THE 4-H February Mendocino-Lake 4-H Summer Camp Camp Navarro!!

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1 THE 4-H February 2013 University of California Cooperative Extension, Lake County 883 Lakeport Blvd. Lakeport, CA Phone: FAX: NEXT 4-H Council Meeting February 25, :30 p.m. 4-H Office 2013 MENDOCINO-LAKE 4-H SUMMER CAMP DATES JULY 7-12th for Teen Staff JULY 8-12th for Chaperones, Campers, CIT s Camp will be held at Camp Navarro 2013 Mendocino-Lake 4-H Summer Camp Camp Navarro!! Camp dates are: July 8-12 th 2013 Cost: Early Registration $ due March 8, 2013 Late Registration $ due by May 3, 2013 Registrations are accepted on a first come basis. Once camp is full, a waiting list will be started. All registration forms and payment must be received to be considered registered!! Get your camp registration packet online at at the 4-H Office or if you need a copy mailed to you please contact the 4-H Office. Congratulations to the following H Summer Camp Directors & Deans: Directors Natasha Looney, Cody Smith and Megan Whetzel Deans Adriaan Boer, Kaylee Dashiell, Taylor Robbins and Travis Thorn Camp Counselor Meeting Dates: First Counselor and Lead Counselor meeting will be Wednesday, February 20 th Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 th Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 th Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20 th Redwood Empire Fair ALL DAY Wednesday, May 15 th Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHAPERONES NEEDED H SUMMER CAMP Camp Dates: July 8-12, 2013 Must be an appointed volunteer. For information, please contact the 4-H Office at SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP The Danny Wilds 4-H award is a monetary grant in memory of Daniel Len Wilds. Danny was an eight-year member of the Big Valley 4-H Club who maintained a growing interest in 4-H club work, agriculture and education. The primary purpose for this award being established was as a tribute to Danny. The committee has dedicated these funds to financially assist 4-H members to attend summer camp. Three (3) full scholarships will be awarded to 4-H members who want to attend camp but could not go without some assistance. Application is available at the 4-H Office and is due by March 5, 2013

2 SUMMER CAMP HELP NEEDED I am asking for some help for the H Youth Summer Camp for Lake & Mendocino Counties. Eric Smith has stepped down to pursue other activities in his life. We have enjoyed his enthusiasm and skills in helping to build our camp what it is today. I am attempting to fill his position as Executive Director and I can't do it without some help. We currently have two committee positions that are imperative that we get filled soon. They are: Program Director (Filling and organizing camp workshops) Head Cook (Not much sleep and not much pay, but very rewarding and have great help) If you or someone that you know would be willing to take either one of these position on please let me know. I'm also willing to answer any questions. Thank You! Paul R Johnson (Executive Director) (707) County Presentation Day LOWER LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUNDAY -FEBRUARY 24, 2013 Check-in: 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. Orientation: Judges & Area Chairs 1:00 p.m. Presentations Begin: 1:30 p.m. The day will conclude with an Awards Ceremony. Registration forms are available online at in this newsletter, and at the 4-H Office. A copy of the 4-H Presentation Manual is also available online at: For more information on Presentation Day, please contact the 4-H office. Reminder: All members planning to show or sell an animal at the 2011 Lake County Fair must fulfill the presentation requirement. A New Model for County 4-H Leadership Dynamic and well-functioning leadership is so important to a vibrant 4-H community. The 4-H Youth Development Program style of leadership has not changed for several decades. This style of governing body is long overdue for a tune-up. So, it s time for a change and not a tune-up, but an over-haul. Council meetings are marked by limited attendance, difficulty in recruiting officers, and an uncertainty around authority and purpose. Often times the Council s work is on administrative and management issues budget, bylaws, and the like with little emphasis on planning and program development. And its focus is generally on 4-H clubs and not the entire 4- H program. Perhaps most importantly, young people do not often enthusiastically participate. Our 4-H program deserves a leadership structure that is engaging and empowering, one that supports leaders to envision our program s future, and set a path forward. Both San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara 4-H communities have inspiring stories of new leadership and management structures that have transformed their organizations. Staff and volunteers report new events and programs, increased membership, a rise in volunteers, greater community involvement, and an increase in revenue. And they report that energy that hard to measure intangible is abundant. Lake County will convene a 4-H Futures Task Force to set in place a new, similar leadership structure. We see the rebuilding of our leadership team as an opportunity to: Revitalize or expand the use of adult volunteers and young people as program managers. Develop an integrated and coordinated program delivery model Attract new high-performing volunteers to 4-H Engage more youth as equal partners in 4-H program development, management, and evaluation Expand 4-H s reach to touch the lives of more young people Vision all that 4-H can be in our community, and to create a plan to make it happen. Our first 4-H Futures Task Force meeting will take place in February 7 th from 3:00-5:30 p.m. If, you would like to attend the Feb 7 th meeting please contact the 4-H Office. Work will be completed by July. Know that we re moving forward, and in a very positive direction.

3 UPCOMING EQUINE EVENTS Humboldt County 4-H Horse Show March 24, 2013 Warm-ups 9:00 A.M/Show 10:00 A.M. Humboldt County Fairground, Ferndale, CA Judge: TBA Entry forms available at the 4-H Office Pre-entry due by March 18, The Lassen County 4-H Horse Show & Educational Contest June 1-2, 2013 For more information, please contact Sandy Raffelson at sandy@ssranch.com. Can You Top This? The Centennial of 4-H in California will be celebrated in 2013 in many ways, including traditional events and special programs. Culminating the activities is the State 4-H Leaders' Forum, Nov. 8-10, 2013 in Sacramento. As part of the celebration, the SLF committee is searching for the family with the most generations involved in the 4-H program. How about yours? Another search is looking for the oldest living 4-Her. Do you know someone who was in 4-H in the early days (1930s, 40s, 50s) of 4-H? Please contact Charlean Andes at teacherc2@gmail.com for more information or to register your family or old-time 4-Her. If you have memorabilia from your 4-H experience which you are willing to share with others we would like to hear from you, too. There is room for several displays to document the progression of traditions, projects, hair styles, fashions, experiences, etc. Please contact Stephanie Barrett mom4a2g@yahoo.com. We are taking suggestions and applications for educational workshops. Please contact Mary Engebreth at maryengebreth@comcast.net. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR UPDATES As a young person in 4-H, have you ever wondered what the impact of 4-H is on you? As a 4-H adult volunteer, have you ever wondered what the impact of 4-H is on young people? Of course not because you live it and see it every day. All of us in 4-H see first-hand the value and beauty of the program. Not only is it fun but it helps develop healthy, happy, thriving people who make a positive difference in their communities. We want to tell this story to everyone and you can help us! We have included surveys in the 4-H Online Record Book (ORB). The surveys ask questions related to sparks (what excites and motivates youth) and goal management in addition to questions about academics, science, healthy living and citizenship. Help us document and demonstrate the value of 4-H for youth, families and their communities by taking the surveys in the ORB before February 15, 2013 or if you are an adult, by encouraging young people to take the surveys by the deadline. This will help us to continue to secure funding to support the program that we care deeply about. Survey data can also help us make this program better for youth, and make the program fit their needs. We want to make sure that 4-H is not only fun, but is helping youth find their spark, reach their goals and contribute to their community. As if that isn t enough of a reason 4-H Thrive is awarding $20 gift cards to every 4-H member that completes all SPARKS Score Questions (including the Bonus ones) and adult volunteers that complete observation tools in the 4-H Online Record Book (ORB). SPARKS Score Questions appear twice a year; you must complete both time points to be eligible for these gifts. In addition, these same individuals will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a new ipad Mini. The current SPARKS Score Questions and adult observation tools must be completed in ORB no later than February 15, 2013 to be considered. The second set will appear in ORB beginning May 1st, these must be completed by August 31, Thanks for helping us tell your story the story of 4-H! Shannon UPCOMING SHOOTING SPORTS EVENTS Shooting Sports Workshop Muzzle Loading Discipline 5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield, CA Saturday, March 23, :00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, :00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Upon successful completion of this course, 4-H leaders will be certified in the shooting sports discipline of muzzle loading. They will be certified as leader trainers and are eligible to serve as shooting sports leaders for clubs or counties and they may also instruct and certify shooting sports volunteers. Class size is limited. There is no fee for the course. However, if you wish to receive National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association instructor certification there is a fee of $40. To get more information or register for the class contact John Borba at: jaborba@ucdavis.edu or telephone

4 Robotics Project Comes to a Close Submitted by Elliot Serena 4H Emerald Star Project Over the three day weekend, the 4H Robotics program had its last meeting. In it, the kids learned about gears and buoyancy. The first module was dealing with gears and their ratios, easily the hardest lesson so far. The teen leaders used a bicycle as an example of gears and gear ratios. With this example the kids were able to understand the concept and we moved on to creating drive trains with gears that would later power their own small cars. The small cars were made to complete one challenge; move up a ramp using a large to small gear ratio. After the car challenge, we moved on to the next module, this time dealing with buoyancy. First, the kids built a raft out of 2 pieces of tinfoil and attempted to place as many pennies on the raft as they could before it sank. After learning about the concept behind their tin rafts, they moved on to experimentation with different objects to find floaters, sinkers, and flinkers. The flinkers were the objects that didn't quite float and didn't quite sink. The group needed those flinkers for their final build, a submersible vehicle. After the subs were build, the supplies packed away, and the kids were sat down, we asked them to fill out a survey for us. The results of the survey showed that the kids enjoyed the robotics project and were very receptive to the idea of participating in the Level 3 Robotics Project next year.

5 Upper Lake 4-H Annual Tri-Tip Dinner Come join us- great food, great people, and adorable kid s makes for a GREAT night!! $10 We will also be selling whole, seasoned, and BBQ tri-tips for $20. Place your order ahead of time or pick-up that night. If you wait until the night of the dinner it s first come first serve. Date: 2/16/13 Time: 5:00 p.m. Upper Lake Grange Government St./Hwy. 20 For tickets please see a 4-H member or call Thank you to a few of our local sponsors: Hi-Way Grocery, Judy s Junction, Treasure Cove Pizza, Sentry Market March 9, 2013, 10:00am-3:00pm Mendocino County 4-H Office 890 North Bush Street, Mendocino, CA For 4-H members (age 13-19), volunteers and staff learn how to produce films. The goal of the 4-H Film Making Project is to enhance technological literacy of 4-H members by helping them learn the basics of film production including storyboarding, filming, and editing. Our goal is to have 4-H members produce films that feature how 4-H is impacting their community (for example, 4-H Revolution of Responsibility projects) and recording 4-H alumni and creating films featuring the "Voices of 4-H History" for the CA 4-H Centennial. The project is coordinated by the 4-H Technology Leadership Team: Hosting four-hour video production workshops around California using the National 4-H Film Making Curriculum (workshops limited to 30 people) Lending video equipment kits to counties Showcasing completed videos at the State 4-H Film Festival and on various websites Steps to Participate: 1. Participate in one of the workshops. Register today! 2. Prepare your story (storyboard). 3. Check-out the video equipment loaner kit for a month and film your video. 4. Edit your video. 5. Send the video file to the State 4-H Office to post on the California 4-H YouTube Channel. To Register for the workshop go to;

6 Elements of a Strong 4-H Project The number of years a member remains in 4-H is closely related to the amount of success and interest she/he experiences in their projects. Project leaders have considerable freedom in designing their programs. For additional information on project planning pleases refer to the Project Leader Guide. The following are a few suggestions to keep in mind when developing a strong 4-H project. With the help of your Junior and Teen Leaders plan the project meeting using the 4-H Project Planning Guide. At the first project meeting, provide each family with a Project Outline which includes: project cost, requirements, goals, and beginning and ending dates. Provide all members hands-on learning and skill developing opportunities. Encourage members to set personal goals and take an active role in the project. Encourage members to give presentations and provide other opportunities for building leadership skills. As a group, plan a service learning activity or community service. Help members keep their project records up-to-date. Keeps parents informed and ask for help with specific tasks. Incorporate interesting activities, such as, guest speakers, judging events, field trips and community service projects. A strong project is a well-organized project which helps members develop new skills, learn from hands-on learning experiences, maintains interest, and includes a variety of fun activities. For additional information, resources to help plan your project contact the 4-H office or visit Additional Project planning Materials: 4-H Project Proficiency

7 4-H Fling & Expo A Lake County Field Day March 23, 2013 Presbyterian Church, Kelseyville Open To All Lake County 4-H Members All entry forms due to the 4-H office March 15, 2013 Sewn/Needlework/resume, photography projects are due for prejudging to the 4-H Office by: March 19, 2013 before 5 pm All other items bring to the event between 8:30-9:00 a.m. (CHECK IN) Name: Club: Address: Phone: Age: Grade: Complete entry form below. (see attached sheet for category descriptions) Categories : (for more details see category descriptions) Cloverbuds age 5-8 (non-competitive) Juniors age 9-10 Intermediates age Seniors age YOUTH Fashions: Sewn/needlework Sewn item: Traditional Garment Accessory Remade garment Quilt or Quilted item (must be stitched) Needle Arts (knitted/woven, etc) Outfit on a Budget Decorated Duds Home Arts (stitched, knitted, crafted) YOUTH Foods/HomeArts Pizza Cookie (people s choice) My Plate 4-H Challenge 2013 Creative snack Contest Themed place setting (people s choice) Fruit smoothie blend off OTHER Photography: 4 seasons, story board (unframed) Resume & cover letter contest Educational display-people s choice (describe) YOUTH Fun (open for all members, no need to pre-register) People s choice voting Test your taste and smell skills Experiment with Electrical Current Make Ice Cream Win door prizes make a cool craft see a fashion show and MORE!! Entry Category Description: itemized est. cost total

8 Category Descriptions Cloverbuds age 5-8 (non-competitive) Juniors age 9-10 Intermediates age Seniors age Sewn Traditional (list expenses) Item(s) sewn by the 4-H member with itemized expense list. Categories: 1. Garment something sewn using a pattern (skirt, 2. Accessories - non-garment item, sewn from scratch: bag, hat, gloves, backpack, etc 3. Quilting: any item that incorporates quilting techniques. (stitched) Needle Arts (list expenses) knit, crochet or weave a garment or accessory. Include itemized expense list. Categories: 1. Garment a poncho, skirt, shirt, dress, coat etc. 2. Accessories - scarf, hat, belt, gloves, blanket, etc Outfit on a Budget (include all receipts) Members create a complete outfit for $35 or less purchased at a secondhand store. The outfit is something you would actually wear to a special event or outing./set up as a display. Receipts required. The focus is on how complete the outfit is and wise consumer purchasing. Decorated Duds (list expenses) Decorate a garment(s) using arts and crafts techniques, embellish to taste. This category focuses on creative techniques and workmanship. Fashion Show: Decorated Duds, Budget outfits, and Sewn Garments/accessories may be modeled in the fashion show. Home Arts An item sewn or crafted for use in or around the home. Categories: 1. New using a pattern or knitted/sewn from scratch: blankets, quilts, pillows, pillowcases, tablecloths, placemats, table runner, tool bag, etc. 2. Re-designed creating something from old garments or material: flowerpot, vase, home or holiday decoration, etc. Photography: 5x7 pixs mounted or matted/not framed. Must be titled. (limit 3 entries total).2 Categories: 4 Seasons (4 photos); StoryBoard photos mounted on mat or card stock that visually convey a story Resume & Cover Letter Contest: Create a formal resume based on your real life skills and achievements. Write a cover letter requesting an interview for a job position. See the CA 4-H Interview Contest Manual for more details ( Please submit to 4-H office March 19 th for advance judging. (no interview) Interview Contest (TBD--) All SEWN/NEEDLEWORK, All GARMENTS, Photos, Resume & Cover letter entries must be delivered to the 4-H office by 5pm Tues. March 19 th for judging. All other items must be checked in at the Presbyterian Church, 8:30-9 am. Sat. 3/23/13. *****Judging criteria/handbook to be posted on-line in mid-february 2013.

9 Fun Activities and Judging Contests Cloverbuds age 5-8 (non-competitive) Juniors age 9-10 Intermediates age Seniors age Pizza Cookie Competition: Make a large cookie that looks like pizza. Everything on it has to be edible. Must be 9 diameter or larger. (People s Choice Top 3 Winners) My Plate: h Challenge: 1. Create a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) that shows how you can build a healthy plate using the USDA s MyPlate recommendations. 2. Take a high-quality color photo of your plate (8x10) 3. Write a maximum one-page description about your plate. 4. Submit your photo and one-page description at the 4-h Fling (and/or 2012 State 4-H Field Day.) Creative Snack Contest (Danish System) Creative snack will be judged much like a fair entry food item, except our emphasis will include high nutritive value. Create the snack and home and deliver it on the day of the event with recipe (2 copies) Snacks will be judged on how they look both outside and inside on things such as creativity, colors, uniformity of size, texture, as expected for product, as well as how they taste. Bring 4 of the snacks on a paper plate (enclose in clear plastic zip bag) for judging and sampling. Write your name, age, and 4-H club on the bottom side of the plate. Bring 2 copies of your recipe on file cards (3x5 or 4x6). Your snack will be displayed in a special area. This event does not require you to talk to the judges. Smoothie Blend off---bring your blender and ingredients (2 batches) and compete for the best fruit smoothie. (counts as a presentation). Judges may ask questions. Shocking Electric Challenge: Using the materials provided built a working circuit. Test what conducts electricity. Themed place setting: Be creative and pick a theme (birthday, holiday, western, storybook, insects, etc). It should be evident which theme you have selected. Overall place setting should be an expression of the youth s creativity; homemade touches are encouraged! (Danish System) 1. Pre-registration for the contest is required. 2. Table settings are to be constructed/arranged by exhibitor and displayed on the day of the event. 3. One place setting is to be displayed, including a table covering, dinnerware, glassware, flatware, centerpiece all arranged according to table setting guidelines and appropriate to theme/occasion. 4. Centerpieces or decorative accessories are acceptable if appropriate. Each contestant will have 20 x 25 inches to work within. Practice at home to be sure you don t exceed your space. Plan ahead. 5. Have fun with this! The idea is that it is fun to make a table artful and pleasant and that having meals at the table is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Educational Display EDUCATIONAL POSTERS (people s choice) Group or Individual entry 1. Home Economics 3. Going Green (recycling, conservation etc.) 2. Agriculture 4. Promoting 4-H 5. Any other (describe) Fun Activities & Skills Events (drop in activities for everyone; no need to pre-register) Learn to judge: evaluate the best cookie. Taste and score baked goods/smoothies. Learn to tie a tie. Make a yarn craft Experiment with electricity Vote for people s choice awards---pizza cookie, place setting and educational display contest Test your sense of taste/smell. Make ice cream Win prizes!

10 Junior / Teen Leader and Adult Project Leader 4-H Training Premiering Saturday, February 9 th First showing of the Youth and Adult Leader Training brought to you by the Mendocino County Incentives and Recognition Committee Ukiah 4H Office Theater. Hurry to reserve your tickets RSVP by February 4 th Curtain time is at 10 am until 1 pm. This training will offer a hands-on, interacting group experience into the 4H Youth Leadership Components Act One: Adults: Focusing on how to teach leadership and what roles our youth leaders have within the projects. Act Two: Youth: Training on expectations, goals and what roles are available within the projects. Who should attend: All Junior and Teen Project Leaders Adult Project Leaders with Junior and Teen Project Leaders Handouts.Food..Cheat Sheets..New Ideas

11 February 2 Online Record Book Workshop- 4-H Office - 9:00-11:30 a.m. 7 4-H Future Task Force Meeting - Call 4-H Office to sign-up 9 Jr/Teen Leader Adult Project Leader Training - Ukiah 4-H Office 16 Upper Lake 4-H Club - Tri-tip Dinner - Grange Upper Lake 18 4-H Office Closed 20 County Presentation Day Registration Forms Deadline: due to 4-H Office 20 First Counselor & Lead Counselor 4-H Summer Camp Meeting - Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:00 p.m. 24 County Presentation Day - Lower Lake Elementary School March 5 Danny Wilds Scholarship Applications Deadline: due to 4-H Office 8 4-H Summer Camp Early Registration Deadline 9 4-H Film Making Project - Mendocino County 4-H Office 20 Summer Camp Counselor Meeting - Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:30 p.m H Fling - Kelseyville Presbyterian Church - 9:00 a.m. April 17 Summer Camp Counselor Meeting - Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:30 p.m. 20 Summer Camp Counselor Meeting - Redwood Empire Fair - ALL DAY 24 Humboldt County 4-H Horse Show May 15 Summer Camp Counselor Meeting - Ukiah 4-H Office 6:30-8:30 p.m.

12 University of California Cooperative Extension 883 Lakeport Blvd. Lakeport, CA The 4-H It contains dates, deadlines and other important information. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the 4-H Office at (707) Sincerely, Julie Frazell 4-H Youth Development Program Representative The University of California prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994: service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services) in any of its programs or activities. University policy also prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person in any of its programs or activities for making a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment or for using or participating in the investigation or resolution process of any such complaint. University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Inquiries regarding the University s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Director, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1111 Franklin Street, 6 th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607, (510)