4-H COLUMN

We would like to wish you a Safe & Good Summer. We are looking forward to our New Year Enrollment for 2012-2013. If you would like to discuss or participate in helping with a 4-H Club this coming Fall, please call and make an appointment with J D. We are trying to come up with ideals to make parents and 4-Her’s more active and create fun for our kids. J D Folbre, CEA-AG/4-H Coordinator. 830-780-3906

KARNES COUNTY 4-H BLOG

Be sure to check the blog for all upcoming information! All upcoming contest deadlines & schedules are on karnesco4h.blogspot.com Be sure & check for details.

KARNES COUNTY 4-H CLUB MEETINGS

The 4-H Club meetings for Karnes County are listed as follows: Falls City 4-H, 1st Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Falls City AG Shop. Karnes City 4-H Club, 3rd Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Karnes County Show Barn, Kenedy 4-H Club, 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. at the Kenedy Fire Station. Lonesome Dove 4-H, 2nd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Small World Day Care, Panna Maria 4-H, 1st Monday at 7 p.m. at Panna Maria Snoga Store. Runge 4-H Club, 2nd Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

4-H COUNCIL MEETING HELD

We had a great 4-H Council Meeting this past Tuesday. Officers for the year 2012-2013 were elected. The planning for the 4-H Achievement Night had a lot of good ideals and the theme was chosen. They also selected a decorating committee and they will be meeting on, Monday, June 18 at 7 p.m. at the extension office. So mark your date July 31 for Achievement Night with meal being served at 6:30 p.m.

4-H RECORDBOOK

Record books are an important part to maintaining your 4-H project. This year, you will enter your Recordbook on line. Please submit a hard copy to our office on June 15 by 5 p.m. Please go to 4hreports.com to follow the instructions on how to do the Recordbook online.

AWARDS FOR ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT

In order to compete for county awards or scholarships you need a recordbook. Please come by the office if you are eligible for the Bronze, Silver, Gold Awards or the 4-H Booster Scholarship and pick up forms to complete and turn in with your recordbook. Call the office if you need to know criteria for the awards.

DISTRICT HORSE SHOW

The District Horse Show will be June 22 – June 23 in Edna.

MAJOR SHOW STEER VALIDATION

This year Major Show Steer Validation will be on Wednesday, June 20 from 5-7 p.m. at the Karnes City Veterinary Hospital. The exhibitor does not have to be present at validation, but a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the paperwork. All steers must be validated on June 20th unless a major emergency arises. Please call the Extension office at 780-3906 if you have any questions.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INFORMATION

Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age or national origin