Flathead 4-H Foundation, Inc.

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     The Flathead 4-H Foundation is a board of 4-H Volunteer Leaders that plan and implement funding for 4-H programs. the Flathead 4-H  Foundation consists of:

Documents on this page:

1. Flathead 4-H Foundation Minutes
2. Flathead 4-H Scholarship Form for Event Funding
3. Flathead County 4-H Foundation Scholarship for Continuing Education
4. Flathead 4-H Foundation Fundraiser Brick Form
5. Chick-Fil-A Donation Brick Form
6. Flathead 4-H Foundation Prospective Board Member Application

Vision:

 Guiding Principles:

The Flathead 4-H Foundation believes in:

1. Sustainable, innovative and ethical fundraising and investments.
2. Transparent, accountable and efficient fund management.
3. Supporting innovative and traditional Flathead County 4-H program goals, development and implementation.

Flathead 4-H Foundation Minutes April 12, 2025

Held at the Loon Lake 4-H Campground in Bigfork, MT.

Board members present: Wally Sutton, Rose McIntyre, Kristi Davis, Sandy Evenson, Joselyn Hawbaker, Lesley Hawbaker, Carol Olson-Erickson, Jill Kahanek, Rick Balestri

Board members absent: Scott Hinkley, Ashley King-Jones, Mark Campbel, Mark Blasdel, Emily Hall, Christine Kaupp

Guests:  Chadlee Stephens

Meeting called to order at 1:20 PM by Carol Olson-Erickson.

Pledges led by  - Joselyn Hawbaker

Secretary's report:  Rose McIntyre moved to accept minutes as read with corrections. Joselyn Hawbaker seconded. Motion passed.

Treasurer's report - reviewed line items on the budget.  Kalispell electric got a check to get started on the electric for the cabins. Wrote a check to Nick Merriman for tree removal. Top copy for raffle tickets. Check to Wyatt Hewitt for electric sweeps. For more information regarding checks written, please contact the Flathead County Extension Office.   Wally Sutton moved to accept the treasurer's report. Sandy Evenson seconded. Motion passed.

Bills -Bill from Summit for fire suppression system. Bill from Anderson Pump and well.  Sandy Evenson moved to pay the bills. Kristi Davis seconded. Motion passed.  For more information on bills paid, please contact the Flathead County Extension office.

Brick:  Applications have been coming into the office.

Raffle: Tickets are ready to be given out. Email from Rick on club meetings.

4-H Council:  All animal committees on track with clinics and LQA’s.  Small animal committee is continuing their fundraising efforts to upgrade the poultry cages. The council will be receiving funds from Murdochs, thank you notes need to be turned in. For more information on Murdoch's funds, please contact the Flathead County Extension Office.  Rec Lab took place in White Sulphur Springs, Lux Bain attended. 4-H camp will take place July 22-25, 2025.  The Exception to Policy and 4-H Grievance forms were adopted. The exception to Policy is so member can ask for an exception to a rule along with the reasons why they should be granted the exception. The Grievance forms is for a member to put issues in writing after a 72 hour cooling off period and a limit of 10 days to turn in the form.  Graduation corda have been ordered for all graduating seniors.  Member and leader pins for last year were handed out to org leaders.

Camp report:    Jill to check paper, discussion about 4th of July parade.  Still looking for a camp cook, dishwasher. Discussed wages for dishwasher.

Scholarships:  Scholarships have 6 available, 6 applicants, due April 17th. 3 graduating seniors, 3 for college kids.
Wally Sutton moved to modify scholarships to 3 graduating seniors and 3 colleges, 1 big one for $1000.00, the rest $500.00.
Rose McIntrye seconded.
Motion Passed.

Old Business- Livestock funds transferred to the team. Got stuff in from meeting. Name tags from Phil will be $5 a piece with 10% discount added.  Tshirt expenses discussed for camp. 24 shirts total for a discount.
Gifts for the mixer, 4 clubs to put something together. Lux Bain received money for her robotics trip.

New Business -  Grant- read the Great Fish grant paperwork, not for camp, for other 4-H programs.
Impact Questions need answered.  Great Fish Challenge- out to all the board members. Work section on April 23rd.
Hot water will need to be replaced, Well maybe coming, needs work.  Water softener system-Montana Pure Water Quotes from him/ upgrade for camp were discussed.  Mildren plumbing Quotes for all new system on new hot water tanks.  Sandy Evenson moved to 2 water heaters for sure.  Kristi Davis seconded. Motion Passed.
Mattress- 48 budgeted for the grant, 25 short, Jill to order and see.
The board members needed 7 new members.  1% to MSU.  Wally Sutton moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:03 p.m.  Josely Hawbaker seconded.  Motion passed.

Next meeting to be held on May 15th, 2025.

Minutes prepared by Lesley Hawbaker

Flathead County 4-H Scholarship Form for Event Funding

Printable version of Flathead 4-H Scholarship Form for Event Funding (PDF)

Flathead County 4-H Scholarship Form

Name: _____________________________ Age: _________ Years in 4-H: __________

Address: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________Club: _______________________________________________

4-H Projects: ___________________________________________________________

Name and Date of Clinic/Seminar/Event:____________________________________________________

Cost of Clinic/Seminar/Event: _____________________________________________

Estimated Travel Expenses: _______________________________________________

Please answer the following questions-

How would this clinic/seminar/event better our 4-H projects?

How will you utilize this information to help your projects or club?

What are two goals you would like to attain by attending this clinic/seminar/event?

1.

2.

It is appreciated that if you are gifted funds, you will need to provide a thank you and have an active role in giving back to the 4-H community in volunteering with another clinic, your club, or any fundraising event that is put on.

Please return for or direct questions to the Extension Office. 

Flathead 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application for Continued Education

Printable Version of 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application for Continued Education

Flathead County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application

Scholarship opportunities:

Four - $500 scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors

            (Must be an active Flathead 4-H member in good standing)

Two - $500 scholarships for Current College / Trade School Students

(Must have been an active Flathead 4-H member in good standing upon graduation from high school)

Please check the box for the scholarship you are applying for.

All scholarships must be used during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Please complete this scholarship form in its entirety. Typed answers are preferred. You may attach additional sheets of paper if your answers exceed the space allowed. Applicants must be currently attending or plan to attend a college, trade school, or other institution of higher learning during academic yr 2024-2025.

A complete scholarship application packet must include the following:

• scholarship application
• letter of reference from a 4-H Leader
• summary/resume of your 4-H accomplishments (i.e. projects, awards, trips, events, activities, etc.)

The complete scholarship application packet must arrive (not postmarked) at the Flathead County Extension Office no later than 4:30 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024.

Scholarship applications must be mailed or hand-delivered to:

            Flathead County Extension Office

            1108 S Main St #4

Kalispell, MT 59901

Interviews will take place after the May 30th, 2024 deadline. The Foundation will contact you to schedule a date and time.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

50%            4-H Involvement

20%            Community Involvement and School Activities

30%            Application Responses

Flathead County 4-H Foundation Scholarship Application

Name:                                                 Member’s cell #:                                 Member’s email address:

Address:                                                                      City, State, & Zip:  

4-H Club:                                 Years in 4-H:               High School attended:                                               GPA:                                    College/Trade School you plan to attend or are attending:              Course of Study or Major:             Starting Date:

1. What was your favorite 4-H Project and why?

2. What was your least favorite 4-H project and why?

3. Did your 4-H experiences affect your career choice? If so, please explain.

4. What 4-H accomplishment was most meaningful to you and why?

5. How would your life have been different had you NOT been involved in 4-H?

6. Please describe your career plans and/or life goals upon completion of college or trade school.

7. Identify one person outside of your family who was especially influential to you during your years in 4-H. Describe the qualities they had that assisted you in achieving your goals.

8. Describe what extracurricular or community activities you have participated in outside of 4-H (i.e. sports, church, school, other youth organizations, etc.).

9. Why is receiving this Flathead County 4-H Foundation Scholarship important to you?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Montana State University and the Montana State University Extension Service prohibit discrimination in all of their programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital and family status.

Flathead 4-H Brick Fundraiser Form

Printable version of Brick Form (PDF)

Flathead 4-H Foundation is excited to

announce an opportunity to affirm your

place and provide a legacy for the

future at the Flathead County Fairgrounds!

Make your mark in the walkway that leads into the Grandstand Building. Have your family name, a 4-H member’s name, your business or organization’s name engraved in a brick on the walkway. You could even choose to engrave a brick in honor of someone special or create a family treasure for generations to come. We have lots of people that have spent much of their life in and around 4-H over the years and many have come through the grandstand building on their way to a livestock sale, or in support of one of their family members involved in 4-H. So honor your special friend, loved one, or family member with a commemorative engraved brick that will last forever in the walkway to the Grandstand building. Placement of the engraved bricks on the ground will be random.

Please complete all of the following information: Date ____________________________________________

Name ____________________________________________ Phone _________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________ State _________________ Zip ________________________

Email ___________________________________________________________________________________

Each 4x8 brick costs $100. Each brick can contain 3 lines with 20 characters per line. Please utilize the boxes below for your message. Please note - utilize only one character per box. Not all box/rows have to be filled. You will not be sent a proof before your brick is engraved. The brick will be engraved exactly as it is appears below. Please refrain from using punctuation or using the words IN MEMORY OF. Proceeds from the sales will go to ensuring 4-H’s legacy in the Flathead County for years to come.

Please make checks payable to: Flathead 4-H Foundation, 1108 S. Main St. Ste. #4 Kalispell, MT 59901

Forms can be found at http://flathead.msuextension.org/foundation.html 

A portion of the proceeds will go directly to the selling club:

Club___________________________________ Representative_______________________________________

Questions? Please Contact: MSU Extension Flathead County Office •  406.758.5553

Flathead 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 charitable organization.

Chick-fil-A Brick Nomination Form

Printable version of Chick-fil-A Brick Nomination Form (PDF)

Volunteer Plaza

Brick Nomination

There are people in our lives who helped shape the best in who we are.  Their time, their energy, passion, and commitment help us shine.  The Flathead 4-H Foundation and our generous sponsor, Chick-fil-A, want to help you recognize their generosity.  Please help us identify the unrecognized individuals in our community who have helped change your life and asked for nothing in return. 

Provide us with a few important pieces of information.  Please complete all fields.

ABOUT YOU

Name

Mailing Address

Phone Number                Email Address

ABOUT YOUR NOMINEE

Name

Mailing Address

Phone Number                Email Address

Your relationship to the Nominee

See reverse for more information

You know this person better than anyone.  Please describe how this person gave their time for you or others (150 words or less).  Attach additional sheets if necessary

Selected Nominees will have their name inscribed on one brick that will be placed at the North West Montana Fairgrounds Grandstands Building South Entrance. 

Bricks have a specific format

Line 1:  Name (First Last) 20 Characters Maximum

Line 2:  Select a designation for your nominee

    Legendary Leader     Memorable Mentor     Unsung Hero     For Volunteerism

Line 3: Sponsors Name (We’ll take care of this)

Go ahead and fill yours in here

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Sample

Return this complete form to the MSU Extension Office 1108 S. Main Ste. 4 Kalispell

Prospective Board Member Application

Printable Version Flathead 4-H Foundation Prospective Board Member Application

Prospective Board Member Application

Flathead 4-H Foundation Board of Directors

Date: _____________________________
Information:
1. Candidate Name _________________________________________________________________________________________
                                    First                                                Middle                                                        Last
Mailing Address _________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: _____________
Phone: _______________________ Email: ___________________________________________
2. Current Position: ________________________________________________________________
Current Employer: _____________________________________
Work Phone: __________________________________________

3. Relevant Experience and/or Employment: Please attach resume.

4. Please circle area(s) of expertise/contribution you feel you can make to further the mission of F4-HF
Youth Outreach/Advocacy
Nonprofit Experience
Youth Programs/Events
Fundraising
Program Evaluation
Strategic Planning
Graphic Design/Technology
Finance/Accounting
Personnel/Human Resources
Community Service
Policy Development
Service learning
Social Media/Communications
Education/Instruction
Grant Writing
Public Relations
Other _______________

5. Please list boards and committees that you serve on, or have serve on (business, civic, community, fraternal, political, professional, recreational, religious, and social)
Organization Role/Title Dates of Service
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6. What other volunteer commitments do you currently have?
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7. What experience do you have working with youth?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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8. Why are you interested in serving as a Board member for Flathead 4-H Foundation?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
9. How do you feel F4-HF would benefit from your involvement on the Board?
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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10. Please list any organizations or businesses that you could serve as a liaison on behalf of F4-HF.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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11. Please share any other information you fell important for consideration of your application to serve as a F4-HF Board member.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Duties of the Board of Directors
1. The duties of this board shall be to care for the affairs of the Foundation during periods between regular meetings of the Foundation. The Board of Directors shall keep an accurate record of its proceedings and report same to the members at the next regular meeting.
2. The Board shall authorize such expenditures as are herein provided for.
3. To assist in securing finances for the Foundation.
4. Board of Directors shall have a minimum of four meetings a year.
By signing below, I attest that the information I have provided is true and correct.

Additionally, my signature represents my agreement to the following statements: I understand and agree to the Flathead 4-H Foundation Board of Directors Duties; I agree to participate pursuant to the Policies, Procedures and Bylaws of the Flathead 4-H Foundation Board.

Signature: _________________________________________ Date: _____________________

Thank you very much for applying.

For Board Use
__ Nominee has had a personal meeting with an existing Board Member. Who/Date? ________________________
__ Nominee reviewed by the committee Date? ______________
__ Nominee proposed to the Board Date? ______________
__ Board action _________________________________________________________________
__ Elected/Rejected Date? ______________