This Week in Gillespie 4-H: June 12- June 18

Monday - June 12, 2023

Doss 4-H Meeting @ 6:00 P.M.
Wrede 4-H Meeting @ 6:00 P.M.
Stonewall 4-H Meeting @ 6:30 P.M.
St. Mary's 4-H Meeting @ 7:00 P.M.

Tuesday - June 13, 2023

Explore 4-H Kids Camp
Cave Creek 4-H Meeting @ 7:00 P.M.
Dog Project Practice @ 7:00 P.M.

Wednesday - June 14, 2023
Explore 4-H Kids Camp
D10 4-H Horse Show
BB Gun Practice for Nationals @ 5:30 P.M.

Thursday - June 15, 2023
Explore 4-H Kids Camp
D10 4-H Horse Show
DEADLINE for Club Chartering Packets
DEADLINE for 4-H Club Attendance Records

Friday - June 16, 2023
DEADLINE to Register for Shooting Sports State Games

Saturday - June 17, 2023
No Events Scheduled

Sunday - June 18, 2023
No Events Scheduled
Father's Day!

June 12th- DEADLINE for Record Book Drafts to be Turned into Emily
June 12th- DEADLINE to Apply for National 4-H Congress
June 15th- DEADLINE for Club Managers to turn in Charter Packets
June 15th- DEADLINE to turn in 4-H club attendance records
June 16th- DEADLINE to register for shooting sports State Games
June 19th- Validation for State Fair Sheep & Goats
June 20th- DEADLINE for Late Validation Tags Steer, Heifer, and State Fair Sheep & Goats
June 20th- Steer & Heifer Validations
June 23rd- DEADLINE for D10 Record Book Registration
June 23rd- DEADLINE for County Record Book & Project Forms
June 23rd- DEADLINE for Gold & Silver Star Award Applications
June 26th- Steer & Heifer Validations
June 26th- 30th- DEADLINE for Completed Record Books Due for District

Club Meetings

New News

We still have several stock show checks to be picked up at the Extension Office. We also have Austin Floor checks, and should be getting Austin Premium checks soon. If you need buyer's lists for any of the above shows, you can contact the Extension Office @ (830) 997-5734 or stop by and pick them up! Please remember that Thank You Cards need to be in stamped, addressed & un-sealed envelopes

Sheep & Goat Validation

Validation will be by appointment on Monday, June 19^th from 8:00-11:30 a.m. and 1:00-5:00 p.m. at the Gillespie County Extension Office, 38 Business Court, Fredericksburg.

If you have over 10 head to validate, validation will be on Tuesday, June 20^th in the afternoon/evening. Please contact Emily Grant or Brad Roeder to arrange a time.

NEW THIS YEAR- All lambs and goats validated during the 2023 State Fair Validation Period WILL BE ELIGIBLE for 2024 Spring Major Shows if the animal stays in the care of the exhibitor it is validated to.

EXTRA TAGS- We ordered plenty of extra tags! Due to being able to roll over sheep and goats that are validated for state fair to spring shows –PLEASE BRING any sheep and goat you have on feed that you plan on showing at a 2024 major! We will go ahead and validate anything you have on feed!

Steer and Heifer Validation

Validation will be by appointment on Tuesday, June 20 from 8:00-11:30 a.m. at Schneider Brahmans 1571 Alfred Petsch Rd, Fredericksburg or Monday, June 26 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Gillespie Vet Center, 402 S Creek St, Fredericksburg.

Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Junior Market Auction Exhibitors: Guaranteed Premium Checks for the Market Barrow, Market Steer, Market Poultry, and Market Lamb and Goat Auctions went out in the mail this week! These were sent to the exhibitors directly, please be on the lookout for them!

National 4-H Congress will be held Friday, November 24th through Tuesday, November 28th at the Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia. National 4-H Congress is the flagship event of the National 4-H program. Each year a National Design Team of Extension educators, 4-H youth, and 4-H adult volunteers analyze current youth issues and determine the most effective ways to address them. The program combines a variety of fun and exciting educational, recreational, and networking opportunities. The program combines sessions, seminars, discussion groups, and a service-learning experience. The nation’s most outstanding community leaders, speakers, and educators present the most current and timely information available. Applications will open on May 24th and must be submitted online and certified through 4HOnline by Tuesday, June 13, 2023. There is not a fee for this application to be completed online. For more information and qualifications, go to:

National 4-H Congress

Meat Judging Camp Registration is now available online!

A&M Meat Judging Clinic Registration

Livestock Corner

If you ever need help with your project please contact our office and set up an appointment with Brad or Emily.

4-H Spotlight

This weeks 4-H Spotlight highlights our 4-H members who participated in Share the Fun Talent with a skit at State Roundup.... and took 1st Place!!! Congratulations to everyone who participated at State Roundup! We are so proud of all your hard work and success over the past few days!!!!

If you have someone you would like to nominate for 4-H spotlight please email emily.grant@ag.tamu.edu

STAY CONNECTED WITH GILLESPIE COUNTY 4-H

There are ALOT of opportunities available for 4-H youth on a county, district, and state level and through external organizations. We do our best to keep you updated with these opportunities through the following methods! If you have any questions please let us know.

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