Flathead 4-H Foundation, Inc.
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The Flathead 4-H Foundation is a board of 4-H Volunteer Leaders that plan and implement funding for 4-H programs. the Flathead 4-H Foundation consists of:
4-H Fundation Chair | Board Members |
4-H Foundation President | Carol Olson-Erickson |
4-H Foundation Vice President | Ashley King |
4-H Foundation Secretary | Lesley Hawbaker |
4-H Foundation Treasurer | Chris Jellison |
Documents on this page:
- Flathead 4-H Foundation Minutes
- Flathead 4-H Scholarship Form for Event Funding
- Flathead 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application for Continued Education
- Flathead 4-H Foundation Fundraiser Brick Form
- Chick-Fil-A Donation Brick Form
Vision:
Guiding Principles:
The Flathead 4-H Foundation believes in:
- Sustainable, innovative and ethical fundraising and investments.
- Transparent, accountable and efficient fund management.
- Supporting innovative and traditional Flathead County 4-H program goals, development and implementation.
Flathead 4-H Foundation Minutes October 4, 2022
Printable version of Flathead 4-H Foundation Minutes Approved (PDF)
Flathead County 4-H Scholarship Form for Event Funding
Printable version of Flathead 4-H Scholarship Form for Event Funding (PDF)
Flathead County 4-H Scholarship Form
Name: _____________________________ Age: _________ Years in 4-H: __________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________Club: _______________________________________________
4-H Projects: ___________________________________________________________
Name and Date of Clinic/Seminar/Event:____________________________________________________
Cost of Clinic/Seminar/Event: _____________________________________________
Estimated Travel Expenses: _______________________________________________
Please answer the following questions-
How would this clinic/seminar/event better our 4-H projects?
How will you utilize this information to help your projects or club?
What are two goals you would like to attain by attending this clinic/seminar/event?
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It is appreciated that if you are gifted funds, you will need to provide a thank you and have an active role in giving back to the 4-H community in volunteering with another clinic, your club, or any fundraising event that is put on.
Please return for or direct questions to the Extension Office.
Flathead 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application for Continued Education
Printable version of Flathead 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application for Continued Education (PDF)
Flathead County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application
Scholarship opportunities:
Four - $500 scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
(Must be an active Flathead 4-H member in good standing)
Two - $500 scholarships for Current College / Trade School Students
(Must have been an active Flathead 4-H member in good standing upon graduation from high school)
Please check the box for the scholarship you are applying for.
All scholarships must be used during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Please complete this scholarship form in its entirety. Typed answers are preferred. You may attach additional sheets of paper if your answers exceed the space allowed. Applicants must be currently attending or plan to attend a college, trade school, or other institution of higher learning during academic yr 2024-2025.
A complete scholarship application packet must include the following:
- scholarship application
- letter of reference from a 4-H Leader
- summary/resume of your 4-H accomplishments (i.e. projects, awards, trips, events, activities, etc.)
The complete scholarship application packet must arrive (not postmarked) at the Flathead County Extension Office no later than 4:30 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Scholarship applications must be mailed or hand-delivered to:
Flathead County Extension Office
1108 S Main St #4
Kalispell, MT 59901
Interviews will take place after the May 30th, 2024 deadline. The Foundation will contact you to schedule a date and time.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
50% 4-H Involvement
20% Community Involvement and School Activities
30% Application Responses
Flathead County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application
Name: Member’s cell #: Member’s email address:
Address: City, State, & Zip:
4-H Club: Years in 4-H: High School attended: GPA: College/Trade School you plan to attend or are attending: Course of Study or Major: Starting Date:
- What was your favorite 4-H Project and why?
- What was your least favorite 4-H project and why?
- Did your 4-H experiences affect your career choice? If so, please explain.
- What 4-H accomplishment was most meaningful to you and why?
- How would your life have been different had you NOT been involved in 4-H?
- Please describe your career plans and/or life goals upon completion of college or trade school.
- Identify one person outside of your family who was especially influential to you during your years in 4-H. Describe the qualities they had that assisted you in achieving your goals.
- Describe what extracurricular or community activities you have participated in outside of 4-H (i.e. sports, church, school, other youth organizations, etc.).
- Why is receiving this Flathead County 4-H Foundation Scholarship important to you?
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.
Flathead 4-H Brick Fundraiser Form
Printable version of Brick Form (PDF)
Flathead 4-H Foundation is excited to
announce an opportunity to affirm your
place and provide a legacy for the
future at the Flathead County Fairgrounds!
Make your mark in the walkway that leads into the Grandstand Building. Have your family name, a 4-H member’s name, your business or organization’s name engraved in a brick on the walkway. You could even choose to engrave a brick in honor of someone special or create a family treasure for generations to come. We have lots of people that have spent much of their life in and around 4-H over the years and many have come through the grandstand building on their way to a livestock sale, or in support of one of their family members involved in 4-H. So honor your special friend, loved one, or family member with a commemorative engraved brick that will last forever in the walkway to the Grandstand building. Placement of the engraved bricks on the ground will be random.
Please complete all of the following information: Date ____________________________________________
Name ____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________
Address _________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ State _________________ Zip ________________________
Email ___________________________________________________________________________________
Each 4x8 brick costs $100. Each brick can contain 3 lines with 20 characters per line. Please utilize the boxes below for your message. Please note - utilize only one character per box. Not all box/rows have to be filled. You will not be sent a proof before your brick is engraved. The brick will be engraved exactly as it is appears below. Please refrain from using punctuation or using the words IN MEMORY OF. Proceeds from the sales will go to ensuring 4-H’s legacy in the Flathead County for years to come.
Please make checks payable to: Flathead 4-H Foundation, 1108 S. Main St. Ste. #4 Kalispell, MT 59901
Forms can be found at http://flathead.msuextension.org/foundation.html
A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the selling club:
Club___________________________________ Representative_______________________________________
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Questions? Please Contact: MSU Extension Flathead County Office • 406.758.5553
Flathead 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.
Chick-fil-A Brick Nomination Form
Printable version of Chick-fil-A Brick Nomination Form (PDF)
Volunteer Plaza
Brick Nomination
There are people in our lives who helped shape the best in who we are. Their time, their energy, passion, and commitment help us shine. The Flathead 4-H Foundation and our generous sponsor, Chick-fil-A, want to help you recognize their generosity. Please help us identify the unrecognized individuals in our community who have helped change your life and asked for nothing in return.
Provide us with a few important pieces of information. Please complete all fields.
ABOUT YOU
Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number Email Address
ABOUT YOUR NOMINEE
Name
Mailing Address
Phone Number Email Address
Your relationship to the Nominee
See reverse for more information
You know this person better than anyone. Please describe how this person gave their time for you or others (150 words or less). Attach additional sheets if necessary
Selected Nominees will have their name inscribed on one brick that will be placed at the North West Montana Fairgrounds Grandstands Building South Entrance.
Bricks have a specific format
Line 1: Name (First Last) 20 Characters Maximum
Line 2: Select a designation for your nominee
Legendary Leader Memorable Mentor Unsung Hero For Volunteerism
Line 3: Sponsors Name (We’ll take care of this)
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Return this complete form to the MSU Extension Office 1108 S. Main Ste. 4 Kalispell