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Ravalli County

4-H News

Katelyn Andersen MSU Extension Agent katelyna@montana.edu

Patrick Mangan MSU Extension Agent patrick.mangan@montana.edu

Jocelyn Snider MSU Extension—Ravalli County Administrative Assistant jsnider@rc.mt.gov

Jennifer Murrillo SNAP-Ed Program Manager jmurrillo@rc.mt.gov

MSU Ravalli County Extension 215 South 4th Street Suite G Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-6611 Fax: (406) 375-6606

ravalli@montana.edu www.msuextension.org/ravalli www.montana4h.org

Contact Us

March 2019

What’s Inside

4-H Calendar & News 2

4-H Events 3

Reference Information 5

4-H Meetings 7

Happy March 4-H Families,

One of the foundations of the 4-H program is learning by doing through experiential

learning process or hands on learning. Kids excel when they have the chance to try

something with their hands and under the guidance of a caring adult, like a 4-H project

leader.

4-H leaders are the key to a successful 4-H program. They have the unique ability to

provide life changing opportunities for youth. Projects leaders work with members by

planning and organizing activities to help them meet their 4-H goals. If you are a project

leader or a parent serving as a leader, don’t feel like you have to be the expert. Youth can

achieve personal growth and skills with your support through experiential learning, field

trips and guest speakers.

Leaders have a been a key part of the 4-H program since its start – way back in 1902. The

first 4-H projects included corn clubs for boys and canning clubs for girls. The program has

come a long way in the last century. Project books weren’t always a part of the program

either but they have become an integral part of the learning process. It helps parents fill

as leaders to help the youth explore new topics. MSU Extension is always looking for ways

to expand the learning opportunities for youth to keep them engaged on what they want

to learn while being progressive.

If you have a passion for a topic and want it to be a 4-H project – you can turn it into one

with a self-determined project! Some 4-H programs have even created mini-help sheets

to give ideas for experiential projects. Check some out here:

Utah Discover Clubs: https://utah4h.org/discover/

University of Iowa Extension: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4hfiles/projects/

hotsheets/4-HHotSheets-All.pdf

Ohio State University Extension: https://ohio4h.org/books-and-resources/self-determined

-projects-and-idea-starters

I have dreams of creating a new 4-H curriculum: Winter Snow Sports. Initially we want to

focus on down-hill skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding. I’ll put together a work-

group soon. If you are interested, please reach out to me and I'll let you know about the

next meeting.

In the meantime, check out some similar projects, like skateboarding and cross-country

skiing from other 4-H programs in the nation.

Sincerely,

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Scheduled activities are subject to change. If you have any questions, please call the Extension Office for updated information at 375-6611. All items for the next month’s newsletters must be submitted by the 20th of each month

and be limited to 100 words or less. Newsletter items can be emailed to ravalli@montana.edu or delivered to the Extension Office. Check out the Ravalli County 4-H website at:

http://www.msuextension.org/ravalli

March

March 6 Livestock Committee Meeting

March 9 Sheep Breeding Presentation

March 10 Swine Quality Assurance

March 10 Swine Mandatory Meeting

March 12 Stir-Ups Competition

March 14 Competition Day

March 16 Tack Swap

March 18 4-H Advisory Council Meeting

March 22-24 MT 4H Rec Lab, Chester, MT

March 30 Shotgun Registration Deadline

April and Beyond

April 1 4-H Education Scholarship Deadline

April 4 Role Models Matter Workshop

April 6 Sheep Quality Assurance

April 6 Shotgun Season Starts

April 27 4-H Rockin’ Carnival

May 1 Add/ Drop Deadline

May 24 Small Bore Registration Deadline

June 10 Small Animal Committee Meeting

4-H News:

4-H Alumni

Camp Scholarship Raffle

Carnival Raffle of a nicely framed Bev Doolittle print of “Art of Camouflage.”

$1.00 for 1 Ticket or $5.00 for 6 Tickets

Benefits 4-H Camp Scholarships

New Alumni members are welcome to join us, contact Jean (363- 3206) or Jocelyn (375-6611).

Project Book Orders

Book orders will be placed through MSU Publications on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month. All book orders must be paid in full when placing the order. As a reminder, please order your books through your Organizational Leader to maximize your club order. Clubs, members and parents can also order online at store.msuextension.org

Horse Show Judges

The 4-H Horse Show Committee would like to put together a list of people interested in judging at future horse shows. If you or someone you know would like to be included on a list of prospective judges, please contact Leslie Brush, Horse Superintendent at 203-8409.

Horse

The Ravalli County 4-H Horse Project has a new Facebook page for selling tack items. There is a lot of stuff that has been donated to the project over the years. We have decided to sell it as a fundraiser for the Horse Project. Please check it out at Ravalli County 4H Horse Project Stuff For Sale. We will be adding new things over the next week so please check in often. Like our page and share it with all your friends. For those of you not on Facebook, the items will also be posted on Craigslist. https://www.facebook.com/Ravalli-County-4H-Horse-Project-Stuff-For-Sale-541682559633565/

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13th Annual Tack Swap

Largest One Day Tack Sale in the Bitterroot Valley

Date: March 16 Time: 8 to 2 PM Location: Lone Rock Elementary School Gym We will be taking consignments on March 15 from 5 to 9 at the Lone Rock School. Fundraiser benefits the Barnyard Bunch. Questions, contact Ashley at 207-4433

Premier Business Advertising Opportunity in the Historic Beef Barn, Ravalli County Fairgrounds

The Beef Barn is a historic building that houses 50+ animals during our County Fair. Ravalli County Fairgrounds welcome over 20,000 visitors during the Fair. The barn is available for a plethora of activities throughout April to October and is currently enjoying some much needed capital improvements. Money raised from the banner sales will go into a special account to specifically fund future improvements for this barn. Continue to ‘build your business brand’ through your support of the Ravalli County Fairgrounds by placing your advertising banner in the Beef Barn, pricing as follows:

One year contract – $350.00

Ravalli County Fairgrounds will provide the initial signage (3’x5’chloroplast)

Future changes on signs become the responsibility of the advertiser

Please consider having your next event at the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Facilities are available for everything from antiques to art to boat shows, auctions, barbeques, birthday parties, civic and community activities, class reunions, concerts, dances, dog training classes, exhibitions, family reunions, fundraisers, horse sales, horse stalling, meetings, open riding, pet shows, picnics, private parties, rodeos, trade shows, weddings, workshops, worship services and more… Contact Ravalli County Fairgrounds office for rates and policies at 406.363.3411 or email at msaville@rc.mt.gov.

Ravalli County 4-H Education Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2019—in hand to the Extension Office

Due to: MSU/Ravalli County Extension Office

Request scholarship application from the Extension Office or

online, http://ravalli.msuextension.org/

documents/4h19ScholarshipApp.pdf

The funds for the 2018 Ravalli County 4-H Advisory

Council Scholarships came from the interest from the

endowment invested with the Montana 4-H Foundation in

February 2013.

Two $500 scholarships are available to help current and

former Ravalli County 4-H members. The funds will be used to

help two (2) students start or continue their education at a

recognized college/university/institution of higher education.

The recipient must be Ravalli County 4-H member and/or Ravalli

County 4-H Alum.

4-H Events: In the county:

Spring Sheep Events

Date: Saturday, March 9 Time: 10 AM What: Sheep Breeding Presentation facilitated by Dr. Allie Van Demotter, a local Veterinarian. All sheep breeding project members should attend. Come and share what to do within your breeding project and learn what is happening within the industry. Date: Saturday, April 6 Time: 10 AM What: Mandatory Sheep Quality Assurance presentation facilitated by Dr Van DeMotter. Do you need QA? This session is a requirement for all sheep market members. Come and get an education on raising healthy, marketable sheep that will be ready to go when fair rolls around in August. Location: Both of these sessions are taking place at Corvallis Grange, Woodside. Turn west at the light on 93 and Woodside onto Dutch Hill Road, take the right at the Grange sign (approximately ¼ mile ), address is 130 Dutch Hill Road. We will start both days at 10:00am and conclude by 12:00 noon. Sheep Breeders List is available at the Extension Office. For more information call Mary Koenen, 239-4809, Cheri Hartless, 360-3041 or Margaret Yuhas, 240-8220. To check on your QA requirements call Mary Koenen at 239-4809.

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Ravalli County Swine Project Quality Assurance Date: Sunday, March 10, 2019 Time: 6:00 PM Location: First Interstate Building, Fairgrounds Who: Members must become Quality Assurance certified once between the ages of 8-13 (as of October 1) and once again between the ages of 14-18 (as of October 1).

MANDATORY County Meeting Date: Sunday, March 10, 2019 Time: 7:15 PM Location: First Interstate Building, Fairgrounds Who: ALL members enrolled in the swine project, regardless of age or project level.

Jr. Swine Barn Superintendent The Swine barn is implementing a Jr. Swine Barn Superintendent program this year. This program will be open to youth ages 13+ as of October 1 and there will be an application process in order to be selected. The Jr. Swine Barn Superintendents will help with activities and duties both leading up to the fair and during the fair. Watch for more information to come out soon, as well as when and where applications will be available. Please feel free to call Brenda Beard with any questions at 361-1120.

Competition Day

Please come support our 4-H youth at the Competition Day Fashion Review and Awards Ceremony Date: Thursday, March 14 Location: Hamilton LDS Church, 401 N 8th St, Hamilton Time: 7 PM

Stir Ups Date: Tuesday, March 12 Time: 4 PM Location: Corvallis FFA classroom All Other Competitions Date: Thursday, March 14 Time: 4 PM Location: Hamilton LDS Church, 401 N 8th St, Hamilton

4-H Trail Horse Riding & Horse Packing Project Sign Up Now!

If you would like to enroll in a 4-H Horse Project but aren’t necessarily interested in show competition check out the Trail Horse Riding Project! Come explore our back country and learn how you and your horse or mule can become trail partners. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, feel free to contact project leader, Kathy Hundley at 406-363-8230, email montanakath@yahoo.com

Role Models Matter

Date: Thursday, April 4 Time: 6-8 PM Location: Bitterroot College, Room 4 Free and open to everyone RSVP: Amanda.Duley@umontana.edu or call 406-728-7836 Learn strategies to engage with kids in your community. A

fun, hands-on workshop to prepare you to become a role

model for K-12 students through personal stories, hands-on

activities and reflection.

Shotgun

Season: Starts Saturday, April 6 for 8 weeks Registration: Deadline to register is Saturday, March 30 Cost: $100 (2018-2019 year) Form: http://ravalli.msuextension.org/documents/4HShotgunRegAll2019.pdf

Small Bore

Season: Starts Tuesday, June 4 for Rifle and Thursday, June 6 for Pistol. Practice runs weekly through August 20. Practice starts at 6 PM. Registration: Deadline is Friday, May 24 or until full (limited to 8 youth per discipline) Cost: $ 100 (2018-2019 year) Form: http://ravalli.msuextension.org/documents/2019smallboreregistration.pdf

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Reference Information:

4-H Forms and Resources Many 4-H forms and resources are available at our MSU Ravalli County website including:

Registration and event forms

Livestock help books

Project book order forms

Record books

Financial forms for 4-H Clubs Please check out the website at:

http://www.msuextension.org/ravalli/4hupdated.html

Animal Learning Lab Kits The 4-H Advisory Council has available the Beef, Sheep, Swine, Dairy, Poultry, Goat, Dog and Rabbit Learning Lab Kits from Ohio Extension 4-H. These kits are your answer for species-specific, hands-on, durable learning materials. Use them in project meetings for teaching and evaluating knowledge of livestock and companion animals. Kits are available on loan through the Extension Office to registered leaders for one week rentals.

Ravalli County Teen Council If you are 13 years old on or before October 1 and you are interested in developing your leadership skills please come to our meetings to see if Teen Council is for you. If you know you want to be involved in Teen Leadership this year, consider signing up on the 4-H registration form for the Teen Leadership Project.

4-H For Sale Book

A 4-H For Sale Book is in the Extension Office for anyone to browse or place flyers of animals for sale, free animals, or other opportunities for sale. Items which are for sale require a price and cannot be a general advertisement for a business, organization or individual.

Fundraiser Equipment Fundraiser Equipment available for rent through the 4-H Advisory Council: cotton candy machine, snow cone machine, popcorn machine. There is a banner for clubs to use for fundraisers or community service projects, which reads: “Ravalli County 4-H; Supporting your local youth.” There are also electric coffee pots, which can also be used for hot water or coffee. Each piece of equipment available for rental for $10 (4-H rental fee) or $25 (non-4-H rental fee). Contact Jennifer at 363-8320.

Project Guidelines and Requirements

Members and leaders developed “help books” or Project Guidelines and Requirements manual to help members be successful in their specific project. These are available for download on the website: http://www.msuextension.org/ravalli/4-H_Forms.html These are available online at the Ravalli County 4-H website or purchase at the office for $.50 each.

Help your child become involved in 4-H 4-H offers many things to do. Here are few other exciting 4-H activities. Look for details in your county 4-H newsletter or ask your club leaders: Club Officer Training (Online): Resources available to teach youth about leadership roles within their clubs. 4-H Fun Day (Winter): This one day event is full of workshops, ranging from dance to robotics to crafts for youth age 9-12. Competition Day (Spring): Youth can compete in this one day event either in all three competitions or just one. Top senior members can compete at State Congress. Speech and Demo: Participants prepare speeches, illustrated talks and demonstrations and compete at three age levels. Stir-Ups Cooking Competition: Members plan and prepare a nutritionally balanced meal. Fashion Revue: Members interview and model articles of clothing that they have sewn. Horse Camp, Summer Junior Camp, Cloverbud Camp or Teen Winter Camp: All camps are overnight experiences of fun, friends and learning in the great outdoors. Winter Teen Camp is held in February; all others are held in the summer. Quality Assurance: (Winter and Spring) For any animal project, large or small. Guidelines for a 4-H or FFA member will be required to take QA two times: once for youth 13 and under and once for youth 14 and over. Weigh In: Livestock members who plan to sell at the Ravalli County Fair must weigh-in at the species-specific weigh-in. Beef and Dairy occurs in January; swine, sheep, and goat occurs in May. Showmanship Clinic (Summer): A Livestock and Small Animal clinics are held in the summer to help members prepare for the upcoming fair season. County Fair (Labor Day Weekend): This is an annual event the last week in August to provide an opportunity for 4-H members to exhibit their completed 4-H projects each year.

Special Accommodations

If you anticipate needing any type of Special accommodations or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Extension Office at 375‐6611 in advance of your participation.

4-H License Plates

Remember when renewing or purchasing a license plate to consider the 4-H license plate. It is available at the Motor Vehicle Department.

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4-H Events: In the state:

Cloverbud Camp

Date: June 7th, 8th, and 9th Ages: 4-H ages 6-8. The 4-H member must be accompanied by an adult. Fees: $120 for one youth camper and one adult . $50 for each additional youth or adult. Registration due June 1st . Location: Darrell Fenner 4-H Camp at Loon Lake All counties are invited to attend. The fee for Clover Bud camp is $120 which includes lodging and meals for the Cloverbud and one adult, each additional youth or adults are $50 each. Cloverbud Camp is hosted by Lake County Extension, information and forms can be found online: http://flathead.msuextension.org/camp.html

4-H Shooting Sports Camp May 17, 18 & 19, 20194-H Shooting Sports Camp

Registration (due May 10, 2019)

http://flathead.msuextension.org/camp.html

Ambassador Officer Team Volunteer Advisor

Do you like working with teen leaders?

Do you find it rewarding to see teen leaders grow?

Would you like to work with a highly motivated group of youth?

As the advisor, it is expected to attend:

4-H Congress and Pre-congress in July (week)

Rec Lab in March/April (1 weekend)

Ambassador Fall Training in October (1 weekend)-

Legislative Breakfast in January of Legislative Years (1 weekend)

Spring Retreat in May/June (1 weekend)

Fall Retreat in August/September (1 weekend)

Monthly conference calls Application Deadline is June 15 and selection will occur during Montana 4-H Congress. http://www.montana4h.org/programs/youth_leadership/advisor_job_description%20and%20application.pdf

International Hosting Host families are needed for Japanese students, ages 12-16 who will be in Montana from about July 22-August 17. Families should have kids ages 10-18 living at home. Families without children or younger children may host an adult chaperone. This is a great opportunity to learn about another culture first-hand. Delegates come to experience life in a typical American family so planning special activities is not necessary. To apply go to www.states4hexchange.org/apply/host/. In addition, families can host a youth from Costa Rica or Norway. Program dates are June 26 – July 21 or 22. The deadline for this program is NO LATER than March 1. Apply using the same link as above.

IPYA (formerly IFYE) Hosting

Montana International 4-H Youth Exchange (IPYA) delegates need hosts from July 12, 2019 (end of Congress) for about 2-3 weeks at a time. These young adults from European countries want a better understanding of Montana farm and ranch practices, although families do not need to live on a farm or ranch to host. There are 13 young adults from eight countries coming to Montana, with stays ranging from five weeks to three months. Contact sdavison@montana.edu for more information.

Academic Year Programs (AYP)

Host families needed for high school students from Japan, South Korea or Eurasia (FLEX program). Students are here from August 2019 through May/June 2020. Contact sdavison@montana.edu for more information. All of these program are volunteer and families are not reimbursed for hosting. Expenses should be limited to the extra cost of food and utilities related to having another person in your home.

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Committee Meetings

Meetings focus on the overall organization and welcome to all leaders and members. Geared for adults and teen leaders to provide support and assistance to the program.

County wide Project Meetings Geared for members to attend and receive educational support from a volunteer leader. If you see a project missing, can you help?

Ravalli County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting

Date: March 18

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Meeting room across from Extension office

Contact: Holly Shupert, 961-4868 Horse Committee

Date: TBD

Time: 6:30 PM

Contact: Coral Maxwell, 239-1380 , rcmaxwell77@gmail.com

Livestock Committee

Date: March 6

Time: 7 PM

Location: Stevensville

Contact: Lee Severson, 777-3313 Small Animal Committee Meeting (typically 2nd Monday in October, April and July)

Date: June 10

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: TBD

Contact: Nicki Arndt, positivechangesllc@yahoo.com 369-0707

Beekeeping Project Assistance

Contact: Tracie Norman, bitterrootbees@gmail.com Cake Decorating Project

Date: Tuesday, March 12

Time: 6 PM

Location: Meeting Room across from Extension Office

Contact: Crystal Shurman, crj.mt14@yahoo.com Cowboy Poetry Project

Date: Thursday, March 14

Time: 7—8:30 PM

Location: Sapphire Lutheran Homes

Contact: Dominic Farrenkopf flominic@live.com Dairy Project

Contact: Jen Holmes, 642-9717, lifelineFarm@msn.com Dog Project

Contact Nicki to participate in the next module

Contact: Nicki Arndt, positivechangesllc@yahoo.com 369-0707

Goat Project

Contact: Heidi Etter, 381-2282 or hetterrn@gmail.com Horse Project

Contact: Coral Maxwell, 239-1380 ,

rcmaxwell77@gmail.com

Leathercraft Project

Contact: Tayne Tingle, taynetingle@yahoo.com Livestock Judging

Contact: Ben Meyer, meyer.ben.a@gmail.com Mineralogy Project

Contact: Crystal Grant, 241-8134, crystalgrant755@yahoo.com

Rabbit Project

Date: Thursday, March 28

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Meeting Room across from Extension Office

Contact: Katie, 210-0814, junkbunny3@aol.com

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Poultry Project

Contact: Brandi McKnight, 240-4193, pbj4life1018@msn.com

North Valley Poultry Project Meetings

Contact: Laura DeNitto 273-4645, myfunnyfarm4@msn.com

Scrapbooking

Date: Monday, March 4

Time: 6 PM

Location: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Hamilton

Contact: Jocelyn Snider, 406-360-6152, sniderjocelyn@gmail.com

Sheep Project Sheep Breeding Presentation

Date: Saturday, March 9

Time: 10 AM

Location: Corvallis Grange

Mandatory Sheep Quality Assurance

Date: Saturday, April 6

Time: 10 AM

Location: Corvallis Grange

Contacts: Mary Koenen, 239-4809, Cheri Hartless, 360-3041 or Margaret Yuhas, 240-8220

Shooting Sports: Air Rife / Air Pistol

Dates: Thursdays

Time: 5:30-6:30 or 6:45-7:45 PM

Contact: Ron or Cindy Frost, crfrost4@msn.com Shotgun:

Season: Starts Saturday, April 6 for 8 weeks

Registration: Deadline to register is Saturday, March 30

Cost: $100 (2018-2019 year)

Form: http://ravalli.msuextension.org/documents/4HShotgunRegAll2019.pdf

Small Bore Rifle and Small Bore Pistol

Season: Starts Tuesday, June 4 for Rifle and Thursday, June 6 for Pistol. Practice runs weekly through August 20. Practice starts at 6 PM.

Registration: Deadline is Friday, May 24 or until full (limited to 8 youth per discipline)

Cost: $ 100 (2018-2019 year)

Form: http://ravalli.msuextension.org/documents/2019smallboreregistration.pdf

Swine Project Quality Assurance & Mandatory Meeting follows

Date: Sunday, March 10, 2019

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: First Interstate Building, Fairgrounds

Contact: Brenda, beardlivestock@gmail.com or 361-1120

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Ravalli County 4-H Newsletter

March

March 6 Livestock Committee Meeting

March 9 Sheep Breeding Presentation

March 10 Swine Quality Assurance

March 10 Swine Mandatory Meeting

March 12 Stir-Ups Competition

March 14 Competition Day

March 16 Tack Swap

March 18 4-H Advisory Council Meeting

March 22-24 MT 4H Rec Lab, Chester, MT

March 30 Shotgun Registration Deadline

April and Beyond

April 1 4-H Education Scholarship Deadline

April 4 Role Models Matter Workshop

April 6 Sheep Quality Assurance

April 6 Shotgun Season Starts

April 27 4-H Rockin’ Carnival

May 1 Add/ Drop Deadline

May 24 Small Bore Registration Deadline

June 10 Small Animal Committee Meeting