Grays Harbor 4-H Horse Council Agenda

The 4-H Horse Council invites you to join us for our monthly 4-H Council meeting, generally held at 6:30 pm on the first Monday of each month. Join the monthly 4-H Council meeting via Zoom or at the WSU Extension office in Elma for in person participation.  All 4-H community members are encouraged to attend and hear updates, ask questions and provide public comment.

April 6, 2026 Agenda

1. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge – Attendance 
2. Welcome Visitors & Guests 
3. Approval of previous minutes – Ranie & Raylee
4. Treasurer’s Report – Brittany & Harley $_________________ expenses  $_______________________ balance 
5. Extension Report  – 
6. Upcoming Dates: 
7. Apr 1: 4-H Enrollment Due for new members to be eligible to exhibit 4-H Projects at the county fair
8. April 11: Super Saturday Workshop, 8:45a-Noon, WSU Extension Office, Elma (Preregistration required)
9. April 12: GH 4-H Spring Bingo & Dessert Auction, 1p, GHC Fairgrounds, Borden-Seabert (Dog Barn)
10. April 13: Teen Rally Registration Due https://westsideteenrally26.4honline.com/  
11. April 14: Equine Showmanship Clinic Series, 5:30p, GHC Fairgrounds Livestock Arena
12. April 16: GH 4-H Council Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office or https://wsu.zoom.us/j/292376086
13. April 19: Public Presentation Workshop 3:00 pm, WSU Extension ofc, Elma
14. April 27: Dog Project PreFair Clinic Registration Due https://forms.office.com/r/DQuhvcVLSZ
15. April 28 & May 19: Small Equine Clinic Series, 5:30p, GHC Fairgrounds Livestock Arena
16. April 29: Hairy Horse Show Pre-Registration Due https://forms.office.com/r/BUcZ7Ddpzw
17. April 30: Horse Certificate (WSU Pub c0233e) Due to WSU Extension ofc (signed by parent, leader, etc.)
18. May 2-3: Teen Rally – Blossom Into Leadership, Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp (Preregistration required)
19. May 6: Grays Harbor Youth Livestock Auction Mandatory Information Meeting, EHS 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm
20. May 8-9: 4-H Camp Counselor
21. May 9: Dog Project PreFair Clinic (Preregistration required)
22. May 9 & 10: GH 4-H Horse Council Hosts, Hairy Horse Show & Clinic, GHC Fairgrounds Arena
23. May 19: Small Equine Clinic Series, 5:30p, GHC Fairgrounds Livestock Arena
24. May 21: GH 4-H Council Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office or https://wsu.zoom.us/j/292376086
25. May 21: 4-H Market Livestock Recordbook Check-in, WSU Extension Office, Elma *
26. Mar 25: Record Book Workshop, 6:00 pm, WSU Extension ofc, Elma
27. Mar 29: Super Saturday Event Registration Due
28. Mar 29: Dessert Auction Sign-up Due
29. General Council Report – 
30. Fun activity – Ranie
    1. Next month __________________
31. Old business
    1. State Fair Decorations
    2. Record Book Workshop Series – Recap & Plans
    3. Clinics/Workshops – Scheduling and Logistics
       1. (3/17, 3/31 & 4/14) Showmanship Clinic Series, 5:30p, GHC Fairgrounds Livestock Arena
       2. (4/28 & 5/19) Small Equine Clinic Series, 5:30p, GHC Fairgrounds Livestock Arena
       3. (5/9 & 5/10) Hairy Horse Show & Clinic (Open Show), GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
       4. (5/23) Trail Clinic, Ridge Creek Farm, Shelton
       5. (6/16) Trail Clinic, GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
       6. (6/27 & 6/28) PreFair Show & Clinic (4-H equine members only), GHC Fairgrounds, Elma
       7. (Dates TBD) Judging Workshop Series
    4. Arena Dates – Set & Confirm with GHC Fairgrounds Staff – Trail Clinic Date confirmed for 6/16
    5. Inventory of supplies needed for Hairy Horse Show
    6. Bank Signers – Update/Revise signers of Timberland Bank checking acct to include Harley
    7. GHC Fair Planning & Preparations –
       1. Shirt Order Update/timeline – Jessica
    8. Safety Topics – Horses, Tack, Hot Weather Plans, etc.
       1. The officer team can work with Tracie to send a digital version of the guideline to clubs and then hand out a hard copy of the form at the June meeting.  
32. New business
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33. Next Meetings Scheduled for May 4 and June 1 at 6:30pm (Mandatory for at least one representative from each club planning to exhibit equine at the county fair)