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County Council and Ambassadors

Posted on June 26, 2024 by willa.williams

Dates for the 2024-25 County Council and Ambassadors are below. Note that the County Council is no longer meeting at the same time as Parent Advisory Board. Instead, Council will have short meetings at each of the events below.

County Council members are representatives of their 4-H clubs and all Fort Bend county 4-H youth in the 3rd to 12th grade are invited to attend.

County Council
Saturday, August 17, 2024	Gaming/eSports Night 5-9pm, FB 4-H Office
Sunday, August 25, 2024	4-H Awards Banquet, Jones Creek Ranch Park (time TBD)
Saturday, September 28, 2024	Promote 4-H at AGtivity Barn 10am-2pm at Fort Bend County Fair
Wednesday, October 9, 2024	“Fly High in 4-H” Paper Airplane Fun (location TBD)
November	Fun and Fitness, TBD
January	Community Service, TBD
February	Social Activity, TBD
March	County Round Up, TBD
April	Health/Fitness Activity, TBD

The goal of the Fort Bend County 4-H Ambassador program is to create a team of youth leaders that represent 4-H at county, local, and state level events. County 4-H Ambassadors will also have a voice in the planning and facilitation of 4-H events since they will be representing the county 4-H program.

Fort Bend County 4-H Ambassadors are Fort Bend County teens interested in community leadership and promoting 4-H. Events in BOLD are only open to Ambassadors. Other events are led by the Ambassadors but are open to all 4-H youth.

Ambassadors
Saturday, August 24, 2024	Leadership Team Building & Elections 10am-2pm, FB 4-H Office
Sunday, August 25, 2024	4-H Awards Banquet, Jones Creek Ranch Park (time TBD)
Wednesday, September 11, 2024	Citizenship & Community Service Workshop, 5:30-8 pm, FB 4-H office
Tuesday, October 1, 2024	Media Day at AGtivity Barn, Fort Bend County Fair
October	Commissioner Court 4-H Day Proclamation (TBD)
Saturday, October 12, 2024	Paper Clover at Katy Tractor Supply 8am-1pm
Saturday, November 23, 2024	Food Pantry Community Service (TBD)
January-February	College Visits (TBD)
March	Workshop (TBD)
April	Workshop (TBD)

For more information on County Council or Ambassadors, contact Dr. Willa Williams, CEA Urban Youth Development, at willa.williams@ag.tamu.edu

Week of 10/13/23 – 10/19/23

Posted on October 13, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*PLEASE RE-ENROLL FOR THE NEW 4-H YEAR*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H Office:

| We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!

| IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

| Below are the dates for upcoming events in the county, district, and state levels. Please take a few minutes to make note the next TWO WEEKS’ worth of the events that pertain to you and your family. For future and upcoming events beyond that visit https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/events/month/

| Eligibility Forms will be sent directly to the schools this year. If you have any questions, please contact us!

| One Day 4-H Community Service Opportunities – A collection of Non-Perishable Food Items and Can Goods in addition to denim for the Blue Jeans Go Green – Denim Recycling will be held through the end of October. Collection boxes will be located inside the Atrium of the Extension Office.

| 2023 PECAN FUNDRAISER HAS STARTED!!! CLICK FOR LINK TO ORDER FLYER AND FORMS

COUNTY:

October 4^th –15^th – Promotional Table at Fall Tractor Supply Company (TSC) Paper Clover Campaign. Click to Participate

October 17^th – Vet Science Meeting at the Fort Bend County Extension Office at 6:45 PM

October 23^rd – Fort Bend County 4-H Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Extension Office. Click For Agenda Draft

October 23^rd – Fort Bend County 4-H County Council Meeting at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Extension Office

October 23^rd – Heifer Validation at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Barn H at 4:00 PM

October 24^th – Lamb and Goat Validation at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Barn H at 4:00 PM

October 28^th – Outdoor Skills Day at The James B Harrison Foundation Harrison-Long Point Ranch from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

October 30^th – Major Show Shooting Sports Sign Up at the Fort Bend County Extension Office from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

DISTRICT:

October 12^th – 16^th – LATE Registration for D-9 Junior Leadership Lab in Caldwell, TX (Crossroads Retreat Center) from November 10^th – 11^th – Price Increase for Late Registration

STATE:

October 25th – Registration Deadline for D9 Shooting Sports Coaches Training in Conroe, TX (November 11th – 12th) via 4-H Online

October 26^th – Registration Deadline for 4-H Day at COALS (November 17^th) in College Station from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

October 26^th – Registration Deadline for 4-H Day in Aggieland (November 18^th) in College Station, TX (For tickets to the football game, click here)

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays/Inservice during the 2023 year:

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Thank you,

The Fort Bend County 4-H Team

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Fort Bend County

1402 Band Road, Suite 100, Rosenberg, Texas 77471

Phone: (281) 342-3034 Fax: (832) 471-2400

Email: fortbend4h@ag.tamu.edu

Visit Us At: https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/

Week of 9/8/23 – 9/14/23

Posted on September 8, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*PLEASE RE-ENROLL FOR THE NEW 4-H YEAR*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H Office:

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS OR THE LAST DAY OF THE WEEK.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

Below are the dates for upcoming events in the county, district, and state levels. Please take a few minutes to make note the next TWO WEEKS’ worth of the events that pertain to you and your family. For future and upcoming events beyond that visit https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/events/month/

Eligibility Forms will be sent directly to the schools this year. If you have any questions, please contact us!

IF YOU HAVE NOT RE-ENROLLED FOR THE 2023-2024 4-H YEAR, PLEASE DO SO TO BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AT THE FORT BEND COUNTY FAIR!

COUNTY:

September 12^th – Show Prep 101 at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Extension Office

September 21^st – 2024 Major Show Broiler Orders DUE to the Fort Bend County Extension Office by 5:00 PM

September 25^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Extension Office

September 25^th – Fort Bend County 4-H County Council Meeting at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Extension Office

DISTRICT:

September 11^th – D-9 Fall Training & Council Meeting in Navasota Junior High

September 19^th – D-9 Shooting Sports Coaches Meeting at 6:30 via Microsoft Teams. Agent McLure will have meeting projected in the Range

STATE:

September 16^th – Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza Registration via 4-H Online

September 19^th – 2023-2024 GLOBE Cohort Application DUE via 4-H Online

September 23^rd – 2023 Texas 4-H Junior Master Photographer – Workshop 1 of 2 Registration via 4-H Online

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays/Inservice during the 2023 year:

September 29, 2023 – Fort Bend County Fair Day

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Week of 8/18/23 – 8/24/23

Posted on August 18, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*PLEASE RE-ENROLL FOR THE NEW 4-H YEAR*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H Office:

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS OR THE LAST DAY OF THE WEEK.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

2023 Fort Bend County Fair Coloring Contest Deadline Entry by September 8, 2023 (Open for Kindergarten – 5^th Grade)

AUGUST:

COUNTY:

August 22^nd – Fort Bend County 4-H Vet Science Meeting at 6:45 PM at Fort Bend County Extension Office

August 26^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Awards Banquet from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Creekside Fellowship Hall in Needville, TX

August 28^th – Office CLOSED for Inservice Day

August 28^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Advisory Board and County Council Meeting at 6:30 PM via Microsoft Teams Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 238 287 326 076 Passcode: aXUXRv Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 210-807-7955,,997553262# United States, San Antonio Phone Conference ID: 997 553 262#

DISTRICT:

August 16^th – D-9 Fall Training & Council Meeting for September 9^th Registration Opens via 4-H Online – Open through September 6^th

STATE:

June 12th – August 31st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via FishDonkey App

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays/Inservice during the 2023 year:

August 28^th – Inservice Day

September 4, 2023 – Labor Day

September 29, 2023 – Fort Bend County Fair Day

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Week of 8/11/23 – 8/17/23

Posted on August 11, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*Only sent to ACTIVE 4-H Families*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H Office:

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS OR THE LAST DAY OF THE WEEK.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

RSVP FOR AWARDS BANQUET DUE BY AUGUST 14, 2023

2023 Fort Bend County Fair Coloring Contest Deadline Entry by September 8, 2023 (Open for Kindergarten – 5^th Grade)

AUGUST:

COUNTY:

August 14^th – RSVP for Fort Bend County Awards Banquet DUE by 11:59 PM

August 14^th – Major Show Turkey Order Form Due to the Fort Bend County Office by 5:00 PM

August 14^th – Fall Major Show Entry Day from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

August 15^th – Gulf Coast Classic Series: Clipping at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Extension Office

August 15^th – 4-H Online Enrollment for the 2023-2024 4-H year OPENS

August 22^nd – Fort Bend County 4-H Vet Science Meeting at 6:45 PM at Fort Bend County Extension Office

August 26^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Awards Banquet from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Creekside Fellowship Hall in Needville, TX

DISTRICT:

No events for the upcoming 2 weeks

STATE:

June 12th – August 31st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via FishDonkey App

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays during the 2023 year:

September 4, 2023 – Labor Day

September 29, 2023 – Fort Bend County Fair Day

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Week of 8/4/23 – 8/10/23

Posted on August 4, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*Only sent to ACTIVE 4-H Families*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H Office:

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS OR THE LAST DAY OF THE WEEK.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

RSVP FOR AWARDS BANQUET DUE BY AUGUST 14, 2023

AUGUST:

COUNTY:

August 14^th – RSVP for Fort Bend County Awards Banquet DUE by 11:59 PM

August 14^th – Major Show Turkey Order Form Due to the Fort Bend County Office by 5:00 PM

August 14^th – Fall Major Show Entry Day from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

August 15^th – Gulf Coast Classic Series: Clipping at 6:30 PM at the Fort Bend County Extension Office

August 15^th – 4-H Online Enrollment for the 2023-2024 4-H year OPENS

DISTRICT:

No events for the upcoming 2 weeks

STATE:

August 10^th – Texas 4-H Homes for Horses Application Due

June 12th – August 31st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via FishDonkey App

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays during the 2023 year:

September 4, 2023 – Labor Day

September 29, 2023 – Fort Bend County Fair Day

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Week of 7/28/23 – 8/3/23

Posted on July 28, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*Only sent to ACTIVE 4-H Families*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H Office:

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS OR THE LAST DAY OF THE WEEK.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

RSVP FOR AWARDS BANQUET DUE BY AUGUST 14, 2023

JULY:

COUNTY:

No Events for the 2 upcoming weeks

DISTRICT:

No Events for the 2 upcoming weeks

STATE:

June 12th – August 31st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via FishDonkey App

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays during the 2023 year:

September 4, 2023 – Labor Day

September 29, 2023 – Fort Bend County Fair Day

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Week of 7/14/23 – 7/20/23

Posted on July 14, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*Only sent to ACTIVE 4-H Families*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H Office:

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS OR THE LAST DAY OF THE WEEK.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

RSVP FOR AWARDS BANQUET DUE BY AUGUST 14, 2023

JULY:

COUNTY:

July 24th – Fort Bend County 4-H Advisory Board and County Council Meeting in Fort Bend County Extension Office Conference Room 6:30 PM

July 25th – Fort Bend County 4-H Day Camp at the Fort Bend County Extension Office.

July 25th – Vet Science Meeting at Fort Bend County Extension office at 6:45 PM

DISTRICT:

STATE:

July 22nd – 28th – Texas 4-H Horse Show in College Station, TX

June 12th – August 31st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via FishDonkey App

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays during the 2023 year:

September 4, 2023 – Labor Day

September 29, 2023 – Fort Bend County Fair Day

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Week of 7/7/23 – 7/13/23

Posted on July 7, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*Only sent to ACTIVE 4-H Families*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H:

WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE UPDATED. GOING FORWARD, THEY WILL BE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

Below are the dates for upcoming events in the county, district, and state level. Please take a few minutes to make note the next two weeks’ worth of the events that pertain to you and your family. For future and upcoming events beyond that visit https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/events/month/

JUNE:

STATE:

June 12^th – August 31^st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via FishDonkey App

JULY:

COUNTY:

July 12^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Day Camp Registration Deadline

July 18^th – Gulf Coast Classic Series – Showmanship Clinic 2 PM at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

July 17^th – 20^th – Earth Kind Kids’ Camp at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

July 24^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Advisory Board and County Council Meeting in Fort Bend County Extension Office Conference Room 6:30 PM

July 25^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Day Camp at the Fort Bend County Extension Office.

July 25^th – Vet Science Meeting at Fort Bend County Extension office at 6:45 PM

DISTRICT:

STATE:

July 6^th – 8^th – Texas 4-H Dog Show in Walker County Fairgrounds in Hunstville, TX

July 22^nd – 28^th – Texas 4-H Horse Show in College Station, TX

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays during the 2023 year:

September 4, 2023 – Labor Day

September 29, 2023 – Fort Bend County Fair Day

November 10, 2023 – Veterans Day (Observed)

November 23, 2023 – Thanksgiving Day

November 24, 2023 – Day after Thanksgiving

December 22, 2023 – Christmas Eve (observed)

December 25, 2023 – Christmas Day

January 1, 2024 – New Year’s Day

Week of 6/23/23 – 6/29/23

Posted on June 23, 2023 by jennifer.evanicky

*Only sent to ACTIVE 4-H Families*

Hello 4-H Families,

A few notes from Fort Bend County 4-H:

WEEKLY REMINDERS ARE UPDATED. GOING FORWARD, THEY WILL BE SENT OUT ON FRIDAYS.
Fort Bend County Fair DEADLINES are quickly approaching! Be sure to check out the Fort Bend County Fair website for due dates for your projects!
We are posting all Non-County Events on the website at https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/other/non-county-events/ for your reference. If you have any questions about these events, please contact the office!
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT AN EVENT OR HAVE QUESTIONS….. PLEASE ASK!! Call us at 281-342-3034 or email us at Fortbend4H@ag.tamu.edu so we can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have!

JUNE:

COUNTY:

June 26^th – Make up Validation Day – ALL SPECIES – Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Barn H 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

June 26^th – County Council and Advisory Board Meeting at 6:30 PM via Microsoft TEAMS Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 238 287 326 076
Passcode: aXUXRv Download Teams | Join on the web Or call in (audio only) +1 210-807-7955,,997553262# United States, San Antonio Phone Conference ID: 997 553 262# Find a local number | Reset PIN

June 26^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Club Charter Deadline

June 27^th – Fort Bend County 4-H Vet Science Meeting at 6:45 PM in Fort Bend County Extension Office Conference Room

DISTRICT:

June 27^th – June 29^th – D-9 4-H Leadership Lab

STATE:

May 22^nd – June 30^th – Late Registration Deadline Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via 4-H Online

June 12^th – August 31^st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel ‘Em In 2023 Fishing Skill-A-Thon Summer Edition via FishDonkey App

June 26^th – June 30^th – Core Academy 2023

JULY:

COUNTY:

July 3^rd – District Record Books DUE to Extension Office

DISTRICT: