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Calendar 1
Training Opportunities 2
Camp Thank You 3
Club Scribe Reports 4-5
State Updates 5
November/December 2012
Mendocino Roundup
4-H Calendar of Events
November 2012
9-11 State leaders forum at Asilomar
12 veterans day office closed
17 Record Book Training on PDR by I & R committee 10-1pm
22-23 Thanksgiving Holiday, office closed
28 Camp Steering committee meeting 6:30-8:00
December 2012
1 County wide Thrive training
5 Executive Council board meeting 5:30pm
5 Camp Director, Dean and Ambassador applications due with essay
8-9 State Shooting Sports leaders meeting Visalia
12 Camp interviews for Director, Dean & Ambassador 6:30pm
25 Christmas, office closed
January 2013
1 New Years Day, office closed
12 County Council meeting 9-12
16 Counselor and Lead Counselor meeting 6:30-8:00pm Ukiah
21 Martin Luther King holiday, office closed
Leadership Training (formerly Thrive)
December 1st is the date set for a continuing training of club leadership leaders. This training is open to adult leaders that work with officer teams and leadership projects.
Your master training team attended a training in September and just received the new “hot off the press” curriculum. We were very pleased with the changes made to iThrive 2 and the corresponding iChampion 2 curriculum. It is much more user friendly and targeted at High school members.
The committee recently sent out a doodle poll asking YOU what time you’d like the training to be held. Please respond as soon as possible, so the training team will be ready to share a great training with you!
TEEN CAMP STAFF
Directors/Deans/Ambassador/Counselors:
All members 9th grade or 14 years (by December 31st) and above are eligible to apply for a 4-H summer camp teen staff position. Teen Directors, Deans, Lead Counselors, and Counselors will assist in planning 4-H summer camp and teach campers new skills. Each member who completes the 14 hours of training may receive credit for a Leadership Development Project.
UPCOMING DEADLINES & MEETINGS
*Dean, Director and Ambassador: Application and Essay Due: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
*Interviews will be Wednesday, December 12, 2012 ~ Ukiah 4-H Office starting at 6:30 pm
*First Counselor and Lead Counselor meeting will be Wednesday, January 16th. Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:00 pm.
*All Teen Staff applications will be available in November.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at UC Cooperative Extension Office, 1031 S. Mt. Vernon Avenue in Bakersfield. The workshop will be January 12, 2013 8am-6pm and January 13, 2013 8am-4pm. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. There is no cost for the course. To register for the course or receive more information, contact John Borba at: [email protected]
Taking off to College with the Help of 4-H by by Tanisha Norvell
For years, club leaders have been talking about college and 4-H synonymously; and how a record book will be a big help when it comes time for getting into college. is my 7th year in 4-H and I am living proof that what leaders have been saying IS TRUE. I highly recommend you start and finish your Record Book every year. When it comes time to apply for college, apply for scholarships, secure letters of recommendation, and prepare a college admissions resume, you will be glad you did. Being successful in those areas means being able to talk about all the amazing things you have done while you have been in school; and for me, almost everything I needed
and much of what I had forgotten, was recorded in my Record Book. So take it from me, a high school senior – Make a 4-H Record Book, you’ll be glad you did!
Record Books Record Books
Were you unsure where to place items in the Record Book categories? The Incentives and Recognition Committee will put on an encore PDR Training Saturday, November 17th at the 4-H office in Ukiah from 10 a m until 1 p m. Mark this date on you calendar and please RSVP to 463-4495.
This training will be a hands-on and group oriented. We will welcome adult volunteers, parents, and older members that might be able to help younger members with their record books. We will fill out the Personal Development Report in small groups and then discuss the various answers with the entire group.
We encourage you to consider joining us for this training – this time will be well spent and may prevent some headaches come record book time at the end of the 4-H year.
A 4-H Archery Certification Training for volunteers and junior/teen leaders will be offered Saturday, January 19th, 9 AM – 5 PM, and Sunday, January 20th, 8 AM- 12 noon, at the Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Road, Livermore, CA 94551 in Alameda County. You must be an enrolled 4-H leader or member and attend both days to receive certification to teach archery at the project, club and camp levels. The course will include a PowerPoint lecture, review of equipment, practice shooting and teaching, and a written test. The cost is $50 per person to include a resource binder, range fees, and Saturday lunch. Overnight RV parking, water & power only, is available for an additional fee.
To register, please complete and mail the “CA 4-H Shooting Sports Training Request and Registration Form” available at http://www.ca4h.org/files/2123.pdf, and an adult or youth 4-H medical release form and a $50 check payable to “De Arroyo 4-H Club” to Jennifer Siders, 4967 Erica Way, Livermore, CA 94550. Registration is due Monday, January 7th and space is limited. For more information call Jenny at 925-321-6009 or email her at [email protected].
The UC Hopland Research & Extension Center will be holding its’ annual Sheepdog Trial Saturday, November 10 and Sunday, November 11.
The public is invited to attend 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days, no spectator dogs allowed.
The Ukiah Shamrock 4-H club will be selling breakfast and lunch both days.
4-H Summer Camp 2012 ~ Thank you!!!!
Mendocino/Lake summer camp was a huge success, the theme this year was “Safari.” 175, 4-H members and volunteers and few special guests enjoyed a fun, friends, and new experiences at camp Masonite/Navarro. Campers participated in workshops such as, rock wall climbing, leather craft, wood working, digital photography, rocketry and campfire to name just a few. For their community service, the campers created cards for US troops.
Thank you to Taco Bell of Ukiah and Clearlake for sponsoring our camp t-shirts again! We love them! And thank you to Sarah Graves, camp counselor, for creating this year’s t-shirt logo.
Thank you to Kristen and Randy Looney of Looney Tuned Exhaust for sponsoring our camp water bottles. And thank you to Shanna and Michael Braught of Geigers Long Valley Market for donating all the goodies for our canteen. Your continued support is very much appreciated.
Thank you to our chaperons for helping make camp a home-away-from-home for our campers: Kelly Bosesel, Walt Christensen, Lou Derr, Neil Elmer, Gretchen Ferguson, Pat Hass, Carey Hayes, Andrew Hobart, Jennifer Hughes, Joseph Hughes, Dan Kornegay, Meg Nelson, Bonnie Seever, Sue Smith-Adams, Kristi Thieman, Suzy Tucker, Lisa Valdez. We could not have camp without you.
Thank you to our Camp Steering Committee Members: Walt Christensen, Paul Johnson, Jennifer Andrews, Kristen Looney, Judy Fortner, Lou Derr and John Irwin. If you are interested in becoming a part of the camp steering committee contact the Lake County 4-H office.
Joanne Barber, camp nurse, thank you for taking such good care of our campers, you always go above and beyond for our campers. And a round of applause for our extraordinary shooting sports team, John Holder (range master and rifle), Mike Whetzel (shotgun) and Jennifer Andrews (archery).
Thank you to our youth staff for all that they do and the additional hours they put into organizing and planning summer camp: Ryan Blyleven, Natasha Looney, Chayton Johnson, Megan Whetzel (Directors) Taylor Robbins and Cody Smith (Deans). We could not do it without all of your help!
Thanks to our teen counselors: Seamus Begley, Adriaan Boer, Rowin Breaux, Kaylee Dashiell, Matthew Delbar, Taylor Delbar, Kenyon Duke, Wesley Fox, Sarah graves, Chesney Johnson, Cooper Johnson, Asia Jones, Taylor Klemin, Even Lampi, Morgan Lucas, Zoe Lynch, Sabrina McCarty, Chris Odneal, Becca Pierachini, Garrett Pierachini, Brigham Reese, Bailey Boverts, Bill Robinson, Ian Seevers, Lyla Seevers, Elliot Serena, Edison Serena, Dalton Stoker, Tiffany Travis Thorn, Tristin Vau, Trenton Williams, and Carson Word. You helped create a memory of a lifetime for our campers. You all did an awesome job and we look forward to working with you next year!!! Thank you to all 17 of the CITs (counselor in training) you were a huge help and will make great counselors!
Thank you to our kitchen team, for getting up early and staying up late, to cook all those scrumptious meals: Chris Ingram, Julie McCarty, Andrew Hobart, and Jan Kane.
Thank you to Tonya Roysum for heading-up all the arts and crafts activities. Thank you to our special guest workshop presenters, Neil Elmer, Nadine Boer, Jake Smith, Erica Roysum, Alisha Roysum, and all of our chaperons who also hosted workshops. Huge thanks to Kristi Thieman for all the great camp photos.
Thank you, Alisha Roysum of Rescue Solutions for heading up the waterfront and Scuddy Duddy river walk; Erica Roysum of Rescue Solution and Walt Christensen for heading up the climbing walls.
We thank the following additional sponsors for donating and supporting to summer camp in so many different ways: Federal Premium Ammunition, John Holder and the Ukiah Gun Club, Ukiah Redwood Empire Fairgrounds, WalMart of Ukiah, Danny Wilds Family Scholarship, Lake County 4-H Council, Mendocino County 4-H Council, Mendocino Redwood Company, Realty-World Selzer Reality, and Pacific Outfitters of Ukiah.
If you would like to send a thank note to any of the adult volunteers or youth staff who help make camp so special. Please send it to 883 Lakeport Blvd, Lakeport CA 95453, we will gladly forward it to them.
Plans are already in the process for summer camp 2013.
Paul Johnson, Program Director
REDWOOD VALLEY/CALPELLA 4-H
SHAMROCKS 4-H
Hey Again! So as most of you know, Boonville Fair just ended and it was so, so much fun. I had a blast but didn't get a chance to go on any rides because I was so busy. Otherwise, I think people really loved it and had a good time. [Fundraisers] Every October there is a Pumpkinfest in downtown Ukiah. I am really excited because I am going to be helping my mom, Kelly Boesel, with the dog costume contests and races. The rest of our Ukiah 4H Members have a busy weekend planned too – We will be selling pulled pork sandwiches and baked goods at the Farm Supply on Talmage. Nadine Boer who owns the Pumpkin Patch on Boonville Road allows us to sell water and baked goods on the weekends the Pumpkin Patch is open. We will be selling water and baked goods this weekend the 13th and 14th and also the 20th and 21st. [Pumpkinfest Activities] There won't be a petting zoo this year at the Pumpkinfest but the County Council has stepped in to manage the Pumpkin Smashing booth. Pumpkins were provided by Nadine and the money raised will help pay for different things our county needs. You pay $5 to smash a pumpkin and if you find the one with black or green dye you win a big prize (everyone wins something even if you don't fnd any dye). Kathy Schuler has been busy organizing this event. We also have a float in the parade – the theme this years is "Game On" so everyone will be dressing up in their favorite sports costumes. And last, but not least, make sure you check out our window displays in honor of National 4H Week at the Book Company on School St and the Farm Supply. [PR] Many of our projects are underway and I would like to profile some more of what we are doing. Email me your meetings dates and activities or special things you have done so I can include them here! My email is [email protected] [Officer Meeting and Halloween Party] Due to the Halloween Party, our Officer meeting time and location has been changed. We will meet at 2:00 pm on October 28th at Pirate Pete's (Nadine's) Pumpkin Patch. After the meeting, our club is having our 2nd annual Halloween Party 3:00 – 5:00 pm. We will be having super fun games, taking rides on a hay truck, doing a scavenger hunt, eating and enjoying each others costumes. [Record Books] We had most of our members turn in record books. I will list names and awards next month. Record Books going on to County for judging are due Friday October 8th to the 4H Office. Judging will be done the following week. That's all for now – remember to send me your information! (Written By: Ericka Boesel)
On October 9, The Redwood Valley/Calpella 4-H Club had an important although fun meeting. Our previous president, Bobby, handed over the light of his candle to our new president, Natasha Looney, with a hope that the 'spark' would carry on. The other officers passed on their flames along with positive thoughts and support to our new leaders. After all the reports, we played a slightly tricky game where you had to think on your feet and call out each other's names before your opponent called out yours. Everyone was laughing by the end. Then we decided next month there is going to be a contest: the Project with the most canned food gets the mystery prize! We were then reminded of important dates and opportunities to serve in your community: the Eel River Clean up on October 13th, the Pumpkin Fest on October 27th, and our next meeting, on November 13th. See you then!
LONG VALLEY 4-H
POTTER VALLEY4-H
This year The Potter Valley 4-H has a lot of community service options. We are helping Serena Grimm, by giving her backpacks that she will send to a school in Mexico. We also have “Change for Charity,” so if you have some extra change in your pockets at one of the meetings you can put it in a large bottle, and at the end of the 4-H year we will count the change and give it to a chosen charity. In November if you bring five cans of food for the homeless shelter, you will receive a prize and also credit in your record book.
At the beginning of our last meeting, the Club Officers came up with a very fun game to introduce our new members. Potter Valley 4-H is very proud to have 10 new members this year!
We also came up with a theme this year for our club. The theme is “Celebrating 100 Years Of 4-H.” The Officers are going to plan a bunch of fun activities to do at the meetings to go with the theme to celebrate 100 years of 4-H in California. We also worked on a window display that was put up at the Potter Valley Youth and Community Center to celebrate National 4-H week.
Potter Valley 4-H Store is back. Every meeting we have a question such as, “What do the 4 H's stand for?” If you answer correctly you get a 4-H buck that can be used in the store. You can also get 4-H bucks by listening and paying attention, and standing up and talking during the meetings. If you save all your bucks you can buy something big like a belt buckle. But you can also spend it and get small things like gum and 4-H bracelets.
Potter Valley is offering a lot of cool projects this year. Some of them are: Cloverbuds, Pygmy Goats, Woodworking, Sewing, Cooking, Poultry, Dairy Cattle, Horse, Beef, Sheep, Swine, and more.
The Eel River Clean-up was very fun and successful, and the lunch was delicious! I hope more people will come and help next year.
I hope everyone's year is going well! (Written By: Katie Penry)
Now that we have our new board, we are off to a great year. I can't wait! We have Mady Braught as president, Garret Campbell as vice president, Emma Braught as treasurer, Hannah Whitley as secretary, Lindsey Ivasku as correspondent secretary, Kassandra Basler as Historian, I Justin Jepson as reporter, and Jordan Luna, Sophia Avila, Hunter Basler, and Cheyennne Jepson as sergeant of arms. Dog group resumes mid November. Horse group is gearing up for an awesome year. Hunter safety is in February and March. Our new food preservation class is starting November 12th at 1pm at the garden club. They will be starting with canning cranberry apple preserves for the holidays. Also a shout out to Wade Sizemore for winning the beef carcass contest at the fair this year!
Join California 4-H on Facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/california4H 4-H is on social media. Check out the website with 4-H
guidelines for social media and a list of national and statewide 4-H groups on various social media
platforms at http://www.ca4h.org/News/Connect/
Sign-Up for Additional Email Updates at http://www.ca4h.org/News/Signup_News/ The California State 4-H Office operates public email
lists to send timely information, news, and updates! Check out the animal science, camping,
equine, and shooting sports lists!
Newly Updated: 4-H SET Resources http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/SET/SETResources/ Check out the 4-H SET Resources webpage for 4-H
volunteers and staff. It contains links to online sessions, promising practices in 4-H Science,
marketing materials, presentations, and research.
4-H Film Making Statewide Project
Coming to Ukiah March 9th!
Presented by the 4-H Technology Leadership Team
http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/SET/Tech/CTLT/Film/ The goal of the 4-H Film Making Project is
to enhance technological literacy of 4-H members, ages 13-19, by helping them learn
the basics of film production including storyboarding, filming, and editing. In January
through July 2013, the 4-H Technology Leadership Team will provide a series of film
production workshops throughout California. In addition, video equipment loaner kits will be
available for counties to checkout.
890 N. Bush Street
Ukiah, CA 95482
Phone (707) 463-4495
FAX (707) 463-4477
“Roundup”
MENDOCINO COUNTY 4-H
November/December 2012
Web Sites
National 4-H Council
www.4-h.org
California State 4-H Website:
http://ca4h.org
Record Book forms, officer manuals, Policy Handbook,
opportunities for youth and leaders, etc. Click on Resources for links to electronic 4-H forms, policies, and opportunities.
Mendocino County Website:
http://cemendocino.ucdavis.edu
The Roundup is available on this web site. You can also be notified when a new Roundup is available electronically. Please contact the Ukiah 4-H office for this information.
Yahoo Groups for Community Club Leaders
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4h-ccl/
Valuable site for discussing issues, sharing information and resources for curriculum, materials and project ideas.
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«Name»
«Address 1»
«Address 2»
Linda Edgington
4-H Program
Representative
Mendocino
707.463.4495
Dorina Espinoza
Youth, Families &
Communities Advisor
707.445.7351 [email protected]
Gregory A. Giusti
County Director,
Mendocino & Lake Counties
