4-H Newsletters 

4-H Robotics Training
February 11-12

Lewis & Clark County is hosting this regional training with MSU Technology Specialist, Gregg Switzer.  This is a great opportunity for adult and teen leaders to learn more about robotics and how to share it with 4-H members.  The cost is $40 for both days and includes Sunday lunch.  All supplies and equipment is provided.  Registration forms are due February 3.

Montana 4-H Rec Lab
March 16-18 at Lewistown

The setup is at the Yogo Inn (not on the gym floor) and has great workshops, games and even a 4-H Variety Show.  You will gain new ideas to bring back to the county and meet others from all over the state. The event is for youth ages 13-18 (as of October 1).  Due to the Fergus County Extension Office, early bird registration deadline is February 3 and regular registration is February 10.  Complete the registration packet to participate.  The cost for four people to a room is $75 for early bird and $80 for regular registration.  Additional costs may be only two people per room, t-shirt and workshop fees.

Lewis & Clark County Grand Foods & Stirups
Saturday, February 25 at the Bill Hamilton 4-H Building

This is a fun filled event for you to show your creative and imaginative personalities.  You do not have to be enrolled in Foods or Nutrition to participate in this event.  Grand Foods participants bring a pre-prepared dish and participate in interview judging.  Stirups participants create a entire meal in front of judges.  Stirups participants must be at least 14 years old and can become elgible to compete at Congress.  Entry forms are due February 17.  

4-H Camp Survey for Cost and Transportation

Camp will be held June 26-29 at Loon Lake 4-H Camp near Bigfork.  The cost for camp continues to increase and the planning committee is looking for ways to cut costs.  Last year transportation to camp was provided and is one of the major costs to camp.  This is one area that could majorly reduce the cost of camp; however, it would mean that parents would be responsible to getting their campers to and from camp which is near Bigfork. The committee is seeking member and parent input through an online survey.  Please complete the survey by February 17. To participate in the survey go to http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PYVFR8S

Demonstration & Public Speaking Day
Saturday, March 10 at Helena Middle School

This is a great way to complete a project requirement as well as improve your public speaking skills.  All Cloverbuds, Juniors and Seniors are encouraged to participate.  The entry form is due March 2.  Late forms will NOT be accepted.  See handout of tips for presentations to help you prepare.  If you would like additional information on demonstrations, illustrated talks or public speaking, the Extension Office has circulars available that include suggestions as well as a sample scorecard. There will be a workshop on giving demonstrations at the Bill Hamilton Building on Monday, February 20 at 5:00 pm.   

Speak Out for Military Kids
Plannning Retreat - February 24-26
Celebration - Saturday, April 7 at Grandstreet Theatre, Helena

A big statewide event is being planning to help military kids share their story at a celebration event for Month of the Military Child.  Both military and non-military youth are invited to help plan the celebration by attending the planning retreat in Helena.  Registration for the retreat is due February 20.

Lewis & Clark County 4-H Ambassador Applications

Interesting in becoming an official 4-H representative for Lewis & Clark County?  Want to take advantage of exciting leadership opportunities in the county and state? Then apply to become an County 4-H Ambassador!  An Ambassador is an official representative of the 4-H program.  As such, you will have the opportunity to promote 4-H through schools, National 4-H Week, Open House, flyers, radio spots and other promotional activities.  You also have the opportunity to attend Ambassador Fall Training.  Ambassadors must be 13 years or older by October 1, 2011. Applications are due April 2. 

Lewis & Clark County 4-H Scholarships

Currently, there are two scholarship applications available for graduating seniors who are members of Lewis & Clark County 4-H.  The Margaret King Memorial Scholarship is available to a current member who plans to attend a four-year college or university.  The Pam Michaels Memorial Scholarship is for a current member who plans to further their education at an institute of higher education.  The Lewis & Clark County 4-H Foundation is offering two $500 scholarships to a member pursuing higher education.  All applications are due April 2.

Montana 4-H Projects

Looking for a list of Projects supported in Montana?
Check this page out!

4-H Forms

Horse Project Information & Forms

Record Books

Record books are due to club leaders by August 31.  Electronic forms can be downloaded for free on the Montana 4-H  website.  At the website, scroll to the "Record Books" bullet.  Hard copies are available through your club leader or the Extension Office for a small cost.

Dog Project Information and Forms

All project award applications and nominations are due to the Extension Office on September 20th. 

Project Awards

Cloverbud Award

Junior Achievers

Overall Achievement

Overall Agriculture

Overall Family Consumer Sciences

Adult Volunteer Awards

Special Awards Criteria

Julie Paulsen Award Application/Nomination Form
 

2011 Carcass Evaluation Data

Swine (by Name or Rank) - For more information on swine carcass standards for Symbol of Excellence visit the MSU website.

Beef - For more information on beef carcass grading terms and definitions see handout.

Sheep (Carcass or Ultrasound) - For more information see lamb carcass standards.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Douglas L. Steele, Vice Provost and Director, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.