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2024-2025 4-H Year Enrollment CLOSES March 1st
ONE MONTH LEFT until the Gallatin County 4-H enrollment window closes. Gallatin 4-H enrollment opened back on Oct. 1, 2024 and will close on March 1st, 2025. To participate in club and project meetings members need to be enrolled and be paid/active status by this deadline.
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Scholarship Season for Graduating Seniors
Scholarship applications and details can be found on our website here: 4-H Scholarships - Gallatin County Extension | Montana State University
Upcoming Scholarship Deadline Reminders:
Montana 4-H Foundation State Scholarships: Due by February 14, 2025
Scholarships - MONTANA 4-H FOUNDATION (mt4hfoundation.org)
MSU Hillemen Scholars Program: Due by February 11, 2025
Gallatin Cattlewomen Scholarship: Due by February 15, 2025
Gallatin County 4-H Foundation Scholarships: Due by April 1, 2025 **County scholarships are SEPARATE and different from State 4-H Scholarships - apply for BOTH!
Gallatin Beef Producers Scholarship: Due by April 1, 2025
Kay Jensen 4-H Memorial Scholarship: Due by May 1, 2025
John Venhuizen Honorary Scholarship (Gallatin Conservation District): Due by May 28, 2025
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Montana 4-H Curriculum Informational Session for Volunteers
4-H Volunteers: Please join Christine Hodges, Montana 4-H Curriculum Specialist, for an informational session on Montana 4-H curricular resources. Volunteers will plan a practice activity using Experiential Learning, learn how to find and access resources available through the Montana 4-H webpage and MSU Extension store, and get questions answered during a Q&A.
The curriculum info session will be held online on
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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:
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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Legislative Learning🍀🏛️📝
Gallatin County 4-H brought a total of 24 youth members/adult volunteers to Helena to participate in the biennial Montana 4-H Citizenship Seminar and Legislative Breakfast events!!
14 of the Gallatin attendees participated in the Citizenship Seminar event, which is designed to educate Montana youth about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the legislative process through fun and interactive format. Youth wrote their own bills on important issues in their community, learned how to defend and debate during a mock legislative process, and engaged in a variety of educational tours including the Old Governor’s Mansion, the Capitol Building and the Department of Livestock.
The other 10 of our Gallatin youth and parents joined us for the 20th Biennial Legislative Breakfast hosted by Montanans for 4-H. This a unique opportunity for 4-H youth to directly connect with our elected officials, share their 4-H experience, and communicate the value of the 4-H youth development program. Thank you to the 6 local Gallatin Senators and Representatives that joined us at the early-morning event this year! |
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Grab yourself some
Gallatin County 4-H MERCH!
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 buyers’ 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 through the New Year, 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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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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Animal Quality Assurance Workshops (AQA)
Emails have been sent ONLY to members who need to complete AQA this year.
Please check your inbox for the AQA email and RSVP link. Email molly.yurdana@montana.edu with any questions!
What is Animal Quality Assurance (AQA)?
- AQA workshops aim to teach youth about proper livestock management practices that lead to the production of safe, wholesome, high quality food products for consumers and/or long-term care of breeding animals. Topics such as biosecurity, nutrition, animal health, product quality and fair etiquette will be covered in this workshop.
Who needs to attend:
- All 4-H members enrolled in any animal project, including breeding projects, must become certified through Animal Quality Assurance training at least once as a Junior 4-H member (ages 8-13) and recertify once as a Senior 4-H member (age 14+). **All new animal project members are required to complete a county AQA training workshop in their first year.
- *Gallatin County 4-H requires that youth members complete an AQA workshop in order to show, compete, and/or sell an animal at fair. (Note: this workshop requirement will
exclude Cloverbuds and all members in dog and cat projects).
2025 AQA Dates:
Sunday, February 2nd (1pm-4pm)
Saturday, April 12th (9am-12pm)
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4-H COUNTY CONTESTS - REGISTRATION CLOSES SOON!
We have THREE upcoming County Events in February. ALL 4-H members are highly encouraged to participate, but not required. See the flyers below for 2025 contest details and registration links.
Registration CLOSES Friday, February 7th at 5pm
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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.
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. 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 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)
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Better Batter Baking Contest
2025 Theme: BARS
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. |
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Stir-Ups Cooking Contest
2025 Theme: TEX MEX BOWLS
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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2025 Montana 4-H Rec Lab
SAVE the DATE and
follow the yellow brick road to the 2025 Rec Lab because
“There’s No Place Like 4-H”
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March 28-30th, 2025 in White Sulphur Springs, MT
Registration will OPEN on ZSuite on February 10th and CLOSE March 12th
Cost: $100 per youth member
Participants will have the opportunity to pick from a list of workshops during registration.
What is Rec Lab? “Rec Lab” stands for Recreation Lab and means that everything at this Montana 4-H state event is hands-on and fun! This event provides an opportunity for youth to enhance their leadership, communication and team building skills in an action-packed and interactive setting. Rec Lab programming is designed to provide participants with tips and tricks for being a better club, camp and community leader.
Montana 4-H Rec Lab is open to youth 13+ years old (age as of Oct. 1st, 2024).
This event is ideal for younger senior members to attend as a first-time state event. It allows them to form relationships with 4-H peers from across the state, broaden their skills, and widen their network. The event has a camp feel because everything will take place in one school or location! Participants will bring air mattresses and sleeping bags to sleep on the gym floor, and attend workshops all together in the school and join lots of social and fun activities.
Extension Staff and Volunteers: The idea of sleeping on an air mattress in a school gym may not be your idea of a fun weekend, but this is a great event for you too! The program is conducive to meeting people from around the state and exchanging ideas. You are sure to gain some great info and bring home motivated youth leaders.
Thank you to District 6 counties: Meagher, Gallatin, Park, Broadwater, Wheatland, Sweet Grass, and Lewis and Clark Counties for planning and hosting this event.
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SAVE THE DATES: 2025 Gallatin 4-H Summer Camp
Giving a little sneak peek of the 2025 4-H Summer Camp theme...
Keep an eye out for more information on our upcoming 4-H Summer Camp! We are planning to launch registration in May.
When: August 1 - August 5, 2025
Where: Yellowstone Alliance Adventures
Youth Campers: ages 8-13 (as of Oct. 1, 2024)
Camp is held during the summer and campers age 8 to 13 are encouraged to attend. Teens who apply and are selected, plan the camp program and serve the Camp as Counselors. They work under the guidance of Camp Directors and 4-H Extension Agent, and they learn valuable leadership and team building skills.
4-H Camp is a fun, educational experience that provides:
- Educational Opportunities
- Outdoor Recreation
- Independence
- Belonging
In 2025 we will again be having camp at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures. This is an amazing facility, and we are certain it will be a great week. Our counselors are busy planning educational workshops and experiences to keep your kids busy at the 4-H Summer Camp. Campers will love the zip line, themed workshops, giant slip n' slide, community service project and much more! Camp registration will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Preference will be given to active 4-H members, but our Summer Camp welcomes non-4H members as well! |
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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)
FEBRUARY 2 Animal Quality Assurance Workshop #1
FEBRUARY 4 ULC Meeting
FEBRUARY 5 "Winter Volunteer Training Series" Session #4
FEBRUARY 7 County Contest Registration DUE
FEBRUARY 10 Montana 4-H Rec Lab Registration OPENS
FEBRUARY 14 State 4-H Foundation Scholarships DUE (current graduating seniors)
FEBRUARY 21 Communications Day Contest
FEBRUARY 22 Better Batter Baking & Stir-Ups Cooking Contests
FEBRUARY 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
See February 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 meeting of the ULC Board met on January 7, 2025 at the 4-H Office. This was a joint meeting of the Gallatin County ULC Board and the Gallatin 4-H Foundation.
The Foundation presented its Annual Update, with the primary focus on updates to scholarships offered by the Foundation. The Foundation is increasing scholarship amounts across most scholarships, with some scholarships going from a previous award of $250 up to $2000. This is in the hopes of getting more applicants, as well as achieving the goal of providing more support to 4-H’ers continuing their education beyond high school. The Foundation is also increasing support of non-traditional track scholarships, with a scholarship being offered for those attending 2-year degrees, certifications and professional licenses (such as welding certification, cosmetology school, EMT/paramedic training, culinary school, and dental/medical assistant.). There is also a new scholarship being offered for those pursuing employment through a vocational apprenticeship program (on-the-job training scholarship).
Bonnie Radke and Mattie Oostema presented on their experience at National 4-H Congress in Atlanta over Thanksgiving. They had a great trip, made many new friends, collected 4-H state pins from across the United States, and were able to try many flavors of Coca-Cola from around the world (some of which were delicious, and some of which were not) at the World of Coca-Cola field trip.
Foundation and ULC then split up to conduct their individual meetings, and ULC discussed the upcoming Citizenship Seminar in Helena. Gallatin County has a significant increase in number of kids attending this year, which was celebrated. Ideas were brainstormed for a thank you for the Bozeman Stampede as they continue to be extremely generous in their support of 4-H in Gallatin County. We also discussed potential improvements in the Fairgrounds Concessions stand, and the steps that will need to be taken to achieve those improvements. Molly appealed for more judges for the upcoming County Contests (Communications Day, Better Batter Baking and Stir-Ups Cooking) which will take place on February 21 and 22.
The next meeting of the ULC will be Tuesday February 4th at 6:00 pm at the 4-H Extension Office.
- Submitted by Ashley Casto
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on
February 4th 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
Wednesday, March 12 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: Thursday, April 24th to review Scholarship Applications
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Dag Nabids Club
Meetings take place the second to last Tuesday of each month.
Our January meeting started with an icebreaker where we went around and told each other unique facts about each other. After that, we decided what charity our money would go toward if we win a $100 grant from Montana Farmer's Union. We decided spending $50 on animal toys and care and $50 toward homeless/less fortunate kids in the county. Next, we talked about places to go for a winter party including snow tubing/cosmic tubing, sledding, or the ice skating rink. Check the Band app for information on the winter party! The club also made Valentine's crafts to share with our community. The February Dag Nabids meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 6pm in Rm 138 in the Animal Science Building at MSU.
A quick joke for the goofy people out there: What do you call poultry decor?
"Duck"erations!
Submitted by: Isa Capp (Dag Nabids Reporter)
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.
Hello 4-Hers!
It was great to see you at our Hyalite Hawks Club meeting in January. After our business meeting, two of our members, Sadie and Hannah, 'showed and shared' about their robotics projects! Our service project for this month was partnering with the Gallatin County Rest Home by decorating cards and writing messages to their residents. Thank you to the Meyer family for providing the tasty snacks for this month's meeting!
Note: Our next meeting will be held Sunday, February 23 at 4:30 pm at Anderson School. Remember to send Elsa an email if you would like to 'show & share' a project or talk about any topic during our February and March meetings! Also, let her know if your family wants to be the snack provider for any of the upcoming meetings.
Submitted by Elsa Austin, President
Reach out to club leaders anytime: Elsa Austin at elsa.austin@gmail.com, Christine at sommersaustin@gmail.com, or Jen Wold at jenmariewold@hotmail.com. We can't wait to spend time with each of you in the New Year!
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.
The Gateway Challengers met on January 13, 2025 for our monthly meeting. We socialized over dinner, then we discussed record books and our monthly reports. We ended the meeting by playing a game of keepaway. Our next meeting is February 10, 2025, when we start our demonstration speeches.
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.
Our club met on January 10. We talked about old and new business. We introduced the Winter Work shop and encouraged our members to participate in the county contests. We also talked about community service, new club merch, had an overview of available scholarships, Rec Lab, and CPR training at the library. Josie Casto did a demonstration on horse tack, and our recreation leader lead a game.
- Submitted by Mattie Casto
For any questions, please contact Leaders Ashley Casto or Tia Mitchell:
We generally communicate via Band- https://band.us/n/abadA6zb5cD0u
You can also reach us via email @ oraetlabora4h@gmail.com
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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.
Pass Creek 4-H club has been busy since our first meeting. In November, we raised money selling butter braids and cookie dough to buy Christmas presents for a family in need. In December, we had a pizza party then went shopping for Christmas presents for the family in need. Also during December a few members got together and made Christmas cards for residents of a few assisted living homes, and then delivered them. In January, our members had a sledding party to kick off the New Year.
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.
Hello from the Shining Mountaineers!
Follow up from the last month’s meeting: we went ice skating as a group activity and we had a blast! Two members shared beef projects and what they entail. Setting up for next month we have discussed fundraising bake sales and msu bball game concessions. We decided on going over record books and the swine projects to help move forward as a group with our education and sharing! Recreation chair has thrown some good ideas for up coming activities at bowling or jump time.
Thank you and keep shining!
- Submitted by Olive B.
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.
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.
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.
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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
“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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2024-2025 4-H Projects
(listed alphabetically) |
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AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP
Next Meetings:
- RSVP on BAND Poll (https://band.us/band/77822399/post/273) if you plan to attend our in-person gathering to tune into the Sunday, February 9th Leadership Academy at the 4-H Office. I know it is Super Bowl Sunday, but we will only be meeting from 2:45pm-4pm to tune into Bonnie's workshop on confidence! (this will be SEPARATE from our February business meeting).
- Wednesday, February 12th at 6pm at the 4-H Office. We will have special guests, Tricia and Tracey, joining us for a career and college readiness presentation and game!
**Helping Cloverbuds:
Erin our Cloverbud leader has requested some "helping hands" at her monthly Cloverbud meetings to help wrangle the 50+ 5-7 year olds through their activities. Ambassadors have been assigned a month, but Teen Leaders can join in whenever their schedule allows. No need to coordinate with Erin prior, just show up and she will tell you everything you need to know to help! Cloverbud meetings start at 5:30pm and are held in the exhibit buildings at the Fairgrounds (building TBD for each meeting based on building availability)
- Cloverbud Project Meeting Ambassador Assignments:
- Wednesday, February 19th 5:30-7:00: Maggie
- Wednesday, March 12th 5:30-7:00: Matt, Hayes & Wyatt
- Wednesday, April 16 5:30-7:00: Hayes & Matt
- Wednesday, May 21 5:30-7:00: Kinzey
SAVE THE DATES:
- Sunday, March 16 (2:45-4pm) = LAST Leadership Academy
- Wednesday, March 5 (6-8pm) = March Meeting
- March 28-30 = Rec Lab (White Sulphur Springs)
- Wednesday, April 9 (6-8pm) = April Meeting
- Sunday, April 6 (4pm) = Ambassadors/Teens teaching for Pass Creek 4-H Club
- Saturday, April 12 (8am-12pm) = AQA Workshop #2 (Teens/Ambassadors teaching)
- Friday, April 25 (5:30-8pm) = Spring Workshop (Teens/Ambassadors teaching)
- May 6-8 = Farm Fair
- Friday, May 9 (6-10pm) = Clover Bash Dance
Let me know if you have any questions – see you soon!
Teens & Parents – Subscribe to our Teen Leadership/Ambassador BAND Group: https://band.us/n/ababA1o243K4K
The Teens requested that we create a Teen Leadership Remind page as well so meeting reminders also come through as a text. If you’d 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 😂
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 8:00). 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.
We also talked in our last meeting about what the 4 H's are, ask your kiddo if they know! They also are working on our public speaking skills by sharing about the recipe they made to the whole group.
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* 4-H service project in February!! Please note that next month we will not be tasting our own recipes but baking for a service project. I have made contact with HRDC and we will be baking/decorating/packaging treats for the kids and families that live in the Wheat Suites transitional housing. We will do this work and then we will freeze them until they are handed out on Valentines Day to try and make the day more special for those who are experiencing homelessness. We may need a few extra hands on deck to help us individually wrap them so parents, stick around if you want to help!
*If anyone feels a record book class would be helpful please let me know and I would be happy to hold one to help kids. I would highly suggest working on these throughout the year to avoid a ton of work and trying to remember when record books are due.
Put these dates on your calendar for future meetings:
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
- Record Books Workshop + time to work on records: Wednesday, February 26th 7pm-8pm at the 4-H Office. **Bring your record books and pencils
- MANDATORY 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.
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
MELANIE DUFFIN 406-209-1978 |
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CAKE DECORATING
This Project needs a new Leader!
Youth members will need to participate in this project as "Independent Study" at home with a parent helper.
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CAMP COUNSELORS
The 2025 Camp Theme was voted to be
SPACE! Get ready to have an “out of this world” year!
- There are quite a few fundraising opportunities coming up throughout the next month. If you haven’t already, please consider signing up to start raising funds for Camp!
- Our next Counselor Meeting will be Tuesday, February 17th at 6:00pm at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Building #4. We will be working within our Camp Committees and breaking into workshop committees - so come prepared to work!!
**If you will not be able to attend a meeting, you
must let the Office or one of the Directors know ASAP. We appreciate your time, effort and willingness to serve this organization in a larger capacity. See you soon! 😊
Sincerely your Camp Crew,
Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent)
Tiffany Togstad (Camp Co-Director)
Amy Juliano (Camp Co-Director)
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CAT
We had a great meeting Wednesday Jan 22nd, where we watched a video on cat showmanship and tested ourselves on cat breeds with fun grab bag prizes. Members were sent home with a packet on different cat body types, hair coats and colors so they can better describe their cats for fair and 4-H events. We were all so thankful for the great, hearty hamburger soup that the Neil family provided for dinner- it was a huge hit with both the kids and their families!
Our February meeting is Wednesday, February 5th at 5:30pm at Alpenglow Animal Hospital, 2401 Riata Rd, Bozeman. Please RSVP if possible for a number count!
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 January meeting we did all things CAT because this project is growing in popularity and Cloverbuds are eligible to join!
Cat activities included:
Dr. Julie showed us a cat exam on Champ (a real cat)
*We watched a cat showmanship video and we had our own "cat show".
*A thank you note to the HOV for taking care of the cats.
*Making a cat breed book
*Identifying cat parts
*Making "cat treat trail mix" to share with our friends, neighbors or relatives that have a cat!
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 19th at 5:30pm at the Fairgrounds.
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.
While we keep ourselves warm during this winter season, the Cooking @ MSU Project has been busy whipping up some delicious food in the MSU Food Lab. Last month we made homemade pasta with tomato & Alfredo sauces from scratch with basic ingredients. We had a packed house with 17 members! The food was absolutely delicious and we had so much fun!
We will have TWO meetings in February... A special Sweets & Treats meeting scheduled for Friday 2/7/25 5:30 - 8:30 pm (just in time for Valentine's Day), and then we have our next meeting Tuesday 2/18/25 5:30 - 8:30 pm. 'Taco Tuesday' is the theme for this evening, but we will make it a 'bowl' to practice for the Stir Ups Cooking Competition held in the MSU Cooking Lab 2/22/25. If you are available that day to compete, then you should sign up. It is so much fun and there are great prizes to be won doing what you love to do!
Please contact the 4-H office or Stephanie Grace with any questions. Hope to see everyone at all of these events!
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.
Upcoming Dates:
Friday 2/7/25 - "Sweets & Treats"
Tuesday 2/18/25 - "Taco Tuesday"
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
Our next meeting will be Thursday, February 27th from 6:30pm-8pm at the 4-H Office - watch your email for more updates!
Mark Your Calendars - all at the 4-H Office unless communicated otherwise
Thursday, March 27 6:30-8pm
Thursday, April 24 6:30-8pm
Thursday, May 22 6:30-8pm
Thursday, June 26 6:30-8pm
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 had a great turn out for our tour of West Paw and for our orientation meeting. It was great to see some familiar faces, and to meet all the new faces.
We will have a record book meeting/class on Wednesday, February 12 at 5:30 at Manhattan High School in the "Commons" area. Please bring a pencil and the packet (specifically the record book portion) you got at orientation to this meeting. If you didn't make it to the orientation meeting I will have a packet for you. We will go over EXACTLY what your record books should include for this project. We will have more record book meetings, but this is the only CLASS that we will have. Whether it's your first year in the project, or your fifth, please make plans to be there. Parents, please plan on staying for this meeting as you need to know this information too!
Several members missed the orientation meeting we had on January 8th due to illness and weather. Also, due to a scheduling conflict in January, Ron Murray was not able to attend our first meeting. He has requested that ALL members and parents attend a meeting so that he can address some important items with you. Since he donates the use of his facility, his expertise, and a couple of his employees to us, please put this on your calendar and plan to be there. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26 @ 5:30. Location TBD. This will also be the makeup orientation. ***Without this meeting, you will not be able to participate in the dog obedience project.
Shawnna
shawnna0869@gmail.com
406-599-0869
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DOG AGILITY
Hello Agility 4-H!
We will be having our first Dog Agility Project meeting in March. The date and time is TBD. In the mean time if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.
Jen Osler
406.388.4789
facility@montanamurraykennels.com
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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!
Congratulations on making it through all the expert workshops! You are now ready to start going out on visits to the facilities, WOOHOO! You have been assigned to an alpha team, and that team member should have already been in contact with you to schedule your first visit. If this is not the case, contact me ASAP and I will get you connected! Go forth and enjoy providing enrichment to our community members in nursing homes and memory care facilities. Also, don't forget to log into the website and join the membership! mmktherapydogs.com
I hope to see you at pack walks!!
Please reach out to me if you have any questions,
Shawnna Taylor
406-599-0869
shawnna0869@gmail.com
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GOAT - DAIRY
Hello everyone, we are so excited for February!
Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1pm @ Escape 406
*** This is a fun team building event, please let me know if you can make it. Looking forward to a fun "getting to know" everyone time!!!
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6pm @ the 4-H Office
***We will be making products with milk.
Saturday, March 29, 2025- MSU Pow Wow
***Fundraiser
Looking forward to seeing everyone, if you have any questions please let us know,
Questions? Contact a Dairy Goat Leader:
Lea’h MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
Rachel Colton 406-548-1915
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GOAT - MARKET
Upcoming Market Goat Project Meeting Dates:
We are excited to have a guest speaker coming on Thursday, February 27th at 6:30pm at the 4-H Office! We will be learning about selecting your upcoming market goat! Reach out if you have any questions!
If you are enrolled in a 4-H/FFA livestock project and are planning to show and/or sell an animal at our Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Fair this upcoming summer, please read and sign the 2024-2025 Gallatin County Livestock Contract.
This contract explains the livestock project workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important fair information. This contract is MANDATORY if you are selling a market animal and is due by the possession date for your species (listed in Section 2 on the contract). *The Gallatin County Livestock Contract is in addition to any other species-specific contracts that your project leaders may give you.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=5e957a50-2ab1-40ea-90fb-9e267983b91a&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
Questions? Contact a Market Goat Leader:
Amy Brownell (406) 209-2720 abrownell3372@gmail.com
Lea’h MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
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HORSELESS HORSE
Happy Winter Weather!
Thanks to Murdochs for hosting us in January to learn about the cost of owning a horse.
Our February meeting will be Saturday, February 8th. One group will be meeting at 11am and the other group will be meeting at 12:15. We'll divide into groups as we get closer to that weekend. I will also email the exact address when we get closer! Our topics will include horse safety and working with horses on the ground.
Stay warm!
Horseless Horse Project Meeting Schedule:
(All at the 4-H Office, unless announced otherwise - 903 N. Black Ave, Bozeman)
- 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
Happy February 4-H Horse Families!
We have a lot going on this month! Please visit the Gallatin County 4-H Horse Website for details on all the upcoming clinics. Click on each clinic to access the Signup Genius links. Be sure to complete all required paperwork and sign up by the Thursday before each clinic so the leaders can plan accordingly. If you have any questions, please email the Horse Committee at gc4hhorse@gmail.com .
https://www.gallatincounty4hhorse.com/
Feb 1 Horsemanship Clinic
Feb 8 Jumping/Dressage Clinic
Feb 8 1:00 Horse First Aide in Backcountry (all welcome!) and Packing Clinic
Feb 22 AM Colt to Maturity & Green Horse clinic
Feb 22 PM Working Ranch Horse Clinic
Feb 18 Horse Committee meeting- all welcome!
Stay warm out there and happy riding,
Anika Yeley
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
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KNITTING/CROCHET
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Knit 1, purl 1 or is it chain 1, double crochet 1? Whichever you do, it’s time for all knitters and crochet project members to meet at The Springs, Saturday, February, 1st from 10am - 12pm. If you are unable to make it, please let Jeanette Hughes know AND if you need help any time between the first Saturday of each month, please feel free to contact Jeanette, Kate or Phyllis.
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
The Leathercraft project’s last meeting was Saturday, January 18th. After reviewing the six basic tools, how and why we stabilize our project and how to case leather properly, everyone learned how to properly use a swivel knife. After playing with the swivel knifes and how to make decorative cuts to a project, everyone was given a bookmark. Everyone stamped and carved their bookmark however they desired. As individuals finished their bookmarks, I showed them how to finish the edges of any project by using an edger and slicking the edges. Our next meeting we will finish and buck stitch the edges of your project. This next meeting will be from 1-4 pm on February 22nd in Belgrade at 161 W. Madison Ave (**DIFFERENT LOCATION)
Any questions or concerns please contact me at marble@wyoming.com or 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.
Cody and Amy Brownell
406-209-4183
Livestockjudging_cody@yahoo.com
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Project Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of each month, 6pm – 7:30pm at the 4-H Extension Office (Bozeman)
2/25 *Third week exception
3/18
4/22
5/20
Subscribe to the Photography BAND for more project updates, meeting RSVPs and assignments: https://band.us/n/aba3A2o95ep28
Questions? Contact leader Tamara Knappenberger at
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POULTRY - Market or Breed/Show
Thank you to all of the 4-H poultry market members for attending the market workshop in January. We were able to cover all parts of the market side of the poultry project and look forward to seeing your market projects grow this year! Our next workshop will be on February 13, 2025 at 6:30 to 8:00pm in Exhibit Building #3 at the Bozeman Fairgrounds. We will be covering the topic of chick care and nutrition for all project members. We will also have a cloverbud activity planned during this workshop so please plan to attend!
Please save the following dates for future workshops: March 13, April 10, April 26, and June 12.
If you are enrolled in a 4-H/FFA livestock project and are planning to show and/or sell an animal at our Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Fair this upcoming summer, please read and sign the 2024-2025 Gallatin County Livestock Contract.
This contract explains the livestock project workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important fair information. This contract is MANDATORY if you are selling a market animal and is due by the possession date for your species (listed in Section 2 on the contract). *The Gallatin County Livestock Contract is in addition to any other species-specific contracts that your project leaders may give you.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=5e957a50-2ab1-40ea-90fb-9e267983b91a&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
The 4-H Poultry Project Leader's Committee
Shawna Oostema: 406-580-7819, fcclashawna@hotmail.com
Judy Brownell: onebar4@aol.com
Judy Neiminen: 406-599-0639; lneiminen@gmail.com
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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, 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
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our first meeting of 2025. It was great to begin the year refreshing our knowledge of rabbit facts, showmanship and racing/jumping. Special thanks to all the seniors who stepped up to help run the stations and mentor the younger members.
Our next meeting will be February 20th at 6:30pm in Exhibit Building #4. **Please bring your healthy rabbits, harnesses/leashes, workbooks, and financial records to every meeting unless asked not to!
Future dates to remember:
March 20th - March Meeting
April 17th - April Meeting
April 26th - Rabbit Rendezvous
If you are enrolled in a 4-H/FFA livestock project and are planning to show and/or sell an animal at our Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Fair this upcoming summer, please read and sign the 2024-2025 Gallatin County Livestock Contract.
This contract explains the livestock project workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important fair information. This contract is MANDATORY if you are selling a market animal and is due by the possession date for your species (listed in Section 2 on the contract). *The Gallatin County Livestock Contract is in addition to any other species-specific contracts that your project leaders may give you.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=5e957a50-2ab1-40ea-90fb-9e267983b91a&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
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
Level 1 Meeting = February 8th 12pm-2pm
Level 2 Meetings = February 2nd 2pm-4:30pm and/or February 8th 2pm-4:30pm
**ALL MEETINGS WILL NOW BE HELD AT THE ANIMAL BIOSCIENCE BUILDING ON MSU CAMPUS (https://maps.apple.com/?ll=45.669273,-111.053263&q=Dropped%20Pin&t=h)
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SEWING
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Our January sewing meeting was filled with lots of cozy warm fleece fabric. Members had time to make a cute fleece hat and a warm headband/ear warmer.
The February meeting will be held February 11th, from 5:00-7:00 at the RevivALL Studio, 2105 Lea Ave, Bozeman.
ALL sewing levels, please plan to attend the February meeting. We will be learning how to sew in a zipper by making a zippered pouch. All materials for this project will be provided. Come ready to learn a new and challenging sewing skill!
Questions? Contact leader Laura Fisher
RevivALL Clothing
www.revivallclothing.com
Intentional, handmade clothing
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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 – 5:00 pm.
4-H Archery Families and archers
No Shooting Superbowl Weekend: February 9th
Fair Shoot: February 16th and 23rd
This is where we’ll run our normal shooting times as a tournament and keep a record of 4-H archery scores. You’ll get a chance to compete against other Gallatin county archers. Top places will be award ribbons
4-H Archery state shoot: March 7-9th .
The first weekend of March, Gallatin County will be hosting the 4-H Archery state shoot. 4-H shooters from across the state will be attending.
The State Shoot Registration is open. Please go to the link below for more information about the event. https://www.montana.edu/extension/4h/programs_and_events/events/shooting_sports/shooting-sports-SS.html.
Your club leaders need lots of help during this time, especially adult volunteers. Please contact Randy gv4harchery@gmail.com if you can help out.
Shooting Tournaments are in full swing:. These are totally optional and do require travel around the state. These tournaments will be sent via email. I encourage Archers to try to attend at least one tournament prior to the State shoot, but again this is optional. You can borrow club bows and arrows for the tournaments if needed.
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Archery - Big Sky Archery - Sundays
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Remaining schedule
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Program
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Time
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1/19/2025
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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1/26/2025
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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2/2/2025
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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2/9/2025
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Super Bowl weekend
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No Archery
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2/16/2025
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Fair Shoot
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1:00-5:00
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2/23/2025
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Fair Shoot
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1:00-5:00
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3/2/2025
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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3/7 -3/8/2025
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State Shoot
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TBD
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3/16/2025
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Awards and Fun Shoot
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TBD
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AIR RIFLE & AIR PISTOL PROJECTS
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
| Air Rifle/Air Pistol Projects - Gallatin Sharpshooters - Wednesdays |
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Time
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2/5/2025
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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2/12/2025
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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2/19/2025
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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2/26/2025
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Fair Shoot
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6:00-8:00
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3/5/2025
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Fair Shoot
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6:00-8:00
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3/7-3/9/2025
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State Match
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The venue for air rifle and air pistol is located at 123 Doe Road in Belgrade. For more information contact Bill Ott – 209-2599 or Lee Nelson – 579-0612.
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SMALL BORE (.22) PROJECT
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.
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Smallbore Project - Greenway Range - Mondays
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Time
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2/3/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/10/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/17/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/24/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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3/3/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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3/8/2025
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State Match
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8:00 - 4:00
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Smallbore - Greenway Range - Fridays
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Program
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Time
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2/7/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/14/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/21/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/28/2025
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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3/8/2025
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State Match
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8:00 - 4:00
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Greenway range is located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black in Bozeman. For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845 or Tom Everett – 570-8878.
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SHOTGUN PROJECT
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 10 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
It is strongly recommended that the participant be 10 years of age. See tentative shooting schedule attached.
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Shotgun - Manhattan Wildlife Association (Logan) Sundays
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Program
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Time
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2/2/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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2/9/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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2/16/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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2/23/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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3/2/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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3/9/2025
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Trap Shooting & State Shoot
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1:00-3:00
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3/16/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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3/23/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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3/30/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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4/6/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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4/13/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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4/20/2025
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No Shooting - Easter
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1:00-3:00
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4/27/2025
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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Skeet & Sporting Clays TBD
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Competitions TBD
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For more information contact Scott Francis – 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 Hunter’s 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 Hunter’s Education
Contact Scott Francis – 581-6845 for more information.
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WESTERN HERITAGE PROJECT
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Hello Western Heritage Families! Hope you are all keeping warm and enjoying some winter fun!
Our indoor meetings are almost here! Classroom meetings are located in the large conference room at the Extension Office. We will meet from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
February 11th- Introductions, project description
March 11th- Presentation by Peyton Smith for the Museum of the Rockies
March 15th- Firearms history, safety rules, competition rules
April 8th- Clothing history, work on personas
April 15th- Finish unfinished business
Also, look for these zoom meetings:
February 18th 8:00pm CST The Evolution of the Rifle - Jason Schubert
March 18th 8:00pm CST Crawford Goldsby (Cherokee Bill); “I came here to die” - Mark Parman
Feel free to contact Sarah Brechbuhler with any questions:
s_brechbuhler@msn.com
406-581-7121
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VET SCIENCE
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, February 19th from 6pm-7pm at the 4-H Office. Stay tuned for more updates via Email and BAND
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!
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
Watch your email for future meeting dates!
Please feel free to text or email me with any questions!
406-381-1639
imwllc4h@gmail.com
Thanks!
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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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