Enrollment
Bonnie will return a week from today, on October 8th. Sorry for any hold ups with enrollment. Fees have to be submitted before the office can approve enrollment. Last year the Council was stuck paying a large amount of money for people who enrolled but never paid. Unfortunately, with the budget cutbacks, we do not have the office staff time to track who has not paid and then send a bill to the clubs. We need to get the money with the turn in sheet, before Bonnie can approve. I have attached the “Turn-in Sheet”
Have you signed up for the Primary Science/Healthy Living Field Day?????
This special field day, sponsored by UCCE and the CCC is for the 5-8 year olds. October 27th . See flyer. BRING a friend and show them some of the wonderful activities provided by our program. 4-H Center 12:00-4:00. Drop in for an hour. Ride the bike-powered smoothie maker, engage in hands-on science activities, and create a hauntingly healthy Halloween snack. Call Bonnie and RSVP even if you will just be dropping by. I want to see support for creating an annual Primary event!
Countywide Shooting Sports (Rifle)
The Countywide Shooting Sports (Rifle) has been temporarily suspended while we work on fulfilling new requirements for insurance. We hope to have it up and running soon and will spread the word as soon as it happens. Thank you to project leader Mike Schladweiler for the enormous amount of time he has put in, (and continues to) to resolve the issues at hand. This does not affect club level projects or any archery projects.
Donations for the Troops
Don’t forget…if you would like to donate items to the US Navy, bring to CCC mtg tomorrow night, 7:00pm at the 4-H Office in Santa Rosa. See attached flyer for items needed.
County Rabbits……… Now that’s a rabbit of a different color!
Have you ever wanted to know how a rabbit show was put together? If the answer is yes, then perhaps you should join us at County Rabbits. Together we will put together our local show “March Hare”, from beginning to end. This rabbit show is one of the best……because it is all for kids. We will be starting our program soon. Our meetings will be limited to approximately 4 meetings and the show. Come and join us in all the fun! Contact Debra Mills, cryogenetics@sbcglobal.net or Peri Hanlon, pk4hleader@yahoo.com .
COUNTYWIDE 4H ARCHERY WORKSHOP
Discover archery - through the craft, art and science of primitive skills. The core craft is making a long bow, suitable for recreation, competition or serious hunting. Other crafts include arrow, string and quiver making. If you’re already shooting, we can develop your skill. Enter your craft in the Fair and join us at local archery events. All crafting and shooting levels are welcome. Parents and non-4H guests are welcome as well.
We don’t have a fixed schedule, just call ahead to reserve time.
Contact Leader: Mark Smith
Workshop: 290 Middle Rincon Rd Santa Rosa 95409
Telephone: 707-528-8695
Email: venture@sonic.net
Get Wild!! Wildlife Project Meeting on Oct 24
Want to learn about wildlife and habitats here in Sonoma County and do some amazing activities? Plus make new friends from throughout the County. Join the Sonoma County Wildlife Project. Come to the meeting on Wednesday, October 24, 4pm to 5:30 at the 4-H Office in Santa Rosa. Come check it out! To sign up, when enrolling online, add Countywide as a club and add Wildlife Project as the project.For more information, contact Mary Engebreth at maryengebreth@comcast.net or Karen Giovannini at kgiovannini@ucdavis.edu
Hunter’s Safety
By Molly Houston
Hunter’s safety is not only a chance for kids and adults to take a test to try and get their hunting license but it’s a great opportunity for them to learn gun safety. We didn't get enough people to sign up in our own club so we are looking for more in other clubs. We are looking for about 10-12 people. Our meetings will be every other Sunday from 1:30-3:30 at the Forestville youth park building. We are so excited to do this project and we hope you can attend. If you are interested call me (707)887-0463 (Limited to 15-20 people)
Fashion Revue
It is time once again to start thinking about what you want to be sewing for the next 4H County Fashion Revue that will be taking place in the springtime of 2013. This meeting is for us to get inspired and excited about Fashion, so bring your questions, ideas, or just come and listen.
We will be meeting on October 5th, 2012 at 7pm at the 4H Office.
There will be information regarding the different Fashion Revue categories, the starting of a Community Service project, ideas for sewing projects and also what next year's Theme will be. Please RSVP us if you will be attending. dvangerpen@gmail.com We hope to see you there. Chenoa & Denise Van Gerpen
Analy Parent Participation Nursery School - Community Service Project
West Sonoma County Unified School District, 466 Johnson Street Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 823-4940 analynurseryschool.com
We are looking for possible 4H volunteers for our annual Halloween carnival. This year will be Analy Parent Participation Nursery Schools 31st annual carnival. It will be held on October 30th at the Analy High School cafeteria from 5-8pm. This is a carnival and fundraising event put on for children ages 6 and under. We have food and game booths (bean bag toss, bake sale, ect) that we could gratefully use volunteers for. Its a fun and safe event that girl scouts, boy scouts, and 4H groups have volunteered for in the past. Please contact me if you think there may be some interest. It would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. Melina Izzarelli 494-4215 VP Fundraising melina@voliamo.com
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