Training for Returning Leaders

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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, and then complete enrollment on 4Honline.com after it opens on October 16, 2018. At that point, please log in to 4Honline.com using your existing user information. Do not create a new record.

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.

Click here to access step-by-step instructions to complete the online training. 

Shooting Sports Leader Meeting / October 18, 2018

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The October meeting of the Shooting Sports leaders in Larimer County 4-H will be held on Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the McKee Building.

We will discuss a few follow-up items from the September meeting and then we will revise the Shooting Sports Handbook for the upcoming 2019 4-H year.

July 2018 Meeting Minutes

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Submitted by secretary, Lacey Adams.

The meeting of the High Country Handiworkers was called to order at 7:12 p.m. on July 16, 2018 by President Brooke Carlson.

The pledges were led by all members who needed leadership for their record book.

Grace Gray moved to approve the minutes from the June meeting as published on the club website. Seconded and APPROVED.

The treasurer’s report was given by Nate Rogers: checking account = $3,866.66 and savings account = $2,323.26.

Reporter, Walker Cameron, submitted last month’s meeting report to the Coloradoan and the Reporter-Herald, and our website and Facebook

The sunshine report was led by Vice President Breelyn Caffey in the absence of Brice Caffey and Cael Claude. We combined July and August birthdays, so we had a total of 8 birthdays for both months.

The Cloverbud report was presented by Cloverbud leader Lacey Adams. At June’s meeting, the Cloverbuds decorated white T-Shirts with red, white, and blue paint. At July’s meeting, the Cloverbuds decorated leather coasters for their fair projects.

Leaders Report:

Extension Agent – Keeton Ehrig who was in charge of shooting sports and livestock resigned. Megan Blaser will be handling a lot of the activities.

Interview Judging – Sign-up opens on July 25 at 12:00 a.m. Help would be appreciated for interview judging day and the next day to help set up the exhibit hall.

Old Business:

Dress Code – Remember the 4-H dress code throughout fair.

Fair Parade – Members need to be at the fairgrounds park at 8:00 a.m. on July 28. Bella Kendrot moved to purchase candy to pass out during the parade not to exceed $100 on candy. Seconded and APPROVED. A discussion followed about the float theme and float ideas led by activity leader Rob Ryan. July 27 is the float building at Construction Supply House at 6:00 p.m. Pizza will be provided by the club.

Truck Raffle – Go on the club website to sign up to help sell truck raffle tickets.

Demonstrations:

  • Jacob Simpson on how to do leathercraft.
  • Tate Simpson on how to load a muzzleloader.
  • Martha Simpson on safety rules for shooting sports.
  • Doug Porter on the supplies you need for fair to show market swine.
  • Taylor Trull on how to clean a muzzleloader.
  • Stanley Rhodes on how to keep your rabbit cool in the summertime.
  • Ella Craft on rabbits.

A motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:51 p.m. Seconded and APPROVED.

Cloverbuds Tour Fire Station 3

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Thank you to Fire Station 3 for hosting our Cloverbuds for a tour and a talk about fire safety.

Shoes for Community Service

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The Foster and Adoptive Families of Larimer County is gathering gently-used shoes as a fundraiser. They are attempting to collect 2,500 pairs to raise over $1,000 to purchase shoe gift cards for the kids for next school year.

Please bring any shoes you’d like to donate to Monday’s meeting.

Club Announcements for October 3, 2018

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Cloverbuds Fire Station Tour

This Friday, October 5 there is a Cloverbud Safety Program/Tour at Fire Station #3 (900 South Wilson Avenue in Loveland) starting promptly at 6:00 p.m.

October Club Meeting and 4-H Open House

There is a club meeting at 7:00 p.m. this Monday, October 8 in the McKee Building. There is also a Get to Know 4-H Open House occurring at the same location from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Please invite your friends to attend the open house, then join us for our club meeting.

The Adams, Easthouse, and Rogers families will be attending the Open House to discuss our club and shooting sports. If there is anyone else that would like to attend, this is a community service and demonstration opportunity.

This is our first meeting of the 2018–2019 year. For our returning members, this is a great opportunity to get your demonstration done early and not have to worry about it later in the year. Bring that display board from fair and get it done early! Sign up by visiting this page.

Additional Community Service Opportunity

Our Foster and Adoptive Families are collecting gently-used shoes as a fundraiser. We are attempting to collect 2,500 pairs to raise over $1,000, which will be used to purchase shoe gift cards for the kids for the next school year.  Please bring shoes to the meeting on Monday.

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