2009
Fremont County 4-H Calendar


This site last updated - January 16, 2009
Changes on this calendar will be indicated with this color "BLUE".
TBA - Dates that haven't been set yet are indicated with this color "ORANGE".


Index - Clink on the month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December


January 2009

1-2 Holiday (New Year’s Day) Extension Office Closed
7 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
13 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m. CSU Meeting Room (next door to Extension Office)
15 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
15 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
16 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
17 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
19 Holiday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Extension Office Closed
24-26 State Leadership Development Conference (LDC), Denver
26 Fremont 4-H Foundation Annual Meeting, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
27 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
27 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., Jean's Place, 111 E. Main, Florence
30 Must be enrolled in, own and have in your possession-Market Beef Project
31 Market Beef Weigh Day, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 4-H Building (Must nose print beef for State Fair)


February 2009


4 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
6-7 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend also attend 13-14), Friday night 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. - noon , 4-H Building
10 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m. CSU Meeting Room
13-14 Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend also attend 6-7), Friday night 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Sat. 8:00 a.m. - noon, 4-H Building
13-15 Youth Fest (ages 9-13), Ponderosa Camp, Larkspur
16 Holiday (Presidents Day) Extension Office Closed
19 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
24 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA

March 2009

2 Last day to be enrolled in ANY 4-H project (Animal and General) to be eligible to exhibit that project at the Fremont Co. Fair
2 Must own and have in your possession-Breeding Beef, Dairy Cattle, and Dogs.
2 DOG CERTIFICATES must be turned in to the Extension Office no later than 5 p.m.
4 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
TBA Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
TBA Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
TBA Hunter Education for Shooting Sports (Must attend all three classes), 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., DOW Hunter Ed. Building
10 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
19 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room (Leaders, Parents and 4-Her's are invited to attend to pick up your horse packet and to go over the information. Questions will be answered regarding the Gymkhanas, Royalty, and County Fair.)
20-22 Southern Region Retreat (ages 13 & older) Silvercliff Ranch, Buena Vista
24 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA
31 Must own and have in your possession-Rabbit Doe(s) that you must breed (see May 22) to kindle a litter for market rabbit pen

April 2009

1 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
14 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
16 Horse Certificates for the 4-H Royalty Contest MUST be turned in by 5:00 p.m.
16 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
27 Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
28 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA
28 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., TBA
30 MQA/PQA Class (1st of 3 classes), 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building

May 2009

6 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building—Speech & Demonstration Contest
8 Must own and have in your possession-Market Sheep, Market Goats, Market Swine (Must be ear notched if you plan on entering the state fair), and Breeding Sheep
8 WEIGH DAY-Market Sheep, 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m., 4-H Building (Must nose print lambs and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)
8

WEIGH DAY-Market Goats, 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., 4-H Building (Must take photo and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)

9 WEIGH DAY-Market Swine, Weigh pigs only 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m., 4-H Building (Must be ear notched and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)
9 WEIGH DAY-Market Swine, Non-weigh pigs 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m., 4-H Building (Must be ear notched and fill out card for State Fair - 4-Her MUST be present)
11 MQA/PQA Class (2nd of 3 classes), 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
12 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
14 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
16 4-H Horse Royalty Contest, Time: 1:00 p.m., Place: TBA
22 Market Rabbits MUST be born to does you own (see March 31) on/or after May 22 in order to meet the “less than 70 day age limit”.
25 Holiday (Memorial Day Observed) Extension Office Closed
26 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m. , TBA
27 HORSE CERTIFICATES must be turned in to the Extension Office no later than 5 p.m. On the Wednesday that Gymkhana Entries are due.
30 First Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Time 8:00 a.m.
31 First Gymkhana (Speed Events), Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Afternoon-Time 4:00 p.m.

(Note: The Horse Council is considering changing the Gymkhana's to one day events so watch the calendar for specifics)

June 2009

1 Must own and have in your possession-Horse.
1 Last Day to OFFICIALLY DROP a project to be able to repeat it next year (The ONLY way to officially drop a project is IN WRITING at the Extension Office no later than 5:00 p.m. ) Any projects dropped after June 1 FOR ANY REASON will mean an incomplete in that project.
2-July 2 Take County Fair Written Tests in Extension Office. All market animals and horse.
3 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
9 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
13 Second Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Time 8:00 a.m.
14 Second Gymkhana (Speed Events), Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Afternoon-Time 4:00 p.m.
17 MQA/PQA Class (3rd of 3 classes), 2:00 p.m., 4-H Building
19-20 Shooting Sports Family Camp, Victor, CO
18 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
27 Third 4-H Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Time TBATime 8:00 a.m.
28 Third Gymkhana (Speed Events), Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence, Afternoon-Time 4:00 p.m.
23 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA
23-26 State 4-H Conference, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
29 Creative Cooks Contest, 1:00 p.m., CSU Extension Office
29 Cake Decorating Contest, 1:00 p.m., CSU Extension Office

July 2009

1 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
2 Holiday (Independence Day) Extension Office Closed
6 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club/Organizational Annual Affirmative Action Report due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)
6 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club Secretary Book (for attendance) due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)
6 Last day to take written tests for Fremont County Fair
6 Last day to turn in entries for Fremont County Fair at no charge
6 Last day to have Horse Levels written and riding tests completed for the County Fair
11 Fremont County Fair, Trap, Handicap, Doubles, Cactus Flats, 9:00 a.m.
11 Rain date (if necessary) 4-H Gymkhana, Pathfinder Park, 20205 Highway 115, Florence
12 Fremont County Fair, Shotgun 5-Stand, Skeet, Cactus Flats, 9:00 a.m.
14 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
16 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
17 Fremont County Fair, Air Rifle, 4-H Building, 5:00 p.m.
18 Fremont County Fair, .22 Rifle, Florence Law Enforcement Range, 9:00 a.m.
19 Shooting Sports Potluck Dinner and Awards, 4-H Building, 6:00 p.m.
19 Fremont County Fair, Muzzleloading, Archery Florence Law Enforcement Range, 9:00 a.m.
20 Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
21 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., TBA
21 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA
23 Shooting Sports Record Book Judging, 6:00 p.m. Cactus Flats Clubhouse
25 Fremont County Fair Clean-Up Day (all 4-Her's requested to be here)
25-Aug 2 Fremont County Fair

August 2009
2 Fremont County Fair Junior Livestock Auction
3 Fremont County Fair Clean-Up Day (all 4-Her's requested to be here)
6 Non-perishable 4-H projects for the Colorado State Fair due in the Extension office by 4:00 p.m.
12 ALL Livestock, Dog, and Horse e-Record Books for judging and/or completion are due in the Extension Office no later than 5:00 p.m.
15 Saturday, Record Book judging, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 4-H Building (Breakfast and will be served) See 4-H Update for specific information related to Record Book Judging.
18 Perishable 4-H projects for the Colorado State Fair due in the Extension office by 12 noon.
19 Qualified 4-H Projects to the Colorado State Fair
20 Record Book Committee meeting to pick Best Record Books, request at least 1 adult representative from each 4-H club, 6:30 p.m., 4-H Building
25 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA
28 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club/Organization Annual Financial Report due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)
28 MAIN CLUB LEADERS. 4-H Club Completion Report due by 5:00 p.m. (REQUIRED)
28-Sept 7 Colorado State Fair

September 2009

4 Secretary and Reporter books for judging and Treasurer books for outstanding club award credit are due in the Ext. Office no later than 5:00 p.m.
7 Holiday (Labor Day) Extension Office Closed
2 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
9 Pick up Colorado State Fair projects at CSU Extension Office.
TBA Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
22 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA

October 2009

3 Discovery Day, 10 am -2 p.m., 4-H Building
4-10 National 4-H Week
5 4-H Open House, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., 4-H Building
7 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m. , 4-H Building
TBA Achievement Night, Potluck, 6:00 p.m., Florence High School
13 Fremont County Fair board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
15 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
26 Fremont County 4-H Foundation, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building
27 CSU Extension Advisory Committee, 7:00 a.m., TBA
27 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA

November 2009

4 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building, Officer Elections
10 Fremont County Fair Board, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
11 Holiday (Veterans Day Observance) Extension Office Closed
19 4-H Horse Council, 7:00 p.m., CSU Meeting Room
24 Fremont Fairs & Shows Association, 7:00 p.m., TBA
26 Holidays (Thanksgiving) Extension Office Closed

December 2009

2 4-H Council, 7:00 p.m., 4-H Building, Officer Installation
TBA Fremont County Fair Board Dinner, TBA
TBA 4-H Horse Council, Dinner, TBA
24 Holiday (Christmas) Extension Office Closed
31 Must be enrolled in Fremont County 4-H for the next year by 5:00 p.m. to be eligible for early enrollment prizes. The 31st could possible become a holiday, if so, the enrollment deadline will be December 30 for early enrollment prizes.

We make every effort to provide as accurate a calendar as possible, but dates sometimes have to be changed. Changes will be listed in the monthly 4-H newsletter and on our website: www.extension.colostate.edu/fremont Please contact the Extension Office (276-7390) for information regarding calendar items.

Changes on this calendar will be indicated with this color "BLUE".


 

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