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Ravalli County
4-H News
Katelyn Andersen MSU Extension Agent [email protected] Patrick Mangan MSU Extension Agent [email protected] Jocelyn Snider MSU Extension—Ravalli County Administrative Assistant [email protected] Rachel Ariaz SNAP-Ed Program Manager [email protected] MSU Ravalli County Extension 215 South 4th Street Suite G Hamilton, MT 59840 (406) 375-6611 Fax: (406) 375-6606
[email protected] www.msuextension.org/ravalli www.montana4h.org
Contact Us
August 2017
What’s Inside
4-H Calendar & News 2
4-H Events 4
Reference Information 6
4-H Meetings 11
Dear 4-H Families, It’s officially FAIR SEASON! Here is a checklist to make sure all your bases are covered:
General:
Submit your Fair entry form (either online or hardcopy) by the first Friday in August (August 4) to Fair Office. This is found in the Fair Book on page 73 for non-livestock and page 75 for livestock entries.
For online entries, available for entries without exhibitor fees, go here: www.blueribbonfair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1405
Find out when your club is working their 4 hour shift in the Corner Café and your club’s 3 hour shift in the Indoor Exhibit Building - talk to your Org Leader.
Read 4-H & FFA General Rules and Regulations on page 48-50 of Fair Book. Indoor Exhibits:
Make your appointment for Interview Judging – contact Jocelyn at the Extension Office by Wednesday, August 16.
Read 4-H Still Exhibits Interview Judging on page 61 of Fair Book.
Read your specific department for more information.
Adult and teen volunteers are need to help on both judging days and decorating Livestock and Small Animals:
Exhibitors showing in Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine must pay $4 for bedding transportation fees. Online and faxed entries cannot be accepted due to payment.
Beef, Dairy, Goat, Horse, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, Swine – Read your Project Checklist and Requirements for detailed advice. These are located online under Livestock and Animal Project Help Books:
www.msuextension.org/ravalli/4-H_forms.html
Are you selling in the Livestock Sale or Small Animal Sale? We need parents for both events to make it a success. To help with the Livestock Buyer’s Breakfast, contact Jayne Liles, 777-2766. For the Small Animal Auction, contact Kim Harbison, 381-8458.
Read 4-H & FFA Livestock & Small Animals General Rules and Regulations on page 49-50 of Fair Book.
Read your specific department for more information. Week of Fair Reminders:
Free Entry Day Barbeque, August 29 from 4:30-6:30 PM at the Hornung Arena. Hosted by Energy Partners Propose of Hamilton and Mountain West Co-Op, Stevensville.
Barn Meetings, Each barn has a mandatory meeting prior to review important information for the week of the fair. Check the 4-H Schedule to find the correct date and time!
Special Award Presentation, Saturday, September 2 at 6 PM at the Hornung Arena. All members are encouraged to attend the ceremony to recognize winners of special awards.
Battle of the Barns, Saturday, September 2 after Special Award Presentation at the Hornung Arena. Sign up at your barn the week of fair.
Experienced members and leaders are in your club to help everyone be a success. If you have any questions, contact our office for assistance! Sincerely,
Katelyn Andersen MSU Extension Agent
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August
August 4 4-H Fair Entry Deadline August 8 Alumni Annual Picnic August 8 & 9 Darby Art Workshop August 16 Interview Deadline August 16 Corner Café Cashier Training August 20 Trail Ride -Larry Creek Trailhead August 21 Non-Perishable Interview Day August 26 Fair Horse Show August 28 Perishable Interview Day August 29 Teen Council Meeting August 29 Entry Day BBQ Aug 30-Sept 2 Ravalli County Fair
September and beyond
Sept 3 Fair Exhibits Released Sept 12 Carcass Education Night Sept 12 Swine After Fair Meeting Sept 12 Beef After Fair Meeting Sept 13 Goat After Fair Meeting Sept 13 Dairy After Fair Meeting Sept 14 Horse After Fair Meeting Sept 18 4-H Advisory Council Meeting Sept 21 Sheep After Fair Meeting Sept 27 Fall Horse Awards Sept 29-Oct 1 Adventure Camp Sept 29-30 MT Leadership Forum
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. News-letter items can be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to the Ex-tension Office. Check out the Ravalli Coun-ty 4-H website at:
http://www.msuextension.org/ravalli
4-H News:
Calling all 4-H Indoor Exhibitors– Dept. 50-59!
It’s time to call and set up your appointments for interview judging for this year’s Ravalli County Fair! This year’s interview day for non-perishable entries is Monday, August 21. The perishable interview day, which includes all food and horticulture projects, is Monday, August 28. Please call Jocelyn at 375-6611 to set up your appointments as soon as you know what you will be entering in the fair this year! The last day to make appointments is Wednesday, August 16. If you want an appointment after this day, time slots may not be available or the schedule may be full.
Photography Mats Available
While supplies last, black mats are available through the Extension office for
Photography Project Fair entries:
8x10 mats are $1.00
5x7 mats are .50
4-H Alumni—Annual Picnic
Mark your calendars for the 4-H Alumni annual picnic . . .
Date: Tuesday, August 8th Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Home of Becky Grimm, 721 W. Desta in Hamilton
It will be a potluck with meat and drinks furnished by the Alumni. Please
RSVP to Becky at 406-375-5113 or Jean Roberts 406-363-3206. This is always
a time to share memories, enjoy the food and entertainment. Invite a special
friend or another alumni. Hope to see you there!
One Market Hog Allowed at 2017 Fair We had 133 hogs tagged in by 94 members. This means members can only bring one hog to compete for Ravalli County Fair 2017.
Indoor Exhibit Assistance
The Indoor Exhibit is in need of a few parents to help coordinate all the efforts getting ready for fair! We need help on the following days and shifts: Aug 21: Non-Perishable Day, 11:30AM-3:30PM and 3:30-7:30PM Aug 28: Perishable Day, 11:30 AM-3:30 PM, 3:30-7:30 PM Please contact the Extension office to volunteer.
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Things You Oughta Know About Sheep For Fair
It has snuck up on us again, Fair and final things to think about with your sheep projects. First and foremost by this time of the summer you should have reweighed your market lamb and know how much you have gained and how that computes into a daily average gain for your record books. This will tell you if you are on target to hit your ideal weight for Fair or if you need to make some adjustments to your feed schedule- i.e. cut back or start pushing a little more feed. Large animal take in day at Fair is Tuesday August 29th. We will start weighing at 10:00am and finish at 8:00pm. If you have problems that day call one of us and we will try and accommodate you. It is a long, stressful day but we will try and make it as painless as possible. We are changing how we are coming into the north parking lot to line up to get to the scale so be sure and read the article on Fair Changes as it will help you be a little better prepared and know what to expect. Remember when you come to Fair you need more than just your animal. You will need a water bucket, feed, containers to store the feed in as well as any grooming equipment you will be using. Some people bring feed containers for grain and hay also for use in the individual pens. Shovels, rakes and wheel barrows are needed to keep your area clean and presentable to the public. If you are showing in showmanship be sure and check out the requirements for dress stated in the Fairbook. Just think black and white dress!! Clubs are required to have signage saying who they are and usually where they are from. You can decorate and make your area inviting to the public, there is no end or limit to what you can do as long as the aisles are clean and presentable. Barn supers judge your area every day of fair choosing a club daily for herdsmanship award. This is based on each member having pens clearly marked , cleanliness in stalls, storage area and aisles. It is very important that the 4-Her is doing the work, parents and leaders can supervise but actual work needs to be done by the youth. Finally, MANDATORY SHEEP MEETING is Tuesday night in Iman arena at 8:00pm. We will see you all there!! Any questions call Mary Koenen 239-4809, Cheri Hartless 360-3041, Margaret Yuhas 240-8220 or Extension 375-6611.
Some Changes at Fair 2017
We have three changes that impact 4-Hers and 4-H families. First is camping on the Fairgrounds. We are moving you back a little way in the north parking lot and configuring your area into a large U shape instead of spread out along the outer fence as in years past. Spaces are not going to be designated. You can camp as a club or individual whatever works best for you. We should have the area clearly marked so you know where your boundaries are. Camping Fees are $20.00 , you sign up and pay at the Fair office. At that time they will give you a decal. We are hoping this area will be yours, you will create how you want to park and line up campers.
Second, we are asking that horse trailers be parked in the back eastern part of the north lot. This lot has gotten very busy the last few years and we need the spaces upfront for every day parking. Trailers are problematic in that they take up at least two spaces and tend to get blocked in by the general public. Again signage will be in place directing you. Third area that has changed is the entrance and exit gates in the north lot. In recent years it has become apparent the entrance gate off the end of the hog barn has become increasingly dangerous. The view is blocked by the barn and we tend to use it as the entrance and exit gate often at the same time!! So the new entrance gate is on the far north end of the north lot and the exit gate is the gate in the middle of the north lot ( Yes that is the same exit gate we supposedly have always used). The gate off the end of the hog barn will be closed to vehicle traffic and made available to foot traffic only. Hopefully for weigh in day, Tuesday, August 29th this will make our traffic flow better. You should be able to come in, turn and go up the middle, line up with the fair entrance gate and be directed to hold until the scale is clear, this would be hog and sheep primarily or be told to proceed on if your barn is not congested. One more reminder that if you need to bring feed into the Fairgrounds and it is a larger amount you are allowed to drive in between 7:00am and 10:00am. If you think you will need to do this please get a livestock parking pass from the Fair Office. No vehicles are permitted on the Fairgrounds after 10:00am. This includes side by sides, 4 wheelers, etc. Looking forward to Fair 2017. If I can answer any questions please feel free to call me, Margaret Yuhas , 240-8220. OK to text!
Indoor Exhibit Interview Judging Tips Remember to:
Please come 15 minutes early (or more, depending on the amount of projects) if you have not picked up and attached your exhibit tags to your project. Tags can be picked up as early as August 11 from the Fairgrounds Premium Office.
Bring copies of recipes for food and nutrition entries.
Dress in either showmanship black and whites or business casual for your interview.
If you would like to prepare for your interview, pick up a judging sheet from the Extension Office. Email [email protected] or call the office at 375-6611.
For parking, enter Fairgrounds through South-East corner of Fairgrounds (west of Bitter Root Humane Association on Fairgrounds Road). Park in the arena parking lot. You can drive up to the fence near the metal and large grandstands, park and unload. You can then walk thorough the small gate in front of the grandstands onto the paved walkway for easy access and less congestion. A map can be found at http://ravalli.us/DocumentCenter/View/391
Review page 61 of the Fairbook for additional interview judging information.
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Volunteers Needed for Upcoming Livestock Sale:
-Livestock Sale Breakfast Coordinator – Jayne Liles has coordinated the breakfast in the past and is looking for someone to shadow her this year. This person will then take over as the coordinator for the next year (2018) and until they decide to pass the torch to someone else. Prior to the fair, this person should expect about 8-10 hours of coordinating helpers for the day of the breakfast (Saturday, September 2, 2017), securing donations and submitting an equipment request to the Ravalli County Fairgrounds. Week of the fair, they will follow up on the equipment needs with the fairgrounds office. The day of the breakfast, this person will spend about 6 hours of setting up, running and cleaning up the breakfast with the help of other volunteers. After the fair, this person will write any thank you cards needed, return equipment, etc. If you are interested in any of these positions and would like more information, please contact me at the Extension Office to discuss these positions.
Fair 2017 4-H & FFA Fair Entries
This year, the 4-H and FFA members will be able to enter their fair entries online with a deadline of August 4. Livestock (Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine) entries must be brought into the Fair Office due to the $4 per exhibitor bedding transportation fee required. These entries will need to be entered either at the fair office (hard copy) by August 4 by 5 PM or online: http://www.blueribbonfair.com/BRFairProd/BlueRibbonStart.aspx?ID=1405 by August 4 by 11:59 PM. Organizational Leaders and FFA Instructors must submit the names of club members that have NOT completed their requirements for fair to the fair office (hard copy) by August 4 by 5 PM or fax (375-9152) by 11:59 PM. Organizational Leaders and FFA Instructors must ensure their member’s entry forms are legible and complete. If not, the Fair Office will call and ask the exhibitor to come to the office and fill out a new form. The Fair Office is no longer able to take corrections over the phone.
Questions? Contact the Fair Office, 363-3411.
Reminder—Make Your Thank You Poster
Youth who sell in the Livestock Sale and Small Animal Sale are
strongly encouraged to make a Thank You poster for their buyer.
Make it now and have it ready to fill in the business or individual
who purchases your market animal. Consider putting a picture
of you and your animal.
4H Families and Alumni - MISSING! The Summerdale 4H Club has been around a very long time (nearly 100 yrs!.) We have been searching high and low for two large scrapbooks that go way back in club history. They are 4-6 inches thick, and had wooden covers, and were filled with photos, newspaper clippings, and programs. If anyone knows where these might be, please contact Org Leader Jeanette Smith at 360-1184, or by email [email protected]. Surely they are sitting on someone’s shelf somewhere, collecting dust and looking for a home. Thanks!
4-H Events: In the county:
Horse Fair Judged Trail Ride
Date: Sunday, August 20 Time: 9:00 am check-in at trailhead. Be ready to leave trailhead at 10:00 am. Where: Larry Creek Trailhead This will be the judged trail ride for the fair. Please arrive with plenty of time to check-in and be ready to leave the trailhead promptly at 10:00 a.m. Be prepared for all weather and trail conditions. Please check your email for more details as we get closer to the date. Contact Shawnna Medlar, 360-2176 or Elisa Plocher, 381-3504 for more information or for any questions. Fair Horse Show
Date: August 26, 2017 Time: Judge's meeting at 7:30 am at the Rodeo Office. Show will begin at 8:00 am. Note the corrected times as there is an error in 4-H/FFA Schedule of Events. Where: Ravalli County Fairgrounds, Main Arena Contact Shawnna Medlar, 360-2176 for more information or for any questions. Save the Date: Horse After Fair Meeting Date: September 14, 2017 Location: Meeting Room across from Extension Time: 6:00 PM Fall Horse Awards Date: September 27, 2017 Location & Time: TBD
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Teen Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 29 Time: 6 PM Location: Hornung Arena, Ravalli County Fairgrounds Want to help with fair, awards ceremony and Battle of the Barns? Come to the meeting and see where you talents are needed. Questions? Contact Teen Council Key Leader, Holly at 961-4868.
Corner Café Mandatory Training
We are gearing up for a great fair week. Please have at least one member from your club come to the Mandatory Cashier Training and overview. The Org Leaders are to bring their Green Folder for updates and receive a free meal ticket at fair! Mandatory Cashier Training: Date: Wednesday, August 16 Time: 10:00 AM & 6:30 PM Location: Corner Café at Fairgrounds
Free Entry Day Barbeque Host: Energy Partners Propane of Hamilton
& Mountain West Co-Op, Stevensville Date: Entry day, August 29 Time: 4:30-6:30 PM Place: Hornung Arena, Fairgrounds This is a generous and needed meal for busy livestock exhibitor
families. Please thank Energy Partners Propane of Hamilton and
Mountain West Co-Op!
Ravalli County Fair Carcass Education Night
Beef, Goat, Lamb and Hog
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 12 Time: 6:00PM Location: Extension Office Come learn about Carcass evaluation—what is it, how it is done and more! The education night will cover all livestock animals and begin at the Extension Office. After the educational discussion, the group will move to Hamilton Packing Company, about 7 PM, to have a chance to be “the judge” and inspect carcasses.
4-H Advisory Council Meetings Please make sure your club has a voice at the Ravalli County 4-H Advisory Council meetings! Send a teen or leader to represent your club at meetings. Mark your calendar for these 4-H Council Date: Monday, September 18, 2017 Contact: Holly Shupert, 961-4868
After Fair Livestock Species Meetings Every year it is important to look at the systems and rules we have in place for our 4-H program. Each large animal project area has a subcommittee of the Livestock Committee. Those who can vote at the subcommittee meetings are teen project
members and project leaders currently enrolled in the project. These subcommittees vote on proposed changes. Those changes that pass the subcommittee will then be voted on at the next Livestock Committee Meeting (in October). The changes that are passed in Livestock Committee will then be voted on at the next 4-H Advisory Council meeting (November). Swine Meeting: Sept. 12, 8PM, Extension Office Beef Meeting: Sept. 12, 8PM, Commissioner’s Meeting Room Goat Meeting: Sept. 13, 6PM, Extension Office Dairy Meeting: Sept. 13, 7PM, Extension Office Horse Meeting: Sept. 14, 7 PM, Kodiak Jax, Stevi Sheep Meeting: Sept. 21, 7PM, Basement of St. Mary’s Mission Rabbit and Poultry: contact your superintendents
4-H Adventure Camp at Loon Lake
Dates: Sept 29-Oct 1 (Friday- Sunday) Location: Loon Lake 4-H Camp, Bigfork, MT For: Youth 4-H Age 8-13 and at least one parent or guardian must accompany youth at the camp Register by: Sept. 13 to Ravalli County MSU Extension Office – space is limited Cost: $50 for youth and one guardian, $25 for each additional youth or adult. Includes six meals, lodging, supplies and activities at camp. Please include dietary restrictions on Medical Release Forms. Share in the exciting experience of 4-H Camp with your child. Welcome table opens at 5 PM on Friday at the camp and camp ends at 11 AM on Sunday. Youth camper must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the 4-H Family Camp. First aid kit is available for use, parents/guardian is responsible for the health and safety of the youth. Registration forms available at http://www.msuextension.org/ravalli/documents/AdventureCamp2017.pdf or call 375-6611 or on page 8.
4-H Events—In the State:
Registration for Montana 4-H Leadership Forum opens August 1 at montana4h.org
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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 LaRee at 961-0123
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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Aerospace/Rockets Project Contact: Shawn Boelman, 406-250-4454,
Beekeeping Project Assistance Contact: Tracie Norman, [email protected]
Cake Decorating Project Meeting Contact: Jocelyn, 360-6152
Cat Project Meeting Contact: Kit Clinnin, 369-0546 or Cheri Perez, 777-2570
Dairy Project Meeting Date: August 17 Time: 6 PM
Location: Fairgrounds.
What: Bring your cow for practice showmanship and clipping. We will also be going over some fair details and painting our new barn duty desk. See you there. Heidi
Contact: Heidi Martin, 360-1742 or 961-372
Dog Project Meeting Dates: Every Thursday (first Thursday of the month is no
dogs)
Time: 6:30 PM Location: Fairgrounds old Arts Bldg
dates and time subject to change so contact Nicki to confirm
Required to Participate: Signed contract (found in Forms on website) and a copy of your dog's vaccination record. NO DOG WILL BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE UNTIL I HAVE THIS ON FILE.
No Dog will be allowed in class until a copy of their vaccinations is on file.
Dog Equipment List for Class
Contact: Nicki Arndt at [email protected] 406-369-0707
Entomology Project Contact: Shawn Boelman, 406-250-4454,
Goat Project Contact: Heidi Etter, 381-2282 or [email protected]
North Valley Poultry Meeting (Every 3rd Tuesday of the month)
Date: Tuesday, August 21 Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Missoula County Extension office
Contact: Laura DeNitto 273-4645 or [email protected]
Horse Project Meetings Contact: Shawnna Medlar, 360-2176,
Horse Trail Rides Date: Sunday, August 20 Where: Larry Creek Trailhead
(This will be the judged trail ride for fair).
Please note, all trail rides have been changed to evening to try to accommodate schedules. Be ready to leave the trailhead at 6:30 p.m. Rides are subject to change in time/location and/or be cancelled due to the weather or trail conditions. Please check emails and messages prior to leaving for a scheduled trail ride. Cancellation of rides will be done approximately 2 hours before the ride at the latest. Contact: Elisa Plocher, 381-3504 or Shawnna Medlar, 360-2176 for more information or to RSVP for the trail rides.
Outdoor Adventure Project Meeting Contact: Larissa, 381-2234 , [email protected]
https://www.facebook.com/4HOutdoor/
Photography Project Meeting Contact: Elizabeth Heindl, 273-8335
Poultry Project Poultry Superintendent: Kim Harbison, 207-3991
Rabbit Free Tattoo Day & Project Meeting Date: August 17 Tattoo Clinic: 5:30 PM Clinic is free or pay $1 per rabbit to
get them done at check in at fair. Meeting Time: 6:30 PM Location: Lakeland Future Clean-Up Day for Fair: August 19 Bring: cleaning supplies and things to pull staples
Bedding News: rabbit kids will have to pay the bedding fee at fair this year.
Contact: Katie at 210-0814, [email protected]
Scrapbooking/ Historian Project Contact: Jocelyn, 360-6152, [email protected]
STEM/Robotics Project Meeting Date: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month Time: 5-7 PM Location: Fab Lab at BR College Contact: Larissa or Nic, 381-2234, [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Robotics-and-STEM-with-
Ravalli-County-4H Teen Council/ Leadership Project Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 29 Time: 6 PM Location: Hornung Arena, Ravalli County Fairgrounds Want to help with fair, awards ceremony and Battle of the
Barns? Come to the meeting and see where you talents are needed.
Get connected with text reminders & meetings by texting to 81010 with the message of @rcteen
This will add you to our text listserve Contact: Holly Shupert, 961-4868
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Ravalli County 4-H Newsletter
4-H Calendar
August 4 4-H Fair Entry Deadline August 8 Alumni Annual Picnic August 8 & 9 Darby Art Workshop August 16 Interview Deadline August 16 Corner Café Cashier Training August 20 Trail Ride -Larry Creek Trailhead August 21 Non-Perishable Interview Day August 26 Fair Horse Show August 28 Perishable Interview Day August 29 Teen Council Meeting August 29 Entry Day BBQ Aug 30-Sept 2 Ravalli County Fair Sept 3 Fair Exhibits Released Sept 12 Carcass Education Night Sept 12 Swine After Fair Meeting Sept 12 Beef After Fair Meeting Sept 13 Goat After Fair Meeting Sept 13 Dairy After Fair Meeting Sept 14 Horse After Fair Meeting Sept 18 4-H Advisory Council Meeting Sept 21 Sheep After Fair Meeting Sept 27 Fall Horse Awards Sept 29-Oct 1 Adventure Camp Sept 29-30 MT Leadership Forum
Ravalli County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting Date: Monday, September 18 Time: 6:30 PM
Contact: Holly Shupert, 961-4868
Horse Committee Meeting Contact: Shawnna Medlar, 360-2176, [email protected]
Livestock Committee Meeting Contact: Lee Severson, 777-3313
Small Animal Committee Meeting (the second Monday in October, April and July )
Contact: April Trull at 210-3164