Routt County 4-H news & updates
January 12, 2023
Upcoming Events
Click here to access the Routt County 4-H Google Calendar!
January 16, Cowboy Downhill 4-H Petting Zoo - Bring Routt County 4-H to the base of Mount Werner for the Cowboy downhill.
January 18, 6pm, Trout Creek Rm - Jr. Leader Meeting - The 4-H Jr Leaders are a group of senior age members from across the county who meet monthly to help plan upcoming 4-H events and advance their leadership skills. Join us for our first Jr. Leader meeting of the year in the Trout Creek Room - located down the hall from the Extension Office.
February 7, 4-H Monthly Moos Call - join Tami and Millie as they discuss the topic: Prepping for the 4-H Year? (Zoom information is included in Calendar Link)
February 7, Junior Livestock Sale Committee Meeting - Are you interested in becoming involved with the Routt County Junior Livestock Sale? Attend the first JLS meeting of the year at the Routt County Extension office. The meeting will be from 6-7:30pm.
February 12, Beef Weigh-In at the Routt County Fairgrounds from 12:30-2:30pm. Cost is $5 per animal. Please have the Weigh In Form completed before arriving at the scale. You must be enrolled with all fees paid (including past due fees). Questions? Take a look at the handbook section that discusses spring weigh-ins.
February 12, Winter Carnival Parade - Routt County 4-H is going to be in the Winter Carnival Parade this year! Join us on foot or on skis to partake in our Diamond Hitch graciously provided by Del's Triangle Three Ranch and one of their buggies! Let Tami know if you would like to participate!
Join Routt County 4-H as we host a Blues Break Camp. Open to all! Spots are available until filled.

Interested? Email rc4h@co.routt.co.us to reserve your spot TODAY!
March 4, Routt County 4-H Ski Day - join Routt County 4-H as we hit the slopes of Mount Werner. Members must meet at the top of the Gondola for a picture at 11am! RSVP to Tami by February 27th to reserve your ticket. Members ski free, parents ski for half price!
March 7, 4-H Monthly Moos Call - join Tami and Millie as they discuss the topic: Guiding myself through 4-H (Zoom information is included in Calendar Link)
March 8, New Member Orientation Dinner - join us as we discuss important events for the upcoming year. We will also go over the basis of Routt County 4-H and what we offer. The last 30 minutes you will have a chance to rotate and explore different projects.
  • This is a MANDATORY dinner. If you cannot make it, please contact the extension office to arrange a one-on-one meeting with Tami or Millie.
March 19, 2pm, Snow Sculpture Building at Casey's Pond - All Steamboat and North Routt 4-H members are encouraged to join us to build snow sculptures for the residents of Casey's Pond!
April 4, 4-H Monthly Moos Call - join Tami and Millie as they discuss the topic: Animal IDs (Zoom information is included in Calendar Link)
4-H News
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January 16th - Office Closed
Are you looking at filling out scholarships for continuing education? Colorado 4-H Scholarships are now posted on the website! The Routt County 4-H Scholarship Application will be posted soon!
4-H Enrollment is Open!
Here is a LINK on how to enroll, clubs, projects and much more.
  • If you are attending club meetings and other 4-H Events, you MUST be enrolled and paid!
  • All returning members who have not enrolled/paid before January 1 will receive a $30 late fee!
  • New to 4-H? Mark your calendar for the New Member Dinner, March 8, 6pm at the Steamboat Community Center.
2022-2023 Record Books are now posted! Find them here!
  • Livestock members - scroll down for some helpful record book tips!
National Western Stock Show Tickets!
Routt County 4-H has some NWSS medallions available for members and their families. Please note, days are filling up fast, contact Millie ASAP!
We have a few extra t-shirts for sale at the Extension Office. $20/shirt. Stop by today to pick one up!
Club Reports
On January 9th, Ranch House voted on an idea for Valentine Center Pieces for the residents at the Haven and held elections.
President - Makayla Iacovetto
Vice President - JD Case
Treasurer - Conley Valora
Secretary - Kelsey Stewart
Historian - Makayla, Kiley, Alexis and Josie Iacovetto
Council Reps - Brody and Treysen Frentress and Nevayla Layman
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Flat Top 4-H Club held a quick meeting to go over important topics. The rest of the meeting we had fun bowling together as a club. The next meeting will take place on February 5, 2023. 

Respectfully submitted by: Gavin Ahlgrim
Courtesy Posts
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New Member Information
4-H Enrollment is Open! Here is a LINK to how to enroll, clubs, projects and much more. Call our office with any questions - we are here to help you!

Learn more about Routt County 4-H on our WEBSITE.
  • See a list of our 4-H clubs and when they meet.
  • Learn about all the projects 4-H has to offer.
  • The Colorado 4-H WEBSITE also offers project information and record book links. Click on the area of a project of interest (word on picture square), then click on the project you want to learn more about.

March 8, 6-7pm - Mandatory New Member Dinner at the Steamboat Community Center. Come join us as we discuss important dates, outline the importance of 4-H, and experience a fun night of interactive booths.
4-H Monthly Moos - Do you have questions about the Routt County 4-H Program? Starting in January, Tami and Millie will be holding monthly Zoom Calls to help with all things 4-H! Monthly meetings will try to have a specific topic, but all questions are welcome anytime. 4-H Monthly Moos will start January 3th and will run on the first Tuesday of the month (besides July at 6pm through August 1st.
  • February 7 - Prepping for the 4-H Year (important dates, upcoming events, time commitments)
  • March 7 - How can I guide myself through my project? But wait, I want to do more! Adding/Dropping Projects
  • April 4 - Animal IDs - What's needed, how do I do it, when are they due by?
  • May 2 - Test our knowledge!
  • June 6 - Yay! Record Books!
  • July 11 - Completion Weekend and Exhibit Day
  • August 1 - Fair 101
4-H Project Area Information
We are working on practice schedules and times for the 2022-2023 4-H Year.

Important Shooting Sports Dates -
  • May 1 - Add/Drop deadline for all projects
  • July 6 - Completion Weekend Registration Due
  • July 16 - Shooting Sports Completion Weekend for Air Rifle, Air Pistol & .22 Pistol
  • July 22-23 - Shooting Sports Completion Weekend for .22 Rifle, Archery & Shotgun
  • July 26 - Exhibit Day

Leader Trainings -
  • March 3-5, Morgan County - (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun) OPENS: 1/20/23 CLOSES: 2/17/23 See attached flyer!
  • March 10-12, Weld County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun) OPENS: 1/27/23 CLOSES: 2/24/23
  • March 17-19, Pueblo County – (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Hunting & Outdoor Skills, Western Heritage) OPENS: 2/3/23 CLOSES: 3/3/23
  • March 24-26, Garfield County - (Rifle, Pistol, Archery, Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Western Heritage) OPENS: 2/10/23 CLOSES: 3/10/23
  • All workshops are tentative and may be cancelled or adjusted for reason including but not limited to low registration numbers, inclement weather, state health department restrictions, etc.
Livestock Notes -
  • Are you showing at the NWSS? We would love to highlight your success. Email Millie photos of you competing!
  • Colorado State Fair Nomination forms are available for pick-up at the Extension Office. Please make sure you understand all competition rules and requirements for the Colorado State Fair!
  • Thinking about choosing your animals for this year? Email Millie for a webinar highlighting how to pick out your perfect animal!
Livestock Dates -
  • February 12 - Beef Weigh In at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Cost is $5/animal. Please have the Weigh In Form completed and your brand papers ready before arriving at the scale.
  • April 26 - Meat Quality Assurance and Livestock 101. All first year seniors and first year animal members are required to attend.
  • May 1 - Animal IDs due for Dog and Horse
  • May 1 - Add/Drop Date for all projects
  • May 8 - Sheep and Goat Weigh In at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Cost is $5/animal. Please have all your weigh in forms completed before arriving at the scale.
  • May 9 - Swine Weigh In at the Routt County Fairgrounds. Cost is $5/animal. Please have all your weigh in forms completed before arriving at the scale.
  • June 1 - Animal ID deadline for market beef, swine, sheep, and goat
  • June 12-13 - Northwest Colorado 4-H Expo Horse and Dog
  • June 15-16 - Northwest Colorado 4-H Expo Livestock, Poultry and Rabbit
  • July 1 - Animal ID deadline for ALL breeding animals
  • July 11 - Registration deadline for Fair
  • August 9 - Fair Clean-Up/Set-Up Day
  • August 11-20 - Routt County Fair
  • September 19 - Animal/Livestock Record Books Due
2022-2023 Record Books can be downloaded here!

Pages that can be completed NOW -
Pages to be working on through project -

Record Book Tips -
  1. Keep columns Consistent
  2. Add more pages as needed
  3. Dates need to be in chronological order
  4. Read all page directions completely and carefully
  5. NEVER leave a page blank

Important Record Book Dates -
  • October 1 - Start of 4-H Year
  • June 6 - Monthly Moo Topic: Yay! Record Books!
  • June - Record Book Check from Club Leaders
  • September 19 - Animal/Livestock Record Books Due
We are working on scheduling project meetings for the 2022-2023 4-H Year. We hope to start having schedules posted in January 2023!

Important Dates -
  • May 1 - Add/Drop Date for all projects
  • July 11 - Registration deadline for Exhibit Day
  • July 26 - Exhibit Day
Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities

Routt County 4-H Council - Did you know that you can hold 4-H officer positions at the club, county, district and state level? Our 4-H council meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month (every other month) across Routt County. At these meetings county wide information is shared including updates to the handbook, voting on the buckle/reserve champion awards, sale committee updates, upcoming events and more. All members are encouraged to attend the 4-H Council meetings and at least two representatives from each club attend each meeting.
  • March 1 - 4-H Council meeting 6pm at Exhibit Hall in Hayden
  • May 3 - 4-H Council meeting 6pm at Soroco High School
  • July 5 - 4-H Council meeting 7pm at Exhibit Hall in Hayden

Routt County Jr. Leader - Are you interested in being an ambassador of Routt County 4-H? Our Junior Leaders help put on all 4-H Events in the county, while learning new leadership skills along the way. All senior aged (14-18 year old) members are encouraged to come and learn more about the Jr. Leadership Program. The Jr. Leaders meet monthly!
  • January 18th - Jr. Leader Meeting 6pm at the Trout Creek Room in Steamboat

Leadership Conferences - attend different conferences around the state!
  • January 28-30 - Leadership Development Conference (LDC) in Denver for senior ages 4-H members (14-19).
  • Registration is now CLOSED
  • March 31-April 2 - District Retreat in Glenwood Springs for ages 10-18.

Routt County 4-H Fun Day - June 7th at the Kvol's Ranch for ages 8-13. Your Jr. Leaders have a fun packed day of STEM activities, games, crafts, dancing and great food.
Leaders
Important Updates -
  • Were you not able to make it to Achievement Night? Please stop by the Extension Office to pick up a small gift!
  • Please include Tami and Millie in all 4-H Club related correspondence.
  • Enrollment is OPEN on 4-H Online!
  • Please Re-enroll as a 4-H Leader ASAP!
  • Any members attending meetings and/or holding club officer positions must be enrolled in the current 4-H Year.

Upcoming Dates -
  • February 12, Beef Weigh-In at the Routt County Fairgrounds from 12:30-2:30pm.
  • March 4, Routt County 4-H Ski Day

Leader Trainings -
Routt County CSU Extension - 4-H