Have you just graduated out of 4-H?
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First of all, congratulations on moving to a new phase in your life!
Second, update your profile to join the Young Adult Opportunities mailing list.
We will send out sporadic emails about opportunities for young adults, such as
- scholarships and grants
- volunteer opportunities at statewide events such as SLC and Cal Focus
- opportunities in Washington DC, to work with National 4-H and USDA
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Also, don't forget to join the California 4-H Foundation's Alumni and Friends mailing list to keep in touch as a 4-H Alumni (and friend!)
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Congratulations to our new
California 4-H Diamond Clover Awardees
Emily Jackson, Siskiyou County
Lindsay Jackson, Siskiyou County
The California Diamond Clover is the highest achievement for which a 4-H youth member or emerging adult volunteer is recognized.
Applications
are accepted year-round. Applications are reviewed by the 4-H Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee and awarded quarterly. For more information and to review eligibility requirements, visit the
CA 4-H Diamond Clover Award webpage
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National 4-H Volunteer Conference
September 27 - September 30
Rock Eagle 4-H Center
Eatonton, Georgia
Calling all Volunteers and UCCE Staff!
The Inaugural
National 4-H Volunteer Conference
is designed to engage and facilitate the interaction of volunteers and Extension professionals from across the country.
Conference evaluations repeatedly tell us that the two primary factors that motivate volunteers to attend conferences are the
quality and variety of workshops
, and
networking opportunities
.
This conference has been planned meaningfully in order to provide ample opportunity for volunteers to learn, share, and exchange information.
Registration
is a bargain at $325, which includes all meals, breaks, conference materials, and lodging in the new, state-of-the-art Rock Eagle cabins!
For more information and conference track descriptions,
please visit the conference
website
!
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Club Leader Essentials Certification Course
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
In-person and live streamed from the
University of California
Agriculture and Natural Resource Building
2801 2
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Street Davis, CA 95618
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ABOUT THE COURSE:
This certification course will give Club Leaders basic information that they need to provide great leadership to their club. This course will help new Club Leaders understand their role, the lingo, programs and due dates, risk management, youth-adult partnership and outreach strategies.
Participants will earn the new Club Leaders Essentials Certificate.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
New Club Leaders (1-3 years). This is also a great refresher course for seasoned veterans and those mentoring others.
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REGISTER BY OCTOBER 22
1. In-person: $30
Includes certification training, training materials and lunch
2. Live Streaming: $20
Includes live stream of in-person training and training materials*
(*Training materials and link for live stream will be sent via email upon receipt of payment)
If paying by check, checks should be made payable to
UC REGENTS
and mailed to:
Club Leader Essentials Certification
c/o Scott Mautte
2801 Second Street
Davis, CA 95618
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Tips on applying for for the 2019 4-H Youth in Action Award
We have a new
Awards webpage
with resources
to h
elp you prepare your video and application for the Youth in Action Award.
New resources available for you:
- Video about the Youth in Action Awards
- Application Guidelines
- FAQs
- Tips for applying
Share your 4-H story - how 4-H changed your life and how you have used the skills you gained in 4-H to change the lives of others.
You could earn a $5,000 scholarship and a trip to Washington D.C. for National 4-H Council’s Legacy Awards, where you’ll have the chance to tell your story while meeting 4-H celebrities and other notable alums!
The program recognizes four confident young leaders in our core pillar areas of Agriculture, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). One Pillar Winner will be selected as the 4-H Youth in Action National Award Winner and will receive an additional scholarship for higher education!
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$10,000 Scholarship for Doing
Enter the Inspire Kids to Do Contest and you could win a $10,000 scholarship for your kid – and your state 4-H program could receive $10,000!
Submit a photo that shows how your child inspires themselves or others to do with purpose for themselves, their family, their community, their country or the world.
Enter now and you’ll receive an “Inspire to Do” List with 30 fun, hands-on activities to do with your kid and a comprehensive 4-H “Inspire to Do” Activity Guide after the contest closes.
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Why Participate in the 2018 4-H National Youth Science Day?
It's easier than ever to plan!
- 4-H NYSD is celebrated nationally on October 1, but local events can take place all throughout October.
- Code Your World includes four flexible activities, so you can choose the ones that work for you.
- Code Your World includes online and offline activities, so no tech is required to get involved.
It's easier than ever to facilitate:
- Facilitators and kids need no prior experience with computer science to participate!
- An improved Facilitator Guide now includes talking points. Download the full Facilitator Guide.
- The computer-based activity is completely self-guided so kids can learn at their own pace.
- Activities can be run by either adults or teen leaders.
It provides a true pathway to computer science:
- Lessons comply with Next Generation Science Standards for in-class teaching.
- The Facilitator Guides provides links to resources for continued Computer Science (CS) learning provided in the guide.
- 4-H NYSD will cover CS in 2018 and 2019 (yes, next year too!), allowing for deeper CS engagement.
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Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign
October 3 –14, 2018
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Support the Tractor Supply Paper Clover campaign! Download social media graphics and the infographics below from the
Branding Toolkit page
. Share your post on social media using #PaperClover and tag us @California4H!
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Download National 4-H Week resources today!
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Start planning your National 4-H Week events! Resources on our Branding Toolkit include:
- National 4-H Week logos
- Press Release template
- Proclamation Template
- Social media toolkit
- Photo booth frames
And more images will be added soon!
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4-H Spirit Day
October 9, 2018
Show your 4-H Pride during National 4-H Week!
Wear your 4-H shirt, a clover, or green to show your support for 4-H.
Want to get a new 4-H shirt? Use our California 4-H link below for the Shop 4-H site – 5% of all purchases go back to California 4-H!
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Take a time-in at the Mindfulness Retreat
Published on: September 7, 2018 We asked teens who attended last year's 2017 Mindfulness Retreat: "What were the highlights of the Mindfulness Retreat for you? What did you learn from the retreat that would be useful for teens?" Jada: The...
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You still have time to register for the upcoming Mindfulness Retreat.
Mindfulness Retreat
November 2-4, 2018
Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA
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Seeking Record Book Competition
State Evaluators!
If you enjoy reading about all the great work 4-H members accomplish each year and you have access to a computer, please consider being a State Record Book Evaluator.
Deadlines
November 4:
State Record Book Evaluators (judges) applications are due.
November 12:
Record Books sent electronically to evaluators.
January 7:
Evaluator scores and comments due back to State 4-H Office.
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National Youth Summit Series
These Multi-day programs designed for high school students (grades 9 – 12) provide opportunities to learn technical skills, participate in hands-on activities, workshops, and engage with nationally-recognized leaders.
- Maker, November 1-4, 2018
- Agri-Science, January 10-13, 2019
- Healthy Living, February 15-18, 2019
- Photography, February 28 - March 3, 2019
Registration is now open for all summits!
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National 4-H Conference Applications are Open
National 4-H Conference
April 6-11, 2019
National 4-H Conference Center
Chevy Chase, Maryland
The National 4-H Conference gives 4-H'ers a chance to influence the direction of the 4-H Youth Development Program nationally. Meet 4-H'ers from all of the states, brainstorm and present your ideas to national agencies, and have fun while doing it!
Apply now
to be a California 4-H Delegate! Deadline for applications is November 5, 2018. Learn more about the National 4-H conference on our
Event page
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National 4-H Conference Briefing: Providing the Youth...
Every spring, 4-H clubs send delegates to the National 4-H Conference for leadership and professional development. The delegates separate into groups to address a challenge posed by a federal agency. ODPHP challenged a group of 4-H members to...
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health.gov
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Make it happen, Make it fun, and Make it meaningful!
We are now accepting applications for youth and adults on the State Leadership Conference (SLC) Planning Team to plan the 2019 SLC.
Requirements:
- Currently enrolled as a 4-H Youth or Adult Volunteer
- 1 year minimum of SLC attendance
- Experience working in a youth-adult partnership on a committee
Time commitment:
- Required meeting- October (date to be determined) State 4-H Office, Davis
- 3-4 additional in person meetings (will be determined based on the schedule of team members, October -July)
- 3-4 conference calls (will be determined based on the schedule of team members)
- Attendance at SLC 2018 (arrive early as part of planning team)
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The 22
nd
California State
4-H Horse Classic is a wrap!
Thank you to the amazing Equine Planning Committee for their time and effort to run this successful event! A huge thank you to the amazing exhibitors, parents, volunteers, and judges.
Equine Planning Committee applications are now open. Don't delay, applications are due October 1, 2018!
The equine planning team plans, conducts, and oversees Equine Field Day, the State Horse Classic (Horse Show and Educational Contests) and National Equine Teams.
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STEM Activity
Signs of Fall! Here is a fun environmental education activity, which teaches youth to look for signs of autumn. With the upcoming season change, youth will investigate why leaves of deciduous trees change color in the fall
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The Junior Disease Detectives:
Operation Outbreak Graphic Novel
CDC has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and 4-H to develop “The Junior Disease Detectives: Operation Outbreak,” a graphic novel intended to educate youth audiences about variant flu and the real disease detective work conducted by public and animal health experts when outbreaks of infectious diseases occur.
The graphic novel is available for
free download
in web, home print and professional print versions.
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Are you ready to plan your 4-H Clothing & Textiles (sewing) project for the year?
You might even find that you’d like to enter one of the new Challenge categories!
- 3 categories are open to Sewing project members
- 2 categories are open to all 4-H'ers
Is your club or project starting a community service activity? Check out the State Fashion Revue service projects for 2019!
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JOANN 4-H Project Grants
This year, California 4-H received over
$9,500
from the JOANN 4-H Paper Clover Campaign held in February and March. Thank you for your support!
This money will support the State Fashion Revue and 3 mini grant awards for listed projects in the following areas:
- Communications & Expressive Arts
- Consumer and Family Science
- Cake Decorating
The first set of mini grant applications will open from
October 1 - November 14
All 4-H youth members, volunteers and staff may apply!
1. JOANN 4-H Service Learning Project Grant
Projects must be from the
Qualifying Project List
above and focus on a service learning project. Service Learning projects address a community issue and focus on creating and carrying out a plan to address the issue.
Number of awards: Up to two (2) $450 awards
2. JOANN 4-H Spark Project Grant
Projects must be from the
Qualifying Project List
above that focuses on a person's spark! Sparks are what help youth see the potential within themselves.
Number of awards: Up to four (4) $200 awards
3. JOANN 4-H Innovative Project Grant
Projects must be from the
Qualifying Project List
above and utilize the latest STEM innovations. Examples: 3-D printed fabrics, wearable technology, fabric design
Number of awards: Up to three (3) $500 awards
Stay tuned for more information in the
October State 4-H Newsletter!
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Save the Dates - Upcoming 2019 Events
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2019 Citizenship Washington Focus
Conference: July 5-13, 2019
Conference + Extended Trip:
July 5-16, 2019
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is designed for 4-H youth between the ages of 15* and 19.
CWF offers a life-changing week that empowers 4-H'ers to take their leadership skills to the next level for themselves and their communities.
Using the classroom of Washington D.C., participants will learn how our national government works as well as experience the grandeur of our nation’s capital. The extended trip continues the learning experience to Gettysburg and Philadelphia, PA and Baltimore, MD.
Registration will open mid-October.
*Must be 15 years old by first day of travel
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2019 Leadership Washington Focus
July 14-19, 2019
Leadership Washington Focus (LWF) is the only national leadership development experience designed exclusively for 4-H’ers ages 12*-14.
LWF prepares 4-H youth for the future by teaching them leadership skills using an experiential learning model based in 4-H curriculum and the living classroom of Washington D.C.
Registration will open mid-October.
*Must be 12 years old by first day of travel
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Want to find out more about CWF and LWF?
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Join us for an informational webinar about the two events. No pre-registration necessary.
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Informational Webinar
Thursday, September 27
7:00 pm
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100% of your donations to the California 4-H Foundation support 4-H in California
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