2017-2018 Adams County 4-H Club Guide

4-H Club Q&A

H ow Do You Ge t A 4 -H C l ub O rgan i zed?Have a mee t ing w i th the young peop le who a re i n te re s ted and the adu l t s who a re w i l l i ng to he l p . P ub l i c i ze i t th rough the s choo l s o r any p l ace w he re young peop l e and the i r pa ren t s can be r eached .

Wha t Do You Do At The F i r s t M ee t ing ?Ge t acqua in ted and have f un w i th a g roup mixe r and /o r some re f r e shment s . Show and t a l k abou t some p ro j ec t s the g roup migh t l i ke . ( G i ve th i s some thought i n advance and t a l k w i th the 4 -H You th Agen t o r an expe r i enced 4 -H l eade r . ) D i s cus s w hen and whe re and how o f ten the g roup w i l l mee t .

Wha t Abou t O f f i ce r s ?4 -H c l ubs have o f f i ce r s and w ha teve r commi t tee s they need to run the i r ow n bus ine s s . 4 -H ha s mate r i a l s ava i l ab l e fo r p re s iden t s , v i ce -p re s iden t s , s ec re ta r i e s , t r ea su re r s , news r epo r te r s and r ec rea t i on l eade r s . The c l ub may have more o r f ewe r , depend ing on i t s needs . I t may be a good idea to wa i t un t i l t he second o r th i rd mee t ing to e l ec t o f f i ce r s i f member s d id no t know each o the r be fo re j o in ing the c l ub . Some c lubs r o ta te o f f i ce r du t i e s among member s du r ing the f i r s t yea r to g i ve eve r yone l eade r sh ip expe r i ence .

Who N ames A C l ub? The member s o f the c l ub do - w i th the i r l eade r ’ s gu idance .

H ow O f ten Do 4 -H C l ubs M ee t ? Some c l ubs mee t eve r y week fo r a month o r two and some meet once o r tw i ce a month a l l yea r l ong . Th i s depends on the g roup and wha t i t wan t s to do . 4 -H c l ubs may o rgan i ze any t ime o f the yea r . Somet imes member s have to be en ro l l ed i n a p ro j ec t by a ce r t a in da te to be e l i g ib l e fo r spec i f i c ac t i v i t i e s . Check th i s w i th you r Count y Ex tens i on O f f i ce fo r de ta i l s .

Shou l d 4 -H C l ubs H ave Dues ? Th i s depends on the i r need fo r money . The re i s an annua l cha rge fo r s t a te suppo r t . I f t he c l ub wan t s money fo r some ac t i v i t i e s i t u sua l l y cha rges dues o r conduc t s money -ea rn ing ac t i v i t i e s .

Whe re Do 4 -H C l ubs M ee t ? C l ubs mee t any p l ace l a rge enough and conven ien t fo r the member s o f the g roup . C l ubs mee t i n the homes o r ga rages o f l eade r s o r member s . Some meet i n a cen t ra l p l ace such a s a s choo l , chu rch , o r commun i t y r oom .

H ow B ig Shou l d A C l ub Be ?S i ze depends on the ages o f the member s , ava i l ab l e mee t ing p l ace s and the number o f c l ub l eade r s . The idea l c l ub i s l a rge enough to have f un toge the r bu t sma l l enough fo r eve r yone to fee l a pa r t o f the g roup . The ave rage c l ub i n Co l o rado ha s be tween 10 and 20 member s and two o r th ree adu l t l eade r s . A “ s t anda rd c lub ” mus t have a t l ea s t f i ve member s .

The 4-H Team

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We are here to help you succeed and make the best better! Contact us if you have any questions throughout the 4-H year.

Julia Hurdelbrink - 4-H General, FCS & Cloverbuds303-637-8108jhurdelbrink@adcogov.org

Kenzie Krinkee - 4-H Livestock & Small Animals303-637-8109kkrinkee@adcogov.org

Chris Uhing - Enrollment & Online Resources303-637-8104cuhing@adcogov.org

Lacey Mann - 4-H School Programs & Shooting Sports303-637-8107lmann@adcogov.org

Fairgrounds

4-H Clubs by Area

Adams County Regional Park

Kickin’ CountryClub Leader: Jodi PikeContact Info: 303-289-4723 pikejodi@gmail.comMeeting Location: Adams County FairgroundsMeeting Time: 3rd Thursday of the monthProject Areas with Leaders: Livestock, Photography, Leathercraft, Sewing, Shooting Sports, Home EcMembers also participate in: Quilting, Baking, Rocketry, ScrapbookingClub Size: Small (5-10)Accepting New Members: Yes, Year Round

Online: Facebook - Kickin Country 4-H Club

BarnBratsClub Leader: Laura BrashearContact info: 303-718-0566 laurabrashear@msn.com Meeting Location: Adams County FairgroundsMeeting Time: 1st Monday of the month 6:30 pm Project Areas with Leaders: Horse, Goats, Sheep, Dogs, Poultry, Table Top FCS, Shooting Sports, Swine, Beef, GeneralMembers also participate in: Pocket Pets, CaviesClub Size: Large Accepting New Members: Contact LeaderOnline: Facebook - barnBRATS 4-H Club

Good LuckClub Leader: Gloria CundallContact info: 303-659-5559 gcundall@msn.com Meeting Location: Adams Co. Fairgrounds - Good Luck Bldg.Meeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the month, 7:30pmProject Areas with Leaders: Horse, Livestock, Small Animals, Clothing, Foods, Cake Decorating, Heritage Arts, Shooting Sports, Arts & Crafts, Visual Arts, Rocketry, Cloverbuds, Vet Science, Performing ArtsMembers also participate in: Outdoor Adventures, Swine, Cavies, Cats, Pocket Pets, Photography Club Size: Large Accepting New Members: Yes, Year Round

Rising SunClub Leader: Nancy WeberContact Info: 303-469-6002 billandnancyweber@hotmail.comMeeting Location: Adams County FairgroundsMeeting Time: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the MonthProject Areas with Leaders: Table Top Projects, CloverbudsClub Size: MediumAccepting New Members: Yes, Year Round

Online: Facebook - Rising Sun 4-H

FairgroundsPurple CircleClub Leader: Jimetta BrassingtonContact Info: 303-654-1168 Meeting Location: Adams County FairgroundsMeeting Time: 2nd Thursday of the Month, 7:00pmProject Areas with Leaders: Shooting Sports, Dogs, Rabbits, Cavies, Cloverbuds, Heritage ArtsMembers also participate in: Sheep, Goats, Swine, Poultry, Horses, SewingClub Size: LargeAccepting New Members: Yes, Until Dec 31stOnline: Facebook - ADCO Purple Circle 4H Club, www.purplecircle4h.com

South

Commerce City/Denver Area

The Urban FarmClub Leader: Meri MollerContact info: 303-367-1102Meeting Location: The Urban Farm at StapletonMeeting Time: 2nd Saturday of the Month except AugustProject Areas with Leaders: Poultry, Rabbits, Goats, Sheep, SewingMembers also participate in: robotics, leathercraft, shooting sportsClub Size: LargeAccepting New Members: Yes, Until April 1stOnline: Facebook - TUF 4-H, www.theurbanfarm.org

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Brighton/Ft. Lupton

Hems & HerdersClub Leader: Cammie JanssenContact info: 303-667-8741 cljfarmgirl@aol.comMeeting Location: Brighton United Methodist Church (8th Ave)Meeting Time: 2nd Monday of the MonthProject Areas with Leaders: Livestock, Table Top ProjectsMembers also participate in: Small AnimalsClub Size: Medium (11-25)

Accepting New Members: Yes, Until April 1st

LonghornsClub Leader: Magdalene MontanoContact info: 303-857-9446 Meeting Location: Wattenburg Community CenterMeeting Time: 2nd Sunday of the MonthProject Areas with Leaders: LivestockMembers also participate in: Clothing ConstructionClub Size: Medium (11-25)Accepting New Members: Yes, Until January

Pure CountryClub Leader: Cate Ritchey Contact Info: 303-659-4112 ktscarlett1991@yahoo.comMeeting Location: Members HomesMeeting Time: TBDProject Areas with Leaders: Livestock, Shooting SportsMembers also participate in: HorseClub Size: Medium (11-25)

Accepting New Members: Currently Full

Front RangeClub Leader: Molly KitsmillerContact Info: 720-685-8724 mkrksk@mesanetworks.netMeeting Location: Member HomesMeeting Time: 2nd WednesdaysProject Areas with Leaders: Horse, Sheep, SwineMembers also participate in: Shooting Sports, Visual ArtsClub Size: MediumAccepting New Members: Currently FullOnline: Facebook - Front Range 4H

I-25 Corridor

Thornton, Northglenn& Federal Heights

FirestarClub Leader: Diane BlockerContact info: 303-254-8770 trektravel@juno.comMeeting Location: 11040 Colorado Blvd. ThorntonMeeting Time: 1st Thursday of the Month, 6:30pmProject Areas with Leaders: Foods, Scrapbooking, Outdoor Cooking & Living, Ceramics, Cake Decorating, & CloverbudsMembers also participate in: Rabbits, Poultry, Shooting Sports, Sewing, EntomologyClub Size: Small (5-10)Accepting New Members: Yes, Year RoundOnline: Facebook

The Dusty BootsClub Leader: Amanda DahlmanContact info: 303-903-7593 303-903-7593Meeting Location: Andersen FarmsMeeting Time: 2nd Monday each month/6pmProject Areas with Leaders: HorseMembers also participate in: Horseless Horse, Poultry, CaviesClub Size: Medium (11-25)Accepting New Members: YesOnline: Facebook - Dusty Boots 4H

East I-76

Brighton East/Keenesburg

Lost Creek WranglersClub Leader: Stacey NealContact info: 720-440-1646 s.nesvold@yahoo.com Meeting Location: Hudson LibraryMeeting Time: 1st Wednesday of the monthProject Areas with Leaders: LivestockMembers also participate in: Small Animals, PhotographyClub Size: Medium (11-25)Accepting New Members: Currently FullOnline: Facebook - Lost Creek Wranglers

Hot ShotsClub Leader: Suzanne MitchellContact Info: 303-638-8807 mitchell90@rocketmail.comMeeting Location: TBDMeeting Time: 2nd Saturday of the MonthProject Areas with Leaders: Rocketry & LeathercraftClub Size: Small (5-10)Accepting New Members: Yes, Until April 1st

The Yahoo GangClub Leader: Julia HenrichContact Info: 720-685-9993 redponyranch5@aol.comMeeting Location: Leaders Home - East 144th AveMeeting Time: Every 3rd ThursdayProject Areas with Leaders: Llama/Alpaca, Poultry, RabbitMembers also participate in: Cavy, Shooting SportsClub Size: Small (5-10)

Accepting New Members: Yes, Year Round

East I-70

Bennett/Strasburg

Dry CreekClub Leader: Terri BryantContact info: 303-910-1661 drycreek4hclub@gmail.comMeeting Location: BennettMeeting Time: 3rd Wednesday of the MonthProject Areas with Leaders: Most Project AreasMembers also participate in: All Project AreasClub Size: LargeAccepting New Members: Yes, Open Year Round

Online: Facebook & Instagram - drycreekfourhclub

FreedomClub Leader: Brenda LantzContact info: 303-345-5007 appygirl2@aol.com Meeting Location: Bennett Community CenterMeeting Time: 3rd Monday of the MonthMembers also participate in: Beef, Sheep, Goats & HorsesClub Size: Small (5-10)Accepting New Members: Yes, Until April 1st

West

Westminster/Broomfield

Good NewsClub Leader: Kinza BurneyContact info: 720-327-5596 Meeting Location: 5511 W 136th Ave. BroomfieldMeeting Time: 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month, 6:00pmProject Areas with Leaders: Support all project areas. Emphasis on incorporating science and enjineering into all of our topics. Club Size: Medium (11-25)Accepting New Members: Yes, Year RoundOnline: Facebook - Good News 4-H Club

Colorado State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Adams County Cooperating. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

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