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SEPTEMBER 2025 NEWSLETTER |
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2025 Post-Fair TAB Publication
The Big Sky Country State Fair was a HUGE success! We are excited to share our 2025 Gallatin County 4-H/FFA post-fair publication with you all!
Congratulations to all our hard working youth exhibitors, and thank you to all our Sponsors, Buyers, and our amazing volunteers that make this program possible!
View/download the digital copy of the TAB our website here:
Due some delays in production and publication, the TAB will now be published in the Belgrade News on Sept. 11th and in the Bozeman Chronicle on Sept. 13th.
If you would like a hard copy, there will be approx. 25 copies available for pick up at our office after Sept. 13th. |
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End-of-Year 4-H Awards Celebration for Youth & Volunteers
Our 4-H Awards Celebration is our annual opportunity to celebrate 4-H volunteers and youth members! We have an afternoon planned to recognize volunteers who have done some outstanding work and who have been a part of the program for years! We will also celebrate youth who excelled in their projects this year and did an outstanding job being a part of the community.
The 2025 Awards Celebration will be held at the Bozeman Grantree Inn on SUNDAY, September 28th at 2pm.
You
DONUT want to miss this event! We will have a
NEW catered Donut Wall and light refreshments provided for all attendees
RSVP HERE:
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2024-2025 4-H Project Award Nominations
Project Nomination letters were mailed out at the end of July to 4-H youth who have been nominated for 2025 4-H Project Award(s), so CHECK YOUR MAIL! **If you receive this letter, please make sure to follow the listed requirements and re-turn in your updated Record Book(s) back to the 4-H Office for one more review by Friday, September 5th by 5pm. With both record-keeping and interview skills being equally important to develop in our youth, the two areas were scored and totaled to determine award nominees. Members that scored 110 total points (85%) or higher were nominated to be considered for a Project Award(s). *Please note that nomination does not guarantee an award.
Even if you don’t get nominated, please remember that record keeping and interview skills are some of the many life skills we are teaching youth in 4-H. Practicing keeping accurate and updated records and speaking to an adult about your learning experiences will help in your future projects and when applying for jobs/scholarships/college. Be sure to still update your records books with all your project information/financial records/ribbons/etc. up through the current date to “close out” your records for this 4-H Year.
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“Outstanding 4-H Members of the Year” – Achievement Journals
*RECENTLY REVISED FOR 2025*
Each year the Gallatin County Foundation gives awards to outstanding 4-H members in the form of scholarships. These monetary scholarships are generously sponsored by the Harris and Elizabeth Kirk Trust. The number and dollar value of the scholarships vary yearly based on the number of qualified applicants, as well as the availability of funds. The 4-H Member of the Year Award Winners are to be recognized for their outstanding achievements in 4-H at our annual awards celebration and is determined off of a points-based scoring system. To be eligible for this award, youth of ANY AGE (8+) can fill out the Achievement Journal document for the with the current 4-H year activities (UPDATEDGallatinCountyAchievementJournal-fillable.pdf) to the best of their ability and turn it in to our office by Friday, September 12th by 5pm.
Thank you to our Gallatin 4-H Foundation and Volunteers for their efforts to revise this document this year to hopefully make it more user-friendly and aligned with our programmatic activities.
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2025 4-H Summer Camp Recap
“
To infinity and beyond!” The 2025 Gallatin County 4-H Summer Camp space mission was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Our 37 teen space Captains took 66 youth space Cadets on an adventure through the cosmos this week exploring new skills, friendships and fun. The future of the galaxy is in good hands with these stellar space explorers! Thank you to those who joined us on this 4-H mission.
👽🚀🧑🏻🚀🌍
Space Mission Day 1 of 4-H Camp Space Camp included our cadets embarking on a trek filled with a series of Galactic Games, a Martian invasion skit, silly songs and planet flags.Space Mission Day 2 tested the stamina of our space cadets With a hike, yoga, slip n’ slide and Astronaut Training Obstacle Course, we focused in on the Health of our galaxy. Then we tested their brain power and creativity with themed workshops including Solar System Bracelets, Constellation & Moon Science, Space Jeopardy and Alien Puppets/Tin Foil Hats/Lightsaber crafts. To round out this mission, a movie night featuring WALL-E with Moon Pies and Rocket Popsicles. On Space Mission Day 3 Cadets ventured through more workshops including a galactic scavenger hunt, human battleship, tie-dye, bottle rockets, paracord, fly-tying and a trip through outer space on the Zip-Line! This mission concluded with our annual Camp Dance which included line and swing dancing, a dance competition and some fun facepaint courtesy of one of our Camp Captains.
HUGE thank you to Yellowstone Alliance Adventures for hosting our camp again this year and to all our generous sponsors that made this event possible for our local youth and teens!
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Market Livestock Sale Checks, Indoor Silent Auction Payout & Premium Award Money
We estimate that checks will be available no later than October 1st. We will communicate if there are any additional delays beyond our control to the best of our abilities.
- NEW Check Dispersal Policy: Exhibitors will be notified via email when Market Sale, Indoor Silent Auction and Premium Award Checks are available. Checks will no longer be mailed and all 4-H/FFA Exhibitors will be required to pick up their checks at the 4-H Office. When picking up your checks, you will be asked to “sign out” your checks signifying that you have received them.
Award Premiums:
- Fair Ribbon Premiums are not paid for market classes, carcass evaluations or animal educational tests/posters. Livestock educational poster entries are divided into junior and senior divisions in each species.The top 5 posters in each division will receive Blue Rosette ribbons and premiums. All other posters will not receive ribbons or premiums.
- Premiums are paid per ribbon color for Showmanship, Breed classes and specialty classes per the prices below:
- White $2.00
- Red $3.00
- Blue $4.00
- Purple Flat $5.00
- Pink Rosette $6.00
- Purple Rosette $8.00
- Blue Rosette $10.00 (livestock educational posters only)
Market Sale Checks:
- **As a reminder, a 5% commission is deducted from the sale price of each market sale animal to pay sale expenses and operating fees. This commission covers but is not limited to the following: Livestock Judge, Buyers BBQ, Insurance coverage, Trucking fees of animals, Auctioneers, Online Sale Platform, Marketing and Advertising prior to sale, Thank you Tab publication after the fair, Equipment and Supplies for the sale, Tax fees, and Donation to Higher Education Scholarships for 4-H youth.
- The 5% commission will also be deducted from all add-ons. All Market Swine will be deducted a rate of $0.35 per every $100 of the sale price to cover the Pork Checkoff Fees. For example, if you sell a market hog for $2,000, you would multiply that amount times 0.0035 (2000 x 0.0035 = $7.00). The 5% commission does NOT apply to Indoor Silent Auction items.
- Please remember to thank your Buyers and those who generously gave you add-ons, as they are the ones that make this opportunity possible for the kids.
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National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors
Gallatin 4-H member, Nicole Berger (pictured front and center), has been selected to serve as a 2025 National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador! Congratulations Nicole, we are so proud!🍀 |
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Thank you - Bozeman Stampede
Thank you to those who signed up to help with the 2025 Bozeman Stampede rodeo in August! This has become a huge fundraiser for Gallatin 4-H thanks to the generous support and monetary donations of the Stampede. We do not know the exact dollar amount the Stampede will give 4-H each year. In years past they have generously given us program-wide donations on top of what we actually worked for – but we do not want to count on that, nor guarantee an exact rate/amount. They are
sharing their profits with us because they support and believe in 4-H and our mission, any amount they choose to provide us will be appreciated.
Many hands make light work, so THANK YOU to those who carved out some time in their busy summer schedules to help.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Enrollment for the new 4-H Year opens on October 1st, 2025
4-H ENROLLMENT POLICY UPDATE:
Our county 4-H program enrollment policy has been updated and our enrollment window will open October 1st and will now close January 15th (previously March 1st) – which means ALL youth and volunteers MUST be enrolled in 4-H and any/all projects they plan to participate in no later than January 15th, especially if planning to participate in the Fair in that project area.
RETURNING 4-H Youth Members and Volunteers will re-enroll through their existing ZSuite account and re-select your projects and clubs for the new 4-H Year.
BE SURE to update any mailing addresses, parent AND youth emails, phone numbers and/or medical information at this time.**Please re-enroll
by October 31 to avoid late fees and to ensure you are included on emails, meeting announcements and newsletter mailing list.
NEW 4-H Youth Members technically have all the way until January 15th to join our county 4-H program.
However, the earlier the better to ensure they can take full advantage of program offerings, New 4-H Family Orientations, project orientations, club elections and get in before projects fill up!
As always, 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 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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Help Spread the Word!
- Info Nights are intended for prospective families interested in joining 4-H for the first time. Our goal is to provide a brief overview of the Montana 4-H program, our county program structure, local project/club offerings and enrollment process to those who are considering joining.
- Wednesday, September 24th at 6pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building #4 (901 N. Black Ave, Bozeman)
- New 4-H Family Orientation for those new families who officially join our 4-H program for the 2025-2026 4-H Year to dive more in depth to the logistics and requirements of our 4-H program to set them up for success for their 1st year!
- Monday, November 3rd at 6pm at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building #4 (901 N. Black Ave, Bozeman)
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We are excited to announce that we will have a NEW Project offered for the 2025-2026 4-H Year!
Babysitting Project
Join the Babysitting Project with new leader Erin Neil! Explore what it takes to be a babysitter - CPR, nutrition, handling children, and more. If you are interested in this project, please enroll through your Zsuite profile in October!
Project will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month (Nov. - May) at 6:00pm at our 4-H Office located on the Fairgrounds. Youth must be 11 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to enroll.
Questions? Contact leader Erin Neil ehagmeier@gmail.com
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Calling all 4-H Adults
We are always looking for more volunteers and leaders in all capacities! Based off youth interest we could use leaders specifically for the following Projects:
Cake Decorating, Cooking, Small Engines & Woodworking.
Additionally, some of our existing Projects and Clubs are looking for additional support, (ex. Knitting/Crochet, Shooting Sports, Camp Counseling, Leathercraft) please consider co-leading a Project or Club with one of our existing Leaders to lend a helping hand and to help increase our youth enrollment capacities.
If you or anyone you know would be interested, please let us know ASAP!
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Montana 4-H Volunteer Institute
The Montana 4-H Center (state office) is offering a Volunteer Institute again this year! The Montana 4-H Volunteer Institute provides volunteers with the opportunity to connect with other 4-H volunteers from across Montana while learning new skills. Attend workshops taught by volunteers and MSU Extension faculty and staff to take new ideas back to 4-H programs in your county. The Institute is open to registered 4-H adult volunteers (ages 19+). We encourage volunteers of all types (project leaders, club leaders, general volunteers) to attend for a great weekend of networking, learning and recognizing the efforts and impacts volunteers make in the Montana 4-H program. Event agenda and workshop sessions - COMING SOON!
- The Institute will be in Billings, MT October 3-5, 2025. Event Registration is $75. Volunteers can register on their ZSuite dashboard when logged in HERE: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/41341 (Registration CLOSES Sept. 21st)
- To book a hotel room at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, call (406) 248-7151 to book under the “4-H Room Block.” Room Rates are $129/night for a Double Queen Room (Room Block EXPIRES Sept. 12th)
- **Financial Support: ULC has some financial assistance available for volunteers attending this event to help with the costs of registration and hotel. Please register first through ZSuite and then fill out this form and email it back to gallatin4h@montana.edu as soon as possible. ULC will determine and approve funding amounts per volunteer with consideration on how many volunteers attend.
- Workshop Proposals Needed: We need you to share your knowledge with other volunteers across Montana. Volunteers are welcomed and encouraged to submit a proposal to teach a workshop at the volunteer institute. Some ideas are club management, leadership, teaching specific 4-H projects, and working with teens to name a few. It could even be a topic/skills that you do as a career (example counseling, teacher, accountant, vet, etc.). Please use this link to submit a proposal.
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Shooting Sports Volunteers Needed + State Training Opportunity
Calling 4-H parents!!
Our Gallatin 4-H Shooting Sports projects serve over 170 youth every year and with another 4-H Year right around the corner, we are always looking to recruit more 4-H Shooting Sports Volunteers! Shooting Sports is a safe, fun and challenging activity that can become a lifelong passion to be shared with the family. The safe and responsible use of firearms and archery equipment is the primary focus of the 4-H Shooting Sports program. Youth members will improve marksmanship skills, have the opportunity to compete, and learn self-discipline and personal responsibility.
All 4-H shooting sports volunteers must attend a State Training workshop and become certified in a shooting discipline before serving as project leaders and volunteers. Project disciplines include: Air Pistol, Small Bore Pistol (.22), Air Rifle, Small Bore Rifle (.22), Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloading, Hunting, and Western Heritage.
To be a certified leader in the State of Montana, the following must be satisfied:
- Be at least 21 years of age.
- Be enrolled as a leader in their respective County. Passed a background check and successfully completed the Montana 4-H Volunteer Training Modules.
- All training attendees must complete the four National 4-H Shooting Sports modules on Z-Suites to be certified at the end of the practicum day. The code for Z-Suites will be shared with the folks that sign up to take the trainings.
- Be trained and certified in any discipline(s) that they are teaching at the county level.
- Participants must attend the entire training and successfully complete all aspects to receive their respective discipline certification.
- Certification is good for seven (7) years. If the discipline is not taught in the first 2 years, the course must be retaken.
UPCOMING STATE TRAINING OPPORTUNITY:
The Montana 4-H Center is hosting a Shooting Sports Leader Training in Dillon, MT on September 12-14, 2025. This is an opportunity for volunteers to get TWO certifications in ONE weekend. Please see the attached agenda and information for the Z-Suites National 4-H Shooting Sports Modules. The cost of the State Training is $75.00/discipline, but Gallatin 4-H Shooting Sports side accounts will cover the cost for you once registered.
Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Training - Dillon - 2025 Registration: https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/41142. If you will be a NEW volunteer in general, please contact us at the Gallatin 4-H Office first so we can help you create your ZSuite Volunteer account first.
Questions? Contact our Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports coordinator at Scott Francis at scott.francis@montana.edu
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Earn Money for your 4-H Project or Club
We have the AMAZING opportunity to continue to work MSU Concessions and this has become a GREAT way to raise money for 4-H club/project activities! Please see the link below for the 2025 Fall Fundraising concessions events at MSU! We frequently commit to events throughout the year as they arise and update the SignUp Genius accordingly.
What does working MSU Concessions entail?
All food is made and prepped by MSU Culinary/Concessions staff, 4-H members/parents just simply sell and serve it out of one of the concessions stands on MSU Campus (Stadium or Fieldhouse depending on the event). This is a super easy, fun and quick way to make money for your Clubs/Projects and gain some skills in the service industry! A Stand Leader and MSU Concessions staff will train you on the spot with what you need to know - No experience necessary!
2025-2026 MSU Concessions Fundraising SignUp:
Fundraising: 4-H Concessions Fundraising Opportunities
If club/project members sign up for an event as a group, your club/project will get ALL the tips and a percentage of the profits from that event. If multiple projects/clubs sign up for the same game, then the tips and profits will be split between the groups. So, we highly encourage you to gather up your members, pick a game/event that your club/project will work as one group to maximize the amount of money you will earn!
Depending on the event, the day/time/hours will vary and depending on our concessions stand location, the number of people we will need per game will vary. We will need a combination of youths (minimum age of 10 with parent accompaniment) and teens/adults (ages 15+) to run cash registers.
If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H Office
gallatin4h@montana.edu
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National 4-H Week is October 5-11, 2025
Gallatin County 4-H Window Display Contest
Take advantage of this important week to highlight the remarkable 4‑H youth in your communities and showcase the incredible experiences that 4‑H offers young people. Clubs, projects or individuals can participate.
2025 Theme: "Beyond Ready"
Show off your 4-H spirit, all our awesome opportunities, and all the ways 4-H has prepared you for your future! Send an email to gallatin4h@montana.edu with a photo and location of your public 4-H display to be considered for the contest! Prize money will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place displays!! Prize money will be allocated to the club/project of your choice. |
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Join our BAND app group:
Gallatin County 4-H
Never miss important updates from the Gallatin County 4-H Office!
Download the BAND app today! Join by clicking the invite link, or by scanning the QR code, or searching "Gallatin County 4-H" to subscribe to our group. Meetings, fundraisers and deadlines can all be found here!
You must opt-in, we will not add you and can choose to opt-out at a later date if needed. |
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LOOKING AHEAD:
Check out the
"4-H Year at a Glance" Calendar for the upcoming 2025-2026 4-H Year HERE
Our Gallatin 4-H BAND app has ALL 4-H meetings/events listed in one place in the calendar tool (Join BAND here)
SEPTEMBER 1 Labor Day - OFFICE CLOSED
SEPTEMBER 2 ULC Meeting
SEPTEMBER 5
Nominated Record Books DUE to Office
SEPTEMBER 6 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 12-14 Montana 4-H State Working Ranch Horse Show
SEPTEMBER 12 Achievement Journals DUE to Office
SEPTEMBER 13 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 18 RSVP Deadline for End-of-Year Awards Celebration
SEPTEMBER 20 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
SEPTEMBER 24 Gallatin 4-H Info Night (for prospective families interested in joining 4-H)
SEPTEMBER 26-28 Montana 4-H State Horse Show
SEPTEMBER 27 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
SEPTEMBER 28 End-of-Year Awards Celebration (see RSVP link above)
See September Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
OCTOBER 1 4-H Year Enrollment OPENS
OCTOBER 4 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Concert (see SignUp above)
OCTOBER 3-5 Montana 4-H Volunteer Institute (Billings)
OCTOBER 5-11 National 4-H Week
OCTOBER 6 Market Livestock Committee meeting
OCTOBER 7 Unlimited Leaders Council (ULC) meeting
OCTOBER 11 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Football Game (see SignUp above)
OCTOBER 13 Office Closed (Columbus Day)
OCTOBER 23 Newsletter blurbs due
OCTOBER 23 Foundation Committee meeting
OCTOBER 24 MSU Concessions Fundraiser - Concert (see SignUp above)
OCTOBER 31 Returning 4-H Youth & Volunteer Re-Enrollment Deadline
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UNLIMITED LEADERS COUNCIL (ULC)
The primary purpose of the Unlimited Leaders Council (ULC) is to provide guidance and assistance to the county Extension staff in planning and conducting educational programs. 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
September 2nd at 6pm at the Extension Office.
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MARKET LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE (MLC)
The purpose of the Market Livestock Committee is to develop and promote all market livestock projects (Beef, Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbit, and Poultry) in 4-H and FFA on a county-wide basis, with support offered to non-market projects as well (Dairy Cow, Dairy Goat, Horse, Breed/Breeding projects).They provide members the educational experience and support to responsibly raise, care for, and sell their 4-H/FFA market animals; organize & facilitate the Gallatin County 4-H/FFA Market Sale; create and enforce the FairBook Rules specific to all livestock species; and work together as a committee to set and enforce the standard for all livestock projects.
Our next committee meeting will be Monday, October 6th 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, October 23rd at 6pm at the 4-H Office. |
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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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Dag Nabids Club
Meetings take place the second to last Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm at the MSU Animal Bioscience Building on campus in Bozeman.
Questions, contact a leader!
Belinda Nash (406) 570-5585 nashmuffin@aol.com
Monika Johnson (406) 579-3211 mijmontana@gmail.com
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Hyalite Hawks Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
Questions, contact a leader!
Jen Wold at jenmariewold@hotmail.com.
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Four Corners/Gallatin Gateway Area Clubs |
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Gateway Challengers Club
Meetings take place the second Monday of each month at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center (145 Mill St., Gateway) from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
The Gateway Challengers got together on August 16th for the Gateway Birthday Bash with our 4-H promotion booth. We hosted chicken poop bingo as a club fundraiser and did very well. The Longden-Powell family provided chickens for bingo and piglets for the mini petting zoo, with goats from the Blacks’ farm. We were successful in promoting 4-H, selling some goods, and even finding a new home for one of the piglets.
Our next regular club meeting will be Monday, September 8, at 6:30 p.m., and we look forward to celebrating our ’24-’25 year.
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 6:00pm at Divine Mercy Academy school in Belgrade.
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Pass Creek Club
Meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 4:00pm at Springhill Church in Belgrade.
For any questions, please contact Cassie Smieja: smiejahay@latmt.com
406-539-3833
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Shining Mountaineers Club
Meetings will take place on the second Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm at the 161 W. Madison Ave, Belgrade.
Our Next meeting is scheduled for September 8th from 6-8pm at 161 W Madison, Ave. Belgrade.
We will be discussing club officer nominations for the forthcoming 4h year.
See everyone soon!
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.
If you have questions, please contact
Jeff Sposito 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
Sarah Simser (406) 580-4730 erring@gmail.com
Rebecca Etchison (406) 595-9600 etch898@yahoo.com
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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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2024-2025 4-H Projects
(listed alphabetically)
**2025-2026 Project Selection List coming in October! |
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AMBASSADORS / TEEN LEADERSHIP
Hello Teen Leaders & Ambassadors🍀
Thank you for a great year! We were an incredibly active group this year, with club appearances, teaching county-wide workshops, media appearances, dances and more! I am planning on leading this project again this upcoming 4-H Year and am actively working to improve the project meetings. I am also planning to implement the same Ambassador Team application/interview process for those interested in that opportunity. Stay tuned for updates!
Plans for September:
- Historically, the Teen Leaders have helped at the end-of-year Gallatin 4-H Awards Celebration, announcing youth awards, handing out prizes, and providing entertainment for the afternoon. I would love to have you all involved in the planning and presentation of the awards celebration again this year. I want YOU to take the lead on planning the script, flow, program, decorations, and hype. The 2025 Awards Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, September 28th at 2pm-4:30pm (your commitment would be 12pm-5pm that day – see attached Save the Date). We will gather as a Leadership team to brainstorm and assign duties.
- Next Teen Leadership Project Meeting – to plan end-of-year 4-H Awards Celebration
- Wednesday, September 10th 6pm – 8pm @ 4-H Office
Mark Your Calendars:
The 2025-2026 Montana 4-H Fall Leadership Training event will be held Friday, November 7th – Sunday, November 9th at the Copper King Hotel in Butte. Fall Leadership Training is the annual leadership development retreat for county 4-H Ambassadors and Teen Leaders. This is a peer-to-peer leadership training – facilitated by our newly elected MT 4-H State Officer Team! The majority of the event workshops are created
by teens,
for teens. Teens will leave the weekend prepared and excited to take the knowledge and skills they have gained and apply them in their counties. It is also a great place to have youth leaders exchange ideas and create a statewide network of resources. Registration will be $185 per person and includes lodging (4 to a room), Saturday and Sunday meals, and program costs. Learn more about this event here: https://www.montana.edu/extension/4h/programs_and_events/events/fall_training/index.html
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BABYSITTING PROJECT *new project in 2025-2026!
*This Project will be capped at 25 youth members. Youth members must be at least 11 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
This project will meet the second Wednesday of each month from 6:00pm-7:30pm (November-May) at the 4-H Office!
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BAKING PROJECT
*This Project will be capped at 30 youth members. Youth members must be at least 8 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
This project will meet the first Monday of each month from 6:00pm - 8:00pm (November - May) at the MSU Herrick Hall Food Lab kitchen on campus.
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 PROJECT
If you’re a new member please reach out to 406-580-9003 before you enroll in the new year. We are looking forward to meeting you!
Be prepared for workshops to start the very beginning of October. If you want to be on the text reminder list please sign up with Annabel at 406-580-9003
Questions? Contact the Beef Committee:
gallatinbeefproject@gmail.com
ANNABEL MORGAN 406-580-9003
KELLY PAVLIK 406-600-1016
MELANIE DUFFIN 406-209-1978
CRAIG DEBOER 406-570-3304 |
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CAMP COUNSELOR PROJECT
Counselors - THANK YOU for an
OUT OF THIS WORLD Camp! We are so proud of all of you. 9 months of planning, meetings, fundraising, workshop practice, etc. and it was a huge success. Thank you for working hard, stepping up, working together and through challenges, late nights and early mornings, being flexible with changes and putting on a good experience for the kids. We appreciate your enthusiasm, your singing (although sometimes pitchy), your humor (sometimes twisted), your energy, and trust. We’re always working to improve the camp counselor project experience and the camp as a whole. I welcome any and all feedback as we start planning for this upcoming 4-H year. Thanks again and enjoy the rest of your summer! We will have our annual “camp wrap-up” meeting sometime within the next month to debrief, discuss what went well, and improvements for next year.
REMINDERS & UPDATES FOR THE NEW 4-H YEAR:
- The 2024-2025 4-H year was the
LAST year that 13 year olds were allowed to serve as Camp Counselors. Beginning this upcoming 4-H Year (2025-2026), youth must be 14 years old and older (age as of Oct. 1st) to serve as a Camp Counselor. Camp Counselor applications will be released with Enrollment in October and due Nov. 1st for those age-eligible and interested. Interviews will be early December.
- BE AWARE that in 2025-2026 we will be CAPPING the camp counselor project to 25 Counselors (including E-Board counselors). We need a more manageable group size and the most dedicated, youth-service driven teens to serve as our counselors.
- In 2025-2026 we will also be trying out a recurring meeting date/time for the sake of consistency and commitment to the project. We will meet the fourth Sunday of each month (January - May) from 1pm-4pm at the 4-H Office. The longer meeting timeframe will allow for more training to be incorporated, with plenty of time to plan/prep workshops and committee work each month.
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CAT PROJECT
We had 6 of our cat project members show their cats at the fair this year under Judge Dr. Stephanie Ninnemann from Jackson, WY. The kids (and their cats!) all did a phenomenal job- our judge was especially looking for a confident introduction from each member, ability to answer questions about their cat, and a solid "thank you" at the end of their time showing. Several members also did great educational posters. Congratulations to Remi Neil for her 2nd consecutive 4-H Fair Cat Show Grand Championship with her kitty "Champ!"
We are looking forward to another great year of all things "cat" for our project- if anyone has any fun contacts in our community who may enjoy speaking at one of our meetings or leading the kids in a fun project (even doing more fun cat-themed decorations for the holidays), please let me know!
Julie Oghigian DVM CVA
Alpenglow Veterinary Services, Inc
Cell (text is good too)- 714-206-4636
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CLOVERBUD PROJECT (AGES 5-7) *new leader in 2025-2026!
**This Project will be capped at 50 youth members (4-H ages 5-7 only)
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.
After 6 years as the Cloverbud leader, Erin Neil will be moving onto leading other 4-H projects for older kiddos. I have SO enjoyed my time with these darling little Cloverbuds and can't wait to see them become regular 4-H youth members. Thank you for sharing these little "sprouts" with me!
We will be welcoming a NEW Leader in 2025-2026, BreeAnna Benz! We are working on on-boarding her so she is ready to kick off the new 4-H Year with meetings starting in November. Stay tuned!
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COOKING PROJECT *NEEDS Leader for 2025-2026
**This Project will be capped at 25 youth members.
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DAIRY COW PROJECT
Thank you to all of the 4-H dairy cow project members for a great 2024-2025 4-H year! We had a fun project year and enjoyed the members working together to present a good image of the dairy industry during the fair.
Please remember to complete your records books through the fair events and if you were nominated for a project award to turn your record books back to the 4-H office by September 5, 2025. We will be working on getting the next year starting soon for the dairy cow project so please remember to sign up as soon as possible in October!
Questions? Contact leaders:
Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819
Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
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DOG OBEDIENCE PROJECT
**This Project will be capped at 40 youth members. Youth members must be at least 8 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Happy Fall! If you have been nominated for a record book award, please don't forget to complete them and turn them in by the 5th. I look forward to seeing you at the awards banquet on the 28th.
- Shawnna (retiring Dog Obedience leader)
Hello Dog Obedience Members,
My name is Jen and I will be the new leader for Obedience and continue my role as the leader for Agility, either way I wanted to introduce myself. As we enter this month of September, we have a couple of opportunities to show off the dog projects. The first will be on Saturday, 9/13 from 11am to 2pm at Owen House Ace in Downtown Bozeman. We would have a little booth to potentially answer questions and take donations for our project as well as demo agility and obedience skills. If anyone is interested, please contact me ASAP, so we solidify details. The second opportunity that we have to showcase the dog projects will be at Dog Fest on Sunday, 9/21 from 1pm to 5pm off Love Lane by the YMCA. Again, we would have a booth and be able to demo agility as well as our obedience skills and again let me know if you are interested!
As a reminder, registration for the new year begins October 1st! I want to also put it out there that we will have our first extra workshop for the year in October and details will follow.We will try to have an extra workshop every month until June 2026.
For dog agility and dog obedience we will still meeting at Montana Murray Kennels at 25 Dollar Drive in Belgrade. I believe that both projects are going to be held on Wednesday but I have yet settle on time/times until I have numbers. With that said it would be between 4 and 6pm I believe when the sessions would be.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me! I look forward to this new 4-H year!
Jen Osler
406.388.4789 (work)
361.446.1209 (cell)
facility@montanamurraykennels.com
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DOG AGILITY PROJECT
Hello Dog Agility Members,
My name is Jen and I will be the new leader for Obedience and continue my role as the leader for Agility, either way I wanted to introduce myself. As we enter this month of September, we have a couple of opportunities to show off the dog projects. The first will be on Saturday, 9/13 from 11am to 2pm at Owen House Ace in Downtown Bozeman. We would have a little booth to potentially answer questions and take donations for our project as well as demo agility and obedience skills. If anyone is interested, please contact me ASAP, so we solidify details. The second opportunity that we have to showcase the dog projects will be at Dog Fest on Sunday, 9/21 from 1pm to 5pm off Love Lane by the YMCA. Again, we would have a booth and be able to demo agility as well as our obedience skills and again let me know if you are interested!
As a reminder, registration for the new year begins October 1st! I want to also put it out there that we will have our first extra workshop for the year in October and details will follow. We will try to have an extra workshop every month until June 2026.
For dog agility and dog obedience we will still meeting at Montana Murray Kennels at 25 Dollar Drive in Belgrade. I believe that both projects are going to be held on Wednesday but I have yet settle on time/times until I have numbers. With that said it would be between 4 and 6pm I believe when the sessions would be.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me! I look forward to this new 4-H year!
Jen Osler
406.388.4789 (work)
361.446.1209 (cell)
facility@montanamurraykennels.com
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DAIRY GOAT PROJECT
We are gearing up for a new year, and looking forward to see you all soon!
Dairy/Market goat (joint workshop) is planning on having an orientation meeting around the first of December, all members are encouraged to come. We will be going over workshops, contracts, and expectations for this upcoming year. *Date to be determined
As a committee we are planning for having a minimum of one workshop a month starting after the new year. Our project requirement is for every member to attend a minimum of 4 workshops.
We are also planning on doing some fundraising during the Bobcat football games, so keep your eyes open for these opportunities.
Also, there will be some online/webinars coming available soon so we will update you when these come available, these will count towards your record book requirements.
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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MARKET GOAT PROJECT
We are gearing up for a new year, and looking forward to seeing everyone!
Market Goat will be having an orientation meeting ( a joint workshop with Dairy) the first part of December and all members are encouraged to come. We will be going over workshops, contracts and expectations. *Date to be determined
As a committee we are planning on having at least one workshop per month starting the first of the year. Check the newsletter for updates.
We are also planning on doing some fundraising during the Bobcat football games, so keep your eyes open for these opportunities.
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HORSE PROJECT
Please take some time to record your fair activities and accomplishments in your record book. Add pictures too! Nominations for record book awards will be coming out soon. Nominated record books will need to be updated and turned back into the office and you will be recognized at the awards night in September.
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KNITTING/CROCHET PROJECTS
**This Project will be capped at 15 youth members.
This year will be a time of transition as Jeanette will no longer be leading the group. We are seeking additional volunteer leaders, so if you know of anyone who knits or crochets who would like to help in this awesome group, even if on a single meeting basis, please let us know. Some of our senior knitters or crocheters might be a great help as mentors to the group, so consider that if you think you might be interested.
We will kick off 2025-2026 4-H Year meetings in November. We will now meet the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm at The Springs Bozeman. See you soon!
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LIVESTOCK JUDGING PROJECT
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PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
Starting in the 2025-2026 4-H Year, this project will meet on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:00pm-7:30pm (November - June)
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 PROJECT - Market or Breed/Show
Happy Fall to the 4-H Poultry Project Members!
Thank you to everyone for another successful 4-H year and fair. We had over 60 members participate in the project this last year with 45 of those members showing at the fair! As we wrap up this past year, please remember to complete your record books and if you were nominated for a project award, please get your record book turned back to the 4-H Office by September 5, 2025. Remember to also get thank you notes/photos out to your buyers and to thank our project sponsors.
Here is a summary of the individuals and businesses that supported our poultry project in 2025:
Randy's Tech Service, Montana Linen Supply, Sheroian Family, Bridger Animal Nutrition, Colton Crane Service, KM Nursing, Oostema Family, Rocky Mountain Supply, Foothills Bookkeeping, Murdoch's Belgrade, Ag Depot, Neiminen Family, Gallatin County 4-H Foundation, Rob & Judy Brownell, Montana Veteran's Meat Locker and Kenyon Noble
Vets at Fair—Teri Hartman, Tracy Schmitt and Frances Marshall
As we wrap up the year and begin our next 4-H year, we are looking for suggestions for improvements and for individuals who are interested in joining the leader's committee or helping with a project workshop this new year. Please forward the suggestions and interest emails to Shawna Oostema at fcclashawna@hotmail.com.
In September we are planning on starting out our fundraising for the new year with joining the 4-H Goat project and working the MSU Football Concessions on Saturday September 13, 2025. If you are able to help with this fundraiser, please let Shawna know. A follow-up email with more information on this opportunity will be sent out separately in early September.
Please save the date for the next events:
**October 1, 2025 — Start of the 2025 to 2026 4-H Year—Remember to re-enroll for the project or join the project as soon as you can.
**October 4, 2025 — Rocky Mountain Poultry Association Fall Show in Great Falls, MT—-this is a statewide show that counts towards your workshop requirements for the new year. More information will be forwarded from Shawna
**October 9, 2025 — 1st Poultry Workshop of 2025-2026 4-H Year— location TBD but workshop will be 6:30pm to 8:00pm
**October 11, 2025 — MSU Football Concessions—-the poultry project is doing this concession opportunity for our annual fundraising event. We will need several youth and adults to help with this fundraising opportunity.
**October 18, 2025 — Montana Veterans Meat Locker Community Service Meat Giveaway—-location TBD
The 4-H Poultry Project Leader's Committee
Shawna Oostema: 406-580-7819, fcclashawna@hotmail.com
Judy Brownell: onebar4@aol.com
Judy Neiminen: 406-599-0639; lneiminen@gmail.com
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QUILTING PROJECT
Attention 4-Hers interested in learning how to quilt or quilt better:
The Gallatin County Quilting Project for the 2025-2026 4-H Year will kick off on Saturday, October 18, 2025, with the first workshop to be held from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the 4-H office conference room. You will need to bring your own lunch and your own sewing supplies. Information will be sent before the meeting to all who are signed up, so please sign up early.
This project is open to 4-H members who are 10 years old or older, who have a positive attitude and a desire to learn. Previous sewing experience is very helpful, but not mandatory.
Questions about this project, please call Ginny Francis at 406.581.6843. Hope to see you at the first workshop…..
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 PROJECT - Market or Breed/Pet
Questions?
Monica Samson 406-399-1866
Cody Brownell 406-209-4183
Jim Murphy 406-946-2522
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ROBOTICS PROJECT
Hello Robotics Crew!
Communication this year will primarily be through band, so I highly reccomend joining the band if you havent already. Join Here
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SEWING PROJECT
The sewing project will take a break for the rest of the summer. We hope to see everyone sign up for this project again in October. We'll resume our monthly meeting when the new 4-H year kicks off this fall.
In the meantime, if you are sewing on your own and run into a question, feel free to contact Laura.
Questions? Contact leader Laura Fisher
RevivALL Clothing
www.revivallclothing.com
Intentional, handmade clothing
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ARCHERY PROJECT
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
The 4-H Archery project begins on December 7th and will conclude in March after the Montana 4-H State Shoot. Shooting times will be weekly on Sunday afternoons between 1 and 5pm at Big Sky Archery in Four Corners. Watch for a sign up genius in late November for exact shooting times. This project will be capped at 96 youth.
If you are new to the project, don’t worry about archery equipment at this time, 4-H has plenty of bows to get you started. If you are a continuing shooter, keep practicing and we’ll see everyone in December.
Randy Radke and Mike Prester are the current co-archery leaders. We are hoping to get a couple of other volunteers trained in December. Anyone who would like to help facilitate please reach out to Randy at gv4harchery@gmail.com. We need both volunteers that like to shoot, those that know 4-H leadership and who can just help organize.
Big Sky Archery - Sundays
| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 12/7/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 12/14/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 12/21/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 12/28/2025 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/4/2026 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/11/2026 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/18/2026 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 1/25/2026 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/1/2026 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/8/2026 |
Shooting |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/15/2026 |
Fair Shoot |
1:00-5:00 |
| 2/22/2026 |
Fair Shoot |
1:00-5:00 |
| 3/1/2026 |
Fair Shoot |
1:00-5:00 |
| 3/6-3/8/2026 |
State Shoot |
TBD |
| 3/15/2026 |
Awards and Fun Shoot |
TBD |
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AIR RIFLE & AIR PISTOL PROJECTS
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 9 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
The venue for air rifle and air pistol is located at 123 Doe Road in Belgrade. The season will begin on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, with a mandatory safety and organizational meeting at 6:00pm. For more information contact Lee Nelson – 579-0612.
Gallatin Sharpshooters - Wednesdays
| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 12/3/2025 |
Safety and Organizational Meeting |
6:00-8:00 |
| 12/10/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 12/17/2025 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/7/2026 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/14/2026 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/21/2026 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 1/28/2026 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/4/2026 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/11/2026 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/18/2026 |
Shooting |
6:00 -8:00 |
| 2/25/2026 |
Fair Shoot |
6:00-8:00 |
| 3/4/2026 |
Fair Shoot |
6:00-8:00 |
| 3/6-3/8/2026 |
State Match |
TBD |
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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.
Smallbore Rifle will start at Greenway Range on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 5:00 – 6:30 and Monday, December 8, 2025, from 5:00 – 6:30. The day for shooting will be selected by the shooters and parents during the county-wide parent meeting.
Greenway Range is located at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds, 901 North Black in Bozeman. The number of smallbore shooters will be capped at 25. The returning shooters will be given priority. It is a pre-requisite that the shooters have 1 year of Shooting Sports Experience. We will then establish a waiting list. For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845 or Tom Everett – 570-8878
Small Bore - Mondays (schedule subject to change based on number of shooters)
| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 12/8/2025 |
Organizational Meeting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 12/15/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/5/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/12/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/19/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/26/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/2/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/9/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/16/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/23/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 3/2/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 3/7/2026 |
State Match |
8:00 - 4:00 |
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Program |
Time |
| 12/8/2025 |
Organizational Meeting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 12/12/2025 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/2/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/9/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/16/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/23/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 1/30/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/6/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/13/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/20/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 2/27/2026 |
Shooting |
5:00 - 6:30 |
| 3/7/2026 |
State Match |
8:00 - 4:00 |
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SHOTGUN PROJECT
Project Notes: *Youth members must be at least 10 years old (age as of Oct. 1st) to participate.
Shotgun will start on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Manhattan Wildlife Association Trap Range located at 337 Logan Trident Road in Logan. There will be a mandatory parent and safety meeting prior to shooting. All shooters need to attend. It is strongly recommended that the participant be 10 years of age. For more information contact Scott Francis – 581-6845.
Shotgun - Manhattan Wildlife Association (Logan) - Sundays
| Date |
Program |
Time |
| 1/4/2026 |
Safety Meeting & Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 1/11/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 1/18/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 1/25/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/1/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/8/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/15/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 2/22/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/1/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/8/2026 |
Trap Shooting & State Shoot |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/15/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/22/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 3/29/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/5/2026 |
No Shooting - Easter |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/12/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/19/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
| 4/26/2026 |
Trap Shooting |
1:00-3:00 |
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MUZZLE-LOADING & HUNTING SKILLS PROJECT
It is recommended but not required that the participants be at least 12 years old (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.
Hard to believe it is September!
Western Heritage had a great season! There will be a Shooting Sports Leader training in Dillon September 12-14. Please contact Sarah Brechbuhler or the Extension Office for more information.
Western Heritage -
Monday – April 13, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – April 27, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – May 4, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – May 11, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – May 18, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – June 1, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – June 8, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – June 15, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – June 22, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – June 29, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – July 6, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – July 13, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
Monday – July 20, 2026 – 2 bays, 5:30 – 8:30
National Shoot – Columbia, Missouri - TBD
State Shoot – Simms, Montana - TBD
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SWINE PROJECT
This project usually kicks off in January - stay tuned for more information!!
Questions? Contact the Swine Committee at gallatinswineproject@gmail.com
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VET SCIENCE PROJECT
Questions?
Monika Johnson
406-579-3211
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WELDING PROJECT
Please feel free to text or email me with any questions!
406-381-1639
imwllc4h@gmail.com
Thanks!
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