This Week in Gillespie 4-H: October 16th

Monday - October 16th, 2023

Lamb and Goat Validation in Fredericksburg
Gillespie County 4-H Week
State Fair of Texas

Tuesday - October 17th, 2023

Cross Mountain 4-H Meeting @ 6:00 PM
Gillespie County 4-H Week
State Fair of Texas

Wednesday - October 18th, 2023
Lamb and Goat Validation in Harper
Gillespie County 4-H Week
State Fair of Texas

Thursday - October 19th, 2023
Family Fun Night at Mr. Gatti's @ 5:00 PM
Robotics @ 5:30 PM (must be pre- registered)
Gillespie County 4-H Week
State Fair of Texas

Friday - October 20th, 2023
Gillespie County 4-H Week
State Fair of Texas

Saturday -October 21st, 2023
Gillespie County 4-H Week
One Day 4-H
Junction Invitational Show Pig Clinic
State Fair of Texas

Sunday - October 22nd, 2023
State Fair of Texas

October 23rd- County Food Show/ Food Challenge
October 23rd- DEADLINE for Online Halloween photography Contest
October 26th- Clover Kid Experience
October 27th- DEADLINE to Register for D10 Fall Roundup
October 27th- Gillespie 4-H Merch Store Closes
October 28th- Angora Goat Show in Junction
October 30th- DEADLINE for GCYLS Scholarships
October 30th- Holiday Baking Championship
November 1st- GCYLS Entries Open
November 1st- State 4-H Scholarships Open
November 10th-12th- SPARK Leadership Retreat
November 14th- Clover Kid Experience
November 16th- Holiday Baking Championship
November 17th-18th- Weekend in Aggieland
November 18th-DEADLINE GCYLS Show Entries
November 20th- DEADLINE Major Stock Show Entries

Club Meetings

**** Meetings sometimes change after dates and locations have been posted. Please

always verify meetings with Club Managers****

New News

4-H Enrollment is Open!

Make sure that club members and volunteers are enrolled, especially if you are planning in participating in any 4-H projects or livestock shows. The youth club member participation fee discount period will end on October 31. Starting November 1, the regular fee of $30.00 will be charged. Youth members are not guaranteed the $25.00 discounted fee unless they are processed and paid fully by October 31.

Note: Fees for adults and clover kids will remain the same.

ENROLL

ATTENTION SHOPPERS!!!!!!

Our new Gillespie 4-H Merch page has launched!! Products will be available for 3 weeks and sales will close October 27th. Shop for all the latest Gillespie 4-H apparel with our new logo, designed by our very own Harper 4-H Mama and Assistant Club Manager, Erin Worrell! We are excited about the merchandise we have made available for our Gillespie 4-H community, and can't wait to see everyone sporting their new attire! Click on the link below to grab your swag while you have the chance!!!!!

Shop Now!

Physical Validation Dates for Sheep and Goats

FREDERICKSBURG – Fairgrounds @ 530 Fair Drive in Fredericksburg

Monday, October 16th from 4:00pm - 6:00pm

HARPER - The Hay Barn @ 25076 US-290 in Harper

Wednesday, October 18th from 4:00pm—6:00pm

HALLOWEEN PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

4-H members interested in the photography project check out this unique opportunity to have some fun behind the camera!

Thank you to Hewston Lochte for coordinating this learning experience. Hewston is working on being a Texas 4-H photography ambassador.

Submit Your Picture Online

Quality Counts is required for county and major livestock show entries and must be completed at each grade level division (junior – grades 3-5, intermediate – grades 6-8, senior – grades 9-12). It does not have to be renewed every year.

EACH CHILD WILL NEED A DIFFERENT EMAIL ADDRESS

If you are having login or technical issues, please contact: learnonline@ag.tamu.edu.

Quality Counts Website

The Hill Country Fair Association in Junction is having an Angora Goat Show Clinic on Oct 28^th . The clinic will be taught by Dr. Fred Speck and it is open to anyone regardless of what county they are from. Contact the Kimble County Extension Office for more information at (325)446-2620.

Join in the Holiday Baking Championship Fun!!!!

Participants must be in 3rd - 12th Grade. The cost is $5 per session or $35 for the entire series (must be enrolled in 4-H). Do all of them or just a few! Come by the Extension Office or sign up online below!

2023 Southern Classic Youth Livestock Project Experience

The District 9 & the Southern Classic Program Committee invite you to the 2023 Southern Classic Livestock Workshop & Prospect Show on December 8-10, 2023. Friday is an optional move-in/registration day. There will also be opportunity to move in & register on Saturday before the hands-on showmanship workshops for sheep, swine, cattle, and goats & the classroom experiences for beginner rabbit & poultry exhibitors. The prospect show will start Sunday morning; however, you must attend Saturday to participate. Early Bird Registration is $40 per family, until December 4th (on site registration is $50 per family).

Early Bird Registration

Invitational Show Pig Clinic

Open to ALL 4-H Members

Kimble County is inviting ALL 4-H members to an informational Show Pig Clinic on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9-11am in Junction, TX. County Extension Agent, Travis Franke, will be instructing members & families on the following topics: • Showmanship Skills • Nutrition & General Health Tips • Tips on selecting pigs for Major Shows How to Register: Contact the Kimble County Extension Office: 325-446-2620

The Texas 4-H Council is asking that everyone save the dates of November 10-12, 2023 and plan join them at the Texas 4-H Center for:

Upcoming Photography Contest Information

NATURAL RESOURCES PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST
We are excited to announce the continuation of the state-level Natural Resource Photography Contest. It is open to junior, intermediate, and senior members, and categories are focused solely on the Natural Resource project areas.

Here are a few key points:

Open contest (no qualifying required) to all counties
Open to juniors, intermediate, and senior age divisions
10 Natural Resource themed categories
Same scoring matrix and general rules as the state contest
Entry timeline is December 1-15
No late entries accepted

STATE PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

The rules for the 2023-2024 state contest are also attached. For those who may be new to Extension, the state 4-H photography contest is a senior-only qualifying contest where photos qualify directly from COUNTY to STATE. Each county may submit no more than 1 photo per category (15 total). As stated in the rules, counties are highly encouraged to have some type of selection process in place to determine which photos are eligible. The timeline for entry is April 1-15.

Key points:

Qualify from county level (district contests have no bearing on qualifications)
Open to senior age division only
15 categories (includes a new “Abandoned” theme for this year)
Entry timeline is April 1-15
No late entries accepted

Rules will soon be posted on the 4-H Website under the Natural Resources and Photography pages. ALL details will be found in the rules

Livestock Corner

Crystal Clear Vitality: The Essence of Fresh Water in 4-H Livestock Projects

The secret to a thriving 4-H

livestock project often bubbles down to one fundamental element: clean, fresh

water. Ensuring that our animals have consistent access to pure water is not

merely a matter of hydration but is pivotal for their overall health,

digestion, and nutrient absorption. Especially for our diligent sheep and goat

exhibitors, consider this - the quality of water directly correlates with the

well-being and performance of your livestock. It’s my suggestion that

exhibitors prioritize cleaning water containers daily and undertake a thorough

scrubbing with a brush at least once a week. This practice not only keeps water

free from contaminants and algae but also encourages your animals to drink

adequately, supporting optimal growth and development. Dive into a commitment

where every drop counts, ensuring that our livestock not only survives but

thrives spectacularly in the limelight of the show ring.

Home Sweet Home

By now, you should have most of your pigs in the barn for the upcoming season which means waterers/nipples should be running well and it should be a clean source of water plus your pigs should be on a good feed regimen, feeding twice a day is best.

Also, your pigs for the county show should be trained for the show ring at this point and if not, they should be close. Walking at least once a day is a key to get them to stay in good habit, this does not mean to walk until they are exhausted but so they know what their job is. Keep them happy. It doesn’t matter how good your pig is, if they can’t show.

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

4-H Spotlight

Kreed Kramer takes Weekly Spotlight honors this week, for helping with the Tractor Supply Clover Campaign! Kreed and several other Gillespie County 4-H members helped promote 4-H by serving cookies and lemonade during the annual Clover Campaign.

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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