Lucky Shamrocks 4-H Club Reports

We had our May Lucky Shamrocks meeting on Tuesday the 17^th.   Brock Green was awarded his plaque for 2^nd place in compound archery won at the State Indoor Archery meet.

Targets were handed out from our last shooting sports practice.  We discussed the state shooting sports games, the end of year party and some things to consider for next year. 

We elected officers for next year.

1. President is Brian Callaghan.
2. Vice President is Allen Bornemann.
3. Secretary/Treasurer is Olivia Britt.
4. Council Representative is Zachary Bohlen.

Summer Culinary Camp for 7th Graders

Rockwall High School Culinary Art Chef Instructor and 4-H Leader, Mr. Cody Hayes, will be hosting two summer culinary camps.  One is set for June 6-9 and then another from June 13-16.  The theme is "Summertime in Texas".  This camp is for students leaving the 6th grade.   More information can be found on the RISD website under community education. Students will make truffles, sugar cookies, their own homemade BBQ sauce, and a full BBQ dinner the last day.   For more information go online to the RISD website.

Clovers 4-H Club elects 2011/2012 Officers

The Clovers 4-H Club wrapped up their year with outstanding member award presentations and mounds of cake!  The 2011/2012 club officers were elected.  Congratulations to Will Morris - President, Bobbie Carr - Vice President, Ryan Ullom - Secretary, Tanner Howey - Treasurer, and Reece Simpson - County Delegate.  Also, we would like to wish our club graduating senior, Heather Rowe, the very best.  Our "words of wisdom" to Heather:  Keep your head thinking, your heart loyal, your hands servicing, and your health living!  Go Heather!!! :D

It's Party Time

It's party time and we hope to see you at Harry Meyers Recreation Center on June 6^th at our 4-H Summer Party.  We’ll get together from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and have pizza for everyone.  The cost is $7.00 per family and each family is asked to bring their own drinks and a dessert to share.  Each club is also asked to plan a group activity that expresses the theme of their club.  For example, Rockin Riders might plan stick horse races……

Please RSVP and let us know how many people will attend from your family so we can be sure to have enough pizza. 

RSVP deadline is Friday, June 3^rd.

See You There!

Busy Bees 4-H Completes Dog Project

Jennifer Peters, Busy Bees 4-H Dog Project Leader, and her 4-H graduates from Basic Dog Training 2011.  The group has been working hard to develop basic skills with their dogs.  This training helps not only the dogs to be better companions, but it also aids the young people in being better owners.  We appreciate Ms. Peters for her awesome work.  Congratulations to the young people.  Hallelujah for the dog - they can have a fun summer now.

Quality County Verification for Major Stock Show Livestock Participants

Quality Counts Verification is now active and ready to be used!  Moving forward into the 2011-2012 Major Show Season, Quality Counts Verification will be a part of the process for entry in all major shows.  This means youth exhibitors will need to demonstrate their knowledge of the Six Pillars of Character and the Eight Core Concepts presented in the Quality Counts Curriculum. To do this, they will need to pass an online test on the website ( http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu/ ) and acquire a Quality Counts Verification number.

Things you need to know about Verification:
* 2011 - State Fair of Texas will implement Quality Counts Verification on a voluntary basis.
* 2012 - All Major Livestock Shows in Texas will require Quality Counts Verification at the time of entry - This means youth will need to be verified prior to entry in the fall of 2011.
* A Verification number is obtained by answering 80% of the questions correctly on an online test.

The Quality Counts website ( http://qualitycounts.tamu.edu/ ) will serve as your portal to the online test, Verification Records, and educational resources related to Quality Counts.  From this website, you can access all of the Quality Counts curriculum and various Powerpoint presentations for use.  Leaders can use these to educate themselves prior to teaching the curriculum.  It can then be used with livestock exhibitors and local support groups as well as other o organizations.

"For the Record" - Record Book Tutorial

If you weren't able to attend Recordbook Training at the Extension office on May 17th, you can still watch the power point program "For the Record" that was developed by 4-H specialist, Cheryl Newberry.  Log onto the Texas 4-H webpage at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu and click on the link for Online Learning.  You'll find "For the Record" at the top of the list of modules of Youth Focused Trainings.  The presentation lasts about 20 minutes and provides useful information about preparing a good recordbook.

To get all of the needed forms for your recordbook go to
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/publications/recordbook/index.php

Remember that County Recordbooks are due no later than June 17, 5:p.m.   If you applying for the Gold Star, Silver Star, or I Dare You Award, you must submit your application with your recordbook.  Applications can be found at http://rockwall-tx.tamu.edu/publications/goldstar_silverstar_idareyou.pdf

District 4 4-H Spring RoundUp Competition Results

District 4 4-H Spring RoundUp was conducted on Texas A&M University Commerce campus on Saturday April 30th.  Rockwall County had representation in three categories.  Haley Sacshe competed in the Story Board Competition of Clothing and Textiles and won 2nd place in her division.

 Mollie Malone performed a rousing rendition of "The Girl in 14 G" and won 2nd place in the vocal category of Share the Fun.  She also has the opportunity to advance to State RoundUp in June.

Heather Rowe performed in the choreographed routine category with super routine winning 2nd place and advancing to State 4-H RoundUp.  State competition will be held in College Station on Texas A&M University Campus.

 Congratulations to each competitor for a job well done!