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TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcome to 4-H………………………………………………………………………………………….1Table of Contents and Extension Office Contacts ..................................................................... 24-H Pledge, Motto and Who Can Participate? .......................................................................... 3Adult Leaders Association ........................................................................................................ 34-H Council and Ten Easy Steps to Getting the Most of 4-H ..................................................... 4Participation Fee………………………………………………………………………………………...5Enrolling ................................................................................................................................. 6Get Involved and Brazos County Extension Website................................................................. 7Brazos County 4-H Clubs ................................................................................................... 8-10Brazos County 4-H Club Officers ............................................................................................ 114-H Projects and Brazos County 4-H Livestock Projects Important Dates ................................. 12Complete a Project and Awards and Recognition ................................................................... 134-H Activities in Brazos County, BCYLS and Eligibility............................................................. 14Keeping Records-Record Books ............................................................................................. 15Sharing and Promote and Community Service ........................................................................ 15Brazos County 4-H Eligibility Form and Instructions ........................................................... 16-17Brazos County Extension StaffJerod MeurerCounty Extension Agent4-H & Youth DevelopmentJerod.meurer@ag.tamu.eduCharla M. AnthonyExtension Program AssistantHorticulturecmanthony@ag.tamu.eduFlora WilliamsCounty Extension AgentFamily and Consumer Sciencesfewilliams@ag.tamu.eduSupport StaffArvitta ScottPVCEP 4-H & Youth DevelopmentArvitta.scott@ag.tamu.eduAshley Skinner4-H Program Assistantadfink@ag.tamu.eduEmily Besser Gina Hoyt Janice Anderson Brittany SnowdenAdministrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistant Administrative Assistantejbesser@ag.tamu.edu gjhoyt@ag.tamu.edu janice.anderson@ag.tamu.edu brittany.snowden@ag.tamu.eduOffice Location/Mailing Address2619 Highway 21 WestBryan, Texas 77803Phone: (979) 823-0129Fax: (979) 775-3768WEBSITE: http://brazos.agrilife.org/FACEBOOK PAGE: facebook.com/brazos4h2

About 4-HMotto“To Make the Best Better”EmblemThe 4-H emblem is the four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaf, standing for head, heart, hands andhealth. The 4-H Clover and name are protected under 18U.S.C. 707. Permission is required to duplicate it.ColorsThe 4-H colors are green and white. Green symbolizes nature’s most common color and represents life,springtime and youth. White symbolizes purity.PledgeI pledgeMy head to clearer thinking,My heart to greater loyalty,My hands to larger service andMy health to better living,for my club, my community,my country and my world.4-H YearSeptember 1 to August 31Age of 4-H Members1. Any youth may become a member of 4-H when he or she has reached 9 years of age, or 8 years of ageand has entered the third grade. “Entered the third grade” is interpreted as September 1 of the year themember is enrolled in the third grade.2. Youth are eligible to participate in the current 4-H year if they are 8 (and in the third grade) or 9 yearsof age by August 31 of the previous 4-H year and have not reached their 19th birthday on or beforeAugust 31 of the current 4-H year.Texas 4-H Age Categories for project activity purposes are:Junior = 8 and in the 3rd grade, 9 & 10 as of August 31Intermediate = 11, 12, 13 as of August 31Senior = 14-18 as of August 31Adult Leaders AssociationAll 4-H parents and leaders are encouraged to become part of the Adult Leaders Association!This association is composed of volunteer 4-H leaders who meet and work together to support the 4-H youth ofBrazos County. The Adult Leaders Association works in conjunction with the County 4-H Council to plan andcoordinate county-wide 4-H activities. The Adult Leaders Association works to financially assist the 4-H youththrough fund raising projects. The Association is also useful as a meeting forum in which leaders may exchangeideas.President…………………………………………………………………………..Lisa MutchlerVice President……………………………………………………………………..Debbie PerezSecretary………………………………………………………………………..….Charity JudahTreasurer…………………………………………………………………………..Shelley NemecDelegates at Large……………………………………………………….………..Pablo Herrera & Lisa Casey3

4-H CouncilMembers of the Brazos 4-H Council plan and coordinate 4-H activities in the county. The Brazos 4-H Councilalso promotes district and state level 4-H activities. County Council is comprised of 4-H members from each ofthe various 4-H clubs in the County. Clubs are encouraged to have two council delegates who will attend theCounty 4-H Council meetings. Typically, a 4-H member is elected into the position of council delegate andrepresents his or her club at the County 4-H Council meetings. In most cases, the president of the 4-H club alsoserves as a delegate to the County 4-H Council. In addition to the club council delegates and presidents,membership to the council is open to all 4-H youth.The Brazos 4-H Council serves as a communication channel. Council delegates represent their club and relayinformation and ideas from their club to the council. The council delegates also relay information from thecouncil to their club to keep the members up to date on county-wide activities and events.Chairman.......................................................................Ryan BouseFirst Vice Chairman ......................................................... Lilly ChilekSecond Vice Chairman ................................................. Alyssa RoachSecretary ................................................................... Julia LawrenceTreasurer ........................................................................... Josh KimDistrict Delegate ....................................................... Travis RooneyReporter……………………………………………………….Rylee CassParliamentarian……………………………………………..Trew AdamsHistorian……………………………………………...…Thanet LawrenceHealth & Safety Officer………………………………….…Keelie Wendt4-H Council, Club Manager, and Adult Leaders Association Meetings**Meetings begin @ 6:00 p.m. **Aug. 20 – Club Manager & Adult Leaders Meeting…………………6 p.m. @ The Brazos CenterSept. 17 – CLOSED County Council Officer meeting – meeting location – tbdOct. 15 – Club Manager & Adult Leaders Meeting………………… 6 p.m. @ The Brazos CenterOct. 15 – OPEN County Council meeting (all delegates and members of B.Co. 4-H encouraged to attend @ the BrazosCenter)Nov. 19 – CLOSED County Council Officer meeting (meeting @ Brazos Center) – OFFICERS ONLYNO ADULT LEADERS/CLUB MANAGERSDecember – NO MEETINGS (Council or Adult Leaders, or Club Managers)January 21 – Club Manager & Adult Leaders Meetings @ 6 p.m. – tbdJanuary 21 – OPEN County Council meeting (all delegates and members of B.Co. 4-H encouraged to attend – location tbd)February 18 – CLOSED County Council Officer meeting (meeting @ Brazos Center) – OFFICERS ONLYNO ADULT LEADERS/CLUB MANAGERSMarch – NO MEETINGSApril 15 – Adult Leaders & Club Manager meetings @ 6 p.m. @ the Brazos CenterApril 15 – OPEN County Council meeting (all delegates and members of B.Co. 4-H encouraged to attend @ The BrazosCenter)May 20 – Club Manager & Adult Leaders Meetings @ 6 p.m. @ the Brazos CenterMay 20 – OPEN County Council meeting (all delegates and members of B.Co. 4-H encouraged to attend @ the BrazosCenter)Aug. 19 – Club Manager & Adult Leaders Meetings @ 6 p.m. @ the Brazos CenterAug. 19 – OPEN County Council meeting (all delegates and members of B.Co. 4-H encouraged to attend @ the BrazosCenter)Ten easy steps to getting the most out of 4-H:Step 1 - Youth Complete Online EnrollmentStep 2 - Parents Complete Online EnrollmentStep 3 - Get InvolvedStep 4 - Start a ProjectStep 5 - Complete a ProjectStep 6 - Participate in Activities4

Step 7 - Keep RecordsStep 8 - Share InformationStep 9 - Help OthersStep 10 - Promote 4-HStep 1 - Youth Complete Online EnrollmentEnrollment TimeOn September 1 st each year, all former, new 4-H members, and volunteer leaders must re-enroll for thecurrent year. Enrollment stays current from September 1 st through August 31 st .Enrolling in 4-HTo enroll in a Texas 4-H club, you must register online using the 4-H Connect management system. You willneed a computer, internet access, and a Mozilla web browser.New Members:1. Open your Mozilla internet browser. If you do not have Mozilla, please download it free fromwww.mozilla.com.2. Go to https://texas.4honline.com.3. Click “I need to setup a profile.”4. Select your county from the drop down menu.5. Fill in the fields marked Email, Confirm Email, and Last Name and create a password you will remember.6. Select “Family” on the Role drop down menu.7. Click “Create Login.”8. Follow the on-screen prompts to register your family and all family members involved in a 4-H club as amember or volunteer (including adults). Fields marked in bold are required.9. Register each member in all projects or groups they participate in or wish to join in the future.10. If you are a youth, your registration will be submitted to your county extension office, where an agentwill review your application. If you have to make any corrections, they will contact you by e-mail. Oncecomplete and correct, the agent will approve your enrollment.Tip: Do not hit your browser’s “Back” button while within the 4-H Connect system!Questions about 4-H Connect? Contact your Club Manager, County Extension Office at 979-823-0129, or visitthe help page on the State 4-H website: http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/enroll/support/index_connecthelp.php.Previous MembersJust click "Login to 4-H Connect.”1) Click the "EDIT" button beside each youth/adult profile, review all information for correct data, selectprojects, activities, and leadership roles and click ENROLL FOR 2012-2013.2) THEN, you will go through each screen of the person you are enrolling. Please check and be sure theinformation is complete and click continue on each screen until you get to the last screen.3) If you have reviewed everything and all is updated and correct, please click Submit Enrollment and thenwait on our office to accept your enrollment.5

Step 2 - Parents Complete Online EnrollmentSame as above, except as noted in #10.10. If you are an adult volunteer, your registration will be sent to the Youth Protection Standards Officefor screening if you have not been screened, or are due for your three year review. Once you arescreened and approved, your registration will be returned back to your county extension office, wherean agent will review and accept your application.Step 3 - Get InvolvedAs a Member or Leader, you need to get involved in your local club; attend monthly meetings, volunteer forcommittees, and stay informed of what is going on in your club. Learn what is going on throughout the County,District and State by reading the Brazos County 4-H Handbook, 4-H Newsletters, Brazos County 4-HConnection (our online bulletin board) and the 4-H and Youth Development pages on the Brazos CountyExtension website:http://brazos.agrilife.org/Find our Newslettersand Program guideshere.Enroll in 4-Hhere.Brazos County Cultural Exchange ProgramThe Program:• Participants: Approximately 250 youth over 28 years.• Three year commitment from youth and parents– Year One: Host selected Exchange State– Year Two: Travel to Exchange State– Year Three: Travel to Washington D.C.• Fundraising: Families work Texas A&M Concession Stands during athletic events– Savings to families of over $700,000 over 28 years6

Join a Club!The following are the 14 County 4-H Clubs in Brazos County and their Club Name, Club Manager(s), Project descriptions,meeting location, date and time:CLUB MANAGER(S)Pablo Herreracell 979-575-7288manager@brazos-4h-archery.orgDebbie Perezcell 979-255-9759debbie@brazos-4h-archery.orgJeff Hintoncell 832-259-8700jeff@brazos-4h-archery.orgCLUB NAME & PROJECTDESCRIPTIONArcheryThe Archery Club promotes all aspectsof archery as a sport. Club memberspartake in various community serviceprojects. Club activities encouragegood sportsmanship, leadership andcitizenship.MEETING LOCATION, DATE & TIMEMeets:4 th Thursday each monthLocation:Westminster Presbyterian Church3333 Oak Ridge DriveBryan, TX 77802Time: 7 PMWebsite:www.brazos-4h-archery.orgFacebook:Brazos 4-H Archery ClubBridle & BitT’Shana Everitt979-450-0761t_r_everitt@yahoo.comBill Merka979-846-8817merkaranch@hotmail.comDennis Norris936-825-2592bnorris@embarqmail.comMeets:2 nd Sunday each monthLocation:Freeman ArenaTime: 4 PMChristina Robertson979-777-4865MCMRAggies@tconline.netBethann Bilke979-777-2733ba@conspiracy.netDianna Fratessa979-828-1631nkcattle@aol.comChris Cohen979-219-0875ncohen@cvm.tamu.eduDennis Norrisnorriscontractingservices@gmail.comDr. Kelly Riccitellikriccitelli@hotmail.comEquestrianEquestrian Club activities include holdingan Open Horse Show, Horse Judging,Horse Bowl, riding sessions and aHorsemanship Clinic. Communityservice includes working the annualChristmas tree recycling for thecommunity and many other projects.Meets:1 st Monday each monthLocation:TAMU Vet School, Rm 101(call for directions)Time: 7 PMWebsite:equestrian4-h.org7

Cedric PaytonCell: 979-412-3891cedricpayton@msn.comLorenza WilsonCell: 979-218-8524lorenzawilson@msn.comKim Hendrick979-204-5334dockimbo@gmail.comKarmen McGee719-660-4325karmen@freedomodyssey.netJada Jedlicka979-218-5354Jada_71smiles@yahoo.comRev. Rick Yarbrough979-778-2094rick@personalplaquesandmore.netDevorah Yarbrough979-820-0598devorahyarbrough@gmail.comFiona Cohen979-219-0875greyhairfarm@yahoo.comMen of DistinctionThe Men of Distinction 4-H Club offeropportunities for youth to grow, learn,achieve, and be creative in their ownway. Our youth are able to enhance oldand new fundamentals of life throughactivities pertinent to Leadership, ServiceLearning, and Nutrition.North BrazosThe North Brazos County 4-H Club willeducate area youth in the proper raising,caring and utilization of animals andlivestock, and the importance of theirutilization. The development of life skillssuch as self awareness, presentation, andself-confidence will be taught and reliedupon to achieve these goals.Additionally, the importance ofcommunity, both as a resource, and as afocus of service, will be stressed.Pawfect PalsThe Paw-fect Pals 4-H Dog Clubpromotes all aspects of dog training.Training ranges from obedience to agilityand dog show training such asshowmanship and conformation. Dogtraining sessions are held weekly and theclub hosts a dog show annually.Praising YThe Praising Y 4-H Club is a multi-interestclub focusing on photography, leadership,gardening and animals. Participating incommunity service projects will behighlighted.River ValleyRiver Valley Horsemen's Club is a multiinterestclub. The club includes youththat participate in horse shows, horsejudging, livestock projects (lamb, goats,swine, cattle, rabbits), community serviceprojects, leadership labs and all aspects of4-H. We participate in many diversecommunity service projects that include:toy collection for MASH, volunteering atthe Food Bank, donating goods tovarious community groups, adoptingfamilies at Christmas and nursing homevisits. This is a fun club that addresses allaspects of 4-H.Meets:3 rd Monday of each monthLocation:Everyday Life Inc.6955 Broach RoadBryan, TX 77808Time: 6 PMMeets:4 th Tuesday each monthLocation:Wixon Valley City HallTime: 6 PMMeets:1 st Tuesday each monthLocation:Steep Hollow Baptist ChurchTime: 6:30 PMMeets:2 nd Monday of each monthLocation:Praising Y Ranch1839 Reed LaneBryan, TX 77803Time: 6:30 PMMeets:3rd Monday each monthLocation:Louis Pearce Pavilion, TAMU CampusTime: 6 PM8

Lisa Caseycell 979-218-2768lcasey@gsiog.netTammy Broussard979-777-6679Tammy.broussard@bryanisd.orgSonya Bouse979-324-4638sonyabouse@hotmail.comDarlene Hamiter979-777-3656finelin2@hotmail.comMegan Rooney979-220-1952megankrooney@gmail.comCharles & Stephanie Wendt979-220-0068wmcwendt@hotmail.comRuntin’ N’ Gruntin’A diverse-interest club that examines awide range of 4-H projects. Equal partsanimals, consumer science, food,nutrition and community service. Wehave a broad focus on communityservice projects to a variety of charitableorganizations in the community. Also aclub Christmas party, various field tripsand an end-of- the year party are heldannually.SouthwoodSouthwood 4-H Club explores the diverserange of projects available in 4-H as wellas concentrating on such projects as food &nutrition, crafts, photography, animals(beef, swine, poultry, and sheep), clothing,dogs, entomology and horticulture. Serviceprojects include involvement in the annualKBTX Food Drive, Relay for Life andnursing home visits. Clover Kids K-2 ndgrade.Meets:2nd Tuesday each monthLocation:Bonham Elementary School CafeteriaTime: 6:30 PMMeets:2 nd Monday each monthLocation:Wellborn Community Center, 4119Greens Prairie Rd. West, CollegeStationTime: Clover Kids 6 PMSouthwood 6:30 PM 6:30 PMWebsite:Southwood4h.webs.comShelley & Bubba Nemec979-676-1170 or 979-571-51034HSportsmans@txcyber.comStacy ColvinCell 979-218-0051jastacy@hotmail.comSportsman’sThe Sportsman's Club emphasizesactivities pertinent to skeet, trap andrelated shotgun shooting events as wellas firearms, safety. The 4H Sportsman'sClub also helps youth to promote goodcitizenship and build leadership skills.Annual activities include New Shooter'sClasses, Brazos County Shoot, Can FoodDrive for the Brazos Food Bank, andparticipation at the Texas State 4HShooting Sports Games.St. JosephSt. Joseph 4-H Club members’ projectsinclude swine, horticulture, beef,poultry, sheep, goats, rabbits, food &nutrition, livestock judging, clothing,and woodworking. Community serviceprojects have included adopting a familyat Christmas, collecting toys for MASH,KBTX Food for Families Food Drive, andnursing home visits.Find us on Facebook at Southwood 4HClubMeets:1st Monday each monthTime: 6:30 PMLocation:Sam Rayburn Middle School CafeteriaMeets:2 nd Monday each monthLocation:St. Joseph P.A.C. CenterTime: 6:30 PM9

Beth Lawrence979-690-1065bj.lawrence@verizon.netMonica Delisa979-255-1507azrugbymom.@aol.comDiedre Wallace979-575-8404dawallace01@msn.comSara Lynn Willis979-255-6458Vicki Hillert979-412-0973vicki@greenerimagesbcs.comCheryl Kocman979-229-1998kocmans@yahoo.comLisa Williams979-255-6806lisa@leswilliams.orgRenee Cass979-324-3870renee.cass@suddenlink.netThumpers & JumpersThumpers & Jumpers is a special interestrabbit club. Club members host the annualCounty Rabbit Workshop, participate inT.R.B.A. (Texas Rabbit BreedersAssociation) and A.R.B.A. (American RabbitBreeders Association) events as well as thestate level 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza. Othermember interests include food & nutrition,photography, public speaking, horticulture,consumer science and other animal projects(goats, horses, and beef). Communityservice project highlights from past yearsinclude the local food drive, donations tolocal animal shelters, participation inHabitat for Humanity and Relay for Life.Wixon ValleyWixon Valley is a multi-interest club withanimal projects ranging from rabbits tocommercial steers. Other projects includeJunior Master Gardener Program,photography, consumer education,clothing, and foods & nutrition.Community service projects include: Relayfor Life, international projects, food drives,and nursing home visitation.Meets:2 nd Tuesday each monthLocation:State 4-H OfficeCollege Station, TXTime: 6:30 PMMeets:2 nd Tuesday each monthLocation:State 4-H OfficeCollege Station, TXTime: 6:30 PM10

ArcheryJosh Kim………………………PresidentTonie Sahm…….……1 st Vice PresidentDylan Outlaw………2 nd Vice PresidentMary Claire Phelps…3 rd Vice PresidentAnnie Perez……………………SecretaryLayne Outlaw…………………TreasurerMarissa Shacket……...Council DelegateWyatt Nunn…….Alt. Council DelegateLara Cohen…………………….ReporterSydney Criscitiello ……ParliamentarianBridle & BitKatie Everitt……………………PresidentHailey Norris………… 1 st Vice PresidentMadeline Robertson…………..TreasurerGiuliana Slaughter……………...SecretaryMadaleine Merka ……Council DelegateEquestrianLaura Bilke……………………....PresidentElizabeth Schroeder……1 st Vice PresidentAaron Walker…………2 nd Vice PresidentFiona Cohen…………..3 rd Vice PresidentRebecca Summer………4 th Vice PresidentKathleen Koenig…………………SecretaryAli Fratessa ………………………TreasurerEvelyn Beesaw …………………..ReporterLauren Baxter &Madeline Robertson….Council DelegatesMen of DistinctionWilliam Sneed……………………PresidentTyrique Lacy…………….1 st Vice PresidentDaVante Ellison………………….SecretaryBarry Wilbanks…………………..TreasurerChase Burgess…………………….ReporterPaul Pepitone……………….Health/SafetyNorth BrazosAudrey Hendrick…………………PresidentGracie Coronado………..1 st Vice PresidentAngelica Briggs……………………SecretaryClint Williams…………………….TreasurerElizabeth Fraley.………………….HistorianAudrey Hendrick……….Council DelegatePaw-fect PalsKathleen Koenig………………….PresidentKatie Davis……………….1 st Vice PresidentDottie Foster……………2 nd Vice PresidentRiley Brown……………..3 rd Vice PresidentKristen Schuler…………………….SecretarySydnee Woodward………………TreasurerJane Covey………………………..ReporterMaggie Jedlicka…………Council DelegateMeredith Poling………………….HistorianPraising YGiavonna Yarbrough…………….PresidentJasmine Wooten………...1 st Vice PresidentAshley Howard…………………...SecretaryZaria Yarbrough………………….TreasurerTamia Dorsey……………………..ReporterDavid Taplett………………..Health/SafetyGiavonna Yarbrough &Ashley Howard………..Council DelegatesRiver ValleyFiona Cohen……………………..PresidentLaura Bilke………………1 st Vice PresidentMorgan Payne…………2 nd Vice PresidentRobert Sturdivant……………….TreasurerGilbert Porras……………………SecretaryRuntin’ N’ Gruntin’Kelsey Taylor………………….PresidentBailey Becker…………1 st Vice PresidentRebecca Casey………2 nd Vice PresidentHannah Broussard…..3 rd Vice PresidentGracie Russell………………….ReporterHannah Hardin………………..SecretaryRylie Philipello………………..TreasurerBurke Mumford……….Health & SafetyHannah Whitwell……...ParliamentarianKinsey Savage………...Council Delegate11Thumpers & JumpersJulia Lawrence……………………………….PresidentPaul Hinton……………..Vice President of ProgramsCaroline Lawrence…....Vice President of RecreationThanet Lawrence………...Vice President of FacilitiesLauren Willis…Vice President of Community ServiceSofia Delisa…………………………………...SecretaryEllie Hague ……………………………….….TreasurerKayla Wallace………………………………...ReporterOlivia Cook & Katherine Hinton…Council DelegatesWixon ValleyCarly Hicks……………………………………PresidentCiera Castillo………………………...1 st Vice PresidentMontana Hammack………………..2 nd Vice PresidentWill Hussey………………………….3 rd Vice PresidentLauren Hillert………………………………….SecretaryCody Kocman…………………………………TreasurerRylee Cass……………………………Council DelegateMadison Jobb………………………………….ReporterMadelyn Dudley……………………….ParliamentarianLane Hillert & Reagan Thurman……..…Co-HistoriansOlivia Williams…………………………..Safety OfficerJunior OfficersCassie Brown………………………Jr. 1 st Vice PresidentAbigayle Williams………………..Jr. 2 nd Vice PresidentDenae Kocman…………………...Jr. 3 rd Vice PresidentSouthwoodTravis Rooney…………………PresidentRyan Bouse…………...1 st Vice PresidentHeather Weir………..2 nd Vice PresidentTrew Adams………….3 rd Vice PresidentKeelie Wendt…………4 th Vice PresidentStephen Kocmoud……………..SecretaryChad Ruesink…………………..TreasurerKeelie Wendt…………………..HistorianAndrew Kocmoud……………..ReporterKayla Peterson &Megan Moore……….Council DelegatesRegan Schulman…………..Health/SafetyJosiah Kocmoud……………….HistorianSportsman’sCoulter Dewitt…………………PresidentDerek Henicke………...1 st Vice PresidentKyle Jungman………..2 nd Vice PresidentAaron Nemec…………3 rd Vice PresidentCrystal Hosea…………………..SecretaryDaniel Perez……………………TreasurerTyler Watson…………Council DelegateGarrett Browning………………ReporterEthan Ellis……..Health & Safety OfficerMatthew Belcik………………..HistorianCharles Schumann…..Recreation OfficerJunior OfficersEli Ellis……………………….Jr. PresidentBrandon McGee……Jr. 1 st Vice PresidentKeaton Taylor……..Jr. 2 nd Vice PresidentColton Watson…….Jr. 3 rd Vice PresidentWilliam Baxter….Health & Safety OfficerGentry Fox…………Jr. Council DelegateSt. JosephLeah Hopcus……………………PresidentAlex Alderete………….1 st Vice PresidentAlyssa Roach…………2 nd Vice PresidentAustin Canatella……..3 rd Vice PresidentKendall Hopcus……………….TreasurerMolly Keefer…………...ParliamentarianMadison Colvin……………….SecretaryRamzey Zimmerman………….HistorianJaxson Zimmerman……………ReporterKurt Hopcus…………..Health & SafetyKolton Schuler………Council Delegate11

Step 4 - Start a ProjectOn the 4-H Connect Enrollment pages, 4-H members are asked to select projects of interest to them. When youstart your 4-H experience, you may want to select one or two projects. The more years you are in 4-H, themore projects you can usually handle. 4-H projects can be conducted throughout the 4-H year (September 1-August 31). Certain projects have special activities or contests, so you need to begin some projects at specifictimes during the year. After you select your projects, contact your Club Manager or County Extension office ifyou have any questions.Brazos County 4-H Livestock ProjectsImportant DatesLIVESTOCK ....................................... DEADLINE .......................................................... DATEMarket Steers ...................... Validation/Ownership Deadline ......................................... ..6/2013Commercial Steers…………….Validation/Ownership Deadline………………………………10/2013BCYLS Market Steers…Validation/Ownership Deadline (same day as Commercial Steers)..10/2013Lambs ................................. Validation/Ownership Deadline ..................................... ….10/2013(See 4-H Newsletter for more information)Goats .................................. Validation/Ownership Deadline ........................................ 10/2013(See 4-H Newsletter for more information)Barrows-Majors .................... Validation/Ownership Deadline ......................................... 11/2013Barrows-BCYLS only ............. Validation/Ownership Deadline ........................................ 12/2013Market Turkeys .................................. (Order Date) ......................................................... 7/2013Houston Broilers ............................... (Order Date) ....................................................... 10/2013Horses …….…………………Validation…………...…………………………………....4/2014San Antonio Broilers .......................... (Order Date) ........................................................ 10/2013BCYLS Broilers .................................... (Order Date) ........................................................ 1/2014Market Rabbit ................................... (Order Date) ........................................................ 2/2014**NOTE: Poultry: The date ordered is not the entry date. You must submit entries at the designated time to beable to show.***NOTE: Rabbits: Make special note of the breeding dates for market rabbits or when they must bepurchased.Step 5 - Complete a ProjectAfter you have selected your project you are ready to start gaining information and having fun learning aboutyour project. In 4-H, you are asked to do a minimum of six learning experiences to complete a project. Learningexperiences will vary from project to project, such as meetings with other 4-H'ers and Leaders, going on tours,attending workshops, reading publications or surfing the Internet. Many 4-H'ers work on the project with theirparents, grandparents or other family members while other 4-H'ers work on projects with a group of friends.Working through a project from start to finish helps a 4-H member gain skills in carrying out responsibilities, aswell as setting and completing goals.General Project Calendar for Brazos CountyOn the following pages, you will find a table that outlines some of the project areas in Brazos County 4-H. Usethis information to look ahead for major deadlines and event timeframes. Each item will occur around theweek written or weeks (using an arrow) as noted on the table.Then, refer to the 4-H Calendar found on the county website to find specific dates and project meetings.12

COUNTY 4-H AWARDS, RECORD BOOKS AND PINSIn addition to recognition at Brazos County 4-H Contests, 4-H members are also recognized foraccomplishments at the annual Brazos County 4-H Achievement Banquet held in the early fall. The entrydeadline for these awards is in July. All awards applications can be found in the Brazos County Awards &Recognition Handbook, and briefly described here:1) RECORD BOOK AWARDS - Record Book awards are presented based on what 4-Hers report in their 4-HRecord Book. Committees judge or evaluate project work and achievement, leadership, personal growth anddevelopment by reading the record books.2) 4-H YEAR PINS - 4-H Completion Year Pins are awarded to every 4-H member in Brazos County whocompletes a 4-H project during the year and turns in a Record Book or Member Achievement Plan (MAP)3) PROJECT COMPLETION PINS - Project pins are awarded to members who complete a 4-H Record Book atthe Junior, Intermediate or Senior level.4) ROOKIE AWARDS - A 4-H member who has completed his or her first year of membership, regardless of age,is eligible for the Rookie Award.5) 4-H HONOR ROLL - Available to Junior members, ages 8 and in the third grade through 10 years old whomeet the established criteria.6) 4-H ALL STAR - Available to Intermediate members, ages 11-13 who meet the established criteria.7) 4-H LETTERMAN - Available to Senior members, ages 14 and over who meet the established criteria.8) DANFORTH I DARE YOU AWARD - This award is offered as recognition of excellence in character, wellbalancedpersonal development and demonstrated leadership. Brazos County will give two (2) awards todeserving Senior age 4-H Members.9) GOLD STAR AWARD - The Gold Star Award is the most sought-after 4-H award at the county level. It isawarded each year to four (4) or more outstanding Senior 4-H members in Brazos County based on their total4-H career.10) SILVER STAR AWARD - The Silver Star Award is presented each year to four (4) or more outstanding 4-HIntermediate Members. An application form for the award must be completed and turned in with the recordbook.11) BRONZE STAR AWARD - The Bronze Star Award will be presented each year to four (4) outstanding 4-HJunior Members at the County Awards Banquet. An application form for the award must be completed andturned in with12) SPECIAL COUNTY AWARDS - The following awards are made available on a county-wide basis toencourage excellence in 4-H projects. A 4-H member is eligible for any award if the project is included in the 4-H Record Book, and a member may apply for all awards. Awards for Outstanding Achievement are awarded inthe following project areas: Archery, Beef, Citizenship*, Clothing, Community Service*, Meat Goat, Field &Stream, Food & Nutrition, Horse, Horticulture, Leadership*, Photography, Poultry, Public Speaking, Rabbit,Range Management, Sheep, Shooting Sports, and Swine.*Denotes projects judged on overall 4-H performance, not necessarily limited to one project area.13

Step 6 - Participate in ActivitiesActivities are contests or opportunities for 4-H members to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they havegained through their project work. Some of the activities allow a team of 4-H'ers to prepare a presentation,while other activities are for individual contest entry.Participating in 4-H activities helps the member gain public speaking skills and presentation skills that will helpthem throughout their life. Other activities available to 4-H'ers are a variety of camps and workshops conductedmainly in the summer.Some of the major activities:Fashion ShowsQuiz BowlsFood ShowsOutdoor ActivitiesPerforming ArtsHorse ShowsLivestock ShowsPhotography ContestsJudging ContestsShooting Sports ContestsTalks or Method DemonstrationsDog ShowsCampsCounty Camp, JulyPrime Time, JulyJr. Leadership Lab, Oct./Nov.Spectra, JulyLeadership Lab, JuneTeen Retreat, January(all ages)(9-13 year olds)(11-13 year olds)(14-18 year olds)(14-18 year olds)(13-19 year olds)You must register on 4-H Connect to participate in some of the activities 4-H has to offer.1. When approved, you may log in to your account by clicking “I have a profile” and providing your emailaddress and password.2. On the “Member List” page, scroll to the bottom of the page and select a member from the “Register amember for an event” drop down menu. Select the event you are registering. Only events that amember is eligible for will be shown.3. After you register, your county extension agent will review your registration and approve.Brazos County Youth Livestock ShowAs in the past, the 2014 Brazos County Youth Livestock Show and Sale is anticipated by numerous 4-H and FFAmembers from throughout Brazos County. The 58th annual Brazos County Youth Livestock Show and Auctionwill be held at the Brazos County Exposition Complex, March 25 – March 29, 2014.Judging will include livestock projects, agricultural mechanics projects, and in family and consumer science thefollowing categories: baked and canned goods, clothing, arts and crafts, woodworking, metalworking,ornamental horticulture and photography.The website for Brazos County Youth Livestock Association is: http://www.bcyla.netEligibility FormThis is a required form for competitive events and both the form and the instructions related to the form are atthe end of the handbook.Step 7 - Keep Records14

When you spend time working on a project, you need to record or take notes and pictures to track what youlearn through your progress. Brazos County 4-H'ers have the chance to complete a Record Book forrecognition at the Annual 4-H Awards Banquet held in the fall and to be considered for 4-H awards.4-H Record Books are a great way for 4-Her’s to keep records of their progress on their project! In constructinga 4-H Record Book, members organize information about their participation and accomplishments in all 4-Hprojects and activities. Any project can be completed using a 4-H Record Book. Record books are judged atcounty, district, and state levels at the end of the project year.Step 8 - Share InformationAs a 4-H member, you learn to share with others the information you gain through your project experience.Step 9 - Help OthersThe 4-H experience includes helping others. We call our 4-H helping, Community Service. This is somethingthat you do for a non- 4-H audience without pay or compensation.“One Day” Community Service Project DayOne day 4-H is a way for all 4-H members to take one day to say “thank you” to their communities, county,and state for all the support they have provided to 4-H members for more than 100 years.One day 4-H will occur on October 12, 2013, in every county across Texas. Each 4-H member can recruitfriends to help make their communities better through adopting a service project. These projects can be done asindividuals or as an entire county 4-H Program. Regardless of the project that is chosen, it is one day to make adifference!Step 10 - Promote 4-H4-H is the largest youth organization in the country because we are always inviting others to attend. Part ofyour 4-H experience will be to get others involved in the program. This could mean asking a friend to visit yourclub meeting or preparing a poster for National 4-H Week October 6-12, 2013.15

1.DECLARATION OF ELIGIBILITY FORMPARENT/GUARDIAN /COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT - Complete This SectionIn accordance with 4-H policy, provided by our local Extension office, I respectfully request (check (√) one):Academic eligibility information onlyAcademic eligibility information and authorization to receive an excused absence from schoolDate of Activity(s): _________________ Name of Activity:_______________________________2.3.4.Signature of Parent/Guardian: __________________________________________________I hereby certify that __________________ is a member of 4-H in Brazos County and is scheduled toparticipate in this activity representing 4-H. He/she will be under the supervision of Texas AgriLife Extensionfaculty and/or our agency’s designated volunteer leader._________________________ _______________________________________________________DateCounty Extension AgentPRINCIPAL - Complete This Section5.Check (√) one:I do certify that the student is academically eligible to participate in the above mentionedextracurricular activity.I do not certify the student because he/she is NOT academically eligible to participate inthe above mentioned extracurricular activity.6.Check (√) one:An excused absence will be granted.An excused absence will not be granted.Does not apply.7.Signed: ______________________________________________ Date: __________________________Principal or Designee______________________________________________Name of SchoolEducational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or nationalorigin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.16

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Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origiThe Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the County Commissioners Courts ofTexas Cooperating18