October meeting

The Ocotober meeting mintues have been posted on the blog on the tab meeting minutes. 

If you missed the meeting feel free to read through the minutes on what we covered. 

Hope to see you at the December meeting and all the fun project meetings. We have so much going on with all the projects. 

Ranch Sorting - State Qualifers

 Hello, 

The link is open in ZSuite to register for the State Ranch Sorting Show. 

The deadline to register by is October 31st. If you have more questions about the show or need to verify that you qualified reach out the the Pinal County HAC by pinalcountyhorse@gmail.com. 

Community Club Meeting - Thursday Night

 This is just a reminder that we have a community club meeting this Thursday night at the AJ Multi Gen Center at 6pm. 

We will be in the smaller room for all of our community club meetings at this was the only space they have avilable. Our club has grown to about 36 youth members, we will be tight in the room but will manage. 

This meeting the kids will also be giving speeches and voting on club officer positions. We will need a presdient, vice president, secreatary, treasurer, historian, and recreation leader. Hope we see several run for these positions. 

A few have asked about wearing costumes since it's close to Halloween. I will leave that up to you parents. 

If you have questions do not hestiate to reach out! 

Register now for November horse show

November 16th Show - Western, Ranch Riding, and Gymkhana 

 Our first show is fast approaching!!! Get registered today. https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/

Don't let being a beginner scare you away. No better way to learn than doing! 

Here are the patterns for the show classes. Get registered and get practicing. Points earned at each show go towards end of the year awards.

See You Soon

Shooting Sports - Update - Air Rifle and Archery

 Hello, 

While we do not have a certified leader in our club I wanted to be sure that you all are aware that we have an open invitiation to attend shootings sports with the Maricopa Trailblazers club, in Maricopa, AZ. 

Mr. Joe Goncalves will have practice at their home on the following dates: 

Sunday, October 13th - 2pm - Air Rifle and Archery 

Archery, and air rifle or pistol

Sunday, November 10th - 2pm 

Sunday, November 24th- 2pm 

and will continue to be every other Sundayt at 2pm. 

I will send details in our GROUP ME of their address. 

Horse Project - meeting ideas

 Hello, 

If anyone has contacts that may be interested in coming to give training tips on Western, English, Gymkhana, Roping or Sorting feel free to pass this information along to us. It would be helpful if you could gather what the cost would be per member. We would like to keep things as low cost as possible for our families. 

We are open to any help or ideas at our horse project meetings. Feel free to message in our group chat about it. 

Thanks for helping us make our club the best for our club members. 

Michelle 

Pinal County Junior Livestock - Rule book is updated

 Hello, 

The rule book has been udpated and shared on all of our project pages on our blog. 

Here is a link to the rule book:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q9afNeXe1D1OFH31MoCXc0F8Ggy1uWkG/view?usp=sharing

Read it, learn it, pay attention to important dates and deadlines.

October Community Club Meeting

 Our next community club meeting will be October 24th at 6pm at the AJ Multi Gen Center. 

Halloween Treats will be served. Feel free to come dressed in your costume to this meeting. This would be the 2nd annual wear your costume while giving you club officer speech!!! 👽👾👺👹💀

Here is a brief overivew of what will be on the agenda: 

• Club officer speeches and voting- Want to be an officer and help run your club? Come prepared with a speech! For our enthusatic club members - I challenge you to come prepared with the attempt to run the meeting and have fun team building for all. 
• Update - Storage for club supplies
• Community Service - update on ideas?
• Volunteers- AJ Light Parade ? 
• YQCA - Quality assurance, reqiured for all small/large livestock members - Vote on club covering costs. 

If there is something you would like added to the agenda please email us at countrykickers4h@gmail.com. 

Michelle

Community Club Leader

Returning Club Members - Volunteered at LDD in 2023

 This is just a reminder that if you worked the LDD rodeo in 2023 and are returing to the club we need you to do the following steps to receive club reimbursment on this years projects. 

1. Enroll in ZSuite - pay annual fee, choose projects you will do this year. 

2. Email Michelle- The list of your projects so that checks can be prepared

3. If you select to do AG Mechanics please remember the requirement is to send a written plan of what you intend to make and the supplies needed in order to excute your project, .This can be giving in person to Michelle at the October meeting or emailed to countrykickers4h@gmail.com

Thank you. 

August - club minutes

 Hello, 

The August community club meeting notes have been posted on the blog under the club meeting mintues tab. I will update those after each meeting and keep them there throughout the current 4-H year we are in. 

Feel free to take a peek if you missed a meeting and want to know what was discussed. 

Thank you, 

Michelle 

 

ARIZONA STATE FAIR COMPETITIVE ENTRIES

We hope you had a blast at the County Fair! Now it's time to gear up for the State Fair. Don't miss your chance to showcase your talents and exhibits on a bigger stage!   Whether you're a seasoned artisan, a culinary maestro, a photography guru, or just someone with an eye for crafts, it's YOUR time to shine. We're eagerly awaiting your masterpieces to grace our fairgrounds and make this year's event an unforgettable experience.

CATEGORIES GALORE

4-H Youth Development Ag Mechanics Culinary Floriculture/Horticulture Home Arts Fine Arts & Photography Youth and Student Arts

ONLINE ENTRY PORTAL

Top Tips for Entry Success: Get creative – this is your chance to dazzle the state! Showcase your unique talents and skills. Remember, it's not about perfection but about the passion you put into your creation.   Spread the Word: Tell your friends, family, neighbors, and even your pet hamster! The more, the merrier. Let's make the 140th year of the Arizona State Fair a celebration to remember!   So, dust off your crafting supplies, fire up those ovens, grab your camera, and let the creativity flow! We can't wait to see the incredible entries that will make this year's fair the best one yet.

If you have any questions, please email carrie.wimer@azstatefair.com

Club T-Shirts

 Hello 4-H Families,

If you are new to Country Kickers and would like to order a club tshirt the price is $10 and we need to order a minimum of 12 shirts or more. 

Current club members - is your shirt too small? Or maybe mom or dad want a shirt? 

This is your time to order. You will need to let me know at the AUGUST 22nd club meeting if you would like to order and have funds at that meeting. 

This will be the only time that an order is placed for club tshirts this year. 

If you would like to go ahead and pre-order you shirt fill out this link HERE and have the funds at the first meeting. If we do not have at least a minimun of 12 shirts then the price is $25 a shirt. 

Thank you. 

Jacket Order- Deadline to order is 8/21/2024

 If you are interested in ordering a jacket please place your order by filling out the form HERE! 

Club members voted at the April 2024 meeting that the club  will pay for (1) jacket for each 4-H club member that is a returning member who worked the 2023 LDD rodeo and plans to return for the 2024-2025 4-H year. 

New Members may order- $50, funds due at 8/22/24 meeting.

There will be no exceptions on the deadline and once the order is placed no addtions can be made. 

Thank you. 

Enrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 4-H year

 Hello, 

If you are returing or a new club member it is time to enroll in ZSuites for the new 4-H Year. 

Here is a link to ZSuites for you to enroll. https://4h.zsuite.org/

Thank you, 

Michelle 

Horse Project Members - Fall Vaccine Day

 Hello, 

We will be hosting a fall vaccine clinic for returing horse members and new members. 

If you would like to sign up please do so no later than 9/15/2024, 

Sign up HERE  ALL Returning HORSE project members will have the fee covered for this up to $175. NEW Horse members will be responsible for payment at the time of services. 

Coggins $93 includes test being sent to lab 

  Fluvac Innovator EHV-4/1 - 1 ds - $30    

Herd Health will be the vet at out do vaccinces and coggins test. If you plan to attend AZ National Horse Show the coggins test is a requirement. 

If you have any questions feel free to message in the horse project GROUP ME!

Meeting Dates - 2024-2025 - As more in come I will update the calendar

 

2024-2025 Meeting Dates

 Community Club Meeting   (for all club members)

(Multi Gen Center Room B117)

August 22, 2024 6p-8p

October 24, 2024 6p-8p

December 26, 2024 6p-8p

March 27, 2024 6p-8p

Project Meetings 

Horse  

September 9, 2024 6pm-8pm -  @ AJ Rodeo Grounds

September 18, 2024 5:30pm-7pm - Sorting/Roping @ Circle C Stables

October 9, 2024 5pm-7pm - Sorting/Roping @ Circle C Stables 

October 14, 2024 6p-8p @ AJ Rodeo Grounds

November 11, 2024 6p-8p @ AJ Rodeo Grounds

November 13, 2024 5p-7p - Sorting/Roping @Circle C Stables 

December 9, 2024 6p-8p @ AJ Rodeo Grounds 

Lamb & Goat -   

• TBD

Holstein Calf -  6p-7p at The Hibbitt's house 

• August 26
• September 23
• October 28 
• November 25
• December 23

Poultry & Rabbit Project-    at The Reischl's house , 6p-7p

• Sept 16 
• Oct 21
• Nov 18
• Jan 13
• Feb 3
• Feb 24 

Cloverbud Meetings-  10am-11am 

June 8

July 13

August 10

September 21

October 12

November 9

December 14

January 11      

February 8

March 8            

 

Input requested on projects

About a week ago I sent a post out asking for input on which projects your children will be doing. I have not had only but one family submit the form to me. Please know that this helps me to better get prepared and have all the necessary information you will need with rulebooks, adherence to deadlines, and be able to coordinate project meetings.  

If you would please fill out this form click here so that I can know who will be doing which projects this year and I can share this list with the project leaders. If you are not in that current Group me chat please let me know so you can get add to the chat. We don't want you to miss out on ownership deadlines, rulebooks, etc 

Our club is growing and we are up to 34 members and I need your help with keeping communications going so that we can make our club successful for our club members. 

Thank you, 

Michelle 

Cloverbud Meeting Dates

 

• August 10th 
• Sept 21
• Oct 12 
• Nov 9 
• Dec 14 
• Jan 11
• Feb 8 
• March 8 

 10am-11am at my house 

RSVP is required Text Michelle 480-612-5347

Calling all club members who want to learn to sew, leather work and so much more!!

 Sign up for 4-H Extra's Project Here

If you are wanting to work on the following to learn and/or display exhibits at fair please sign up accordingly to which meetings you would like to attend. 

Big Shout out to Mrs. Hibbitt's for leading these projects again this year. I am sure that if you are looking to volunteer or have crafty ideas she will take your help!! 

We kindly ask that if you sign up and then realize you can't make it that you "de select " the meeting you signed up for. She has to shop and be prepared in advance with materials to bring to each meeting. We don't need to over buy or not have enough. 

All of these meetings will be at the AJ Rec Center as we have grown and we need more space to spread out for making fun stuff like this! 

As always if you have questions reach out!

Michelle 480-612-5347

If you are not in the club GROUP ME for this specific types of meetings please tell me so we can add you. We do not want to have anyone miss out because they didn't know. 

P.S. If you are coming to sewing and have an extra machine please bring it!

Horse Meetings

 Horse  

September 9, 2024 6pm-8pm -  @ AJ Rodeo Grounds

September 18, 2024 5:30pm-7pm - Sorting/Roping @ Circle C Stables

October 9, 2024 5pm-7pm - Sorting/Roping @ Circle C Stables 

October 14, 2024 6p-8p @ AJ Rodeo Grounds

November 11, 2024 6p-8p @ AJ Rodeo Grounds

November 13, 2024 5p-7p - Sorting/Roping @Circle C Stables 

December 9, 2024 6p-8p @ AJ Rodeo Grounds 

Small Stock - Rabbit and poultry - blog tab updated

 Project members, 

Please note that the tab for small stock has been updated with 2025 rules, requirements, and financial record forms that will be due at the March 2025 fair! 

On our blog you will head the the tab marked poultry/rabbit project (WORKS BEST ON DESKTOP VERSION) and you will find all necessary forms needed. Please read through rules and pay attention to deadlines for owing animals by and required proof of ownership. More will be discussed at upcoming project meetings.

Meeting Dates and project selections

 Hello 4-H Families, 

All of our project leaders are working hard on preparing dates for the new 4-H year that will begin meeting soon. The new year begins, October 1st but we start meeting in August to kick the new season off.  

Here are the following projects that we will offer this year.

Market lamb and goat

Market Holstein Calf

Market Swine

Small stock - Poultry and rabbit 

Cloverbud 

General Crafts/Fine Arts, Etc- (items to make and enter in fair)

If there is a project that would like to be added now is the time to speak up and help find a leader to lead the project. We must get this person certified through the county 4-H Office. 

If you would please fill out this form click here so that I can know who will be doing which projects this year and I can share this list with the project leaders. If you are not in that current Group me chat please let me know so you can get add to the chat. We don't want you to miss out on ownership deadlines, rulebooks, etc 

As always if you have any ideas we are open to hearing them as we love making this club the best! 

Feel free to email me mweese73@gmail.com or text 480-612-5347. 

Horse project member forms

 Here are links to the required horse forms. 

You may want to get a jump start on getting the paperwork filled out now so it will be one less item to work on! We plan to have them due at the first horse meeting on Sept 9th. 

Once you have them filled out please email them to mweese73@gmail.com and cc:pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com. 

Horse ID card: Click Here ( one for each horse that the 4-H member will use)

Horse & Pony Parent Code Of Conduct: Click Here

If you have any questions feel to call/text me 480-612-5347. 

Michelle 

Dog Show Clinic - Register in ZSuites by August 17th

 Please join us in the cool pines in Williams, AZ on Aug. 24th for a fun filled day of lessons, demonstrations and competition. 

Location: Exit off of I-40 at Devil Dog Road.  6362 Forest Service Road 798 Williams, AZ 86046. Dry camping on site Friday Aug. 16th is available - please notify Renee Carstens if you need you plan to camp overnight. 

Fee: $10.00 preregistration. Registration is open until Aug. 17th. Onsite registration will be open only if space is available.

Note: All registrations for the June event will rollover to the Aug. event unless refund is requested. 

This event is open to all 4-H youth.  Members do not need to be in a dog project to participate. 

Lunch will be provided to participants and will be available for minimal fee for family and guest.   

Schedule 

8:00 am - Check in starts    

8:30 am – Welcome and announcements

8:45 am – 9:30 am           

   Rally clinic - Juniors

              Agility clinic – Intermediates

Showmanship clinic – Seniors

9:45 am – 10:30 am

Rally clinic - Intermediate

Agility clinic – Seniors

Showmanship clinic – Juniors

10:45 – 11:30 am

Rally clinic - Seniors

Agility clinic - Juniors

Showmanship Clinic – Intermediates

11:30 – 12:30 - lunch break

11:30 – 12:30 – herding demonstration

11:30 – start CGC and Trick Dog evaluations

12:30 – 1:00 pm

              Showmanship competition – Senior – followed by Tricks Workshop

              Rally competition – Intermediate

              Agility - Junior

1:15 – 1:45 pm

              Showmanship competition – Junior – followed by Tricks Workshop

              Rally competition – Senior

Agility competition - Intermediate

              2:00 – 2:30 pm

              Showmanship competition – Intermediate – followed by Tricks Workshop

              Rally competition – Junior

Agility competition – Senior

              2:30 – 3 pm   Finish CGC, Trick Dog evaluations

3:00 - Final awards and Dismissal

Small Stock Meeting Dates

 We have our dates for our small stock meetings (Poultry, and Rabbit) 

If you are new to this project and would like to be added to the Group Me chat please let me know! 

Meetings will be at Meredith Reischl's house, which we are so thankful that she has decided to volunteer again this year as the small stock leader. Thanks for all you do!!

Here are the dates: 

Time: 6p-7p

Sept 16

Oct 21

Nov 18 

Jan 13 

Feb 3 

Feb 24 

We are looking forward to the new season! 

Record Book Deadline is coming

 Just a reminder that you if qualified and plan to attend the state horse show your record books are due in ZSuites by July 31st. 

Don't delay!

Upcoming Meetings - Dates

Grab your calendar and start marking down these dates. 

Horse Project ( AJ Rodeo grounds) (tentatively each meeting will be discipline focused) - Please remember helmets are required at riding meetings.

September 9, 2024 6pm-8pm  

October 14, 2024 6p-8p 

November 11, 2024 6p-8p 

December 9, 2024 6p-8p 

Community Club Meetings - (Mutli Gen Center Room B117) These meetings are for ALL CLUB MEMBERS 

August 22, 2024 6p-8p

October 24, 2024 6p-8p

December 26, 2024 6p-8p

March 27, 2024 6p-8p

Cloverbud Meetings - Ages 5-8 - Meeting is at Michelle's house - 10am 

August 10, 29024 

September 21, 2024 

October 12, 2024 

November 9, 2024 

December 14, 2024 

Market goat/lamb, calf and small stock project dates coming soon! 

Sorting and Roping project dates coming soon!

We are in search of volunteers to take lead in the AJ light parade this year! It's Dec 7, 2024.

I also would like to find a parent who would like to help me with attending lost dutchman day rodeo meetings when I cannot make it to that side of town. 

If you are interested in being the lead on these two opportunities please let me know. 

As always I am open to any suggestions on making our club better. 

Michelle 

Record Book deadline

 Hello 4-H’ers,

 

The deadline for submitting record books this year is July 31^st!  Please let us know how we can help you / your members complete their record book this year!  

 

Members who need access to a computer can always complete the forms at their local library or come by the Extension office and we will be glad to assist!  Membersmust complete their Record Books – Member Record and Project Record – in Zingbooks, under their profile enrollment.

 

The link will give you guidance to complete the record book: https://extension.arizona.edu/member-resources-pinal-county-4-h

Summer Project Fun

 We have TONS of summer fun stuff planned thanks to Mrs. Hibbitts and Mr. Dillard! We appreciate all you do for our club. 

Please be sure to check the calendar out and attend some fun summer sessions!  Leather work, sewing, welding, and general crafts/fine arts. A little something for everyone! 

There are a ton of county 4-H day camps this year too! Summer is going to be a blast. 

Do not hesitate to reach out on GROUP ME with any questions you may have? If you are not a part of the Arts N Crafts chat and want to be include just let me know! 

Happy Summer! 

Michelle 

Community Club Leader

AZ Archery Fun Shoot

 

Record Books

 This is a reminder that you do not want to forget about working on your record books in ZSuite, especially our Junior Advance Horse riders. It is a qualification for state and the deadline will be here before you know it!!!

Log in today and start working on it!!!

Club Scholarship Application

 If you we have an outgoing senior please know that the club scholarship application is due no later than May 15, 2024. 

You will find a link to it on the forms tab on the blog. 

Completed applications must be emailed to mweese73@gmail.com. 

Thank you!

Mark your calendars

 Hello, 

We have begun to work on dates for the new 4-H season! 

The following dates have been added to our calendar on the blog. 

Horse Project ( Rodeo grounds) (tentatively each meeting will be discipline focused)

September 9, 2024 6pm-8pm   - 

October 14, 2024 6p-8p - 

November 11, 2024 6p-8p - 

December 9, 2024 6p-8p - 

Still would love some sorting and roping meetings added to the horse project dates above. I need to confirm if we can get that on our schedule 

Community Club Meetings - (Mutli Gen Center Room B117)

August 22, 2024 6p-8p

October 24, 2024 6p-8p

December 26, 2024 6p-8p

March 27, 2024 6p-8p

I will continue to keep you updated as we begin to have additional dates added for lamb/goat, Holstein calf, small stock, and fair entries. 

We will keep the group me going as I feel that is the best way to communicate with the different projects. 

If you want to be added to a project please let me know. 

If have any interest in swine for the new season please text me so I can work on those project meeting dates. 

I am trying to grow our cloverbuds and plan to have those meetings at my house once a month on a Saturday, more details to follow. 

If you are interested in leading a project let me know. 

I will need volunteers to take lead in the AJ light parade this year as I will be out of town. 

I also would like to find a parent who would like to help me with attending lost dutchman day rodeo meetings when I cannot make it to that side of town. 

As always I am open to any suggestions on making our club better. 

Michelle

Final Club Meeting

 Hello, 

Our final club meeting will be this Saturday, May 4th from 10am to 12pm at the AJ Park and Rec Center.

This meeting we will plan our year end party. Come with ideas and prices!

We will also work on the club budget for 2024-2025 and vote on club supplies needed, and how to budget for project needs to our returning club members. 

Here are some ideas that we already have begun to jot down:

Popup canopies for fair x 2 - clipping animal area

Smaller blower for goats/lambs 

small banner for small stock barn 

smaller set of clippers

cost to have current blades sharpened 

cost to have a back up set of blades 

Club jackets 

Please come with pricing on items to help move the meeting along and for voting to be conquered at this meeting 

If you have an idea for either end of year party of club needs feel free to email me the ideas with the cost no later than Friday, Mat 3rd and I will be sure to discuss if you cannot attend this meeting, 

Thank you. 

P.S Paden is bringing an ice cream cake for DQ to celebrate the club booth wining at fair! YUM.

Record Books- Don't Delay

 This is just a reminder that you should be working on your record books all year long so that last minute you are not scrambling to submit them to the Pinal County 4-H Office. 

Records books are done in ZSuite under each members name. 

Have you forgot what meetings you have attend? Don't worry, I've got you covered!!! 

You can see all of our past meeting dates on the blog under the meeting dates tab, scroll all the way down to the bottom and you will see past meeting dates listed there. 

Here is a link about how to navigate in ZSuite to complete your record book. https://arizona.app.box.com/s/ybazqmeo7ehe3pvb7qs3lbu61bialyep

Shooting Sports - Meeting Dates

 Shooting Sports are scheduled for the following dates:

Feb 11 

March 3

March 24

April 7

Time: 12pm - 3pm 

Location: Covered arena at Circle C Stables 

State Air Rifle and Pistol Championships

Our 2024 state air rifle and pistol championship match will be held at the Gila County Fairgrounds, just outside Globe, Arizona on 13 April 2024.  This is an all ages match that will award champion buckles in all age divisions for air rifle and pistol.  Camping is available on site, first-come, first-served.  More information to follow in the coming weeks.

Rescheduled Sorting Date

 The sorting date will be moved to APRIL 12th. 

Here are the dates for the rest of this season:

Feb 17 - Horse Show - English, Western and Gymkhana 

March 1 - Sorting Show 

April 6 - Horse Show

April 12 - Sorting Show

April 27 - Horse Show 

Friday's Sorting Show - Postponed due to weather

 Hello Country Kicker Horse Families, 

We wanted to let you know that the sorting show on Friday is being postponed due to the weather. We are working on a new date. 

Your fees paid will move over to the March 1st sorting show. 

If you have questions feel free to reach out the HAC at pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com. 

Thank you! 

County Sorting Show Registration is OPEN

  Pinal County Horse will have two of our own shows for sorting at Rockin A Arena in Queen Creek. 

Mark your calendars for February 9th and March 1st! 

Check in will be at 5:30pm and show will begin at 6pm. 

Prior to registering get with our horse club members to work on your teams! 

Register here for the FEB 9th Show : https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/shop/sorting-february-9-2024-rockin-a/18    

Registration will close on Monday, February 5th at 5pm. 

Horse Project Members - Sponsorship Due Feb 1st

 This is just a reminder that sponsorship's are due by February 1st. We have a link on our blog where they can be paid directly or you can email us to make arrangements for a check to be paid. 

Here is a link to the link for you: https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/product/sponsorship/1

Please send all artwork to pinalcounty4hhorse@gmail.com. Thank you! 

Horse Project Members - Reminders Upcoming Show

 Hi Horse Project Members, 

Registration is open for the Feb 17th Horse Show

 

Registration is NOW Open

https://pinal4hhorse.square.site/

Deadline to register: February 8, 2024 

Our first show will be February 17, 2024 and we will offer the following classes. 

English: Showmanship, Pleasure and Equitation

Western: Showmanship, Pleasure, Equitation, and Trail

Gymkhana: Barrels and Poles 

Date of Show: February 17, 2024 

Check in: 8am, Show starts at 9am

Location: 40435 N. Kennedy Drive, San Tan Valley 85140

Attention All Fair Exhibitors: Fair camping, parking and carnival ticket forms are here

 Howdy All,

It is that TIME to begin filling out paperwork to order camping spaces, parking passes, and carnival tickets. 

Here is a link to the forms I need filled out from each family that will be at fair: 

CLICK HERE

Please remember that each camping pass comes with 1 adult pass, & 1 parking pass. 

CERTIFIED LEADERS - we will submit to get a C pass from the 4-H for you if you plan to be at fair. 

If you have a market livestock exhibitor do not get them a pass, they will get on a fair check in and the fee will be deducted from their auction check.  (Large livestock only) 

Forms are due: No later than our Feb 16th meeting. 

If you have questions do not hesitate to ask. 

Thank you, 

Michelle