Welcome to the Team, Shannon !
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The California 4-H Management Board is excited to welcome Shannon Kane as its new Secretary and director of communications! Everyone is welcome to meet her and the rest of the Management Board directors at our August 18th meeting in San Jose.
Thanks!
~ Curtis Ullerich, California 4-H Management Board Chair
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"Hi! I’m Shannon and I have been a volunteer with the 4-H program in California for six years and am currently the Program Support Staff person for Placer County 4-H. I live on a small farm in the Sacramento area with two of my children and my High School sweetheart, whom I have been married to for 24 years. I truly think 4-H is the best organization, my favorite part of it is developing programs for youth to have growth opportunities and when I am not working, I like to be anywhere the sea meets the beach."
Shannon Kane
Secretary & Director of Communications
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Congratulations to our new
California 4-H Diamond Clover Awardees
Bailey Robinson-Burmester, Yolo County
Ethan Ho, Santa Clara County
Rose Fiorenza, Imperial 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 Website
.
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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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Calling all 4-H Artists
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
.
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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Share your 4-H Story and apply for the 2019 4-H Youth in Action Award
Sharing your 4-H story could earn you 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, Citizenship, Healthy Living and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics), giving pillar winners the chance to share how 4-H changed their lives and how they have used the skills they gained in 4-H to change the lives of others.
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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30 Days of Doing
September 1-30, 2018
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.
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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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Code your World
October 1 - 31, 2018
Also, in October,
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.
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Save the Date:
Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign
October 3 –14, 2018
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National 4-H Week
Inspire Kids to Do
October 7 - 13, 2018
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!
· National 4-H Week logos in English and Spanish
· Press release template
· Proclamation template
Coming soon:
· Customizable full and half page ads
· Two page spreads
· social media toolkit
· Social media graphics
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4-H Spirit Day
October 9, 2018
Show your 4-H Pride during National 4-H Week!
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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Mindfulness Retreat
November 2-4, 2018
Camp Ocean Pines, Cambria, CA
4-H Healthy Living Program for youth age 13-19 and adults
- 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.
Clearer Thinking - Greater Loyalty - Greater Service - Better Living
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The California 4-H State Leaders' Forum is rescheduled to
March or April 2019
More information will be shared when available.
Consider attending the National 4-H Volunteer Conference and sharing what you learn at the State Leaders' Forum!
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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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CA 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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Scholarship and Grant Opportunities
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2018 Golden Clover Nominations
Due August 5, 2018
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The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of members, volunteers, program staff, and groups within the 4-H Youth Development Program.
For information on Eligibility, Application and Nomination Process, visit the
4-H Golden Clover
section of the California 4-H website.
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2018 4-H Higher Education Scholarship Applications
DUE August 5, 2018
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The UC 4-H Youth Development Program is committed to promoting higher education. With help from donors, statewide scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and college-attending students.
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7 Scholarships Available through UC 4-H
- Award notification is typically sent out late October with award money dispersed in January
- Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships but are only eligible to receive one scholarship per year. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply.
- Gather your materials and read the essay prompts BEFORE starting the online application.
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1st California Juntos 4-H Summer Academy held at UC Merced
The California Juntos 4-H Summer Academy gave Latino youth a glimpse into a future in higher education. With real-life examples, hands-on activities and inspiration from Latino business mentors, Latino youth were able to see more potential for a positive future in higher education.
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California Focus Reflection
California Focus had 90 delegates from 19 counties participating. Elected Insurance Commissioner Alexandra Hascall shared her reflection with the delegation.
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100% of your donations to the California 4-H Foundation support 4-H in California
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