In this issue:
1. Brenna Johns- Last Day in the Office
-Open 4-H Program Rep Position
-Open 4-H Science Education Coordinator Position- Tech Wizards!
2. County Presentation Day Information
3. Dresses for Nicaragua- Emerald Star Project THIS WEEKEND
4. Petting Zoo! - All-Star Project Information
5. Tech Wizards- Still Need Teen Mentor Volunteers!
6. Farm Use Request- Please Turn in ASAP
7. New Sunnyslope Goat Project
8. State 4-H Archery Match
9. CalFocus Registration Now Open
1. Brenna Johns- Last Day in the Office!
Hello Everyone!
Although I announced it at the last council meeting I thought I would also share with the rest of our membership that my last day in the office will be next Friday February 13th. I have accepted a position to teach english to elementary school youth in South Korea for a year!
I cannot express how much I have enjoyed working with everyone here in San Benito county. I have made so many friends here and learned so much! Please know that I have appreciated my time in our program and that your help, knowledge, and at times patience have helped make this chapter of my life very rewarding.
I wish you all the best!
Sincerely,
Brenna Johns
**Message from Lynn Regarding Open 4-H Rep Position
San Benito County 4-H Program Representative Position
As you may have heard, February 13 will be Brenna's last day as the San Benito County 4-H Program Representative. As such, I am working on preparing all of the necessary materials to recruit and re-hire for her position, which may take up to six months.
During the interim, UC has given me permission to hire a temporary replacement at 50% time (20 hours) per week at $17.76 per hour until a permanent replacement can be identified. If you or someone you know is looking for temporary (up to six months), part time work, please have them contact me at 831-637-5346 x 12 or at lschmittmcquitty@ucanr.edu
Lastly, I would like to publicly thank Brenna for her leadership and dedication to the program. It has been a pleasure having her as part of the 4-H family here in San Benito County. We wish her luck in her new adventure.
**Also check out the Tech Wizards open position description below!
2. County Presentation Day- Sign Up Forms Attached!
Are you nervous and shy when you speak in front of people? Do you need more star rankings for your hat? Then what you need is to present at County Presentation Day! No other 4-H event allows you to earn credit for your PDR in so many ways: Event Attended (#3), Leadership (if a room monitor/judge--#4), Communications (#6) and Awards (if gold seal--#7). Check your Record Books and see which of your PDR categories need the most credit. Presentation Day is not limited to demonstrations and speeches on 4-H Project topics--be creative: interpret a poem, act out a skit, enlighten your audience as to the origin of Jello--the sky's the limit*. This event is fast approaching--only a month away. Get your entry form into the 4-H office today!
If you are an old pro at Presentation Day and would like a change of pace we need room monitors and senior member (high school) judges. If you are interested please contact Emily Whiteley at weslynn@razzolink.com
~The Presentation Day Committee
*Please note, that while you can do a presentation on the sky, political and religious subject matter in presentations is prohibited.
Dont forget to check out the presentation manual on the California 4-H state website!
3. Dresses for Nicaragua- Emerald Star Project Coming Soon!
When: This Saturday February 8th! 10am-2pm!
Please RSVP to Sarah by phone or email at 831-207-2676 or
sarahnino22@gmail.com by
Friday Feb 6th!
No sewing experience required! Volunteers needed!
**Hint this will be a great addition to a record book!
4. Petting Zoo! - All-Star Project Coming Soon!
Please check out the flyer attached below to get more information about this great event that sounds so fun! No sewing experience required! Volunteers and animals needed!
**Hint this is another great addition to a record book!
5.Tech Wizards- Teen Mentor Volunteers Still Needed!
We will be starting a new after school mentoring program and we are looking for high-school age volunteers under 18 to work with elementary school youth on fun science activities like building rubber band powered cars!
Check out the flyer below for dates and locations!
Want to sign-up? visit
ucanr.edu/teenmentor15
Still need more information? come to a casual info meeting on Tuesday Feb 10th at the vets building downtown!
-This is a great opportunity for service hours, work-experience, maybe even letters of recommendation and references!
6. Farm Use Agreement
Thinking of using the 4-H farm this year? Please review and complete the attached Farm Use Request form and turn it into the office as soon as possible. Farm requests are handled on a first-come-first-served basis.
Remember: You must have a completed farm use request turned into the office before bringing animals to the facility.
6. New Sunnyslope Goat Project
Sunnyslope is starting a new Goat project!
Disclaimer: members joining this project- unless transferring from a current goat project- will be ineligible to show because the project is starting after our county eligibility deadline (which was set and advertised as December 19th, 2014).
Keep in mind that this would still be an amazing learning opportunity for brand new members thinking about showing a goat in 2016 fairs.
If you are interested in joining the project or would like more information please contact the project leader
Joel Thomas at
Joel@prideconveyance.com or at 831-801-3781
-also please remember to complete and turn into the office the Enrollment Update Form that can be found on our county website cesanbenito.ucanr.edu
7. State 4-H Archery Match
Calling all Archery Leaders, the 3rd annual State 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Match is now open. Every leader that entered last year was sent an email with the rules and entry form attached. The same was sent to the 4-H staff list. The deadline for entering is March 16, 2015 Each leader MUST have the entry form signed by a 4-H staff person, who double checks that each youth is currently enrolled and submit a council check for their entries. The deadline for returning the entries is June 16, 2015.
The rules and entry forms can be found athttp://cemendocino.ucanr.edu/files/204379.pdf for the rules and
http://cemendocino.ucanr.edu/files/204380.pdf for the entry forms.
**A reminder only a currently enrolled approved archery leader can sign and send in the entries and score the cards as the member shoots.
Any questions contact Linda Edgington at lgedgington@ucanr.edu
or 707-463-4495
8. CalFocus Registration Open
What: A Unique Citizenship Educational Experience
Who: Youth 14-19.
When: June 19-23, 2015
Where: Holiday Inn Capital Plaza- Sacramento
More details: Witness California's government in action by participating in the legislative, political, and judicial processes.
As a conference delegate you will:
- Register to vote, conduct a primary election, and develop a political campaign through a two party system.
- Elect constitutional offices.
- Analyze the needs and issues of your district and enact legislation with the goal of securing the governor's signature to make your bill a law.
- Create a service plan of action for your community
- Meet California law makers
- Tour the State Capitol, Governor's office and 3rd Court of Appeal
- Participate in fun recreational activities, tours and cultural events
- Make new friends
California Focus can be the beginning of a life of public participation that leaves you with a strong determination to become involved in your community.
Don't miss being a part of this stimulating, fun-filled learning adventure in Sacramento with opportunities to gain new ideas, experiences, and perspectives.
How to register:
1. Call or email the office to let me know that you are intending to register- this way I have an idea of how many are interested and I can make sure you are on the next council agenda.
2. Attend Council Meeting as a courtesy to let them know you want to attend and to share your Revolution of Responsibility Project idea.
3. Follow this link http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/CF/ and the directions on the page to complete the Youth Registration (remember to pint a copy for me!)
4. Complete the Travel Funding Application attached below
**Please Remember to call the office if you have questions about the application process or council funding
5. Turn in The above forms to the office by March 20th, 2015 before 5pm
***If you are an approved adult volunteer and would like to volunteer as a chaperone please contact the office before registering- Council is not responsible for the travel/registration fees of any adult that does not contact the office before registering***
***Remember that council has a $2500 lifetime limit per youth member for educational conferences including CalFocus ($665) and Citizenship Washington Focus. $2500 will not completely cover the cost of this trip and Washington Focus, members interested in participating in both should be aware that they may be responsible for a portion of the fees if they have met this lifetime limit***
As always please let me now if there is something that you would like to see on the blog.
Questions? Contact the office at 831-637-5346 ext 13 or by email at bnjohns@ucdavis.edu
Sincerely,
Brenna Johns
