09/09/21
ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW OPPORTUNITIES & UPDATES
Good Afternoon!
The Elgin Livestock Show has opened up their Livestock Show AND Youth Fair to all Bastrop County 4-H/FFA members! The new board members just recently received access to the show website and are in the process of updating information throughout the next few days. Their goal is to build up a true county show experience and develop a tight-knit community through doing so.
All projects exhibited will be eligible to be sold at the auction based on their placement in the show/youth fair. The only exception to this is the Little Wranglers division of the Youth Fair, which is open to Kindergarten through 2nd Grade participants (clover kid ages). The auction will be a ribbon sale only. Youth fair projects that do not make auction will also have the opportunity to be sold at the Country Store.
Check out some of the other information available below and let us know if you have any questions!
2021-2022 SHOW BOARD & MEETING INFORMATION:
-
WEBSITE: https://www.elginlivestockshowassociation.com/
- ELECTED OFFICERS
- President: Patrick Maass
- Vice-President: Deborah Blackmore
- Secretary: Sarah Munzer
- Treasurer: Eric Fisher
- Note – cell numbers are being added to the website this week
- EMAIL: [email protected]
- MAILING ADDRESS:
- Elgin Livestock Show Association
- PO Box 1056
- Elgin, Texas 78621
- MEETING DATES:
- First Monday of each month at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW off of Hwy 95
- Next Meeting: Monday, October 4th
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS:
- There is a family membership requirement to participate in the show:
- Each family needs to complete a Membership Form and pay the $15 per family membership fee to the Show Board by October 1st, 2021 for the 2021-2022 year.
- Members are required to participate in a few activities (these are being reviewed, as well, and may change slightly):
- Sell at least 1 fundraising ticket
- Participate in a barn cleanup
- Complete Thank You Notes
- The 2021-2022 Membership Form is available for download on the Elgin Livestock Show Association Website
IMPORTANT DATES:
-
October 1, 2021 – family membership forms and dues are due to the show board
- November 1, 2021 – Livestock & Youth Fair entry forms and fees are due to the show board
- January 7, 2021 – **TENTATIVE** Youth Fair Entry Check-in (in the AM, official time TBA)
- January 8, 2021 – **TENTATIVE** Livestock Show (official times TBA, based on number of entries)
LIVESTOCK SHOW & YOUTH FAIR UPDATES & OPPORTUNITIES:
- The Show Board is still in the process of updating their final 2021-2022 Rules; the 2020-2021 Rules are available on the website for reference with some of the changes noted (the dates will also be slightly different)
- Entry forms with payment will be due by November 1st, 2021 for both youth fair items and livestock. We are going to ask that 4-H members also email/send a copy of just the entry form to us at [email protected] to help us coordinate eligibility.
- Entry Forms will be available at the next board meeting on Monday, October 4th, at 7:00 PM at the Elgin VFW (they should be available on the website at that time, as well)
- All state validated animals are accepted; if an animal is not state validated, they must be validated by the show. (Rabbits and Poultry do not have a state validation)
- Poultry must be ordered from Becky Maass ([email protected]) in addition to submitting an entry fee.
FALL FUNDRAISER:
- The Show Board did recently put together their Fall Fundraiser – they are working on printing tickets off for it this week Tickets may be picked up next Monday, September 13th, around 6:00 PM at the El McGuey restaurant in Elgin
- The fall fundraiser is selling tickets for a nice supper at a winery in McDade scheduled for .Thursday, October 28th. The tickets are $100 each and will include:
- Supper for 2 – they’re thinking a nice chicken breast supper
- Drink tickets
- Acoustic Music
- We will have a few tickets available for families to pick up and sell (or purchase) at the County Extension Office for those unable to grab some at the Monday pick-up.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
09/02/21
DISTRICT 10 4-H MEGA MEETING
(USED TO BE 4-H CONFERENCE)
Hey all,
We are excited to announce that we will host our 2021 District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (formerly known as District 10 4-H Conference) on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Comfort High School. This event is open to all 4-H members, parents, adult volunteers, and agents who would like to come learn more about 4-H and network within District 10. Registration for Mega Meeting will formally open on 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com) on Sept. 1st (Wednesday) and close Sept. 13th, 2021 (Monday)!
OVERVIEW:
- Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
- Location: Comfort High School; 143 US-87 Comfort, TX 78013
- The 2021 District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (formerly known as Conference) is a District event that gives youth and adults the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge and meet 4-H members in District 10. It provides for district level leadership that they can take back to their county and teach to local 4-Hers. Mega Meeting will feature hands-on game sessions for youth, adult volunteers, and agents!
- This event is open to ALL 4-H MEMBERS and is a great way to connect with the County & District 10 Council Officers, as well as meet other District 10 4-H members and learn about fun things to bring back to our county! We would love to see you there!
COST:
- Cost: $30.00 per registrant, youth and adults
- Included with cost: Lunch & T-Shirt Provided
REGISTRATION INFO:
- Registration:
- via 4-H Online
- Open September 1-13, 2021
- All 4-H members, parents, volunteers, agents, or other youth not of 4-H age must register to participate in the event.
- All youth, adults and agents registering for Conference will need to be approved members on 4-H Online before you can register. If you have a small child that is going to stay with a parent (non-participant), please let the District 10 Office know at [email protected]
- There will be no refunds for registration fees
- Registrations will not be finalized in 4-H Online until the week before the event
LINK TO DISTRICT 10 EVENT LETTER & MAP TO LOCATION:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
09/02/21
DISTRICT 10 4-H MEGA MEETING
(USED TO BE 4-H CONFERENCE)
Hey all,
We are excited to announce that we will host our 2021 District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (formerly known as District 10 4-H Conference) on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Comfort High School. This event is open to all 4-H members, parents, adult volunteers, and agents who would like to come learn more about 4-H and network within District 10. Registration for Mega Meeting will formally open on 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com) on Sept. 1st (Wednesday) and close Sept. 13th, 2021 (Monday)!
OVERVIEW:
- Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
- Location: Comfort High School; 143 US-87 Comfort, TX 78013
- The 2021 District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (formerly known as Conference) is a District event that gives youth and adults the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge and meet 4-H members in District 10. It provides for district level leadership that they can take back to their county and teach to local 4-Hers. Mega Meeting will feature hands-on game sessions for youth, adult volunteers, and agents!
- This event is open to ALL 4-H MEMBERS and is a great way to connect with the County & District 10 Council Officers, as well as meet other District 10 4-H members and learn about fun things to bring back to our county! We would love to see you there!
COST:
- Cost: $30.00 per registrant, youth and adults
- Included with cost: Lunch & T-Shirt Provided
REGISTRATION INFO:
- Registration:
- via 4-H Online
- Open September 1-13, 2021
- All 4-H members, parents, volunteers, agents, or other youth not of 4-H age must register to participate in the event.
- All youth, adults and agents registering for Conference will need to be approved members on 4-H Online before you can register. If you have a small child that is going to stay with a parent (non-participant), please let the District 10 Office know at [email protected]
- There will be no refunds for registration fees
- Registrations will not be finalized in 4-H Online until the week before the event
LINK TO DISTRICT 10 EVENT LETTER & MAP TO LOCATION:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
09/02/21
DISTRICT 10 4-H MEGA MEETING
(USED TO BE 4-H CONFERENCE)
Hey all,
We are excited to announce that we will host our 2021 District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (formerly known as District 10 4-H Conference) on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Comfort High School. This event is open to all 4-H members, parents, adult volunteers, and agents who would like to come learn more about 4-H and network within District 10. Registration for Mega Meeting will formally open on 4HOnline (v2.4honline.com) on Sept. 1st (Wednesday) and close Sept. 13th, 2021 (Monday)!
OVERVIEW:
- Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
- Location: Comfort High School; 143 US-87 Comfort, TX 78013
- The 2021 District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (formerly known as Conference) is a District event that gives youth and adults the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge and meet 4-H members in District 10. It provides for district level leadership that they can take back to their county and teach to local 4-Hers. Mega Meeting will feature hands-on game sessions for youth, adult volunteers, and agents!
- This event is open to ALL 4-H MEMBERS and is a great way to connect with the County & District 10 Council Officers, as well as meet other District 10 4-H members and learn about fun things to bring back to our county! We would love to see you there!
COST:
- Cost: $30.00 per registrant, youth and adults
- Included with cost: Lunch & T-Shirt Provided
REGISTRATION INFO:
- Registration:
- via 4-H Online
- Open September 1-13, 2021
- All 4-H members, parents, volunteers, agents, or other youth not of 4-H age must register to participate in the event.
- All youth, adults and agents registering for Conference will need to be approved members on 4-H Online before you can register. If you have a small child that is going to stay with a parent (non-participant), please let the District 10 Office know at [email protected]
- There will be no refunds for registration fees
- Registrations will not be finalized in 4-H Online until the week before the event
LINK TO DISTRICT 10 EVENT LETTER & MAP TO LOCATION:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
08/30/21
Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities
Hey all,
This email blast is geared towards youth interested in the Photography Project. Below are promotional documents outlining the dates for the two upcoming Junior Master Photographer (JMP) workshops. The back page includes details about the program, eligibility, and expectations.
Also included below are 2 brochures outlining the JMP and Ambassador programs. To be clear about this process, youth must first become a certified Junior Master Photographer to be eligible to become an ambassador. There is no upfront application process for JMP. Eligible youth simply register for and attend the workshops. Applications for certification and ambassadorship come later for those who have completed the trainings and additional requirements.
JUNIOR MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER WORKSHOPS
Below are the details for both trainings. These will not be offered at any other times during the 4-H year. Workshops typically run from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m.
JMP Workshop I
- Date: Saturday, September 25
- Fee: $30
- Location: Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline August 20 and closes September 20
- Limited to the first 50 youth to register.
JMP Workshop II
- Date: Saturday, December 4
- Fee: $30
- Location: TBA (tentatively DFW area)
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
Must have attended Workshop I
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline November 1 and closes December 1
- Only open to those who have previously attended JMP Workshop I.
Please note: 4HOnline registrations will not be approved at the state level until the week of the workshop.
JMP & AMBASSADOR BROCHURES:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
08/30/21
Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities
Hey all,
This email blast is geared towards youth interested in the Photography Project. Below are promotional documents outlining the dates for the two upcoming Junior Master Photographer (JMP) workshops. The back page includes details about the program, eligibility, and expectations.
Also included below are 2 brochures outlining the JMP and Ambassador programs. To be clear about this process, youth must first become a certified Junior Master Photographer to be eligible to become an ambassador. There is no upfront application process for JMP. Eligible youth simply register for and attend the workshops. Applications for certification and ambassadorship come later for those who have completed the trainings and additional requirements.
JUNIOR MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER WORKSHOPS
Below are the details for both trainings. These will not be offered at any other times during the 4-H year. Workshops typically run from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m.
JMP Workshop I
- Date: Saturday, September 25
- Fee: $30
- Location: Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline August 20 and closes September 20
- Limited to the first 50 youth to register.
JMP Workshop II
- Date: Saturday, December 4
- Fee: $30
- Location: TBA (tentatively DFW area)
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
Must have attended Workshop I
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline November 1 and closes December 1
- Only open to those who have previously attended JMP Workshop I.
Please note: 4HOnline registrations will not be approved at the state level until the week of the workshop.
JMP & AMBASSADOR BROCHURES:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
08/30/21
Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities
Hey all,
This email blast is geared towards youth interested in the Photography Project. Below are promotional documents outlining the dates for the two upcoming Junior Master Photographer (JMP) workshops. The back page includes details about the program, eligibility, and expectations.
Also included below are 2 brochures outlining the JMP and Ambassador programs. To be clear about this process, youth must first become a certified Junior Master Photographer to be eligible to become an ambassador. There is no upfront application process for JMP. Eligible youth simply register for and attend the workshops. Applications for certification and ambassadorship come later for those who have completed the trainings and additional requirements.
JUNIOR MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER WORKSHOPS
Below are the details for both trainings. These will not be offered at any other times during the 4-H year. Workshops typically run from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m.
JMP Workshop I
- Date: Saturday, September 25
- Fee: $30
- Location: Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline August 20 and closes September 20
- Limited to the first 50 youth to register.
JMP Workshop II
- Date: Saturday, December 4
- Fee: $30
- Location: TBA (tentatively DFW area)
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
Must have attended Workshop I
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline November 1 and closes December 1
- Only open to those who have previously attended JMP Workshop I.
Please note: 4HOnline registrations will not be approved at the state level until the week of the workshop.
JMP & AMBASSADOR BROCHURES:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
08/30/21
Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities
Hey all,
This email blast is geared towards youth interested in the Photography Project. Below are promotional documents outlining the dates for the two upcoming Junior Master Photographer (JMP) workshops. The back page includes details about the program, eligibility, and expectations.
Also included below are 2 brochures outlining the JMP and Ambassador programs. To be clear about this process, youth must first become a certified Junior Master Photographer to be eligible to become an ambassador. There is no upfront application process for JMP. Eligible youth simply register for and attend the workshops. Applications for certification and ambassadorship come later for those who have completed the trainings and additional requirements.
JUNIOR MASTER PHOTOGRAPHER WORKSHOPS
Below are the details for both trainings. These will not be offered at any other times during the 4-H year. Workshops typically run from 8 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m.
JMP Workshop I
- Date: Saturday, September 25
- Fee: $30
- Location: Dallas Research and Extension Center; 17360 Coit Road, Dallas, TX
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline August 20 and closes September 20
- Limited to the first 50 youth to register.
JMP Workshop II
- Date: Saturday, December 4
- Fee: $30
- Location: TBA (tentatively DFW area)
- Grades eligible to attend: 7-12
Must have attended Workshop I
- DSLR Camera Required (some will be available for loan on the day of the workshop)
- Registration: Opens on 4HOnline November 1 and closes December 1
- Only open to those who have previously attended JMP Workshop I.
Please note: 4HOnline registrations will not be approved at the state level until the week of the workshop.
JMP & AMBASSADOR BROCHURES:
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES:
- Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post.
- Other Contest related opportunities can be found on the Judging Card Calendar – to sign up for these opportunities, please contact Mellanie at [email protected] or at 512-581-7186
That’s all for now! Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions!
M
Mellanie L. Mickelson
Bastrop County Extension Agent – 4-H & Youth Development
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Services
P.O. Box 650 | 901 Pecan Street | Bastrop, TX 78602
p: (512) 581-7186 | c: (512) 522-9174 | f: (512) 581-7187
[email protected]
Website – https://bastrop.agrilife.org
Blog – www.bastrop4h.blogspot.com
Facebook – www.facebook.com/BastropCounty4H
