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" 4-H Leaders CouncilMeeting

Thursday, January 5, 2012Farm Bureau Auditorium

7pm

4-H Livestock Leaders Meeting

Thursday, January 19, 2012Farm Bureau Auditorium - 7pm

Calendar of EventsJanuary02 - Office Closed03 - Last day to purchase all other animals05 - Leaders' Council Meeting -Committee Reports07 - ATV: Heber Dunes16 - Office Closed19 - Livestock Leaders' - CommitteeReports20-22 - TIC21 - ATV: Heber Dunes21 - DREC Open House21 - Plant Show23 - Office Closed28 - Super Saturday - Small / Large AnimalPrefair28 - Dinner / DanceFebruary02 - Leaders Council Meeting - 7pm18 - A TV - Heber Dunes18 - Super Saturday - Fair Clean Up, StillExhibit Bldg., Livestock Leader Meeting,Pen Assignment.20 - Office Closed22 - Fine Arts Entry Due23 - FFA/ AG Mechanic Entry Due24 - All Other Entries Due - (ExcludingPlants & Food)25 - Fair Clean Up27 - Plants & Food Due

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January 3, 2012 is the final deadline to purchaseany remaining animals to be shown at the 2012California Mid-Winter Fair.---------~

1------------------1FIlIR ENtRY FORIYIS DUE

flL.L. Fair Entry Forms are due:Friday, January 27"\ at q.:OOpm

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Leaders Council MeetingLivestock Leaders MeetingFinal Livestock Ownership DeadlineFair Entry Forms DueDNA KitsDREC Open HouseSmall Animal Pre-FairPlant ShowTeen Involvement ConferenceFair Clean-upFair Still Exhibit Submission TimesGoogle Science FairAg Day Essay Contest2012 State Presentation DayCalifornia Focus - Staff PositionsSouth Sectional Leaders' RetreatLarge Animal Pre-FairDress Code for Pre-FairMake-Up New Leader Orientation

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DNA Kits

We are getting Close! Please complete the following steps to complete your DNA Kits as required for all marketanimals showing at the California Mid-Winter Fair:

1. Complete DNA Kit Order Form - Attached, or available at ivexpo.com. Fax to 760-.'355-1425 or email toadmin@ivexpo.com

2. Make an appointment with the Fair Office to pick up DNA Kits - call 760-355-1181

3. After picking up kits, tag and collect samples - YOU MUST TAG WHEN YOU COLLECT SAMPLES.4. Submit complete kits to the Fair Office - Ifnot personally turning in kits, Leaders should follow up with

members to be sure they are in by the deadline.

DEADLINES:

PAST: Market Beef DNA Samples and Pre-Registration Logs due to Fair

Tuesday, January srd, 5:00pm: Market Goat, Feeder Calf, Market Sheep, & Market Swine DNA Samples andPre-Registration Logs due to Fair.

DREC OPEN HOUSE

January 21St, 2012 1004 E. Holton Rd, Holtville (Next to 4-H Office)

The University of California Desert Research Extension Center (DREC)in Holtville, right next to the 4-H

Office, has the oldest continuously operating field station, and will he having is centennial celebrationthis year. The DRECopen house will have a variety of activities, with many organizations represented.

Among them will be 4-H Plant and Flower Show. 4-Hers are invited to attend to staff a booth or give apresentation. Displays from livestock, still exhibits, or any other 4-H Projects are welcome. If you are

interested in participative, please contact the 4-H Office.

SMALL ANIMAL PRE-FAIR

January za", 2012Fairgrounds

Registration Cost:Registration Start:Showmanship Start:

$1 for each specie8:00am9:00am

All species will begin with Primary Members, working up to Senior Showmanship. All small animals will be judged -including the Dog project for the first time ever! For more information, contact:

Terrie Sullivan Kristen Weekes760-960-8492 760-679-6825magnolia4h@yaho_o.com kristenweekes@yahoo.com

PLANT SHOW1004 E. Holton Rd, Holtville (Next to 4-H Office)January zr", 2012

The 4-H Plant Show will take place at DREC's Greenhouse during their Open House:Entries Received: Friday, January zo". 4:00-7:00pm (No Pre-Registration Necessary)Awards Announced: Saturday, January zr", 11:30am

Rules:1. Entries Close: January zo", 2012 - 7:00pm2. Limit: 5 per individual, 1 per class3. Must be enrolled in 4-H Plant Science Project(s)4. Primary members welcomed to participate with their plants. (Ribbons Only)

Classes:Class 1: Bulbs (3-5 bulbs)Class 2: House PlantsClass 3: Cut Flowers (3-6 flowers)Class 4: Flower BowlsClass 5: Herb Gardens (3-5 herbs)Class 6: VegetablesClass 7: Trees & Shrubs

Class 8: Cacti and Succulents

Class 9: Dish Gardens & Terrariums

In addition to the Plant Show, visitors to the greenhouse will also be able to view DREC's display ofGreenhouse Agriculture, Hydroponics, Aquaponics and more!

TEEN INVOLVEMENT CONFERENCE

Pathfinder Ranch, Mountain Center, CA

The California 4-H South Section Teen Involvement Conference (TIC) is a three day youth leadershipconference for high school aged 4-H members of the south section. Youth who attend this conference willhave a chance to: gain new leadership techniques, learn teamwork skills, obtain information on opportunities4-H has to offer at a sectional and state wide level, meet 4-H members from across the state, participate incommunity service activities, and much more! The conference is completely planned and ran by the youthofficers (Including our own Matthew Jones), teen council members, and volunteers.

The Early Bird Deadline has already passed, but it's not too late! You can still register at the $120.00 rate ifyour packet is postmarked by January 7th

, or at the $150.00 rate if you register when you arrive at theconference.

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Please contact your Community Leader or the 4-H Office for more information and for a complete registrationpacket. You can also check out fb.com/4HTIC to keep up with TIC related news.

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Saturday, February zs".•

. . . . ~General Fair cleanup - common areas, barns, etc. ISpecific barn cleanup and decorating.

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IAll livestock exhibitors are STRONGLYencouraged to attend and help with

the effort - Before your animal goes in, someone has to clean it. I• • •

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FAIR STILL EXHIBIT SUBMISSION TIMES

Remember: all Fair Entry Forms are due on January 27".For turning in Still Exhibits (The items

themselves), please refer to the following list of receiving times:

Wednesday, February 22 ..•, 2-6pm:

Thursday, February 23rd, 2-6pm:

Friday, February 24th, 2-6pm:

Monday, February 27, 7:30-9am:

Fine Arts

FFAI Ag Mechanics

Special Displays

Aerospace/Rocketry

Photography

Arts & Crafts

Jewelry

Clothing

Textiles

Home Furnishings

Hobbies

Biological Sciences

Industrial Arts/Technology

Foods & NutritionFood Preservation

Ornamental Horticulture

Fruit & Vegetable Plants

With the exception of FFAI Ag Mechanics, all exhibits are to be delivered at the Still Exhibits

Building. For more information, contact the 4-H Office, or go to LvexQo.QQm[E,:;xhLQitoLhtrn.

STATE UPDATESGOOGLE SCIENCE FAIR

2012 Google Science Fair is a science fair thatis more open, inclusive, and global than ever

before. The Google Science Fair aims to be thelargest global science competition ever and

will be open to all students age 13-18 aroundthe world.

http://www.google.com/events/sciencefair/

AG DAY ESSAY CONTEST

The Agriculture Council of America is seekingentries to the 2012 Ag Day Essay Contest.

High school students are invited to submit a450 word written or two-minute video essay.The theme is "American Agriculture: Feeding

the Future, Filling the Gaps."Due February I, 2012 at

http://www.hpj.com/agdayessay/

2012 STATE PRESENTATION DAY: HEALTHYLIVING SPECIAL RECOGNITION

A special recognition pin will be awarded foryouth who participate in State Presentation Dayand focus their presentations on healthy living.This year's focus area is healthy food. Potential

topics may include USDA's MyPlate, servingsizes, sugar-sweetened beverages, nutrition

facts labels, food groups, nutrients, and more.Visit

www.ca4h.org/Programs/Events/SFD/PD/Recognition Opportunities for details.

CALIFORNIA FOCUS - STAFF POSITIONS

The 2012 California Focus Program is looking foryoung adults ages 18-25 to fill staff positions. Foryoung adults who enjoy planning and carrying out

educational programs for high school students, thisis the place to be. District Leader staff expand their

skills while they participate in a valuable civicengagement program. The application is on-line at:http:Uwww.ca4h.org/Projects/Citizenship/Focus/CF

/District Leader Opportunity/. The deadline forsubmission is Monday, January 16, 2012.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ••• •• •• 2012 SOUTHERN SECTION LEADERS' RETREAT •• •• •: This retreat is a FANTASTIC opportunity for 4-H leaders that only occurs :• about once every five years. Here volunteers can learn about pro] ects and •• •• strategies being used leaders in other counties, in the most fun and relaxed •• •• atmosphere you will find among events beyond the county level. •• •• •• This year the Leaders' Retreat will be held at the Plans of Fame Museum in Chino, •• •• California. Participants make their own hotel reservations in the area, and come •: to the site for workshops and other events. The registration cost is $40.00 :• which includes all events, as well as four meals. The cost of hotel •• •• accommodations will vary, but a very nice room can be had for about $45 per •: night if you shop around. :• •• •• Additionally, the committee for the event has sent the 4-H office ten vouchers •• •• for $20.00 each, effectively cutting the registration cost in half for 10 Imperial •: County delegates. For more information, please see the attached flyer, and you :• can contact the 4-H Office for a complete registration packet. •• •• ••• ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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January 21st, 20121004 E. Holton Rd, Holtville (Next to 4-H Office)

Registration Cost:Registration Start:Showmanship Start:

$1 For Each Specie8:00am9:00am

DRESS CODE FOR PRE-FAIR

II All species will run simultaneously, in the following

order:1st

- Senior2nd

- Senior Novice3rd

- Junior4th - Junior Novice

The dress code for showmanshipin the Large or Small Animal Pre-Fairs is jeans and a 4-H shi.rt.Acomplete or top-half 4-H uniformis optional, but not necessary.

I This event is hosted by M&M, Verde, & Tri-City 4-Hi Clubs.i Questions: Rhonda Fargo - 760-344-2690. Il.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._.._··_··_··_··

MAKE-UP NEW LEADER ORIENTATION

4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED ANDAPPOINTED ANNUALLY BY THE COUNTY DIRECTOR. ADULT APPLICANTS MUSTSATISFACTORILY COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

*COMPLETE A VOLUNTEER APPLICATION - ANNUALLY*RECEIVEFINGERPRINT CLEARANCE FROM DO] - ONE TIME ONLY*COMPLETE THE OFFICIAL 4-H VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION - ONE TIME ONLY

NEW LEADERSSHOULD NOT MEET WITH MEMBERSUNTIL ALL THREE REQUIREMENTSHAVE BEEN MET.

THE LAST NEW LEADER ORIENTATION BEFORE THE FAIR WILL BESATURDAY,FEBRUARY 4TH, 1:00PM AT THE 4-H OFFICE.

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The South Section Leaders' Council presents

South Sectional Leaders' Retreat"An all new experience in the hangars!"

Date: April 13 - 14, 2012Location: Planes of Fame Museum

7000 Merrill(Cal Aero Dr./Merrill) Chino, CA

• Guest speaker to enlighten and inspire who will tell you to stay cool!• Entertainment ... join in the fun! Might even be part of your heritage.• Educational sessions ... gain new ideas and make your projects fly!• Network with other 4-H leaders!• Learn how members and volunteers can become more involved at the

sectional and/or state levels of 4-H! A tremendous program Fridaynight.

Registration fee of $40.00 postmarked by March 1, 2012, includes all sessions,meals, and entertainment. Participants are responsible for their lodging.If registration is postmarked after March 1, 2012, add $5.00 per person.

Other options: Guests invited for Saturday BBQ Dinner/entertainment only$10.00 also postmarked by March 1,2012

See registration letter for details!

Registration forms, hotel listing, and more information are now available!

Registration materials available at h.ttp~//ss4h.org then click on the link to theregistration materials.

Further information?Michele Grainger: craftychelebelle@gmail.com