NO 4-H Meetings during the summer!

Atascosa 4-H Newsletter
Texas AgriLife Extension Office
1003 Oak St, Jourdanton, Tx 78026
830.769.3066 / atascosa.agrilife.org
July 2013
Atascosa 4-H
Clubs
Atascosa Club of Equine Enthusiasts
(A.C.E.E.) 4th Monday of the Month, 7pm
Peggy George
(830)570-1342
Karen Harris - (830) 570-9222
First United Methodist Church, Pleasanton
NO 4-H Meetings
during the
summer!
Leming/Verdi 4-H
2nd Monday of the Month 6:30pm
Jennifer Cagle - (210) 865-4802
Verdi Community Center, Verdi, Tx
Atascosa Homeschoolers
1st Monday of the Month, 7:00 pm
Kathleen Lange (210)508-0772
At the Lange Home, Jourdanton, Tx.
Little Atascosa Homeschooler’s Clover kids
1st Monday of the month
Elizabeth George (830)570-3990
Pleasanton Church of Christ
Pleasanton, Tx.
Black Hill 4-H
2nd Sunday of the Month, 6:00pm
Kim Lutz - (830) 570 - 3320
Black Hill Comm. Bldg., Black Hill, TX
Lytle 4-H
2nd Monday of the Month, 6:30pm
Rosemary Bonner - (830) 709-4938
Lytle Middle School Cafeteria, Lytle, Tx
Chaparral 4-H
2nd Sunday of the Month, 6pm
Stephanie Peterson-(830) 399-0683
Verdi Community Center, Verdi, Tx
Mesquite 4-H
***Information inside***
Sue Ann Smith - (830) 281-3982
Debbie Ward (830) 281-4159
First Baptist Church, Pleasanton, Tx
Jourdanton4-H
3rd Monday of the Month, 6:30pm
Laura Despain – 830-570-5927
Carole Horelka – 830-769-3765
Methodist Church, Jourdanton, Tx
Poteet 4-H
1st Tuesday of the Month, 7pm
Monica Zepeda - 210-461-3125
Poteet High School Cafeteria, Poteet, Tx
Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. The Texas A & M
University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and County Commissioner’s Court of Texas. The information given herein is for educational
purposes only. References to commercial products or trade names are made with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no
endorsement by the Cooperative Extension Service is implied.
Livestock Judging Team 1 – 25th Place
Jaclyn Bonner
Justin Smith
Taylor Shearrer
Kayla Wilkins
Livestock Judging Team 2 – 26th Place
Cullen Bauer
Colton Knapp
Travis Bonner
Cody Peterson
Consumer Decision Making Team – 19th Place
Arden Lange
Sarah Lotas
Cameron Robles
Hannah Ward
Atascosa County Livestock Judging Teams
Consumer Product Testing – 1st Place Intermediate Div.
Cassandra Lotas
(Was a finalist for overall award)
Food Show- Protein Category
Jaclyn Bonner
4th place
Photography:
Jaclyn Bonner
Jaclyn Bonner
Jaclyn Bonner
Jaclyn Bonner
Sarah Lotas
Sarah Lotas
Hannah Ward
Dilan Weigang
Details & Macros
Elements Of Design
Nature/Landscape
Food and People
Night Photography
Catch All and Digital Darkroom
Animals/Wildlife
Plants/Flora
Jaclyn Bonner was selected to be interviewed at
the Texas Roundup and received the Houston
Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship worth
$18,000!
Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon
Blue Ribbon
Red Ribbon
Blue Ribbon
Red Ribbon
Red Ribbon
Blue Ribbon
Mesquite 4Hers participating in the 4K for 4H
Consumer Decision Making Team
with Mr. Rankin
Cassandra Lotas
Turkey Orders
 Turkey Orders for the 2013 Stock show season are due by July 9th to the extension office
 $3.50 for each poult. Maximum number of birds is 75 per youth and the minimum is 25
per youth.
 Turkey order form is located in the back of the newsletter.
 For Turkey rules for Atascosa County Stock Show visit http://aclsweb.org
Goat Ear Validation Tag Orders
 Goat ear validation tags for the upcoming 2013 Market County and Major stock shows
are due August 9th.
 $9.00 for major/county market stock show per animal; or $1.00 for county market stock
show per animal.
 Breeding Goats do not need ear tags for breeding stock shows; only $1.00 ear tag if
entering in the market show at our county stock show.
 Breeding Goats should have a Scrapie Tag – tags are given by the breeders
 Mail in your ear tag form (form in the back of the newsletter) with money or come by the
extension office by August 9th.
 For Goat rules for Atascosa County Stock Show visit http://aclsweb.org.
Lamb ear Validation Tag Orders
 Lamb ear validation tags for the upcoming 2013 Market County and Major stock shows
are due August 9th.
 $9.00 for major/county market stock show per animal; or $1.00 for county market stock
show per animal.
 Breeding Lambs require a State Validation tag ($9.00) if entering Major Breeding
Stock Shows.
 Breeding Lambs do not need ear tags for breeding stock shows; only $1.00 ear tag if
entering in the market show at our county stock show.
 Breeding Lambs should have a Scrapie Tag – tags are given by the breeders
 Mail in your ear tag form (form in the back of the newsletter) with money or come by the
extension office by August 9th.
 For Lamb rules for Atascosa County Stock Show visit http://aclsweb.org.
July 3-7, 2013 - Region ALL
TCCA-TCLA-TCMGA-TCPA-STEERHEIFER-LAMB-PIG-GOAT-LIVESTOCK
JUDGING
TJLA Belt Buckle Bonanza A & B
Extraco Event Center, Waco
Contact: TJLA, P.O. Box 1088, Crockett,
TX 75835; 936-544-2787
July 12-13, 2013- Region 5
TCCA-HEIFER-STEER
Guadalupe Valley Pecan Classic A & B
Guadalupe Co. Fairgrounds, Seguin
Contact: Holly Garza, P.O. Box 732,
Marion, TX 78124; 210-296-409
July 13-14, 2013- Region 5
TCCA-HEIFER-STEER
Lone Star Classic A, B, C, & D
JB Wells Park, Gonzales
Contact: Daniel Boatright, P.O. Box 84,
Leesville, TX 78122; 830-203-0627
July 20-21, 2013
Hill Country Extravaganza Steer Show
TJLA Sanctioned
Stock Show U Clinic Available
Kerr County Youth Exhibit Center, Kerrville
For more info: 830-992-5159
July 20, 2013- Region 5
TCCA-STEER
Refugio Stampede A, B, C, & D
Refugio Co. Fairgrounds, Refugio
Contact: Amy Neel, 105 Vidauri Rd,
Refugio, TX 78377; 361-649-1131
July 27-28, 2013- Region 5
TCCA-HEIFER-STEER
Mission River Classic A, B, C, & D
Refugio Co. Fairgrounds, Refugio
Contact: Refugio Co. Fair Assn., P.O. Box
88, Refugio, TX 78377; 361-646-9410
Saturday, August 24th – A Beef Project Workshop to be held at Darold & Debbie
Norment’s Home located at 455 County Road 429 in Pleasanton, just three miles off 281
S. All exhibitors with steer and heifer projects are urged to attend. Bring your project
and trim shoot, if possible. Anyone interested in learning more about the project is also
welcome. Topics and demonstrations include clipping, fitting, showmanship, etc. The
program will begin promptly at 9:00a.m. A Potluck Meal is planned. Please contribute.
Mr. & Mrs. Norment will provide a BBQ pit for items needing to be cooked at the event. .
Please call and let us know what dish/meat/dessert you plan to donate; (830)570-9722
or 570-1364.
The Senior Atascosa Rifle Team competed at the
Texas 4-H Roundup Indoor Rifle Match in Victoria
June 8th. The contests consisted of 30 teams and 109
contestants. The team placed 23rd overall. The team
members included Maverick Sanders, Carlos Garcia,
Travis Bonner, Justin Meyer and Coach Jim Meyer.
Webb County 4-H Whizbang
June 1st & 2nd, 2013
Hunter Miller received 1st place in Junior Division
Saturday and Sunday (Pictured). Nathan Ricks
placed 2nd in Skeet and Trap. Garner Kemp placed 3rd
in Trap.
Bandera County 4-H Invitational
Garner Kemp (left) got 1st place in 5-stand
Whizbang division and Nathan Ricks (right)
placed 4th in Trap and Skeet.
New Shotgun Website!!!
The Atascosa Clay Poppers website was developed to inform 4Hers in shooting sports projects when contests are
being held, when registration is open, to post results and pictures of local 4Hers, and to promote shooting sports in
general to the public in Atascosa County. The website was put together by Mr. Jess Kemp. Check out the website at
http://atascosaclaypoppers.shutterfly.com/?email=boydgrimshaw%40hotmail.com#
District Horse Show
We had 10 Atascosa County 4H members compete at the District Horse Show at Robstown on
June 7th. They competed in numerous events and were very successful. Way to go ladies!!. If
you have pictures from this event you would like to see posted at the Awards Banquet please
send them to Kristan.Jenschke@ag.tamu.edu. Results are posted in the back of the newsletter.
Texas Horse Show
July 20th- July 27th
Taylor County Expo Center
Abilene, TX
Registration for State Horse Show closes July 1st. For more information on the event, visit this
website: http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/equine/state-4h-show/
August 22nd- Thursday, Ambassador Officer
meeting at 6:30pm, Coastal Bend College,
Pleasanton, TX.
August 22nd- Thursday, County Council Officer
meeting at 7pm, Coastal Bend College, Pleasanton,
TX.
July 23rd – Club Officer & Manager
Workshop 6-8pm; Jourdanton Community
Center
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 New Ambassador & Council Officers and
newly elected 4-H club Presidents and
council delegates from each 4-H club should
attend all ambassador & council meetings
during the year, so you can share
information from meetings with your 4-H
Club.
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 Ambassador and Council meetings meet
quarterly and are scheduled for the
upcoming year: the fourth Thursday, August
22, 2013, third Thursday November 21,
2013, fourth Thursday January 23, 2014 and
second Thursday May 8, 2014.
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Workshop is for club officers for the new year
2013-2014.
Club managers are also requested to attend to
plan for upcoming new year on club meetings,
programs and activities.
Games, prizes, fun activities and refreshments
will also be part of workshop.
Study and know your parliamentary procedure
and club officer rules.
Anyone is welcome to attend.
July 15th – County Council Officer –
Workshop Meeting
All County Council Officers will need to meet
at the extension office on July 15th with Mr.
Rankin at 6pm. We will be discussing what
activities the officers will be doing and how
the Club Officer/Manager Training Workshop
can be more educational and fun for both
adults and students.
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Doors open at 4pm to decorate the cafeteria – please come out and volunteer your time.
Food catered by BeBe Trevino Catering.
Adults $5.00 per plate, 4-H’s $2.50 per plate – deadline to place and buy meal tickets July 26th.
Desserts with serving utensils are needed from 4-H families.
A Community Service table will be set up during banquet for “School Supplies for kids in Moore”
Items needed include notebooks, writing utensils, folders, paper, backpacks, glue, crayons, etc.
Atascosa 4-H Scholarship Merit committee will be having a Silent auction Table during the awards
presentation, they are asking from individuals or 4-H clubs to donate items. Items can be dropped off at the
extension office.
Photos of 4-Hers are needed for the power point presentation – Please send by email to
Kristan.Jenschke@ag.tamu.edu or drop off at the extension office before or by July 30th.
Certificates and awards will be presented to members that competed in any county, district, or state 4-H
contest for 2012-2013 year.
Every 4-Her and family members are invited to the banquet.
Listed below are names of 4-Hers that will be receiving a certificate or an award at the 4-H Banquet.
Anyone who feels that they should be on the list, please contact us at the extension office.
ACEE
Amber Bailey
Brooke Burkholder
Jacob Gaydos
Christabella Gonzales
Charity Harris
Ruby Peoples
Mariah Seaman
Bailey Burkholder
Sahara Ellis
Raileigh Gaydos
Kelsey Gonzales
Shelby Henson
Joshua Seaman
Tess Underbrink
Blackhill
Brandon Bauer
Cullen Bauer
Brice Bauer
Madison Lutz
Jourdanton
Allyson Bautista
Mayce Marek
Jared Meyer
Hunter Miller
Cort Hindes
Colton May
Justin Meyer
Ernest Seiffert
Mesquite
Ethan Ayala
Christian Cumpian
Reed Foster
Autumn Hagen
Stayton Hagen
Clarisa Lopez
Sarah Lotas
Cade Macmanus
Blake Moos
Blair Rankin
Montgomery Cain
Blake Foster
David Garcia
Kendall Hagen
Trey Hagen
Gabi Lopez
Blaine Macmanus
Kate McNeil
Caitlyn Nieschwitz
Hunter Rankin
Atascosa Homeschoolers
Arden Lange
Chaparral
Colton Knapp
Kyle Peterson
Leming/Verdi
Garrett Bosquez
Ty Hehmann
Ramsey Robles
Cody Shearrer
HannahWard
Jacob Rankin
Nathan Ricks
Retta Roberts
Luke Robertson
Seth Robertson
Robert Rutherford
Emma Smith
Justin Smith
Lauren Trapp
Dilan Weigang
Cody Peterson
Taylor Shearrer
Kadi Fretwell
Cameron Robles
Tannah Salinas
Mason Vick
Lytle
Gregorio Alcorta
Travis Bonner
Hunter Merchant
Jaclyn Bonner
Marrina Hendrix
Yancey Miller
Poteet
Clayton Akers
Jake Hamm
Carlos Garcia
Marco Garcia
Ross Evan Payne
Lacey Stephens
Taylor Fojitk
Brittany Horelka
Isabella Garcia
Rehgan Payne
Derek Scharmann
Rebekah Wagner
Golf Challenge South
July 15th, 2013
Pleasanton, TX
Pleasanton Country Club
http://southtxgolf.com/
Registration: May 20th – July 8th (4H Connect)
Registration is $135 per team (must register individually as a 3 person team at $45
each) and includes 18 holes of golf & catered lunch
All 4H ages welcome!
South Region 4-H Range Day
August 9th, 2013
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
La Copita Research and Demonstration Ranch, Ben Bolt, Tx
Registration deadline: July 19th
Fee: $15 (covers lunch and comes with t-shirt) Late fee: $25(no t-shirt included)
Did you know that learning plants and how to determine how much livestock you can run is a 4-H
contest? This fun training day will help prepare for contests this upcoming year, as well as teach and
reinforce a ton of knowledge. There will be lunch, door prizes, and some nice friendly competition.
All 4-H members and parents are welcome.
Applications can be picked up at the Extension Office or on the Atascosa 4-H Facebook website.
Each year, the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted in coordination with the
Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, and Texas A&M AgriLife
Extension Service. Scholarships are awarded to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and financial
need. On June 10th, Jaclyn Bonner of Lytle 4-H was awarded the maximum amount $18,000 scholarship by donor
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and honored at the Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Assembly of Texas 4-H
Roundup in College Station. An outstanding opportunity for an outstanding member!
Congratulations, Jaclyn!
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County Camp
Independence Day-Holiday
Turkey Orders
District Record Book Judging
Golf Challenge: Pleasanton
Ambassador, Star, & Atascosa
4-H Scholarship Interviews
Texas 4-H Congress
State Horse Show
Shooting Sports Games: Rifle
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Awards Banquet
State Record Book Judging
Goat/Lamb Ear Tag Orders Due
South Region 4-H Range Day
Commissioner’s Court
Chartering Due
Ambassador & Council Meetings
Steer Clinic
Texas Agri-Life Extension
Service Staff:
Youth are eligible to participate in 4-H; if they
are 8 and in the third grade or 9 years of age
by August 31, 2011 and have not reached their
19th birthday on or before August 31, 2011.
Texas 4-H Age Categories:
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Junior Age: 8 and in the 3rd grade, 9 & 10
Intermediate Age: 11 to 13
Senior Age: 14 to 18
All 4-H enrollment; plus district or state
contest registration will be done online at:
http://texas.4honline.com
Dale Rankin, CEA – Ag Agent
dwrankin@ag.tamu.edu
Kristan Jenschke, 4-H Program Assist.
Kristan.Jenschke@ag.tamu.edu
Monica Zepeda – Secretary
mzepeda@ag.tamu.edu
4-H Websites:
 Texas 4-H- http://texas4-h.tamu.edu
 District 12 4H – http://d124-h.tamu.edu
 Atascosa 4-H – http://atascosa.agrilife.org
Turkey Order Form – Due Tuesday, July 9th
Name of child _________________________________ Club ______________________
Total # of Poults ordered _________ @ $3.50 each = $ ____________
Name of child ______________________________________________________
Total # of Poults ordered _________ @ $3.50 each = $ ____________
Parent’s Name__________________ E-mail ____________________________________
Telephone #:________________________
Total # of Poults ordered _________ @ $3.50 each = $ ____________
Lamb Validation Tag Order Form – Due Friday, August 9th
Name of child _________________________________ Club ______________________
Name of child ______________________________________________________
COMBO TAG (County & Major Tag) Total# _____ @ $9.00 each = $ ____________
County Only Tag
Total# _____ @ $1.00 each = $ ____________
Parent’s Name_____________________ Address ________________________________
Telephone #:_____________________ City______________________State__________
Zip Code__________________
Goat Validation Tag Order Form – Due Friday, August 9th
Name of child _________________________________ Club ______________________
Name of child ______________________________________________________
COMBO TAG (County & Major Tag) Total# _____ @ $9.00 each = $ ____________
County Only Tag
Total# _____ @ $1.00 each = $ ____________
Parent’s Name_____________________ Address ________________________________
Telephone #:_____________________ City______________________State__________
Zip Code__________________
Haltered Geldings (5 and older)
Charity Harris
Grand Champ. Registered Halter Gelding
Kate McNeill
3rd place
Kelsey Gonzales
5th place
Bailey Burkholder
8th place
Registered Mares (over 5)
Emma Smith
Shelby Henson
2nd place & Reserve Champion
3rd place
Showmanship
Charity Harris
Christabella Burkholder
Bailey Burkholder
2nd place Kelsey Gonzales 6th place
3rd place
4th place
Pole Bending
Kate McNeill
Emma Smith
Shelby Henson
2nd place
6th place
8th place
Kadi Fretwell
Sahara Ellis
Tess Underbrink
Western Division
Christabella Gonzales Reserve Champ.
4th place
7th place
10th place
Barrel Racing
Emma Smith
2nd place
Kate McNeill
6th place
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Tess Underbrink
7 place
Kadi Fretwell
9th place
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Sahara Ellis
11 place
(Other participants: Shelby Henson, Christabella Gonzales, Shelby Henson)
Stakes Race
Kate McNeil
Sahara Ellis
Tess Underbrink
Shelby Henson
Emma Smith
2nd place
5th place
7th place
9th place
11th place
Western Pleasure
Christabella Gonzales
2nd place
Western Horsemanship
Bailey Burkholder
Christabella Gonzales
8th place
7th place
Western Trail
Christabella Gonzales
Charity Harris
2nd place
9th place
Stockhorse Trail
Emma Smith
Bailey Burkholder
3rd place
6th place
Stockhorse Pleasure
Bailey Burkholder
Emma Smith
2nd place
4th place
Reining
Emma Smith
Bailey Burkholder
1st place
2nd place
Working Cow Horse
Emma Smith
3rd place
Saturday, September 28th will be the Texas 4-H Night at the Rangers. Counties will again be able to earn
$2.85/ticket for their local 4-H program. This year’s promotional item is still to be determined. For a copy of
the flyer, you can find it on the Atascosa 4-H Facebook page or can come by the extension office.
 18 Record Books were judged for County Contest on June 28 th.
 The 1st place Record Books will advance to the District Record Book Contest in
Kingsville and will be judged July 10th. Those who plan on competing must have
their record books back at the extension office no later than July 8th.
 Everyone who submitted a record book can come pick them up.
Junior Division
Intermediate Division
Senior Division
Beef
Derek Scharmann -1st Place
Mason Vick -2nd place
Clothing and Textiles
Kendall Hagen – 1st Place
Clothing and Textiles
Jaclyn Bonner - 1st Place
Poultry
Madison Lutz – 1st Place
Consumer Education
Autumn Hagen – 1st Place
Health
Sarah Lotas – 1st Place
Rabbits
Brittany Horelka – 1st Place
Photography
Cassandra Lotas – 1st Place
Swine
Rebekah Wagner- 1st Place
Shooting Sports
Isabella Garcia – 1st Place
Shooting Sports
Marco Garcia – 1st Place
Shooting Sports
Travis Bonner- 1st Place
Carlos Garcia – 2nd Place
Swine
Trey Hagen – 1st Place
Stayton Hagen – 2nd Place
Gregorio Alcorta – 3rd Place
Atascosa 4-H has 12 seniors graduating this year.
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Extension Office is requesting from seniors:
1. Head shot picture
2. School name
3. List of 4-H Projects
4. Plans for the future
Information is needed for 4-H Banquet
Submit by Thursday July 24th
Information can be:
Emailed to Kristan.Jenschke@ag.tamu.edu
Or
Mailed: 1003 Oak, Jourdanton, Tx 78026
Good Luck to all of our Seniors and to the
next chapters of their lives. Way to go!!!
Wildlife and Fisheries
Justin Smith – 1st Place
Star Award Interviews will be conducted July 16th, at
the extension office.
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Come prepared to answer questions on your
record book and your 4-H career.
Applicants will be notified by phone of their
scheduled interview time.
Star award winners will be announced during
the 4-H Awards Banquet Night on August 5th.
Study Guides for interview can be found at
http://atascosa-tx.tamu.edu; under the
publication tab.
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