October 2022

Planning for the 2022-23 Butte County 4-H events is currently underway. Please stay tuned for the events calendar and more information.

National 4-H Week 

October 2-8th

#Opportunity4All

Displays will be evaluated on October 3rd. 

1. Display may be in any form (window, table, booth, etc.)

2. Display must be set up before the start of National 4-H Week and remain up for the duration of the week, and they can of course be displayed longer if the venue is amenable. Please set up no later than Sunday the 2nd.

3. Display should be located in an area where it will get the most exposure with the public

Please email a minimum of 3 images of your Club's display to 4hbuttecounty@gmail.com no later than October 3rd at noon to be considered for evaluation! 

Upcoming Event: 

Foods Fiesta

Saturday November 5th at Bidwell Jr. High School 

Events starts at 9:00am 

Please contact Susana Malcolm susanmalcolm350@gmail.com (Cohasset 4-H) or Whitney Pike wduran33d@gmail.com (West Gridley 4-H) for further information 

Manzanita 4-H

The Manzanita 4-H Rabbit Group received the 4-H Rabbits Honorary Clean Barn Award from the 2021 Butte County Fair last year. We didn’t know that our group won the award until the plaque was just given to us. Congratulations to the Rabbit group for the hard work to be able to receive this award.

At our year end BBQ our new officers were announced. For the 2022-23 year our officers are as follows: Alianna S. – President; Ali K. – Vice President; Alondra E. – Secretary; Mia I. – Treasurer; Teatum W. – Reporter; Johana J. and Jayla A. – Historians; Sargent of Arms – Niellie W. and Antonio S.; and Levi A. and Leo D. Congratulations to all of our new officers.

On August 2, our club participated in the Gridley Area Chamber of Commerce National Night out. It was held at the Manuel Vierra Park in Gridley. We took two of our member’s pygmy goats for a petting zoo. The event was well attended by the community.

Shasta 4-H 

Unique New Project! 

 Seasonal Foraged Arrangements:

In this project, members will learn how to find the beauty in their everyday surroundings. Members will head outside to gather and forage natural elements. Our members will harness their creativity while handcrafting a variety of seasonal arrangements. In addition to foraging and arranging, there will be light woodworking, upcycling and plenty of fun! This project is lead by Courtney Thommen. 

UPDATED: Livestock Fair Participation Agreement

At the August Council meeting, the Butte County 4-H Livestock Fair Participation Requirements and Agreement has been revised to align with California 4-H Policy.

It can be accessed online https://ucanr.edu/sites/Butte/files/372188.pdf. 

Please attend your upcoming club meeting for more information.

Avian Influenza

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have detected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in counties throughout California.

On August 16, the Butte County Ag Commissioner was notified of an avian influenza case in Butte County. As the days unfolded, by August 19,  1,100 birds were depopulated.

Statewide cases: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-home/hpai

Please see the following links for more information.

Protect Your Poultry From Avian Influenza

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-2022/2022-hpai-commercial-backyard-flocks

How to Report a Sick Bird

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/publications/animal_health/pos-hpai-report-sick-birds.508.pdf

CDFA HPAI – Main Webpage

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-home/hpai

Returning Youth Members

• Log in to the "Family" in 4hOnline of which you were previously a part of in the last program year.
• Sign up for your club and projects for the year.
• Update any information that has changed and re-enroll.
• Emergency contact information must be someone other than parent/guardian.  Recommended is a third person.
• Pay $62 enrollment fee to your Community Club Leader or pay online $64.00 ($2.00 service fee).

Adult Volunteers

NEW FOR 2022-23: ALL 4-H adult volunteers who enroll in 4hOnline, complete the appropriate volunteer training course(s), Adult Volunteer Interest Survey ( new volunteers only), and complete LiveScan fingerprinting (new volunteers only) by October 20, 2022 will have their enrollment fees covered and fingerprinting fee reimbursed by the Butte County 4-H Council. Enrollments completed after October 20, 2022 may be eligible for enrollment fee coverage and fingerprinting reimbursement. Please contact the 4-H Office for details. Check your email spam folder for emails from ldarby@buttecounty.net  for information from the Butte County 4-H Office Secretary.

• All returning Community Club Leaders should do their enrollment  and 2022-2023 California Returning Volunteer Course immediately.  Send Linda an email upon competition so that she can send you the  Leader's Login  code to access 4-H Online.

• New Volunteers will need to enroll, take the Adult Volunteer Interest Survey, 2022-2023 California New  Volunteer Course, and Live Scan fingerprinting. The finger will  be reimbursed upon completion of enrollment and training courses. Please send Linda a completed copy of the Live Scan form and receipt before October 10th.  

Enrollment Resources

• 4-H Online:    https://v2.4honline.com/

• Adult Volunteer Interest Survey: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=20674

• Online enrollment Payment Form:  https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=31906 

• Training website:  https://campus.extension.org/

• Live Scan finger printing form:  https://ucanr.edu/sites/Butte/files/309695.pdf

• Live Scan location:  https://oag.ca.gov/fingerprints/locations

4-H CAMP 2023

4-H Camp Counselor Information

Camp Counselors are needed for the 2023 Butte County 4-H Camp.

Serving as a 4-H Camp Counselor is an excellent opportunity for 4-H teens to enhance and share leadership skills while providing an enjoyable experience for campers. The responsibility of a Camp Counselor is to plan the 2023 Butte County 4-H Camp program and to serve and help the campers while at camp.

Eligibility

• Enroll in Butte County 4-H (or surrounding county 4-H program)

• Be a freshman in high school as of December 31st of the current program year

• Leadership or other camp experience is encouraged

• Attend a minimum of six of the scheduled camp meetings set forth below

• Ability to attend all 6 days of 4-H camp: June 25-30, 2023.

Applications will be coming out soon.

Counselor Meeting Dates

• Tuesday, November 1 @ Durham Library
• Tuesday, December 6  @ J.B.A.C. Durham Rec. & Park  District
• Tuesday, January 10  @ Durham Library
• Tuesday, February 7  @ Durham Library
• Tuesday, March 7  @ Durham Library
• Tuesday, April 4  @ Durham Library
• Tuesday, May 2  @ Durham Library
• Tuesday, June 20  Durham Park

All meetings will start at 7:00pm and will last from 1-1.5 hours depending on what needs to be done. Meetings will be held in Durham, location TBA.

 Please reach out to Bill Anderson for further information! billbow4h@aol.com

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