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THE CLOVER CONNECTION
February 2017
MSU Extension Cascade County
RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thank you Dr. Rachel Endecott and Krista Briscoe for helping out with the 4-H beef weigh-in and workshop.
Great job to all that competed at the KMON contest January 21st.
Congratulations to:
Meats Contest Individual results
Meats Contest Team result
Zack Nichols ,1st place
Cascade County 4-H, 1st place
Carson McGinness, 3rd place
Zack Nichols
Taylor Bogden, 5th place
Carson McGinness
Ruby Jennings, 6th place
Taylor Bogden
Kelli O’Neill, 9th place
Ruby Jennings (alternate)
Livestock Judging Team result
Team, 4th place
Brodie Ober
Asa Jassen
Preston Hastings
Katie Ober (alternate)
Thank you Randy Bogden, Marie Crawford, Cliff Crawford, and Aimee Hachigian-Gould for helping coach the 4-H members in the
Meats Contest!
Cloverbuds Meeting Date Change
Office Closure Dates
The MSU Extension Cascade County Office
will be closed the following dates in February
On Saturday, February 11th at 9:00 a.m. all Cloverbuds are invited to join us for a and March.
tour of Great Harvest Bread Company located at 515 1st Avenue North in Great Mon., February 20 Presidents Day
Falls. The tour will take approximately one hour, parents/guardians are requested Mon., March 13
Skyline Education
to stay. Please contact the MSU Extension Cascade County Office at 454-6980 to
building unavailable
sign-up.
No meeting February 4th.
New Montana 4-H Website
Passport to Montana 4-H Congress
You may have noticed the transition to the new Montana 4-H
website occurred Thursday, January 26, 2017. We are very
excited about the changes! Please be aware we are currently
working on updating our MSU Extension Cascade County
website to make sure any links to the new state website are
current.
Cascade County sends a delegation of youth to attend the
Montana 4-H Congress held mid-July at Montana State
University in Bozeman, MT. If you were 13 years old by
October 1, 2016, this is an opportunity for you!
If we miss anything or you need assistance, please contact
April ([email protected]) or
Jenelle ([email protected]).
We appreciate your patience while we are working through
this transition.
There are several ways to attend Congress. Check it out!
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Qualify with a blue ribbon in any of the following County
contests:
 Meats Judging @ KMON (January)
 Communications Contest (February)
 Demonstrations Contest (March)
 Fashion Review (Late Spring)
 Stir Ups (TBD)
 Livestock Judging (various)
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Join the Gavel Games Team (traveling team selected by
ability)
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Be selected as a County 4-H Ambassador
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Apply to attend as a Contest Volunteer
(some restrictions apply)
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Register to attend non-competitive track at full cost (no
scholarship or waived fees)
Watch your newsletters for upcoming information on the
opportunities listed above so you can be sure to qualify to
attend Congress 2017.
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Abigail Leggett, President
Jessica Banks, Publicity Chair
Taylor Bogden, Foundation Representative
Nathan Hessel, Leaders Council Representative
I hope everyone’s new year is going great. I know for me it is. 2017 looks bright to me! We have given the clubs their supplies that
committed to a number for the Teeny Tears service project. Thank you! If you or your club have not committed to a number for the
service project and you would like to join us, we still have a lot of supplies that we would be happy to share. Just let us know.
Please try to have your club’s hats done before Saturday, April 1st so we can send them in during the week of service on April 9-16,
2017. On behalf of my whole team, we thank you so much for putting in your time and service. It really means a lot.
JD applications were due January 31st so keep an eye out for when the JD list goes out and we start planning the 2017 4-H camp. I am
sure it will be amazing whatever the theme is.
This month we have another fun teen challenge planned and it involves food and cooking so plan on being at the extension office
Tuesday, February 14th at 6:00 p.m.
The Communication Contest is also coming up this month on Monday, February 6th and that is so much fun. For anyone who wants to
try out public speaking but didn’t get the chance to register this year, come and watch a few kids give their speeches. Anyone who
participates in the prepared speaking or interview contest and is 13 years old or older has an opportunity to qualify for Montana State
Congress. I would recommend everyone try to go to Congress if they are old enough.
Have a good month 4-Hers. I hope to see you at some of our events coming up this month.
Jessica
GENERAL NEWS
2017-2018 4-H Interstate Exchange
Payment of Enrollment Fees
Cascade County 4-H Interstate Exchange will begin recruiting
participants and chaperones Spring 2017 to volunteer for the
2017 Dairy Booth as their first fundraising opportunity.
We have roughly 40 members and volunteers enrolled for the
2016-17 4-H year who have not paid enrollment fees. 4-H
Online currently does not offer online payments. However,
we hope to add it in the future!
The Goal of the Montana 4-H Program is to “educate youth
and adults for living in a global and ever-changing world.”
What better opportunity for learning than through an interstate exchange?
For a full description please visit “4-H Forms” on the MSU
Extension Cascade County website msuextension.org/cascade,
find it on your dashboard on 4honline.com, or contact the
Extension office at 406-454-6980.
Until our system is upgraded to accept online payments, you
must pay your enrollment fees directly to the Extension
Office.
Please make checks payable to Cascade 4-H Foundation.
Enrollment fees for the 2016-17 4-H year are:
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$10 for youth members
Shooting Sports members, please add $20 per project
$6 for returning adult volunteers.
$36 for NEW volunteers (includes $30 initial background
check + $6 enrollment fee)
Club Organizational Leaders will receive, via email, a monthly
notice of members in the “pending” status to assist in the
process.
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COMMUNICATION CONTEST ~ A word from the committee
Lacey Gallagher, Communications Chair
Stephanie Banks & Laura Connell, Communications Committee
Communications Contest
(previously known as Speech Contest)
Contest: Monday, February 6th. 6 p.m.
The Communication Contest Workshop was a great success on January 23rd. Contest FINALS - Monday February 13th
We hope you all are better prepared for the contest. If you were unable to
attend the workshop, the notes from the meeting are below. Great emphasis LOCATION – Harvest Springs Church
at the workshop was placed on the specific requirements of each category 1001 36th Ave NE, Great Falls
for the contest. If you have registered for the Contest on February 6th, you
should review the guidelines and the specific RUBRIC for the category so each contestant understands how they will be
judged. There are many changes with the updated project guidelines. Contest Curriculum/guidelines can be found on
your 4honline profile or you may stop by the office for hardcopy. If you have questions, please contact the Extension office so we may help resolve them ahead of the contest.
MANY, many changes this year to the contest. I beg for everyone’s help in making this all about our youth. We will learn
as we implement these changes in the program.
If you signed up for the contest with the intent of presenting a BROADCAST, a radio spot is listed within the category
of Promotional Package and the guidelines DIFFER GREATLY. Please refer to Contest Guidelines.
For each Category you should review
 Section 4 – Mechanics of Presenting
 Body language
 Standing – Posture
 Speaking Voice
 Eye Contact
 Gestures and Movements
 Section 5 – Preparing a Presentation
 Section 6 – RUBRIC
 Ribbons at County Show and State Fair in 2016
Speech: Prepared and Impromptu - Individual
Prepared Speech is topic is of your choosing. Inform or educate your audience on a single issue/topic. Memorization
is not required but notes may hold you back. NO visual aids.
Impromptu speech is still required for those youth 13 and older (in addition to your prepared speech), you are able to
attend Congress with this category.
VERY IMPORTANT information for Commercial, Promotional Package and Video
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Section 2 on Visual Aids
Section 3 on Copyright rules/laws
 If using equipment – test it, use it and make sure you know how to operate!
 Section 5
Commercial – Individual or TEAM
No Cloverbuds in the team competition please.
May be for a concept, idea, thought or a real or imagined product. The commercial catches the audience’s attention.
Have an introduction, body and conclusion. Not exceeding three minutes in length.
Visual aids are allowed.
Video – Individual or TEAM
No Cloverbuds in the team competition please.
This is a NEW category – Movie Magic project book is a good reference (not a prerequisite for contest).
Participants are responsible for playing the video. Your responsibility is to be sure whatever equipment you need is
available at the location.
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COMMUNICATIONS CONTEST (CONTINUED)
Video – Individual or TEAM (continued)
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Photo release must be submitted with the video. (See page 46.)
Copyright laws and the 4-H emblem must be used appropriately.
All music, video images and computer animation must be 4-H appropriate.
Others not taking part in the contest may appear in the video, however, all editing and production must be
done by contestant.
 Video credits include title, who participated in creating the video and what their roles were.
Promotional Package – Individual or TEAM
No Cloverbuds in the team competition please.
Combination of any prepared news release, radio spot, blog, webpage, Twitter/Pinterest/social media feed, flyer,
app, advertisement, etc. Although it states in the project guidelines: Participants may, but are not required, to
publish their package online. THE Cascade County Communication Committee decided YOU MUST have
approval from your parent and will NOT require this element of the project. This category can be for a
concept, thought/idea or real product. You will develop a promotional package based on your intended audience.
At the contest you will present your promotional materials and answer questions regarding your intended
audience, results of marketing campaign, etc.
 You must use more than one method of promotion or media.
 Be original. Follow copyright laws regarding music, images, clip art, etc.
 If people appear in the promotional materials (photo/video), you must obtain a photo release. (page 46)
 Must be your own work.
 You will have 10 minutes to show and explain this promotional package. For teams: each will have a
responsibility to present and answer questions.
Career Communication - Individual
Formerly known as Interview. If you are over 13 years of age, you are able to attend Congress.
 REQUIRED: Cover letter, resume, employment application and job interview.
 DISQUALIFICATION: if your materials are found to not be your own original work.
 TIME: May be up to 20 minutes.
 Job Description: You will prepare a resume based on a position of YOUR CHOICE, but be sure it is a job you
currently have skills to do. You are encouraged to research careers. Also, be sure to use your 4H experiences.
 Employment application is in the packet; example passed out the workshop night and will be available
through the 4-H office.
Cowboy Poetry: Original Work/Someone Else’s
Rubric will not be used. Introduction should include why you choose topic/author? Dressing the role is
appropriate. Memorization is not required but notes may hold you back.
Demonstrations and Illustrated Talk – Contest is slated for Monday, March 27.
Demonstration shows how to do something – step by step, with an end product. Illustrated talk tells how to do
something utilizing visual aids. Poster and/or visual aids allowed. Product labels must be covered up if using an
existing product and generic names used in their place. Review page 15 of guidelines.
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Gavel Games
4-H members of all ages are invited to
participate in the monthly practices to
learn how to lead a meeting, make a
motion, and take group action. Led by
Great Divide Leader, Randy Bogden, youth will have fun
learning parliamentary procedure.
Youth 13 years old by October 1, 2016, are eligible to join
the Cascade County 4-H Gavel Games team and compete
at the 2017 Montana 4-H Congress contest. Team selection
will be at the coach’s discretion and will include alternates.
If qualified at the Montana 4-H Congress, the team may also
have the opportunity to travel and compete at the Western
Regional 4-H Roundup the following January as an award
trip.
Club Meetings and Minutes
Are there changes to your meeting times and dates or
maybe you’ve out-grown your current location? Please
contact the Extension Office so we can update your Club
information. This is made available to potential and new
members, and the Cascade County 4-H Ambassadors.
Clubs need to submit a copy of their meeting minutes to the
Extension Office each month. You may drop them off, fax to
406-454-6984, or send them via email to:
April at [email protected] or
Jenelle at [email protected].
Record Book Review & Awards Committee
THANK YOU TO THE 2016-2017 RECORD BOOK REVIEW
Gavel Games practices will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00
COMMITTEE MEMBERS!
p.m. at Mr. Bogden’s office:
Jen Dover, Keri Leggett, Erin Doyon, Brook Gerard,
Farm Bureau Insurance, 201 Smelter Ave NW, Great Falls. Amy Ford, Fran Gossack, Tammy Phelps, Melissa Nichols,
and Lisa Jassen have been working hard to streamline the
Gavel Games Practice Schedule
record book and award process. The team hopes to have
Sunday, March 26
things squared away and out to you by the end of this
Sunday, April 23
month.
Sunday, May 21
Keep watch in the Cascade County 4-H eNews emails for
Sundays, June 4 & 25
updates and details for training in the following months.
Sundays, July 2 & 9
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES
Volunteers Needed for County 4-H Committees
You have an opportunity to influence the direction of county
programs and the opportunities provided. The best way to
do this is to join one of the committees to work directly
with the Agents in an advisory decision-making role. You
may join any of the following committees at the time of
enrollment or anytime during the year.
You will find a list of committees under the “Group” tab in
4-H Online. Once enrolled in a committee you will be
contacted for committee work. A current list of committees
looking to expand their numbers follows:
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Baby Blankets Service Project Committee
Beef Give-Away Committee
Foods & Nutrition Committee
Horse Leaders Committee
Livestock Leaders Committee
Sewing & Textiles Committee
State Fair Committee
For complete descriptions visit msuextension.org/cascade,
your 4honline.com Family page, or call the MSU Extension
Cascade County office at 406-454-6980.
4-H Certified Shooting Sports Instructors
Needed
We are excited shooting sports continues to be popular
among the Cascade 4-H members. Class sizes are
limited to the number of 4-H certified instructors we
have currently enrolled. If you would like to become a
4-H Certified Shooting Sports Instructor please consider
attending the a Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Leader
Training. Contact the Extension office, 454-6980, to be
placed on a list and notified when the next Training
becomes available.
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4-H TEEN OPPORTUNITIES
Teen Challenge
Are you 13 years or older? Join the Ambassador Team for fun events once a month!
Teen Challenge is geared towards making the best better by focusing on building teamwork, communication, and
networking skills. Teen Challenge is held at 6:00 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month October through May, locations
vary.
Upcoming Teen Challenges
February 14 (Location: Extension Office Kitchen)
March 14 (Location TBD)
April 11 (Location TBD)
May 8 (Location TBD)
February 14th Teen Challenge will be a 4-H Teen Chopped edition. Bring your culinary skills and enjoy a fun challenge!
CASCADE COUNTY 4H CAMP
Camp Dates are June 12-15, 2017
Youth ages 9-18 years old are invited to attend the 2017 Cascade County 4-H Camp. Camp is held
at Camp Rotary in Monarch, MT. There are always a variety of activities, workshops, and games. It
is a ton of fun! More information regarding camper registration, activities, and camp theme will be
listed in upcoming newsletters. Watch for Registrations coming out in March.
Junior Director (JD) APPLICATION DUE DATE IS CLOSED.
Applications are with the Camp Committee, watch your emails for selection notification.
Save the date for the first camp planning meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 7th at the Extension Office.
2017 Montana 4-H Rec Lab
Mark your calendars for this year’s Rec Lab hosted by Miles City on March 31-April 2,
2017.
This event provides an opportunity for youth and adult to enhance their leadership,
communication, and team building skills in an action-packed and interactive setting.
Rec Lab programming is designed to provide participants with tips and tricks for being
a better club, camp, and community leader. Montana 4-H Rec Lab is open to youth 13
years of age or older as of October 1, 2016.
Junior Leadership Camp (JLC)
Junior Leadership Camp is a district event which includes Cascade, Judith Basin, Toole, Liberty, Hill, and
Glacier Counties. Youth from each county come together for a weekend to learn and grow in leadership.
This year’s JLC will be hosted by Toole County.
This event typically occurs late April or early May. However, planning for the event begins in March.
Teens in each County are invited to be on the planning committee.
The first Planning Meeting will be Sunday, March 5th at 2:00 p.m. in the Marias River Electric Conference Room,
Shelby, MT. If you are interested, please contact the MSU Extension Cascade County Office at 454-6980. Depending on
the number of teens interested in going we may need chaperones to drive the teams to Shelby. Remember, 4-H teens
may only travel with their legal parent/guardian or an Active Adult 4-H Leader.
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Join the Cascade County 4-H Ambassador Team
Each year two positions are available on the Cascade County 4-H Ambassador Team. The selection process begins in the
Spring. The current Ambassador team is willing to mentor any prospective applicants. If you are interested in learning
more you may contact any member of the team at [email protected].
The Ambassador program provides opportunities for youth to represent 4-H through leadership and service at the county
level. Ambassadors are a select team of Cascade County 4-H Members who demonstrate leadership within their clubs and
county. Ambassadors develop and refine their leadership, promotional, and service skills to empower other 4-H members.
Applicant requirements:
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14 years old by October 1, 2016.
Active 4-H Member for at least two years and must be enrolled in 4-H for the current year.
Currently serves, or has served, as a club officer.
Has an enthusiastic desire to serve and accept the responsibilities outlined in the Cascade County 4-H Ambassador
Handbook.
Is responsible and has time available to fulfill the role.
Is willing to travel, attend training sessions, and serve in the Ambassador roles when needed.
Carries a minimum overall high school GPA of 2.5.
Has the support of parents or guardians.
Is able and willing to get out of school on a limited basis for special programs.
Anyone interested in learning more can also download the Ambassador Handbook from our county 4-H website or pick-up
a copy at the Extension Office.
PROJECT NEWS
PROJECT DAYS
The current Project Day schedule is as follows:
February 4 (Livestock Only)
May 6
DOG OBEDIENCE CLASS
REGISTRATION CLOSED
(TBD)
Cloverbuds February Meeting Date Change
No Cloverbuds Project Day February 4, 2017
Cloverbuds Tour February 11th
Elaine Wood, Instructor, will begin the Dog Obedience Class
with a mandatory Parent/Guardian & Member Orientation
at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. NO DOGS
PLEASE.
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On Saturday, February 11th at 9:00 a.m. all Cloverbuds are
invited to join us for a tour of Great Harvest Bread Company
located at 515 1st Avenue North in Great Falls. The tour will 
take approximately one hour, parents/guardians are
requested to stay. Please contact the MSU Extension 
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Cascade County Office at 454-6980 to sign-up.
February project day is a LIVESTOCK ONLY
Livestock leaders will be training on Livestock Quality
Assurance. 4-H members taking livestock projects are
required to take the Livestock Quality Assurance (LQA) class.
Parents also must attend this informative session. LQA
classes will take place at the MSU Extension Cascade County
office starting at 9:00 a.m. 4-H members need to take LQA
once as a junior member (9-13 years old) and once as a
senior member (14 years old and older). Rose has emailed
out a list of those members who need to take the class for
2017.
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Classes are every Tuesday, February 14 - April 11.
Tentative Times:
*Beginners 6:00 –6:45 p.m.
*Intermediate 7:00—7:30 p.m.
*Advanced 7:45—8:15 p.m.
Classes will be held at the Missouri River Horsemen’s
Assoc. Building, 2900 6th St NW, Great Falls.
Class sizes are limited to 8 each.
4-H members must enroll in Dog Obedience and Dog
Level 1, 2, or 3.
Record Books are required to complete this project.
If member was in their first year in a level last year, they
will remain at the same level this year.
Dogs MUST be 6 months old by orientation.
Dogs MUST be familiar with a leash.
Leash MUST be 6 foot long and made of leather or
another non-slip material.
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LIVESTOCK LISTINGS
Up-Coming Livestock &
Market Events
Tues. Feb. 7
Cascade County 4-H
Livestock Leaders
Meeting
Fri-Sun
March 24-26
4-H Horse & Livestock
Forum, Kalispell
Sat. April 1
Open Gate Ranch
donation heifer essay
due
SWINE
Sat. April 15
Wed. April 19
Wed. April 26
Swine in possession
and EAR TAGGED.
Swine Intent to Enter
and full body photo
due without late fee.
Last day to submit
Market Swine Intent
to Enter forms with a
$25 late fee. No forms
accepted after
April 26, 2017.
GOAT & SHEEP
Mon. May 1
Lamb and Goat in
possession and EAR
TAGGED.
Wed. May 10
Lamb and Goat Intent
to Enter and full body
photo due.
Livestock Leaders Meeting
The next Livestock Leaders meeting is February 7, 2017. Agenda items
include: rulebook finalization, Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
planning, survey results, sale marketing committee and much more! At the
January meeting, Elizabeth Casselli was voted in as president and Amy Ford
was voted in as secretary. Thank you to Jill Mackey and Sandy Harshaw-Irvin
for your service.
Meetings are held in January, February, March, May, June, September,
October, and November at the MSU Extension Cascade County office. Please
call Rose at 454-6980 if you have any questions.
Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale
The Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale will be on Thursday, July 6
to Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the Montana ExpoPark’s Livestock Pavilion in
Great Falls, MT. The Cascade County 4-H Livestock Leaders conducted two
surveys for parents/leaders and market animal buyers regarding moving the
show and sale up a day to have the sale on Friday, allowing buyers to attend
the sale on a week day. A sale marketing committee was formed to look into
marketing the sale to new buyers for the 2017 sale. Please note important
reminders:
The Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale is a terminal sale for
market animals.
4-H members may enter and sell the following:
Option A: 1 Steer
Option B: 1 Hog
Option C: 1 Lamb
Option D: 1 Goat
Option E: 1 Steer + 1 Lamb
Option F: 1 Hog + 1 Lamb
Option G: 1 Lamb + 1 Goat
Option H: 1 Steer + 1 Goat
Option I: 1 Hog + 1 Goat
Option J: 2 Lambs
Option K: 2 Goats
4-H Horse & Livestock Forum
Last day to submit
Market Goat and
Sheep Intent to
Enter forms with a $25
late fee. No forms
accepted after
May 17, 2017.
Flathead County is hosting a 4-H Horse & Livestock Forum March 24-26,
2017 in Kalispell. The Forum is open to 4-H youth and leaders as well as FFA
members and other youth. More information on the Forum is on Flathead
County Extension’s webpage:
Sat. June 3
Golden Triangle
Jackpot Hog, Lamb,
and Goat Show,
Great Falls
Workshop Descriptions: http://msuextension.org/flathead/documents/4-h/
misc-events/MT%20Horse%20and%20Livestock%20Forum%20Class%
20Descriptions%202017.pdf
Thurs-Sat
July 6-8
Cascade County 4-H
Livestock Show and
Sale
Fri-Sat
August 11-19
Montana Fair, Billings
The Open Gate Ranch of Fairfield, Montana is awarding a heifer to a youth at
the 2017 Golden Triangle Preview Show in Great Falls on April 22, 2017. Any
youth between the ages of 8 and 18 are eligible to compete, whether
belonging to a youth organization or not. The deadline for the essay will be
April 1, 2017. For more information and the contest rules for the 2017 Open
Gate Ranch donation heifer, contact Julie at (406) 590-4063.
Wed. May 17
Registration Information: http://msuextension.org/flathead/documents/4h/misc-events/MT%20Horse%20and%20LIvestock%20Forum%
20Registration%202017.pdf
Open Gate Ranch Donation Heifer
Golden Triangle Jackpot Cattle Shows
The Golden Triangle Jackpot Cattle Show will be on Saturday, April 22, 2017
in Great Falls. The Golden Triangle Jackpot Hog, Lamb, and Goat Show will
be on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Great Falls. Contact Alena Standley for more
information at [email protected].
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Montana 4-H Congress
Would you like to go to the Montana 4-H Congress in Livestock or Horse judging? If yes, please contact the Extension
Office at (406)454-6980 to be included in emails regarding upcoming livestock judging competitions.
If you wish to qualify for Congress on the Horse or Livestock judging teams, you must have attended at least two judging
events. If you attend more, we will use only the top two scores. Livestock contests include KMON (January), State Fair
(July), and a few local judging opportunities.
MontanaFair in Billings August 11-19
The MontanaFair will be held in Billings, Montana from August 11-19, 2017. In order to show at the MontanaFair, you will
need to take your animals to Billings. Steers will be ear tagged on January 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at PAYS. Sheep
and goats will be ear tagged on May 13 from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at PAYS. 4-H members showing hogs will need to do an ear
tag request that is due April 21, 2017. Swine request forms can be found at
http://www.msuextension.org/yellowstone/4h/4hforms.html
Swine ear tags will be available on May 1, 2017. Swine pictures and information are due by May 15, 2017.
For more information, contact the MSU Yellowstone County Extension office at (406) 256-2828. All exhibitors who are
not Yellowstone County 4-H or FFA members are required to pay a $35 fee per animal tagged for the MontanaFair. Fees
will be due at ear tagging.
HORSE HAPPENINGS
Up-Coming Horse Events
Sun. February 5
Horseless Horse
Education Day
CANCELLED
Tues. February 7 Cascade County
4-H Horse Leaders
meeting
Sun. February 12 Horseless Horse
Education Day
Sun. February 12 Open Ride
Horse Leaders Meeting
The Horse Leaders meeting is Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Agenda items
include clinic planning, assessments, project day planning, shows, and much
more! At the January meeting, Lisa Jassen was voted in as the president,
Desiree Roth was voted in as vice president, and Charla Merja was voted in
as secretary/treasurer. Thank you to Brook Gerard and Amy Ford for your
years of service to the Cascade County 4-H Horse Leaders!
Meetings are held in January, February, March, May, June, September,
October, and November at the MSU Extension Cascade County Office.
2016-2017 Cascade County 4-H Horse Rule Book
Sun. February 19 Horseless Horse
Education Day
This year’s Cascade County 4-H Horse Rule Book is available and was emailed
to those enrolled in horse projects. For a copy, please contact the MSU
Cascade County Extension office at 454-6980.
Sun. February 26 Open Ride
Horseless Horse Education
Sun. March 5
Horseless Horse
Education Day
Sun. March 12
Open Ride
Sun. March 19
Horseless Horse
Education Day
Horseless Horse Education will be at Brook Gerard’s home (256 Ulm Vaughn
Road, Great Falls, MT). This is a great way to work through your project
books and get to know more about horses! Education days are at 3:30 p.m. on
February 5 (CANCELLED), February 12, February 19, March 5, and March 19.
There may be more educational days in April, May, and June. If you are enrolled in the Horseless Horse project and would like more information, contact
Brook at 750-1838.
Fri-Sun
March 24-26
4-H Horse &
Livestock Forum,
Kalispell
Sun. March 26
Open Ride
Sun. April 9
Open Ride
Sun. April 30
Open Ride
Open Rides
The Cascade County 4-H Horse leaders are offering Open Rides at the Montana
ExpoPark’s Livestock Pavilion from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Dates are February 12,
February 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, and April 30. A 4-H Horse Leader will
be on hand to help you with riding tips, techniques, and safety. Please
remember to bring your helmet and money to pay the Montana ExpoPark for
the use of their facility. Fees are $10 for your first horse and $5 each additional
horse. Make checks payable to Montana ExpoPark. Please call the MSU
Extension Cascade County Office at 454-6980 with any questions.
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Montana Horse Helmet Policy
Please note the statewide 4-H helmet policy which is in effect in Cascade County. “A certified equestrian helmet with safety
harness fastened is required in over fence classes and speed events at shows and any practice sessions (clinics, open riding).
In addition, participants in the 4-H horse project are required to attend a helmet education workshop and/or view the video
‘Every Time, Every Ride’ once as a junior 4-H member (age 9-13) and once as a senior 4-H member (14 & over).”
The Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development encourages the use of ASTM certified/SEI approved safety helmets for all
equine events. Helmet use is encouraged in all 4-H horse activities any time a 4-H member is around a horse. Be sure you
sign the 2017 Helmet Policy/Horse Risk Form when enrolling online.
4-H Congress
Would you like to go to the Montana 4-H Congress in Horse or Livestock judging? If yes, please contact the Extension
Office at 454-6980 to be included in emails regarding upcoming livestock judging competitions.
If you wish to qualify for Congress on the Horse or Livestock judging teams, you must have attended at least two judging
events. If you attend more, we will use only the top two scores. Livestock contests include KMON (January), State Fair
(July) and a few local opportunities.
4-H Horse & Livestock Forum
Flathead County is hosting a 4-H Horse & Livestock Forum March 24-26, 2017 in Kalispell. The Forum is open to 4-H youth
and leaders as well as FFA members and other youth. More information on the Forum is on Flathead County Extension’s
webpage:
Registration Information:
http://msuextension.org/flathead/documents/4-h/misc-events/MT%20Horse%20and%20LIvestock%20Forum%
20Registration%202017.pdf
Workshop Descriptions:
http://msuextension.org/flathead/documents/4-h/misc-events/MT%20Horse%20and%20Livestock%20Forum%20Class%
20Descriptions%202017.pdf
Skinny French Fries
Recipe Courtesy of Katrin Finch, Family & Consumer Science Agent for
MSU Extension Cascade County
Yield: 8 servings
1.Preheat oven
Serving Size: ¾ cup
to 450°F.
4 medium potatoes, cut into strips (great 2.Cut potatoes and pat dry on towels.
with sweet potatoes!)
3.Put potatoes in a bowl and toss with
oil and seasonings. Spread strips of
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
potatoes in one layer 9 x 13 inch pan or
pans.
Salt and pepper to taste
4.Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until
potatoes are golden brown and tender.
Turn frequently
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Clover Connection.
SCHOLARSHIPS
& GRANTS
For a current list of Scholarship and Grant details visit
msuextension.org/cascade, your 4honline.com Family page,
or call MSU Extension Cascade County at 406-454-6980.
Jerrica Seilstad, MSU Extension Cascade County 4-H Agent
[email protected]
Rose Malisani, MSU Extension Cascade County Agriculture
and 4-H Livestock & Horse Agent
[email protected]
MSU Extension Cascade County
3300 3rd St NE #9
Great Falls, MT 59404
Phone: 406-454-6980
Fax: 406-454-6984
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Upcoming Events for FEBRUARY
(See Articles for Details)
Feb. 1, Cascade 4-H Camp Junior Director and Chaperone applications to Camp Committee
Feb. 2, Thursday, 6:00 p.m., .22 Pistol Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th St. NW & Central
Ave West, Great Falls
Feb. 4, Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to Noon, Project Day LIVESTOCK PROJECTS ONLY, Extension Office
Feb. 4, Saturday, NO CLOVERBUD Project Day Activities...SEE February 11th
Feb. 5, Sunday, CANCELLED Horseless Horse Education Day, SEE February 12th
Feb. 6, Monday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BB Gun & .22 Rifle, Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th St. NW and
Central Ave. West, Great Falls
Feb. 6, Monday, Session Times vary, Archery, Great Falls Boys & Girls Club, 600 1st Ave SW, Great Falls
Feb. 6, Monday, 6:00 p.m. Communications Contest, Harvest Springs Church,
Feb. 7, Tuesday, Horse Leaders Meeting, Extension Office
Feb. 7, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. Dog Obedience Mandatory Meeting, Missouri River Horsemen’s Assoc. Bldg.,
2900 6th Street NW, Great Falls, NO DOGS
Feb. 7, Tuesday, Livestock Leaders Meeting, Extension Office
Feb. 9, Thursday, 6:00 p.m., .22 Pistol Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th St.. NW and Central
Ave. West, Great Falls
Feb. 11, Saturday, 9:00 a.m., Cloverbuds Project Day Activity, one hour tour, Great Harvest, 1001 36th
Ave NE, Great Falls
Feb. 12, Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Horseless Horse Education Day, 256 Ulm Vaughn Road, Great Falls
Feb. 12, Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Open Ride, MT ExpoPark’s Livestock Pavilion
Feb. 13, Monday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BB Gun & .22 Rifle, Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th St. NW and
Central Ave. West, Great Falls
Feb. 13, Monday, Session Times vary, Archery, Great Falls Boys & Girls Club, 600 1st Ave SW, Great Falls
Feb. 14, Tuesday, Times vary, Dog Obedience Class, Missouri River Horsemen’s Assoc. Building, 2900
6th Street NW, Great Falls,
Feb. 14, Tuesday, 6:00 p.m., Teen Challenge, Extension Office Kitchen
Feb. 16, Thursday, 6:00 p.m., .22 Pistol Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th St. Northwest and
Central Avenue West, Great Falls
GENERAL NEWS
Feb. 19, Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Horseless Horse Education Day, 256 Ulm Vaughn Road, Great Falls
Feb. 20, Monday, Session Times vary, Archery, Great Falls Boys & Girls Club, 600 1st Ave SW, Great Falls
Feb. 20, Monday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BB Gun & .22 Rifle, Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th St. NW and
Central
West, Great Falls
National
4-HAve.
Conference
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delegatesDay
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andTuesday,
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nationwide. Delegates not only learn
Feb. 21,
6:00
p.m.,
Leaders
Extension
Office
while at the conference, they also are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opFeb. 21, Tuesday, 7:00 p.m., Foundation Meeting, Extension Office
portunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting.
Feb. 21, Tuesday, Times vary depending on level, Dog Obedience Class, Missouri River Horsemen’s Assoc. Bldg., 2900 6th St. NW, Great Falls,
The delegates choose an important societal topic and in round table groups prepare a briefing. During the
Feb 23, Thursday, 6:00 p.m., .22 Pistol Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th Street Northwest
and Central Avenue West, Great Falls
Feb. 26, Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Open Ride, MT ExpoPark’s Livestock Pavilion
Feb. 28, Tuesday, Times vary depending on level, Dog Obedience Class, Missouri River Horsemen’s Assoc. Bldg., 2900 6th St. NW, Great Falls,
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Upcoming Events for MARCH
(See Articles for Details)
March 2, Thursday, 6:00 p.m., .22 Pistol Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th Street Northwest
and Central Avenue West, Great Falls
March 5, Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Horseless Horse Education Day, 256 Ulm Vaughn Road, Great Falls
March 5, Sunday, 2:00 p.m., Junior Leadership Camp planning meeting, Shelby
March 7, Tuesday, Times vary depending on level, Dog Obedience Class, Missouri River Horsemen’s Assoc. Bldg., 2900 6th St. NW, Great Falls
March 12, Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Open Ride, MT ExpoPark’s Livestock Pavilion
March 13, Monday, Session Times vary, Archery, Great Falls Boys & Girls Club, 600 1st Ave SW, Great
Falls
March 13, Monday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. BB Gun & .22 Rifle, Missouri River Shooting Assoc., corner of 34th St. NW
and Central Ave. West, Great Falls
March 13, Monday, Skyline Education building closed for training exercise, EXTENSION OFFICE CLOSED
March 14, Tuesday, Times vary depending on level, Dog Obedience Class, Missouri River Horsemen’s
Assoc. Bldg., 2900 6th St. NW, Great Falls
March 19, Sunday, 3:30 p.m., Horseless Horse Education Day, 256 Ulm Vaughn Road, Great Falls
March 21, Tuesday, Times vary depending on level, Dog Obedience Class, Missouri River Horsemen’s
Assoc. Bldg., 2900 6th St. NW, Great Falls
March 24-26, Friday-Sunday, 4-H Horse and Livestock Forum, Kalispell
March 26, Sunday, 1:00—3:00 p.m., Gavel Games Practice BEGINS, Farm Bureau Insurance, 201 Smelter Ave
NW, Great Falls
March 26, Sunday, 2:00-4:00 p.m., Open Ride, MT ExpoPark’s Livestock Pavilion
March 27, Session Times vary, Archery, Great Falls Boys & Girls Club, 600 1st Ave SW, Great Falls
March 27, Monday, Demonstration & Illustrated Talk Contest, Location TBD
March 31-April 2, RecLab, Miles City, watch eNews updates for Registration information