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Marilyn Johns - County Director
Mary Meyer, 4-H Youth Development Program Representative
Wendy Rotchstein - Highlights Editor, 4-H Secretary
UC Cooperative Extension Office
80 Stone Pine Road, Suite 100
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Phone (650)726-9059
Fax (650)726-9267
website: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu
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U n i v e r s i t y o f C a l i f o r n i a C o o p e r a t i v e E x t e n s i o n
San Mateo County Monthly 4-H Newsletter
High l ights April 2010
Lemonade Day – May 15, 2010
Created by Prepared 4 Life, Lemonade Day is an educational event designed to teach youth how to start, own and operate their very own lemonade busi-ness. Companies, schools, neighborhoods, community organizations, places of worship, and individuals all join together to help children become successful while having fun and making their own money. Registration opens in the spring. Check out the website http://www.lemonadeday.org/public/pag217.aspx and I am looking for interested 4-H families in this event. Please email [email protected] or sign up here to get Lemonade Day updates and information: http://ucanr.org/Lemonade.Day. Register online at www.lemonadeday.org click on SF Bay Area, "Sign up" button and then on the Lemon Picture with the words "Register today". (Printable form can be found on page 8 in this issue of Highlights.)
Fair https://www.sanmateocountyfair.com/
June 12-20, 2010
Hot Dates:
Saturday, April 3 – Market Hog Tagging – Bayside and Coastside at your animal location
Monday, April 12 - IMPORTANT ENTRY FORMS DUE!– All Entry Forms for the Youth Livestock and Small Animal Department due by 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 – Market Sheep and Goat pre check-in and tagging 10am-12 pm at the Fair
Congratulations to all County Presentation Day Gold Medalists! (pictured at left) Sydney Cho - It's All About the Balm, Demonstration/Illustrated Talk
Dana Rose Frankel - The Anatomy of a Fiddle, Demonstration/Illustrated Talk
Julien Levy - Creating Electronic Music, Audio-Visual Presentation
Sarah Lloyd - Pickin' A Chicken, Demonstration / Illustrated Talk
Kayla Louis – Impromptu Speech
Jack McMillen and Ryan Weiskopf - Onagers and Tribuchets, Demonstration/Illustrated Talk
Laurel Nelson - How to Correctly Put on an English Saddle, Demonstration/Illustrated Talk
Peter Schafhalter - Let There be Light - A Lego Robotics Challenge Demonstration/Illustrated Talk
Tatiana Spisz - An Excerpt from Lord of The Flies by John Golding, Interpretive Reading
Isabella Van Etten - A reading from "The Witches" by Roald Dahl, Interpretive Reading
Peri Wong - Poultry Judging, Grading and Identifying, Demonstration/Illustrated Talk
2010 San Mateo County 4-H Events and Meeting Calendar
Upcoming 4-H Events & Meetings DATE LOCATION
SM County Fair - Market Hog Tagging 4/3/10 Bay & Coastside @ your animal location
Jr. Grand Nationals 4/7-4/11 Cow Palace
SM County Fair Youth Livestock & Small Animal 4/12/10 San Mateo County Fair Dept Entries due
Canadian Exchange applications due 4/16/10
State qualifying dairy & livestock judging contest 4/17/10 Fresno State University
SM County Fair Market Sheep and Goat 4/18/10 San Mateo County Fair pre check-in and tagging
Lifeskills & Hobbies Meeting 4/19/10 Fox School, Belmont
California Camping Conference 4/23 - 4/25 Stateline (Lake Tahoe) CA-NV
State 4-H Horse Classic 4/24 - 4/25 Reedley College, Reedley, CA
Fashion Revue/Hobby & Craft Expo 5/1/10 Crystal Springs Methodist Church
Lemonade Day 5/15/10 Bay Area
State Leadership Conference Financial Aid Apps Due 5/15/10
County Council Meeting 5/17/10 Fox School, Belmont
State Field Day & State Fashion Revue 5/29/10 UC Davis
SM County Fair Mandatory Barn Set-up 6/5/210 San Mateo County Fair 8 am - noon
SM County Fair Pen and Barn Decorating 6/5/10 San Mateo County Fair 1 pm - 5 pm (No decorating until the entire barn is set-up)
SM County Fair Livestock Animal Weigh in & 6/11/10 San Mateo County Fair Poultry Inspection
San Mateo County Fair 6/11 – 6/20 San Mateo Expo Center
4-H Camp 6/20 - 6/25 YMCA Jones Gulch
Championship Horse Show 6/24-27 Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds
State Leadership Conference 7/29-8/1 UC Davis
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Our Members Say it Best!
Spring Concert Peter Schafhalter, San Bruno 4-H Club
Last year the San Bruno 4-H club did a Spring concert at Greenhills Marymount Greenhills Retirement Center as a community service. Please check our website: http://sb4h.sanbrunocal.com/events509.html. It was so success-ful that we would like to repeat it again and open participation for every 4-Her in the county. Do you like to pay your instrument, sing, dance, do magic or recite in front of an audience? If yes, please contact us under [email protected]. We are planning to do the concert around the first week-end in May. Last year we had a planning meeting and 2 rehearsals. I hope a lot of people will join us in this fun event.
4-H Million Trees Update submitted by Tom Webber, 4HMT project leader
The 4-H Million Trees Project is ready for Earth Day 2010. For the second year, 4HMT is one of the Earth Day projects recommended by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture, the governmental home of 4-H. This really helps publicize the project nationwide to 4-H clubs and units (such as 4-H Afterschool and Military 4-H). Since a goal of 4HMT is to encourage all 6 million 4-H youth to plant trees to slow global climate change, it is very important to get out the word that all 4-Hers are invited to become project participants.
2010 is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, this year all clubs are encouraged to plant at least 40 trees this April. San Mateo County 4-Hers in the 4-H Million Trees Project will meet at Elkus Ranch on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 10 am to 12 noon, to plant some redwood trees. This project is sponsored by Youth Service Amer-ica’s “Get UR Good On” program, and will take place on Global Youth Service Day. All 4-Hers are invited, so please contact us now at [email protected] if you would like to join us for this event!
Every day something good happens in the 4-H Million Trees Project. We recently learned that 4HMT was one of eight U.S. youth projects selected for SeaWorld’s Environmental Excellence Awards (http://www.seaworld.org/conservation-matters/eea/). The $10,000 prize will help 4HMT to support many 4-H tree planting projects. In addition, SeaWorld/Busch Gardens will fly three 4-Hers in-volved in the project to Tampa, Florida for the Earth Day 2010 ceremony!
So far, over 27,000 4-H youth in 44 states and provinces have planted 102,000 trees. Please make plans now to get some trees in the ground to help slow global climate change!
Favorite Foods Day 2010 submitted by Dan Hogan, Belmont 4-H Club Favorite Foods Day 2010 was really fun and participation was terrific. The “just for fun” decorated cake contest saw 9 terrific entries! The winners were: 1st place to Kate Lyn and Sarah Sutherland of Canada
Club for their mouse cheesecake 2nd place to Mallory Moore of Pacifica Club for her
Yellow Farm Cake 3rd place to Leanna Morford for her Confetti Cake
with party blowers. All the cakes were beautiful. Thanks to everyone for participating in this contest! For the official “Favorite Foods” event, 26 entries were judged. Everything tasted great, all the presenters did a fabulous job, and looked very professional! Medalists were: Theresa Anselmo, Burlingame/San Mateo Club, “Aunt
Grace’s Jello Delight” Amy Sherrard, Canada Club, “Baklava” Amy Sherrard, Canada Club, “Red Velvet Cupcakes” Kate Lyn Sutherland, San Carlos/Eaton Hills Club,
“Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli”
Congratulations to all the entrants on your fine cooking and your bravery in entering the event and going through with it all the way through the presentation. We had zero “no-shows,” which is spectacular. The Favorite Foods Day committee (youth and adult) worked very hard to put on this event: Committee chairs Dan Hogan and Linda Gilbraith; youth chairs Robin Hogan and Leilani Hanaike, and committee members Justin Olague, Alyssa, Hannah, and Michele Higdon, and many people who participated the day of the event and in promoting the event ahead of time to the clubs. We had a ton of great activities, including a slate of science activities from SET and an all-day workshop on cookie decorating let by the San Carlos/Eaton Hills Fancy Cookies project.
Finally, thanks to all our judges, without whom the day could not have happened. If you want to have another great FFD in 2011, start thinking of creative ideas now and be ready to join the committee next year!
(See photos on page 12 )
You are invited to the Burlingame–San Mateo
4-H Open Farm May 22nd, 2010, 11am-2pm Project Displays, Tours, Face painting, Games, Proficiency Tests, Food, The 4-H Country Store, “4H Whites” Swap, Please come by…
Current 4-H Projects include: Poultry, Arts & Crafts, Community Service, Cooking “My favorite foods”, Rabbits, Lamb & Goat, Gardening and more… 4h Philosophy Essential Elements of Youth Development: an environment for young people to develop a sense of Belonging, Mastery, Independence, and Generosity. 4-H projects use the Learn-by-Doing (experiential) approach where 4-Hers do the activity and reflect. Directions: We are on Skyline Blvd in San Mateo by Sawyer Camp Trail. Coming from Crystal Springs Road you will turn right on Skyline and we are the first driveway on your right. From 280 exit Black Mountain Road and go South on Skyline Blvd. The gate will be on your left. The gate will be open from 1pm-4pm. For more information Email [email protected] or call Isa at 650-787-1021.
"The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program Engages Youth in Reaching Their Fullest Potential while Advancing the Field of Youth Development."
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DATE CLUB LOCATION SECRETARY 4/24/10 WCR&CBA (Dbl Open & DblYouth) Monterey Rita Peralta, [email protected] 4/24/10 WCR&CBA (Dbl Open & Dbl Youth Cavy) Monterey Rita Peralta, [email protected] 4/25/10 WCR&CBA (Dbl Open & Dbl Youth) Monterey Rita Peralta, [email protected] 4/25/10 WCR&CBA (Dbl Open & Dbl Youth Cavy) Monterey Rita Peralta, [email protected]
Upcoming Rabbit Shows
Upcoming Poultry Shows
Poultry Project Members – Save the dates submitted by Sarah Lloyd, Belmont 4-H Poultry Teen Leader
April 10, 2010 - Seaside Feather Fanciers Ventura, CA Dave Anderson, (805)524-4046 [email protected]
May 22, 2010. - A Poultry Field day is being held at the 4-H Education Center in Rohnert Park. Location information:
http://www.4hfoundationofsoco.org/contact.shtml
More information will be available in upcoming newsletters.
Make a Pop Tab Bracelet using this tutorial (looks complicated but is very easy once you understand the weave) http://diyfashion.about.com/od/diyjewelrymaking/ss/Pop_Soda_Tab_Bracelet.htm I did notice when I tried to make this bracelet that using soft ribbon will keep this bracelet pliable. I used leather strips and it was stiffer, it was still pretty cool but probably would be a better belt. (Wendy Rotchstein)
Make chainmail from pop tabs., directions can be found at this link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Genuine-chainmaille-from-pop-tabs/
Here is an online shop that sells purses made from pop tabs and candy wrappers for inspiration! http://www.ecoist.com/
You won’t believe what this cool message center is created from! A recycled cookie sheet, tin can, and bottle caps! Here are the instructions: http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/message-center-674324/
Wall art from____what else? Recycled cardboard tubes! Learn how to make this here: http://www.growingupcreative.com/2009/10/eco-kids-craft.html
April Craft Links
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7 Noon Earliest arrival for all Junior Stock
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 9:00AM-2:00 PM All Registration Papers must be checked Noon All Junior Stock must be in place
2:00 PM Official Weigh In starts for (order to be posted):
Classic and Market Steers, Grade Heifers
Classic and Market Hogs, Grade Gilts
Classic and Market Sheep, Wether Sires & Wether Dams
Classic and Market Goats, Grade Goat Does
2:00 PM All educational displays must be received or in place
3:00 PM Deadline for all Wether sire and Wether Dam entries to be
weighed and have teeth checked by show officials
6:00 PM Lads N Lassies Lead-Bay D
5:00 PM Wether Sire & Dams judging followed by Grade Goat Doe
Judging-Bay A
FRIDAY, APRIL 9 8:00 AM Junior Breeding Sheep Show –Bay A #2
Followed by 4-H/FFA Market Lambs
Followed by 4-H/FFA Sheep Showmanship (Market and Breeding show together)
8:00 AM Junior Breeding Swine Show-Swine Ring
Breed Order TBD
Followed by Grade Gilts
Followed by 4-H/FFA Market Swine
Followed by 4-H/FFA Swine Showmanship (Market and Breeding show together)
8:00 AM Beef Showmanship (Market and Breeding show together)-Bay D #2
Followed by Breeding Beef
Followed by Grade Heifers
Followed by 4-H/FFA Market Steer Show
Supreme Champion Market Steer selected during evening rodeo performance
8:00 AM Breeding Boer Goats- Bay A #1
Followed by 4-H/FFA Market Goats (not before Noon)
Followed by 4-H/FFA Goat Showmanship (Market and Breeding show together)
8:00 AM Junior Dairy Goat Show –Bay A #3
Followed by Dairy Goat Showmanship
5:15 PM San Francisco Ducks Tour-see website for details and cost
SATURDAY, APRIL 10 7:30-8:00AM Rabbit Show Check In-South Hall
8:00 AM Classic Lamb Show – Bay A #1
Followed by Classic Lamb Showmanship
8:30 AM Rabbit Show (including Meat Pens and Single Fryers)
9:00 AM Classic Swine Show-Swine Ring
Followed by Classic Swine Showmanship
9:00 AM Classic Steer Showmanship -Bay D #2
Followed by Classic Steer Show
9:00 AM Dog Show-North Hall
9:00 AM Dairy Cattle Showmanship-Bay D #1
Followed by Junior Dairy Cattle Show –Bay D #1
9:00 AM Classic Goat Show-Bay A #3
Followed by Classic Goat Show Showmanship
2:00 PM Speech Contest-TBD
4:00 PM Round Robin followed by Exhibitor Social
6:00 PM Awards Ceremony-Bay D Open to the Public 8:00
2010 JUNIOR GRAND NATIONAL STOCK SHOW TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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SUNDAY, APRIL 11 8:00 AM Rabbit Show (not Grand National Sponsored)-South Hall All Rabbits must be taken off-grounds following the conclusion of judging 8:00 PM Release of all remaining animals 12 Noon All Animals must be off-grounds
http://www.cowpalace.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Itemid=90
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April Maze
CAMP COLLEGE EARTH FAIR FOOD FUN HORSE LEADERS POULTRY PRESENTATION RABBITS
REUNION SCHOLARSHIP
SCIENCE SPRING TREES
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March 8, 2009
TO: Everyone Interested In Fashion Revue FROM: San Mateo County Fashion Revue Committee
Please go here: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/files/77600.pdf to download the complete packet with entry forms and instructions. We also invite you to help plan and execute the event. Please contact Linda Litz at 650-591-5041 to let her know if you would like to help. Participants may want to bring reading material to read while they are waiting while the judging is taking place and perhaps water to drink outside of the changing room.
Fashion Revue Schedule
Friday April 23, 2009 Entries due to Linda Litz no later than 4 pm Saturday May 1, 2009 12:00 p.m. – Registration
12:30 p.m. – Judging begins
Families and friends are encouraged to come for the Fashion Show, which concludes with the Award Ceremony. Tasty refreshments will follow the awards. Please plan to arrive no earlier than 3:20 p.m. for the Fashion Show so that the judging can be finished without any delays. As you can imagine, we never know exactly how much time is needed to complete the judging. The Fashion Show will take place after the judging has been completed, which is estimated to be approximately at 3:30 p.m.
IMPORTANT: Please read the guidelines and regulations carefully.
Mail all forms to Linda Litz, 3210 Upper Lock Belmont, CA 94002 Or you may email entries to: [email protected]
If you have any questions, call Linda at 650-591-5041. Before mailing, please double-check your entry. It is the member’s responsibility to prepare their entry and make sure it arrives on time.
Saturday, May 1, 2010 12:00 PM Crystal Springs United Methodist Church
2145 Bunker Hill Dr. San Mateo
2010 San Mateo County 4-H Fashion Revue
“Celebrate in the USA!”
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4-H Shooting Sports Workshop - Rifle Discipline El Centro, CA
Saturday, June 12, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, June 13, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at Border Tactical Range, 925 North Imperial Avenue, in El Centro, CA (Imperial County). Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. There is no cost for the course. To register for the course and receive more information contact John Borba at: [email protected]
For information about the facility and a map, please visit the range website at: http://bordertactical.com
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4-H Shooting Sports - Archery Workshop April 23 – 25, 2010
A training course for the 4-H archery discipline will be offered as a workshop at the 2010 California Camping Conference. The conference will take place at the Nevada 4-H Camp in Stateline, Nevada (Lake Tahoe). Cost for the conference includes $120 and includes meals, lodging, and course materials. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as archery volunteers and can instruct archery club projects and camp programs.
Registrations are due by April 8, 2010. To download a copy of the registration form, visit the Camping Website at: http://groups.ucanr.org/%5F4hbaseca/ and click on the bar that reads “2010 Camp Conference Registration Form”.
For more information about registering for this course contact John Borba at (661) 868-6216 or email: [email protected]
4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification for Archery
A shooting sports training workshop for the archery disci-pline will be held in Red Bluff, CA on Saturday, April 10 at 9 AM – 5 PM and Sunday, April 11 at9 AM – 1 PM Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as archery volunteers and can instruct archery club projects and camp programs. Attendance at both days is required. In addition, on Saturday evening, there will be an optional no host dinner and discussion about equipment.
The course will be held at Wetter Hall, 1740 Walnut Street, Red Bluff and at the Ishi Archery Club Range, Hwy 36 East, Red Bluff. Cost for the course will be $35 and includes morning refreshments, Saturday lunch and class materials. Dry camping is available at the range.
For more information, contact Leland George, State 4-H Archery Instructor, at 530-527-4200 or e-mail: [email protected]. Please send “Training Request & Registration Form” and fees to Leland George, 21075 Hwy 36 West, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Make checks payable to “Tehama County 4-H Council”. Pre-registration is due April 2nd. For the “Training Request & Registration Form” go to http://ca4h.org/projresource/shootingsports/index.asp or contact your county 4-H office.
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop -Rifle Discipline Bakersfield, CA
Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 1, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at Five Dogs Shooting Range, 20238 Woody Road in Bakersfield. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. There is no cost for the course. To register for the course and receive more information contact John Borba at: [email protected]
For information about the facility and a map, please visit the range website at: http://www.5dogsrange.com
Shooting Sports Leader Trainer Course - Muzzle Loading Discipline, 5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield, CA
Saturday, August 21, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 22, 2010 – 8:00 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: [email protected] or telephone 661-868-6216.
4-H Shooting Sports Leader Certification for Pistol
A shooting sports training workshop for the pistol discipline will be held in central California on: Saturday, May 22, 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Stanislaus County Ag Center, Modesto Sunday, May 23, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Safety First Shooting Association, Winton
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as pistol trainers and can instruct pistol club/county projects and certify pistol volunteers. Attendance at both days is required. The class size is limited and restricted
to adults only who are age 21 or older.
The first day of the course will be held at the Stanislaus County Ag Center Room G, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto. The second day will take place at the Safety First Shooting Association in Winton (Merced County).
For more information, contact Jim Atherstone 209-993-7971 or email: [email protected]
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California 4-H updates can be found on the State website: http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/updates/index.asp
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2010 State 4-H Horse Events
Dates have been set for 2010 State 4-H Horse Events. The State 4-H Horse Classic - Educational Contests will be held April 24 & 25 at Reedley College, Reedley, CA (southeast of Fresno). Entries are due April 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne George at 530-527-3101 or e-mail her at [email protected]. The Championship Horse Show will be held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville on Thursday, June 24 thru Sunday, June 27. Tentatively, the English classes and Over Fences will be held on Friday, Western classes on Saturday and Gymkhana on Sunday. More information is available on the web site at http://ca4h.org/projresource/horse/. Entries are due June 1st with an Early Bird Special by May 15th. There are new classes being offered such as gymkhana walk/trot, versatility and elite showmanship.
2010 State 4-H Field Day
The 2010 State 4-H Field Day is planned for May 29, 2010. The event will include a variety of interests including presentation day, state fashion revue, a plant science contest and interview contest amongst many others. If you are interested in exhibiting at this annual event, click here http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/SFD-App-Form2010.pdf for an ap-plication. Applications are due by April 2, 2010. State 4-H Field Day is looking to partner with a 4-H group willing to serve lunch at the 2010 State Field Day on May 29, 2010. Interested clubs should contact Quang "Hogan" Tong - 530-752-5644 or [email protected].
California 4-H Photography Contest Any regular 4-H member, age 9-19, is welcome to participate. Mem-bers do not need to be enrolled in a photography project to participate. There are no prior require-ments to enter at this State level competition. Online registration is due by May 7, 2010. No late entries will be accepted. Entries can be dropped off from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the 2010 State Field Day on May 29th.
Contest rules and registration details: link http://ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/CA4HPhotoContestV3.pdf
Online contest registration: link http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=4471
If you have any questions regarding the photography contest, please contact:
John Trammell 2010 CA 4-H Photography Contest Coordinator CA 4-H Technology Leadership Team [email protected] (909) 844-1747
April is the Month of the Military Child Would your club like to show support for your local military youth? April is the Month of the Military Child and Operation: Military Kids would like to challenge 4-H clubs to draw, color, decorate poster boards or create computer generated posters that have a message that "speaks out for military kids" in the local community. The theme of the posters can vary greatly and may include information about the number of military children from your local community, the personal sacrifices that they make and opportunities available to assist or support them. The posters could then be displayed throughout your community, at libraries, schools, businesses, etc. during April, Month of the Military Child. OMK has funding available to help your club purchase supplies for this poster project. For more information contact Sylena Wise at 530-752-8585 or email [email protected].
Everyday Young Heroes Awards Program National Service Briefing, a feature of Youth Service America's weekly updates offers an Everyday Young Heroes Awards program. This is an ongoing recognition effort to spotlight the work of youth committed to and performing outstanding community service. If you know a young person deserving of this nomination, please visit: http://www.YSA.org/awards/hero.
4th Annual Rachel Carson Contest
The EPA has announced the 4th Annual Rachel Carson Contest and is seeking entries for creative projects in the areas of poetry, photogra-phy, essays and dance. Entries need to be from a team of two or more. Entry deadline is June 16, 2010. For more information, visit: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm.
Service Project Ideas
Are you looking for a service project? Check out http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/ and click on the links to the Million Pillowcase Project. The project lasts through December 2010. The basic pattern is the easiest and is suitable for beginning sewers. Look at the link for a store near you that is accepting the pillowcases. They are donated to the homeless, foster children, cancer patients and others so they can be designed for boys, girls, and adults. In Tuolumne County, 4-H leaders donated leftover fabric and members sewed the pillowcases at their "Everything but Animals" Field Day.
California Camping Conference
The 2010 California Camping Conference will be held at the Nevada 4-H Camp near Stateline, Nevada (at Lake Tahoe) on April 23 – 25, 2010. The conference serves as a valuable
resource for camp administrators, camp staff (youth and adult), and Extension Staff in planning and implementing all types of camp programs. Important conference topics include the new Camp Safety Manual addressing California Health and Safety Code requirements for camps; engaging fun activities for your camps; archery certification; and camp staff training. Look for conference fee and registration detail in next month’s Updates, but be sure to mark the date on your calendar for this important event. Online Brochure can be seen here: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_Conferences.htm
California 4-H Film Festival If you have a love for video production, join us at this year's State 4-H Field Day for the first annual California 4-H Film Festival. The theme of this year's film festival is, "What does 4-H mean to you?" On May 29, 2010, videos entered by 4-H members from across the state will be played throughout the day. 4-H members ages 9-19 are allowed to participate and one grand prize for each category will be awarded. Videos must be postmarked by May 7, 2010.
Contest rules and information: link http://ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/film%20festival.pdf
If you have any questions regarding the film festival, please contact:
Ashlyn Aiu 2010 CA 4-H Film Festival Coordinator CA 4-H Technology Leadership Team [email protected]
The State Leadership Conference 2010 "Operation 4-H"
The State Leadership Conference 2010 "Operation 4-H" is now online at http://www.ca4h.org/conference/slc/. Financial assistance will be allotted on an "as needed and available" basis and is not transferable. Applications are due May 15th. Delegates may request up to $330 of fi-nancial aid. Please direct questions to Quang "Hogan" Tong at 530-752-5644 or email at [email protected].
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Are you a 4-H member or volunteer with experience and interest in technology?
Apply to the 2010-2011 California 4-H Technology Leadership Team (CTLT)! The CTLT increases the use and awareness of technology in the 4-H program through workshops, providing IT support, assistance to 4-H Clubs, and at statewide events. Candidates must be at least 16 years of age or older. Membership is a fourteen-month commitment, July 2010 through August 2011. The deadline to apply is April 30, 2010. More information is available at: http://www.ca4h.org/compcorps/
State Fashion Revue
Online registration is being accepted at http://ucanr.org/sfr2010 until May 12. In order to ensure a smooth event, adult judges are needed who have experience in fashion, sewing, consumer education or related fields. Adults, parents of participants, or older teen volunteers may serve as door monitors. We need 40 judges and 12 room monitors. If you can help or have questions about State Fashion Revue, please contact Karli Draxler, SFR Registrar at [email protected] or Sue Moore , staff liaison at [email protected].
Golden Clover Awards
The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievement of 4-H mem-bers, volunteers, 4-H program staff, and groups within the 4-H YDP. Applica-tions are due postmarked by May 31,
2010. The 2010 applications are now available on the state website at: http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/goldenclover. Please nominate a worthy candidate that you believe is deserving of this great honor. Please direct questions to Quang "Hogan" Tong at 530-752-5644 or email at [email protected].
4-H Statewide Advisory Committee
Are you interested in participating on a 4-H Statewide Advisory Committee? 4-H Youth, Adult Volunteers, County Staff and Administration are all encouraged to apply for this opportunity. The committees you may apply for are: Policy Advisory Committee Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee, Citizenship/Service Learning Council, International Exchange Support Advisory Committee, Equine Education Advisory Committee, Animal Science Education Advisory Committee, Camping Advisory Committee, CA 4-H Technology Leadership Team, and Healthy Living Advisory Committee. Applications for the 2010-2011 Statewide Advisory Committees are due postmarked by May 31, 2010. Download the application here: http://www.ca4h.org/council/4-HYDPStatewideCommittees2010.pdf . You may contact the State 4-H Office for any questions, 530-754-8518.
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Cool Science
If you build it carefully, this crazy contraption demonstrates one of the basic laws of nature. This law explains many events we see every day.
Tutorial can be found here: http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/en/kids/funphysics2.shtml
Water is a great molecule that is truly under-appreciated. Just about every chemistry student knows the chemical formula H2O and can draw a rough diagram of a water
molecule, but do you really understand how unique water is? Put your water knowledge to the test with this fun activity! http://www.education.com/activity/article/Molecule_Madness_high/
Canadian Exchange
It has been called the highlight of any 4-H member’s career! You're invited to take part in the 69th Annual Alberta Club Week. This once in a lifetime event is an intensive personal development pro-gram for senior 4-H members. Delegates will meet more than 100 individuals from Alberta, across Canada and be-yond. Participants will be involved in a variety of ac-tivities including group challenges, a masquerade dance, mini-Olympics, a talent show, and small-group sessions. Sessions will focus on values, issues, human rights, friends, family, Alberta, and 4-H. We guarantee that you will learn about yourself and the world around you through everything you do at Club Week!
The California 4-H YDP participates in an exchange with our Canadian counter parts. Every year we send two delegates to Alberta Club week and in return they send two delegates to our State Leadership Conference. We are currently accepting applications for our delegates. For more information please contact Quang “Hogan” Tong at 510-752-5644 or email at [email protected]. Applications due postmarked April 16, 2010.
Earth Facts for Earth Day - April 22, 2010
Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to watch a TV for three hours - it's equivalent to half a gallon of gaso-line. Earth Day is a relatively new holiday and was first celebrated on April 22 in 1970. More than 20 million Americans participated in this first Earth Day celebration Earth Day was founded by a senator of Wisconsin and the day is credited for creating the environmentalism movement. April 22 is the first official day of Spring in the Northern hemisphere and of Fall in the Southern hemisphere and was chosen to be Earth Day for this reason. Never underestimate the importance of recycling: if every newspaper was recycled, we could save about 250,000,000 trees each year. Unfortunately only 27% of all American newspapers are recycled. More than 20,000,000 Hershey's Kisses are wrapped each day, using 133 square miles of tinfoil. All that foil is recyclable, but not many people realize it. Only 11% of the earth's surface is used to grow food. The world's first national park was started in 1872 at Yellowstone National Park in the US. The first proclamation of Earth Day was made by the mayor of San Francisco in 1970. A highlight of the annual Earth Day ceremony at the United Nations is the ringing of the Peace Bell that was given to the UN by Japan. It is made from coins given by school children to further peace on our planet.
Happy Earth Day!
Quote of the Month
People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out,
but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed
only if there is a light from within.
—Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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Sign up to help behind the scenes, on the prep day, or on the day of the build.
Join the City of Daly City, the Daly City Partnership, 4-H, and KaBOOM! as we make our children’s dream playground a reality!
Volunteer by contacting: Pat Bohm (650) 557-4587 [email protected] Denise Brown (650) 991-8004 [email protected]
For more info, visit kaboom.org to learn how you can ensure healthier kids and stronger communities through the power of play.
WE NEED YOU! Parents, Children, and Community Members … Please Join Us!
Behind the Scenes
When: NOW What: Join a committee to:
Solicit for food Recruit volunteers Fundraise for
plants, tools, etc Plan Children’s
Activities ….And more
Can You Handle a Power Tool ?
When: Saturday, May 1
Time: 8am - 4pm If you are handy with a hammer, your help is needed in preparing the playground site. Breakfast, Lunch, plus childcare provided at no cost.
200 Volunteers Build a Playground!
When: Tuesday, May 4
Time: 8am - 4pm We build a playground! It’s a fun day with music, food, children’s activities, and a raffle. Youth over 14 are welcome to volunteer. (Permission slip needed.)
Donations Gladly Accepted! (cash, check, supplies, etc) Call Denise or Pat for info. Make checks payable to Daly City Partnership. Send to: 111 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City, CA 94015
Volunteers are needed… Three ways to help...
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$$ 2010 Statewide 4-H Higher Education Scholarships$$ The 2010 Statewide 4-H Higher Education Scholarships are available for application and due to the State 4-H Office postmarked by April 30, 2010. To view the full list and description requirements of the scholarships available, visit: http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/scholarship Dean Memorial Legacy Scholarship For nearly 40 years, Bob and Pat Dean were passionately devoted to the 4-H Youth Development Program and the California 4-H Foundation. Without children of their own, Bob and Pat considered the 4-H youth as their children. Through this scholarship fund they have insured the future of their “family.” Award Information: Three $1,000 scholarships.
Candidates judged on demonstrated level of skill and knowledge in any project area.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor. Mabel W. Jacks Scholarship The Mabel W. Jacks Endowment Fund is in memory of R.C. Jacks, an enthusiastic supporter of both 4-H and FFA. Award Information: Five $700 scholarships.
Please note: 4-H members enrolled in Nevada State 4-H at the time of their high school graduation are also eligible.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor. Consideration will be given to those students pursuing higher education who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a college or university (financial need). Financial need is determined based on the essay. American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA) Agricultural Scholarship The California Chapter of American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, a statewide professional organization of farm managers and rural appraisers, is sponsoring these scholarships to provide financial support to 4-H youth pursuing a de-gree and career in higher education in the field of rural appraising, agricultural education, agricultural management or agricul-tural financial services. Award Information: Two $1,000 scholarships to attend a four-year university in California. One $250 scholarship to attend a two-year community college in California.
Please note: 4-H members enrolled in Nevada State 4-H at the time of their high school graduation are also eligible.
All applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
Candidates judged on agriculture related 4-H project work and future plans in agriculture.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing a degree in rural appraisal, agricultural education, agricultural management or agricultural financial services.
Expectations of Scholarship Recipients:
Scholarship winners will be strongly encouraged to attend a banquet at either the fall (October) or spring (April) ASFMRA conference where they will be recognized before members. Reasonable costs will be covered by ASFMRA to help the recipient attend the banquet. If the costs are prohibitive, other arrangements will be made to best represent the winners to ASFMRA members.
Applicant’s essay may be used by ASFMRA for promotional and marketing purposes. Samarin Family Vocational Education Scholarship Award Information: One $1,000 scholarship.
Candidates must be enrolled in, or intending to enroll in (upon high school graduation), a vocational/trade school or junior college vocational training program in the United States.
Note: Vocational education is organized educational programs that are directly related to the preparation of individuals for employment or for additional preparation for a career requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Examples include automotive techni-cian, welder, forester, drafter, dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and other vocational fields.
Consideration will be given first to those students who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a vocational or trade school, or junior college vocational training program. All applicants in need of encouragement and support in pursuing a vocational program will be considered .
Applications will be judged on financial need and how the scholarship will help the candidate reach his or her vocational education goals. These are evaluated based on the personal statement.
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Free to a Good Home
Very sweet 4 month old black Silkie that is super friendly and great with kids. He is black with iridescent blue feathers on his tail and wings. He starting crowing this last week, but it is not a very loud crow. The owners asked that he be a pet only and not eaten. Please contact Susan at 650-773-7296 to adopt him and for more information.
Havana Rabbits- I have three broken black Havana rabbits left from my litter that need homes! I have one buck and two does left and they are all show quality, tattooed and will come with a pedigree! So, if you are interested, please call Peri Wong at (650)853-1305 or email me at [email protected]
Frank Woods Memorial Scholarship Frank Woods was involved in 4-H for a total of 46 years throughout his life. He first became involved in his local 4-H club as a young child. Later, when his wife (Rosemarie) and two sons (Mike and Wayne) joined the 4-H program, he became a dedicated volunteer at the local, sectional and state levels. He and his family were especially involved in the Lodi 4-H community. Throughout his life, Frank had a strong passion for 4-H. Through his service, he brought out the best in others. The family & friends of Frank Woods established this memorial fund to honor his passion for 4-H. Award Information: One $1,000 scholarship.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing a degree in an agriculturally-based field of study.
All candidates must have a 2.8 grade point average or higher. California State Beekeepers Association Scholarship The purpose of the California State Beekeepers Association is to educate the public about the beneficial aspects of honey bees, advance research beneficial to beekeeping practices, provide a forum for cooperation among beekeepers, and to support the economic and political viability of the beekeeping industry. More information is available at http://www.californiastatebeekeepers.com/ Award Information: One $500 scholarship.
Candidates must have participated in a 4-H beekeeping project anytime in their 4-H membership.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor. Preference will be given to those students who plan to enter the bee industry. LA-CO Industries Scholarship LA-CO Markal®, a manufacturer of livestock marking products for the agriculture industry, regards 4-H as a very worthwhile organization for youth who want to learn more about the very important agriculture industry and the key role it plays in the world today. The company is proud to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship each year for continued education in an agricultural field of study. Award Information: One $1,000 scholarship.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing a degree in an agricultural large animal production field of study.
All candidates must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher. Consideration will be given to those students pursuing higher education who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a college or university (financial need). Financial need is determined based on the essay. Check the state website for other scholarship opportunities and to apply: http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/scholarship
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Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center
June 12, 2010 10 am - 2 pm
1500 Purisima Creek Road
Half Moon Bay
Self guided tours
Sheep shearing & wool spinning demonstrations
Grind corn & feed the animals
Dye wool
Plant a seedling to take home
Bring your lunch & enjoy a picnic
and much more...
You may arrive at anytime during the event. Plan on about 2 hours.
$5 per person
Reservations are required
Contact Leslie Jensen at
650-712-3151 or email
[email protected] UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION
W E B S I T E S
Highlights Website: Highlights is available online!
Follow the simple steps listed below to receive an electronic copy.
STEP 1: Go to the county 4-H web address: http://www.cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/
STEP 2: on the navigation area click on “newsletters”
STEP 3: On this page you should see, "4-H Highlights” - click on
this option
STEP 4: “Subscribe to Newsletter - receive e-mail when this news-
letter is updated”, enter email address in the box under this heading.
Your subscription will start with the next newsletter.
State 4-H Web Server
4-H Clubs may register for space on this server! Check out http://clubs.ca4h.org to view current websites. Click on the links to find
out how your group can benefit from having a safe, free alternative to commercial web servers. This program is funded by a grant
from SBC Excelerator through The California 4-H Foundation.
Club Websites: Belmont
http://www.belmont4h.org/joomla/index.php Burlingame/San Mateo Website:
http://clubs.ca4h.org/sanmateo/burlingame-sanmateo/homepg.htm
Canada Club Website:
http://clubs.ca4h.org/sanmateo/canada Coastside Club Website
http://clubs.ca4h.org/sanmateo/coastside4h/
Half Moon Bay Club Website:
http://halfmoonbay4h.yolasite.com/ Pacifica Club Website:
www.pacifica4h.org
San Bruno Club Website:
http://sb4h.sanbrunocal.com/
San Carlos/Eaton Hills Website:
http://www.sancarlos4h.org
CA State 4-H Website
This is where you can download all your record book forms, medical releases and keep up to date with State opportunities and helpful links to other sites. http://ca4h.org/ San Mateo/San Francisco Counties 4-H MySpace page: : www.myspace.com/SanFranciscoSanMateo4H
State Volunteer Website: http://ucanr.org/4-hvolunteers/
LOOK FOR ITEMS THAT DID NOT MAKE IT INTO HIGHLIGHTS, ON OUR WEBSITE: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_News_and_Updates.htm
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The official 4-H page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/4-h
4-H National Council Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/National-4-H-Council/68068137048
4H²Online: http://4-h.org/b/Pages/Layouts/4h2online.html
Need help with a gardening question? Call the UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardener’s hotline at 650-726-9059 x 107 or email [email protected] Elkus Ranch Environmental Education Center - We are always looking for volunteers to help out at the ranch. You can volunteer to help in the gardens, cleaning up animal pens, and other chores as needed. Please contact Leslie Jensen at [email protected] to volunteer!
April 2 State Field Day exhibitor applications due 3 SMC Fair market hog tagging 7-11 Jr Grand National 10-11 Archery discipline, Shooting Sports workshop, Red Bluff, CA. 12 Fair entry forms due - youth livestock and small animal department 17 State qualifying - dairy and livestock judging contest 18 Market sheep & goat pre check-in and tagging, SMC Fair 10-12pm 19 Lifeskills & Hobbies meeting, Fox School, Belmont 22 Earth Day 23-25 California Camping Conference 23-25 Archery workshop - Shooting Sports training course, Stateline, NV (Lake Tahoe) 24 4-H Million Trees tree planting event at Elkus Ranch 24-25 State Horse Classic, Reedley, CA 25 Last day to reserve your seat for the 4-H Scholarship I Fundraising Dinner/Dance 30 California 4-H Technology Leadership Team applications due 30 State Scholarship Applications due May 1 County Fashion Revue/Hobby & Craft Expo, Crystal Springs Methodist Church 1 4-H Scholarship I Fundraiser/Dinner Dance, San Mateo Elks Lodge 7 4-H Photography and Film Festival Contest entries due 15 SLC Financial Aid applications due 15 Bay Area Lemonade Day 17 County Council meeting, Fox School, Belmont 22- Shooting Sports training workshop - Pistol Discipline, Modesto 22 Burlingame/San Mateo 4-H Open Farm 23 Safety First Shooting Association - Winton (Merced County) 29 State Field Day - State Fashion Review, UC Davis 31 Statewide Advisory Committee applications due 31 Golden Clover nominations due
E V E N T C A L E N D A R
UC Cooperative Extension San Mateo/San Francisco County 4-H YDP 80 Stone Pine Road, Suite 100 Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu
Happy Earth Day &
Happy Spring!