Ventura County 4-H
July 15, 2022
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Inside this issue:
- Welcome New 4-H Rep
- Fair Entries Coming Soon
- 4-H @ the Fair Opportunities
- Volunteers Needed
- 4-H Enrollment for 22-23
- Resources for Families
- Calendar of Upcoming Events
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Welcome 4-H Rep, Julie Salomonson
We are pleased to welcome Julie as our new 4-H Representative. She will begin next week with training, but you will be able to see her at the Ventura County Fair.
Julie Salomonson has always loved 4-H. Growing up on the family farm in Berthoud, Colorado the youngest of 6 kids, she participated in 4-H from before she could be an official member until attending Colorado State University. Competing in the 4-H National Fashion Review, catching a steer in Larimer County Fair Catch-A-Calf contest and creating lifelong friends while participating in 4-H all created memories that brought her back to the program when raising her three kids in Ventura.
Over the past 8 years Julie has served on the Ventura County 4-H Management Board, participated in creating and leading many county wide events, most recently Presentation Day in May, and has been the Community Leader for the Loma Vista 4-H Club. Julie is looking forward to working with all of the 4-H’ers and volunteers in Ventura County to build a vibrant and engaging 4-H program.
Prior to working for 4-H Julie worked in product development creating and manufacturing fragrance products and specialty bedding for national retailers. Welcome Julie!
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At the Fair...
The 2021 Ventura County Fair will soon be upon us. Hundreds of 4-H members participate each year, and it is a wonderful experience. 4-H is a guest of the Ventura County Fair, and we appreciate the opportunities the Fair affords our members to participate, to grow, to learn and to share their projects with thousands of fairgoers. Please remember:
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The 4-H Codes of Conduct for youth, adult volunteers and parents as well as 4-H Policies are available for reference at 4h.ucanr.edu
- Conflicts and concerns sometimes arise at the Fair. Our hope is that these conflicts and concerns are addressed fairly, quickly and in a mutually respectful fashion. If the conflict is around a Fair rule, regulation or policy, 4-H volunteers and staff may refer you to the Fair staff. 4-H members and volunteers are subject to Fair rules. If the issue cannot be resolved amongst those directly affected, please contact a club leader or key 4-H volunteer who can help manage the situation.
- A valuable lesson is that in life and judging, things don’t always go as we want them to. No matter how great the disappointment (or joy), 4-H members should be respectful of judges, and the judging processes.
- Have a wonderful time. Make new friends. Show off your 4-H spirit and shine!
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Youth Expo at the Fair
Whether you are looking to enter your cookies, your photography or educational poster, the 4-H/Grange Entry Guide is the place to start.
Here's a few notes about this year's entries:
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Entries must be done online by July 18th for everything!
- All Non-perishable entries are to be brought to the fair Friday, July 22, Saturday, July 23 & Sunday, July 24, 2022 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Foods are entered on Sunday, July 31, 2022 - 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Group Table Setting Reservations will be accepted July 18-24, 2022 only by email: youth@venturacountyfair.org
And, remember you can bank some extra community service hours by hosting in the Youth Building. Arrange your hosting hours by emailing the youth building.
Leaders & Adults - We need help setting up and taking down the 4-H Division in the Youth Expo. Use the button to sign-up for cleaning up, setting up, clerking entries and helping to take down.
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New Opportunity: Presentation Day at the Fair
Deliver your presentation from County Presentation Day at the VC Fair in the Youth Expo on Aug. 6th
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Uncle Leo's Barn Volunteers
While making your plans for the Ventura County Fair, remember to volunteer for a host shift or two at Uncle Leo's Barn. There are barn activities to help with and many fair-goer questions to answer.
Email mgvanoni@gmail.com to schedule your preferred shifts today.
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Look for a special invitation to re-enroll with all the details on Tuesday, July 19th.
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2022 County Record Book Competition |
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Record Books for County competition will be due to the UCCE Office by August 22. Due to limited staffing, drop-off appointments are highly recommended.
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4-H Resources for Families
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4-H Events Calendar
July 2022
July 1 Annual Year End Forms Due
July 18 Last day for online VC Fair entries
July 22-24 Non-perishable entries in Youth Expo
July 31 Foods & Table Setting Entries
AUGUST 2022
Aug 6 4-H Presentations at the Fair
Aug 14 4-H Fair Awards
August 22 Record Books due for County Judging
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It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UCANR, Affirmative Action Compliance & Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1397. Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf
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Ventura County 4-H
669 County Square Dr. Ste. 100
Ventura, CA 93003
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