Extension programs serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating Milam County Extension Office 100 E. 1st St . Cameron, Texas 76520 254 697-7045 Fax 254 697-7046 email milam-tx@tamu.edu July 21, 2008 Milam County 4-H News By: Erica Evans County Extension Agent 4-H & Youth Development Upcoming Deadlines for 4-Hers Milam County Awards It's that time of year again, Awards Applications are available at the Extension office or on our website. County 4-H Recognition Award applications (Rookie, Honor Roll, 4-H All Star, 4-H Letterman) can be submitted with the recordbook or anytime prior to October 1. These 4-Hers will be recognized at the annual award banquet in November. 4-H Poster Contest The annual contest for posters using the new Milam County 4-H Slogan will be due by the September 30th 4-H Council meeting. This gives everyone the rest of the summer to brainstorm and design their 4-H poster. Cash awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each age division (Beginner, Juniors, Intermediates, Seniors) Good Luck! Jacket and Patch Order Due August 17 is the deadline for ordering patches and jackets. 4-Hers wanting to order patches for their jacket or blanket as well as 4-Hers who earned a first place state honor this year need to contact the Extension Office for more information. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINE. Rockdale Fair News October 16 - 18, 2008 Important Dates & Deadlines Aug. 27 - Broiler Pick-up, 5-7 p.m. @ Fair Park Sept 11 - Market Rabbit Tag-in, 5-7 p.m. @ Fair Park Sept. 25 - Market Entries Due & Breeding Entries Due Rockdale Fair rules and entry forms are now available at the Extension Office. 4-Hers are responsible for reading the rules, there are several changes for this year's fair, so read your rules.