KIMBLE COUNTY YOUTH SHOW
JANUARY 12th, 2002
COKE STEVENSON CENTER

January 8th  5:00 p.m. Pen & Show Ring set up
Anyone who is able to help (youth included) will be needed and  it is an excellent Community Service activity for youth (Seniors)
January 11th 7:00 p.m. Swine in place, weighing begins
January 12th 7:00 a.m. Meat goat weighing begins
7:30 a.m. Livestock & rabbits in place
8:00 a.m. Livestock show starts
9:00 a.m. Judging of Food, clothing & handicraft items begins
5:00 p.m. Release livestock (or at end of show)
7:15 p.m. Award Presentation & Premium Sale

Please be sure you have read all the show rules and regulations prior to the show.  If you have questions or need a copy, call or come by the office.

A FEW IMPORTANT RULES TO REMEMBER

Rule #9 Checks: Exhibitors who have not presented their thank you notes to the County Agent, Ag teacher or H.E. Teacher by February 15th following the show, shall lose 10% of their sale price.  If not written by March 15th, another 20% for a total of 30% will be deducted from their check.  This is in addition to the 8% commission.

Foods, Clothing and Handicrafts: Items must be entered before 9:00 a.m.  Judging begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.  Exhibits will be closed to the public during judging.  4-H members are responsible for making their own food item for the show.
Meat Goats: Meat goats may be brought to the center Friday and put in pens overnight.  If you shear on Friday, the barn may help keep them warmer, but the pens are not tall and goats may be able to jump out.

Livestock Projects: If you would like for me to stop by and check your project, please call.

Thank you notes: Thank you letters must be written to all buyers and donors of the Youth Show.  Your letters must be delivered to the Extension Office, but you must be patient with us in obtaining the names and addresses of the buyers and donors. The Youth Show Directors will provide me with the names of buyers and donors on Jan. 23rd, at which time you may pick up the names and addresses from the Extension Office if you don’t have yours.  All thank you letters must be stamped and may be addressed when dropped off at the Extension Office.  Please do not call and ask for addresses over the phone.  Plan to come by the office for the addresses, and to deliver your letters.  Checks may be picked up starting around March 1st at the Extension Office.  Thank you for your cooperation.

WHY 4-H’ERS SHOULD SAY “THANK YOU”

4-H’ers who receive recognition should look upon it as both a badge of honor for work well done and a symbol representing the broad interest Friends of 4-H have in the 4-H program.  One of the times to say “thank you” is when you receive an award or recognition.  How should you go about  it?  Do you say “thank you” in direct
conversation?  Do you use the phone to tell the sponsor?  Do you write a letter?  These are all good ways, but the personal letter is, of course, the most satisfying and lasting.
     A well written thank you letter is often read by several top executives in a business organization.  Many 4-H donors, with whom we work, keep letters of appreciation, also many are posted on the walls of businesses and stores, for the public to view.  All are reviewed by the public relations department and the best are routed to vice-presidents, presidents, and board chairmen.
     Does letter writing have you worried?  Don’t Be!, but if you are, here are a few ideas to help make it much easier for you:

A.  Write as soon as possible after the award or service is provided. In addition to being good manners, it’s also easier to remember those details that will make your letter come to life--that will add that personal touch.

B. Remember, it’s not “What” you say, but “How” you say it that counts.  Your letter need not be long, but it should be sincere and “you”.  Think of what the award, prize, sale money, or trip means to you.......and say so in your own words.

C. Never underestimate the importance of a thank you letter.  Write and mail it.  You’ll be glad you did and so will the person who receives it.4-H SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP
Hear the latest on 4-H scholarships on San Angelo or Uvalde.  There will be a TTVN  broadcast regarding a 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Workshop on January 3rd, 2002 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Research and Extension Center.  Call if you need more information.

100 YEARS OF 4-H TO BE CELEBRATED

IN 2002 the National 4-H will be celebrating their 100th anniversary.

DISTRICT 10 OUTDOOR 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

When: Saturday, January 19th, 2002.  Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: McKinny Roughs, along Hwy 71 between Austin and Bastrop.
Who: Mr. Tim Taylor, who has even done work for the Discovery Channel!  He will teach landscape lighting techniques, portrait pointers and still life photography for color shots as well as black and white.
Cost: Current 4-H’ers fee is $10.00
Reservations and Questions: Call Christi Snow at 512-272-4111

MEAT GOAT-LAMB SHOWMANSHIP

A meeting will be held January 7th at 5:30 p.m. for last minute tips at the HCFA Goat Barn.  You may bring your animal if you’d like.