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SEPTEMBER 2020 NEWSLETTER |
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There is no specific theme this year so display however you would like! |
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As we start to prepare for the new 4-H year that begins on October 1, 2020 we are all excited to get back together and dive into the projects and clubs that we love learning with!
In order to make this a successful 4-H year for all families, we still have guidelines that must be followed at every 4-H meeting and event.
Please familiarize yourself with the document on guidelines:
http://gallatin.msuextension.org/documents/4hdocuments/4-HMeetingGuidelinesCovid.pdf
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4-H Enrollment
Please wait to enroll until October 1.
We have switched enrollment systems so 4-Honline will be invalid. Please watch for enrolment emails and how to's for this year's 4-H enrollment. |
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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
SEPTEMBER 7: Office Closed
SEPTEMBER 8: Record Books Due
Achievement Journals Due
ULC meeting 6pm
SEPTEMBER 15: Volunteer Gala- moved to Sept 24th with Youth Awards Night
SEPTEMBER 18-20: State Horse Show
SEPTEMBER 23: Newsletter blurbs due
SEPTEMBER 24: Youth Awards Night
OCTOBER 1: 4-H Enrollment Opens for New 4-H year!
OCTOBER 4-10: National 4-H Week
OCTOBER 5: New Family Info Night
OCTOBER 6: Market Livestock Committee Meeting
OCTOBER 12: Office Closed
OCTOBER 16-18: Fall Ambassador & Teen Leader Training
OCTOBER 22: Foundation Meeting |
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VOLUNTEER GALA
This event will run concurrently with the Youth Awards Night. Any nominated 4-H Volunteers will be notified to attend in person!
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YOUTH AWARDS NIGHT
September 24th @ the Fairgrounds
This event is to honor and recognize our 4-H youth. Youth who will recieve an award will be notified via email to make sure to RSVP. This event will be RSVP required this year and in person for award winners and Facebook Live for all other 4-H families!
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Upcoming Workshops
October 8: New Volunteer Orientation
Required for all new 4-H volunteers, this is a very helpful workshop to get information on being a new volunteer.
November 14: Fall Workshops
Club Officer Training, Opportunites in 4-H, financial and other resources available to committees and projects. Navigate the intracaices of being in 4-H! More details to come! |
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ULC
The next Gallatin 4-H ULC meeting will be held Tuesday, October 13, at 6pm at the Extension Office. This committee is made up of 4-H volunteers. We are looking to fill some committee spots. If you are a volunteer, please consider being on this committee.
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Hi 4-Hers and Parents – Happy September! We hope that the summer days were good to you and now you’re looking forward to some cooler weather and some fall activities! It’s the time of year where we celebrate the year gone-by and begin planning and organizing for the new 4-h year.
Enroll for the new 4-H Year: enrollment is open October 1st. We’ll host a New Family Information Night October 5th to give an overview of 4-H and answer any questions new families might have.
Make a Plan for National 4-H Week October 4-10th: help your club or project plan a display so the public can see your 4-H Pride on display! Prize money is paid for winning displays!
HELP WANTED: We are actively recruiting Volunteers to help us on the Unlimited Leaders Council. We have several vacant seats (both Youth & Adult) for the coming year. In order to provide a wide array of opportunities for the 4-H members and get fresh ideas we need your help! No previous experience is needed, just an interest in supporting our Program and our incredible 4-H Members and Families.
Even if you cannot commit to a monthly ULC Meeting, we could benefit from a Guest ULC Member to help with planning any one of our events (i.e. Stir-Ups, Communications Day, Rec Lab, 4-H Camp, Congress, etc…)
2020 was full of interruptions. We hope to keep the kids engaged with activities and county-wide events that make their 2021 the best year ever! Please join us by reaching out to any current ULC Member or to JaNaie at the 4-H office to inquire. Current Members serving for the 2020-2021 4-H Year are: Shelley McPhee, Kelly Pavlik, Keri Marx, Tiffany Yung, Millie Veltkamp, and Jessie Sheperd.
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FOUNDATION
The next Gallatin 4-H Foundation meeting will be held Thursday, October 22, at 6pm at the Extension Office. This committee fundraises for higher education scholarships and new clus and projects. We are looking for adults and youth(ages 14+) to serve spots on this committee. |
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LIVESTOCK/MARKET SALE
The next meeting will be held on October 6th, at 6pm at the Extension Office. |
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Belgrade Pionners Club
The next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 1 2020 at 6:00 at the McPhees home.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee at ksmcphee@charter.net or 406-595-4774 (text).
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DLE
We are starting to think about the coming 4-H year. We are going to have a planning meeting in September. If you are interested in attending or if you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee at ksmcphee@charter.net or 406-595-4774 (text).
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Gateway Challengers
The Gateway Challengers meet the second Monday each month at the Gallatin Gateway Community Center. The next meeting is September 14, 2020 at 6:30pm. All ages and projects are welcome. If you have any questions contact Jessica Black (406) 539-0940 or theblacksmail@gmail.com.
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2020-2021 Projects
Currently seeking project leaders for:
Aerospace
Arts & Crafts
Bee Keeping
Cake Decorating
Packing Horse
Pocket Pets
Quilting
Woodworking
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.
To request disability accommodation or to inform us of special needs, please contact the Extension Office at 406-582-3280 five (5) working days before the event.
JaNaie’ Godin
Gallatin County 4-H Agent
Gallatin County MSU Extension | 903 North Black Ave | Bozeman, MT 59715
(406) 582-3280 | fax (406) 582-3289 | janaie.godin@montana.edu | www.gallatinextension.com
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