Monthly Club Meetings

Geyser Lucky Clovers  

December 22, 2024

Stanford Scramblers

January 11, 2025.  Club Fun Day in Great Falls.

Utica Sapphires

January 5, 2025 immediately following Livestock Judging at Stevensons Sale Barn.

 

2024 Events

December 2024

Greytak Calendars Available Late Nov / Early Dec Greytak 4-H Calendars will be available for purchase in the Ext. Office in Late Nov. or early Dec.
Utica Club Holiday Celebration Dec 7, 2024 The Utica Club will be making swags for their annual fundraiser, making cookies for the seniors, Christmas Caroling with a team of horses and having their monthly club meeting. 
Stanford Scramblers Christmas Stroll Dec 7, 2024 Stanford Scramblers will be Caroling at the Christmas Stroll in Stanford.
Ext. Office 4-H Outreach at Stanford Stroll Dec 7, 2024 The Ext. Office will be hosting a craft table at the Stanford Christmas Stroll at Stanford City Hall.
Resume Building Workshop Dec 8, 2024 Details to come.  This virtual workshop is for those 4-H'ers who would like help building or updating their resume. 
Youth Leadership Monthly Workshop December 15, 2024 Monthly Youth Leadership Academy Webinar  is a 1 hour workshop for all 4-H members 12+ by 10/1/24. The December workshop is Interacting and Working with Adults.
Jr Camp Counselor Apps Due Dec 16, 2024 Applications for Jr Camp Counselors are due Dec 16 along with your resume.  The application can be found on the 4-H forms page. Counselors must be enrolled in at least 9th grade.
JB Co Dog Clinic Dec 22, 2024 2pm at JBC Farms.  Please bring treats, choker chain, short leash and showmanship leash. Instruction by Dani Horan.
Ext. Office Closed for Holiday Dec 24 - 31, 2024 Ext. Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday.
JB Co. Dog Clinic Dec 29, 2024 2pm at JBC Farms.  Please bring treats, choker chain, short leash and showmanship leash. Instruction by Dani Horan.
County Ambassador Applications Due to Ext. Office Dec 31, 2024 County Ambassador applications (must be 14+ by 10/1/2024) are due to the Ext. Office by Dec. 31, 2024.  Apply on the JB Co MSU website.

2025 4-H Events

January 2025

JB Co. Demonstration Day Reg Due January 3, 2025 Please register by Jan. 3rd in ZSuite for Demonstration / Illustrated Talk Day on January 12, 2025.
JB Co Winter Livestock Judging January 5, 2025 Winter Livestock Judging will be at Stevenson's on January 5, 2025 beginning at 1pm.  All 4-H members are highly encouraged to attend this event. 
Demonstration / Illustrated Talk Day January 12, 2025 Demonstration and Illustrated Talk Day will be at the Stanford School January 12, 2025.  This event is open to all enrolled 4-H members, including Cloverbuds.  All members should consider participating in the event and those who are interested in attending MT 4-H Congress in July must do a demonstration or speech.  Gift cards are awarded to the top 3 in each age division.  Registration is on ZSuite and will close January 3, 2025. 4-H Demonstration and Illustrated Talk tips and resources.
2025 4-H Legislative Breakfast Registration January 8, 2025 Register before Jan 8 for the Legislative Breakfast in Helena on January 20, 2025. 
Youth Leadership Monthly Workshop January 12, 2025 Monthly Youth Leadership Academy Webinar is a 1 hour workshop for all 4-H members who are 12+ by 10/1/24.  This month's topic is Ice Breaker 101
Beef Tags due to Ext. Office January 15, 2025 Beef tag numbers, animal photos, breeder information and weights are due to the Ext. Office for beef that you intend to show and sale at the JB Co. Fair. If you are not enrolled in Market project, you will not receive a tag.  Be sure to check your enrollment on ZSuite to verify you are enrolled in a level AND market.
2025 Legislative Breakfast January 20 - 21, 2025 Legislative Breakfasts are held in conjunction with MT 4-H Citizenship Seminar in Helena
MT 4-H Citizenship Seminar January 20-22, 2025 MT 4-H Citizenship Seminar is held in Helena in odd years.  This event is open to all 4-H members who are 13+ by 10/1/2024.
Fair Book Ad Renewals distributed January 21, 2025 2025 Fair Book Ad renewal forms will be distributed to Club Leaders.

February 2025

Fair Book Cover Contest begins February 1, 2025 Fair Book Cover Contest starts.  Contest requirements published in newsletter.
Late Project Resource Orders due February 4, 2025 Final resource order will be placed on February 4, 2025.  Any resources ordered after this date will need to be ordered directly through the MSU Extension Publications Dept.
Youth Leadership Academy Monthly Workshop February 9, 2025 Monthly Youth Leadership Academy Webinar is a 1 hour workshop that is open to all 4-H members who are 12+ by 10/1/24. The February workshop will cover Leading with Confidence.
MT 4-H Rec Lab Reg Opens February 10, 2025 Registration opens in ZSuite for the 2025 MT 4-H Rec Lab.  This years Rec Lab, There's No Place Like 4-H, will be March 28-30 in White Sulphur Springs.  The events is open to all members who are 13+ by 10/1/24. 
MT 4-H Scholarship Applications Due February 14, 2025 Montana 4-H Foundation Scholarship applications are due Feb 14.  All high school seniors are encouraged to apply.
Jan French Memorial Scholarship February 18, 2025 Applications will be accepted for the Jan French Memorial Scholarship beginning Feb 18.  Scholarship application details will be in the monthly newsletter.

March 2025

Swine Tags distributed to leaders   Swine tags will be distributed to club leaders in March. Tags are due to Ext. Office on 4/15/25.
Livestock Quality Assurance Training Date TBD QA Training is mandatory for during the first year of a livestock project and again during members first year in Senior Division.
JR Camp Applications Accepted Date TBD JR Camp applications will be accepted in March.  Details to come.
JR Camp Counselor Training Date TBD JR Camp Counselor Training will be held in March.  Details to come.
JB Co. Senior Bios Due March 7, 2025 Fair Book bios and picture for the JB Co. 4-H HS Seniors are due to the Ext. Office by March 7.
MT 4-H Shooting Sports State Competition March 7-8, 2025 MT 4-H Shooting Sports State competition registration details to come.
MT 4-H Rec Lab Reg. closes March 12, 2025 Registration will close in Zsuite on March 12, 2025.
Fair Book Ads due to Ext. Office March 14, 2025 Fair Book ad renewals / new ads are due to the Ext. Office by March 14.
Youth Leadership Academy Monthly Workshop March 16, 2025 Monthly Youth Leadership Academy webinar is a 1 hour workshop open to all 4-H members who are 12+ by 10/1/2024. The final workshop topic is Collective Leadership.
MT 4-H Rec Lab - There's No Place Like 4-H March 28-30, 2025 2025 Rec Lab is being held in White Sulphur Springs March 28-30, 2025.  This is a great opportunity for members who are 13+ by 10/1/24 to attend a fun, hands on event.  Registration opens Feb 10 and closes March 12 through ZSuite.

April 2025

Colt Reisig Project Scholarship Date TBD Colt Reisig Project Scholarship applications will be accepted in April.  More details and application to come.
Sheep / Goat tags distributed to leaders   Sheep and Goat tags will be distributed to your club leaders in April. Tags are due to Ext. Office by 5/15/25.
Horse Forms Due April 1, 2025 Required Horse Forms are due to Ext. Office
Fair Book Cover Contest entry deadline April 1, 2025 Fair Book Cover contest entries are due to the Ext. Office.
Swine Tags due April 15, 2025 Swine tag numbers, animal photo, breeder information and weights are due to the Ext. Office by April 15 for animals that you intend to show and sale at the JB Co. Fair. You must be enrolled in a market project to receive a tag.  Check your enrollment on zsuite to verify you are enrolled in a level AND market project.
JR Camp Registration deadline Date TBD Registration deadline for JR Camp will be in April.  More details to come.

May 2025

Fair Books Distributed May 1, 2025 Fair Books will be distributed to club leaders
JB Co. Fair Entry Opens May 1, 2025 Entry for the JB Co. Fair begins May 1 fairentry.com
MT 4-H Congress Registration Date TBD Registration will begin for MT 4-H Pre Congress and Congress in May. More details to come. Registration will be through your ZSuite account under the Events tab.
Sheep / Goat Tags Due May 15, 2025 Sheep / Goat tags, photo of animal, breed information and weights are due to the Ext. Office. You must be enrolled in a market project to receive a tag.  Check your enrollment on zsuite to verify you are enrolled in a level AND market project. 
Senior Camp Registration Opens TBD Senior Camp Registration will open in May.  More details to come.

June 2025

Junior Camp June 3-6, 2025 JR Camp will be June 3-6, 2025 at Camp Rotary near Monarch.  Registration will be open in late winter for this camp. Counselors will report to camp on June 2. 
Senior Camp June 9 - 13, 2025 SR Camp will be near Emigrant, MT.  Camp will include a ropes course, learning the art of fishing, and lots of life skills!
Project Drop/Add Deadline June 1, 2025 The deadline for project drop / add in ZSuite is June 1.  This is a hard date.  You must complete a record book for ALL the projects you are enrolled in after June 1, 2025.  No changes will be allowed in ZSuite after June 1.
Jan French Scholarship applications due June 2, 2025 Jan French Scholarship essays are due to the Ext. Office by June 2, 2025. 
MT 4-H Pre Congress and Congress Reg closes June 15, 2025 Registration for MT 4-H Pre Congress and Congress closes June 15.  Registration link is on your ZSuite account under Events.
JB Co. Fair Entry closes June 23, 2025 Fair entry closes for the JB Co. Fair on June 23, 2025. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

July 2025

MT 4-H Pre Congress July 6-8, 2025 MT 4-H Pre Congress is held prior to Congress in Bozeman. Pre-Congress is open to all 4-H members who are 14+ by 10/1/24.
MT 4-H Congress July 8-11, 2025 MT 4-H Congress in Bozeman.  4-H Congress is open to all 4-H members who are 14+ by 10/1/24.
JB Co. Fair Week July 28, 2025 2025 JB Co. Fair Begins July 28, 2025. There are significant changes to the fair schedule for 2025.  Visit the fair page for the fair schedule and other important dates.

August 2025

JB Co. Fair LIVESTOCK SALE Friday August 1, 2025 The Livestock Sale is being held on Friday rather than Saturday this year.  Sale begins at 6pm with a buyers dinner and social hour at 5.
Fair Premium checks distributed Date TBD Premium checks will be distributed to Club Leaders
Tween Camp Dates TBD Tween Camp will be held in August at Glacier NP.  Dates to be finalized.
Livestock Sale Checks distributed Date TBD Livestock Sale Checks will be released in late August.  

September 2025

Record Books Due to Club Leaders September 1, 2025 Record Books must be received by your Club Leaders no later than September 1, 2025.  This is a hard date and a record book must be turned in for all the projects you are enrolled in.  (The project drop/add deadline is June 1 in ZSuite)
Record Book Judging Date TBD Record Books received by club leaders on or before Sept. 1, 2025 will be reviewed and judged for record book awards. 
MT 4-H State Horse Competitions Dates TBD The MT 4-H Working Ranch Horse and Horse Shows will be held in September.  More info to come from MT 4-H.

 

Please visit the 4-H Forms Page and fill out the necessary releases and forms before submitting them.

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