The Fort Bender - Jan & Feb 2017

Jan-Feb 2017 In This Issue:

Inspiration: Steps to Happiness……. 2 FBC 4-H Roundup Contests………….. 5
Program: New Year’s Resolutions.... 2 4-H Growth Opportunities……………. 6
Major Show Scoop……………….……… 3 Adult Volunteer Opportunities………. 7
FBC 4-H Photo Contest….…………….. 4 Meetings & Reminders…………………. 8

From the FBC 4-H Team

Texas A&M AgriLife This year, our team has striven to provide more county-wide project
Extension Service learning opportunities, to strengthen our outreach to new 4-H families and to
Fort Bend County broaden youth leadership opportunities. In keeping with these goals, January
and February are set to be a busy pair of months, as we gear up for Fort
1402 Band Road, Suite 100 Bend County Roundup and Major Show season.
Rosenberg, Texas 77471
Explore 4-H Project Workshops will continue into January, as well as a
Phone: (281) 342-3034 2K17 Shopping Challenge (Feb. 2) and mock Food Challenge/Show
Office hours: 8am-5pm (Feb. 18) in February to prepare for County Roundup (Entries due Feb. 17).
Be sure to come out to the Recordbook Drafting event (Jan. 31) as well, to
Fort Bend County 4-H ensure you are showcasing all the AWESOME things you’ve been doing so far
this year.
agrilife.org/ftbend4h
And of course, shout-out to all the folks involved in livestock projects who
District 9 4-H will be participating at Major Shows, starting with Ft. Worth in January and
San Antonio in February. Did you know we also have youth in gardening,
d94-h.tamu.edu public speaking and even robotics representing Fort Bend 4-H at major
shows? Just goes to show the many opportunities there are through 4-H!
Texas 4-H
Even as the new year gets busy, don’t forget to take a moment for yourself
texas4-h.tamu.edu and reflect on what really matters to you and your family. You’re already the
best, just working on getting better.
Justin Saenz
KEEP CALM AND 4-H ON.
County Extension Agent - Your FBC 4-H Team

Angela Bosier-Romans Happy New Year!

County Extension Agent

Amber Foster

County Extension Agent - CEP

Jennifer Méndez

Program Coordinator

Victoria Zwahr

Administrative Assistant

Natalie Heimann

Administrative Assistant

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Inspiration: Steps to Happiness

Everybody should know: Then:
You can’t be all things to all people. You will have learned to accept your own uniqueness.
You can’t do all everything at once. You will have learned to set priorities and make decisions.
You can’t do all things equally well. You will have learned to live with your limitations.
You can’t do everything better than everyone else. You’re You will have learned to give yourself the respect that is

human, just like everyone else. due and you will be on the road to being the best “you”
that you can be.
So:
You have to find out who you are and be that. Dare to believe:
You have to decide what comes first and do that. That you are a wonderfully unique person.
You have to discover your strengths and use them. That you are the only one just like you in all of history.
You have to learn not to compete with others because no That it’s more than a right, it’s your duty to be who you are.
That life is not a problem to solve, but a gift to cherish.
one else is in the business of being you. You will be able to stay on top of what used to get you

down and achieve the impossible.
- Author unknown

Taken from Texas 4-H “Club Ed”, a resource for meeting
inspiration. Available at http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/volunteer/

Program: New Year’s
Resolutions

With the new year comes New Year’s Resolutions. What  Have a local dietician, nurse or FCS agent come speak
better 4-H resolution is there than to be a “healthier” to the group about healthy habits (exercise, nutrition,
4-H’er this year! Program ideas include: etc.).

 Have 4-H members make “Five Healthy Promises for  Invite FCS agent to bring ideas for nutritious snacks
the Year” or “fun” fruits and vegetables that 4-H’ers can make
1. Start one new physical activity and taste during the meeting.
2. Adopt one dietary guideline and stick with it
(ex: eat more fruits & vegetables)  If you have a Health Officer in your club, have them
3. Kick one bad habit (ex: skipping breakfast, do a health-related presentation for the 4-H’ers.
watching too much TV)
4. Make one new friend Taken from Texas 4-H “Club Ed”, a resource
5. Do something special for or help your parents for meeting inspiration. Available at
everyday
L Shttp://texas4-h.tamu.edu/
# GOAvolunteer/

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Major Show Scoop

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Fort Bend 4-H Photography Contest

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Fort Bend County 4-H Roundup

Fort Bend County 4-H Roundup is the major county-level, competitive learning experience of the 4-H program. It is
designed to provide a space for 4-H youth to test their knowledge and skills, to socialize, and to practice for upper
level opportunities at the district and state levels. Roundup consists of 7 individual events, 3 team events, and 2 events
open to both. Open to 4-H youth in 3rd-12th grade, as well as Clover Kids in a non-competitive manner.

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4-H Growth Opportunities

LEARN L E A R N (CONTINUED)

 Photography Workshop - Explore 4-H  District 9 Invitational Quiz Bowls
Discover the basics of photography and Test your knowledge of your project on Saturday,
practice amidst the natural landscape of Jan. 14, 2017! Open to 4-H and FFA teams in
Long Acres Ranch in Richmond. Open to all Junior-Senior divisions (3rd-12th grades). Choose
K-12 grade youth and their families, so between Food & Nutrition, Beef, Swine and Horse
bring a friend! Participants may use any Quiz Bowls.
electronic device to take photos.
Register on 4-H Connect by Jan. 9th, 2017 for $40/
Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 from 9AM-1PM. team. FFA choose “Custom” role on 4-H Connect.
RSVP online by 1/3/17. $60/team on-site. More info at http://d94-
h.tamu.edu/eventsandcontests/bigtime/quiz-bowls/
 Food & Nutrition Workshop – Explore 4-H
The workshop will focus on food safety and nutrition  TX 4-H Camps: Teen Retreat
while cooking proteins. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 from Fun, educational program for kids in grades 8-12
9AM-1PM at the Fort Bend County Extension featuring workshops in Vet Science, Gardening,
Office. RSVP online by 1/17/17. Healthy Living and Leadership.

 Recordbook Drafting Party Jan. 6-8, 2017 at Texas 4-H Conference Center in
Start on a draft of your recordbook while min- Brownwood. Late registration still open - $126/
gling with fellow 4-H’ers. On Jan. 31, 2017 youth and $95/adults until Jan. 1. More info at
from 6PM-8PM at FBC Extension Office, make http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/
sure to record all the great things you’ve been
doing this year. There will be pizza, music and other  TX 4-H Camps: ReFashion Retreat
goodies! RSVP online by 1/27/16. Weekend retreat open to junior through senior 4-H
members featuring hands-on workshops. Highlight
 2K17 Shopping Challenge activity: participants purchase items from local
Prep for the Consumer Decision Making Contest thrift store, refurbish into new garment, and model
in a game inspired by Supermarket Sweep! Earn in style show on last morning of retreat.
points by ranking shopping items based on a sce-
nario and answering product trivia questions, all January 13-15, 2017 at Texas 4-H Conference
while staying on a budget. Feb. 2, 2017 at 7PM Center in Brownwood. Late registration still open -
in FBC Extension Office. RSVP online by 1/31/17. $126/youth and $94.50/adults until Jan. 6. More
info at http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/
 Robotics Challenge
Open to 4-H’ers actively enrolled in the FBC Robotics  TX 4-H Camps: Family Archery Camp or Fami-
Project. The Challenge is a pre-Roundup contest in a ly Rifle/Pistol Camp
blind format, in which the game mat and challenge Weekend camps open to current 4-H members
objectives are revealed the day of competition. interested in archery or rifle/pistol project. Beginner
Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 from 9AM-12PM at the FBC level program designed to improve shooting skills
Extension Office. Registration details TBA. and knowledge. Family style, meaning parents (or
other family adults) will attend along with kids and
 Mock Food Challenge & Food Show learn the same content.
Put all that Food & Nutrition Workshop knowledge
to the test! Come practice for the Food Challenge Jan. 20-22, 2017 at Texas 4-H Conference Center
team contest and individual Food Show contest. in Brownwood. Registration is $170 (hotel-style
lodging) or $145 (dorm-style lodging). More info at
Feb. 18, 2017 from 9AM-1PM at the FBC Extension http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/
Office. RSVP by 2/14/17 at http://agrilife.org/

For detailed flyers please see the events page of our website: http://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/

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4-H Growth Opportunities

LEAD L E A D (CONTINUED)

 Explore 4-H Workshop & 4-H 101 Volunteers  Mission POSSIBLE 2017
Share your 4-H project experiences and help mentor This INCLUSIVE camp for youth with medically diag-
other youth at the remaining Explore 4-H nosed disabilities is seeking 4-H camp mentors
Workshops and 4-H 101 orientation meetings. who’ve completed 8th grade by July 5, 2017. 4-H
Contact [email protected] or Mentors reside in dorms and participate in all activi-
281-342-3034. ties with campers.

 FBC 4-H Council Apply on 4-H Connect by March 15. IF SELECTED,
Come share what your club is doing and get register for $125, which covers meals/lodging for
involved in county-wide programs! Meet 4-H’ers from training and camp, July 5-8, 2017. More info at
across the county, have fun, and even learn http://texas4hcenter.tamu.edu/
something new. 3rd Thursday of every month, 7-8PM
at FBC Extension Conference Room. SERVE

 4-H Day at the Capitol  2016-2017 Texas 4-H Council Service Project
4-H members of all ages will learn about Until June 2017, support Firemen, Policemen, EMTs
the state legislative process and meet and Paramedics through the “First Responders
their state rep. and senator. Feb. 8, 2017, Fund” and care packages. 4-H clubs can collect
8:30AM-4PM. monetary donations, hold fundraisers, etc. to
donate to the Fund, as well as make care packages
Space limited to first 250 youth and 50 for local First Responders.
adults. Register for $30/person (includes Report service activity by May 31st at https://goo.gl/
lunch and t-shirt) on 4-H Connect, forms/HoQrJMfhHfmPrMRU2 to be included in
starting Jan. 9, 2017 AT NOON until TX 4-H Roundup results. Visit http://texas4-
Jan. 27, 2017 or until full. FYI: In 2015, this event h.tamu.edu/events/roundup/ under “Community
filled up within the first 24 hours! More info at http:// Service” for more info.
texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/4hday/

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

 4-H Connect Trainings  4-H Adult Leaders, Parents & Friends Meeting
Please note that there are many adult volunteers Have some ideas for the 4-H program? Want to help
with pending profiles on 4-H Connect because of fundraise and plan events? Come to this adult
incomplete online trainings. These trainings are volunteer meeting to get started. Jan. 19, 2017 at
required of adult volunteers for the protection of 7PM in the Extension Annex.
youth and the integrity of the 4-H program.
 Shooting Sports Coach Training: Rifle,
These trainings are best completed Archery, Pistol & Shotgun
on a desktop and must be done in January 28-29, 2017 in Victoria, TX. Register early
one sitting, as you cannot save your on 4-H Connect by Jan. 13, 2017 for $120. Late
place once you’ve started a module. registration Jan. 14-20, 2017 for additional $25. All
We apologize for any inconvenience participants must be active on 4-H Connect. More
but strongly encourage you to com- info at http://d114-h.tamu.edu/events-and-contests/
plete them. Thank for all you do! district-11-shooting-sports/

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Fort Bend County
1402 Band Road, Suite 100
Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Meetings & Reminders

January January (cont.)
1/30 Eligibility Form for San Angelo Stock Show
1/2 Office closed for New Year’s holiday & County Photography Contest due
1/3 Photography Workshop RSVP due online 1/31 Recordbook Drafting Night-Extension Office-6-8pm
1/7 Photography Workshop-Long Acres Ranch-9am-1pm Texas Opportunity Scholarship due to Office
1/9 Eligibility Form for Ft. Worth Stock Show due
February
D9 Invitational Quiz Bowl reg. due on 4-H Connect 2/2 2K17 Shopping Challenge-Extension Office-7pm
1/14 District 9 Council Meeting 2/3 FBC Photography Contest entries due online-5pm
2/4 Robotics Challenge-Extension-9am-12pm
D9 Invitational Quiz Bowl-Huntsville-9am 2/6 Eligibility Form for San Antonio Stock Show due
1/15 D9 4-H Archery Contest reg. due on 4-H Connect 2/16 County Council Meeting-Extension Conference-7pm
1/16 Office closed for MLK Jr. Day 2/17 FBC Roundup EARLY registration deadline
1/17 4-H 101 Meeting-Extension Office-7pm 2/18 Mock Food Contests-Extension Office-9am-1pm
2/24 FBC Roundup LATE registration deadline
Food & Nutrition Workshop RSVP due online 2/27 Eligibility Forms for FBC 4-H Roundup, Houston
1/19 County Council Meeting-Extension Conference-7pm Livestock Show & TAMU Judging Clinic due

4-H Adult Leaders Meeting-Extension Annex-7pm
1/21 Food & Nutrition Workshop-Ext. Office-9am-1pm
1/23 Eligibility Form for D9 Archery Contest due

County Council Meetings Adult Leader Meetings

Want to make a difference in your county 4-H program? Let your voice All parents of 4-H members are invited to attend the Adult Leader
meetings throughout the year. The 2016—2017 meetings will be held:
be heard! County Council meetings been scheduled for the 2016—2017
year as follows:
October 20 May 18
September 15 January 19 May 18 January 19 July 20
October 20 February 16 June 15 March 16 August 17

November 17 March 16 July 20
December 15 April 20 August 17
Meetings begin at 7:00pm and take place at the Extension Office in
Every chartered 4-H Club is encouraged to identify and send at least one the Annex Meeting Room.
delegate to every 4-H County Council meeting. Meetings are held at the
Extension Office in the Conference Room starting at 7:00pm.

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.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wedne

1 2 Office Closed in 3 4
observance of New Year
Project Workshop #7
Deadline to Register on
FBC 4-H website

8 9 10 11
Eligibility Forms for Fort
Worth due to office

District 4-H Invitational
Quiz Bowls deadline to
register on 4-H Connect

15 16 Office Closed in 17 18
7pm—4-H 101 Mtg for
District 4-H Archery observance of Martin
Contest Entries & Fees Luther King Day new 4-H families
due via 4-H Connect
Project Workshop #8
Deadline to Register on

FBC 4-H website

22 23 24 25

Eligibility Form for
Archery Contest Due to
office

29 30 31

Eligibility Form 6-8pm—Recordbook

Due to office for: Drafting Party

- San Angelo Texas 4-H
Stock Show Opportunity Scholarship
Due to Extension Office
- FB 4-H County
Photography Contest

esday Thursday Friday Saturday

5 6 7

4-H Archery Contest 9am-1pm
Summaries due to Project Workshop #7
Extension Office Photography – Long
Acres Ranch

12 13 14
District 4-H Council Mtg

District 4-H Invitational
Quiz Bowls

19 20 21
9am-1pm
7pm—Adult Leader Mtg Project Workshop #8
7pm—Co. Council Mtg Food & Nutrition
Workshop

26 27 28

District 4-H Archery Contest

(tentative)

Fort Worth Stock
Show & Rodeo
Jan 13 - Feb 4

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wedne

1

5678

Eligibility Form for San
Antonio Due to Office

12 13 14 Valentine’s Day 15

19 20 President’s Day 21 22

26 27 28
Eligibility Form Due
to Office for:
-Fort Bend 4-H
County Roundup
-TAMU Judging Clinic
-Houston Livestock
Show & Rodeo

esday Thursday Friday Saturday

2 3 4

7pm—2K17 Shopping Fort Bend 4-H County 9am-12pm—Robotics
Challenge Photography Contest Challenge
Deadline

9 10 11

16 17 18
7pm—Co. Council Mtg
Early 9am-1pm—Mock Food
Fort Bend 4-H County Challenge/Food Show
Roundup Deadline

23 24 25

Late
Fort Bend 4-H County
Roundup Deadline

Fort Worth Stock Show San Angelo Stock Show San Antonio Stock Show
& Rodeo: Jan 13 - Feb 4 & Rodeo: Feb 3 - Feb 19 & Rodeo: Feb 9 - Feb 26