Good Morning,

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19: We are in constant communication with CSU Extension regarding this pandemic and are being advised on how to proceed during this time. Current directive:

• Per CSU Extension recommendations, our office is closed to the public until May 15^th. We will be working some in the office and some remotely, so please email us at lacey.paeglow@colostate.edu or aleigh.aurin@colostate.edu or call 723-4298 if you need anything.
• The suspension of face-to-face 4-H programming through May 15^th, 2020, includes all club, county, district, state and national meetings, project practices, workshops, contests, qualifiers and any other 4-H activity involving 4-H staff and volunteers.
• There will be NO club or council meetings held between now and May 15^th. As that date gets closer, I will communicate with you all if the suspension has been removed or extended.
• The State 4-H office is working on some virtual 4-H programming that I will share to help keep your kids active and not bored during this time.
• Now is a great time to be making sure you are caught up on your record book!!!
• We will keep you updated on events that are being cancelled and also if these suspension dates should be pushed back farther.
• LEADERS: If you have any questions regarding meetings or events please contact me at the Extension Office.
• AT THIS TIME: We are still moving forward and planning for FAIR!!!
               

NEW:

• Virtual 4-H Council meeting April 20^th @ 6:00 pm. We will be doing the meeting via ZOOM. Here is the link to download zoom, https://zoom.us/download,  you can put it on your computer, phone or ipad. You do not need to set-up an account to attend a meeting. I will send out the meeting invite on Thursday. Please let me know if you have questions.
• Market Animal Budget Planner: Attached is a document that was created by Adams County Extension that will help families figure out costs associated with their Market Animal projects. This can be a very useful tool.
• May Council meeting will be a virtual meeting, date TBD!
• Horse & Dog Kids: Remember to ID your horses and dogs by the deadline of MAY 1^st!! If you have identified the animal before, you will have to reactivate them. Please let me know if you have any questions.

IMPORTANT DATES: Some of these dates may change due to current suspension directives.

• POSTPONED!! May 6^th, Shooting Sports organizational meeting at 6:00 pm at the Wattenberg Center. This is MANDATORY for all Shooting Sports members.
• POSTPONED!! May 13^th, MQA at 6:00 pm at the Wattenberg Center. This is REQUIRED for all First year livestock members.
• May 30^th, Swine, Lamb & Goat Weigh-in @ 9:00 am
• CANCELLED!!! June 8-11^th, Northwest Colorado Expo in Moffat County- more info to come
• Colorado State 4-H Conference has been cancelled for 2020.

REMINDERS:

• We are selling cookbooks as a fundraiser. If you would like to help sell them, please contact Lacey.
• 4-H Council Requirements- please get these requirements done ASAP.
        * Attend at least 2 council meetings
        * Participate in a minimum of 1 Council community service
        * Participate in a minimum of 1 Council fundraiser
        * Complete all requirements for the 4-H clubs you are involved in
        * Submit a completed record book in October
        * Clean the SCD Basement once a year.

Have a great day. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.