March 2022
The Sonoma County 4-H calendar is now a viewable document on google. (*editable for Club Leaders)
Need the County Council Meeting Zoom Invitation?
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📅 Save the Dates
March 2022
24: 4-H ChickenQue Rep Mtg 7pm (YAL)
31: Cesar Chavez Day (UCCE closed)
29: 4-H All-Star applications due
April 2022
2: County 4-H Fashion Revue (YAL)
5 @ 7pm: County Council Meeting (YAL)
28: 4-H ChickenQue Rep Mtg 7pm (YAL)
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🏢 From the Sonoma 4-H Office
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🦠 COVID-19 Update
Update to in-person activities, effective March 12, 2022
- Masking is no longer required for indoor or outdoor activities.
- Events sponsored and controlled by 4-H must have participation lower than 5,000 people
- Participant Sign-In Sheets are still required to allow for contact tracing
- Maintain 3 feet of social distancing when possible
- For reference, here are the local COVID guidelines by the County of Sonoma.
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County Updates
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The 4-H Online system will close for families and volunteers from noon on June 24, 2022 to noon July 18, 2022. Families are encouraged to complete enrollments for the 2021-2022 program year prior to June 24th.
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4-H Achievement Stars: State 4-H is rolling out a new 4-H Star Achievement Ranks program (to integrate bronze, silver, gold, platinum, Emerald stars). View the recording at Google video recording of the overview to the Achievement Ranks Pilot: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gcWY7RYSbGx9jYwWf-AitCqdaB1l879B/view?usp=sharing
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YQCA has decided to update its platform and will be launching it on March 23. If any 4-H members have already completed YQCA for the 2022 year and plan on using the certificate for any fair this year, they must download the YQCA certificate or print it prior to the March 23 deadline. After that date, exhibitors will no longer have access to their accounts. Sign In & Download your certificate today: http://yqca.org/
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SWINE Projects: Proposition 12- FAQ's from CDFA on Proposition 12 (Animal Care Program) New guidelines for 2022.
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4-H Alumni: We found AMAZINGLY positive results from our study of early adult 4-H alumni (aged 19-34). Infographics available at https://bit.ly/Alumni4H
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Website: The transition to the Integrated Web Platform (IWP), replacing the SiteBuilder system, has been delayed due to staffing issues. When it does go live (likely Fall 2022), the new Sonoma/Marin/Napa 4-H websites will be outward-facing ONLY for public/new audiences. Therefore, we will need to create an “intranet” for our 4-H families with the forms, materials, proficiencies, and information they need. The State 4-H Office will be creating a Google Site focused on volunteers and youth with standard state forms (e.g., enrollment, manuals). Because this is a statewide site, it may not include specific forms and resources that individual counties use. We will be working with you to ensure you have all the resources you need.
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🍀 4-H Council: President's Message
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March...March...what happens in March?
So many things going on! All Star Ambassador applications are out for the 2022-2023 All Star Term, so encourage your members who will be 14 and up to check it out! This is the highest working honor in Sonoma County 4-H and a great opportunity to show and grow your leadership skills.
We had a great "open zoom meeting" for leaders with Diego, Lisa Schuldt and me last month that brought up some really great ideas for growing the program and supporting our youth and adults in the program. Thank you so much to those who were able to join and I'm looking forward to the next one, sometime in the future!
Chicken Que is around the corner and I can't wait to see how the posters and T-shirt contest designs come out with this year's theme "The Great Chicken Comeback of 2022"! Just saying the theme makes me smile, and it's so exciting to be coming back in person! Please join me in thanking your amazing Chicken Que Committee for once again working tirelessly to make the largest chicken barbeque on this side of the Mississippi a reality for the 61st year in a row!
Who else is participating in the new 4-H Rank Achievement Pilot? I haven't noticed any names I recognize...it would be great if we could get a few Sonoma County folks in on the process!
It doesn't seem possible, but we are already looking at the end of the 4-H year coming upon us, and with that, I need to remind everyone of a few things...
- The 4-H Council Executive Board will have an open position for Vice President of Membership. Please reach out to any of us if you are interested, as our current VP of Membership Lisa Schuldt is happy to have a helper for the end of the year to better transition the new VP into the position.
- End of the year paperwork...(don't groan!) May I suggest reminding your treasurers and secretaries that those books are required to be a club in good standing. It might be a good idea to start talking about getting them in ON TIME now. Even though we haven't set the final date, you can be sure it will be at Leader Training. If you don't want your club's books evaluated for awards, that is fine, but they still have to be turned in as a requirement from the state. (nudge, nudge)
- All of our local fairs require YQCA certification for livestock participants...and entries for those fairs are coming up faster than you can smack a horsefly so...
- Get your scholarship applications in for the CCC Scholarships
And I also want to take a moment to congratulate Alex Justus, Tammy Kelley, Carson Hayes and Jacob Lassen for their accomplishments at this year's UC Davis Field Day in poultry judging, they have qualified to go to the National Contest in Kentucky!! Way to go, team! We are so proud of you and your hard work! Great job!
Thank you all for being part of this big 4-H Community. Together we do amazing things, and I appreciate each and every one of you. We have more ideas for recognition, celebration and ongoing growth of this awesome program, so stay tuned, and please reach out if there is anything you want to discuss. As always, if I don't have the answer, I will most certainly help you find it! Knowing that I've probably forgotten something important, I'm going to sign off for now. See you all at the next CCC meeting (April 5 at YAL Center)!
Warmly,
Sara
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Hello everyone, hope everyone is doing well! As you know my name is Angel Lopez and I am one of the All-Stars this year, and I just wanted to let out some news this month. At the CCC meeting we talked about the All-Star applications for the 2022-2023 year, and for those that didn't attend this month's meeting don’t worry because that is what I will be talking about. The All-Star Ambassador applications are due March 30th at 3 PM at the 4-H Office located at 133 Aviation Blvd, Ste 109 Santa Rosa, CA 95403-8279. There will be a Candidate Selection Day on April 15th from 6-9 PM at the YAL Center. The requirements to apply are that the candidate must be at least 14 years or older on or before December 31, 2022. They must be eligible to be a youth member from July 1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2023. The candidates must have completed at least one year of membership in 4-H, Candidates must have demonstrated leadership experience skills through a Gold Star or mastery of a project. There is a 15-month time commitment from May 1st, 2022 till August 31th 2023. Some expectations of participation and attendance are that you must adhere to team commitments and that you attend at least 80% of the regularly planned All-Star team meetings. The events that you are required to attend are Chicken Que (May 1st), Achievement night (Oct 22), coordinating at least a team service project, and participating in two other service projects, then Chicken Que (May 7th, 2023). Failure to attend at least 80% of team meetings and/or participate in the required activities named may result in forfeiting the rank of All Star Ambassador. Going back to the application form, it must have a cover sheet, essay responses to the questions on the application, resume, and highlighted leadership and citizenship skills as well as personal and professional development. Written evidence of leadership experience and skills, and last but not least 3 sealed letters of recommendation. 1 from a 4-H youth member, and 2 letters from adults that have knowledge of your leadership experience, skills, and character. It is important that these letters of recommendation don't come from a parent, guardian. Sibling, or any other family member. Those are just some of the ground rules for the application, and the packet with the fill-out page is available on the 4-H website, and for any other questions please contact the UCCE Sonoma 4-H Office at (707) 565-2621 or at cesonoma4h@ucanr.edu. This is all I have to talk about for the month of March and I hope that everyone has a good rest of their month and Happy Early Easter!
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133 Aviation Blvd, Ste 109 Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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📍 Sonoma County 4-H Events
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Chicken Que Tickets are available!
Theme: Great Chicken Que Comeback of 2022
CQ Contest Flyers:
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4th Annual Sonoma County Youth Poultry Showdown!
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Registration Due Online by May 14, 2022 by 11:59pm
🐔Entry Fee - $2 per Bird per class; $2 for Showmanship; $2 per entry for still exhibits; $2 per entry per division natural egg contest. $2 for Knowledge Quiz
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New 4-H Camp Update!
NEW DATES & LOCATION!
Different dates & location than were originally announced in the fall!
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Camp 1
Monday, July 11- Friday, July 15
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Camp 2
Monday, July 18- Friday, July 22
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Camp Location:
Hopland Research Extension Center
4070 University Road
Hopland, CA 95449
It's going to be awesome!
Camper applications will be live on 4/1
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All Staffers need to complete the online enrollment survey and updated their 4-H online accounts. Once that step has been completed a link should have be emailed to you with an enrollment confirmation and a link to pay the 4-H enrollment/insurance fee of $63.00.
Due now is the staffer fee for camp. The staffer fee this year will be $250.00. This fee includes Staff Training Weekend and the week at camp. Unfortunately, we are unable to take credit card payments this year. Payments should be made by Cash or Check. Payment can be mailed/delivered to the 4-H office by 4/1, or staffers can bring them to the next staffer meeting. Checks should be made out to Sonoma County 4-H Camp
Mail Checks to 4-H office:
Attn: 4-H Camp
133 Aviation Blvd #109
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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Sonoma Marin Fair 🎡 June 22-26, 2022 | Petaluma, CA
This year the Market Jackpot Classic Shows are now open to Napa, Solano, Mendocino, and Lake County exhibitors. Entries will open Monday, April 18th and close Monday, May 16th. All entries will be submitted online.
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Category Entry Forms Due, Monday, March 28, 2022
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before 4pm at the 4-H Office, if submitting printed forms
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before 11:59pm, if submitting online form
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Fashion Show and Awards, at YAL Center: Saturday April 2nd, 2022
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State Fashion Revue Entries Due, online: Friday, April 29, 5pm
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Northbay Science Discovery Day
May 15, 2022
North Bay Science Discovery Day to Sunday, May 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa.
We are eager for a place-based event where children and youth can experience hands-on science engagement with a variety of STEM subject areas!
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📢 State 4-H Events and Information
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2022 California 4-H State Archery Hybrid Tournament
This tournament will offer both in-person and postal match options. Rules and registration information will be posted on the California 4-H website and emailed to each county early February 2022; Registration is due no later than March 15, 2022. In-person event hosted in Merced County will be on May, 29, 2021 and postal targets must be postmarked by May 31, 2022.
Divisions include Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Leaders with the following categories:
1. Longbow
2. Recurve bow – no sights
3. Recurve bow – with sights
4. Compound bow – no sights
5. Compound bow – with sights
6. Archery leader – 50 yards
Registration fee is $10 for first category, and $5 for each additional category with a maximum of three categories.
Contacts for competition and registration information:
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2022 State 4-H Shooting Sports Match
Hosted by Siskiyou County 4-H Council
It’s time to sharpen your shooting skills and start preparing for the 38th Annual State 4-H Shooting Sports Match! This event is sponsored by the Siskiyou County 4-H Council.
Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2022
- All registration forms must be sent to the UCCE office of the county in which each participating 4-H club resides.
- All entrants must be verified as current 4-H members or Adult volunteers by the UCCE 4-H staff.
- On or before the postmark date of March 15, 2022, the UCCE 4-H office personnel shall send the registration forms and payment to the Siskiyou County Leaders Council, 1655 South Main Street, Yreka, CA 96097.
Please see the 2022 Shooting Match Cover Letter for more details.
Payment
Clubs can pay with 4-H club checks directly to the contest or payments can be made by County 4-H Councils/VMO’s. Personal checks will not be accepted.
Rules
Questions
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Shooting Sports Mailing List
4-H Staff, Admins, and Academics:
If you would like to be directly notified about 4-H Shooting Sports activities such as training workshops, national quiz bowl, ambassador opportunities, scholarships, and competitions, please sign up for our mailing list.
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Registration for all State Field Day contests
opens March 15 - April 15
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Interview Contest
The 2022 Interview Contest will be held virtually in May and in-person on May 28 at State Field Day in Davis. This event gives 4-H members an opportunity to practice the real-life skills needed to apply for a job.
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Coding Challenge
Open to all ages! This hybrid virtual and in-person showcase allows 4-H youth to share their coding projects in computer generated art or sound, game design, and “free play”.
Submissions will receive feedback from professional software engineers and teen leaders. Audience members are invited and may register to get the Zoom link. More details are on the Coding Challenge event page.
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In-person and virtual evaluators for State Field Day
This year State Field Day contests need evaluators for both the virtual and in-person contests. You will get an orientation so you can become familiar with the rubrics and process for evaluating presentations, interview participants, and Fashion Revue. Your participation helps our youth grow and improve their skills.
Check out our Volunteer page after March 15 to sign up for time slots to evaluate our 4-H youth and to save the date for the orientation time.
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Diamond Clover Application
Now completed online.
Applications are available year-round and open for youth members who are at least 17 and adult volunteers not older than 25 years.
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SRJC Foundation Ag Trust High School Ag Scholarship
The SRJC Foundation Ag Trust has created a new scholarship for graduating high school seniors planning to attend SRJC in the fall and majoring in Ag or Natural Resource Management. The scholarship is targeted to graduating high school seniors with a background in 4H or FFA. Up to three scholarships will be awarded at $1,000 each. The application deadline is April 15th.
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Sonoma Marin Cattlewomen & Cattlemen Scholarship
Application Deadline: Must be postmarked by April 1, 2022
*Scholarship to be awarded to a graduating high school senior or current college student who, first and foremost, has a genuine desire to further her/his education in any agriculture-related field such as, but not limited to, agri-business, nutrition, veterinary medicine, animal science/husbandry or food science, and who intends to attend a junior college, university or an accredited technical school.
*Applicants will be required to participate in a personal interview. Interview Date: May 4, 2022
* one-page essay (double-spaced) must be submitted with the application. Essay topic: “How do you see the future of agriculture in Sonoma County and Marin County?”
* A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
* TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, ONE FROM A FACULTY MEMBER WITHIN YOUR MAJOR AREA OF STUDY AND THE OTHER FROM SOMEONE OTHER THAN A FAMILY MEMBER
* ONE-PAGE ESSAY
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The 4‑H Youth in Action Award Program recognizes four confident young leaders with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives in our core pillar areas: agriculture, civic engagement, healthy living, and STEM.
Each year, Pillar Winners will experience an exciting year of telling their 4‑H story and celebrating their leadership. Winners receive:
· $5,000 higher education scholarship
· Opportunities to showcase their 4-H impact story
· All-expenses paid trip to National 4-H Council event
· Networking opportunities with 4-H celebrities and other prominent alumni
· Recognition as the official 4-H youth spokesperson for their pillar
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Hello Rabbit Community,
A member of the public reached out trying to get bunnies ahead of Easter. Are any of you selling these breeds? Or do you have any information where to get these type of bunnies?
- Holland Lop (female preference)
- Dwarf Hoto (male preference)
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