4-H Spirit. Project Leaders Needed for H Council Program Planning & Finance Committees Needs New Ideas

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1 4-H Spirit Mariposa County 4-H Youth Development Newsletter August 2014 Fair Time! That s right, it is fair time once again in Mariposa County. Fair rides, corn dogs, cotton candy, livestock animals, and lots more of what everybody is looking forward to seeing and doing. The 4-H livestock youth are preparing their animals for show, while the rest are finishing their 4-H projects from sewing to vegetables in hopes of earning a blue ribbon. Just a reminder while you are at the fair, show the community your 4-H spirit, and cooperation. Share your knowledge from your 4-H projects by use of posters, brochures, or pictures in the barn areas. Let others learn as well! Your Community Club leader must see your updated record book along with PDR. Also a reminder that both your Community Club and project leaders need to sign your fair entry form before taking it to the fair office! Project Leaders Needed for Parents, grandparents, or friends, would you like to be a mentor to our 4-H youth in a particular project? We are looking for project volunteer leaders for the upcoming 4-H program year which begins October 1, 2014 through September 30, We are looking for leaders in the projects areas of biking, marine biology, computers, welding, woodworking, GPS/GIS or any other specialty project. The 4-H Staff has curriculum for most project leaders to use, and will hold training workshops. All new leaders must attend an orientation, be fingerprinted, and be approved by UCCE staff. If you are interested, please contact the UCCE Office at (209) or visit the 4-H Fair Booth at the Mariposa County Fair. We would like new clubs to form in the El Portal and Greeley Hill areas so if you know of someone please have them contact Donna. 4-H Council Program Planning & Finance Committees Needs New Ideas Inside this issue: Record Book Information Pg. 2 Club Officer Training Pg. 3 Photos of Teen Night & Camp Pg. 8 On August 11 at 5:30p, the 4-H Council Program Planning and Finance Committees will have a meeting to plan for the H program year. We need 4-H youth and leaders on these committees. If you would like to be on one of these committees please contact Donna at or dswice@ucanr.edu by August 6. Meeting will be held at the office. Ironstone Concours d Elegance Registration Pg. 10

2 COUNTY RECORD BOOK JUDGING ALL record books submitted for county record book judging must be reviewed/judged by your community club leader and committee. Record books should be submitted in a 4-H Record Book Cover or a green presentation folder. Three-ring binders are not allowed. Record books are to be arranged in the following order: 1. Current Personal Development Report (PDR) H Story - double spaced on one side of paper only. May be typed or hand-written. For computer generated stories, a standard font in 12 point is preferred. 4-H story is complete- original story that tells the reader about the member s 4-H year including projects, community service, activities, any successes or disappointments, family, and more. Junior members need to have at least 1-2 pages, Intermediate members 2-4 pages, and Senior members 3-6 pages. No more than 6 pages long. 3. All Project Reports are for current year. Jr/Teen leadership forms should immediately follow the Project Report for that project. 4. One page (one side only) of pictures per project with captions (optional) but nice for county record book judging. Primary members are to complete the Primary PDR and their record forms and turn in by the below date to CCL. Record Books are due at the September club meetings or to your CCL by September 16. County Record book Judging will take place October 2 & 3 after school into the evening. If you want to go for County Record Book judging, let your Community Club Leader know so he/she can give you the 4-H Record Book form (green 1/2 sheet) to complete and place in your book. Members can go for two project awards or one project award and Achievement Award. If you would like more information on this contact the office in August. SUNDAY, AUGUST 31ST MARIPOSA COUNTY FAIR 9 AM DIVISIONS: Junior-9 to 10 years old ~ Intermediate-11 to 13 years old ~ Advanced 14 & up Medals Awarded in each division... PLUS OVERALL MEDALS & AWARDS FOR MEMBERS WANTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SELECTING AND JUDGING LARGE AND SMALL ANIMALS FOR BREEDING AND SHOW Judges will tell you what they look for when selecting breeding and market animals. You do not need to own or show livestock in order to judge in contest!

3 Attention Club Treasurers and Community Club Leaders!!! It is time to get your club treasurer s book in order. Club peer review audits should take place ASAP. Please review the 4-H Treasurer s Book for all required information. Treasurer or CCL need to input all treasurer's information on the financial 4-H website as soon as possible or no later than September 15 and treasurer s book forwarded to the 4-H Coordinator by September 30. Review the Treasurer s Manual to see what is needed. Attention 4-H Members Members may apply for three county awards, which includes either project awards, and the Junior, Intermediate or Senior Achievement award. A member can possibly win two awards; example, one project and Senior Achievement awards, or two project awards. The record book forms will be available at the August club meetings and at the office. The member must complete these forms and place them into the record book before turning their book into the community club leader at the September club meeting or by September 16th. If you are a Jr. or Teen Leader and want credit for this project, complete the Leadership Plan Form with leader s signature and place behind that project record form. Achievement Night will be held October 26. Parent & Exhibitor Mandatory Meeting With Junior Livestock Auction Committee & Fair Staff On August 12 at 6:00p at the Strathern Pavilion, there will be an important meeting for all livestock members and their parents especially for first year members. This meeting will cover rules & procedures for exhibiting and participating in the auction. This will be the time to ask questions and clear-up any problems BEFORE the entry deadline. This meeting is held for YOUR benefit to help you be a successful exhibitor. Members and parents will need to sign-in. YOUR ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED! 2014 California State 4-H Leaders Conference The H State Leaders Forum will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Sacramento November 14-16, Conference activities will include powerful speakers, workshops, new 4-H ideas, discussion groups, silent auction, 100 year Celebration and just plain fun! Registration forms are available on-line at Club Officer Training Slated for August 4 At the Government Building the Club Officer Training will take place on Monday, August 4 beginning at 11a. The Executive Officers from each club are required to attend this training unless you have been your selected office before. Please bring a notepad and pencil to take notes. All new officers and Community Club Leaders should have bank signature cards signed by October 1. Lunch will be provided by 4-H Council.

4 Most Dedicated Leaders Award Nominations The H year is slowly coming to an end and time once again to nominate leaders for the Most Dedicated Leader and Outstanding New Leader. The criteria for these awards are: Most Dedicated Leader must have been a volunteer leader for two or more years. Outstanding New Leader must have completed one year of leadership. Please use the enclosed nomination form, or forms are available at the UCCE office. Nominations are due in the UCCE office by September 15th by 5:00p.m. Winners will be announced at Achievement Night which is slated for Sunday, October 26. National 4-H Week Club Window Display Contest Clubs, start thinking about your display window for National 4-H Week slated for October During 4-H Week there will be a contest for the best window display. The display should promote 4-H and your club. They must be set-up by October 4th. Theme has not been announced yet. Please let Donna know where your club s display will be by October 2nd. Judging will be based on creativity, informational/educational value, and accessibility to general public and overall look of the display. Winner will be announced at Achievement Night, October 26, WASHING HANDS AT FAIR For your safety, we are asking all livestock exhibitors to wash hands before eating or drinking to prevent E.coli or other illnesses. The wash basins will be located near Building E, the petting zoo, and of course, in the restrooms. Please use soap and scrub through your fingers, on your palms, and wrist areas for a minimum of 20 seconds. Also no food or drink will be allowed in the livestock areas for your safety. PDR Corner If you have shown at other fairs, or other 4-H events, then here is where you place them on the PDR. Showmanship at fairs- 2 Committee Chairperson- 4 Committee member- 4 Outstanding Exhibitor 7 Record Book Workshop- 3 Project Fieldtrips do not go on PDR, but on your project record form. Project Demonstrations- go on your project form under the required demonstration. RECORD BOOK CLARIFICATION Primary member record forms are for use only as a primary member and not forwarded once they turn to a regular member. These books are turned in for yearly completion. These books are not included in record books submitted for club or county judging.

5 4-H Public Image at Fair Cooperation and Ethics for Fair While you are at the fair, you are representing 4-H to the public. Please show the community your cooperation, responsibility, and the many things you have learned in your projects. If you are asked questions about your animal or other projects, please share the information which you have been taught. Others like to learn also. Remember 4-H is not about making money at the fair, but is about learning, leadership, and citizenship. Members, remember to be careful with your appearance as well as your animal s. The uniform is dark blue jeans, buttoned or snap white shirt or blouse tucked in, scarf or tie, and hat. Long hair should be pulled back so the judge can see your face. Do not chew gum in the ring, or during the auction. For your safety, please no bare feet or sandals in the barn areas. Important Fair Dates Still & 4-H Horse entries due- August 2 Livestock &Horse Showmanship entries due August 16 Floriculture/Horticulture August 23 Livestock Meetings August 12th 6:00p.m. Strathern Pavilion August 29-9:00a.m. in Strathern Pavilion All members, leaders, and parents are encouraged to bring the spirit of cooperation with you each morning when you arrive at the fair. Keep it close by, even when the hour is late and the weather is hot. The fair can be a wonderful learning experience if each person is allowed to find their own success. Life has many lessons for all of us. What you bring home from the fair this year is up to each individual. A successful person is not measured by the number of trophies or awards on their pen, hat or wall, but the knowledge and skills they have learned and the attitude they display. Parents: Practice ahead of time with your children, then watch them do their best without making distracting comments from outside the ring. Allow your children to earn their awards by themselves. If they make a mistake, do not make a fuss, for this is how they will grow. Your job is to cheer their best efforts, whatever place or ribbon that might bring. Rules for Competition: Rules for competition are written to keep them fair. Read and understand the rules and ask questions if you need clarification. Thank your leader and the judge for helping you learn and keep your experience positive, whatever place or ribbon you receive. Receive it with a happy heart. Remember, 4-H is a program to learn by doing. Information About Being in Both 4-H & FFA at the Same Time Can a high school youth be in 4-H and FFA at the same time? Yes, but can not be in the same animal project: exception is the member can be in 4-H as a Teen leader in an animal project and have the animal as a FFA project. Youth can be in 4-H projects that FFA does not offer. Transferring projects- Students desiring to transfer projects to FFA must notify both the FFA Advisor and the 4-H or Grange project leader of their intent to transfer and drop/add their project of time not less than the period required for ownership and supervision of that project. To be eligible to be a member of FFA and exhibit a project under FFA a student must: 1) be pre-enrolled in an agriculture education course, 2) be affiliated with the State FFA organization, 3) be legal owner of the project and be supervised by the FFA Advisor for the period of time required by agreement for this project production classification, 4) keep records of conduct of the project, and 5) received promotion from eighth to ninth grade. Under this agreement students can transfer projects for FFA and drop them from 4-H or Grange prior to completion of the eighth grade. Under no circumstances however, may a student exhibit as an FFA member prior to official completion of the eighth grade. Member needs to complete the Livestock Project Transfer Form within 60 days of fair and turn into the 4-H Office. This form is on

6 Records! Records! Records! The end of the H year is just around the corner. Many members may think of this as end-of-theyear party time, but it also means that your 4-H Record Books will soon be due. Record keeping is an important part of the 4-H experience One that all members need to undertake. Completion of the 4-H Record Book signifies the completion of a year in 4-H. Members should be proud of their Record Book and enjoy the sense of accomplishment gained by finishing their projects. Remember that only one page of photos (one side only) can be included for each project. Remember that the Personal Development Form needs to be completed also and placed in your record book. Those members that do not complete a record book do not earn a year stripe and pin for their hats. All record books are due to the Community Club leader by Tuesday, September 16. Then the Community Club Leaders, with their committee, will review each book. Books receiving a gold seal with member s permission will go on to County Record book judging. Awards offered are one gold County winner, and three silver medalist in each project, as deserving. Remember that the 4-H Record Books and PDRs are designed to reflect your thoughts, experiences, and accomplishments achieved during your 4-H year. Your work can be handwritten in ink, typed, or printed from a computer. Your books will be judged on completeness, learning experiences, personal growth, and accomplishments. Remember to have all leaders, parent/guardian, and you, the member signatures. The 4-H member should complete their record book to the best of their ability. If someone else wrote or typed your record book, you must explain why in a cover letter. Your record book not only represents the completion of a 4-H year, but also represents a major part of your life and achievements. Your 4-H Record Book is your responsibility and will prove to be a very valuable experience that will benefit you, the member, throughout your 4-H years and your life. For those going for County Awards, there is an interview process. All members will have an interview in front of judges who will ask questions about your project and your 4-H experience. Be prepared to answer any questions pertaining to your project such as breed names, gestation period, rate of gain, type of stitching, yarns, process used for canning, etc. Achievement Award is an award for 4-H members who have shown growth in a particular project(s). The member fills out the application which includes an essay and more. These applications are reviewed by the record book judges, and a Junior, Intermediate, and Senior member can be selected. Tips for Animal Showmanship Look eager and ready to show: Wear a clean, complete uniform (dark blue jeans, white button or snapshirt, tie or scarf, and hat) Tie long hair back into braids or ponytail Wear a belt, boots, or tennis shoes (no sandals) Secure your hat, but don t worry if it drops off in the ring Use a tie tack to pin down the ends of your tie; use a ring for the scarf NO GUM CHEWING Remember these basic rules of showmanship: Show from the minute you enter the ring until the judge dismisses the class Look as if you are enjoying showing your animal Keep your animal between you and the judge Keep your animal set up at all times Don t crowd; give yourself and others room to show Watch the judge or animal; ignore the audience Don t panic if your animal gets away. Just do your best! Know the sex, breed, and age of your animal The judge may ask questions, so know parts of your animal, where the breed came from, or any pertinent information about your animal

7 4-H COUNCIL,CLUB & PROJECT NEWS 4-H Projects Available for Program Year as of July 26 are; Don Pedro Rattlers only Swine, Rabbits, Cooking, Sewing, Goats (all), Sheep, Photography, Metal Working, Shooting Sports, Gardening & Quilting County-wide projects Hi 4-H (7th-12th grades), Cloverbuds (K-3rd grades), Junior Master Gardeners (grades 3 & up), Archery, Rocketry, Self-Defense, Rabbits/Cavies, Shooting Sports, BBQ Project (grades 6-9 only), Poultry, Entomology, Citizenship, Horses & Ponies, Beginning Sewing (new), Alpaca (new). If you know of an adult that would like to become a project leader please have them contact me ASAP so they can go through the new leader training. Also looking for Community Club Leaders for NEW CLUBS in El Portal and Greeley Hill. Hi 4-H Wants You Are in 7th-12th grades? Well, Hi 4-H would like you to join their project. The group does community service, fundraisers, goes on college fieldtrips, end-of-year trip, and have career speakers. Our first activity will be to serve cake at the Mariposa County Farm Bureau s dinner on Saturday, October 11 at the fairgrounds. If you have any questions about the project contact Donna or Beth, co-leaders. August & September Local 4-H Activities August 4 Club officer training at 11am at the Board of Supervisors room August 9 County fun/enrollment day at Arts Park 11am- at 1pm members can swim from 1-4p August 12 Summer Fun Day in Yosemite Park Ranger will present a Wildlife program at 1pm. Registrations available at the office and on-line and due into office by August 6. August 29-Sept. 1 Mariposa County Fair September 27 Children s Fun Day at Mariposa Park Ironstone Concours d Elegance Murphys- a fundraisersee registration form in this newsletter due by September 5th. Re-enrollment forms will be given to the Community Club leaders to give out at the August club meetings. Enrollments due date is by October 1. 4-H Re-enrollment Forms and Sign-ups for

8 Photos of Teen Night 4-H Camp Tweety- Escape to Hawaii

9 State 4-H News Shooting Sports Archery Certification Workshop October 4 & 5, 2014 Merced County If you have an interest in sharing your archery skills with youth, how about becoming a 4-H Archery adult volunteer or teen leader. There will be a 4-H archery leader certification training offered in October The class will be held Saturday, October 4 th, 9 a.m. 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 5 th, 9 a.m noon, at the Safety First Shooting Association, River Oaks Range, Shaffer Rd, Winton, in Merced County. This class is being hosted by Merced County 4-H. You must be a 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 $35 per person to include a resource binder, and Saturday breakfast & lunch and Sunday breakfast. Junior and teen leaders are invited but must attend with an adult or have a certified archery adult leader they will be helping back home. If you are already a certified volunteer archery leader and would like to become a trainer, contact Jeanne at or mtlassenlover@gmail.com to discuss options. Driving directions to the range are at Dry RV camping is an option. To register, please complete and mail the CA 4-H Shooting Sports Training Request and Registration Form available at and 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, Registration is due Friday, September 22 nd and space is limited. For more information call Darlene McIntyre at or her at dlmcintyre@ucanr.edu or contact Jeanne at the contact information above. California State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Meeting October 18 & 19, Winton, CA Merced County All California 4-H shooting sports teen leaders and adult volunteers are invited to attend a state meeting to be held on the following dates: Saturday, October 18, :00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, :30 a.m. 12:00 noon The meeting will be held in Winton, CA at the Safety First Shooting Association River Oaks Range Facility. Self-contained RV and tent camping will be allowed on site. Hotel/motel arrangements are available in Winton, Atwater, and Merced which vary from approximately 5 to 10 miles from the meeting site. There will be presentations of information regarding the project, guest speakers, and hands-on activities for all participants. Lunch and supper will be provided on Saturday and a continental breakfast will be provided on Sunday. There is no fee to attend. For directions to the facility visit: You must pre-register online at: Participants will be required to fill out a facility waiver to participate. To view the language of the waiver or to download it and sign it prior to the meeting you can go to: Questions regarding the meeting can be directed to John Borba at: jaborba@ucanr.edu or phone (661) Be sure to spread the word about this meeting among the shooting sports leaders in your county.

10 MOST DEDICATED AND OUTSTANDING NEW LEADER AWARD NOMINATIONS At the end of each 4-H program year, two special volunteer leaders get selected for Most Dedicated Leader and Most Outstanding New Leader. These awards are given out at the annual Achievement Night. Please take a few minutes to nominate your favorite volunteer project leader. Nominations are due into the UCCE Office by September 15th. Why do you think this volunteer leader should be considered for this award: Special things the project leader did with the project. Helpful attitude (helped with record books, PDR, assisted you with project). A friend that you could talk with. Knowledge of the subject matter and willingness to train. Enthusiasm, patience, and understanding. A commitment to the 4-H Youth Development Program and core values. Please write in the space below why you are nominating this project leader. LEADER S NAME PROJECT YEARS IN 4-H CLUB MOST DEDICATED LEADER (MUST HAVE BEEN A VOLUNTEER LEADER FOR TW0 OR MORE YEARS) OUTSTANDING NEW LEADER ( MUST HAVE COMPLETED ONE YEAR OF LEADERSHIP) Use other side if needed.

11 Give A Give A Presentation At The Ironstone Concours! Concours! The Ironstone Ironstone Concours Foundation has has requested 4-H members come to the 4-H Concours d Elegance to perform presentations Concours d Elegance and show to their perform displays presentations between 11 am and show 2 pm. their This displays an excellent between opportunity 11 for 4-H members to talk about am 2 their pm. projects, This is show an excellent off their animals opportunity and receive for 4-H credit members in their to record talk about books! their The event will be held on September 26th at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, and will include over 300 classic automobiles, vintage motorcycles and classic projects, show off their animals and receive credit in their record books! The event trailers. will be held on September 28th at Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys, and will Admission include over and 300 lunch classic is free automobiles, for 4-H members vintage giving motorcycles presentations. and Each classic participating trailers. 4-H member will receive a free lunch ticket at the 4-H check-in tent. Siblings, parents, and other volunteers will be able to purchase lunch at three different areas. No coolers, please (this is an Ironstone request). If you are bringing a display, large items for your Admission and lunch is free for 4-H members giving presentations. Each participating 4-H member will demonstration, or large animal, please be set up & in place by 9:30 am. Presentations will be held between 11 am 2 pm. receive One a parent free lunch or adult ticket escort at the driver 4-H from check-in each family tent. will Siblings, receive parents, a free entry and wristband other volunteers at the 4-H will check-in be able tent. to All other purchase adults lunch can purchase at different a wristband areas. No at coolers, the main please gate for (this $20. is Children an Ironstone 19 and request). under are If free. you are bringing a display, large items for your demonstration, or large animal, please be set up & in place by 9:30 am. If your If your child is bringing a display, please bring a card table or appropriate set up as table space is not guaranteed and child is bringing a display, please bring a card table or appropriate set up as table space is not guaranteed and may be limited! You may also bring a chair. may be limited! You may also bring a chair. Presentations will be held between 11 am 2 pm. One parent or If adult you would escort like driver to give from a presentation each family at will the Concours, receive a please free fill entry out wristband the form below at the and 4-H either check-in drop by, tent. fax or Admission mail to the is 4-H office $20 per by September adult or $35 10th. per couple or a family (a family is considered 2 adults and 2 children); children under 14 admitted free. Discount coupons available online Our address is: 4-H Office If you would like to give a presentation or be 5009 a helper Fairgrounds at the Concours, Rd. please fill out the form below and either drop by, fax or mail to the 4-H office by September Mariposa, 5th. CA Fax: Our address is: 4-H Member Name: 4-H Office 5009 Fairgrounds Rd. Name of Parent or Guardian Attending: Mariposa, CA Mailing Address: Fax: County: 4-H Member Name: Phone Name of Number: Parent or Guardian Attending: TYPE Mailing OF Address: PRESENTATION ( County: ) Demonstration ( ) Display ( ) Illustrated Talk ( ) Other Give Phone approximate Number: length of non-display presentation: minutes Are TYPE you OF bringing PRESENTATION a live animal? If so, what? Preferred ( ) Demonstration time of presentation ( ) Display (must be ( ) between Illustrated the Talk hours of ( 11 ) Other am and 2 pm): Give approximate (please length note that of non-display schedule may presentation: change or you may be asked to give your minutes presentation more than once). We cannot guarantee the exact starting time of your presentation, but will do our best to schedule you at your preferred time. Are you bringing a live animal? If so, what? Preferred time of presentation (must be between the hours of 11 am and 2 pm): The Ironstone Foundation is requesting 4-H members to be in their county 4-H uniform. No shorts! Please wear your 4-H cap, white shirt, (please scarf or note tie, that and schedule dark blue may jeans. change or you may be asked to give your presentation more than once). We cannot guarantee the exact starting time of your presentation, but will do our best to schedule you at your preferred time. Due into the office by September 7th! The Ironstone Foundation is requesting 4-H members to be in their county 4-H uniform. No shorts! Please wear your 4-H hat, white shirt, scarf or tie, and dark blue jeans. Due into the office by September 5th!

12 University of California Cooperative Extension The 4-H Spirit is published monthly for the Mariposa County 4-H Youth Development Program. University of California Cooperative Extension, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Mariposa County cooperating. Articles or photographs for the 4-H Spirit are due into the UCCE Office by the 15th of each month. OFFICE LOCATION PHONE NUMBERS 5009 Fairgrounds Rd. 4-H- (209) Mariposa, CA UCCE office - (209) (209) FAX Office Hours Monday Friday 8-1p & 2-5p Web site: August Dates 4 Club Officer training at BOS Bldg. 9 County fun/enrollment day 11a 11 Program Planning & finance committee meeting 5:30p at office Don Pedro Club meeting 6:30p 12 Summer Fun Day in Yosemite Livestock Meeting 6:00p Strathern Pavilion 18 4-H Council meeting-6p Check with club leader for club meetings! September Dates Check with CCL for club dates 4-H Record Books with PDR due to CCLs at September club meeting or no later than Sept. 16 NOTE: 4-H Re-enrollments due by October 1 New member enrollments due by November 1 State Website: - dswice@ucanr.edu Donna Wice 4-H Coordinator Attention 4-H Members! Fair 4-H Livestock Judging Contest Livestock Judging the Fair, Sunday, August 31, :00am with Judging beginning at 9:30 am. More details contact Stacy O Hagan. The University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities. (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at ). Inquiries regarding ANR s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to Linda Marie Manton, Affirmative Action Contact, University of California, Davis, Agriculture and Natural Resources, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, (530)