Monthly Club Meetings

Geyser Lucky Clovers  

 February 23, 2025

Stanford Scramblers

 February 2, 2025 4pm at the Stanford School

Utica Sapphires

 February 3, 2025

 

2025 4-H Events

February 2025

Fair Book Cover Contest begins February 1, 2025 Fair Book Cover Contest starts.  Contest requirements published in newsletter.
Late Project Resource Orders due February 4, 2025 Final resource order will be placed on February 4, 2025.  Any resources ordered after this date will need to be ordered directly through the MSU Extension Publications Dept.
Youth Leadership Academy Monthly Workshop February 9, 2025 Monthly Youth Leadership Academy Webinar is a 1 hour workshop that is open to all 4-H members who are 12+ by 10/1/24. The February workshop will cover Leading with Confidence.
MT 4-H Rec Lab Reg Opens February 10, 2025 Registration opens in ZSuite for the 2025 MT 4-H Rec Lab.  This years Rec Lab, There's No Place Like 4-H, will be March 28-30 in White Sulphur Springs.  The events is open to all members who are 13+ by 10/1/24. 
JBC 4-H Council Mtg February 12, 2025 The council will meet at 6pm at the Extension Office.
MT 4-H Scholarship Applications Due February 14, 2025 Montana 4-H Foundation Scholarship applications are due Feb 14.  All high school seniors are encouraged to apply.
Jan French Memorial Scholarship February 15, 2025 Applications will be accepted for the Jan French Memorial Scholarship beginning Feb 15.  Application consists of a 1-2 pg essay stating how 4-H has impacted your life, how it has prepared you for life after high school and what your future plans are.  Applicants must be currently enrolled in 4-H in Judith Basin County to qualify for the scholarship.

March 2025

Swine Tags distributed to leaders   Swine tags will be distributed to club leaders in March. Tags are due to Ext. Office on 4/15/25.
Livestock Quality Assurance Training Date TBD QA Training is mandatory for during the first year of a livestock project and again during members first year in Senior Division.
JR Camp Applications Accepted Date TBD JR Camp applications will be accepted in March.  Details to come.
JR Camp Counselor Training Date TBD JR Camp Counselor Training will be held in March.  Details to come.
JB Co. Senior Bios Due March 7, 2025 Fair Book bios and picture for the JB Co. 4-H HS Seniors are due to the Ext. Office by March 7.
MT 4-H Shooting Sports State Competition March 7-8, 2025 MT 4-H Shooting Sports State competition registration details to come.
MT 4-H Rec Lab Reg. closes March 12, 2025 Registration will close in Zsuite on March 12, 2025.
JB Co 4-H Council Mtg March 12, 2025 The council will meet at 6pm at the Extension Office.
Fair Book Ads due to Ext. Office March 14, 2025 Fair Book ad renewals / new ads are due to the Ext. Office by March 14.
JBC Demonstration/Illustrated Talk Day March 16, 2025 1pm at Stanford School.  Registration is due by March 10th and can be found on ZSuite.
JBC Livestock Quality Assurance Training March 16, 2025  11:30am QA Training is REQUIRED for all 4-H members who are doing a market livestock project for the first time as well as members turning 14 as of 10/1. 
Youth Leadership Academy Monthly Workshop March 16, 2025 Monthly Youth Leadership Academy webinar is a 1 hour workshop open to all 4-H members who are 12+ by 10/1/2024. The final workshop topic is Collective Leadership.
MT 4-H Rec Lab - There's No Place Like 4-H March 28-30, 2025 2025 Rec Lab is being held in White Sulphur Springs March 28-30, 2025.  This is a great opportunity for members who are 13+ by 10/1/24 to attend a fun, hands on event.  Registration opens Feb 10 and closes March 12 through ZSuite.

April 2025

Colt Reisig Project Scholarship Date TBD Colt Reisig Project Scholarship applications will be accepted in April.  More details and application to come.
Sheep / Goat tags distributed to leaders   Sheep and Goat tags will be distributed to your club leaders in April. Tags are due to Ext. Office by 5/15/25.
Horse Forms Due April 1, 2025 Required Horse Forms are due to Ext. Office
Fair Book Cover Contest entry deadline April 1, 2025 Fair Book Cover contest entries are due to the Ext. Office.
Swine Tags due April 15, 2025 Swine tag numbers, animal photo, breeder information and weights are due to the Ext. Office by April 15 for animals that you intend to show and sale at the JB Co. Fair. You must be enrolled in a market project to receive a tag.  Check your enrollment on zsuite to verify you are enrolled in a level AND market project.
JR Camp Registration deadline Date TBD Registration deadline for JR Camp will be in April.  More details to come.

May 2025

Fair Books Distributed May 1, 2025 Fair Books will be distributed to club leaders
JB Co. Fair Entry Opens May 1, 2025 Entry for the JB Co. Fair begins May 1 fairentry.com
MT 4-H Congress Registration Date TBD Registration will begin for MT 4-H Pre Congress and Congress in May. More details to come. Registration will be through your ZSuite account under the Events tab.
Sheep / Goat Weigh In and Tag info due May 18, 2025 Sheep / Goat tags, photo of animal, breed information and weights are due to the Ext. Office. You must be enrolled in a market project to receive a tag.  Check your enrollment on zsuite to verify you are enrolled in a level AND market project. 
Senior Camp Registration Opens TBD Senior Camp Registration will open in May.  More details to come.

June 2025

Junior Camp June 3-6, 2025 JR Camp will be June 3-6, 2025 at Camp Rotary near Monarch.  Registration will be open in late winter for this camp. Counselors will report to camp on June 2. 
Senior Camp June 9 - 13, 2025 SR Camp will be near Emigrant, MT.  Camp will include a ropes course, learning the art of fishing, and lots of life skills!
Project Drop/Add Deadline June 1, 2025 The deadline for project drop / add in ZSuite is June 1.  This is a hard date.  You must complete a record book for ALL the projects you are enrolled in after June 1, 2025.  No changes will be allowed in ZSuite after June 1.
MT 4-H Pre Congress and Congress Reg closes June 15, 2025 Registration for MT 4-H Pre Congress and Congress closes June 15.  Registration link is on your ZSuite account under Events.
JB Co. Fair Entry closes June 23, 2025 Fair entry closes for the JB Co. Fair on June 23, 2025. Late entries will be accepted through June 30th with a $25 late fee/per person.  Late entries must be completed at the Ext. Office.

July 2025

MT 4-H Pre Congress July 6-8, 2025 MT 4-H Pre Congress is held prior to Congress in Bozeman. Pre-Congress is open to all 4-H members who are 14+ by 10/1/24.
MT 4-H Congress July 8-11, 2025 MT 4-H Congress in Bozeman.  4-H Congress is open to all 4-H members who are 14+ by 10/1/24.
JB Co. Fair Week July 28, 2025 2025 JB Co. Fair Begins July 28, 2025. There are significant changes to the fair schedule for 2025.  Visit the fair page for the fair schedule and other important dates.

August 2025

JB Co. Fair LIVESTOCK SALE Friday August 1, 2025 The Livestock Sale is being held on Friday rather than Saturday this year.  Sale begins at 6pm with a buyers dinner and social hour at 5.
Fair Premium checks distributed Date TBD Premium checks will be distributed to Club Leaders
Tween Camp Dates TBD Tween Camp will be held in August at Glacier NP.  Dates to be finalized.
Livestock Sale Checks distributed Date TBD Livestock Sale Checks will be released in late August.  

September 2025

Record Books Due to Club Leaders September 1, 2025 Record Books must be received by your Club Leaders no later than September 1, 2025.  This is a hard date and a record book must be turned in for all the projects you are enrolled in.  (The project drop/add deadline is June 1 in ZSuite)
Record Book Judging Date TBD Record Books received by club leaders on or before Sept. 1, 2025 will be reviewed and judged for record book awards. 
MT 4-H State Horse Competitions Dates TBD The MT 4-H Working Ranch Horse and Horse Shows will be held in September.  More info to come from MT 4-H.

 

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