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SEPTEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER |
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End-of-Year 4-H Awards Celebration for Volunteers and Youth!
Our 4-H Awards Celebration is our annual opportunity to celebrate 4-H volunteers and youth members! We have an afternoon planned to recognize volunteers who have done some outstanding work and who have been a part of the program for years! We will also celebrate youth who excelled in their projects this year and did an outstanding job being a part of the community.
The 2023 Awards Celebration will be held at the Bozeman Grantree Inn on SUNDAY, October 1st at 2pm.
We are trying something new this year to avoid a late night on a school night - we have shifted our Awards celebration to the afternoon and will have a catered Dessert/Ice Cream Sundae Bar and light refreshments provided for all attendees (please note we are not serving dinner this year).
Come have a Sundae on Sunday with us!
RSVP HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A92AABFE3-20238
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Youth Award Opportunities
Project Award Nominations:
Our office recently mailed out paper letters to 4-H youth who have been nominated for 2023 Project Awards. **If you received this letter, please make sure to follow the requirements and turn in your updated record book(s) back to the office for one more review by September 7th, 2023.
With both record-keeping and interview skills being equally important to develop in our youth, the two areas were scored and totaled to determine award nominees. Members that scored 75% or higher were nominated to be considered for a Project Award(s). *Please note that nomination does not guarantee an award.
Outstanding 4-H Member of the Year – Achievement Journals:
Each year Gallatin County Unlimited Leaders Council gives awards to outstanding 4-H members in the form of scholarships. These monetary scholarships are provided by the Gallatin County 4-H Foundation and generously sponsored by the Harris and Elizabeth Kirk Trust. The number and dollar value of the scholarships vary yearly based on the number of qualified applicants, as well as the availability of funds. The 4-H Member of the Year Award Winners are to be recognized for their outstanding achievements in 4-H and is determined off of a points-based scoring system. To be eligible for this award, youth need to fill out this Achievement Journal to the best of their ability: AchievementJournalfillable.pdf (montana.edu).
Achievement Journals are due to our office on Sept. 7th by 5pm.
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NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY SEPT. 7
Nominate A Volunteer: 4-H Volunteers are so important each year to hold meetings, organize events, pass on their talent and knowledge, work behind the scenes, make time for helping youth and families in 4-H, and so much more. If you have worked with a volunteer or noticed what they did to make 4-H better, please take a moment to nominate them here: https://forms.gle/BBLrEP581vHY9MYG9
Nominate a Friend of 4-H: We are grateful for many organizations, businesses, and even community members to make 4-H successful each year (not only at fair). If you have worked with someone this past year and would like to nominate them for recognition at awards night- please complete the electronic nomination here: https://forms.gle/JuRPFKkEdqzyujrZA
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Earn MONEY for your 4-H Project or Club for the 2023-2024 Year!
We have the AMAZING opportunity to continue to work MSU Concessions and this has become a GREAT way to fundraise money for 4-H club/project activities! Please see the link below for the Fall Fundraising concessions events at MSU! The signup includes Bobcat Football games (most are already sold out games!), the Jelly Roll Concert and the Bonnie Raitt Concert.
Fall Fundraising Events:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084da9a92aabfe3-fall1#/
During the 2022-2023 4-H Year, 4-H Clubs/Projects earned over $23,000 total working at MSU Concession events!! If club/project members sign up for a game as a group, your club/project will get ALL the tips and profits from that game. If multiple projects/clubs sign up for the same game, then the tips and profits will be split between the groups. So, we highly encourage you to gather up your members, pick a game/event that your club/project will work as one group to maximize the amount of money you will earn!
Depending on the game, the day/time/hours will vary and depending on our concessions stand location, the number of people we will need per game will vary. We will need a combination of youths (minimum age of 11 with parent accompaniment) and adults.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee (ksmcphee0315@gmail.com or 406-595-4774).
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2023 4-H Summer Camp Recap
The 2023 4-H “Magical, Magnificent, Medieval” Summer Camp was held the first week of August. We had 66 youth campers attend and 25 knights (teen counselors). Thank you to our fairy godmothers (co-directors) Tiffany Togstad and Amy Juliano, and our fearless leader Shelly McPhee for all the MAGIC this year!
Campers enjoyed decorating cabins, medieval-themed workshop activities (stained glass, painting clay medallions, constructing stick horses for jousting, a magical scavenger hunt, tie-dye and medieval games! 4-H Camp included a Community Service project this year too! Campers made cards for local veterans. We are already looking forward to next year!
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Fair Premiums & Market Sale Checks
Fair Premium Checks:
The office mailed out Fair Premium checks on 08/24 so CHECK YOUR MAILBOX!
Fair Ribbon Premiums are not paid for market classes, carcass evaluations or animal educational tests/posters. Livestock educational poster entries are divided into junior and senior divisions in each species.The top 5 posters in each division will receive blue rosette ribbons and premiums. All other posters will not receive ribbons or premiums.
Premiums paid for Ribbons Premiums are given on the below ribbon types/colors:
Animal Project Ribbons:
White $1.50
Red $2.00
Blue $2.50
Purple Flat $3.50
Pink Rosette $4.50
Purple Rosette $5.00
Blue Rosette (posters) $10.00
Indoor Project Ribbons:
White $2.00
Red $3.00
Blue $4.00
Purple Flat $5.00
Pink Rosette $6.00
Purple Rosette $8.00
Market Livestock Checks:
The Market Livestock Committee must collect as much money as possible from Buyers before we can write Sale Checks to exhibitors. We estimate around the beginning - middle of September to collect all the money (purchases and add-ons). Sale Checks will then be mailed to exhibitors.
Please remember to thank your Buyers and those who generously gave you add-ons, as they are the ones that make this opportunity possible for the kids.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Enrollment for the new 4-H Year begins on October 1st, 2023
Returning Youth Members and Volunteers will re-enroll through their existing ZSuite account and re-select your projects and clubs for the new 4-H Year.
Gallatin County 4-H Membership Policy: Annual membership enrollment begins Oct. 1 and ends March 1st. Re-enrolling members and Volunteers should be enrolled by Oct. 31st. Starting November 1, a per month late fee will be added to the enrollment fee. Some Clubs and Projects have enrollment caps and may close prior to March 1st. Enrollment fees are to be paid annually, plus non-refundable per project materials fees. |
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We are excited to announce that we will have some new projects offered for the 2023-2024 4-H Year!
Robotics Project
Join the Robotics Project and learn electronics, mechanics, and coding! We’ll explore the fundamentals of robotics and the industrial design process to create robots of our own. No experience or skills required, and all levels of knowledge are welcome! If you are interested in this project, please enroll through your Zsuite profile in October! The introductory meeting will be on Thursday, October 19th from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the MSU Norm Asbjornson Hall on campus.
Questions? Contact new leader Joey Knappenberger at joey.knappenberger@gmail.com
Cat Project
Join the Cat Project and learn more about one of our most common household pets! Explore all kinds of things about cats - from nutrition to showing - and learn the basics about care and companionship. If you are interested in this project, please enroll through your Zsuite profile in October!
Questions? Contact new leader Julie Oghigian at montviewlabs@yahoo.com
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WE ARE IN NEED OF PROJECT LEADERS FOR 2023-2024
Based on vacancies and youth interest, we need adult volunteer Project leaders for the following Projects: Baking, Cooking, Horse, Livestock Judging, Photography, Shooting Sports, Vet Science, and Woodworking. If you or someone you know may have some talent or interest in one of our projects, could spare a few hours monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, or just a couple times yearly, email us at gallatin4h@montana.edu. |
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National 4-H Week is October 1-7, 2023
Gallatin County 4-H Window Display Contest
Take advantage of this important week to highlight the remarkable 4‑H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4‑H offers young people. Clubs, projects or individuals can participate.
2023 Theme: "I ❤ 4-H"
Show off all the reasons you love 4-H!
Send an email to gallatin4h@montana.edu with a photo and location of your public 4-H display to be considered for the contest! Prize money will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place displays!! Prize money will be allocated to the club/project of your choice. |
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Montana 4-H Fall Leadership Training
October 20- October 22, 2023 in Billings
Youth participants must be 14 on or before October 1. Registration cost is $175, includes lodging (2 to a room), meals Saturday and Sunday Breakfast and program costs.
Those participants interested in attending need to register using ZSuite. Registration closes October 10th!
4-H Agent Molly will be chaperoning the Gallatin 4-H members!
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LOOKING AHEAD:
SEPTEMBER 1 Montana 4-H Fall Leadership Training Registration OPENS
SEPTEMBER 4 Office Closed for Labor Day
SEPTEMBER 7 Nominated Record Books & Achievement Journals DUE
SEPTEMBER 7 Volunteer & Friend of 4-H Nominations DUE
SEPTEMBER 9-10 State 4-H Working Ranch Horse Finals (Vaughn, MT)
SEPTEMBER 22 Award Celebration RSVPs DUE
SEPTEMBER 22-24 State 4-H Horse Show (Joliet, MT)
SEPTEMBER 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
See other September Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
OCTOBER 1 End-of-Year Award Celebration (see post above)
OCTOBER 1 2023-2024 4-H Year Enrollment OPENS
OCTOBER 1-7 National 4-H Week
OCTOBER 16 New 4-H Family Info Night
The 4-H Year at a Glance - DRAFT 2023-2024 4-H Yearly Calendar HERE
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ULC (Unlimited Leaders Council)
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on
September 5th at 6pm at the Extension Office. There will be no meeting in August.
The committee met back on July 5th before heading full speed ahead into Fair. Final details on 4-H Camp, Awards Night dates and Fair Concessions were discussed. The ULC Committee would like to thank each of the adult managers that stepped up to help in the 4-H Cafe at the Fair!! ULC is partnering with the Gallatin Sheriff's Office to host a mental health workshop in September. We are looking to the community for partnerships to host a CPR class for our volunteers and youth this fall/winter.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THE 2023-2024 YEAR!
Current Committee: Shelly McPhee, Aaron Pruitt, Kelly Pavlik, Patrick Marble, Toni Berger, Tamara Knappenberger, Monika Johnson, Jessie Sheperd and Molly Yurdana. Youth Members: Kaitlyn Scott, Erica Hastings and Nicole Berger. |
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MARKET LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, October 10th at 6pm at the Extension Office.
The 2023 Big Sky Country State Fair was a HUGE success. The 2023 Market Livestock TAB publication was in the Bozeman Chronicle on August 12th and Belgrade News on August 17th.
View/Download the digital copy HERE
or if you would like a hard copy, there are approx. 100 copies available at the office. |
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GALLATIN 4-H FOUNDATION, INC.
The next Gallatin 4-H Foundation meeting will be held in October, date TBD. This committee fundraises for higher education scholarships and new clubs and projects.
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Dag Nabids Club
Contact leaders for meeting dates, times and locations.
Questions, please call or text:
Belinda Nash 406-570-5585 or
Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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Gallatin Gallopers Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
Our club is based on the Horseless Horse project, but anyone interested in horses is welcome to join.
If you have questions, contact Cynthia Brewer at 406-539-3806 or cynthiab610@gmail.com.
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Hyalite Hawks Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact
Jen Wold: jenmariewold@hotmail.com
406-209-7408
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Four Corners/Gallatin Gateway Area Clubs |
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Gateway Challengers Club
Meetings take place the second Monday of each month at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
There will be no regular meetings in July or August, enjoy the rest of your summer, and see some of you at the fair! Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Community Center.
For any questions, please contact
Jessica Black
theblacksmail@gmail.com
406-539-0940
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Belgrade Pioneers Club
Meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at WB Ranch in Belgrade.
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Pass Creek Club
Meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 4:00pm at Springhill Church.
For any questions, please contact Cassie Smieja: smiejahay@latmt.com
406-539-3833
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Saddle Mountain Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact
Jess Woodring:
reininginmt05@gmail.com
406-580-6707
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Shining Mountaineers Club
Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm at the River Rock Nazarene Church.
The Shining Mountaineers' is taking August off to relax and enjoy the last few weeks of summer. Our next meeting will be September 11, at the River Rock Church of the Nazarene at 6 pm.
For any questions, please contact leader Patrick Marble at 406-570-5897
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Dry Creek Teens Club
This club is designed for members ages 12 & older as of Oct. 1st.
Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
If you have questions, please contact Kelly Pavlik 406-600-1016 or via email kelly.pavlik@barnard-inc.com
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Gallatin Valley Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Jen Scott: gr8jenscott@gmail.com
503-830-5211
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Manhattan Clever Clovers Club
This club is for members ages 8-11 as of Oct. 1st. We do not specialize in any projects but introduce the members to record keeping, demonstrations/ public speaking, parliamentary procedure and pick fun topics to learn about each month.
Meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
If you have questions, please contact Kelly Pavlik 406-600-1016 or via email kelly.pavlik@barnard-inc.com
If your member is 7th grade and older and they’ve been in 4-H previously, we encourage them to join the Dry Creek 4-H Club but please inquire if you are unsure what would be best for your member.
We are also seeking an Adult Volunteer to serve as a co-leader to help organize/carry out for this upcoming 4-H year.
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Manhattan Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Melanie Duffin: rmduffin3@gmail.com
406-209-1978
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Clarkston Mustangs Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Cassandra Mitchell:
cassyjh@hotmail.com
406-223-0146
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Willow Creek Wranglers Club
Meetings take place on the second Monday or Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at Three Forks School.
For any questions, please contact Katy Hansen at 570-9996 or Sam Cavin at 599-8288.
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Member At Large
New to 4-H? Not sure what club fits your style? Register for your projects under
“Member at Large” when completing your 4-H Enrollment Clubs page on ZSuite.
Participating in a specific 4-H club is not a requirement to participate in 4-H projects, but clubs provide members a great opportunity to get more involved with their communities, leaders, and group activities.
We encourage members to join one of our clubs listed above!
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2022-2023 4-H Projects
(listed alphabetically)
STAY TUNED!
We are in the beginning stages of planning for the upcoming 2023-2024 4-H Year. The Extension office will start sending emails in September with information on Enrollment, clubs, projects and volunteers. If you are interested in leading a project or club, let the Extension office know at 406-582-3280. |
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AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP
*NEW project & NEW program structure this year! Join 4-H Extension Agent Molly in the Teen Leadership project this year!
Are you 13 years old or older? Are you interested in developing your leadership skills and exploring leadership roles? Do you want to help younger members in the County? Do you like to plan and put on events and attend retreats?
Teens that participate in the Teen Leadership Project for the 2023-2024 4-H Year will be County Ambassadors. Please complete the attached application and submit it to the office by November 1st
Application Link: Ambassador Program Application.docx (montana.edu)
If you have any questions, please contact NEW leader, 4-H Agent Molly Yurdana!!
molly.yurdana@montana.edu or 406-582-3284
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BAKING - NEED NEW LEADER FOR 2023-2024 4-H YEAR
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BEEF
Happy end of summer beef kids!
If you can believe it, we start all over very soon. We will be meeting IN October so please make sure you enroll as soon as you are able if you plan to participate in the beef project for the 2023-2024 4-H Year.
Sunday, October 15th at 3:00 ~ SELECTION WORKSHOP (Location to be announced at a later date)
First Beef Project Meeting of the year!! Steer selection, and starting your calf.
We hope to see ALL of you there, but this will be especially important for newer members. *** please be sure you are enrolled in 4-H before attending the workshop!
Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 ~ FEED & NUTRITION WORKSHOP (Location to be announced at a later date)
We will cover ALL things FEED, plus information on how to adjust feed throughout the year, vitamins & minerals, and some health & wellness too!
We have had a huge number of people that have shown interest in being on the 4-H Beef Committee! We appreciate everyone being so willing to help! In order to keep things running smoothly, and in an effort to try and keep up with the growth in our project, we are making some changes. The volunteer and youth member spots will support our committee with project planning, workshops, organization, communication, new ideas and some necessary extra hands at fair time.
You will see more details in an email soon, but to summarize: We are looking for one voting member, three volunteers and a youth member. If you are interested in joining us in one of these roles, please submit the appropriate application by September 15th.
Beef Committee:
Annabel Morgan 406-580-9003
Seth Halverson 406-209-1178
Melanie Duffin 406-209-1978
Craig DeBoer |
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CAKE DECORATING
Great job with your exhibits in the Indoor Building at Fair!
Ginny Francis, Project Leader
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CAMP COUNSELORS
Thank you to the 66 youth campers and 25 teen counselors that made our 2023 4-H "Medieval" Summer Camp a success! Shelly McPhee is retiring as our Camp Director and Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent), Tiffany Togstad and Amy Juliano (co-directors) will be taking over as leaders of the Camp Counselors for the 2023-2024 4-H Year!
We will be kicking off the 2023-2024 Camp Counselor project in November! Be watching your email, text, and Band app for additional information. To apply to be a Camp Counselor, be sure to fill out the application (coming soon via email) and submit to the office by November 1st.
Application Link: coming soon
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CAT **new project this year!
Join the Cat Project and learn more about one of our most common household pets! Explore all kinds of things about cats - from nutrition to showing - and learn the basics about care and companionship. If you are interested in this project, please enroll through your Zsuite profile in October!
Questions? Contact new leader Julie Oghigian at montviewlabs@yahoo.com
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CLOVERBUDS (AGES 5-7)
The Cloverbud program is designed for youth ages 5-7 (age as of Oct. 1) and strives to develop age-appropriate skills and abilities by giving these young members the opportunity to explore various topics and activities in 4-H before becoming a regular youth member.
If you have questions please email Erin Neil at ehagmeier@gmail.com.
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COOKING - NEED NEW LEADER FOR 2023-2024 4-H YEAR
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DAIRY COW
Great job at Fair! We will see you next year!
- Project leaders Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819 or Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
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DOG (OBEDIENCE & AGILITY)
Dog Obedience:
We have had several parents asking how you can help...this is your opportunity. Please sign up to work MSU concessions at any event you can! There are several football games and concerts that need staffed! The SignUp is in the office announcements at the top of this Newsletter and has been emailed out by the office.
Keep working with your dogs. Even a few minutes a couple days a week will keep you and your dog on track for next year!
As usual, don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Shawnna Taylor 406-599-0869
shawnna0869@gmail.com
Dog Agility:
If you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call at 406.388.4789 or email at facility@montanamurraykennels.com.
Thank you!
- Jen Osler
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GOAT - DAIRY
Great job at Fair! We will see you next year!
Questions? Contact a member of the Dairy Goat Committee:
Cassy Mitchell 406-223-0146
Leah' Macdonald 406-220-3556
Gena Johnson 406-599-5920
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GOAT - MARKET
Great job at Fair! We will see you next year!
Gena Johnson (406) 599-5920
Aimee Henry (406) 548-1031
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HORSE PROJECTS
We hope you are all enjoying time with your horses this month and some time to relax. We have a few events coming up. The State 4-H Horse Show and the State WRH Show are this month. We also have a fundraising opportunity in September. For more information on these events, see below.
The Horse Committee would like to extend a big THANK YOU to Donna Baeth for her commitment and hours of service to the Horse Committee and WRH project. We appreciate you, Donna! We are looking for volunteers to help with WRH. If you or someone you know might like to help, send us an email.
Upcoming Events:
MSU Football Game Fundraiser-
The GCHC, Gallatin County Horse Committee, has signed up to work all of the slots at the MSU Football game on September 16 from 10 to 4. Now, we need YOU to sign up with us to fill these spots! Everyone that works and all the funds raised on September 16 will go directly to the Horse Committee which, if you work, will count toward your personal or family sponsorship requirement toward Fair 2024! Please sign up on the link below for September 16! There are many other opportunities to work and you can choose any date and let them know that it is for the GCHC and it will also count toward your sponsorship. This is just a great opportunity for us to do this as a project and enjoy our time with each other! Let us know if you have any questions!
MSU Concessions 9/16/23 Horse Project Signup
Montana 4-H Working Ranch Horse Finals -
The WRH finals will be September 9th, starting at 9:00 AM in Vaugh, MT. Saturday's competition is open to any 4-H youth enrolled in the 4-H Working Ranch Horse project (Levels 1-4). There is no requirement that youth compete at a county level or qualifying show to participate in WRHF. The 4-H youth is required to be enrolled in the same county level as the level entered in at WRHF and be in good standing as a 4-H member. One horse must be used for all classes within the level. Horse must be an approved project horse for the current 4-H year. The events will include roping, sorting cattle, riding patterns, cow work, and a knowledge test. There will also be an open youth versatility Ranch Riding show Sunday, September 10. Events will include trail, ranch riding, reining pattern, and cow work.
More information on the Montana 4-H WRH Finals and rules can be found at MT Working Ranch Horse Finals Info.
Montana State 4-H Horse Show -
The State 4-H Horse Show will be September 22nd-September 24th at Cottonwood Equine Center, Joliet, MT. It is a horse show for all 4-H Horse members in Montana to showcase their horses in showmanship, bareback, horsemanship, equitation, trail, western, english, and more. Youth, ages 9-19 years old, may enter and compete based on the qualifying guidelines of their county. Members must compete at state with the horse they participated with in their horsemanship project that they are signed up for with their county. County fair participation is not required to compete at state horse show.
More information on the Montana State 4-H Horse Show and rules can be found at Montana State Horse Show Info.
https://www.facebook.com/MT4HStateHorseEvents
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
Call Jessie Sheperd for more information!
Jessie Sheperd- Twister Coach 352-304-1648 jlsheperd@gmail.com
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KNITTING/CROCHET
Our project members delivered the 3 blankets knit and crocheted as our community service project to the Cancer Center. Thank you all for coming into Bozeman to deliver our blankets. Your work on them was a true labor of love. I'm sure that whoever receives them will be very appreciative.
We discussed our plans for this next year. We wanted you to have a schedule for our 2023-2024 4-H Year meetings:
October 19, 2023 - tentative trip to Stix Yarn shop at 11:00am
Tracy and Cameron were the judges at the fair - they may have some suggestions for an individual project.
The Springs is very excited to have us come in to knit and crochet with residents! You will be able to work on your own projects at each of our meetings; hopefully, we will have more items to enter next fair!
November 2023
4 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
18 - The Springs Bozeman 9:30-11:15am
December 2023
2 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
16 - The Springs Bozeman 9:30-11:15am
January 2024
6 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
20 - The Springs Bozeman 9:30-11:15am
February 2024
3 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
17 - The Springs Bozeman 9:30-11:15am
March 2024
2 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
16 - The Springs Bozeman 9:30-11:15am
April 2024
6 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
20 - The Springs Bozeman 9:30-11:15am
May 2024
4 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
18 - The Springs Bozeman 9:30-11:15am
June 2024
1 - Cafe M Belgrade 9:30-11:15am
It was fantastic to see your work displayed at this year's fair. Phyllis and I are proud of each of you!
- Jeanette and Phyllis
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LEATHERCRAFT
We are in the process of working out what the 2023-2024 Leathercraft year will look like! Stay tuned!!
Questions? Contact leader Merrita Marble at marble@bresnan.net or 406-388-2055
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PHOTOGRAPHY - NEED NEW LEADER FOR 2023-2024 4-H YEAR
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RABBIT
Hello from the 4-H rabbit project! It seems that fair just wrapped up but this is a reminder to plan for this next year of the rabbit project.
4-H enrollment opens October 1st. Make sure to get signed up with your most current email so you don't miss out on any communications from the rabbit project.
Thank you all for a wonderful year, this last year, and a great fair! I look forward to seeing you all this next year. Please reach out with any questions you may have between now and then!
Monica Samson will be taking over as the head Rabbit Project leader for the 2023-2024 year - stay tuned for more communications coming in October!
Cody Brownell 406-209-4183
Monica Samson 406-399-1866
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ROBOTICS **new project this year!
Join the Robotics Project and learn electronics, mechanics, and coding! We’ll explore the fundamentals of robotics and the industrial design process to create robots of our own. No experience or skills required, and all levels of knowledge are welcome! If you are interested in this project, please enroll through your Zsuite profile in October!
The introductory meeting will be on Thursday, October 19th from 6:30pm-8:30pm in the MSU Norm Asbjornson Hall on campus.
Questions? Contact new leader Joey Knappenberger at joey.knappenberger@gmail.com
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SHOOTING SPORTS
Volunteers needed:
Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports is in need of adults to become certified leaders in the different disciplines that are offered in 4-H Shooting Sports. We are desperately in need of assistance in archery and shotgun. In order for us to provide a safe and educational experience, we need your help. Please consider becoming a leader. More information on leader trainings will made available as it is received. Please plan to attend. For more information, please contact Scott Francis – 581-6845.
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SWINE
Great job at Fair! We will see you next year!
Parents and Members can sign up for our Swine Remind text group for project-related correspondence https://www.remind.com/join/fh2693
If you have additional email addresses you want on this distribution list, please send a quick note to gallatinswineproject@gmail.com to ensure it's on the list. If you received this email, you're on our list for the remainder of the project.
Don’t forget to sign up for our Swine Project Parent & Member Remind text group for project-related correspondence https://www.remind.com/join/fh2693. They're short and sweet messages/reminders but you must opt-in, we will not add you and can choose to opt-out at a later date if needed.
Thank you,
-Swine Committee
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VET SCIENCE - NEED NEW LEADER FOR 2023-2024 4-H YEAR
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WEED SCIENCE - NEED NEW LEADER FOR 2023-2024 4-H YEAR
The Weed Science project is designed to teach members a basic understanding of invasive plants, causes of their invasion, economic and environmental impact of weeds, weed identification, and rangeland monitoring.
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Join our BAND app group: Gallatin County 4-H
Never miss important updates from the Gallatin County 4-H Office!
Download the BAND app today and search "Gallatin County 4-H" subscribe to join our group. Meetings, fundraisers and deadlines can all be found here!
You must opt-in, we will not add you and can choose to opt-out at a later date if needed.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.
To request disability accommodation or to inform us of special needs, please contact the Extension Office at 406-582-3280 five (5) working days before the event.
Molly Yurdana
Gallatin County MSU Extension
4-H Youth Development Agent
(406) 582-3284 | molly.yurdana@montana.edu | https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/ back to top
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