Check out our County Calendar here!

  2017 Scholarship Recipients - Congratulations!!! 

CCC Scholarship
Maria Bartlett – Steuben 4-H
Amanda Charles – Two Rock 4-H
Seth Camilli – Steuben 4-H
Elizabeth Carey – Liberty 4-H
Courtney King – Liberty 4-H
Emily Eck – Forestville 4-H
Erin Eck – Forestville 4-H
Melanie Hanlon – Liberty 4-H
Hannah Machado – Liberty 4-H
Amy Rodgers – Lytton Springs 4-H

Emerson Hogue Scholarship
Carly Olufs – Liberty 4-H

Pat Groverman Memorial Scholarship
Courtney King – Liberty 4-H

Committees need members!

We are still looking for committee members. To learn more about our committees check out our committee descriptions. 
Contact the office if you would like to join a committee. 707-565-2681 or cesonoma4h@ucanr.edu  

Teen Mental Health Page Added to our website
We now have a teen mental health page with great articles and resources. This will be updated monthly. 

4-H After school Program update

Youth at the Windsor Library Show off their gliders after participating in the "Science of Flight" Project

Do you know a college student who would like to participate in this amazing experience?

Applications are being accepted for the roundtable facilitator roles for the 2018 National 4-H Conference which will be held in Washington, D.C. April 7-12, 2018.  Application documents are attached and can be downloaded at http://4-h.org/parents/national-4-h-conference/#!leadership-facilitators Please promote broadly to all college students. Applications due September 15th

 National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Citizenship, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world. Roundtable facilitators lead groups of 4-H teens through the development and facilitation of a briefing on an issue important to our nation.   The facilitators play an important role in the success of this civic engagement experience.  The facilitators also gain a tremendous amount of leadership experience, networking connections, and facilitation skills by serving in this role.   All college students with a desire to participate in this experience are encouraged to apply.

County Dog Project 

At the first meeting you will need to bring your leashed dog and a small pad or towel/blanket for the dog  to sit on. Also bring a copy of the dog's vacinations as well as the child's 4H health record.

If there are any adults or teens who would like to help in this project please contact Lenore.  If there are any questions call her at 707   799-9791 or email at  ryantony@comcast.net

Roots and Shoots is having a celebration on October 11th in San Francisco for the institutes 40th anniversary. Jane will be there and students will have a chance to present their projects to her. I would love to have 4-Hers who would want to take part. 
Day to include talk by Dr. Jane Goodall, project displays from area Roots and Shoots groups, service fair with some of Jane Goodall Institutes community collaboration, global connections with Roots & Shoots Groups in Africa via Skype and music. For registration and questions please email rootsandshoots@janegoodell.org

 Represent 4-H at Community Festivals!

We are inviting 4-H members, leaders, and parents to help represent 4-H at three upcoming 4-H community festivals. Please register for a 2-hour shift during the event.

• Agricultural Day, September 29, 8:30-12:30, Sonoma-Marin Fair, Petaluma
  Contact: Allison Keaney (alkeaney@ucanr.edu)
• North Bay Science Discovery Day, October 28, 10-4pm, Sonoma Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa
  Sign-up for 4-H members: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=21597
  Contact: Steven Worker (smworker@ucanr.edu)

The California 4-H Diamond Clover Award

The California Diamond Clover is the highest achievement for which a 4-H youth member is recognized.  All youth members who achieve the requirements are eligible to receive this award.  Awardees receive the California Diamond Clover Pin or Necklace Charm, a certificate and a recognition letter from the Associate Director of 4-H Program and Policy. 
Eligibility Requirements: Awardees must complete at least 13 requirements: 7 are mandatory and 6 are individualized. Additionally, complete applications must include an essay of 300-500 words.

Applications are accepted year-round.  Applications are reviewed by the 4-H Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee and awarded quarterly.

Explore, Discover, Engage!

2017 Capitol Corridor 4-H Leadership Summit

Join your fellow 4-H Leaders, parents and staff in a day of exploration, discovery and engagement at the 2017 Capitol Corridor 4-H Leadership Summit on Saturday, September 23.

Both experienced volunteers and newcomer parents will find useful sessions at this day-long event.  Need ideas for building a successful project or energizing your club meetings?  Are you a newer parent and puzzled about 4-H opportunities, lingo and practices?  Curious about how to build an online presence, grow your group, or work more successfully with teen leaders?  Whether you have ideas to contribute or questions for which you seek answers, join our resident experts in discussion and activities that will build understanding and inspire.  Click here to see the full array of sessions.

Our lunchtime keynote, Becky Lunders of teamWorks, will get us thinking about developing engagement in our 4-H parents, volunteers and youth.  Becky's work with volunteer leaders is impressive, and her insights and passion deep.

Encourage your 4-H friends—leaders and parents—to join you and register for a full or half day.

The details:

What:  2017 Capitol Corridor 4-H Leadership Summit:  Explore, Discover, Engage!
When:  Saturday, September 23, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Where:  California State 4-H Office, 2801 2nd St., Davis, CA 95618
Cost:  $11 per person (covers refreshments and lunch)
Register at: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=21137
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 18
Questions?

Sacramento County 4-H Program Representative, Jennifer Henkens: jahenkens@ucanr.edu
Solano County 4-H Program Representative, Valerie Williams: vawilliams@ucanr.edu
Yolo County 4-H Program Representative, Delynda Eldridge: djeldridge@ucanr.edu

Disney Be Inspired Summer of Service Grants

National 4-H Service Project

The National Junior Master Gardener 4-H program has partnered with the WW1 Memorial Commission on a national service project for 4-H youth to be involved with building the WW1 Memorial.  The Junior Master Gardener program is proud to promote because it ties to gardening!

Groups can make a donation of $64.99 and receive 60 poppy seed packets from the WW1 Memorial Commission. They can then sell the seeds to support their program.  The recommended selling price is $2 per seed packet which would generate $120. Basically the first dollar goes to fund the National WW1 memorial and the second dollar stays local for the 4-H club, school group, etc. to support their activities/programs.

We are promoting through all of our JMG groups and state partners, but this is open for any and all 4-H groups.  It is a great opportunity for youth to learn more about WW1, while also being a part of a national service project.  Many resources, learning experiences and details on how to participate in the poppy project can be found at the website below: 

http://jmgkids.us/poppy/

Groups can start now, but the big push is between Sept. 5 and October 20^th.  Representatives from 4 winning groups will be invited to experience an expense paid trip to the groundbreaking of the National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC in November.

4-H Shooting Sports Workshops

If you have an interest in sharing your Shooting Sports skills with youth, how about becoming a 4-H Shooting Sports adult volunteer or teen leader?  There will be a variety of 4-H Shooting Sports  leader certification trainings offered this fall. The classes will be held over a Saturday and Sunday weekend format at the Safety First Shooting Association, River Oaks Range, 11584 Shaffer Rd, Winton, in Merced County (center state).   This class is being hosted by Merced County 4-H.   You must become a  4-H leader or member and attend both days to receive certification to lead the shooting sports discipline of your choice 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 $35 per person to include a resource binder, with Saturday and Sunday lite breakfast refreshments.   Please bring your own lunch to the class. Junior and teen leaders are invited but must attend with an adult or have a certified shooting sports adult leader they will be assisting back home. Driving directions to the facility. Tent or Dry RV camping is an option. Numerous hotels are available in the area, contact Dave below for more info if needed.

To register, please complete and mail the “CA  4-H Shooting Sports Training Request and Registration Form” with an adult or youth 4-H medical release form and a $35 check payable to “Merced  County 4-H Council” and mail to UCCE, 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, 95341.  Registration is due Friday the week before your class (7 days prior), and  Space is limited to 20 attendees.   For more information call Dave at 209-614-1718  or Darlene McIntyre at 209-385-7418 or email her at dlmcintyre@ucanr.edu.   

Archery – Sept 9 & 10^th
Pistol – Sept 16 & 17^th 
Western Heritage – Oct 7 & 8^th
Muzzle Loading – Oct 15 & 16th
Rifle – Nov 18 & 19^th
Shotgun – Nov 18 & 19^th
Archery – Dec 9 & 10^th
Pistol – Dec 9 & 10^th
Western Heritage – Jan 6 & 7^th
Muzzle Loading – Jan 13 & 14^th

Bay Coast Area Updates
Bay Coast Area Updates are now on our website. 

Main points:
September 1st- The 4-H Games Team Leader Sign-Up Closes
September 22nd-24th- Citizenship Weekend
September 30th- ABC Share/The 4-H Games

I am really looking to get a big group of Citizenship Weekend delegates outside of the typical sectional lines- this is a great opportunity for those with youth that are interested in CalFocus/CWF in the future but are too young/not ready, or those that can't attend one of those Citizenship conferences due to cost, timing, etc. If there are those that are interested from the far south or far north, I will try to organize carpool or a bus system so we can get kids to this amazing event.

Thank you! Let me know if you have any questions! - Trent

From the 4-H Youth Development Advisor, Steven Worker
We set out to assess 4-H volunteers, members, and parent's perceptions of the 4-H organizational climate and program quality during the 2016-17 program year in the North Bay (Marin, Sonoma, and Napa). 4-H Environment Survey 2017 (Full Report)

 President's Letter - Naomi Edwards

 As I walked around Sonoma County Fair and saw interactions between our youth and the public, I was beaming with pride.

 I watched young members being helped by older youth on show days, younger members showing the public what they had baked or crafted in Finley hall, and gorgeous displays of flowers and exhibits to show the public "Who 4-H is".

 Finley Hall was full of welding, woodwork, leather craft, sewing, pottery, art, fruits and vegetables, dried goods and baked goods.

 As I observed the barns, there were posters to educate the public and decorate the stalls. Sonoma County Fair was well attended and a great way to showcase 4-H. 

 As the fall approaches we move into Officer training, enrollment, achievement night, and club activities. Hope to see you at as many events as you can attend!

 I am looking forward to another year of Making the Best, Better!

- Naomi

Enrollment training and process:
If you are a new leader or re-enrolling for this year, there is a new volunteer training process. Click the link above to learn more about the process. 

Are you a New Project leader? Need help getting started? Check out this checklist.
Still looking for help, contact the office we can provide the correct resource to support your project. 
4-H office (707) 565-2681

Project Leader  - 4-H Project Sheets

The following 4-H project sheets are designed to help 4-H volunteers determine meaningful content and lead youth in hands-on activities. 4-H youth and their families may use these sheets to decide which project they might be interested in.

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.

Land available to a 4-Her for their animals

We are hoping that the young man or young woman would be willing to feed Shiloh when feeding their animals.    We are reinforcing the fencing, as well as putting in a new farm gate.  I am willing to send pictures once the gate is in next weekend.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, or a tour of the property!   We would love to have her new friends in place soon!

Please contact me: Carroll Jung (pronounced “Young”) House:  707 527-7510 Cell:  650 787-0556 Email:   carrolljung1@att.net

Job opening for 2 responsible 4-Hers

Looking for 2 people that likes horses to work at a horse barn in Sonoma! Mon-Fri AM 7-9:30 let horses out of stalls.. give hay to horses and clean 10 horse stalls/runners and 6 small pastures PM 5-7 let horses back in their stalls and feed hay and their grains!

$15/hr

Please contact Anita Herbert

415-272-5008!

Box Turtle needs a home 

I am looking for a really-Good-Home to give great care to a Box Turtle. It was my daughter's when she was in school. I can no longer care for it. And, it must go to a Really Good-Home. It's very easy to care for and comes with everything it needs, like the glass box, log house, water & food bowls, & heat lamp.

If interested contact: Francy @ (707) 861-9782   Thank you

Graze Land for senior in Petaluma

As of 7/17/17 Council on Aging Services for Seniors has a client with 2 acres in Petaluma that is looking for a responsible party that may be interested in temporarily lending their sheep or goats to graze on the land free of charge. For more information please contact Loretta at (707) 525-0143 x128. Thank you

Connecting Local Seniors with 4-H Clubs

Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa has an adult day program called the Shaw Center for Memory Care. They are a non-profit program serving seniors who have dementia. Their goal is to provide enriching activities for seniors, including, but not limited to music, physical activity, socialization, gardening, memory games, animal therapy, and art. In the past they have had a 4H group bring their animals to their outdoor site in Santa Rosa to share with their senior clients. They are currently looking for a 4H club who is interested in bringing their animals to the program during the Summer to create a fun day of learning about animals for their seniors. Please contact Lindsey Hazlewood, Program Coordinator at lhazlewood@srcharities.org or 528-8712 x 184 if your group is interested.