4-H MEMOS

JULY , 2010

Do You Have a Growth Mindset? Do You Want One? Everyday each of us are faced with disappointments and setbacks, some bigger than others. How we perceive and handle these setbacks can affect our future life success, as youth and adults. Some of us approach disappointments and mistakes as threats to our ego and may lose self-confidence because these errors are attributed to our lack of ability. Others approach setbacks with perseverance and perceive them as opportunities to further grow skills and abilities. These two approaches have been described as fixed or growth mindsets. Those with fixed mindsets, may risk not developing their full potential as they view hard work and effort as an indicator of a lack of ability or intelligence. They base their value on the grade or the prize alone. While those with growth mindsets are more oriented towards learning and want to challenge and stretch their abilities. If they fail in achieving something they focus what they can do to improve the outcome next time. They strive to take on new or different opportunities. If you look at those who are the business successes of our nation they would say they have a growth mindset. So are we stuck with one or the other of these mindsets? Here there is good news! New brain development research by Carol Dweck and others, which identified these two types of mindsets, has shown that our brains are not static, and in fact we can train our minds to function in a growth mindset. Youth have an enormous ability to shape their brains by exercising those regions of the brain that manage reason and emotional competence. According to Dweck, "If we foster development of a growth mindset, we can empower youth to love challenges and believe in effort, thereby helping them to achieve their fullest potential." Over the coming months, the California 4-H Youth Development Program with funding from the Thrive Foundation for Youth, will be introducing training and activities to help 4-H volunteers and parents assist youth in developing a growth mindset and thereby, starting youth off on a lifetime of thriving! Sharon Junge Acting Director, Statewide 4-H Youth Development Program and Center for Youth Development

Calling all Leaders

Elections for San Diego County 4-H Council will be on July 12.

This will be a short County Council Meeting followed by the San Diego County Fair review. Nominations for all offices will be open at this meeting, or if you will not be at this meeting and would like to volunteer for a position on the board please let Kevin Fletcher know. If you cannot hold a board position maybe you are more comfortable with an advisory committee position or even a committee position, the new board could use your help. It is imperative that all positions are filled. All aspects of San Diego County 4-H function under the San Diego County 4-H Council (i.e. Areas, Sectionals, Super Saturday, Art and Design, Horse Advisory, Dog Advisory, Record Books and so on)… none of these events can function without a full board.

Running for Council President: Charla Cranor Vice President-Programming: Dale Mason Vice President-Fundraising: Robbie Cranor Secretary: Treasurer: Corresponding Secretary: Deanna Oswalt

Attn: Club Treasurers

On Saturday, September 18, 2010, the San Diego 4-H Staff along with County Council will host a Treasurer’s Workshop to help clubs organize and complete the 2009/2010 Treasurer’s Manual. Treasurer’s Books will be due September 24 and can be left after the workshop if they are completed. The current treasurer, the Treasurer’s Mentor and the treasurer-elect are all encouraged to attend and participate. During this workshop treasurer’s will get help with completing their books, and find out what needs to be included when they are submitted for the Council audit. The incoming treasurer’s will learn how to keep records and what is expected of a Club Treasurer.

Treasurer’s Training will be an open house setting with a class at 10:00 a.m. and another class at 1:00 p.m. Resources needed to complete the Treasurer’s Book will be available. If you are planning to at-tend the JLC ReUnion/Teen Council Kick Off party at 4:00, please attend the 1:00 training– please bring Club Inventory, Copy of Secretary Minutes, Balanced Bank Statements, Budget, Receipts...etc.

A Treasurer’s Training will be offered at Officer’s Day for those unable to attend the September workshop and those who would like to find out more about policies and the duties of a club treasurer.

SET and Your Club Discovery Kits 2010-2011

The San Diego 4-H Staff is preparing Science, Engineering, and Technology (SET) Discovery Kits for the new program year. SET Discovery Kits are scheduled to be available in October. Are you interested in becoming the SET Discovery Kit Coordinator for your club? Talk to your community club leader or contact the county 4-H office for information. We would also like to know if there is any subject matter or topics you would like to see included in the SET curriculum. Send your ideas or suggestions to Marti Occhipinti at mocchipinti@ucdavis.edu. Are you interested in providing input and guidance for implementing SET throughout the county in the 2010-2011 4-H program year? Why not serve on the SET Committee? Your involvement can have a positive impact on all of the members in the San Diego 4-H Program and could help build future scientists!

Area 3: Silverstrand, Murphy Canyon Community, Murphy Canyon Youth Center, Gateway, Chesterton, Hartman, Village at Serra Mesa, Bayview

Area 4: Ramona Paisanos Ramona Stars Ramona Valley Ramona Wranglers Santa Ysabel/Julian Warner Springs

Area 5: Alpine Amigos Horsemanship for the Handicapped Jamul Chaparros Japatul Sagebrush

Realignment of Clubs into Areas

The establishment of Areas for 4H Programming has been a part of the San Diego 4H Youth Development Pro-gram for decades. The areas were originally established to:

Increase learning opportunities for youth throughout the county. Increase cross-pollination of ideas between participants at area events that filter back into 4H Clubs. Provide an opportunity for youth to practice presentations and other activities that prepare them for involve-

ment in 4H youth Development programs beyond the club level. Serve as a vehicle to build knowledge, skills and competencies in individuals for the benefit of themselves

and others in their clubs. Increase communication and understanding between the 4-Hstaff, County Leaders Council and individual

club leadership. The areas and the clubs assigned to those areas were originally done so based on geographic relationship to where people shopped, worked and the infrastructure of roads. Much of that has changed with the increase in transportation corridors, where people reside and work and shop and the advent of technology as a source of communication. What has stayed the same are the above listed youth development objectives. To realistically achieve the objectives the existing area structure needs to be strengthened. To strengthen the value of the Areas for 4H Positive Youth Development Programming that benefit youth we need to:

Increase the pool of knowledge of volunteer leaders in each area . Increase the pool of teens involved in leadership of area events. Strengthen the content and consistency of learning opportunities across areas. Adapt activities and events to respond to youth interests and needs. Minimize the number of conflicting events so members can take advantage of total program opportunities. Strengthen staff and county council involvement in each area.

To achieve these we need to look at combining areas so that membership and resulting involvement at the area is stronger to achieve the above purposes.

Proposed Areas

Area 1: Buena Vista Fallbrook Mission Trails Oceanside Country Kids Pauma Valley Peas N Carrots Valley Center Valley Center Country Valley Center Homesteaders Mission Trails

Area 2: 56 Ranchers Escondido Olivenhain Poway San Dieguito San Marcos

San Diego County 4-H Leader’s Council will vote on these area pro-posals at the July 12th Council Mtg.

Information regarding Area Meet-ings in August will be sent out shortly thereafter to all Community Club Leaders and Enrollment Coordinators.

State Field Day Participants:

Kalee Cummings, Escondido 4-H, Interpretive Reading, Blue

Jade Minor, Alpine Amigos 4-H, Illustrated Talk, Gold

Corina Novo, Alpine Amigos 4-H, Illustrated Talk, Gold

Rebecca Tierce, Poway 4-H, Cultural Arts, Gold

Chelsea Smith, Jamul Chaparros 4-H, Demonstration, Gold

Yocelyn Arsenault, Escondido 4-H, Illustrated Talk, Gold

Congratulations to each of you for all your hard work and for representing San Diego County 4-H !

Record Books

As we approach the end of the 4-H year it is important to make time to reflect on and provide recognition for all of the worthwhile 4-H experiences of our members. One tool that has been created in order to enhance this proc-ess is the 4-H Record Book. The ultimate purpose of the 4-H Record Book is to provide a format for youth to capture the skills learned and accomplishments made throughout the 4-H year. It helps to determine whether 4-H goals have been met or exceeded and promotes a sense of achievement though the documentation of 4-H pro-gress.

The portion of the record book that focuses on documenting all 4-H involvement is called the Personal Develop-ment Report or PDR. This portion of the record book creates a resume of 4-H participation that can be used to promote a member in the club, county, and state 4-H program. The PDR is located in section 2 of the 4-H Record Book and can be confusing to navigate for even the most experienced member. Below is some useful informa-tion taken from the State 4-H Record Book Manual that may help you in completing the PDR.

Personal Development Report or PDR

4-H members record their participation and activities in 4-H and outside of 4-H for the current 4-H program year. These experiences are divided into 8 different categories.

Items cannot be counted in multiple categories (known as “double-counting”).

In categories 2 thru 8, the member must identify the level at which the activity took place.

I = Individual: independent, individual activity, not as part of a group. L = Local club, unit, project, club/project committee C = County, area/district, multi-club M = Multi-county, section, or region S = State N = National, multi-state G = Global, international, crossing U.S. boundaries

Up to two significant activities outside of 4-H are allowed in categories 2 and 4 through 7, while other activities outside of 4-H may be counted in category 8.

1. 4-H Projects Completed

Only 4-H projects with a completed and signed Annual Project Report may be counted.

2. 4-H Project Skill Activities (exhibiting 4-H work or demonstration knowledge)

Exhibits –such as livestock, clothing, food, pictures, artwork, or other project items. Judged Exhibit – such as Fashion Revue, Field Days, County Fair, or State Fair. Non-Judged Exhibit – such as Parents’ Night, display at the county fair, exhibit for National 4-H Week, display at a shopping mall or public building. Knowledge Contests – such as Horse bowl, Avian bowl, or Horticulture Contest. Judging Contest – such as Judging Day and Livestock Judging Day.

3. 4-H Events Attended (other than Club and Project Meetings)

Record events attended such as Club Holiday Dinner, Club Invitational, District, County, Sectional, and State Field Days, Achievement Night.

4. Leadership Development

Include positions or involvement that enhanced leadership skills such as Officer, Committee Chair, Committee Member, Junior or Teen Leader, Event Planner, Leadership Development Project, or Event Judge.

5. Citizenship & Community Service

Record member involvement in approved Community Service and Service Learning Projects as well as Citizenship Activities such as Coat Drive, Beach Clean Up, Cultural Fair, and Exchange Programs.

6. Communication Skills

This is where a member would record each communication like a Prepared Talk, Radio or TV appearance, News Article, On-line Communication, or other 4-H Representation performed before a new audience.

7. Honors and Recognition (4-H and Outside of 4-H)

Record significant and notable honors, awards and recognition received in the 4-H such as Star ranks, County Winner, 100% Club Attendance, Emerald Star, Presentation Day Gold Seal, County and State 4-H Record Book Award, 1st Place Share the Fun Skit, 1st place Cultural Arts, Fashion Revue Winner, County All Star, 4-H County or State Ambassador, Golden Clover Award, State 4-H Record Book Winner. Examples of outside of 4-H Honors and Recognition are: Student of the Year, Eagle Scout, Honor Roll, champion sports team, music awards.

8. Lifestyle Activities (4-H and Outside of 4-H)

Report participation in organized groups or activities such as camps, community or school sports, music, theater and the arts, employment, church, or organizations.

PDR Practice

Place the correct category number next to the event or activity listed. Write N/A if the activity belongs in the project report.

1. 4-H Club Officer _____

2. Planned a 4-H float for a 4-H parade _____

3. 4-H News article in the County Newsletter _____

4. Completed 4-H Project for this year _____

5. School Soccer Team member _____

6. Achieved Bronze Star _____

7. Designed 4-H Club website _____

8. 4-H Dairy Showmanship _____

9. Served food for Heart Disease Awareness dinner _____

10. Band club president _____

11. Same Illustrated Talk at Club and County Pres Day _____

12. 4-H Project exhibited at 4-H Club meeting _____

13. Sheep group 2nd place for Clean Barn Award _____

14. Piano lessons _____

15. Learn to measure dry ingredients _____

16. Led Flag Salute at County 4-H Council meeting _____

17. Attended 4-H Science Camp _____

18. Club Pancake Breakfast Committee _____

19. Attended Super Saturday _____

20. Participated in Water Quality Awareness Event _____

KEY 1- #4 2- #4 3- #6 4- #1 5- #8 6- #7 7- #6 8- #2 9- #5 10- #8 or #4 11- #6 twice 12- #2 13- N/A-Project Report 14- #8 15-N/A-Project Report 16- #6 17- #3 18- #4 19- #3 20- #5

For more information visit the following website http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/recordbook/

Volunteers are the heart of 4-H! Without you we couldn’t have clubs, projects, camps or caring adult leaders to guide the 4-H youth through their years of developing into responsible, self-directed, productive citizens of the world. 4-H Volunteers help inspire young minds to think for themselves. As a 4-H Volunteer Leader you get to witness the light bulb click above a youth's head, help youth foster pas-sions or hobbies, and receive sincere thanks from the youth and their families. Whatever your reason as to why you volunteer, it only takes a smile on a young person's face to simply remind us of the good we are doing. Being a 4-H volunteer is a rewarding and meaningful experience. We instill values in youth, become part of a larger family, create opportunities for youth, and have fun too! 4-H Project Leader and Club Leader Enrollment for 2010/2011- The 4-H Office is asking for all Project and Club Leaders to re-enroll or enroll in 4hOnline during the month of August to ensure that members have a suc-cessful experience in 4-H and enroll in projects that have approved adult volunteer leaders. Projects will not be made available for members to enroll in until after the Project Leader has enrolled, and been approved by the 4-H Office. Project and Club leaders are asked to please send in their Adult Confidential Self-Disclosure form directly to: 4-H Office, 5555 Overland Ave, Ste 4101, Attn: Colleen, San Diego 92123. Project Leaders and Club Leaders should be approved BEFORE youth members enroll in September.

When members begin enrolling in September the projects offered in the club will have leaders already approved and those projects will be available for the members to sign up in online. Projects will not be turned on until an Adult Leader has enrolled and been approved by the 4H Office. You can send a list of the Project Leaders’ name(s) and projects to Colleen Tschumperlin or Terri Barratt and they will add the Project to the Leader’s profile. Last year we had several families upset that their children had en-rolled in a project but ended up without a project leader to work with them during the year. Also, we had problems with leaders not completing their enrollment process which impacted the ability of the members to participate in events.

All projects should hold a meeting every month during the program year unless it is identified as a short term project. Short-term projects are those that meet for at least 6 hours total, in less than 6 weeks. Short-term projects might include a community service event, or camps. All animal projects are expected to hold meetings at least every month starting in September when members enroll in those projects. There is a great deal of information and skills a member needs to acquire before they even get a live animal. If project leaders need material for the project meetings please contact the 4-H Office. Planned Field Trips are considered project meetings.

Starting Project meetings in September captures the members and families while they are excited about the project and gets them involved. By holding meetings beginning in September project leaders know who is participating in the project, and can ensure that those members are enrolled by December 31. Members will also have the benefit of learning about the basic essential elements of the project and what to expect from the project before financial commitments need to be made.

At the Club’s Enrollment Meeting Project Leaders and the Junior/Teen leaders can provide information to club members about the focus of the project they will be leading. This announcement should include information about meeting days, times and possible locations. Let the members know what the expec-tations are in the project and what they will achieve by participating in the project.

By enrolling in August, clubs will start the year off with approved leaders encouraging members to participate fully in 4-H.

VSM Exhibition On June 18th, 2010, Village at Serra Mesa Recreation Center held their annual “Village at Serra

Mesa (VSM) Exhibition” for the 4H Photography Club. The exhibition displayed the tremendous dedica-tion and creativity that was incorporated into establishing such artistic and imaginative photos. Each youth showcased different elements of using a digital camera, such as photo effects, shadows, nature, and action. Family, friends, and fellow 4H participants, were there to witness the success that the club brought to each youth and were amazed at the outcome. The youth were overjoyed to share their experi-ence with everyone and felt delighted that their perseverance that was maintained throughout their jour-ney in the club was being acknowledged. The Photography Club allowed them each to discover their ca-pabilities and gave them motivation to excel.

The VSM Exhibition was a gratifying and rewarding experience for both the staff and the youth. We are beyond proud of the accomplishments that these 9 youth portrayed and know that this will lead them towards greater achievements.

Discovery Kit Lab Notebooks due July 12th-send to County Office, Attn: S. Dasher

Turn in your Club’s Lab Journal from the Discovery Kit activities. Top 3 Notebooks to be recognized and awarded. Criteria for note-books found inside the front cover of the Journal.

San Diego County 4H Leaders’ Council : Terry Stark President 858-692-4312 sd4hpapa@yahoo.com

Kevin Fletcher Vice President 619-669-1057 k.fletch@cox.net Charla Cranor Treasurer 619-445-4249 arabian@nethere.net Carol Cornelius Secretary 760-738-0543 carolcornelius@cox.net

Neal Woodall Corresponding Secretary 760-631-1812 nwoodall@lamppost.dhs.org County Office 4-H Staff: Steve Dasher 4-H Youth Development Advisor hsdasher@ucdavis.edu Sue Manglallan 4-H Youth Development Advisor ssmanglallan@ucdavis.edu Marti Occhipinti 4-H Program Representative mocchipinti@ucdavis.edu Terri Barratt 4-H Secretary/Publisher terri.barratt@sdcounty.ca.gov Colleen Tschumperlin Volunteer Coordinator colleen.tschumperlin@sdcounty.ca.gov San Diego County 4-H Office 5555 Overland Ave, Ste 4101 San Diego, CA 92123 Phone: (858) 694-2861 Fax: (858) 694-694-2849

Have your club reporter or someone from

your club write a sentence or two telling

what your club is doing in the community–

send it to Terri at the County office by the

20th of the month….send pictures too! We

would love to feature your project here!

For State 4-H updates go to:

http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/updates/

San Marcos Wranglers 4-H Club Host Horse Show On Sunday, May 23, 2010, the San Marcos Wranglers 4-H Club hosted a Horse Project Show at Walnut Grove Park. There were riders from San Marcos and Alpine. The riders were able to use the skills that they learned while participating in the Horse Project with 4-H.(In photo from left to right: Rachel T., Jason G., Kelcie R., Ashley A., Ashley T., Katrina S., and Emma C.)

DATES TO REMEMBER

CHECK OUT THE COUNTY 4-H WEB CALENDAR! VISIT IT AT:

http://jamul4h.org/CountyCal/month.php

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Joke of the Month

Why did the Ram run over the cliff?

He didn’t see the Ewe turn!

Date Event Location & Time Contact Phone # July 5 Last Day of Del Mar Fair County Office Closed July 12 County Council County Office 7:00 Terry Stark 858-692-4312 July 12 Fair Evaluation County Office 7:00 Terry Stark 858-692-4312 July 14 California State Fair begins runs through Aug 1st July 17 SLC Orientation County Office 9:30 a.m. Cathy Mitchell 760-500-0547 July 29-Aug 1 SLC Davis Aug 1-8 Ramona Jr Fair Ramona Fairgrounds Aug 12 Area 1 Meeting San Marcos Office Aug 16 Teen Council County Office 7:00 Cathy Mitchell 760-500-0547 Aug 11 Area 2 Meeting TBA Aug 17 Area 4 Meeting TBA Aug 23 Area 5 Meeting TBA County Office Closed Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day Sept All Star Meeting County Office 6:00 Sept Teen Council Meeting County Office 7:00 Cathy Mitchell 760-500-0547 Sept 13 County Council County Office 7:00 Charla Cranor 619-322-8069 Sept 14 Horse Advisory County Office 7:00 Jason Gosschalk 619-850-8426 Sept 18 Treasurer's Training County Office-Open House 10 - 3 Colleen 858-505-6538 Sept 18 JLC ReUnion/Teen Council party County Office 4:00-7:00pm Cathy Mitchell 760-500-0547 Sept 24 Treasurer's Books Due County Office