In this issue:
1. Erica Leung Emerald Star Project- Sunday Sept 14th!
2. Animal Science/Fair Livestock Committee Message
3. SBC Fair Thank-You Note Information
4. Jessica Ward Emerald Star Project- Photos Needed!
5. San Benito Co. Fair 4-H Building Assignments and Sign-Up- Turn in by Sept 26th!
6. Sunrise Breakfast Setup and Assignment Information- Updated!
7. State Newsletter
8. Siskiyou County Fire- Message From the State Office
9. Downtown Association- Fall Clean-Up
10. CalFocus Info Night- Hosted by Monterey County
11. LCORT Registration Information
12. State Leaders Forum 2014
13. Looking for 2015-16 All-Star Candidates!
14. Council Committee Information and Sign-Ups
15. Revolution of Responsibility Project- Donation Deadline Extended!
16. Cornell Lab of Ornithology BirdSleuth Workshop- A Message from Lynn
1. Council Agenda-Draft!
Our next council meeting is 7 pm Monday September 22nd, 2014 at the Veterans Building.
I have attached the Council Agenda Draft- if there are any additions or corrections please let me know by Monday at noon.
I look forward to seeing you all there!
2. Animal Science/Fair Livestock Committee message
The Animal Science/Fair Livestock Commitee would like to all the clubs take some extra time when they come to decorate stalls and go around the barn / arena area and sweep off cobwebs, rake up around the aisles, and pick up any trash they see lying around. This will help make the fairgrounds presentable in the livestock area as its a representation of our county. All help is much appreciated. There is no Fair Clean-up Day scheduled this year so this will be very important.
3. Important Information Regarding SBC Fair Thank-You Notes
BUYER AND ADD-ON THANK YOU NOTES
- Club Representatives need to turn in thank you notes to Buyers and Add-ons need to be handed in on Sunday, October 5th between 12-2pm to table near Livestock office. Packets are complete when all thank you notes have been received by club leader.
- No stationary, envelopes, or stamps will be supplied.
- 3 stamps are needed for picture envelope, additional stamps for add-on thank you notes.
- Bring extra stationary or thank you cards for split Buyers or any Add-ons.
- Exhibitor photo goes to your main Buyer, not your Add-ons.
- Deliver completed thank you notes to your Club Leader or representative at designated time prior to noon on Sunday.
- Leaders are to pick up their club thank you note checklist and picture packet Saturday night after PeeWee Showmanship.
AWARD RECIPIENT THANK YOU NOTES
- Envelope must be addressed, stamped and unsealed.
- Place the name of the award on the lower left hand corner of envelope.
- Thank you notes due on Sunday to the Livestock Office.
4-H BUILDING AWARDS
- All exhibitors in 4-H building need to send a thank you note to council for support of the Fair and for any awards/gifts you may have received.
- Please get to Council ASAP. Address: San Benito County 4-H Office, 3228 Southside Road, Hollister, 95023
**The Printable version of these directions is attached below!
4. Jessica Ward Emerald Star Project- Volunteers Needed!
Jessica Ward is looking for just a few more adult and youth volunteers to cover shifts at her booth in the Pavilion at the upcoming SBC Fair! This will be an amazing opportunity to promote our program and all of the amazing opportunities it offers to members!
Please see the following times and contact Jessica directly at jeward15@sfsharks.net if you are available to help out!
Open shifts:
Friday: 10 am-12pm, 12-2pm, 8-10pm
Saturday: 8-10pm
Sunday: 6-7pm
**Hint hint! This volunteer opportunity would be a great addition to Record Books for the coming year!
5. SBC Fair 4-H Building Assignments and Sign-Up Sheet
Club Leaders and members- SBC Fair is just around the corner and the ladies in charge of our building need volunteers from each club to watch over our members exhibits and to greet fair attendees!
Please take a look at the attached Building Assignment Sheet and Shift Sign-Up Form to see when you can volunteer during your clubs assigned shift! Each club has shifts and spaces for the names and contact information of the people that would like to volunteer for a particular time frame- this will help reduce confusion over who should be arriving for the next shift and will help our building run smoothly!
If there is a time that you would like to volunteer please let your Club Leader know so that they can give the final list of names and contact information to Jenny at jkgomer@ucanr.edu by September 26th, 2014.
6. Sunrise Breakfast Set-Up and Club Assignment Information
Please Circulate the following information so that everyclub is aware of the date and times they will need to be available.
***An important part of Sunrise Breakfast is Food Safety! Therefore I need atleast 2 intermediate/senior members or adult volunteers from every club to take the following food safety orientation by September 30th. This will ensure that we have a fun, safe, and nourishing event!
Course Information: The Make It Safe, Keep It Safe course is online and composed of a Pre-Test, 6 short informational video modules, and a Post-Test. It sounds like a lot but dont worry it should take LESS THAN ONE HOUR and does not have to be completed in one session! Please remember to take the 11 question Post-Test after you have completed the modules so that I receive an email notification- this will let me know how many people from each club have completed the training. To successfully complete the food safety training please answer 8 or more of the post test questions correctly.
**Hint hint- this would be a great opportunity for Leadership project participants or new adult volunteers and the certification lasts or a whole year!
Course Link: http://ucanr.edu/sites/MISKIS/Intro/
Questions? Please call the office at 831-637-5346 ext 13
7. October State 4-H Office Newsletter
Would you like to know what is happening in 4-H Statewide? Check out past and current newsletters at the following link!
http://4h.ucanr.edu/News/
8. Fire in Siskiyou County- Message from the State Office
As you may have heard there was a devastating fire in Siskiyou County this week. At this time we know at least three 4-H families from the Big Springs 4-H Club have lost their homes. Over 120 homes total were lost along with another 30 community buildings and businesses.
Our friends in Tallahassee Florida 4-H have shown generous support in gathering 60 back packs and school supplies for those in need.
Please spread the word to your local communities on the ways they can help support the families in Siskiyou county:
Boles Fire Relief Efforts
Donations are currently being accepted at the Hope Community Church, 974 Lassen Lane, Mt. Shasta. 8am-8pm.
Please make sure your donations are NON-Perishable. All items are needed: canned foods, dry goods, blankets and clothing, all baby items, baby food, pet food, kitty litter and litter boxes included.
Monetary donations will be accepted for Weed victims relief, please... specify this on your monetary donation. If you have any questions call 530-926-2847.
Shasta Regional Community Foundation
Donate: http://www.shastarcf.
In response to the Boles Fire in Weed, CA the Community Foundation established the Community Disaster Relief Fund. The fund was established with a gift from the Stewardship Endowment Fund. First and foremost, the fund will provide assistance to the families, nonprofits and organizations impacted by the Boles Fire in Weed.
The Community Foundation has a history of helping Siskiyou County nonprofits and organizations and will be able to deliver monetary assistance efficiently and effectively.
9. Downtown Association Fall-Clean Up!
Hello 4-H Members!
It's hard to believe, but FALL is just around the corner, so we are starting to make plans for our annual fall clean-up!
Please see the attached flyer and help us spread the word!
Thank you!
-Hollister Downtown Association
10. CalFocus Information Night!
Check out the attached flyer with details about the upcoming Calfocus information meeting being held by our neighbor Monterey County!
When: October 17th 6:30pm
Where: 1432 Abbot St. Salinas, Ca
11. Leadership Conference of Regional Teens 2015
Its that time of year again to start thinking about LCORT Registration!
Do you want to attend? Dont know what it is? Well here are some of the basics-
Who: 7th-9th Grade 4-H Members
What: Exciting conference aimed at expanding the leadership abilities of our youth. Last year some of the work shop topics included Public Speaking, Parlimentary Procedure, Ice Breakers, All-Star Interviews, and many more!
When: Jan 23-25, 2015
Where: Wonder Valley Ranch in Sanger Ca
Remember that if you would like to attend and apply for council funding you need to follow the steps below:
1. Complete the attached Youth Registration Packet including the Treatment Authorization and Code of Conduct
2. Complete the Travel Funding Application
3. Turn in The above forms to the office by November 5th, 2014
**Note: This year the conference coordinator has decided that there will be no late registrations! So please sign up early and dont miss out on this amazing opportunity!
***If you are an approved adult volunteer and would like to volunteer as a chaperone please contact the office
12. State Leaders Forum 2014- Registration Due Date Correction for Council Funding
When: November 14-16, 2014
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sacramento
Theme: "101 WAYS 4-H THRIVES"
Leaders! Are you looking to meet other leaders throughout the state? reinvigorate your project? get some new ideas? If so then you might like to attend SLF this november! The 2014 California State Leaders' Forum aims to rekindle our capacity for inspiration and innovation. 4-H volunteers and staff from throughout the state, involved in all parts of 4-H, are invited to be inspired and strengthen our vision for the future of 4-H. State Leaders' Forum is a networking opportunity and a fun weekend too. Join us to refresh your 4-H commitment!
Check out the Registration Packet attached below along with the workshop list to see if this is the right event for you!
If you would like to apply for council funding please remember to complete the following steps:
-Complete the Registration form: Mail the original to the conference (address included in packet) AND provide a copy to the office
-Make hotel reservations with a roommate through the following link: Hotel Reservations then provide a copy of your reservation and bill to the office
-Complete the Travel Funding Application attached below to apply for council funding
--Complete the above steps and submit necessary copies and forms to the office no later than October 23rd, 2014
If you have any questions about the registration or funding process please contact the office- we would be more than happy to answer your questions!
13. Calling all members interested in becoming All-Stars for the 2015-16 Program Year!
All-Stars are an integral part of our 4-H Program- they help plan county wide events, attend leadership conferences, and demontrate how amazing 4-Hers are! And thats only part of it!
If you are at all interested in becoming an All-Star check out the attached application and checklist to give you a better idea of how to apply and how to go about planning your service project!
**Hint Hint- Being an All-Star is a great experience to share with your friends- see if you can get a group together and make it even more fun! I also have plenty of project ideas rattling around in my head so let me know if you need any suggestions!
14. Council Committee Sign-Ups!
Are you interested in helping our 4-H community plan and implement our amazing events and programs??
Dont have any idea what our committees do?
If you answered yes to either of the questions above you should check out the attached Committee Sign up form and descriptions to see how you can contribute to our countywide programs and events!
**Hint Hint- Members! This is a great addition to any record book! And for adult volunteers this is a great way to get your feet wet and work with a team- dont worry you dont have to be an expert to join and contribute!
15. Revolution of Responsibility Project- Still Accepting Donations!
Come by the office to donate gently used sports equipment that can be used by our local afterschool programs!
See the attached flyer for more information!
16. Cornell Lab of Ornithology BirdSleuth Workshop
Dear 4-H and Community Partners,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology BirdSleuth Workshop
October 22 – 23, 2014 Elkus Ranch, Half Moon Bay, CA. http://ucanr.edu/sites/elkus_ranch/
Cornell is partnering with three state 4-H Programs across the county, including the University of California, to pilot test two citizen-science curricula from their BirdSleuth K-12 project; “Nature Detectives” and “Habitat Connections”. The year-long partnership (program year 2014-15) will involve collecting information about youth development and science identity from educators implementing the curricula of their choice. Each day of training focuses on one of the curricula. Depending on which kit they plan to implement, workshop participants may choose to take part in either one or both days of the workshop.
Day 1:Nature Detectives (middle school but skews younger)
http://www.birdsleuth.org/afterschool-investigators-nature-detectives/
An easy-to-use curriculum that gets young people outdoors to explore local habitat through fun, hands-on activities. The curriculum leads young people on nature investigations and ends with a citizen-science Bird Quest. Optimal for Out of School Time, After School, Single Sessions.
Day 2: Habitat Connections (middle school but skews older)
http://www.birdsleuth.org/habitat-connections-2/
Illustrates the importance of habitat for birds, invites young people to take action locally through habitat improvements and citizen science. Technology access is necessary for most lessons. Optimal for Classrooms,Weekly Clubs,Ongoing Camps.
The BirdSleuth series is designed for youth development in both school and out-of-school settings while learning about birds, habitats, and ecosystems through hands-on science activities. Activities [are intended to?]lead youth to participate in one or more of the Lab's citizen-science projects, a research partnerships in which scientists and the public work together to generate new science-based knowledge.
Participant Expectations:
- Participation in workshop.*
- Complete telephone interview with Cornell University staff about:Administer pre and post-tests with youth participating in each of the curricula (Nature Detectives and Habitat Connections) to assess and track indicators of science identity and of youth development.
- The degree to which curricula are implemented
- Identification of activities conducted from and beyond the printed curricula
- The development of science identity in youth.
- Work directly with youth or train others to use the curriculum with youth.
- The entire curriculum will be implemented with youth
*Participation will include either one day or both days depending on participant's kit choice.
The two-day workshop is free and includes a free curriculum kit. Meals are included. Reimbursement is available for travel and lodging. Space is limited. To apply, link to:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/4HCali
For more information, please contact:
Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty
As always please let me now if there is something that you would like to see on the blog.
Questions? Contact the office at 831-637-5346 ext 13
Sincerely,
Brenna Johns
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