UC Cooperative Extension - 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 95453 Email: [email protected] • Website: http://[email protected]• (707) 263-6838 • Fax: (707) 263-3963 This Month’s Featured Presentation Day Plaque Winner Caleb Blyleven is 16 years old and a member of the Scotts Valley 4-H Club. He has been in the Lake County 4-H Program for 9 years. Caleb’s presentation at presentation day was on bull riding equipment. Caleb’s 4-H projects include Beef-Cattle, Horse, and Swine. Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast!! SELL!! SELL!! SELL!! Did you know the Annual 4-H Kiwanis Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast is the ONLY fundraiser for the Lake County 4-H Program. 100% of ALL pre-sale tickets benefit the Lake County Organization and all club members. The funds support county wide needs like Annual Pins, stars, & stripes purchases 4-H fling: activities, venue, and awards 4-H Presentation Day awards All Star Attire Achievement Celebration Lake County Fair Ice Cream Social Scholarships Camp Leadership Conferences Youth Travel County Wide projects And more Please participate in your club’s sales program and sign up to work the event. Tickets will be handed out at your April club meeting. = COUNCIL MEETING May 23, 2016 4-H Office - 6:30 p.m. Executive Committee will meet April 12, 2016 THE 4-H 4-1-1 APRIL 2016
This Month’s Featured Presentation Day Plaque Winner
Caleb Blyleven is 16 years old and a member of the Scotts Valley 4-H Club. He has been in the Lake County 4-H Program for 9 years. Caleb’s presentation at presentation day was on bull riding equipment. Caleb’s 4-H projects include Beef-Cattle, Horse, and Swine.
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast!!
SELL!! SELL!! SELL!!
Did you know the Annual 4-H Kiwanis Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast is the ONLY fundraiser for the Lake County 4-H Program.
100% of ALL pre-sale tickets benefit the Lake County Organization and all club members. The funds support county wide needs like Annual Pins, stars, & stripes purchases 4-H fling: activities, venue, and awards 4-H Presentation Day awards All Star Attire Achievement Celebration Lake County Fair Ice Cream Social Scholarships Camp Leadership Conferences Youth Travel County Wide projects And more
Please participate in your club’s sales program and sign up to work the event. Tickets will be handed out at your April club meeting.
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COUNCIL MEETING May 23, 2016
4-H Office - 6:30 p.m. Executive Committee will meet
ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND RECENT GRADUATES:
If you are graduating or have recently graduated and plan to attend college, you may be eligible for the Alexander Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is $500 and a plaque is awarded annually to a very deserving Lake County youth involved with 4-H and/or FFA. There are also $50-100 for alternates/honorable mentions. The deadline for submissions is April 30th. Application materials and further details are available at the county Cooperative Extension office or on-line at:
http://ucanr.org/4hforms/information
2016 California State 4-H Field Day
Saturday, May 28, 2016 8:00am - 6:00pm
University of California, Davis West Quad
Designed by Anna Sorensen, Conejo Simi 4-H Club, Ventura County
"Leadership is U" #SLC16 The annual 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together high school youth from across California for a four-day leadership training, networking, and learning experience.
When: Thursday, July 28 to Sunday, July 31, 2016
Registration information will be available soon! We're waiting on some details from Humboldt State before registration can go live... Where: Humboldt State University: https://www.humboldt.edu/ Who can attend:
• Youth ages 13 - 19 • Adults are invited to apply to chaperone this
Almost 80 participants from multiple Lake County clubs took part in the competitions and exciting activities at the March 19th 2016 4-H Fling and Expo held at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Community room, so many in fact that several stations ran out of supplies just shortly before the awards ceremony and closing. The 4-H Fling and Expo is an annual 4-H field day event sponsored by the Lake County 4-H Council.
Nate and Cord Falkenberg, Emerald Star members of the Scotts Valley 4-H Club, acted as masters of ceremonies. Activities were directed and supervised by Jr. and Teen Leaders from Anderson Marsh, Blue Heron 4-H, and Cole Creek 4-H. There were ten different stations, each focused on a fun and educational task. There were also entries of products made by 4-Hers, sewing, baking, educational displays, resumes, and more.
Winning medals in Home Arts and Sewing were Amelia Woods (2), Abby Tucker, and Grace Tucker. Medals were also won by Mariah Woods (Best Cookie), Jaden Bussard (Best Themed Cupcake and Best Cobbler), Amelia Woods (Best Themed Place Setting), Abby Tucker (Best Leprechaun Trap), and Cole Hayes (Best Smoothie). Winning the trophy for the Smoothie Blend Off presentation was Abby Tucker of Anderson Marsh. Those attending the free event went home with a crafted pin cushion jar, flubber, knowledge about tools and bugs, a crafted slingshot, a handmade tote bag from a recycled T-shirt, and food art. 4-H offers the community’s young people hands-on projects to choose from and emphasizes experiential learning.
Robin Adams helps a young 4-Her make a tote from a t-shirt.
Cole Hayes and Abby Tucker compete and win awards for the Smoothie Blend Off.
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Shotgun Discipline Bakersfield, CA
Saturday, April 16, 2016 – 8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016 – 8:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the Shotgun discipline will be held at Kern County Gun club, 12450 Shotgun Road Bakersfield CA 93311. Camping is available next door at Lake Buena Vista, Full hook up $36- $40, Dry camp $28-$34 Veterans $15. Seniors $2 call 661-868-7000 or http://www.co.kern.ca.us/parks/buena-vista.asp to setup. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a shotgun trainer and can lead a shotgun project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. The cost for the course is $20 and covers your range fees and materials, shotguns are available at the range for no fee. To register for the course or receive more information, contact Nick Holman 661-205-8613 or at mailto: [email protected]
Shooting Sports Project Leader Course What: Rifle Discipline Where: Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun Club, 557 ½ Lakeview Rd. Watsonville, CA When: Saturday, April 23, 2016 - 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 24, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. Teen leaders are invited but must attend with an adult. Lunch: will be provided both days for $6.00 each day. If you have special food needs please contact the instructor. Lunch is typically a BBQ’d Burger and fixings one day, and a Sandwich bar (make your own) and fixings the second day. Upon successful completion of this course, 4-H leaders will be certified to lead a project in the shooting sports discipline of Rifle. To register for the class contact: Randy Turnquist at [email protected] or 831-566-2590
The Leaders Behind 4-H S.H.I.E.L.D. Where is WHY Conference : This year’s WHY Conference 2016 is in Shasta County at the Wiskeytown Environmental School (AKA: N.E.E.D. Camp or W.E.S)
Contacts: Tanya Purvis 1(530) 474-4793 home or
1(530) 515-6087 cell and message Nate Caeton 1(530) 224-4900 office.
Citizenship Washington Focus: Presidential Inauguration
January 17-21, 2017 $1799 For youth ages 14-19 (at time of travel).
Explore the sites of Washington DC and experience the Executive Branch in action at the first ever CWF Presidential Inauguration conference! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Registration fees include: airfare, meals, lodging, and transportation during the conference and conference fees. Regular registration and deposit are due on April 29th! We have limited spaces so register now! http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/CWF_Inauguration/
Animal Science Symposium: May 23-25, 2016
The Animal Science Symposium will take place at the UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine. The symposium is a train-the-trainer professional development approach for 4-H staff, key 4-H volunteers, and FFA supervisors/ teachers on important topics and skills related to animal welfare and animal health. The event will provide foundational training on the new Animal Welfare Proficiencies. The symposium is not open to 4-H youth members, but a career fair will take place during the evening of May 23rd. 4-H youth are invited to attend to learn about potential careers in the animal science and agricultural industries.
Registration for this event will open in February, 2016. For more information visit: http://4h .ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/Symposium/ .
State Leaders’ Forum November 11-13, 2016
Registration opens on April 1
Mark your calendars to attend the final State Leaders' Forum for a couple of years. Come to Sonoma County and the Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa to expand your tool box when working with young people. The committee is motivated to create an enlightening experience for you. Scintillating speakers, first class workshops, and clever activities highlight the never-ending quest to ensure you will have monumental memories. We are searching for workshop presenters who are willing to share their out-of-seats delivery. Please contact Education Chair - Linnaea Knisely ([email protected]). In the meantime visit the website http://ucanr.edu/4hslf for updates.
Projects are well underway. Tonight is our club meeting. A committee is in place to plan a club presentation day. Many of our members had a great time at Fling. Thank you to Peggy for all of your hard work! We are lucky to have such a fun morning to celebrate 4-H.
See you next month!!! Submissions must be made by the 4th Monday of the month to make it in the newsletter!!!
The Blue Heron club was very active in Feb. & March. Late March several members visited Rodman Slough and helped the Land Trust weed around native plants and plant new native grasses. March 19th almost the entire club showed up for the 4-H Fling and many of the members took home medals or special awards. Amelia Woods medaled in Home Arts and Sewing; Mariah Woods won Best Cookie, Jaden Bussard won Best Themed Cupcake and Best Cobbler, and Amelia Woods won Best Themed Place setting. The leadership team was very instrumental in leading activities at the field day. That night Catherine Braider, Jake Walker, Amelia and Miriah Woods, Charlie and Robin Adams helped at the Congressman Thompson dinner. The leadership team will be planning the April Club game night activities in early April AND making a schedule to sell Pancake Breakfast tickets over the next several weeks.
Pictured is Trinty and Sierra and far right is Crystal. Trinty made snacks for our club meeting all by herself. Every month a club member makes their own snack and shares with the club. Very proud of these girls. Also our Poultry, and Pig meetings have been underway and it's exciting to see these kids excited.
Anderson Marsh 4-H Club
Big Valley 4-H Club
Blue Heron 4-H Club - submitted by Peggy Alexander
C&L has been working on our community service project. They are making Easter dinner and baskets for two families in our county. We have all the children's baskets full and ready to go. The fresh food for their dinner will be bought this week. Everyone is looking forward to being a part of a happy Easter. Teens you could be a part of history. January 17-21 2017 4-H Delegates will be able to see the inauguration of our new president. For more information go to the state website and look under Washington Focus inaugural journey. Or call Karen Hayes.
See you next month!!! Submissions must be made by the 4th Monday of the month to make it in the newsletter!!!
See you next month!!! Submissions must be made by the 4th Monday of the month to make it in the newsletter!!!
Scott's Valley Cloverbuds:
How much sugar is too much? Scott's Valley Cloverbuds discovered that the daily recommendation is 4 tsp. (16 grams) a day. To get an idea how little that is, they were given different types of drinks and instructed to measure the amount of sugar each drink contained. Water? 0 teaspoons (0 grams). Coke? 9 3/4 tsp. (39 grams). Wow! That's more than twice the amount of sugar you're supposed to have!
Let's stay healthy and drink more water!
Presentation Day: Scott's Valley 4-H hosted Presentation Day
We had nice weather, a good turnout, and yummy food to eat! Thanks to all who attended and helped to make this year's Presentation Day such a successful event!
See you next month!!! Submissions must be made by the 4th Monday of the month to make it in the newsletter!!!
Cole Creek 4-H Club
Middletown 4-H Club
Scotts Valley 4-H Club - submitted by Quinlan Burke
Upper Lake 4-H Club - submitted by Christina Birge
UCCE LAKE 4-H OFFICE 883 LAKEPORT BLVD. LAKEPORT, CA 95453 707-263-6838 [email protected]
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• If you are Cross-clubbing or enrolling in a Countywide Project, go back to the add club page and add the Club or Countywide to your club list. Then return to the Projects page and select the project you are enrolling into. (Make sure for Cross-clubbing and Countywide projects, the club is listed as offering that project)
• Click on “Submit Enrollment” You will go back to the Member List page, you may now enroll additional family member. When you have finished enrolling, click on “Log off”
For questions please contact your club Volunteer Enrollment Coordinator or the 4-H Office at 263-6838
April 12 Executive Committee Meeting 22 Earth Day
May 10 Executive Committee Meeting 23 4-H Council Meeting - 4-H Office - 6:30 p.m. 28 Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast 30 Memorial Day - UCCE Office Closed For an online calendar of upcoming events go to: http://celake.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Upcoming_Events
