Mat-Su/Copper River Newsletters
| When | What | Who to Contact for more Info | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | |||
| 2/28-3/1 | District Wide Horse Contest | Horse Council | |
| 3/1 Saturday All Day |
Horse Project Paper Work Due | Horse Council Email Horse Certification to Samantha sjrussell5@alaska.edu |
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| 3/6/25 Thursday 5:45pm-6:45pm |
Horse Council Meeting Mess Hall at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
Horse Council President Sarah Rodriguez |
Youth & Leaders Active in Horse Projects |
| 3/6 Thurs 5:30-7:30pm | Livestock Mandatory Info Mtg /ces/4-h/quick-links/district-directory/mat-su-copper-river/newsletters/2 (Must attend 1 of 3) | 2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | 4-H Youth & Leaders Active in Junior Market Livestock Projects |
| 3/6 Thursday 8pm-9pm |
Livestock Council MEFEC Room K208 aka the Classroom at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | 4-H Youth & Leaders Active in Junior Market Livestock Projects |
| 3/7/2025 6:30pm |
Stars and Strides Club Meeting | Contact Stephanie Haase | Stars and Strides Club Members |
| 3/7/2025 6:30pm |
Knik River Riders Club Meeting | Contact Sarah Rodriguez | Knik River Riders Club Members |
| 3/8/25 Saturday 1:30pm |
Colony Clovers Club Business Meeting Bodenberg Butte Baptist Church 2230 South Old Glenn Highway, Palmer |
Contact Charlene Christensen 907-355-6246 charlene.christensen72@gmail.com |
Colony Clover Club Members |
| 3/10/25 Monday 5pm-6pm |
Livestock Workshop MEFEC "Blue Room" (1st Floor) 1509 S. Georgeson Palmer |
Contact Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982 dcroberts@mtaonline.net or check Livestock Facebook Group |
All 4-H youth involved in Junior Market Livestock Program |
| 3/10/2025 Monday 6pm-7pm |
Pioneer Peak MEFEC "Blue Room" (1st Floor) 1509 S. Georgeson Palmer |
Contact Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982 dcroberts@mtaonline.net |
Pioneer Peak 4-H Club members, all are welcome |
| 03/13/25 Thurs 5pm-6pm |
Volunteer Leader Association MEFEC Room K208 aka the Classroom at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
"Contact Samantha sjrussell5@alaska.edu for more details" |
Club Leaders in Good Standing and Youth Leadership |
| 3/30/25 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Sutton 4-H Club Meeting Sutton Library 11301 N Chickaloon Wy, Sutton-Alpine, AK 99674 |
Elizabeth Samuel goldyn_rod@gmail.com |
Sutton 4-H Club Members & interested Sutton-area youth |
| April | |||
| 4/3/25 Thursday 5:45pm-6:45pm |
Horse Council Meeting Mess Hall at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
Horse Council President Sarah Rodriguez |
Youth & Leaders Active in Horse Projects |
| 4/3 Thurs 5:30-7:30pm | Livestock Mandatory Info Mtg /ces/4-h/quick-links/district-directory/mat-su-copper-river/newsletters/3 (Must attend 1 of 3) | 2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | 4-H Youth & Leaders Active in Junior Market Livestock Projects |
| 4/3 Thurs, 8pm-9pm | Livestock Council MEFEC Room K208 aka the Classroom at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | 4-H Youth & Leaders Active in Junior Market Livestock Projects |
| 4/3 Thurs, 8pm-9pm | Stars and Strides Club Meeting | Contact Stephanie Haase | Stars and Strides Club Members |
| 4/4/25 6:30 PM | Knik River Riders Club Meeting | Contact Sarah Rodriguez | Knik River Riders Club Members |
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04/10/25 Thurs |
Volunteer Leader Association MEFEC Room K208 aka the Classroom at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
Club Leaders in Good Standing and Youth Leadership | |
| April 14th 11:59pm | Deadline to Register Animals for Jr Market Livestock Auction | 2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | 4-H Youth & Leaders Active in Junior Market Livestock Projects |
| 4/14/25 Monday 5pm-6pm |
Livestock Workshop MEFEC "Blue Room" (1st Floor) 1509 S. Georgeson Palmer |
Contact Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982 dcroberts@mtaonline.net or check Livestock Facebook Group |
All 4-H youth involved in Junior Market Livestock Program |
| 4/14/2025 Monday 6pm-7pm |
Pioneer Peak MEFEC "Blue Room" (1st Floor) 1509 S. Georgeson Palmer |
Contact Crystal Roberts 907-232-3982 dcroberts@mtaonline.net |
Pioneer Peak 4-H Club members, all are welcome |
| 4/17/25 Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Sutton 4-H Club Meeting Sutton Library 11301 N Chickaloon Wy, Sutton-Alpine, AK 99674 |
Elizabeth Samuel goldyn_rod@gmail.com |
Sutton 4-H Club Members & interested Sutton-area youth |
| 4/19 Saturday | Mat-Su/CR District Presentation Contest | Samantha Blumenkonig sjrussell5@alaska.edu |
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| May | |||
| 5/1//25 Thursday 5:45pm-6:45pm |
Horse Council Meeting MEFEC Room K208 aka the Classroom at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
Horse Council President Sarah Rodriguez |
Youth & Leaders Active in Horse Projects |
| 5/1/2025 7pm-8pm | Livestock Council MEFEC Room K208 aka the Classroom at the Main Office (1509 S Georgeson Drive) |
2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | |
| 5/1 - 5/4 Saturday & Sunday |
State Horse Competition in Fairbanks |
Contact Marla Lowder | 4-H Youth Qualified to Compete at State Level |
| May 10, 2025 | France Equestrian Center Clean Up Day | Horse Council | |
| 5/17/2025 Thursday 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Sutton 4-H Club Meeting Sutton Library 11301 N Chickaloon Wy, Sutton-Alpine, AK 99674 |
Elizabeth Samuel goldyn_rod@gmail.com |
Sutton 4-H Club Members & interested Sutton-area youth |
| 5/30-6/1 Fri, Sat, Sun | State Livestock Contest MEFEC 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer, AK |
Cassy Rankin crankin4@alaska.edu |
4-H Youth qualified to compete at State Level and interested spectators |
| June 1, 2025 | Stallions of the North | Horse Council | |
| 6/4/2025 3pm-8pm |
Large Stock Rally Days at Fairgrounds Largestock Weigh in |
2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | |
| June 2-5 | Senior Horse Camp @ France Equestrian Center | Horse Council | |
| June 5th 3pm-8pm | (optional) Workshop Day at Fair grounds | Livestock Council 2025-mscr-4-h-livestock@googlegroups.com | |
| June 13 | Alternative Rally Days (Sign Up Required) | ||
| June 17-19 | Jr Horse Day Camp @ France Equestrian Center | Horse Council |