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Eureka, CA 95501 Permit No. 325
UC Cooperative Extension Humboldt County 5630 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503 Sandy Sathrum 4-H Program Representative
If you have special
needs, please let us know.
Open Monday—Friday 8:00-5:00 pm Phone: 707-445-7351 Fax: 707-444-9334
Email: [email protected] web site: http://cehumboldt.ucanr.edu
CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Local Events in Bold)
April 1, 2014 Soliciting Buyers Training (pg 5) 5:30-7:30 pm Redwood Acres
April 5, 2014 Cutten 4-H Club Pancake Breakfast 8am-11am Cutten Element.
April 8, 2014 4-H Camp Fundraiser (pg 7) 9:30am-4:30pm Arcata & Fortuna
April 15, 2014 Gloria Barron Applications Due (pg 2)
April 26, 2014 Rhododendron Parade (pg 6) 10:00 am Eureka
April 29, 2014 4-H All Star Applications Due (pg 7)
May 1, 2014 Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Appl Due (pg 5) By 5:00 pm Mail to Kelly Victorine
May 1, 2014 Higher Education Scholarship Application Due (pg 5)
May 8, 2014 Celebration of Science and Service (pg 3)
May 10, 2014 Beef Camp & Field Day 9am-2pm Fortuna High
May 15, 2014 Revolution of Responsibility Service Learning Appl Due (pg 2)
May 31, 2014 State Field Day (pg 2) 8am-6pm UC Davis
May 31, 2014 Junior Meat Goat Show (pg 7) 9:30am Redwood Empire FG
June 28-July 1 4-H Summer Camp (pg 7) TLC
July 10-13, 2014 4-H Horse Camp (pg 7) Cuneo Creek
June 20-23 Humboldt Made (pg 6) Redwood Acres
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
See page 2 for State 4-H updates of event and funding dates and deadlines
All Star Applications Due:
April 29, 2014!
4 -H GRAM APRIL 2014 PHONE: 707-445-7351
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes Deadline: April 15 The Barron Prize honors twenty-five outstanding young leaders ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and our environment. The top ten winners each receive a $5,000 cash award to support their service work or higher education. More info: http://bit.ly/1jhX1vT
Golden Clover Applications Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2014 The application link is available on the 4-H state website at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/GoldenClover/
Higher Education Scholarship Applications Deadline: 11:59 p.m. on May 1, 2014 The application link is available on the 4-H state website at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/Scholarships/
California 4-H Uniform Contest Proposals due April 18, 2014, 9pm. If you’ve always complained about the uniform, now is your chance to have a voice in changing it! In response to 4-H members’ and volunteers’ input and desire to explore options for a new uniform, the State 4-H Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee is facilitating the process to adopt a new uniform. Read the contest rules and voting process here: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/181544.pdf
2014-15 Statewide 4-H Advisory Committees The State 4-H Office is accepting statewide 4-H Advisory Committee applications for the 2014-15 program year. All 4-H members, adult volunteers, county and state 4-H YDP staff, as well as community partners are encouraged to apply. The committees offer insight, review and input for the operation and management of the statewide 4-H YDP. Applications are due to the CA State 4-H Office postmarked by May 31, 2014 or online by 11:59pm on May 31, 2014. For more information, see: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Administration/Advisory_Committees/
National 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony Opportunities Due to the State 4-H Office by May 16, 2014 National 4-H HOF Entertainer Application National 4-H HOF Master/Mistress of Ceremonies Application
4-H State Field Day May 31, 2014, 8:00am-6:00pm UC Davis Campus-Wellman Hall Revamped State Field Day Webpage: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Events/SFD/ Here you will find an interactive map along all the exciting activities you can participate and enjoy! New this year at State Field Day: 4-H Engineering and Technology Showcase Have a 4-H Engineering or Technology project you will like to showcase or demonstrate? Apply here: http://ucanr.edu/exhibit/display_application! Funding for supplies/materials or handouts is available, contact Steven Worker, [email protected].
State 4-H Leaders Forum 2014 “What shall we do differently in our project meeting this month?” Need ideas? Relax and have a clear view of 101 Innovative project ideas! Wouldn’t you love to come home with 101 innovative workshop venues
ready to use? Get READY. The stage is being SET. Let’s GO!
STATE 4-H UPDATES
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California 4-H is filled with 14,000 skilled and talented leaders. Networking new and innovative projects and activities is one of the focus areas leaders across the state thirst for. Come to the State 4-H Leaders’ Forum at the Sacramento Crowne Plaza on November 14 – 16, 2014. Join the journey with your 4-H colleagues and friends, sharing your project and club management, time saving, actions. It’s time to coalesce into a united family, clearing the path from all the different twists and turns, to discover 101 Ways 4-H Thrives! Website for SLF, workshop proposal forms, 101 innovative project forms, and more ideas to follow: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Conferences/SLF/ #4hwaterwed Start the New Year with a pledge to drink more water! Each Wednesday take a picture of yourself drinking water and post it to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Be sure to #4hwaterwed to show your commitment to healthy living. For more information on the importance of hydration and ideas for your club visit: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/HealthyLiving/Water_For_Better_Living/
California Focus June 13-17, 2014 California Focus is a unique citizenship educational experience that combines hands-on participation in workshops, debates, and simulations with speakers, tours, fun activities, and new friends from across California. http://ucanr.org/sites/UC4-H/Projects/Citizenship/Focus/CF/ Online Registration will be available April 1, 2014 State Leadership Conference August 14-17, 2014 UC Santa Cruz Registration coming soon! “Raiders of the Lost Leadership” The 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together high school youth from across California in a four day leadership training, networking, and learning experience. Check out our website, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram for Updates and exciting announcements. Revolution of Responsibility Service Learning mini-grants – due May 15, 2014 http://4h.ucanr.edu/Support/RofR/
4-H Engineering and Technology Showcase May 31, 2014, 9:00am - 4:00pm, UC Davis Financially supported by Lockheed Martin Learn more and register at http://ucanr.edu/fieldday Share knowledge, interact with youth and adults, and engage people in new activities! The showcase will feature robotics, woodworking, rocketry, gis/gps, engines, computers, automotive, farm machinery, and more. Youth exhibiting are eligible for a "4-H engineering" pin. Sign-up to exhibit!
4-H Robotics Opportunities in Fall 2014 Do you want to lead a robotics project next year? Tell us the type of training you want: Lego Mindstorm, Junk Drawer Robotics, or other? Is your 4-H Junk Drawer Robotics project willing to participate in a 4-H research project looking at what youth learn in robotics projects? Please contact us! Steven Worker at [email protected] or Richard Mahacek at [email protected]
Check out 2 New 4-H Project Sheets Engineering: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/183847.pdf
4-H GRAM Humboldt County
4-H Newsletter
APRIL 2014
4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills.
Celebration of Science and Service May 8, 2014
On May 8, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the Smith-Lever Act, which created Cooperative Extension, the world’s first system connecting public higher education with local communities in the pursuit of service to the land and its people. In California, Cooperative Extension is administered by the University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), the host organization for the 4-H Youth Development Program! May 8: University of California Day of Science and Service http://beascientist.ucanr.edu On May 8, 2014, UC Cooperative Extension celebrates its 100th birthday. In the spirit of cooperation, the UC ANR is asking you to join us for a one-day science project. Take a walk, visit a park or enjoy the beauty of a garden. Paint a picture of California’s food and water resources by marking your responses on our online GIS maps! How many pollinators do you see outside in a 3-minute time period? Bees, wasps, flies, butterflies, moths, beetles, birds and bats help plants reproduce. By marking our California map, we can get a better idea of where pollinators are—and are not—across the state.
Where is food grown in your community?
Nearly every community in California contributes in some way to food production, from large farms to backyard gardens. By marking our California food map, we can get a
better idea of where food is produced across the state.
How do you conserve water?
With each passing day, the availability of clean water is diminishing. Your data will help create a clearer picture of what water conservation practices are used across the state of California. Free educational activities are available for grades K-12 around water conservation, gardening and nutrition, and pollinators to support the questions outlined above. In addition, links to curricula, ANR research projects, and additional efforts around these topics are available on the website. More information is available at http://100.ucanr.edu/Day_of_Science_and_Service/ Plan to host an event with your 4-H Club, project, or another organization! Steven Worker, 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology Coordinator, [email protected]
IN THIS ISSUE
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State 4-H Updates, Events, and Deadlines
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Table of Contents Celebration of Science and Service
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State 4-H Policy Regarding Child Abuse National 4-H Curriculum Sale Northcoast Youth Summit Report Presentation Day 2014 4-H & FFA Projects Clarified
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H C Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship Complete Your Surveys and Win $50 Mgmt and Program Development Team 4-H Scholarship for Higher Education Working with Junior and Teen Leaders
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Redwood Acres Fair “Humboldt Made” Redwood Acres Fair Books Rhododendron Parade Tour of the Unknown Coast Beef Camp & Field Day Record Keeping—A life skill White Socks Report
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4-H Robotics Opportunities North Coast Junior Meat Goat Show 4-H Summer Camp 4-H Camp Fundraiser Apply to be a County 4-H All Star
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Community Club News Miranda 4-H News Freshwater 4-H Club News Hydesville 4-H News Ferndale 4-H News Fieg-Tucker Scholarship Awards
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State 4-H Policy Regarding Child Abuse Note: Section 800 of the Policy Handbook is available online from
the State 4-H Website: www.ca4h.org for those who want to read it
in its entirety. Child safety brochures are available at the 4-H
Office. Below is a brief summary on Child Abuse.
What is Child Abuse? How do I recognize Child Abuse?
Child Abuse and neglect are the injury, sexual abuse,, sexual
exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child by any
person who harms the child’s health, welfare, and/or safety.
How do I respond to a Child who discloses?
Believe the child and be supportive
Be on the same eye level
Reassure the child that it is okay to tell
Listen to the child
Rephrase the important thoughts
Tell the child help is available
Let the child know you can report it
Trust your “gut” feelings
(Although not mandated, you may report)
Don’t promise confidentiality
Don’t panic or express shock
Don’t ask leading or suggestive questions
Don’t make negative comments about the alleged perpetrator
Don’t disclose information indiscriminately
Who must report?
All 4-H YDP Staff are considered to be childcare custodians and
are thus required by law to report suspected child abuse. 4-H
Volunteers are not considered childcare custodians and are not
required by law to make reports.
However, the penal code states that volunteers who supervise
children or have direct contact with them are encouraged to
obtain training in how to identify and report child abuse.
A 4-H Volunteer may elect to notify Child Protection Services or
local law enforcement agencies directly. In addition, the 4-H
Office should be notified to ensure the safety of other youth
involved in 4-H YDP activities. Encourage the 4-H member to tell
the appropriate authorities.
Any person making a report about child abuse is immune from civil
or criminal liability as a result of the report, unless it can be proven
that a false report was made, and the volunteer knew the report was
false.
National 4-H Curriculum Sale Starts April 1st
Once a year National 4-H offers a discount on curriculum. The
25% discount will apply starting April 1st. You can download
samples and explore at www.4-H.org/curriculum or
purchase at 4-HMall.org
APRIL 2014 4 -H GRAM PHONE: 707-445-7351
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Northcoast Youth Summit Report
Another successful Youth Summit has occurred with the help of the
All Stars and the NYS Planning Team. Over 300 registered for this
event. The two keynote speakers, Laura Ziemer and Kintay John-
son, motivated and inspired all those in attendance. The 40 work-
shop were filled and FUN! Lunch time activities included the live
DJ, tables from various organizations, and a photo booth besides
the great food. Many thanks to all who donated time or door priz-
es. Make your plans now to attend next year.
Presentation Day 2014 Morris School
Presentation Day was a great success and very well chaired by
Grace Miller and Ella Waterhouse. Here’s the list of participants
and the placing they received. Thank you to all who served as
judges, room hosts and assisted at the event.
Gold
Seth Regli Nicco Infantino Dominic Regli Abby Ziesak
Abigail Albin / Taylor Chamberlain Blue
Lily Hodges Phoebe Ruggles Rebekka Nielsen
Jenna Sadler Kayla Hamm
Darby Baskin Green Jace Hunt
Red
Molly Crandell / Jed Huff
Sarah Goodrich
Sarah Carrick
Seren Davies Hughes
Madeline Homes
White
Faith Carrick Mini
Tiago Pimentel Trinity Hamm June Lancaster
4-H & FFA Projects Clarified
An Official Agreement that outlines concurrent project participa-
tion in 4-H and FFA can be found at: http://www.ca4h.org/policy/
forms.asp (under chapter 12). In brief, when a member maintains
projects in 4-H & FFA, the projects may NOT be in the same kind
of livestock or crop. Refer to the agreement for further
PHONE: 707-445-7351 4 -H GRAM APRIL 2014
4-H Scholarships for Higher Education
California 4-H Higher Education Scholarship applications are available at http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=12402 Applications must be submitted electronically no later than May 1, 2014, 11:59 p.m. All required information must be included with the application to be consid-ered. Who can apply for 4-H scholarships? Candidates must be:
Currently enrolled or plan to be enrolled in an institute of higher educa-
tion. This includes high school seniors, high school graduates, and those already enrolled in higher education.
Between the ages of 16 and 25 as of April 30.
Enrolled in the California 4-H Youth Development Program at the time
of their high school graduation. Full-time students at an accredited vocational school, college or university in the United States (as defined by the applicant's institution). Funds can cover educational expenses such as tuition, books, and room and board. Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships but are only eligible to re-ceive one scholarship per year. Previous scholarship recipients may reap-ply. What types of scholarships are available? The available scholarships vary each year. Visit the scholarships catego-ries page to get a complete list and description of this year's 4-H scholar-ships. Find additional scholarship opportunities http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/Scholarships/Other_Scholarships/
WORKING WITH JUNIOR AND TEEN LEADERS The Value of Youth & Adults Working Together
Youth-Adult Partnerships in 4-H provide an opportunity for youth and adults to share
responsibility and ideas and to develop leadership skills together. Junior and Teen
Leaders are involved in planning, teaching, and leading projects, activities and events at
all levels of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
Successful youth-adult partnerships themes include:
Build Relationships – Get to know each other and build trust and confidence in each
other’s skills and abilities. Understand each person’s strengths/gifts/talents/
resources and how they contribute to the partnership. Be organized. Check in with
each other often to be aware of progress. Appreciate each person’s contributions. Use
phone calls, email and notes of thanks to keep in touch.
Set high expectations – List your goals for the year and how you plan to accomplish
them. Map out your year and then focus on each meeting’s topic or theme. Make sure
experiential learning is happening and that the project members are reaching their
goals. Use project proficiencies and help everyone be successful.
Communicate clear expectations - Decide together what will happen, who will do it
and how it will be done to avoid misunderstandings. Write it down. Be realistic on time
frames. Acknowledge that each person’s contributions enhance the outcome.
Be a Team – Each person should contribute to the plan. Be willing to try new ideas.
Share difficulties and challenges and create ways to make them into positive opportuni-
ties.
Evaluate, affirm, and recognize. Reflection is an important element in learning. Evalu-
ate project goals, direction, and progress. Reflect on your roles in the project and your
effectiveness. Give feedback, encouragement, and celebrate success. Alter
future direction if needed.
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Humboldt County Junior
Livestock Auction Scholarship May 1, 2014
Amount: $500.00
Be A senior in high school in Humboldt County and accepted to an
accredited college or trade school. Submit a letter of recommenda-
tion from your agriculture advisor and one other person. Submit
your official high school transcripts
Completed application postmarked by May 1, 2014 (typed and dou-
ble-spaced)
Return to: Killy Victorine
P.O. Box 126
Hydesville, CA 95547
Complete Your Surveys and Win $50!
New surveys are available in ORB! Help tell us how 4-H has im-
pacted your life by completing the Spark Score Questions in ORB
between May 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014. All youth who
complete the required Spark Score Questions will receive a $50 gift
card in the fall of 2014. Make sure you log on and complete your
surveys!
Thrive Leaders can win $50 too!
If you are a Thrive Leader and send in all 8 postcards following
your meetings you will receive a $50 gift card at the end of the
program year. Leaders can win an additional $20 by completing
Master Trainer and Project Leader surveys. Contact Colleen at
707-599-6166 for more information.
Project Leader Survey Links:
http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=11942
http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=11943
4-H Youth Development
Management and Program Development Teams (previously) Leaders Council Meeting
Next meeting: May 19th, 2014
The official change to the new 4-H Leadership Teams happened at
the March Leader’s Council meeting. All Committee Chair
positions and the application forms were distributed and will soon
be on the county 4-H website. YOU are the official recruiters. All
chairs are voting members and anyone can attend and participate.
Each committee will also need members so please consider where
your passion is and what level of involvement you would like to
have. Also consider other older teens and adults in or out of 4-H
that would serve well on these committees. Contact the 4-H Office
with any questions.
The Bridgeville Club hosted the March meeting. Fieg-Tucker
Scholarships were awarded. In small groups everyone answered
three key questions: What are the benefits of 4-H? What do you
want to see less of? What do you want to see more of? This
information will guide the future direction of the 4-H Program.
Committee and event reports were given as well as fair updates.
Sandy announced her retirement effective July 1st. Upcoming
events are in the GRAM which is being delivered electronically.
Redwood Acres Fair – “Humboldt Made” June 20-23
Once again the theme focuses on local products, information, and
resources within our county. The Redwood Acres Fair director is
looking for youth to share what they have been learning in their
4-H projects in EVERY area! If you can lead an arts & crafts
activity, share a cooking demo, hatch out baby chicks, show how to
care for your animal, etc.; please contact the 4-H office
immediately. This is a great way to showcase what you can do in
4-H and gain credits for star rank in your record book. It can be
one simple 10-20 minute presentation and you will receive free
entry into the fair that day. If you are willing but need ideas, the
4-H office will help you find a project to present. Call today!
Redwood Acres Fair Books Entries DUE in May
Redwood Acres Fair books are now online
www.redwoodacres.com . This includes the Horse Show. Copies
were handed out at the Council meeting. A limited number of
printed copies are at the 4-H Office. Animal entries are due May
23, 2104 and still exhibits are due May 30th.
New rabbit cages are needed and you can sponsor one for $50 with
an engraved name plate. There are changes to the auction to note
for all breeds. Poultry show is Thursday and Rabbit & Cavy show
is Friday. Open Rabbit show is Saturday.
Rhododendron Parade April 26th, 2014
There is no entry fee to participate in this year’s parade. However,
the entry forms and waiver must be completed and submitted no
later than April 14, 2014 to secure free entry into the parade. If
your entry is received after April 14th, 2014 then you will be
charged a $25 late entry fee to be in the parade and we will
place you wherever we can fit your entry in the staging lineup. It is imperative that you get your entry application packet returned
by the deadline to secure your spot in the parade. Be sure to in-
clude the phone number or email address of a representative who
can be reached easily. Deliver, e-mail or fax the entry form and
signed waiver of liability to the Eureka Chamber of Commerce,
2112 Broadway, Eureka, CA 95501. You may also return the
completed form via email to the committee directly at
Tour of the Unknown Coast May 10th
4-H provides support to the Tour of the Unknown Coast and they in return share the proceeds of the event with those who provide support. This has been a great fund raiser for the County 4-H Pro-gram. We need a 4-H youth to work with Pam Berry to chair this event. All of our clubs assist in the tasks before and/or during the event.
Start recruiting members to be a part of this event!
APRIL 2014 4 -H GRAM PHONE: 707-445-7351
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Beef Camp & Field Day May 10th, 2014 from 9 AM – 2 PM Fortuna High School Ag Department
Register by April 18th
All 4-H & FFA Beef exhibitors in Humboldt and Del Norte
County are invited to this fun and educational event. Bring your
steer or heifer and come for day. The goal is to advance your
skills and knowledge in and out of the show ring. Featured will be
clipping, showing and fitting as well as a hoof trimmer on site and
a consultant for feeding advice to optimize your animal’s perfor-
mance for the fair. There will be a scale on sit to weigh your
animal, a veterinarian to answer questions and Dr. French will
share carcass evaluation.
Register by April 18th for a free t-shirt and lunch BBQ. The entire
event is FREE with door prizes throughout the day. Contact
Christina Chapman 499-5513; or [email protected] to sign
up.
RECORD KEEPING—A Life Skill By Sandy Sathrum
Record keeping is one of the 4-H Life Skills you will use through-
out your life; just ask anyone working on their taxes. Record keep-
ing is important to develop good organizational habits and use
your creativity. Well-kept records provide short-term goals to meet
club requirements, complete project work, show at the fair, and
provide opportunities for star ranks and special recognition. Long-
term rewards include career opportunities, scholarships, and lead-
ership opportunities at county, regional, state and national levels.
Record keeping skills help members:
Plan and reach goals.
Celebrate accomplishments.
Recognize growth and expertise.
Account for the investments of time, energy and money.
Keep a record for future needs (jobs, scholarships, etc.)
Develop organizational skills
Increase discipline and responsibility
Plan for wise use of resources.
Inside this issue of the GRAM is information on completing your
4-H records using the printed forms and information on using the
new online record book system. Whatever method you choose,
there are great benefits for you!
White Socks Report! by Rachelle Regli
On behalf of the White Socks for Blue Angel, I am proud to say that our committee collected over 1000 socks and 100 jars of peanut butter. The socks and peanut butter were delivered to Betty’s house on February 25, 2014. Betty was not there to receive the socks and peanut butter but did call and said “Thank you very much” to all the people who donat-ed time, commitment, socks, peanut butter, and money to her cause.
PHONE: 707-445-7351 4 -H GRAM APRIL 2014
4-H Summer Camp June 28 – July 1
TLC near Bridgeville A fun filled 3 days is in the planning for this year’s 4-H Summer Camp experience! Mark your calendars and make plans to attend! This year’s camp will be at TLC and will have a swimming pool w/slide, basketball courts, baseball field, nature trail and zip line. Ages 9 and above are welcome to come, those under 9 need to be accompanied by an certified 4-H adult (fingerprinted, enrolled and oriented). Contact Jessalynn Kunkler, 443-4262/502-7500, or Michaelyn Mullan, 768-3111, to find out more and to help with the planning of this year’s 4-H Summer Camp. Sign-up packets will be available in early May. The next planning 2 planning meetings will be Tuesday, April 10th at 6:00 p.m. and Wednesday May 7th at 6:00 p.m. at the Ag Center.
4-H Camp Fundraiser April 8th
4-H Camp will be having a fundraiser at Westside Pizza at both locations (600 F Street Arcata 95521) and (432 South Fortuna Blvd, Fortuna 95540) on Tuesday April 8th. Camp will get 10% of the proceeds from all sales open to close. You do not have to specifically say you are with the 4-H group for us to get the proceeds. This day/evening will help to reduce overall camp fees for all the youth who wish to attend.
Results of Hot Dogs Sale A huge thank you to those who helped at the 4-H Hot Dog Sale, we made $735.40!! What a great turn out, and a huge overall thank you to those who gave their time baking, selling, doing set-up and clean-up, we couldn't have done it without you. A special thank you to Jenna Sadler and Bryleigh Busick, two youth who stuck it out the whole day.
Apply to be a County 4-H All Star Applications due April 29th
Interviews May 12th
It’s time to apply to be a 4-H All Star or an All Star Intern. The All
Star is the highest achievement at the county level. All Stars provide
leadership for events, clubs and the county 4-H program while gain-
ing valuable life skills and connections for future opportunities. All
forms and requirements are listed on the County 4-H website. Appli-
cations are due April 29th and interviews will be May 12th. If you
are in eighth grade you can apply to be an intern your freshman year.
Those that are already a high school freshman or higher can apply
for either intern or All Star. The process includes filling out
an application, getting letters of reference and being
interviewed. Apply today! 7
4-H Robotics Opportunities
4-H Junk Drawer Robotics Workshop April 5, 2014, 9:30am - 4:30pm
SCU Robotics Systems Lab, NASA AMES, Mountain View, CA
Register at http://ucanr.edu/robotics (we need a minimum of 20; we
currently have 5 registered)
The curriculum engages middle school youth in engineering design
and the basics of robotics through the use of common household
items. This workshops will help prepare 4-H project leaders, teens,
and other educators to implement the curriculum. There is no cost
to attend and lunch will be provided. The curriculum is available
for sale at www.4-h.org/robotics/.
4-H Engineering and Technology Showcase
May 31, 2014, 9:00am - 4:00pm, UC Davis
Financially supported by Lockheed Martin
Learn more at http://ucanr.edu/fieldday
Share knowledge, interact with youth and adults, and engage
people in new activities! The showcase will feature robotics, wood-
working, rocketry, gis/gps, engines, computers, automotive, farm
machinery, and more. Youth exhibiting are eligible for a "4-H
engineering" pin.
4-H Robotics Opportunities in Fall 2014
Do you want to lead a robotics project next year? Tell us the
type of training you want: Lego Mindstorm, Junk Drawer Robotics,
or other?
Is your 4-H Junk Drawer Robotics project willing to participate
in a 4-H research project looking at what youth learn in robotics
projects? Please contact us!
For more information, please contact: Steven Worker at [email protected] or Richard Mahacek
North Coast Junior Meat Goat Show
May 31, 2014
Redwood Empire Fairgrounds Main Entrance, Gate 2
Information and Registration Forms
Call Debi at: 707-489-0742 Or email [email protected] Shanna: [email protected]
Silver Buckles and Premium Awards
Weigh in begins at 9:30 am
COMMUNITY CLUB NEWS
News of what is happening in our clubs is inspiring to others. We need ALL club reporters to submit their articles to the 4-H office by the 15
th of each month so we can include your club
news. Photos should be sent as a separate jpeg file. Articles should be no longer than 150 words in length. Is your club featured in this GRAM?
MIRANDA 4-H NEWS By Zaleia Bullock, club reporter
Our March meeting was on the 4th at South Fork High School.
We plan to have a bake sale on March 14th in front of Sips
Coffee from 11am to 5:30pm (see photo). Currently we have
ongoing projects of gardening, horses, cooking, sewing, poul-
try, map orienting/geo caching, and training dogs. Our group
is excited about the upcoming camps this summer. Our next
meeting is scheduled for April 1st.
FRESHWATER 4-H CLUB NEWS! By, Ursula Reynolds: Reporter
We had a great time at the March Freshwater
4-H meeting! We had lots of people attend, and lots
of very exciting announcements. Wakara Scott ran
the last Freshwater 4-H meeting since our by-laws
state that the vice president must run one meeting of
the year.
On March ninth some of our very own Freshwater
4-H members participated in presentation day! Thank
you Seren Davies-Hughes for representing
Freshwater!
Thank you Kylie VanVleck for donating snacks for
our valentine’s party at our meeting in February. We
had lots of great yummy snacks! We also decorated
valentine’s cards for citizens in care homes! Kylie
VanVleck and other 4-H members dropped off the
cards. Thank you!
At the March meeting we started nominating new
people for executive positions. Congratulations to
anyone who was nominated!
PHONE: 707-445-7351 4 -H GRAM APRIL 2014
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HYDESVILLE 4-H NEWS by Nikki Lenardo
To catch you all up on Hydesville 4-H, February's Meeting
was held on February 3, 2014. We held our regular meeting,
went over the Cattlemen's cleanup, then had a friendly silver-
ware wrap contest. Fun was had by all. March's meeting was
also on the 3rd which was a regular meeting with talks about
how well the Cattlemen's cleanup went and they were done with-
in an hour and a half. We also went over the Spaghetti Feed,
which will be March 23, 2014 and our chair Emily Laursen in-
formed us our serving time is 5:00-6:15pm. Hope to see you all
at the Spaghetti Feed.
FERNDALE 4-H CLUB NEWS by Bryleigh Busick
At our February meeting we had our annual Valentines’
party and card contest. There were many cute and sparkly cards
that really stood out. Under old business we talked about the
Rotary Club’s generous donation of $750 to pay for our annual 4
-H pancake breakfast supplies. After we closed the meeting we
handed out the pancake breakfast tickets to sell. Any 4-H mem-
ber who sells $100 worth of tickets will receive a gift certificate
to the Red Front Store. The top seller gets something much big-
ger than that.
At our March meeting we had our annual guest speaker
who was Andrea Guggenbickler. She is the Dairy Princess, of
Humboldt / Del Norte County. She talked about her job. She
also handed out prizes if you answered dairy fact questions cor-
rectly. In old business we talked about the county fundraiser for
4-H camp which we raised over $900. Westside Pizza businesses
in both Arcata and Fortuna will be having a benefit on April 8th
with 10% of all sales going to our 4-H Summer Camp fund. In
new business we talked about our annual Pancake Breakfast on
April 6th at the Community Center in Ferndale. We will be serv-
ing pancakes, freshly cut ham, eggs and you will have the choice
of coffee, hot chocolate, orange juice, chocolate milk and regular
milk. Hope to see you there!
Congratulations to the following high school seniors who have received
Fieg-Tucker 4-H Scholarships. Arcata Bottom 4-H Club:
Amanda Harnden $600
Tori Laidlaw $1,250
Kneeland 4-H Club:
Marissa Cunningham $1,000