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.

August 10, 2026 Agenda

1. Call to Order – Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge – Attendance
2. Welcome Visitors & Guests – opportunity for public comment (three minutes or less)
3. Approval of previous minutes – Ranie
4. Treasurer’s Report – Brittany & Harley $_________________ expenses  $_______________________ balance
5. Extension Report  – New 4-H year begins 10/1, Celebrate our Kids 11/12,  Record book and year pins deadlines- more info to follow.
6. Upcoming Dates:   
   • Aug 10 & 11: State 4-H Fair Qualifying Still Life Entries Accepted at WSU Extension Office
   • Aug 10: GH 4-H Horse Council Meeting, 6:30 pm via Zoom or the WSU Extension office
   • Aug 20: GH 4-H Council Mtng, 6:30 pm, WSU Extension office or https://wsu.zoom.us/j/292376086
   • Aug 31: State 4-H Fair Qualifying Still Life Entries Accepted in Puyallup 1-6p
   • Sept 1: State 4-H Fair Qualifying Still Life Entries Accepted in Puyallup 9a-6p
   • Sept 4-27: State 4-H Fair, Puyallup
   • Sept ?: GH 4-H Horse Council Meeting, 6:30 pm via Zoom or the WSU Extension office
   • Sept 28 & 29: State 4-H Fair Still Life Entries Collected in Puyallup:  Mon, 1p-6p & Tues, 9a-Noon
   • Oct 1: New 4-H Year Begins
7. General Council Report – July’s meeting was focused on County Fair preparations, August’s meeting will be focused on the new 4-H year planning and the Celebrate our Kids event.
8. Fun activity – Ranie
   • Next month __________________
9. Old business
   • State Fair Decorations- new flag stands will be ready for implementation.
   • Bank Signers – Update/Revise signers of Timberland Bank checking acct in the Fall for new 4-H year.
   • Congratulations to Memorial Awards recipients.
10. New business
    • Schedule 2026-2027 yearly planning session for potential show dates, workshop series, etc.
    • FairEntry status
    • State Team Jackets – Andrea has collected sizes.
11. Next Meeting Scheduled for September ______ at 6:30p (Date to be determined)
    • For additional 4-H Resources, visit https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/4-h/ and https://extension.wsu.edu/4h/
    • For additional 4-H Fair Resources, visit https://extension.wsu.edu/graysharbor/4-h/links/
    • 4-H teaches life skills that lead young people to become self-directing, positive, and contributing members of our society.  WSU Extension programs, employment, and volunteer service are available to all without discrimination (See WSU Executive Policy #15). Concerns regarding potential discrimination may be reported through your local WSU Extension office or directly to the WSU Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) office, web: https://ccr.wsu.edu, email: ccr@wsu.edu, phone: 509-335-8288.
    • Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Tracie Hanson at the information listed above at least two weeks prior to the event.