Inside this issue: Calendar 1

Uniform Contest 2

New Policy & Research 3

Community Service Projects 4

County & Sec onal

Presenta on results 5

Scholarships, Livestock Expo 6

Shoo ng Sports & State RB 7

Extravaganza, Wreaths across America, TSC

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Club Scribes 9-11

News from State 4-H 12-13

April 2014

Mendocino Roundup

4-H Calendar of Events April___________________________________________________________ 15…………..Rounduparticlesduetotheof ice15…………...PurpleUpforMilitarykids~wearpurple16…………...ExtravaganzaentryitemsdueinUkiah of ice18……………ExtravaganzaentryitemsdueinFort Bragg at Haywire9:00am-12:00 Noon only23–May4....TractorSupplyCloverDays26…………….4-Hinformationaltable~TractorSupply26……………..PotterValleyRabbitShow~Firehouse27…………….RabbitMeatPenseminar&Poultryeducationaltable~TractorSupply29……………..LivestockExpoPlanningmeeting6:00~FarmBureauMay ___________________________________________________________ 3……………..ExtravaganzaeventinthetownofMendocino3……………..4-Hanimalinformationtable~TractorSupply15…………..Rounduparticlesduetotheof ice26…………...MemorialDayHoliday[of ice closed] 31……………NorthCoastJrMeatGoatShowREF31…………….StateFieldDayUCDavisJune __ 8……………….SheepShowSantaRosaContactChuckReam15……………..Rounduparticlesduetotheof ice18……………...ExecutiveBoardmeeting5:30PM21….................SwineFieldDaycontactSusanPierce26-30………….SummerCampJuly____________________________________________________________ 4……………...4thofJulyHoliday[of ice closed]15……………..Rounduparticlesduetotheof ice20-Aug3…….RedwoodEmpireFairmovein&FairAugust_________________________________________________________ 1-3……………..RedwoodEmpireFair15……………..Rounduparticlesduetotheof ice31……………….Endof4-HYear

Back in of ice and BIG THANK YOU HappySpringeveryone,Iamnowbackintheof iceresum-ingregularduties.Ihadbeenoutfor3monthstakingcareoffamilyandtheirmedicalissues.Iwillstillneedtobegoneattimesduringtheworkweekduetocontinuingfam-ilymedicalstruggles.Thisisthereasonyouhaven’tgottenanynewsletterssinceNovember.I’despeciallyliketothanktheExecutiveBoardforcontinu-ingwiththeprogramandkeepingthings“a loat”duringmyabsence.Nadine Boer waskeptverybusystayingontopofimportantcouncilandprogramissues;shehelpedLay-tonvilleholdaverysuccessfulPresentationdayevent,tonameonlyafew.Rhonda Brown, ourCounciltreasurer,tookcareofgettingourenrollmentfeestothestateof iceontime,notaneasyjobIassureyou.Sheryn Hildebrand,councilsecretary,tookcareofgettingacouncilmeetingplannedandheldinJanuary.Theseareonlyafewofthingsthatthisveryef icientteamtookcareofinmyabsence.Iamsincerelythankful andgratefulforeverythingtheyhavedonetokeepMendocinoCounty4-Hontrack.LindaEdgington

Leader’s Corner Fair information for 2014 2014FairdatesasJuly31–August3.thefairtheme“OceanAdventure”.Thinkdolphins,whales,star ishandboats.

4-H Uniform Contest Rules Currentlyenrolled4-Hmembersmayenterthecontest.ProposalsareduebyApril 18, 2014, 9 pm.Multipleentriesfromonememberareallowed.SubmissionswillbeevaluatedbyanadhocsubcommitteeappointedbytheState4-HIncentivesandRecognitionAdvisory(I&R)Committee.Thiscommitteewillbecomprisedofthreeyouthmembers,oneadultvolunteerandonestaffmember.TheadhocgroupwillmakerecommendationstotheI&RCommitteewhowillthenpreparemultipleuniformoptionsforvotingbyallregisteredmembersandadults.YoudonotneedtobepresentatStateFieldDayforyouruniformideatobeselected.TheevaluationcommitteeandtheI&RCommitteereservetherighttotakefeaturesofoneuniformsubmissionandcombineitwithfeaturesfromanothersubmission.MemberswillberecognizedfortheirselectedandwinningcontributionsintheUpdatesNewsletter,ontheState4-HWebsiteandthroughoursocialmedianetworkingplatforms.How to Enter Submityourproposalelectronicallyby9 pm,April

18, 2014.Aproposalmustincludeawrittendescriptionoftheproposeduniformandmayalsoincludesketchesand/orphotosoftheproposeduniformthatcanbeuploadedontothecontestsurveysite.Submityourproposalhere:http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=12195Submissionswillbeevaluatedusingthefollowingcriteria:Affordability and Availability.Uniformshavetobeaffordabletoallmembers.Theuniformpiecesmustbegenerallyavailableoreasilyproduced.Serviceability and Comfortableness.Uniformsneedtobecomfortableandfunctionalforall4-Hactivities,fromshowinglivestocktogivingpresentations.Adaptability.Uniformsshouldbeadaptableforweatherandprojectneeds.Forinstance,therecouldbelongandshortsleeveoptions.Therecouldbedifferentoptionsforyoungermembers(e.g.,greenhat)andoldermembers(e.g.,nohat,butneedsomethingelsethatdisplayspinsandemblems).Professional Appearance.Uniformsshouldbeeasilyrecognizableandeasytokeepclean.

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Ability to Exhibit Recognition/Awards.Uniformsshouldallowforthedisplayofpins,emblems,etc.Traditionalism.Uniformsshouldincor-poratethe4-Hcolorsandthe4-Hem-blem.The4-Hcolorsarewhite,tosymbolizepurity,andgreen,torepre-sentgrowth.The4-HemblemisthegreencloverwithfourwhiteHs.

Voting Process: VotingwillbeginatStateFieldDay,May31,2014andwillendonJune15,2014at9pm.PhotosorsketchesoftheuniformoptionswillbedisplayedatStateFieldDayandalsopostedontheState4-HWebsiteonMay31,2014.Votingwillbebysurveyinthe4-HOnlineRec-ordBook(ORB).Thiswillensurethatthereisonlyonevotebyregisteredyouthmemberoradultvolunteer.AtStateFieldDay,youcanvotebygoingtothecomputerlabtologintoyourORBpage.Itwillbeimportantforyoutoknowyourlog-inandpasswordtoORB.Ifyoudonotknowthisinformation,pleasefollowtheinstructionsontheORBLoginHelprefer-ence:http://4h.ucanr.edu/iles/121045.pdf.Ifyoustillneedassis-tance, contactyourcountyUCCEof iceforsupport.IfyouwillnotbeattendingStateFieldDay,youcanstillvotebylog-intoyourORBpagefromanycomputer,untilJune15at9pm.IfyoualsotakeyourORBsurveysinthecom-puterlab,youwillreceivea$10giftcardforcompletingyoursurveysthatday.(AllotherORBsurveyincentivesstillapply). Thisistheprocessforsubmittingaproposal,of line,fortheuniformPrintouttheonlineUniformProposalsurvey.Com-pletethesurveyandmailthehardcopytothestateof ice. h p://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?

surveynumber=12195 CaliforniaState4-HOf iceAttn:GemmaMiner

2801SecondStreetDavis,CA95618-777

UC, ANR and 4-H Smoke and Tobacco Free Policy OnJanuary1,2014,allUCcampusesandfacilties,includingANR(Ag&NaturalResources),arecompletelysmoke&tobacco-free,andtheuseofcigarettesandalltobaccoproductsisnolongerpermittedonanyUCANRproperty.Thisincludesbuild-ingsandstructures,grounds,parkingstructures,enclosedbridges,andwalkways,sidewalks,parkinglots,andallpropertythatisowned,operated,leased,occupied,orcontrolledbyANR.Aswell,smokinginparkedandmovingvehicleswhileongroundsowned,leasedorundercontrolofANR.4-Hhadanexistingpolicyprohibitingtheuseoftobaccofor4-Hadultvolunteersandyouthmembers.Thepolicyhasbeenupdatedtoincludeparents/guardiansandotherparticipantsandtoexplicitlymentionsmokelesstobaccoproducts,e-cigarettesandunregulatednicotineproducts.Belowisthecurrent4-HPolicyonAlcohol,Drugs,andTobacco(Chapter11,IX)Thefollowingpolicyapplieswhenyouth,adultvolunteers,parents/guardiansandparticipantsareparticipatinginthe4-HYDPandwhileperforming4-HYDPdutiesatnon-4-Hevents.A.Participationin4-HActivitiesandNon4-HEvents1. Adultvolunteersshallnotconsumeorbeunderthein luenceofalcohol,illegaldrugsortobaccowhileperformingtheir 4-HYDPduties.2.Adultvolunteersshallnotbeimpairedbylegaldrugswhileperformingtheir4-HYDPduties.3.Adultvolunteersand4-HYDPstaffwillnotallowalcohol,illegaldrugsortobaccouse.4.Theuseofalcohol,illegaldrugs,smokingandtheuseofsmokelesstobaccoproducts,e-cigarettesandunregulatednicotineproductsisprohibited.Communication Skills Building helpscommunityleaderswhoworkwithparentsofpre-teengirlsCommunicationSkillsBuildinghelpscommunityleadersstrengthenthecommunicationskillsofparentsandcaregiversofpreteenandteenagegirls.Researchshowsthatgirlswhohavestrongandopenlinesofcommunicationwiththeirparentsandcaregiversaremorelikelyto inishschoolandlesslikelytogetinvolvedwithdrugsandalcoholorbecometeenageparents.Importantconversationsonhardtopicsshouldbeginasearlyaspossible,orbetweentheagesof9and11.CommunicationSkillsBuildinghelpscommunityleadersworkwithparentsandcaregiverstoaddressdif iculttopics,suchas:oDatingoAppropriatedressoInternetdangersoPeerpressure(smoking,drugs,andalcohol)oTimemanagementFormoreinformation:http://womenshealth.gov/talking-to-preteens/Source:U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanServices

November 14, 2013: UkiahShamrock4-HFloralArrangingProjectGroupcreatedanddonated loralarrangementsfortherecentannualStatewide4-HLeadersForuminSacra-mento.Theyouthmembersundertheexpertguidanceoftheirprojectleader,WilGonzalezAIFD–“Hey-FlowerGuy”,designed7attractivearrangementsthatwerethetalkoftheconference.Usinglocallygrownpumpkins,highlightingtheseasonalcolorsthesecharming“PumpkinBurgers”werecovetedbytheattendeesoftheconference.The4-Hmembersarelookingforwardtomore loralchallengesthroughoutthiscomingyear.

Countywide Knitting Group: Knitted birds nests for baby orphaned birds

March 2014 ThisknittinggrouphasbeenVERYbusy(notallmembersarepictured)Theyareshowingoffthebirdsneststhattheyhavebeenworkingonandthewoodenknittingneedlesdonatedtothembyalocalneedlemakingcompanyonthecoast.Theknittednestswillbeusedtoholdorphanedbabybirdssotheycangrowand lyoutontheirown.Whatafunandusefulcommunityser-viceproject.Thankyouallforyourgreatwork!

Members Having Fun while doing

Community Service!

SectionalPresentationDay

CountyPresentationDayResultsFort Bragg NathanYanez Demonstration BlueAwardAlaniYanez EducationalDisplayBlueAwardLaneNorvell PreparedSpeech GoldAwardMendocino Spartans JillianAnton& CulturalArts GoldAwardRoryBeak CulturalArts GoldAwardArielAnton Demonstration GoldAwardJoeyBeak Demonstration GoldAwardRoryBeak Demonstration GoldAwardHardyBeak Demonstration GoldAwardCarsonSmiley AudioVisual GoldAwardAylaYager Demonstration GoldAwardJordanYager Demonstration GoldAwardElishaYager Demonstration BlueAwardLillianBarkoczy-HadikEducationalDisplayGoldAwardJoyaYager EducationalDisplayGoldAwardPotter Valley CassiaLazzaro Demonstration GoldAwardKatiePenry Demonstration GoldAwardSerenaGrimm InterpretativereadingGoldAwardChancelynJohnson Demonstration GoldAwardBrileyPenry InterpretativereadingGoldAwardMonicaGalliani JobInterview BlueAwardShare the Fun Potter Valley SerenaGrimm,BrileyPenry,GracesonPenry(honorary)&ChancelynJohnson GoldAwardRedwood Valley HannahBrown EducationalDisplayGoldAwardUkiah Shamrocks KenzieKornegay CulturalArts BlueAwardJonathonHunt EducationalDisplayGoldAwardTannerWhetzel EducationalDisplayGoldAward

Ukiah Shamrocks Continued ShannonWhetzel InterpretiveReadingBlueAwardEllaRozelski Demonstration GoldAwardMadelineCline JobInterview GoldAwardLindzeyRozelski JobInterview GoldAwardWillits KeelyAdhers CulturalArts BlueAwardEmmaGarmen& Demonstration PrimaryParticipationEllaGarmen Demonstration PrimaryParticipationLilahGarmen& EducationalDisplayGoldAwardEmmaCompa EducationalDisplayGoldAward

Fort Bragg LaneNorvell PreparedSpeech GoldAwardMendocino Spartans ArielAnton Demonstration GoldAwardJillianAnton&RoryBeakCulturalArts GoldAwardJoeyBeak Demonstration GoldAwardRoryBeak Demonstration GoldAwardHardyBeak Demonstartion GoldAwardCarsonSmiley AudioVisual BlueAwardAylaYager Demonstration GoldAwardJordanYager Demonstration BlueAwardPotter Valley SerenaGrimm InterpretativeReadingBlueAwardChancelynJohnson Demonstration GoldAwardRedwood Valley HannahBrown EducationalDisplayBlueAwardWillits EmmaCompa&LilahGarmanEducationalDisplayRedAward

ScholarshipOpportunitiesHigher Education Scholarship Applications Deadline:11:59p.m.onMay1,2014Theapplicationlinkisavailableonthe4-Hstatewebsiteat:http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/Scholarships/I’mpleasedtoannouncetheadditionoftheFlacoFeldmillerScholarshipforHigherEducation.Thisscholarshipcategorywasestablishedtoprovide ive$1000scholarshipsforstudentsma-joringinagricultureata4-yearcollegeoruniversity.Ihaveadd-edthiscategorytothelistofscholarshipsavailablethisyear.ByGemmaMinerWool Growers Scholarship DeadlineJune15thFindmoreinformationandtheapplicationathttp://cemendocino.ucanr.edu/ iles/171357.pdf

Mendocino County 4-H is gearing up for another North Coast Jr. Livestock EXPO. Weneedyourparticipation!ThemainpurposeoftheEXPOistocertifyalllivestockexhibitorsinAnimalEthicsandQualityAssurance,whichisrequiredbymanyFairsincludingTheCaliforniaStateFairandourownRedwoodEmpireFair.WeprovideadaylongeducationalexperienceforallyouthlivestockexhibitorsfromtheNorthRegion:Mendocino,Lake,Sono-ma,Humboldt,DelNorteandotherinterestedcounties.Thiseventhasbeenhighlysuccessfulinthepastandhasrangedinattendancefrom500to800participants.If you would like to be involved with the planning of our February 7, 2015 EXPO, there are several ways you can help: ChairanAnimalSpeciesBreakOutSession:AnyspeciesshownatRed- woodEmpireFairChairtheFood/RefreshmentCommitteeChairtheTradeShowCommitteeChairtheLearningLabsWalkingLunchChairtheSpeakerCommitteeChairtheAttendanceCommitteeChairSetUporBreakDownCommitteeChairtheFundraising/SponsorshipCommitteeServeonanyoftheabovecommitteesShareyourcontactsandideasThisisafantasticeventtobeinvolvedwith!IfyouareinterestedinhelpingMendocinoCounty4-HprovideanotheramazingeventtotheyouthoftheRedwoodEmpirepleasecallShannaBraught(707-489-5070)andletherknowyouareinterested.Our irst planning meeting will be April 29, 2014, 6:00 pm attheMendocinoCountyFarmBureauOf ice.

PartnershipScholarsProgram

Ourmissionistoprovidesixyearsofeducationalandculturalexperiencestoacademicallymotivated,buteconomicallydisad-vantagedstudents,startinginthe7thgrade,topromotecollegeaccessandalifetimeofsuccess.Ourcorevaluesre lectourbeliefsthat:Childrenwhocomefromlowincomefamiliestendtobelievethatcollegeisnotafeasibleoptionforthem.Collegeaccessandsuccessisthemostviablewayoutofpoverty.Learningoutsidetheformalclassroomisessentialforeverychild.Studentwhocomefromlow-incomefamiliesshouldhavethesameeducationalandculturalenrichmentopportunitiesthatmoreaf luentstudentshave.Havingateacher/mentor/advocatehelpsbridgetheeducationalandculturaldivide.Everychildshouldhavetheopportunitytoen-terandsucceedathighereducationandtheyshouldnotbelimitedbytheirenvironment.Formoreinformationgoto:http://www.partnershipscholarsprogram.org/

ShootingSportsTrainingscomingup!4-H Shooting Sports Workshop - Pistol Discipline Friday,May2nd,2014–7:00a.m.–7:00p.m.FacilityLocation:MaderaCounty4Hclassroom328S.MaderaAvenue,MaderaCA,93637-5465A4-HshootingsportsworkshopforthepistoldisciplinewillbeheldattheMaderaCounty4Hof iceinMadera,CA.Thisisaoneday-twelvehourscourse.ThiscoursewillbeheldindoorsusingtheCreedmoorportableairgunrangeandCrosmanSilhouette1700PPCPpistolsdonatedbytheNRA.ParticipantsmayalsobringtheirownAIRpistolstouseshouldtheychoose.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthecourse,theparticipantwillbecerti-iedasavolunteerandcanleadapistolprojectattheclublevel.Thecostforthiscourseis$30.00tocovertheinstructionbindereachparticipantwillreceive.Teenleadersareinvitedtoattend.Eyeprotectingwillbeprovided,however,studentsmaybringtheirowneyeprotectionifdesired.Polycarbonateprescriptioneyeglassesareacceptable.Toregisterforthecourseorreceivemoreinformation,contactSammyAshworthat(559)707-0755oremailsdashworth@gmail.comPlease illoutandbringthemedicaldocumentslistedbelow.http://4h.ucanr.edu/ iles/20100.pdfhttp://4h.ucanr.edu/ iles/4726.pdf4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Ri le Discipline Location:Watsonville–SantaCruzCountyPajaroValleyRod&GunClub557½LakeviewRd.Watsonville,CA95076Saturday,April26,2014-8:30a.m.–5:00p.m.Sunday,April27,2014–8:30a.m.–4:00p.m.Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,4-Hvolunteerswillbecerti iedasri letrainersandcanleadaprojectatthecluborcountylevelandmayalsoqualifytoserveasacountytrainertocertifyotherleaders.PRE-REGISTRATION is a MUST: Toregisteroraskquestionsfortheclasscontact:RandyTurnquistatrandy@randyt.comor831-566-2590Fordirectionstotheclasssite,visitwww.pajarovalleyrodandgun.orgCost: Ifyouwantabinderofmaterialsproducedforyou$28.00oraCDthatyouprintisFreeMorningcoffeeandafternoonrefreshmentsareprovided(donationsaccepted)Lunchmaybeprovidedat$5.00-$7.00perday(fastfoodis10-20-minutesaway)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

State Record Book Competitors Fort Bragg LaneNorvell~MeritAwardwinnerTanishaNorvell~MeritAwardwinnerMendocino Spartans MorganMargerison~MeritAwardWinnerAylaYager~ParticipantAward

MENDOCINO COUNTY’S 2014 4-H EXTRAVAGANZA PROMISES A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE TheMendocinoCounty20144-HExtravaganzaandFashionRevuewillbeonSaturdayMay3rdinlovelyMendocinoattheMendocinoK-8SchoolonLittleLakeRoadeastofHwy1.ThedaywillstartwithearlyarrivalofFashionRevueentrantsforjudgingoftheStateFashionRevuecategoryentries,andamodelingworkshopforALLFashionRevueentrantsandrun-throughoftheFashionShowtobepresentedlaterintheday.Atnoon,excellentfoodwillbeavailableforsaletobene ittheMendocinoSpartan4-HClub:Chicken,tortillas,vegetarianbeans,rice,andallthecustomarydeliciouscondiments:cheese,salsa,onions,sourcream,etc.,pluscoffeeandcookiesfromourPeople’sChoiceCookieContest!Also,cookiesfromourRestrictedDietCookiesentrieswillbeavailable,sotherewillbesome-thingforEVERYONE!Afterthefoodconcessionopensatnoon,4-H’erswiththeirfamiliesandleadersmayviewthestillentriesintheschool’sMulti-purposeRoom,duringwhichtimeourtalentedMendocinoCounty4-HCulturalArtspresenterswillreprisetheirentertainingpresentationsthattheygaveatPresentationDay.TheExtravaganzaOpeningCeremonywillstartat1:15pwithparticipationbylotsofourgreat4-Hyouthmembers.AnewMendocinoCounty4-HBannerdesignedandsewnbyTeresaandJuliaRavellaoftheFt.Bragg4-HClubwillbepresented,andtheBannerClubawardsforthe2012-20134-HYearwillbepresentedalso.Afashionshowwillfollow,with4-H’ersmodelingtheirwearableandcarryableprojectsenteredinExtravaganzaandMendocinoCountyFashionRevue.Rumorhasittherewillbeatleastonespecialperformancebyaknittingprojectgroup.AnnouncementandrecognitionofStillEntryawardsfromthenumerousentrycategorieswillthenbeannounced.Extravaganza/FashionRevuepromisestobeafun,fulldayforMendocinoCounty4-Hyouth,theirfamilies,leaders,andsupportivecommunitymembers.Ifyouarenew to4-Hyouareencouragedtoattendtoseewhatit’sallaboutandstartmakingplansforenteringnextyearandperhapsgettinginvolvedinproductionofthisannualfun,educational,andencouragingevent.~LynAnton

The Wreaths Across America https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/ApresentationonthiswasgivenattheJanuaryCountyCoun-cilMeetingbytheEvansfamilyfromLowerLake4-HIattendedtheLowerLakeCeremonyanditwasverymov-ingandwonderful.WearegratefultoKatieEvansandFamilyfordrivingoveranhourtomakethetwopresenta-tions.Pleasediscussthisopportunitywithyourclublead-ersandmembersandreportbacktousatthenextCountyCouncilmeetingyourclubs’decisiontoparticipatethiscomingDecemberinthisworthycommunityservicepro-ject.Andrememberifyoudodecidetodothisactivity–aFundraiserformwillneedtobecompletedandturnedintothe4-Hof icepriortoparticipating.SofarIknowthatRed-woodValley/CalpellaandUkiahclubshavediscussedthisandthemembersvotedtoparticipate.Andhaveformedcommittees.Wewillberegisteringsoon along with regis-tering the cemetery.

I look forward to hearing what your club thought of the activity. It would be very appropriate to earmark thefundsraisedtoyourclub’scitizenship/communityservicebudgetlineitem.ByNadineBoer~UkiahShamrocks4-H

The Spring Paper Clover dates are

April 23-May 4.Besuretomarkyourcalendarandbeginplanninghowyourclubwillgetinvolvedin-storeatyourlocalTractorSupplyCompanyduringthepromotion.Trydisplayingyourrecordbooksorsettingupapettingzoo!Therearetwoweekendsduringthiscampaign;April26-27andMay3-4th.ItisabusytimeofyearwiththePotterVal-leyRabbitshowonthe26th.Wearelookingformembersthatwouldliketohelpstaffa4-HinformationtableonSatur-dayApril26th.The4-Hprogramhaslotsoftrifoldinforma-tionalboardsaswellashandoutsabout4-H,foryoutouse.SundayApril27thwillbeaMeatRabbitSeminaratTractorSupplybyTerriGowanofAndersonValley4-H.IfyouareinterestedinhelpingpleasecontactTerriatttbunnys@yahoo.comMay3rdisanotherbusydayin4-HlifewiththeExtravagan-zabeingheldinMendocino.Wearelookingforanyanimalprojectsthatwouldliketobringeithertheiranimalsorin-formationabouttheiranimalsforatableatTractorSupplyinUkiahoneitherSaturdaythe3rdorSundaythe4th.Rob,thestoremanagertellsmethatSaturdaysarethebusi-estbuteitherdaywouldbegreatlyappreciated.DuringthewholetimeApril23-May4thpaper4-Hcloversaresoldtocustomersat$1each.TheMendocinoCounty4-HProgrampro itsfromthisevent,byreceiving70%ofthecloversales!

Redwood Valley Calpella November 12,2013wasourthirdmeetingoftheyear.OurCommunityLeader,KristengaveapresentationonhowtodoaRecordBook.WearegoingtodoclassesformembersandparentswhowouldliketolearnmoreaboutwhatshouldbeenteredintotheRecordBook.OurclubislookingforwardtotheCloverbudFieldDay,whichisonNovember16thatStMary'sSchool.WehavemanynewCloverbudmembersandtheyareveryexcitedtolearnmoreabout4-H.Wearehavingadessertchallengeatournextmeeting,onDecember12th.Membersarechallengedtobringinahomemadedessert.Ourof icerswillbejudgingeachdessertandchoosingtheirfavor-ite.Decemberisaverybusymonthforus.Wewillalsobehav-ingacannedfooddriveandmakingChristmascardsfortheelderly.HappyHolidaysDecember 10,2013wasourfourthclubmeetingoftheyear.Wehadadessertchallengethatwasalotoffun.Ourcluben-couragedmemberstomakeadesserttosharewithothermembers,andtheirfamilies.Ourof icersjudgedthedessertsandtheychosetheirtopthreefavoritedesserts.Our irstplacewinnerwasCalebFairall,secondplacewenttoCourtneyBeer,andthirdplacewentouttoWyattandhissisterSavan-nahSanders.Thankyoutoeveryonewhoparticipated.AfewofourCloverbudstalkedabouttheCloverbudFieldDay.Theysaiditwastonsoffun,andtheylearnedalot.Thiswasalsoourannualawardsceremony.Eachmemberreceivedanawardwiththeirnumberofyearsin4-H,aswellasanyotherachievementsearnedthroughouttheyear.Wealsohadacanedfooddriveandcollectedtwolargeboxesoffoodtodo-natetoPlowshares.OurnextmeetingisJanuary14,2014.OurclubwishesyouHappyHolidays.

Ukiah Shamrock con’t OnFebruary 6th2014theUkiah4-Hershadageneralmeet-ingatthe4-Hbuilding.AtthebeginningofthemeetingwetalkedabouttheHumaneSocietyFundraiseronApril26thatBarraWinery.Themembersthathavesignedupwillneedtoarrivearound4:30.Thedinnerwillbefrom5-7andabandwillplaytill9:00themembershavebeenaskedtobusstables.Theyhaveaskedustowearour4-hshirts,andifanyonedoesn’thaveonecontactDanaKornegay.DuncanClinegaveapresentationonhowto illoutthePDRin4-Hrecordbooks.Eachmonthwewillworkonasectionofthe4-Hrecordbook.Ifanyonewouldliketoaskanyquestionsaboutrecordbookspleasegotohttp://4h.ucanr.edu/iles/165564.pdf.OurnextmeetingwillbeMarch6th,2014at6:30pmattheUkiah4hof ice.

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OnNovember 7th2013theUkiahShamrocks4-Hclubjoinedupforageneralmeeting.GreatjobUkiah!WewontheWidowDisplaycontest!Therewardwas$100forourclub.ThewatersalesatthePumpkinPatchdidreallywellandweearnedabout$500.TheHalloweenpartywasablastandmanymem-berscame.Weenjoyedascavengerhunt,aswellasthehayridesandfood.Wediscussed4-HcamponJune26-302014.HappybirthdaytotheNovemberbabies!Wecelebratedthebirthdaysbysinginghappybirthdaytothem.Ourtreasurer,TannerWeatzel,didapresentationcalled,HatFacts.Heshoweduswhatsomeofthepinsmeantandwheretheygo.Awardsnight!!NadineBoarandTashaWetzelhandedoutthepins,stripes,stars,pro iciencies,andmore.Greatjobevery-one.AttheendofthemeetingwemadeplacematsforBrookesideResidents.OurnextmeetingisDecember5th2013at6:30pm. TheUkiahShamrock4-HclubmeetsagainonDecember 5th,2013atthe4-Hbuilding.atthemeetingwehadanuglysweatercontest.ThereweremanyUGLYsweaters.Wetalkedabouthowwewonthewindowdisplaycontest,theprizewas$100.4-Hcampfor2014isonJune26-30;joinusitwillbetonsoffun!PresentationDaywillbeonMarch8thinLaytonville.It’sgoingtobealotfun!ExtravaganzawillbeonMay3rd2014,sostartmakingyourfun,creativeitems.Clo-verdaleCitrusfairisgoingtobeonFebruary14-17of2014.SheepdayisonFebruary8thandswinedayisonJanuary25th.Thankyousheepdogtrialsfoodservers,itmeantalottothecooks.AlsothankyoutotheCloverbud ielddayhelpers,itwasatonoffunforthefuture4-Hers.HappybirthdayDecem-berbabies!.OurnextmeetingwillbeonJanuary2nd2014.Comeandjoinus! ForJanuary wemetonthesecondof2014.TostartofthemeetingwesaidHappyNewYeartoeveryonewhowasthere.WevotedonpurchasingsuppliesfortheFiberArtsgroup.Next,forbusinessTea,TannerandLindzeytalkedaboutPresentationDayandthedifferentpresentationsyoucoulddo.4hsummercampwillbeonJune26-30.WesanghappybirthdaytothepeoplewhowereborninJanuaryandwishthemagoodday.ForaspecialNewYeartreatMadelineClineshowedeveryonehowtomakeachocolatecoveredstrawber-ry.Everyonegottomakeacoupleandenjoythem.LastlyforrecreationweplayHulaHoopandteambuildingactivities.OurnextmeetingwillbeThursday,February6,2014pleasecomeandvisitusatthe4hbuilding.

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InNovember, PotterValley4-HlearnedabouttheAmer-ican lag,discoveredwhowasinourprojectgroups,cre-atedcardsgivingthankstoseniorcitizens,anddidsometeambuilding.Wedroppedmorechangeintoour“ChangeforCharity”bottle,discussedtheawardspotluckandsigneduptoworkattheCloverbudFieldDay.Thisyearweareconductingourmeetingsinacirclesoevery-onecanbeseenandheard.Itseemstobeworkinginapositivewayforoursmallgroup.Everyonetookturnsstandingup,sayingtheirnameandwhatprojectstheyaresignedupfor.Cardswerepassedoutforallofustowriteingivingthankstoseniorciti-zens.Wewroteourname,ourage,andwhywelove4-H.The inishedcardswillbedeliveredtonursinghomeres-identsforThanksgiving.The inalsegmentofourmeet-ingwasdevotedtoteambuilding.Wedividedintofourteamswiththecommongoalofputtingtogetherachild’spuzzle.Oldermemberswereencouragedtosupportyoungermembersinthistaskbecausetheirparticipationisequallyimportant.InDecember,thePotterValley4-Hhelditsannualawardsbanquet/potluck.GarrettandCassiaorganizedandemceedtheevening.Wecollectedwarmjacketsforthehomelessand“ChangeforCharity”.Thereweremanyawardshandedouttoourmembers.Thefoodwasamaz-ing,especiallythedesserts.Thisyearhasbroughtquiteachangeinourmembership.ManyofouroldermemberseithergraduatedormovedontoFFA.Thishasleftuswithmostofourmembersbeingyoungandnew(somewhat)to4H.Therefore,wehavebeenspendingtimelearning/relearningthingslikemotions,thepledg-es,howtowritethankyounotes,communityservice,etc.AtourJanuary meeting“QuestionoftheDay”was:What%ofclubmeetingsmustyouattendtobeamemberingoodstanding?Whenyouprovidethecorrectanswer,youearn4HBucks.Projectreportsarebecomingmoreinformativesincetheof icersposted“HowtoGiveAPro-jectReport”boardatthefrontoftheroomtorefertowhenreportingtothemembers.Afewofourmembersdiscussed“WhyYouShouldComeToCamp”.The inalconsensuswasthatcampisfun,amazing,andthefoodistodiefor.Wediscussed,indepth,PresentationDayandencour-agedeveryonetoparticipate.PotterValley’s2013-14clubgoalswereposted:1)Makemeetingsmoreinterest-ing,2)Recruitmembers,3)Expandprojectsoffered,and4)CommunityService.Ourongoingcommunityserviceopportunitiesare“ChangeforCharity“,Warmjackets/coats,andTangoMike.Amemberingoodstandinghasattended80%ofmeetings.BySerenaGrimm

PotterValley FortBraggWehavestartedtheyearoffwelcomingnewandre-turningmembers.Theof icer’steamhasbeenbusypreparingfortheNewYearand“LassothePast”isthisyear’stheme.InOctoberFB4-HcelebratedvisibilityweekbygatheringattheFortBraggFurnitureMarttomakeourannualwindowdisplay.Itturnedoutgreatandthankyoutothecommitteefortheirgreatjob.WeendedourmonthwithourannualclubHalloweenPar-tyatShorelineRidersClub.Thatwasaspook-tack-u-lartime…Thankstothatcommittee.InNovemberwecelebratedourpastyearmembersbyhavingapotluckAwards/Achievementnight.Wehadmanymemberstocelebrate.Alongwiththecelebrationwerecognizedournewprimarymemberswithsomefungames.No-vemberisatimetobethankfulandthatiswhyourclubhasanannualThanksgivingBasketdrive.It’sagreattimeforustohelpotherfamiliesinneed.Decem-berwewillbeChristmasCarolingandgatheringthingsforourChristmasBasketdrive.Leadershavebeengiv-entheirprojectlistandmanyprojectsshouldbeupstartingsoon.HappyThanksgivingtoallandMerryChristmas!!!!ByJasperEstesWillit's4Hheldit'sNovembermeetingat7PMonthe18th.Wehadalotofmembersandparentsattend.WetalkedabouteventscominguplikeourSantapicturesandbakesaleonDecember1atERenergy.Wealsohadallthememberswhoparticipatedintheseescandysalesturnintheorderforms.Willits4HisgoingtohelpserveattheseniorcenteronThanksgiving.WeendedthemeetingwithafungameIliketocall"talkandgreet".AtourDecember16meetingweplayedagamecalled"guesshowmanycandycanesinthebucket",Iwontheprize!Itwas280candycanes!Atthismeetingwedis-cussedhavingaboothatthefrontierdaysduringtheFourthofJuly.Allofourmembersbroughtinonedozencookieseachandwesplitthemupanddeliverthemtoallthelocalbusinessesthatsupportusthroughouttheyear.Thetop3winnersoftheseescandyfundraiserwerealsoannouncedcongratulationstothird-placeNakaiChilson,secondplaceSamanthaArmsand irstplacemyself.Wehopeyouhaveagreatrestof2013andthat2014willbeaterri icyearforeveryone.ClaireMoyleWillits4hreporter

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Con’tMendocinoSpartans LongValleyTheMendocinoSpartanshadaveryproductivepasttwomonths.Tobegin,wehostedourAnnualAwardsCeremonyandFamilyFiestaatPrestonHallinMendo-cinoonNovember11.Thankstoallofourmembersandtheirfamiliesforhelpingusputtogetherarealtastymexicanmeal.Anumberofourmemberswererecognizedthatnightandthebanquettableswere illedwithfamilymemberswedon'tusuallysee.Itwasagoodopportunityforthosefamilymemberstolearnmoreaboutwhatgoesonatour4H"family"gather-ings.OnDecember9insteadofhavingournormalmonthlymeeting,weheldanUglySweaterContest.Wecastse-cretballotsandjudgedcategoriesthatincludedthemostcolorful,mosteccentric,bestmalesweater,andoverallugliestsweater.Thewinnersfromeachcatego-ryreceived5Spartanbucks!WecontinuedoureveningbycarpoolingovertotheLodgeattheWoods.ThisgavetheSpartansanopportunitytobewiththeelderlywholiveattheLodge.Someofour4HmembersplayedmusicfortheeldersattheWoods.AylaYager,JoeyBeak,LillianaHadik,andMorganMargerisonplayedthepiano.Onthe lutewehadJillianAntonandMs.Anton.RoryandHardyBeakplayedtheviolin.Abigthankyoutoeveryoneinvolvedinthisevent.Whatagreatwaytobegintheholidayseason!OnMondayFebruary 10,theMendocinoSpartansmetattheMendocinoGrammarSchoolforourmonthlymeeting.Webeganthemeetingwithourusualbusi-ness.OurHealthyLivingOf icers,SophieSwanandAllisonMargerison,sharedsometipsonhowtokeepothersfromcatchingyourillness.JillianAntonandLillianaHadikreportedonhowtoenteritemsatFair.OurActivityLeader,CarsonSmileyledusinagamethatinvolvedbeingblindfolded,twobowls,andpuffballs.Wealsoenjoyedavarietyofhomebakedtreatsthatourof icersbroughttosharewithusinkeepingwiththespiritofValentine'sDay.Weconclud-edourmeetingbygatheringintogroupsandheadingoutsidetodoacommunityserviceproject.Eachofourgroupswasgivenatrashbagandtoolstomakehan-dlingthetrasheasier.WehadfunroamingtheGram-marschool'sbuildings,playground,andparkinglottocollectalotmoretrashthanyoumightthink!Anditwasfuntobeoutsidewitheachother.Itseemedlikeeveryoneenjoyedthismeetingandtheopportunitytoshareinsomecommunityservice.

HiGuysthisisCollinreportingfortheLongValley4HClub.WejustgotdonehavingoursuccessfulSuperBowlBreakfast.WehadagreattimetakingordersandservingourcommunityayummybreakfastbeforetheSuperBowl.AbigthankyoutoalltheLeadersandParents,weappreciateeverythingyoudoforus.Clubshavebeenmeetinglikecrazy.Wehadour irstdogmeetingandhavesomenewmembersthisyear.SwineGroupisgoingtobeearnotchingnewbabypigletsthatwerejustbornonFebruary11th.Ourgroupishostingthisyear’sPresentationDayonMarch8thandislookingforvolunteerstobejudges,sopleasecontactShannaBraughtifyouareinterested.ThankyouCollinSpackman-RowlesHieveryonehopeyourallenjoyingthiswarmweatherwearehaving.WellourClubjustgotdonehostingthisyear’sExtrava-ganzaanditwasasuccess.Wehadagreatintroductiontothepublicspeakingcornerstoneof4Handmanyofourmembersarenowinspiredtoparticipatenextyear.Wehadgreatpartici-pationfromourmembersandtheirfamilies,aswellasmanycommunityvolunteersthatwerejudges.OurClubwouldliketothankeveryonewhoparticipatedandtoallthatvolunteeredandahugethankyoutoShannaBraughtwithoutyouthiswouldn’thavebeensuchasuccessinourlittletown.ByCollin-Spackman-RowlesMendocinoSpartansTheMendocinoSpartansbeganourmonthlymeetingwithasimplegameofDuck,Duck,Goose.Itwasniceanicewaytogetusstarted!Then,guestspeakerandPresidentoftheMendocinoRotaryClub,LaDonnaMcDonalddiscussedtheimportanceofsavingacertainpieceoflandinMendocinoVillage.TheRotaryClubwouldliketopurchasethislandtokeepasacommunityparkwhereeventslikecraftfairs,concerts,familyevents,etc.couldtakeplace.TheSpartanswillhaveabakesaleinApriltohelpraisemoneyfortheRotaryClubtomakethispurchase. WealsoreviewedCountyPresentationDaywhereanumberofourmembersattendedandwongold.Afterourmeetingendedandwe illeduponsomehealthysnacks,afewofourmemberspresenteduswiththeirPresentations.Itwasinterestingforallofthosewhodidn'tattendCountyPresentationDaytoseewhatthesepresentationsarelike. ExtravaganzaiscomingupandtheMendo-cinoSpartansarehosting.Ourclubisputtingalotofeffortintothiseventanditshouldbefantastic!

May 8: University of California Day of Science and Service http://beascientist.ucanr.eduOnMay8,2014,UCCooperativeExtensioncelebratesits100thbirthday.Inthespiritofcooperation,theUCANRisaskingyoutojoinusforaone-dayscienceproject.Takeawalk,visitaparkorenjoythebeautyofagarden.PaintapictureofCalifornia’sfoodandwaterre-sourcesbymarkingyourresponsesonouronlineGISmaps!FreeeducationalactivitiesareavailableforgradesK-12aroundwaterconservation,gardeningandnutrition,andpollinatorstosupportthequestionsoutlinedabove.Inaddition,linkstocurricula,ANRresearchprojects,andadditionaleffortsaroundthesetopicsareavailableonthewebsite.Moreinformationisavailableathttp://beascientist.ucanr.edu. Statewide 4-H Advisory Committees 2014-2015 TheState4-HOf iceisacceptingstatewide4-HAdvisoryCommitteeapplicationsforthe2014-15programyear.All4-Hmembers,adultvolunteers,countyandstate4-HYDPstaff,aswellascommunitypartnersareencouragedtoapply.Thecommit-teesofferinsight,reviewandinputfortheoperationandmanagementofthestatewide4-HYDP.Ap-plicationsareduetotheCAState4-HOf icepostmarkedbyMay31,2014oronlineby11:59pmonMay31,2014.Formoreinformation,see:http://4h.ucanr.edu/AdministrationAdvisory_Committees/30th Annual California Range & Natural Resources Science Camp for High School Students June 15th-20th UniversityofCalifornia’sElkus4-H/YouthRanchjustsouthofHalfMoonBayMarkyourcalendarsforthisgreatopportunity!April18thisthedeadlineforsubmittingapplicationsforRangeCamp!RangeCampisaweek-longcampexperi-enceforstudentsages15-18whohaveaninterestinthescienceandconservationofnaturalre-sourcesinCalifornia.Studentslearnplantidenti ication,principlesoflivestockandwildlifemanage-ment,forestry, ireecology,hydrologyandwaterquality,geologyandsoils,andmanagementofstreamandriverenvironments.Fieldactivitiesincludelearningtoreadwildlife‘sign’,outdoornavigationwithcompasses,mapsandGPS,forestmanagement,atourofaworkingranch,andabeachBBQ.Informationandapplicationsareavailableathttp://www.rangelands.org/casrm/HTML/rangecamps.html.Costis$400.00.ApplicationswillbeconsidereduntilMay30thifspacesremain

National 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony Opportunity DuetotheState4-HOf iceby:May16,2014Twoyouthwillhavetheuniqueopportunitytoplayauniqueroleinthe2014National4-HHallofFameCeremo-nyscheduledforOctober10,2014attheNational4-HCen-terinChevyChase,Maryland.TheTaskForceissolicitingnominationsandwillselectoneyouthmembertoserveastheYouthMaster/MistressofCeremoniesandoneyouthmembertoserveastheEntertainer.Detailsonhowtoap-plyareprovidedontherespectiveapplications:National4-HHOFEntertainerApplicationNational4-HHOFMas-ter/MistressofCeremoniesApplicationApplicationsareduetotheCaliforniaState4-HOf icebyMay16,2014soapplicationscanbereviewedandnomina-tionsfromCaliforniaselectedandsubmittedbythedead-line.IfmultipleapplicationsarereceivedtheState4-HIn-centivesandRecognitionAdvisoryCommitteewillreviewandrecommendnomineestoShannonHorrillo,theAssoci-ateDirectorof4-HProgramandPolicyfor inalselection.ThatState4-HOf icewillsubmittheapplicationpacketsfromstate’snomineesbythedeadline.Forquestions,con-tacttheState4-HOf iceatca4h@ucanr.eduor530-750-1334. 4-H State Field Day May 31, 2014, 8:00am-6:00pm

UC Davis Campus-Wellman Hall RevampedStateFieldDayWebpage:http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Events/SFD/Hereyouwill indaninteractivemapalongalltheexcitingactivi-tiesyoucanparticipateandenjoy!NewthisyearatStateFieldDay:4-HEngineeringandTechnolo-gyShowcaseHavea4-HEngineeringorTechnologyprojectyouwillliketoshowcaseordemonstrate?Applyhere:http://ucanr.edu/exhibit/display_application!Fundingforsupplies/materialsorhandoutsisavailable,contactStevenWorker,sworker@ucanr.edu.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Golden Clover Applications Deadline:11:59p.m.onMay1,2014Theapplicationlinkisavailableonthe4-Hstatewebsiteat:http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/GoldenClover/

Equine Updates:SavetheDate:State4-HHorseClassicJune25th-30thBrooksideEquestrianShowpark,ElkGrove,CA~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~California State Fair Youth Competition Deadlines oYouthArt………………………………………..…..April18FineArt,Crafts&Hobbies,Fashion&Textile,MediaoCaliforniaKidzKitchen………………..…….…June20Baking,CanningoJuniorLivestock(all)…………………………...June6oFur&FeathersJuniorRabbits……………………………....June6JuniorPoultry…..……………….………....June6JuniorDogCare&Training....…….…June6JuniorCavy………………………..…..…….June20Watchfor2014CompetitionHandbooksandenteronlineatwww.bigfun.orgThe2014CaliforniaStateFairrunsJuly11-17atCalExpoinSacramento.Allshowsareopenwithnoprerequisitesforentry.Questions?ContacttheStateFairEntryOf iceat(916)263-3149.

Water Information to help with our drought There’sNoNewWater!4-Hcurriculum(6-10thgrade)$16|http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/curriculum/4-h-theres-no-new-water/4-H2OCurriculum:WaterQualityAwarenessinUrbanEnviron-mentshttp://www.ca4h.org/ iles/14369.pdf20084-HNationalYouthScienceDay:HelpfulHydrogelshttp://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/SET/NYSD/2008_4-H_NYSD/4-HProjectSheet:WaterEducationhttp://4h.ucanr.edu/ iles/160007.pdf4-H2OnlinefromNational4-HCouncilhttp://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/4-h-science-programs/environmental-science-alternative-energy/4h2online/#4hwaterwed StarttheNewYearwithapledgetodrinkmorewater!EachWednesdaytakeapictureofyourselfdrinkingwaterandpostittoFacebook,Twitter,andInstagram.Besureto#4hwaterwedtoshowyourcommitmenttohealthyliving.ormoreinformationontheimportanceofhydrationandideasforyourclubvisit:http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/HealthyLiving/Water_For_Better_Living/~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~TheAlliance for a Healthier Generation isacceptingapplicationsfortheirYouthAdvisoryBoardofyoungleaderscommittedtosolvingchildhoodobesityissues.Moreinfo:http://bit.ly/1evXsDeoFEMA islookingforyouthleaderswhowanttoexpandtheirimpactasnationaladvocatesforyouthdisasterpreparednessaspartoftheirYouthPreparednessCouncil.Moreinfo:http://1.usa.gov/1fAuWgi~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Communication Skills Building helps community leaders who work with parents of pre-teen girls CommunicationSkillsBuildinghelpscommunityleadersstrengthenthecommu-nicationskillsofparentsandcaregiversofpreteenandteenagegirls.Researchshowsthatgirlswhohavestrongandopenlinesofcommunicationwiththeirparentsandcaregiversaremorelikelyto inishschoolandlesslikelytogetinvolvedwithdrugsandalcoholorbecometeenageparents.Importantconversationsonhardtopicsshouldbeginasearlyaspossible,orbetweentheagesof9and11.Formoreinformation:http://womenshealth.gov/talking-to-preteens/Source:U.S.DepartmentofHealthandHumanSer-vices

SavetheDate:2014 State Fair 4-H Throwdown July22ndand24thThreeteamscompeteeachroundwithasecretingredientineachround!Apanelofjudgesyettobenamedwilljudgethe3coursecreations!RegistrationopensinMarch!Thedailyschedule:RoundOne:11am-1pmRoundTwo:1:30pm-3pmChampionRound:3:30pm-5pmStartpreppingnowfortheStateFair4-HThrowdown!Only12teamscancompete.Registerhere:http://ucanr.edu/4h-throwdown

890N.BushStreet Ukiah,CA95482Phone(707)463-4495FAX (707)463-4477

“Roundup” MENDOCINO COUNTY 4-H

April 2014

Web Sites National 4-H Councilwww.4-h.orgCalifornia State 4-H Website: http://ca4h.orgRecordBookforms,officermanuals,PolicyHandbook,opportunitiesforyouthandleaders,etc.ClickonResources forlinkstoelectronic4-Hforms,policies,andopportunities.Mendocino County Website: http://cemendocino.ucanr.eduTheRoundupisavailableonthiswebsite.YoucanalsobenotifiedwhenanewRoundupisavailableelectronically.PleasecontacttheUkiah4-Hofficeforthisinformation. Yahoo Groups for Community Club Leaders http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4h-ccl/Valuablesitefordiscussingissues,sharinginformationandresourcesforcurriculum,materialsandprojectideas.

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