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🍀National Volunteer Appreciation Week🍀
Thank you to those that submitted nominations for National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 20-26, 2025) to recognize Gallatin 4-H Leaders/Volunteers that have made an impact on you this year! Nominations swarmed in and it was amazing to read all the nice things you had to say about your volunteers.
The following volunteers were nominated (some more than once)!
Craig Carr
Ruth Carr
Ashley Casto
Rachel Colton
Rebecca Etchison
Julie Fambro
Kim Flikkema
Scott Francis
Monika Johnson
Jodilynn Kelley
Erin Neil
Lee Nuss
Kate Newton
Julie Oghigian
Krista Pancich
Mike Prester
Heather Radke
Randy Radke
Sarah Simser
Jodi Smith
Sierra Stahl
Katie Taylor
Shawnna Taylor
Nominees, keep your eye out for your
special gift in your mail!
ALL Gallatin County 4-H Volunteers will also receive a postcard in the mail during National Volunteer Appreciation Week later this month.
THANK YOU for your dedication and contributions to our 4-H program! You hard work does not go unnoticed and we are grateful for each of you! |
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2025 4-H/FFA EXHIBITOR FAIRBOOK
The 4-H/FFA Fairbook contains ALL the exhibitor rules, divisions and classes you can enter, and schedules for the 2025 4-H/FFA Fair. This document is
CRUCIAL to navigating the next few months. You must reference and utilize the Fairbook when registering your exhibits and animal projects to ensure your register correctly. We publish and frequently update Fair Information on our 4-H website here: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hfair.html
Notable 2025 Fairbook Changes:
- Addition/Update of Family Code of Conduct (pg. 8)
- Increase of Premium Awards monetary amounts (pg. 10)
- Record Book & Interview Scoring - Composite Score increase (pg. 11)
- Indoor Project Interview & Exhibit Judging Procedures (pg. 12 and see below)
- Check your project division(s) for specific policies, schedules and classes.
**By entering in the 4-H/FFA Fair, you signify you have read, understand and will abide by ALL the rules contained in the Fairbook - read carefully!
2025 4-H/FFA Fair Registration will
OPEN May 19th and CLOSE June 20th!
All youth planning to participate in the fair will have to register for Fair online via the
ShoWorks fair platform to be able to exhibit.
- Fair Registration link and How-To-Register guides will be sent out in mid-May.
- **Please note: Enrolling in 4-H back in Oct. 2024 – March 2025 on ZSuite
does not automatically register your child for Fair, ShoWorks is a separate website and database for Fair Registration specifically.
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2025 4-H/FFA Fair Schedules
Wondering when your shows are? When your exhibits will be judged? What time to check-in and check-out? What about interviews?
CHECK OUT THE 2025 FAIR SCHEDULES FOR ALL THAT INFORMATION!
The 4-H/FFA Fair Schedules have been published to our Fair webpage here:
4-H/FFA families with reserved RV camping spots will be permitted to move onto the Fairgrounds beginning on Saturday, July 12th. All RVs must be in place by no later than Monday, July 14th at 6pm. RVs will be allowed to leave the grounds at any time starting Sunday, July 20th with attention to livestock transport trailers and load-out schedules.
REMINDER: Sunday Schedule
The 4-H/FFA Livestock Areas are closed to the public on the last Sunday (07/20) of the Big Sky Country State Fair. Trucks, semis and trailers will be moving through the livestock areas throughout the day, so to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the general public, exhibitors, and animals, the areas will be closed off from the rest of the Fair.
For mutual benefit of the Fairgrounds and 4-H/FFA exhibitors, Sunday will remain a processor load-out and barn clean-up day. 4-H/FFA market animals that are sold through the Market Livestock Sale are terminal projects intended for meat consumption. At the request of the meat processors, animals are to be transported to their final destinations beginning Sunday morning. All other 4-H/FFA animals will be released from Fair intermittently throughout Sunday at the discretion of each species.
Exhibitors are still required to be at the Fairgrounds for this day, as they are expected to care for their animals until release, help clean barns and assist species committees.
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Record Book Evaluations & Project Interviews
ALL 4-H Members participating in fair are required to turn in all Animal and Indoor project records and project workbooks to the Extension Office by WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25, 2025, by 5:00 pm.
ALL Gallatin County 4-H Members must participate in interview evaluation(s) for their Project(s) in order to enter exhibits in that project area at Fair.
Record books are required to be up to date and include:
- My 4-H Year (one per member)
- Project records: Animal or Non- Animal Project Journal & Financial Records (one per project)
- Project Manual/Curriculum/Workbook(s) for each project with 7 completed activities for this year (contact your project leader for what these 7 activities can be)
Record Book/Project Interview Scoring Process
- Record Books: Upon turn-in of your Record Books, Project & Club leaders will sign, review and score your records based on completeness, content and project standards utilizing a record book rubric. This will be your Record Book score.
- Interviews: During the Project Interviews prior to Fair, a judge will evaluate members on their interview skills (eye contact, confidence, attire, ability to answer questions), their 4-H Year experience and project knowledge utilizing an interview rubric. This will be your Project Interview score.
- Composite Score: The Record Book score (max points = 82) and the Project Interview score (max points = 48) will be totaled together for a Composite Score (max points = 130).
- Members with a Composite Score of 110 points (85% or higher) will get nominated to be considered for an end-of-year Project Award. Those nominated will be asked to re-turn in their completed Record Books in September for final review. Project Awards are presented at the end-of-year Awards Banquet.
Livestock, Horse & Small Animal Project Interviews
- Thursday, July 10 & Friday, July 11, 2025 4:00pm-8:00pm each day in Exhibit Building #4 at the Fairgrounds
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- *Note: Dog & Cat Project members will also interview on these dates. If you are entering a Dog Educational Poster, please bring it to this interview.
- *If you are in more than 2 livestock projects (ex. swine and dairy cow) please sign up for TWO consecutive interview slots.
Indoor Project Interviews
- SUNDAY, July 13th between 12pm – 5pm in Exhibit Building #4 at the Fairgrounds
- Bring your project exhibit(s) as it will be evaluated during your interview with a judge.
- If you are entering projects in different divisions, you will need to complete an interview in each project division (Example: entries in Cooking, Photography and Crochet = 3 interviews)
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CHANGES: Indoor Project Interview & Exhibit Judging
DATE & LOCATION CHANGE IN 2025:
- Due to increasing schedule conflicts with animal check-ins at the start of Fair week, Indoor Project Fair Interviews & Exhibit Judging will now be held on SUNDAY, July 13th from 12pm-5pm in Exhibit Building #4 on the Fairgrounds
ENTRY TAG PROCEDURE CHANGE IN 2025:
- All 4-H/FFA Indoor Project Exhibitors must pick-up their Exhibit Entry Tags (little identification tag that tells us who's exhibit it is and what division it is entered in)
PRIOR to their interviews/exhibit judging.
- Tags must be picked up from the 4-H Office between July 7-July 11 (you’ll already be picking up your scored record books from the office during this time).
- Entry tags must be securely attached to the appropriate exhibit upon arrival to your Interview on Sunday, July 13
- There will be NO add-on or write-in exhibits added on interview day - so plan ahead and enter everything you plan to exhibit by the Fair registration deadline
EXHIBIT PICK-UP will take place on Sunday, July 20th after 6pm or Monday and/or July 21st between 10am-12pm at Exhibit Building #3.
- Indoor entries are not to be removed from the Gallatin Fairgrounds until the end of fair. **NOTE: If items are removed early, premiums may be forfeited.
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Enrollment Policy Change
The ULC’s Policy & Procedures sub-committee has proposed a policy change to our 4-H enrollment year window that would take effect in the 2025-2026 4-H Year. This policy must be published for 30 days to allow for any membership comment or feedback.
See below the proposed Membership Policy that would impact the enrollment deadline. Please contact the office with any questions or feedback on this proposed policy before May 1st. Thank you!
Membership Policy - Proposed changes in red text:
"The official Montana 4-H program year is October 1 through September 30. Gallatin County 4-H’s annual membership enrollment begins October 1st and closes March 1st January 15th. All members must be enrolled in Gallatin 4-H and add/drop any 4-H projects by this deadline. Re-enrolling members should be enrolled by Oct. 31st. Starting November 1st, a per month late fee will be added to the enrollment fee. Some Clubs and Projects have enrollment caps and may close prior to March 1st January 15th. Enrollment fees are to be paid annually, plus non-refundable per project materials fees."
Reasoning for Policy Change:
Gallatin County 4-H has one of the longest enrollment windows in comparison to other Montana 4-H county programs. This has allowed for as much accommodation, flexibility and "trickle in" of new and returning families as possible. Enrolling early and participating in as much as possible in our program is really important. The later you join, the more you miss out on. We have an on-boarding New 4-H Family Orientation in October/November of each year that covers crucial information for our program as a whole, deadlines, and requirements. Many clubs and projects also have orientation meetings and important information pertinent to a successful project is given in the first few meetings.
4-H is a big commitment and we want to be sure our youth and parents are set up for success from the start. Our program is run entirely by volunteers and if we continue to allow late enrollments past our deadlines, it is much harder for the volunteers to catch those newcomers up to the rest of the group.
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Montana 4-H Record Book Survey
Montana 4-H is seeking statewide feedback on record books and would love to hear from you!
This survey aims to:
- Assess current record book completion processes,
- Identify the desired statewide purposes for record books, and
- Gather additional insights following an initial survey conducted in January 2024.
Your input will help us determine how to improve record books for the future.
Participants who complete the survey in its entirety will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card for 4-H swag from Shop 4-H. The deadline for submission is June 1, 2025. All 4-H youth, volunteers, parents/guardians, and MSU Extension faculty and staff are encouraged to participate.
Please complete the survey here:
Take the Survey
Or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:
https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pTeADculgVBqyG?Q_DL=fvraS6kotiBMpMj_5pTeADculgVBqyG_CGC_jTDiZfvCcuWSLC0&Q_CHL=email
Thank you for your feedback!
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Montana 4-H 2025 State Shoot Results
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Summer Camp Fundraiser
Interested in some ordering some tasty treats to support 4-H Summer Camp?
Funds will be used to offset the cost of the 2025 Camp to help keep registration fees as low as possible for youth campers! Customers will be able to select from: Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough, Ranch House Meat Co. sticks & sausages, Rocky Mountain Roasting Coffee and Gluten-Free Prairie Bakery Mixes.
Orders are NOW OPEN and the DEADLINE for all orders will be April 29th
**Gallatin Valley local orders only please, as products will be hand-delivered by the 4-H Teen Camp Counselors, estimated to be mid-May. Perfect for Mother's Day, end-of-school year parties, or Father's Day! Each link below is unique to just those products, so if you would like to buy products across the different stores, you will need to click on each link separately.
Customers can select which 4-H Counselor they are supporting during their transaction, or support the “General Camp Fund” if they don’t prefer someone in particular.
Thank you for your support! |
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Montana 4-H State Youth Awards - DUE May 1st
The Montana 4-H State Awards program is in place to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of 4-H members who have reached a standard of excellence in a project area. State Award winners have gone above and beyond regular project work with a focus on leadership, communication, and community service.
State Award recipients are recognized during the Banquet at Montana 4-H Congress in July and are eligible to attend National 4-H Congress in November, in Atlanta, GA.
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2025 Spring Workshop
For Youth Members: FRIDAY, April 25th 5:30pm-8:00pm
@ Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building #4
Youth members of all ages are invited to participate in a wide array of workshops taught by our Gallatin 4-H Teen Ambassadors intended to prepare and
SPRING members into Fair season!
Check out the workshops on the flyer above &
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🍀
GIVE BIG to Gallatin County 4-H Foundation!🍀
24-Hour Giving Event: May 1st - 2nd, 2025
Gallatin County 4-H Foundation will be a part of the 2025
Give Big Gallatin Valley event. This event is a unique and fun way to give to local Gallatin Valley non-profits. The Gallatin County 4-H Foundation is one of the many non-profits that are taking part.
What is Give Big?
It is
24 hours of community members, friends, and families near and far donating to their favorite non-profits. It is an online giving platform so anyone anywhere can log in and donate. It was created as a fun and useful way for non-profits to have a platform to receive donations.
Why Give Big?
The funds that the Gallatin County 4-H Foundation raises will go towards supporting new projects and new clubs, scholarships to attend Montana 4-H Congress, the 4-H ambassador program, and higher education scholarships for Gallatin 4-H youth.
How can you Give Big?
Starting at 6pm on Thursday, May 1st 4-H supporters can go to Give to Gallatin County 4-H Foundation | Give Big Gallatin Valley 2025 to donate. The event ends just 24 hours later at 6pm on Friday, May 2nd. Donors can also stop by the 4-H Extension office and donate in person!
Help us spread the word! View and SHARE our 4-H Give Big Facebook posts with friends, family, and co-workers: https://www.facebook.com/GallatinCounty4H/.
We also hope that our 4-H Families will consider donating. Any amount is appreciated and will make an impact on the future success of our youth program. The real success of
Give Big Gallatin Valley will not be how much money we raise but the tremendous impact those dollars will have when nonprofits across our community put them to work!
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4-H Career Day
Madison County 4-H will be hosting a 4-H Career Day and has invited our Gallatin youth to attend. This Career Day is intended to help youth connect the dots between their favorite 4-H projects and careers those interests can lead into.
Mark Your Calendars:
Saturday, May 31st from 1-5pm at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Twin Bridges, MT.
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4-H All-Species Workshop
Come one, come
ALL! All-species workshops are not required, but we highly encourage any 4-H members in any animal project to attend to help you prepare for Fair! Especially if you are new to 4-H or if you are in need of an additional workshop to meet your species workshop requirement this year!
*ALL 4-H members must attend the required number of workshops for the species that you are participating in order to exhibit at the Fair. Animal projects allow you to count ONE All-Species workshop towards your species workshop requirement for the year if needed. *Please note: one all-species workshops cannot double-count for more than one species' workshop total.
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Rabbit
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Poultry
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Minimum Workshops Required
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We are only offering
ONE All-Species workshop in 2025:
June 16th (Monday) @ 6:30pm {GranTree Hotel ballroom, Bozeman}
All Species "Marketing Workshop" w/ special guest Mike Swan - Learn how to market your animal project to prospective buyers in the community and about the Market Livestock Auction and what that entails.
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SAVE THE DATE - MONTANA 4-H CONGRESS
"4-H for LIFE"
Pre-Congress : July 6-8, 2025
Congress : July 8-11, 2025
The Montana 4-H Congress is back! If you're a 4-H member aged 13 or older, a volunteer, or part of the MSU Extension faculty and staff, we invite you to join us for an incredible leadership opportunity on the MSU campus in Bozeman this summer.
For over 100 years, 4-H'ers from across the state have gathered for this signature event, and 2025 will be no different. Montana 4-H Congress provides a unique experience where youth can learn, grow, and have fun in a collaborative, safe environment. Over four action-packed days, participants will take part in:
- State Competitive Events: Showcase your skills and talents in various contests, from public speaking to livestock judging. Visit the Congress Contest page for detailed info on the 11 statewide competitive events that take place during Congress on Wednesday July 9, 2025.
- Exciting Hands-On Workshops: Delivered by MSU faculty, these workshops will cover a wide range of topics, helping you develop practical skills and knowledge you can use for years to come.
- Fun Social Events: From team-building games to dances, there will be plenty of opportunities to relax, have fun, and make lasting friendships
4-H for LIFE isn’t just a theme—it’s a call to adventure! It’s all about the journey of growth, leadership, and endless possibilities that 4-H gives you, now and into the future.
LIFE stands for Leadership In Future Endeavors, and that’s exactly what 4-H helps you build—skills and experiences that will set you up for success long after you’ve left the 4-H community.
What participants can expect from attending Congress:
- Make connections with peers, both youth and adult from across Montana.
- Learn by doing - Get practical experience through hands-on activities and competitions.
- Discover fresh ideas from workshops and national speakers that will fuel your future success.
- Build your network of mentors and friends who will cheer you on.
- Set yourself up for success— Participate in workshops that open doors to new careers
This event is the cornerstone of Montana 4-H’s
Beyond Ready initiative which prepares young people for the challenges and opportunities of the future by helping them build the skills needed to be healthy, productive, and engaged.
Statewide registration will OPEN May 1st, 2025. |
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SAVE THE DATES: 2025 Gallatin 4-H Summer Camp
Join us for an
OUT OF THIS WORLD adventure at 4-H Camp!
Keep an eye out for more information - We are planning to
launch registration
June 1st, 2025.
When: August 2 - 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!
Shoutout to Counselor Makinzey Milesnick for designing the 2025 Camp logo (below) |
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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)
APRIL 1 Gallatin 4-H Foundation Scholarships DUE
APRIL 1 ULC Meeting
APRIL 10 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Spring Rodeo
APRIL 11 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Spring Rodeo
APRIL 12 Animal Quality Assurance Workshop #2
APRIL 12 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Spring Rodeo
APRIL 13 Beef Project Mandatory Demonstration of Control/Weigh-In
APRIL 13 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Spring Rodeo
APRIL 15 Swine Project Possession/Tagging Deadline
APRIL 20-26 National Volunteer Appreciation Week
APRIL 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
APRIL 24 Foundation Committee Meeting
APRIL 25 Spring Workshop (see post/flyer above)
See April Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
MAY 1 Montana 4-H State Youth Awards DUE
MAY 1-2 Gallatin Valley Give Big Fundraiser
MAY 2 "Clover Bash" 4-H Dance (see flyer above)
MAY 4 Sheep Project Possession/Tagging Deadline + Weigh-In
MAY 4 Goat Project Possession/Tagging Deadline + Weigh-In
MAY 6 ULC Meeting
MAY 6-8 Gallatin Valley Farm Fair
MAY 12 Market Livestock Committee Meeting
MAY 19 Fair Registration OPENS
MAY 26 Office Closed (Memorial Day)
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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 ULC Board meeting was held on March 4, 2025, at the 4-H Office. The meeting started with reciting the pledges and continued with the approval of minutes, financial reports, and other regular business. Colyn gave an update on enrollment and there are 677 enrolled youth, and registration has closed. The Teen Leadership have been busy visiting Clubs and planning some fun county-wide events. At Rec Lab, the Teen Leadership will be giving a swing dance workshop.
Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 20-26. There will be a survey going out to membership asking to vote for leaders and volunteers. Bonnie spoke about the Montana 4-H State Youth Awards. The application is due May 1 to the State 4-H office.
The County-wide contests (Communications Day, Better Batter Baking and Stir-Ups Cooking) were held Feb 21-22. The events were great and Awards Night will be held March 6th.
- Submitted by Sarah Brechbuhler
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on
April 1st 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.
There will be no meeting in April - Our next committee meeting will be
Monday, May 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 March meeting was replaced with a sledding expedition! There were many families to hang out with, it was a very nice day, and we hope to continue the tradition in future years.
Remember to turn in your Dag Nabids Personality sheets to Remi to help with the club yearbook. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, April 22 at the Animal BioScience Building at MSU.
"Spring" board your Fair Success by working on your project books and record books now! (Yeah, that was a bad joke. But getting your books done is no joke!)
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 spring 4-Hers,
I hope you all had a fun and relaxing spring break! Our next meeting will be held Sunday, April 6 at 4:30 pm at Anderson School. We have activities planned and have a member set and excited to 'show & share' about one of their animal projects during our next meeting. Please send Elsa an email if you would like to share or demonstrate something at one of our upcoming meetings or if you want to bring snacks.
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!
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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 March 10, 2025 for our monthly club meeting. We ate chili for dinner while kids set up for their make-up demonstrations. After finishing the demonstration speeches, we had time to work on our yearbooks, specifically My Year In 4-H. Our next meeting will be Monday, April 14, starting at 7pm (not 6:30), and there will only be dessert, no dinner. We will be having a field trip instead of our regular club meeting in May! So there will be NO meeting at the Community Center on Monday, May 12.
Our field trip will be Saturday, May 31, and we will be going to the Alpacas of Montana farm on Cottonwood Rd. We need to know how many people would be coming so we can plan with the tour coordinator.
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 next meeting will be Friday, April 11th at 6pm - the County 4-H Ambassador are coming to provide some fun and engaging leadership games!
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.
For the Pass Creek 4-H Club’s March meeting, we had our demonstration day followed by a potluck after we finished all of the demonstrations. We had a variety of types of demonstrations, including crafts, cooking, wilderness survival, pet training, caring for a pet, and a presentation on Formula 1. As we finished the night off with a potluck we enjoyed dishes coming from various members, which was a great time to talk and build bonds with other members.
Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 6th at 4pm - the County 4-H Ambassador are coming to provide some fun and engaging leadership games!
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.
Thanks for a very productive March meeting. Please keep bringing your record books for help to get them updated and feedback on what can be worked on.
Tshirts and sweatshirts are in. Please contact Heather Radke to get those picked up.
Our next meeting is April 14th at 5pm until finished *NOTE TIME CHANGE*
Our next meeting is earlier because we voted to fill all the easters eggs for the legion for the Manhattan Easter Egg Hunt. Our goal is to fill all the eggs in one night! I will be providing pizza and ice cream for everyone. Come prepared to do a really fast business meeting and then eat and fill eggs.
May 10th at 1:30pm is our trip to Museum of the Rockies with our grant money that we received from the Montana Farmers Union. Please use the sign up genius to reserve your spot so we know how many to put on our group form:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA9AC2BA3FB6-55748586-museum
April 19th is the Manhattan Easter egg hunt. We will have a petting zoo 9a-12p. Please use the sign up genius to pick your help time: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EA9AC2BA3FB6-55748190-petting/35106004#/
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.
Our next meeting will be Thursday, April 3rd at 6pm at the Manhattan Bank in Churchill. We will be working on record books and Thomas and Dallas Owens will be giving a presentation on the poultry project.
Feel free to call or email me with any questions or if I can help with anything. My cell is (406) 577-6906.
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.
For any questions, please contact new Club Leaders Sarah Simser (erring@gmail.com) or Rebecca Etchison (etch898@yahoo.com)
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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
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AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP
April is
CRAZY! Make sure these dates are on your calendars!
Next Meetings:
- Sunday, April 6 (4pm) = Ambassadors/Teens teaching for Pass Creek 4-H Club
- Wednesday, April 9th at 6pm in Exhibit Building #4 at the Fairgrounds. We will have special guests, MSU Students, joining us for a workshop focused on life skills and hands-on learning!
- Friday, April 11 (6pm) = Ambassadors/Teens teaching for Ora et Labora Club
- Saturday, April 12 (8am-12pm) = AQA Workshop #2 (Teens/Ambassadors teaching)
- Time Management/Career Readiness Game workshop with MSU Faculty guests will be held on Friday, April 18th @ 5:30pm at the 4-H Office
- Friday, April 25 (5:30-8pm) = Spring Workshop (Teens/Ambassadors teaching)
**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, April 16 5:30-7:00: Hayes & Matt
- Wednesday, May 21 5:30-7:00: Kinzey
UPCOMING COMMITTMENTS:
- May 6-8 = Farm Fair
- Friday, May 2 (6-10pm) = Clover Bash Dance
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
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 8:00pm). 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:
4/7/25
5/5/25
We will spend the first few minutes of these meetings taking about what "Fair" is all about.
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
Happy spring and calving season beef kids.
DO NOT FORGET:
Sunday, April 13th is the MANDATORY weigh in and demo of control. We will send a time and a place around April 1st. You must be able to independently lead your steer without a parent. Parents will be asked to stand back for safety reasons. If you don’t pass this little test you will have 30 days and we will meet again. In order to attend fair your steer must be controlled by each student. This demo will count as a workshop. See you all soon!
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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CAMP COUNSELORS
The winning 2025 Camp Name is….
“OUT OF THIS WORLD”
Schedule Updates:
- REMINDER: Join us for a fun and interactive 4-H Teen Time Management Game workshop put on by MSU Faculty on Friday, April 18th at 5:30pm at the 4-H Office
- APRIL MEETING: Wednesday, April 30th at 6pm – Workshop & Large Group Activity planning
- We are ADDING a Camp Scenario Training for the C.I.Ts on Thursday, May 15th at 6pm at the 4-H Office – if you are a C.I.T (of any age) please plan to attend this training!!
- We are CANCELING (for now) the Counselor Movie Night that was originally scheduled on Saturday, May 17th – we hope to reschedule this to June
- MANDATORY Camp Run-Through Day = Saturday, June 21st 10am-6pm
Fundraising:
- Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough and Montana Made (Meat sticks, coffee and gluten free products) Fundraiser Forms were handed out to each counselor at the 03/26 meeting – forms (and any online orders) will be DUE by the 04/30 meeting
- WAYS TO SELL:
- Paper Forms: Counselors can sell products via paper order forms. Paper forms will be handed out to Counselors at the 03/26 meeting or can be picked up at the 4-H Office (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm). Any checks must be written to "Gallatin County 4-H" and customers only need to write one check per order, even if they order items off more than one product sheet.
- Online Store Links: Counselors can sell products using the 2 unique links below by sharing them digitally with supporters. **Each link is unique to just those products, so each link needs to be shared if customers want to buy products across the different stores. Customers can select which Counselor they are supporting during their transaction, or support the “General Camp 4-H Project” Fund if they don’t prefer someone in particular.
- Wooden Spoon Cookie Dough Online Store Link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/fc431f7c-d77c-43aa-bd9c-27ff0c374959
- Montana Made (Meat Sticks, Coffee, Gluten Free Products) Online Store Link: https://store.myfundraisingplace.com/bd33eb2f-14be-4e21-914e-589e9fbc5670
- Concessions Help Needed – we need a few more counselors to work our TWO Spring Rodeo shifts.
- Sponsorships - Use the Sponsorship Form to solicit sponsorships over the next couple of months to support Camp costs.
**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 Commanders,
Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent)
Tiffany Togstad (Camp Co-Director)
Amy Juliano (Camp Co-Director)
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CAT
Hello all - I hope you are all enjoying this amazing warm weather we have been having!
Our March meeting was extra fun as we all took a fun quiz together on cat facts, then discussed grooming from brushing to nail trims to cleaning ears and faces. We finished up with a taco bar dinner thanks to the Beamer family. A huge hit with all!
April’s meeting, on April 2nd from 5:30-6:30pm at Alpenglow Animal Hospital, I would like everyone to bring a photo of their cat’s face and body (standing if possible) so we can vote on body types each kitty has in case the subject comes up at fair during showmanship (as you may have read in your project book, cats can each have a different “type” which the judge can ask you about your cat), and we will chat about health, a veterinary examination, and common diseases in cats. I’m considering a pasta bar for dinner, and hope to see everyone there!
Please RSVP with numbers, and if anyone is willing to help with the pasta bar! Who volunteered to bring their kitty to this next meeting at our last meeting?
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.
In March we had our MSU student teachers, they planned the whole meeting and we learned about community helpers, made kindness flowers, a giant "Thank You" note and played some fun games. It was very cool to have these awesome young ladies join us!
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 16th at 5:30pm at the Fairgrounds. Another pair of great MSU students will be setting up some great stations to help us learn about horticulture.
We will meet once a month at the fairgrounds in the evening from 5:30-7ish on the third Wednesday of each month. We have 2 meetings left, our last meeting in May will be a social potluck, an informational meeting about bringing projects to the fair and a time to help Erin create our booth for the fair.
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.
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:
4/15/25
5/20/25
Contact Stephanie Grace with any questions
406-600-7935
livelysteph76@gmail.com
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DAIRY COW
Dairy Cow project will meet the fourth Thursday of each month at the 4-H office. Watch your email for any updates or changes!
Mark Your Calendars - all at the 4-H Office unless communicated otherwise
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.
Happy April!
We are officially under way, YAY! We will have classes every Wednesday through the month of April. The first class will run from 4:00-4:45pm. The second class will run from 5:00-5:45pm. Please come to whichever class best fits your schedule. I will do my best to get the kids out on time, please try to get them there on time so we have the full 45 minutes to work.
Reach out to me if you have any questions.
Shawnna
shawnna0869@gmail.com
406-599-0869
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DOG AGILITY
Hello Everyone!
Dog agility is in full swing and our first two meetings were great! If you were not able to attend the first two classes in March, please reach out to me because it is not too late yet to join in. We will be meeting every Tuesday in April at 4:30pm at Montana Murray Kennels. Please make sure that you always wear close-toed shoes and that you are ready to work outside if we decide to.
If you have not yet brought in or emailed up to date vaccine records, please make sure to get those to me ASAP. On April 15th I will have everyone bring in their record books/journals as well as project books so that we can spend a little bit of time answering questions on those. We will still be working dogs that day so be sure to bring them as well!
In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know or if you were not able to attend the first two meetings please reach out and we can discuss what we need to do to get you up to speed.
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!
Happy April!
Congratulations to everyone and your dogs for passing your level 1 tests! Keep up the good work and your training!
Some of you have started your shadow visits, and some of you have not. Please get in touch with your alpha team to get the visits completed. I would like to have all of the shadowing finished by the end of May, and solo visits going in June. Log into the website for sign-ups.
Reach our to me if you have any questions
Shawnna Taylor
406-599-0869
shawnna0869@gmail.com
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GOAT - DAIRY
Dairy Goat Workshops:
April 17, 2025 at 6pm - Kidding workshop - location TBA
May 6-8, 2025 - Farm Fair
May 13, 2025 at 6pm - Yogurt workshop
If you have any questions please contact
Questions? Contact a Dairy Goat Leader:
Lea’h MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com
Rachel Colton 406-548-1915
Cassandra Mitchell 406-223-0146
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GOAT - MARKET
Upcoming Market Goat Project Meeting Dates:
April 26, 2025 at 3pm - Farm Tour
Jennifer Boyer with Farm 51 will be giving a tour of her farm
Location: 10281 Kelly Canyon Rd, Bozeman
May 4, 2025 - Weigh-In and Tagging - MANDATORY
If anyone is having trouble finding breeders for your market goats, please reach out to us, we will help!
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
Are you enjoying this warmer weather like I am? It feels like we've turned a corner with shedding horses and green grass poking through!
In March, we met to learn more about horse breeds and how to measure a horse. We measured our friends, then converted their height to "hands" to determine if they were tall or little horses. In teams, we dug through unique breeds from around the world and marveled over some interesting facts. We also had a March Madness Memory Tournament by squaring off with other members using a memory game of horse breeds.
Our project will be volunteering at the Gallatin Valley Tack Swap on Saturday, April 26th. We will be creating a map for the event, greeting buyers, and showing the Gallatin Valley what the Horseless Horse project is all about! More details to come, but please plan on signing up for a shift on that day!
Be on the lookout for an email concerning our May meeting and a make-up meeting for Pizzas and Project books! In the meantime, please be working on your project books and your record books... FAIR really is just around the corner!
Questions? Contact leader Sarah Capp at (406) 539-4386 or scapp9999@hotmail.com
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HORSE PROJECTS
Hello Gallatin County Horse 4H,
We have a lot of exciting clinics happening this month!
Important Reminders:
- Check the website: Gallatin County 4H Website. Things change, so this is where the most recent up to date info on horse happenings will be, along with sign up links and details!
- Registration and deadlines: Click on each clinic on the website to access the Signup Genius link. If you are signed up, you will be the first to be notified of any changes! Be sure to complete all required paperwork and sign up by the Thursday before each clinic. This helps our leaders plan accordingly.
- Spring Vaccines: Flu/Rhino administered between Feb 1-June 1 is required for fair. A spring 5 or 6 way vaccine is recommended.
Fair:
If you are planning on entering in both horse competition AND an indoor project, would you please shoot us a quick email. We are trying to figure out judge timing.
Upcoming clinics and events:
- Saturday, April 5th: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Jumping/Dressage Clinic 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Horsemanship Clinic.
- Tuesday, April 15th: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM - Horse Committee Meeting
- Saturday, April 19th: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Colt to Maturity Clinic.
- Saturday, April 19th: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Working Ranch Horse Clinic.
Looking ahead:
- Saturday, May 3rd: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Horsemanship Clinic.
- Saturday, May 17th: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Colt to Maturity Clinic.
- Saturday, May 17th: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Working Ranch Horse Clinic.
- June 25: Project books due
- July 11th - 13th: Fair Horse Show Competition
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email the Horse Committee at.gc4hhorse@gmail.com.
Anika Yeley
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KNITTING/CROCHET
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
Greetings 4-H knitters and crocheters!
We hope you all had a nice, fun, relaxing spring break (and got some work done on your knitting and/or crocheting projects). With so many enrolled in the project it was getting difficult to give each of you your special one-on-one time. That problem is now solved!
You've already met Kate Newton who is the additional crochet co-leader and on Saturday, April 5, 10am-12pm, at The Springs you will get to meet Kim Hackl who has shown an interest in helping co-lead the knitting group.
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
NOTE: The Pictorial Carving Class is changing from April 5th to April 12th - see details and RSVP request below
This pictorial class will introduce the students to how they can use the six basic tools and the swivel knife to create a landscape image. The cost of this class is $10 which covers the cost of the leather and will run from 9am-12pm on Saturday, April 12th at the extension office conference room where we have our regular meetings. This morning class is open to ALL l leathercraft students. For students who are in their second year of leather there will be an additional class they can attend that will cover figure carving from 12 – 4 pm on April 12th. This class will also cost $10 to cover the cost of the leather used in the class. (So, second year and up leather craft students can attend both classes for a total cost of $20).
**To ensure that we have enough leather for everyone who plans to attend these additional classes, PLEASE RESPOND TO MY LAST EMAIL LETTING ME KNOW YOU PLAN TO ATTEND ANY OF THESE CLASSES BY MONDAY APRIL 7TH. Registration fees will be collected on the day of the class.
*Our next regular leathercraft meeting will be the following weekend, Saturday, April 19th at 1pm. I will have a small project for the students to do that will cover how to stitch a project. THIS CLASS WILL NOT LAST THE WHOLE TIME, so please if you kids want to work on another leather project (i.e. belt, wallet, bracelet, etc) that you have them bring it. The April and June project meeting will be focused on helping the kids finish any of their own projects they would like to complete. I will not have anything specific for them to work on so please have them bring their own projects. I do have coasters, napkin rings, and bookmarks that can be purchased from me if you desire.
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 will be on "pause" for the month of April and resume in May to gear up for 4-H Congress. Watch your emails for more updates!
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)
Next Meeting: 4/22
5/20
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. PERSONAL PROJECT PORTFOLIO THESIS – You need to decide on a Thesis/Theme for your Personal Project portfolio this month. You will have until April 22 to take pictures (8-12). We will critique at the nex meeting, and then you will have until the May meeting to retake, fill gaps, etc. for your portfolio.
2. PROCESS PORTFOLIO - Start thinking about the assignments and process photos that you've taken to build skill. Which series do you want to include in your process portfolio for Fair?
3. PHOTO ASSIGNMENT - Odd angles and different perspectives - as you're travelling or hanging out on spring break, try taking pictures of a subject for unique angles - (get low on the ground, shoot from above, frame them so only half of your subject is in the picture, get up close, get far away.... mostly get creative. I'll create a new album after our meeting tomorrow.
Photo walk - I'm trying to find time for a photo walk in the next month. Unfortunately my parents are needing some help, so I'lll be travelling to Wyoming a lot in the next month. I'll keep you posted on what I can make happen.
As always, have fun, do your best, and let me know if you have any questions.
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
Happy April to the 4-H poultry project members!
Thank you to everyone for getting in their signed market/poultry contracts in March. An additional thank you goes to Rob Brownell, Rachel Colton, Moriah Colton and Madison Oostema who all were station presenters for our March workshop on eggs. Members attending the March workshop learned about incubation, parts of an egg, egg types/colors and were able to learn about egg quality and how to judge an egg.
We would also like to congratulate and welcome Douglas Fountaine as a new youth member for our poultry leader's committee. Douglas has been a poultry project member for the past seven years and is looking forward to helping educate the younger members and sharing his poultry knowledge with others.
Our next workshop will be held on April 10, 2025 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the Fairgrounds (location one of the exhibit buildings). We will be working on record books so please plan to bring your records and workbooks. We will also be covering a surprise poultry topic that will be led by our leaders committee youth members. Any questions please contact one of the 4-H poultry leaders.
Future monthly workshop dates: May 8, 2025 and June 12, 2025
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QUILTING *new project this year!
We will have our Saturday meeting at the Extension Office Conference Room on Saturday, April 5th 10am-3pm, rather than April 26th as we originally planned. Our Thursday meeting will be on April 10 6pm-8pm. As originally scheduled.
Email info will be sent. Happy Spring
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
Our March rabbit project meeting consisted of learning how to prepare a rabbit for show and the tools needed to keep them clean and ready for judging. We followed with a round of Jumpardy (rabbit facts game) with plenty of candy for members with correct answers. Keep studying your rabbit facts!
April 17th will be our next meeting. We will be in Exhibit Building #4 at 6:30pm. Dr. Arndt will be in to tell us all about keeping our rabbits healthy and understanding signs of illness. Our seniors will have a special session with her for more advanced topics.
April 26th is our annual Rabbit Rendezvous - location TBD. It will start at 8am for rabbit check in with the first show to start promptly at 9:00 am. We should be finished by noon. Keep your eyes on your email and Remind App for more details.
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.
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SEWING
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
The sewing projects to be entered in the fair were chosen, patterns made and fabric cut out at the March meeting. Projects are well on their way!
Our next meeting will be on April 8th. We will begin sewing your fair project! If you still have cutting to do, make sure that is finished before the meeting. Remember to bring your pattern instructions, cut out fabric, thread and any other notions needed for making your project. If you are making the pants, it may be helpful to watch this video before the meeting - https://youtu.be/-X7-5WrqjE8?si=lYDwUzV8v7re5xph
April 8th from 5-7pm at the RevivALL Studio.
2105 Lea Ave in Bozeman
Questions? Contact leader Laura Fisher
RevivALL Clothing
www.revivallclothing.com
Intentional, handmade clothing
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SHEEP
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
Commercial Shearing Workshop - Saturday, April 5th @ 10am
Location: 1260 Ludwig lane Belgrade (it is off Thorpe Rd between Cameron Bridge and Valley Center)
- Reasons for shearing, different techniques of shearing, handling of a sheep, different positions during shearing, different types of wool and their characteristics, basic hoof trimming and vaccinations.
- **This will be different from a slick shearing demonstration (we will have that in conjunction with showmanship in May)
Cookin’ with Lamb Workshop - Wednesday, April 16th @ 6:30pm
Location: MSU Herrick Hall Food Lab Rm. #120
Showmanship/Slick Shearing Workshop - Tuesday, May 20th time TBD
Location: Gallatin County Fairgrounds
- What to expect in the show ring, strategies and approaches to successfully show your lamb
- Slick Shearing Demonstration
If you 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.
Use the link to digitally complete and sign the contract. 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
Got questions?? Just reach out:
Ruth Carr - 406-539-4337 kennellr@gmail.com
Kim Flikkema - 406-599-1486 kimflikkema@gmail.com
Jodilynn Kelley - 512-663-5569 jkelley@bridgerorthopedic.com
Jodi Smith - 406-580-2984 kjsmithhouse@yahoo.com
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ARCHERY
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Thanks for a successful Archery season! See you next year.
Our Fair Shoot was February 16th and 23rd. Here are our results:
10 and Under Bare bow Score:
1st place: Luca Zello 175
2nd place: Patrick Olson 140
3rd place: Kamryn Mitchell 129
11 and 12 Bare bow Score:
1st place:David Fry 170
2nd place: Elwood Stanley 105
13 and 14 Bare bow Score:
1st place: Dagny Brechbuhler 214
2nd place: Carter Holzworth 213
3rd place” Anthony Quinn 176
15 and over Bare bow Score:
1st place: Christopher Quinn 150
2nd place: Elijah Quinn 141
10 and under Limited Score:
1st place: Remi Neil 191
2nd place: Carson Taylor 83
11 and 12 Limited Score:
1st place: Kate Oghigian 213
2nd place: Leontine Scharmer 190
13 and 14 Limited Score:
1st place: Sean Marble 247
15 and over Limited Score:
1st place: Mabel Brechbuhler 263
2nd Place: Taylor Ward 254
10 and under Bowhunter Score:
1st place: Jake Pedersen 268
2nd place: Crew Barker 259
3rd place: Charlie Gates 234
11 and 12 Bowhunter Score:
1st place: Bridger Noonan 296
2nd place: Brody Ward 262
3rd place: Jaxon Sestrich 260
13 and 14 Bowhunter Score:
1st place: Ben Earl 294
2nd place: Carlee Smith 284
3rd place: Ian Andersen 272
15 and over Bowhunter Score:
1st place: Cole Barker 296
2nd place: David Juliano 294
3rd place: Declan Brown 288
11 and 12 Unlimited Score:
1st place: Bridger Noonan 292
2nd place: Landon Opperman 280
13 and 14 Unlimited Score:
1st place: Ben Earl 297
2nd place: Olex Bodner 283
15 and over Unlimited Score:
1st place: JonDavid Brewer 300 27x
2nd place: Peyton Wiening 288
3rd place: Aspen Smart 285
10 and under Primitive Score:
1st place: Walker Schock 195
2nd place: Clint Lloyd 102
3rd place: Thomas Powell 75
11 and 12 Primitive Score:
1st place: Frank Smoot 194
2nd place: Grace Osborne 183
13 and 14 Primitive Score:
1st place: Lila Nice 234
2nd place: Ellie Baldwin 204
3rd place: Ben Earl 189
15 and over Primitive Score:
1st place: Mabel Brechbuhler 258
2nd place: Maryanna MacDonald 225
3rd place: Moriah Colton 195
15 and over Olympic Recurve Score:
1st Place: Bonnie Radke 173
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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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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.
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.
Shotgun - Manhattan Wildlife Association (Logan) Sundays
4/6/2025
Trap Shooting 1:00-3:00
4/13/2025
Trap Shooting 1:00-3:00
4/20/2025
No Shooting - Easter
4/27/2025
Trap Shooting 1:00-3:00
Skeet & Sporting Clays TBD
Competitions TBD
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 - Happy April!
At our March 11th meeting, two representatives from the Museum of the Rockies shared what daily life looks like working in the Tinsley House. They spoke about how the Tinsley home ended up at the museum and how they work to teach others about life during the 1860-1900's. They also brought a great selection of items from the western heritage timeframe.
We will be meeting twice in April:
April 8th- Clothing history, work on personas
April 15th- Finish unfinished business
Classroom meetings are located in the large conference room at the Extension Office. We meet from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm.
Looking towards Fair- If you are interested in entering an individual Western Heritage display, the check-in date for indoor projects is July 13th. This is a Sunday, not the usual Monday. Look for more Fair updates from the 4-H office.
Feel free to contact Sarah Brechbuhler with any questions:
s_brechbuhler@msn.com
406-581-7121
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SWINE
Below is a list of workshops we have coming up. We will send this again with added info, but start adding these to your calendar now. Remember - our project requires that you attend at least 3, but come to as many as you would like.
CARCASS WORKSHOP - Wednesday, April 2 @ 6:30pm
Location: Daniels Meats in Bozeman
Take this opportunity to watch how a carcass becomes all the cuts and meats we love from a pig.
ANIMAL HEALTH WITH DR. NICK - Tuesday, April 8 @ 6:30pm
Location: Manhattan Jr High - room details will be sent out
Join us for information and a Q&A with Dr. Nick. Shelters, general health and care for your pigs.
TAGGING & POSSESSION DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 15
All members are required to submit tagged swine photos. PLEASE read the instructions inside this link before submitting to make sure your photo will meet requirements. These must be submitted by April 15th.
Submit here: 2025 Swine Tagging Form - Google Forms
POSTERS, MARKETING, RECORD BOOKS, WORKBOOKS WORKSHOP - Tuesday, May 6th @ 6:30pm
Location: TBD
Get an upper hand on all the required things you need to be working on as we approach fair.
INTRO TO SHOWMANSHIP - Saturday, May 10th @ 10am
Location: TBD
All the basics on how to show your pig in the showmanship ring.
COMPETITIVE SHOWMANSHIP AND JUDGE TERMS - Thursday, May 22nd @ 6:30 pm
Location:TBD
Learn from individuals with years of experience to be ready for the showmanship competition.
CLIPPING AND FITTING - Tuesday, June 10th @ 6:30 pm
Location: TBD
One of our experienced members will show you different ways you can prep your pig for show.
🟢Workbook Requirement Changes- Some of this is new for our project this year, so please reach out with any questions.
- Members 1st & 2nd Year in Swine - Please complete 7 workbook activities in the first swine workbook(pick this up from the Extension Office at the Fairgrounds if you do not have one)
- Members 3rd year or more in Swine - NEW -You have the option of using books 2/3 or we have a list of activities for you to choose from. You will still need to complete 7 activities total and turn in the written piece for any of the activities you choose from the list. These will be turned in with the standard My 4H Year and financial worksheets in your binder or folder. The list is attached to this email.
- All Members - The My 4H Year packet and Financial Records packet still need to be completed every year and turned in with your workbook activities - these are at the Extension Office at the Fairgrounds if you still need them. Or snag them online. Animal Project Journal and Financial Record. My 4H Year, 3rd Year and Up Workbooks Topics - 2025 - Google Docs
🟢Helpful Communication - Like Reminders via text? Register your cell phone (and any Members) for our Remind page (we recently disabled the 2024 Remind so you must re-register for 2025) https://www.remind.com/join/2025swin OR Text @2025swin to 81010 and reply once with your name.
🟢Contracts: (yes, plural) There is the Swine Contract and the County Wide Livestock Contract. Both MUST be returned before the tagging deadline, April 15th 2025.
The Swine-Specific ~ https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=7e40ebf3-7a3c-4e44-b628-07dcb3d3938d&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
The County-Wide Livestock Contract ~ https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=5e957a50-2ab1-40ea-90fb-9e267983b91a&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
THESE CONTRACTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROJECT FAMILIES! Review them and get them turned in.
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VET SCIENCE
Our next meeting will be Wednesday, April 23 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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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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