Author Archives: Mellanie Mickelson
2022 Smithville Livestock Show Dates & Expense Sheet Reminders
03/28/22 2022 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW DATES & EXPENSE REPORT REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a couple of reminders for our Smithville Show Exhibitors, since we are about 3.5 weeks away from the show! There are a few dates and a couple of tasks that will need to be completed. As a reminder, the rulebook is available for download HERE. Exhibitors and family members are responsible for knowing the rules that apply to their projects. Remember that 4-H members are representing our program at all times while at… Read More →
2022 Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Open Meeting & Auction Thank You Reminders
03/25/22 BALSFA OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING & THANK YOU NOTE REMINDERS Hey all! We wanted to share a quick note on the upcoming open show board meeting for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show, as well as a couple of reminders for youth that made auction just in case they have not received their thank you note info. Please see the information below and let us know if you have any questions! OPEN SHOW BOARD MEETING: The Open Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM this coming Monday, March 28,… Read More →
2022 4-H/FFA Barn Dance
03/16/22 2022 4-H/FFA Barn Dance Hey all, We wanted to share a fun opportunity that our Bastrop 4-H Council and Ambassadors have been putting together! They have been looking for opportunities for all of our 4-H & FFA members in Bastrop County to come together as a Bastrop County family and network with each other – so they made one!! Tickets may be purchased for $5 per person online at https://bit.ly/BastropDance OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration information should be included for each post…. Read More →
2022 4-H Recordbook Training
03/16/22 2022 4-H Recordbook Training Hey all, We wanted to let you know that we are getting ready to start recordbook season! We are putting together an overview geared towards those new to recordbooks, but all are welcome to attend. Please see the information below to RSVP for the training! For those who are experienced with recordbooks, we have included the links to resources and deadlines below. There are lots of options to work on your recordbook ahead of time and get feedback if you would like… Read More →
Photography Workshop Opportunity – 12/18/21
12/14/21 PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP OPPORTUNITY Hey all! District 10 just posted a photography workshop opportunity not too far from us in Boerne, TX – please check out the information below if you are interested! Howdy District 10! I hope everyone is ready for a wonderful holiday season. The Kendall County State Photography Ambassadors are offering a 4-H Photography Workshop this Saturday (Dec. 18th) from 1 to 5pm in Boerne TX! Come learn from some of the best! Sign Up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949aba823a3fe3-4hlong OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found… Read More →
Elgin Livestock Show Reminders for December/January
12/10/21 ELGIN LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY (Now the Bastrop County Junior Livestock Show (BCJLS)) Good Afternoon! We are getting excited!! We wanted to send out a couple of reminders for the Elgin Livestock Show & Youth Fair, as well as for the Rabbit Exhibitors since the show is only 4 weeks away!!! Currently, acknowledgement of entry emails are being worked on by the Show Board and should be getting out this week. The Board is also working on a list of tasks completed by each… Read More →
2022 Leadership Opportunity – San Antonio & Rodeo Austin School Tours
12/06/21 2022 LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY: SAN ANTONIO & RODEO AUSTIN SCHOOL TOURS Hey all! We wanted to pass on a couple of unique leadership opportunities available to both 4-H & FFA youth. Both the San Antonio Livestock Show (SALE) and Rodeo Austin (STAR of Texas) Show have opportunities for youth to lead school tour groups. For 4-H members, these are great experiences that count towards your leadership experiences for scholarship applications and your recordbooks. You do NOT have to currently own or show livestock, nor do you have… Read More →
County 4-H Council Meeting Reminder – 12/07/21
12/06/21 DECEMBER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETING INVITATION Hey all! We are getting ready to have our December County 4-H Council meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. We wanted to send out another reminder! We would like to invite all youth who are interested in getting to know the County 4-H Council and Ambassadors, who are interested in possibly running for leadership positions in the future, and who are interested in learning about and planning some of… Read More →
County 4-H Council Meeting Reminder – 12/07/21
12/01/21 DECEMBER COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL MEETING INVITATION Hey all! We are getting ready to have our December County 4-H Council meeting next Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Bastrop County Extension Office. We wanted to send out another reminder! We would like to invite all youth who are interested in getting to know the County 4-H Council and Ambassadors, who are interested in possibly running for leadership positions in the future, and who are interested in learning about and planning some… Read More →
Bastrop Area Livestock Show Updates & Reminders – Validation 12/04/21
11/30/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW REMINDERS & UPDATES Hey all! We wanted to send a few reminders for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show Validation/Entry night happening this Saturday, December 4th, from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Please let us know if you have any questions and we’ll see you Saturday!! We are excited to share several upcoming dates and opportunities for the Bastrop Area Livestock Show! There are a few updates and changes – please be sure to read through the rulebook. Below are several reminders and updates… Read More →
