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January 2015
Leadership Development Conference
Leaders Must Re-Enroll
Every 4-H Leader must complete
enrollment every year. We have no
other way of knowing if leaders wish to
continue to volunteer from year to year.
Background checks are completed for
new leaders and can periodically and
randomly be conducted on veteran
leaders.
When a 4-H leader signs the online
enrollment form, they agree to abide by
the code of conduct.
If your club has a new
organizational leader for this year, the
new leader must be orientated for the
role by Nicole Wright, 4-H Extension
Agent. Please contact Nicole at:
[email protected] to schedule an
appointment to receive your training.
Index
Member/Leader ....................... 1-3
Leader/Volunteers ....................... 3
Family Consumer Science .......... 4
General Projects ....................... 4-5
Small Animal Projects ................ 5
Dog Project ............................... 6-7
Livestock ................................... 8-9
Horse ....................................... 9-11
Shooting Sports .................... 12-13
General Information ................. 13
Advertising............................ 14-16
Calendar................................ 17-24
Who: 4-H youth ages 14 and older
When: January 23-25
Where: Renaissance Hotel, Denver, CO
Cost: $150
Deadline for registration is January 7.
Leadership Development Conference (LDC) is a weekend-long
conference. Last year at LDC, Larimer County 4-H members got to
sit on the Senate floor and watch the 4-H proclamation during the
4-H Day at the capitol. At the conference, 4-H members divided
into groups with other kids from around the state, and created skits
for the No Bull Campaign, an anti-bullying organization. This year
the Junior Leader Club is offering transportation on both
Friday and Sunday for 4-H members attending the conference. The
transportation fee is $10. To reserve your spot for transportation
please email Shelbylynne Enke at [email protected] For more
information on the conference and for registration information go to
http://www.colorado4h.org/events_opportunities/ldc/
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Enrollment Information
Every member and leader must enroll through the 4-H online
system this year: co.4honline.com
Remember - if you are a current 4-H member or leader, you
already have a profile. Do not create a new profile.
If you have a new email address or questions, please contact
Pam Heeney: 970-498-6012 [email protected]
Enrollment Deadlines
 Returning 4-H Members and Leaders – January 15
 Independent Memberships – January 15
 New 4-H Members and Leaders – March 2
 Add/Drop/Changes/Transfers – March 2
A $15 late fee will be charged for each late enrollment for reenrolling members.
Colorado State University Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Colorado
counties cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.
Member/Leader Information
Youth Fest
Who: 4-H youth ages 9 - 13
When: February 6 - 8
Where: Ponderosa Retreat Center, Larkspur CO
Cost: $120
This opportunity helps 4-H youth learn how to lead,
teamwork and critical thinking all while having fun!
Registration is open from January 15 through January 30.
To access registration, code of conduct and health forms go to:
http://www.colorado4h.org/events_opportunities/youthfest/
index.php Youth attending this event are responsible for their
own transportation and the camp is limited to the first 195 paid
campers. Hurry and sign up!
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4-H Exchange Club Dinner
Who: All 4-H members
When: Saturday, January 31
5:30 p.m. Complimentary dinner and silent auction
7:00 p.m. Live auction
 Where: McKee Building
Help the Larimer County 4-H Exchange Club send 4-H
members across the country to experience 4-H in a new way!
Local businesses have made wonderful donations so come and
support our youth!
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Fiber Fun Fest
Who: Open to the public
When: Saturday, February 21, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: McKee Building
This year’s workshops will cover fiber arts, machine sewing
skills and tips for 4-H projects relating to sewing. Workshops
are free but require registration through www.larimer.org/ext
Registration begins January 12. We need lots of volunteers, so if
you are interested, contact Mary Beth at [email protected]
A few of this year’s workshops include:
 Crochet
 Knitted Slippers
 Spinning and Weaving
 Start Your Own Clothing Line
 Felted Flowers
 Decorate Your Duds Success Tips
 Make Your Own Dr. Seuss Hats
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. . . and more! Come join us for this fun event!
4-H Carnival - March 21
Who: All 4-H youth
When: Friday, March 20
Booth set-up
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 Saturday, March 21
Carnival - 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
 Where: First National Bank
building (The Ranch)
The Larimer County 4-H Foundation
provides Larimer 4-H youth with
scholarships and awards with the proceeds
from their only fundraiser, the Carnival.
When youth sell 25 carnival tickets, help
with their both and attend the Carnival,
they are eligible for scholarships. Please
plan on bringing something for the Bake
Shop and having fun!
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Volunteers Needed
Who: All 4-H leaders
When: March 21
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
 Where: First National Bank
building (The Ranch)
Volunteers are needed to help run the
Bake Shop, auction and other events. If
you are willing to help, please contact Rod
Johnson at (970) 667-1112 or
[email protected]
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Scholarships
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Who: All 4-H members
There are many scholarships available
to 4-H members. Go to the Larimer
County Website at: www.larimer.org/ext
Click on “4-H Youth Development” to find
scholarships offered by the Larimer County
4-H Youth Foundation, Larimer County
Farm Bureau, The Rotary Club of Fort
Collins, the Worthington Scholarship and
the Colorado Agri-Women Scholarship.
Many scholarship application deadlines are
March 2.
Leaders/Volunteers
Connecting for Youth
Larimer County has the most 4-H kids in the state of Colorado. Why not make our 4-H program the best in
the state as well?! Larimer County has the opportunity to host the 2015 Western Region Leaders Forum. This
event invites 4-H leaders and volunteers from Colorado and 12 other states to gather and share ideas, interact
with many diverse 4-H volunteers and staff and receive resources from multiple states – to use in clubs now!
Leaders and volunteers of all ages are invited to participate, network and learn in a new way. These events
are free. Larimer County will be a host site for all three sessions and will be connected to a live presentation to
hear from presenters from all over the region. Each event will start with light refreshments and collaborating
followed by the presentation. You can attend one session or all three.
Please visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4aacad29a4fc1-connecting to register.
Youth Connect: At Great Meetings
Tuesday, January 27, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch
“That was a GREAT 4-H MEETING!” Be inspired by adults who help youth practice leadership at every
age, and have fun at club meetings while learning and conducting business. See ways that 4-H club meetings
are the right environment to include the essential elements: belonging, mastery, generosity and independence.
What other ways can members use to make decisions during club meetings? How should committees
work? Chris Clover will share answers to these questions and others. Every 4-H meeting can be GREAT!
Widening the Circle:
Special Connections with Guest Speaker Temple Grandin
Thursday, February 12, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch
Be inspired by 4-H alum, Temple Grandin (Colorado State University) as she talks about her experience
learning with autism. Then, with the help of an instructor from Kids Included Together (KIT), we will practice
skills and gain confidence in working beside 4-H youth who have special needs, such as physical, social, or
learning disabilities. Explore opportunities for working with a child’s family and school support systems. Understand strategies to recruit and engage youth with various levels of ability. Learn how to adapt 4-H activities
and make accommodation for youth with special needs.
Youth Connecting in Your Community
Monday, March 2, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch
4-H youth are philanthropists, advocates and leaders. These are a few ways 4-H members can be involved
in their communities. Be inspired by 4-H members in many states who have been creating a ‘revolution of responsibility.’ Volunteers will gain ideas about how to consistently include citizenship and community service
in every 4-H club and county meeting. Understand opportunities for youth to plan and share their passion
through opportunities in local, state and global civic engagement projects. Consider ways to use social media
to celebrate ways that 4-H members are involved and responsible.
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Family Consumer Science/General Projects
Family Consumer Science Event
Dates for 2015
Mark your calendar now for the following FCS
events and activities:
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Fiber Fun Fest – Saturday, February 21
Scrapbooking Workshops – Tuesday,
March 10 & 24
Babysitting Workshop – Saturday, April 18
Creative Cooks Contest – Saturday, April 25
Cake Decorating Workshops – Saturday,
May 2, 16, June 6
Cake Decorating Contest – Saturday,
June 20
Performing Arts Contest – Saturday, June 13
Interested in Beginning
Clothing?
Who: 4-H members interested in beginning
sewing projects
If you would like to take a beginning clothing
unit as a project this year, but do not have someone
to teach you basic sewing techniques, contact
Jo Ann Belk at: [email protected]
If there is interest in basic sewing classes, we
will schedule some for spring.
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General Public Speaking Contest
When: Saturday, April 11
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Where: McKee Building, The Ranch
This activity gives 4-H members a chance to
show their skills and develop confidence in
presenting for an audience. Speeches must be on a
4-H subject or relate to 4-H in some manner.
For more information go to www.larimer.org/ext
Click on “4-H Youth Development”, then “Annual
Member Activities.”
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Leathercraft Workshops
Bryant Miller is offering leathercraft lessons for
new and returning members. He would prefer any new
students start no later than February 1 due to time
constraints for completing the project on time.
Bryant is offering two locations again this year.
Please note day and time changes.
Mondays: 4:00 p.m.
January 5 and 19
February 2 and 16
March 2, 16 and 30
April 6 and 20
May 4 and 18
Location:
Bryant Miller’s home, 1626 West County Road 76,
Wellington, CO 80549
Wednesdays: 3:45 p.m.
January 14 and 28
February 11 and 25
March 11 and 25
April 1, 15 and 29
May 13 and 27
Location:
Heart of the Rockies Christian Church, (In the
Modular), 6501 Brittany Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Please contact Bryant if you having any questions
or need information: 970-443-5267 or email to
[email protected]
Small Engines Workshops
February
21, 10:00 a.m., Wagner Equipment
Co., 7260 E Crossroads Blvd. Take exit #259
(Crossroads Blvd) east from I-25. Turn north at
Greenfield Dr. Park and meet in north lot by 10:00 a.m.
Call Mike at 970-690-0012 if you arrive late, to
enter locked building.
 March 28, 1:00 p.m., location TBA
Electrics Workshop
March 14, 10:00 a.m. Parents are encouraged to
attend also. Ellis Home (29506 County Road 15,
Windsor, CO)
For more information contact Wayne or Tracey
Ellis at 970-686-6155. Directions will be emailed prior
to the workshop.
General Projects/Small Animal
Model Rocketry
Workshops
February 26, 7:00 p.m., Loveland
Room, McKee 4-H Building
 April 30, 7:00 p.m., Loveland
Room, McKee 4-H Building
 June 27, 9:00 a.m., Practice Fly
Day, Field East of Parking Lot A,
The Ranch
 July 26, County Fair Fly Day, The
Ranch
For more information contact:
Russ Rhoads at 970-484-0213.
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Rabbit Workshops
Notice the Record Book Update on this
page
 January 24, Selecting Rabbit Meat
Pens, 10:00 a.m., Berthoud Room,
McKee Building
 April 25, Handling &
Showmanship, 10:00 a.m., LaPorte
Room, McKee Building
 July 11, Tattoo Clinic, 10:00 a.m.,
Exhibit Hall, McKee Building
Questions contact:
Sherri Jernigan at 970-402-7196 or
Linda Bothe at 970-495-0504
Record Book Update
Cat Workshops
Notice the Record Book Update on this page.
 Saturday, February 28
Information & Get to Know You Workshop - NO CATS
Berthoud Room
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
 Saturday, April 18
Showmanship, Grooming & Record Books - NO CATS
Estes Park Room
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
 Saturday, June 20
4-H Cat Show Practice
Exhibit Hall B & C
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Questions? Contact Bea Veca 970-214-1754 or
[email protected]
Poultry Project Information
If interested in ordering ducks & geese for 4-H, contact Russ
Spence at 970-493-2384 before February 1.
If interested in ordering turkeys for 4-H, contact Marilyn
Lasich at 970-391-4946 before March 1.
Need help in locating specific breeds of birds? Contact
Marilyn Lasich 970-391-4946 or Russ Spence at 970-493-2384
before March 1.
You can also check out the Rocky Mountain Feather
Fanciers website when looking for specific breeds of birds:
http://www.poultryshowcentral.com
Poultry Workshops
January 27, 7:00 p.m., Extension Office - Chick Care/
All Record Books can be found on the
Getting Started
County website at: www.larimer.org/ext
 March 7, Livestock Field Day, McKee Bldg. (Must
Click on “4-H Youth Development” and
register for Field Day to attend, no fee)
scroll down to “E-Record Books”.
10:00 a.m. Poultry Selection & Showmanship
11:00 a.m. Poultry Health & Disease Prevention
Attention Pet Rabbit and Cat Project
members: These project have a new
 April 14, 7:00 p.m., Extension Office - Record Books,
record book this year. Please use the
Diseases, Fair Readiness
“Companion Animal Record Book”.
 May 19, 7:00 p.m., LaPorte Room, McKee 4-H Bldg,
Record Books, Diseases, Fair Readiness
Attention Llama/Alpaca members:
You will continue to use the Livestock
 June 16, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Room, McKee 4-H Bldg,
Record Book. Do Not use the Companion
Getting Ready for Fair (washing, showmanship, entry
Record Book.
forms and record books)
Contact Marilyn Lasich with questions, 970-391-4946
or [email protected]
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Dog Project Information
Dog ID Forms
All 4-H Dog Project members are required to fill out a
Colorado 4-H Dog Identification Form. Dog ID forms will be
online only this year. You do not need to send a hard copy of
your Dog ID to the Extension Office. Go to 4honline.com
The online system will be open and ready to add your dog
after January 2. The deadline for completing the Colorado
4-H Dog Identification form online is May 1.
Directions to add an Animal ID:
 Log in to 4honline using your family email.
 Go to the Member Page.
 Scroll down to list of family members and click on “edit”
next to your name (just like when you were registering).
 Click on the “Animal/Livestock” button at the top.
 Choose your animal type: Dog
 Select “Add Animal”.
 Fill out the information and upload your dog’s shot
records and photos.
 Click on “Save”.
A printed copy of your online Colorado 4-H Dog ID is
required for your Dog Record Book.
Directions for printing an Animal ID:
 Log in to 4honline using your family email.
 Go to the Member Page.
 Scroll down to the list of family members and click on
“edit” next to your name (just like when you were
registering).
 Click on the “Animal/Livestock” button at the top.
 Click on the “Edit/View” button next to the animal.
 Click on “Print Animal Information” at the top.
Dog Lease Forms
Members who lease a dog are also required to fill out an
online Colorado 4-H Dog ID.
Larimer County Dog Lease Forms are on the website at:
www.larimer.org/ext Click on “4-H Youth Development”, then
“4-H Projects” and choose “Dog”.
Leased dogs may be shown at the Larimer County Fair but
are not allowed to be shown at the Colorado State Fair at this
time.
Lease forms are due to the Extension Office, 1525 Blue
Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 by May 1.
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Vaccinations Required
Attention:
All 4-H Dog Project Members
Proof of Rabies vaccination is
required for all dogs participating in any
of the County 4-H Dog Workshops.
Please bring proof of Rabies vaccine to
the first workshop you attend.
Dog Project Orientation
The County will be offering another
4-H Dog Project Orientation in January.
This informational meeting is open to all
4-H Dog Project members and their
families, regardless of when or where you
practice. We will cover Dog IDs, Lease
Forms, 4honline, workshop opportunities,
completion requirements, deadlines,
website navigation and vaccination
requirements. We will also have a fun,
educational presentation on “How Your
Dog Sees Things”. Please plan to join us.
(No dogs)
When: Thursday, January 29
Time: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Where: Loveland/Fort Collins Room,
McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch
Fun Dog Facts
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An adult dog has 42 teeth.
The average dog can run about 19
miles per hour at full speed.
A dog’s nose print is one of a kind,
very similar to a person’s
fingerprint.
The average body temperature for a
dog is 100.5 to 102.5.
Obesity is the number 1 health
problem in dogs.
The only sweat glands a dog has are
between its toes.
70% of people sign their pets name
on greeting/holiday cards.
Dog Project Information
Thursday Evening
Dog Workshops Schedule
Dog Project Workshops
The County will offer a variety of workshops for
the Dog members this year. All County Dog Project
Workshops are free and open to all 4-H Dog Project
members. Only dogs belonging to the 4-H
members and being used as a project animal, are
allowed at the workshops. You may attend as
many workshops as you would like.
Monday Workshops
 When: Monday evenings
(Starting in February)
 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. for second year and
above members, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. for first
year members and those members with new
dogs.
 Where: Exhibit Hall, McKee 4-H Building
 Bring your dog every week
Thursday Workshops
 When: Thursday evenings
(Starting in January)
 Time: 5:30 p.m. all members
 Where: McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch
(watch the newsletters for program
information)
Check the schedule or Master Calendar to see
if you bring your dog. Some weeks will be
learning without dogs.
2015 County Fair Dog Show
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January 8 - 5:30 p.m., Gymkhana Night
“Getting to know your dog” games
Exhibit Hall, McKee Building
Bring your dog!
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January 15 - 5:30 p.m., Obedience
Stationary skills: Sit, Down and Stand.
Learn how to stand so your dog understands
Exhibit Hall, McKee Building
Bring your dog!
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January 22 - 5:30 p.m., Rally-Obedience
Moving skills: Heel, Right turn, Left turn
Learn how to move so your dog understands
Exhibit Hall, McKee Building
Bring your dog!
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January 29 - 5:30 p.m.,
Dog Project Orientation
Informational meeting (see page 6).
Loveland/Fort Collins Rooms, McKee Bldg.
No dogs please
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February 5 - 5:30 p.m., What is Your Dog
Thinking? Berthoud Room, McKee Building
No dogs please
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February 12 - 5:30 p.m., Showmanship
Stationary Skills: Hand Stacking
Exhibit Hall, McKee Building
Bring your dog!
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February 19 - 5:30 p.m., Parts of the Dog
Understanding Canine Anatomy
Berthoud Room, McKee Building
No dogs please
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February 26 - 5:30 p.m., Obedience
Stationary skills: stays (sit & down), leaving
your dog. Learn footwork and returns
Exhibit Hall, McKee Bldg.
Bring your dog!
Rally - Monday, July 6
Obedience/Showmanship - Saturday, July 18
Agility - Wednesday, July 29
Larimer County Fairgrounds at
The Ranch
The Ranch is located directly adjacent to I-25,
just North of Highway 34, in Loveland, Colorado.
To reach The Ranch, exit I-25 at Crossroads Blvd.,
Exit 259. Travel East 1 mile to Fairgrounds Avenue
(County Road 5) and go North to the entrance.
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Livestock Projects
2015 Market Animal Weigh Days
Attention all Market Beef, Sheep and Goat exhibitors: All
those choosing to exhibit their market animals at the 2015
Larimer County Fair are required to weigh in and tag all beef,
sheep, and goats on the specie-specified 2015 weigh day. If the
exhibitor is unable to attend, they must arrange for someone to
bring their market animals to weigh day. If a market animal is
not present at the specified 2015 weigh day, they will be unable
to show at the 2015 Larimer County Fair.
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Market Beef Weigh Day
Thursday, February 19, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena at The Ranch
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Market Sheep/Goat Weigh Day
Thursday, April 30, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena at The Ranch
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Market Swine will NOT have a Weigh Day
Tagging kits will be available April 1.
Non-Meat Goat Workshops
Plan to attend the following educational events to help you
learn how to properly care for your goat.
If you have questions or need more information contact:
Greg & Vicki Larson 970-686-6672 or
[email protected]
 February 11, 7:00 p.m., Non-Meat Goat Informational
Workshop, Berthoud Room, McKee 4-H Building, The
Ranch. Come to learn who else is enrolled in the Dairy
and Pygmy Goat projects. Get important instructions and
resources for the year.
 April 8, 7:00 p.m., Goat Health with Dr. Roberts,
Berthoud Room, McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch.
Come learn all the ins and outs of goat health from an
actual small ruminant vet.
 April 24 – 26, Weld County Goat Extravaganza, Island
Grove Park, Greeley. For information contact Larry
Hooker at 970-304-6535 ext 2093.
 May 27, 6:30 p.m., Showmanship Clinic, West Pavilion,
The Ranch
 June 9, 6:30 p.m., Fitting and Showing Clinic, West
Pavilion, The Ranch
 June 24, 6:30 p.m., Goat FUN SHOW, West
Pavilion, The Ranch
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Premises ID
Same as 2014: All MARKET Beef,
Sheep, Swine, Goat, Rabbit and Poultry
youth are required to have a valid Premises
ID prior to the fair entry date, in order to
show at the 2015 Larimer County Fair.
This does NOT apply to breeding animals.
Market Rabbits, and Poultry refer to all
meat pens/exhibits. There will be a place
on the Larimer County Fair 4-H Entry
Form to put your Premises ID number.
Did you show a market animal at the
2014 Larimer County Fair? If so, you
obtained a Premises ID and entered your
number on the 2014 Fair Entry Form. This
means that you already have a Premises ID
number and do not need to reapply for one.
If you don’t remember your number, you
can call the number below and they can
provide it to you. If you did not show a
market animal last year, you will need to
obtain a Premises ID.
It’s easy and free to obtain a Premises
ID. Call 1-303-921-7730.
Livestock Quiz Bowl
Interested in joining the Larimer
County Livestock Quiz Bowl team? We
will meet a couple of times a month
through the winter and then weekly in the
spring. Meeting day/time will depend on
the availability of team members. We
participate at the state contest as part of the
4-H conferences in June. Members of the
team must be 14 years old but if you want
to start practicing earlier, you are welcome
to come. Quiz bowl questions cover cattle,
sheep, pigs, goats, rabbits, poultry and
dairy animals. Interested? Contact Jo Ann
Belk at: [email protected]
Livestock Projects
Livestock Field Day
Meat and Pork Quality Assurance
The seventh annual Youth Livestock Field Day
will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from 9:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event drew 300 youth from
Larimer County and the surrounding counties last
year and promises to be better yet. The day will
consist of 16 different workshop opportunities for
members ranging from livestock selection, nutrition,
record books, fitting and showing. Also plan to
attend the general session on ethics. This will be the
best opportunity in the spring of 2015 for all
breeding and market project youth to obtain their
Meat Quality Assurance/Pork Quality Assurance
training, which is a Colorado 4-H requirement.
MQA/PQA training will be available from 10:00
a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Field Day is open to all 4-H youth
and their families and covers Beef, Sheep, Swine,
Meat Goat, Rabbit, Poultry, Dairy and Dairy Goat.
Pre-registration online will be required by March 2,
2015. Details to follow in the February newsletter.
Who must take MQA? All meat animal project
members (even those who have animals that are pets)
must participate in a Meat Quality Assurance Program
(MQA) once as a Junior Member (ages 8 - 13 years
old) and once as a Senior Member (14 - 18 years old).
All new 4-H livestock members
Those who turned 14 during the 2014 calendar
Why MQA? It is a Colorado 4-H requirement and
the Larimer County Fair and Jr. Livestock Sale
Committee also require livestock members to complete
this program before they can participate in the 2015
Fair and Jr. Livestock Sale.
What is considered a meat animal project? Meat
animal projects include all breeding and market
livestock in the following species: Beef Cattle, Dairy
Cattle, Goats (Pygmy, Dairy Goat, Breeding Meat
Goat, Market Goat), Poultry (Geese, Duck, Chicken,
Turkey, Pigeon), Rabbit, (including Pet Rabbit), Sheep
and Swine.
What if I am taking the Swine project? To meet
Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) requirements, you must
do the following based on your age group:
Youth 8-11 years of age (Beginner): Attend
MQA/PQA training annually
Youth 12-14 years of age (Intermediate) OR 1518 years of age (Advanced): Certify/re-certify for one
year by attending MQA/PQA training OR can certify
for the entire age group by completing and passing an
examination at the appropriate age level. To certify by
examination, a minimum of 70 percent of questions
must be correctly answered. Therefore, we will test and
score all Swine youth on site following the hands-on
MQA/PQA activities this year. This will allow them to
be certified until they reach the next age group.
The Larimer County Fair and the Colorado
State Fair require swine exhibitors to be PQA certified.
2015 Dairy Project Information
Workshops for this year will be held the last
Friday of each month, January through April.
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Friday, January 30, Extension Office
6:00 p.m. new members
6:30 p.m. for returning members
Guest speaker; Josh Docheff
Hoards Dairyman Judging begins
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February 27, March 27 & April 24;
Speakers and Topics TBD
For more information about Lease-A-Dairy or
the Dairy Project, please contact Shari Stroup at;
[email protected] and check out the website at http://
www.larimerdairyproject.com
Dairy Extravaganza - May 31 - June 2,
Island Grove Park, Greeley
For more information, contact Keith Maxey at
(970) 304-6535 ext 2075
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When is MQA/PQA training offered for 2015?
Saturday, March 7 at the 4-H Livestock Field Day at
The Ranch in the McKee 4-H Building, Exhibit Hall A.
MQA will be available to walk through from 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Since it is designed as a “come and
go at your own pace”, all youth will have to score at
least 70% on a test to be certified. This is a joint
effort between several other counties! DON’T
MISS THIS OPPORTUNITY!!
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Horse Project Information
Horse Project Orientation
This meeting is open to all members, new and old, enrolled
in the Horse Project, as well as parents and leaders. We will
cover learning and riding opportunities, ID and lease forms,
filling out record books, levels program, contests and deadlines.
 When: Thursday, January 29
 Where: McKee 4-H Building, Loveland/Fort Collins
meeting rooms
 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
New Horse Show
Rule Book
Attention: There will be a new Horse
Show Rule Book for 2014 – 2015.
All new and returning Horse project
families will receive a new Colorado 4-H
Horse Show Rule Book. The new books
have a bright green cover.
Horse Management Workshops
Club Ride Nights
Open to all Horse and Horseless Horse members!
These workshops will be interactive and hands on covering
topics from breeds and colors, to feeding, conformation,
anatomy, health care and first aid. Information will cover all
levels, I through IV. Come learn about these wonderful animals,
or just brush up on your knowledge for your levels test or the
Horse Bowl competition. Sessions will be from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.,
on the first and third Wednesdays, February through April 1, in
the McKee Building at The Ranch. Please note the new time.
Wednesday, February 4, Loveland/Fort Collins Rooms
Wednesday, February 18, Loveland/Fort Collins Rooms
Wednesday, March 4, LaPorte/Timnath Rooms
Wednesday, March 18, Laporte/Timnath Rooms
Wednesday, April 1, Loveland/Fort Collins Rooms
Registration is required, space is limited. Go to: http://
www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4fabab2baafc1-horse to
register for the workshops.
The Larimer County Fairground’s
outdoor arenas are available to all 4-H
Horse clubs. Your club can request up to
two ride nights per month for lessons,
clinics or just fun rides. Clubs may request
more nights per month after April 1, to
give all clubs an equal chance to take
advantage of this opportunity.
To schedule club ride nights in the
Round Up or Longhorn Arena, please
contact Diane Kern at [email protected]
Horse Demonstration and
Horse Public Speaking Contests
When: Saturday, April 11
Where: McKee Building, The Ranch
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Mark your calendar and come to compete or show your
support at the Horse Demonstration/Public Speaking Contest.
This activity gives 4-H Horse Project members a chance to show
their skills and develop confidence in presenting for an audience.
Speeches must be related to the horse industry, and
demonstrations must pertain to the horse.
For more information on the Horse Demonstration/ Horse
Public Speaking Competition, go to
http://equineextension.colostate.edu or contact Diane
Kern at [email protected]
Deadline for registration is April 3.
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Horse Sense
If your horse is still wearing horse
shoes, please make sure you check their
feet and pick out the “snow balls.”
Walking on them can damage their feet and
legs. Removing shoes for the snowy
months is safer for your horse and allows
their feet to expand. If your horse needs to
wear shoes year round, snow pads will
keep balls from forming.
Horseback Riding Logs
Larimer County will no longer be
offering a horseback riding hours program.
Keeping a personal journal of your riding
lessons and practice times can be a
valuable tool. You may wish to continue
to keep a log for your own purposes.
Horse Project Information
Horse Bowl Competition
Horse Levels Testing
Horse Bowl is an exciting, fast paced
knowledge competition, where teams from
clubs or several different clubs, compete
against each other. The winning senior
team will go on to the State Competition in
June. This is a great way to prepare for the
coming year and your next levels test. So
while the weather is cold and snowy, grab
your Horse Manual and join a team!
If you would like to join a team, but
your club doesn’t have enough horse/
horseless horse members to make a team,
contact me for help finding a team.
 Date: Saturday, May 2
 Location: McKee Building, The
Ranch
 Time: Check In at 8:30 a.m.
 Competition begins at 9:00 a.m. for
Juniors and Seniors
For more information, go to
www.larimer.org/ext, “4-H Youth
Development” then “Annual Member
Activities”. You may also contact Diane
Kern at [email protected]
Deadline for registration is April 10.
Level I written tests may be taken with any Certified Levels
Rater or at the Extension Office. All level II, III and IV written
tests need to be taken at the Extension Office. If you or one of
your members would like to take one of these written tests,
please call the office to set up an appointment, (498-6000). All
levels of written test will be offered at the end of the Horse
Management Workshops on March 18 and April 1, at 7:00 p.m.
Testing will also be available at the end of the Horse Levels
Field Day, April 18.
Level I and II riding tests may be taken with a certified rater
from our county. A current list of raters and contact information
can be found on the web page; www.larimer.org/ext, “4-H Youth
Development”, “4-H Projects” then “Horse”. A fee of $15 will
be charged for all riding tests taken with a rater within our
county. Please remember that riding tests for level III and IV,
regardless of the discipline, need to be taken with an “out of
county” rater. Upper level tests, levels III and IV, may incur
more costs, such as travel expenses. The fee will be paid
directly to the rater to thank them for becoming certified and for
their time they give to the 4-H program.
A list of certified raters from surrounding counties can be
found on our web site; www.larimer.org/ext “4-H Youth
Development”, “4-H Projects”, “Horse” then “Colorado State
Certified Levels Raters”. You may also call the office for
assistance in scheduling a test, (970) 498-6000.
2015 Horse Events
Hippology Contest
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Adams County Hippology –
February 21
Weld County Horse Bowl –
March 14
Tack Swap/Garage Sale – March 21
Larimer County Hippology –
April 11
Horse Levels Field Day – April 18
Larimer County Horse Bowl –
May 2
County Horse Levels Test Day –
June 6
Sagebrush Riders 4-H Horse Show
– June 20
Buckle Series 4-H Horse Show –
June 27 & 28
Sweetheart Riders 4-H Horse Show
– July 11
Hippology is an activity that can enhance learning for 4-H
members by letting them exhibit their knowledge and
understanding of equine science and husbandry in a competitive
setting. The term "Hippology" comes from the Greek "hippo",
meaning horse, and "ology", meaning "the study of". Participants
will be able to demonstrate their experience and knowledge
gained in horse judging, horse bowl, speeches, and practical
horse management.
Hippology consists of four phases: Horse Judging, Written
Examination and Slide Identification, ID Stations and Team
Problem Solving.
When: Saturday, April 11, 9:00 a.m.
Where: McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch
Come join the fun!
Contact Sheila Roth for more information at 970-494-1999,
or start a Hippology team with your club!
Deadline for registration is March 27.
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Shooting Sports
Shooting Sports Leader
Certification Training
Shooting Sports Information
All disciplines have a mandatory information/safety
orientation meeting at the start of the project. If you do
2015 Shooting Sports Clinics are being offered
not have equipment, please do not purchase equipment
to 4-H Leaders and Teen Leaders at the location
until after the safety and information orientation. If you
listed below. Registration will be offered online
have equipment already, please bring it to this meeting
through 4honline registration system. Contact the
to be checked and approved. Special note: Practices
Extension office at 498-6000 to be enrolled.
will be held unless severe, inclement weather arises.
 Where: Weld County (Greeley, CO)
See Master Calendar for all practice dates/times/
 When: February 27 - March 1, 2015
locations for each discipline.
 Disciplines offered at this workshop: Pistol,
 Archery
Archery, Muzzle Loading, Hunting/Outdoor
Information/ Safety Orientation Meeting –
Skills, Rifle, Range Safety Officer, Basic
Mandatory for all members, February 24, 6:00 p.m.,
Shotgun
McKee 4-H Building, Exhibition Hall
 Contact: Markley Walsh: (970) 304-6535
Superintendent: Scott Barber – 970-897-2955 or
ext 2086 or [email protected]
[email protected]
Check the website for other clinics being offered
County Shoot: July 18, 2015, 11:00 a.m., The
http://www.co4hshooting.org/leader-trainingRanch
workshops/index.php
 Air Rifle/ Air Pistol
Information/Safety Orientation Meeting Mandatory for all members, January 29, 6:30 p.m.,
Shooting Sports Policy
McKee 4-H Building, Exhibition Hall
Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports has
Superintendent: Jim & Jackie Easthouse, 970-278established the following uniform required practices 4100 or [email protected]
policy.
County Shoot: July 19, 2015, 8:00 a.m., McKee
All participants must attend a minimum of four
Building, The Ranch
(4) county practices for each discipline in which they
 .22 Rifle
wish to participate in at the County Shoot. If the
Information/ Safety Orientation Meeting youth is participating in .22 rifle and air rifle, the
Mandatory for all members, January 29, 6:30 p.m.,
youth must attend two practices in each rather than
McKee 4-H Building, Exhibition Hall
four in each.
Superintendent: Ian Webb, 970-686-0832 or
The information, orientation and/or safety
[email protected]
meetings do not count as a practice.
County Shoot: July 11, 2015, 9:00 a.m., JCR
Two club practices conducted by a state certified
 Muzzleloading
leader in the discipline will count if the following
Information/ Safety Orientation Meeting conditions are met:
Mandatory for new shooters only, April 12, 1:30 p.m.,
List of planned Club practices must be sent to
Jerry Clausen Ranch, Masonville area
the Extension Office by April 1. A list of additional
Superintendent: Rod Bergstrom, 970-217-6769
practices should be submitted one week prior to the
County Shoot: July 11, 2015, 9:00 a.m., JCR
time the practice is held.
 Shotgun
Other 4-H members who call may participate in
Information/ Safety Orientation Meeting the practice provided the range will accommodate
Mandatory for all shooters, March 24, 5:30 p.m., Great
increased numbers.
Guns Sporting, L.L.C. (16126 WCR 96, Nunn)
The attendance list must be signed by the
Superintendents: Mike Conley - 970-218-8039 &
certified 4-H Shooting Sports Leader and sent 970-690-1170
to the 4-H Extension Agent within a week for
County Shoots: June 16 – Skeet; June 23 – 5 Stand;
the practice to count.
June 30 – Trap, 5:30 p.m., GGS
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SS/General Information/Cloverbuds
Rifle Handling
Workshop
A Gun Safety - Rifle Handling
Workshop will be offered Sunday,
February 1, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.,
Exhibit Hall, McKee Building.
Contact Ian Webb; 970-686-0832.
Award Sponsors
Needed for 2015 Fair
Outstanding Poultry Exhibitor
– Glenn Hays Memorial - $25.00
Reserve Champion Junior
Swine Showman - $25.00
Overall Champion Crochet
Exhibit – Cash Award - $25.00
Champion Intermediate Cat
Written Test - $25.00
Reserve Champion
Intermediate Open Cat Showman $25.00
Champion Intermediate Novice
Cat Showman - $25.00
To sponsor an award, please
contact Pam at 970-498-6012.
Clover Connections
Is an official publication of
Colorado State University
Extension- Larimer County 4-H
The publication is published 10 times per year
(no August or December editions), is mailed or
e-mailed to all 4-H families and is available on
the Larimer County Extension website:
www.larimer.org/ext
Hunter Education Classes
Contact Colorado Division of Wildlife at 472-4300 or Sportsman’s
Warehouse in Loveland at 461-5000 for class schedules.
Cloverbud Workshops
Who: 4-H youth ages 5 - 7
When: Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
January 10, April 18, May 9, June 20
 Where: McKee Building
Cloverbuds, be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to spend
time with Cloverbuds from all over the county and to have fun! 4-H
leader Kristen Stephens is donating her time and talent as coordinator
of these classes. Registration is not required so gather up all your
Cloverbud friends and get to The Ranch for a rockin good time.
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Tack Swap/Garage Sale
Larimer County will be holding a Tack Swap/Garage Sale in conjunction with the 4-H Carnival on Saturday, March 21. This will be a
great opportunity to sell equipment and tack you no longer need or purchase items you will need for your projects this year. You may rent a
space as a club or individual. Spaces will be 10’x10’ and include one
table. Additional tables will be available for a small fee. Please see the
February newsletter for more details and registration information.
4-H Youth Development Agent/Project Coordinator
Sincerely,
Nicole Wright
4-H Extension Agent
[email protected]
Sincerely,
Diane Kern
4-H Program Coordinator
[email protected]
1525 Blue Spruce
Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524
(970) 498-6000
FAX (970) 498-6025
E-mail: [email protected]
Colorado State University Extension’s programs are available to all without discrimination. The information contained
herein is provided as a public service with the understanding
that Colorado State University makes no warranties or endorsements, either expressed or implied.
Colorado State University Extension, U.S. Department of
Agriculture and Colorado counties cooperating.
Any mention of company names and/or products doesn't imply an endorsement of
those entities or their services nor does it imply a criticism of their competitors and
products. Items mentioned are strictly for educational purposes only.
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4-H Advertising
Western Hats For Sale
The Larimer County Fair Board has
two Greeley Hat Works Hats for sale:
1 White, 1 Black
Hat - $225.00
Box - $100.00
Hat & Box - $300.00
For information or to schedule an
appointment to try on the hats, call
Letricia Parker at 970-776-6971
Mark Your Calendar
for the annual
4H Exchange Club Auction!
Saturday, January 31, 2015
The Ranch, McKee Building
Join us for a night of fun and food!
Schedule of Events
5:30pm
5:30 – 7pm
7:00pm
Complimentary Dinner
Silent Auction
Live Auction
Questions may be directed to adult leader:
Julee Meiners at 970-412-5519
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4-H Advertising
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4-H Advertising
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Master Calendar
January 2015
27
1-2
New Year’s Day, Extension Office Closed
5
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
*LDC Registration Deadline, EOFC
7
8-11
Dog Workshop, Gymkhana Night, Bring
your dog, 5:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall, McK
National Western Roundup, Denver
8-16
National Western Stock Show, Denver
8
9
*Rotary Scholarship due, EOFC
10
Cloverbud Workshop, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.,
Timnath Rm, McK
Livestock Field Day Registration begins
13
14
15
15
15
16
19
19
20
22
23
24
24-25
26
27
27
28
29
29
29
30
30
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
*Deadline for returning 4-H Members to
enroll, EOFC
31
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
Connecting for Youth Presentation: At
Great Meetings, See page 3
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Dog Orientation, 5:30 p.m., Loveland/Fort
Collins Rms, McK, NO DOGS
Air Pistol/Air Rifle & .22 Orientation,
Mandatory for all shooters, 6:30 p.m., McK
Horse Project Orientation Meeting, 7:00
p.m., Loveland/Fort Collins Rms, McK
Dairy Project Orientation, 6:00 p.m. for
new members 6:30 returning members,
EOFC
*Deadline to register for Youth Fest
Exchange Club Auction & Dinner, 5:30
p.m., Exhibit Hall, McK
February
*Deadline for returning Independent
(Family) 4-H Members to enroll, EOFC
1
Dog Workshop, Obedience, Bring your
dog,
5:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall, McK
Colorado 4-H Day National Western Stock
Show, Denver
Martin L King Jr. Day, Extension Office
Closed
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Exchange Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes
Park Rm, McK
Dog Workshop, Rally - Obedience, Bring
your dog, 5:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall, McK
Colorado 4-H Day, State Capitol, Denver
2
Rabbit Workshop, 10:00 a.m., Berthoud
Rm, McK
Leadership Development Conference, Denver
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park
Rm, McK
Poultry Project Workshop, Chick Care/
Getting Started, 7:00 p.m. EOFC
6-8
2
2
2
4
5
5
Gun Safety - Rifle Handling Workshop,
12:30 – 3:30 p.m., McK
Carnival Packet available to pick-up. EOFC
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Horse Management Workshop, 6:00 - 7:30
p.m., Loveland Rm, TR
Dog Workshop, What’s Your Dog Thinking? 5:30 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK,
NO DOGS
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
Youth Fest, Larkspur, CO
9
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m.,EOFC
9
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
4-H Advisory Committee, 7:00 p.m., EOFC
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Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
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GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.
Master Calendar
February
11
12
12
12
16
16
16
26
Non-Meat Goat Information Workshop,
7:00 p.m, Berthoud Rm, McK
*Citizenship Washington Focus Application
Deadline, EOFC
Dog Workshop, Showmanship, Bring your
dog, 5:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall, McK
Connecting for Youth Presentation: Widening the Circle, See page 3
Presidents’ Day, Extension Office Closed
19
21
Fiber Fun Fest, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., McK
21
23
Small Engines Workshop, 10:00 a.m., Wagner Equipment, Loveland
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
23
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., EOFC
24
Archery Orientation, Mandatory for all,
6:00 - 8:00 p.m., McK
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Dog Workshop, Obedience, Bring your
dog,
5:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall, McK
17
17
18
19
19
23
24
25
26
27
28
Cat Project Workshop, 10:00 a.m., Berthoud Rm, McK (no cats, information only)
March
2
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Archery Instructors Meeting, 5:30 p.m.,
McK
Exchange Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes
Park Rm, McK
Horse Management Workshop, 6:00 - 7:30
p.m., Loveland Rm, TR
Beef Weigh Day, 4:00 - 8:00 p.m., RanchWay Indoor Arena, TR
Dog Workshop, Parts of the Dog, 5:30
p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK, NO DOGS
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
16
27
Model Rocketry Workshop, 7:00 p.m.,
Loveland Rm, McK
*Scrapbooking Workshop Registration
Deadline, EOFC
Dairy Project Workshop, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
5
5
7
*Last day to join 4-H as a new member to
participate in County Fair, EOFC
*Last day to drop or add a project, EOFC
*Last day to transfer from one club to another.
*Last day to join 4-H as a leader, EOFC
*Deadline for Pre-registration for Livestock Field Day
*Larimer County Foundation Scholarship
due, mail to Larimer County 4-H Foundation
*John Worthington Scholarship due, mail
to Larimer County 4-H Foundation
*Larimer County Farm Bureau Scholarship
due, EOFC
Connecting for Youth Presentation: Youth
Connecting in Your Community, See page
3
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
Horse Management Workshop, 6:00 - 7:30
p.m., Laporte Rm, TR
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Berthoud Rm,
McK, NO DOGS
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
Livestock Field Day, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.,
TR
Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
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GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.
Master Calendar
March
7
9
9
10
10
10
10
11
12
14
14 -15
16
16
16
17
18
19
19
20
21
21
23
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park
Rm, McK
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun Safety Meeting, New and Returning Shooters, 5:30 p.m., GGS
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
23
MQA & PQA, 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m., McK
For livestock including pet rabbits &
poultry, not horses.
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
23
24
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
24
27
Scrapbooking Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
District II Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud
Rm, McK
Dog Workshop, Bring your dog, 5:30 p.m.,
Exhibit Hall, McK
*Babysitting Class Registration Deadline,
EOFC
*Creative Cooks Contest Registration
Deadline, EOFC
Dairy Project Workshop, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
28
Small Engines Workshop, TBA
30
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
24
Exchange Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes
Park Rm, McK
*Tack Swap/Garage Sale deadline for getting your booth reservation. EOFC
Scrapbooking Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Electrics Project Workshop, 10:00 a.m.,
Ellis Home, Windsor
District II Junior Jamboree, 6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m., McKee Building, TR
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
25
25
26
27
27
30
31
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, New Shooters, 5:30 p.m., GGS
31
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
31
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
30
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
Horse Management Workshop, 6:00 - 7:30
p.m., Horse Levels Written Testing available at 7:00 p.m., Laporte Rm, TR
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Berthoud Rm,
McK
NO DOGS
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
April
Carnival Set-Up, 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., First National Bank Bldg., TR
4-H Carnival, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., First
National Bank Bldg, TR
Tack Swap/Garage Sale, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00
p.m., McK
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
1
*CSU 4-H Scholarships due, State Office
1
Swine Tagging Kits Available, EOFC
1
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Horse Management Workshop, 6:00 - 7:30
p.m., Horse Levels Written Testing available
1
2
2
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Berthoud Rm,
McK
NO DOGS
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
19
GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.
Master Calendar
18
April
3
6
6
7
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
7
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
8
Non-Meat Goat Health Workshop, 7:00 p.m.,
Berthoud Rm, McK
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
*All tickets/ticket money from Carnival must
be turned in, EOFC
National 4-H Congress, Washington DC
6
9
10
1116
11
11
11
12
12
13
Poultry Project Workshop, 7:00 p.m., EOFC
15
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Loveland Rm,
McK
NO DOGS
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
21
21
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
21
Exchange Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes
Park Rm, McK
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Loveland Rm,
McK
NO DOGS
Dairy Project Workshop, TBA
23
25
Weld County Goat Extravaganza, Island
Grove Park, Greeley
Rabbit Workshop, 10:00 a.m., Laporte Rm,
McK
Creative Cooks Contest, 1:00 p.m, EOFC
26
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JRC
27
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
27
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m. EOFC
27
28
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
28
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
28
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Sheep & Goat Weigh Day, 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.,
New Indoor Arena, TR
Dog Workshop, 5:30 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Model Rocketry Workshop, 7:00 p.m., Loveland Rm, McK
29
30
Horse Levels Field Day, 8:30 a.m., Exhibit
Hall, McK
Babysitting Class, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
Weld County Extension Office
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
20
.22 Rifle, 4:30 p.m., Front Range Gun Club,
1st year participants
Muzzleloading Orientation, Mandatory for
new shooters, 1:30 p.m., JRC
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
14
18
20
2426
25
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
18
20
Horse Demonstration/Horse Public Speaking
Contest, 11:00 a.m., McK
General Public Speaking, 11:00 a.m., McK
14
16
19
24
14
16
19
Hippology Contest, 9:00 a.m. McK
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
13
18
*Cake Decorating Workshop registration
deadline, EOFC
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Cloverbud Workshop, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.,
LaPorte Rm, McK
Cat Project Workshop, Showmanship/Record
Books, (not cats), 10:00 a.m., Estes Park Rm,
McK
.22 Rifle, 4:30 p.m., Front Range Gun Club,
1st year participants
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JRC
30
30
Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
20
GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.
Master Calendar
May
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
6
7
9
10
10
11
11
12
12
13
13
13
15
15
16
17
17
18
18
18
*Dog ID Form Due, EOFC
*Carmen Johnson Award due, see article
Horse Bowl Competition, 8:30 a.m., McK
Cake Decorating Workshop, 1:00 p.m. for
Unit 1, 3:00 p.m. for Units 2 & 3, McK
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
*Swine Tagging Deadline for Fair, EOFC
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Arena, TR
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
Cloverbud Workshop, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.,
Estes Park Rm, McK
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m, JCR
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Arena, TR
4-H Advisory Committee, 7:00 p.m.,
Berthoud Rm, McK
*Performing Arts Contest Registration
Deadline, EOFC
MQA & PQA, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., McK
Cake Decorating Workshop, 1:00 p.m. for
Unit 1, 3:00 p.m. for Units 2 & 3, McK
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 4:00 p.m.,
Miller Residence, Wellington
18
19
19
19
19
20
21
22
22
25
25
25
26
26
26
27
27
27
31
31
31 –
June
2
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park
Rm, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
Exchange Club Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Estes
Park Rm, McK
Poultry Project Workshop, 7:00 p.m.,
LaPorte Rm, McK
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Areana, TR
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
*Deadline for Horse Levels Riding Test Day,
EOFC
*Deadline for Cake Decorating Contest
Registration, EOFC
Memorial Day, Extension Office Closed
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
Archery, 6:00 p.m., McK
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m.,
Berthoud Rm, McK
Leathercraft Project Workshop, 3:45 p.m.,
Heart of the Rockies Church, Ft Collins
Non-Meat Goat Showmanship Clinic, 6:30
p.m., West Pavilion, TR
District II Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm,
McK
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
Dairy Extravaganza, Greeley
Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
21
GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.
18
Master Calendar
19-20
19-21
June
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
1
1
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
*Horse ID Form Due, EOFC
1
*Alpaca/Llama ID Form Due, EOFC
2
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
3
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Arena, TR
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
4
6
7
Round-Up Outdoor Arena, TR
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
7
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
8
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m. EOFC
8
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Shotgun, 5:30 p.m., GGS
6
9
21
21
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
20
20
20
*Deadline for Fashion Revue Workshop,
EOFC
Cake Decorating Workshop, 1:00 p.m. for
Unit 1, 3:00 p.m. for Units 2 & 3, McK
Horse Levels Test Day, 9:00 a.m.,
5
21-27
22
22
22-26
28
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
*Demonstration Contest Registration Deadline, EOFC
*Cloverbud Camp Registration Deadline,
EOFC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Horse Project Fair Orientation, 7:00 p.m.,
Loveland Rm, McK
*Independent Membership Progress Reports Deadline, EOFC
County Shoot, Shotgun, Trap, 5:30 p.m.,
GGS
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
24
27
14
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
29
14
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
29
15
Horse Judging, 6:00 p.m., EOFC
15
Dog Rally Match, 6:00 p.m., Workshop for
1st Bring your dog, Exhibit Hall, McK
County Shoot, Shotgun, Skeet, 5:30 p.m.,
GGS
Poultry Project Workshop, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm,
Fashion Revue Workshop, 6:30 p.m., McK
29
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Arena, TR
30
16
16
17
17
Colorado State 4-H Conference, CSU
28
24
13
10
Citizenship Washington Focus, Washington
DC
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., EOFC
County Shoot, Shotgun, 5 Stand, 5:30 p.m.,
GGS
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Arena, TR
Non-Meat Goat Fun Show, 6:30 p.m., West
Pavilion, TR
Practice Model Rocketry Fly Day, 9:00 a.m.
– 11:00 a.m., TR
Buckle Series Horse Show, 7:00 a.m.,
Roundup Outdoor Arena, TR
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
23
Non-Meat Goat Fitting Clinic, 6:30 p.m.,
West Pavilion, TR
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Round-Up Outdoor Arena, TR
Performing Arts Contest, 12:00 Noon, TBD
9
4-H Lamb Camp,7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.,
Ranch-Way W Pavilion, TR
Shooting Sports Family Camp, Victor CO
Sagebrush Riders Horse Show, 7:00 a.m.,
Longhorn Outdoor Arena, TR
Cloverbud Workshop, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.,
Estes Park Rm, McK
Cat Project Workshop, Practice Cat Show,
10:00 a.m., McK, TR
Cake Decorating Contest, Registration 1:00
p.m., Contest begins at 1:30 p.m., McK
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
20
1
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
27-28
29
30
30
Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
22
GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.
Master Calendar
July
20
Dog, State Fair Practice, 6:00 p.m., McK
20
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park
Rm, McK
Fashion Revue Judging, 9:00 a.m., Show at
7:00 p.m., McK
*Schedule Interviews for Larimer County
Fair
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
2
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Arena, TR
Air Pistol/Rifle, 6:30 p.m., McK
3
Independence Day, Extension Office Closed
5
.22 Rifle, 12:30 p.m., JCR
5
Muzzleloading, 1:30 p.m., JCR
23
6
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Fair Extension Office opens, 8:00 a.m., Berthoud/Loveland Rms, McK
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Indoor Arena, TR
Demonstration Contest, 6:30 p.m., Laporte
Rm, McK
County Shoot, .22 Rifle, 9:00 a.m., JCR
25
1
8
8
8
11
11
11
11
11
16
17
Cat Show Check-In 8:00 a.m.,
18
Cat Show 9:00 a.m., McK
Dog Show Check-In, 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
18
Obedience/Showmanship 8:30 a.m., First
National Bank Bldg, TR
County Shoot, Archery, 11:00 a.m., TR
13
15
19
22-27
26
Larimer County Fair Parade, Downtown
Loveland
Model Rocketry Fly Day, 8:00 a.m., TR
26
Horse Check-In, TR
26-29
28
28
County Shoot, Muzzleloading, 9:00 a.m.,
JCR
Rabbit Tattoo Clinic, 10:00 a.m., Exhibit
Hall B & C, McK
Sweetheart Riders Horse Show, 7:00 a.m.,
Roundup Outdoor Arena, TR
Cloverbud Camp, TBD
*Larimer County Fair Entry Deadline before 6:00 p.m., Berthoud/Loveland Rms,
McK (Not at the Extension Office in Ft.
Collins)
Dog Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Bring your dog,
Exhibit Hall, McK
Prepare for Fair Riding Clinic, 5:30 p.m.,
Round-Up Outdoor Arena, TR
Cat Show Set-Up, 4:00 - 6:30 p.m., McK
13
22
28
28
29
31 –
Aug
4
Larimer County 4-H Horse Show, TR
County Fair Interviews Judging, 9:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m., McK
Those that are not interviewing, 4-H Exhibits may be taken to the McK, 8:30 a.m. –
Cloverbud Exhibit Check-In, 10:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m., McK
Open Class Check-In, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.,
First National Bank Bldg, TR
Dog Agility at County Fair, 5:00 p.m.,
Ranch-Way Feeds Indoor Arena, TR
Larimer County Fair, TR
County Shoot, Air Pistol/Air Rifle, 8:00
a.m. p.m., McK
Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
23
GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.
Master Calendar
3
4-H Night at the PRCA Rodeo, TR
5
Check-out 4-H Exhibits, 7:00 – 10:00 a.m.,
McK
Check-out Livestock, 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.,
Excluding Sale Animals, TR
Jr. Livestock Sale, 4:30 p.m., TR
5
5
5
6
7
7
10
14
17
18
25
28 –
Sept 7
Check-out Open Class Exhibits, 5:00 – 7:00
p.m., First National Bank Bldg
Premiums Available, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.,
Berthoud/Loveland Rms, McK
Premiums Available, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.,
Berthoud/Loveland Rms, McK
Premiums Available, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00
noon, Berthoud/Loveland Rms, McK
Fair Extension Office Closes, 12:00 noon,
Berthoud/Loveland Rms, McK
Dog, State Fair Practice, 6:00 p.m., McK
15
*Performing Arts Sportsmanship Award
Nominations Due, EOFC
15
*Diligence Award Nominations Due, EOFC
15
*Secretary & Treasurer Books Due, EOFC
15
*Animal Record Book Contest Due, EOFC
15
*Horse Record Book Contest Due, EOFC
19
Babysitting Workshop, 9:00 a.m., Berthoud
Rm, McK
District II Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud
Rm, McK
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., EOFC
29
1
4-10
26
26
27
Exhibits come back from State Fair, 7:30 –
10:00 a.m., Ft Collins Rm, McK
4-H Advisory Committee, 7:00 p.m., EOFC
6
11
18
24
Carcass Contest Awards, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
*Completion Packets & Financial Reports
Due, EOFC
15
*Independent (Family) Membership Record
Books Due, EOFC
15
*Leader of the Year Nominations Due,
EOFC
*Junior Leadership Awards Deadline,
EOFC
National 4-H Week
Junior Leader Club Officer Training, 6:00
p.m., Estes Park Rm, McK
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., Estes Park
Rm, McK
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m.,
Berthoud Rm, McK
November
3
8
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
October
*4-H Exhibits going to State Fair, 7:30 –
10:00 a.m., Ft Collins Rm, McK
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud Rm, McK
Colorado State Fair
Labor Day, Extension Office Closed
15
*Community Service Award Nominations
Due, EOFC
*Family Consumer Living Award Nominations Due, EOFC
28
*Babysitting Class Registration Deadline,
EOFC
Dog, State Fair Practice, 6:00 p.m., McK
7
14
15
23
September
9
*Congeniality Nominations Due, EOFC
15
August
5
15
26-27
27Dec 1
*National 4-H Conference Application
Deadline, EOFC
4-H Achievement Night, 6:30 p.m., McK
Veterans Day, Extension Office Closed
District II Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Berthoud
Rm, McK
Jr. Livestock Sale Meeting, 7:00 p.m.,
Berthoud Rm, McK
Thanksgiving Day, Extension Office Closed
National 4-H Congress, Atlanta Georgia
December
7
25
Junior Leader Club, 7:00 p.m., EOFC
Christmas Holiday, Extension Office
Closed
Guide to Location Codes
Bold = New/Updated
McK = McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch (see TR below)
JCR = Jerry Clausen Ranch 3 miles west of Masonville
BGC = Berthoud Gun Club, 20498 Weld Co Rd 1, Berthoud, 532-0568
EOFC = Extension Office, Fort Collins
23
GGS = Great Guns Sporting, 16126 WCR 96 Nunn, CO, for map:
http://www.claytargetsonline.com/club.php/2109
TR = The Ranch (Larimer County Fairgrounds and Events Center),
next to I-25, just north of highway 34, in Loveland.