Timnath Room, McKee 4-H Building, The Ranch

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McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch.

Estes Park Room at the McKee 4-H Building at The Ranch.

Agenda

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Enrollment as of January 13, 2025.

Meeting Recap:

Leader Certification The council reviewed upcoming certification training schedules across multiple counties:

• Morgan County will host training for Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Archery on March 7–9, with the Weber family leading junior leaders. Registration opens January 24 and closes February 21.

• Weld County's training is scheduled for March 14–16, featuring Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, and Archery. This session will include a special free Orion Training on March 15–16. Registration period: January 31–February 28.

• Pueblo County will offer comprehensive training March 21–23, including additional disciplines like Muzzleloader, Western Heritage, and Hunting/Outdoor Skills. Registration runs February 7–March 7.

• Garfield County's session is set for March 28–30, offering the same comprehensive program as Pueblo. Registration from February 14–March 14.

Certification Maintenance Requirements: To maintain certification, leaders must:

1. Complete training in their discipline within the past 7 years

2. Actively volunteer in their discipline for 2 out of the last 3 years

Important Admin Updates:

• Vice President Elected: Sharel Cameron 

• Annual Safety Meeting on Zoom will be held on January 30 and March 7

• Required Paperwork must be submitted following the meeting and before attending orientation or practice

• Member enrollment deadlines are February 1 for returning members and March 1 for new members

• The Remind app will be reset, requiring all members and leaders to rejoin

Upcoming Events and Planning:

• Supplemental Practices/Invitational requests are due by April 1, with Weld County Invitational counting toward practice requirements

• 4-H Carnival preparation includes organizing shooting sports booths and coordinating with the Foundation for prizes, Rachel will make the request at the next Foundation Meetings

  • Shooting Sports will be operating two booths at this year’s carnival 

• County Shoot Awards discussion included plans for pins, ribbons, and premiums, with Dave investigating custom county belt buckles

• A Hunter Education Course for 4-H members is being coordinated with Colorado Parks Wildlife and Liberty Firearms

• Record Book and Exhibit Workshops will be scheduled: May (via Zoom), June and July (at The Ranch)

• A Shooting Sports Quiz Bowl is open (team or individual)

  • More Information here: https://4-hshootingsports.org/2025-quiz-bowl-information/

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Agenda.

Meeting Recap:

• Survey results are in and will be given to the key leaders to review

• Annual Safety Meetings will be on January 30, 2025 and March 7, 2025

• Items of clarification in the 2025 Policies and Procedures. The draft will be sent out before the end of the year.

  • Look Into rewording the language about Responsible Adults attending practices with 4-H members

  • Clarify language in the dress code

• Larimer County 4-H Shooting Sports Council has been formed!

  • Meetings will be held the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in January, March, May, June, September, and November 

  • Officers Elected:

    • President - Brett Dennis 

    • Vice President - Currently accepting nominations, will be selected in January

    • Secretary - Shawn Walker

    • Treasurer - Svetlana Koltun

  • Standing Committees - Please be thinking about which committees you would like to join if any:

    • Orion Scoring

    • Orientation

    • Finance 

• Please consider becoming certified! Dates are listed in the agenda and on the Shooting Sports Calendar