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JULY 2025 NEWSLETTER
ANNOUNCEMENTS                                             

COUNTDOWN TO FAIR!

 

We are only a few days away from the start of the 2025 Big Sky Country State Fair!

 

The 2025 Fairbook,  "Are You Ready for Fair Checklist," Buyer Marketing Materials and  MORE are all on our office website here: 4-H/FFA Fair Information - Gallatin County Extension | Montana State University 

 

4-H Youth Exhibitor & Adult Fair Admissions Wristbands: AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE & PICK-UP AT OUR 4-H OFFICE

Beginning on the Wednesday of Fair Week (July 16th) the gates open to the public and all 4-H families and exhibitors must have 4-H wristbands to enter the Fair each day (through July 20tH). 

  • 4-H Office Prices will be as follows:
    • 4-H Youth (exhibiting at fair) Wristband = FREE
    • 4-H Adult Week Pass Wristband = $20 each
    • Additional Youth (not exhibiting at fair) Wristband = $10 each
  • Day-Passes for friends, extended family (grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc.) or Buyers that come to support you during fair and Carnival Wristbands will be available for separate purchase through the Fairgrounds Website: Gallatin County Fairgrounds Tickets (etix.com)

 

Fairgrounds Parking - The Fairgrounds is  very limited on parking during Fair Week, more so this year than ever before, so please be mindful of the following policies:

2025 Policies:
  • ALL exhibitors and spectators will need to park in the free general public lots, Tamarack (Gate A) and Oak St (Gate B). Both can be used to come in for shows, loading in supplies and such. The Tamarack Lot (Gate A) will be the one opening at 7am for early morning access and closer proximity to the showrings.
  • ALL 4-H/FFA families will receive a FREE "Fast Pass" drop-off pass (Yellow Pass) for use at West Oak (Gate C) when needed. This pass allows drive-in access to the livestock barns (i.e. to drop off supplies, feed, etc).  These passes only allow up to 2-hour parking/access to those areas until 10am when the gates close and the Fair opens to the public at 11am each day. Vehicles that are not moved out of the gated area by 10am will be towed.

  • 4-H/FFA families with reserved RV camping spots  ONLY:

    • Will receive  two parking passes (Purple or Orange pass depending on your Camper location) per RV space rented. These passes will need to be filled out completely and left with each vehicle it is “registered” to. RV families may pick up RV parking passes from the Fairgrounds office when notified. Vehicles without these passes will be towed. 
    • 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.

    • FAQ: How do I get a Camping Spot? Reservations are made through the Fairgrounds Office, not our 4-H Office. Due to the longevity of 4-H families’ participation in the Fair, they have adopted the policy that once a 4-H family reserves a spot, they are on the RV list until they no longer need a spot. Therefore, there is no need to make a reservation each year. If all sites are full, a waiting list is utilized. As spots in the more desired areas open, families will then be moved up the list. You can contact the fairgrounds to be put on the waiting list but they set reservations back in April. There is limited camping space/spots and the livestock leaders who oversee the barns are given priority spots.
2025 4-H/FFA Fair Schedules
 
Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Fair events will be held at the Big Sky Country State Fair in Bozeman on the Gallatin County Fairgrounds July 11th - July 20th! 
 
Be sure to check out our 4-H/FFA Fair Events Schedules for your project arrival times, weigh-ins, exhibit judging, shows, market photos, Market Sale, etc:4-H/FFA Fair Information - Gallatin County Extension | Montana State University  
 
Reminder: Sunday Schedule
The 4-H/FFA Livestock Areas will be closed to the public on the last Sunday (07/20) of the 2025 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.
 
Exhibitors are still required to be at the Fairgrounds for this day (Sunday 07/21), as they are expected to care for their animals until release, help clean barns and assist species committees. 
REQUIRED 4-H Project Interviews 
 
ALL Gallatin County 4-H Members must participate in an interview evaluation with their record book in order to enter exhibits in the Fair. 
 
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 (InterviewEvaluationGeneral.pdf)
 
Livestock, Horse & Small Animal (including Dog/Cat) Project Interviews: Gallatin County 4-H: 2025 Animal Interviews 
Thursday, July 10 & Friday, July 11, 4pm - 8pm each day (Exhibit Building #4)
  • Dress nicely and bring your completed and SIGNED Project Record Book(s) to your interview
  • If you are in the Dog or Cat Project, and are be submitting a Dog or Cat Educational Poster, bring the poster to this interview (it will be judged at a later time.
Indoor Project Interviews: Gallatin County 4-H: 2025 Indoor Project Interviews 
SUNDAY, July 13 between 12pm – 5pm (Exhibit Building #4)
  • Bring your SIGNED Project Record Book(s) and project exhibits WITH EXHIBIT TAGS ATTACHED as they will be evaluated during your interview with a judge.
 

Record Book & Interview Scoring Procedure:

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 a 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.
CHANGES: Indoor Project Interview & Exhibit Judging
 
DATE & LOCATION CHANGE IN 2025:
  • 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.
  • Exhibit 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).
  • Exhibit 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.

4-H Promotional Booth

 

We need 4-H members and parents/leaders to help promote our organization at the 4-H promotional booth in the Indoor Exhibit Building during Fair Week! You will just simply need to be there and answer questions regarding how to get involved, pass out the information and merchandise we will have provided! 
 
 
Think of it as "indoor barn duty"! 
Important Reminder: 2025 Fair Concessions 
 
There will be NO 4-H Café Concessions Stand at the 2025 Fair. The 4-H Concessions stand has been shut down due to broken pipes and other structural challenges, and we were unable to identify managers to run the fundraiser this year. There will be a food truck vendor set up in the livestock area that will be available to 4-H/FFA families during show days starting at 8am – please plan accordingly. We apologize for the inconvenience.
2025 Market Livestock Auction & Marketing Materials
 

All Market Livestock Auction Marketing Materials & Buyer Registration details can be found on our 4-H/FFA Market Sale Buyer Information Website:

 https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hbuyers.html.

  

2025 4-H/FFA Sale Day Schedule:

  • 2:00pm – 6:00pm 4-H/FFA & Market Sale Buyers Check-in (Red Sale Pavilion)
  • 3:00pm – 6:00pm 4-H/FFA Market Sale Buyer Appreciation BBQ Served (Small Animal Tent - adjacent to the AgWest Livestock Tent)
  • 3:45pm 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners Presented (AgWest Tent)
  • 4:00pm – 12:00am (approx.)  4-H & FFA Livestock Market Sale (AgWest Tent)
    • Grand and Reserve Champions will sell first, then 10 animals per species by ribbon placing thereafter.
    • 2025 Species Sale Order:  Swine, Goats, Poultry, Sheep, Beef, Rabbits

    • 2025 Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Livestock Market Auction Sale Order (posted at 12pm on Sale Day)

Marketing Information and Resources:

The office also has a few hard copies available if printing isn't an option for you. 

 

Please review these materials yourself so you can help answer questions about the Sale and the general process. Feel free to print these and/or send electronic copies to interested buyers - along with the materials you generate for your project (photo cards, etc.) Encourage potential Buyers to reach out to any member of the Market Livestock Committee (contact information in the Brochure) with additional questions.
Join us for our 4-H Family Fun Night DANCE! 
 
Our Gallatin County 4-H Teen Camp Counselors are putting on a  DANCE for 4-H members and families on Saturday Night of Fair Week (July 19th)! 
 
Come learn some basic swing dance moves and popular line dances in a family-friendly environment. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothes that are easy to move in. All ages welcome! 
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES                                         back to top 

LAST CALL for 2025 Summer Camp Registration

 

Registration will now CLOSE July 3rd at 5pm (unless remaining spots are filled before then). If youth are in need of financial support to attend Camp, partial camp scholarships may be available upon request and approval. If you would like to join the waitlist in the event that a camper has to cancel, please email us at gallatin4h@montana.edu

 

Check out our Gallatin County 4-H Camp informational website for more details and links to register: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hcamp.html

 

Thank you to all those that registered - we can't wait to see you at Camp in August! We hope you are ready for some OUT OF THIS WORLD fun! 
2025 Montana 4-H State Horse Shows
 
Registration for the Montana 4-H Working Ranch Horse Finals & State Horse Show is now open through FairEntry! Registration closes August 15th. To learn more about the events & how to register visit the event page websites!
 
 
2025 Murdoch's Retail Round Up
 
Did you know you can support Gallatin County 4-H by “rounding up” at the register when shopping at our local Belgrade, Four Corners and Bozeman Murdoch's Ranch & Home Supply locations in July & August?! Well now you do! 
 
Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply strives to support the communities of their store locations and requests the Round Up dollars be disbursed to 4-H clubs in and around these areas at the end of the campaign.
 
A portion of these funds will be directly allocated to our Gallatin County 4-H Foundation to be used for program support, fair/barn improvements, project supplies and higher education scholarships!
CALENDAR                                                         back to top 
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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)

 

JULY 1  ULC Meeting

 

JULY 4  Office Closed (Fourth of July)

 

JULY 6-8  Montana 4-H Pre-Congress

 

JULY 8-11  Montana 4-H Congress (details above)

 

JULY 10-11  Animal Project Interviews (Livestock/Small Animal, Horse & Dog/Cat)

 

JULY 13  Indoor Project Interviews & Exhibit Judging

 

JULY 11-20  Big Sky Country State Fair (check the Fair schedules)

 

JULY 18  Market Livestock Auction (live bidding only, starts at 4pm)

 

JULY 20  Barn Clean-Up & Load-Out Day (see Fair Schedule)

 

JULY 21  Indoor Exhibit Pick-Up (10am-12pm exhibit building #3)

 

JULY 23  Newsletter Blurbs DUE

 

See July Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.

 

AUGUST 2 - AUGUST 5  " Out of this World" 4-H Summer Camp

AUGUST 6-10  Bozeman Stampede

AUGUST 16  Manhattan Potato Festival

 

SEPTEMBER - End-of-Year Awards Celebration (Date TBD)

 
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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.

 

ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on 

July 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.

 
Our next full committee meeting will be Tuesday, July 15th at 9pm (FAIR WEEK) 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, August 28th at 6pm at the 4-H Office.
CLUBS                                                            back to top
Bozeman Area Clubs
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Dag Nabids Club

 

Meetings take place the second to last Tuesday of each month.

 

Fair is just around the corner, so be sure to sign up for interviews, work on your poster boards, and sign up for a time to work the indoor 4-H project booth! 

 

We will be meeting on July 2nd from 12-2 pm to work on our club display. Be sure to check the band app to RSVP for lunch, find the location, and let the club know what supplies you will be bringing. See you there!

 

Joke of the month: Q- Where will you NOT find a dog shopping this summer? A- The Flea Market 

 

The Fair is going to be MAGICAL - See you there! Submitted by Isa Capp - Dag Nabids Reporter

 

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.

 

If you would like help with your project books and records, please reach out to your club leaders anytime: Elsa Austin at elsa.austin@gmail.com, Christine at sommersaustin@gmail.com, or Jen Wold at jenmariewold@hotmail.com. 
Four Corners/Gallatin Gateway Area Clubs
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Gateway Challengers Club

 

Meetings take place the second Monday of each month at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center (145 Mill St., Gateway) from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.

 

Gateway Birthday Bash—Club Fundraiser Chicken Poop Bingo Booth: Saturday, August 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a festival parade at 11 a.m. We’ll need all the help we can get, so please save this date! It’s a lot of fun and a great way to promote 4-H in our community.

 

Our club leaders are Jessica Black and Morgan Stuart. Questions? Contact Jessica at 406-539-0940 or theblacksmail@gmail.com.
Belgrade Area Clubs
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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.

 

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 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. 

 

Monday, July 14th from 12-5pm (most likely 12-2p) we are all meeting to set up our club booth for fair in exhibit building #3.That will be considered out July meeting as well.

 

Our meeting dates going forward are:

  • July 14th at the fairgrounds, 12-5pm
  • August 11th, 6-8pm and we will have a little summer party
  • Sept. 8th 6-8pm
  • Oct. 13th 6-8pm

If you'd like to join Shining Mountaineers, please reach out to Lindsey Klebenow through email at shiningmountaineers@gmail.com or

406-551-3841.
Manhattan Area Clubs
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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.

 

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
Three Forks Area Clubs
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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!
PROJECTS                                                       back to top
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2024-2025 4-H Projects
(listed alphabetically)
AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP

 

Upcoming Teen Leader & Ambassador activities:

July 6-8 - Montana 4-H Pre-Congress

July 8-11 - Montana 4-H Congress

July 13 - Cloverbud Fair Interviews 

July 14-20 - Fair (promotional booth, Bingo Card game, Fair Dance, photos/videos)

 

Teens & Parents – Subscribe to our Teen Leadership/Ambassador BAND Group: https://band.us/n/ababA1o243K4K

 

If you have any questions, please contact leader, 4-H Agent Molly Yurdana

molly.yurdana@montana.edu or text 530-613-9908
BAKING @ MSU
 
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.

 

We are so excited to see all of the baked items you all bring to the fair for those who registered!

 

Please remember these things that are in the Fair Handbook:

 

GENERAL RULES FOR FOOD ENTIRES: 

1. ALL food entries will be accepted on Sunday, July 13th for indoor exhibit judging and interviews. 

2. All food items may come to the fair plated to the desire of the youth, although most attention will be paid to the quality of the goods. While sitting with the judge, a serving will be provided to the judge and a portion of the goods will be transferred to a disposable plate with a zip lock bag to be displayed for the remainder of the fair. Please bring necessary serving utensils (pie scoop, small spatula, fork etc). 

3. All food entries, including hot and refrigerated, must be presented for judging at a food safe serving temperature. If judge deems temperatures are not safe, they will not sample. 

4. Complete recipe for all food exhibits must be attached. For commercial mix, paste directions on card and eliminate reference to brand. Do not use packaged mixes unless specified in class number. 

5. Exhibitor to bring a minimum of 3 servings of their food product (i.e., 3 cookies, 3 muffins, 3 biscuits, 3 servings of cake, etc.). If bringing a cake or pie or loaf of bread, bring entire food product (unsliced). After judging, the exhibitor may take home all but that mentioned above in Rule Number 2. 

6. Cakes should be exhibited out-of-pan. Cupcakes should be baked without liners. Bread should be baked in an 8”x 4” or 9”x 5” pan unless it is a braided or shaped bread; pies should be baked in a 9” or 10” pie pan. 

7. Food entries will be judged on appearance (attractiveness, display, uniformity, cleanliness, etc.), adherence to entry rules (recipe attached, appropriate number of servings), texture and flavor. 

8. Judging will be based on age division: Junior (Ages 8-13) and Senior (Ages 14+)  

 

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

BEEF

 

Questions? Contact the 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
CAMP COUNSELORS
 

4-H Summer Camp will be August 2nd (August 1st arrival for Counselors) - August 5th, 2025 at Yellowstone Alliance Adventures!

 

Thank you for a productive Run-Through Day this past Saturday! We appreciate the feedback and questions you provided your peers as they practiced their workshops – thank you to those who brought snacks to share as well. We are excited to see how camp comes together and we appreciate your time, effort and dedication to this project. If you were not at Run-Through Day, it is up to YOU to connect with your camp committee, workshop committee and large group activity committee to ensure you know what they need from you and what you need to practice/prep before camp (lists are attached to this email to refresh your memories).

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

  • Scheduling Committee = Monday, June 30th @ 6pm at the 4-H Office
  • Design/Marketing Committee to heat press ALL camp shirts = Tuesday, July 22nd @ 6pm at the 4-H Office
  • Registration Committee to assemble all nametags = Tuesday, July 22nd @ 6pm at the 4-H Office
  • E-Board meeting = Tuesday, July 29th @ 6pm at Tiffany’s house in Belgrade
  • Fundraising/Budget Committee = will be responsible for writing Thank You notes to all our Camp Sponsors while we are at Camp
  • CPR Certification Training (4 hr training, earns you a 2-yr. cert) = Date/Time TBD
    • We do not require camp counselors to be CPR certified, however it is a great life skill and resume builder – we get these trainings at a discounted cost (usually $30 per counselor)
  • 2025 CAMP = Counselors need to arrive at 3pm on FRIDAY, August 1st at Yellowstone Alliance Adventure. We will move into the cabins, decorate, sort supplies and run through skits. Youth Campers arrive on Saturday, August 2nd starting at 10am. Everyone checks out on Tuesday, August 5th by 11am (counselors stay a little longer to ensure camp is clean and nothing is left behind)

 

Fundraising:

As discussed at Run-Through Day, there are options for you to “settle up” if you did not raise your $250 registration fee.

  1. You can pay the difference between $250 and what you were able to raise (cash, check or card at the 4-H office ASAP) or
  2. Connect with Molly to determine community service hours that will “pay off” your balance (examples: deep cleaning the 4-H office, promotional booth shifts during Fair, loading/packing all camp supplies into the vehicles before camp, cleaning/organizing banners/supplies after Fair)

 

2025 Cabin Partners: Each counselor will receive a colored t-shirt in their respective cabin color with “Camp Counselor” and 4-H Clover printed across the chest to wear on camp check-in day to be easily identifiable by their youth campers as they get to know you. Connect with your cabin partners to plan decorations, responsibilities, etc.

  • Jaxson & Kallen = Orange Cabin (8-9 yr. old boys)
  • Hayes & Sawyer = Red Cabin (9-10 yr. old boys)
  • Will, Sean & Bob = Dark Green Cabin (10-11 yr. old boys)
  • Matt, Tom & David = Hot Pink Cabin (12-13 yr. old boys)
  • Gracie & Aleana = Light Pink Cabin (8-9 yr. old girls)
  • Emma & Zoey = Ligh Purple Cabin (9-10 yr. old girls)
  • Kinzey, Mattie & Kryka = Yellow Cabin (9-10 yr. old girls)
  • Sophie, Makenze & Cami = Teal Cabin (10 yr. old girls)
  • Maggie, Kaydence & Kylee = Light Blue Cabin (10-11 yr. old girls)
  • Annabelle, Josie C., Naomi = Dark Blue Cabin (11 yr. old girls)
  • Lizzy, Keira, Josie D. = Dark Purple Cabin (11 yr. old girls)
  • Hazel, Aspen & Michaela = White Cabin (12-13 yr. old girls)
  • Bonnie, Kaitlyn, Marlie, Wyatt, Clayton = E-Board

 

If you need to order any more supplies, to coordinate fundraising activities, or if you have any other questions, please email molly.yurdana@montana.edu or TEXT Molly at (530) 613-9908.

 

Sincerely your Camp Commanders, 

Molly Yurdana (4-H Agent)

Tiffany Togstad (Camp Co-Director)

Amy Juliano (Camp Co-Director)
CAT
 

Hello to all!  Bonnie has graciously agreed to give us a 4-H Cat Showmanship seminar on Thursday, July 3rd at 5pm at Alpenglow Animal Hospital. We will be going over some basic questions you may be asked by the judge, as well as the procedure for showing your cat to the judge. 

 

Please RSVP- this will be a time when you can bring your cat (in a carrier, with a plain harness you wish to use for the fair), but we will not be having dinner at this seminar.  

 

Thank you!  And thank YOU, Bonnie!  Looking forward to seeing anyone who can attend this next Thursday, a week from today!

 

Julie Oghigian

Gallatin County 4-H Cat Project 

Cell (text is good too)- 714-206-4636
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.

 

So fun to spend this year with all of you and all of your wonderful kiddos! I loved seeing them learn, grow and most of all learn what 4-H is all about!!

 

If you have questions please email Erin Neil at ehagmeier@gmail.com or 406-431-7205.
COOKING @ MSU

 

**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
DAIRY COW
 

Questions? Contact leaders: 

Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819

Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
DOG OBEDIENCE
 
**This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.
 

This is it, congratulations on making it through the project! Best of luck to all of you at the fair with all your projects!

Don't forget to pick up your record books from the 4-H office prior to your interview.  If your record book did not get signed, you need to bring it, completed, to the last meeting at the park, or coordinate a time with me to get it signed.

 

July 2 - No class -- Happy 4th of July!!

July 9 - 4:30 at Taylor Park in Manhattan

July 14 - Show day at the fair. Please be there and ready by 9:30. Our shows start at 10.

 

Reach out to me if you have any questions.

Shawnna

shawnna0869@gmail.com

406-599-0869
DOG AGILITY

 

Jen Osler

406.388.4789

facility@montanamurraykennels.com
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!

 

Reach out to me if you have any questions.

Shawnna Taylor 

406-599-0869 

shawnna0869@gmail.com
GOAT - DAIRY

 

July 12th @ 10am- Barn set up- indoor arena

July 14-20 Fair!!

 

We are getting close to fair, and there is a lot to get finished up. If you have any questions about final dates or requirements please contact the committee. If you have any questions, please reach out ASAP.  

 

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
GOAT - MARKET

 

July 12th @ 10:00am- Barn Set Up- Indoor Arena

July 14-20 Fair!!

 

We are getting close to fair, and there is a lot to get finished up.  If you have any questions about final dates or requirements please contact the committee. If you have any questions, please reach out ASAP.  

 

Questions? Contact a Market Goat Leader:

Lea'h MacDonald- 406-220-3556

Amy Bownell- 406-209-2720

Rachel Colton-406-548-1915

Amy Brownell (406) 209-2720 abrownell3372@gmail.com

Lea’h MacDonald (406) 220-3556 lmk80@live.com

HORSELESS HORSE 

 

What a beautiful summer we're having! 

 

Horseless Horse will not be having any more meetings this year, but I hope to see you at fair. I'm looking forward to seeing great submissions to wrap up our year together. Be sure to sign up for an interview time, if you haven't already! The horse show is Friday-Sunday, July 11-13, if you would like to see fellow 4-H members and their horses show their skills.

If you have time during fair week, please consider volunteering for a few hours at the Indoor Project area to share the joy of 4-H with our community. 

 

*Horseless Horse Project interviews will be during Indoor Interviews on the afternoon of Sunday, July 13th. Be sure to sign up for a time slot after you register for fair.

 

*During Fair week, be sure to volunteer for a spot assisting the indoor 4-H project displays. It's an awesome opportunity to share with Fair visitors about the things you've done in 4-H this year!

 

* August - Be on the lookout for info to volunteer during the Bozeman Stampede. They donate a large portion of money back to Gallatin 4-H based on what projects volunteer. Help us by signing up and making $$ for our project to continue doing Horse activities!

 

Questions? Contact leader Sarah Capp at (406) 539-4386 or scapp9999@hotmail.com

HORSE PROJECTS

    Watch your email for more updates!

    HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS

     

    Questions? Contact Jessie Mejias (352) 304-1648 jessieleighmejias@gmail.com
    KNITTING/CROCHET
     
    **This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.

    Jeanette Hughes  406-570-7368 jbhughes97@yahoo.com

    Phyllis Lewis  307-4312079 pblewis1943@gmail.com
    LEATHERCRAFT

     

    Any questions or concerns please contact marble@wyoming.com or 406-579-0431 
    LIVESTOCK JUDGING   *new project this year!

     

    Cody and Amy Brownell

    406-209-4183 

    Livestockjudging_cody@yahoo.com
    PHOTOGRAPHY 

     

    Subscribe to the Photography BAND for more project updates, meeting RSVPs and assignments: https://band.us/n/aba3A2o95ep28

     
    Questions? Contact leader Tamara Knappenberger at
    POULTRY - Market or Breed/Show

     

    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 
    QUILTING   *new project this year!

     

    Watch your emails for updates! 

     

    If you have questions, please call or text me at 406.581.6843. 

    Ginny Francis, Quilting Project Leader

    ginnyfrancis@yahoo.com
    RABBIT - Market or Breed/Pet
     

    Time for the fair! At our last meeting we reviewed our fair check in process, dress, and expectations. We practices racing/jumping and rabbit

    handling one last time.

     

    Reminders

     

    *Project Interviews - 7/10 & 11

    *Barn Duty - keep an eye on your email for the SignUp Genius

    *Barn Set Up - 6/28 @ 8am

    *Meat Pen Tattoos - July 1

    *Fair Check in for Rabbits:

                4:00-6:00pm on July 14

                $15 per rabbit cage fee - Check Only

                Educational Poster - Novice/Juniors (cloverbuds welcome)

                Cage Posters - Everyone

                Supplies - food/water for your rabbit

                Test - don't forget about our test! 

     

    See you all in a few weeks!

     

    Monica Samson 406-399-1866

    Cody Brownell 406-209-4183

    Jim Murphy 406-946-2522
    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 

     

    Joey Knappenberger

    joey.knappenberger@gmail.com 

    406.600.2542
    SEWING 

     

    **This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.

     

    Questions? Contact leader Laura Fisher

    RevivALL Clothing

    www.revivallclothing.com

    Intentional, handmade clothing
    SHEEP
     

    Keep watch for the pre-fair email with details on fair week!

     

    Some highlights are:

    • Sheep check in Monday, 7/14 6-8pm 
      • Have your vet check form all filled in before your turn to talk with the vet. For any medication given to your lambs look for the withdrawal period and keep in mind these lambs will be going to the processor and we want to sell the best meat possible to our buyers. If you have questions on what meds can be given this close to fair please ask
    • Do not unload your sheep until vet has signed off This process takes a while. Our vet is amazing and needs time to look at each lamb. Have patients please we will get everyone checked in.
    • Sheep MUST be slicked sheared before vet check in
    • Information posters are due at check in Monday, 7/14
      • Name and date on back of poster, you can not use poster from previous year
    •  MANDATORY Sheep Exhibitor Meeting Tuesday, 7/15 at 8am
      • Please be doing weight checks remember minimum weight is 110 max weight is 160

    Let us help you if there is an issue don't wait!!! Let the countdown begin See you all soon 

    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 
    SHOOTING SPORTS

     

    Schedules & Locations: (Schedules per discipline listed below)

       

      Questions? Contact the following leaders:

      Archery – Randy Radke 406-539-4903 gv4harchery@gmail.com

       

      Air Rifle/Pistol – Lee Nelson – 406-579-0612, Bill Ott – 406-209-2599 lee.nelson.330@gmail.com

       

      Smallbore – Tom Everett – 406-570-8878, Scott Francis – 406-581-6845 scott.francis@montana.edu

       

      Shotgun, Hunting & Wildlife – Scott Francis – 406-581-6845 scott.francis@montana.edu

       

      Muzzle-loading – Bill Ott – 406-209-2599, Scott Francis – 406-581-6845 scott.francis@montana.edu

       

      Western Heritage – Sarah Brechbuhler – 406-581-7121  s_brechbuhler@msn.com

       

      Resources:

      Gallatin County 4-H Website: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hyouth.html

      Gallatin 4-H Newsletters: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hnewsletters.html

      Montana 4-H State Shooting Sports Website: https://www.montana.edu/extension/4h/programs_and_events/events/shooting_sports/shooting-sports-event.html

       

      Volunteers Needed:

      Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports is in need of more adults to become certified leaders in the different disciplines that are offered in 4-H Shooting.  For us to provide a safe and educational experience, we need your help.  Please consider becoming a leader.  More information on leader trainings will made available as it is received. Please plan to attend.  For more information, please contact Scott Francis 406-581-6845.
      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.
      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

      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.
      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.

      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


      For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845.

      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.

      WESTERN HERITAGE PROJECT

       

      Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.

       

      We have had a good beginning to the shooting season. The schedule did change a little, please see below for the updates. We are looking for a new leader going into next season.  Please reach out if you are interested. We will also pass along when there will be a Shooting Leader certification class.

       

      Gallatin County 4-H Western Heritage 2025 at the Manhattan Wildlife Association Logan Shooting Range

      Monday – July 7, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00

      Monday – July 14, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00

      Monday – July 21, 2025 – 2 bays, 6:00 – 8:00

      National Shoot – Columbia, Missouri – July 29 – July 31, 2025

      State Shoot – TBD – 

       

      Feel free to contact Sarah Brechbuhler with any questions:

      s_brechbuhler@msn.com

      406-581-7121 
      SWINE 

       

      Future Dates: Mark your calendars! Details Below

      *July 7th - Swine Project Pre-Fair BBQ @ the Fairgrounds 

      *June 28th, July 5th, 12th &13th - (9am-2pm) each day- Swine Barn Work Days

      *July 13th - Walk-Through for New Members/Families 1:00pm

      *July 14th - Fair Check In For Swine 9-12pm. See the registration email for a full schedule of shows for the week. (Pigs are in PINK)

       

      🔨Work Days: we need help getting ready for the fair! Can you help?  

      *July 5th,12th &13th - 9am-2pm each day- Swine Barn Work Days at the Fairgrounds  

      Sign up here : Pre Fair Set-up Help

       

      🍔 The PreFair BBQ and Project Meeting is next on the list, Monday July 7th @ 6:00pm at Building #4 on the Fairgrounds. 

      The committee will provide pork, rolls and beverages but please bring a side dish, salad and/or dessert to share! 

      To ensure a variety, a s a guide: Last Names A-M bring a Side Dish (salad, veggies, fruit).  ; N-Z please bring a Dessert

      This has always been a Mandatory Event so we can relay all of the details of the fair! 

      Please RSVP to be sure we have enough grub (yes, parents/siblings/families welcomed) and be sure to let us know if you CANNOT ATTEND too. 

      Sign Up Link

      What to expect from this meeting: we will provide lots of information, walk through the weeks' schedule, give copies of the Vet Check Forms and answer any questions you may have. We will have signups and information for

      Show / Pictures / Sale Help Sign Up 

      Barn Duty Sign Up

      Wash Rack Sign -Up 

       

      🤠 Show Shirt Exchange: If any of you have extra show shirts please bring them for this BBQ Night. Please only bring shirts, pants and boots that you are willing to give away, so all items there will be available for the taking. White long sleeve collared button down shirts for Showmanship and colorful western style shirts for market show, must have collar, and sleeved (no sleeveless). 


      🚜 SWINE BARN NEW MEMBER WALK-THROUGH

      * Sunday, July 13th New Members/Families are encouraged to come at 1PM for a walk through of drop off procedures and an overview of how the week will go, without the craziness of a full barn of pigs and kids.

       

      🎫 Fair Passes are now available at the 4-H Office. You should have received an email with the details. Youth exhibiting in projects get a wristband free / additional Youth $10 for the week / Parents $20 for the week / Day passes must be purchased this year through Gallatin Fairgrounds website. Parking information is in that email and is different than last year. Please note that unless you are registered with a dry camping spot, there is NO parking for 4H families in the Oak St accessed dirt lot. 

       

      🛻Parking - Be sure to pick up your yellow car pass for drop offs from the extension office.  You can use that until 10am. You will need to have your vehicle back out of the area and into a parking lot by 10am or it will be towed.

       

      👕Swine Shirts : Fun element for our swine kids and a fundraiser for our swine project. Here is the link to the Google order form https://forms.gle/6ffA9wGLT4HJxt568. If you do not have a google account, call Sarah to order. Must place order by June 29th. Payment will be collected by Sarah Bailey, do not take to the office. Checks should be made out to Gallatin County 4-H and put 'swine fundraiser' in the memo line. Call or text Sarah with questions. 406-600-2545



      🟢Buddy Pigs - if you have buddy pigs that are in need of processing at fair time and you have not made arrangements yet, reach out to Allison to get on our list asap. (312)662-2965 call or text

       

       

      🟢Helpful Communication - Reminders via text -  Register your cell phone 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.

       

      Keep spending time with those pigs!

      The Swine Committee

          Questions? Contact the Swine Committee at gallatinswineproject@gmail.com 
          VET SCIENCE 

           

          Note: Field trips are being finalized. Stay tuned in the Vet Science Band App for further details.

           

          Best,

          Monika Johnson

          406-579-3211
          WELDING  *new project this year!

           

          **This Project is FULL and is no longer taking new enrollments.

           

          Please feel free to text or email me with any questions!

          406-381-1639

          imwllc4h@gmail.com

           

          Thanks!
          janaie.godin@montana.edu
          Molly Yurdana, 4-H Extension Agent  molly.yurdana@montana.edu
          Colyn Wiening, 4-H Assistant gallatin4h@montana.edu
          Kari Ballenger, Extension Administrative Assistant gallatin@montana.edu

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          Gallatin County MSU Extension
          4-H Youth Development Agent

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