February 2021

Happy February!

Many projects are starting to gather steam now as we are a month into shooting sports and there are reports of other projects, including robotics, sewing, cake decorating and dog occurring on a regular basis.  Remember that 4-H is all about learning by doing and we love to see you learning AND having fun! Don’t forget to send pictures of your activities to Julie at liberty@montana.edu. 

We encourage you to continue to represent 4-H here in Liberty County and wherever you may be.  I was pleased to see 4-H leaflets hanging from the doors of several lockers at the school when I was there last week!  Way to let your green show! 

Jesse

4 County Marias Fair Archery Tournament

There will not be a physical 4 county Marias Fair Archery tournament. Each county will host their own tournament. The good news is that there will be no entry fees and Archery members will have a chance for a little more practice since there was a late start. The format should be similar to the normal Marias Fair tournament with 2 practice ends and then start the 10 ends that are scored with the time limit of 2 minutes 30 seconds per end. All counties’ scores must be turned in by March 9^th.   More information will be coming as we settle on a specific date for the shoot here in Liberty County.  It will most likely be in late February, or very early March. 

4 County Marias Fair Air Rifle/Pistol Tournament

The Marias Fair Air Rifle/Pistol tournament will also be hosted by individual counties. There will be no fee to register for the tournament and it will also be taking place in late February to very early March.  Look for exact dates to for all shooting sports disciplines to come out in the next couple of weeks. 

2021 Montana 4-H Shooting Sports Virtual Invitational

Members who would like to participate in the State 4-H Invitational can do so by clicking on the following link: https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/14973.   You will need to create a new FairEntry account since we are no longer with 4honline. You will be able to use this account this summer if you participate in the Marias Fair so remember your login information. Please call the Extension office if you need assistance. 

Please be sure to see the deadlines for registration.  WE WILL NEED TO HAVE ALL PAYMENTS PROCESSED BY MARCH 1^ST.  IF THAT IS NOT DONE, TARGETS WILL NOT BE SCORED AND ARCHERY SCORES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  The current rulebooks will be posted on the State 4-H Website at the following address: http://montana4h.org/programs/events/shooting-sports-event.html. 

The Shelby Rifle and Pistol Club is doing their Youth Rifle Raffle fundraiser! 

To the right is a picture of the youth rifle. Please note: ONLY YOUTH 18 and under can be entered for the rifle. Tickets are $10 each, 6 for $50 or 12 for $100.

To get your tickets, please connect with Joe Hofer at: 406-450-2041 and mail your payment to Joe Hofer, PO Box 575, Shelby MT 59474.

Record Books with Zsuite

How are your record books coming along? You can still turn in hand- written paper forms but be sure to check out the record book option on Zsuite. When you are done you can print them off to turn in. To view a couple of examples click on  http://montana4h.org/projects/support/record_books/zsuite.html , scroll to the section " What will the printed record sheets look like?"

Prairie Pals Community Service Project

The Prairie Pals 4-H Club brightened the day and spread a little warmth to the residents at Wheat Country Estates with their home-made fleece blankets.

Multi-County Camp Counselor

The 2021 Multi-County 4-H Camp (Blaine, Glacier, Phillips, Hill, Toole, Pondera, Chouteau and Liberty Counties) will be June 14 - 17, 2021 at Camp Kiwanis in Beavercreek Park south of Havre. We are planning for an in-person camp this year though there may be some changes in the camp program structure in order to meet COVID-19 restrictions. The application deadline for camp counselors is February 15, 2021. 

Qualifications:

• 9th thru 12th grade (15-18 years old).
• Enjoy working with children.
• Willing to participate in all counselor-training sessions plus fun-filled days at camp.
• Must be enrolled as a 4-H member and in good standing in your county.

Training Sessions:

If you are selected to be a 4-H Camp Counselor, you must attend all camp planning sessions. We will most likely schedule one virtual planning session in March and one in April.

https://montana.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6h69Lo8z8alrUH4

The Prairie Pals 4-H Club brightened the day and spread a little warmth to the residents at Wheat Country Estates with their home-made fleece blankets.

Small Animal Barn ‘Curtain Sewing Day’

Sewing Day will be held at the First Baptist Church Activity Center at

751 N Marias Ave, Shelby on Saturday, February 6th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. We need all hands on deck! We will be sewing curtains to hang under the shelves in the chicken/rabbit barn for privacy storage during the fair. Please contact Kim Woodring at the Toole County Extension Office by emailing kimberly.woodring1@montana.edu or by calling: Office: 406-424-8350 or Cell: 406-229-1984.

Club Meetings

Prairie Pals 4-H Meeting:

• , Feb. 7 at Harmon’s s at 1:00.

Tiber 4-H Club Meeting

• Second Sunday of the month at Wicks Hangar at 2:00 Check out Facebook

Sweet Grass Clover 4-H Club Meeting

• Members - Second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 at the Liberty Co. Ext. Office.
• Cloverbuds - Third Tuesday of the month at the Liberty Co. Ext. Office, right after school.

Please don’t hesitate to contact the Extension office if you have any questions or suggestions that would benefit our 4-H program in Liberty County. Also, please send any articles and photos of what your members are doing throughout the year to liberty@montana.edu.