DATES TO REMEMBER

January 8-14 – Brown County Youth Fair

16 – Extension Office Closed for Martin Luther King Jr Day

17 – Consumer Decision Making Information Meeting 6:00pm at the Extension Office

22 – 4-H Photography Information Meeting 3:00pm at the Extension Office

CONSUMER DECISION MAKING INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Consumer Decision Making educates participants on becoming smart shoppers, making sound decisions, and public speaking. If you are interested in Consumer Decision Making or finding out more information about this project, there is going to be an informational meeting on January 17, 2023 6:00pm at the Extension Office.

4-H PHOTOGRAPHY INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Do you have an interest in taking photos? If so, we have a contest just for you! The photography project encourages self-expression and teaches proper use of photographic equipment and developing processes. We are very excited for the opportunity to have photographer Craig Seger join us this year to share his photography techniques. There will be a photography informational meeting on Sunday January 22, 2023, 3:00pm at the Extension Office. To attend the meeting, we ask that you contact the Extension Office.

2022-2023 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship

The Texas 4-H Youth Development Program and the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation is once again pleased to offer to our senior high school 4-H members and current college students the opportunity to apply for an Opportunity Scholarship through the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation. This year Texas 4-H members can apply for scholarships in three areas, baccalaureate, courageous heart, and technical. Former Texas 4-H members will be able to apply for scholarships through the collegiate scholarship program. Information can be received through the Brown County Extension Office or downloaded from the Texas 4-H Foundation website at: https://texas4hfoundation.org/

2023 Texas 4-H Foundation Opportunity Scholarship Important Dates

November 1, 2022 – Application will be available online

November 30, 2022 – Submit your intent to County Office if you plan to apply

December 14, 2022 – Due for County Review

February 15, 2023, by 11:59 PM – Deadline to Apply

April 28 – April 29, 2023 – Interviews in College Station

May 2023 – Award Notifications

June 6-8, 2023 – Scholarship Banquets in College Station

BROWN COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION WORKDAYS

Workdays are:

January 21, 2023

January 28, 2023

Times will be 8am start until noon or when jobs have been completed.

To see more rules and dates go to browncountyfair.net youth fair link to see the updated rule book.

EXHIBITOR REQUIRED WORKDAYS-

Two weekends prior to show and two weekends after the show exhibitors must participate in at least ONE of these 4 workdays. Participation is mandatory in one of these 4 days to receive premium checks from Brown County Youth Fair Premium Auction in addition to having required thank you notes to buyers. Appropriate attire is mandatory, which will be jeans (long pants) and closed toed shoes. In the event you were unable to participate in at least one of these workdays you must write a one-page essay as to why you were unable to attend and present it in person at the February board meeting to the entire board of directors for consideration.

4-H RABBIT FEED CONTAINERS

If you have bought rabbit feed from the Extension Office and have containers, PLEASE bring them back to the Extension Office. Feed cannot be distributed without containers and at this time Mrs. Becktold does not have containers. PLEASE RETURN RABBIT FEED CONTAINERS!

CENTRAL TEXAS FARM CREDIT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Central Texas Farm Credit will award five high school graduating seniors a one-time $2,000 scholarship in 2023. Eligibility requirements include:

• Applicant must be a high school senior scheduled to graduate in 2023.

• Applicant must be a member of 4-H or FFA.

• Applicant must be planning to attend a two-year, four-year, or trade school.

• Applicant must reside inside of Central Texas Farm Credit’s 19 county territory.

• Central Texas Farm Credit reserves the right to confirm eligibility requirements.

The FFA chapter or 4-H organization of the 2023 scholarship winners will receive a $500 donation. Recipients will be selected based on academic performance (GPA, ACT/SAT score), awards, community service, school involvement, extracurricular activities, essay objectives and grammar.

If you are interested in applying contact the Extension Office.

Deadline to apply is March 10, 2023, at 4 p.m.

14-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ON 4-H CONNECT!

The enrollment process for the 2022-2023 4-H year begins August 15, 2022. All 4-H families, new and returning, are encouraged to log in and enroll to become an official 4-H member.

As you begin your enrollment for the year, here are some tips in using 4-H CONNECT:

• If you already have a profile DO NOT create another one!
• If you lost your email and password, call the county office so we can reset, it for you.
• An active membership will not be granted until the $25.00 participation fee is paid on 4-H Connect!
• You cannot register or participate in an event until your profile is ACTIVE.
• When you are doing your re-enrollment for the 2022-2023 4-H Year please make sure you update your address, phone number, and e-mail address.
• For any youth who is joining 4-H in 2022-2023 for the first time as a 3rd grader we ask for you NOT TO ENROLL until September 1st.  September 1st is actual first day of the new 4-H year and what is used to calculate grade/age.  If a 2nd grader moving into 3rd grade enrolls before September 1st it will “tag” them as a Clover Kid, not charge an enrollment fee and lock them in as a Clover Kid for the year.