Updates from the 4-H Office
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New Resource in the 4-H Library
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We now have livestock flash cards available in the 4-H Library. There are various livestock flash cards and a couple Round Robin stack.
Stop by the office an check them out!
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Last chance for Free white clothes
Need Whites for your 4-H outfit?
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We have slightly used/New whites at the 4-H office. Free!
If you are interested please visit the office.
First come first serve.
4-H office is located at
133 Aviation Blvd. ste 109
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
We are open from 8-12pm and 1-4pm
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Club Leaders Don"t forget! Year-End Club Forms are DUE August 25th
The checklist attached in “Club Year-End Letter 2018” outlines all the documents required to be submitted at the end of the year to the County 4-H Office at/by the annual 4-H Club Leader training, scheduled for August 25 at the YAL Center, 9:00am-12noon. The checklist is also available at
http://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/4H/Clubs/Leader/#A
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Record Books due to the county by August 25th
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Record Books help 4-H members practice records management, reflect on their 4-H work, and measure achievements.
Forms are available here
. Record books are due to club leaders first.
Books are due for county judging by
August 25 by the Club Leader Orientation
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Time to renew your Club's facility use agreement (FUA). These are required for any facility used for 4-H meetings, including schools, community centers, fire stations, meeting halls.
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Bank Statements Starting in September
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Updates to Bank Statement accounts.
- UCCE will no longer mail bank statements to Club Leaders starting in September.
- UCCE will scan and email bank statements to each 4-H Club Leader (and no longer mail the original).
- UCCE will store the original at the 4-H Office. Clubs wanting a hard copy may request it from Jesenia; she will make a copy and place it into the Club folders available at every CCC meeting.
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30 Days of Doing September 1-30, 2018
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Celebrating all kids who “do” with purpose across the nation through fun tips, tools, resources and stories.
Includes a “Inspire Kids to Do” photo contest.
You and your club can be featured in a
National 4-H Campaign!
National 4-H Council is looking for 4-H youth of all ages who have ideas for fun, educational and/or service-oriented hands-on activities to be featured in Council’s brand campaign for September’s “30 Days of Doing”. We’d love to hear them, and have the opportunity to feature the great ideas, kids and 4-H clubs bringing them to life.
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Mindfulness Retreat
4-H Healthy Living Program for youth age 13-19 and adults
November 2-4, 2018
Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA
** Fees $225 plus chaperone fees
Chaperone fees are estimated to be $20-$25 per youth attending the retreat. Fees will be billed after the close of registration. Contact you county 4-H office for available funds to cover your fees to attend.
**Price includes conference registration fees, lodging and conference meals.
Registration Deadline September 15, 2018
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Are you or your 4‑H’er creative or artistic? Upload a photo of your masterpiece for the chance to be selected for 2019 4‑H Youth Artwork calendar and other 4‑H promotional items.
Last year, 2 California artists were in the calendar – Katherine and Jaden!
All forms of media are accepted – photography, painting, drawings, sculpture – just upload an image of the work of art to the
National 4-H site
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All entrants must be 18 or under and an active 4‑H’er, so don’t forget to ask your parent’s permission!
The deadline for submission is
August 10, 2018
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Save the Date:
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign
October 3 –14, 2018
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Social media graphics and poster will be posted on the Branding Toolkit as soon as they are available!
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4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
June 23 – June 28, 2019
Grand Island, Nebraska
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Online applications
are now being accepted for the 2019 4-H Shooting Sports National Championships in Grand Island, Nebraska, scheduled for October 1, 2018.
Included with the applications is a list of expectations for potential California 4-H members wishing to participate in the event.
After October 1st:
A panel composed of members from the State 4-H Shooting Sports Advisory Committee reviews the applications and makes the selections of those who will attend the event.
Late October:
Selected applicants will be notified
* Applications are due months in advance of the event to allow individuals or teams the opportunity to fund raise and help defray travel costs.
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California State 4-H Fashion Revue Committee's Community Service Projects
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All items created are to be donated locally
This is an opportunity to utilize many sewing skills to create lap-sized mats with zippers, trim, various textured fabrics, pockets, buttons, or other items. These help provide activity for the restless hands of Alzheimer’s patients.
Help give homeless dogs and cats some joy with toys to play with!
Ready to get started?
Directions for both projects and more information about State Fashion Revue 2019 are located on the
State Fashion Revue page
of the state 4-H website.
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4-H Spirit Day
October 9, 2018
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Show your 4-H Pride during National 4-H Week!
During
National 4-H Week
on
Tuesday, October 9
th
, nationwide everyone is encouraged to wear their 4-H shirt, a clover, or green to show support for 4-H for
4-H Spirit Day
.
If you would like to order 4-H gear, be sure to use our California 4-H link for the Shop 4-H site –
5% of all purchases go back to California 4-H
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National 4-H Week
Inspire Kids to Do
October 7 - 13, 2018
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Join 4-H'ers around the country to celebrate
National 4-H Week
from October 7-13 this year!
Every year, National 4-H Week showcases the learn-by doing experiences that 4-H offers young people such as yourself and highlights the remarkable 4-H youth in our community who work each day to make a positive impact on those around them.
This year's theme,
Inspire Kids to Do
, is a campaign that will give kids more opportunities to do, empowering them with the skills they need to succeed in life and career.
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Start planning now!
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National 4-H Week logos in English and Spanish
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Press release template
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Proclamation template
Coming soon:
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Customizable full and half page ads
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Two page spreads
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Social media toolkit
Social media graphics
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Show your 4-H Pride during National 4-H Week!
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During
National 4-H Week
,
Tuesday, October 9
th
is 4-H Spirit Day
. Nationwide, everyone is encouraged to wear their 4-H shirt, a clover, or green to show your support for 4-H.
If you would like to order 4-H gear, be sure to use our California 4-H link for the Shop 4-H site – 5% of all purchases go back to California 4-H!
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4-H National Youth Science Day:
Code Your World
October 1 - 31, 2018
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This year,
4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD)
will kick off on October 1
and take place
throughout the month
. This year’s 4-H NYSD challenge is called
Code Your World
, a computer science-themed challenge co-developed by Google and West Virginia University Extension Service.
2018 is the 11th year of 4-H NYSD, which is expected to reach more than 150,000 kids at thousands of events across all 50 states.
Code Your World
is perfect for first-time and beginner coders ranging in age from 8 to 14. It uses games, hands-on fun, and even dancing to teach kids important CS concepts and problem-solving skills.
Purchase your kit during the Pre-sale
by August 8th
for 20% off! Kits will start shipping in mid August.
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National 4-H Volunteer Conference
September 27-30, Georgia
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The Inaugural
National 4-H Volunteer Conference
is designed to engage and facilitate the interaction of volunteers and Extension professionals from across the country. This conference has been planned meaningfully in order to provide ample opportunity for volunteers to learn, share, and exchange information.
Registration
is $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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Sonoma County 4-H |707-565-2681 | http://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/4H/
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