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Email or drop-off as soon as possible, due July 5th

http://msuextension.org/flathead/flathead4h.html

July 2017

Montana State University Extension Service

Flathead County Newsletter

Make your mark

with a Centennial Brick and help support Flathead 4-H youth and programs.

Visit http://flathead4h.com/

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Are You a 4-H Volunteer Leader? Save the Date for the 2017 Montana 4-H Leadership Forum hosted by District 4 in Glendive, Montana. This event is de-signed to provide a weekend retreat for all of our 4-H Volunteers and Youth Leaders across Montana to come together for net-working, education, relaxation, and fun. Participants return with a deeper under-standing of the 4-H mission, a stronger sense of how to accomplish it, and an ex-panded toolbox to make it happen. Follow Montana 4-H on Facebook and the event webpage for details.

Fair Entry —- August 1st http://nwmtfair.com/fairbook/ Make sure you are in the 4-H section of the fair book. Look for a clover or FFA emblem on the page.

Little Chief Award - sponsored by Western Outdoor

Recognizing an outstanding senior 4-H member who demonstrates exceptional Citizenship and Commu-nity Service. Winners must show evidence that they have acquired positive life skills through their activi-ty record and stories. The winner receives a special-ly designed belt buckle. Applications are due to the Extension Office by Thursday, August 3rd, and are available in the Extension Office or online at: http://msuextension.org/flathead/flathead4h.html

The 2016-2017 4-H Member Achievement Banquet

will be held on Sat. Sept. 9th in the Expo building on the fairgrounds.

Plan to bring a few pot luck items and your entire

family, and join fellow club

members and volunteer lead-

ers in support of all those who

will be receiving awards.

4-H Interstate Exchange NEEDs Silent Auction Items

The goal of 4-H is to educate youth and adults for better living in a global and ever-changing world. Each state in our nation is unique, but we also share similarities, such as... we ALL have 4-H programs. From June 29—July 6, our Flathead 4-H members host a group of 4-H members from New Castle County, Delaware. Next year our group will travel to Delaware to stay in their homes and participate in all their county’s adventures. BUT, in order for our kids to be able to host and then turn around and fly to Delaware next year, they’ll need to do some serious fundraising.

Please plan to support our Flathead 4-H Interstate Exchange members at the

Silent Auction in the livestock building at the fairgrounds on Saturday, August 19th.

Also, please consider donating an item(s) and/or a service(s) to support this cause. You are welcome to drop-off your item or certificate for service at the Ex-tension office, or contact one of the 4-H Interstate Exchange members listed be-

low, or Wendy Morris at 261-3605.

FROM THE 4-H INTERSTATE EXCHANGE MEMBERS… THANK YOU!! Hannah Boll ~ Sabrina Phillips ~ Kyler Baldwin ~ Riley Olson ~ Tia Evenson

Show off your 4-H pride

Order your 4-H T-shirt or Sweatshirt now! Rocky Mountain Blue Ribbons is once again selling 4H shirts this summer. We have added apparel this year and will have available T-shirts, Tank Tops, Long Sleeve T-shirts, Hooded Sweatshirts and HATS! Once order is place Universal will call the customer and let them know when it is ready to pick up from them. Want yours personalized? Don’t want to wait until Fair to get it? Use your credit card for online orders or contact Kim Morrison or Tia Robbins for a preorder sales form. You can also add a quo-tation or image (available only by ordering offline). Offline orders will be taken during Fair week and delivered within the week. Tshirt - $15.00 TankTop - $18.00 Long Sleeve Tshirt - $20.00 Sweatshirt - $30.00 Baseball Cap - $20.00 (limited availability, guaranteed delivery by Fair if ordered by July 15th, not available online)

To preorder contact Kim Morrison 406.261.9032 or Tia Robbin 406.250.9659.

Orders placed after July 31st will be available on Aug 16. Any orders placed during fair week will be available on the next day. Please make checks to the Rocky Mountain Blue Ribbon 4-H Club

https://rockymountainblueribbon4h17.itemorder.com/

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Helpful Tips for 4-H Recordkeeping

WHOO HOO!! Summer is here and Fair time is just around the corner!

August 11th-20th 4-H Members!! You should be working on your 4-H Records (these are the blue & orange sheets for livestock and blue sheets for all other projects). If you’re looking for a copy, go to the Flathead Coun-ty Extension website and look under “4-H Member Forms” - https://flathead.mt.gov/extension/downloads.php Below are some helpful tips on things you should have in your records, but you will also need to talk with your 4-H leader and find out what they expect to see. Your job is to have your records up-to-date and ready for your leaders to review by the date that they tell you, so be sure you’re talking with them. At the very minimum, the following should be in-cluded. **NOTE: your 4-H leader will probably

want you to do a few more things, but this will get you started… · at least 3 goals under “this is what I plan to do in this project” · at least 2 items under “what I did – what I learned” – please be sure that you have listed things that you learned this past year. · Under “value of animals/purchase/owned/possessed” you’ll want to at least have the pur-chase price. · Under “feeding record” your leader will want to see records starting in December for Steers; April for Hogs; & May for Lambs. · Under “market animal growth record” you’ll want to include starting weights · Under “expenses other than feed” you should have at least one expense, if not more – for ex: market project fee $5; Chamber Sale fee of $35; cost of show clothing; cost of any 4-H manuals, cost of fencing, etc. ALSO, if you are planning to participate in the NWMT Fair’s market live-stock sale, be sure that you complete and turn-in your “drug withdraw-al/commitment to excellence” forms to your club leader or to the Exten-sion office on or before August 1st.

Registration for Showmanship Clinic and Montana Royal are available online at

http://msuextension.org/flathead/flathead4h.html

Hoof Trimming for Beef Projects:

Saturday, July 22nd at the Fairgrounds at 1:00 pm. Cost is $20 per head. Also, access to the scale for weighing.

Sheep Clinic Success

A big “Thank You!” goes out to everyone who participated in the Sheep & Goat Clinic. Nearly 60 participants from 7 counties took their showmanship to the next level. The Sheep Committee would like to recognize the

Pugh family for their phenomenal contribution. Big thanks go out to Bailey Lake, Sam Braaten, and Kevin Lake. Thank you to the Fairgrounds for their support. The Sheep Committee is made up of Inga Lake and Kim

Morrison and welcome Danica Young as the newest member. See you at Fair!

LaSalle Boosters 4-H Club

Hog Raffle: Raised by club members Ticket prices are $5 each or 5 for $20

Starting July 1st and Drawing on August 28th Contact Shilo Fritz, LaSalle Boosters, for tickets 752-2924

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Pasture Management Workshop July 18, 2017

8:00 am -12:00 pm

Dr. Emily Glunk, Extension Forage Specialist and

Dr. Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Spe-

cialist, will present information on plant identifica-

tion, grazing habits of horses and cattle, weed

management, seeding and stocking rates, feed

supplements and rotational grazing concepts. The

workshop will begin and finish at the 4-H building

on the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

The workshop is free, but requires registration by calling the Extension office at 406-758-5553. Space is limited.

DOG PROJECT The fair is quickly approaching and hopefully everyone is able to

get some training time in. If you are uncomfortable with showing

your dog, please attend the Skill-A-Thon, it will be fun to test the

knowledge you have learned this year.

Training with Debi is now every monday at 5, 6, and 7pm.

Call Debi if you have any questions 406-270-5382

Dog Classes with Anni Sutkus and Jinny Traeger

Starting June 26th, Mondays and Wednesday, to August 4th.

- Obedience training

- Canine Good Citizenship (AKC certificate course)

http://www.akc.org/dog-owners/training/akc-community-canine/

- Community Canine Good Citizenship

- Dog tricks

There is a onetime fee of $10 for 4-H members, non-4-H is $60.

Contact Anni Sutkus at 892-5383 for registration and details

Fair is less then 6 weeks away! Enjoy those furry friends!

HEY! Flathead 4-H Foundation… What’s NEW?

HEY! Flathead 4-H Council… What’s NEW with you?

4-H: The Youth Development Program of MSU Extension

As reported at the Foundation Meeting: Centennial Committee: received over $1200 in sponsorship to support road clean up

projects Fund Development: Brick laying project for Fairgrounds nearing launch date, with final marketing materi-

als. Foundation members will visit clubs to promote the fundraising effort, which will be shared with clubs. Horse & Livestock Forum: Rescheduled for November 16-18th. Planning and organization is in the review

stage. Camp: Review of most recent camp committee meeting Old Business New board members are needed to fill vacant positions. Potential members are being recruited and invited as guests to meet-

ings. New Business Flathead Gives: May 4th and 5th, 24 hour giving to non profits at Gateway West Mall. Formation of Finance and Fundraising Committees is underway with finalization of operational procedures and policies

May 25th Meeting Treasurer’s Report: Up to date Profit Loss statement presented to Council President’s Report: attended Western Regional Leaders Forum in Edmonton, Canada. Nine clubs were represented and presented their club reports Foundation Report: Kevin Bostock presented Brick Fundraising opportunity.

Livestock Committee Beef Clinic on June 6th from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Flathead County Fairgrounds. Showmanship and brand inspection paper work. Sheep Committee: Upcoming Clinic, New membership needed on committee

Horse Committee: Horse camp was a success with about 42 kids. There were great workshops and lots of diversity. Horse cards are due June 1st to the Extension Office. Reminder that members must attend a clinic or horse camp in or-der to participate at Fair. Ambassadors: planning their retreat in June or July to work on plans for the “battle of the barns” and possibly a dance the night of the Montana Royal Livestock Show. Three ambassadors attended Rec Lab in April and they hosted a dance the night of County Congress. Shooting Sports: youth plan to do roadside cleanup. They are organizing the Fair Booth they have every year. Dog Project: dog project will be part of the Fair this year. Interstate Exchange: will be hosting kids from Delaware and are working on scheduling activities for their stay. Fair Awards Committee: about 95% done. They would like to get them ordered soon. Kim Morrison motioned to pay the 50% down when ordered and the rest when ready to ship. Motion seconded and carried. Extension: clubs are asked to use sign in sheets for meetings/events and submit them to the Extension Office; Inform the office when there is a club event/fundraising New Business: Buyers Breakfast: Sandy suggested to maybe plan for extras and not call it a “buyers” breakfast. District #4, which is Half Moon Highlanders, Rocky Mountain Blue Ribbon, Swan River, and Flathead Farmers is hosting this year. District #5 which is Grandview Supreme, LaSalle Boosters, Open Horizon, and Smith Valley Boosters are helping this year. - Livestock scale being broken. This will be taken to the Ag/Livestock Committee meeting. - Awards Night tentatively scheduled for Sept. 9th - 4-H week and have all the kids would wear their “100 years” t-shirts . - Discussion about turning the barns into “100 years of 4-H” and have each club take a decade.

REMINDER Dee goes to lunch every day from 1-2pm, so many times the Extension office doors are locked during that time. She also has occasional meetings for the county. If you need special accommodations or a guar-anteed meeting with someone, please feel free to call ahead and make an appointment.

758-5553

Upcoming 4-H Meetings

and Special Events

Enroll in 4-H Online!!

Go to

https://mt.4honline.com to re-

enroll or to enroll a new family.

Instructions are found at flat-

head.mt.gov/extension/

downloads.

Payments must be made at the

Extension Office before enroll-

ment can be

approved. Some forms will still

Activities & Meetings

Extension Office Closed: July 3rd –4th

Interstate Exchange: June 29th—July 6th

Camp Registration Deadline July 5th Extension Office

Pre-Congress: July 10th-12th Bozeman, MSU Campus

State Congress: July 12th—15th Bozeman, MSU Campus

Horse Committee: July 13th 5:45pm Fairgrounds

Camp Counselor Training #4: July 19th Fairgrounds

Beef Hoof Trimming July 22nd, 1:00pm Fairgrounds

Flathead 4-H Camp: July 24th—28th, Loon Lake

Fair Registration: August 1st, Fairgrounds

4-H Market Records Check Off Due:

August 1st with Club Leaders

Drug Withdrawal Commitment to Excellence:

August 1st to Extension Office

See the body of the Newsletter for the rest of the

dates and times of Activities and Meetings.

Foundation & Council

4-H Council: July 25th, 5:45pm

4-H Foundation: August 22nd, 5:30pm

Patricia McGlynn Montana State University Agriculture Extension Agent pmcglynn@flathead.mt.gov Phone: 406-758-5554

Ben Frentsos Montana State University 4-H & Youth Dev. Extension Agent bfrentsos@flathead.mt.gov Phone: 406-758-5552

Dee Cooper Administrative Assistant MSU Extension, Flathead County ddrydencooper@flathead.mt.gov (406) 758-5553 phone

Get news into each monthly, email Ben bfrentsos@flathead.mt.gov

Dear Flathead 4-H members, leaders & families:

The Flathead County MSU Extension Office will be closed July 3rd-4th.

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MSU Extension Service—Flathead County

Patricia McGlynn Agriculture, Natural Resource & Community Development Extension Agent

Ben Frentsos 4-H & Youth Development Agent

Dee Cooper Support Staff

Nancy Roberts SNAP Educator

Address: 1108 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 Phone: (406) 758-5553 Fax: (406) 758-5881 Email: extension@flathead.mt.gov Web: http://flathead.mt.gov/extension State Web Sites: www.msuextension.org www.montana4h.org

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension 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, Jeff Bader, Director of Extension, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717

Any Days a Picnic Chicken Salad

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients 2 1/2 cups

chicken breast (cooked, diced)

1/2 cup celery

(chopped) 1/4 cup onion

(chopped) 3 packages pickle relish (2/3 tablespoon) 1/2 cup mayonnaise (light) Directions 1. Combine all ingredients. 2. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 3. Use within 1-2 days. Chicken salad does not freeze well.

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