4-H Events
Monthly Club Meetings
Geyser Lucky Clovers |
November 24, 2024 |
Stanford Scramblers |
November 3 4:30pm |
Utica Sapphires |
Nov 4 6:30 at Hobson School. |
2024 Events
November 2024
| Fall Leadership Training |
November 1-3, 2024 Billings |
MT 4-H Fall Leadership Training is an event for all 4-H members who are 14 by 10/1/24 who want to grow leadership skills and meet other 4-H'ers from around the state. Registration is on ZSuite and closes 10/18. Fees are covered by the JB Co. 4-H Council. |
| 4-H Council Meeting |
November 6 6pm |
4-H Council meets at the Ext. Office in the Stanford Courthouse. Everyone is encouraged to attend. |
| MT 4-H Legislative Breakfast and Citizenship Registration Opens |
November 15, 2024 |
This event is open to all enrolled 4-H members who would like to share their 4-H story with Montana Lawmakers in Helena and learn more about how our government works. Registration will be open on ZSuite starting 11/15 and ends 1/8/2025. The dates for this event in Helena are January 20-21, 2025. |
| Youth Leadership Monthly Workshop |
November 17, 2024 |
Monthly Youth Leadership Academy webinar is held once a month thru March. This webinar is open to all 4-H members who are 12+ by 10/1/24. The first workshop in the series is Dare to be Exceptional - Discovering Your Gifts & Capacities. |
| Snowmobile Project Meeting |
November 24, 2024 |
A snowmobile project meeting will be at the Hatlelid Farm Shop from 11-2pm. Katie will go over the project, instruct on some basic maintenance and if there is snow a ride is possible. If you have a sled, please bringit. If you are curious about the project, please come and check it out. Contact our office or Katie if you need the address for the Hatlelid Farm. |
| 4-H Outreach at Hobson Holiday Mall Event |
November 24 |
The Extension Office will be hosting a craft table at the Hobson Holiday Mall at Hobson School. |
| Extension Office Closed |
November 28-29 |
The Extension Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday. |
| Project Resource Orders Due |
November 30 |
Order your 2025 Project resources on your 4h.zsuite.org account by Nov 30 for free shipping. |
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. |
| JR Camp Counselor Apps. due | Dec 16, 2024 | JR Camp Counselor Applications are due to the Ext. Office by Dec. 16, 2024. |
| 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. |
| Ext. Office Closed for Holiday | Dec 24 - 25, 2024 | Ext. Office will be closed for the Christmas Holiday. |
| County Ambassador Applications Due to Ext. Office | Dec 31, 2024 | County Ambassador applications 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 Winter Livestock Judging | January 5, 2025 | Winter Livestock Judging will be at Stevenson's on January 5, 2025. All 4-H members are highly encouraged to attend this event. |
| Demonstration 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 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
| MT 4-H Rec Lab | Date TBD | The MT 4-H Rec Lab will be held in March/April. More details to come. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
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 | Date 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 | Dates to be finalized | Sr. Camp will be held in June. Dates to be finalized |
| 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
| Sr. Camp Reg Closes | Date TBD | More details to come on registering for Sr. Camp. |
| 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. |
**For all events - please make sure you visit the Forms Page under 4-H and Fill out the necessary release forms and send them in with your registrations for any events you plan on participating in.**
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