Monday, November 2, 2009 Fair Board Meeting at 6:00 PM at the Baca County Resource Center.
Monday, November 9, 2009 4-H Council Meeting in the basement of the Extension Office at 7:00 PM.
October 3-10, 2009 This is National 4-H week. This year's theme is "Celebrate 4-H".
Sunday, November 1, 2009 The Achievement Banquet will be held at the Walsh School Cafeteria at 2:00 PM. The hosts this year are Two Buttes Go-Getters and Whispering Winds 4-H Clubs. Each club will need to supply enough food to feed 200 people. Each club also needs to furnish 2 door prizes. The following is a list of food items that each club needs to bring. Vegetables - Springfield Ag Salads - Walsh Busy Bees Potatoes - Campo Trailblazers Bread & Butter - Pritchett Westernaires Desserts - Vilas Livestock
November 20-22, 2009 The Colorado Leadership Conference will be held in Glenwood Springs, CO. This camp is for 4-H members 6th through 9th grades. Workshops will be held on Leadership, Public Speaking and Community Service. The cost is $110 per person including 2 nights lodging at the Ramada Inn, meals and workshop costs. Call the Extension Office at 523-6971 for registration packets. The deadline to register is November 13, 2009.
Leader enrollment forms are available at the Extension Office. New leaders must complete a New Leader form as well as a Volunteer form. All other leaders just need to complete a Volunteer form. Also club bank account information forms need to be completed. These forms must be turned in and on file at the Extension Office.
Turn in to the Extension Office any gently used or unused 4-H manuals. These items can be reused and will save money for the 4-H Council.
Goats Available
Seven additional Boer goats are available for free to 4-H members from Joe Rosengrants. Call Mr. Rosengrants at 523-6478 for more information and then get enrollment paperwork into the Extension Office.
Opportunity for 4-H Club Treasurers
All treasurers of 4-H clubs have the opportunity to put their club's financial information on their own Quicken account on the laptop in the Extension Office. Call the Extension Office for more details.
Leathercraft and Silversmithing Projects
Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Rex Crawford will hold an organizational meeting for 4-H leathercraft classes at the Vilas school at 7:00 PM. For more information call Rex at 324-5234.
Jesse Smith of Pritchett will be starting a weekly leathercraft class for a total of 8 weeks for 4-H members at the Pritchett school beginning in March.
Don Albert will be offering one-on-one silversmithing classes to 4-H members 14-18 years of age. Contact the Extension Office for more details.
4-H Leader Training
Leader training will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the Baca County Resource Center at 7:00 PM.
Dog Training Sessions
Sessions to be held at the fairgrounds.
Sat., Feb. 21 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Heal on Leash Sat., Feb. 28 - 9;00 - 10:00 AM - #2 Figure 8 on Leash Thurs., Mar. 5 - 5:00 - 6:00 PM - #2 Figure 8 on Leash Sat., Mar. 21 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - #3 Stand for Exam on Leash Sat., Mar. 28 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Dr. Birdsong Thurs., Apr. 9 - 5:00 - 6:00 PM - #4 Recall on Leash Fri., Apr. 17 - 3:30 PM - Courthouse Lawn Sat., Apr. 18 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Sat., Apr. 25 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - #5 Sit & Stay (1minute) on Leash Sat., May 16 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - #6 Down & Stay (3 minutes) on Leash Sat., May 23 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Review #5 & 6 Sat., June 13 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Review #1-6 Sat., June 20 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Showmanship Clinic Sat., June 27 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM Thurs., July 9 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Review Thurs., July 16 - 9:00 - 10:00 AM - Review
Youth Fest 2009
Youth Fest camp is for 4-H youth ages 9-13 years old. The camp is held at the Ponderosa Retreat and Confernce Center in Larkspur. The camp will be February 13-15, 2009. The registration deadline is February 1, 2009. Contact the Extension Office for more information.
Working Ranch Horse Program
Plans are underway to begin this new horse project. Call the Extension Office for more information.
IRS Return
This year all 4-H clubs will be required to file an E-Z Postcard return. More information to follow from the Extension Office.
Citizenship Washington Focus
Applications for the Citizenship Washington Focus trip will be due in the Extension Office by February 20, 2009. The trip wil be June 13-20, 2009. Contact the Extension Office for more information.
Weigh-In Dates & Information
There will be a $3.00 fee charged per animal at weigh-in to cover the cost of an ear tag and a retinal scan. The fee can be paid using cash or check made out to Baca Fair & Rodeo.
An additional "family animal" in the sheep, goat and hog species may be weighed in on weigh-in day. This animal is to be used in case of an emergency where an animal is injured or dies. For more information, contact the Extension Office, Greg Cash or Steve Crane (Swine Superintendents) for clarification. Beef family animals will be allowed in the 2010 fair.
Weigh-In Date for Beef
Saturday, February 21, 2009 from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at the Baca County Fairgrounds in Springfield.
Weigh-In for Goats, Sheep & Swine
Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Baca County Fairgrounds in Springfield. Ownership Affidavits/Cool Form for breeding and market animals will be collected that day.
Weigh-in for Rabbits & Poultry
Saturday, June 27, 2009 in the afternoon at Greg Huffman's house.
Baca County 4-H Club Secretary and Treasurer Workshop will be held February 23, 2009 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at the Extension Office. Each club needs to send their secretary and treasurer to this meeting.
State Scholarship Applications are due April 1, 2009 at 4:30 PM in the Extension Office. Applications are available on the CSU website at http://www.colorado4h.org/eventsopportunities/scholarships/index.shtml
The deadline to add or drop 4-H projects is April 16, 2009 at 4:30 PM in the Extension Office.
Monday, April 20, 2009 Meeting of horse leaders, parents and enthusiasts at 7:00 PM at the Baca County Resource Center.
Monday, April 27, 2009 The Meat Quality Assurance training will be at the Baca County Resource Center at 7:00 PM.
April 30, 2009 is the due date to have all Horse ID forms turned into the Extension Office by 4:30 PM.
All Breeding Animal Owner Affidavits are due in the Extension Office by 4:30 PM on May 1, 2009.
May 6, 2009 is the date for pre-registration forms to be turned into the Extension Office to attend the Memorial Day Weekend Horse Clinic at Lamar Community College. The fee is $25.00 for 2 days, $30.00 for 3 days and outdoor stalls are $10.00 per horse for the event.
Friday, May 8, 2009 Southeast Area 4-H Fun Festival will be held in Eads in the Kiowa County Community Building at the fairgrounds beginning at 6:00 PM. Entry forms need to be turned into the Extension Office by April 29, 2009.
Hunter Safety Course Friday, May 29, 2009 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the Vilas School Cafeteria & Saturday, May 30, 2009 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Two Buttes Division of Wildlife Range. Lunch will be provided both days.
Week of June 1, 2009 Shooting Sports practices will begin this week. Sunday - .22 Rifle Monday - Air Rifle/Air Pistol Tuesday - Archery Thursday - Shotgun Call your leader for specific times and locations. Archery - Mary Alton - 353-1095 Air Rifle/Air Pistol - Greg Gowin - 353-1169 .22 Rifle - Bob Wood - 529-1207 Shotgun - Darwin Hansen - 529-0739 Shotgun - Geston Lusk - 529-4419
June 2-5, 2009 are the dates to attend Southeast Area 4-H Camp at South Fork. Contact the Extension Office for more information and registration forms.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 Deadline to call the Extension Office to reserve a place for a cake decorating workshop at the Springfield Cottage on 5th Ave. in Springfield.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 6:00 PM Horse project practice sessions will take place each week until the Baca Fair and Rodeo.
Thursday, June 11, 2009 Creative Cooks, Demonstration & Cake Decorating Contests at the Las Animas Fairgrounds 6:00 PM.
Saturday, June 20, 2009 All Species Showmanship, Recordbook Workshops & Practice Working Ranch Horse Show from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM at the fairgrounds in Springfield.
Display boards are available in the Extension Office for $5.00 each.
Ear tags are required on all livestock before they enter the fairgrounds. If your animal is missing an ear tag, please call the Extension Office at 523-6971. Deborah will go to where your animal is located to tag it. No tagging will be allowed at the fairgrounds unless the tag is lost in transit. A specific day has been set up for tagging. Call the Extension Office for more details.
Thursday, July 16, 2009 5:00 PM Rifle practice at Bob Wood's feedlot. Call Bob at 529-1207 for questions.
Sunday July 19, 2009 5:00 PM Rifle practice at Bob Wood's feedlot.
Monday, July 20, 2009 5:00 PM Rifle practice at Bob Wood's feedlot.
Monday, July 20, 2009 5:30 PM Air Rifle/Air Pistol practice at the Gold Building at the fairgrounds. Call Greg Gowin at 353-1169 for details.
Monday, July 20, 2009 7:00 PM A Modeling & Style Review Workshop will be held at the Pritchett School.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 5:30 PM Air Rifle/Air Pistol practice at the Gold Building.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 2:00 PM Baca County Fairgrounds Cleanup. All 4-H members are to bring a canned food item for the 4-H Council service project. Walsh Busy Bees, Big Rock, Whispering Winds and Two Buttes Go-Getters are to bring a canned or boxed food that contains meat/protein. The clubs of Springfield, Pritchett, Campo and Vilas are to bring soup, vegetables and desserts. The swim party will be that same evening at 7:00 PM at the Sprinfield pool. Bring a snack to share.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Baca County 4-H Horse Tests after the fairgrounds clean-up.
Wednesday, July 22. 2009 All livestock record books are to be turned in at the fairgrounds clean-up day. They will be checked for being up-to-date and will be returned at weigh-in. Incomplete books will be returned by the next day to be completed by fair weigh-in. Complete books will be required to show at the fair. Dog record books are due and will be judged at the dog show.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 9:00 AM County Archery Shoot in Springfield at Chenoweth's "Cow Pattie Field". Call Mary Alton for more details at 353-1095.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 5:00 PM Rifle practice at Bob Wood's feedlot.
Friday, July 24, 2009 6:00 PM Style Review Practice will be held at the Pritchett School. Please bring your narration also.
Jeanett Wacker is available to shear sheep and goats at their home for $5/head. Call Jeanett for an appointment at 529-0685.
Concession Stand Work Schedule
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Award Winners 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM - 4-H Council Wednesday, July 29, 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Campo 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Vilas Thursday, July 30, 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Springfield 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Big Rock Friday, July 31, 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Two Buttes & Whispering Winds 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Pritchett Saturday, August 1, 2009 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Walsh 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Leaders & Parents
2009 State Fair Exhibit Requirement Changes
For changes in requirements for exhibiting at the State Fair, go to www,colorado4h.org/projectresources/state fairexhibitreq.pdf
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 Date to have all General/Consumer Science Projects turned in to the Extension Office ready to send to the State Fair. Please have the projects boxed for shipping.
Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 State 4-H Fashion Revue
August 28 - September 7, 2009 Colorado State Fair
Saturday, September 12, 2009 9:00 - 10:30 AM Livestock Projects Breakfast at the Walsh Community Center. To make reservations for you and your family, call the Extension Office at 523-6971.
October 3 - 10, 2009 National 4-H Week
November 1, 2009 The hosts this year for the Achievement Banquet will be Two Buttes Go Getters and Whispering Winds 4-H Clubs. Each 4-H club needs to supply enough food for 200 people. Each club also needs to furnish two door prizes. The food will be supplied as follows: Meat - Vegetables - Potatoes - Bread & Butter - Salad - Dessert -
Wristbands are available for the Baca Fair & Rodeo for 2009. Each wristband will cost $20. This discounted price will allow individuals admission to the U-47 Band performance on Wednesday, the KPRA Rodeo and Country Western Dance Band on Thursday, the Dry Creeks Ranch Rodeo on Friday and the Demolition Derby on Saturday. Wristbands can be purchased from any Fair Board member, the Extension Office and the Baca County Library. The number on the tab of a purchased wristband will enable the individual to be in a drawing for $100 to be held at the Demolition Derby on Saturday night. The winner need not be present.
Pictures of the former Miss Baca County queens are on display at the Baca County Library until after the fair is over.
There is a new ruling that no market animal will be weighed in after the weigh-in dates. This includes animals that die after weigh-in. No substitute animal will be weighed in if weigh-in dates have passed not even if it is the next day.
Contacts for Weigh-In May 18 - Bill Carwin 719-523-6396 May 18 - Beki Schroder 719-523-4479 May 19 - Darwin Hansen 719-523-4448
Contacts for Shooting Sports Darwin Hansen- 719-523-4448 or 529-0739 (Shotgun) Geston Lusk - 719-523-4419 or 529-4419 (Shotgun) Greg Gowin - 719-353-1169 (Air Rifle & Air Pistol) Mary Alton - 719-353-1095 (Archery) Bob Wood - 719-523-4696 or 529-1207 (Rifle)
The following is the State Shooting Sports website: http://www.co4hshooting.org
The Colorado State Fair website is: www.coloradostatefair.com
The Southeast Area 4-H Home Page is: http://www.extension.colostate.edu/sea/4-h/4H.html
The Colorado 4-H website is: www.colorado4h.org
Contact for Beauty Pageant Billie Brown- 719-523-4628 (Girls- Age 16-22) (Princesses- Age 12-14) (Little Miss Futures and Gentlemen Escorts- Age 3-5)
Contact for Ranch Rodeo Miles Swanson - 719-523-6795 Kevin Hefley - 719-324-5798
Contact for Jr. Livestock Auction Bill Sparks- 719-326-5961
Contact for KPRA Rodeo Truman Wright- 719-324-5729
Contact for Parade Beulah Collins - 719-523-4592
Contact for Teen Dance Beki Schroder- 719-523-4479 (7th-12th Grades only)
Contacts for Crash Bash & Tractor Pull Billy Gourley - 719-326-5207
