THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER
THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2024
FEBRUARY 2024
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4-H NEWSLETTER
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY!
We hope to see you all at the upcoming 2024 Boulder County 4-H Carnival: FUN IN THE SUN. The Carnival is a fundraiser for the Boulder County 4-H Youth Council to support county activities, training, scholarships, and conference attendance for the 4-H membership. Clubs also receive a portion of the funds raised to use for their 4-H activities. Here is a quick rundown of Carnival Facts:
Family and Friends (& the community) are invited! The Carnival will be open to the public from 11 AM – 5 PM on Saturday, March 9.
Entry is FREE
Booth activities are determined by clubs and operated by 4-H club members/ families. They typically feature homemade arcade-style games with small prizes and/or food items. Game booths might be Plinko, cakewalk, sand dig, ring toss, and matchbox car race type of games. Tickets are used to play at each booth.
Tickets are $.50 each, booth games/ items should be priced accordingly by clubs.
Cash is NOT accepted at booths. Tickets can be purchased at a ticket booth with cash, check, or credit card (3% charge included). Cash is preferred to purchase the tickets.
The Carnival also holds a Silent Auction, and 4-H Clubs and families provide donated items. More information will be coming on the Silent Auction. Your club may ask you to solicit donations for the silent auction, proceeds are split between the Youth Council and the club that donates. Those donations are tax-exempt, your club leader can help with this process.
COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES
COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES
YOUTH COUNCIL
YOUTH COUNCIL
Our Youth Council Meetings are not just gatherings; they are opportunities for collaboration, sharing ideas, and making a meaningful impact on our 4-H community. This is your chance to be the voice for your club and contribute to the exciting developments in Boulder County 4-H.
We encourage each club to send a representative to the meeting. Your insights, energy, and passion are what make our community vibrant and thriving. By joining the Youth Council, you'll be a part of shaping the future of Boulder County 4-H.
Every 4-H member is invited to attend!
Next meeting: February 07 —6:00 PM
Click HERE for more information on Youth Council.
4-H ADULT COLLABORATIVE
4-H ADULT COLLABORATIVE
We welcome new members all year! The role of the council is to:
Help mentor new leaders
Provide overall guidance and ideas for the Boulder County 4-H
Learn how adults can be involved in the 4-H program.
This is a great resource if you are a new or seasoned leader. Parents/guardians of youth as well as leaders are welcome. Hope to see you all there!
Next meeting: February 07 —6:30 PM
Click HERE for more information on this group.
HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL
HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL
Boulder County Horse Leader Council is open to:
All organizational, project, activity, and resource leaders
Interested parents.
Membership consists of all leaders enrolled in the Boulder County 4-H program. Our next meeting will be held on Monday, February 05, 2023, at 6:30 pm
Currently virtual meetings - contact Brenda Kwang for Zoom link - bkwang@bouldercounty.org
GENERAL 4-H NEWS
GENERAL 4-H NEWS
4-H ADULT COLLABORATIVE NEEDS LEADERSHIP
4-H ADULTS SEEKING LEADERSHIP!
The Boulder County 4-H Adult Collaborative (formerly called Leaders Advisory Council) is looking for more participation and leadership from parents and adults in the 4-H program. We are currently looking for a president to run the meetings and help guide the program. The adult group is a volunteer networking session that helps all adults and volunteers connect at the county level. Volunteers also develop new leadership skills, meet new friends, and make a difference in the lives of youth.
MISSION: The mission of the 4-H Adult Collaborative is to foster
communication and connections between parents, leaders, and agents by
sharing information about upcoming events and activities, advising programs
and processes and/or recommending changes, providing resources and
education, and by providing a forum to network and share ideas for improving
Boulder County 4-H.
PRESIDENT ROLE:
The President shall preside at all regular meetings and special meetings of the Council, shall appoint committees, shall call all regular and special meetings, shall preserve order, shall be the liaison between County Leaders Council and the Northern Region Leaders representatives, and shall perform other duties that are in the best interest of the Council. The President shall create and distribute the agenda, meeting notice, and minutes of the prior meeting.
TIME COMMITMENT:
The meetings are held at 6:30 PM on the first Wednesday of each month in Longmont at the Boulder County Fairgrounds Clover Club room. Planning agenda, running the meeting, and follow-up is on average 4 hours a month.
If you are interested in helping the leadership of this great group or have questions, please contact our office ASAP. 4hinfo@bouldercounty.gov
Past presidents are also available to chat if you have more questions or are considering a great leadership role in our program.
Thank you for considering.
BRING 4-H EMBRYOLOGY TO YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL
What is the 4-H Embryology Program?
The 4-H Embryology program is an incredible educational initiative that allows students to observe the development of life in just three short weeks by hatching chickens right in the classroom. This hands-on project provides numerous opportunities for young children to learn about the value of life through their observations, as well as gain knowledge about chickens, eggs, and embryonic development.
Program Details:
Dates: Sessions will run from the last half of March into the first half of May, with each session spanning a full 3 weeks.
Additional May Session: Due to a conference in April, an extra session is available in May.
Scheduling: Please use our Google form to select your preferred dates and provide classroom and school information.
Important Information:
Commitment: This program requires a minimum 21-day commitment.
Incubator Availability: Dates are subject to incubator availability and are on a first-come, first-served basis.
What Classrooms Need to Provide:
A box or plastic container for the Brooder (2ft by 3ft by 16 inches tall).
Communication with 4-H Agent for scheduling lessons.
$50 payment made payable to Boulder County or pay online.
Completion of our classroom composition survey.
Awesome students willing to learn and have fun with the lessons!
Want us at your child's school? Express interest here with preferred dates. Act fast, as spots are limited (2 schools/session). Let's create memorable learning experiences together!
Contact Faith with questions.
COLORADO 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS
Colorado 4-H Scholarship application deadline of Friday, March 1st, 2024.
Make sure the people you are using as references are aware of this deadline!
Colorado 4-H awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth who have actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least three years. The scholarship process is open from November 1, 2023, through March 1, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2024. There are opportunities available for all kinds of students, including those attending CSU or other universities, trade schools or junior colleges, transfer students, and continuing students. We encourage our 4-H participants to apply. There is $49,500 available in funding this year!
For more information on the scholarship process and scholarships available, visit https://co4h.colostate.edu/about-us/scholarships/.
If you have scholarship questions, please contact OEE_Giving@colostate.edu.
MINIATURE EQUINE IN BOULDER COUNTY! INTERSTED?
MINIATURE EQUINE IN BOULDER 4-H
If you are interested in the program
as an adult volunteer, equine
provider, or 4-H youth, please
complete the interest form here:
RECORD BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE
Record Books are Available!
The 2023-24 4-H record books (e-Records) are available to download! It is never too early to start recording your 4-H Information. They are on the Boulder County 4-H Web Page: https://boulder.extension.colostate.edu/4h/4-h-projects/ As well as the state 4-H pages along with lots of supporting info like tip sheets, fair info, animal ID, etc.
Livestock - http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/animals/
General projects - http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/fcs/
Also - http://co4h.colostate.edu/program-areas/creative-arts/
Download your record book(s) and save them to your computer. Many come in both Excel and PDF versions. PDF is easier, especially if you just have one project. But Excel supports copy and paste and is better for kids doing multiple projects. If it is saved to your computer, you can just update it throughout the year as you go. You can also always print them out and do them by hand - your choice.
Download one for each project, and 1 for every 4 livestock projects. (For example, cake decorating has its book, shooting sports has its book, etc. Livestock allows for 4 livestock projects to be combined in one book, so dairy goats, utility goats, poultry, rabbits, etc, can all be together.) Dog and horse have their books.
Happy Record Keeping!
YOU'RE INVITED: SAINT VRAIN ROUNDUP CLUB
The Saint Vrain Roundup Club is a long-standing family-oriented horse club that holds regular shows at the Boulder County Fairgrounds. We offer a variety of classes including Showmanship, English, Western Pleasure, Ranch Riding, Reining, Trail and Gymkhana. We pride ourselves in hosting relaxed shows where the whole family is welcome to participate. We are pleased to announce that we are reducing the price of our family memberships by 50% to $20 for active 4-H members. Additionally, we are offering a pizza party to the 4-H club that has the most participation at our shows at the end of the season. Please go to www.saintvrainroundupclub.com for more information. We can be reached via email at saintvrainroundupclublongmont@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you this coming season!
Wendy Fott
SVRC President
CLUB NEWS
CLUB NEWS
4X4 DOG CLUB
4x4 dog club
BY MANDY ROTH
The 4x4 dog club wishes you a wonderful February. We are nearing our training season, but what exactly do we learn in the club? New members start off with a no dogs introduction training where they learn about what they will need for the project and how to keep themselves and their dogs safe during training. Then the real fun begins. Members begin bringing their dogs in for weekly beginner obedience classes, as the year goes on they begin to learn about showmanship and rally (two other dog sports we compete in) and begin training their dogs in these events as well. More advanced members continue to work on harder exercises for all three of these events. While preparing members and their dogs for fair, these classes also teach important dog manners and safety along with lots of fun tricks and games.
Last year members who were competing off leash with their dogs were given the chance to join our agility program. We had weekly classes with local instructors teaching the groundwork for competing in agility. Members learned how to send their dogs over jumps and through tunnels, they also learned about different crosses (a way to change the side of the dog you are on while running a course) and how to execute them. The program was a huge success, we had lots of kids compete at our Boulder County Fair agility contest, and many members had the opportunity to compete at the Stare Agility Trials. The club hopes we will be able to expand the program even more this year and will be adding a pre-foundation class for dogs who are not ready to compete off leash. Thank you to everyone who watched or competed, it meant a lot to the club.
No matter how old or young, small or big, fast or slow, your dog is, they can still learn. Training your dog is a great way to build your bond and have fun together. Here are a few of my favorite beginner tricks that you and your dog will love. I have added links from AKC’s website (which is an amazing dog training resource) to help you start out.
Sit- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-your-dog-to-sit/
Down- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-your-dog-to-lie-down
Roll over- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-teach-a-dog-to-roll-over/
Shake- https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-shelter-dogs/
I hope this helps you start your training journey. Have a great day and best of wishes from the 4x4 dog club.
GOATS AND GALORE
Goats & Galore recently organized a winter community service event - a cereal drive! They've made a positive impact by donating over 20 boxes of cereal to the OUR Center.
HORSE LEADERS COUNCIL
Ranch Horse Mentor Match-Up at the National Western Stock Show
By, Mea French
Easy Riders Volunteer
Horse Leader’s Council member
A big “congratulations” to current BoCo 4-H horse member AnnaThomas and alumnae Delaney Helgans (both a part of Easy Rider’s 4-H club) for doing so
well in their Ranch Horse Mentor Match-Up competition at the National Western Stock Show in early January.
Delaney (with her mentor, Jesse Jolly from Agate, Colorado ) took 4th place. Anna (with her mentor, Steve Schwartzenberger from Longmont ) was a reserve
champion earning $1,000 in scholarship money.
It was fun watching and rooting for them. They both had a good cheering section from their Boulder County 4-H friends.
These riders get to work with selected talented industry horse professionals in the disciplines of ranch riding, ranch trail, reining, and cow work… then compete against each other in this match-up between 9 other riders. It was an exciting event all around.
10 riders with their horses and their mentors waiting for competition results
Delaney Helgans (mint green team) on her horse, Sis, and her mentor, Jesse Jolly from Agate, Colorado
Delaney and Sis working on their Western Ranch Riding skills
Smiles are shared between Anna and her mentor, Steve Schwartzenberger from Longmont as they enjoy their swag from their Reserve Championship status.
Anna and Persia working their cow.
Fun hanging with friends and family at the National Western Stock Show Youth Ranch Horse Mentor Match Up who came from Boulder County to support all the riders…but especially “their own,” Delaney and Anna.
GENERAL PROJECTS
GENERAL PROJECTS
FRONT RANGE REGIONAL CREATIVE COOKS CONTEST
2024 Regional Creative Cooks Contest
This is the Boulder County event that will qualify participants for the State Contest in August.
The contest will be on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Adams County.
The registration link for the contest is: https://forms.gle/P1g7RLB3iwwJW7tr6
Pay your $6 entry fee for each participant online: https://checkout.square.site/buy/FPWNJHZEPR4Q6QL2Z7NQZBXL
Click to view : 2024 Creative Cooks Rules
What is the Creative Cooks contest?
Creative Cooks is a super fun contest just for 4-H members! This contest will qualify you for the State Contest.
In this cool competition, you get to be a kitchen whiz and come up with awesome meal ideas. First things first, pick a theme that excites you and then plan a tasty menu around it. You can keep it simple or go all out – it's totally up to you!
Once you've got your theme and menu sorted, it's time to jazz things up a bit. Decorate your table, set one place setting like a pro, and even dress up to match your theme. Let your creativity run wild!
Now, the exciting part – pick one item from your menu and whip it up to perfection. You'll be serving it to our judges, who will be looking at how delicious it is, your nutrition know-how, your kitchen safety skills, and how well you stick to your theme. It's like a cooking adventure where you're the star chef! So, let your culinary creativity shine!
Check out these examples from last years contest
CAKE DECORATING WORKSHOP
LIVESTOCK
LIVESTOCK
LIVESTOCK ADVISORY
LIVESTOCK ADVISORY MEETING – Feb 12th, 2024 7:00 PM
Do you want to volunteer to help the livestock program be successful? Do you have some great ideas to share for future livestock programs at the fair? Do you have suggestions on rule changes or updates to schedules for the Boulder County Fair?
Join us for the Bi-Annual Boulder County Livestock Advisory Meeting. We meet in September and February each year to update rules, receive feedback, and plan for future events. If you have a topic of discussion, please send it ahead of time with details to bkwang@bouldercounty.gov or Mel_Coward@yahoo.com.
The meeting will be in the Natural Resource Building/CSU Extension Office Meeting Room at the Fairgrounds in Longmont on Monday, February 12th at 7:00 PM. (Superintendents meet at 5:30 for dinner and 6:00 for meeting) Please RSVP that you are attending and you can register for the Zoom link online if you plan to attend virtually. For the best meeting experience, it is best to come in person. Register for zoom here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0kfuqhqDwtGtZ7BhfUU7H4L-r31soFpzFz
LEARNING DAYS
CAT
CAT
UPCOMING WORKSHOP
DOG
DOG
ALL THE LATEST DOG INFORMATION
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Welcome to the 2024 4-H Dog Training Year!
The Training Schedule for 2024 is now available and included in this newsletter! The schedule is also posted on the County 4-H Dog Project web page and classes are listed on the 4-H Team Up Calendar
Most of our classes will be on Wednesdays, but there are a few times we will meet on other days due to building availability. Training locations will also bounce around a bit between the Exhibit Building, Barn A and the Indoor Arena, so be sure to check the location for each class on the schedule. Most classes will start the year training in the Exhibit Building and then move over to Barn A. We also have 7 nights reserved for Agility and optional Obedience/Rally training on the dirt floor in the Indoor Arena. New this year, we are offering an on-leash Agility class for members in their second or higher year of dog training. This will be a no-score class at our County Fair Agility contest, and will give more members a chance to have fun and bond with their pups through Agility training!
Dog Vaccination Requirements
For safety reasons ALL dogs participating in the 4-H Dog Project MUST be current on their vaccinations for Rabies, Parvo and Distemper. Bordatella is an optional vaccine, but is strongly encouraged. Now is a good time to confirm your pup’s vaccination status! In order to participate in group dog training, members are required to provide proof of current vaccination prior to attending class. You can email copies of your pup’s shot record to ajanicki@comcast.net, or bring a copy with you to Orientation or to the first training class. Dogs will not be allowed to participate in any 4-H Dog Training, Fun Matches, Workshops, County Fair or the Colorado State Dog Contest without the required proof of current vaccination.
Introduction to the Boulder County 4-H Dog Project
If this is your first year in the 4-H Dog Project, please plan to attend the Introductory Dog Project Workshop on Wednesday, February 21st from 6:30-8:00 pm in Barn A. (NO DOGS this time) We will explain the project requirements, training class placement and schedules, and will discuss recommended training equipment. 4-H members, volunteers and trainers will be there to answer any questions you have about your dog or the project. Members will also have an opportunity to walk through the Beginner Obedience course with an experienced dog. Please remember to bring a chair and notebook with you!
Canine Respiratory Disease
CSU researchers are investigating a canine respiratory disease that has spiked in Colorado and other states this past year. Symptoms include coughing (similar to Bordatella/Kennel Cough), and possibly eye or nose discharge and sneezing. Some of these infections have led to pneumonia. To help keep our pups safe and healthy during our 4-H training year, we require that ALL project dogs be fully vaccinated for Rabies, Parvo and Distemper. Additionally, dog-to-dog interaction is strongly discouraged in our 4-H training classes. Boulder County 4-H will continue to monitor the recommendations from CSU and will notify project members if anything changes. In the meantime, you can also help keep our pups safe and healthy by:
· Making sure your dog is fully vaccinated and consider getting the Bordatella and Canine Influenza vaccines (check with your vet for additional vaccination recommendations)
· Avoiding dog parks and other social events where your dog could have contact with dogs of unknown vaccination or health status. (All dogs at 4-H events are required to be fully vaccinated)
· Keeping an eye on your pup’s health status. If you notice progressive coughing that may be accompanied by signs of ocular or nasal discharges and sneezing, please contact your vet immediately and notify the 4-H Dog Superintendent so we can take steps to keep other dogs safe.
Additional information about this canine disease can be found on the CSU Vet School web page at https://cvmbs.source.colostate.edu/respiratory-illness-canine/
POULTRY
POULTRY
UPCOMING WORKSHOP AND INFO. NIGHT
RABBIT
RABBIT
UPCOMING PROJECT MEETINGS
2024 Rabbit Project Changes
2024 Rabbit Project Changes
New This Year
New This Year
The rabbit show will still be a one-day show however ALL market rabbits will be required to remain on fairground premises until released by the superintendent on Sunday, August 11th, 2024. This will also require barn watch during the week.
Several changes are happening in the market rabbit classes. *Please take special note of the addition of the Stewer Class.
MARKET PEN Class: Exhibitor must own dam of kits included in this project. This change was added to ensure the safety of kits as they won’t reach 8 weeks of age until approximately 2 weeks before fair.
MARKET ROASTER Class: Maximum weight is now 8 lbs.
STEWER RABBIT Class: A stewer rabbit must be born between the dates of August 1, 2023, and February 4, 2024, AND weigh over 8 lbs.
Any crossbred rabbit will now fall into larger age groups consisting of only Junior
(under 6 months of age) & Senior (over 6 months of age) classes.
Note a temporary suspension of the FUR Project. We hope to reopen this class in the future.
For Additional Details Please see the 2024 Boulder County Fairbook.
GOAT
GOAT
UPCOMING PROJECT WORKSHOPS
HORSE
HORSE
HORSE JUDGING TEAM
The Horse Judging Team is kicking off the spring season and has a couple of spots for new team members to join! Practices are every Wednesday evening through the state competition in late June. Enrollment in the horse project is not required. You are invited to attend several practices to learn more and meet the members before deciding if the team is for you. Email us at bouldercountyhorsejudging@gmail.com to learn more and get our schedule.
SAVE THE DATES
TACK SALE
DAIRY CATTLE
DAIRY CATTLE
DAIRY STEER PROGRAM
Boulder County 4-H 2-year Dairy Steer Program (DSP)
Boulder County 4-H 2-year Dairy Steer Program (DSP)
The 4-H Dairy Cattle program is offering new classes. It promotes another side of the Dairy project. Learn how this project enters into our food chain other than with milk products. The dairy sector contributed 5.6 billion pounds (21 percent) of beef to the U.S. commercial beef supply. Dairy steers are well known for their ability to produce the highest quality grades of beef (Prime and High Choice cuts).
This will be a 2-year project, you will start with a bull calf, castrate, and feed him.
Dairy Cattle Project: Did you know?
Dairy Cattle Project: Did you know?
Did you know that you can also do the Dairy Cattle Project and learn all the aspects of the dairy industry without you, yourself ever having to milk her?
You can start with a calf and exhibit the same heifer for 2 years (2 fairs) by following the DHRP (Dairy Heifer Replacement Program) rules & guidelines. You will also have an opportunity to sell your heifer through the Livestock Sale once she’s bred (check the rules), knowing that she will carry on in life as a producing cow. You could even apply to the Ag Youth Loan Program where you can purchase a calf for the 2-yr program or you can purchase a bred yearling that you can sell at the 2024 fair. You must have possession & ownership by the last Thursday in April (animal ID deadline) along with turning in the DHRP nomination form to the 4-H office.
If the idea of selling a dairy heifer interests you, please check out the DHRP rules and guidelines especially prior to purchasing a new heifer for this program. For more information about these programs or on the Dairy Cattle Project itself, even help in finding a dairy heifer, or a bull calf. Call Tina (303) 828-3789 or email: runrunnerrun@aol.com
SHOOTING SPORTS
SHOOTING SPORTS
SHOOTING SPORTS INFORMATION
SS Leader Training
2024 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Schedule
Please see the dates below for the upcoming Colorado State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Trainings. The disciplines offered at each training are also listed below. 4-H volunteers must be approved, enrolled, and active in 4HOnline before registering for the training. Background checks are 2-4 weeks behind. Do not delay the volunteer enrollment or re-enrollment process. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED for any of the scheduled trainings. Volunteers must be present for the entire training to receive their certificate.
Morgan County – March 1-3 (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun & Archery) Registration Opens: 1/19/24 Closes: 2/16/24
Pueblo County – March 8-10 (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloader, Western Heritage & Hunting/Outdoor Skills) Registration Opens: 1/26/24 Closes: 2/23/24
Weld County – March 15-17 (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun & Archery) Registration Opens: 2/2/24 Closes: 3/1/24
Garfield County – March 29-31 (Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloader, Western Heritage & Hunting/Outdoor Skills) Registration Opens: 2/9/24 Closes: 3/8/24
Safety Class Requirements for 4-H Shooting Disciplines
Safety Class Requirements for 4-H Shooting Disciplines
Before you can shoot ANY discipline, you must attend a safety class given by a 4-H certified instructor per discipline. A 2024 4-H shooting card will then be provided with the instructor’s signature and date. Then to complete the card you will need at least 5 safe shooting practices with signatures/dates from a certified 4-H shooting instructor per discipline before the BCF shoot to compete.
Participation Guidelines for 22 Shooting Range
Participation Guidelines for 22 Shooting Range
Only shooters who have completed a 2024 Safety Meeting from a Boulder County-certified 4-H SS leader may participate in the shooting practices. All shooters, leaders, and guardians intending to be present on a 22 shooting range must sign a waiver upon entering the range. Once you've completed a county-wide 2024 Safety meeting per discipline, a Sign-Up-Genius or equivalent sign-up requirement will arrive to you through email for EACH practice date.
Requirements for County and State Shoots
Requirements for County and State Shoots
In order to compete at the county or State shoots you will also need to have proof that you completed the CO Hunter Safety Course (a copy of the Hunters Safety Card needs to be uploaded online to your account). You may practice without completing the CO Hunter Safety Course, but you must have completed the CO Hunter Safety Course to compete at the Boulder County Shoot in July. The Hunter Safety portion is NOT provided by 4-H, but if you contact Lisa Wallace to let her know that you/parent/sibling needs the course we will try to schedule one at Green Mills Sportsman Club. You can also Register yourself for a Traditional Class, to find a list of available Hunter Safety Trainings near you: https://cpw.state.co.us/learn/Pages/HE-Traditional-Classes.aspx
Required County SAFETY Meetings for the following disciplines:
Required County SAFETY Meetings for the following disciplines:
Rifle (Air & 22) & Pistol (Air & 22) Safety
The first Rifle & Pistol Safety Meeting will be held on Saturday, January 6th via Zoom promptly at 6:30 PM. Please email Lisa to get the secure link to the Rifle & Pistol Safety class.
If you missed the first Rifle & Pistol Safety Meeting a second will be held Saturday, Feb 3rd via Zoom at 6:30 PM
Zoom meeting instructions: When you enter the Zoom meeting in CHAT, please type in your Full NAME AND each of the disciplines (Air Pistol; Air Rifle; 22 Rifle or 22 Pistol) you would like to try out/or plan to shoot as each discipline will require a card before you can shoot and you will ONLY get cards for what you requested. You may try out ANY discipline before enrolling into the project BUT you MUST attend & receive a safety card to shoot EACH discipline. A Sign-up-Genius will go to your family email only unless you enter an additional email into the CHAT under your name & discipline(s).
Air Rifle & Air Pistol shooting
Air Rifle & Air Pistol shooting
Air Rifle and Air Pistol shooting practices will be held inside Barn A at the Boulder County Fairgrounds on Mondays promptly 5:45 to 8:00 PM. A Sign-up-Genius - will be sent to all who have completed the safety class.
February 12th
March 11th
April 8th
May 13th
June 10th and 24th
July 8th and 18th
Archery
Archery
Archery Safety Meeting
Saturday, February 17th at 10:00 in the meeting room at the Natural Resources Building.
Please RSVP to Lisa Wallace by Friday, February 16th
Shotgun
Shotgun
Anyone needing 2024 information & a Shotgun Safety Class please contact Sharp Shooters 4-H Club to get in on the schedule.
.22 Rifle along with .22 Pistol
.22 Rifle along with .22 Pistol
Winter Practices for .22 Rifle along with .22 Pistol will be held inside at the Longmont PD Firing Range on Sundays promptly 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. A Sign up Genius - will be sent to all who have completed the safety class.
February 25th
March 24th
April 28th
Beginning in April outside practices will be held at Green Mill Sportsman Club -2490 Weld County Road 3 Erie, CO 80516
The full scheduling for 22 Rifle & 22 Pistol will follow this page.
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FAIRBOARD BUZZ
FAIRBOARD BUZZ
SAVE THE DATES
We are looking forward to the 2024 Boulder County Fair ~ Save the dates!
Aug 2 – 11, 2024
(Pre-Fair: Fri, Aug 2 – Wed, Aug 7, Full Fair Experience: Thur, Aug 8 – Sun, Aug 11)
FAIR MANAGER
Welcome Brian!!!
The Boulder County Fair is pleased to welcome Brian Mulligan as our new Fair Manager. Brian will be working a combination of remote and in-person at the Fair Office, please send him an email at info@bouldercountyfair.org if you need to stop by and he can let you know when he will be in.
2024 BOULDER COUNTY FAIR LADY IN WAITING CONTEST
Applications for the 2024 Boulder County Fair Lady In Waiting Contest are being accepted now thru March 16!!!
Looking for young ladies ages 15-18, with a passion for their community, agriculture, and a volunteer spirit. This an opportunity to not only to promote the Western way of life but to also enrich your own!
If you would like to be a part of a fun and rewarding program, we want you!
Boulder County Fair Royalty Contest Applications are being accepted now!!!
Application Deadline is Saturday, March 16, 2024
Pageant & Selection of this year’s royalty will be on Saturday, April 20, 2024
Coronation will be held at the Royalty Celebration on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Find out more and get the application at:
https://www.bouldercountyfair.org/p/about/royalty/lady-in-waiting-contest
If you have any questions please contact: bouldercountyroyalty@gmail.com
AROUND COLORADO 4-H HAPPENINGS
AROUND COLORADO 4-H HAPPENINGS
OTHER COUNTY AND STATE EVENTS
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BOULDER COUNTY 4-H
BOULDER COUNTY 4-H
BOULDER COUNTY 4-H EVENT CALENDAR
OUR TeamUp Calendar IS UPDATED OFTEN AND IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND OUR MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION (https://teamup.com/kstehhrw3yyee6xjph)
DATES TO REMEMBER THIS MONTH
02/03 -Rabbit Project Meeting
02/10 -Poultry Project Workshop
02/16 -Dairy Calltle Workshop
02/17 -HLC Unrated Riders Clinic
02/17 -Archery Safety Meeting
02/24 -HLC Hosted Trail Clinic
02/24 -Front Range Regional Creative Cooks Contest
02/24 -HLC Tack Sale
02/24 -Goat Project Workshop
02/26 -Cat Project Workshop
SHARE YOUR CLUB NEWS
The Clover Gazette 4-H Newsletter is published 11 times a year. News articles are welcomed by members, leaders and clubs! Please email your articles/entries to Jeannie on or before the 20th of the preceding month.
Do you have photos you'd like to share? Please send them to Jeannie.
Fair warning: They will probably be posted on social media and used on our marketing materials.
MEET OUR TEAM
MEET OUR TEAM
4-H Youth Development/ Outreach County Specialist
4-H Youth Development/ Livestock & Animals County Specialist
4-H Project Assistant
4-H Program Secretary
Boulder County Extensions Office
9595 Nelson Rd, Box B
Longmont, Colorado 80501
(303) 678-6238
4hinfo@bouldercounty.org
Colorado State University Extension is an equal opportunity provider.
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations.
CSU’s Office of Engagement and Extension ensures meaningful access and equal opportunities to participate to individuals whose first language is not English.
Colorado State University Extension es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
Colorado State University no discrimina por motivos de discapacidad y se compromete a proporcionar adaptaciones razonables.
Office of Engagement and Extension de CSU garantiza acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar a las personas quienes su primer idioma no es elinglés. Col.st/ll0t3
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