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1 1 THE CLOVER CONNECTION MSU Cascade County Extension December 2015 General 4-H News Enrollment If you haven t submitted your enrollment forms, please get those to us by November 30th. All members and leaders that have not submitted enrollments for the new year will have an interruption in the delivery of the Newsletter and all communications with the 4-H Office until we receive enrollments. This does not mean you can not submit them after November 30th, only that you will not remain on our distribution list until enrollments are received. Cascade County 4-H S.P.A.R.C. Summit November 13-14th was a great weekend spent with some intuitive, motivated, and passionate 4-H members and leaders. We were able to discuss the needs of our 4-H program and create initiatives to move our program into the future. The three areas which were highlighted are: 1. Project development, awareness, and knowledge. 2. Leader & Member recruitment and retention. 3. Program marketing and community outreach. SAVE-THE-DATES Nov th, Holiday, no agents on duty Dec. 3rd, Project Day registration DUE Dec. 9-12:00, Project Day Dec. 6:00, Teen Challenge Jan 1st, Beef in possession and ear tagged Jan. 5th, Livestock Leaders mtg Jan. 5th Horse Leaders mtg Participants from the Summit will be visiting every club that was not represented at the Summit to update your clubs on program initiatives and request volunteers to help drive initiatives. Thank you to the following leaders, members, and parents for dedicating so much of your time and passion to move our program forward: At Large: Tammy Phelps, Dave Chandler, and Lacey Gallagher Busy Beavers: Erika Mullins, Marion Mullins, Kylie Lindberg, and Shyleene Mullins Eastside Explorers: Erin Doyon, Jen Dover, Elora Dover, and Hannah Doyon Eden Livestock: Jill Mackey and Alexis Marko Highwood Hustlers: Kathy Dunn Rocket Riders/Malmstrom AFB: Kathy Desy and Stevie Brown Running Free: Janet Smith, Mike Matury, and Jared Matury Tiger Butte: Keely Drummond Ulm Pishkun: Sandy Harshaw-Irvine, Emilee Carpenter, and Brook Gerard Speech Contest Date Change The Speech contest and Finals will be moved up a week. The new dates will be January 25-26th with Finals to be on February 1st. The workshop to help new members learn more about the contest will be held January 12th at 6:00 p.m. Times will remain the same for the contest and Finals which is 6:00 p.m.. Registration will be due to the Extension Office on Wednesday, January 13th. You will find information on the speech categories to compete in at the end of this Newsletter. Members will register with their club leaders. Club leaders will receive a separate that includes the registration worksheet. Teen Challenge Calling ALL 4-H ers 13 years old and older December 8th at 6;00 p.m. at the Extension Office will be the next Teen Challenge. Teen Challenge is a fun group that meets once a month, is directed by the County Teen Ambassadors. This month, we will be screening the PBS movie, 4-H: 6 Montana Stories. We will pop some popcorn and have drinks on hand. Jan. 5th, Project Day Registration Due Jan 6th, Beef intent to enter and full body photo DUE Jan. 8th, KMON registration due Jan. 9th, Project Day regis- Jan 13th, Speech contest trations DUE Work- Jan. 6:00, Speech shop Jan 13th, last day to submit Market Beef intent to enter forms with a $25 late fee. Jan 8:30, KMON Meats Contest Jan 25-26th, Speech Contest Feb. 1st, Speech Finals Feb 9-12:00 Project Day Feb.12-13th: Baby Blankets Feb. 16th: Foundation

2 Hi everyone my name is Becca Gerard and I am one of your Cascade County 4-H Ambassadors. I am from the Ulm Pishkun 4-H club. I have been active in 4-H for 10 years and my projects include swine, rabbit, and sheep breeding. I am looking forward to seeing and meeting all of you in club visits and county activities. One county event coming up is project day on December 5th. Be sure to get signed up at the Extension Office. Another event is Teen Challenge which involves some very fun and exciting projects and activities for all my fellow teens in Cascade County. Teen Challenge is scheduled for December 8th at 6:00. See you there! Sincerely, Becca Gerard General 4-H News NEW CONTACT INFORMATION Please be advised both Jerrica and Scott have new s. Please use the following addresses when sending s: Jerrica.seilstad@montana.edu cascade1@exchange.montana.edu If you have sent an in the last week or so and did not receive a reply, it may be due to our accounts suspended during the time of transfer. 4-H LICENSE PLATES The Montana 4-H License Plate is a great way to show your pride in 4-H and support the program on a state and county level. Cost of the plate is $ Of this amount, $15.00 goes to the county treasurer, $10.00 to the Montana 4-H Foundation and $10.00 to the Cascade 4-H Foundation. CLUB MINUTES Reminder that club secretaries need to or fax your monthly club meeting minutes to the Extension Office. We also need a list of your officers. cascade@montana.edu or fax GREYTAK CALENDARS The 2016 Greytak calendars are available at the Extension Office. Calendars sell for $10.00 each. If your club would like to sell calendars, you will earn $2.50 per calendar, or if you know of someone who would like a calendar, please let them know they are available. CLOVERBUD CLUB The Cloverbud Club is for youth ages 5-8 years old by October 1, The 4-H Teen Ambassadors facilitate the program along with other 4-H teens. The first meeting will be December 5th at 10:30 during project day. Youth must be enrolled before attending. Enrollments can be picked up at the Extension Office. Youth Opportunities CASCADE 4-H FOUNDATION SEEKS TEEN BOARD MEMBERS We are looking for two teens (13 yrs +) to apply to be on the Cascade 4-H Foundation. Through a one year term on the board, teens will learn a great deal about non-profit organizations, investments, parliamentary procedure, and funded program opportunities in the county, state, and nation. The board meets 4 times a year. This is a great resume builder. If you are interested in learning more about the open positions available and would like to apply, please contact Jerrica at the Extension Office. KMON JUDGING CONTESTS January Registration is due, January 8 to the Extension Office. If you are registering as a 4-H er, you will need to contact Jerrica before the 8th. If you are registering for FFA, you will need to speak directly to your FFA advisor. FFA advisors have the registration forms for their respective chapters. Contests available to enter are: Meats Judging Livestock Judging Agronomy Ag Sales Each contest is $6 to enter. There will be a late fee assessed after January 8th. For questions, please contact Jerrica at the Extension Office. CITIZEN WASHINGTON FOCUS Applications due January 1, For 4-H ers years old. Applications are online at: Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a week-long 4-H citizenship program for youth ages that takes place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, just 1 mile from the Washington, DC border. Every summer, thousands of young people participate in the program, which provides opportunities for them to: strengthen their communication, leadership, and citizenship skills on a national level understand the importance of civic and social responsibilities as they relate to the development of better citizens and leaders exchange ideas, practice respect, and form friendships with other youth from diverse backgrounds. experience hands-on learning using the historical backdrop of Washington, DC. CWF participants enjoy: a behind-the-scenes look at our nation's capital and the chance to meet Members of Congress motivational speakers, educational workshops, and assemblies that increase individual commitment to citizen involvement and build lifetime skills for success activities that encourage new and lasting friendships an enthusiastic staff of young adults that work directly with them. Participants are immersed in the culture and history of Washington through onsite workshops at its most spectacular sights. Destinations include, but are not limited to: The Capitol Mount Vernon Arlington National Cemetery

3 Presidential and war monuments and memorials Smithsonian museums The week s signature event called Nightview is a spectacular evening tour of our nation's most historic sites. In between tours, youth can relax at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, the premier meeting and conference center in the Washington, DC area especially for young people. It offers a 12-acre campus with 24-hour uniformed security, fitness center, full-court basketball, recreation room with cyber cafe, all-you-can eat buffet in the Clover Café, free parking, and more. CITIZEN WASHINGTON FOCUS PRESI- DENTIAL INAUGURATION SPECIAL Applications due May 1, 2016 The National 4-H Foundation is adding a Citizen Washington Focus week for 2017 to attend the presidential inauguration. All Montana 4-H ers ages 14 years and older by October 1, 2016 are invited to attend. National 4-H is excited to extend the program to the Executive Branch of the federal government and let students experience Inauguration Day in Washington, D.C. Citizenship Washington Focus: Presidential Inauguration will take place on January 17-21, Delegations will experience Inauguration Day,a behind the scenes look at the nation s capital, educational programs and experience their own Inauguration Ball. LEADERSHIP WASHINGTON FOCUS Applications due January 1, Applications are online at: montana4h.org/#program55 Leadership Washington Focus (LWF) is a 4-H leadership program for youth entering grades 7 through 9. The program will take place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, just 1 mile from the Washington, D.C. border. For more than 50 years, thousands of 4-H ers have participated in our high school program, Citizenship Washington Focus and now we are happy to introduce its precursor for middle school 4-H'ers, LWF. Middle school 4-H delegates will: Build confidence in their ability to motivate and direct others in meaningful action Practice effective communication with others through group discussion and public speaking Work with others to create and accomplish goals Develop an understanding of their own personal leadership style Exchange ideas, practice respect, and form friendships with other 4- H'ersfrom across the nation. Experience hands-on learning using the historical backdrop of Washington, D.C. Tuition costs for Leadership Washington Focus is $ (inclusive of tax); tuition includes: Lodging at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center for the duration of the program All meals during the program All site visits during the program Transportation during the program (this does not include travel to or from the Center) Souvenir pack including: LWF bag, LWF T-shirt, and LWF water bottle Led by our team of program assistants, delegates will learn by doing and leave LWF with the experiences, tools, and connections to be leaders in their communities today. PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY: Motivational speakers and educational workshops that increase individual leadership capability and build lifetime skills for success Activities that encourage and form new lasting friendships with other 4-H youth An enthusiastic staff of young adults that work directly with them Participants are immersed in the culture and history of our nation through on-site workshops at D.C. s most spectacular sights. Destinations include, but are not limited to: March 2nd, Project Day registrations DUE March 5th: Project Day March 30th: Ambassador applications due April 4-5th: Demonstrations April 11th: Demo Finals White House and Lafayette Park Ford's Theatre National Archives Presidential and war monuments and memorials Smithsonian museums and more! Contest April 12th: Ambassador Interviews May 4th, Project Day registrations DUE May 7th, Livestock Project Day June 12th-15th: Camp June 17th, Congress registration DUE July 8-10th, County Livestock Show and Sale July 26-27th, Interview Judging for Fair exhibits July 27-28th, Fair booth set-up July 29-Aug 6th, MT State Fair One of the week s signature events, called Nightview, is a spectacular evening tour where delegates will reflect on the different types of leadership conveyed through the symbolism of our national monuments and memorials. In between tours, youth can relax at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center, Washington, D.C. s premier youth and leadership hotel. The hotel is situated on a 12-acre campus, minutes from downtown D.C., featuring a hotel café all-you-can eat buffet, 24-hour uniformed security, a fitness center, full-court basketball and volleyball court, recreation room with pool

4 tables and arcade games, free parking, and more OUTBOUND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES Applications due December 1, 2015 Since 1948, young people from the United States have traveled to countries on almost every continent. 4-H age youth travel for one summer month to a country of their choice. Former Montana 4-H members, ages 18-30, live and work for three or six months with a series of host families in a country of their choice. In exchange, Montana families host delegates (see Hosting Opportunities for more information). This in-depth cultural experience is unique because participants truly "learn by doing." Summer Outbound Opportunities (not all countries are available every year): Japan, Korea, Finland, Norway, Argentina, Costa Rica,, Tanzania. Montana 4-H International Program for Young Adults (IPYA) Opportunities: Norway Japan Costa Rica Korea IPYA For more information on how you can travel, Please contact Stephanie Davison, MT State 4-H Program Coordinator for International Programs at or at sdavison@montana.edu Project News PROJECT DAY What are Project Days???? For those of you new to 4-H, Project Days are typically the 1st Saturday of the month (with some exceptions) and are held at the Extension Office. Each month new and exciting workshops will be held. Youth can participate in ANY of the workshops regardless of what projects they are enrolled in. Each newsletter will have information on what workshops will be provided that month along with a registration form that must be turned in at the office. Youth participants MUST be enrolled in 4-H to participate. It is preferred that parents do not drop kids off and instead, remain present for the workshops and participate and/or assist instructors. This fosters family learning. In most workshops, space is limited so parents will need to register their kids in advance. You can find registration forms and detailed workshop information at the end of this newsletter. Here is a snapshot of the upcoming project days: December 9:00-Noon at the Extension Office. Workshops offered will be quilting, leathercraft, canning, knife skills for cooking, ceramic ornament crafts, wildlife, and a pig-linko. Some workshops have fees associated with them to cover costs of supplies. January Project Day: January 9th MEATS ID What is Meats ID??? For those of you new to 4-H, Meats ID is a wonderful project that teaches youth how to identify different meat cuts (sirloin, roast, cutlets, for example), how to identify good quality meat vs. poor quality, identifying types of meat (poultry, pork, beef, etc.), it also helps youth make decisions and defend their ideas. It encourages youth to learn public speaking in a non-traditional way. 4-H youth of all ages are invited to attend the meetings and learn more about this exciting project. If you are uncertain if this project is right for you, just swing by one of the meetings or contact Randy Bogden to learn more. Here is the list of practice times. All practices will be held at the Farm Bureau Insurance Office at 201 Smelter Ave NW in Great Falls. December 6th December 20th January 3rd At the end of January, participants are encouraged to sign up for the 4-H Meats Judging contest held during the MAGIE. The contest is scheduled for January 23rd. Contestants that are 13 years or older may qualify to attend Montana 4-H Congress held in July as well as compete at the Denver Stock Show January Cascade 4-H Foundation provides qualifying participants with 75% reimbursement for their registration to Congress. If members qualify to compete in Denver, the Montana 4-H Foundation as well as the Cascade 4-H Foundation contribute funds for expenses for registration and travel, making it a very affordable experience. For more information on Meats ID and the opportunities available to 4-H ers, please contact Jerrica Seilstad at or Randy Bogden at DOG OBEDIENCE A great big welcome to Elaine Wood who has graciously offered to lead the Dog Obedience classes this year. She brings knowledge, enthusiasm, and experience to share with our youth. Save-the-date! January 4th: Dog Obedience class registrations will open. February 2nd: Mandatory parent & member orientation meeting (NO DOGS!) February 9th: First day of Class Classes will be held every Tuesday starting at 6:30 and will be located at the Missouri River Riders Association Club House. Dog training will start in February. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced classes will be available. Classes will be limited in size to 8 dogs per class so sign up early! Reminder to parents & leaders we do not train the dog, we teach your child a life skill. Requirements: proof of vaccinations MUST be turned in prior to attending classes. Dogs will not be permitted in the building until proof of vaccinations have been turned in. Dogs must also be 6 months old or older by the time class begins. Dogs must be able to be lead on a leash with ease before attending class. Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times before unloading from vehicles when attending practices. Students will be placed in class levels based upon completion from previous years of 4-H dog obedience classes (if any) as well as an inperson skills assessment performed by the class instructor. Registration: opens January 4th and costs $25/ member. Equipment needed: a training collar, grooming supplies, and a lead. Donations needed: We would love to accept donations for the following items to help keep our facility well taken care. Items needed are: paper towel and spray cleaner with bleach. Expectations: Classes are not very long so all participants need to be on time! Parents must stay with their child for the duration of the class. NO CELL PHONES. Dogs (and kids) can be easily distracted. Parents and members should leave cell phones in your vehicles and should not have them out at anytime during class. Again, dogs should be on leash at all times from the moment they arrive to practice to the moment they leave, unless otherwise instructed by the leader. This class is in the format of train the trainer. The class leader will be working with youth teaching the youths how to train their own dogs. The trainer will not be training the dogs directly. It is up to each individual

5 member to take what they have learned at class and implement methods learned at home. Practice! Practice! Practice! ARCHERY Archery requires pre-registration at the Extension Office. No registrations will be accepted at the shooting range. You must also pay your shooting fees and sign-up for your preferred shooting time at the 4-H Office. Registration opens December 15th and will be accepted through January 6th by 4:00 p.m. Mandatory orientation will be held January 7th at 6:00 at the Boys and Girls Club. All shooters AND parents must attend this meeting. All shooters begin at level 1 shooting 10 yards. Advancement tests will be given on Friday January 8th. The archery project is designed to help the 4-H member gain the knowledge and skill necessary to shoot a bow and arrow. It will assist in developing concentration and coordination skills and will stress safety rules of the sport. Registration: opens December 15th and closes January 6th at 4:00 p.m. Cost: $23.00/ member to cover cost of targets and equipment replacement. Requirements: At least 9 years old by October 1st, of the current 4-H enrollment year. Member must be able to attend 6 of the 8 scheduled shooting sessions prior to the State Fair shoot. The state Fair shoot will be scheduled following the eight sessions. Archery sessions are usually held January through February followed with State Fair match in March. Shooters must also complete the 4-H journal. Equipment needed: all equipment is provided at the facility. Members who have their own equipment must have their equipment assessed before using it. (No crossbows allowed!) Livestock Listings LIVESTOCK LEADERS MEETING The Livestock Leaders met on November 10, 2015 to discuss and vote on rule and policy changes. The following new rule book will be released in January. The Livestock Leaders passed the following rules: Change the late fee on the County 4- H Livestock Show Entry form from $40 per 4-H member to $10 per 4-H member. Add buckles for beef, goat, sheep, and swine showmanship champion and remove reserve market animal carcass buckles The Livestock Leaders have formed a committee of 3 (Jill Rearden Mackey, Melissa Nichols, and Rose Malisani) to survey buyers at the 2015 Cascade County 4-H Livestock Sale. Jill and Melissa have received some wonderful feedback for the 2016 sale. A rule was submitted to change the sale order of the Livestock Sale. That rule change has been TABLED for the January 5, 2016 meeting. If you have questions regarding the rule and policy book, contact Rose at (406) The next Cascade County 4-H Livestock Leaders meeting will be on January 5, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Extension office. If you would like to serve as a Livestock Leader, please submit your paperwork to the Extension office. Elections were held for Vice President and Treasurer at the November meeting. Melanie Paul will remain as the Vice President and Brook Gerard will be serve as Treasurer. Congratulations, Melanie and Brook! Cascade County 4-H Livestock Leaders are looking for adults to help govern the livestock projects in Cascade County. Adults may enroll as a Livestock Leader from October to May. Livestock Leaders make and vote on rule and policy, plan the livestock show and sale, organize livestock project days, teach Livestock Quality Assurance workshops, and much more! Meetings are held in January, March, May, June, September, and November at 7:00 p.m. at the MSU Cascade County Extension office. Please call Rose at (406) with any questions. STEER WEIGH-IN Steer Weigh-In: The Livestock Leaders are currently working on setting up a time at Western Livestock Auction to weigh steers. Information on the date and time will be ed at a later date. Steers are weighed in January and June. The steers with the three highest average daily gain ratios are paid $100 for first place, $60 for second place, and $40 for third place. MARKET BEEF Beef Ear Tags and Intent to Enter forms are available for pick up at the Extension office. Beef ear tags go in the left ear. 4-H members may Intent to enter as many animals as they want, along with the $10 per animal Intent to Enter Fee. Market Beef must be in possession, ear tagged and on feed by January 1, Beef Intent to Enter forms and the FULL BODY PHOTO showing the ear tag in the animal and so that the tag number can be read is due to the Extension Office on (or before) January 6, Late entries will be accepted until Wednesday, January 13, 2016, with a $25 per animal late fee. Beef Intent to Enter can be requested through the MSU Cascade County Extension office. Intent to Enter Reminders: The 4-H member and a parent MUST sign the form. Fill out the form completely. Animal descriptions of color, unique markings, and complete mailing address of the breeder. Forms missing information will not be accepted. A photo showing the full body of the animal with the ear tag installed that clearly shows the ear tag number is required. 4-H members are encouraged to get their ear tags early and take the pictures before the weather gets bad. Photos turned in after Wednesday, January 7, 2015, will be considered late and the $25 late fee will be assessed. Intent forms can be turned in before the January 7, 2015 deadline Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale will be July 8-10 at the Montana ExpoPark s Livestock Pavilion in Great Falls, MT. Please note important reminders The Cascade County 4-H Livestock show 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 MARKET BEEF DEADLINES January 1 Beef in possession and EAR TAGGED January 6 Beef Intent to Enter and full body photo due January 13 Last day to submit Market Beef Intent to Enter forms with a $25 late fee No forms accepted after January 13 MARKET SWINE DEADLINES April 15 Swine in possession and EAR TAGGED April 20 Swine Intent to Enter and full body photo due April 27 Last day to submit Market Swine Intent to Enter forms with a $25 late fee No forms accepted after April 29

6 MARKET GOT & LAMB DEADLINES May 1 Lamb and Goat in possession and EAR TAGGED May 11 Lamb and Goat Intent to Enter and full body photo due May 18 Last day to submit Market Goat and Sheep Intent to Enter forms with a $25 late fee No forms accepted after May 13 BREEDING PROJECT DEADLINES October 1 Breeding projects begin June 1 Breeding project record books to Cascade County Extension office Breeding Projects for livestock projects officially kicked off on October 1, 2015 for the H year. If you need a new book, please contact the MSU Cascade County Extension office at (406) Animals do not need to be in possession as of October 1, YOUTH LOANS Rural Youth Loans are available through the Farm Service Agency (FSA). FSA provides financial assistance and business planning to help rural youth get a start on their futures. The Rural Youth Loan Program is designed to provide start-up funds to establish and operate income-producing projects of modest size in connection with participation in 4-H clubs, FFA and similar agriculturally focused organizations. Call Janet Smith at , ext. 108 for more information. Junior Agriculture Loans are available by contacting the Montana Department of Agriculture. The loan program provides financial assistance through Junior Ag loans. Call Walt Anseth (406) for more information, brochures and application forms. Would you like to go to the Montana 4-H Congress in judging? If yes, please contact the Extension Office at (406) to be included s 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 s. 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. UP-COMING LIVESTOCK EVENTS: January 5 Cascade County 4-H Livestock Leaders Meeting January 6 Beef Intent to Enter Forms Due January 13 Beef Late Intent to Enter Forms Due. No entries due after January 13. July 8-10 Cascade County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale Horse Happenings HORSE LEADERS The Horse Leaders met on November 10 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss and vote on rule and policy changes. There are some verbiage changes that will happen to the rule book; the rule book will be released January The next Cascade County 4-H Horse Leaders meeting will be on January 5, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. at the Extension office. Agenda items will be location and planning of 2016 Montana State 4-H Horse Show, County 4-H Horse Show, 2016 clinics, etc. Cascade County 4-H Horse Leaders are looking for adults to help govern the livestock projects in Cascade County. Adults may enroll as a Livestock Leader from October to May. Livestock Leaders make and vote on rule and policy, plan the horse show, organize project days, organize the 2016 Montana State 4-H Horse Show, and much more! Meetings are held in January, March, May, June, September, and November at 5:30 p.m. at the MSU Cascade County Extension office. Please call Rose at (406) with any questions. Elections were held for Vice President at the November meeting. Lisa Jassen will remain as the Vice President. Congratulations, Lisa! A BIG THANK YOU to the Cascade County 4-H Horse Leaders Committee for organizing and planning the 2015 Montana State 4-H Horse Show. Cascade County will host the 2016 Montana State 4-H Horse Show next September in Great Falls. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Rose at (406) The Cascade County 4-H Horse Leaders will present a 4-H Horse Project Fair at the January Project Day. Horse Leaders will present on horseless horse, English, Western, miniature horses, horse showing and different components of the 4-H Horse Project. HORSE JUDGING AT CONGRESS Would you like to go to the Montana 4-H Congress in judging? If yes, please contact the Extension Office at (406) to be included s 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 s. 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. MONTANA HORSE HELMET POLICY 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 turn in a 2016 Helmet Policy/Horse Risk Form. UP-COMING HORSE EVENTS: January 5 Cascade County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting January 9 4-H Project Day Scholarships & Grants PEOPLE PARTNER GRANTS FOR CLUBS What are People Partner Grants? These grants provide incentives and financial support to groups, clubs, and individuals for programs that enhance the quality of living for people in their communities. Who Can Apply? 4-H Groups (clubs) and individual members may apply. Grants are also open to non-4-h youth groups and individuals. Applications should meet the following criteria: Youth should be involved in determining, planning, conducting, and evaluating the project. 6 Project will make it possible for people to accomplish something educational and worthwhile that helps them reach a higher quality of life. There is community support and acceptance of the project, as evidenced by partners listed in the grant application, additional funding sources, and resource persons and agencies involved. The project has lasting benefits How do you apply? Submit a completed People Partners Grant application available to download from:

7 Postmarked by February 1st. However, applications submitted by January 10th will be reviewed and returned with suggestions for improvement to the application in order to resubmit. Submit applications to: Montana 4-H Foundation 111 Taylor Hall Box Bozeman, MT MT 4-H FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS The Montana 4-H Foundation supports 4-H initiatives that focus on healthy living, citizenship, leadership, science, engineering and technology, to name a few. The mission of the Montana 4-H Foundation is to help 4-H youth by raising private funds, managing financial resources and partnering with the MSU Extension Service to fund educational opportunities for Montana 4-H youth, volunteer leaders and staff. Scholarships and grants provide opportunities for youth and adults to strengthen their skills and maximize their positive impacts on the communities in which they live. Applications for scholarships should be mailed to the Montana 4-H Foundation postmarked on or before April 1st. Please visit the links below for individual scholarship information. Interested persons need only complete one Montana 4-H Scholarship application to apply for the Montana 4-H Scholarships listed below. DUE FEBRUARY 1: AMTOPP Scholarship for current 4-H ers ages 9-19 DUE APRIL 1 Douglas & Nancy Dear Memorial Scholarship Montana Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarship Carson Christensen Memorial Scholarship Montana Meat Processors Scholarship MABA/ MGEA Agri-Business 4-H Scholarship Montana Wheat & Barley Scholarship Murdoch s Ranch & Home Supply Scholarship N.A. Jacobsen Scholarship Shooting Sports Scholarship Barbara Edens Memorial Scholarship Bud Dawson Livestock Scholarship Miller Scholarship W. Doyle Stocks Scholarship Wilcox Family Scholarship Montana 4-H Council Scholarship Cedric & Elfriede Maurer Memorial Scholarship Northern Seed 4-H Scholarship Steer In Trailer Sales 4-H Scholarship Westfeeds 4-H Scholarship Anton and Helga Sundsted Pioneer 7 Scholarship To learn more about these scholarships and to download applications, go to CASCADE COUNTY SCHOLARSHIPS Due March 31st to the Extension Office Available Scholarships: Cascade 4-H Foundation Scholarship Doug & Nancy Dear Memorial Scholarship Fred Sanborn Memorial Scholarship Adult Leader Scholarship For more information on Cascade County Scholarships, please contact Jerrica Seilstad. Scholarship criteria will be posted on our county website in December. If you would like the applications before then, one can be ed to you or you can stop by the office to pick-up a copy. All scholarships for Cascade County will be due into the Extension Office on March 31st. **please note that any applications submitted, must be complete or they will automatically be denied.** Cascade County 4-H Leaders Council Secretary s Minutes October 27, 2015 The meeting of the Cascade County 4-H Leaders Council was called to order on October 27, 2015 at 6:07 pm by President Tammy Phelps. The meeting was held at the Cascade County Extension Office. Pledges Jerrica Seilstad led the pledges. Roll Call Those present: Kathy Dunn, Fran Gossack, Keri Leggett, Tammy Phelps, and Jerrica Seilstad. Secretary s Minutes The minutes of the last meeting were read by Secretary Keri Leggett. Kathy Dunn moved to accept the minutes as read. Fran Gossack seconded the motion. The motion carried. for January 12, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Speech contest registrations are due January 25, 2016 by 4:00 pm. Speech contest is February 1 and February 2, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Speech senior finals are February 9, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Demonstrations: Demonstrations workshop is set for March 5, 2016 in conjunction with Project Day. Demonstrations contest registrations are due March 25, 2016 by 4:00 pm. Demonstrations contest is April 4 and April 5, 2016 at 6:00 pm. Demonstrations senior finals are April 11, 216 at 6:00 pm. Sewing and Textiles: Sara Zook stepped down as chair so the Extension Office is in search of someone to fill that role. Photography: Jerrica Seilstad is reaching out to Brooke Marko for assistance. Kathy Dunn suggested that Eric Dunn may be able to assist. Unfinished Business The Strategic Planning and Review Committee (SPARC) Summit is scheduled for November at the Extension Office. If there are gaps in registration for adults and youth, Jerrica Seilstad will reach out to fill those gaps. Fran Gossack made a motion for Leader s Council to fund the SPARC Summit in the amount of $350. There was discussion of how many people would take part in the training. The Summit will potentially reach 80 people. Kathy Dunn seconded the motion. The motion carried. New Business The Nominating Committee, Kathy Dunn and Fran Gossack, reported that Stephanie Banks is willing to serve as Vice President. Kathy Dunn moved to elect Stephanie Banks as Vice President. Fran Gossack seconded the motion. The motion carried. Stephanie Banks will be installed at the next meeting for a two-year term. Keri Leggett was installed as secretary. District 3 has been tasked to host the 2016 Leaders Forum. Jerrica Seilstad will work on a conference call to set the date as well as an initial planning meeting with the other counties in the district. Treasurer s Report The financial report showed a current bank balance of $37, Keri Leggett and Jerrica Seilstad will get together to revise the accounts as well as the tracking of accounts. Line items that are irrelevant and no longer used will be deleted. A budget will be created for approval at the next meeting. Correspondence There was no correspondence. Reports Public Speaking: Speech workshop is set Foods and Nutrition: Dates haven t been set for any foods activities. Awards: The Extension Office is looking for volunteers to serve on this committee. Announcements Minutes of the council meetings will be posted on the new website. The next meeting will be held at the Extension Office on February 16, 2016 at 6:00 pm Adjournment Fran Gossack moved to adjourn the meeting. Kathy Dunn seconded. The motion carried. The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully Submitted: Keri Leggett

8 8 9:00 10:30 10:30 Noon Ceramics: $3/ member. We will be decorating ceramic holiday ornaments. Youth will have the opportunity to show their artistic side and use acrylic paint to make holiday art to hang on the tree. Taught by 4-H Leader, Kym Stevens. Cooking: $3/ member. Don t miss this class! Youth will have the opportunity to learn professional knife skills and knife safety. They will also learn how to whip up an oriental sauce and make stir fry. Taught by Snap-Ed Educator, Abigail Litchliter Wildlife & Ecology: We will be learning about tracking animals based on their tracks. Youth will also learn about animal hides and have the opportunity to identify different animals by viewing different skulls. Taught by 4-H Leader, Laura Conway Cloverbuds: Members 5-8 years old by October 1st, 2015 must be enrolled in 4-H to participate. Activities will be led by the 4-H Ambassadors and will be age appropriate for the group. Cloverbuds will do many crafts and learn about 4-H. Crochet: $3/ member. Learn the basics of crochet. Participants will be making crochet projects that they can take home that day. Yarn will be supplied but it is recommended that youth that have their own hooks bring them. Taught by Blaine County Extension Agent, Kendra Seilstad Pig Linko has been moved to a future project day date 9:00-Noon Leathercraft: $15/ member. Join us for a course in leathercraft. Participants will be provided with a leathercraft project kit that they will be able to complete a project to take home that day. Tools and kits will be provided, but it is recommended that if you have your own tools, that you bring them. Taught by Greg of MT Leather Repair. Jelly & Jams Canning Workshop: $15/ member. Youth will have the opportunity to experience the jelly-making process from beginning to end. Participants will learn about safety and how to make freezer jams. Participants will have jam to take home with them that day. Taught by 4-H Leader, Elaine Wood. PROJECT DAY REGISTRATION Submit by December 3rd, 2015, to the Cascade County Extension Office by 4:00 p.m. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: LEADER S COUNCIL NO REGISTRATIONS OR ENROLLMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED THE DAY OF PROJECT DAYS AS THERE WILL BE NO OFFICE STAFF AVAILABLE Name Age Club Phone I AM REGISTERING FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT DAY WORKSHOPS 9:00-10:30 Ceramics (Fees) 10:30-Noon Cloverbuds 9:00-Noon Leathercraft (fees) 9:00-10:30 Cooking (fees) 10:30-Noon Crochet (fees) 9:00-Noon Canning (fees) 9:00-10:30 Wildlife & Ecology Form can be mailed to the Extension Office, rd St. NE #9, Great Falls, MT Please include all participation fees 4-H enrollments and dues must be submitted to register for Project Days

9 SPEECH CATEGORIES 9 Prepared Speech You may choose any topic for your speech. Speeches should have an introduction, body and summary. Note cards may be used but you should not read from them. No props or visual aids are allowed in the prepared speech category. Time limits for all prepared speeches are: 8-10 year olds 3-5 minutes year olds 5-7 minutes 14 and older 5-7 minutes plus 2-3 minute impromptu Interview You will have many occasions in life to be involved in an interview. This is a great opportunity to develop the skills that will make you shine above all the rest. BEFORE you arrive for the interview, you will prepare a RE- SUME. The resume is part of your score. It tells about you and the qualities you have for the job for which you are applying. All of the information must be true. Choose information that would be most valuable for the job for which you are being interviewed. A guideline for preparing the resume will be provided to each person in this category. The positions for the interviews this year are: Commercials They're short, they're fun and they=re convincing! They encourage you to buy things or to become involved. Here's your chance to create one. üchoose a product or an idea you would like to sell. ücover or conceal any brand names and create your own brand name. üprepare a convincing presentation that would make your audience want to buy this product. Remember, commercials are quite short. übe certain your commercial includes the three parts of an effective communication: an introduction that catches attention, a body that gives documentation of reasons the audience should buy the product or idea, and a summary that leaves an impression of the most important idea you want the audience to remember. Broadcast You can be the voice behind some of those exciting stories you hear on the radio. Your radio broadcast may be written and you may read from your script. You will be in your "broadcast booth" speaking over a microphone. The success of your story will depend on the words you choose, organization of your information, use of your voice, and rate of delivery. You need to prepare a newscast which would include 4 to 5 news items of about 30 seconds each. Be sure you have a clear transition between news items.

10 December Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Project Day registration DUE Project Day 6 1:00 Meats ID 7 8 6:00 teen challenge Archery opens :00 Meats ID Office closed 25 Office closed Office closed January 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Beef Possession Livestock mtg Horse mtg PD registration 6 Beef intent to enter due 7 8 KMON registration due 9 Project Day Speech Workshop 13 Speech contest registration DUE KMON Contests 23 KMON Contests