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FREMONT COUNTY UPDATE MARCH 2021

~Club Organizational Leaders~ Please come in and check your club box on a regular basis.

Returning Volunteers

Just a reminder that all returning leaders need reenroll just like the kids. You can do this through 4-H Online or by filling out a paper enrollment packet

from the office. Thank you for all you do for our community, youth, and our 4-H program!

Shooting Sports Gate Attendant Volunteers Needed! We need gate attendant volunteers to man the gate on Tuesday evenings starting April 14th – July during practice to check Gun Range passes when our 4-H families come in. Please call the office 719-276-7390 to sign up!

Tales and Tails – Volunteers Needed in June

The Canon City Library is looking at doing a Tales and Tails theme for their Summer Reading Program. We are looking for 4-H members with animal

projects that have tails who would be interested is bringing their animal and doing a demonstration or talk session for one of their programs in June. If

you are interested, please let the office know.

Military Cards Community Service There is a group sending military care boxes for Easter and they are looking for letters to include in the boxes. If you would like to write a letter or card, drop it off to the Extension Office by Monday, March 8th and we will deliver

those to them.

Julianne’s Maternity Leave Julianne go on maternity leave starting at the end of March. (It’s a girl!) Club Leaders and Project Leaders – If you have project classes, club

activities (anything other than normal club meetings), etc. you would like to schedule virtually or would like to tentatively plan for face to face, please

contact Julianne so she can assess your activity, start any needed approval paperwork, and put activities in upcoming newsletters.

Senior Scholarships

If you are a senior, don’t forget about submitting local 4-H scholarships by April 1! Information is on our website here: https://fremont.extension.colostate.edu/4-h-scholarships/ There is also a CAFS scholarship available due March 20th. Scholarship (coloradofairs.org) 4-H Drop Deadline - Remember that if you want to drop a project so

that you can repeat it next year, you must do so by June 1, 2021

For 4-H calendar of events please go to https://calendar.google.com/calendar/b/1/r?tab=mc1 for our calendar.

IN THIS ISSUE…

Reminders and

Opportunities…….…..1

Cloverbuds……………..2

Spring Break in a Box…2

All My Money Class……..2

Livestock News……….3

From the Fair Board….4

Shooting Sports……….7

Project Classes…….…8

New Club Officers!.......9

Parly Pro Tips….…10

2021 Calendar……11

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Spring Break Camp in a Box Opportunity! See the flyer for list of activities. Need a spring break activity?! Order the Camp in a Box! Fremont County box price is $50 for 15 different hands-on activities! 3 activities per day. No internet no problem! Instructions are in the box if you can't attend the zoom sessions! Register by March 5th! To register for your box go to: https://forms.gle/zcvAkWcxtyBDZnSH7

All My Money Youth Class April 22nd Learn about your money personality, budgeting, and create spend, save,

share boxes! All My Money Class will take place viz zoom at 6pm on Thursday, April 22nd. Open to any youth (not just 4-H) ages 8 – 18. Supplies for the class are free and will be available at the Extension office pick up! Register by March 14th here: https://forms.gle/cJ9bP6mwDkkaAPRB6

Register in Fremont County by March 14th!

Cloverbuds

Cloverbuds has a new Coordinator! Welcome Bobbi Hall! She will be e-mailing Cloverbud members with meeting information and asking for RSVPs to meetings for planning and splitting into groups.

The next Cloverbud Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 13th from 1pm – 3pm at the 4-H Building. Face Coverings are not required for Cloverbud age members, but are recommended. Face coverings are

required for parents and 4-H age members at Cloverbud meetings.

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Rabbit RHVD2 Vaccine Clinic in April, RSVP by March. 5th

Fremont County 4-H will have a Vaccine Clinic for 4-H rabbits to protect them from contracting the RHVD2 Rabbit Virus. This is only open to 4-H members, not open to the public. The clinic will begin at 10 A.M. on April 10th at Royal Gorge Rodeo Grounds. Rain date will be April 17th. Vaccine will be administered by Dr. Sarah McGinness, DVM of Four Mile Veterinary Clinic. Rabbits will remain in YOUR vehicle and she will go to each vehicle. You should also remain in your vehicle. All rabbits must have a legible tattoo in the left ear. Cost per rabbit will be $10.00. If you have a thermometer, please bring it. There will be thermometers available for purchase at a cost of $5.00. Contact either Marie Adams at marie.adams99@yahoo.com or Laura Taylor at laura.taylor@centurylink.com to RSVP. RSVP Deadline is March 5th. Please RSVP with your first and last name, phone number, 4-H County, number of rabbits, and if you need to purchase a thermometer. Remember the 2021 Fremont County Fair Breeding/Show will be only for rabbits that have been vaccinated. Market rabbits will not need to be vaccination as the minimum age for them to be vaccinated is 12 weeks. You may use a vaccinated doe or buck as the parents of the Market Pen. The market rabbits will be a terminal show and rabbits will NOT be returned to exhibitor following the Market Livestock sale.

MQA Training Information

The in person MQA class originally scheduled in March has been canceled and MQA will be offered online again this year in March. More information will be shared when the state has updated the online option for the year. All livestock members will receive an e-mail with links to review material and take the tests.

Animal e-Record Book Dates for 2021

August 16 (Monday) – Livestock, Horse & Dog Record Books due in the Extension by 5:00 PM August 21 (Saturday) – e-Record Book Judging beginning at 8:00 AM

Big R Producing Partners

Big R is proud to support 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors by providing gift cards to 4-H members who are enrolled in animal projects. The forms are available now for pick up from the cashier and can be submitted in early April.

Disposal of Manure at Pathfinder Park

An area (concrete blocks) has been erected on the northeast end of the parking lot to dispose of manure. Please dispose of ALL manure from the arena, parking lot, and surrounding area in this area at the completion of any event or activity. Your help in keeping the park clean is appreciated.

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Reminder to Horse Project Members

The use of the Pathfinder Park Arena is by reservation only! You now have to schedule through the county. You need call HR at 276-7352. If a 4-H Club is using the arena, that does not mean it is open to everyone. Please respect and adhere to the rules for use of the arena. If you have people just coming in to ride when you are having your practice rides, report the incident to Jeramy as soon as possible.

Dog, Horse, and Cat Information Dog, Horse, and Cat ID forms are due by April 29, 2020, by 5:00 PM if brought into the Extension Office. All ID forms are due by 11:59 PM on May 1 if done on 4-HOnline. With the new 4-H Online 2.0 pictures, forms, and shot records (dog and cat only) did not roll over. We will need you to upload your pictures and records into 4-H Online or bring these into the office. If you have any questions call 276-7390 and Becky can help you. Remember do not confirm the animal because once that is done any corrections or updates can’t be made. Once the deadline has passed and we are sure there are no longer any updates then Becky will confirm the animal(s) for you.

Save the Date Sheep and Goat Weigh In Saturday May 8th, 2021

Fremont County Fairgrounds

Scrapie Tag for Sheep and Goats Be sure all female and intact males have their flock identification ear tags that list their flock or origin. If you have questions you can contact the Colorado Department of Agriculture, Animal Care Division at 303-239-4161. If you need a flock identification number and/or tags you can call APHIS Area Veterinary Services at 303-231-5385. For county fair information you can call and talk to Jeramy at 276-7390.

From the Fremont County Fair Board…

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PIG INFORMATION FOR 2021 No Pig Weigh-In or Tag-In!

Again in 2021 we will NOT have either a pig weigh-in or tag-in. If you have pigs for the Fremont County Fair and/or Colorado State Fair you must come to the Extension Office after April 1 and get a nomination form for each pig. See directions below! If you have questions please call Jeramy.

Directions for Market Swine Identification Form For the 2021 Fremont County Fair

1. Come to Extension Office beginning April 1 and pick-up Fremont County Fair Market Swine

ID forms and ear tags.

2. Pick up a Colorado State Fair nomination form if wanting to nominate for CSF (one form is good for eight pigs). Pay applicable Fremont County fees ($5.00 per animal) for each CSF nomination. Nomination deadline for State Fair is May 5, 2021 for Fremont County.

3. It is your responsibility to ear tag and ear notch (if necessary) your pigs or get someone else to do it for you. We have ear taggers available in the Extension Office for loan if needed.

4. Ear Tag goes in the pig’s right ear.

5. Please fill out the attached Fremont County Fair Market Swine ID Form, for each pig, providing the following information:

a. Ear notches – County Fair pigs are NOT required to have ear notches, but if the pig has notches make sure that you have drawn them in correctly. If you are nominating the pig for CSF and have purchased an un-notched pig it MUST be notched.

b. Sex of the pig. c. Breed and /or Description of the pig. d. Breeder of the pig

6. Provide three (3) good quality photographs (no more than 3) of each pig (on a separate

sheet of paper) including: a. Front View (see example – page with form. b. View of right side (see example – page with form. c. View of left side (see example – page with form. d. We MUST be able to read the ear tag number in at least one of these photographs. e. Digital photographs are preferred and photographs MUST be in COLOR.

Photographs will be used to identify your pig so they must be of good quality. f. All three (3) photographs (no more than 3) should be on one page. g. Examples of photos and how they should look are in paperwork.

7. All animals that come to the Fremont County Fair will be matched to the nomination

information before county fair weigh-in.

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Important It is the responsibility of the 4-H members to make sure the Fremont County Fair Market Swine ID forms are properly filled out and correct when they are turned in to the Extension Office. Animals that cannot be matched to their nomination information will not be allowed to show/sell at the Fremont County Fair or the Colorado State Fair. Deadline: All completed forms (Fremont County and Colorado State Fair) and photographs MUST be turned in to the Fremont County Extension office before 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Any forms brought in after this date and time will NOT be accepted. Swine ID forms will NOT be accepted at Sheep and Goat Weigh Day. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Colorado Location ID (LID) Requirements for Animals

The Fremont County Fair Board REQUIRES all Livestock, Goats, Sheep, Swine, Cattle, Poultry, Rabbits, and Horses to have either a valid Premises ID # or Location ID # to ENTER the Fremont County Fair. ID Numbers MUST be on file in the Extension Office BEFORE your County Fair entry will be accepted. Please check with Becky to make sure we have your number. If you move your animal projects to a new location, you will need to get a new Location ID # for the physical address where the animals are kept.

Location Numbers can be obtained by either going to: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/ colorado-location-identification-lid-registration-premises and filling out a request or calling (303) 869-9130.

County Fair Livestock Sale Commission

Reminder, all animals that go through the Fremont County Livestock Sale are charged a 5% commission by the Sale Committee. The 5% commission will be automatically deducted from your sale check and you will need to put the 5% amount in your e-Record Book under Other Expenses. Example: If your animal sells for $1,000 the 5% commission would be $50.00. You will receive a sale check for $950. You will list the $50 under Other Expenses and $950 under income. If you have questions please call the extension office or talk to a sale committee member.

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E! Animal Care and Housing Forms

ALL 4-H/FFA members with animal projects are REQUIRED to fill out an Animal Care Housing Form (attached to 4-H enrollment form) or through 4HOnline. This form must be filled out and on file in the Extension Office for a 4-H/FFA member to be enrolled in an animal project. Must also include your Premises/Location ID number.

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2021 Shooting Sports Schedule – All Practices Weather Permitting

Due to COVID and space limitations, members may need to schedule practice sessions. Any scheduling information will be e-mailed out.

Jeramy McNeely, County Director 276-7390 Shooting Sports Coordinator - Linda Valdez - 275-1490 Julianne Dinkel, 4-H/FCS Ext. Agent 276-7390 4-H Coordinator- Krystina Del Duca 276-7390 **These are not the same as the Hunter Safety class – this is a separate RANGE safety class with the coaches that must be attended in order to shoot on the ranges. Parents MUST attend. Air Rifle Coaches: Eugene Valdez 275-1490, Tyler Richardson 719-963-5867 **Air Rifle Safety Class (mandatory for 1st year shooters) MUST attend one of the classes Tuesday 3/23/21 6:30-7:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. Tuesday 3/30/21 6:30-7:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. Air Rifle Practice Dates Mondays beginning 4/12/21 6:00 p.m. 4-H Bldg.

Air Pistol Coach: Tyler Richardson 719-963-5867 **Air Pistol (Must be 10 years old and a 2nd year shooter in shooting sports to participate, along with two coaches’ recommendations and it cannot be a parent. Application deadline is March 2 and has to be approved through shooting sports council) Air Pistol Practice Dates Thursdays beginning 4/22/21 5:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg.

Archery Coach: Dave Racette 275-8148 **Archery Safety Class (mandatory for 1st year shooters) MUST attend one of the classes Monday 4/5/21 6:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. Monday 4/12/21 6:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. Archery Practice Dates- Weather permitting Tuesdays beginning 4/20/21 5:30 p.m. Royal Gorge Gun Club

Muzzleloading Coaches: Eugene Valdez 275-1490, Martin Telck 276-0485 **Muzzleloading Safety Class (mandatory for 1st year shooters) Must attend this class Monday 3/22/21 6:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. Muzzleloading Practice Dates - Weather permitting Tuesdays beginning 4/13/21 6:00 p.m. Royal Gorge Gun Club

.22 Rifle Coaches: Tom Masar 371-5978, Lorri Goebel 372-3992 **.22 Safety Class (mandatory for 1st year shooters) MUST attend one of the classes Tuesday 3/23/21 6:30-7:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. Tuesday 3/30/21 6:30-7:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. .22 Practice Dates - Weather permitting Tuesdays beginning 4/13/21 5:30 p.m. Royal Gorge Gun Club

Shotgun Coaches: Mike Marriott 214-3213, Bill Kemp 250-1796 **Shotgun Safety Class and Workshop will be required for All FIRST YEAR SHOOTERS. Safety Class Dates (mandatory for 1st year shooters) Thursday 3/11/21 6:30-7:30 p.m. 4-H Bldg. Shotgun Practice Dates - Weather permitting Thursdays beginning 3/25/21 Trap & Skeet 6:00 p.m. Cactus Flats Workshops Trap Workshop (mandatory for 1st year shooters) MUST attend this workshop Thursday 3/18/21 6:00 p.m. Cactus Flats Skeet Workshop Saturday 3/20/21 9:00 a.m. Cactus Flats Before State Fair for those who qualify there will be one practice at the Pikes Peak Gun Club with date TBD.

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Cake Decorating Classes

Cake Decorating classes will be on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month starting on March 1st. Classes will run through July. They will be held from 5:00 PM – 6:15 and 6:30 - 7:45 PM at the 4-H Building. Sign up for class sessions is required. Please use this link to sign up for classes: 2021 Cake Decorating Sign Up: https://signup.com/go/sWJGmOS Please sign up with 1 4-H member’s name per slot. We ask that only 1 parent per 4-H’er stay during class. If you have any questions you may call Val Berry at 269-6689.

Leather Craft Classes Butch, the leather leader, will be starting leather classes over zoom in February and these will be held twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights of the month. Zoom links were sent out to leather project members. If you did not receive the links, plesae contact the office. Classes will move to face to face in April. Before the class you need to:

• Make sure you have purchased a leather kit ($50) from the Extension Office (It has the tools you need to get started)

• Purchased and picked up your 4-H Leather Project Book • Picked up a bag of free practice leather from the Extension Office • Checked out a piece of marble form the office to stamp on • Make sure you have zoom on your phone or computer with video capabilities

Advanced levels may contact Butch at 719-371-0320 with questions or to set up one on one classes.

Dog Training

4-H Dog Training will be every Wednesday night at the

4-H Building and move outside in April when weather permits. First year dog members meet at 6:00 PM and second year and up meet at 7:00 PM. If you have any questions on dogs you may

contact our leader, Margie McNew at 458-5762.

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Congratulations to all the new Fremont County 4-H Club Officers!!

Club Leaders - If you haven’t turned in your club officer list to the office yet, please e-mail that to us. Thank you! Congratulations to the Los Caballeros and Clover Rovers 4-H Clubs for winning

the 4-H Club Parly Pro Jeopardy Challenge! It was a close game!

Clover Rovers

President- Maddie Taylor

Vice President- Emma Ankney

Secretary- Korri Bolin

Treasurer- Charlotte Hendrickson

Reporter- Ava Bunker

Council Representative- Anthony Hall

Tally Ho

Dana Watters, President

Taber Jackson, Vice President

Jon Atwood, Treasurer

Taber Jackson, Secretary

Juliana Magellanes, Reporter/Activities Director

Creative Kids

President – Robert Fretwell

VP – Jessi Darcy

Secretary – Lyna Darcy

Treasurer – Zane Valladares

Reporter – Jayden Wilcox

Los Caballeros

President - Izzy Adamic

Vice President - Zia Guion

Secretary - Maddie Adamic

Treasurer - Bryanna Turner

Reporter - Stephen Simpleman

Wetmore Wizards

President - Jacob Brooks

Vice President - Jay Scofield

Secretary - Jacob Brooks and Jay

Scofield

Treasurer - Gracie Brooks

Reporter- Abby Lawson, Avery

and Chisum Draper.

By Chance Club

President: Ellee Carr

Vice President: Dawn Carr

Secretary: Aubree Dell

Treasurer: Karlee Dell

Beaver Park Ag

President: Tristan Brubaker Vice president: Keeton Ellis Secretary: Miranda Ellis Treasurer: Alicia Henley Reporter: Addy Brubaker

Four Mile 4-H Club President--Vin Axle Zapian Vice President --Dylan Owens Secretary- Rachel Comstock Treasurer--Brianna Winford Reporter-Matthew Owens

Champs or Bust President – Emilee Richardson VP – Abby Richardson Secretary - TBD Treasurer – Zoe Shockey

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Parliamentary Procedure Tips of the Month

Check out this publication for more tips on parliamentary procedure! Basic Parliamentary Procedure for 4-H Clubs (usu.edu)

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2020-2021 4-H Calendar Reminder that Fremont County is on a 4-day work week and the CSU Extension Office will be closed on Fridays. Dates and events are subject to change. JANUARY 1 Holiday (New Year’s Day observed) Extension Office Closed 6 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 12 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 20 LAST DAY to be enrolled in, own and have in your possession-Market Beef Project 21 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 23 Market Beef Weigh Day, 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., if you’re not nominating for CSF, Fremont Co. Fair Grounds 23 Market Beef Weigh Day, 10:30 a.m. until finished (retinal scanning) for beef nominating for CSF, Fremont Co. Fair Grounds 25 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m., 4-H Building 25 Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building TBD State Leadership Development Conference (LDC), TBD FEBRUARY 1 4-H Enrollment deadline to be eligible for County Fair. Enrollments will be accepted all year long. 1 LAST DAY to be enrolled in ANY 4-H project (Animal and General) to be eligible to exhibit that project at the Fremont Co. Fair 1 LAST DAY to own and have in your possession-Breeding Beef and Dairy Cattle 3 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 9 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m. 4-H Building 15 Holiday (Presidents’ Day) Extension Office Closed 18 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 19 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all 3 sessions by attending Feb 19 & March 6) 5:00 – 9:00 p.m., 4-H Building 20 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all 3 sessions by attending Feb 20 & March 6) 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., 4-H Building 27 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all 3 session by attending Feb 19 & 20) 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 4-H Bldg. & on the range TBD Youth Fest, Ponderosa Camp, TBD MARCH 3 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 9 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 16 Fremont County Fair 4-H Sale Committee, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building 18 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building TBD MQA Testing Online. Your family will receive an email if you have anyone who needs to take the MQA as a Jr. or Sr. TBD District Retreat (ages 13 & older) TBD APRIL 1 Fremont County Swine Identification Forms, Ear Tags and CSF Nomination Cards can be picked up in Extension Office. 1 LAST DAY to own and have in your possession-All Breeding Rabbits, including Doe(s) that you must breed to kindle a litter for Market Rabbit

pen. 7 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 13 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 15 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 20 Fremont County Fair 4-H Sale Committee, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building 26 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m.,4-H Building 26 Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 29 LAST DAY to own and have in your possession-Cat, Dog and Horse. 29 LAST DAY for CAT, DOG and HORSE certificates to be turned in to the Extension Office. MAY 1 LAST DAY FOR DOG, CAT, and HORSE CERTIFICATES to be done through 4HOnline no later than 11:59 p.m. 5 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building—Speech & Demonstration Contest 5 LAST DAY to own and have in your possession-Market Sheep, Market Goats, Market Swine, Breeding Sheep and Breeding Goats. 5 LAST DAY TO TURN IN Fremont County Swine Identification Forms and CSF Nomination Cards to the Extension Office before 5:00 p.m.. 8 WEIGH DAY-Market Sheep, 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m., Fair Grounds (Must retinal scan Sheep and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present) 8 WEIGH DAY-Market Goats, 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m., Fair Grounds (Must retinal scan Goats and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present) 11 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 13 Contest Deadline for Speech, Demonstration, Creative Cooks and Cake Decorating. 22 Contest Day for Speech, Demonstration, Creative Cooks and Cake Decorating. Times TBD. 18 Fremont County Fair 4-H Sale Committee, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building 20 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., Pathfinder Park 26 Registration Deadline for 1st Gymkhana, 4:00 p.m. Extension Office 29 First Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence. Test at 7:30 a.m., Show starts at 8:00 a.m. (ONE DAY ONLY) 31 Holiday (Memorial Day Observed) Extension Office Closed TBD Market Rabbits MUST be born to Does you own (see April 1) on/or after (TBD by date of show at fair) in order to meet the “less than 70-day age limit”. JUNE 1 LAST DAY TO OFFICIALLY DROP a project to be able to repeat it next year (The ONLY way to officially drop a project is IN WRITING at the

Extension Office no later than 5:00 p.m.) Any projects dropped after June 1 FOR ANY REASON will mean an incomplete in that project. 1-June 30 Take County Fair Written Tests online or in Extension Office. All market animals and horse must test. 2 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 8 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building

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9 Registration Deadline for 2nd Gymkhana, 4:00 p.m., Extension Office 12 Second Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Test at 7:30 a.m., Show starts at 8:00 a.m. (ONE DAY ONLY) 15 Fremont County Fair 4-H Sale Committee, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building 17 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., Pathfinder Park 23 Registration Deadline for 3rd Gymkhana, 4:00 p.m., Extension Office 26 Third 4-H Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Test at 7:30 a.m., Show starts at 8:00 a.m. (ONE DAY ONLY) 27 Rain date for 4-H Gymkhana will be determined if needed, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence 30 Last day to take written tests for Fremont County Fair 30 Last day to have Horse Levels written and riding tests completed for the County Fair TBD State 4-H Conference, Colorado State University, TBD JULY 1 MAIN CLUB LEADERS 4-H Attendance page due by 5:00 p.m. Attendance page MUST be filled out correctly! (REQUIRED) 1 Last day to turn in entries for Fremont County Fair at no charge 6-8 Late entries for Fremont County Fair accepted until 5:00 p.m., $25.00 per project. No entries accepted after July 8. 7 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 13 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 10 Fremont County Fair, Trap, Cactus Flats, 8:30 a.m. Check-In, 9:00 a.m. Shoot 10 Fremont County Fair, Skeet, Cactus Flats, 1:00 p.m. 11 Fremont County Fair, Sporting Clays, Cactus Flats, 9:00 a.m. Check-In, 9:30 a.m. Shoot 11 Fremont County Fair, Air Pistol, 4-H Building, Check-In 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Shoot 11 Fremont County Fair, Air Rifle, 4-H Building, Check-In 2:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Shoot 15 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 17 Fremont County Fair, Muzzleloading, Archery, Royal Gorge Gun Club 8:30 a.m. Check in, 9:00 a.m. shoot 18 Fremont County Fair, .22, Royal Gorge Gun Club, 7:30 a.m. Check-In, 8:00 a.m. Shoot 18 Shooting Sports Awards, 4-H Building, 6:00 p.m. 19 Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 20 Fremont County Fair 4-H Sale Committee, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building 21 Shooting Sports Record Books, State Fair and Shirt Fees due in Extension Office by 5:00 p.m. 22 Shooting Sports Record Book Judging, 6:00 p.m. Cactus Flats Clubhouse 24-31 Fremont County Fair 24 Clean and set up for County Fair at the 4-H Building 31 Fremont County Fair Livestock Auction AUGUST 2-12 Non-perishable 4-H projects for the Colorado State Fair due in the Extension office by 4:00 p.m. 7 Fremont County Fair Building Clean-Up Day (all 4-Her's requested to be here) 10 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 16 LAST DAY to turn in ALL Animal e-Record Books to the Extension Office no later than 5:00 p.m. All books must be turned in by this date and time for judging. There

is not going to be an option for completion only. 16 MAIN CLUB LEADERS All County Reports are due by 5:00 p.m. The REQUIRED reports are as follows: Club Continuation, Community Service, and Completion

Reports for members, Cloverbuds and leaders. 16 MAIN CLUB LEADERS 4-H Club/Organizational State Reports are due by 5:00 p.m. The REQUIRED reports are as follows: Annual Affirmative Action Report, Financial Report, Club Annual Plan, Club Budget, and Constitution & Bylaws. 16 LAST DAY to turn in Secretary and Reporter books for judging and Treasurer Books for outstanding club award credit to the Ext. Office no later than 5:00 p.m. 17 Perishable 4-H projects for the Colorado State Fair due in the Extension office by 12 noon. 17 Fremont County Fair 4-H Sale Committee, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building 19 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 21 Saturday, Record Book judging, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4-H Building (judging will begin at 8:00 am and lunch will be served at noon) each club is requested to send

at least 2 adults (leaders or parents) to help with record book judging. Remember, if a club is not represented by at least one adult to help judge, that club’s record books will not be judged and will not be eligible for record book awards. Their books will be judged on a pass/fail basis only and not scored. We will be checking all e-record books that were turned in for completion only! We encourage you to send more than 2 if you can, the more people we have to help the better. If you come to judge you MUST be on time and stay until we are finished! You have a year to plan for this!!

TBD Record Book Committee meeting to pick Best Record Books, request at least 1 adult representative from each 4-H club, 5:30 p.m., 4-H Building 27-Sept 6 Colorado State Fair SEPTEMBER 1 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 6 Holiday (Labor Day) Extension Office Closed 8 Can start picking up Colorado State Fair projects at CSU Extension Office. 14 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 21 Fremont County Fair 4-H Sale Committee, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building OCTOBER 1 New 4-H Year Begins! Enrollment Open! 4-8 National 4-H Week 6 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 9 4-H Open House/Discovery Day, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4-H Building 10 Achievement Awards Program, cookies and punch provided, 2:00 p.m., TBD 12 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building 25 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 6:00 p.m., 4-H Building 25 Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building We make every effort to provide as accurate a calendar as possible, but dates sometimes have to be changed. Changes will be listed in the monthly 4-H newsletter and on our website: www.fremont.extension.colostate.edu. Please contact the Extension Office (276-7390) for information regarding calendar items or email extcsu@fremontco.com. Colorado State University, U. S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.