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Champ Loves 4-H Too!
4-Hers Toby Nash and Brinkley Stone from the Dag Nabids Club had the pleasure of meeting Montana State University mascot Champ while working 4-H concessions at a MSU Women’s Basketball game back in November. |
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Enroll & Pay Invoice to Avoid Late Fees
**Starting December 1st, another per month late fee (+$5) will be added to ALL enrollments.
Annual 4-H enrollment opened on October 1st and all re-enrolling members should have been enrolled (and paid) by October 31st.
ALL volunteers will need to log into ZSuite and re-enroll to be considered active/certified, be covered by our insurance and be allowed to conduct 4-H youth meetings/events/activities.
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Join Us in January!
Each year ULC likes to provide workshops to both youth and volunteers. These workshops will be open to all youth members, volunteers and adults who would like to attend and learn!
Stay tuned for an email with official agenda and RSVP link. |
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*NEW* Montana 4-H Volunteer Orientation Requirement
ALL VOLUNTEERS (new and returning) are REQUIRED to complete this online training this 4-H year. The four interactive modules only take about 1 hour total to complete. The modules cover the 4-H basics, positive youth development, risk management, conducting effective meetings, policy and more!
- New Volunteers: MUST complete the orientation modules before the State will turn you “Active” in ZSuite. *As a reminder, you must be “Active” to be considered certified, be covered by our insurance and be allowed to conduct 4-H youth meetings/events/activities. New Volunteers please complete ASAP!
- Returning Volunteers: You will be turned “Active” when you re-enroll and pay, however please complete this training no later than December 31st, 2022.
With this being the first statewide training required, we know there will be bumps in the road and we appreciate your patience as we work through them together. We have been told that using Chrome as your browser when running the modules works the best. If you have any technical difficulties, or questions, please reach out.
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Montana 4-H Volunteer Institute
The Montana 4-H Volunteer Institute is open to all 4-H volunteers in Montana. Registration cost is $75 and the event will be at the Double Tree Hotel in downtown Billings. The institute will be a great opportunity to learn from other volunteers and Extension Agents, network, and celebrate the accomplishment of volunteers across Montana.
If interested in attending, please send an email to Molly at molly.yurdana@montana.edu |
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Save the Date: Montana 4-H Citizenship Seminar 2023
Sunday, January 15 - Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial (early afternoon to early afternoon)
Open to youth ages 13-19 (13 as of October 1, 2022) and certified volunteer chaperones 21 years of age and older.
Look for email with registration and specific seminar information soon!
What is Montana Citizenship Seminar?
Montana Citizenship Seminar is designed to inspire 4-H youth as they learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Youth delegates gain hands-on experience with the legislative process by participating in a mock legislature, create and debate bills, work with other youth from across the state, meet with elected officials, tour the capitol, and participate in a service-learning project. Citizenship Seminar is traditionally held in Helena in the years when the legislature is in session. Youth delegates share their 4-H experience with current legislature representatives during the Legislative Breakfast which is hosted on January 17 by Montanans for 4-H.
For more information regarding this program please contact Christine Sommers-Austin at c.sommersaustin@montana.edu or (406) 994-3504.
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Montana 4-H Greytek Calendars
In need of a calendar for 2023? Purchase a 4-H Don Greytek calendar from the 4-H office! These calendars include wonderful hand-drawn agricultural and 4-H images and facts each month.
Calendars are $15 each and are sold at the Extension Office. If interested, email gallatin4h@montana.edu or stop by the office (903 N. Black Ave., Bozeman)
Proceeds go to support Gallatin County 4-H club/project activities throughout the year!
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Gallatin County 4-H Amazon Smile
Support Gallatin County 4-H while shopping on Amazon at no extra cost to you!
0.05% of purchases you make on Amazon will automatically be donated to Gallatin County 4-H. Proceeds will support Gallatin County 4-H club/project activities throughout the year
Pro Tip: Add us as your Charity when you start holiday shopping!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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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 and search "Gallatin County 4-H" subscribe to join 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:
DECEMBER 1 ULC Goal/Bylaw Meeting
DECEMBER 6 ULC Meeting
DECEMBER 11 Leadership Academy
DECEMBER 23 Newsletter Blurbs DUE
DECEMBER 23-26 Office CLOSED
JANUARY 2 Office CLOSED
JANUARY 7 Winter Workshop (All Youth, Adults & Volunteers invited)
See December Committee, Club and Project updates in sections below.
The 4-H Year at a Glance - Full 2022-2023 4-H Yearly Calendar HERE
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ULC (Unlimited Leaders Council)
ULC meets the first Tuesday of every month, with our next meeting on December 6th at 6pm at the Extension Office.
The ULC met in November and heard a presentation from Ben Fentsos with kidsLINK. He has ideas on how 4-H can reach a large number of youth through an afterschool connection. During our Business Meeting we approved a new Member, Monica Johnson. Monica has been an active Club Leader, Project Leader and 4-H Parent and we look forward to her help and participation on our committee. We also voted for Toni Berger to be the ULC Secretary for the 2022-2024 years. We are still seeking a Vice President as well as new members to complete our roster. Please feel free to join us for our December meeting if you’re interested in learning more about ULC. Another item of business was to approve funds for two of our Senior Members to attend National Congress in Atlanta, Georgia over Thanksgiving weekend. We can’t wait to hear all about their experience when they return home!
We want to thank all volunteers and youth that attended our Training on November 5th - We had over 20 volunteers attend! Volunteers refreshed their skills and knowledge on policy, financial management, tools for a successful 4-H year and more.
We are currently making plans for our January 7th training (see flyer below above). More information will be forthcoming
but we will have Club Officer Training and Record Book training for the Youth AND Parents/Leaders and other Volunteer Training Topics.
Last but not least, we want to remind you that if you club or project is in need of funds for the coming 4-H year, the MSU Concessions opportunity should be on your list of things to do. It is an ideal fundraiser:
- there is no Prep Work,
- it’s indoors and warm,
- project/club members and their families can get to know each other, and
- it empowers the kids to contribute/help.
So gather some friends and sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084da9a92aabfe3-winter or via email (ksmcphee0315@gmail.com) or text (406-595-4774).
Happy Holidays to everyone!
Current Committee: Shelly McPhee, Aaron Pruitt, Kelly Pavlik, Patrick Marble, Toni Berger, Tamara Knappenberger, Stephanie Lively, Monika Johnson, Jessie Sheperd, Lauren Axtell and Molly Yurdana.
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MARKET LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE
We had four outstanding teen 4-H members apply and interview to be considered for the two open youth committee member positions on the MLC this year. 4-H/FFA members Deanna Yung and Madelynn Beals were selected to serve - congratulations!
If you are planning to sell an animal at the county fair this summer, please review and sign the 2022-2023 Gallatin County Market Livestock Contract. This contract explains the workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important information. This is in addition to any other specific animal contracts that your project leaders may give you.
You can use the link below to digitally fill out and sign the contract. After both the youth, parent/guardian, and the 4-H Agent signs the contract, you will be emailed a completed form to keep for your records. The 4-H Office will pass along to the contracts to the appropriate species leaders. This contract is due by the possession date for your species.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=4697684b-6ff5-417b-af3c-e1d3e986b08b&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
Please note: The Poultry and Swine projects have additional contracts that are supplementary to the Market Contract.
All other information will be in the Fairbook, which is usually published in March each year.
The next MLC meeting is January 17th at 6pm at the Extension Office. |
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FOUNDATION
The next Gallatin 4-H Foundation meeting will be held December 1st at the Extension Office @ 6pm. This committee fundraises for higher education scholarships and new clubs and projects.
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Dag Nabids Club
Contact leaders for meeting dates, times and locations.
The Dag Nabids had their 2nd 4-H club meeting on Monday, November 21st at 6:30 pm in the MSU Animal Bioscience Building room 1388. Hazel Nash, 4-H member, led the meeting.
All members interested in holding a position introduced themselves and gave a short speech about why they would be good for the position. Elections were held and votes tallied, New officials: Corbin, photographer; Luca, reporter; Emma, secretary; Lizzy, treasurer; Reagan, vice president; and Hazel, president. Members had a chance to look at an exemplary 4-H record keeping book and example project books. Cookies were decorated and enjoyed.
The next will be Monday, December 5th at 4pm in Brookdale Spring Meadows Retirement Home. Members will sing Christmas carols to residents and go sledding after.
Questions, please call or text:
Belinda Nash 406-570-5585 or
Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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DLE Club
Developing Leadership Excellence is one of the Teen Leadership projects and clubs for Gallatin County. This project and club is open to members 13 and up.
The leadership project had a meeting on November 13th to discuss and brainstorm ideas for the new 4-H year including a retreat.
Keep a watch for coming details!
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee - ksmcphee0315@gmail.com (email),
gallatindle@gmail.com (email), or 406-595-4774 (text).
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Gallatin Gallopers Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
The Gallatin Gallopers are ready to get going again for the new 4-H year! Our club is based on the Horseless Horse project, but anyone interested in horses is welcome to join.
If you have questions, contact Cynthia Brewer at 406-539-3806 or cynthiab610@gmail.com.
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Hyalite Hawks Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact
Jen Wold: jenmariewold@hotmail.com
406-209-7408
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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 from 6:30- 8:00 p.m.
The Gateway Challengers met on Monday, November 14, at the Gateway Community Center for our monthly meeting. The club ate a meal and socialized before the meeting began. (We will be having a meal at the beginning of each meeting from now on.) When the meeting was called to order, we addressed our yearly plan and added some ideas to it before approving it. After the meeting we played an ice breaker game. At our next meeting on Monday, December 12 (at 6:30 pm at the Gateway Community Center), we will have a Christmas party.
Each member should bring a small simple gift for a gift exchange (suitable for either a boy or girl and costs $10 or less). If possible, every family should bring an appetizer, snack or sweet treat for a potluck-style meal. - Submitted by Madalyn Black, secretary (our reporter Nolan Samson was absent)
For any questions, please contact
Jessica Black
theblacksmail@gmail.com
406-539-0940
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Belgrade Pioneers Club
Meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at WB Ranch in Belgrade.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, December 15th at 6pm.
The Belgrade Pioneers met on Thursday, November 3rd, at the WB Ranch Arena. We had pizza for dinner and a business meeting. We elected our officers for the 2022-2023 4-H year.
Do you want more information? Please contact Shelly McPhee at ksmcphee@charter.com or 406-595-4774.
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Pass Creek Club
Meetings take place on the first Sunday of each month at 4:00pm at Springhill Church.
For any questions, please contact Cassie Smieja: smiejahay@latmt.com
406-539-3833
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Saddle Mountain Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
Our first meeting will be January 8th at 4pm at Rocky mountain Supply office. We will go over Bylaws and elect officers.
For any questions, please contact
Jess Woodring:
reininginmt05@gmail.com
406-580-6707
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Saddle Stars Club
Club meetings take place the second Monday of each month, at 6:00 pm at the Bridge Church in Belgrade.
On November 14th the Saddle Stars 4-H club held a club meeting. Club members are selling Don Greytak calendars to raise money for club activities and arena time. Several members have already sold their calendars and turned their money in.
We discussed plans for our annual holiday party that, this year, will be on December 12th, at our monthly meeting. Then we had our officer elections for this new year. New officers are:
President- Lane Smart
Vice president- Erica Knappenberger
Secretary- Nicole Berger
Treasurer- Aspen Smart
Parliamentarian- Elsa Austin
Historian- Hailey Reed
Reporter- Luke Pumphry
Dates on future Club Rides are TBD, but they will be held in the fairgrounds Indoor Arena on Sundays from 1-3 pm. -Submitted By Nicole Berger, Club Secretary
Contact our club leader, Tamara Knappenberger for more information.
Email: Saddlestars4h@gmail.com
Facebook: @SaddleStars4H
Website: https://saddlestars4hclub.webs.com
Tamara: tkknappenberger@yahoo.com I (307)214-8336
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Shining Mountaineers Club
Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm at the River Rock Nazarene Church.
On November 7th we held our monthly club meeting at the Church of Nazarene. We started off by watching a video on how to make S.M.A.R.T goals. Then we discussed having a Christmas party on December 5th after our regular meeting. We will hold our next Shining Mountaineer club meeting on December 5th at the church of Nazarene, time is TBD.
-Submitted by Shining Mountaineer Reporter, Peyton Wiening
For any questions, please contact leader Patrick Marble at 406-570-5897
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Dry Creek Teens Club
This club is designed for members ages 12 & older as of Oct. 1st.
Meetings take place on the first Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
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.
For any questions, please contact Jen Scott: gr8jenscott@gmail.com
503-830-5211
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Manhattan Clever Clovers Club
This club is for members ages 8-11 as of Oct. 1st. We do not specialize in any projects but introduce the members to record keeping, demonstrations/ public speaking, parliamentary procedure and pick fun topics to learn about each month.
Meetings take place on the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Bridge Church in Manhattan.
If you have questions, please contact Kelly Pavlik 406-600-1016 or via email kelly.pavlik@barnard-inc.com
If your member is 7th grade and older and they’ve been in 4-H previously, we encourage them to join the Dry Creek 4-H Club but please inquire if you are unsure what would be best for your member.
We are also seeking an Adult Volunteer to serve as a co-leader to help organize/carry out for this upcoming 4-H year.
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Manhattan Livestock Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Melanie Duffin: rmduffin3@gmail.com
406-209-1978
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Clarkston Mustangs Club
Contact leader for meeting dates, times and locations.
For any questions, please contact Cassandra Mitchell:
cassyjh@hotmail.com
406-223-0146
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Willow Creek Wranglers Club
Meetings take place on the second Monday or Tuesday of each month at 6:00pm at Three Forks School.
Willow Creek Wranglers met on November 1st at the Three Forks elementary school library. They elected new officers for the club. Upcoming events include: selling baked goods as a fundraiser at the Three Forks Christmas Stroll on December 2nd, KG Ranch clean up on December 3rd, and Christmas caroling followed by their club Christmas party on December 4th. Their next meeting will be January 10th at 6pm at the Three Forks Elementary School Library. Submitted by Reporter, Cassie Schmitt
For any questions, please contact Katy Hansen at 570-9996 or Sam Cavin at 599-8288.
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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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2022-2023 4-H Projects
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AMBASSADORS
Are you 13 years old or older? Do you want to help younger members in the County? Do you like to plan and put on events and attend retreats? Do you want to be a Gallatin County Ambassador for the 2022 - 2023 4-H year?
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee at ksmcphee0315@gmail.com or 406.595.4774.
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BAKING AT MSU
We had a great November meeting where we made Festive Fall Foods! The MSU Baking Project will meet on the third Monday evening of December, so December 19th. December will find us making Christmas Culinary Creations! We will meet at the MSU Food Lab, Herrick Hall Room #120, located on S. 7th Avenue.
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee - ksmcphee0315@gmail.com (email) or 406-595-4774 (text).
I am looking forward to baking with you all!
MSU Baking Dates:
December 19
January 16
February 20
March 20
April 17
May 8
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee - ksmcphee0315@gmail.com (email) or 406-595-4774 (text).
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BEEF
Not all of you have heard from us yet, so we would like to welcome you all to the project! If you haven’t received a text from us yet and would like to be included in our text reminder system, please text 406-580-9003 to be added. This is how we will send out information about workshops, important reminders and events. You should all have steers spoken for by now, but if not please reach out to us ASAP.
Our next workshop is December 7th @ 7:00pm at the Manhattan Senior Center. We will cover Record Books and how to complete them. If you are new and don’t know how to do your record books please come to this meeting- but all Beef members are welcome. Some of you that have been in the project a while could use a refresher!!! 🤣
If you are planning to sell an animal at the county fair this summer, please review and sign the 2022-2023 Gallatin County Market Livestock Contract. This contract explains the workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important information.This contract is due by the possession date, January 8th, for the Beef Project.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=4697684b-6ff5-417b-af3c-e1d3e986b08b&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
January 8th, 2023 is our MANDATORY tagging and weigh-in at the Veltkamp feedlot. This is a requirement. You must tag and weigh your steer at this date. You cannot tag animals past this date to be eligible for the project and Fair. We will be sending out COOL forms, and the beef contract for you to bring. Be sure if you don’t already have a brand inspection- bring your bill of sale and $2 for the brand inspector who will be there- a schedule will be sent out closer to the time.
April 16th, 2023- Mandatory weigh-in and demonstration of control. This is where you have to demonstrate full control of your steer in order to attend fair.
You will be required to attend at least 3 workshops, but encouraged to attend as many as possible. We try to host an educational workshop once a month until fair. We vary the days and times to try to accommodate everyone’s busy schedule. There are TWO MANDATORY events with no exceptions. PLEASE put those above dates on your calendar!
I’m also working on a special project- so please send me a fun photo of you and your steer or heifer (with your parents’ permission!)
See you in December! Please feel free to call any of the leaders any time with questions:
Beef Committee:
Annabel Morgan 406-580-9003
Seth Halverson 406-209-1178
Melanie Duffin 406-209-1978
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CAKE DECORATING
Cake Decorating Project is Off and Running!
The first cake decoarting meeting of the year was held on Monday, November 21st. The 16 members that attended are very excited to start learning or improving their decorating skills. Meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month. Maybe these up-and-coming cake decorators will have a chance sometime during the year to show off their newly honed skills. Stay tuned to see how things work out.....
Email Ginny Francis ginnyfrancis@yahoo.com or Kelley gklerwick@gmail.com for further details and location details.
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CLOVERBUDS (AGES 5-7)
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.
Cloverbud Project will meet on the second Wednesday of the month (Dec-June) at the fairgrounds from 5:30-7pm.
Watch for an email a few days before for building number, supplies to bring ect.
If you have questions please email Erin Neil at ehagmeier@gmail.com.
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COOKING AT MSU
Our first meeting in November was so much fun! We cooked a Thanksgiving inspired menu that was absolutely delicious... Spinach & cream cheese stuffed chicken breast (in place of turkey breasts), bacon & balsamic brussels sprouts, cheese herb potato gratin, pumpkin crisp and Thanksgiving punch. It was a great evening getting to know the new members and catching up with the familiar faces from previous years.
Our next meeting is scheduled for December 13th, 6 - 8:30 pm, at the MSU food lab, room #120 in Herrick Hall, located on S. 7th Avenue off of W. Cleveland. If you aren't familiar with the MSU campus and need details on how to get there, then call or text me and I can explain in detail. You will receive a Signup Genius email before the meeting to sign up. Please RSVP so that we can plan accordingly. Hope to see you all there!
Call, text, or email Stephanie Lively with any questions.
406-600-7935
livelysteph76@gmail.com
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DAIRY COW
Happy December to all of the 4-H Dairy Cow project members! We are working on planning a great 4-H year for our project but will not be meeting until January 9, 2023. Please mark your calendar for 6:30 to 8:00pm on that night at the Gallatin County 4-H office. Have a great remainder of 2022 and please contact one of the 4-H project leaders if you have any questions.
- Project leaders Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819 or Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
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DOG (OBEDIENCE & AGILITY)
Dog Obedience: Shawnna Taylor will be the new Dog Obedience project leader this year! Meetings will be held at Murray Kennels, 25 Dollar Dr, Belgrade, MT 59714. Cloverbuds (ages 5-8) are welcome. Project meetings/classes will not begin until the end of March or early April - so there won't be any new information until the February newsletter. However, if anyone has questions between now and then please contact Shawnna at 406-599-0869 or shawnna0869@gmail.com
Dog Agility: Jen Osler will remain the leader for the Dog Agility project this year. Meetings will be held at Murray Kennels, 25 Dollar Dr, Belgrade, MT 59714. Project meetings/classes will not begin until the end of March or early April - so there won't be any new information until the February newsletter. However, if anyone has questions between now and then please contact Jen at facility@montanamurraykennels.com
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GOAT - MARKET
Happy Holidays! Our first meeting will be January 25th at 6:30pm at the Extension Office. This will be a mandatory meeting as it has a lot of information on expectations and requirements for the new year and welcoming any new members. We will send out an email as it gets closer to the date.
If you are planning to sell an animal at the county fair this summer, please review and sign the 2022-2023 Gallatin County Market Livestock Contract. This contract explains the workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important information.This contract is due by the possession date, May 7th, for the Goat Project.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=4697684b-6ff5-417b-af3c-e1d3e986b08b&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to myself or Aimee or Amy. Thank you!
Amy Brownell (406) 209-2720
Gena Johnson (406) 599-5920
Aimee Henry (406) 548-1031
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GOAT - DAIRY
Questions? Contact a member of the Dairy Goat Committee:
Leah' Macdonald 406-220-3556
Gena Johnson 406-599-5920
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HORSE PROJECTS
The horse project is off to a great start with several clinics starting this month! Please be sure and sign up at least two days in advance if you plan to attend. We hope everyone will come out to the Twisters Introductory Workshop to learn more about Twisters and just have fun. This is also an opportunity for you to be assessed. Please sign up for an assessment at one of these workshops.
Remember to have your project book completed through the level that you want to assess out of. (Level 1 completed if doing level 1 assessment and then moving into level 2 for the year).
Congratulations and Thank You to Cora Baeth, Erica Knappenberger and Dakota Woodring for joining and serving on the Gallatin County Horse Committee!
Reminders:
All members must complete the Horse Policy and Helmet Video acknowledgment forms before riding. These forms, and links to other important information can be found on the Links 2022 Page here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nWe47M745EwK_QkKYlxOmNfFkhGGlLtsDpXQgIGuqk8/edit
All members are also expected to secure a $50/member or $75/family sponsorship, engage in fundraising, or buyout their obligation before March 1.
If you are interested in purchasing a horse project sweatshirt, please contact Amy Free 406-581-4140. If you haven't picked one up that you ordered, please reach out to her too!
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
Looking for some new ways to have fun with your horse? Try out for Twisters, Gallatin county’s one and only youth horse drill team! Call Jessie Sheperd for more information!
Jessie Sheperd- Twister Coach 352-304-1648 jlsheperd@gmail.com
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KNITTING/CROCHET
Greetings knitters and crocheters!
We will be meeting at Cafe M in Belgrade, 9:30 - 11:15am on the first and third Saturday of each month. December 3rd will be our next 4-H knitting/crocheting gathering.
If any of you need assistance with your square or project before the 3rd, please send an email to either Phyllis or Jeanette and we can arrange something with you.
We both wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!!
- Jeanette and Phyllis
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LEADERSHIP (Teens)
This project and club is open to members 13 and up. Developing Leadership Excellence is one of the Teen Leadership projects and clubs for Gallatin County.
The leadership project had a meeting on November 13th to discuss and brainstorm ideas for the new 4-H year including a retreat.
Keep a watch for coming details! If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee at ksmcphee@charter.net or 406-595-4774.
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LEATHERWORKING **New project this year!
The Leatherworking project is designed to teach members about leatherwork tools, safety, selecting proper materials, and to design and create leather projects.
The first meeting for all Leathercraft will be December 15th at 6 pm at the Church of the Nazarene in Belgrade near the River Rock Pond. For future meetings we are tentatively planning to split into two groups and meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Church of Nazarene.
Looking forward to seeing you on the 15th!
Questions? Contact leader Merrita Marble at marble@bresnan.net or 406-388-2055
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Call Kris with Questions: 406-539-3760. Make sure to add kmbrewcrew@gmail.com to your safe-list to recieve the email updates. |
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RABBIT
Hello Rabbit project! I hope the winter is finding you all well. We do not have a meeting during December, due to the holidays. We will have our next meeting on January 19th, 2023.
The rabbit project will be selling cotton candy at the Bozeman Christmas Stroll on December 3rd. We will be in front of The Last Windup at 11 East Main. We will be sending out a sign up to participate in this fun event. Even if you can't help, stop by and say hi!
If you are planning to sell an animal at the county fair this summer, please review and sign the 2022-2023 Gallatin County Market Livestock Contract. This contract explains the workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important information.This contract is due by the possession date for the Rabbit Project.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=4697684b-6ff5-417b-af3c-e1d3e986b08b&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
Feel free to reach out to one of the rabbit committee members if you have any questions.
Cody 406-209-4183
Amy 406-209-2720
Monica 406-399-1866
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POULTRY
Happy December to all of the 4-H Poultry project members! We are looking forward to seeing everyone on December 8, 2022 for our annual Christmas Party. We will be meeting at the Gallatin County 4-H office at 6:30pm. Please remember to bring your canned food items for the holiday food drive. Please also note that we will be meeting the second Thursday of each month with the next meeting being January 12, 2022 which is a required meeting for all of the poultry market members.
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SHEEP
We are so excited to get this new project year underway! We don't meet until January, but wanted to touch base and share a few things with you.
Our first meeting will be
Tuesday, January 10th at 6:30 pm. We will meet at the Extension Office. All members are required to attend. Please let us know in advance if you have a conflict. This meeting will be a general overview of the project and the workshops we offer. Please come with any questions you may have.
If you are planning to sell an animal at the county fair this summer, please review and sign the 2022-2023 Gallatin County Market Livestock Contract. This contract explains the workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important information. This contract is due by the possession date for your species.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=4697684b-6ff5-417b-af3c-e1d3e986b08b&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2
Committee Members:
Craig Carr craig.carr@montana.edu; (406) 539-4338
Ruth Carr- kennellr@gmail.com; (406) 539-4337
Kim Flikkema-kimflikkema@gmail.com; (406)-599-1486
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SHOOTING SPORTS
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**Each Shooting Sports member will need to fill out an Informed Consent & Medical Release Form HERE: DocuSign
Volunteers needed:
Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports is in desperate need of adults to become certified leaders in the different disciplines that are offered in 4-H Shooting. We are desperately in need of assistance in archery and shotgun. In order 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 – 581-6845.
Questions: Contact the following leaders
Archery – David Miller & more VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
*Members must be 9 years old as of Oct. 1st to participate.
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Archery - Big Sky Archery - Sundays
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Date
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Program
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Time
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12/4/2022
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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12/11/2022
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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12/18/2028
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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1/8/2023
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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1/15/2023
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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1/22/2023
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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1/29/2023
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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2/5/2023
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Shooting
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1:00-5:00
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2/12/2023
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Fair Shoot
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1:00-5:00
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2/19/2023
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Fair Shoot
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1:00-5:00
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2/26/2023
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Fair Shoot
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1:00-5:00
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3/3 -3/5/2023
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State Shoot
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TDB
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3/12/2023
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Awards and Fun Shoot
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1:00-3:00
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Air Rifle/Pistol – Lee Nelson – 579-0612, Bill Ott – 209-2599
*Members must be 9 years old as of Oct. 1st to participate.
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Air Rifle/Air Pistol - TBD - Wednesdays
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Date
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Program
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Time
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11/30/2022
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Safety and Organizational Meeting
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6:00-8:00
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12/7/2022
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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12/14/2022
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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1/4/2023
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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1/11/2023
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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1/18/2023
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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1/25/2023
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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2/1/2023
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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2/8/2023
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Shooting
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6:00 -8:00
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2/15/2023
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Fair Shoot
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6:00 -8:00
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2/22/2023
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Fair Shoot
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6:00-8:00
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3/3-3/5/2023
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State Match
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TBD
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Smallbore – Tom Everett – 570-8878, Scott Francis – 581-6845
*Members must be 10 years old as of Oct. 1st to participate.
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Smallbore - Greenway Range - Mondays
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Date
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Program
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Time
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12/19/2022
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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1/2/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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1/9/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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1/16/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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1/23/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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1/30/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/6/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/13/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/20/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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2/27/2023
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Shooting
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5:00 - 6:30
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3/4/2023
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State Match
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8:00 - 4:00
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Shotgun– Scott Francis – 581-6845
*Members must be 10 years old as of Oct. 1st to participate.
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Shotgun - Manhattan Wildlife Association - Logan - Sundays
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Date
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Program
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Time
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1/8/2023
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Safety Meeting & Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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1/15/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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1/22/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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1/29/20223
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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2/5/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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2/12/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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2/19/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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2/26/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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3/5/2023
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Trap Shooting - State Shoot
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1:00-3:00
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3/12/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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3/19/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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3/26/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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4/2/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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4/9/2023
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No Shooting - Easter
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1:00-3:00
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4/16/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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4/23/2023
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Trap Shooting
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1:00-3:00
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Skeet & Sporting Clays TBD
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Competitions TBD
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Muzzle-loading – Bill Ott – 209-2599, Scott Francis – 581-6845
*Members must be 12 years old as of Oct. 1st to participate.
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Muzzle-Loading and Hunting Project Schedule - TBD
Western Heritage – Todd Kesner – 451-1207
*Members must be 9 years old as of Oct. 1st to participate.
We will begin the project meetings in January at the Gallatin County Extension Office and continue, once per month, with indoor meetings through April. I do not have dates set yet, but will contact you again well ahead of time. Our shooting practice will also begin in April at the Manhattan Wildlife Association gun range near Logan. These meetings will be held every other Monday evening until school is out and then every Monday evening for the remainder of June and July. It sounds like a lot, but weather causes cancellations each year and I schedule with that in mind.
If you are new this year, you may have seen photos of 4-Hers in historic dress and aren’t sure about project expectations. Please don’t worry. The minimum standards are easy to meet and I will clarify any questions at our January meeting. We also have a small collection of hand-me-down clothing from past members. Also please note, the club provides the reproduction historic firearms that we shoot as well as the targets, ammunition, and eye and ear safety protection.
Sincerely,
Todd Kesner
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SWINE
Hi everyone! We have started planning for another great year in the Swine Project.
We wanted to answer some
FAQs:
📃 Am I on your list? If you recently received an email from gallatinswineproject@gmail.com, then you are on the project roster! Thank you for registering early, as it helps us in planning. If you have additional email addresses you want on our distribution list, please let us know.
📅 When are the Swine Project Meetings? We do not meet regularly (same-day-each-month-type schedule) We will offer many opportunities for the youth to meet the 3-workshop requirements between now and June (typically 12-15 workshops are offered). Our Committee is finalizing the workshops in mid-December and will issue an entire list soon thereafter so you can better plan your project. As a preview, we're currently planning a Project Orientation Meeting on Monday, January 16th at 6:00pm. For this, we ask that new members (1st or 2nd year) plus one parent / helper attend if possible. It is an opportunity to learn about the project requirements, some of the lingo and meet all members of the Swine Committee. We will also invite older Senior Members to speak and introduce themselves at this meeting so SAVE THE DATE.
⏳ What should we be doing right now to get ready?
⬜ Go by the Extension Office and pay your invoice to become fully registered in 4-H & pickup your Project Workbooks (if you're new or moving to the next level)
⬜ Like Reminders via text? Register your cell phone (and any Members) for our Remind page (we recently disabled the 2022 Remind so you must re-register) https://www.remind.com/join/fh2693
⬜ EACH Member is asked to sign a Swine Project Contract.
It's a good thing to review with your members to be sure they understand the commitment. We have it setup for e-sign this year! You're welcome to have your members sign it now (yes, they draw their signature on it) but it must be signed by April 19th, 2023 to participate in Fair. https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=a88327d7-beb3-41ab-84a7-49f5a89a9d2e&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-
0490f456d6eb&v=2 If completed properly, it will email you copy of the signed version.
⬜ EACH Member will also sign a Market Livestock Contract. If you are planning to sell an animal at the county fair this summer, please review and sign the 2022-2023 Gallatin County Market Livestock Contract. This contract explains the workshop requirements, animal possession deadlines, expectations and other important information. This is in addition to any other specific animal contracts that your project leaders may give you.
Sign Contract Here: https://na3.docusign.net/Member/PowerFormSigning.aspx?PowerFormId=4697684b-6ff5-417b-af3c-e1d3e986b08b&env=na3&acct=960f6090-f7cb-40a6-adf5-0490f456d6eb&v=2. This will also be due by April 19th, 2023.
⬜ Look around for a source for your pigs, discuss your budget for purchasing, and make plans for building / improving your pen and shelter for your pigs in the spring.
💰 How can we help the Swine Project as a whole?
Fundraising! We've identified additional repairs to the Swine Barn, needs for expanding to accommodate our growing project AND we want to buy some awesome prizes for Fair this year. For all of this, we would LOVE for you and your family to sign up for a MSU Basketball Game Concessions spot or two (yes you've received several emails about this to-date). If the 101 Swine members
over the age of 10 signed up w/ a parent and donated their time to the Swine Project, our Project could raise a substantial amount of money! It's a great fundraiser and it empowers the kids to contribute/help (mom and dad aren't just cutting checks); it's indoors and warm; AND there is no prep for members, parents or us leaders: you just show up for the times listed and funds are transferred through the 4-H Office. Please sign up to help and you can meet some of your fellow Swine Families! --> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084da9a92aabfe3-winter or via email (ksmcphee0315@gmail.com) or text (406-595-4774). There are needs as early as this Friday 11/18 and the busier the game, the more money we have the potential to raise. The final benefit to signing up, is we will get less emails asking us to sign up 😏
Let us know if you have any questions or need more information at this time.
We look forward to reaching out again soon!
The Leaders of the Swine Squad:
Travis Collins, Lindsay Herron, Kelly Pavlik, Merle Farrier, Lee Nuss, Eric Johnson, Cory Taylor, Sarah Bailey and Libbie Oram
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VET SCIENCE
Questions? Reach out to Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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WEED SCIENCE **New project this year!
The Weed Science project is designed to teach members a basic understanding of invasive plants, causes of their invasion, economic and environmental impact of weeds, weed identification, and rangeland monitoring.
Questions? Contact Kevin McPhee at kevin.mcphee@montana.edu
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.
To request disability accommodation or to inform us of special needs, please contact the Extension Office at 406-582-3280 five (5) working days before the event.
Molly Yurdana
Gallatin County MSU Extension
4-H Youth Development Agent
(406) 582-3284 | molly.yurdana@montana.edu | http://gallatin.msuextension.org/ back to top
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