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ENROLL NOW & PAY TO AVOID LATE FEES
**Starting November 1st, a per month late fee ($5) will be added to ALL enrollments.
Enrollment for the 2024-2025 4-H Year opened back on October 1st.
Re-enrolling members and volunteers
SHOULD HAVE been enrolled by Oct. 31st and starting November 1st, a per month late fee was added to the enrollment fee.
NEW members
technically have until March 1st to enroll in Gallatin 4-H, however many Clubs and Projects begin meeting in late/October and early November, and some have enrollment caps so get enrolled ASAP!
ALL members and volunteers need to be enrolled and paid to be considered active/certified in order to be allowed to participate in 4-H youth meetings/events/activities and covered under our 4-H insurance.
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Due to facility and/or leader and project capacity, the following 4-H Projects are NOW FULL and are no longer accepting enrollments for the 2024-2025 year:
- Dog Agility w/ leader Jen (6 spots remain email Office to be added)
- Leathercraft (all Levels) w/ leaders Merrita and Jenny
- Photography (All Levels) w/ leader Tamara
- Vet Science (All Levels) w/ leader Monika
- Cloverbuds w/ leader Erin
- Cooking @ MSU w/ leader Stephanie
- Dog Obedience w/ leader Shawnna
- Sewing (All Levels) w/ leader Laura
- Robotics Level 1 w/ leader Joey (Level 2 is by leader approval only)
- Baking @ MSU w/ leader Erin
- Knitting/Crochet w/ leaders Jeanette & Phyllis
- Welding w/ leader Brenda
We are very excited to see that these projects were so popular! We apologize for the inconvenience if you were interested in enrolling in one of these projects, but this shows how important it is to enroll sooner than later when the new 4-H year opens. These projects have now been "hidden" on ZSuite to prevent additional enrollments. **If you are interested in being added to a waitlist in case any member drops the project, please email gallatin4h@montana.edu |
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Grab yourself some
NEW Gallatin County 4-H MERCH!
We are excited to announce that we will have new merchandise available for purchase this Fall! A huge THANK YOU to BoomTown Designs in Belgrade for working with us to set up an ONLINE store again.
We are offering Gallatin County 4-H logoed:
- Shirts, hoodies and quarter-zips - all offered in a variety of sizes (youth and adult) and colors!
- Hats, beanies and sweatpants!
- Engraved water bottles and travel coffee mugs (could be great for future buyersโ gifts!)
Also, back by popular demand, there will be a few limited-edition "THIS is 4-H Country" items offered again in case you missed out earlier this year!
The webstore will be open until around Christmas, however we will only be doing weekly or bi-weekly order pick-ups from the BoomTown shop.
Our office will email you when your order has arrived and you will pick up your items at our 4-H Office (no shipping available).
SHOP NOW: https://boomtown-designs.printavo.com/merch/4-h-fall-merch-store
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2024 Montana 4-H Fall Leadership Training - Recap
We had 13 Gallatin County teens survive the jungle with their next-level leadership skills in Billings earlier in November! ๐๐ฆ๐๐
It was a trip filled with adventurous workshops, team building activities, crazy dance moves and new friendships from across state. Our very own State 4-H Ambassador Bonnie Radke and 4-H Agent Molly both led workshops at the event focused on navigating team dynamics and professionalism. The Gallatin 4-H teen leaders are so excited to kick off another great 4-H year!
Pictured from left to right: (back row) Hazel Nash, Aspen Smart, Hayes Holland, Matt Sorensen, Wyatt Biggs, Jaxson Huckert (front row) Mattie Oostema, Makinzey Milesnick, Nicole Berger, Gracie Thackeray, Maggie Radke, Sean Marble, Bonnie Radke. |
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CAN THE GRIZ - RESULTS
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the Can the Griz food drive, whether through our 4-H office, other organizations or drop-off locations.
For our internal Gallatin 4-H contest, the Dry Creek Teens Club took 1st Place with 57.4 pounds! In 2nd Place, Pass Creek Club with 24.6 pounds! Keep an eye out for some monetary rewards for your Club accounts. Thank you for helping Can the Griz and collect food for our community.
From MSU News: "MSU and the Gallatin Valley community donated 234,866 pounds of food and $418,010, according to Kim Cleary in the MSU Office of Student Engagement, which coordinates Can the Griz. Each dollar donated is counted as one pound of food for the contest, resulting in a total this year of 652,876 pounds for the Gallatin Valley community. The Can the Cats food drive in Missoula brought in the equivalent of 649,278 pounds of food for the Missoula Food Bank." |
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Tractor Supply Grand Opening w/ Gallatin 4-H
Thank you Tractor Supply Co. Belgrade for inviting Gallatin 4-H to participate in their Grand Opening event! Go check out the new store!๐ Thank you and great job to our youth members and volunteers who helped out with this event! We are looking forward to partnering with Tractor Supply in the future. |
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Join our BAND app group: Gallatin County 4-H
Never miss important updates from the Gallatin County 4-H Office!
or search "Gallatin County 4-H" subscribe to join our group.
Complete 4-H Calendar, 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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Earn Money for your 4-H Project or Club
We have the AMAZING opportunity to continue to work MSU Concessions and this has become a GREAT way to raise money for 4-H club/project activities! We frequently commit to events throughout the year as they arise and update the SignUp Genius accordingly.
What does working MSU Concessions entail? All food is made and prepped by MSU Culinary/Concessions staff, 4-H members/parents just simply sell and serve it out of one of the concessions stands on MSU Campus (Stadium or Fieldhouse depending on the event). This is a super easy, fun and quick way to make money for your Clubs/Projects and gain some skills in the service industry! A Stand Leader and MSU Concessions staff will train you on the spot with what you need to know - No experience necessary!
4-H/MSU Fundraising Event SignUp: (NEW EVENTS ADDED)
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA9A92AABFE3-48570182-fall
During the 2023-2024 4-H Year, 4-H Clubs/Projects earned over $19,000 total working at MSU Concession events!! If club/project members sign up for an event as a group, your club/project will get ALL the tips and a percentage of the profits from that event. 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 event, 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 10 with parent accompaniment) and teens/adults (ages 15+) to run cash registers.
If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H Office
gallatin4h@montana.edu
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Fundraising Opportunity - Gift Wrapping at Murdoch's!
Attention 4-H Club & Project Leaders,
Are you looking for an EASY and QUICK fundraiser for your Club or Project that allows
ALL AGES?! Murdochโs Ranch & Home Supply (Bozeman and Belgrade locations) need Gift Wrappers this holiday season. Customers purchase their holiday gifts from Murdochโs and can have them wrapped free of charge by gift wrappers (us!) at a station up at the front of the store. Murdochโs provides all the wrapping paper, bags, boxes, scissors, ribbon and more!
The wrapping service is free, but tips/donations are welcomed as ALL tips/donations during that shift go directly to the group that is working the wrapping station. Last year some clubs/projects worked and earned over $200 within a few hours. This is a great way for youth to practice their customer service skills, manners, promotional skills (wear 4-H or holiday gear) and earn some money for your club/project activities for the year.
**Please contact the appropriate store manager (below) ASAP to claim shifts โ it will then be up to you as the Club/Project leader to provide 3-4 youth (plus 1 certified volunteer) per shift. Each shift will need a certified 4-H volunteer present to supervise the 4-H members. If you participate, donโt forget to fill out the FundraiserSponsorshipForm.pdf to account for the money earned โ you will turn it in to us at the 4-H Office with your tips to be received into your Club/Project side account.
The following shifts are available and can be split into shorter shifts (2-3 hour stents) if needed.
If you are interested in BELGRADE shifts โ contact Belgrade Manager, Craig Parent (406) 602-4540
BELGRADE MURDOCHS LOCATION
12/6 4pm-7pm
12/7 3pm-7pm
12/8 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm
12/13 4pm-7pm
12/14 3pm-7pm
12/15 10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm
12/16 4pm-8pm
If you are interested in BOZEMAN shifts โ contact Bozeman Manager, John Sterling (406) 586-8466
BOZEMAN MURDOCHโS LOCATION
12/16 11am-4pm
12/17 11am-4pm
12/23 11am-4pm
12/24 11am-4pm
If you have any questions, reach out to us at the 4-H Office.
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Montana 4-H Citizenship Seminar 2025
Get ready to connect with 4-Hers from across the state at the 2025 Montana 4-H Citizenship Seminar! This unique experience offers an inside look at democratic government and the chance to engage with program highlights that make it unforgettable. While everyone may feel a mix of excitement and curiosity, you'll find yourself growing alongside peers and adults alike. Donโt miss the opportunity to meet elected officials and leave a memorable impression as a proud representative of 4-H!
The 2025 Montana 4-H Citizenship Seminar will take place from January 19-21, 2025, in Helena, Montana. This event is designed to educate Montana youth about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the legislative process through fun and interactive format. Participants will interact with each other during a mock legislative process, using bills they have written and submitted.
Eligibility: 4-H members must be 13 years of age by October 1, 2024. Citizenship Seminar youth and adult participants will also attend the Legislative Breakfast on Tuesday, January 21st and the practice dinner on Monday January 20th.
When: The seminar will begin on Sunday, January 19 at 3:00 p.m and ends on Tuesday, January 21 sometime in the early afternoon.
Where: Helena, Montana โ Seminar activities will take place at the Delta Colonial Hotel, the Bill Hamilton 4-H Building at the Lewis & Clark County Fairgrounds and the Montana capitol complex.
Registration: Youth and adults log into your ZSuite Profile and register under Events no later than December 20, 2025.
Cost: There is a $95 event registration fee per youth to offset the seminar program costs. The program fee includes all meals for both Montana Citizenship Seminar and the Legislative Breakfast. Participants attending Citizenship Seminar do not need to register separately for Legislative Breakfast. Once we close registration on December 20th, Gallatin County 4-H will book hotel rooms via a hotel room block at $132 per room plus tax (we will room 2-4 youth per room). Transportation: Gallatin 4-H Agent Molly will be chaperoning!
**REGISTER ASAP but WAIT TO PAY as our Gallatin 4-H Leaderโs Council will be assisting with registration costs depending on the number of registrants.
Legislative Bill: Each delegate is expected to sponsor one โbillโ suitable for the 4-H Legislature. Delegates will receive a link via email to upload their bill after registration is completed in ZSuites. Here are the links to the Bill Template and How to write a bill document. The deadline to upload bills to the link is January 8th. Bills will be reviewed and grouped by topic area into committees prior to the event.
Please see the template included with this email and in the ZSuite registration for information on how to write a bill.
Service Project: Each delegate and county will have the opportunity to contribute to a service project that is yet to be determined.
History Bowl: Each delegate will have the opportunity to compete in the Montana History Bowl. The first round of the History Bowl will be a written form given on Sunday, January 19 during the seminar's check-in to determine the participants who will compete in the second and final rounds throughout the event.
Checklist:
- Register through ZSuite by December 20th, 2025 or earlier
- Molly will book group hotel rooms after December 20th
- Check with your county office to confirm amount before paying registration fees (more info to follow)
- Upload mock legislative bill to by January 8, 2025 or earlier
We look forward to a fun event full of civic engagement opportunities and experiences!
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SAVE THE DATES: Winter Volunteer Training Series
Based on feedback collected from the "Get to Know You" volunteer survey the office issued to all Gallatin 4-H volunteers, shorter "grab n' go" weeknight trainings would be preferable.
The 4-H Office will be offering a
SERIES of leadership development opportunities for ANY and ALL certified 4-H Volunteers. You may attend all four training nights, or pick and choose based on what you feel would help you as a volunteer. Molly will send out more information and RSVP links via email soon as guest speakers are confirmed.
As a 4-H office, we strive to provide our volunteers with the necessary training, tools and networking opportunities to be successful in their roles in our program. Take advantage of these FREE and QUICK professional development opportunities. 4-H is not just for youth development, but for adult and leader development too! The learning never stops! |
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2024-2025 Gallatin 4-H County Contests
We have THREE upcoming County Contests. ALL 4-H members are highly encouraged to participate, but not required.
More information, contest scoring rubrics and registration links will be emailed out later in December & January. Registration for 2025 County Contests will open January 1st on ZSuite!
Please note: contest timeslots are subject to change based on number of registrations received.
Communications Day Contests
When: Friday, February 21st, 2025 (timeslots all day)
Register via ZSuite by February 7th by 5pm
Where: Animal Bioscience Building, MSU Campus
What: Communications Day is an opportunity for 4-H youth members (ages 5-18) to present a topic of their choice to a panel of adult judges. Contest winners that are 8-13 can earn money towards a trip to our 4-H Summer Camp and those 14+ can earn money towards a trip to Montana State 4-H Congress.
Why participate? The experience 4-H youth members receive from this event is tremendous. They become more confident, learn communication skills, and discover where they can improve. Participants compete by age division and within categories. Ages 5-7 (Cloverbud Division), Ages 8-10 (Junior Division), Ages 11-13 (Intermediate Division), and Ages 14+ (Senior Division).
Communication Day Contest Categories:
- Demonstration or Illustrated Talk (Individual or Team)
- Speech (Prepared or Impromptu)
- Career Communications (Mock Job Interview)
- Video (Individual or Team)
- Promotional Package (Ind. or Team)
- Commercial (Ind. or Team)
Better Batter Baking Contest (2025 dish theme TBD)
When: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 (morning)
Register via ZSuite by February 7th by 5pm
Where: Herrick Hall, Room #120, MSU Campus
What: The Baking Contest is an opportunity for 4-H youth members to prepare an appealing, scrumptious baked good using food safe techniques and present their dish to a panel of judges for tasting.
Why participate? Members become more confident, practice food preparation skills, and discover where they can improve their baking. Contest winners that are 8-13 can earn money towards a trip to our 4-H Summer Camp and those 14+ can earn money towards a trip to Montana State 4-H Congress. Participants compete by age division: Ages 8-10 (Junior Division), Ages 11-13 (Intermediate Division), and Ages 14+ (Senior Division). Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) are not permitted to participate in this contest due to safety concerns.
Stir-Ups Cooking Contest (2025 dish theme TBD)
When: Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 (afternoon/evening)
Register via ZSuite by February 7th by 5pm
Where: Herrick Hall, Room #120, MSU Campus
What: Stir-Ups is an opportunity for 4-H youth members to prepare and cook an appealing, nutritious meal using food safe techniques and present their dish to a panel of judges for tasting.
Why participate? Members become more confident, practice food preparation skills, and discover where they can improve. Contest winners that are 8-13 can earn money towards a trip to our 4-H Summer Camp and those 14+ can earn money towards a trip to Montana State 4-H Congress. Participants compete by age division: Ages 8-10 (Junior Division), Ages 11-13 (Intermediate Division), and Ages 14+ (Senior Division). Cloverbuds (ages 5-7) are not permitted to participate in this contest due to safety concerns. |
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LOOKING AHEAD:
The 4-H Year at a Glance - 2024-2025 4-H Annual Calendar HERE
*Our Gallatin 4-H BAND app has ALL 4-H meetings/events listed in one place in the calendar tool (QR Code above)
NOVEMBER 29- DECEMBER 3 National 4-H Congress (Atlanta, GA)
DECEMBER 2 - 4 Camp Counselor Interviews (by SignUp & Application only)
DECEMBER 3 ULC Meeting
DECEMBER 7 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
DECEMBER 13 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Commencement (see SignUp above)
DECEMBER 14 *Tentative* MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
DECEMBER 21 *Tentative* MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
DECEMBER 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
DECEMBER 24-26 OFFICE CLOSED (Christmas)
DECEMBER 31 - JANUARY 1 OFFICE CLOSED (New Year's)
See December Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
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UNLIMITED LEADERS COUNCIL (ULC)
Gallatin County Unlimited Leaders Council is the governing body of Gallatin County 4-H and all the committees within the county 4-H program.
The monthly annual meeting of the ULC board met November 5th at the 4-H office. We kicked it off with an exciting announcement that there were already 521 active 4-H youth and 77 pending members (at that time). It was also announced that Shining Mountaineers Club was the display winner for National 4-H week with discussion around how to increase club involvement next year.
After that, Bonnie Radke gave a summary on the Fall Leadership Training where 13 Gallatin teens attended. Both Bonnie and Molly taught workshops and congratulations to Makinzey Milesnick and Hayes Holland who were awarded leadership recognition awards from the State Ambassador team.
We voted in Sarah Capp as a new member of the ULC board - welcome, Sarah! Weโre still looking for a Vice President. There was an update from the Bozeman Stampede that they generously donated $25,000 to Gallatin 4-H and weโll be voting on dispersal funds at the next meeting. It was noted that the Horse projects/committee put in the majority of hours worked. There was also a shavings sale at the event organized by the Castos and discussion ensued about how to make it a more streamlined fundraiser next year with possible donations or discounted rates on shavings.
The budget subcommittee reported on the 2024-2025 Budget Proposal.
Key takeaways are *Projected Expenses = $40,675. Projected Income = $35,700
*MSU Concessions is about half what it was while Shelly was involved
*Volunteer Institute was added back into the budget as it is an every-other-year event
*National events and Rec Lab line items were omitted added was a State Event Registration Rebate to support/offest costs for all attendees and to incentivize attendance.
*Budgeted more for Project Curriculum Books
*Line item added for Summer Camp Sponsorship
We will be voting on the 4-H theme for the year at the December meeting and weโre looking forward to suggestions from you! There was a motion to send $400 to donate to Montanans for 4-H to support the 2025 Legislative Breakfast which is coming up January 19-21. There was also discussion of a proposed Ice Skating day for all clubs to promote county-wide socialization. We will continue to brainstorm more ideas like this.
- Submitted by Laura Fisher
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on
December 3rd at 6pm at the Extension Office.
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MARKET LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE (MLC)
The purpose of the Market Livestock Committee is to develop and promote all market livestock projects (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbit, and Poultry) in 4-H and FFA on a county-wide basis, with support offered to non-market projects as well (Dairy Cow, Dairy Goat, Horse, Breed/Breeding projects).They provide members the educational experience and support to responsibly raise, care for, and sell their 4-H/FFA market animals; organize & facilitate the Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Market Sale; create and enforce the FairBook Rules specific to all livestock species; and work together as a committee to set and enforce the standard for all livestock projects.
Our next committee meeting will be Tuesday, December 17th at 6pm at the Extension Office.
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GALLATIN 4-H FOUNDATION, INC.
The mission of the Gallatin 4-H Foundation is to aid and promote, by financial assistance and support, all types of 4-H Programs and other Extension Youth Programs.
Meetings occur quarterly and/or when needed, usually on the 4th Thursday at 6pm at the 4-H Office.
The Foundation will next meet:
Budget subcommittee - Tuesday, December 10th @ 6pm
Annual Meeting - Tuesday, January 7th @ 6pm
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Dag Nabids Club
Meetings take place the second to last Tuesday of each month.
The Dag Nabids meeting was held on Tuesday, November 19th at the MSU Animal Science Building. We started with an ice breaker that helped us get to know the personalities of our club members. After the ice breaker, we held elections for the new year.
Officer Elections:
President - Danika Johnson
Vice-President - Toby Nash
Secretary - Hazel Nash
Treasurer - Declan Wheeler
Reporter - Isa Capp
Club Photographer - a handful of photo enthusiasts!
Historian - Remi O'Neil (with other club members to help)
Activities Director - Jaedyn
The DagNabids are doing a local food drive for community service and will be donating non-perishable food to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. The food drive food should be brought to the Gallatin Rest Home and there will be no regular meeting for December. Foods that are requested are canned fruits, brown rice, peanut butter, stuffing mix, and canned yams, but non-perishable foods will be appreciated.
We will be visiting the Gallatin County Sr Rest Home for Holiday Cheer on Monday, December 16th from 4-5 pm. We plan on bringing friendly pets of ours to visit the residents, however, you are not required to bring a pet. Please join us in spreading holiday cheer!
Until next time,
Isa Capp
Join the Club's BAND account for more updates and meeting reminders:
https://band.us/n/ada2Ae3bhdR3u
Questions, please call or text:
Belinda Nash 406-570-5585 or
Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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Hyalite Hawks Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
Happy Holidays Fellow 4-Herโs!
Our most recent Hyalite Hawksโ meeting was held Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Anderson School. The meeting was great with so many present; both members and new youth & families interested in joining 4-H! We're thankful for everyone's enthusiastic participation and questions during our interactive business meeting, hands-on craft activity and a rabbit project presentation! Our next meeting will be held Sunday, December 15 at 4:30 pm at Anderson School with a holiday theme. Be on the lookout for the email with more details about our upcoming December meeting.
If you have questions and ideas, please feel free to contact any of the leaders: Elsa Austin at elsa.austin@gmail.com, Christine at sommersaustin@gmail.com, or Jen Wold at jenmariewold@hotmail.com. We can't wait to see and spend time with each of you again soon!
Submitted by Elsa Austin, President
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Gateway Challengers Club
Meetings take place the second Monday of each month at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center (145 Mill St., Gateway) from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
Our club leaders are Jessica Black and Morgan Stuart. Questions? Contact Jessica at 406-539-0940 or theblacksmail@gmail.com.
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Ora Et Labora 4-H Club
Meetings take place the second Friday of each month at 6pm at Divine Mercy Academy school 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 in Belgrade.
This Club is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
For any questions, please contact Cassie Smieja: smiejahay@latmt.com
406-539-3833
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Shining Mountaineers Club
Meetings will take place on the second Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm at the 161 W. Madison Ave, Belgrade.
Our November meeting was great!
Our new officers and committee chairs are:
President: Bonnie
Vice President: Maddie
Secretary: Isabella
Reporter: Olive
Historian: Kenton
Treasurer: Maggie
Parliamentarian: Jake
Committee Chair Heads:
Fundraising: Maggie
Education: Luke
Recreation: Keana
Community Service: Roslyn
Our next meeting is December 9th from 6-8pm. Our club meeting will be a little short and the rest of the meeting will be our annual Christmas party. There will be a sign up genius going out on band for the party for potluck items.
Please join our band here: https://band.us/n/a2a9Ac7cE7k53
If you'd like to join Shining Mountaineers, please reach out to Lindsey Klebenow through email at shiningmountaineers@gmail.com or
406-551-3841.
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Dry Creek Teens Club
Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
December 2nd at 6:30pm = next Club meeting
December 8th at 4:00pm = Present Wrapping Party
Check out the Dry Creek Teens BAND profile for meeting updates and events: https://band.us/n/a8a6A30dS9f0u
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.
Hello everybody,
Welcome to the new 4-H year. I hope you all are well and looking forward to another great year. We have a lot of new members this year and a great mix of projects being represented, which is awesome! Our group has kids in poultry, beef, sheep, swine, horse, rabbit, livestock judging, and various other projects. We currently have a total of 25 members with an average age of 11 and almost an equal split between boys and girls.
My goal this year is for our kids to teach each other about their various projects so everyone can broaden their horizons and gain knowledge about all the great project opportunities that are available. It will also be great for the kids to learn from each other and get out of their comfort zones to teach their peers something new. Additionally, we'll look to use our time together to ensure everyone is well prepared for a successful fair with healthy, quality animals that our club is proud to represent.
We will continue to meet at the Manhattan Bank in Churchill, in the community room downstairs, as we have in previous years. I will look to schedule our first meeting in the coming weeks before the holidays and New Year. As soon as I have the date booked I will follow up with more information.
If anyone has any pictures of their kid's success from last year please email them to me. It would be great to include them as an update in the next monthly newsletter and to recognize all the hard work put into the projects.
Lastly, feel free to call or email me with any questions or if I can help with anything. My cell is (406) 577-6906.
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Thanks, Jeff Sposito
If you have questions, please contact Jeff Sposito via email jffsposito9@gmail.com
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Manhattan Clever Clovers Club
Meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at 6:00pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
Holidays are gearing up. We have snow and everything :) Here's a little more information about our upcoming Christmas Service Project for all you Clever Clovers.
Next Event: Christmas Service Project: Food Boxes
When: Monday, December 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm (although it might end earlier)
Where: Manhattan Presbyterian Church, 214 N Broadway St, Manhattan, MT 59741 (side entrance)
For many many years, now, both the Clever Clovers and Dry Creek Teens have helped the Manhattan Presbyterian Church with their remarkably generous gifts to families in need at Christmas time. They buy presents for the children tailored to their wish lists, wrap them, buy goodies and food for Christmas dinner, and box them for delivery. And they do it all with complete discretion. The 4H kids help at every level. This year, our club with be helping to put together the food boxes. It's festive service project and so impactful for the Manhattan community.
Hope you can be a part! Please RSVP on the event:
https://band.us/band/72391773/schedule/4%2F72391773%2F529997180%2F19700101
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Manhattan Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
This Club is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
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
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Sam Cavin at 599-8288 sjcavin@msn.com
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Member At Large
New to 4-H? Not sure what club fits your style? Register for your projects under
โMember at Largeโ 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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AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP
Our next Teen Leadership Project meeting will be held on Sunday, December 15th from 2:45pm - approx. 5:00pm at our 4-H Office.
Meeting Agenda:
- Arrive at 2:45pm โ icebreakers & eat food!
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm โ we will be tuning into the next Montana 4-H Leadership Academy hosted by the new 2024-2025 State 4-H Ambassador Officers
- 4:00pm - approx. 5:00pm โ Holiday party, Team building activities, assign Teens/Ambassadors to Clubs
Teens & Parents โ Subscribe to our Teen Leadership/Ambassador BAND Group: https://band.us/n/a6a0Ad34h4tcw
The Teens requested that we create a Teen Leadership Remind page as well so meeting reminders also come through as a text. If youโd like to join that as well, subscribe here: https://www.remind.com/join/gcounty4ho
I will be posting reminders, announcements, meetings and more on this Remind, this BAND page and emailing them out when needed. So there should be NO reason to not know something ๐
If you have any questions, please contact leader, 4-H Agent Molly Yurdana
molly.yurdana@montana.edu or text 530-613-9908
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BAKING @ MSU
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
We will meet at the MSU Food Lab, Herrick Hall Room #120, located on S. 7th Avenue on the 1st Monday of each month at 6PM (pick up will be 7:30-8 depending on bake and clean up time). Leaders Krista and Katie come up with a variety of recipes each month and kids will be divided into small groups to bake. Parents are welcome to stay and help or come back at the end.
Put these dates on your calendar for future meetings:
12/2/24
1/6/25
2/3/25
3/3/25
4/7/25
5/5/25
Please watch for an e-mail shortly after each meeting with the recipes from the meeting to print if you would like them, and valuable links and reminders about 4-H record books and our baking project workbook.
If you have any questions, please contact Erin at
(ehagmeier@gmail.com email) or text 406-431-7205
Project Leaders:
Erin Neil
Katie Taylor
Krista Pancich
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BEEF
Merry Christmas Beef kids!
Our gift to you is a month off of workshops. Enjoy the holiday season!
We will see you January 12th for our mandatory weigh in and tagging. We will email and text closer to the time!
See you next year!
MANDATORY DATES (no exceptions so please mark these down in red) these are non negotiable dates. If you see a conflict that absolutely cannot be avoided you must reach out immediately to make arrangements
- OFFICIAL weigh in and tagging- January 12th, 2025 11am-4pm. A schedule and directions to the scale will be sent to you closer to the date. All 4H and FFA members must weigh in this day to be eligible for fair
- Demonstration of control of your steer and weigh-in - April 13th, 2025 1:00pm - 3pm. All FFA and 4H members must be attend to be eligible for fair.
Any questions in the meantime are welcome. We look forward to an exciting year!
Beef Committee:
gallatinbeefproject@gmail.com
ANNABEL MORGAN 406-580-9003
SETH HALVERSON 406-209-1178
KELLY PAVLIK 406-600-1016
CRAIG DEBOER 406-570-3304
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CAKE DECORATING
This Project needs a new Leader!
*If a new Leader is not identified by Nov. 1st, youth members will need to participate in this project as "Independent Study" at home with a parent helper.
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CAMP COUNSELORS
This is your friendly reminder that 4-H Camp Counselor Interviews are December 2nd, 3rd & 4th! If you forgot what day and time you signed up for, see the spreadsheet below by date/time. Please arrive on time!
Come to your Counselor interview prepared - treat this like an actual job interview where youโre competing for a spot. The Camp Directors and small interview panel will be evaluating members on their applications (completeness, quality of answers) and interviews (thoughtfulness, quality of answers, attire, body language, etc). Remember that being a Camp Counselor is a privilege as you are expected to be a role model, a leader and a team player. We are looking for Counselors that are motivated, focused, respectful, creative and punctual. Moreover, Counselors that will be active in camp fundraising efforts and will be able to attend the majority of the meetings throughout the year.
*2024-2025 Camp Counselor BAND Group:
- If you havenโt already, please join our Camp Counselor BAND group for the year: https://band.us/n/a9a9A79616y8N. We will post meeting reminders, polls and other information here frequently. Parents are usually the ones that receive our emails, but BAND allows the teens to subscribe to our group to stay connected and in the loop!
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Monday, December 2
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Kryka
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Shockley
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12/02 @ 4:30pm
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Makinzey
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Milesnick
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12/02 @ 4:45pm
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Thomas
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Milesnick
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12/02 @ 5:00pm
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Lizzy
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Brownell
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12/02 @ 5:15pm
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Maggie
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Radke
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12/02 @ 5:30pm
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Marlie
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Sampson
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12/02 @ 5:45pm
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David
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Johnson
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12/02 @ 6:00pm
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Gracie
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Thackeray
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12/02 @ 6:15pm
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Will
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Baeth
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12/02 @ 6:30pm
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Hazel
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Nash
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12/02 @ 6:45pm
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Josie
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Casto
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12/02 @ 7:00pm
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Michaela
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Fry
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12/02 @ 7:15pm
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Kaydence
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Jensen
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12/02 @ 7:15pm
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Hayes
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Holland
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12/02 @ 7:45pm
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Annabelle
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Huntley
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12/02 @ 8:00pm
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Tuesday, December 3
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Josie
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Duncan
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12/03 @ 4:00pm
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Sawyer
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Schmidt
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12/03 @ 4:15pm
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Keira
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Unrein
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12/03 @ 4:30pm
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Kallen
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Unrein
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12/03 @ 4:45pm
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Wyatt
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Biggs
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12/03 @ 5:00pm
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Cami
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Pericich
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12/03 @ 5:15pm
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Bob
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Smieja
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12/03 @ 5:30pm
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Clayton
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Kruse
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12/03 @ 5:45pm
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Wednesday, December 4
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Kylee
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Stern
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12/04 @ 4:30pm
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Zoey
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Chaffins
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12/04 @ 4:45pm
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Makenze
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Woodring
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12/04 @ 5:00pm
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Aspen
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Smart
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12/04 @ 5:15pm
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Emma
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Baeth
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12/04 @ 5:30pm
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Sean
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Marble
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12/04 @ 5:45pm
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Makayla
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Togstad
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12/04 @ 6:00pm
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Bonnie
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Radke
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12/04 @ 6:15pm
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Kaitlyn
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Togstad
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12/04 @ 6:30pm
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Aleana
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Sendra
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12/04 @ 6:45pm
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Grant
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Jenkins
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12/04 @ 7:15pm
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Sophie
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Stewart
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12/04 @ 7:30pm
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Naomi
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Crow
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Rescheduling
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Madison
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Oostema
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Orchestra
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Matt
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Sorensen
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Surgery
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Jaxson
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Huckert
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See you soon!
Sincerely your Camp Directors,
Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent)
Tiffany Togstad (Camp Co-Director)
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CAT
Hello everyone! The next 4-H Cat Project Meeting which will be Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30pm at Alpenglow Animal Hospital.
I will get some pizza and salad for dinner (please RSVP so I know a head-count!)- if anyone has any extra juice or other drinks around and you'd like to bring any to share, we would definitely welcome them!
I'm hoping that everyone can please bring a printed photo of their cat(s) so that we can do a laminated ornament as a fun project for the holiday season. It can always then be used in your 4-H record book after you are finished displaying it.
Please let me know if you'll be there, and whether or not you have any questions!
Thanks,
Julie Oghigian
Gallatin County 4-H Cat Project
Cell (text is good too)- 714-206-4636
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CLOVERBUDS (AGES 5-7)
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
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.
At our November meeting we did activities that are geared at learning more about 4-H and Cloverbuds! Yes we did do some broccoli ๐ฅฆ painting!
We will meet once a month at the fairgrounds in the evening from 5:30-7ish on the third Wednesday of each month (except for March, where it falls on the Bozeman Schools spring break, we will meet on the 2nd Wednesday that month) from November-May.
I will send an email each month a few days ahead of time to let you know which building we are in (it can sometimes change based on availability) and what you need to bring for each meeting (this should be supplies you have at home: something like crayons, glue stick, stuffed animal etc).
If you have questions please email Erin Neil at ehagmeier@gmail.com or 406-431-7205.
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COOKING @ MSU
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Happy Holiday Season! Hope all of you enjoy your holidays by filling your bellies full of delicious food, and hopefully something cooked by you!
We welcome 20 new members to the project this year... WOW! This is very exciting to see so much interest in cooking!! We held our first meeting in November with an orientation and safety review of the kitchen. If you did not attend, then please make it a point to schedule a makeup meeting so that you are clear to cook in the kitchen this year. You will not receive a Signup Genius email for future meetings if you have not completed this very important step. Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting. You all did a great job cleaning up at the end of the night! We cooked some cranberry sauce to take home in mason jars, and we were so busy we forgot to take pictures.
Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday 12/17, 5:30 - 8:30 pm at Herrick Hall in room #120, S. 7th Avenue. We will be celebrating the season with a variety of delicious recipes, so come prepared to get a little messy and have LOTS of fun! Don't forget your hair tie if you need one, and make sure to leave the cooties out of the kitchen. Look for the Signup Genius email one week prior to the meeting and make sure to RSVP so that we can plan and grocery shop accordingly.
We meet once a month in the MSU Food Lab commercial kitchen located in room #120 in Herrick Hall off of S. 7th Avenue. Most meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month, with a few exceptions for holidays, from 5:30 to 8:30ish pm (dates listed below). The meetings aren't done until the kitchen is clean, so each member is expected to stay until everything is done.
We will plan one field trip and one fundraiser meeting outside of the listed dates.
12/17/24
1/21/25
2/18/25
3/25/25
4/15/25
5/20/25
Contact Stephanie Grace with any questions
406-600-7935
livelysteph76@gmail.com
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DAIRY COW
Questions? Contact leaders:
Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819
Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
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DOG OBEDIENCE
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
We will not be meeting at all in December.
Friday, January 3 is our tour of West Paws at 9 am. Please RSVP by Dec 15 if your child will be attending that workshop!
Wednesday, January 8 is our MANDATORY orientation meeting (location TBA) at 5:30. Parents and members need to attend.
Wednesday, February 12 we will have a record book class / workshop (location TBA) at 5:30. Parents and members need to attend.
I sent out an email full of information on November 19. Please take some time to read it! If you did not receive that email, please let me know so I can add you to my list!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone.
See you in January!!
As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to me with questions or concerns!
Shawnna
shawnna0869@gmail.com
406-599-0869
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DOG - MMK DOG THERAPY PROGRAM
This project is by invite only. There are strict criteria that must be met to join. Please enroll in this project ONLY if you have received an email from me inviting you to join!
Watch for emails and texts...
Saturday, Dec 7 Santa Paws group photo and Christmas party at MMK at 3.
Tuesday, Dec 10 Trauma workshop at MMK at 6.
Tuesday, Jan 7 Shadow team assignments at MMK at 6.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Please reach out to me if you have any questions,
Shawnna Taylor
406-599-0869
shawnna0869@gmail.com
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GOAT - DAIRY
Upcoming Dairy Goat Project Meeting Dates:
December 3rd 6pm 4-H office - Breeding workshop
Questions? Contact a Dairy Goat Leader:
Leaโh MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
Cassandra Mitchell 406-223-0146
Rachel Colton 406-548-1915
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GOAT - MARKET
Upcoming Market Goat Project Meeting Dates:
Tuesday January 21st 6:30pm (location TBD - watch your email)
Questions? Contact a Market Goat Leader:
Amy Brownell (406) 209-2720 abrownell3372@gmail.com
Leaโh MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
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HORSELESS HORSE
The Horseless Horse November meeting took place on Monday, November 18th with a "bit" of fun and learning. The meeting started with three guest speakers to tell us about their careers in the equine industry. Katie Lynn Smith told us about teaching riding lessons and how she enjoys giving lessons to brand new riders. Kaitlyn Hoyt talked about her riding programs and helping clients to find great horses to buy. Lydia Hutchison told the members about training horses to sell, rodeo, running a family ranch, and trick riding. The members were so impressed by all the various horse activities that our speakers are involved in!
After the guest speakers and a snack, members turned their attention to the serious game of HORSE BINGO, learning new terminology so they could complete Chapter 1 in their lesson manual. Each member left with a yummy prize and new knowledge of things in the equine world (feeds, activities and events, breeds, parasites, parts of tack, etc).
The next Horseless Horse meeting will be Monday, December 16th, location TBD. Don't forget to bring an ag-related ornament to the meeting for an ornament exchange!
I hope your "mane" course of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes leaves you feeling grateful!
Horseless Horse Project Meeting Schedule:
(All at the 4-H Office, unless announced otherwise - 903 N. Black Ave, Bozeman)
- Monday, December 16th 6pm-7:30pm
- Monday, January 27th 6pm-7:30pm
- Monday, February 24th 6pm-7:30pm
- Monday, March 24th 6pm-7:30pm
- Monday, April 21st 6pm-7:30pm
- Monday, May 19th 6pm-7:30pm
Questions? Contact leader Sarah Capp at (406) 539-4386 or scapp9999@hotmail.com
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HORSE PROJECTS
Time for friends to reconnect!
It was so great to see everyone last weekend at our coggins clinic. Huge Thank You to Tracy Schmitt and Headwaters Vet for doing 60 coggins tests for us to get our horses ready for the new year!
We have lots going on this month so we hope everyone is signing up and getting involved!
Fundraiser: Murdoch's Gift Wrapping Dec 7-8
Help spread holiday cheer and earn money for the horse project.
Gift wrapping sign up
December 14 Clinics: Sign up Now!! (Coggins and Flu/Rhino Required)
Horsemanship Clinic 9:30-12:30 at Miller Pavillion in Bozeman Horsemanship Sign Up Here
Jumping and Dressage Clinic 1pm at Miller Pavillion Jumping/Dressage Signup
Holiday Fun Day
We are looking for a location to host a fun day of sledding and ski Joring so if you know of an area or have an area on your property that might work, let us know. 4H can provide insurance.
Complete your Paperwork!!
If your child wants to ride, make sure you have completed the 2024-25 Paperwork Requirements, even if you filled out policy acknowledgment forms sent upon enrollment. Members will not be allowed to ride until this is complete!
Exciting Breaking News:
Monthly Open Arena Time!
Beginning in January, the Horse project will begin hosting an open indoor arena one weekend a month, to allow all members (and their family members!) extra time to ride over the winter months! However, since we are required to have a 4-H volunteer present, we need parents to enroll as volunteers so they can help supervise these events! Please go to 4h.zsuite.org and enroll today! If you are already a volunteer for another project, just add horsemanship as a project.
Backcountry and Packing Project
Have you ever wanted to ride in the mountains and take your horses on backcountry trips? Or be able to hunt in the backcountry and pack your game out on horseback?? If so, the Packing Project is for you! This is a brand new project, and the leader, Kendall Hansen, seeks input from interested members! If interested, please respond directly to him in a separate email at Kendal.hansen@seg-us.com or call him at 253-318-9423.
https://www.gallatincounty4hhorse.com
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
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KNITTING/CROCHET
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Wow!!! What a fantastic bunch we have in our knitting/crocheting group! Our next meeting is on December 7th, 10:00-12:00 at The Springs in Bozeman. We are getting another volunteer for our group who crochets - and she is left-handed! Hope to see you next month at The Springs!
Our knit/crochet project will meet the first Saturday of each month (November - June) from 10:00am-12:00pm at The Springs in Bozeman.
Jeanette Hughes 406-570-7368 jbhughes97@yahoo.com
Phyllis Lewis 307-4312079 pblewis1943@gmail.com
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LEATHERCRAFT
Watch your email for updates!
Please email me at marble@wyoming.com Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have questions regarding anything for this project. My cell is also available for you to use (406) 579-0431.
Thank you,
Merrita
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LIVESTOCK JUDGING *new project this year!
Meetings are every Monday at 6:30 at the extension office
UNLESS communicated through email.
We are still welcoming new members so if livestock judging is an interest to you, please join us at one of our meetings!
Cody and Amy Brownell
406-209-4183
Livestockjudging_cody@yahoo.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY
PLEASE JOIN THE PHOTOGRAPHY BAND APP ASAP if you haven't already. It is super helpful if each member has their own log-in. I can check with Molly to figure our how to manage families that have multiple members under the same log-in. We use BAND for everything - meeting invites, rsvps, uploading photos for review, messages, etc. I'll explain how we use it more at our first meeting. The 4-H Office also uses BAND for county-wide posts and reminders, Let me know if you need help.
Join our โGC 4H Photographyโ group on the BAND app.
Get updates and stay connected!
https://band.us/n/a0abAczcKcS8H
FYI - BAND or TEXT (307) 214-8336 is the best way to reach me. Emails get buried, so if you email me, text me to look for it. I commute to Big Sky almost daily for work and my schedule is variable, as is cell service, but if photographers text me I will do my best to get back to them as soon as possible.
PROJECT MEETINGS AND PHOTO WALKS -
We will try to have one photowalk (usually on a weekend) and one project meeting/critique (3rd Tuesday each month. We have a lot to discuss and decide on at our first project meeting. The meeting schedule for the year should be set, but I'm waiting for a second confirmation from the 4-H Office as they have a new system.
Project Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6pm โ 7:30pm at the 4-H Extension Office (Bozeman)
12/10 *Third week exception
1/21
2/25 *Third week exception
3/18
4/22
5/20
Bring you cameras, notebooks, project books, record books, portfolios
Bring dinner or a snack
EXPECTATIONS
We have a lot of kids that live 20-40 miles out of Bozeman, and a lot that have livestock projects, jobs, etc. As long as we all stay engaged and in contact, we can be as flexible as needed. I'm blown away at the way our returning members sent pictures, texted questions and successes, looked after each other, and stayed active and engaged with the project even when they couldn't make meetings and walks. They did the work, they put in thought, and everyone pulled together some great photos!
My approach to guiding this group to develop an eye for composition and explore what they want to communicate with their photography. We set challenges and then collectively look at each other's photos to see what the images tell us, what might work better, what surprised us, etc. I believe that once the photographers know what they want to say, figuring out how to achieve that shot will be much easier and more fun to learn. It should be fun and exciting and inspire curiosity above all else.
Requirements: Members will be working all year long on two portfolios that will be displayed at the Fair.
- The Process portfolio is a collection of images that document experimentation and learning. A lot of these images originated from our monthly prompts and photo walks.
- The Personal Project Portfolio is a collection of images taken with intent based on a theme or area of exploration, that demonstrate skills and intention developed through the process portfolio. (Essentially these are your best photos, but are taken with a plan and goals, and would be what you would show to prospective customers, etc.)
We will work with the goal of having our projects wrapped up and ready for Fair by mid-May so members can focus on other projects, summer jobs, etc. Photographers are welcome to work on any additional projects and photos they wish. We will discuss doing another exhibition prior to the fair. I am open to ideas, guest photographers, or avenues of exploration the groups wants to embark upon.
Project Books โ You are welcome to pick-up and use project books, but I will not require them. We will follow our own curriculum.
Questions? Contact leader Tamara Knappenberger at
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POULTRY - Market or Breed/Show
I hope all of the 4-H poultry members had a good Thanksgiving this past week and enjoyed learning about turkeys and getting to know each other at our November workshop.
Our next workshop will be our Christmas party which will be held on December 5 at the Fairgrounds Building 3. We will begin the party at 6:30pm and wrap up around 8:00pm. The poultry project will be providing pizza for the members and parents. Please plan to bring a holiday treat (either dessert or a side) to share as we celebrate the Christmas season.
As we move into 2025 and given our limited capacity for poultry market birds at the fair, the 4-H poultry leader's committee has decided to apply a couple of restrictions for the new year to the market part of the poultry program. The first restriction is that if you are new to the poultry program (market side) and you have not previously participated in the market sale in another 4-H project then you will be limited to selling one market pen for poultry at the fair in July. If you are new to the poultry market project but have previously participated in the market sale, then you will be allowed to sale two pens of poultry at the fair. The second restriction is that we will be applying a cap to the amount of members that can participate in the market side of the poultry program this year due to our limited capacity for the market animals at fair and for processing travel of the birds. The project will be capped at 40 members for the market side of poultry this year. We are close to this cap with current enrollment numbers, so if you are intending to participate in the market side of the poultry project, please sign up with the office as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding these new restrictions, please reach out to one of the leaders.
Please also remember that the market poultry project members are required to attend the market workshop for poultry which will be held on January 9, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm.
Looking forward to seeing everyone on December 5!
-The 4-H Poultry Project Leader's Committee
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QUILTING *new project this year!
UPCOMING MEETINGS: All held at the Gallatin 4-H Office (903 N. Black Ave, Bozeman)
Saturday, December 7th 10am-3pm
Saturday, January 11th 10am-3pm
Saturday, February 22nd 10am-3pm
Saturday, March 8th 10am-3pm
Saturday, April 26th 10am-3pm
Saturday, May 17th 10am-3pm
If you have questions, please call or text me at 406.581.6843.
Ginny Francis, Quilting Project Leader
ginnyfrancis@yahoo.com
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RABBIT - Market or Breed/Pet
The rabbit project met on November 21st for our second meeting of the year. After Sean Marble led us in the 4-H pledge, Natalie Samson and Griffin Jensen broke down the proper way to hold a rabbit and remove it from its cage, how to hold a rabbit while carrying it, and how to put it back into a cage safely. We also discussed our standard meeting protocol of rabbit health checks prior to rabbits being allowed in a meeting, what a sick rabbit looks like, and the requirement of rabbits to be in a harness and leashed when not held.
We moved to discussing S.M.A.R.T goals, formed small groups led by senior members, and members discussed their goals for this year. I look forward to reading everyone's goals at our next scheduled meeting January 16th at 6:30 (location TBD).
Our Christmas Stroll cotton candy fundraiser is December 7th this year. Come ready to represent the 4-H rabbit project and make (and maybe eat) some cotton candy!
Monica Samson 406-399-1866
Cody Brownell 406-209-4183
Jim Murphy 406-946-2522
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ROBOTICS
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Hello Robotics Crew!
Communication this year will primarily be through band, so I highly reccomend joining the band if you havent already. Join Here
Robotics Level 1 is still scheduled to start in February.
Level 1 = Lego Robotics & Intro to Coding
Robotics Level 2 -
We had an introductory meeting for Level 2 in November. We discussed what we want to do this upcomming year, and the basic notes were that the members wanted to dig further into coding, circuit design, kinematics, and 3D printing. There isn't a project book for robotics 2 this year, but I will be providing binders to keep each meeting's handouts and project records in. The supplies needed for robotics 2 this year are very similar to the ones needed for robotics last year, those being:
A Windows or Apple laptop of some sort
A mouse - wired or wireless
A dedicated tote bag or old backpack - robotics components tend to get lost at home between meetings
And a couple of pens or pencils
If you need help aquiring any of those supplies, please let me know. I've got a couple spare laptops and miscelaneous supplies, and I'm happy to loan them out if needed.
Thanks y'all, and I'll see you in December!
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SEWING
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
The sewing project project meeting was packed last month and it was exciting to see everyone together. Sounds like the second Tuesday of the month is a better fit for everyones' schedules. Toni and I are incredibly grateful for all of the parents who stayed for the meeting and helped out. Sewing projects can get hectic but we had
sew much fun!
Two members were new and went over the basics of the sewing machine with Toni. The rest of us made Christmas Tree pillows! It was awesome to see how unique and creative everyone got with their designs. They had to include 2 kinds of "garland" and one patch that was a shape (but it couldn't be a square). We ended up stuffing the pillows with fabric scraps to utilize all of our materials. I wish we would've gotten photos of all the members with their projects but here's a few that we were able to capture.
December's meeting
We will have a drop-in meeting on December 10 from 5-7pm at the shop. It will be for anyone who needs extra help as well as those who didn't get to make a Christmas tree pillow but want to make one. If you got to make a tree but would like to make another one, you are welcome to come to this as well but you will be working more independently as my focus will be on those who haven't gotten to yet. Please RSVP if you are planning to come so I can have enough stations set up for you.
Thank you for your enthusiasm about sewing!
Laura Fisher & Toni Berger
Questions? Contact leader Laura Fisher
RevivALL Clothing
www.revivallclothing.com
Intentional, handmade clothing
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SHOOTING SPORTS
Welcome to Gallatin 4-H Shooting Sports!
Youth Members must be enrolled, paid and complete the forms linked below to be fully registered and participate in 4-H Shooting Sports project activities for the 2024-2025 4-H Year. Please read the below information carefully and watch the monthly Gallatin 4-H Newsletters for more updates.
Forms:
**The following documents MUST be completed and submitted BEFORE the participant may shoot. Upon completion, the 4-H office will provide the forms to the project leaders to have on file for each discipline at the respective shooting locations.
- Informed Consent
- Medical Release
- Please fill out and sign both through Docusign here: Docusign
Schedules & Locations: (Schedules per discipline listed below)
Questions? Contact the following leaders:
Archery โ Randy Radke 406-539-4903 gv4harchery@gmail.com
Air Rifle/Pistol โ Lee Nelson โ 406-579-0612, Bill Ott โ 406-209-2599 lee.nelson.330@gmail.com
Smallbore โ Tom Everett โ 406-570-8878, Scott Francis โ 406-581-6845 scott.francis@montana.edu
Shotgun, Hunting & Wildlife โ Scott Francis โ 406-581-6845 scott.francis@montana.edu
Muzzle-loading โ Bill Ott โ 406-209-2599, Scott Francis โ 406-581-6845 scott.francis@montana.edu
Western Heritage โ Sarah Brechbuhler โ 406-581-7121 s_brechbuhler@msn.com
Resources:
Gallatin County 4-H Website: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hyouth.html
Gallatin 4-H Newsletters: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hnewsletters.html
Montana 4-H State Shooting Sports Website: https://www.montana.edu/extension/4h/programs_and_events/events/shooting_sports/shooting-sports-event.html
Volunteers Needed:
Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports is in need of more adults to become certified leaders in the different disciplines that are offered in 4-H Shooting. 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 406-581-6845.
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ARCHERY
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Archery will be held at Big Sky Archery, 77 Laura Louise Lane located at the intersection of Baxter Lane and Jackrabbit Lane on Sundays from 1:00 โ 5:00 pm. The archery season will start on Sunday, December 8, 2024.
The archery season will start on Sunday, December 8th, 2024 for 1st and 2nd year shooters and Sunday December 15, 2024 for all shooters. December 8th: Is a mandatory safety meeting for all 1st and 2nd year 4-H archery shooters. It will be from 2:00 - 3:00pm at Big Sky Archery. (In the basement of the facility) Please have your informed consent and medical release forms complete by this date.
If you are new to the project, donโt worry about archery equipment at this time, 4-H has plenty of bows to get you started. If you are a continuing shooter, keep practicing and weโll see everyone in December.
Parent Volunteers:
Currently Mike Prester, Brian Marassi and Randy Radke are you 4-H Archery leaders.
We are looking for parents to help volunteer with:
- Shooting and running the line
- 4-H record books and general help
- Organizing/Planning and running the state archery shoot the first weekend of March.
- Computer/spreadsheet help
Please sign up for a shooting slot here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C48A4A72DABFF2-53229679-2024
Please show up about 15 minutes before your selected time and then you'll be ready to take the line at the top of the hour.
| Archery Project - Big Sky Archery - Sundays |
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| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 12/8/2024 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 12/15/2024 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 12/22/2024 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 12/29/2024 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/5/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/12/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/19/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/26/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/2/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/9/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/16/2025 |
Fair Shoot |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/23/2025 |
Fair Shoot |
1:00-5:00 |
| 3/2/2025 |
Fair Shoot |
1:00-5:00 |
| 3/7-3/8/2025 |
State Shoot |
TBD |
| 3/16/2025 |
Awards and Fun Shoot |
TBD |
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AIR RIFLE & AIR PISTOL
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Air Rifle and Air Pistol - The venue for air rifle and air pistol is located at 123 Doe Road in Belgrade. The season will begin on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, with a mandatory safety and organizational meeting at 6:00pm. See tentative shooting schedule attached.
| Air Rifle/Air Pistol Projects - Gallatin Sharpshooters - Wednesdays |
| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 12/4/2024 |
Safety and Organizational Meeting |
6:00-8:00 |
| 12/11/2024 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 12/18/2024 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/8/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/15/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/22/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/29/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/5/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/12/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/19/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/26/2025 |
Fair Shoot |
6:00-8:00 |
| 3/5/2025 |
Fair Shoot |
6:00-8:00 |
| 3/7-3/9/2025 |
State Match |
TBD |
The venue for air rifle and air pistol is located at 123 Doe Road in Belgrade. For more information contact Bill Ott โ 209-2599 or Lee Nelson โ 579-0612.
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SMALL BORE (.22)
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 10 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate. It is a pre-requisite that the shooters have 1 year of Shooting Sports Experience.
Smallbore Rifle will start at Greenway Range on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 5:00 โ 6:30 and Monday, December 9, 2024, from 5:00 โ 6:30. The day for shooting will be selected by the shooters and parents during the county-wide parent meeting. Greenway range is located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black in Bozeman. Shooters must be 10 years of age by October 1, 2024, to participate. The number of smallbore shooters will be capped at 25. The returning shooters will be given priority. We will then establish a waiting list. See tentative shooting schedule attached.
| Smallbore Project - Greenway Range - Mondays |
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| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 12/9/2024 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 12/16/2024 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/6/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/13/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/20/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/27/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/3/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/10/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/17/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/24/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 3/3/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 3/8/2025 |
State Match |
8:00 - 4:00 |
| Smallbore - Greenway Range - Fridays |
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| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 12/6/2024 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 12/13/2024 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/3/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/10/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/17/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/24/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/31/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/7/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/14/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/21/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/28/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 3/8/2025 |
State Match |
8:00 - 4:00 |
Greenway range is located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black in Bozeman. For more information contact Scott Francis โ 581-6845 or Tom Everett โ 570-8878.
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SHOTGUN
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 10 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Shotgun will start on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 1:00 pm at Manhattan Wildlife Association Trap Range located at 337 Logan Trident Road in Logan. There will be a mandatory parent and safety meeting prior to shooting. All shooters need to attend. It is strongly recommended that the participant be 10 years of age. See tentative shooting schedule attached.
| Shotgun - Manhattan Wildlife Association (Logan)- Sundays |
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| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 1/5/2025 |
Safety Meeting & Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 1/12/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 1/19/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 1/26/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/2/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/9/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/16/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/23/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/2/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/9/2025 |
Trap Shooting & State Shoot |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/16/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/23/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/30/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/6/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/13/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/20/2025 |
No Shooting - Easter |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/27/2025 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
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For more information contact Scott Francis โ 581-6845.
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MUZZLE-LOADING & HUNTING SKILLS PROJECT
It is recommended but not required that the participants be 12 years of age (as of Oct. 1st) and have been in Hunterโs Education.
The Muzzle-loading Project will be determined later in the shooting season. The Hunting & Wildlife Project will be determined later in the year. Please check the newsletter for days and times. It is recommended but not required that the participants be 12 years of age and have been in Hunterโs Education. See tentative shooting schedule attached.
| Muzzle-Loading and Hunting Skills Project - TBD |
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Program |
Time |
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Contact Scott Francis โ 581-6845 for more information.
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WESTERN HERITAGE
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Western Heritage Project meetings will begin in February at the Gallatin County Extension 4-H Office (Bozeman). Educational meetings will be held at 6pm on 2/11, 3/11, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 4/28. Outdoor shooting practices will begin in April at the Manhattan Wildlife Association gun range near Logan. The project will provide the reproduction historic firearms that we shoot as well as the targets, ammunition, and eye and ear safety protection.
Stay tuned for official meeting and shooting schedule!!
Feel free to contact Sarah Brechbuhler with any questions:
s_brechbuhler@msn.com
406-581-7121
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SWINE
Hello Swine families!
We're currently planning a
Project Orientation Meeting on Wednesday, January 15th at 6:30pm. More details to follow in our swine email.
For this, we ask that new members (1st or 2nd year) plus one parent / helper attend if possible. It is an opportunity to learn about the project requirements, some of the lingo and meet all members of the Swine Committee. We will also invite older Senior Members to speak and introduce themselves at this meeting so SAVE THE DATE.
We know that some of the breeders are having their sales earlier this year, so we are working on scheduling our Feeds Workshop for early in February. Watch for our swine project email for details! Also, start thinking about your setup for pigs if you are getting them at the earlier sales. It can be chilly and many pigs are coming to you from an indoor set up. Reach out to the swine committee if you have concerns or questions.
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VET SCIENCE
Hello Vet Science Project Members!!
We will have our first meeting December 11th at 6pm at the Gallatin 4-H Extension office. In the attached document I've provided a link to join the Vet Science Band app which will be my main source for communication (check your emails for the document and links).
I realize our members have other activities and obligations outside of this project, so I'll be posting a poll in the coming days to see what day of the month works for the majority of the group. Typically, workshops will be held after school and/or on Saturdays and pending the instructor's availability.
I look forward to meeting you all and working with you on making sure all members needs and expectations are met!
Best,
Monika Johnson
406-579-3211
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WELDING *new project this year!
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Hello!
Since this class is so big I'm going to split it into two groups- 13 and under and 14 and up.
13 and under will be MIG welding
14 and up will be stick welding and MIG welding.
We will have classes on Saturdays
13 and under 9am-11am
14 and up from 12-2pm
Next class will be Saturday, December 14th (see age group times above)
Please feel free to text or email me with any questions!
406-381-1639
imwllc4h@gmail.com
Thanks!
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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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