st Waelder Stock Show

Nixon Smiley Livestock Show Rabbit Validation**

Jan. 17th – Feb 8th – Ft. Worth Stock Show

Jan. 30th – Feb. 16th – San Angelo Stock Show

6th - 23th-San Antonio Livestock Show

27th – 29th - Gonzales County Youth Show

March 2020

4-H Meeting

10 - 24 D10 4-H Round-Up Registration

13th - 14th - Nixon Smiley Livestock Show**

3rd – 22nd - Houston Livestock Show

14th - 28th – Rodeo Austin Livestock Show

17th - County Council 6:30 at Extension Office

April 2020

4-H Meeting

Horse Validation**

22nd – 25th – Spring Roundup: Range & Pasture ID, Soil Judging, Range Evaluation,

Wool and Mohair Judging, Duds to Dazzle, Storyboard, Fashion Show, Livestock

Judging, Rifle Contests, Educational Presentation, and Share the Fun.

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A Year’s View of 4-H (Continued)

May 2020

4-H Meeting

8th - Mother’s Day Plant Sale

19st – County Council 6:30 at the Extension Office - OFFICER ELECTIONS

June 2020

8th – 11th - State Round-Up

17th – 18th - District Horse Show in Dripping Springs

Record books, Senior Scholarships and award applications are due to the Exten-

sion Office**

24th – 26th - Leadership Lab

GCYS and Major Stock Show Steer and Heifer Validation **

** - dates and times are TBD or subject to change. Watch the newsletters and

your emails for updates as well as attend your 4-H meetings.

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CLUB WHEN & TIME PLACE MANAGER/S

COST 3rd Mon.

6:30 PM

Monthalia Methodist Church - 1926 CR112, Cost

Sascha Kardosz

830-857-4658

Green Clover 2nd Tue.

4:15 PM

Grace Christian Academy -

1330 N. College Street, Gonzales

Suzanne Sexton

830-203-0714

Leesville 1st Wed.

7:00 PM

Leesville Baptist Church

Fellowship Hall - FM 1682

Tracy Gilliam

830-203-0630

Nixon 1st Wed.

6:30 PM

Richardson Center Methodist Church - 410 N. Franklin Ave.,

Nixon

Jaci Trammell

830-203-0238

Rising Star 2nd Sun.

6:30 PM

PACE Bldg.

623 N. Fair Street, Gonzales

Natalie Knesek

830-540-3837

Smiley 1st Sun.

7:00 PM

Smiley VFD

208 N. FM 108

Rebecca Mejia

830-534-6177

Sundowners 2nd Sun.

4:00 PM

First United Methodist Church

Fellowship Hall - 426 St. Paul Street, Gonzales

Melissa Clampit

830-857-4931

Waelder 1st Thurs.

6:00 PM

Waelder School Cafeteria

109 N. Ave C

Dora Noyola

830-263-1687

4-H Members can also participate in Spin Clubs in

addition to main club.

Horse Project TBD TBD Amy Thibodeaux

830-203-0470

Shooting Sports TBD TBD Jay Pyssen

830-203-1636

Robotics Monday’s

5:30 PM

PACE Bldg.

623 N. Fair Street, Gonzales

Shantell Cheatham

830-534-7000

Join a

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IMPORTANT REMINDERS FROM COUNTY COUNCIL

4-H County Council covers:

• Half camp fees to the 4-H Conference Center in Brownwood or Leadership based camps

hosted by Texas 4-H

• Half entry fees for participation in a 4-H hosted workshop or state round-up workshop(s)

• ALL entry fees for District 10 and/or State 4-H level contests hosted by the Texas 4-H Staff

• ALL entry fees for 4-H team based contests

Contact office if this may apply to you. Members are held accountable by submitting a 4-H

Payment Request Form and provide receipt of event attended to the council within 30 days of

the event attended. Members will be notified once paperwork has been reviewed. Contact

office for further information. Paperwork can be picked up at the office or found online at

gonzales.agrilife.org.

2019-2020 Limited Financial Aid Information

Gonzales County 4-H Adult Leaders are available to provide limited financial aid

for members who have attended workshops, camps, or clinics that enhances his/

her 4-H project. Financial aid is also available for those who have represented

Gonzales County at the district, state, or national levels in other events. Financial

aid can include travel expenses. FIRST, members are held accountable by submit-

ting the limited financial assistance request form and provide receipts (s) of event

attended to the adult leaders within 30 days of the event attended. SECOND, the

VERIFICATION FORM must be completed after speaking at any 4-H meeting within

the given time frame. Late forms will not be accepted. Contact Natalie Knesek

830-857-6164 or Melissa Clampit 830-857-4931 for more information. Paper-

work can be picked up at the office or found online at gonzales.agrilife.org under

the 4-H tab.

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SUN MON TUE WED THUR FRI SAT

1 2

Waelder @ 6 pm

3 4

5

Smiley @ 7pm

6

Robotics

5:30 PM

7 8 9 Leesville—Baptist Fellow-ship Hall @ 7 pm

10 11

Swine

Showmanship

Clinic

12

Rising Star

@ 6:30 pm

Sundowners

@ 4:00 pm

at PACE Bldg.

13

Robotics

5:30 PM

COST

6:30 pm

14

Green Clover @ 4:15 pm

15 16 17

Broiler Pick up

3 pm @ PACE

Building

18

19 20

Martin Luther

King Holiday

Office

Closed

21

County Council &

Adult Leader

Meetings 6:30 pm

Extension Office

Rabbit

Validation

22 23 24 25

26 27

Robotics

5:30 PM

28 29 30 31

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