Returning Volunteers Overlap of Service

December 31st marks the end of the 6 month overlap of service that allow Adult Volunteers that were enrolled in the previous year to continue to serve the program.

Please make sure you complete all Volunteer enrollment requirements so your enrollment may be Approved in 4-H Online by January 1st. Those volunteers that do not have an Approved enrollment as of January 1st may not actively serve as an Adult Volunteer.

We are transitioning from the Star Ranking system

This year we are starting the transition to a new achievement recognition program. The Star Ranking system will transition to this new system in phases. Phase 1 is the Spark Achievement Program. This is designed for new and Junior 4-H members who haven’t started the Star Ranking system yet.

Join one of our webinars to learn more about Phase 1 and how this new program will benefit your club and members!  

Travis Credit Union Community Impact Scholarship

Travis Credit Union has released a scholarship opportunity. Travis Credit Union has supported State Leadership Conference for several years as sponsor and by delivering Financial Literacy workshops. We look forward to a continued partnership for SLC 2023.

Travis Credit Union is awarding $2,000 scholarships to 20 current high school seniors bound for college in the fall of 2023! Apply in person, by mail or online by February 20, 2023. For more information go to traviscu.org/scholarships

National 4-H Conference is Now Recruiting Leadership Positions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is now accepting submissions from youth and adults to serve in leadership positions at the 2023 National 4-H Conference. National 4-H Conference offers opportunities for youth to learn, practice and apply civic engagement skills through roundtable discussions, federal agency briefings, and more. These unique and engaging experiences would not be possible without the Youth Leadership Team, Collegiate Facilitators, and Adult Advisors who provide leadership to conference activities and events

Collegiate Facilitators (ages 19-25 and currently enrolled as a student at a college or university) are expected to participate throughout National 4-H Conference as a Collegiate Facilitator and not as a delegate representing their Land-grant University. 17 positions available.

Collegiate Facilitator Adult Advisors (age 21 and up) will serve as mentors, not chaperones, to the Collegiate Facilitator group. This position is a two-year commitment, including up to two conferences. 2 positions available.

Youth Leadership Team members (4-H members ages 15- to 19-years old and currently enrolled in high school) are expected to participate throughout National 4-H Conference as a Youth Leadership Team member and not as a delegate representing their Land-grant University. Youth Leadership Team Advisors (no open positions for 2023) will serve as chaperones for this group. 6 positions available

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To learn how to apply, visit USDA-NIFA’s National 4-H Conference website.

4-H Activity Tracker

Need a quick and simple way to capture your 4-H activities? Thanks to Alameda County 4-H member Harini Muthu and her Emerald Star project, there’s an app for that!

• Apple
• Android