Returning Leaders: In-Person Training Dates Scheduled

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This year, returning leaders are required to complete updated training modules before re-enrolling for the 2019 4-H year. You can complete the online training now, or you can attend the in-person trainings scheduled for Wednesday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m.

If you wish to complete the training online, you can click here to access step-by-step instructions to complete the online training. The training consists of four modules. Each module takes about 10 minutes to complete, for a total of 40 minutes. At the end of the training, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Please save this certificate and email it to Pam Heeney at heeneyps@co.larimer.co.us.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy or Pam.

November 2018 Meeting Report

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Submitted by reporter, Walker Cameron.

The High Country Handiworkers 4-H Club met on Monday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the McKee Building at the Ranch in Loveland, Colorado.

The club and its members did very well at Larimer County achievement night.

The club voted to do a community service at the next meeting, wrapping presents for Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County.

Enrollment for the 2019 4-H year is open. For returning members the deadline is January 15. If new members are interested in joining 4-H, the enrollment deadline is March 1. For more information, go to https://larimer.extension.colostate.edu/programs/4-h/

On the 4th of November, volunteers from our club turned pens for the troops. 100 completed writing pens are being sent to service men and women.

The club will have officer elections at the December meeting.

Club leader, Cindy Buckardt, presented achievements to the club members for the past year. Member pins, livestock record books, and special awards were given out.

There were demonstrations presented about the stages of gestation for goats, tips on buying a rabbit, a member’s Captain America woodworking project, a member’s bucket seat project for home environment, proper vaccination methods, and Portuguese water dogs.

The next meeting will be on December 10 at 7:00 p.m.

For more information, visit the High Country Handiworkers website at hch4h.org or on Facebook by searching for hch4hclub.

Shooting Sports Leader Certification Schedule 2019

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The dates and locations for the Shooting Sports leader certification trainings have been posted. The closest training will be in Boulder County on April 5–7, 2019. At this training, they will offer certification for Archery, Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun. Please visit the Larimer County Shooting Sports website to find more details.

We encourage you to strongly consider attending the training and volunteering in the Shooting Sports program. ​Our county has a large, successful program, but we need certified volunteers to continue to offer those opportunities for our 4-H members.

2019 Carnival Planning Meeting

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There will be a planning meeting for the 4-H Foundation Carnival on Monday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Berthoud Room, McKee 4-H Building. All 4-H leaders and members are welcome to attend and share input for the 2019 Carnival to be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019.

Leader of the Year 2018: Ian and Sam Webb

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The 2018 Leader of the Year award goes to a couple, and one could not be recognized without the other: Ian and Sam Webb.

Ian and Sam embody the words “To Make the Best Better” within the Larimer County Shooting Sports program. They have both willingly completed training to serve as leaders in the .22 Rifle, Air Rifle/Air Pistol, and .22 Pistol disciplines, and Sam completed the Range Officer Training. They have served as superintendents for .22 Rifle and then they took on .22 Pistol once it became a county program. They have helped those programs grow by requesting necessary funds from the NRA Grant Program and our own Larimer County 4-H Foundation.

Sam has stepped up and assisted with the enrollment of all Shooting Sports disciplines for the state competitions, as well as the collection of the registration fees.

This summer when our county extension agent left just before the county competitions, Sam attended every event to score using the Orion system. This was especially challenging since this was the first year that Larimer County utilized the system for every discipline.

The Webbs are very open to suggestions within their programs and willing to make changes. If you’re ever in need of assistance you can count on Ian and Samantha to be there.

Congratulations, and thank you, Sam and Ian!

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