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05/26/21 4-H Email Blast: County & District Photography Contest Results

  05/26/21 County & District Photography Contest Results   COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHY RESULTS: We have just received the results from the 2020-2021 Bastrop & Travis County Photography Contest!!  Congratulations to all of the participants - there were some amazing and high quality photos submitted! Below is a summary of the Bastrop County 4-H participation To see the Bastrop Photos entered, check out our blog at: http://bastrop4h.blogspot.com/2021/05/2020-2021-bastrop-travis-county.html To see ALL of the photos entered, check out the Travis County 4-H CEP Blog Posts: Junior Photos Intermediate Photos Senior Photos   DISTRICT... Read More →

06/11/21 4-H Email Blast: Recordbook Judging Results & Reminders

  06/11/21 RECORDBOOK JUDGING RESULTS & REMINDERS Good evening! We are excited to share the results from our County level Recordbook Judging event!  Congratulations to all of our participants!!  The judges were VERY impressed with your experiences and hard work that went into your recordbooks this year! Please note that all youth who placed first in their category will be able to check their recordbooks out of the County Extension Office starting on Monday, June 14th, to review scoresheets and make any edits/changes before resubmitting the recordbook for... Read More →

06/12/21 4-H Email Blast: Promotional Leadership Opportunity & Agent Schedules

  06/12/21 Promotional Leadership Opportunity & Agent Schedules Hey all! We are super excited to start hosting in-person activities, again!!!  In this email blast, we are focusing on the upcoming Summer In the City Event being held in Bastrop next weekend.  However, we are planning a lot of fun opportunities for July.  We are going to be sending quite a bit more information out on those around Monday, June 21st.  If you all have any ideas for programs or events, please let us know, we would love to... Read More →

2021 District 10 Leadership Lab – Brownwood, TX

Texas 4-H Conference Center 5600 FM 3021, Brownwood, TX, United States

05/07/21 DISTRICT 10 LEADERSHIP LAB INFORMATION INFORMATION IN THIS EMAIL BLAST (IN ORDER): Quick Event Overview Registration Information Additional Links & Information Other Opportunities Hey all! We just received the information for our District 10 Leadership Lab for this year!  This is an incredibly fun opportunity for youth ages 13 and older to get to meet and interact with other youth in the District, learn leadership activities and skills, and to potentially run for additional leadership positions!  If you serve in a youth leadership role (teen leader, club... Read More →

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07/01/21 4-H Email Blast: Professional You! Session 1 Details & RSVP

  07/01/21 YLP TOASTMASTER'S PUBLIC SPEAKING CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! Okay - last email blast of today!  We wanted to send out a little on our Professional YoU! Series that is starting up to help our youth feel a little more comfortable in preparing for some of the upcoming opportunities they will participate in.  We'll also collect feedback from participants on what topics they want to cover in the upcoming sessions. OVERVIEW: The Professional YoU! Workshop is designed for youth who would like help with developing their professional... Read More →

07/01/21 4-H Email Blast: County Camp Details & RSVP

  07/01/21 COUNTY CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! We are super excited to start jumping into our July 2021 activities and wanted to pass on the details of our County Camp to you! OVERVIEW: Our County Camp is a camp specifically for our Bastrop County 4-H members that is designed and led by our Bastrop County 4-H Council! This year, we are focusing on fun activities that help build skills in teamwork, leadership, club meeting participation, and communication.   TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (May change slightly depending on pool... Read More →

07/01/21 4-H Email Blast: YLP Toastmaster’s Public Speaking Camp Details & RSVP

  07/01/21 YLP TOASTMASTER'S PUBLIC SPEAKING CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! We are super excited to start jumping into our July 2021 activities and wanted to pass on the details of our Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Toastmaster's Public Speaking Camp with you!  This experience is a truly fun one - this is the one camp where we actually ask parents to drop off their kids, the event is facilitated by youth who have been through the course for at least 3-4 years, the County Extension Agents, and... Read More →

Professional You! Session 1

  07/01/21 YLP TOASTMASTER'S PUBLIC SPEAKING CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! Okay - last email blast of today!  We wanted to send out a little on our Professional YoU! Series that is starting up to help our youth feel a little more comfortable in preparing for some of the upcoming opportunities they will participate in.  We'll also collect feedback from participants on what topics they want to cover in the upcoming sessions. OVERVIEW: The Professional YoU! Workshop is designed for youth who would like help with developing their professional... Read More →

County 4-H Camp

  07/01/21 COUNTY CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! We are super excited to start jumping into our July 2021 activities and wanted to pass on the details of our County Camp to you! OVERVIEW: Our County Camp is a camp specifically for our Bastrop County 4-H members that is designed and led by our Bastrop County 4-H Council! This year, we are focusing on fun activities that help build skills in teamwork, leadership, club meeting participation, and communication.   TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (May change slightly depending on pool... Read More →

07/18/21 4-H Email Blast: 2021 Cake Auction Information

  07/18/21 2021 CAKE AUCTION INFORMATION Hey all! We are happy to pass on the invitation for the 2021 Cake Auction! We are excited to let you know that the Cake Auction will take place on Saturday, August 7, 2021, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at the Jerry Fay Wilhelm Center for the Performing Arts in Bastrop. This information was sent to your club managers earlier on Saturday morning, along with the number of cakes required of each club (assigned based on club enrollment).  Please work with your club managers... Read More →

07/18/21 4-H Email Blast: Pecan Auxiliary Meeting

  07/18/21 PECAN AUXILIARY MEETING Hey all!  We are excited to announce that the Bastrop County Pecan Grower's Auxiliary Club will be having a meeting at 6:00 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Sharps' Santa House located at 278 Hwy 304 in Bastrop! The meeting will include a potluck style supper.  The Club will provide a baked ham, iced tea, and water.  Each member/guest is asked to being a side dish or a dessert.  If you have any family members or friends who would like to... Read More →

07/19/21 4-H Email Blast: D10 Recordbook Results & State Photography Results

  07/19/21 D10 RECORDBOOK RESULTS & STATE PHOTOGRAPHY RESULTS Hey there and Happy Monday! Be sure to check out some of our results from the recent competitive events and congratulate the youth participants! DISTRICT 10 RECORDBOOK JUDGING RESULTS: Please see the recordbook judging results from the District 10 4-H Recordbook Judging - our 4-H members did an awesome job in some very competitive categories, please be sure to congratulate them!  Recordbooks and comment sheets will be returned at the Banquet this year. To see the full District 10... Read More →

07/20/21 4-H Email Blast: 2021 Achievement Banquet Invitation & Details

  07/20/21 2021 Achievement Banquet Invitation & Details Good evening! I wanted to send out an invitation to our upcoming 2021 Bastrop County 4-H Achievement Banquet!  Please note that the date has been pushed back to Friday, August 13th, due to some scheduling issues and venue availability.  Please RSVP by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 5th,  via email to Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or leave a message at the Extension Office at 512-581-7186 to let us know you are planning to join us so we can prepare the final script. The cost... Read More →

2021 YLP Toastmaster’s Public Speaking Camp

  07/01/21 YLP TOASTMASTER'S PUBLIC SPEAKING CAMP DETAILS & RSVP HAPPY JULY! We are super excited to start jumping into our July 2021 activities and wanted to pass on the details of our Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Toastmaster's Public Speaking Camp with you!  This experience is a truly fun one - this is the one camp where we actually ask parents to drop off their kids, the event is facilitated by youth who have been through the course for at least 3-4 years, the County Extension Agents, and... Read More →

07/22/21 4-H Email Blast: LSC Wild Game Dinner

  07/22/21 LSC WILD GAME DINNER LEADERSHIP / VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY Howdy and happy Thursday! We wanted to pass on the news that you can now sign up to volunteer to help serve at the 2021 Lone Star Cattlemen Wild Game Dinner scheduled for 6:00 PM on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Capitol Wright Distributing in Manor, TX.  They will typically try to come out and support the youth who work this event! You can sign up to volunteer at https://lonestarcattlemen.org/volunteer/  OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: Other opportunities can be found on the County Calendar – registration... Read More →

07/23/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & State Fair Entry Information

07/23/21 Quality Counts Reminders & State Fair Entry Information QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows.  The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality Counts number... Read More →

07/24/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & HOT Entry Information

07/24/21 Quality Counts Reminders & Heart O' Texas (HOT) Entry Information QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows.  The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality... Read More →

2021-2022 Texas 4-H STEM Ambassador Applications DUE 07/31/21

Applications for the 2021-2022 STEM Ambassadors will open on July 1 and close July 31, 2021.  A promotional video overview of the team can be viewed here:  https://youtu.be/nXarzxs50X8.   Also attached is a simplified infographic outlining basic eligibility details. Application link: https://texas4-hyouthdevelopment.submittable.com/submit (will activate on July 1). Applicants will need to create a simple profile on Submittable to complete the application.   The application requires (among other details) several written narratives, a personal video narrative, as well as two letters of recommendations.  Candidates are urged to begin work on their applications... Read More →

2021 Beef 706 program in College Station (Two sessions )

Beef 706 program in College Station on the Texas A&M University Campus. Registration – https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/Beef   Session 1:  August 9-10 Session 2:  August 10-11 (You can only sign up for 1 of the sessions) This is a flagship educational activity of the Animal Science Department and the Texas Beef Council entitled Beef 706. Each session of Beef 706 involves approximately 30 participants from various segments of the beef industry. They learn about the importance of producing a more consistent and high quality beef product through a series of hands-on... Read More →

2021 State Fair of Texas Show Entries DUE to the CEO

05/18/21 Bastrop ISD Ag Barn Survey QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows.  The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality Counts number will be required... Read More →

2021 Achievement Banquet

  07/20/21 2021 Achievement Banquet Invitation & Details Good evening! I wanted to send out an invitation to our upcoming 2021 Bastrop County 4-H Achievement Banquet!  Please note that the date has been pushed back to Friday, August 13th, due to some scheduling issues and venue availability.  Please RSVP by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 5th,  via email to Mellanie at MLMickelson@ag.tamu.edu or leave a message at the Extension Office at 512-581-7186 to let us know you are planning to join us so we can prepare the final script. The cost... Read More →

08/16/2021 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Major Lamb, Goat, Heifer & Swine Tags + Major Show Broiler Orders

08/16/21 MAJOR LAMB, GOAT, HEIFER, & SWINE TAG ORDERS + MAJOR BROILER ORDERS Hey all! It's time to start ordering validation tags for the 2021-2022 Major Shows (Fort Worth, San Angelo, San Antonio, Houston, Rodeo Austin, etc.).  As a reminder, all animals that will be shown at the major shows must be state validated. However, our local shows (Bastrop, Elgin, or Smithville) do NOT require animals to be state validated.  Animals only being shown at the local shows may be validated at their respective show entry & validation nights.... Read More →

08/23/21 4-H Livestock Email Blast: Quality Counts Reminders & HOT Entry Information Reminders

08/23/21 Quality Counts Reminders & Heart O' Texas (HOT) Entry Information Reminders Hey y'all and happy Monday! I wanted to send out a quick reminder that the entry deadline for the Heart O' Texas (HOT) show is coming up pretty quickly.  Entries are due to the County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon next Thursday, September 2, 2021.  Links to the entries are available towards the bottom of this email. Have a great week and let us know if you have any questions! QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR... Read More →

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: New 4-H Year Enrollment Reminders

  08/24/21 NEW 4-H YEAR ENROLLMENT REMINDERS Hey all! We are excited to start a brand new 4-H year for 2021-2022!  The 4-H year will start on September 1st, 2021 and run through August 31st, 2022.  Anyone who would like to show animals, participate in club meetings, or any other 4-H activities will need to enroll (and RE-enroll for the upcoming 4-H year).  We would like everyone to do so as soon as possible so we can get your enrollment approved and get our year started! Check out... Read More →

08/24/21 4-H Email Blast: Bastrop Area Livestock Show Updates & New Opportunities!

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! 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 to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Next Thursday, September 3rd, 2021, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the first... Read More →

08/26/21 4-H Email Blast: Rabbit Project Opportunities

08/26/21 RABBIT PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES VALIDATION, BREEDING, & SHOWMANSHIP REMINDERS: There is no State Validation for rabbits - exhibitors must look for breeding dates and tattoo requirements in the rules of the shows in which they want to participate If you are purchasing rabbits from a breeder, plan to reach out to your breeder 2-3 months before the breeding date listed by the show to reserve your spot(s). There are a few good showmanship resources: The 2021-2025 ARBA Standard of Perfection - has the specific breed information for the recognized... Read More →

08/30/21 4-H Email Blast: Texas 4-H JR Master Photographer Program & Ambassador Opportunities

  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... Read More →

09/02/2021 4-H Email Blast: District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (4-H Conference)

  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... Read More →

Heart O’ Texas (HOT) Show Entries due to CEO

07/24/21 Quality Counts Reminders & Heart O' Texas (HOT) Entry Information QUALITY COUNTS REMINDERS - REQUIRED FOR ALL MAJOR SHOWS, BASTROP, & ELGIN SHOWS: All NEW exhibitors and exhibitors who have moved up in age groups (if you moved from 5th to 6th grade or from 8th to 9th grade) will be required to complete Quality Counts training and the test to show at local and major livestock shows. The training is divided into Junior (3-5 grade), Intermediate (6-8 grade), and Senior (9-12 grade) divisions according to the exhibitor’s age.  A Quality Counts... Read More →

Bastrop Show (BALSFA) Validation & Entry Night – Steers, Heifers, & Poultry

08/24/21 BASTROP AREA LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES & NEW OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! 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 to help you! Please let us know if you have any questions and have a great week! UPCOMING DATES: Next Thursday, September 2nd, 2021, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Bastrop Show Barn will be the first... Read More →

09/09/21 4-H Email Blast: Elgin Livestock Show Opportunities & Updates

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... Read More →

2021-2022 Smithville Livestock Show Updates

09/15/21 SMITHVILLE LIVESTOCK SHOW UPDATES Good morning!! We wanted to pass on the updates for the 2021-2022 Smithville 4-H/FFA Livestock Show scheduled to take place in April 2022 at the River Bend Park in Smithville. At this time, the Show Board is being cautious about the schedule and will be making more decisions on the schedule and sale as we get closer to the show itself so they can both ensure everyone's safety and the fun nature of the event. As a reminder, participation in this show is limited to... Read More →

2021-2022 Food & Nutrition Project Workshops

  09/21/21 2021-2022 FOOD & NUTRITION PROJECT WORKSHOPS)   Good afternoon! We are excited to start planning for our Food & Nutrition Project this year!  We have a couple of changes to this project area for this year - our main Food & Nutrition Project Leader needed to step back this year, so Miss Hillary, our FCH Agent, is taking on the project education.  These practices are going to be focused on food preparation, food safety, and nutrition.  They may not strictly focus on the contest preparation, so... Read More →

2021-2022 Virtual New 4-H Parent Orientation

  09/16/21 2021-2022 VIRTUAL NEW 4-H PARENT ORIENTATION Hey all, happy Thursday! I wanted to share that we are hosting a virtual new 4-H parent orientation for new (and prospective) 4-H parents in Bastrop & Lee Counties on Tuesday, September 21st.  Please see the details below, let us know if you have any questions, and feel free to forward to anyone you think might be interested! DETAILS: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM Virtual via Zoom - we'll email out the link on Monday... Read More →

2021-2022 STEM Project Opportunities

  09/22/21 2021-2022 STEM PROJECT OPPORTUNITIES Hey all! We are excited to share with you some local STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) Project opportunities.  For those new to STEM, this general project area includes the following: Computer Science Photography & Videography Robotics Rocketry & Aerospace other science activities such as forensics! The Lee 4-H STEM Club has opened up to include Bastrop County 4-H members interested in this exciting project area!  Check out the information about it below and let us know if you have any questions!... Read More →

Junior Master Photographer Workshop I – 09/25/21

  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... Read More →

2021 District 10 4-H Mega Meeting (4-H Conference)

  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... Read More →

Happy National 4-H Week 2021!

  10/04/21 HAPPY NATIONAL 4-H WEEK 2021! 2021-2022 Bastrop 4-H Council Officers present the National 4-H Proclamation to the Bastrop County Commissioners Court Happy Monday and Happy National 4-H Week!! We are excited to kick off National 4-H Week (October 3-9, 2021), which recognizes all of the cool things 4-H members do around our country.  Sadly, both Facebook and Instagram are down today, so we couldn't share some of the photos that have been shared with us, but we will do so as soon as we are able. ... Read More →

National 4-H Week!

National 4-H Week October 3-9, 2021 Millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni across the country will celebrate National 4-H Week from October 3-9, 2021. This year's theme, Find Your Spark, is a campaign that will encourage you to find what interests them in 4-H, empowering them with the skills they need to succeed in life and career. Throughout National 4-H Week, 4-H members will showcase the many ways 4-H helps youth find their spark through hands-on learning experiences, as well as highlight the remarkable 4-H youth in... Read More →

2022 Fort Worth Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

10/05/21 2022 FORT WORTH STOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the Fort Worth Stock Show coming up in January 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school. If you are showing livestock,... Read More →

2022 TCYS Invitational Heifer Show Entry Information

10/05/21 2022 TCYS INVITATIONAL HEIFER SHOW ENTRY INFO Good afternoon! We are excited to share that the Travis County Youth Show (TCYS) is planning on hosting its Invitational Heifer Show, again, in January 2022!  Please note that heifers must be state validated in order to participate. We must have these entries reviewed, entered, and post marked no later than November 1st, so these entries will be due to the Bastrop County Extension Office by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, October 28th. Please see the information below and let us know... Read More →

2022 San Angelo Livestock Show Entry Info & Updates

10/06/21 2022 SAN ANGELO STOCK SHOW ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the San Angelo Stock Show coming up in February 2022, including the Junior Livestock Show and the Junior Judging Contests. Please note that we are only focusing this information on the portions of the show that require the youth members to be 4-H (or FFA) members in order to enter.  These are the only opportunities for which we can request an excused absence from your school. If you are showing livestock,... Read More →

2022 Texas Elite Swine Showcase Entry Info & Updates

10/06/21 2022 TEXAS ELITE SWINE SHOWCASE ENTRY INFO & UPDATES Hey all! Please see the information below on the Texas Elite Swine Showcase coming up in February 2022. If you are showing livestock, please note that you MUST have an updated Quality Counts Number for your age group (important if you are new to showing, if you have moved from 5th to 6th grade, or if you have moved from 8th to 9th grade). Please read through these opportunities and let us know if you need help with... Read More →