Ravalli County 4-H News

Transcription

1 Dear 4-H Families, Ravalli County 4-H News MSU Extension educates our community on a broad scope of programming. This upcoming month, we have the opportunity to host Dr. Marsha Goetting, Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist with MSU Extension. Perhaps you are more focused on other things right now 4-H record sheets, livestock animals, camp applications so take this quick questionnaire: June 2018 What s Inside 4-H Calendar & News 2 4-H Events 3 4-H Meetings 5 Reference Information 7 Where do you want your property to go after you pass away...immediate family, distant relatives, or charities? If you don't have a will, Montana Law determines who receives your hard earned assets. Ask yourself: If I should die before tomorrow: What would happen to the property I ve worked so hard to accumulate? Who would care for my minor children or aging parents? Would my spouse and children be provided for in a fair and equitable manner? Would the family business continue? Would the estate settlement be conducted by someone with my family s interests and needs in mind? Would estate taxes, probate fees and other administrative and legal costs be held to a minimum? It may be difficult to talk about these questions, everyone wants to ensure their loved ones are taken care of after their passing. Even if you don t own an oil empire, chances are you have some type of property an automobile, home, savings account or mutual funds. Most people don t know that the wording on those accounts, titles or deeds could determine who receives the assets they ve worked so hard to acquire. Or that they can receive up to $10,000 in tax credits for contributing to a Montana endowment. Come to the upcoming workshops on Wednesday, June 13, Legacy Planning: Caring for Your Family and Community, taught by Dr. Marsha Goetting. There are three opportunities to attend: Stevensville: St. Mary s Museum Basement Meeting Room, 9:30-11:30 AM Stevensville: St. Mary s Museum Basement Meeting Room, 2:00-4:00 PM Hamilton: Daly Leach Community Room, 1010 W. Main St., 6:30-8:30 PM Dr. Marsha A. Goetting will answer questions and also explore how you can simplify your estate planning with payable on death designations (PODs), transfer on death registrations (TODs), and other beneficiary designations. Dr. Goetting will also highlight the Beneficiary Deed law that allows a Montanan to pass real property without probate. Registration is free. Please kindly register for the upcoming Legacy Planning workshops at your MSU/ Ravalli County Extension Office or by calling or signing up online at: Katelyn Andersen MSU Extension Agent Contact Us 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 Rachel Ariaz SNAP-Ed Program Manager rachel.ariaz@montana.edu MSU Ravalli County Extension 215 South 4th Street Suite G Hamilton, MT (406) Fax: (406) ravalli@montana.edu The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and Montana State University Extension prohibit discrimination in all of their Programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeff Bader, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

2 4-H Calendar & 4-H News Page 2 4-H News: 4-H Alumni June June 3 June 5 June 7 June 8-10 June 21 June 21 June 26 June 27 June 30 News for the Alumni CalendarAlumni Picnic will be in July and is in the planning stages. Ravalli County Fair is August 29-Sept 1 Small Bore Parent Meeting Small Bore Rifle season starts Small Bore Pistol season starts Cloverbud Camp Livestock Committee Meeting Showmanship for Goat, Sheep, Swine Teen Council Camp Registration Deadline Bike Walk Roll & Win Celebration July and Beyond July 9 July 10 July July July 23 July 27 Small Animal Committee Meeting Horse Committee Meeting MT 4-H Congress 4-H Camp, Loon Lake Meritorious Nominations Deadline Ropes Course Challenge Scheduled activities are subject to change. If you have any questions, please call the Extension Office for updated information at 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 ed to ravalli@montana.edu or delivered to the Extension Office. Check out the Ravalli County 4-H website at: Big Sky Horizon in the Memorial Day Parade 2018 Livestock Superintendents Needed Indoor and Horse The Ravalli County 4-H program is currently looking for: 1) a new Co-Superintendent for Horse 2) a new Superintendent for Indoor Barn. Interested individuals will need to complete an application and be willing to be registered as a 4-H Leader. Interviews will be conducted along with an orientation to the position. Position descriptions are available. Applications are due December 1 or until position is filled. Return to: 215 S. 4th Street, Ste G, Hamilton, MT or katelyna@montana.edu Volunteer Support Needed: The Ravalli County 4-H program is in need of volunteers for the following positions: Corner Café Assistant Coordinator Time Commitment: 5 hours a day during the week of fair The Corner Café Committee is in need of an assistant to help cover 5 hours from 11 AM-4 PM of the Corner Café during the week of fair. Lisa will still continue to purchase supplies and coordinate clubs but needs someone to provide support. This volunteer will be trained to understand food prep, food safety and troubleshoot issues as they arise. 2

3 4-H News Page 3 Graduating Seniors Ravalli County 4-H Summer Camp Allie Auch Bridon Bowman Cayden Young Colleen May Johnny Holtzen Matthew Wolsky Taylor Barcus Ben Hale Brooke Wiltbank Chloe Miller Dakoda Hankinson Matthew Bienusa Sam Hale Dates: July (Tuesday - Friday) Location: Loon Lake 4-H Camp, Bigfork, MT For: Youth 4-H Age 8-12 (4-H age is age of youth on Oct. 1, 2017) Register by: June 27 or until full to Extension Office Cost: $105 for 4-H Members (Scholarships are available) and $135 for Non-4-H Members Meritorious Service Award Mer-i-to-ri-ous: deserving of honor or esteem Each year the Ravalli County 4-H program recognizes individuals, businesses, or organizations, who have exhibited consistent and strong support of the 4-H program. Giving relates to time, energy, leadership and/or support provided to enhance the educational mission of 4-H. The nominees may or may not be 4-H leaders, teen members or volunteers. Recipients will be awarded during the Livestock Sale at the Ravalli County Fair. If you have a nomination of someone you think should receive this award, please provide the name of the proposed recipient with explanation of their service to 4-H accompanied with your name and contact information. The 4-H Advisory Council will consider all nominations. Nominations are strongly encouraged to be turned in to MSU Ravalli County Extension Office by July 23, 2018 by noon to be selected at the July 4-H Advisory Council Meeting. What is camp?? Camp and outdoor education has been a part of the Ravalli County 4-H program for decades. It is a chance for kids to be screen free for four days while enjoying canoeing making new friends, fun in the sun, learning new skills, relaxing by the fire, building teamwork, sharing the adventure and HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! Registration forms available online or call Or on page 8 & 9 of newsletter. 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: Wednesday, July 23, 2018 Time: 6 PM Location: 4-H Corner Café What: Potluck, bring a dish to share and submit your Meritorious Service Nominations. Future Dates: September 17, 2018 Contact: Holly Shupert, H Events: In the county: Teen Council Meeting Date: Tuesday, June 26 Time: 7:00-8:30 PM Location: Claudia Driscoll Park, Hamilton Come join the fun! We will have a Pizza Party and yard games. Meet other teens and learn how Teen Council can add leadership to your life. 21 Showmanship for Goat, Sheep & Swine Date: June 21 Time: 6 PM Location: Ravalli County Fairgrounds Goat and Sheep may bring an animal but for biosecurity reasons, do NOT bring swine to this clinic. 3

4 Page 4 4-H Events Make It With Wool Make It With Wool is a program where contestants create garments by using sewing, knitting or crocheting methods with fabric or yarn made up of at least 60% wool. Montana MIWW utilizes six Districts to promote, plan and hold contests each year. Currently, Montana MIWW is seeking an individual or individuals to be a Director for District #1. This District covers Flathead, Lake, Lincoln, Mineral, Missoula, Ravalli and Sanders counties. 4-H Congress Date: July 10-13, 2018 Location: Montana State University in Bozeman Cost: $100 per teen, Chaperones free (4-H Advisory Council will pay remaining registration fees) Registration Deadline: Friday, June 8 Who: Open to all members 4-H age Find Registration Forms: events/mt-congress.html Youth must complete the Registration Worksheet - Youth and Medical Release Form. Montana 4-H Congress has been going on for over 78 years! This event includes workshops, contests, entertainment, social events, and the opportunity to recognize all State Award Winners as well as 4-H Foundation Scholarship Winners. How do you get to Congress? If you are going for the first time, teens do not have to compete in a county competition to attend. County competitions include: Stir-Ups, Speech and Demo Day, Fashion Revue. Or create a team on your own in any of the other areas Livestock Judging, Horse Judging, Gavel Games, etc. These consist of a team. One team per area will go to Congress. If you would like to create a team, contact the Extension Office as soon as possible. If there is more than the allowed individuals wanting to compete in a team event, there will be a local competition to qualify to represent Ravalli County. 4-H Events In the State: For more information about participating with state events, contact Ravalli County 4-H. 4-H Cloverbud Camp Date: June 8-10, 2018 Location: Loon Lake 4-H Camp This camp is coordinated by the MSU Lake County Extension Office, Please contact them with specific questions regarding the camp. Registration form on our website: documents/4h18cloverbudcamp.pdf The basic duties for a District Director are to: 1. Promote the MIWW program throughout the District via mailings, newspaper articles, newsletter articles, and word of mouth. 2. Organize and conduct the District contest (usually held in October). 3. Secure donors to help defray costs (mailings, prizes, and contest expenses). If you are interested in becoming part of the Montana Make It With Wool program, please contact Amanda Powell, Montana MIWW Director, at aspowell11@hotmail.com or 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. Ravalli County 4-H Advisory Council Meeting Date: Wed., July 25 Time: 6:00 PM Location: 4-H Corner Cafe Contact: Holly Shupert, Potluck! Bring a dish to share! Submit your Meritorious Service Nominations. Horse Committee Meeting Date: July 10 Time: 6:30 PM Location: TBD Future Meetings: *Sept. 11 *August 14 *Oct. 9 Contact: Christy Schram-Duggan, , synbarranch@msn.com Livestock Committee Date: June 21 Location: Fairgrounds Time: about 7:00, after the Showmanship Clinic Contact: Lee Severson, Small Animal Committee Meeting (typically 2nd Monday in October, April and July) Date: July 9 Location: Extension Meeting Room Contact: April Trull,

5 4-H Events Page 5 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? Aerospace/Rockets Project Contact: Shawn Boelman, , boelmans4@gmail.com Beekeeping Project Assistance Contact: Tracie Norman, bitterrootbees@gmail.com Cake Decorating Project Contact: Jocelyn, , jsnider@rc.mt.gov Cat Project Contact: Kit Clinnin, or Cheri Perez, Cowboy Poetry Project (2nd Thursday of the month) Date: Thursday, June 14 Time: 7 PM Location: Meeting Room across from Ext Contact: Dominic Farrenkopf flominic@live.com Dairy Project Contact: Jen Holmes, , lifelinefarm@msn.com Dog Project Dog meetings are held Thursday evenings at 6:30 at the Fairgrounds. In inclement weather we will be in the Arts building otherwise we will be on the North end by the dog barn. Make sure that Terri has a copy of your current vaccination records and that you have signed the contract. Contact: Nicki Arndt, positivechangesllc@yahoo.com Entomology Project Contact: Shawn Boelman, , boelmans4@gmail.com Goat Project Contact: Heidi Etter, or hetterrn@gmail.com Knitting/ Crocheting Project Contact: Lisa Johnson, Lisa.Baracz.Johnson@edwardjones.com Leathercraft Project Contact: Tayne Tingle, taynetingle@yahoo.com Horse Project Riding Clinic Date: June 16 Time: 10 AM Location: Rockin B Arena Contact: Christy Schram-Duggan, , synbarranch@msn.com Horse Trail Rides June 10 at 1 PM Larry Creek June 27 at 6:30 PM Calf Creek July 8 at 1 PM Coyote Coulee July 25 at 6:30 PM Soft Rock RSVP to Kathy Hundley, If there are no riders singed up, rides may be cancelled. Livestock Judging: Contact: Ben Meyer, meyer.ben.a@gmail.com Outdoor Adventure Project Contact: Larissa, , lltruc@yahoo.com Poultry Project Date: Saturday, June 16 Book Sign off Time: 1 PM Poultry Wash Day Time: 2 PM Upcoming Poultry events - Wednesday, July 11 at 6 PM Fair Entry Forms and auction Cards, Fairgrounds Poultry Barn August - No Meeting, Fair preparations, Let Brandi or Kim know if you have an questions or need help. Contact: Brandi McKnight, , pbj4life1018@msn.com North Valley Poultry Project Meetings (Every 3rd Tuesday of the month) Date: Tuesday, June 19 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Missoula County Extension office Contact: Laura DeNitto , myfunnyfarm4@msn.com Rabbit Project Date: Thursday, June 21 Time: 6:30 PM Contact: Katie, , junkbunny3@aol.com Robotics Project 1 st and 3 rd Fridays of each month Time: 4-6 PM Location: FabLab at Bitterroot College Contact: Jaime Middleton, text Scrapbooking/ Historian Project Contact: Jocelyn, , sniderjocelyn@gmail.com 5

6 Page 6 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: 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. 4-H Reference Information 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 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: -H_Forms.html These are available online at the Ravalli County 4-H website or purchase at the office for $.50 each. 6 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 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 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.

7 7 Page 7

8 8

9 9

10 10

11 11

12 Ravalli County 4-H Newsletter June 3 June 5 June 7 June 8-10 June 21 June 21 June 26 June 27 June 30 June Small Bore Parent Meeting Small Bore Rifle season starts Small Bore Pistol season starts Cloverbud Camp Livestock Committee Meeting Showmanship for Goat, Sheep, Swine Teen Council Camp Registration Deadline Bike Walk Roll & Win Celebration July 9 July 10 July July July 23 July 27 July and Beyond Small Animal Committee Meeting Horse Committee Meeting MT 4-H Congress 4-H Camp, Loon Lake Meritorious Nominations Deadline Ropes Course Challenge The MSU Extension Service is an ADA/EO/AA/Veteran s Preference Employer and Provider of Educational Outreach.