Thursday, July 17, 2014
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Rockwall County 4-H Weekly update for approaching events 05/21/14
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
Todd K. Williams
CEA-Agriculture/Natural Resources
Adult & Youth
Important dates at a glance!
May
30 – Deadline to register for Ultra Leadership Camp
June
1 – RSVP deadline for County RoundUp
June
6 – County Roundup
June
14 – Record Book Deadline
June
16-18 – East Region Horse Show
Countywide
RoundUp
June
6 – Jones Park, 1107 Laurence Drive, Heath, Texas. The Rockwall County
4-H Council and the Parent/Adult Leaders are hosting a Rockwall County 4-H
Roundup at the conclusion of the 2013-2014 school year. It will be held
at Jones Park, 1107Laurence Drive, Heath, Texas. This is behind the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Miller’s home. It is a private park. They are
allowing us to use the 15 acre park for fun and games. The gathering will
officially start on Friday, June 6th at 6:00 p.m. It will
conclude at 8:00 p.m. There will be volleyball, horseshoes, washers, fishing
(if you bring your own pole and bait, and karaoke – for those brave souls
(bring your own music – we’ll have the microphone and amplifier. The
county 4-H program will provide hotdogs and buns. Everyone will need to
bring your favorite condiments, mayo, mustard, onions, etc. and your chips and
drinks.
We
nice a count of all who plan on attending so we can have enough hotdogs.
Please call and RSVP no later than, June 1 so we can have a count.
That
is the number we will use to purchase dogs and buns.
Rain Plans – If it rains, we will move the party in doors,
inside the warehouse at the Extension Office, 915 Whitmore, Rockwall. We will
still eat and watch a movie. So call and make your reservations today!
Record Book Info & Deadline
Recordkeeping
is a very valuable skill taught to members of the Texas 4-H program.
Members
are encouraged to keep project records and have these records reviewed annually
by submitting a Texas 4-H Recordbook.
The
primary purposes of completing a recordbook are for a young person to develop
the skills necessary to set goals, work toward achieving those goals, reflect
on his/her experiences, and set new and higher goals for
themselves. A secondary benefit is to prepare young people for the
process of completing quality academic scholarship applications.
The County Record Book deadline is June 14. You must
turn in completed records to receive recognition of project completion at the
County 4-H Achievement in August.
County 4-H Awards applications will be due in the office along
with record books on June 14. This is a heads up so you can get an early
start on completing your forms. Gold Star, Silver Star and I Dare You
applications are available in the office or on the county website. You must
submit a record Book to be eligible to apply for a County Awards. Awards
applications can be found at http://rockwall-tx.tamu.edu.
You can find out more about the process and how to get started by
logging on to 4hreports.com.
There are instructional videos that
will walk you through the process.
The District Record
Book Judging will be held July 10 at the District Office. More information on
this contest will be sent out as it becomes available.
If you have any questions call 972-204-7660 or come by the office.
Shooting Sports Coaches
Training for Archery, Rifle, and Shotgun in Crockett on June 28-29, 2014.
This
training is open to potential coaches across the state.
- Registration will be conducted through 4-H Connect.
- Look for 2014 D5 Shooting Sports Coaches Training.
- Registration opens May 19, 2014 and closes June 16, 2014.
- Please pay close attention to the deadline!
- Cost is $120
The
training is scheduled to be held at the Houston County Extension Office, 716
Wells Street, Crockett, Texas 75835. The phone number if needed is
936-544-7502.
Participants
MUST have completed and passed the Background Check PRIOR to registering for the
event, so if they have not completed this, they should do so IMMEDIATELY! NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!
Additional
details:
- Registration will cover meals and course materials.
- Only one discipline certification (archery, rifle, or shotgun) is obtainable per participant per training.
- Lodging will not be provided for registrants.
- Event will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, June 28 and tentatively end at noon on Sunday, June 29, 2014.
- Tentative schedule, what to bring list, and release forms are attached. Additional details will be sent to those that register.
The
District 5 website will be updated with information as it becomes available.
Summer
Camps!
2014
ULTra Leadership Camp
June 24-26, 2014
Stone
Fort Camp; 14196 Texas 110; Tyler, TX 75791
Register on 4-H Connect and pay the $127 registration fee.
Registration on 4-H Connect will open on May 9 and close on midnight May 30.
Agents who have been assigned are expected to attend and pay for their own
registration. Chaperones are required.
Participants must be active 4-H members enrolled in a Texas 4-H
and Youth Development county program in District IV.
4-H Members who are at least 13 as of the June 30, 2014
may register for this camp.
Entries per county. Each county may
send as many individuals as camp space permits.
This
fun leadership camp is also the location of District Officer elections. Contact
the officer for more information.
Multi-County Camp
The
Great Outdoors.
It will be held at Lakeview Baptist Encampment in Lone Star Texas on July 7-9,
2014.
It is
open to 4-Hers of all ages.
A
$115.00 (non-refundable) registration fee per person and your camp forms are
due to the Extension Office by May 27.
Chaperones
are required. 1 per 8 campers of the same gender.
2014
Camp Workshops
Session
coordinators need to have a PLAN B in place in case of inclement weather
Sewing
-
Outdoor First Aid
Shooting
Sports
-
Biologist Skills
-
Canoeing/Kayaking
Junior
Master Gardener
– Edible Plants – area Master Gardner groups
ROPES
Course –
stations to be determined – trained camp employees
Camps
at the Texas 4-H Center in Brownwood
visit: http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Rockwall County 4-H Photography Contest
Congratulations to all of the Rockwall County 4-Hers who competed in the online digital photography contest. Below are the pictures and their ribbon colors. A county agent colleague who has received numerous awards in photography and judged on the state level many times evaluated the photos. Here are some general remarks the judge made.
Other remarks by your agent, Mr. Williams.
Junior Division
Intermediate Division
Senior Divison
- Be sure to read the rules and guidelines for what fits a category.
- Cropping of the photo is allowed. Many images could have been made much better with cropping.
- Frame your shot. Avoid items, scenes, etc., that are not critical to the subject.
- Be more careful with the use of lighting, shadows and reflections.
- Be on the level of your subject when appropriate.
Other remarks by your agent, Mr. Williams.
- Make sure your subject is in focus. Many cameras have automatic focus; however, a slight movement of your hand can make it focus on something unintended.
- Try to make sure the photo entered is in the best/most appropriate category.
- Some of you were very creative and clever in your angles, the color development, and the subject matter of photos.
- Keep up the good work!! Realize that photographs are subjective. They can tug on your heart strings and provoke emotions. They should always tell a story.
- Thanks for sharing your talent.
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| McKenna Mershawn Animal-Wildlife Red Award - Class Winner |
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| McKenna Mershawn - Catch All Blue Award - Class Winner |
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| Ellee Spearman - Catch All Red Award |
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| Ethan Spearman - Details & Macro Blue Award - Class Winner |
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| Grace Marcantel - Details & Macro White Award |
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| McKenna Mershawn - Details & Macro Red Award |
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| Ellee Spearman - Details & Macro Blue Award |
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| Grace Marcantel - Animals - Domestic Red Award |
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| Ethan Spearman - Animals - Domestic Red Award |
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| McKenna Mershawn Animals - Domestic Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Ellee Spearman Animals - Domestic Blue Award |
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| MeKenna Mershawn - Dominant Color Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Ethan Spearman - Dominant Color Blue Award |
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| McKenna Mershawn Elements of Design Red Award Class Winner |
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| McKenna Mershawn - Marine/Aquatic Red Award Class Winner |
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| Grace Marcantel - Nature Landscape Blue Award |
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| Ethan Spearman - Nature Landscape Blue Award |
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| McKenna Mershawn - Nature Landscape Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Ellee Spearman - Nature Landscape Red Award |
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| Grace Marcantel - People Blue Award |
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| McKenna Mershawn - People Blue Award |
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| Ethan Spearman - People Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Grace Marcantel - Plant/Flora Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Ellee Spearman - Plant/Flora Red Award |
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| Grace Marcantel Storyboard - Red Award Class Winner |
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| Ellee Spearman - What is your why - Blue Award Class Winner |
Intermediate Division
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| Katilin Rothbaur Animals - Domestic Red Award Class Winner |
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| Katie Marcantel Animals - Domestic Red Award |
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| Mikey Mershawn - Animals - Domestic Red Award |
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| Mikey Mershawn - Animals - Wildlife Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Katie Marcantel Catch-All Red Award |
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| Mikey Mershawn Catch-All Red Award Class Winner |
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| Mikey Mershawn Details & Macro Red Award Class Winner |
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| Mikey Mershawn Elements of Design Red Award Class Winner |
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| Mikey Mershawn Marine/Aquatic Red Award Class Winner |
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| Katie Marcantel Nature Landscape Red Award |
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| Mikey Mershawn nature Landscape Red Award Class Winner |
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| Katie Marcantel Plant/Flora Blue Award Class Winner |
Senior Divison
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| Will Morris Animals - Domestic Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Olivia Britt Animals - Domestic Blue Award |
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| Olivia Britt Animals - Wildlife Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Olivia Britt Catch All Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Will Morris Details & Macro Red Award Class Winner |
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| Olivia Britt Dominant Color Red Award |
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| Will Morris Dominant Color Red Award Class Winner |
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| Olivia Britt Elements of Design Red Award Class Winner |
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| Olivia Britt Food Blue Award Class Winner Overall Contest Winner |
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| Olivia Britt nature Landscape Red Award |
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| Will Morris Nature Landscape Blue Award Class Winner |
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| Will Morris Plant/Flora Blue Award Class Winner |
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