Silver Bulletin
Texas Brigades - Silver Bulletin
Volume 5, Issue 2July 2014

You've been to camp... now what?
In This Issue
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Promo Materials
Upcoming Events

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Time to Spread the Word!
 
 You've been to camp, and now you're prepped and PUMPED to do programs!  You will find an events calendar, resources, Early Bird requirements and more!
 
Let us know how we can help!
 
- Helen and Kassi
Early Bird Requirements
**Each participant must obtain or have the proper hunting or fishing licenses required by law.
See www.tpwd.state.tx.us for more info.**

RPBB - 10 qualifying programs/projects
Deadline: November 1, 2014
Reward: TBD
When: TBD
 
STBUB - 5 qualifying programs/projects
Deadline: October 1, 2014
Reward: Doe/hog/coyote hunt in Pearsall, TX
When: Youth opening weekend

STBOB - 6 qualifying programs/projects
Deadline: September 1, 2014
Reward: South Zone Dove Hunt
When: Sept 20-Oct 27, 2014 or Dec 20, 2014-Jan 20, 2015 
**Migratory game bird stamp & HIP certification required.**

BASS -10 qualifying programs/projects
Deadline: November 1, 2014
Reward: TBD
When: TBD
 
RANCH - 10 qualifying programs/projects
Deadline: November 1, 2014
Reward: $100 Visa gift card

NTBB - 10 qualifying programs/projects
Deadline: November 1, 2014
Reward: TBD
When: TBD

WTFL - 10 qualified programs/projects
Deadline: November 1, 2014
Reward: Weekend waterfowl hunt
When: TBD
**Migratory game bird stamp & HIP certification required.**

Mail Early Bird Books
postmarked by your camp's deadline to:

Texas Brigades
3660 Thousand Oaks Drive, Suite 126
San Antonio, TX 78247
website

Support Materials 

We try our hardest to equip you with everything you need to become conservation ambassadors. Please utilize the materials and technology we have worked so hard on:
  • DVD - sent to you in the mail within 2 weeks after camp. This includes all the pictures from camp, PowerPoint, Book of Accomplishments guidelines, and additional resource materials your instructors thought would be beneficial for you to have.
  • Texas Brigades website - please visit www.texasbrigades.org. You'll find information about earning program points for your Book of Accomplishments, camp PowerPoints, and much more!

Brigades Poster

Brochure

Promotional Materials


E-mail us if you would like Texas Brigades brochures or posters! 

Educate, Recruit, Research

If you're questioning whether a program will earn you points, ask yourself if it meets one of the criteria listed: 

 

Educate others about what you learned at camp: wildlife, leadership, conservation, habitat management, land stewardship, etc.

Program examples: manned or unmanned display, presentation, article, wildlife expos, ag fairs.  

These are just a few examples of ways to educate!

 

Recruit others to participate in the Texas Brigades, both youth and adults.

Program examples: creating and displaying a new trifold, presentation, article, posting Brigades posters, or doing a radio interview. These are just a few examples of ways to recruit! 

 

Research Texas' wildlife, conservation and management methods, and methods to become a conservation ambassador.
Program examples: ranch management plan, food plots, species census surveys, plant collection. These are just a few examples of research programs! 

WE NEED YOU:

Former Asst Leaders/Future Special Agents

 

Becoming a Special Agent means not only doing programs, but

coordinating programs for cadets as well. We could always use your help with upcoming events, but we REALLY need your help with the events below! You'll be representing Texas Brigades, just as a staff or committee member would. Contact Helen for specific information.

 

TIP: How to Earn Points for Your Book of Accomplishments

 

You may earn up to 500 bonus points if you complete at least two activities from Category A, and at least one activity from Categories B, C, and D.

For all events, contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org,

or call us at 855-TXBRIGS or 210-556-1391, unless otherwise noted. 

 

POSTERS/BROCHURES - We have Texas Brigade posters and brochures that you may want to put up at various businesses and/or school locations in your community.  Email or call and let us know how many you need,
and we will send them your way!

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 26

Texas Wildlife Association Concho Cajun Feast-San Angelo, TX. Come set up your tri-fold and share information about the Texas Brigades.  Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife to sign up!

July 28-July 31

Ag Teachers Conference-Abilene, TX.  Texas Brigades is sharing a booth with Texas Wildlife Association. Come staff the booth one or more days (times vary).  Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org.

July 29

Beef Quality Assurance Training-Texas A&M Research & AgriLife Extension Center, Overton, TX.  Hey Ranch Brigade graduates!  Here is an opportunity to earn some points for your Book of Accomplishments.  Attend this course and earn up to 1,500 points!  RSVP to 800-242-7820, ext. 192 or email rsvp@tscra.org.

August 4-6

Beef Cattle Short Course-College Station, TX.  RANCH BRIGADE cadets will get credit for attending this course.  See http://beef.tamu.edu for information.

August 5

QuailMasters-Pampa, TX.  Here is an opportunity to make a presentation (with or without a power point) at dinner in Pampa.  Contact Clint Faas (South Texas Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at cfaas@texas-wildlife.org or Dr. Dale Rollins (Rolling Plains & South Texas Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at d-rollins@tamu.edu.

August 6-7

Texas 4-H Agents Conference-San Angelo, TX. Texas Brigades is sharing a booth with Texas Wildlife Association. Come staff the booth one or more days (times vary).  Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org.

August 7

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Hamilton, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

August 8

Texas Wildlife Association Membership Reception-Kerrville, TX.  Come set up your tri-fold and share information about the Texas Brigades.  Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife to sign up!

August 9

Texas Big Game Awards Banquet-Kerrville, TX.  Come set up your tri-fold and share information about the Texas Brigades.  Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildlife to sign up!

August 16

Hunter Education Class-Abilene, TX.  Contact Rodney Sturdivant at 325-625-2715 to volunteer to assist with the class.

August 20-21

South Texas Wildlife Conference-Floresville, TX.  Mikayla Pearson (STBUB & STBOB Graduate) is coordinating a booth for Texas Brigades at this event. Contact her at mepearson27@yahoo.com if you'd like to help.

August 21

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Palestine, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

August 26

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Kaufman, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

August 28

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Center, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

August 30

Hunter Education Class-Abilene, TX.  Contact Rodney Sturdivant at 325-625-2715 to volunteer to assist with the class.

September 9

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Fowlerton, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

September 10

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Placedo, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

September 11

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Corpus Christi, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

September 12

TWA Sporting Clays Shoot-San Antonio, TX.  Come set up your tri-fold for part or all of this event. Contact Helen at hholdsworth@texas-wildife.org.

September 16

Quail Appreciation Day-Knox County. Come share information about Texas Brigades. Contact Dr. Dale Rollins (Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at d-rollins@tamu.edu.

September 17

Quail Appreciation Day-Knox County. Come share information about Texas Brigades. Contact Dr. Dale Rollins (Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at d-rollins@tamu.edu.

September 18

Quail Appreciation Day-Palo Pinto County. Come share information about Texas Brigades. Contact Dr. Dale Rollins (Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at d-rollins@tamu.edu.

September 18

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Gonzales, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

September 19

Quail Appreciation Day-Somervell County. Come share information about Texas Brigades. Contact Dr. Dale Rollins (Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at d-rollins@tamu.edu.

September 19

Beef Quality Assurance Training-Refugio County Fairgrounds, Refugio, TX.  Hey Ranch Brigade graduates!  Here is an opportunity to earn some points for your Book of Accomplishments.  Attend this course and earn up to 1,500 points!  RSVP to 800-242-7820, ext. 192 or email rsvp@tscra.org.

September 23

Quail Appreciation Day-Tom Green County. Come share information about Texas Brigades. Contact Dr. Dale Rollins (Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at d-rollins@tamu.edu.

September 30

Quail Appreciation Day-Zavala County. Come share information about Texas Brigades. Contact Dr. Dale Rollins (Bobwhite Brigade instructor) at d-rollins@tamu.edu.

September 30

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-DeKalb, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

September 30

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Ranch Gathering-Rio Grande City, TX.  Contact Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org to ask if you may set up your tri-fold at this event and maybe even make a short presentation!

 
 

ON-GOING ACTIVITIES

 

For events in your area, visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website calendar section at

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/calendar/.

 

Find a Ducks Unlimited banquet in Texas at http://www.ducks.org/texas/events.

 

The Big Country Master Naturalists (Abilene) have meetings on the third Thursday of each month - call Rodney Sturdivant (Rolling Plains Bobwhite and Waterfowl Brigade) at home 325-625-2715.

 

Anyone live near Riesel, Texas?
If so, let Helen know.  One of our School Leaders from Bass Brigade teaches at the high school in Riesel and has invited Brigade cadets to speak to his classes.

 

Get on the radio! 

There are several radio stations across the state which host outdoor radio shows.  Call them (or email) and ask to be on to promote Brigades!

 

  • Lone Star Outdoors Show (KHYI 95.3)  www.lonestaroutdoorshow.com
  • Rusty Baker Outdoors (KZNE 1150) rusty@rustybakeroutdoors.com
  • Texas Fishing & Outdoors Show (KRLD 1080)
    www.texasfishingandoutdoors.com; 888-256-1080
  • Big Billy Kinder (WBAP) billkinder@bigbillykinderoutdoors.com; 877-820-2256

 

Thanks to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Hunter Ed Instructors for their support!!

 

Rodney Sturdivant (Rolling Plains Bobwhite & Waterfowl Brigade instructor) teaches Hunter Ed classes several times a year.  Contact him at 325-625-2715.

 

Kim Price (Covey Leader and mom of Brigade grad, Faye Price) is also a Hunter Ed instructor from Iowa Park.  She'd love to have you speak at one of her classes since Faye has left for college!  Contact her at kprice@ipcisd.net.

 

TEXAS QUAIL YOUTH PAGE!

Find instructions  on this webpage
http://wildlife.tamu.edu/quail/northern-bobwhite-kids-reverse-quail-decline-initiative/

for conducting experiments with scent stations and dummy nests.
Share you results on Facebook.
Contact Kristen Tyson at Kristen.tyson@ag.tamu.edu if you have questions.

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Texas Trophy Hunters Magazine

 

Publishes a Texas Brigade story in every issue.  We are looking for stories about your Brigade camp experience or about your experience on a Brigade hunt.  Articles should be 500-1000 words and submitted to hholdsworth@texas-wildlife.org by the following deadlines:

 

  • July 29th                                                                                                   
  • Sept. 29th
  • Nov. 29th
  • Jan. 29th
  • March 29th
  • May 29th
Texas Youth Hunting ProgramTYHP
They sponsor introductory, instructive youth hunts for deer, turkey, hogs, javelina, exotics, dove, small game, waterfowl, varmints and other species. Normally, they provide mentors, lodging and meals.
 
To participate as a Youth Hunter in the Texas Youth Hunting Program, you must:
  • Be 9 to 17 years old.

  • Complete the Hunter Education Program.

  • Have a valid Texas hunting license and appropriate tags or stamps when required.

  • Be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Visit http://www.tyhp.org for more information!  

TBGA
Texas Big Game Awards

If you harvest a white-tailed deer, mule deer, pronghorn or javelina this hunting season be sure to enter the Texas Big Game Awards.
 
Visit http://texasbiggameawards.org/ for more information!  
Contact Info

Helen Holdsworth
Executive Director

855-TXBRIGS
(855-892-7447)
210-884-3712 - cell

  

KSKassi Scheffer
Program Coordinator

855-TXBRIGS
(855-892-7447)
512-983-8839 - cell