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Colorado 4-H Scholarships

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Colorado 4-H awards scholarships annually to outstanding youth who have actively engaged in Colorado 4-H clubs for at least 3 years. The scholarship process is open from November 1, 2023 through March 1, 2024. Scholarship recipients will be announced in May 2024. There are opportunities available for all kinds of students, including those attending CSU or other universities, trade schools or junior colleges, transfer students, and continuing students. We encourage our 4-H participants to apply. There is $49,500 available in funding this year!

For more information on the scholarship process and scholarships available, visit https://co4h.colostate.edu/about-us/scholarships/.  

If you have scholarship questions, please contact OEE_Giving@colostate.edu.

Discounts for 4-H Members / Updated November 2, 2023

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The following businesses offer discounts for Larimer County 4-H members:

Barnyard Vet & Pet Supply at 806 14th Street SW in Loveland offers a discount on select items (prescription medications excluded) for Larimer County 4-H members’ projects.

Bomgaars offers a discount card for 4-H members for 10% off project-related merchandise. Visit the store or click here for information.

Jax Mercantile Co. offers a 4-H member 10% discount at all of their locations. 4-H members should check in with a cashier, who will set up an account with the member’s name and the projects the member is enrolled in.

JOANN has 4-H Rewards for 15% off on every purchase. Click here to visit their website and enroll.

Murdoch’s Ranch & Home Supply offers a discount card for select items to all 4-H members.  The card can be obtained by furnishing the Larimer County 4-H member’s name and 4-H club. Click here for more information.

Do you know about another business that offers a discount for 4-H families? Please send it to us to share with the group! Click here to email us.

Join Exchange Club by November 1, 2023

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Don’t miss a chance to travel and meet new 4-H friends across the country! The Exchange Club is open to all youth ages 13–17! We are now accepting members for our next exchange. Please let us know if you are interested by November 1.

Participants must be 13 years old by June 1, 2024 and 14 years old by June 1, 2025.  The club is a 2-year commitment.

The members host 4-Hers from a partner state for one week and show them around Colorado and teach them about 4-H here. The following year, the members travel to the partner state for one week to experience life, culture, and 4-H in that region of the country.

We fundraise through an annual auction, carnival booth, and a carnival dance. Hosting and traveling is paid for!  Great experiences, lifelong friends to be made, and amazing opportunities for travel is what the Exchange Club is all about. Monthly meetings just started, so join now!

Email (jbroda124@mail.com) or call (970-443-5665) the leader, Jenny Broda, now before spots fill up. This is a great opportunity to join the club.

Status of High Country Handiworkers Leadership

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An email was sent to High Country Handiworkers Club member families last Saturday, September 23 to alert them about a change in our club leader Cindy’s volunteer status with CSU Extension. After conversations with Cindy, she wants you all to know that this has nothing to do with any allegations of illegal action. Cindy has asked for an appeal and is moving forward with that process.

The High Country Handiworkers Club was founded 43 years ago and plans to continue for another 43 years. The club is not going to disband. There is no need to seek out another club, though it is always your choice to do so. Our club has a large group of committed leaders. The club leadership might look a little different, but the High Country Handiworkers Club will move forward.

Enrollment will open in Larimer County on October 16, but the deadlines for enrolling are not until February 1 for returning members and March 1 for new members.

Introducing Rachel Wildman, New 4-H Youth Development Specialist

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Hey there, everyone! I’m thrilled to be joining the team here! I’m a product of this county, and it feels amazing to come full circle and give back to the community that shaped me.
Growing up in Windsor, Colorado, I had the chance to be part of a community that believed in developing all aspects of a person. During high school, I joined the Knowledge Bowl and Robotics teams, which helped me work well with others and think critically. I was also an active member in the Windsor FFA Chapter. I qualified for nationals with our Parliamentary procedure team my senior year.

I started with 4-H in 2005 as a Cloverbud. My favorite projects were Weeds (sadly this has been discontinued) and Dairy Cattle. The dairy project provided me with invaluable life lessons. Tending to animals taught me responsibility, commitment, and the rewards of hard work. Through the challenges and triumphs of raising dairy cattle, I learned the importance of dedication and consistency. The dairy cattle project not only taught practical skills but also nurtured qualities that extend far beyond the realm of agriculture, shaping me into a conscientious and determined person.

One of my best memories was representing Larimer County at the National Western Roundup with the Family Consumer Science team. We all worked so hard together it was amazing for it all to pay off. 

After 10 years as a 4-H member, I attended Colorado State University where I studied horticulture. I was drawn to CSU Extension but I didn’t know exactly where I would fit in.  But as soon as I started working at the Larimer County office I knew my place was with 4-H. I’m currently enrolled in a master’s program at Oklahoma State University pursuing a degree in Family Consumer Science Education. 

Being part of 4-H made me a well-rounded person. Now, as a 4-H specialist, I’m excited to help young people in Larimer County grow in their own journeys. Returning to my roots as a 4-H specialist feels like coming home. The values of this community are deeply ingrained in me, and I’m eager to pay it forward. I’m here to inspire the next generation of 4-H members to chase their dreams and make a lasting impact. Thank you for welcoming me back into the 4-H family.

Jim Easthouse’s Memorial Service

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Larimer County 4-H, the Shooting Sports program, and the High Country Handiworkers lost a leader and a dear friend recently. We are deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Easthouse.

The memorial service for Jim Easthouse will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave., Loveland, Colorado 80538. A reception will follow, also at Foundations Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim’s honor to Larimer County 4-H. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 270371, Ft. Collins, CO 80527 or online at larimercounty4hfoundation.com/memorial-gifts.

Click here to view Jim’s obituary.

The Archery County Shoot scheduled for July 8 has been moved to the afternoon so that the 4-H community, including leaders and families, can attend the services.

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