Please note that the information in the January Clover Connections newsletter about Archery orientations and the first two practices is incorrect.

• Orientation on Tuesday, February 19 is for all returning members. If you were in archery last year, please attend on this date.

• The Orientation/Workshop on Saturday, March 9 is mandatory for first-year members. (Returning members who were unable to attend on February 19 should also attend.)

• Practices on Tuesday, February 26 and Thursday, March 7 are for returning members. (First-year members will begin practice after attending the Orientation/Workshop on March 9.)

A major change this year is that there will no early county shoots. Participants wishing to take part in the County Shoot and qualify for State must do so on the date scheduled for each discipline, no exceptions. Please make note of the dates of the county shoots now to attempt to avoid conflicts.

Air Pistol and Air Rifle

Sunday, July 21

Archery

Saturday, July 13

.22 Pistol

Tuesday, July 16

.22 Rifle

Saturday, July 20

Muzzleloading

Saturday, July 20

Shotgun

Tuesday, July 2: Skeet and 5-Stand
Tuesday, July 9: Trap

You can find this change in the updated Larimer County Shooting Sports Handbook for 2019.

Please join us in welcoming our new superintendent for archery, Linda Squibb.

Linda has been an active supporter of 4-H as a club leader, a rabbit leader, a Cloverbuds leader, a junior leader advisor, a certified archery leader, and the mother of three boys who are all active in the archery project as well as others.

During archery practices, she’s been a fixture the last few years running the line and helping wherever she’s been needed.

She’s looking forward to working with all of the archery members and families this coming year.

If you have questions, please contact Linda at 970-215-5955 or linda@esquibb.com.

What do you want from The Ranch facilities? Please take time to participate in the Master Plan Community Survey for The Ranch Events Complex to voice your opinion.

Visit this link from your mobile device: http://surveys.customintercept.com/CSL/2018/LarimerCountyCommunitySurvey_Mobile/

Or this link from your computer: http://surveys.customintercept.com/CSL/2018/LarimerCountyCommunitySurvey/

The January meeting of the Shooting Sports leaders in Larimer County 4-H will be held on Thursday, January 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the McKee Building.

The main topic of discussion will be the new requirement for sign-in at practices. It will also be a last-minute check-in before orientations begin in January. A few other small items will be discussed, fundraisers, new leader training, shirts, awards, etc.

Please let Cindy know if you have any additions: csh@frii.com or 970-481-7993.

Mark your calendars now for your orientation dates. They’ll be here before you know it!

Orientations are mandatory. 4-H members will not be allowed to practice unless they attend. If you have any questions about your orientation, contact your discipline’s superintendent for answers.

Air Pistol and Air Rifle

Orientation for Returning Members: Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the McKee Building

Orientation/Workshop for New Members (Makeup Orientation for Returning Members): Sunday, January 27 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at the McKee Building

Orientation/Workshop for New Members (Makeup Orientation for Returning Members): Sunday, March 17 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at the McKee Building. (This is the last opportunity for new or returning members to complete orientation for the 2019 4-H year.)

Archery

Orientation for Returning Members: Tuesday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee Building

Orientation/Workshop for First-Year Members (Makeup Orientation for Returning Members): Saturday, March 9, 1:00–3:30 p.m.

Archery Workshop/Orientation (Makeup Orientation): Tuesday, March 26 at 6:00 p.m.

.22 Pistol and .22 Rifle

Orientation for Returning Members: Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the McKee Building

Orientation/Workshop for New Members (Makeup Orientation for Returning Members): Sunday, January 27 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at the McKee Building

Orientation/Workshop for New Members (Makeup Orientation for Returning Members): Sunday, March 17 from 12:30–3:30 p.m. at the McKee Building. (This is the last opportunity for new or returning members to complete orientation for the 2019 4-H year.)

Muzzleloading

Orientation and Practice, Mandatory for New Shooters: Sunday, March 17 at 1:30 p.m. at Jerry Claussen Ranch
(Rescheduled from Sunday, March 3 due to cold, and from Sunday, March 10 due to mud on the range.)

Outdoor Skills

Orientation: Thursday, February 21 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the McKee Building

Shotgun

Orientation for All Members: Tuesday, March 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Great Guns Sporting

New Shooter Training: Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. at Great Guns Sporting

Western Heritage

Dates to come.

Nominate 4-H to receive a donation from SCHEELS for Colorado Gives Day! The deadline is this Sunday, December 2.
Click through to the form (https://bit.ly/2TSUlx0) and input “Larimer County 4-H Foundation.” You can include it under both of these categories:

• Youth Support Program (education, mentorship, afterschool program, etc.)

• Outdoor Recreation/Sports Organization

This year, returning leaders are required to complete updated training modules before re-enrolling for the 2019 4-H year. You can complete the online training now, or you can attend the in-person trainings scheduled for Wednesday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m. and Monday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee Building.

If you wish to complete the training online, you can click here to access step-by-step instructions to complete the online training. The training consists of four modules. Each module takes about 10 minutes to complete, for a total of 40 minutes. At the end of the training, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion. Please save this certificate and email it to Pam Heeney at heeneyps@co.larimer.co.us.