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March 2019

2019 Junior Leader Lab WHEN: Tuesday, May 28th to Thursday, May 30th WHERE: South Plains College, Levelland, TX 4-H CONNECT OPENS: Tuesday, April 2nd at 7:00 a.m. 4-H CONNECT CLOSES: Tuesday, April 16th or at 155 registered (whichever occurs first) COST: $160

*Remember this camp fills up quickly! It filled up within 15-30 minutes last year!*

2019 Senior Leader Lab/POWER Camp WHEN: Monday, June 24th to Wednesday, June 26th WHERE: High Plains Retreat Center, Amarillo, TX 4-H CONNECT: TBA

Meat Judging

Team 1 - 8th place

San Antonio Stock Show

Landry Miller

2nd place Cross - San Antonio Stock Show

Calf Scramble - caught a calf for a certificate to

purchase breeding animals to show next year at

the San Antonio Stock Show

Caden Carver

3rd place - Animal Systems Category

San Antonio Stock Show

Agricultural Science Fair

** If you have anything for the

February newsletter, get it to the office by

Wednesday, March 20th by 4:00 p.m.!**

CLUB COMMUNITY COUNTRY

Club Meetings Schedule

Please invite your friends to join 4-H!!!

Abernathy 4-H Clover Kids Club WHEN: NO MEETING

WHERE: Abernathy Elementary Cafeteria

CLUB MANAGER: Ollie Hart

Abernathy 4-H Club WHEN: Monday, March 4th at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Abernathy Elementary Cafeteria

CLUB MANAGERS: Holly Williamson & Angie

Carver

Cotton Center 4-H Club WHEN: Friday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: First Baptist Church in Cotton Center

CLUB MANAGER: Saralynn Burnett

PROGRAM: Community Clean-up

Hale Center 4-H Club WHEN: Wednesday, March 20th at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Akin Elementary Cafeteria

CLUB MANAGERS: Sara Jackson, Sylvia Ortiz, &

Kim Rowell

Hale County 4-H Horse Club WHEN: Tuesday, March 19th at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ed Mullinex Barn

CLUB MANAGERS: Kelley Bozeman, Lisa Wright, &

Sheri Cheyne

Plainview 4-H Clover Kids Club WHEN: Monday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ollie Liner Center

CLUB MANAGER: Beverly Wall

PROGRAM: Deana Sageser, CEA-FCH, will play

“Food & Nutrition Bingo” with the Clover Kids. Prizes

will be given. Refreshments: Cathan Stoerner

Plainview 4-H Club WHEN: Monday, March 18th at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Ollie Liner Center

CLUB MANAGER: Renee Allison

REMEMBER: ALL MEMBERS HAVE TO

ENROLL ON 4-H CONNECT AND PAY THE

MEMBERSHIP FEE OF $25 IN ORDER TO

PARTICIPATE IN ANY 4-H ACTIVITIES,

INCLUDING SHOOTING SPORTS AND/OR

SHOWING LIVESTOCK. PARENTS AND

ADULTS NEED TO REGISTER IF THEY PLAN

TO VOLUNTEER.

**YOU MUST RE-ENROLL EVERY YEAR!**

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TO MAKE THE BEST BETTER Clothing and Textiles

LEADER: Audra Graves LEARNING EXPERIENCES: Monday, March 18th at 4:30 p.m. Tour & Skin Care at The Cottage Boutique Campbell Offield Wednesday, March 20th at 4:30 p.m. Workshop & Community Service at Extension Office Annabeth Allison

Fashion Show COUNTY CONTEST: Tuesday, March 26th at 6:00 p.m. at Abernathy Elementary School Cafeteria, Abernathy COUNTY CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE: Thursday, March 7th by 4:00 p.m. DISTRICT CONTEST: Monday, April 15th at Christ the King School, Lubbock 4-H CONNECT: Opens Thursday, March 21st & Closes Wednesday, April 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Clover Kids will follow Junior categories for County. Please call Audra Graves at the Extension office if you have any ques-tions.

Buying Categories Construction Categories Special Interest (All Ages) Casual Everyday Living (All Ages) Fantastic Fashions under $25 (All Ages) Theatre/Costume (All Ages) Casual Everyday Living (Juniors/Intermediates Only) ReFashion & Embellished/Recycled (Jr./Int.) Dressy (Juniors/Intermediates Only) Dressy (Juniors/Intermediates Only) Business/Interview Attire (Seniors Only) ReFashion (Seniors Only) Semi-Formal to Formal (Seniors Only) Semi-Formal to Formal (Seniors Only)

Duds to Dazzle DISTRICT CONTEST: Monday, April 15th at Christ the King School, Lubbock 4-H CONNECT: Opens Thursday, March 21st & Closes Wednesday, April 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Teams can be 3-5 members and categories are Wearable, Non-Wearable, and Accessory/Jewelry. If you are interested in being on a team, please contact Audra Graves.

Fashion Storyboard DISTRICT CONTEST: Monday, April 15th 4-H CONNECT: Opens Thursday, March 21st & Closes Wednesday, April 3rd at 12:00 p.m. Boards are due to the Hale County office by 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 3rd.

2019 Design Brief

The following brief serves as the direction for the 2019 Fashion Storyboard. 4-H members should create their Fashion Storyboard around their interpretation of the design brief.

“Once Upon a Storyboard”

Once upon a time in Texas 4-H, members are challenged to develop a storyboard entry inspired from children’s literature. All genres of children’s literature may be explored! Whether it is a classic fairytale like “Beauty and the Beast,” a book of poems such as “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein, or a famous folklore like “Goldilocks and the Three Bears,” let the pictures on the pages, characters in the story, and words themselves encourage your imagination and creativity to foster an original design.

Categories (new this year): Wearable, Accessory, Jewelry, Pet Clothing, Home De cor, Home Furnishings New this year: Boards can now be 3-D

Participants may submit one entry in each category. After the District contest, senior participants may submit only one storyboard to the State competition. Please call Audra Graves at the Extension office if you have any questions.

*If you would like to lead the clothing project or assist with project activities, call Audra Graves and let her know.*

District Fashion Show Narrator Opportunity

DUE DATE: Thursday, April 4th to Wendy Scott, CEA-FCH-Lynn County Applicants must be in the 9th grade and be present at the Fashion Show. You will need to fill out an application form and submit it with a video or voice recording (which should be emailed) using the sample narration. The narration should be read as if you are on stage before an audience. Recordings will be judged on self-confidence, pronunciation and enuncia-tion of the script, voice clarity, and audience appeal. Winners will be notified by Tuesday, April 9th. For more information and/or a copy of the sample narration, please contact Audra Graves.

Upcoming Spring Contests Livestock Judging

If any 4-Her is interested in judging livestock, practices will be starting soon. We will be judging sheep, swine,

and cattle. This project is available to all 4-Hers. Call the Hale County Extension Office to get your name on

the list.

LEADER: Jason Miller

DISTRICT CONTEST: Friday, April 26th

4-H CONNECT: Opens April 4th & Closes April 16th

Grass ID and Soils Judging

WHEN: Every Tuesday and Thursday at Hale County Extension Office

TIME: Grass ID Practice: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Soil Judging Practice: 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

LEADER: Beverly Wall, 774-1040

DISTRICT CONTEST: Soils Judging - Thursday, April 25th at WTAMU, Canyon

Grass ID - Monday, April 29th at First Baptist Church, Abernathy

4-H CONNECT: Soils Judging - Opens April 1st & Closes April 10th

Grass ID - Opens April 4th & Closes April 16th

Educational Presentation, Public Speaking, and Share-the-Fun An Educational Presentation is a short presentation with visual aids and props given by one to two 4-Hers on

a topic within 10 categories. Public Speaking is a timed speech. Share-the-Fun is like a talent show with 7

categories.

LEADER: Audra Graves

COUNTY CONTEST: Monday, April 1st at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Plainview

COUNTY CONTEST ENTRY DEADLINE: Tuesday, March 19th by 4:00 p.m.

DISTRICT CONTEST: Monday, April 29th at First Baptist Church, Abernathy

4-H CONNECT: Opens April 4th & Closes April 16th

Entomology ID WHEN: Monday, March 18th at 5:15 p.m. at Hale County Extension Office

LEADER: Blayne Reed

DISTRICT CONTEST: Monday, April 29th at First Baptist Church, Abernathy

4-H CONNECT: Opens April 4th & Closes April 16th

Horse Judging WHEN: Every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. at Coronado Junior High School (Meet in the front foyer)

LEADER: Kelley Bozeman, 774-0343

TRAVELING TROPHY: Friday, March 29th at WTAMU, Canyon REGISTRATION DUE: Friday, March 22nd

DISTRICT CONTEST: Friday, April 26th at WTAMU, Canyon

4-H CONNECT: Opens April 4th & Closes April 16th

Photography Class

WHEN: Monday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Hale County Extension Office

LEADER: Connie Burnett

4-H CONNECT: Opens March 22nd & Closes April 3rd

4-H Livestock Projects, Reminders & Results

2019 Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador WHEN & WHERE: Texas A&M-Kingsville Monday, June 17th to Thursday, June 20th Texas A&M-College Station Monday, July 8th to Thursday, July 11th Texas Tech University/West Texas A&M University Monday, July 22nd to Thursday, July 25th COST: $250

Selection Criteria: *Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock projects *Students with a profound interest in animal science and animal production *Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others *Top 25% class rank

Application Process: Applicant goes to http://tamuag.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3O9MuXE8KeGj1sh *Student will complete the application and enter the contact information of supervising County Extension Agent *CEA will be automatically emailed a recommendation survey *A selection committee will review the applications and accept 25 participants per university

Applications are due Wednesday, May 15th. Applicants will be notified by Saturday, June 1st regarding application result.

If you would like more information, contact

Audra Graves or Jason Miller.

2019 Healthy Lifestyles Invitational Contest

WHEN: Monday, March 25th at 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hale County Extension Office

CONTEST DATE: Thursday, June 13th at Texas 4-H Roundup

The Healthy Lifestyles State Invitational contest is similar to the Consumer Decision Making contest. It con-

sists of two parts: judging eight (8) classes and giving a team presentation. The eight (8) classes will provide a

situation on various healthy lifestyles topics:

Altering Recipes Food Packaging & Labeling Food Safety Hydration/Sports Drinks

Insect Repellant Physical Activity Sun Safety Teens & Safe Driving Habits

This is an informational meeting, and practice dates will be set at it. For more information, please call Audra

Graves.

Shooting Sports Safety Meeting and Practices-Archery, Rifle, Shotgun Rifle PRACTICES: (Saturdays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) March 9, 23, 30 April 6 (Woodmen of the World Building, 121 W. Stevenson, Hale Center) LEADER: David Hooper, 292-8981 DISTRICT CONTEST: Saturday, April 13th at SPC Law Enforcement Building, Levelland 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 22nd & Closes April 3rd Archery PRACTICES: (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.) March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25 May 2 (Ollie Liner Center) LEADER: Priscilla Hooper, 292-8124 DISTRICT CONTEST: Saturday, May 11th at Floyd County Friends Unity Center, Lockney 4-H CONNECT: Opens April 19th & Closes May 1st Shotgun SAFETY MEETING: Monday, April 22nd PRACTICES: (Juniors/Intermediates at 3:00 p.m. & Seniors at 2:00 p.m.) April 28 May 5, 19, 26 June 2, 9, 16, 23 LEADER: Dina Schur, 774-7615 DISTRICT CONTEST: Friday, June 28th in Garza County & Saturday, June 29th in Gaines County 4-H CONNECT: Opens June 10th & Closes June 19th

North Region Shooting Sports Coaches Training

WHEN: Saturday, April 6th at 8 a.m. to Sunday, April 7th at 12:00 p.m. WHERE: Lubbock, Texas (District Office) 4-H CONNECT: Opens March 1st & Closes March 31st COST: $120.00 DISCIPLINES OFFERED: Rifle, Shotgun, & Archery CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: Certified 4-H coach (must be a minimum of 21 years of age) Assistant 4-H Coach ( 14-20 years of ages) *Make sure to get your background screened prior to registration for the event.*

ACHIEVEMENT BANQUET 4-H YEAR PINS All Hale County 4-H members must attend 4 club meetings to be eligible to receive a 4-H year pin at the 2019 Achievement Banquet. Each club secretary is responsible for keeping an accurate record of each 4-Hers at-tendance at their club meeting. The club secretary must also submit these names to the Extension office after the final meeting in May.

4-H Award Jackets and Patches All 4-H team coaches are reminded it is your responsibility to turn in your teams results from the District 2 4-H sanctioned contests. Parents, please make sure if your child competes as an individual in a contest you turn in the results to the Extension Office. The results determine which 4-Hers receive their jackets and patches at the 4-H Achievement Banquet.

Beginner Dog Obedience Classes

WHEN: Saturday, March 23rd for Registration/Orientation WHERE: YMCA Multi-Purpose Room (Park in the back and go through the back door) TIME: 3:00 p.m. COST: $35 for 4-Hers; $65 for non-4-Hers

Please bring your dogs to the Orientation Meeting. Class will follow after orientation. It will be a six-week course from March 23rd to April 20th, one hour each week. Call Regina Edwards for more information at 445-2736 (M) or 293-2066 (H).

RSVP and Hale County 4-H

Keep Plainview Beautiful Earth Day Event

WHEN: Wednesday, April 17th at 4:15 p.m. WHERE: Hike and Bike Trail

All 4-H members are asked to meet at the gazebo off of Quincy street. We will divide into groups and clean the trail with the RSVP members.

Keep Plainview Beautiful/ Hale County 4-H

“Tree Give Away” Chairmen: Jaiden and Braiden Barbian

WHEN: Wednesday, March 27th TIME: 4:30 p.m. until all trees are given away WHERE: Inside Gebo’s

Keep Plainview Beautiful, Hale County Soil and Water Conservation District, Gebo’s, and Hale County 4-H will be giving away 100 Afghanistan Pine Trees. This will count as an Arbor Day Project. These events are being registered with Keep Texas Beautiful. This is a State Activity for your recordbook.

“Walk A Mile in Her Shoes” Crisis Center of the Plains Fundraiser WHEN: Saturday, April 13th TIME: 10:00 a.m.- Registration with the walk to follow WHO: Hale County 4-H Boys COST: NO COST (4-H Sponsor has paid entry fee)

Participants will walk inside around the Ollie Liner Center 4 times wearing 4 inch red heels. Everyone who walks will receive a t-shirt and free lunch from Xcel Energy. Contact the Extension office at 291-5270 for more information.

Hale County Extension Office 225 Broadway Street, Suite 6

Plainview, TX 79072 Phone: (806) 291-5270

Fax: (806) 291-5266 hale.agrilife.org

If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Audra Graves, Deana Sageser, or Jason Miller at the Hale County Extension

Office at least two weeks prior to the program or event.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.

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

Audra Graves, CEA-4-H

Deana Sageser, CEA-FCH

Jason Miller, CEA-ANR

March 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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3 4 6:30 p.m.-Abernathy Austin Stock Show Excuses Absences due to Audrey Gloyna

5 4:30 p.m.-Grass ID 5:00 p.m.-Soils Judging 5:00 p.m.-Horse Judging

6 7 4:30 p.m.-Grass ID 5:00 p.m.-Soils Judging

County Fashion Show Entries due by 4:00 p.m.

8 9 8:00 a.m.-Rifle 1:00 p.m.-Rifle

10 11 12

13 14 15 16

17 18 4:30 p.m.-Tour at The Cottage Boutique 5:00 p.m.-Photography 5:15 p.m.-Entomology ID 6:00 p.m.-Plainview Clover Kids

19 4:30 p.m.-Grass ID 5:00 p.m.-Soils Judging 5:00 p.m.-Horse Judging 6:30 p.m.-Horse Club

County Roundup Entries due by 4:00 p.m.

20 4:30 p.m.-Hale Center 4:30 p.m.-Clothing Workshop

21 4:30 p.m.-Grass ID 5:00 p.m.-Soils Judging 6:00 p.m.-Archery

4-H Connect Opens: Duds to Dazzle, Fashion Show, Fashion Storyboard

22 4-H Connect Opens: Photography, Rifle

23 8:00 a.m.-Rifle 1:00 p.m.-Rifle

24 25 4:30 p.m.-Healthy Lifestyles

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4:30 p.m.-Grass ID 5:00 p.m.-Soils Judging 5:00 p.m.-Horse Judging 6:00 p.m.-County Fashion Show

27 28 4:30 p.m.-Grass ID 5:00 p.m.-Soils Judging 6:00 p.m.-Archery

29 4:00 p.m.-Cotton Center Traveling Trophy Horse Judging Contest

30 8:00 a.m.-Rifle 1:00 p.m.-Rifle

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No practices this week!

County Spring Break