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LAST CALL for 4-H "Medieval" Summer Camp Registrations!
Registration closes Friday, July 7th!
Are you 8-13 years old? Join us for 4-H Summer Camp! Attendees will travel back in time to pursue a medieval medley of missions. They will use and learn the 4 H's of 4-H, head, heart, hands, and health to gain lifelong skills to be a good citizen. Our 4-H Teen Camp Counselors have prepared a week of fun for youth campers to enjoy - themed workshops, jousting, zip-lining, slip n’ slide, dance and so much more!
When: July 30 - August 2, 2023 (overnight camp)
Where: Yellowstone Alliance Adventures, Bozeman
Theme: "Medieval"
Youth Campers: ages 8-13 (as of Oct. 1, 2022)
Online registration is on ZSuite:
4-H Members: Log into your ZSuite account and look for 2023 Summer Camp registration under the “Events” tab. https://4h.zsuite.org/event-registrations/21078
Non-4H Members: Use this link https://4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/21078
- Cost for Non-Members is $250
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COUNTDOWN TO FAIR!
We are only a few weeks away from the 2023 Big Sky Country State Fair!
The 2023 Fairbook, "Are You Ready for Fair Checklist," Project Interview SignUps, Buyer Marketing Materials and MORE are all on our office website here:
Fair Information - Gallatin County Extension | Montana State University
4-H/FFA Youth Wristbands & Adult Tickets for Fair are NOW AVAILABLE for purchase at the 4-H Office! (cash or check only please)
They will be sold at our office Monday – Friday (9am-5pm) until July 14th.
Beginning on the Wednesday of Fair Week (July 19th) the gates open to the public and all 4-H/FFA families must have wristbands/tickets to enter the Fair each day. Our 4-H Office sells discounted wristbands/tickets/parking passes to 4-H/FFA families that are participating in Fair.
Our prices are as follows:
- Youth (exhibiting at fair) Week Wristband = FREE (youth exhibitors will receive a green 4-H wristband to wear during fair week)
- Adult Week-Passes = $20 each (immediate 4-H/FFA family members that will be at fair for the entire week)
- Additional Youth (not exhibiting at fair) Week Wristband = $10 each
- Day-Passes = $5 each (buyers, sponsors, friends, grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins, etc. that come to support you during fair – we have plenty!)
4-H Parking Passes:
As our Fair and 4-H program grows, we understand that parking during fair week can be challenging. The Fairgrounds is very limited on parking spaces, therefore we are limited on how many parking passes we can disseminate to 4-H families.
- 4-H Parking Pass = FREE **Parking Passes are only needed in the West Annex/Camping Areas (Gate C)
- We would like to keep 4-H Parking Passes to 1 pass per family if possible
- The Fairgrounds no longer gives out an extra parking pass to families with camping spots.
- We are encouraging families to park in the FREE general public lots, Tamarack (Gate A) and Oak St (Gate B). Both can be used to come in for shows, loading in supplies and such. Tamarack Lot (Gate A) will be the one opening at 7am for early morning access and closer proximity to the showrings. You do not need a parking pass to park in either of those lots.
If you have any questions, please contact the office. We can't wait to see your exhibits!
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4-H PROJECT INTERVIEWS
ALL 4-H Members participating in fair are REQUIRED to complete Project Interview(s) in each project area they are exhibiting at Fair.
MEMBERS WILL STILL NEED TAKE THEIR COMPLETED RECORD BOOKS TO THEIR PROJECT INTERVIEWS!!
(the interview judges are not scoring the books anymore during the interview, but they still use the books as speaking prompts with the members, they like to view the photos, see what the kid did, etc)
Livestock/Small Animal, Dog & Horse Project Interviews: Thursday, July 13 & Friday, July 14, 2023 4:00pm-8:00pm each day
Indoor Project Interviews: Monday, July 17th between 9am – 5pm.
- Indoor Project(s) Interview SignUp: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084da9a92aabfe3-indoor2#/
- If you are entering projects in different indoor project divisions, you will need to complete an interview in each project division (Example: entries in Cooking, Photography and Crochet = 3 interviews)
- Bring your project exhibit(s) as it will be evaluated during your interview with a judge.
- *Be aware that the Horse and Dog shows are that Monday, so schedule your Indoor Project interviews around those accordingly.
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2023 Market Livestock Auction
All Market Livestock Auction & Buyer Registration details and attachments exist at our
4-H/FFA Market Sale Buyer Information Website:
https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hbuyers.html.
As a reminder, the biggest change to 2023 is that we're going back to a Live Auction ONLY, no online components: no online bidding, no online pre-bidding, no online add-ons. Another change is the Sale is starting at 4pm this year (up from 5pm) so the BBQ is offered starting at 3pm to 6pm. Parking concerns and ticketing to enter the fair will also be easier on Buyers at this earlier hour. We expect to have over 400 lots at this years' sale (all depends on weigh-ins) so we fully expect the sale to go late into the night. Please prepare your buyers for this, if you expect to be one of the later lots.
On our website are the Marketing Materials you'll need:
• Invitation
• Brochure / Buyer's Guide (please note, this file prints best on Legal-size paper, we have included a LTR version too for home printing)
• Proxy Form *eVersion of this at the Docusign Link
• Add On Form *also available in a Google Form
The office also has a few hard copies available if printing isn't an option for you.
A hard copy of these attachments has been mailed out to all buyers listed on the Invitation (2022 Buyers) as well as 2021 Buyers, as a courtesy.
Please review these materials yourself so you can help answer questions about the Sale and the general process. Feel free to print these and/or send electronic copies to interested buyers - along with the materials you generate for your project (photo cards, etc.) Encourage potential Buyers to reach out to any member of the Market Livestock Committee (contact information in the Brochure) with additional questions.
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S.O.S – Calling ALL 4-H Adults
We are in
DESPERATE need of Adult Managers for our 4-H Café Concessions stand for Fair week (July 17th – July 23rd). If you are willing and able, please sign up for shifts here: Managers - 4-H Cafe & Concessions 2023 (signupgenius.com)
We are in crunch-time with only 2 weeks until the Fair – if we do not get enough Café managerial help, we’ll have no other option than to close the Café for that day. We really don’t want to resort to that, so please if you are able to give a half or full day to managing the Café, we would really appreciate the help.
We are looking for adults that enjoy cooking and can manage the Café for a day (or multiple days if possible). Adults can be an official 4-H Volunteer or just a 4-H parent that is willing to help us out. NOTE: These are managerial positions, which are separate from the regular adult concessions help positions (ex. accompanying younger youth members)
These positions have monetary compensation: $75 per half day shift or $150 per full day. The shifts can be half-day (morning shift = 8am-3pm or afternoon shift = 3pm – approx. 10pm) or full-day (8am- approx. 10pm).
The concession stand will open starting Monday, July 17. Monday and Tuesday it will be open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday it will be open 8:00 am - 11:00pm. Friday (July 21) it will be open 8:00 am - around midnight. (Friday is Market Sale Night, so it will be open for the duration of the sale or until we run out of food). Sunday, July 23 it will open at 8:00 am and will be done when everything is cleaned up and cleaned out, usually 7pm.
The 4-H Concessions Café provides families and fairgoers affordable and delicious food during the Fair. Over the years it has been a HUGE success and the money raised from the 4-H Café during the week helps provide funding for Gallatin 4-H Events and Programs.
Shelly McPhee has been our manager for years and has done an incredible job, but is unable to be our manager for the Café this year. She is still willing to assist behind the scenes (purchasing food, supply runs and training the new managers). Contact Shelly McPhee (ksmcphee0315@gmail.com or 406-595-4774) for more information. If you are interested, please sign up for shifts here: Managers - 4-H Cafe & Concessions 2023 (signupgenius.com)
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4-H Café SignUp
The money earned from the concessions is a large part of helping youth and volunteers attend events, fund projects and much more! Your couple of hours is so helpful to making 4-H successful. We are looking for youth ages 8 and older to work in the 4-H Concessions Stand during Fair Week! Youth 8-11 years old must be accompanied by an adult. (Please make sure to sign up for an adult slot. If the adult slot is filled, please select another time.)
Café Help SignUp: 4-H Cafe & Concessions 2023 (signupgenius.com)
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4-H Promotion Booth
We need 4-H members and parents/leaders to help promote our organization at the 4-H promotional booth in the indoor building during Fair Week! You will just simply need to be there and answer questions regarding how to get involved or to pass out the information we will have provided.
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THANK YOU from Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports
Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports would like to thank the following business and individuals that have sponsored the monthly rent at the Airgun Venue. Without the support of these dedicated folks, we could not offer the great experience that we do for the 4-H youth of Gallatin County and the State of Montana. When you go into these businesses or visit with these individuals, please thank them for their support of Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports.
2023 Gallatin County 4-H Shooting Sports Range Sponsors
Mike Swan – Swan Land Company
R Davidson Masonry
Chris Yeley – Local Elements Architects
Joe Miller – Monarch Heating & Cooling
3 Brothers Plumbing and Heating
The MeatEater – Steven Rinella
KBOZ - 1090
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
End-of-Year 4-H Awards Celebration for Volunteers and Youth!
We are in our final months of wrapping up the 2022-2023 4-H year and want to invite families to celebrate the closing of the 4-H year at the Youth and Volunteer Awards Celebration on SUNDAY, October 1st at the Bozeman Grantree Inn.
NOTE: DATE CHANGE DUE TO STATE HORSE SHOW
An RSVP will be required as we get closer to the event as the food will be catered. Keep an eye out for more communications coming your way! |
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LOOKING AHEAD:
JULY 4 Office Closed
JULY 7 4-H Summer Camp Registration CLOSES
JULY 11-14 Montana 4-H State Congress
JULY 13-14 Project Interviews (Livestock/Small Animal, Horse & Dog)
JULY 15-23 Big Sky Country State Fair!!
JULY 17 Indoor Project Interviews & Exhibit Judging
JULY 21 Market Livestock Auction (live bidding only, starts at 4pm)
JULY 30 - AUGUST 2 4-H "Medieval" Summer Camp
See other July 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
July 5th at 6pm at the Extension Office. There will be no meeting in August.
Current Committee: Shelly McPhee, Aaron Pruitt, Kelly Pavlik, Patrick Marble, Toni Berger, Tamara Knappenberger, Stephanie Lively, Monika Johnson, Jessie Sheperd and Molly Yurdana. Youth Members: Kaitlyn Scott, Erica Hastings and Nicole Berger. |
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MARKET LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE
Our next meeting will be Tuesday, July 18th at 6pm at the Extension Office.
The 2023 4-H/FFA Market Livestock Auction will be Friday, July 21st and begin at 4:00pm this year (one hour earlier than prior years).
The Market Sale will be a live, in-person
ONLY sale. There will NOT be an online bidding component this year. *The Livestock Committee will still offer Proxy Bidding and Add-On opportunities (more to come on this).
- Please start letting buyers, family, friends, etc. know about these changes as soon as possible so they can plan to be there earlier and IN-PERSON! See post at the top of the newsletter for Buyer and Marketing materials.
We publish and frequently update Fair Information here: https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/4hfair.html
Buyer Information Here:
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GALLATIN 4-H FOUNDATION, INC.
The next Gallatin 4-H Foundation meeting will be held August 24th 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.
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.
We are planning the Family Fun Night event! Let me know if you have questions or if you would like to help out!
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.
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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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 did a project tour this past month on Monday, June 19, starting at 6:00 p.m. (Our meeting met on a different Monday because our normally scheduled meeting conflicted with some projects’ meetings.) We visited different family farms who were part of our club and saw their different animals (members we visited were: Decker and Tana Trainor, Kryka Shockley, and Gunther, Dalton, and Bowden Ulrich). We asked questions about their animals and had fun enjoying each other’s company.
There will be no regular meetings in July or August, enjoy the rest of your summer, and see some of you at the fair! Our next regularly scheduled meeting will be Monday, September 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Gateway Community Center.
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.
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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.
For any questions, please contact
Jess Woodring:
reininginmt05@gmail.com
406-580-6707
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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.
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.
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
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. Bring your Baking creations/exhibits to your interview as well.
Thank you to all of the participants in the MSU Baking Project! Keep baking! I look forward to seeing your projects in the fair!
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee - ksmcphee0315@gmail.com (email) or 406-595-4774 (text).
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BEEF
PRE FAIR INFORMATION - This is a long post so it’s extremely important that you read the entire thing! Some of the statements sound a little harsh, but we want to avoid any confusion or misunderstanding. These rules are in place for a reason. We very much want you to enjoy the week, enjoy being with friends, and succeed during your shows.
THIS WEEK IS MEANT TO BE FUN!! Be prepared to be at the fairgrounds all week. Daily, you will be in your stalls by 9am and you can tie out around 6:00pm Tuesday-Saturday. Checkout is Sunday, July 23 at 6:00pm
VET CHECK AND HEALTH FORM - Attached to our recent email is the Beef Vet Health Certificate. As a market project, we need to hold a very high standard for how our animals are raised and cared for, knowing that they will be consumed by humans. THIS MEANS ANY SORT OF MEDICATION, TREATMENTS OR NATURAL SUBSTANCES GIVEN TO YOUR STEER (orally, implanted, sprayed or injected) need to be fully disclosed on this form INCLUDING amounts, location and method given. If you have questions about if you should include something on the form - add it. Use the back of the form if necessary. Montana Department of Livestock requires a veterinary health form for animals that are traveling or changing ownership. This form is not just a formality to participate in the fair, but a legal document that every beef producer needs to be familiar with. Please remember all beef could be inspected by a USDA inspector while at the processor. If you fail to completely disclose this information and you are found in violation, it could result in the vet not approving your animal for fair/sale. No medical treatment, including natural substances (other than regular feed and water) may be administered after check-in without consent, approval and supervision of a beef leader and the fair vet.
CHECK IN - We sent out an email with a check-in schedule. At your appointed time, please enter at the Oak Street entrance. Line up along the west barns and follow the line to the south end of the beef barn. You will look for Dr. Nick Johnson for your vet check (if your vet form is not complete you will go to the back of the line). You will NOT unload your steer until you have his signature. Then you will get your official weight and move to ultrasound. Once your steer is secured in the tie-outs, you will have 15 minutes to unload feed and tack. If you need more time, you will be able to bring a trailer back after all ultrasound is complete. NO TRAILER PARKING ON THE FAIRGROUNDS FOR ANY AMOUNT OF TIME.
YOU WILL HAVE TWO PIECES OF PAPER IN YOUR HAND: Brand inspections, vet health disclosure form.
BRAND INSPECTIONS - Make sure you bring your brand inspections for check in. If you have lost your inspection, you will need to call the brand inspector before fair. You will not be allowed to check in without your brand papers. You will need $2 for your brand inspection. **NEW THIS YEAR: money is required at check-in!!
STALLS - At check-in you will be given a stall number and a tie out number. Your names will no longer be on the stalls. YOU MAY NOT SWITCH SPOTS. YOU MAY NOT COMPLAIN ABOUT YOUR STALL. THIS IS THE FINAL WORD ON THIS MATTER. We have a record number of students and cattle. This has become a nonnegotiable issue. Stalls are assigned by club, seniority, age and safety concerns. IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES you must speak to a beef leader before fair week to make arrangements such as chutes or stall dividers. **** IF YOU HAVE A CHUTE AND/OR STALL DIVIDERS PLEASE contact ANNABEL AT 406-580-9003. THIS MUST BE ARRANGED BY THE FRIDAY BEFORE FAIR.
SHOW CLOTHING - For the market show, you are able to wear a long sleeved, western shirt with dark jeans or black jeans. YOU MUST WEAR BOOTS. For showmanship, you must wear your 4-H show clothing. Long sleeve, white, collared shirt with dark blue or black jeans. Sale night you may wear a nice western shirt with dark or black jeans and boots. All clothing rules are referenced in the current 4-H Fairbook.
BARN CLOTHING - Clothing must be appropriate for public. Closed toes shoes are required in the beef barn at all times.
TACK - You will have a SMALL tack space for feed, hay and your show essentials. We will not allow any feed or hay to be kept in the sitting areas of either barn this year. It’s kept in the tack area only. The tack space is SMALLER this year due to our numbers. So plan ahead to reload the feed every few days as you will not have enough room for the full week of feed & supplies.
DOGS - We do NOT allow dogs in the beef barns. Even on a leash. Please make arrangements for dogs to be kept at home for fair week.
DO NOT FORGET - ALL ANIMALS MUST BE TIED WITH A ROPE HALTER AND NECK TIE IN THE BARNS AND TIE-OUTS at all times. If you check in and you do not have the appropriate rope halter on your animals, we will provide you with a used one from our leftover halter box. Practice with your rope halter at home. You may not have layers of halters on your steers. It becomes dangerous in an emergency. It works best if you have 2 neck ties, one for the barn and one for your tie out. Do not forget to practice with your show halters before fair.*If you have a halter that you are unsure of, you must have it approved by the beef committee prior to fair. Your steers also should know how to drink out of a bucket by the time they get to fair. Remember feed pans, water buckets, neck tie, show halter, show stick, etc.
MANDATORY MEETING - Tuesday evening is our MANDATORY barn meeting. We ask parents/ grownups to attend with your student. If you have been in the project for many years and you drive yourself to fair, you may come without a parent. This is where you will get additional information about fair and hear about any important changes for the week.
REMINDERS - There are no professional or outside fitters allowed. All fitting must be done by the 4-H member that owns that steer. Parents/ siblings may only step in for safety reasons. We will give one warning, then you will be asked to leave the fitting area. Sideline coaching by parents, producers or industry professionals will NOT be tolerated. PARENTS AND SIBLINGS (even if the sibling is a certified volunteer) are not allowed in the show ring at any time during shows. We have already contacted show help, so you will just get to sit back and enjoy the show!
CONCESSIONS- You have one last chance to sign up for this. If you don’t, we will sign you up and let you know when your slot is. SignUp here: Gallatin County 4-H: 4-H Cafe & Concessions 2023 (signupgenius.com)
SALE NIGHT- DO NOT FORGET THE SALE IS ONE HOUR EARLIER. Students & 4-H families will no longer be allowed to eat at the BBQ- We have so many buyers we can no longer afford to feed everyone. BBQ is for registered buyers only. All of your marketing must be done before sale! After the sale is over your steers are no longer owned by you. You are still expected to care for them through the weekend, but you must be prepared for them to leave at any time throughout those few days. We often don’t know which steers are leaving when. There are always last minute changes and we will not be able to inform everyone of when their individual animals are being shipped.
Please refresh your memory by reading the Fairbook rules. It’s extremely important you pay CLOSE attention to rules, as they do change!!
We are SO excited for a great week of fair with all of you! Please reach out to a Beef leader with any questions or concerns. See you soon!! Please call or text 406-580-9003 with any questions!
Beef Committee:
Annabel Morgan 406-580-9003
Seth Halverson 406-209-1178
Melanie Duffin 406-209-1978
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CAKE DECORATING
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. Bring your cake decorating creations/exhibits to your interview as well. See you at Fair!!
Ginny Francis, Project Leader
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CAMP COUNSELORS
The 2023 4-H Summer Camp will be held July 30th (Campers)/July 29th (Counselors) - August 2nd, 2023, at the Yellowstone Youth Alliance!
CAMP REGISTRATION CLOSES ON JULY 7th!! Check out the post at the top of the newsletter for more information!
For more information and questions, contact Shelly McPhee - ksmcphee0315@gmail.com (email), gallatincamp@gmail.com (email), or 406-595-4774 (text).
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CLOVERBUDS (AGES 5-7)
Although Project Interviews are not required of Cloverbud members (ages 5-7), we encourage you all to try! If you would like to participate in a project interview, Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot here: Gallatin County 4-H: Indoor Project Interviews 2023 (signupgenius.com).
You can bring any Cloverbud fair exhibits to Exhibit Building #3 between 9am-5pm on Monday, July 17th. See you at Fair!!
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.
If you have questions please email Erin Neil at ehagmeier@gmail.com.
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COOKING AT MSU
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. Bring your cooking creations/exhibits to your interview as well. See you at Fair!!
It was a great year of cooking with everyone! Have a great summer!!
Call, text, or email Stephanie Lively with any questions.
406-600-7935
livelysteph76@gmail.com
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DAIRY COW
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
- Dairy Cows Check-In on Wednesday, July 19th at 8pm
- Dairy Cow show begins at 8:30am on Friday, July 21st
- Check-Out is not until 6PM on Sunday, July 23rd (please refrain from tearing down decorations, tack and supplies until then).
- Project leaders Shawna Oostema (406) 580-7819 or Cassie Smieja (406) 539-3833.
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DOG (OBEDIENCE & AGILITY)
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Dog Project Interviews are Thursday, July 13th and Friday, July 14th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. Dog Project members (excluding first years members) will need to create a Dog Educational Poster. **BRING THIS TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!!
See you at Fair!!
Dog Obedience:
We will NOT have class on July 5.
Our final class will be at Taylor Park in Manhattan on July 12 at 4:30. We will meet at the gazebo, you can't miss it! I have attached a map for anyone who isn't familiar with the park or Manhattan. I would like all the parents to hang out, at least for a few minutes, so that I can go over what to expect at fair and answer questions. You are welcome to stay for the whole class if you would like. The kids will also be taking a short test before class. Anyone who can't make it to this class will take the test before the show at the fair. This will be what we use in case of a tie at fair and there will be a small prize for the top tests in each age bracket.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask.
Shawnna Taylor 406-599-0869
shawnna0869@gmail.com
Dog Agility:
Hello Dog Agility Participants!
Be sure have water, sunscreen, etc. and always closed-toed shoes. Also, please double check and make sure that your dog's rabies vaccine will still be current at fair and if it is not, please schedule an appointment with your vet soon to get it updated! Remember fair is on July 17th from 2-4pm. And as always if you have questions or concerns, please give Jen a call at 406.388.4789 or email: facility@montanamurraykennels.com.
Remaining Classes:
Thursday, 7/6 No class
Thursday, 7/13 at 4pm Last Regular class at MMK
Again, if you have any questions or concerns, please give me a call at 406.388.4789 or email at facility@montanamurraykennels.com.
Thank you!
- Jen Osler
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GOAT - MARKET
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Fair Information:
- Goats check-in on Tuesday, July 18th beginning at 11am.
- Meat Goats will be Ultrasounded later that afternoon at 3pm.
- Mandatory Goat Meeting will be at 7pm that evening
- Meat Goat market show and showmanship are Wednesday, July 19th at 6:30pm
- Market Goat pictures will be Thursday, July 20th at 2pm in the Indoor Arena.
- Market Sale is Friday, July 21st at 4PM!
- Check-Out is not until 6PM on Sunday, July 23rd (please refrain from tearing down decorations, tack and supplies until then).
Gena Johnson (406) 599-5920
Aimee Henry (406) 548-1031
Amy Brownell (406) 209-2720
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GOAT - DAIRY
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Fair Information:
- Goats check-in on Tuesday, July 18th beginning at 11am.
- Mandatory Goat Meeting will be at 7pm that evening
- Dairy Goat breed show and showmanship are Thursday, July 20th at 8:30am
- Check-Out is not until 6PM on Sunday, July 23rd (please refrain from tearing down decorations, tack and supplies until then).
Questions? Contact a member of the Dairy Goat Committee:
Leah' Macdonald 406-220-3556
Gena Johnson 406-599-5920
Cassy Mitchell 406-223-0146
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HORSE PROJECTS
Sponsorships: Sponsorships of $75 per family or $50 per member were due by the end of March! Turn in individual/family sponsorships to venmo @GallatinCounty-HorseCommittee. If you have met or would like to meet your sponsorship commitment in some other way, please participate in a 4-H fundraiser and donate your proceeds to the Horse Committee or contact Toni Berger to participate in helping secure a corporate sponsorship. 406-539-3747
Please be sure to check the updated google drive for an accurate calendar! 22-23 Horse Events
Horse Committee meetings are held on the third Monday at 6:30 pm at the Smart's residence every month. We welcome any parents who want to be involved and help shape the project!
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HORSE - GALLATIN TWISTERS
Call Jessie Sheperd for more information!
Jessie Sheperd- Twister Coach 352-304-1648 jlsheperd@gmail.com
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KNITTING/CROCHET
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW! Bring all your knitting/crochet exhibits to your interview as well.
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. Bring your Knitting/Crochet creations/exhibits to your interview as well. See you at Fair!!
As a community service project this year, the Knitting/Crochet projects have been working on creating a lap blanket that we they will donate to the cancer center. Keep an eye out for it on display at the Fair in the Indoor Exhibit Building!
- 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.
We are planning the Family Fun Night event! Let me know if you have questions or if you would like to help out!
If you have any questions, please contact Shelly McPhee at ksmcphee@charter.net or 406-595-4774.
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LEATHERWORKING
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. Bring all your Leathercraft exhibits to your interview. See you at Fair!!
Questions? Contact leader Merrita Marble at marble@bresnan.net or 406-388-2055
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. See you at Fair!!
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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POULTRY
Record books have been reviewed and are ready for pick up this week. Please remember that you still need to bring your record book with you during your interviews which are being held on July 13 and July 14. The sign up for the interview time slots was sent by the 4-H office earlier in June. Interviews are mandatory to participate in the fair.
Attached to a recent email is the overall 2023 fair schedule for 4-H and the vet check form. Please come to vet checks with your forms already started with birds and band numbers shown. If you need bands, they are available to the 4-H office. There is no extra charge for them this year as that was included within your fair entry.
Here is the breakdown on schedule:
Monday July 10--
This is 7 days prior to fair check in. Please make sure your birds are dusted by this date.
Saturday July 15 at noon---barn set up. Please remember this is a required activity to help with the show. If you can not make this day/time please let Shawna know.
Monday July 17 at 5:30 to 8:00—Vet Checks
In order to make things easier this year. We have preassigned an approximate check in time for each family as shown in our recent email. Please plan to arrive 5 to 10 minutes earlier as the schedule may change throughout the night.
Here are some highlights of the week:
Please make note that the market kids are responsible for weighing, photo and the marketing of their birds. Please refer to the attached fair schedule for these times.
Tuesday to Sunday—Barn Duty
Each family will be responsible for two shifts. A sign up genius will be sent out today so please make sure to add yourself to the sign ups as soon as possible.
Wednesday July 19—Show Day
This is our actual show day for poultry. Cage judging and showmanship will be this day. Showmanship starts at 2pm with show order to be determined.
Friday July 21—Market Sale Day
All market birds will sale beginning at 4:00pm. Regardless of where we sell you are responsible for being in the barn at 4pm. Please note that the buyers BBQ is just for the buyers this year. No 4-H families will be allowed to eat the BBQ as we need to save it for the buyers.
Saturday July 22—Award Day
Awards for the poultry group will be help at 3pm
Sunday July 23—Round Robin/Senior Day
The Grand and Reserve Showman in both the Junior and Senior Showmanship will be representing the poultry project in Round Robin starting at 1:00pm. The round robin is followed by the senior recognition and additional awards by the 4-H Foundation.
All birds must remain at the fair from Monday check in to Sunday check out. Check out starts at 6pm on Sunday. Market birds will be loaded for processing at 6pm that day. If you have meat birds that you raised for the Meat Locker donation they will be loading at 6pm on Sunday as well. Please let either Shawna or Judy Brownell know if you have birds to donate and how many.
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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RABBIT
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Fair Information:
- Rabbits will Check-In beginning at 4pm on Monday, July 17th in the Indoor Arena
- Rabbit Breed show starts at 9am on Tuesday, July 18th
- Rabbit Showmanship follows that afternoon at 1pm
- Market Rabbit photos will be at 9:30am on Thursday, July 20th
- Rabbit Racing/Jumping Contest is Sunday, July 23rd at 10am
- Check-Out is not until 6PM on Sunday, July 23rd (please refrain from tearing down decorations, tack and supplies until then).
Please reach out with any questions you may have.
Cody 406-209-4183
Amy 406-209-2720
Monica 406-399-1866
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SEWING
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. See you at Fair!!
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SHEEP
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
For the sheep that lost their scrapie tags, please contact the breeder you got your sheep from and get a new one BEFORE FAIR!
Fair Information:
- Sheep Check-In & Ultrasound is Monday, July 17th beginning at 6pm in the Indoor Arena
- Mandatory Sheep Meeting will be at 8am on Tuesday, July 18th
- Sheep Market Show starts at 5pm on Tuesday, July 18th
- Sheep Showmanship & Breed Show will be Thursday, July 20th at 8am
- Market Sheep photos will follow the sheep show that same day
- Market Sale is Friday, July 21st beginning at 4pm!
- Check-Out is not until 6PM on Sunday, July 23rd (please refrain from tearing down decorations, tack and supplies until then).
Committee members:
Ruth Carr -kennellr@gmail.com (406) 539-4337
Kim Flikkema- kimflikkema@gmail.com (406) 599-1486
Jodilynn Kelley- jkelley@bridgerorthopedic.com (512) 663-5569
Jodi Smith (406) 580-2984
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SHOOTING SPORTS
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Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. See you at Fair!!
Western Heritage – Todd Kesner – 451-1207
*Members must be 9 years old as of Oct. 1st to participate.
Remaining dates for our 2023 season:
Monday – July 10, 2023 – 2 bays, 6:30 – 9:00
Monday – July 17, 2023 – 2 bays, 6:30 – 9:00
Monday – July 24, 2023 – 2 bays, 6:30 – 9:00
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SWINE
Record Books have been reviewed and scored - please pick up your books at the Extension Office as soon as possible - BRING THEM TO YOUR PROJECT INTERVIEW!
Fair Information:
- Swine Check-In is Monday, July 17th beginning at 9am in the Swine Barn
- Mandatory Swine Meeting is that evening at 5pm
- Swine Weigh-In & Ultrasound is Tuesday, July 18th beginning at 9am
- Swine Market Show starts at 8am on Wednesday, July 19th
- Swine Showmanship will be Thursday, July 20th at 10am
- Market Swine photos will follow the swine show that same day
- Market Sale is Friday, July 21st beginning at 4pm!
- Check-Out is not until 6PM on Sunday, July 23rd (please refrain from tearing down decorations, tack and supplies until then).
Please check your emails for more details on these upcoming events and milestones for the project.
Our Project Scale is repaired and ready to roll - literally. There were some major repairs needed to the scale and the trailer from last year. We have decided to charge $10 per use of the scale this year. This is mostly so we can recover some of these costs; but we will also be able to create a stash of funds to purchase a 2nd (and eventually 3rd scale) that are easier to transport. We are using the same Google Sheet for the Enclosed Pig Scale sign-up https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S12noFt-mTUOP5XPQhNXRMt8dU48Zt5JJPM8hAENJYs/edit?usp=sharing
- Each person has a maximum of two days to pick up the scale and return it.
- The sign up needs your name and phone -
so we can track it down if it doesn't get returned.
- Address / Location is on the bottom of pickup and dropoff. Families can also call / coordinate with the next family that is on the list and transfer the scale vs returning it all the way to Belgrade.
- Payment is on the honor system this year - Venmo to @Kelly-Pavlik-2 or PayPal to deal44@hotmail.com or Cash/Check to Gallatin Co. 4-H and delivered to the 4-H Office 903 N Black Bozeman 59715
- Please reach out to Lee Nuss via phone or text (406) 599-0601 if you have any questions on the scale or coordination problems.
Parents and Members can sign up for our Swine Remind text group for project-related correspondence https://www.remind.com/join/fh2693
If you have additional email addresses you want on this distribution list, please send a quick note to gallatinswineproject@gmail.com to ensure it's on the list. If you received this email, you're on our list for the remainder of the project.
Don’t forget to sign up for our Swine Project Parent & Member Remind text group for project-related correspondence https://www.remind.com/join/fh2693. They're short and sweet messages/reminders but you must opt-in, we will not add you and can choose to opt-out at a later date if needed.
If you are not receiving the email updates, please send a quick note to gallatinswineproject@gmail.com to ensure you’re on the list.
Thank you,
-Swine Committee
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VET SCIENCE
Questions? Reach out to Monika Johnson 406-579-3211
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WEED SCIENCE
Indoor Project Interviews are Monday, July 17th - sign up for an interview slot if you haven't already. BRING YOUR EXHIBITS TO YOUR INTERVIEW! See you at Fair!!
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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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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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cody Stone, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.
To request disability accommodation or to inform us of special needs, please contact the Extension Office at 406-582-3280 five (5) working days before the event.
Molly Yurdana
Gallatin County MSU Extension
4-H Youth Development Agent
(406) 582-3284 | molly.yurdana@montana.edu | https://www.montana.edu/extension/gallatin/ back to top
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