Routt County 4-H news & updates
October 16, 2023
Upcoming Events
Click here to access the Routt County 4-H Google Calendar!
October 24, - 4-6pm, 4-H Open House at the new Routt County Community Room (135 6th Street). Come out and, learn about 4-H. This is a perfect time to try out some projects and hands on experience with cupcake Decorating, archery demonstrations, live animals and more. Open to all, share with your friends and get them involved in Routt County 4-H! Some project and club leaders will be on site to answer any questions that you may have.
November 10, 5pm, Routt County Council Officer Applications due on Google Forms.
Check out the Leadership Section of the newsletter for more information on the Routt County Council Officers.

November 15, Routt County Council Officer Elections.
November 10-12,  Colorado Leadership Camp for Intermediate Age (11-13 year old) 4-H members!
  • Registration opens October 2 on 4-H Online.
  • More information regarding CLC can be found on the Colorado State 4-H website.
  • Members will need to make their own plans for transportation to and from this conference.
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November 10, Routt County Extension Office is closed in Observance of Veteran's Day.
November 17, 5pm (doors open), Achievement Night at the Steamboat Springs High School.

Double Potluck by Last Name:
  • A-L: Main Dish and Dessert
  • M-Z: Main Dish and Side
General 4-H News
Stay up to date on all things Routt County 4-H. Follow, like and share our Facebook page(s)!
4-H Enrollment is Open!
Returning members should sign up (and paid) before December 31st to avoid a $30 late fee! 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!

Enrollment Competition Happening NOW!
  • Club with the most enrollments (members and leaders) by Monday, November 13th at 5pm, will win $100 towards a PIZZA PARTY!

Interested in specific projects? Check out the sections below for project workshops!

Are you new to 4-H? Have questions? Mark your calendar for the New Member Dinner, March 20.
Results are in! Thank you to all who submitted their comments on our 2023 End of Year Survey. Results are now posted on our website. You can view these results here.
4-H Year Photo Share - Did you take photos throughout the year that you would like to share? Please upload your photos into our Google Photo Album so that we can share them during Achievement Night.
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Funding Opportunities-
  • Colorado Farm Show Scholarships for High School Seniors and College Students. Applications must be submitted by November 1st. More information can be found here!
New Member Information
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.

October 24, - 4-6pm, 4-H Open House at the new Routt County Community Room (135 6th Street). Come out and enjoy games, learn about 4-H, and have fun. This is a perfect time to try out some projects and hands on experience with cupcake Decorating, archery demonstrations, live animals and more. Open to all, share with your friends and get them involved in Routt County 4-H!

March 20, 2024, 6-7pm, Mandatory New Member Dinner. Come join us as we discuss important dates, outline the importance of 4-H, and experience a fun night of interactive booths.
4-H Project Area Information
Important Shooting Sports Dates -
  • November 17 - Achievement Night
  • May 1 - Project Add/Drop/Change Date
  • July 6 - Completion Weekend Registration Due
  • July 10 - FairEntry Registration Due
  • July - Completion Weekend
  • July 27 - Exhibit Day
Buyer Photos and Sale Checks available for pick-up at the Routt County Extension Office. All members must show proof that they have hand delivered a framed buyer photo and Thank You card to their buyer before they can pick-up their checks.
  • Check deductions and market values can be found on our website.
  • Please note, checks will be voided 90 days after print (September 9). Please deliver your framed buyer photos and small market animals to receive your Sale Check!
International Livestock Forum -
Do you want to learn more about the livestock production industry? Are you interested in networking with industry professionals while attending exclusive tours of local food and livestock interactions?
  • Nominations are due for interested students who would like to attend the 2024 International Livestock Forum.
  • Members will meet with industry leaders and professionals to discuss domestic and international livestock and food production.
  • If you are interested in being nominated to attend this Forum, please let Millie know by November 1st.
Project Dates - check out the following links for important project dates!
Livestock Dates -
  • November 17 - Achievement Night
  • January or February - Beef Weigh-In
  • April 24 - Meat Quality Assurance
  • May 1 - Project Add/Drop/Change Date
  • May 1 - Horse and Dog IDs Due
  • May 12 - Sheep/Goat/Swine Weigh-In
  • June 1 - Market (Beef, Swine, Sheep, Goat) Animal IDs Due
  • June 2024 - NW Colorado Expo in Grand County
  • July 1 - Breeding Animal (Cattle, Swine, Sheep, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit) IDs Due
  • July 10 - Market Poultry/Rabbit Animal IDs Due
  • July 10 - FairEntry Registration Due
  • August 7 - Fair Set-Up Day
  • August 9-17 - Routt County Fair
  • August 18 - Fair Break-Down Day
  • September 17 - Record Books Due to the Extension Office
Project Workshops - check out the tentative workshops for the following workshops! All members must be fully Enrolled in Routt County 4-H before attending these workshops
Important Dates -
Routt County 4-H Leadership Opportunities
Routt County Council Officer Applications - Are you a Senior Routt County 4-H member looking to get more involved in leadership positions? Become a positive role model for younger youth. Look at becoming a Routt County 4-H Council Officer. You will attend 6 meetings per year to help make decisions for the Routt County 4-H program, as well as volunteer through the year at various 4-H Events. More information and the application can be found here.

Routt County Exchange Group - Are you interested in traveling to experience the 4-H Atmosphere in a different state? Are you interested in hosting a 4-H member from a different state to show them around our area? Any Senior age 4-H member is encouraged to look into the Routt County Exchange Program. Meet lifelong friends while getting to experience another part of our country. This is a two year program with one week each year dedicated to the group.
Interested or have more questions? Email Shari.

Save the Date - Leadership Development Conference will be January 27-29 (Saturday-Monday), in Denver. More info to come soon.
Leaders
THANK YOU all for the help that you pour into our Routt County 4-H youth each and every year. We could not do what we do without all of you!


4-H Enrollment is Open!
  • Please Re-Enroll as a leader ASAP!
  • Encourage returning members to sign up (and pay) before December 31st to avoid a $30 late fee!

Routt County Open House is on October 24th from 4-6pm, we would love if you can come and represent you club, and help answer any basic questions about Routt County 4-H!
Routt County 4-H Cloverbuds
What is a Cloverbud? Cloverbuds are members from 5-7 years old who are not quite ready to participate in many of the projects and activities that the rest of the older 4-H members participate in.

What can Cloverbuds do? The Cloverbud program is focused on participation, teamwork, and learning (not so much on competition). Several of our clubs host Cloverbud events during their regular monthly meetings, and our Routt County 4-H Junior Leaders host 5 Cloverbud workshops throughout the spring and summer to get our youngest members excited about 4-H.
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