Alternatively, download a printable version of the September 2024 Cascade County 4-H Clover Connection

4-H SPONSORS AND DONORS

Thank You!  We could not have had such a successful summer of events without you.

Our State Fair Judges included:

Samaria Kirby                          Fran Gossack

Sheryl Knowles                        Rose Ballard

Ashley Powell                           Kim Woodring

Ginger Murphy                        Elaine Wood

Byron Faulkner                        Ashley  Belanger

Dave and Annette Chandler

Horse Show Sponsors

Sarah Graft                Wendy Newman

Charla Merja              Sandy Harshaw

Vicki Johnson            Nora Seekins

Darci Nelson              Lisa Jassen

Vonnie Brown           Nora Seekins

Livestock Show Sponsors

Cascade 4-H Foundation                    Fort Mountain Plumbing

Cascade County Farm Bureau            Hemptana and North 40

Bolt Electric                                           Four Mile Creek Angus 

Celtic Cowboy and Hotel Arvon         Pinion

Western Feed Coral                              Stockman Bank

Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc.                     Peacock Livestock Club Lambs and Goats                                  

Hoven Equipment Co.                         Hoglunds Western Wear         

Associated Vet Services

 7 Bar Heart Registered Angus            Circle S 4-H Club

LeVeque Ranch                                     Stockman Bank

Tiger Butte 4-H Club                             Ulm Pishkun 4-H Club

Ag West                                                  4N Farms, LLC    

Cascade Farmers Mutual Insurance

Russell Country Federal Credit Union 

The MSU Extension – Cascade County office will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day.

THANK YOU

Cascade County Farm Bureau

Montana Farmers Union

William Kessler

Merril McKamey

Ag West Farm Credit

Bolt Electric

Fort Mountain Plumbing

Western Feed Corral

        

Fundraiser

The Green Clover - Please support

Cascade 4-H Leaders Council is holding a fundraiser for Cascade County 4-H called, “The Green Clover.” 4-H Clubs are asked to provide 1 raffle basket for every 15 club members. The basket value should be a minimum of $100. Themed baskets are encouraged with a main item and supporting items in the basket. Tickets will be 1 for $5 or 5 for $20 and each 4-H member is strongly encouraged to sell at least one book of tickets. Tickets will be available from the Extension office to sell throughout the summer at 4-H events like the livestock show, Montana State fair, horse shows, and other 4-H events. Money and tickets will need to be returned to the Extension office by October 1. Daily drawings will be held during National 4-H week which is from October 6-12. If you still have a basket, please get to the Extension office ASAP.

Summer Events That Took Place

4-H Congress the week of the 8th of July

The Livestock show July 11 through the 14th

County Horse show July 18 through the 20th

Static Fair Judging July 25th

State Fair July 26th –August 3rd

Rabbit and Poultry shows – July 29th and August 1st

Information on the Upcoming 4-H Year

Project Day

Project Days will be scheduled for the second Saturday of the month November-May. We need Project Day workshop leaders. If you are interested in leading a workshop or workshop series, email Jenn at [email protected]

Achievement Night

Achievement night will be held October 27th at the Family Living Center (our new building for fair).  More information to follow of times and agenda.

Meeting Notices

Horse Leaders

Tuesday, September 3rd 5:30pm at the Extension office and through WebEx.

Livestock Leaders

Tuesday, September 3rd 7:00 pm at the Extension office and through WebEx.

Shooting Sports

Thursday, September 5th 6:00 pm at the Extension office and through WebEx.

Leaders Council

September 17th at 6:00 pm Extension office and through WebEx.

Foundation

September 17th 6:00 pm at the Extension office and through WebEx.

Upcoming Events

The Golden Triangle 4-H Volunteer Summit will be Saturday, November 16 at the First Baptist Church in Shelby from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Lunch will be provided, and childcare is pending.  Anyone involved in a 4-H volunteer or leadership role is welcome and encouraged to participate.  Please ‘Save the Date’ and watch for upcoming registration information.

Western Ranch Horse Finals Sept 13-15 at the 406 Arena in Vaughn.

Montana State 4-H Horse Show is Sept 20-22 at the 406 Arena in Vaughn 

4-H VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are many volunteer opportunities available for the upcoming 4-H year. Please reach out to Jenn at [email protected] with any questions about volunteer opportunities.

  • Livestock Leader
  • Horse Leader
  • Crochet Project Leader
  • Ambassador Team Advisor
  • Livestock Judging Team
  • Gavel Games (Parliamentary Procedure) Team Advisor
  • Woodworking Team Advisor
  • Project Day Workshop Leader
  • Event Judges
  • Shooting Sports Leaders
  • Shooting Sports Instructors
  • Cake Decorating Project Leader
  • Communications Contest Chair
  • Cooking Project Leaders
  • Cat Project Leaders

Community, Alumni, and Volunteer Leader Awards

September 16th – Narratives and Award Nominated Record Books due to Extension Office for Memorial, 25-Year Leader, and Special Achievement Awards

Awards open for nominations are the Friend of 4-H, Outstanding 4-H Alumni, Outstanding First Year Leader, Project Leader of the Year, and Distinguished Leader of the Year.   Please send your nomination and short paragraph of “why” you are nominating and feel that person is deserving of the award to [email protected]

Friend of 4-H Awards

Two Friends of 4-H Awards are given each year, one for an individual and the other for a local business. Award recipients have gone above and beyond to support Cascade County 4-H. This award is a symbol of gratitude and commitment to a long-standing relationship with Cascade County community members and businesses to make the best better.

Outstanding Alumni Award

The Outstanding Alumni Award is given to a 4-H alum that is currently active in supporting Cascade County    4-H. This person is passionate about helping youth succeed and commits to finding ways to better the program. The award winner does not have to be an alumni of Cascade County 4-H.

Outstanding First Year Leader Award

The Outstanding First Year Leader Award is presented to a leader in their first year that has shown promise as an active, passionate, and dedicated volunteer with a “go-getter” attitude to bring innovativeness, creativity, and all-around enriched opportunities for the youth of Cascade County 4-H.

Project Leader of the Year Award

The Project Leader of the Year Award is presented to a leader that has picked up the torch for at least one project area and has made significant contributions to the opportunities and education for a specific project area. Leaders nominated for this award must have a team mindset, set goals, be inclusive to all members interested in the project, and care deeply about the success and sustainability of the project and members’ personal achievements in that project.

Distinguished Leader of the Year Award

The Distinguished Leader of the Year Award is presented to a leader enrolled for two or more years in Cascade County 4-H as a volunteer. This leader is not only active in multiple areas of 4-H, but encourages and mentors' other volunteers, supports 4-H members’ educational ambitions, and is an invaluable asset for Cascade County’s 4-H Program. They truly embody the “we” mentality and understand the value of working together for the betterment of the 4-H program.

NEW:  Did you know

4‑H programs are grounded in the belief that kids learn best by doing. Kids and teens complete hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture and civic engagement, in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive leadership roles. Kids can concentrate on one focus area or they can try a variety of programs throughout their 4‑H experience.

 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and Montana State University Extension 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.