July 2018 From the FBC 4-H Team Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Fort Bend County 1402 Band Road, Suite 100 Rosenberg, Texas 77471 Phone: (281) 342-3034 Office hours: 8am-5pm Fort Bend County 4-H agrilife.org/ftbend4h District 9 4-H d94-h.tamu.edu Texas 4-H texas4-h.tamu.edu Angela Bosier-Romans County Extension Agent Justin Saenz County Extension Agent Amber Foster County Extension Agent - CEP Alisha Holt Administrative Assistant Amber Leung Program Coordinator Natalie Heimann Administrative Specialist Great work on those record books! If you haven t yet picked yours up, please visit the office to do so. Record books eligible for District are due back to our office by Monday June 9th! Club coordinators: there is still time to wrap up chartering for the 2019-19 year. Please return packets by June 9th and mark your calendars for club coordinator training on August 15th. This month we are bidding a fond farewell to two members of our 4-H family. Our Administrative Assistant Alisha Holt and our 4-H Agent Justin Saenz have each accepted new offers and will be moving on to new chapters in their careers. Congratulations and best wishes to them both! In their absence, please direct emails to the Amber Leung, Natalie Heimann, and Agents Angela Romans and Amber Foster. WEBSITE Upcoming Events Find Us Online! BLOG July 4 Office closed for Independence Day July 9 Record books due for District July 12 Vet Science Info meeting in Agrilife office July 16 Star Award and Ambassador interviews July 17 District Record book judging July 17-20 Youth Fashion Week Camp July 19 Adult Leaders meeting 7pm July 22-25 Texas 4-H Congress July 23-25 Robotics Camp July 26 County Council meeting 7pm July 31 4-H Day Camp August 4 Gulf Coast Classic August 5 4-H Awards Banquet FACEBOOK The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportuni es in programs and ac vi es, educa on, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, na onal origin, age, disability, gene c informa on, veteran status, sexual orienta on or gender iden ty and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. Persons with disabili es who plan to a end this mee ng and who may need auxiliary aids or services are required to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 281.342.3034 five working days prior to the mee ng so appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Coopera ng.
GREAT WORK ON RECORD BOOKS! Volunteers needed for District judging July 17th
Adult volunteers for District Record book judging on July 17th at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Adult AND youth volunteers needed for Day Camp (July 31st) at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Adult AND youth volunteers for the Robo cs Camp (July 23 25) at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. Please email Angela to help at Angela.Bosier@ag.tamu.edu SUMMER PROGRESS SHOWS July 13 Fulshear FFA Summer Sizzler July 14 Foster HS FFA Progress Show July 20 Austin/Clements A&C Extravaganza July 21 Ridgepoint FFA Back to School Bash July 27 Stafford HS Progress Show July 28 Wild West Back to School Bonanza See attached flyers for more information!
Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 6:30pm Fort Bend County Extension Conference Room 1402 Band Rd, Suite 100, Rosenberg, TX 77471 For all Fort Bend County youth ages 12 to 17 and in the 7th grade or higher. This five-year curriculum consists of 100 lessons and 50 activities completed in a club setting. To become a Certified Veterinary Assistant, students will complete the curriculum and supervised hours before passing the exam. 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. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are required to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 281.342.3034 five working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating
Come join us for a day filled with fun as we discover the great world of 4-H. Explore animals, food & nutrition, gardening, and more! Who: Entering 1st-6th graders When: Tuesday, July 31, 2018 8:00 am 3:00 pm Where: FBC Fairgrounds, Building D 4310 TX 36, Rosenberg, TX 77471 Register by July 20 for F R EE! (no registration at the door) Snacks & Lunch provided. Online Sign up at https://agrilife.org/ ftbend4h/event/day-camp/ In-person: Fort Bend County Extension 1402 Band Rd, Suite 100 Rosenberg, TX 77471 The members of Texas A&M AgriLife will provide equal opportunities in programs and activities, education, and employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout Texas A&M AgriLife. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are required to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 281.342.3034 five working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Registration Form Participant Name : Age : Grade: Food Allergies : Parent /Guardian : Phone : Email : Emergency Contact: Relationship : Phone :
Sunday, August 5, 2018/ 3:00 pm. Bud O Shields Community Center Tickets $10.00 available at the Extension Office (cash/check ) or ordered online: www.fortbend4h.eventbrite.com an additional convenience fee will be added. Purchase deadline - July 31. No tickets sold at door Bring a dessert to share! Gift Basket Raffle & Opportunity Drawing Bud O Shields Community Center 1300 Band Rd Rosenberg, TX 77471
*** Please pick up Opportunity Drawing ckets *** from the Fort Bend Agrilife office
4-H ROBOTICS PROJECT LEADER TRAINING PRESENTED BY FORT BEND 4-H THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2018 9:00AM - 4:00 PM TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION OFFICE 1402 BAND RD ROSENBERG,TX 77471 Come learn more about 4-H Robotics project with hands on activities with our robots. We will also be introducing a new Drone curriculum to our program. Drone kits will be available to purchase includes drone and curriculum. Cost : FREE Max: 25 Register at :fortbend4h.eventbrite.com by July 30th as A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons,regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexualorientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting andwho may need auxiliary aids or services are uired to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 281.342.3034 five working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.
FORT BEND 4-H ROBOTICS SUMMER CAMP 2018 ROBOTS,CODING,& DRONES...O MY! FBC Fairgrounds BLDG B July 23-25, 2018 Cost : $ 120 per youth (3rd- 8th grade)/max. 24 youth Register at fortbend4h.eventbrite.com For more info. : Angela Romans - 281-342-3034 or angela.bosier@ag.tamu.edu Texas A&M AgriLife Extension provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons,regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services are required to contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service at 281.342.3034 five working days prior to the meeting so appropriate arrangements can be made.
A & C Extravaganza BELT BUCKLES AWARDED & OPEN TO EVERYONE!! WHERE: FORT BEND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS WHEN: July 20 th, 2018 CHECK IN: 3:00 PM-5:30 PM Class will be post by 6:00 PM, show will begin shortly after!! (HAVE SUBSTITUES READY FOR ANY LIVESTOCK SHOWING AT THE SAME TIME) Supply your own shavings PLEASE BE PREPARED TO CLEAN OUT YOUR PEN AFTER SHOW. TWO SHOWS AT ONE TIME: STEER & HEIFER SHOW IN RING GOATS, SHEEP, & HOGS IN THE OTHER RING Junior: 13 yrs. & Younger Senior 14 yrs. & Older $30 entry fee includes showmanship ($20-Show Entry or Showmanship only) Exhibitors will weigh Steers, Bring show weight No scales will be available Exhibitors will weigh Goats, Lambs, & Hogs. Bring show weight few scales will be available SHOW ORDER & CLASSES Will BE POSTED IN BARN STARTING 6:00PM (STEER THEN HEIFERS) STEERS American-British-Exotic Divisions (Overall Champion, Showmanship Sr. /Jr. Belt Buckles) Commercial Heifers/Registered Heifers American, British, Exotic Divisions Classes broke after Check in Commercial divisions American & Non-American- age break is 15 months (Overall Champion, Showmanship Sr. /Jr. Belt Buckles) SHOW ORDER & CLASSES Will BE POSTED IN BARN STARTING 6:00PM (GOATS, SHEEP, HOGS) Goats - Classes broke after Check in (Champion, Showmanship - Sr. /Jr. Belt Buckles) Sheep - Classes broke after Check in (Champion, Showmanship Sr. /Jr. Belt Buckles) Hog Classes- Classes broke after Check in CROSSBREEDS, YORKSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, DUROCS, OPB (Champion, Showmanship - Sr. /Jr. Belt Buckles) Exhibitors are asked to clean out pen shavings before leaving. Contact: Ashley Schauffler- Ashley.schauffler@fortbendisd.com, CHS: 281-634-2200 OR Harvey Willis- Harvey.willis@fortbendisd.com, AHS: 281-634-2044