Last Blog announcement
As of May 27, 2023, we will no longer be posting blog announcements or sending out blog emails.
You will receive 4-H information through the newsletters that Michelle Flom sends out. She will also periodically send out emails for time sensitive information or important reminders
1st Annual Comal County 4-H Archery Tournament-VOLUNTEER SIGNUP!
Volunteers are needed for the 1st Annual Comal County 4-H Archery Tournament!
1st Annual Comal County Archery Tournament - June 3
Please use the signup genius link below to sign up to help.
1st Annual Comal County Archery Tournament - June 3
Please use the signup genius link below to sign up to help.
Comal
County 4-H: 1st Annual Comal County 4-H Archery Tournament-VOLUNTEER
(signupgenius.com)
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1st Annual Comal County 4-H Archery Tournament-VOLUNTEER Please review the
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Download the Texas 4-H App
2023 National 4-H Congress - applications due June 13
We are excited to announce that the 2023 National 4-H Congress event is set for November 24-28, 2023, in Atlanta, GA. Therefore, it is now time to have all youth who are interested in attending to apply to serve as a 2023 Texas 4-H Delegate at National 4-H Congress.
Below you will find the National 4-H Congress Announcement with details about the application process as well as additional details about travel, costs, etc. Applications will be open from May 24 – June 13, 2023, on 4Honline. There is no cost to apply for consideration as a delegate.
Bandera County 4-H Mark Bonner Memorial Cowboy Blast, register now for June 24-25
Below is the information for the upcoming Bandera 4-H Mark Bonner Memorial Cowboy Blast June 24th—25th, 2023.
Registration is now open on iclays.com.
For more information, please contact the 4-H Club Manager Robbie Robinson at 830-423-9717 or by email banderacoshotgun@yahoo.com.
Texas Roundup Community Service Project, due June 5 at Roundup
As the Texas 4-H Council community service project this year, we are building “flower bombs” for the Bryan/College Station Junior Master Gardeners. We are asking ALL participants to bring seeds to put in the flowers! We are additionally asking Districts 1,3,5,7,9, and 11 to bring empty tissue paper rolls and Districts 2,4,6,8,10, and 12 to bring new OR used tissue paper of any color. All Roundup attendees are invited to participate in building the flower packages from 10:30-11:30 and 2:30-3:30 in Reed Arena. Stay tuned for the exact location coming soon.
Roundup Activities Other than Contests, June 5-8
All youth and adults registered for Texas 4-H Roundup are welcome to attend all workshops being offered.
Come Monday to participate in the College and Career Fair, Say Yes to FCS, the keynote speaker for the event, the At Large Delegate Candidate speeches, and our new *fun* event, Agents Got Talent. Check out the trade show, educational workshops, district tailgates, assemblies, dances, and the Slade Coulter concert Tuesday through Thursday. We can’t wait to see you there. Click here to access the Texas 4-H Roundup schedule.
Come Monday to participate in the College and Career Fair, Say Yes to FCS, the keynote speaker for the event, the At Large Delegate Candidate speeches, and our new *fun* event, Agents Got Talent. Check out the trade show, educational workshops, district tailgates, assemblies, dances, and the Slade Coulter concert Tuesday through Thursday. We can’t wait to see you there. Click here to access the Texas 4-H Roundup schedule.
Special Awards Application, due May 15
The Special Awards Application (link below) is due by no later than May 15, 2023 at the Dance Committee Meeting. You may also bring it in the office beforehand if you would like.
These awards include the following:
Alumni Award – The Alumni Award is given to a former 4-H’er who has exhibited special assistance to the local 4-H program, as well as being an exemplary leader and citizen.
Honorary 4-H Member Award – The Honorary 4-H Member Award is given to a person who has served 4-H with loyalty, enthusiasm, leadership, and support beyond normal expectations.
Friend of 4-H Award – The Friend of 4-H Award is given to an individual outside the 4-H organization who has made a very special contribution to the 4-H program through his or her time, influence, or special support.
Meritorious Service Award – The Meritorious Service Award is presented to a business or organization which has given outstanding support to 4-H.
2023 Comal 4-H Dance, June 17
The details are in! Please see the updated flyer for the 2023 Comal 4-H Dance!
For Sponsor details, please see the email sent by Michelle Flom on May 9.
County Record Books, due June 19
Need more information? Come to our record book training on May 17 Record Book Training
You may also go to the link below for the Record Book Family Guide and other information.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/recordbooks/
If you would like to help judge record books (other counties) on June 20, please sign up at the link below.
Texas 4-H Roundup 2023, due May 15
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Youth Range Workshop, registration due May 15
Learn about Texas rangelands and natural resource management from a team of experts including: Ranchers, Rangeland Management Specialists, Soil Scientists, Wildlife Biologists, Educators and Consultants. We focus on educational experiences, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, extensive time in the field and lots of fun, too. You will learn, make life-long friendships and develop a valuable network of experts, while having fun and enjoying the beautiful Texas Hill Country.
Kerr County 4-H Skeet & Trap Shoot, register by May 19
Registration is being held on iClays (https://www.iclays.com/cgi-bin/tournament_signup.cgi?tournament_id=11391&nsca_id=0).
Deadline to register is May 19th with LATE registration until May 26th, as space allows.
Wilson County Summer Blast Shoot, May 27
Wilson
County 4-H Shooting Club is hosting their 2nd Annual Summer Blast Shoot on May
27, 2023 at 12601 FM 20, Kingsbury TX, 78638.
Events
will include: 100 Bird Sporting, 50 Bird Whizbang Qualifier, 50 Bird FFA/Adult
Whizbang and Rabbit Flurry.
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2023-2024 Comal County Youth Ambassador Application, due May 26
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The 2023-2024 Comal
County Youth Ambassador Application and Requirements (County, Special Hearts, and Health)
If you are interested in being part of the ambassador program, please submit the completed and signed application to the Extension Office by Friday, May 26, 2023 at 12:00 p.m.
Comal County Youth Ambassador Application and Requirements
District 10 Leadership Lab, due May 28
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Summer Archery 6 week Practice (June 7th through July 12th)
Project leaders will start their 6-week summer archery practice on June 7, located at 325 Resource Drive (Extension Office) New Braunfels, Texas behind the hog barn in the grassy area (except as noted below). Bows are not required but if you want to bring your own bow (with arrows) you can shoot it after coach inspection. There are no limitations on the number of Archers that are allowed so please come out and join our practice to improve your archer skills. Pay attention to the weather and dress appropriately. All shooters must have on closed-toe shoes, no exceptions. Shorts or long pants are allowed, however, if you wear shorts, please bring some bug spray for your legs, etc. A water bottle or water container for the archers is highly recommended.
Practices are on WEDNESDAY'S, 6-8 pm, as follows:
- 7 June (Meeting room)
- 14 June
- 21 June
- 28 June
- 5 July
- 12 July
Questions can be directed to Hank Thetford at:
Congratulations to the Range team at District Round Up
Senior Individual Placings:
3rd High - Reagan Ackermann
5th High - Ray Allen Schaefer
Senior Team:
1st Place and going to compete at State Roundup - Reagan Ackermann, Ray Allen Schaefer, Weston Ackermann
Range Evaluation:
Senior Individual Placings:
1st High - Reagan Ackermann
4th High - Ray Allen Schaefer
Senior Team:
1st Place and going to compete at State Roundup - Reagan Ackermann, Ray Allen Schaefer, Weston Ackermann
Spring Archery 6-Week Culmination Competition Results
As you can tell from their photo, these kids had a great time and learned a lot during their spring archery practices. Please see below for results.
Barret Rutherford
1st Place Junior High Point Genesis
Kaylee Balthun
2nd Place Junior High Point Genesis
Hudson Schneider
1st Place Intermediate High Point Compound Aided
Konner Smith
1st Place Intermediate High Point Recurve
Sarah Horn
1st Place Intermediate High Point Genesis
Joseph Howlett
2nd Place Intermediate High Point Genesis
Grayson Hartfiel
1st Place Senior High Point Genesis
Gunnar Shelton
2nd Place Senior High Point Genesis
Barrett Schoch
Joseph Howlett
2nd Place Intermediate High Point Genesis
Grayson Hartfiel
1st Place Senior High Point Genesis
Gunnar Shelton
2nd Place Senior High Point Genesis
Barrett Schoch
1st Annual Comal County Archery Tournament - June 3
Please use the form link below to print, fill out, and bring to the Extension office to register for the Archery tournament.
Archery Entry FormYou must also signup using the Signup Genius below.
1st Annual Comal County Archery Tournament
Please click the link below for the Rules
1st Annual Comal County Archery RULES
Types of bows offered for competition.
Junior (3rd through 5th grade)
Genesis
Compound Aided
Intermediate (6th through 8th grade)GenesisCompound AidedRecurve
Senior (9th through 12th grade)GenesisCompound Aided
National 4-H Volunteer Conference - Now Accepting Workshop Proposals!
The National 4-H Volunteer Conference hosted by the 4-H Volunteer Conference of the Southern States is an EXCELLENT opportunity for 4-H volunteers to gain knowledge and sharpen their skills in working with 4-H members.
Two important items to note:
1. Mark your calendars for September 28- October 1, 2023 for the National 4-H Volunteer Conference! Visit the world’s largest 4-H center, enjoy great sessions, meet new people, have fun, and bring home some great ideas to implement with your 4-H clubs and project groups. There is also a virtual option if you can’t physically make it there.
Rock Eagle 4-H Center, Eatonton, Georgia. http://www.4hvcoss.com/
Registration opens June 1
2. Consider teaching a workshop! (On-site and virtual options available)
-The Texas 4-H program will offer to pay the conference registration fee if you teach a workshop on-site!! This offer will be provided for up to 3 agents/volunteers. Travel expenses will be the responsibility of the individual.
-Priority deadline for workshop submissions is May 15, but workshops will continue to be accepted until all workshop slots are filled – sometimes as late as August or September.
Tom Green County 4-H Shoot - Register by May 8
The Tom Green 4-H Shotgun Club is hosting a shoot May 12-13th at the San Angelo Claybird Association Range. Please see the attachment below for additional information. Registration ends May 8, 2023
Sign-up on the Score Chaser website
Sign-up on the Score Chaser website
District 10 4-H Bulletin - April 2023
District 10 4-H Horse Show information will be released in the next Bulletin, however, the deadlines for validation and for the event are posted in this letter. Validate your horses at the $10 rate before April 15th!
District 10 will be hosting a Shooting Sports Coach Training in Kerrville TX on May 20-21, 2023 (Sat. & Sun.). Registration will CLOSE on May 8th on 4HOnline. We are offering a wide variety of disciplines: archery, shotgun, rifle, pistol, muzzleloading and Western Heritage.
Y.A.L.L. (Youth Agriculture Lifetime Leadership) opportunity - Due April 15
Application deadline will be April 15, 2023
Y.A.L.L. (Youth Agriculture Lifetime Leadership) opportunity is a 5-day exploration for youth to experience East Texas agricultural production practices. 4-H members that have a strong interest in production agriculture who are outgoing high school freshmen through outgoing seniors are invited to apply her https://gillespie.agrilife.org/yall/ and 30 youth will be selected. The 2023 experience will depart from the Bexar County Extension office in San Antonio on July 16th and return to the Bexar County Extension office on July 21th. The cost to the participants for the 6 days is $200 per a participant submitted with 1 page resume and online application.
2023 District 10 4-H Horse Show - Register by May 16
 Location: Dripping Springs Ranch Park & Event
Center (1042 Event Center Drive, Dipping Springs, TX 78620) Registration
Period: May 1 – 16, 2023
on 4HOnline Late Registration: May 17– 19, 2023 Horse Validation Period: March 1 – May 1, 2023 on 4HOnline. *Horses MUST be validated to compete in District/State level Horse Shows. The District Horse Show is open to any 4-H
member who has validated their horse by May 1st of the current 4-H year (See Horse Validation Information & Deadlines HERE). You can compete in events like western pleasure, hunter under
saddle, and barrel racing, to name a few. The District 10 4-H horse show is
held each summer. NEW Changes for the
2022-2023 4-H Year: 1.
District
qualification will be removed; however, for safety reasons, futurity
exhibitors must participate in the District 10 4-H Horse Show OR District
educational clinic, or other equivalent event where futurity project is
present. Participation will be verified by the County Extension Agent on
the State 4-H Horse Show entry form. 2.
Ownership
Requirement Amendment: Lease horses will be allowed. Official Texas 4-H
Horse Lease agreement must be signed by the exhibitor, horse owner, and
County Extension Agent (Download Texas 4-H Horse Lease Agreement HERE). Lease period must include, at minimum, May 1st to
August 31st of the current 4-H Year. The lease form must be uploaded to
4HOnline at validation. The objective in allowing lease horses is to make the
show more inclusive for young horse enthusiasts who may not have the
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2023 State Fair Broiler Orders - Due May 26
The minimum order per exhibitor/family is 25 birds, with a maximum of 75 birds, in increments of 25. Therefore, each exhibitor/family may order 25, 50 or 75 birds. Each exhibitor MAY order an individual set of birds (up to 75) OR siblings within the same household may order and share a set of birds (up to 75).
The price of chicks is $1.50 each ($37.50 per 25 chicks), payable to Comal 4-H Council.
Please submit an order form and payment to the Extension Office by 5pm on May 26.
District 10 Leadership Lab - Register by May 28
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Comal 4-H Dance Fundraiser (June 17) & Sponsorships
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2023-2024 Majors and County Turkey Orders- Due July 31
The price of poults is $4.75 each ($118.75 per 25 poults), payable to Comal 4-H Council.
Please submit an order form and payment to the Extension Office by 5pm on July 31.
2023 State Roundup Registration Packet Available Now!
Reed Arena will be our hub location this year for registration, all assemblies, the trade show, workshops, and pre and post assembly activities! Contests will be held at various locations across campus and Bryan, College Station. A schedule of events including locations will be posted later in April.
This year we will be offering a “contestant all inclusive” registration, which will include access to contests, workshops, and any pre-post assembly activities for the entire week of Roundup, Monday - Thursday. A “contestant day pass” will also be available as well, BUT that will only grant access to contest and activities on THAT DAY! We will be sending more information about the registration process later in April.
As a reminder, Texas 4-H Roundup is a Senior level 4-H event only. Don’t forget to book your hotel. Hotel room block information can be found on our Roundup webpage. Many blocks are already full and those still available have the first week of May deadlines before releasing rooms to the general public. Click here to access the information.
CCJLSA Scholarship Application - due April 15
CCJLSA Scholarship Application
Please see the link above for the CCJLSA Scholarship Application. The application if fillable but you must download the application first.
The official deadline for the application is April 15, 2023. Please scan and email the completed application to your 4-H agent, Lauren Strom, at lauren.strom@ag.tamu.edu .
Please refer to the CCJLSA Scholarship Rules and Guidelines (link below) before submitting the application.
https://www.ccjlsa.org/scholarships
CORE academy - Applications due April 15
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