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Ventura County 4-H
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February 12, 2021
Ventura County Fair will NOT be hosting a livestock auction this summer, so...
We encourage 4-H'ers to participate in the Junior Livestock Show & Auction hosted by 805 Ag Kids!
You don't have to participate as an independent.
You can wear your 4-H uniform and represent 4-H!
College Scholarships for
High School Seniors
in Ventura County 4-H

Topa Topa Flywheelers Scholarship: $5,000
The Norma Rich Memorial Scholarship $1,500
Kim Leach Livestock Project Scholarship
$1,000 scholarships for 5 youth are available, thanks to a generous donation by The Toland Group 
Entry dates: April 1-30, 2021
Early Birds Are Leading the Way!
 
Our volunteers, parents and alumni have swooped in to start using the new 4-H Visa debit card and have helped us to earn $287 so far! Using the card helps fund awards, recognition, marketing, and other important items in our budget - without having to donate or figure out new ways to fundraise. Thank you to our 4-H early birds who are actively using their cards: Eric & Valerie Zeko, Robin Rose, Barbara Coulter, Patrick Zavala, Susana Bruzzone-Miller, Jennifer Boone, Kerrie Allen and Brad Cook!
 
Examples of how our early birds are using their 4-H Cards:  
·    Online subscriptions (e.g. Amazon Prime, Netflix, Spotify...)
·    Online bill payments (e.g. gym memberships, cell phone, internet...) 
·    Online purchases (e.g., groceries, clothing, gifts...)
·    Local shopping (e.g., gas, groceries, restaurants, pharmacy...)
·    AND - 4-H projects and animal care, of course!
 
The 4-H Visa debit card mobile app will launch very soon, so managing your card will be easier than ever. You will be able to load your card, check your balance, and see how much money you've helped to raise for 4-H.
 
Join the flock! Go to http://bit.ly/ca4hcard to learn more. New users will apply directly through the Android or Apple app - we’ll let you know when you can download it later this month.
 
Everyone, let’s turn our everyday living into a formidable fundraising flock!!
 
Note: Our 4-H Card partner, GroundSwell SPC, is a Washington State-based social purpose organization. They are devoting the majority of their gross revenue from this program to California 4-H. 100% of proceeds generated for our county go directly to our county. GroundSwell has been working on this program at no cost to the 4-H Foundation, who sourced this unique program for our counties.   
Needed: Virtual County Presentation Day Chair

NEEDED: A volunteer to organize our Virtual County Presentation Day. We will provide you with help and direction; you can watch a webinar recording on how to host a virtual county presentation day to learn all you need to know!

Please email venturacounty4h@ucanr.edu if you are interested in helping our Ventura County 4-H'ers!
Youth in Action Awards
The 4‑H Youth in Action 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
·    Promotional video showcasing their 4‑H impact story
·    All-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. for National 4‑H Council’s Legacy Awards
·    Networking opportunities with 4‑H celebrities and other prominent alumni
·    Recognition as the official 4‑H youth spokesperson for their pillar
 
Applications should be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. PST on Monday, March 29.
Tech Talk
Hosted monthly on every 4th Saturday at 10am January – June 2021

Tech Talk is a space for leaders, teens, and adults from beginners to experts to get personalized help in working through the challenges they are facing delivering 4-H in a virtual environment. 
 
Come when you can, leave when you must
This time is informal, and the content will be created by participants and the questions and challenges they bring to the room. Think of Scott as your personal technology coach offering PRACTICAL SUPPORT to help you get to success in a virtual 4-H world!
 
See flyer for more information.
 
Must be active 4-H Volunteer or Youth Member to attend.
Equine Public Speaking Contest
Saturday, February 20, 2021
9:00 AM
 
Calling all 4-H Youth interested in public speaking! The Equine Public Speaking contest will take place February 20, 2021 starting at 9:00 AM. There will be two categories: Demonstration and Public Speaking. Subject matter must pertain to the horse industry.
 
Cost
·    Public Speaking: $25.00 per individual, $50.00 per team
·    Registration closes on February 14, 2021
·    There will be no late entries accepted for the Public Speaking Contest.
 
Eligibility
·    There is no pre-qualifying event requirement.
·    You must be a current California 4-H member in good standing.
·    You must be age 9 to 18 by December 31, 2020. 
·    Divisions are:
·    Junior - Ages 9-13 years
·    Senior - Ages 14-18 years
 
Registration closes on FEBRUARY 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM
SAVE THE DATES
Upcoming Equine Events 
March 13, 2021: Equine Field Day
May 15, 2021: Hippology Contest
May 16, 2021: Horse Judging
Registration Opens: February 15
Registration Closes: April 20 at midnight
Presentations: April 10 - April 24
2021 State Presentation Day and Field Day
Registration Opens: April 10
Registration Closes: April 30 at 5 p.m.
Last day of competitions: May 22
Award Ceremony: May 23
Evaluations will be sent out (via email) by: June 4
Awards mailed out by: June 30
State Presentation Day Presentations: May 8 – May 22
March 26-28, 2021
Ages 11-13
2021 Virtual State Leadership Conference
July 23-25, 2021
Sun. Feb. 14 Happy Valentine's Day!
Mon. Feb. 15 President's Day - 4-H office closed
Sat. Feb. 20 @ 9am Equine Public Speaking Contest
Sat. Feb. 27 @ 10am Tech Talk

MARCH
Sat. Mar. 13 Equine Field Day
Wed. Mar. 17 Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Sat. Mar. 27 @ 10am Tech Talk

APRIL
Sun. April 4 Happy Easter!
April 10-15 National 4-H Conference (20 scholarships available)
Sat. April 24 @ 10am Tech Talk

MAY
Sat. May 22 @ 10am Tech Talk

JUNE

JULY
July 23-25 Virtual State Leadership Conference

AUGUST
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
Ventura County 4-H
 287 S. Briggs Rd.
Santa Paula, CA 93060
805-525-9293