June 4-H Reporter

Jun 5, 2018

June 4-H Reporter

Jun 5, 2018

Sonoma 4-H News

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Calendar

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June

New Events and Deadlines
 

 4-H Summer Camp Update

camp
There is still time to sign up for Camp 2 July 9 - 1. Please be sure to complete both camp application and 4-H online enrollment. If you have any enrollment questions please contact the 4-H office at 707-565-2681

  1. Camper Application
  2.  Online Enrollment 

Camp 1 is now full.

 


Archery Equipment needed

Archery camp area
My name is Fred Vaske and I have been the archery project leader the past two years for the Golden Hills club.The equipment I inherited for our club two years ago was in pretty poor shape and we've limped along this past year with what I was able to purchase using a grant from the 4-H Foundation. My group this past year was on the young side and several have already outgrown our gear (they need stronger bows). I'll try for another grant this coming year, but that's a long ways out. Based on indications at our closing meeting, plus a cross-clubbing request, I expect to go from 6 young kids this year to more than a dozen next year with teens added to the mix.

My request: if there are any clubs with archery gear that they are not using, I would love to be able to have it transferred to Golden Hills so we can put it back into regular use. I'm glad to go pick up items to make this easy.

If you know if any equipment that is not being used please call Fred Vaske at Cell: 707-738-9927

 Status Reports
Presidents Letter - Naomi Edwards

Hello Sonoma County 4H! 

Naomi Edwards - 4-H President
It's our busiest time of the year and it's especially important to watch your calendars because so many important deadlines are coming up. 

Please be aware of due dates for fair entries and pre-registrations and camp reservations.  It's also definitely not too early to make sure your record books are up to date.  This will make it so much easier for you to complete them before it's time to turn them in! 

The 57th Annual 4-H Open House and Chickenque took place on May 6th, and we were able to honor our first responders! A special thank you to Fred Frey, Nell Western and the whole Chickenque committee for working to put on this wonderful event.  Congratulations to all the members who submitted Chickenque posters for competition, they looked amazing and thank you for spreading the word around town! It was wonderful to have the traditional parade of clubs happen again this year. A very special thank you to the Youth Ag and Leadership Foundation for sponsoring all of the meals for the first responders.

We also need to acknowledge the Fashion Revue committee for a fantastic job done on the Super Hero Fashion Revue that took place on April 21st.  The contestants and entries were amazing and creative, and congratulations to all the winners!  Thank you for showing yet again how your skills can grow through our program!

Please remember that leader training will be happening August 25th. 

Fair time is coming up and will be here sooner than you think!  Don't forget that fairs are not only an opportunity to showcase the animals you've raised, but to enter all the wonderful things you have made during your 4-H project meetings! It is wonderful to see the exhibit building filled with all the creative items you make and the fantastic educational displays! When you share your projects with the general public and educate them about 4-H by entering your project work at the fair or giving a demonstration it's a win-win for all involved!  

See you all at the fair!

Warmly, Naomi

Policies and Procedures

None at this time

Resources

Record Books - Due August 25th to the county

Record Books help 4-H members practice records management, reflect on their 4-H work, and measure achievements. Forms are available here.

Club Leader - Year end checklist

Thank you for serving as a 4-H Club Leader! We know the role can take a lot of time so please know how much you are appreciated for your efforts. As the 2017-2018 4-H program year ends, we wanted to remind you about required year-end paperwork.

The checklist attached in “Club Year-End Letter 2018” outlines all the documents required to be submitted at the end of the year to the County 4-H Office at/by the annual 4-H Club Leader training, scheduled for August 25 at the YAL Center, 9:00am-12noon. The checklist is also available at http://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/4H/Clubs/Leader/#A

 

Community Requests
4-H does not endorse  any person in the community who make requests. As always, please use caution when contacting someone. 4-H members who accept listed jobs are doing so as an individual, outside of the scope of the 4-H program.

Guinea pigs for sale(show quality)

One is an Abyssinian and the other is a Teddy. They are both show quality and are sows. They have received best of show and/or best of breed at local county fairs last year.   Have been hand raised. $55 for both. Call Kathy at 707-696-7850.

Sister Bunnies looking for a new home

two bunnies

I've had sweetheart and honey bunny for two years; I bought them from a lovely home in Napa and now looking for a family with "rabbit experience" to take them. I'm only posting with 4-H groups because of my experience with 4-H.  Please call me if interested at 707 292 3823. I'm asking 40.00 for both.

Thank you,  Liz. 

 
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By J. M.
Author - 4-H Administrative Aide/Outreach