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March 2024

Meet 4-H Placer County Ambassador and Club President Corea


Overview

Recently I [Matt] had a chance to interview 4-H youth member Corea who is also this year's 4-H county ambassador and club president for Dry Creek in Placer County. The following are Corea's responses to my questions.


About Corea

[Matt] What is your current role in the 4-H program? Describe your involvement and any leadership responsibilities you have.


[Corea] This year I was selected to be a Placer County Ambassador. With this title, I represent the county and will help plan all of the events. At the club level, I have been the Dry Creek 4-H club president for four years and a teen leader for five years. 


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Community Calendar

  • March 7: Civics & Society Institute - Civics 301(Federal) project meetings begin
  • March 16: Placer 4-H County Field Day with seven contests: Presentation, Interview, Photography, Plant Science, STEM Shark Tank, Insect Identification, Forestry
  • March 24: Regional Presentation & Job Interview Event (save the date)
  • April 6: Gold Country Fair Pre-weigh for Beef, 8am-10am
  • April 11: Civics & Society Institute - Civics 201(State) project meetings begin
  • April 21: Placer County Fair Pre-weigh for Swine, Sheep & Goats, 7am-9am
  • April 27: Bi-County Fashion Revue
  • June 29: Gold Country Fair Pre-weigh for Swine, Sheep & Goats, 6:30am-10am
  • July 15-19: Placer-Nevada 4-H Summer Camp at Donner Mine - Become an adult chaperone today!
  • July 25-28: CA 4-H State Leadership Conference (save the date)

Adult Volunteer Calendar

Important Information

 

Placer 4-H County Field Day


Registration closes March 8th!


7 Contests + FUN Activities!

  • Presentation Contest
  • Job Interview Contest
  • Photography Contest
  • Plant Science Contest
  • STEM Shark Tank Contest
  • Insect Identification Contest
  • Forestry Contest


See website for more details and to register today: Placer 4-H County Field Day

Nevada/Placer 4-H Summer Camp - July 15th - 19th


Adult Volunteers Needed!


There are many ways that adults can help out at summer camp. The Adult Volunteer Chaperone works in partnership with youth camp staff who develop and deliver activities in a camp setting. Assist teen staff with delivery of program activities if needed, including craft, kitchen, and nature. The Adult Volunteer Chaperone is also responsible for the safety and well-being of campers.


Fill out the Adult Chaperone registration today! Note: Camper registration is not open yet.

Record Book Information


The new 2023-2024 Record Book information is available now.


View record book info on our website!

Online Workshop Series for 4-H Project Leaders returns!


Learn about your role, responsibilities, lesson planning, making learning engaging, working with youth of all ages, and effective hands-on learning.


March 5: Best Practices in youth development


March 12: Learning in 4-H


March 19: Working With All Ages (from 5 to 18) and Abilities


March 26: Creating effective youth-adult partnerships & working with youth leaders


Sign up!

UC Cooperative Extension - Placer County 4-H Office

11477 E Avenue (enter through D Avenue Off Richardson Blvd.) Auburn, CA 95603

Phone: 530-889-7386 | FAX: 530-889-7397 | placer4h@ucanr.edu 

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m | Closed from 12:00 -1:00 PM on Fridays

Jonathan Stefani

4-H Community Education Specialist

jestefani@ucanr.edu

Matthew Rodriguez, PhD

4-H Advisor

mrro@ucanr.edu

Vera M. Bullard

Regional Program Coordinator

vmbullard@ucanr.edu

Dan Macon

County Director

dmacon@ucanr.edu

Visit our Placer County 4-H website

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