CALENDAR

November 1, 2019                                                    Demonstration Registrations Due
November 3, 2019                                                    Stanford Scramblers Meeting - 4PM
November 4, 2019                                                    Utica Sapphires Meeting - 6:30PM
November 10, 2019                                                  Demonstration Day - TBD
November 15, 2019                                                  Outbound Deadline
November 17, 2019                                                  Winter Livestock Judging - Stevenson's Sale Barn
November 28, 2019                                                  Thanksgiving Day

 CENTRAL MONTANA FAIR CHANGES

 

There are important changes to the Central Montana Fair you need to be aware of. Please read the information carefully!!

 

Division 1 Central Montana 4-H

Eligibility to Enter in the 4-H Static Division (indoor 4-H Projects)

  1. All youth entering must meet the age requirements for the Fergus/Petroleum County 4-H Program. Cloverbuds are between 5 and 7 years of age on Oct. 1 of the current 4-H year. All other youth were at least 8 years old on October 1 of the previous year and were still enrolled in high school.      
  2. All youth must be enrolled in a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in Fergus, Petroleum, Judith Basin, Wheatland, Musselshell, Golden Valley, Phillips or Chouteau County.

Division 2 Central Montana 4-H & FFA

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK SHOW

 

Eligibility to Enter in the 4-H and 4-H/FFA Livestock Division

  1. All youth entering must meet the age requirements for the Fergus/Petroleum County 4-H Program. Cloverbuds are between 5 and 7 years of age on Oct. 1 of the previous year. All other youth were at least 8 years old on October 1 of the previous year and were still enrolled in high school.  
  2. All youth must be enrolled in a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in Fergus, Petroleum, Judith Basin, Wheatland, Musselshell, Golden Valley, Phillips or Chouteau County.

 

JUNIOR LIVESTOCK MARKET SALE REQUIREMENTS

 

The 4-H/FFA Jr. Livestock Sale at the Central Montana Fair is restricted to youth enrolled in a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in Fergus/Petroleum County, with the exception of a Market Animal that wins Grand or Reserve that is owned and shown by a 4-H or FFA member from Judith Basin, Wheatland, Musselshell/ Golden Valley, Phillips or Chouteau County.

  1. Market Animals entered by 4-H and FFA Members from Judith Basin, Wheatland, Musselshell/Golden Valley, Phillips and Chouteau County Youth must send documentation that provides proof of ownership and possession of the animals on or before; Feb. 1- Beef, May 1- Swine, June 1- Sheep, Goats, Poultry and Rabbits. This documentation must be mailed to the Fergus County Extension Office between May 1 and June 1.

 

DEMONSTRATION DAY

Are you ready for Demonstration Day? Keep practicing and working on your  demo. Demonstration Day is set for November 10, 2019 in Hobson at 1:00pm. Registrations are due November 1, 2019.

Registrations are due November 1, 2019.

Demonstration Day Registration form pdf


NEW ENROLLMENT!

If you are new to 4-H or our clubs we use   for enrollment. You may not be familiar with this online site. https://mt.4honline.com

On the first page you will have directions for signing up. If you have any questions you may contact your leaders or call the Extension Office: 566-2277 ext.  104 or 105. We are glad to be of assistance. Welcome!

RE-ENROLLMENT TIME!

Re-enrollment is open and we will be using 4HOnline to register again this year. Remember you may order project books when you sign up.

REC LAB 2020

Hosting for Rec Lab this year is by District 3. Rec Lab for 2020 will take place April 24th - 26th at Hobson, MT. If you have any workshop proposals for this event please fill out the included form and return to the JBC Extension Office by December 13, 2019.

Workshop Proposal form pdf

CLUB MEETINGS!!

Be sure to double check the 4-H Club meeting schedules. There have been changes with club leaders and/or meeting dates. 

  • Geyser Lucky Clovers:  November 17, 2019 at 3:00 pm
  • Stanford  Scramblers: November 3, 2019 at 4:00 pm
  • Utica Sapphires: November 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm

4-H CONGRESS

It’s time to be thinking about 4-H Congress. To attend you must participate in Demonstration Day. Members must be at least 13 years old as of October 1 of the current 4-H year. This is a great opportunity that takes place on the MSU campus in Bozeman for four days. This event takes place in July.

OUTBOUND PROGRAMS

How would you like to take a trip to another country? Where would you choose. Pick from Costa Rica, Japan, Norway, South Korea, Taiwan, Romania, or New Zealand. It’s time to fill out your application and turn it in!

Applications are due November 15, 2019.

PROJECT BOOKS

If you are in need of  Project Books please be sure to  request them from your 4-HOnline account. We will send in all orders together. Once we have received the order we will contact everyone. You will pay for the books when you pick them up. Check with your leaders to find out if they are picking up the orders.

Please have your books designated by November 15th .

CAMP COUNSELOR  APPLICATIONS

It’s time again to start planning camps for the next 4-H year! There is always a need to have camp counselors. You remember what it was like to be at camp and probably have fond memories of your camp counselor. You have the opportunity to help make memories for fellow 4-Her’s. You must be 15 years of age or have completed your freshman year in high school by the time of camp to apply. Watch for applications. We will have more  information for you as it becomes available.

THE SUSAN DUFNER SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: January 15, 2018

This scholarship is available to one person 17 and older attending Citizenship Washington Focus.  Scholarship application can be found at www.montana4h.org/programs/events/cit-wa-focus.html Or contact the Extension Office: 406-566-2277 ext. 104 or 105.

JBC WINTER LIVESTOCK JUDGING

 The judging will take place at the Stevenson Angus Ranch at Hobson. This  event is on Sunday November 17, 2019 at 1:00 pm.

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS (CWF)

Have you thought about a trip to Washington, D.C.? During a week in June you have the chance to experience our nation's capital, meet your legislators, and meet  4-Hers from around the country. During this week-long trip, delegates have the opportunity to tour the Smithsonian and the National monuments as well as visit with Montana Senators and Representatives. Montana delegates travel as a group with two adult chaperones. If your current 4-H age is 14-19 you are eligible  to attend. Watch for more info in following Newsletters.

Applications are due January 15, 2020.

LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS (LWF)

For those 4-Hers that aren’t old enough for the CWF trip there is the Leadership Washington Focus trip to consider. For those 4-Hers in 7-9th grades you may apply for LWF. This is designed to build confidence in their abilities to motivate and direct others in meaningful action, practice effective communication with others through group discussion and public speaking. Work with others to create and accomplish goals, develop an understanding of their own personal leadership style. These Washington Focus trips usually take place in July.

Applications are due January 15, 2020.

November 4-H Newsletter pdf