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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Galveston County Office
4102-B Main Street (FM 519)
La Marque, Texas 77568
Apr 6
APRIL
Inside this issue:
4-H News
2-5
4-H Congratulations
6-7
Major Show Tag Orders
8
Horse Validation
9
Galveston Co. Horse Show
10
District 9 Horse Show
10
Equine & Livestock Ambassadors
11
TAMU Camps & Workshops
12
Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo
Youth Project Show check-in,
5-8 p.m. @ Ed Pickett Hall
Apr 14 Youth Project show Awards at
6:30 p.m. at the pavilion.
Apr 16 School Day at the Galveston
Apr 10-18 Galveston Co. Fair & Rodeo,
County Fair and Rodeo
schedule available at
www.galvestoncountyfair.com Apr 15 4-H Horse Validation due on
4-H Connect (early validation
Apr 11 District 9 4-H Horse Judging
deadline $10/Horse)
Contest @ College Station
Apr 18 County Holiday - Extension
Apr 12 District 9 4-H Roundup
Office Closed
entries due on 4-H Connect
Apr 23 State Fair of Texas Swine Tag
(CDM, Public Speaking,
orders due to Extension Office
Fashion & Food Show,
Leaders 4 Life, Quiz Bowls,
Apr 25-26 County 4-H Point/Open
Share-the-fun, etc.)
Horse Show @ Jack Brook
Apr 12 District 9 4-H Livestock
Judging entries due on 4-H
Connect
Parks (covered arena)
Apr 25 District 9 4-H Livestock
Judging Contest @ College
Station
Apr 13 County 4-H Point/Open Horse
Show Entries due to
May 1 4-H Horse validation due on
Extension Office for 4-H
4-H Connect ($20/horse)
classes
May 1-2 District 9 4-H Roundup/
Apr 13 Major Show Steer & State Fair
Share The Fun/Quiz Bowls @
of Texas Lamb/Goat Tag
Alvin Community College
orders due to Extension Office
May 11 County Council and Parents/
Apr 13 Senior Citizens Day at the
leaders meeting, 6:30 p.m. @
Galveston County Fair and
Extension Office
Rodeo
Apr 14 Special Kids Day at the
Galveston County Fair and
Rodeo
Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
ELIGIBILITY REMINDER
Just a reminder to those of you who will be participating in Judging events and
other competitions to be sure and let the County Extension Office know 10-14
days in advance that you will be participating so that we have enough time to get
eligibilities done for your competition. This goes for any competitive event,
whether you are missing school or not.
COUNTY FAIR REMINDERS FOR PARENTS & YOUTH
All youth exhibitors are expected to attend school every day during the fair unless they are an approved volunteer for a special day. This also means allowing enough time to get any animal feeding done in the
morning and getting to school ON TIME. This also means not asking for early release from school in order to
feed animals.
Thank you for your attention to these responsibilities!
For clarification...Determination of eligibility to compete in the county fair is determined using UIL rules.
The 4-H Program, recognized as an extracurricular activity, is subject to the same standards as all school
UIL events and activities.
Auction Rules Reminder:
Just a brief reminder during the livestock auction not to ask a buyer to return your animal to you. If the buyer wishes to, there is a form for them to do so at the livestock office, but please do not ask to have your animal returned from a buyer.
GET READY FOR RECORDBOOKS!!!
Galveston County 4-H Record Books are due to the
County Extension office by June 12, 2015.
Keep your
‘s open for emails on the upcoming
recordbook workshop!
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4-H NEWS
2015 STATE 4-H ROUNDUP
Texas A&M University
June 8-12, 2015
REGISTRATION TIMELINE:

April 6 - May 15, 2015: Regular Registration Period

May 16 – May 22, 2015: Extended registration for scholars that are not participating in contests.

May 16 - May 22, 2015: Late Registration Period ($50.00 late fee) and registration change period
($15.00 change fee)
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May 18 - May 25, 2015: Family, Medical, Emergency change period ($25.00 change fee per registration).
For more information go to the State 4-H website at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup
Hotels for Texas 4-H Roundup
There will be no on campus housing for roundup this year. Texas 4-H will have room blocks reserved for
the 2015 Texas 4-H Roundup. In order for families to receive these discounts you must make reservations
by May 5, 2015! This is extremely important. As a result of your efforts in promoting this to families last
year Texas 4-H received significant financial assistance once again this year from the Bryan/College Station
Convention Bureau.. A message will also be sent through constant contact in our first official Roundup
blast.
This information can be found on the Texas 4-H Roundup website http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/roundup
DISTRICT 9 LEADERSHIP LAB
JUNE 23-25, 2015
TEXAS A&M GALVESTON
We are the host county for Leadership Lab this year, I would love for us to
have the largest delegation! Remember, Galveston County 4-H will pay for
half of the cost of attending.
This will be an awesome experience and I highly encourage all 4-Hers who are at least 14 by the
time of Leadership Lab to attend!
A few highlights youth can expect!
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Schlitterbahn, Maritime Simulation, Sea Turtle Research, Bay and Ocean Exploration – on a boat

Dances ,Beach Party, Fun Fun Fun!!!!
All of the details are on the web site but here are a few things you may want to note: Registration is $255
http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/leadership-lab/
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4-H NEWS
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Galveston County Office
4102-B Main Street (FM 519)
La Marque, TX 77568
Tel. 281-534-3413
April 2015
Dear Golf Participants & 4-H Supporters,
On behalf of the 4-H youth of Galveston County, the Galveston County 4-H Program and
Texas AgriLife Extension, we would like to thank you for your support of the 13th Annual
Galveston County 4-H Benefit Golf Tournament which was held March 26, 2015.
The tournament was a great success! The funds raised will be used to recognize Galveston
County 4-Hers for their outstanding project work, leadership and community service at the
2015 4-H Awards Banquet scheduled on August 12, 2015 at the Wayne Johnson Center,
4102 FM 519, at Carbide Park in La Marque.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated by the 550 4-H youth and the 150 adult volunteers
that participate in the Galveston County 4-H Program. The 4-H Program helps youth become successful and competent adults who can make a difference in the future of our community and nation!
Your support makes the Galveston County 4-H youth programming possible! Thank you!
Sincerely,
Bill Holcombe
Tamberlyn Maggiolino
County Extension Agent
4-H & Youth Development
Administrative Assistant
4-H & Youth Development
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4-H BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
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4-H BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
Galveston County 4-H Benefit Golf Tournament
March 26, 2015 at Timber Creek Golf Club
to our generous sponsors, donors,
golfers and volunteers for another
successful tournament.
TOURNAMENT SPONSORS AND DONORS
PHONE: (281) 331-4556
3205 FM 528 Alvin, TX
77511
FAX: (281) 331-4553
http://www.ejreynolds.com/
Specializing in Custom Machining,
Waterjet Cutting, and Fabrication
http://www.roncarter.com/
281-337-1529
PHONE (281) 215-2000
FAX: (281) 215-2006
281-486-2200
http://www.bayouelectrical.com/
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS
PHONE: (281-648-9500
http://www.rnrwheels.com/
Phone (281) 486-1943
Fax (281) 486-7415
http://www.sscienvironmental.com/
Rene Toman
1101 W Main St Ste R
League City, TX, 77573
Call: (281) 332-3599
http://agents.allstate.com/rene-toman-league-city
A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
GALVESTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOR THEIR DONATION!
Honorable Joe Giusti, Precinct 2
Around H-Town with Mary Kennedy
Honorable Stephen Holmes, Precinct 3
Honorable Ken Clark, Precinct 4
GREAT JOB 4-HER’S
MOST TEAMS
CONTEST:
Whichever 4-Her recruits the most teams
(minimum of 2 teams)
will receive a $40 Gift
Card of their choice!
MOST SPONSORSHIPS
CONTEST:
Whichever 4-Her that
has the most sponsorships (minimum of
$350) will receive a $50
or more Gift Card of
their choice!
4-H CLUB CONTEST:
Whichever 4-H club provides
the most baskets to be used
as door prizes will receive:

Special recognition at
Awards Banquet

Reserved Seating
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First in line to eat

Possibly a CASH award
COUNTY FASHION SHOW
Congratulations to BRIANNA CAUSER, LINNEA SWANSON, RYLEIGH MEEK, and MIKY ALCORN! These
four qualified for District Fashion Show or Fashion Story Board Competition on May 1 and 2, 2015 after
placing first in the Galveston County Fashion Show. Good look to them at District!
COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
Congratulations to BRIANNA CAUSER, ANNA GRIFFITH, HARLEY EVERTS, FAITH ANTLEY and ALEXIS
MEYERHOFF for winning County in their categories and advancing to the State photography
competition.
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4-H CONGRATULATIONS
CONGRATULATIONS to all the exhibitors, judging
contest participants, and scramblers at this year’s
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
Galveston County brought home top honors with
Celeste Meyerhoff placing with her Red Angus breeding
heifer, Katelynn Boysen placing with her Beefmaster
breeding heifer, Ryan Brannon placing with his
Yorkshire barrow, Breanna Gates placing with her heavy
weight Main-Anjou steer, Christa Swartz placing with
her light weight ABC steer, Logan Ziegelmann placing
with his heavy medium weight scramble steer, Logan
also received an award for his end of year Scramble
Essay.
Congratulations goes to Katelynn Boysen, Bianca
Diese, Joshua Zornes, and Yvette Smith for receiving
a calf scramble certificate from the 2015 HLS&R.
Katelynn caught her calf on Friday March 20, Bianca
and Joshua caught theirs on March 21, and Yvette
received a hard luck award during the scramble on
March 22. Congratulations ladies and gent!
Nine Galveston County 4-Hers competed in the
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Food Challenge
Contest. Food Challenge is a contest similar to iron
chef where the kids must make a dish with unknown
ingredients and then present on its nutrition, cost,
servings, and how it was made. The Senior Team
of Meranda Goodwin Rebecca Clark, Yvette Smith, and
Warren Smith placed 2nd overall. The Junior Team
consisted of Hayden Maggiolino Faith Clark Wendell
Smith William Smith and Kaily Reynolds also
represented Galveston County
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4-H CONGRATULATIONS
NEWS IN AGRICULTURE
Livestock Project Resources
Need information on raising livestock projects?
Check out our livestock project resources page,
with tips on feeding, health, showmanship and more at
http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/activities-projects/4-h-project-publication/
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo Resources
Need clarification on a rule?
Need to know what time to be at the fairgrounds?
Check out the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo website at
http://www.galvestoncountyfair.com
Galveston County 4-H & FFA
Major Livestock Show Tag Orders
2015-2016 Texas 4-H/FFA Steer Tags
Deadline: April 13, 2015 by 5 p.m.
Tags for: State Fair of TX, Ft. Worth, San
Antonio, San Angelo, Houston, & Star of TX
2015 State Fair of Texas 4-H/FFA
State Fair Lamb/Goat Tags
Deadline: April 13, 2015 by 5 p.m.
2015 State Fair Swine Tags
Deadline: April 23, 2015 by 5 p.m.
ORDER FORMS - Available at the Extension Office or on-line
http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/major-show
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4-H
All 4-H youth that plan to exhibit a horse project, including futurity
projects, at either the District or State 4-H Horse Shows must complete
the 2015 Horse Project Validation process on-line. The validation
process applies to both registered horses and grade horses.
To begin the process, 4-H youth must have a paid/active profile
established on 4-H CONNECT https://texas.4honline.com/ .
Step-by-step validation instructions can be downloaded at
http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/horse-project/
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Texas 4-H Horse Show Rule Reminders (http://animalscience.tamu.edu/academics/equine/state-4h-show)
 “The horse MUST be owned solely by the 4-H member, his/her parents (biological or stepparents),
brother, sister, grandparents, or legal guardian. Horses under lease to, but not owned by any of the
named persons, do NOT qualify. Horses owned in partnership or jointly with any person other than
those previously listed do NOT meet ownership requirements.”
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“Registration papers within any breed (including any breeding stock) associations make the horse a
registered horse. If registered at any time in his/her life, even if appropriate transfers have not been
kept up, the horse is a registered horse.”
Galveston County 4-H Rule Reminders (http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/horse-project/)
 “In order to qualify for advancement to the District 9 4-H Horse Show, 4-H members must participate
in at least one of the Galveston County 4-H Horse Shows or program events.” To meet this
requirement, Galveston County 4-H youth must have participated in at least one of the following:
-Instructional Show (9/20/2014)
- Point Horse Show #1 (10/25-26/2014)
- Point Horse Show #2 (to be held April 25-26, 2015)
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Hors
4-H Horse Validation
Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, 2015
(entry deadline April 13 for 4-H classes)
Saturday - Gates & Books @ 9:00 a.m. Sunday - Gates & Books @ 1:00 p.m.
Show @ 10:00 a.m.
Show @ 2:00 p.m.
Jack Brooks Park (Covered Arena), Hitchcock, TX
For entry forms & rules visit: http://galveston.agrilife.org/4h/animals/horse-project/
 4-H Registered Mares
 4-H Hunt Seat Equitation
 Assisted Rider Western Trail
 4-H Grade Mares
 4-H Hunter Showmanship
 4-H Horse "In Hand" Western Trail
 4-H Registered Geldings
 4-H Bareback Equitation
 4-H Stakes Race
 4-H Grade Geldings
 4-H Walk Trot Western Pleasure (a)
 4-H Pole Bending
 4-H Halter Color Class
 4-H Western Pleasure (b)
 4-H Barrel Racing
 4-H Showmanship at Halter
 Assisted Rider Western Pleasure
 4-H Straight Away Barrels
 Assisted Rider Showmanship at Halter  4-H Western Horsemanship
 4-H Hunter Under Saddle
 4-H Mystery Speed Event Race
 4-H Western Trail
***Novice classes, pee-wee classes, and Open classes also available***
See rules for a complete class listing
Rule Reminder: A 4-H member is NOT required to own any horse used for participation at the Galveston
County 4-H Horse Shows. Please see rules for more info.
Rule Reminder: A 4-H members must participate in at least one of the Galveston County 4-H Horse Shows
or program events to qualify for advancement to District Horse Show.
District 4-H Horse Show
The show will be conducted June 16-18, 2015 at the
Brazos County Expo Complex, 5827 Leonard Road, Bryan, TX 77807
http://www.brazoscountyexpo.com/directions
Entries will be submitted online via the 4-H CONNECT System by May 24, 2015.
We recommend using the District 9 4-H Horse Show ENTRY WORKSHEET to prepare entries for entry online.
PLEASE EXAMINE YOUR ENTRY ON 4-H CONNECT CAREFULLY, SINCE ADDITION OF CLASSES AT THE
SHOW WILL BE COSTLY. Late entries will be assessed additional fees as outlined in the 2015 District 9
4-H Horse Show Rules.
For more information, including rules and forms, please visit:
http://d94-h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/horse-show
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Galveston County 4-H Open/4-H Point Show
2015 Texas 4-H Ambassador Short Courses
The Texas 4-H Ambassador programs strive to provide high school aged 4-H members the opportunity to develop
and practice advanced leadership skills related to mentoring other youth, and to become advocates for animal
agriculture.
Objectives:
 Prepare youth to serve in leadership capacities in youth livestock/equine programs across Texas.
 Prepare youth for the experience of the University setting, through intensive science based instruction and
experiences.
 Prepare and provide opportunities for youth to serve in advocacy roles for animal agriculture, 4-H, and youth
livestock/equine programs.
 Develop a heightened awareness of career opportunities in animal agriculture and advocacy.
Selection Criteria:
 Senior age (14-18) 4-H youth that have exhibited a superior level of ambition regarding his/her livestock/horse
projects
 Students with a profound interest in animal/equine science and the industry in Texas
 Students have shown advanced leadership qualities and a willingness to help others
 Top 25% class rank
Application Process:
 Student will complete online application and enter 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 for this course
EQUINE Ambassador Short Course:
Location: Lone Oak Ranch
and Retreat, Gainesville TX
Dates: June 28–July 2 , 2015
Cost: $250
Equine Ambassador applications submitted at:
LIVESTOCK Ambassador Short Courses:
Location: Texas Tech University
Dates: July 7-10, 2015
Cost: $200
Location: Texas A&M University
Dates: July 20-23, 2015
Cost: $200
https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9Gg3J8
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Livestock Ambassador applications submitted at:
https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_3E4FD1z
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Applications due May 1, 2015. Applicants will be notified by early June, 2015 regarding application result.
Applications due June 1, 2015. Applicants will be notified by June 26, 2015 regarding application result.
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TAMU CAMPS & WORKSHOPS
Market Poultry Production & Selection Workshop
Texas A&M University Livestock Judging Camps
This workshop provides an excellent opportunity to “hear the
experts” and work alongside Texas’ major poultry judges.
Educational activities include in-depth discussion on: brooding,
management, sanitation and feeding programs and selection
and processing methods for broilers, turkeys and roasters.
Also “hands on” practice in early culling and selecting,
handling birds during the show, and putting together” show
pens.
This year's camps are designed for 4-H and FFA members
interested in building their knowledge of evaluating market
and breeding animals, including beef, swine, sheep, and goats.
This camp focuses on selection principles, oral reasons, live
market evaluation, and breeding animal performance data.
Any 4-H and FFA members are welcome to attend. Instructors
include Texas A&M faculty and staff, and members of the 2015
livestock judging teams.
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When: May 9, 2015
Where: Louis Pearce Pavilion, Texas A&M University
Fee: $50 - Individual or Family, $75 after April 27,
$10 - Lunch (optional)
More Info: Visit website
Texas A&M University Poultry Institute for Youth
The Institute is a 3 day camp for students with an interest in
the poultry industry. Students will at-tend mini lectures
taught by Texas A&M Univer-sity staff on topics such as
anatomy, embryology, immunology, nutrition and processing.
Students will also participate in field trips to a commercial
layer facility and a local processing facility. Registration is open
students who will be enrolled in the fall as high school juniors,
seniors or college freshmen.
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When: June 14-16, 2015
Where: College Station, TX
Who: Youth who will be a high school junior, high school
senior, or college freshmen in Fall 2015
Fee: $50/participant, includes meals and lodging
Deadline: May 15
More Info: Visit website or call 979-845-1654
Texas A&M University Horse Judging Camp
Up-to-date industry instruction on halter, performance, and
new classes such as ranch/stock horse pleasure. Reasons
option with group and personal instruction
 When: June 3-5, 2015 & July 24-26, 2015
 Who: Youth ages 12-18
 Fee: $300 per participant (includes meals, housing,
judging manual, notebook and t-shirt). $260 per
participant without housing and for coaches.
 Deadline: May 31
 More Info: Visit website or contact Jennifer Zoller at
[email protected].
Youth Camps (Must be 11—18 to attend camps)
 When: Camp I June 12-14, 2015
Camp II June 15-17, 2015
 Where: College Station, TX
 Fee: $300, includes lodging, meals, literature and t-shirt.
 Deadline: May 1
Coaches Clinic
 When: June 18-19, 2015
 Where: College Station, TX
 Fee: $250, includes meals and literature, lodging not
included
 Deadline: June 7
More Info: Visit website or contact Brant
Poe at [email protected] or 979.845.6059, Keaton Dodd
at 512.924.9954 or MaKayla Spaman at 209.505.4292
Aggieland Lamb & Goat Camps
Aggieland™ Lamb & Goat Camps - a 3-day program dedicated
to teaching parents and students the fundamentals of feeding,
nutrition, health, facilities, selection, and showmanship.
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When: Lamb Camp July 17-19, 2015
Goat Camp July 24-26, 2015
Where: College Station, TX
Who: Anyone ages eight years-old and older
Fee: Campers: $150 - Adult/Sponsor: $60
More Info: Visit website or contact Dr. Shawn Ramsey at
979-845-7616
The link for registration will become available March 18 by
noon
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Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
Galveston County
4102-B Main Street (FM 519)
La Marque, Texas 77568
Phone: 281-534-3413
http://galveston.agrilife.org/
__________________________________
Bill Holcombe
CEA– 4-H & Youth Development
[email protected]
__________________________________
Phoenix Rogers
CEA– Agriculture & Natural Resources
[email protected]
__________________________________
Jymann Davis
CEA- Family & Consumer Science
[email protected]
Other Websites:
District 9 4-H Website is http://d94-h.tamu.edu/
Texas 4-H Website is http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
4-H Connect Website is https://www.4honline.com/