4-H Updates & Newsletters

Hello 4-H community, 

The flyer with the contact information to RSVP did not work in the previous email.

RSVP to Maddie at 831-673-1515 or Callie at 831-524-4790. 

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H families, 

It that time of year again. The 4-H team is selling San Benito fair t-shirts and sweatshirts.  

We are taking pre-orders now.  The funds support your 4-H program. 

See the attached flyer and order form. 

We look forward to seeing you at fair with your new shirt and sweatshirt. 

Sincerely, Fundraising team

Hello 4-H Families, 

You are invited to participate in the Central Coast Good Fire Fair.  See attached flier for more details. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H families, 

You are invited to participate in a new Tie Dye Day event in the youth department at the Santa Cruz county fair on August 24th.  

This is a great way to meet other 4-Her's in our county while making a new tie dye item.  Bring a friend to participate in this event to introduce them to 4-H.  This is a great outreach project. 

For more details see the attached flyer. 

A special thank you to Trisha Suruki for hosting this event. 

Sincerely Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H community, 

We have a 4-H council meeting on Monday, May 20th at 7 pm upstairs at the Veterans Memorial Building. 

We are still looking for a parent/leader to step up as 4-H council treasurer.  We have a good system in place so it will not be a full time job. We can not issue payments with out a council treasurer.  April and I can help you with the transition of this position.  Come to the Monday council meeting to through your hat in the ring for 4-H council treasurer position!

At the council meeting we will be voting on the 24-25 budget and calendar as well as many important updates. 

See attached documents and agenda for the council meeting. 

I will also be going on medical leave from June 4th to July 8th, so if you need anything from the office, please stop by on May 20th, 28th or June 3rd. 

Thank you, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Dear 4-Her's, 

Last day to sign up for Record Book Workshop. 

Registration link: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42615

See you at the workshop, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H office 

Dear 4-H families, 

We have four 4-H events coming up in this weekend and in May. 

We have two opportunities for youth to participate in County Ambassador (All Star) projects and Emerald Star projects. 

• Madison Kashiwagi & Callie Marci are hosting County Ambassador (All Star) events:
  • Date: April 27, 2024
  • Location: McAbee Feed
  • 10am to noon
  • Donations for Miltary Troops & Homelese care packages
  • Drop off donation and/or assemble the care packages

• Lilly Murray & Malie Maddox are hosting Emerald Star project280  event: 
  • Date: May 19, 2024
  • Location: 280 Lone Tree Rd, Hollister
  • RSVP: 831-320-4042
  • Assemble flower arrangements, no sew blankets & cards for seniors at Whispering Pines

These are amazing ways to give back to our community as well as meet new 4-H members while assembling the care packages, flower arrangements and blankets.  

See attached flyers for more details. 

See you at the events, Maddison, Callie, Lilly and Malie

Hello 4-H families, 

It is that time of year again.  We are working on the 24-25 4-H council budget for the new program year.  Please review the proposed 4-H council budget.  

If you have any concerns or changes then contact the 4-H office by May 15th.  We will add your suggestion for changes to the 4-H proposed council budget at the 4-H council meeting on May 20th.  We will be voting on the budget at the council meeting. 

Proposed 4-H council budget is attached. 

Sincerely, 

Rachel Taylor, Substantially chairman

Dear 4-H families, 

We have several events coming up this weekend as well as the rest of the month into May. 

We have several articles in the newsletter with information on the 4-H program, event and camps.  

Please see the 4-H county website for all the flyers with more details and registration links.  Here is the https://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep. 

Dear 4-Her's and family, 

We have reschedule the record book workshop for May 5th. 

We look forward to seeing you at the event. 

Pre-register at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=42615

See attached flyer for more details

Record Book committee 

Hello 4-Her's 

The San Benito Heritage Hog application is here.  This is a great opportunity for youth to raise a hog in a leadership role. 

See attached applications. 

April England, President

790 Quail Hollow Dr.

Hollister, CA  95023

(805)801-5478

Hello 4-Her's 

The San Benito Heritage Hog application is here.  This is a great opportunity for youth to raise a hog in a leadership role. 

See attached applications. 

April England, President

790 Quail Hollow Dr.

Hollister, CA  95023

(805)801-5478

Hello 4-Her's, 

If you are interested in showing a steer or beef heifer at the Monterey county fair in August.  You will have to pre-tag your steer/heifer and submit the paperwork directly to the Monterey county fair.  

See attached information and application for pre-tag deadline is April. 

If you have any questions regarding this process then contact: 

Colton Kersey-Lopez

Deputy Manager

Monterey County Fair

Office: 831-372-5865

Cell: 805-550-5083

See attached form for more details. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

We are heading into a busy 4-H month.  

We have the following events and deadlines coming up: 

1. March 14th PI Day Bake -OFF contest 
   1. See attached flyer for details
2. 4-H Countywide Presentation Day 
   1. Saturday, March 16th 
   2. Check in 8:15 am 
   3. Presentation begin at 9 am
   4. Vets Hall up stairs
3. Pancake Breakfast
   1. Deadline to submit the clubs sold ticket sales 
      1. Friday, March 15th to Wendy Ambercrombie
      2. Sponsor donors money will also be submitted to Wendy
   2. We have sponsor opportunity at many different levels for companies and individuals.
      1. We are asking for your help to sell the sponsor donation spots. 
      2. The profits help pay for the food and expenses of hosting this event.  The more donations the larger the profit each club will receive.
      3. Pancake Breakfast, April 14th 
         1. All hands on deck.  Check with your club leader for shift details.
4. Fantastic 4-H Poster Contest 2024
   1. Deadline April 5th 
   2. See flier for more details
5. 4-H Summer Camp
   1. Sign up today
   2. 4-H council pays the registration fee directly to camp. 

See attached flyers for more details on all these events. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program staff

Hello 4-H families, 

We have been invited to join Santa Clara county 4-H youth at summer camp in Felton near Roaring Camp. See the attached flyer for more details on registering for camp. 

We have camp scholarships available to help with the registration cost of 4-H camp sponsored by the 4-H council.  Please notify the 4-H office if you are interested in applying for a 4-H summer camp scholarship. 

See you at the 4-H Camp in June, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep. 

Hello 4-H community, 

Sign up today for Dan Nino's CPR training class on January 20th.  

Youth, parents and leaders can sign up today. 

See the attached flier for more details.  

4-H council meeting will be held on January 22nd at 7 pm, Vets Hall upstairs. 

The 4-H staff will be on vacation January 10th to 14th and January 19th to 28th. Office will be closed for holiday on January 15th.

During the 4-H staff vacation the UC office will be open on Monday & Tuesday if you need to drop off or pick stuff from the 4-H office from 8 am to 3 pm.  

Happy New Year, Julie Katawicz 4-H program staff

Dear 4-H Families, 

The year has flown by so fast.  The Holidays are upon us. 

The 4-H office will be closed December 22nd to January 2nd for the Holiday break. I will be returning calls and email upon our return to the office.  If you need any help before the break then contact the office by Thursday. 

The 4-H new and returning leader that need to complete their 4-H leader requirements, please complete these requirements by December 31st. 

The links for the new and returning leaders are found on the 4-H county website under: Join Today" 

• COMPLETE LEADER ON-LINE TRAINING - Extension
  • https://campus.extension.org/ 
  • Returning leaders complete the training course:
    • 2023-2024 California 4-H Returning Volunteers
  • New leaders will need to complete 4 items
  • New Leader interest survey will need to be completed on-line
  • https://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Get_Involved/%20https://forms.gle/Mz8uZbXy3ymNgWX19
  • New leader training courses in Extension: 
    • 2023-24 California New Volunteers 
    • Enrollment key: SanBenito
  • .On-line enrollment registration in Zsuite. 
  • https://4h.zsuite.org/ 
• NEW LEADERS ALSO COMPLETE LIVE SCAN. 
  • See attached form 

4-H office will be closed for holiday break from December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024

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Hello 4-H Families, 

We have an exciting Holiday event coming up on December 2oth at Southside school hosted by the All Star team. 

Youth will make Gingerbread houses, holiday ornaments and more. 

See attached flier for more details

Come join the 4-H Holiday spirit! 

RSVP today at 831-801-3946

Hope to see you at the event. 

Happy Holidays, 

4-H All Star Team

Hello 4-Her's and families, 

Dan Nino is hosting a CPR Training on January 20th as his 4-H Emerald Star project.  This is an amazing opportunity for youth ages 12 and older including adults.  The training is lead by the professional at the Hollister Fire station.   

The First Aid & CPR training will benefit our youth & adults that lead projects, baby sit or work with other youth and community.  Take advantage of learning CPR while earning your certificate. 

Contact Dan Nino to reserve your spot today at danolivernino@icloud.com. 

See the flier for more details on the CPR training. 

Happy Holidays,

Dan Nino

Cienega 4-H 

Dar 4-Her's, 

The holiday season is upon us.  The 4-H All Star team is excited to host the Holiday 4-H Event on December 20th from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at Southside School Gym. 

Come join the fun making ginger bread house, tree ornaments and more. 

RSVP by December 15th to Wendy at 831-801-3946

See attached flier for more details. 

Happy Holidays, All Star team  

Dear 4-H Members, 

We are excited to start the 4-H countywide CloverBud project for youth in Kindergarten to 2nd grade.  You will explore the world of 4-H through projects and field trips. 

See the flier for more details.  Reach out the Yelena, project leader if you are interested in participating.  Her contact information is on the flier. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H office staff

Dear 4-H families, 

The 4-H All Star team is hosting the Achievement Event & Picnic on October 21st at 11 am, Southside School.  

You will need to bring a lawn chair, a can of food per attendee and a toy to donate to KSBW.  We appreciate your support of our community. 

See attached flier for more details. 

See you at the event, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program staff

Hello 4-H Families, 

We are kicking off the San Benito Fair today with our livestock shows.  The 4-H council sponsor a sweet treat for the exhibitors and family at night during the fair.  Cienega 4-H leaders are hosting this event this year.  See the attached flier and fliers around the livestock area for the sweet treat of the day.  You will have to pick up the sweet treat in the livestock area. 

We also have about 25 t-shirts left to purchase of the 100 Fairs of F-H un in front of the youth department. The profits benefit the 4-H program.  We have the 4 -H bee project that will be selling their honey from our 4-H bee's as well.  Come purchase these items in front of the youth department until they are sold out. We appreciate your support. 

Have fun and enjoy the fair.

See you at the fair, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

4-H families, 

We need your help to spread the word about our 4-H Open House event on Saturday, August 19th from 10 am to noon at Ladd Lane school.  We are asking for your help to spread the word about our amazing 4-H youth program to the community.  Invite a friend, neighbor, classmate to join us on Saturday. We appreciate your help by posting in social media. 

We are proud to showcase the amazing the talents of our 4-H members to the community.  Let's build this 4-H program.  

Thank you in advance for your help.  See the attached flyer. 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep.

Dear 4-H families, 

We are excited to offer the 100 years of Fairs shirts and sweatshirts for San Benito Fair.  The profits support the 4-H program. 

Order your shirt and sweatshirt by August 25th.  See attached order form. 

Thank you for your support and see you at fair,

Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep.

Dear 4-Her's, 

We are sending you the San Benito Fair Youth Ambassador Team application. We encourage all the youth interested to apply. 

Please disregard the Heritage Hog email it was incorrectly named.  I meant to send out the youth ambassador team email. Sorry for the confusion.  

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Hello 4-Her's, 

We have a committee meeting on Thursday at 6 pm by zoom.  We have schedule 4-H Open House for August 19th at Ladd School, set up at 9 am. Open to the public from 10 am to noon.  Help spread the work and share the attached flier. We look forward to you participating with your 4-H clubs booth. 

A committee meeting on May 13th at 6:00 pm by zoom.  We are looking forward to your 4-H club representative from each club to help plan this event. Thank you for your participation in advance. 

Inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Open House meeting 

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Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H office

Hello 4-H families, 

Thank you to everyone that participated in the 4-H pancake breakfast this year. It was a great success. 

We are now moving onto the 4-H Open House event.  We have a committee meeting by zoom on Thursday at 6 pm.  Please see the newsletter for details. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office 

Hello Swine Members, 

You will have to have this form filled out for the San Benito County Fair when showing swine. 

See attached form from the fair. 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H office

Hello 4-H Families, 

It is that time of year as we all get ready to prepare for the new 4-H year and fair season.  

We are sending you the PROPOSED 4-H council budget and calendar for July 2023 to June 2024. If you have any questions or changes to these two items  you are encouraged to attend the 4-H council meeting on June 26th, 7 pm at the Veteran's Building (updatirs). 

We will also have a pancake breakfast meeting at 6 pm just prior to the council meeting. The pancake breakfast is July 9th.  

The 4-H Open House is August 19th.  

See you at the 4-H council meeting to vote on the budget and calendar. 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H families, 

Lauren is hosting her 4-H All Star project event on Saturday, May 13th from 11 am to 1 pm at Epicenter on the patio in the back area.   

The Cat Crew California will be hosting a Cat adoption fair and Open House with workshop on Cats and Cat Care. You will get to speak to experts about cats and kittens.  

Come join the fun on Saturday.  See the flier for more details. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H Program Rep

Dear 4-H families, 

You are invited to attend TuT Tut play.  You will received a discount on your ticket when you wear your 4-H club shirt. 

See attached flier for more details. 

Enjoy the show, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H office 

Hello 4-H community, 

I am sending you the 4-H newsletter for this month. We are working on planning for the next year.  Please take the time to complete the survey at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=40554. 

We have many events and project meetings coming up in the newsletter. 

I will be on vacation from April 10th to 19th.  The office will be closed on April 13th.  All 4-H senior applying for senior scholarship, please drop off your scholarship application and record book at Wendy house.  You were sent an email with the details at the beginning of this week.  

Happy Easter, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep. 

Hello 4-H community, 

We have a 4-H council meeting on Monday, March 27th at 7 pm, Vets Hall upstairs.  

We have been invited to participate in Egg Hunt event on April 4th at 4pm, Bolado Park in Oaks room. 

We have been invited to participate in the Spring Fair on May 13th hosted by Santa Cruz county 4-H clubs.  We are adding a baking contest and poultry show with an egg class, breeding birds, showmanship and Avian Bowl.  This is great way to meet other 4-H members and participate in some competitions.  

See the attached flier and 4-H council agenda for more details on these events and meetings. 

Have a nice weekend, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are excited to have the first 4-H Egg Hunt hosted by 4-H All Star team on April 4th at Bolado Park at 4 pm in the Oak Room by the livestock area. 

We will need to bring a basket to collect the eggs you find at the Easter Egg Hunt.  All leaders and parents are welcome to join. 

See the attached flier for more details and RSVP. 

See you at the Egg Hunt, 

Blake & Hannah 

4-H All Star Team 

Dear 4-H families, 

We are excited to have a bunch of events coming up.  

4-H council meeting, Monday February 27th at 7 pm see attached agenda

Pancake Breakfast Tickets pre-sale tickets have been extended to March 5th.  If you need more tickets text Allison at 209-678-0948.

March 1st - New member event - see flier on website for details

March 2nd - Poster contest entries due - see flier on website for details

March 4th - Youth Expo at Vets Hall (4-H booth) Appreciate any members that would like to help at the booth.  Just come to 4-H booth in your 4-H shirt. 

March 12th - Pancake Breakfast event - Everyone is need to help to make this event a success.  Wear your 4-H shirt.

March 25th - Presentation Day - sign up on website with manual. 

For more details visit the 4-H website at https://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/

Take Care, Julie Katawicz 4-H office 

Hello 4-H Families and Pancake Breakfast committee, 

We have an opportunity for you to advertise your business or bring in new business to advertise on the place mates at Pancake Breakfast.  A business card spot is $50. See attached flier

We also have a Pancake Breakfast meeting at 6 pm by zoom tonight. Please use this zoom link: 

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See you at the meeting, Julie Katawicz 4-H office 

Hello 4-H Families and Pancake Breakfast committee, 

We have an opportunity for you to advertise your business or bring in new business to advertise on the place mates at Pancake Breakfast.  A business card spot is $50. See attached flier

We also have a Pancake Breakfast meeting at 6 pm by zoom tonight. Please use this zoom link: 

Julie Katawicz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: SB Pancake Breakfast Meeting
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Hello 4-H Families, 

I am sending you the 4-H newsletter packed with many new events coming up.  The 4-H Pancake Breakfast meeting for the committee is on Monday, February 13th.

We have many new events coming up in March for the 4-h program.  We look forward to seeing you at these events. 

Have a wonderful week, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep.  

Hello 4-H community, 

We have our 4-H county council meeting on Monday, January 23rd at 7 pm upstairs at the Vets Hall. 

We have some 4-H State updates and new staff to introduce. We also have youth presentations and event information on the agenda. 

You can pick up poster for poster contest, pancake breakfast tickets and yard signs at the meeting. 

See everyone on Monday night at the 4-H council meeting, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H community educational specialist

Hello 4-H families, 

We invite a member from each club to participate on the pancake breakfast committee meeting on Tuesday, January 17th by zoom. 

Julie Katawicz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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See you at the meeting, Julie Katawicz & Allison Skow

Hello 4-H Families, 

We are all inside waiting out this storm.  Your 4-Her can create their Fantastic 4-H Poster for this years contest.  

The i&R committee will have the poster boards at the January 23rd council meeting or you may pick up the poster board at tow location.  Details of the contest and location to pick up your poster board are on the flier. Poster are due by March 2nd. 

We look forward to seeing all the creative poster on display at the Pancake Breakfast event on March 12th. 

Happy New Year and stay safe, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep. 

Hello 4-H community, 

We have a Pancake Breakfast meeting at 6 pm & 4-H county council meeting on Monday, November 28th at 7 pm upstairs at the Vets Hall. 

We look forward to seeing you at both of a representative from each 4-H club at these two meeting on Monday after Thanksgiving weekend. 

See attached 4-H county council agenda. 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.  The 4-H office will be closing at 1 pm for the Holiday weekend. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep.

Dear 4-H families, 

We wish you a safe and fun holiday season. 

We have some events coming up. I have updated the 4-H county website with the events.  We have Bourdet's tree farm animals exhibit, Gingerbread event, wreaths across America and rabbit show in December.  

Please go to the website for more details at https://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/

Happy Thanksgiving, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H community, 

We had some issues with the sign up sheet online for Bourdet's tree farm with the animal exhibit.  I was on vacation and have fixed the issues.  I am sorry for all the frustration this caused. 

We have many spots to fill so sign up today to help at the animal exhibit at the Bourdet's tree farm.  This is a fun way to interact with the community and other 4-H members.  We will have all the supplies for you at the event.

Sign up sheet:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u8PwpvSoAmDrNbsJez8arUOiAmlkeBcCd2TYCdkw4KQ/edit?usp=sharing 

Let me know if you are still having issues at 831-205-3180 or email me at jkataiwicz@ucanr.edu

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H families, 

We have an amazing opportunity to educate the public about animals with a petting zoo and 4-H program at a Christmas Tree farm in Hollister. 

The Borland family will be providing the animals and information on all the animals to exhibit to the Christmas Tree hunter at the event.  

The event will start Thanksgiving weekend and run thru the first two weekends in December.  See the attached flier for more details.

Sign up online at https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1u8PwpvSoAmDrNbsJez8arUOiAmlkeBcCd2TYCdkw4KQ/edit?usp=sharing

Happy Holidays, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H office 

Dear 4-H Families, 

Dear 4-H families, 

We have a council meeting on Monday at 7 pm Vets Hall upstairs.  Everyone is invited. 

See attached agenda

Have a nice weekend, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H staff

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have Achievement event on October 15th.  You will need to RSVP by October 5th.  See attached flier for details. 

See you at the event. 

Don’t miss out on this exciting event!!  The San Benito County Fair is hosting a Vegetable Judging Contest similar to the other local Fairs.  See the attached flyer. It will be Friday at 5:00 PM on September 30^th (sign ups by 2 PM) in the Ag Hort Department.  Please share this event with your Chapter and anyone else that you think may be interested in participating.  Thank you.

There is a Buckle at stake!!!   I hope to see you there. 

Good Morning 4-Her's

We have a vegetable judging at fair next week on September 30th. 

We also have a knowledge bowl on Wednesday of fair. 

I hope to see all of you at these events. 

See the flier for details on vegetable judging. 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H staff

Hello 4-H families, 

We have additional fair shirts and sweatshirts for sale in the youth department on Saturday and Sunday when you turn your still exhibits into fair.  

If you have pre-order you can pick them up or purchase this weekend.  See attached flier for details. 

The fund raised go towards the 4-H program. 

Thank you, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H staff

Dear 4-H Families, 

We just finished Santa Cruz fair now heading into San Benito fair. 

I would like to congratulate all the 4-H members that participated in the Santa Cruz fair.  All the 4-H members did a great job.  I also appreciate the members that helped in the 4-H Clover Deli at Santa Cruz fair.  

We are now moving into San Benito fair.  We have the fair shirts and sweat shirt that will be available for pick up at the youth department on Saturday and Sunday when you turn in your still exhibit. If you have not purchased your fair t-shirt or sweatshirt we have some for sale at the youth department at the same time. 

We are sending you the fair treats and actives schedule hosted by San Juan 4-H and 4-H county council. 

See you at the fair. Julie Katawicz, 4-H staff.

Dear 4-H Families, 

Don’t miss out on this exciting event!!  The Santa Cruz County Fair is hosting a Vegetable Judging Contest similar to the other local Fairs.  See the attached flyer. It will be Friday evening at 7:00 pm on September 16^th  in the Harvest Building.  Please share this event with your Chapter and anyone else that you think may be interested in participating.  Thank you.

There is a Buckle at stake!!!  Go study those veggies!!!!!  I hope to see you there.

Dirk Giannini

Co-Community Leader

Chualar 4-H

Dear 4-H families, 

We are hosting a fundraiser with the profits benefiting the 4-H program.  We are selling San Benito Fair t-shirts and sweatshirts with the fair logo.  We have received permission to use the fair logo.  

Order your t-shirt and/or sweatshirt today.  Drop off or mail your order & payment to the 4-H office.  See attached form.  

Due to the office by August 25th. 

4-H office is open on Monday from 7 am to 3 pm & Wednesday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.  You may also drop off your order & payment in the box outside the conference room at the 4-H office. 

4-H Office is located at 3228 Southside Rd, Hollister 

Thank you, Wendy Abercrombie  

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are excited to see all of you at the 4-H Open House Event tomorrow. 

Set up starts at 9 am and clean up following the close of the event. 

Event is open to the public from 10 am to noon

4-H clubs will need to bring a tables & chairs with the supplies for your club booth.  We have a limited supply of pop up so it would help if you can bring a pop up. 

We have table cloths for the booths and limited supplies.  We will be serving, hot dogs, chips and water so you do not need to bring a lunch unless you have special diet or allergic to these foods. 

Invite a friend to join us.  We will also have the fair shirts order at the enrollment station.  Check in at registration station. 

See you tomorrow, Julie Katawicz 4-H office 

Dear 4-H families, 

The Santa Cruz fair has Poultry entry deadline, August 6th for on-line fair entries. 

The livestock entries are August 25th for on-line fair entries. 

The Santa Cruz fair has many new changes.  See attached letter from the fair. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H office 

Hi Everyone,

This year we have designed t-shirts and sweatshirts for exhibitors and their families to purchase for the 2022 San Benito County Fair.

You can order your sweatshirt and/or t-shirt at the 4-H Open House event on Saturday, August 13th at the enrollment station.  We have order forms.  You will need to bring a check or exact cash.  I will not have change for cash. 

You may also order the sweatshirts and t-shirts by printing out the attached order form and mailing it with payment to the San Benito County 4-H office by August 25^th.

4-H office address is 3228 Southside Rd, Hollister. 

Office is only open on Wednesday from 8:30 am to 5 pm.  You may drop off the order form and payment in an envelop in the drop box outside the conference room. 

Orders will be available for pick up when families drop off their still exhibits.  

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely, Wendy Abercrombie and Julie Katawicz 

Dear 4-H families, 

We need your help to spread the word about the 4-H Open House on August 13th.  Open to the Public from 10 am to noon at Ladd Lane School. 

We are setting up at 9 am then clean up after the event. 

We need your help to: 

1. August 10th to pass out flier about our event 
   1. At Farmer Market in town 
   2. In shifts from 3:30 pm to 7:00 pm
      1. Sign up for an hour or two hour shifts
   3. Contact Yolanda by text for details at 831-673-1162
2. Advertise by social media, word of mouth, around town
   1. Help us to post flier on social media and around town
   2. See attached flier with event details
3. August 13th - Open House Event
   1. All hands on deck 
   2. Help host your club booth or another station
   3. set up 9 am, open to public at 10 am

Thank you, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep 

Dear 4-H families, 

1. San Benito livestock pre-tag paperwork is due by Friday at the fair office. 

2. Monterey fair entries are due by August 1st online registration. All livestock exhibitors will need to enter a still exhibit in the youth department as well completed YQCA training. 

4-H Open House event, August 13th! We need your help to advertise on social media, Benito Link, What's Up San Benito, on mom groups (social media), word of mouth, invite a friend to join you at the event.  We look forward to see your 4-H club booth at the 4-H open House event as well as all our 4-H members in club shirts. See you at the event!

See attached 4-H Open House Flyer for details and advertising.

Thank you, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program Representative

Dear 4-H families, 

We have many new events for our 4-H families to attend coming up this month.  We also have fair coming up in August, September and October so don't forget to enter your 4-H fair entries. 

We also are bringing back the 4-H Open House event on August 13th.  We look forward to everyone participating and helping to advertise on social media, word of mouth and invite a friend. 

The 4-H enrollment will be opened by the state office on July 18th.  If you are showing at the fair register for you attend fair by August 31st.  We need all members to be enrolled in 4-H program and in good standing. 

If you have any questions, regarding the 4-H program email or call the 4-H office at 831-205-3180. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H families, 

We are sending you the updates for the fairs. See attached. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H office

Dear 4-H families, 

Happy Memorial Day!

We have many new events and community service opportunities coming up this weekend. See attached flyers for more details. 

We have Diamond Clover Awards, Scholarship and county council updates in our newsletter. 

We were not able to attach the council by-laws and constitution in the news letter due to the size.  

Council By-Laws link: ucanr.eduhttp://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/files/170087.pdf

Council constitution link: http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/files/170086.pdf

I will send out a separate email with county fair updates. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Hello Everyone!

My name is Blake Abercrombie and this is my 10th year in 4-H. I am doing an Allstar project this Saturday in Tres Pinos. My project benefits a new non-profit in town called Cooper’s Calling. Cooper’s Calling is a therapeutic Horse riding facility for children with disabilities. It will be opening later this year in Tres Pinos, Ca.

I spoke with Bailey Rianda who is the founder of the organization and asked what she needed done. She mentioned a section of barbed wire fence that needed to be taken down and then re-wired using barbless wire. This fence surrounds the building and Bailey is house. 

I went out and surveyed the fence. It is about 310 feet of fence in the shape of an “L” that needs to be replaced. It is currently a five strand barbed wire fence. I will be removing the barbed wire and then using the existing T posts and wooden posts to restring it with barbless wire. 

Because we are working with barbed wire, I am asking only for Senior members. Bailey is also putting a list of chores together for people who attend that morning, but aren't needed to build the fence. 

Thank you,

Blake Abercrombie

Dear 4-H families, 

You are invited to the 4-H council meeting on Monday, May 23rd at 7pm.

The highlights for the upcoming meeting are: 

Senior Scholarship awarded 

Voting on the livestock changed for enrollment

Dara Tobias will speak to our 4-H community about the upcoming fair and changes.

New 4-H farm Manager announcement 

New All Star & Emerald Star events coming up

Recordbook Workshop is on Saturday, May 21st 

See all the attachments to the agenda for fair and event actives.

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have the recordbook workshop registration closing tonight sign up now at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=37228. 

Santa Cruz Fair Market Beef Ear Tagging and Brand Inspection, Thursday, May 19, 2022, 5 to 7 pm @ 101 Auction Yard. Scales will be open for weighing animals as a courtesy to our exhibitors.  Exhibitors may tag more than one animal, but will be allowed to enter only one.  First animal tagged is free.  Additional animals will be charged $10/head for tagging. If animal loses either visual ear tag or RFID tag, a $10 replacement fee will be assessed at Check-In.  If animal loses both visual tag and RFID tag, the $10 replacement fee will be assessed and the animal IS NOT eligible for championship.

This is a first-come, first served event.  No appointments are necessary.

See attached for changes and Steer/ market heifer tagging for San Benito Fair. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-H community, 

We have some exciting events coming up shortly.  See attached fliers for details. 

We also are sending you the proposed livestock & enrollment changes going into effect July 2023. We will be voting on the proposed changes at the 4-H council meeting on May 23rd at 7 pm upstairs in the Vet's building. 

We will also be awarding the senior scholarships at the council meeting.

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H staff

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have a two opportunities to participate this weekend. 

The Hollister Downtown Association will be having a community clean up this Saturday, April 23^rd 8:30am-11:30am. This a great opportunity to celebrate Earth Day and beautify our community!

Round Table Dinner, April 24th 6:00 pm.  We are having an open discussion on how to get the 4-H program back on track after COVID.  We are meeting in the Oak room at Bolado Park. 

New "Record Book Workshop" 

You are invited to attend the San Benito County Record Book Workshop on Saturday, May 21st from 10-1 at the Vets Memorial Building. See attached flyer for all the details!  Please RSVP by May 17th so we can prepare materials and get a lunch count.  https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=37228 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

We have a fundraiser committee meeting, Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 pm, 4-H office conference room.  Address 3228 Southside Rd, Hollister 

We are excited to host the San Benito Co. 4-H "Round Table Dinner" on April 24th (change in time) at 6 pm, Bolado Park Oak Room.  We will be providing dinner from the 4-H council.  Bring a dessert to share.  See attached flier for more information. 

We cannot build this 4-H program to provide many opportunities for our children and teens to grow and learn valuable life skills with leadership from our parents, leaders and 4-H staff.  We are a team that together can build a better 4-H program.  I look forward to you joining us on April 24th with your ideas and involvement to improve our 4-H program. 

SBC 4-H Round Table Dinner: 

RSVP by: April 19th at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=37032

Thank you, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep. 

Hello 4-H families, 

I am sending you the 4-H agenda with attachments. We will be discussing a variety of topics. Come join us on Monday at 7 pm upstairs in the Vets Building. 

We are hosting the picnic/ old fashion games meeting tonight at 6:30pm at 4-H office. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-H families, 

We have a SB livestock rule review & change meeting on March 16th at 7 pm at the 4-H office, 3228 Southside Rd, Hollister.  We invite you to attend this meeting with an open discussion on livestock rules for showing and participating at fairs. 

We also have the See's Candy fundraiser supporting the 4-H program ending on March 25th. Support our 4-H program by purchasing your Easter See's candy today and posting our fundraiser on social media. Help us spread the word on social media as our fundraiser no door to door sales.

Here is the fundraiser link: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/sanbc_san_benito_county_h_youth_program79/candy?h=Jul_Kat8813

Thank you, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Hello livestock families, 

We received an updated letter from YQCA on the changes to their system deadline on March 22nd. 

Please be proactive in getting your current YQCA certificate printed before the old YQCA system closes on March 22nd. 

This system change will affect youth going to fairs such as Salinas Valley.

Thank you,

Julie Katawicz, 4-H office

Dear 4-H families,

We are excited to kick off our 4-H See's Candy fundraiser.  All the proceeds will benefit the 4-H program.  We have the detail in the newsletter. Post the See's Candy fundraiser link on social media: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/sanbc_san_benito_county_h_youth_program79/candy?h=Jul_Kat8813

We also have safety fair and poster contest Saturday at the Vets.  The newsletter is full of new opportunities for our 4-H families. 

Thank you, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep 

Dear 4-H families, 

We invite you to attend our 4-H county council meeting in person on Monday at 7 pm upstairs in the Vets building. 

We will be discussing the proposed change to the returning and new 4-H member deadlines starting in 2023 for eligiblity to show livestock at county and state fairs. 

We also have Safety fair and county presentation day coming up.  

County Presentation day registration: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=36707

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H families, 

We have several outside events and contest coming up in the newsletter. 

We also have a proposed change to the livestock enrollment deadlines for 2022-2023 and future.  We look forward to your feedback on the survey and input at the February council meeting. Here is the survey link:

Livestock enrollment deadline changes (requesting feedback from everyone): 

Members and leaders complete the survey by February 21st:

https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=36553

Thank you, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H families, 

We are hosting a zoom 4-H council meeting on Monday, January 24th. 

The 4-H state office has mandated regardless of your vaccine status for COVID.  NO INDOOR meetings or actives.  We can host meetings and actives outside or over zoom until further notice. 

4-H council zoom: 

Julie Katawicz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Hello 4-H members and leaders, 

We are excited to announce the opportunity to enter a lottery to show a steer at Monterey Fair in 2022. 

Deadline to enter the lottery is December 31st!

See attached flier for details. 

Happy Holidays, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-Her's, 

We are excited to announce two new countywide 4-H projects: 

Rocketry project will be starting in January. Fairview 4-H will be offering this project as countywide.  

Bee project is offered by Union 4-H.  The 4-H council has purchased bee suite and safety equipment for 4-H members to use for this project. 

The 4-H livestock enrollment deadline is fast approaching.  Enroll in 4-H by December 31st for eligibility to show at 2022 fairs.  If you have question on the new 4-H enrollment system email the 4-H office at jkatawicz@ucanr.edu or call my mobile at 831-205-3180.  

Happy Holidays, Julie 4-H office

Dear 4-H families, 

We are looking forward to see you at the 4-H Holiday dinner & Achievement night on December 12th at Bolado Park in Pavallion from 4 pm to 6 pm. 

The dinner is caterer by Mangia Italian restaurant.  We also are hosting a photo booth with a photographer and line dancing lead by Borland family. 

RSVP: by December 5th at https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=28580

RSVP survey link is also on the front page of the San Benito county 4-H website. 

See you at the event on December 12th, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-H families, 

Enjoy the 4-H newsletter with update on the Holiday Dinner and other articles. 

We wish your family a Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels for the holiday. 

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

Hot off the presses we have some changes in affect for 2022 Salinas Valley fair.  The goat weight change will effect all our fairs in California using this meat packer.  We also have some changes to cattle and auction check pick up is farther out.  Please read the letter from the livestock office at Salinas Valley Fair. 

4-H office staff will on personal business from October 21st to 26th.  I will be in the office on Wednesday, October 20th & 27th.  I will not have access to my email during the time out of the office.  

4-H Council meeting in person on October 25th at 7 pm, upstairs at Vets building.  Remember to wear a mask indoors at 4-H meetings. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-H families, 

It is fair time! We have many vegetable judging this year at Santa Cruz and San Benito fairs.  See the information for San Benito fair. 

The 4-H staff will be at Santa Cruz fair this week with the 4-H exhibitors, if you need help from the 4-H staff please call my cell 831-205-3180. 

The physical office will not be open this week. 

See you at the fair, Julie Katawicz 4-H staff

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are fast approaching fair time for San Benito fair. Fair entries are due September 9th online. 

4-H Staff will be at Santa Cruz fair the week of September 13th - 19th. See you at the fair. 

Have a wonderful weekend, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep. 

Dear 4-H families, 

We have an in person council meeting tonight.  We will require mask for all people attending the meeting regardless of your vaccine status.  We need to keep everyone safe especial our youth.  I appreciate you wearing your mask for the meeting.  We can not bring food or drinks into the Veterans building.

If your club is planning to host a feature booth at fair in the pavilion email Dara by Thursday.  Space is limited.

We have additions to the 4-H council agenda for tonight. 

See you tonight, Julie Katawicz 

Hello 4-H Families, 

We are excited to announce an IN PERSON council meeting on Monday, August 23rd at 7 pm upstairs at Vets Hall.  

All people attending will have to wear a mask regardless of your vaccine status.  We will not be asking your vaccine status.  We can not have food or drinks in the Vets Hall. 

We look forward to seeing you at the 4-H council meeting. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program

Dear Livestock exhibitors, 

The 2021 Rabbit Show has been canceled due to the RHD Virus.

Livestock schedule has changed see attached from fair manager. 

Entries are due August 6th for livestock also enter a still exhibit in the youth department as a requirement to show livestock. See entry book for details

The YQCA training can be completed at http://yqca.org/.

San Benito pre-tagging paperwork is due by 4pm on Friday July 30th to fair office. no exceptions 

Fair season is upon us, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are sending you the July 4-H newsletter.  We have updates on enrollment and COVID requirements.  We can now meet in person again!

4-H physical office is now open on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Enjoy your summer, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program Rep

Hello Livestock Leaders and Families, 

Just a reminder if you are showing swine, sheep or goat at San Benito county fair you will need to notify your leader for a pre-tagging request.  

Leaders will need to submit an email to Dara Tobias, fair manager a pre-tag livestock tag request.  

Please see the letter from the fair with details. 

Santa Cruz Fair entry books are on-line.

Please review the entry book for livestock requirements.  Do not forget to complete your YQCA training for youth for fair requirements. 

We are excited to have in person fairs back!!

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep. 

Dear 4-H Families, 

We can not officially reopen in-person 4-H council meetings until we receive the new procedures.  Our state office is working on this procedure, so our 4-H Monday, June 28th council meeting will be held by ZOOM at 7 pm. 

Here is the zoom information: 

Julie Katawicz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Have a nice weekend, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-H families, 

We are sending you the proposed 2021-2022 4-H council budget.  Please review the attached budget. If you have any questions or concerns, please attend the 4-H council meeting on June 28th.  We will be sending out the information closer to the council meeting if it will be in person or zoom.  It all depends on the new regulations coming out on the magical day of June 15th. 

Have a nice weekend, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-H Families, 

The 4-H newsletter host the Senior 4-H scholarships along with many updated articles. 

Happy Memorial Day, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H Program rep.  

Dear 4-H families, 

We have received several additions to our 4-H agenda tonight. Please see the revised agenda. 

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Dear 4-H families, 

We are sending you a reminder about the 4-H council meeting tonight at 7 pm by zoom.  

We are sending you the agenda and minutes with zoom information. 

See you at the meeting, 

Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Good Morning 4-H Families, 

You are all invited to attend the 4-H council meeting on Monday, May 24th at 7 pm by zoom. 

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Dear 4-H members, 

We have an opportunity for you to apply to represent the Heritage Hog. 

See the attached application and details on this program. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H office

Dear 4-Her's 

We are sending you the Santa Cruz Heritage Hog application. See the application for details.  The winner will raise a hog for Santa Cruz county fair and receive a $2K scholarship. 

Sincerely, 4-H office 

You are invited to join Santa Cruz 4-H program on May 11th, Tuesday for a magic show.  

You will have to pre-register at https://tinyurl.com/SCC4Hvms

Show starts at 7 pm so log in at 6:45 pm. 

See you at the magic show, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

Hot off the press! 

We are excited to announce the youth will be showing in the ring with their livestock in person with leaders and family attending.  We will not have the public when the youth are showing.  The public will be attending fair the following week.  

We are excited to get the kids back to fairs with their 4-H projects!

See the attached letter with more details from the Monterey fair manager. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

We have a special event on May 11th with Santa Cruz 4-H program.  They would like to invite your family to join them with Colon Magic Show event. 

We have a former 4-H member that is now a professional Magician perform a virtual magic show.  You will have to pre-register for the link to the show. 

See the attached flier with registration information.  We will participate in the Magic show as well as learn how 4-H can change your life too. 

See you at the show but don't forget to register. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep. 

Dear 4-H Families,

We have a special guest, Dara Tobias, SB Fair Manager will be joining us on Monday, April 26th by zoom for our 4-H council meeting at 7 pm. 

She will be providing an update on the 2021 fair and answering questions.  We encourage you to join us for the 4-H council meeting on Monday by zoom. 

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Dear 4-H Families, 

I am sending you the 4-H March Newsletter.  We are having some technical issues so I cannot attach the fliers with more information.  Please go to the 4-H website at http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Events_and_Conferences/ to view more details on the upcoming All Star & Emerald Star projects this month. 

We appreciate your support of the 4-Her's and community. 

Happy Easter, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep

Dear Livestock Leader & Youth, 

We received an update from Salinas Valley Fair for livestock members & youth interested in exhibiting a still exhibit. 

Deadline to enter in the Salinas Valley Fair is April 1st.  The public will not be at the fair but livestock exhibitors will show in person (each spieces shows on their different day and time).  Reference the entry fair book for rules, times and schedule. 

See attached letter from the Livestock Department at Salinas Valley Fair. 

Have fun showing at the fair! Julie Katawicz, 4-H program

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are CANCELING the 4-H council meeting for tonight.  At this time we do not have any new business or youth presentation for the council discussion.

Our next meeting will be March 22nd at 7 pm by zoom.   

We have many new Emerald Star project at the end of February,  Also do not forget to register for county Presentation Day and Fantastic Poster contest. 

You will find all the details to these events in the February Newsletter.  If you have any questions call the 4-H office at (831) 205-3180. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep 

Dear 4-H families, 

We have four up coming Emerald Star events at the end of February. 

We have a box outside the office for the Military letters. 

See attached fliers with more details. 

I will be on vacation from February 13th to 21st.  Please contact your 4-H club leaders if you need to reach the 4-H office.  

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz (831) 205-3180

Hello 4-H Families, 

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!  We are hosting our 4-H fundraiser today with Valley Pizza.  Spread the word about supporting our 4-H clubs.  We are splitting the profits among all the 4-H clubs.  We receive 20% of the profits off the sale of Valley Pizza with our 4-H flier.  Present the flyer when you pick up the Valley Pizza.  

Thank you for your support of the 4-H program, 

4-H Fundraising team

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are excited to announce the option for outside 4-H meetings in person up to 10 people with practicing COVID-19 restrictions & safety measure.  (Wear a mask, stay home if sick). 

Fundraiser on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7th at Valley Pizza, proceed benefit the 4-H clubs. 

We also have 4 Emerald Star projects this month, Fantastic Poster contest & County Presentation Day. 

See the newsletter for more details.

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program rep  

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are sending you the 4-H council agenda for Monday, January 25th at 7 pm. 

We sent the minutes from November council meeting in a separate email due to issues with computer. 

See you at the meeting, Julie Katawicz

Dear 4-H families, 

We would like to invite you to participate in the 4-H council meeting by zoom on Monday at 7 pm.  We are sending you the 4-H council minutes from November meeting.  I will send a different email with the agenda.  Having issues with computer, sorry for the inconvenience. 

We encourage the youth, leaders and adults to bring creative ideas to spice up the zoom meeting for projects and club meetings.  We can work together to make the meeting more exciting and engaging for the youth. 

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Dear 4-H Families, 

I wish you all a very Merry Holiday!  

Enjoy the 4-H newsletter with many updates.  

Happy Holidays, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

4-H families would like to share their favorite recipes with your family.  I truly can wait to try some of these recipes.  

Recipes include: 

Main Dishes, Side Dishes, Desserts

May everyone have a happy fun filled holiday.  

Happy Holidays, 

Julie Katawicz

Dear 4-H Families, 

It has been a tough year not being able to see each other in person.  We have lost a little bit of our Holiday spirit. 

We it is time to get our Holiday Spirit back in a 4-H way.  Your family is invited to participate in the 4-H Recipe Swap.  Share your favorite families holiday recipe for

• Appetizer
• Main dish
• Side dish
• Dessert or candy

with the us.  We will put together a 4-H swap recipe book to share. Submit with a short blurb by December 17th to 4-H office email. 

Happy Holidays, Julie Katawicz at jkatawicz@ucanr.edu

Our 4-H  member have volunteered for many years in the Wreath Across America event.  This year do to COVID restrictions, they are having retired military lay the wreaths on the fallen soldiers graves in Hollister. 

Our county is short by 300 plus wreaths.  We are asking for your support to spread the word to our community to support this event by purchasing a wreath for $15 online.  

Please see the attached flier for more details.  

Thank you, Julie Katawicz

Hello 4-H Families, 

We are sending you the 4-H Newsletter with new updates on 4-H program and Awards night this Saturday.  We had to change the event to Drive-Thru due to the new COVID restrictions.  

We still have a fun event planned see you on Saturday. 

Happy Thanksgiving, Julie Katawicz

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are working on hosting the "Pancake Breakfast" in 2020 style.  We are working on new ideas for a drive thru event.  We are asking for parents and leader to join us on Wednesday, Nov 25th at 6 pm by zoom.  We welcome parents with drive thru fundraising experience & a rep. from each 4-H club. 

Julie Katawicz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 4-H pancake reakfast
Time: Nov 25, 2020 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Thank you, Yolanda & Nate Vasquez, Pacheco 4-H 

Dear 4-H Families, 

We have attached many flyer for events in our 4-H program & community.  We also hope you will join us on Monday night for the 4-H council meeting at 7 pm by zoom and Awards night on November 28th from 4 pm to 5 pm. 

Julie Katawicz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Happy Thanksgiving, Julie Katawicz

Dear 4-H Families, 

A few reminders and updates are in this issue. We have a correction on the blog link for Mindy Butlers Emerald Star project. 

A reminder All Star applications are due today.  Information on the 4-H website under I&R - All Stars.  Email your application to 4-H office or Danielle Nino.  

We scanned the newsletter to add the fliers.  You will have to copy and past links into search bar to access the link or go to the 4-H county website.  We posted the information on front page and under events. 

Added a table of contents to the 4-H county website. 

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H program Rep

Dear 4-H families, 

We are inviting you to join us on October 26th at 7 pm for council meeting. 
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Sincerely, Julie Katawicz

Dear 4-H families, 

We all miss our fellow 4-H families and 4-H actives.  We have an amazing opportunity to participate in the Fall Clean Up event on October 24th from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. 

Cheryl is going to head up this community service project for our 4-H program.  Text Cheryl at 831 801-0873 with your club and 4-H members names that will be participating in the fall clean up event. 

We are asking you to show your 4-H spirit and wear your 4-H club shirt during this event.  We appreciate you showing your 4-H and community pride by participating in this event. 

See attached flier for more details. 

Take Care, Julie Katawicz 4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H  Families, 

We understand many families are facing tough times this year.  Our 4-H program staff and 4-H council are working on solving the funding issues for our 4-H program without added work to you.  We have two amazing opportunities for fundraising. 

We have the new 4-H Debit/Visa Card.  You can help the 4-H program without spending any extra money.   This is a win for our 4-H families and 4-H program.  Anyone can sign up for this card. No credit check. We have more details on the program on front page of county 4-H website.

We also are teaming up with San Benito County Community Foundation on an auction in November.  

Please see the attached letter on both these opportunities to help our 4-H program.  

Thank you, Julie Katawicz 4-H Program Rep 

Hello 4-H families, 

We are sending you the 4-H council minutes from July meeting.  Please review for our council meeting on Monday, August 24th at 7Pm by zoom. 

We have many 4-H families in Santa Cruz county being effected by the fire and evacuated. We know many of you are friends with these 4-H families.  We have received word that everyone is safe.  We have relocated many of the livestock and families to other ranches and hotels. 

Stay Safe, Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program Rep

Dear 4-H families, 

We invite you to participate in the 4-H council meeting on August 24th at 7 pm by zoom.  

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Hello 4-H Families, 

We are sending you the August 4-H Newsletter. 

We hope everyone is enjoying their summer, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program Rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

We hope everyone is enjoying the summer!

We just received permission with new requirements to host in person meetings with up to 8 youth and 2 adults.  Leaders must read and follow the requirements for in person meeting prior to hosting meeting.  

Tagging information for San Benito Fair July 16th. 

Read the newsletter for all the new articles and details on new requirements for 4-H program. 

Thank you, Julie Katawicz, 4-H Porgram Rep. 

Hello Rabbit 4-H families, 

Our system glitches in the process of sending you the information prior.  

We were not able to send this information in the newsletter due to the size of attachments.  

If you have any additional question on the rabbit disease, please contact your local vet or call the 4-H office at (831) 205-3180.  The 4-H office will provide additional resources or expertise in this field. 

Thank you, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

We have many updates on fairs, new article, and general updates. 

The UCCE San Benito 4-H office is still working remote.  Please email and call with any questions about the 4-H program.  We are still here to help meet the needs of our 4-H program.  We miss everyone and hope to have our physical office open soon.  

We can start to hold 4-H meetings with a maximum of 8 youth and 2 adults. 

Take Care, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep 

Hello 4-H Community, 

We would like to recognize a special youth lady Samantha Slykas.  The Mayor honored Samantha on May 6th as Samantha Slykas Day for her outstanding work with the Safety Awareness Event.  Help us in congratulating Samantha on her special day!!

We have also completed the latest video from our 4-H program.  We would like to thank all the people that worked on this project and the families that submitted the photos.  This was a project of love and creative from our 4-H community!! Please share this video with family, friends and community. 

Virtual Petting Zoo: San Benito Virtual Petting Zoo    https://youtu.be/acEotOLesHg

We have a 4-H council meeting on Monday May 18th do to the Holiday on May 25th.  Please see the agenda, minutes, pancake breakfast information and update from the 4-H office.  

Take Care, Julie Katawicz, 4-H Program Rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are sending you a letter from Santa Cruz county fair regarding livestock exhibitors.  You will need to reply by APRIL 28th. 

Please read the attached letter from Santa Cruz county fair.  

Take Care, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Dear 4-H Families, 

We hope this 4-H newsletter finds your family in good spirits!

We have many updates on the 4-H program. 

If you are interested in hosting a 4-H zoom meeting email the 4-H office.  We will send you the link for zoom meeting and zoom password.  

The 4-H office staff are working remote, so please email or call 831-205-3180 if you need anything regarding 4-H program. 

Take Care, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H livestock families, 

We have an opportunity to participate in online showrite classroom are this week for all species. 

Go to Showrite facebook page.  See attached for more information.  

What a great way to learn, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep. 

Dear 4-H Families, 

We hope everyone is healthy and enjoying being home together.  We are sending you the 4-H Newsletter with many important update regarding our 4-H program and COVID-19 virus.

We understand it is a challenge to complete or attend 4-H meetings do to "shelter in Place" order from the county officials.  We have a work from home opportunity for you!  "Message of Kindness" 4-H project.  Let see how creative you can to send a kind message and create a new 4-H project or use the hours with you 4-H leaders permission as hours completed for your current 4-H project.  

I have a new work mobile number if you need to reach the 4-H office at (831) 205-3180 or email jkatawicz@ucanr.edu. 

Take Care, 

Julie Katawicz, 4-H program rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

Please see the special message from UCANR and 4-H State Director. 

We can not hold any in person 4-H meetings.  You can hold zoom meetings or on-line meetings.  The 4-H office is happy to help set up zoom meetings. 

Stay safe and Healthy, 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program Rep

4-H Families, 

We have several new articles, event and extended deadlines. 

We look forward to seeing you at our next events.

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

We wish you and your family the best holiday season ever!

All of our 4-H families make this 4-H youth program very special.  We would like to thank you everyone for all their dedication and hard work in 2019.  

We look forward to working with each of the 4-H families in our county in 2020!

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Happy Holidays 4-H Families,

We have two exciting event events this week.

Anyone looking for a last-minute tax donation, well we have the answer for you!

Giving Tuesday is December 3^rd  

Match for 4-H Donate on Giving Tuesday.

We use the funds to sponsor leadership conferences, college scholarship as well as support to host community events lead by 4-H youth and advisor's.

We love 4-H leadership Is asking for our 4-H support on December 8^thin Monterey.  We are asking for a large 4-H present at the Statewide Farm Bureau Meeting.  All 4-H member show up in your 4-H whites’ uniform.

The 4-H member are being asked to help greet guest, serve dinner and other duties. 

Please met with Dena or Lorin, they will give you direction:

Dena Jenkinson, Monterey County Leader’s Council President,  831-578-7005

Lorin Hofmann-Lurz, Monterey County Staff,  831-320-4223

Please see the amazing letter from Farm Bureau supporting 4-H program to our state governor & DETAILS ON THE EVENT FOR DECEMBER 8^TH. 

County Website: http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/.  

Sincerely, Julie Katawicz 4-H Program Rep

Dear4-H families, 

We have a county council meeting on Monday, November 25th at 7 pm, Vets building. 

See attached agenda for council meeting. 

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. 

Just a reminder, if you have not registered for the Achievement & Holiday dinner register today. The All-Star team is hosting a holiday dinner with actives and yearly awards. Link to RSVP: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=28580

Happy Thanksgiving, Julie Katawicz 

Dear 4-H families, 

We have a huge 6 page newsletter with many fliers. You will find many new articles with exciting up and coming events. 

If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H office. 

Happy Thanksgiving, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

Current 4-H event flyers.

The 4-H council pays the registration and admission for the Disneyland Educational Event.  

We have updated the 4-H county website with more detail on all events from Emerald Star to Youth Summit Conference. 

Have a safe and Happy Halloween,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep 

Dear 4-H Families, 

We have two opportunities for 4-H outreach booth in November.  

Red Ribbon Festival at Maze Middle School on November 2nd, 10 am to 2 pm 

Set Up 9:30 am to tear down 2:30 pm

We are looking for 4-Her's and leaders to host a booth.  I will be out of state, so I can provide an active for the booth, table clothes and 4-H information.  We have one family that can participate for an hour but we will need more help! See attached flier. 

Teknova Science Fair November 9th, 10 am to 2 pm at 2290 Bert Dr, Hollister. 

We are looking for 4-Her's and leader to join me for this event.  The 4-H office will provide active and 4-H information.  We will start set up by 9:30 am and tear down about 2:30 pm. 

Please email or call the 4-H office if you can participate in these events. 

Thank you in advance, Julie Katawicz - 831-637-5346x13 or jkatawicz@ucanr.edu. 

Dear 4-H Families, 

We have many new updates on fairs and up coming events in this newsletter. 

We are very excited to host a new event this Saturday, August 17th for the public to show case the amazing 4-H program.  Continue to help us spread the word about this event.  We are asking for everyone help on Saturday.  We will need extra help in the information station, food station, movie room and other areas.  If your club can spare a few adults and members to help in other areas it would be great!!

We are starting to set up at noon.  We are asking all the 4-H club to start setting up their booths by 2 pm.  We will have a short meeting to update everyone of the day schedule and event plan before we open the doors at 3 pm to the public.  We are closing the doors at 6:30 pm then clean up.  

Thank you in advance for your support. Julie Katawicz, 4-H office 

Hello 4-H Families, 

We are sending you information on 4-H enrollment and Open House event.  

We have a team of members and leader that have been working very hard on Open House & Movie event, August 17th.  

We are reach out to you for your support of this event.  We would like to ask for help in advertising this event to the community.  We are send you the attached details of the event with fliers and lay out.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to email the office and attend the last meeting on July 31st, 6:30 pm at the 4-H office conference room. 

Thank you for your support, Julie Katawicz, 4-H Program rep. 

Hello 4-H families, 

We have some exciting events coming up and changes to our 4-H program.  I would like to share with the 4-H community. 

Enrollment fee changes.  We voted at the council meeting on June 26, 2019 to increase the enrollment fees to help offset the additional cost of the program.

2019-2020 Approved Enrollment Fees:

            New Youth Membership (regardless of date joined):  $70.00

            Adult Volunteer Membership (renewal or new):  $24.00

                Youth Membership Renewed between 7/1 – 8/31:  $70.00
                Youth Membership Renewed between 9/1 – 10/31:  $80.00
                Youth Membership Renewed after 10/31:  $90.00

The 4-H office will help with the date of enrollment for fee process.

We have two ways to help with the increase of enrollment in our 4-H program. 

We are offering prizes to the top three members that bring in new members into your 4-H club by December 31^st!!

Second way to increase enrollment is the Open house and movie night.  We need everyone helping to make this work.

We have a committee that has been hard at work on the 4-H Open House & Movie Night event.  This idea came about to help show case the great benefits 4-H families provide the community.  

Our goal is to increase our 4-H membership to help promote 4-H in our community. See the news letter

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have a huge newsletter with many new articles and deadlines.  

Enjoy, 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Community, 

We are canceling the 4-H council and pancake breakfast meetings tonight. We do not have an officer quorum for the 4-H council meeting tonight.   

We are moving the pancake breakfast and 4-H council meeting to next Monday, April 29th.  We are sorry for the inconvenience but would appreciate every one attending the meetings next Monday.  The pancake breakfast meeting is at 6 pm followed by 4-H council meeting at 7 pm in room 204 upstairs at Veterans Building. 

We are have some very importation issues on the 4-H council agenda.  Come be part of the discussion.  We are sending you the agenda and March minutes  & Program Fee proposal to review.  

We have the extended the deadline to register for Disneyland Physics event to April 24th. 

• We have room for more youth ages 7 to 19 to attend the event. 
• We have 35 youth signed up - Register: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26778.
• 4-H Council is paying 2 day pass & class fee $210 our 4-H members. See Survey for more details 

Fashion Revue on May 2nd at Wizzard Cafe, 5 pm.  Come join the fun and support the 4-H members participating while enjoying a nice dinner. 

SLC (State Leadership conference) Open - Register for early bird registeration by May 7th. 4-H council pays registration but parents are responsible for transportation. https://ucanr.edu/sites/4hstateleadership/

Hello 4-H families, 

We have a county council meeting on Monday, March 25th, Vets Building at 7 pm.  We are sending you the agenda and February minutes. 

State leadership Conference (SLC) early bird registration is open until April 1st. SLC is for members age 13 to 19 years old.  Here is the registration information: https://ucanr.edu/sites/4hstateleadership/. 

Disneyland physic event, registration is open until April 4th ages 7 to 19 years old.  The crowds at Disneyland will not be as crowded due to Star Wars land opening the following weekend!!!   We are looking for more members to attend this event.  The 4-H council is paying $210 for the park admission and physics class for 4-H members.  Invite a friend to join us for this event and check out 4-H.  Here is the link to register: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=26778.

Clover Buds Project: Saturday, March 23rd 10am to noon

Calling All 4-H Members 5 to 10 years old

Emma Kelly will be leading the Clover Bud project.  The clover bud project is an exciting way to learn through fun actives with fellow 4-H members.  You will earn a 4-H pin for your hat!!

Project Dates: 

• March 23rd from 10 am - noon
• April 13th from 10 am - noon
• May 4th from noon - 2 pm 
• Meeting at the 4-H Office in the conference room 
• 3228 Southside Road, Hollister
• Contact Emma Kelly at caligirl6@razzolink.com for more details and sign up for the Clover Bud project
• 4-H membership is required, so come check out 4-H!

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty will be giving a presentation on the changes to the 4-H program at 4-H council meeting.

Dear 4-H Families,

Since 2015, the University of California Cooperative Extension, 4-H Youth Development Program in San Benito County has partnered with the Hollister Youth Alliance to implement the 4-H Tech Wizards Program, which uses science as a tool for youth 15 years and older to mentor younger youth. 

We are once again recruiting teens interested in volunteering for this program. Attached you will find an informational handout. Feel free to distribute amongst your networks. Teens do not need to be enrolled in 4-H, and I am also available to come and give presentations.

Thank you in advance your for support of this opportunity. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me.

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty

Assistant Vice Provost: University of California Cooperative Extension

Director of Cooperative Extension: San Benito County

Science Literacy Youth Development Advisor: San Benito, Santa Cruz, and Monterey Counties

UCCE San Benito County

3228 Southside Road

Hollister, CA 95023

4-H Council Agenda

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have a council meeting on Monday, February 25th at 7 pm.  

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.  We are sending you the agenda and minutes from the last meeting. 

Have a great evening, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

Happy Valentines Day! 

We have a challenge for all the 4-H members in our program to help grow our 4-H program by 25%.  Bring a friend to a 4-H event or 4-H club meeting to share your 4-H experience.  Let shout from the roof top about how great 4-H is for the youth in our community!!!

We have 5 exciting events coming up in the next few months to bring a friend and introduce them to 4-H: 

• Safety Awareness for All Ages on March 2nd
• County Presentation Day on March 9th
• Clover Bud project for primary members (5 to 11 yrs old), March 23rd
• Pancake Breakfast Event on April 14th 
• Disneyland Physics Project, deadline April 4 - Event May 25th - 27th

You will find many more exciting articles in the 4-H newsletter.  We look forward to seeing you at these events.  

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program Rep. 

Flat-bed truck, forklift and driver needed…

Dear 4-H Families, 

Enjoy the 4-H Updates and Council recap!

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

Just in case you did not see the list for care packages for the active military emerald star  in the last newsletter.  We are sending it to you.  

Thank you, 

Julie Katawicz

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have an Emerald Projects and Achievement Night on Sunday, October 28th starting 2:30 pm. 

Bay Area Youth Summit Conference registration is open now.  Register now by November 5th for early registration.  

Enjoy the newsletters, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families, 

The month is speeding by!  We have a council meeting tonight at 7 pm.  

Please see the attached 4-H council agenda and minutes from August meeting.  

Upcoming Events: 

• October 28th - Achievement Night 3 pm 
• October 28th - Emerald Star Project - Bonnie Mansmith 2:30 pm
• October 28th- Emerald Star Project - Christopher Jurevich- Achievement night
• See attached fliers for more details for October 28th events 
• November 3rd for Emma Kelly Emerald Star project.  She is hosting an ORB (Online Record Book) workshop with a guess speaker from 10 am to noon.  Come join the fun and register. 

ORB Workshop registration link: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=25713

 Bay Area Coast Youth Summit Conference for ages 11-13 years old and teaching teams 14-19 years old.  Early Bird registration ends November 5th!! Here is the link to register: https://ucanr.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5iFlT2E1V45NJch.  

San Benito County Council will only have a bus for BayArea Coast Youth Summit Conference location in Petaluma.  You are welcome to attend any of the 4 conference location but will have to provide your own transportation to a different location if not chosen to attend the Bay Area Coast Youth Summit conference. 

Dear 4-H Families, 

We are off to the races with the San Benito County Fair starting today. The kids have worked, so hard to get the animals and 4-H youth still exhibits ready for fair. We are proud of all the kids in our 4-H program for all their hard work and efforts.

We have experienced many leaders and parents having disagreements with each other starting at the Monterey fair.  The disagreements have grown while continuing to San Benito Fair time.  We have to remember this 4-H program is one big family with many different personalities.  We all have one thing in common, the children's best interest at heart.  

When you chose to argue with another 4-H leader and 4-H parent you are effecting your child and the other children in our 4-H program in a negative and stressful way. It effect the performance of our 4-H youth in the livestock show ring and outside the show ring.  These children deserve the respect from the leader and parents to conduct themselves in a respectable matter at fair and 4-H events.  

We all started our children in 4-H to teach them to work together as a team, build life skills and give back to the community.  By us as adults arguing with each other, we are causing a great deal of stress with bad examples of behavior in front of our children and other children in the 4-H program.  Let stop this bad behavior now and put our disagreement to the side for the greater good. 

• Code of conduct reminder for leader, parents and 4-H members
  • Code of conduct for leaders: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/16404.pdf
  • Code of Conduct for Parent, Guardian, or Adult Participant: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/187920.pdf
  • Code of conduct for 4-H members: <a href=

Hello 4-H Families, 

Congratulation to all the 4-H members on their accomplishments and winnings at the Monterey County Fair.  It was a nice to see all the 4-H member working together on show days at the fair.  

We are now gearing up for the Santa Cruz County fair next week.  Good Luck to all the 4-H members showing at the fair.  

Just a quick reminder to enter the San Benito County fair by tomorrow, Thursday September 6th at midnight online. 

Here is the link: http://entryoffice.sanbenitocountyfair.com/.  Remember to enter by Thursday, September 6th!!

Also just a reminder, fair time can be a blast and stressful for some people.  Take minute to say thank you to the other 4-H members, leaders and parents that help you at fair.  We wish everyone the best showing their 4-H project at the fairs.  

We are sending you the newsletter with some new updates.  

See you at the fair, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families,

We have a 4-H council county meeting on Monday, August 27th, 7 pm at Vets Building. 

We have attached the 4-H council agenda and June council minutes for you to review.

We have some important issues to discuss and vote on at the council meeting.  We will be voting on the proposed increase cost of the pancake breakfast tickets to $10 and the split of profit between 4-H council and 4-H clubs.  

We have Dara Tobias, San Benito Fair Manager coming to speak to the 4-H community about the fair and answer any questions. 

We would also like to Welcome our new 4-H council officers" 

We look forward to seeing you at the 4-H council meeting. 

Last reminder the livestock exhibitor training is being held on Saturday at Bolado Park.  If you have not attended the exhibitors training last year you will need to attend this meeting to be eligiable to show at the San Benito fair.  If you have attend the training prior at Monterey or Santa Cruz fair this year you are good!

If you are showing at Santa Cruz County fair you will have to attend one of the 3 training that was offered by the fairs.  Regardless if you have completed the livestock exhibitor training last year. 

I would also suggest checking the fair book to answer any additional question on the livestock training questions.  It will be listed online in the premium book under the livestock section. 

Good Evening, 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H program rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

A few quick updates for June coming your way!

1. Leaders Workshop - June 16th (Saturday) - Flier attached with more details 
2. 4-H Council Meeting on June 25th at 7 pm, Vets Building - Voting on 2018-19 council budget and calendar
3. 4-H enrollment will open on July 1st - Leaders will be required to complete returning leader training or new leader training.  The training videos have been revised for 2018-19!  Call the office with any questions.  4-H on-line is now closed
4. New 4-H enrollment fees are $54 for youth and $18 for leaders for 2018-19
5. Santa Cruz County Fair Management is requiring that our livestock exhibitors attend a training session EVERY year.  Other fairs may have different requirements.  We will not accept the online YQCA training as a substitute for the in-person training that will be provided at the fairgrounds.  More information about specific times and locations for the sessions will be posted to the fair's website as soon as it is available.
    
    
   Livestock Exhibitors Fair Required Training Options: 
   July 14 - Monterey County Fairgrounds, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Seaside Room

   August 18 - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, tba

   August 25 - San Benito County Fairgrounds, tba

    

   Sincerely, 

   Julie Katawicz

   4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families, 

Just a few reminders as fair season approaches: 

• San Benito County Fair small animal pre-tagging paperwork is due to the fair office by Friday, August 3rd. 
• Santa Cruz County Fair entries are due on-line, August 18th 
• Read the entry books for details on fair entries and requirements for every fair you enter. 
• Do not forget to purchase your Sunrise Breakfast tickets.  We will have the ticket available soon. 

Enjoy this months 4-H Newsletter,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Dear 4-H Families, 

We have a pancake breakfast meeting and county council meeting on Monday night! 

Pancake breakfast meeting is at 6 pm, Vets Building 

County Council meeting is at 7 pm, Vets Building 

The newsletter includes the 4-H agenda and February minutes for the council meeting.  We were not able to get the 4-H event fliers to scan correctly.  We will be handing out the fliers at the county council meeting.  Please obtain a copy from your council representative or attend the meeting on Monday.  

Happy Easter, 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have any interesting and important articles in this months issue of 4-H Newsletter. 

We have over 15 kids attending 4-H summer camp from San Benito County.  We have no chaperone from our county.  Help us solve this problem!

The chaperone position can be split up into shifts.  We need an adult leaders male and/or female to stay with the kids on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.  We must fill this role for all the kids to able to attend 4-H summer camp.  We appreciate your help in caring for the safety of our kids in 4-H!

Email Kyle Middleton, camp director at sc4hsummercamp@gmail.com

Have a great Summer!, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have two meeting on Monday, February 26th.  

Pancake Breakfast, 6 pm, Vets Building 

4-H Council Meeting, 7 pm, Vets Building 

We are sending you the 4-H newsletter, council agenda and January council minutes. 

See you on Monday, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program Rep

Hello 4-H Families,

We are sending you the proposed 4-H budget.  We will going over the 4-H council budget at the June 25th meeting, 7 pm at Veterans Building up stairs.  

If you are interested in voicing your concerns, feedback or suggestions on the changes to the 4-H council 2018-19 budget attend the June 25th 4-H council meeting!

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program rep. 

Hi all,

Hi all,

You are invited to an informational meeting of the Junior Livestock Committee on Tuesday, February 6, at 6:00 p.m. in the Livestock Office at Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds.   Current members of the committee and those interested in joining are urged to attend.

The Junior Livestock Committee is open to youth ages 13 and up.  The members of the committee work hand-in-hand with the Livestock Committee, preparing for and hosting our fair in September.   The committee has new adult leadership this year. 

Pizza and soft drinks will be provided.  If you will be attending the meeting,  please rsvp to

Kevin Hurley at  kmhurley01@charter.net.

Hello 4-H Families, 

Enjoy the 4-H May Newsletter.

Good Luck to all the 4-H families showing at the Salinas Valley Fair!

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have many exciting updates in the newsletter this month!

Enjoy, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Leaders and Volunteers, 

Just a reminder:

We are having a adult leader training for the new and returning leader to complete the required adult leader training on SATURDAY, January 13th at the 4-H OFFICE IN THE CONFERENCE ROOM, 3228 Southside Rd, Hollister.  The training will start at 10 am.  

All volunteers and adult leaders enrolled in 4-H must complete the on-line or group leader training by February 28th.  

You may complete the adult leader training 3 different ways.  

• Group training on Saturday at the 4-H office starting at 10 am.
• Online at your convenience at https://campus.extension.org.
• Webinar provided by state 4-H office - offered many different times

A leader or volunteer only needs to complete the training once!

We are offering group adult leader training on 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13TH, 10 AM

AT THE 4-H OFFICE

3228 Southside Rd, Hollister. 

COME JOIN THE FUN!

See attached newsletter for more details!

Thank you for your support and working with the youth in our 4-H program!

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Hello 4-H Families,

We are still waiting for the final count of members and chaperones attending Youth Summit conference.  

We are providing a bus for the members and chaperones as transportation to the Youth Summit conference.  

We have posted on the San Benito FaceBook about the meeting prior but just in case you have not heard.  The Youth Summit countywide meeting with the details for the conference will be on Wednesday, January 10th, 6pm at Vets Building in Hollister.  

We will need health and medical forms completed with signatures: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/240034.pdf. 

Sorry for the late notice on the meeting.  I just returned to the office today from holiday and vacation. 

Happy New Year, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep 

Volunteer Training Zoom Webinars:

To further assist volunteers and county-based staff to complete the required trainings by February 28, 2018 we will be offering Zoom based courses. We will offer multiple Zoom courses in mid/late January and February, that will be delivered and administered from the State 4-H Office. 

Participants need to INDIVIDUALLY pre-register at least 1 day prior to the desired training date.  See attached newsletter for registration details. 

Dear 4-H Families,

We are sending some 4-H reminders and highlights for the end of the year!

We have also posted the 4-H farm usage agreements on the San Benito county 4-H website.  We will start accepting 2018 4-H farm usage agreements on January 1st in 4-H drop box. 

The UCCE San Benito office will be closed from December 22nd to January 2nd. 

We wish your family a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year!

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Dear 4-H Families,

We have two deadlines line coming up on December 31st.

• Youth Summit registration
• Snow Camp registration   

We are asking leaders to take the time to complete the leaders on-line training by February 28th.  We have listed the information in the newsletter article. 

We are offering group leader training from the 4-H office on January 11th, 6 pm and 13th, 10am. You may also take the leader training on-line. 

Happy Holidays, 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program Rep.

Hello 4-H Families,

It is "Giving Tuesday", This program is designed to help support the San Benito 4-H program.  

If you are interested in supporting the San Benito County 4-H program through Giving Tuesday donate today at http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/.  

We appreciate your support of our San Benito County 4-H program.  

Happy Holidays,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Families,

We are sending you the 4-H council information for November 27th meeting at 7 pm.  

We are voting on changes for the scholarships and achievement date changes.  

Happy Thanksgiving,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Sheep Families,

The 4-H office was send information about a local sheep handling clinic. 

For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/low-stress-sheep-handling-clinic-with-curt-pate-tickets-39578428144. 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep 

Hello 4-H Families,

We have many new articles about conferences, events and council updates. 

Happy Thanksgiving, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Families,

1. October 29th, Santa Cruz 4-H Leadership Team would like to invite San Benito 4-H Families to the Fall Festival on Sunday at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge.  We are looking for additional help running the carnival booths. If you are looking for a fun way to earn some community service or event attended credit for your record book and star ranking points come join the fun.  We are setting up at 11 am and cleaning up at 4:30 pm. See the flier for details.  You may also email jkatawicz@ucanr.edu. 

2. November 4th, We have a 4-H leader and 4-H members that are participating in the performance "All Shook Up" at the San Benito Stage Company.  They have offered a special discount to 4-H families wearing their 4-H club shirt for $5 admission.  The performance is November 4th at 7 pm.  Come out and support your 4-H members while watching a great performance.  See flier for details.  

3. Bay Area Youth Summit conference replacing LCORT. See attached flier for details. 

The registration is now open: 

Link to Bay Area Youth Summit registration: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=21679

Link to Management Board Summit page: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Get_Involved/Management_Board/Summits/

Hope to see you at theses events!

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families,

We are having a 4-H County Council Meeting on Monday, October 23rd, 7pm at Vet's Building.  We have attached the agenda, minutes from Sept. meeting, proposal for investment changes for CCL. 

Happy Halloween, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families,

Enjoy the October 4-H Updates!

Happy Fall, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families,

Achievement night is approaching quickly!  Please RSVP: 

https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=16274. 

We look forward to seeing you on Achievement Night.  Michael's will be collecting items for his Emerald Star Project on this night.  

See you at the event, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Families,

We are sending you some important updates for the San Benito County Fair this week.  

Please see the attached for the updates on: 

Whites Clothing Bank 

Code of Conduct

Sunrise Breakfast 

Good Luck to all the 4-H members participating in fair!

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep. 

The Sunrise Breakfast committee will be setting up at the fairgrounds this Sunday at 9 am.  Please have at least one adult and youth member from your club attend to help out.

 Following set-up, we will have a mandatory meeting at 10 am, same location, to review items for the week. We are asking for one representative from each club attend. 

 Lastly don't forget to purchase your wristbands.  Looking forward to a great fair!  See everyone on Sunday.

 Fairview 4-H

Denise Lange

Dear 4-H Community,

Due to lack of a quorum, the September 4-H Council meeting scheduled for August 18 has been cancelled.

Thank you, 

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty

County Director/Youth Development Advisor

Motion from council meeting for investment changes to our Georgia Wapple Frazier Endowment

In July we were contacted by Northern Trust, the management company that cares for the funds we hold in the George Wapple Frazier Endowment (currently $1.8 million). They are recommending that we completely change the way we are invested.  A motion was passed at the August 27^th Council meeting to follow their recommendations. We will be voting (and all are encouraged to be there) on this motion at the September 18^th council meeting.  This letter is to explain the current investments, proposed changes, and why it is in our benefit to follow the recommendations of Northern Trust.

We pay Northern Trust to watch our investments and keep them at a growth vs. income level that we choose (meaning that we want the most income possible without going over a certain, pre-determined risk level).  The amount we pay them for their services varies year by year based on the value of our funds.  They estimate that we will pay $13,000 this year (and that is a discounted rate we get because we’ve been with them for so long).

We are invested in a combination of individual stocks (many picked by the youth in 4H when the trust was initially set up) such as McDonalds, Starbucks, Kohls, Disney, Nike, Apple, Twitter along withmutual funds, and bonds.  In addition to the fees we pay to Northern Tr

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have received many questions about Sunrise Breakfast this year.  Fairview 4-H, chairman has taken the time to outline the Sunrise Breakfast.  This document should answer your questions.  

Have a great time at fair and working the Sunrise Breakfast, 

Fairview 4-H 

For complete details regarding Youth Still Exhibits at 2017 San Benito County Fair, visit: http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Events_and_Conferences/

It has come to our attention that there is some miss-information about the 4-H entries at the Fair.  Let’s clear things up.

This year the Fair has made some changes.  We will be displaying your 4-H still exhibits in the building that was formerly the Floriculture Building.  As usual each club will take turns hosting the building.  The list is below.  It is also listed in the Premium Book.

There has been some concern voiced about the security of your entries after fair hours, as well as some concerns about the dust settling on your entries.   The building does lock but as you may know some of the walls are constructed out of lattice.  It is our understanding that the lattice will be covered with plastic which will keep down some of the dust and make the building a little more secure. The Fair also has employees patrolling the fairgrounds ensuring livestock as well as still entries are safe. 

Hearing your concerns, a decision has been made to allow members to enter their items in the building, have them judged and then take them home and not have them displayed.  We will let you know what day pick up will be for those entries when you drop them off.  This solution should alleviate your safety concerns while still meeting the Fair requirement of all livestock exhibitors entering a still exhibit.

Important Dates to Remember:  

Entry Due: Friday, Sept. 8, 2017

Receiving: Sat Sept. 23, 2017 and Sun Sept. 24, 2017 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

In

 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Dear Friends,

One of the best ways to support people displaced by the floods caused by Tropical Storm Harvey is to donate. The Texas 4-H Program has been receiving requests from across the country to help those in need. Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation has released details on a campaign to support our local and county 4-H Programs who have been hit by this massive storm.

To give to the Texas 4-H Relief Support Campaign for 4-H Programs Affected by Hurricane Harvey please visit https://texas4hfoundation.org/give/

Thank you for your support, 

Shawn R. Tiede
President, NAE4-HA

Motion from council meeting for investment changes to our Georgia Wapple Frazier Endowment

In July we were contacted by Northern Trust, the management company that cares for the funds we hold in the George Wapple Frazier Endowment (currently $1.8 million). They are recommending that we completely change the way we are invested.  A motion was passed at the August 27^th Council meeting to follow their recommendations.  We will be voting (and all are encouraged to be there) on this motion at the September 18^th council meeting.  This letter is to explain the current investments, proposed changes, and why it is in our benefit to follow the recommendations of Northern Trust.

We pay Northern Trust to watch our investments and keep them at a growth vs. income level that we choose (meaning that we want the most income possible without going over a certain, pre-determined risk level).  The amount we pay them for their services varies year by year based on the value of our funds.  They estimate that we will pay $13,000 this year (and that is a discounted rate we get because we’ve been with them for so long).

We are invested in a combination of individual stocks (many picked by the youth in 4H when the trust was initially set up) such as McDonalds, Starbucks, Kohls, Disney, Nike, Apple, Twitter along withmutual funds, and bonds.  In addition to the fe

Hello 4-H Families,

Many interesting articles in this months newsletter. 

Enjoy, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello Livestock Leader, parents and exhibitors,

The Monterey and Santa Cruz County Fairs have added a livestock exhibiotrs training date on August 19th for livestock exhibitors.  

Please see the attached flier for details. 

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program

Hello 4-H Families, 

We have launched the adult volunteer orientation video's from the state office.  All leader will need to complete a set of orientation video's after registering.  

See attached letter for more details on the 2017-18 enrollment process. 

Thank you for your leadership in working with our 4-H youth. 

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families,

Enjoy this months newsletter!  

Happy 4th of July,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Good Afternoon 4-H Families,

We are sending you the information for the June county council meeting on June 26th, Monday night at 7 pm, Veteran's Building.

We look forward to seeing you at the meeting. 

Sincerely, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep.

Hello 4-H Families,

We have three new items for the 4-H community.

• Pancake Breakfast Club check are available in the 4-H office

• Kids in the Park, June 21st 
  • 4-H Member may help at the 4-H Booth lead by Union 4-H 
  • Event from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
  • Come show your support and help at the 4-H booth.
  • Email: Emily to sign up for 4-H Booth at weslynn@razzolink.com]
• Kids in the Park
  • The organizers are looking for additional help 
  • 4-H members may also help at different location 
  • Organizer will provide lunch to 4-Hers that help outside the 4-H booth
  • Email: Dolores at dolores@youthall.org to sign up. 

• Farmer Market - June 14th, 21st, 28th 
  • Time: 3 pm to 7 pm
  • Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Program has offered to hav

Hello 4-H Families,

We have many new updates and articles for this months 4-H program. 

Have a great Memorial Day.

Sincerely,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Families,

We have a Council meeting on Monday night.  The 4-H clubs will be voting on the council budget for 2017-18 and many other important issues will be discussed.  We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.

Good Luck to all the 4-H member exhibiting at Salinas Valley Fair!  

Sincerely,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

The 4-H Farm needs your help:

We are looking for anyone that has a tractor with a mower to mow the weeds at the farm. If you know of anyone that would be willing to help, please contact Susan Dike at 831-801-5882. We would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you, 

4-H Farm Committee

Dear San Benito County 4-H Community, 

It has come to my attention that there is a lot of grumbling, fingerprinting and ill-will circulating in our program relative to the work of the 4-H sustainability committee. As such, I want to clear the air about mis-conceptions and remind everyone of the code of conduct that applies to all members and adults in the program.

The sustainability committee was appointed by Council President Mike Mansmith to seek input and develop a 4-H Council spending plan in order to manage the Georgia Wapple Fraiser Trust for future generations. In working with our fiscal managers at Northern Trust it was determined that we needed to reduce our annual spending by $20,000 to meet our sustainability goals. The committee - made up by a representative from every 4-H club and chaired by 4-H Council Treasurer Rachel Taylor have been working to modify the budget and come up with livable options.  The committee has kept the Council informed of their progress via Council meetings, the electronic Updates and by seeking input from all throughout the process.

While not in attendance at the April Council meeting, I have come to learn that several concerns were raised about the proposed budget and that disparaging, hurtful and inappropriate remarks have continued to be made about the process, individuals and families in our program via social media and other contexts. This is not how we do business, and I expect this to stop.  4-H prides itself on creating a safe environment for productive discourse and this behavior is quite contrary to this belief.

As you all prepare to attend the sustainability committee meeting Monday May 8 (7PM at the Vets Building) and to vote on the 2017-2018 Council budget at the May 22^nd 4-H Council meeting, I urge everyone to be mindful of the code of conduct, to treat everyone with respect and to work towards a manageable solution for all.

Additionally, I&rsquo

4-H Families,

We have two importation meeting coming: 

4-H Farm Meeting:

May 6, 2017 – if you are using or planning to use the 4-H farm there is a mandatory farm meeting on Saturday, May 6^th at 9:00 am. We will have a second meeting on Saturday May 20^th at 9:00 am at the 4-H farm for those who could not attend the first meeting. 

 Sustainability Meeting:

 At the request of Council Members, the Sustainability Committee will be 
 holding one additional meeting to gather feedback and make additional 
 adjustments, if needed. Please join us on Monday, May 8th, 7 PM at the 
 Vets Building. Then we will vote by ballot at the May 22nd Council Meeting            according to our bylaws.

We are also sending you the 4-H Newsletter for May with many interesting articles. 

The Sustainability Committee will be holding one additional meeting to gather feedback and make additional adjustments, if needed. Please join us on Monday, May 8th, 7 PM at the Vets Building. Then we will vote by ballot at the May 22nd Council Meeting according to our bylaws.  Participation is encouraged.  Only those clubs that have representatives present in person can vote (1 Adult, 2 Senior members per club - with additional Senior members based on club enrollment).  Questions may be addressed to Rachel Taylor - County Treasurer: rachel@tayloraccounts.com or 831-313-3573.

Hello 4-H Families,

We are sending you the 4-H county council agenda, minutes and information for tonight's meeting at 7pm, Vets Hall.  

Thank you, 

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Dear 4-H Community,

We have recently been reminded of the need to provide two security guards for the duration of the 4-H Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, April 23rd at Bolado Park.

While the committee and I are attempting to work with the University of California to hire a local security company to meet this requirement, there is a possibility that the University will not have enough time to complete the process prior to the event.  Therefore, Bolado Park will graciously allow us to meet the security requirement through volunteers.

As such, we are looking for the following:

• Two volunteers per time frame
• Volunteers must be currently employed in law enforcement (Sheriff, Police, and Highway Patrol) or by a security company
• Must provide proof of employment
• Uniform while volunteering is not necessary
• Do not need to be certified 4-H volunteers
• Free breakfast provided

If you or anyone you know are willing to help us meet the security needs of this event, please have them contact Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty at lschmittmcquitty@ucanr.edu

Thanks everyone!

Lynn

1. Presentation Day
2. Pancake Breakfast
3. Fantastic 4-H Poster Contest
4. Sustainability Committee
5. Emerald Star Project
6. All Star Projects
7. County Fashion Revue
8. State Fashion Revue Project
9. Salinas Valley Fair – King City
10. Heritage Hog Scholarship
11. Sheep and Goat Workshop
12. Travel Committee Recommendation
13. State Leadership Conference
14. Spring Gleaning Project
15. Range Camp
16. Summer Camp
17. 4-H County Button Maker
18. 4-H Countywide Committees- Sign Up
19. 4-H Rep Schedule for March & April

The next Sustainability Committee Meeting is Monday, March 20^th at 7 PM.  Our county is working toward reducing our withdrawals from the endowment to $80K a year.  This means tightening our financial belt and making some changes.  Come join us to be part of that process as we put together a budget for the coming years.

Fashion Revue applications are on 4-H website.  Deadline to enter is April 4th. 

Hello 4-H Families,

The March 4-H Newsletter is attached. 

Enjoy, 

Julie Katawicz

Hello 4-H Community,

The 4-H February Newsletter has arrived!

Enjoy,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hello 4-H Families,

Enjoy this weeks newsletter. 

Julie Katawicz

4-H  Program Rep. 

Hello 4-H Families,

We are having the LCORT Meeting on Monday at Vets Building at 6 pm.  Following the LCORT meeting, we will be having the 4-H Council meeting at 7 pm.

Attached is the agenda and minutes for November for 4-H Council meeting. 

Sincerely,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

Hi All,

The San Benito County Office of Emergency Services indicates that the best way to help the victims of the flood is through donations.  All four Hollister Fire Stations are accepting cash and gift cards.

Please keep in mind that 4-H has a list of Do’s and Don’ts regarding cash that you need to be mindful of:

Don’ts:

1. Collect cash from people outside of the 4-H program.
2. Give cash donations as a 4-H club, project, or Council.

Do’s:

1. Collect cash donations from within 4-H (with a Receipt) to purchase needed materials/supplies (NO ALCOHOL OR TOBACCO PRODUCTS).

Thanks for doing your part to help the members of our community.

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty

County Director, Youth Development Advisor

Good morning Lynn, 

I am a past community club leader, Fairview, and County Council member.  I am a member of the San Benito Co Search and Rescue and have been involved in the rescue, and now distribution of drinking water, to our county residents affected by the flooding. 

Spring Grove school has, as I understand, volunteered as a drop off and distribution point for donations.  SAR and the Sheriff's Office can not handle running a donation event, but these are great public relations.  

Would our 4-H ers be interested in organizing to receive and distribute donations of clothing, blankets, towels, non-perishable food and waters, and pet food, for our residents?

OES and I await your response.  Please call for additional information.  Thanks so much!

Stacie McGrady

831 455-5098

staciejrt@gmail.com

Hello 4-H Families,

Enjoy this weeks 4-H newsletter.

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep. 

We have two very important meeting next week regarding the 4-H program.

Sustainability Committee Meeting on Monday, January 9th:

Please consider attending the first meeting of the County Sustainability Committee.  It will be meeting on Monday, January 9^th, 2017, 7 – 8 PM at the Vet’s Building Room #204.  The purpose of this committee is to compose a policy to be presented to Council for governing the endowment gifted to San Benito County 4H by Georgia Wapple Frazer.  The Wapple Frazer Endowment funds our county programs and any changes that are made are likely to affect all San Benito County 4H members.  It is highly recommended that every club and committee have adult and youth representatives attend.  This also counts as an event attend in youth Record Books.  Questions can be directed to Rachel Taylor – County Treasurer (rachel@tayloraccounts / 831-313-3573).  

Attention, All Livestock Leaders and Members: Webinar meeting, January 11th 

New 2017 federal regulations for medicated feed and medications used on livestock including 4-H livestock projects. See attached letter for details on the webinar.

To: 4-H Community 

December Newsletter 

Just in addition to the newsletter:

Free Livestock Show Clinic

Presented by Chualar 4-H and Monterey County Leader's Council

January 28th and 29th

Go to http://tinyurl.com/zv559f8  to register by January 14th

Happy Holidays,

Julie Katawicz 

4-H Program Rep 

Hello 4-H Families,

The annual 4-H Holiday Dinner is Sunday, December 4th at Vets Hall at 5 pm.  

Please take a moment to R.S.V.P. by Wednesday if you are attending at http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Events_and_Conferences/. 

We look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Dinner.

Julie Katawicz 

Hello 4-H Families,

Enjoy the 4-H November Newsletter.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Julie Katawicz

4-H program rep

Hello 4-H Families, 

Our County Council meeting is Monday night at 7 pm.  We hope to see you at the meeting. 

Sincerely,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep

11-14-16 4-H Updates

1.     UCCE San Benito County seeks candidates for career Administrative Assistant Position

The focus of this position is to provide administrative services to the University of California Cooperative Extension Office in San Benito County (Hollister). Services provided include receiving and processing information, planning, scheduling, creating spreadsheets, compiling and manipulating data, creating and compiling reports and handouts, creating correspondence, formatting newsletters and reports, coordinating work flow, and working with clientele. This position will also handle website and media support, answer general phone lines and emails, and provide general program assistance. This 50% career position comes with a complete benefit package including health, dental, vision and retirement benefits with a starting salary range of $19.00 - $23.00 per hour.

Please forward and promote this opportunity among your other networks.  For questions or additional information, please contact Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty at:  

lschmittmcquitty@ucanr.edu or 831-637-5346 x 12.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59988

Position Closing Date: 11/27/16. EOE/AA. 

2.     4-H Birding Citizen Science Project Returns!

See attached flyer or visit 4-H Newsletter 11/9/2016

Hello 4-H Families,

Please read the important article about Bill Coats passing.  

The service for Bill Coates will be Monday, Nov 14, 4PM at the Gilroy Presbyterian Church. Reception following. He will be missed.

Sincerely,

Julie Katawicz

4-H Program Rep 

Dear 4-H Friends,

It is with great sadness that I share the passing of Bill Coates, UC ANR Emeritus Pomology Advisor and 18 year 4-H volunteer who lost his fight with cancer November 6, 2016.  

Once I am made aware of the details for services and remembrances I will be in touch. Please share this news with your networks and keep the Coates family in your thoughts. 

Sincerely,

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty

Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty

County Director: San Benito County

Science Literacy Youth Development Advisor: Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito Counties

Please excuse the multiple posts.

4-H Document Shredding:

If you have confidential 4-H documents (old enrollment forms, medical forms), please bring them to the 4-H office by October 31^st.  We will be sending everything off-site to be securely disposed of.

10-27-16 4-H Updates

One of the Sunnyslope 4-H Club families lost a white garbage bag full of "whites" at fair last week. Three dress shirts and 3 wranglers and some undershirts.

If anyone picked this up or could help us locate the bag which was last seen in the poultry barn, we'd appreciate it.

Please contact Jessica Cross at flybutterfly5@yahoo.com

Updates October 6, 2016

Nominations for Executive Officers will be held on Monday July 11th.  Each Club is required to have 1 Adult and 1 Senior member youth present to cast your clubs allotted votes.

Please see the Council Agenda.

In this issue:

1. Santa Cruz County Fair Animal Allowances
2. FARM CLEANUP DAYS
3. 2016-2017 San Benito County 4-H Council Officer Positions Available:
4. Updated 4-H, FFA and Grange Agreement
5. Council Committee Time Frame to Change
6. 2016-2017 4-H Enrollment go Electronic!
7. Sectional Presentation Day
8. Fashion Revue Poster Contest
9. Animal Science Symposium
10. SBC 4-H Scholarships
11. 32nd Annual Range and Natural Resources Camp.
12. About Record Books
13. Farm Use Agreement
14. State 4-H Newsletter
15. Room Reservations

FARM CLEANUP DATES

Bolado Park Youth Expo Hall Guidelines

Please find the guidelines for using the Bolado Park Youth Expo Hall at the end of the Updates.  Please be mindful of these guidelines and remember that we are guests.

Announcing a special event!

Citizenship Washington Focus -  Presidential Inauguration 2017            

$1799 per person

January 17-21, 2017 Ages 14-19 (at time of conference)

Join other 4-H youth and volunteers from around the nation at CWF Presidential Inauguration 2017. This is the first time that 4-H has held a Citizenship Washington Focus event during the presidential inauguration.

If you would like to add to this agenda, please email me by Sunday, February 21st.

February 1, 2016 Updates

In this Issue:

1. 2015-2016 Farm Agreement

2. Missing Items from 4-H Office

LCORT Information for Delegates

Project Enrollment Deadline—December 31st

Chairman for Conferences and Travel Committee

A Message from the All Stars

Committee Chairman Meeting-January 6th

World Wear Project

New Record Book Manual—Adult Partners’ Guide

Eligibility Update

Cal Focus

Disaster Preparedness

Tack Box Missing From Fair

South Central Section Representatives

Thank You Notes to Council

Veterans Memorial Building

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Club Reports

Club Reporters

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-December Issue

Participation Guidelines

Submitting to the Updates

New 4-H Program Representative to Start January 5, 2016

Farewell to Emily

Office Hours for the Weeks of December 21st through January 4th, 2015

LCORT Information for Delegates-Travel App. Due Today!

Washington Focus-Registration Closes Tuesday, December 15th!

Project Enrollment Deadline—December 31st

A Message from the All Stars

Lights On Christmas Tree

World Wear Project

New Record Book Manual—Adult Partners’ Guide

Eligibility Update

Cal Focus

Disaster Preparedness

Tack Box Missing From Fair

South Central Section Representatives

Thank You Notes to Council

Veterans Memorial Building

Veterans Building Use

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Club Reports

Club Reporters

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-December Issue

New 4-H Program Representative to Start January 5, 2016

Farewell to Emily

New Office Hours

Hello everyone!
Santa Cruz has invited members from San Benito County to join them at Snow Camp! Camp will run from 2pm Friday, Feb 26 to 3pm, Sunday, Feb 28. Only 2 nights will be spent in camp. Due to the shorter camp, camp fees have been reduced to $120 per attendee. If more than 25, but less than 40 paying attendees sign up by Dec 10, 2015, they will move to the lower portion of camp which houses a maximum of 35 people. If less than 25 paid attendees are registered by Dec 10 the camp will be cancelled.

Registration is due by tomorrow, please see the link below. If you plan on attending this camp, please attend the January Council Meeting on January 25th at the Vets’ Hall to request Council funding for the trip.

Please contact Mindy Gillen, volunteer camp director, ASAP if you plan to attend camp.
svpreschool@comcast.net

Forms and information can be found at
http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/Camps_-_Conferences/

Emily Whiteley

Interim 4-H Program Representative

UCCE San Benito County
3228 Southside Road
Hollister, CA 95023
831-637-5346 x 13
emcwhiteley@ucanr.edu

In this issue:
Holiday Dinner-December 6th –This Sunday!
A Message from the All Stars
Lights On Christmas Tree
LCORT Information for Delegates
Project Enrollment Deadline—December 31st
New Record Book Manual—Adult Partners’ Guide
Eligibility Update
Disaster Preparedness
Tack Box Missing From Fair
South Central Section Representatives
Thank You Notes to Council
Veterans Memorial Building
Veterans Building Use
Room Reservations
Meeting Locations
Club Reports:
Club Reporters
New State Presentation Manual
New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual
Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office
State 4-H Newsletter-December Issue
Participation Guidelines
New 4-H Program Representative to Start January 5, 2016
Farewell to Emily
New Office Hours

In this issue:

Holiday Dinner-December 6th –This Sunday!

A Message from the All Stars

Lights On Christmas Tree

LCORT Information for Delegates

Project Enrollment Deadline—December 31st

New Record Book Manual—Adult Partners’ Guide

Eligibility Update

Disaster Preparedness

Tack Box Missing From Fair

South Central Section Representatives

Thank You Notes to Council

Veterans Memorial Building

Veterans Building Use

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Club Reports:

Club Reporters

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-December Issue

Participation Guidelines

New 4-H Program Representative to Start January 5, 2016

Farewell to Emily

New Office Hours

Mark your calendars! The Holiday Dinner will be on December 6th at 5:00 at the Vets’ Hall. Please bring one canned food item per person, one toy per family, and a dozen cookies. Please RSVP by 4:00 today here:

http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=16670

See the flyer below for more details.

Holiday Dinner-December 6^th

2016-2017 All Star Applications

November Council Meeting

Carcass Contest

Committee Binders

Update on Bill Coates

A Message from the All Stars

New Record Book Manual—Adult Partners’ Guide

Eligibility Update

Disaster Preparedness

Tack Box Missing From Fair

South Central Section Representatives

Thank You Notes to Council

Veterans Building Use

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Club Reporters

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

LCORT Applications Deadline Extended-November 18^th

2016-2017 All Star Applications

County-wide Committees

Update on Bill Coates

Local Non-Profit Grant

Parade Insurance

New Record Book Manual—Adult Partners’ Guide

Eligibility Update

Committee Binders

Disaster Preparedness

November Council Meeting

Tack Box Missing From Fair

South Central Section Representatives

Thank You Notes to Council

Holiday Dinner-December 6^th

Veterans Building Use

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Club Reporters

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-October Issue

Participation Guidelines

Holiday Hours

Updates for San Benito County 4-H Leaders and Members

San Benito Stage Company’s Community Service Show-Tonight!

LCORT Applications Deadline Extended-November 18^th

2016-2017 All Star Applications

County-wide Committees

Updates on Bill Coates

Local Non-Profit Grant

Disaster Preparedness

November Council Meeting

Tack Box Missing From Fair

South Central Section Representatives

Thank You Notes to Council

 Holiday Dinner-December 6^th

Veterans Building Use

 Room Reservations

 Meeting Locations

 Ausaymas Club Report

 Club Reporters

 New State Presentation Manual

 New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

 Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

Hello everyone,

Tomorrow night at 7:00 is the Community Service Show of San Benito Stage Company’s production of Catch Me if You Can: The Musical. By wearing your 4-H uniform, you can get in for $5.00 at the door. The theater opens at 6:30, so be sure to arrive with enough time to purchase your ticket! Please note, the play lasts 2 hours and 15 minutes and is rated PG.

Thanks,

Emily Whiteley

1. LCORT Applications Due November 5^th

2. 2016-2017 All Star Applications

3. County-wide Committees

4. Updates on Bill Coates

5. Tack Box Missing From Fair

6. South Central Section Representatives

7. Thank You Notes to Council

8. Holiday Dinner-December 6^th

9. Veterans Building Use

10. Room Reservations

11. Meeting Locations

12. Ausaymas Club Report

13. Club Reporters

14. Comic Book Creation Project is Starting!

15. New State Presentation Manual

16. New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

17. Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

18. State 4-H Newsletter-October Issue

Hello everyone,

For those of you who have not heard, Bill Coates, a long-time 4-H project leader in our county, developed a brain tumor which, having been biopsied yesterday, was found to be fast growing and very aggressive. He will have a second surgery today (4:20 PM). Nancy and the twins are with him at the hospital; and Ryan is arriving today.

Please be thinking of Bill and the family today. When more information is received, it will be sent to all.

Thank you,

Emily Whiteley

Interim 4-H Program Representative

831-637-5346 ext. 13

UCCE San Benito

3228 Southside Road

Hollister, CA 95023

emcwhiteley@ucanr.edu

2016-2017 All Star Applications

October Council Meeting

LCORT Applications Due November 5^th

County-wide Committees

Tack Box Missing From Fair

Thank You Notes to Council

Veterans Building Use

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Ausaymas Club Report

Club Reporters

Comic Book Creation Project is Starting!

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-October Issue

Achievement Night-This Sunday!

Countywide Vet Science Project—Begins this Tuesday!

Farm Cleanup Day-Tomorrow!

LCORT Applications Due November 5^th

County-wide Committees

2016-2017 All Star Applications

Tack Box Missing From Fair

Thank You Notes to Council

Veterans Building Use

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Club Reporters

Make it with Wool Competition

October Council Meeting

Comic Book Creation Project is Starting!

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-October Issue

Participation Guidelines

Youth Leadership and Recognition Meeting

Achievement Night-October 18^th

LCORT Applications Due November 5^th

2016-2017 All Star Applications

Tack Box Missing From Fair

Thank You Notes to Council

Veterans Building Use

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Club Reporters

Make it with Wool Competition

October Council Meeting

Countywide Vet Science Project

Comic Book Creation Project is Starting!

New State Presentation Manual

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-October Issue

Participation Guidelines 

Farm Cleanup Day

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Sunrise Breakfast Rotations

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Youth Leadership and Recognition Meeting

Achievement Night-RSVP by October 6^th!

2016-2017 All Star Applications

Room Reservations

Meeting Locations

Make it with Wool Competition

Countywide Vet Science Project

New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

State 4-H Newsletter-October Issue

Participation Guidelines

Farm Cleanup Day

4-H Farm Needs

Hello everyone,

A youth leadership and recognition meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14^th from 7 – 9pm in room 204 of the Vets building. Please see the attached document for more information.

Thanks,

Emily Whiteley

Interim 4-H Program Representative

UCCE San Benito County

3228 Southside Road

Hollister, CA 95023

831-637-5346 x 13

emcwhiteley@ucanr.edu

1. The County Fair Booth Committee Needs Your Help!
2. 4-H and FFA Light Horse Show
3. Mandatory Food Safety Training
4. Sunrise Breakfast Rotations
5. Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair
6. Youth Leadership and Recognition Meeting
7. Achievement Night-RSVP by October 6^th!
8. 2016-2017 All Star Applications
9. Room Reservations
10. Meeting Locations
11. Make it with Wool Competition
12. Countywide Vet Science Project
13. Record Book Judging
14. New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual
15. Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office
16. State 4-H Newsletter-September Issue
17. Participation Guidelines
18. Farm Cleanup Day
19. 4-H Farm Needs

1. The County Fair Booth Committee Needs Your Help!
2. Mandatory Food Safety Training
3. Sunrise Breakfast Rotations
4. Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair
5. September Council Meeting
6. Achievement Night-RSVP by October 6^th!
7. Room Reservations
8. Meeting Locations
9. Make it with Wool Competition
10. Countywide Vet Science Project
11. Record Book Judging
12. New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual
13. Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office
14. State 4-H Newsletter-September Issue
15. Participation Guidelines
16. 4-H and FFA Light Horse Show
17. Farm Cleanup Days—This Saturday!
18. 4-H Farm Needs

1. Room Reservations

2. Meeting Locations

3. Record Book Judging

4. New 2015-2016 Record Book Manual

5. Club Record Book Pins Available at the Office

6. 100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

7. Achievement Night Singing Opportunity

8. September Council Meeting

9. State 4-H Newsletter-September Issue

10. Participation Guidelines

11. 4-H and FFA Light Horse Show

12. Farm Cleanup Days

13. 4-H Farm Needs

14. County Fair Booths

15. Mandatory Food Safety Training

16. Sunrise Breakfast Rotations

17. Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

18. Fair Change of Address

1. Room Reservations

   Record Book Judging

   September Council Meeting

   100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

   Achievement Night Singing Opportunity

   State 4-H Newsletter-September Issue

   Participation Guidelines

   Countywide Sewing Projects

   New Sewing Project

   New Sheep Project

   4-H and FFA Light Horse Show

   Farm Cleanup Days—this Saturday!

   4-H Farm Needs

   Mandatory Food Safety Training

   Sunrise Breakfast Rotations

         Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

         Online Entries for the SBC Fair—Last day to enter!

         Fair Change of Address

Hello everyone,

An additional 4-H Farm workday has been scheduled for this Saturday, September 5th. Please see below for more information.

September 5^th is the next farm work day. The next cleanup days will be as follows:9/19, 10/17. It is mandatory that everyone that uses the farm works at least 6 hours at the farm. Please bring weed eaters or mowers (gas operated, we have no electricity), protective gear, water or something you want to drink, a snack or sack lunch, sunscreen, gloves, rakes, hoes or shovels and wear proper shoes. Farm requests are available online or in the 4-H office. Farm is available for all fairs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Susan Dike at 831-801-5882. Thank you for your help. We greatly appreciate anyone with mowers to help.

1. County Record Book Judging—Tomorrow Night

2.  County Council Meeting—Next Monday 

   Room Reservations

 Countywide Committee Signups

 100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

 Achievement Night Singing Opportunity

 Participation Guidelines

 Club Reports:

 Countywide Sewing Projects

New Sewing Project

 New Sheep Project

 4-H and FFA Light Horse Show

 Farm Cleanup Days—September 19^th

 4-H Farm Needs

Mandatory Food Safety Training

 Sunrise Breakfast Rotations

 Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

 Online Entries for the SBC Fair

 Fair Change of Address

 Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser

 SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

SBC Fair Tagging—TOMORROW!

2015-2016 Council Officers

Room Reservations

Record Book Help

End of Year and Beginning of Year Requirements

Countywide Committee Signups

100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

New 4-H Updates

Participation Guidelines

Fashion Revue Pictures

Countywide Sewing Projects

New Sewing Project

New Sheep Project

Farm Cleanup Days—August 15^th

4-H Farm Needs

Fair Booth Committee Meeting

Sunrise Breakfast Committee Meeting

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Online Entries for the SBC Fair

Fair Change of Address

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

USDA Avian Influenza Website

Room Reservations

 Countywide Committee Signups

 100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

 Achievement Night Singing Opportunity

 Participation Guidelines

 Club Reports

 Fashion Revue Pictures

 Countywide Sewing Projects

New Sewing Project

 New Sheep Project

 4-H and FFA Light Horse Show

 Farm Cleanup Days—August 15^th

 4-H Farm Needs

 Sunrise Breakfast Committee Meeting

 Mandatory Food Safety Training

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Online Entries for the SBC Fair

 Fair Change of Address

Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser

 SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

July Council Meeting—July 27^th

Council Officer Nominations

Room Reservations

Record Book Help

End of Year and Beginning of Year Requirements

Countywide Committee Signups

100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

New 4-H Updates

Participation Guidelines

Fashion Revue Pictures

Countywide Sewing Projects

New Sewing Project

Farm Cleanup Days—August 15^th

4-H Farm Needs

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Online Entries for the SBC Fair

Fair Change of Address

SBC Fair Tagging Dates  

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

USDA Avian Influenza Website

2015-2016 Council Officers

Room Reservations

Countywide Committee Signups

100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

Achievement Night Singing Opportunity

Participation Guidelines

Fashion Revue Pictures

Countywide Sewing Projects

New Sewing Project

New Sheep Project

Farm Cleanup Days—August 15^th

4-H Farm Needs

Sunrise Breakfast Committee Meeting

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Online Entries for the SBC Fair

 Fair Change of Address

 Pre-Fair Dinner and Fundraiser

 SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

USDA Avian Influenza Website

SLC Orientation—TONIGHT!!

Room Reservations

Record Book Help

End of Year and Beginning of Year Requirements

Countywide Committee Sign ups

July Council Meeting—July 27^th

Council Officer Nominations

100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

New 4-H Updates

Participation Guidelines

Fashion Revue Pictures

Countywide Sewing Projects

New Sewing Project

Farm Cleanup Days—July 18^th

4-H Farm Needs

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Online Entries for the SBC Fair

Fair Change of Address

SBC Fair Tagging Dates

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

USDA Avian Influenza Website

Room Reservations

Record Book Help

SLC Orientation

SLC Delegate Openings

Council Officer Nominations

 100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

Participation Guidelines

Countywide Sewing Projects

New Sewing Project

Farm Cleanup Days—July 18^th

4-H Farm Needs

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Online Entries for the SBC Fair

Fair Change of Address

SBC Fair Tagging Dates

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

USDA Avian Influenza Website

Room Reservations

4-H Program Representative Jobs Available

Smoothie Bike Check Out

Record Book Help

SLC Orientation

Council Officer Nominations

100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

Participation Guidelines

New Sewing Project

Farm Cleanup Days—July 18^th

4-H Farm Needs

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Online Entries for the SBC Fair

Fair Change of Address

SBC Fair Tagging Dates

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

SBC Fair 4-H Booth Committee

 USDA Avian Influenza Website

Submitting to the Updates 

Please Note: The Office will be closed on July 3^rd for the 4^th of July holiday

 Julianna’s All Star Project—This Weekend!

4-H Throwdown at State Fair

Room Reservations

4-H Program Representative Jobs Available

Smoothie Bike Check Out

State Record Book Competition

Record Book Help

SLC Orientation

Council Officer Nominations

100% Attendance Pins Available at the Office

Participation Guidelines

New Sewing Project

Farm Cleanup Days—July 18^th

4-H Farm Needs

State Fair Livestock Exhibitor Requirement

Youth Expo Hall Club Rotation for Fair

Fair Change of Address

SBC Fair Tagging Dates

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

SBC Fair 4-H Booth Committee

USDA Avian Influenza Website

June 2015 Issue-CA 4-H Newsletter

 Office Hours for the Weeks of June 29^th, July 6^th, 2015--CLOSED JULY 3rd

Come help repair picnic tables at Julianna's All Star Project!

The project will take place at Bolado Park in the RV area (Southeast corner) on June 27th and 28th from 9:00-3:00 (this Saturday and Sunday).

If you have tools like saws, sanders, drills, grinders, and wrenches, please bring them to help!

Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, please see the attached flyer.

San Benito County 4-H Updates: June 19, 2015

Record Book Workshop-June 15^th (Monday)

State Record Book Competition

Council Meeting—June 22^nd

Saddle Horse Parade

2015-2016 Proposed Council Calendar and Budget

Council Officer Nominations

New Sewing Project

Farm Cleanup Days—June 20^th

 4-H Farm Needs

 State Fair Livestock Exhibitor Requirement

 SBC Fair Tagging Dates

 SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

 SBC Fair 4-H Booth Committee

 USDA Avian Influenza Website

 Kids at the Park-June 24^th

4-H Program Representative Jobs Available 

Office Hours for the Weeks of June 15^th, 22^nd 2015

Please Note: Emily will be out of the Office next week (June 15^th-19^th)

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There will NOT be a mandatory farm meeting tomorrow, just a normal farm workday.

In this issue:

Congratulations to State Field Day Participants!

Record Book Workshop-June 15^th

Saddle Horse Parade

2015-2016 Proposed Council Calendar and Budget

Council Officer Nominations

Farm Cleanup Days—June 6^th

4-H Farm Needs

State Fair Livestock Exhibitor Requirement

SBC Fair Tagging Dates

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

SBC Fair 4-H Booth Committee

USDA Avian Influenza Website

Kids at the Park-June 24^th

Feedback for the Revised Presentation Manual

In this issue:

2015-2016 Proposed Council Calendar and Budget

Council Officer Nominations

Farm Cleanup Days—June 6^th

4-H Farm Needs

SBC Fair Tagging Dates

SBC Fair Kick-Off Dinner Baking Opportunity

SBC Fair 4-H Booth Committee

State Field Day-this Saturday!

Record Book Workshop-June 15^th

 Kids at the Park-June 24^th

 Feedback for the Revised Presentation Manual

 June 2015 Issue-CA 4-H Newsletter

In this issue:

May 22^nd, 2015 4-H Updates

 2015-2016 Proposed Council Calendar and Budget

 Council Officer Nominations

 Farm Cleanup Days—June 6^th

4-H Farm Needs

 SBC Fair Tagging Dates

 SBC Fair 4-H Booth Committee

 State Field Day-May 30^th

 Judges Needed for State Fashion Revue and State Presentation Day

Record Book Workshop-June 15^th

 Kids at the Park-June 24^th

 Feedback for the Revised Presentation Manual

 June 2015 Issue-CA 4-H Newsletter

Council Budget 2015-2016 Meeting—this Sunday

Council Meeting and Scholarship Celebration—Monday night

Farm Cleanup Days—May 16^th CANCELLED

4-H Farm Needs

SBC Fair Tagging Dates

State Field Day-May 30^th

Judges Needed for State Presentation Day

State Presentation Day

Fashion Revue

Record Book Workshop-June 15^th

Kids at the Park-June 24^th

New Livestock Wash Rules for the 2015 Salinas Valley Fair

Bio Security – Control Group Members Needed

Steps to Success

 Above the Influence Event-May 20^th

 Annual Enrollment Fee Increase

Feedback for the Revised Presentation Manual

 May 2015 Issue-CA 4-H Newsletter

Council Budget 2015-2016 Meeting—this Sunday

A meeting for the 2015-2016 Budget and Calendar will be held on Sunday, May 17th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the 4H Conference Room. All are welcome to attend.

Committees should review their budgets and advise us of any special needs for their group for the 2015-2016 year.  These can be sent to Emily Whitely at the 4H office  - emcwhiteley@ucanr.edu. If you have questions please contact Lois Pape at 831-801-6368.

In this update:

Judges Needed for State Presentation Day

 Record Book Workshop-June 15^th  

 Kids at the Park-June 24^th

Farm Cleanup Days

New Livestock Wash Rules for the 2015 Salinas Valley Fair

2015-2016 Council Officers

State Presentation Day

Fashion Revue

4-H Farm Needs

Bio Security – Control Group Members Needed

Steps to Success

Above the Influence Event-May 20^th

Annual Enrollment Fee Increase

State Field Day-May 30^th

Council Budget 2015-2016 Meeting, May 17^th

Program Rep. Funding Meeting, May 11^th

Feedback for the Revised Presentation Manual

May 2015 Issue-CA 4-H Newsletter

In this Issue:

Heritage Hog Applications Due Today!

 4-H Farm Mandatory Meeting on May 2^nd

 New Livestock Wash Rules for the 2015 Salinas Valley Fair

 2015-2016 Council Officers

 Fashion Revue Winners

 Kids at the Park-June 24^th

 4-H Farm Needs

 Bio Security – Control Group Members Needed

 Steps  to Success

Above the Influence Event-May 20^th

 Annual Enrollment Fee Increase

 State Field Day-May 30^th

 Council Budget 2015-2016 Meeting, May 17^th

 Program Rep. Funding Meeting, May 11^th

 Feedback for the Revised Presentation Manual

 May 2015 Issue-CA 4-H Newletter

 Poultry Training Courses

Hello everyone!

Anyone under 18 who is planning on attending Christina Carvalho’s All Star Project this Saturday from 9:00-12:00 at the Pinnacles will need to have their parents sign a waiver upon arrival at the park.

Thanks,

Emily Whiteley

In this issue: 

Council Meeting—Monday night

Christina Carvalho’s All Star Project, Tomorrow!

SLC Paperwork Due to Office on Monday

Range Camp

Fashion Revue Information

4-H Farm Mandatory Meeting on May 2^nd

4-H Farm Needs

Annual Enrollment Fee Increase

Heritage Hog Applications Due May 1^st.

State Field Day-May 30^th

Council Budget 2015-2016 Meeting

Program Rep. Funding Meeting, May 11^th

Feedback for the Revised Presentation Manual

May 2015 Issue-CA 4-H Newletter

Poultry Training Courses

2015 4-H State Leadership Conference: UC Irvine: 2015 July 23-26

Farm Cleanup Days

Christina Carvalho’s All Star Project, April 25^th

 Annual Enrollment Fee Increase

 Range Camp

 Heritage Hog Applications Due May 1^st.

 Sectional Presentation Day—Tomorrow!

 Council Budget 2015-2016 Meeting

 Program Rep. Funding Meeting, May 11^th

 2015 4-H State Leadership Conference: UC Irvine: 2015 July 23-26

 Chaperones Needed for SLC

 FARM CLEANUP DAYS

 Submitting to the Updates 

 Office Hours for the Weeks of April 20, 27, 2015

In this issue:

Annual Enrollment Fee Increase

Heritage Hog Applications Due May 1^st.

Poster Contest This Sunday—Posters due to 4-H Office 8:00-12:00 April 12^th.

Sectional Presentation Day 

Travel Letter of Intent Due to 4-H Office April 15, 2015

2015 4-H State Leadership Conference: UC Irvine: 2015 July 23-26

Chaperones Needed for SLC

FARM CLEANUP DAYS

County Fashion Revue Entries due to 4-H Office by April 13^th.

Submitting to the Updates 

Office Hours for the Weeks of April 13, 20, 2015

In this issue: 

Travel Letter of Intent Due to Office April 15th

SLC 2015

Chaperones Needed for SLC

Farm Cleanup Days

Fashion Revue Entries Due April 13th

Poster Contest Entries Due April 12th

Sectional Presentation Day April 18th 

Here are the 2015 Fashion Revue entry forms for both the project displays and the garments. Please complete the forms and turn them in to the 4-H Office by April 13th. 

New Interim 4-H Program Representative!

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: A Men’s Walk Against Violence: April 11, 2015

Travel Letter of Intent Due to 4-H Office April 15, 2015

 2015 4-H State Leadership Conference: UC Irvine: 2015 July 23-26

 FARM CLEANUP DAYS

County Fashion Revue Entries due to 4-H Office by April 13th.

CA 4-H Newsletter—April 2015 Issue

 Poster Contest—Posters due to 4-H Office 8:00-12:00 April 12th.

Sectional Presentation Day Applications due April 1st.

 Pancake Breakfast Tickets due to 4-H Office on April 1st.

 Submitting to the Updates 

Office Hours for the Weeks of March 30, April 6, 13 2015

March 6, 2015 4-H Updates

1. New Interim 4-H Program Representative!

2. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes: A Men’s Walk Against Violence: April 11, 2015

3. Hollister Child Development Center Opportunity:

4. Participation Guidelines Proposed Language Addition DRAFT

5. State Leadership Conference pre-Trip Interest

6. 2015 4-H State Leadership Conference: UC Irvine: 2015 July 23-26

7. FARM CLEANUP DAYS

8. County Fashion Revue

9. South Central 4-H Council Representation

10. YMCA Healthy Kids Day

11.Submitting to the Updates 

12. Office Hours for the Weeks of March 9, 16 and 23 2015

February 27, 2015 4-H Updates

1. Presentation Day

 2. Participation Guidelines Proposed Language Addition DRAFT

 3. State Leadership Conference pre-Trip Interest

 4. 2015 4-H State Leadership Conference: UC Irvine: 2015 July 23-26

 5. FARM CLEANUP DAYS

 6. March 2015 Issue – California State 4-H Newsletter  

 7. County Fashion Revue

 8. South Central 4-H Council Representation

 9. YMCA Healthy Kids Day

10. Washington Focus Revolution of Responsibility Update

11. Submitting to the Updates 

12. Office Hours for the Week of March 2, 2015

In this Issue: 

1. Presentation Day Workshop

2. Council Meeting Agenda

3. Submitting to the Updates

4. Office Hours for the Week of February 23, 2015