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The 4-H Connection University of California Tulare County Cooperative Extension

4-H Connection – September 2012 – Published Monthly *UCCE 4437B S. Laspina St, Tulare, California 93274 • Phone: (559) 684-3300 • Fax: (559) 685-3319 • Web Site: http://cetulare.ucdavis.edu

U.S. Department of Agriculture, University of California, and Tulare County Cooperating

Vol. IX - Issue 9 Schedule of Events September 2012

Date Event/Location/Time Contact Phone

SEPTEMBER

12-16 Tulare County Fair, 215 Martin Luther King, Tulare, CA Tulare Fair Office

559-686-4707

20 Officer’s Training, *6:00 P.M., Tulare County Agricultural Building, 4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare

Leah Harrelson

559-684-3322

26 Shooting Sports Leader Meeting, *6:30 P.M. Leah Harrelson

559-684-3322

OCTOBER

5 DUE OR POSTMARKED: Entries for 2012 Tulare Fall Classic 4-H Archery Tournament to: Tulare 4-H Club, 1853 S. Holliday St., Tulare, CA 93274

John Harden 559-366-7310

7-13 National 4-H Week

11 DATE CHANGE: County Awards Night, 6:30 P.M., Tulare County Agricultural Building, 4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare

Leah Harrelson

559-684-3322

13 Porterville Chuck Wagon Breakfast, Porterville Fairgrounds Porterville Fair Office

559-781-6582

13-14 Archery Leader Certification Training, Humboldt County UCCE Office, 5630 South Broadway, Eureka, CA

Sandy Sathrum

707-445-7351

15 Indoor Advisory Meeting, *6:00 – 7:00 P.M. Karen Lewis 559-789-3649

15 Ag Advisory Meeting, *7:00 P.M. JoWayne Lyons

559-594-4065

20 Tulare County 4-H Archery Shoot, Buena Vista Elementary, 21660 Road 60, Tulare, CA, Check-In 9:00 A.M.


20-21 Shooting Sports Leader Trainer Course – Muzzle Loading Discipline, 5 Dogs Range, Bakersfield, CA

John Borba 661-868-6216

29 DUE: 4-H Club Enrollment to Cooperative Extension Office Leah Harrelson

559-684-3322

NOVEMBER

3 Elbow Creek Pancake Breakfast, Elbow Creek Grange, Visalia JoWayne Lyons

559-594-4065

12 Cooperative Extension Office Closed

16 DUE: Agenda items for Leader Council by 5:00 P.M. Send to: John Harden, 1853 S. Holliday St., Tulare, CA 93274


17 Kids Festival, Visalia Convention Center Leah Harrelson

559-684-3322

19 Leader Council Meeting, *7:00 P.M. John Harden 559-366-7310

22-23 Cooperative Extension Office Closed

26 DUE OR POSTMARKED: Livestock Judging Day Entries to Cooperative Extension Office, 4437-B S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA 93274

Leah Harrelson

559-684-3322

26 DUE OR POSTMARKED: LCORT Registration to Cooperative Extension Office, 4437-B S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA 93274

Leah Harrelson

559-684-3322

If you require a disability accommodation in order to participate in any of the 4-H YDP events, please contact Leah Harrelson at 559-684-3322, at least two weeks before the event.

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RSVP NEEDED FOR COUNTY AWARDS NIGHT

County Awards Night will be held on Thursday, October 11, 6:30 P.M. Please help us with an expected head count to RSVP by either filling out and mailing the form below or calling Shari at 559-684-3303 or email to [email protected]. This will help out Hi 4-H with the expected food amounts needed, as well as seating arrangements. Everyone is welcome! Please RSVP by Friday, October 5.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! Thank you to all who attended the Community Club Leader Dinner Meeting/Leader Council Meeting held August 20. Club Participation Burton 4-H 2 Ducor 4-H 2 Elbow Creek 4-H 4 Exeter 4-H 1 Hi 4-H 2 Oakdale 4-H 2 Pleasant View 4-H 1 Prairie Center 4-H 3 Springville 4-H 3 St. Aloysius 4-H 4 Tulare 4-H 4 Valley Life 4-H 4 Vandalia 4-H 3 Waukena 4-H 2 Wilson-Dinuba 4-H 2

TALENT REQUESTED COUNTY AWARDS NIGHT

At this year’s County Awards Night being held Thursday, October 11, we would again like to feature some of our talented 4-H members. If you are a 4-H member who plays a musical instrument, sings, recites poetry or has another performing art talent, and you are interested in entertaining during our social gathering at County Awards Night, please fill out the form below and submit it to the Cooperative Extension Office by Friday, October 5. Performances can be individual or group. We have a 30 minute period available, so if we get an overwhelming response, we may have auditions. Also, the number of responses may also determine the length of each performance allowed. Name(s) Club Phone Talent to be performed Length of performance

Please remit to UCCE Office by Friday, October 5, 2012 To: 4-H Talent Request

4437-B S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA 93274

4-H RE-ENROLLMENT Your Community Club Leaders have your re-enrollment forms available for you. When you receive them, be sure to update all important or incorrect information such as: address, phone numbers, email, years of service, project information, etc. If you have any questions, let your club leader know or contact the 4-H office at 559-684-3303. Thank you!

RSVP for County Awards Night, October 11, 2012 Name: Club: Phone: Number in Party:

Mail or Fax by October 5 to: County Awards Night RSVP

4437-B S. Laspina St. Tulare, CA 93274

Fax: 559-685-3319


CLUB OFFICERS’ TRAINING DAY When: Thursday, September 20, 2012 Where: Cooperative Extension Office, 4437 S. Laspina,

Tulare It’s time for the 2012 Club Officers’ Training. This training is for the incoming officers and anyone interested in serving as an officer in the future. Sessions will cover the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Sergeant-at-Arms, and Recreation/Song Leader. Pre-registration is required. A parent or guardian of each member attending the training should be present with his or her child. All club officers should be in attendance.

2012 TULARE FALL CLASSIC 4-H ARCHERY TOURNAMENT

Mark your calendars! The Tulare County 4-H Archery Tournament will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Buena Vista Elementary, 21660 Road 60, Tulare. Check-in at 9:00 A.M. Mandatory participant orientation 9:30 A.M.

Open to Tulare County 4-H members enrolled in the shooting sports project. Contact John Harden, Tulare 4-H Community Club Leader, with any questions at 559-366-7310 or email to: [email protected]. View booklet online at: http://cetulare.ucdavis.edu

SHOOTING SPORTS LEADER TRAINER COURSE - MUZZLE LOADING DISCIPLINE

5 DOGS RANGE - BAKERSFIELD, CA

Saturday, October 20, 2012 – 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. Sunday, October 21, 2012 – 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. Upon successful completion of this course, 4-H leaders will be certified in the shooting sports discipline of muzzle loading. They will be certified as leader trainers and are eligible to serve as shooting sports leaders for clubs or counties and they may also instruct and certify shooting sports volunteers. Class size is limited. There is no fee for the course. However, if you wish to receive National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association instructor certification, there is a fee of $40. To get more information or register for the class, contact John Borba at: [email protected] or telephone 661-868-6216.

ARCHERY LEADER CERTIFICATION TRAINING

Saturday, October 13, 2012 – 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sunday, October 14, 2012 – 8:30 A.M. - Noon Attendees must attend both Saturday and Sunday to be certified as a 4-H adult, teen, or junior leader. The cost will be $30 for training and a binder of resources. There will be a lecture, hands on practice, and a test. To register, complete the “Request for Training Form” at http://www.ca4h.org/files/2123.pdf and mail with your payment to Sandy Sathrum at 5630 South Broadway, Eureka, CA 95503. Make checks payable to Humboldt County 4-H. Participants are responsible for all transportation, overnight lodging, and meals. If you have any questions, call Sandy at 707-445-7351.

Club Member and Officers’ Training Day Thursday, September 20, 2012

Name: Phone Club:

Order of the Evening 6:00 P.M. – Check in – Pizza and Drinks

Welcome and Introductions 6:30 P.M. – Break-out Sessions

President/Vice President/Sergeant at Arms Reporter/Secretary/Song & Recreation Treasurer 7:45 P.M. – Refreshments and Evaluation

Please submit by September 14, 2012 to: UC Cooperative Extension

4-H Officers’ Training 4437-B S. Laspina Street

Tulare, CA 93274 FAX: 559-685-3319


State 4-H Leaders' Forum - November 9-11, 2012 at Asilomar Conference Center, Pacific Grove

Have you ever attended the State 4-H Leaders’ Forum (SLF) over Veteran’s Day weekend? It’s a weekend for adult 4-H volunteers and a great way to meet other 4-H volunteers. Sign up for the sessions of your choice, hear some great speakers, and enjoy hanging by the beach at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, near Monterey Bay. It doesn’t get any better than this! For more information, go to: http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Conferences/SLF/ Donations Needed to Support State 4-H Leaders’ Forum Each year a Silent Auction is held at the State 4-H Leaders’ Forum (SLF) to help cover the costs of the conference. The auction items vary from DVDs to Car Cleaning Kits to Coffee Baskets and Sewing Baskets, and are all donated by 4-H members from each county. What might you be able to donate? Do you have any items you’ve been gifted that “just aren’t you”? Or items you’ve picked up because “it was such a great deal” but now have no use for them? Or do you have a business and can donate an item? Last year a simple gifted necklace was donated that was just not the owner’s style, and it raised $19.00! Donations are needed by November 1 and are tax deductible as allowed by law. Deliver items to your Community Club Leader to take to the next meeting or drop them off at the Tulare County 4-H Office.

STATE 4-H FIELD DAY RESULTS & NEWS

On May 26, several Tulare County 4-H members attended the State 4-H Field Day held at UC Davis. Below are the results received from the State 4-H Office. State 4-H Presentation Day Gold Medalists: Lucy Bennett, Exeter 4-H; Brayden Leyva, Pleasant View 4-H; J.T. Lee, Pleasant View 4-H; Marisa Martin, Elbow Creek 4-H. State 4-H Fashion Revue Results: Consumer Science - Purchased Category-Senior Division:

Marisa Martin, Elbow Creek 4-H, State Winner; Traditional Category - Senior Division: Jessica Kelley, Elbow Creek 4-H, Medalist. 4-H Plant Science/Horticulture Contest: Marisa Martin, Elbow Creek 4-H.

2012 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR – YOUTH ART & DESIGN EXPO RESULTS

First Place – Amanda Farquharson, Pleasant View 4-H, Coordinated Outfit Age 10 to 12, Sundress & Jacket. First Place – Amanda Farquharson, Pleasant View 4-H, Coordinated Outfit Age 10 to 12, 3-Piece Outfit.

NATIONAL 4-H WEEK OCTOBER 7-13, 2012

National 4-H Week provides an excellent opportunity to promote 4-H, and increase the visibility of the program and your club. There is plenty of time to include this in your club’s activity planners for the year. One idea is for clubs to do a window display. Does your club participate in the National 4-H Week Window Display Contest? Good locations for displays are store windows, school display cases, county buildings, banks, and libraries. The 2012 National 4-H Week promotional theme is “Join the Revolution of Responsibility”. You may use your own theme designed to encourage 4-H participation. Offer to help your club leader put together a display to show everyone what 4-H is all about. Other ideas you and your club can do in preparation for “National 4-H Week.”

1. Get your local newspaper to highlight a special project/event your club participates in or a leader from your club who has been involved in the program for many years.

2. Set up an information table at your school’s open house.

3. Send out fliers to schools in your area inviting new people to your next meeting.

4. Plan a special event. Please get your club involved in spreading the word about 4-H! Join in and celebrate “National 4-H Week. Visit the following website for more information and promotional toolkits: http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/promotional-toolkits


THE 5TH ANNUAL CENTRAL VALLEY’S KIDS COOK-OFF

When: September 22, 2012 Where: Visalia Convention Center – during the Visalia Home EXPO Who: Children, age 6-14 who live in Fresno, Kern, Kings, or Tulare Counties How to enter: To submit your recipe, use the online link provided below Entry Deadline: September 9th, 2012 Fee: None QUALIFYING RECIPES: Entries must include a recipe for a NUTRITIOUS LUNCH MADE UP OF TWO DISTINCT MENU ITEMS that can be prepared in an hour or less. Your entry may include, but is not limited to, fruits, vegetables, chicken, turkey, beef, pork or fish, and it may include items such as breads (wheat, rye, pita, etc.), tortillas, crackers, pasta, salads, drinks, etc. Be sure to consider locally grown fruits, vegetables, dairy products, nuts and other seasonal items that promote a healthy lunch. SELECTION OF FINALISTS: The staff at the Institute of Technology Culinary Academy will select five (5) finalists from two age groups (6-10 and 11-14) who will compete in the cook-off. Each finalist will be paired with a mentor to oversee preparation and ensure safety and one parent/guardian must attend. The children will present four (4) servings of their finished recipes to four judges. PRIZES: First place winner in Age Group 6-10 will receive a party for 10 hosted by Build-A-Bear Workshop. First place winner in Age Group 11-14 will receive four Passports to Disneyland Resort (Anaheim) including a kitchen tour. All other finalists will receive additional prizes provided by Comcast and Visalia Mall retail stores, Macy's, and JC Penney. JUDGING : Recipes will be judged on the following criteria: OVERALL APPEAL (originality, creative ingredients, sportsmanship) APPEARANCE & PRESENTATION (visual appeal, aroma, garnish) EXECUTION OF RECIPE (cooked just right, not over/underdone, color, volume, not too dry/moist) TASTE (seasoning, spices and herbs, flavor balance, tender texture, moist/crunchy as appropriate) JUDGE’S BONUS (Judges’ discretion in awarding additional points for difficulty, nutritional value, use of local

ingredients, etc.) ENTER HERE: http://www.visaliahomeshows.com/kidscookoff


Tulare County 4-H Summer Classic Livestock Show Results

The 2nd Tulare County 4-H Summer Classic Livestock Show, formerly Tulare County 4-H Fair, was held at the Tulare County Fairgrounds on August 4. Congratulations to all participants! Dairy Goat Winners: Grand Champion – Dakota Trammell, Springville 4-H; Reserve Champion – Vanessa Claude, Springville 4-H; Jr. Champion All Breeds – Grace Wilbur, Tulare 4-H; Junior Reserve Champion – Max Van Beek, Oakdale 4-H; Senior Champion All Breeds – Dakota Trammell, Springville 4-H; Senior Reserve Champion – Vanessa Claude, Springville 4-H; Daughter Dam – Vanessa Claude, Springville 4-H; Club Group – Springville 4-H. Dairy Goat Showmanship: Junior – 1st Grace Wilbur, Tulare 4-H; 2nd Max Van Beek, Tulare 4-H; Intermediate – 1st Vanessa Claude, Springville 4-H; 2nd Dakota Trammell, Springville 4-H. Meat Goat Winners: Grand Champion – Heather Welcher, Prairie Center 4-H; Reserve Grand Champion – Daisha Sparano, Vandalia 4-H. Meat Goat Showmanship: Junior – 1st Daishia Sparano, Vandalia 4-H; Intermediate – 1st Place Heather Welcher, Prairie Center 4-H; 2nd Katrina Kilburn, Vandalia 4-H. Sheep Winners: Grand Champion, Hunter Blevins, Burton 4-H; Res. Grand Champion, Kaylee Rumbaugh, Exeter 4-H; All Breeds – Lightweight: Champion, Kaylee Rumbaugh, Exeter 4-H; Reserve Champion, Hunter Blevins, Burton 4-H; Middleweight:. Champion, Hunter Blevins, Burton 4-H; Reserve Champion, Michaela Peyron, Pleasant View 4-H; Heavyweight: Champion, Haylee Fields, Burton 4-H; Reserve Champion, Haylee Fields, Burton 4-H; Club Group (Five Animals) – Exeter 4-H; Club Group (Three Animals) – Burton 4-H; Breeding – Supreme Champion, Sarah Dreyer, Exeter 4-H; Pen or Two – 1st Haylee Fields, Burton 4-H; 2nd Hunter Blevins, Burton 4-H; 3rd Michaela Peyron, Pleasant View 4-H; 4th Brian Dreyer, Exeter 4-H; 5th Sarah Dreyer, Exeter 4-H. Sheep Showmanship Winners: Pre Novice– 1st Gauge Harden, Tulare 4-H; Junior – 1st Brian Dreyer, Exeter 4-H; 2nd Hunter Blevins, Burton 4-H; 3rd Michaela Peyron, Pleasant View 4-H; Intermediate – 1st Kaylee Rumbaugh, Exeter 4-H; 2nd Jonathan Dotson, Elbow Creek 4-H; 3rd Haylee Fields, Burton 4-H; 4th Austin Mosqueda, Tulare 4-H; 5th Alex Lagrutta, Exeter 4-H; 6th Victoria Mosqueda, Tulare 4-H; Senior – 1st Sarah Dreyer, Exeter 4-H; 2nd Tyler Rumbaugh, Exeter 4-H; 3rd Jessica Kelley, Elbow Creek 4-H; 4th Anthony Lagrutta, Exeter 4-H; 5th Benjamin Dotson, Elbow Creek 4-H; 6th Bailey Harden, Tulare 4-H. Swine Winners: Market – Grand Champion, Amanda Farquharson, Pleasant View 4-H; Reserve Grand Champion, Ethan Standridge, Pleasant View 4-H; All Breeds – Lightweight: Champion, Ethan Standridge, Pleasant View 4-H; Reserve Champion, Ethan Standridge, Pleasant View 4-H; Middleweight: Champion, Bryce Davis, Burton 4-H; Reserve Champion, Domenic Ferrero, Springville 4-H; Heavyweight: Champion, Amanda Farquharson, Pleasant View 4-H; Reserve Champion, Amanda Farquharson, Pleasant View 4-H. Swine Showmanship Winners: Junior – 1st Ethan Standridge, Pleasant View 4-H; 2nd Domenic Ferrero, Springville 4-H; 3rd Sadie Bennett, Pleasant View 4-H; 4th Daishia Sparano, Vandalia 4-H; Intermediate - 1st Amanda Farquharson, Pleasant View 4-H; 2nd Katrina Kilburn, Vandalia 4-H. Large Animal Round Robin Winners: Intermediate – 1st Heather Welcher, Prairie Center 4-H; 2nd Amanda Farquharson, Pleasant View 4-H; 3rd Vanessa Claude, Springville 4-H; 4th Kaylee Rumbaugh, Exeter 4-H; Junior – 1st Brian Dreyer, Exeter 4-H; 2nd Ethan Standridge, Pleasant View 4-H; 3rd Grace Wilbur, Tulare 4-H; 4th Daishia Sparano, Vandalia 4-H; Senior – 1st Sarah Dreyer, Exeter 4-H; 2nd Tyler Rumbaugh, Exeter 4-H.


2012 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK RESULTS

Congratulations to all Tulare County 4-H members who participated in the recently held California State Fair. The below results were received from the State Fair Office.

PLACE NAME CLUB DIVISION & CLASS Reserve Division Champion Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H Hampshire Market Lamb

4-H Speckle & Brockle Face Market Lambs

Master Showmanship 3 Baylee Cocagne Tulare 4-H 4-H Sr. Showmanship 4-H Market Goat Showmanship

Reserve Senior Champion Lily Bennett Exeter 4-H Jr. Yorkshire Show Fall Gilt Junior All Breeds Show

Supreme Champion Artie Serna Prairie Center 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Female

Champion Artie Serna Prairie Center 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Female

First Place Baylee Cocagne Tulare 4-H 4-H Sr. Showmanship 4-H Market Goat Showmanship

First Place Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H Hampshire Market Lambs 4-H Market Lambs

First Place Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H Speckle & Brockle Face Market Lambs

First Place Ethan Standridge Pleasant View 4-H 4-H All Other Purebreds Market Hogs/4-H Market Hogs

Second Place Lily Bennett Exeter 4-H Jr. All Other Breeds Show Fall Gilt

Second Place Amanda Farquharson Pleasant View 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Female

Second Place Amanda Farquharson Pleasant View 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Boars

Second Place Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H Speckle & Brockle Face Market Lambs/Market Lambs

Second Place Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H Natural Color Market Lambs/4-H Market Lamb

Second Place Kaylee Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Jr. Dorset Show Pair of Yearling Ewes

Second Place Codi Shelton Prairie Center 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Female

Second Place Codi Shelton Prairie Center 4-H Jr. Yorkshire Show January 2012 Gilt

Second Place Codi Shelton Prairie Center 4-H 4-H Dark Colored Market Hogs

Second Place Ethan Standridge Pleasant View 4-H 4-H Light Crossbred Market Hogs

Third Place Amanda Farquharson Pleasant View 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market Hogs

Third Place Tate Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Natural Color Maket Lambs-4-H Market Lambs

Third Place Kaylee Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Jr. Dorset Show Slick Shorn Yearling Ewes

Third Place Kaylee Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H 4-H Speckle & Brockle Face & 4-H Market Lambs


PLACE NAME CLUB DIVISION & CLASS Third Place Kaylee Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Junior Dorset Show-Slick

Shorn Spring Ewe Lambs Third Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Wether Dam & Wether Sire

Show-Pair of Yearling Ewes Third Place Artie Serna Prairie Center 4-H 4-H Sr. Showmanship

4-H Swine Showmanship Third Place Codi Shelton Prairie Center 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show

Female Third Place Dalton Tigner St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Yorkshire Market Hogs

4-H Market Hogs Fourth Place Lucy Bennett Exeter 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market

Hogs Fourth Place Baylee Cocagne Tulare 4-H 4-H Market Goat Show Fourth Place Amanda Farquharson Pleasant View 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market

Hogs Fourth Place Amanda Farquharson Pleasant View 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show

Female Fourth Place Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H All Other Black Face &

Crossbred Market Lambs 4-H Market Lambs

Fourth Place Dane Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Jr. Showmanship 4-H Swine Showmanship

Fourth Place Dirk Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Light Crossbred Market Hogs

Fourth Place Cort Rowley Elbow Creek 4-H 4-H Jr. Showmanship-4-H Dairy Cattle Showmanship

Fourth Place Artie Serna Prairie Center 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market Hogs

Fourth Place Codi Shelton Prairie Center 4-H 4-H Senior Showmanship 4-H Swine Showmanship

Fourth Place Ethan Standridge Pleasant View 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Female

Fourth Place Caryngten Tigner St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Yorkshire Market Hogs 4-H Market Hogs

Fourth Place Dalton Tigner St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market Hogs

Fifth Place Lily Bennett Exeter 4-H 4-H Light Crossbred Market Hogs

Fifth Place Ty Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H Hampshire Market Lambs-4-H Market Lambs

Fifth Place Dirk Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Duroc Market Hogs 4-H Market Hogs

Fifth Place Tate Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Hampshire Market Lambs-4-H Market Lambs

Fifth Place Cort Rowley Elbow Creek 4-H All California Jr. Jersey Show-Four Year Old Cow

Fifth Place Caryngten Tigner St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market Hogs

Sixth Place Lucy Bennett Exeter 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Female

Sixth Place Amanda Farquharson Pleasant View 4-H 4-H Light Crossbred Market Hogs

Sixth Place Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H Wether Dam & Wether Sire Show-Ewe Lambs

Sixth Place Isaac Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H Sr. Showmanship 4-H Breeding Sheep Showmanship


PLACE NAME CLUB DIVISION & CLASS Sixth Place Dane Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Light Crossbred Market

Hogs Sixth Place Cort Rowley Elbow Creek 4-H Jr. Holstein Show

Junior Yearling Sixth Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H 4-H Hampshire Market Lamb

4-H Market Lambs Seventh Place Lily Bennett Exeter 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show

Female Seventh Place Lucy Bennett Exeter 4-H Jr. All Other Breeds Show

December 2011 Gilt Seventh Place Lucy Bennett Exeter 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show

Female Seventh Place Isaac Bennett Waukena 4-H 4-H Sr. Showmanship

4-H Market Sheep Showmanship

Seventh Place Ty Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H & Speckle & Brockle Face Market Lambs-4-H Market Lambs

Seventh Place Kaylee Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H 4-H Hampshire Market Lambs-4-H Market

Seventh Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H 4-H Hampshire Market Lambs-4-H Market Lambs

Seventh Place Artie Serna Prairie Center 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market Hogs

Eighth Place Lily Bennett Exeter 4-H Jr. Crossbred Swine Show Female

Eighth Place Dane Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market Hogs

Eighth Place Tate Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H All Other Black Face & Crossbred Market Lambs 4-H Market Lambs

Eighth Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Wether Dam & Wether Sire Show-All Other Rams

Eighth Place Grace Wilbur Tulare 4-H Jr. Holstein Show Senior Heifer Calf

Ninth Place Ty Lewis Waukena 4-H 4-H Jr. Showmanship 4-H Market Sheep Showmanship

Ninth Place Rylin Lindahl Elbow Creek 4-H All California Jr. Jersey Show-Summer Yearling

Ninth Place Tate Nelson St. Aloysius 4-H 4-H Sr. Showmanship 4-H Market Sheep Showmanship

Ninth Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Wether Dam & Wether Sire Show-Yearling Ewes

Eleventh Place Lily Bennett Exeter 4-H 4-H Dark Crossbred Market Hogs

Eleventh Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Wether Dam & Wether Sire Show Rams

Twelfth Place Cort Rowley Elbow Creek 4-H All California Jr. Jersey Show Premier Performance Cow

Thirteenth Place Rylin Lindahl Elbow Creek 4-H 4-H Sr. Showmanship 4-H Dairy Cattle Showmanship

Fifteenth Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Wether Dam & Wether Sire Show-Ewe Lambs

Eighteenth Place Tyler Rumbaugh Exeter 4-H Wether Dam & Wether Sire Show-Ewe Lambs


STATE 4-H NEWS – DATES & DEADLINES

Western Region Leader Forum – March 21 – 24, 2013 in Hawaii: Hawaii 4-H members, volunteers, faculty, and staff are looking forward to seeing you in Hawaii March 21 – 24, 2013 for the Western Region Leader Forum. The planning committee is hard at work planning an event you will enjoy and remember because of what you will learn and the people you will meet. At the forum you will definitely enjoy the beauty and climate of this place many people only know as Paradise. The conference site is the Waikiki Beach Marriott and Resort. It is a beautiful hotel located on Waikiki Beach in Honolulu. You will need to register at the hotel before you register for the conference so you will have the confirmation code required to avoid the surcharge for those who choose to attend WRLF and stay at another place. Reservations at the Marriott may be made at 800-848-8100 or by using the local number of 808-922-6611. We have reserved a block of rooms which you will need to refer to when you register by giving the code, WR4A, to the person taking your reservation. Registration for the forum may be completed by going to: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/wrlf/ DEADLINES: Deadline for Regular Registration is December 31, 2012 - $375. Deadline for Hotel room Rate of $179 is February 21, 2013 - $425. 2012 California 4-H State Leaders Forum Tick, tock. Tick, tock. The 2012 California 4-H State Leaders’ Forum will be here before you know it! Get ready for the learning, networking, and just plain fun that awaits you at “4-H in a Minute” at Asilomar in Pacific Grove from November 9-11. Highlights of this year’s Forum include:

A keynote address by Nancy Franz of the Iowa 4-H program that will transform the way you present 4-H to your community.

A schedule that balances informative workshops with time to enjoy the Asilomar Conference Grounds and the adjacent state beach.

Assemblies filled with both fun and information. Opportunities to network with your 4-H peers from

throughout the state. Registration fees will increase after September 1, so go to http://ucanr.org/slf2012 now for complete information and links to the online registration survey and printable registration forms. Don’t be caught napping when the alarm goes off for this outstanding annual event. “Nothing

is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.” ~ Rodin $60 registration; $235.50-374.50 per room http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Conferences/SLF The State 4-H Leaders Forum provides a weekend retreat for 4-H volunteers across California to gather for networking, education, relaxation, and fun. Volunteers of all ages, experiences, and locations share this opportunity to further their volunteering "career," find new inspirations, and bring new ideas home to their counties and clubs.

Registration is by online survey or paper form with check mailed to the Registrar. Please register by September 1 at http://ucanr.org/slfregister

Room reservations due by September 9 at http://www.ca4h.org/files/141178.pdf

Announcing the New Highest California 4-H Youth Award! The Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the California 4-H Diamond Clover Award. The Diamond Clover is awarded to the highest achieving 4-H youth members through an application and essay process. All youth who achieve the qualifications are eligible for this award. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year and while a young person is between 17 and 19 years of age. Each quarter, applications are reviewed by the Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee and awards are given. Awardees are announced annually at the State Leadership Conference. Applications are available now for submission beginning July 1, 2012 at: http://www.ca4h.org/Administration/Advisory_Committees/IR/ Rationale: Most youth serving organizations have a highest honor—Boy Scouts have Eagle Scouts, Girl Scouts have the Gold Award, Camp Fire USA has the WoHeLo Award. While the 4-H State Ambassador Program is a very high honor, it is a working honor and is prohibitive to many who may be deserving of a highest youth award. State Record Book Judging An Addendum to the Record Book Manual with updated 2012 Cover Page, Judge’s Application, County Check Sheet and State Judging Process Overview will be posted to the State Website in mid-July. Members planning to submit a Record Book for State Competition should check the Website after July 15th for the most current information on procedures, requirements and due dates. Go to: http://www.ca4h.org/


Learn about the World - Host An International Exchange Student The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) invites you to make a difference by hosting an ECA sponsored international high school exchange student this fall. Approximately 2,000 exchange students from over 50 countries, all of whom have undergone an extensive and competitive merit-based selection process, will spend the 2012-13 academic year in communities across the United States. Hosting an ECA international exchange student is an enriching experience for the entire family and allows you to have a real connection to the world without leaving home. If you are willing to open yourself to new experiences, to share your life with a fascinating teenager from a foreign land, and if you can provide a student with guidance, support, and a welcoming home, hosting may be just right for you. For more information, go to: http://exchanges.state.gov/host/index.html. 2013 Salute to Excellence 4-H Volunteer Awards It is time to start the selection process for the The National 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer Recognition Award. This award recognizes 4-H volunteers who demonstrate exemplary service to 4-H, while promoting service through volunteerism as both an opportunity and a privilege. Additional information is available at: http://www.4-h.org/resource-library/grants-awards/opportunities/salute-to-excellence-awards/. The categories are as follows: 1. The Volunteer of the Year Award is for individuals who have served as 4-H volunteers for less than 10 years at the local, county, district or state level. 2. The Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award is for individuals who have served 10 or more years at the local, county, district or state level. Mail completed nomination packet(s) to the State 4-H Office, Attn: Shannon Dogan, University of California, Davis, One Shields Ave., DANR Bldg., Davis, CA 95616. If you FED EX the packet, please send it to the State 4-H Office, Attn: Shannon Dogan, DANR Building, 225 Hopkins Road, Davis, CA 95616. Nominations should be received by October 2, 2012 to be considered. The State 4-H Office will verify with county 4-H staff that the volunteer is enrolled and in good standing. All nomination packets will be reviewed by the 4-H Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee who will recommend one nominee for each category to the Associate Director of 4-H Program and Policy for final approval. Please note there is no limitation on the number of nominees from each county. 2013 National 4-H Conference Applications for the 2013 National 4-H Conference will be available in August! If you are interested in attending the

conference as part of the California delegation, you can find the application and detailed information on the State 4-H website at: http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Conferences/N4-HC/ Applications will be due October 31, 2012. Save the Date: State 4-H Field Day 2013 – May 25 at UC Davis

The State 4-H Field Day takes place annually on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend at the UC Davis campus from 8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. The event is open to all 4-H members, volunteers, staff, and parents. More information will be released in January

2013. Please visit the following website for more information: http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Events/SFD 2012 President's Environmental Youth Award Applications are due December 31 The PEYA program promotes awareness of our nation's natural resources and encourages positive community involvement. Since 1971, the President of the United States has joined with EPA to recognize young people across the U.S. for protecting our nation's air, water, land, and ecology. One outstanding project from each region is selected for national recognition. Projects are developed by young individuals, school classes (K-12), summer camps, and youth organizations to promote environmental stewardship. Visit www.epa.gov/peya for more information.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2012

Make a Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of helping others with a celebration of neighbors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND Magazine, Make A Difference Day is an annual event that takes

place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 27, 2012. Millions have participated in this event and cared enough about their communities to volunteer on that day, accomplishing thousands of projects in hundreds of towns. Your project can be as large or as small as you wish! Look around your community and see what needs to be done. Or let the Idea Generator help you find a project idea to help your community. For more information, go to the following website: http://makeadifferenceday.com


2012 TULARE COUNTY FAIR

Mark your calendar and attend the AFTER FAIR FORUM

Bring your input and ideas!

Wednesday, October 3rd, 6:00 P.M.

at the JOCKEY CLUB located on the Tulare County Fairgrounds.


CALIFORNIA 4-H FOUNDATION REVOLUTION OF RESPONSIBILITY

CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN

The Revolution of Responsibility 2013 marks the centennial for 4‐H in California, an important milestone for an organization that is deeply connected to communities throughout California. Core to the 4‐H experience is service learning, which takes the form of student‐designed, student‐led projects where participants learn leadership by leading, collaboration through collaborating, and the importance of civic engagement by actively-seeking opportunities to make a difference in their communities. The Revolution of Responsibility will celebrate the power of youth taking action and will be the centerpiece of the Centennial Celebration with two key components: 1) an ambitious statewide service learning program, $1,000 for 1,000, raising funds to provide $1,000 each for 1,000 4‐H service learning projects statewide, and 2) the development of an Alumni Membership program connecting with an estimated one million past 4‐H participants living in California, engaging them as volunteers, donors, and advocates and building our capacity to sustain the organization statewide. The Revolution of Responsibility Program will have the potential to touch the lives of the more than 38,000 youth and 20,000 volunteers currently active in 4‐H clubs in 57 California counties. Under the guidance and mentorship of their adult leaders, 4‐H youth will identify a need in their community, develop a plan to address that need, find community partners who will support their work, and carry out their plan to achieve success. 4‐H staff will support volunteers with the resources necessary to implement their projects, encouraging them to broaden their impact through the cultivation of partnerships with 4‐H alumni, local businesses, and community organizations in support of their work. Projects will be implemented with a focus on three national program initiatives: Healthy Living, Science, and Citizenship. These programs are central to the health and vibrancy of our communities and provide 4‐H members with opportunities to lead the charge in addressing critical issues facing Californians today. The Revolution of Responsibility program will include a robust web presence through the development of an interactive website and the implementation of a social media strategy that will draw attention to the 1,000 civic engagement projects and the stories that emerge from youth, volunteers and alumni. All 1,000 projects will be documented by the youth participants through photographs and YouTube style videos and will be posted on a new website as they are completed. This will provide enhanced visibility for California 4‐H, highlighting the 100 years of experience, expertise and research that place 4‐H at the forefront of youth programming. The program will also underscore the value of 4‐H in the lives of current and past participants. We will work with

photographer Christopher Irion to present the “Faces of 4‐H,” capturing the diverse images and unique stories of our 4‐H community for inclusion on our website and related publications. Photographs will be taken at the California State Fair using Irion’s unique “photo booth” approach. This exciting component of the Revolution of Responsibility will also be featured on a grand scale in a temporary mural installation planned for the State Capitol grounds in Sacramento as a culmination and centerpiece of our Centennial Celebration festivities. TIMELINE Fall 2012: Project funding continues. Winter 2013: Formal Alumni Program launched. Spring 2013: Centennial Celebration activities begin. $2 million fundraising goal achieved. Spring 2014: Completion of all projects with culminating Centennial Celebration Event.


4‐H members can apply for up to $1000 to carry out a service‐learning project in their community. Complete the online application process for

bi‐monthly review September 15 and November 15, 2012.


ATTENTION CLUB REPRESENTATIVES AND INTERESTED

LEADERS AND YOUTH!

Important information and meeting dates for September & October:

September 12-16, Tulare County Fair, 215 Martin Luther King Jr., Tulare, CA.

September 20, Officer’s Training, 6:00 P.M., Tulare County Agricultural Building,

4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA.

September 26, Shooting Sports Leader Meeting, 6:30 P.M., Cooperative Extension Office.

October 5, DUE OR POSTMARKED: Entries for 2012 Tulare Fall Classic 4-H Archery Tournament to: Tulare 4-H Club, 1853 S. Holliday St., Tulare, CA 93274.

October 7-13, National 4-H Week.

DATE CHANGE – OCTOBER 11, County Awards Night, 6:30 P.M., Tulare County Agriculture Building, 4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA.

October 13, Porterville Chuck Wagon Breakfast, Porterville Fairgrounds.

October 13-14, Archery Leader Certification Training, Humboldt County UCCE Office, 5630 South Broadway, Eureka, CA.

October 15, Indoor Advisory Meeting, 6:00-7:00 P.M., Tulare County Agricultural Building, 4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA.

October 15, Ag Advisory Meeting, 7:00 P.M., Tulare County Agricultural Building, 4437 S. Laspina St., Tulare, CA.

October 20, Tulare County 4-H Archery Shoot, Buena Vista Elementary, 21660 Road 60, Tulare, CA.

October 20-21, Shooting Sports Leader Trainer Course – Muzzle Loading Discipline, 5 Dogs Range, Bakersfield, CA

October 29, DUE: 4-H Club Enrollment to Cooperative Extension Office.


2012-2013 Calendar (Dates and events will be updated as needed and subject to change if there are conflicts)

Year Month Date Events 2012 August 4

2 9

20

4-H Summer Classic Livestock Show Record Book Judging Treasurer Book Judging Community Club Leader Dinner/Leader Council Meeting

2012 September 12-16 20 26

Tulare County Fair Officer Training Shooting Sports Leader Meeting

2012 October 5 7-13

11 13 15 20 29

DUE OR POSTMARKED – Tulare Fall Classic 4-H Archery Tournament Entries National 4-H Week County Awards Night Porterville Chuck Wagon Breakfast Indoor and Ag Advisory Meeting Tulare County Archery Match 4-H Club Enrollment DUE

2012 November 3 17 19

22 – 23 26

26

Elbow Creek 4-H Pancake Breakfast Kids Festival Leader Council Meeting Thanksgiving Break 4-H Office Closed DUE OR POSTMARKED – Livestock Judging Day Entries to Cooperative Extension Office DUE OR POSTMARKED – LCORT Registration to Cooperative Extension Office

2012 December 8 24-25 & 31

Livestock Judging Day 4-H Office Closed

2013 January 1 21 22

25 - 27

4-H Office Closed Martin Luther King Day Indoor and Ag Advisory Meeting LCORT

2013 February 4

12 - 14 18 19 23

DUE OR POSTMARKED – Favorite Foods Day Entries to Cooperative Extension Office International Agri-Center’s World Ag Expo President’s Day Leader Council Meeting Favorite Foods Day, Tulare Co. Agricultural Building, Tulare

2013 March 18 20

31

Indoor and Ag Advisory Meeting DUE OR POSTMARKED – Tulare County Field Day Entries to Cooperative Extension Office Easter

2013 April 15 20

26 27

Leader Council Meeting Tulare County Field Day – Indoor exhibits & Small Animals( Dog, Rabbit, Poultry Pygmy Goat) Fashion Review and Presentation Day DUE OR POSTMARKED – Dale Wimp Entries to Cooperative Extension Office Sectional Presentation Day

2013 May 4 5

11 15-19

20 TBA

Dale Wimp Rifle Match Porterville Fair 4-H Horse and Dog Show Porterville Fair 4-H Rifle Match Porterville Fair Indoor and Ag Advisory Meeting Horse Achievement Day, Porterville Fairgrounds

2013 June TBA 17

23-28

Tulare County Trap Shoot (TENTATIVE DATE) Leader Council Meeting 4-H Summer Camp (TENTATIVE DATE)


4-H Connection

September 2012

Visit our Website at: http://cetulare.ucdavis.edu

Leah Harrelson

4-H Program Representative (559) 684-3322

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