THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER
THE CLOVER GAZETTE
4-H NEWSLETTER
FEBRUARY 2025
FEBRUARY 2025
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4-H NEWSLETTER
COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES
COUNCILS AND ACTIVITIES
YOUTH COUNCIL
YOUTH COUNCIL
Our Youth Council Meetings are not just gatherings but 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 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 5 —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! Our next meeting is February 5 – at 6:15 PM (Hybrid) at the Clover Club Room
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 3, at 6:30 pm
Currently virtual meetings - contact Brenda Kwang for Zoom link - bkwang@bouldercounty.org
GENERAL 4-H NEWS
GENERAL 4-H NEWS
2025 CARNIVAL: CANDYLAND
We hope to see you all at the upcoming 2025 Boulder County 4-H Carnival: Candyland!
The Carnival & Silent Auction 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 receive a portion of the funds raised through their booths and the silent auction to use for their 4-H activities.
FAQ's
Carnival
Family, Friends, and the Community are invited! The Carnival will be open to the public from 10:30 AM – 5 PM on Saturday, March 8.
Entry is FREE, tickets to play games are $.50 each
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 Plink-o, 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 (processing charge applies). Cash is preferred to purchase the tickets.
Silent Auction
The Silent Auction is an additional opportunity for family and friends to support the Boulder County 4-H program. The Silent Auction will take place online and in-person, with a special kids table this year.
Boulder County 4-H Council asks that each club collect a minimum of 10 items or services for the Silent Auction. Items desirable could be things like a garden hose, bicycle, skis, TV, fire pit, or a weekend at a cabin in the mountains, dinner for two at a restaurant, gift certificates, gift baskets, or business services. The possibilities are endless. Please NO white elephant or used items.
Watch your inbox for full details!
Officer Training
Youth Council Officer Training
Youth Council Officer Training
RSVP: HERE by Feb 13
Club Officer & Parliamentary Procedure Training
Calling all 4-H youth and adult leaders! Join us for an engaging and interactive training session to sharpen your leadership skills and learn how to effectively run club meetings using parliamentary procedure. Our District 2 officers and Youth Council leaders will be leading this interactive workshop!
When: MONDAY, February 17, 2025; 2-4 PM
Where: Prairie Rooms at the Parks and Open Space building, 5201 St Vrain Rd.
Who: Current and aspiring club officers, youth leaders, parents, and leaders
During this workshop, you'll:
Explore the roles and responsibilities of club officers.
Gain hands-on experience in parliamentary procedure to ensure your meetings are smooth and productive.
Network with fellow 4-H members and advisors to exchange ideas and best practices.
Whether you're new to a leadership role or looking to enhance your skills, this training is for you! Come prepared to learn, practice, and have fun.
Please RSVP by Feb 13 on this signup genius HERE.
We can’t wait to see you there!
COLORADO 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS
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, 2024, through March 1, 2025. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2025. 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.
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.
GENERAL PROJECTS
GENERAL PROJECTS
FRONT RANGE REGIONAL CREATIVE COOKS CONTEST
Calling All Creative Cooks!
Are you a 4-H member who loves to cook or wants to try something new? The Front Range Creative Cooks Contest is the perfect chance to showcase your culinary creativity and have some fun!
Contest Date: Saturday, February 22
Location: Waymire Dome Building, Adams County Fairgrounds
Cost to Enter: $6 per member
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 7
This exciting contest is open to all 4-H members, no matter your skill level. After registration closes, we’ll send out more details about the event.
Sign up here: Registration Link
Pay your entry fee here: Payment Link
We can’t wait to see your creative ideas come to life!
FRONT RANGE REGIONAL SPEECH CONTEST
Step Up to the Mic at the Front Range Regional Speech Contest!
Ready to shine in the spotlight and show off your public speaking skills? The Front Range Regional Speech Contest is the perfect chance for 4-H members of all ages to share their knowledge, get creative, and build confidence in front of an audience! Whether you love teaching how to do something cool or sharing fascinating facts with visuals and props, this contest has something for you.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m.
Location: Waymire Building, Adams County Fairgrounds (9755 Henderson Road, Brighton)
Cost: $6 per participant
Register by: April 13 (Sign Up Here)
There are categories for all age groups, from Cloverbuds to Seniors, and top participants may even earn a spot at the Colorado State Fair in August. So grab your props, posters, and creativity—it’s time to step up, speak up, and stand out.
SEWING PROJECT
CAKE DECORATING
SHOOTING SPORTS
SHOOTING SPORTS
LEADER TRAININGS- 4-H SHOOTING SPORTS
Calling all new and re-certifying Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Leaders! Get ready to enhance your skills and gain certification in various disciplines. Training will be held across four counties in March 2025 and you must register early:
March 7-9: Morgan County – Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Archery (Open for registration in 4HOnline)
March 14-16: Weld County – Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Archery (Open for registration in 4HOnline)
March 21-23: Pueblo County – Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloading, Western Heritage, Hunting and Outdoor Skills
March 28-30: Garfield County – Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Archery, Muzzleloading, Western Heritage, Hunting and Outdoor Skills
Please note: You must be an approved Boulder County 4-H Leader before registering for the Shooting Sports Leader Training. This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and lead—don’t miss out!
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
ANIMAL/LIVESTOCK
ANIMAL/LIVESTOCK
CAT PROJECT
ANIMAL CARE AND MEAT QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAINING
AC & MQA LIVESTOCK TRAINING
All first-year members or first-year Senior(14yrs or older) participants in a livestock project (including all market, breeding, dairy, poultry, rabbit) (excluding dog, cat, cavy, and horse) are required to attend an MQA training to be eligible to show or sell at the Boulder County Fair and Colorado State Fair. This year Boulder County will be hosting an in-person opportunity for members to complete this requirement.
There will be other trainings across the state, as well. Other shows may have requirements to take the training more frequently or to take a YQCA national training. It is the youth’s responsibility to know what the shows require. To compete at the Boulder County Fair, youth need to take the MQA training once as a first-year member, and once as a 14-year-old member or older. Please plan to attend our local training and RSVP ahead of time.
GOAT PROJECT
Market Beef & Dairy Steer ID
Market Beef & Dairy Steer ID
We will be tagging and identifying market beef and market dairy projects on Sunday, March 9th, 2025 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds- Barn C. Animals must be halter broken and have a halter on to smoothly go through the identification process. Please sign up for a time spot on the Signup Genius.
Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up. Please select one slot per trailer up to 3 head of cattle. If you have more than three heads, you must select another adjacent time spot. Example: 6 steers in one trailer = 30 minutes reserved together. Sign up with your full name and the number of animals. Please be on time for your chosen time slot. Members who are late will be accommodated as possible (you may have to wait.)
Sign up for a time for tag day
Obtain a brand inspection of your animals IN THE 4-H MEMBER’S NAME. Even if the animal was born on your property, you need to have a brand inspector write a brand paper for you in your 4-H member’s name (not a parent’s name)
Download and print the “State Fair Nomination Form” that we use for ALL BOULDER COUNTY Market Beef- complete this form. Or the dairy market animal form.
Get a Colorado Premise Identification number (LID#) where your animal lives. Each member must have a Premise identification number or Colorado Location Identification Number to participate in the Boulder County Fair. This is the location where your animal is housed. Obtain a premise ID or call 303-869-9130.
If you have miniature beef cattle, have the miniature breed verification form completed by your breeder and bring it with you.
Bring $5 cash per animal tag.
DOG PROJECT
2025 4-H Dog Training Schedule
The Training Schedule for 2025 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. Classes will begin in March and will mostly be held on Wednesday evenings, but there are a few times we will meet on other days due to building availability. Training locations bounce between the Exhibit Building, Barn A and the Indoor Arena, so be sure to check the location on the schedule for each class. Most classes will start the year training in the Exhibit Building and then move over to Barn A. We also have several nights reserved in the Indoor Arena for Agility training and Obedience training on the dirt arena floor. Sometimes during the year classes are moved or cancelled. Notification of any changes will be emailed to the address listed in 4HOnline. Questions about the schedule can be directed to the Dog Superintendent at ajanicki@comcast.net.
Save the Date!
Orientation for NEW Dog Project families will be held on Wednesday, February 12th in Barn A from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. If this is your first year in the 4-H Dog Project, please plan to attend this meeting. We will explain the project requirements, training class placement and schedules, and will discuss recommended training equipment. Dog project trainers and volunteers will be there to answer any questions you have about your dog or the project.
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 classes.
RABBIT PROJECT
POULTRY PROJECT
CAVY PROJECT
SHEEP PROJECT
Suffolk Sheep Association – Ewe Grant Program
Hey 4-H youth with an interest in Sheep. United Suffolk Sheep Association Ewe Grant Program is designed to provide financial assistance for a young person in purchasing a registered Suffolk ewe, for youth starting a Suffolk flock. Applications are due March 1, 2025. For more information visit the grant application.
DAIRY CATTLE PROJECT
HORSE PROJECT
2025 Horse Leaders Council Annual Tack Sale
Booths Available for livestock, horse or other related items. Come shop for your show clothes and tack!
Email Becky with questions: bocobeck4h@gmail.com
OTHER COUNTY EVENTS
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
02/01- Rabbit Workshop
02/03 -Horse Leaders Council Meeting
02/05- Youth Council Meeting/Adult Collaborative Meeting
02/07- Deadline- Creative Cooks Entry
02/08- Poultry Workshop
02/09- .22 shooting sports practice
02/10- Air Rifle/Pistol Practice
02/12- Dog (Intro to Dog Project) – First year
02/15- Archery Safety Meeting
02/15- Goat Workshop
02/15- Cavy Workshop
02/15- Horse Trail Clinic
02/16- Horse Unrated/Level 1 Riders clinic- Beginners
02/17 – 4-H Officer Training – open to all
02/17- Cake Decorating Workshop
02/21- Dairy Cattle Workshop
02/22 – Creative Cooks Contest
02/22- .22 shooting sports practice
02/22- Horse/Livestock Tack Sale- open to public
02/24- Cat Workshop
02/25- Cloverbud Meeting
03/08- 4-H Carnival
03/09- Market Beef and Dairy Market Mandatory Tag Day
04/13- Deadline: Speech Contest Entry
04/21- MQA Livestock workshop
04/26- Speech Contest
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
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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.
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