Club News 2

County News 3 - 4

Club Leader News 8

Regional, State & National Funding and More 18

Regional, State & National News 19 - 20

UCCE Program News 21 - 22

Monthly Calendars 23

PDR Back

IM Fair 12 -17

Event Calendars 10 - 11

Aug 4 Record Book Due to 4-H Office

Aug 11

4-H Club Achievement Night Awards Due Updated Club Info Due Plant Science Day

Aug 17 Club Leader Training (mandatory)

Aug 19 Jr & Teen Leader Training Lock-in

Aug 31 - Sep 4 IM Fair

Sep 5 4-H Information Night

Sep 13 IM Officer Training & Installation

Sep 13 IM Achievement Day, Leader Appreciation, & Friends of 4-H

Sep 30 Valley 4-H Officer Training Day

Aug 17 Valley Council Meeting

Aug 23 IM Council Meeting

I M P O R T A N T D A T E S :

TIPS ‘N TOPICS SHASTA COUNTY

Volume 18 , Issue 1

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

AUGUST 2017

M O N T H L Y C O U N C I L M E E T I N G

Valley 4-H Council Meeting

Thursday, August 17, 2017, at 6:30 PM at Happy Valley Community Center

Inter-Mountain 4-H Council Meeting

Wednesday, August 23 2017, at 7:00 PM at Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds in McArthur, CA

As outlined in the 4-H Club Program Planning Guide, each club must have regular representation at Council meetings in order to be considered a “Club in Good Standing” Can’t physically be at the Valley meeting? Call ! You can call 1-408-638-0968 or 1-646-558-8656 (US Toll). Enter meeting ID 424 877 1915. You can listen to the meeting wherever you are!!!!!Please remember to mute your phone: *6 to mute or unmute. Join from PC, MAC, Linux, iOS or Android: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/4248771915

4-H/FFA BBQ

E L E C T R O N I C E N R O L L M E N T Please note that each family should be enrolling themselves electronically, through the 4-H Online Enrollment System. This must be done through the family’s own profile; not through an enrollment coordinator’s profile. The electronic enrollment process minimizes the amount of paperwork that must be completed and collected, while easing the burden placed upon our Community Club Leaders. If reliable internet access presents a significant issue, please seek access at a local school, library, or the 4-H Office. Instructions on how to enroll are available on the county website for both new and returning members. If you are experiencing any difficulties with the enrollment process, please contact your club leader or the 4-H Office 530-224-4900. http://ceshasta.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Shasta_County_4-H_Information/

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4 - H I N F O R M A T I O N N I G H T Please join us for 4-H Information Night at the Redding Public Library’s Community Room at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. All Community Clubs and Countywide Projects from the Valley area should be represented at this event. Remember, this is the perfect opportunity to interact with members of the community, recruit new members, and showcase the many fun and exciting opportunities that 4-H has to offer. Please arrive at 5:00 PM to set-up your tables and be sure to wear your club t-shirt, 4-H Uniform, or be neatly attired. Youth wishing to speak about their club or project will have an opportunity to do so, and don’t forget, public speaking experience can be listed under Category 6 “Communication Skills” in the 4-H Record Book. Please contact the 4-H Office at 530-224-4900, with any questions.

2 0 1 7 P A L O C E D R O H O N E Y B E E F E S T I V A L S E P T E M B E R 9 T H & 1 0 T H

B I S H O P Q U I N N C A T H O L I C C E N T E R

Earn community service points by helping children complete craft projects at the Children’s Beehive Craft Booth! Members aged 12 and up are needed to work in the booth. If you are interested, please contact Golden Acres Club Leader Jean Harp at 530-547-4751. Or come out and support local vendors, entertainers and several 4-H clubs at the 2017 Palo Cedro Honey Bee Festival.

Look for the Children’s Beehive, an

arts & craft booth, put on by Golden Acres 4-H AND

the Pepsi Booth put on by Swede Creek 4-H!

4-H AND TWITTER

SHASTA COUNTY ALL STARS I hope you are enjoying your summer! Us on the Shasta County All-Star Team have been busy planning the 4-H Leadership Carnival. This year we are hoping to see more Junior/Teen leader at this year lock in to be held on August 19, 2017. So come join in the fun at this 4-H Leadership Carnival. For the kids in the Inter-Mountain getting ready for the 99th annual fair entries are due by August 4th.

John Dombroski

CONGRATULATIONS! Shasta County 4-H received a Blue Ribbon for our Feature Booth highlighting 100 years of 4-H in Shasta County. Special thanks to Jean Harp for making this happen!!

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4-H WH IT E S .. . A 2ND T IM E A R O U ND

Charlie Little is still handing out whites for fair. She now has ties, scarves, hats and Record Book covers for sale.

Contact Charlie at 530-547-4195

M E R I T O R I U S S E R V I C E A W A R D / F R I E N D O F 4 - H Do you know of someone who has gone above and beyond in their service and dedication to the Shasta County 4-H Program? The Shasta County 4-H Council is requesting nominations of outstanding and selfless individuals who have been instrumental in the success of our

program. Nominations should be submitted to Nate at (530) 224-4900 or nwcaeton@ucanr.edu. The council plans to vote on a recipient at our September meeting and the award will be presented in the fall at our annual achievement ceremony.

2017 STATE FASHION REVUE RESULTS Michael Sutterfield Medal Evergreen

Paige Lakey Medal Evergreen

Katie Lakey Medal Evergreen

Luke Sutterfield Medal Evergreen

Jordyn Greer Medal Burney

Piper Lakey Medal /State Winner Evergreen

Ellie Norris Medal Evergreen

Jaycee Norris Blue Evergreen

2017 STATE PRESENTATION DAY RESULTS Madeline Evans Blue Golden Acres

Cade Harner Gold Burney

Sage Harner Blue Burney

Owen Severne Gold Golden Acres

Michael Sutterfield Gold Evergreen

Harper Tate Red Burney

Kandyce Teren Platinum Foothill

Gabrielle Weidner Platinum Burney

4-H/FFA BBQ

CALIFORNIA STATE SHOOTINB MATCH Payton Zulliger Gold Golden Acres

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I N T E R M O U N T A I N P L A N T S C I E N C E D A Y Friday, August 11, 2017

Inter-mountain Fairgrounds

5:00 p.m.

RIDDLE ME THIS! 1. What is weightless but it needs two people to hold it?

2. Why was the math book sad?

Answers on page 8

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4-H UNIFORM SUPPLIES If your club or family members need to order hats, scarves, or ties please go online and order these directly from ‘Leslie Carman’ at www.4hsupplies.com

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my 4-H Visit www.my4-h.org Leaders, looking for resources to enhance your project? Enroll at this website and review the resources available to you.

U P C O M I N G A D M I N I S T R A T I V E D E A D L I N E S

Aug 4th

Record Books due to the 4-H office

Aug 11th

4-H Club Achievement Night Awards List Due

Updated Club Information Due

- Club Leaders, Contact Info., Meeting Info., Project List

September 15th

Year-End Financial Reporting Due

2016-2017 Reporting Checklist 2016-2017 Annual Inventory 2016-2017 Annual Financial Report 2016-2017 4-H Club Budget 2016-2017 Peer Review Report 2016-2017 Peer Review Checklist

ANSWERS 1. Friendship.

2. Because it has so many problems!

F O O D S A F E T Y C E R T I F I C A T I O N Annual training is required for adult volunteers who are involved with food service and preparation where the general public is involved. This includes all fundraising and community service activities. Any club anticipating involvement in food service and preparation activities must have at least one member complete this training. Please note that any food related fundraisers submitted to the 4-H Office will be reviewed for club compliance with this policy. This training is also highly recommended for any project leaders running a food related project. The University’s “Make It Safe, Keep It Safe” Food Safety Education has been made available in an online format, and can be accessed at http://ucanr.edu/sites/MISKIS/ The training consists of six learning modules, as well as a pre and post-test. The post-test consists of 11 multiple choice questions and must be completed with a passing score of 80% in order to receive credit and certification. More information on page 18.

U P D A T E Y O U R I N F O R M A T I O N We are currently in the process of updating the following documents for the new program year:

Club Leader Contact List

Projects by Club

Countywide Project Leader Contact List

If you have not already done so, please contact the 4-H Office with your updated information. This includes the addition or removal of leaders and/or projects, as well as changes in contact information like phone numbers and e-mail addresses. Thank you very much and please let us know if you have any questions. Please send information to sddoll@ucanr.edu.

4-H/FFA BBQ

4-H/FFA BBQ

 

 CALLING ONE AND ALL  

JUNIOR/TEEN LEADERS  

TO THE  

SHASTA COUNTY  

4‐H LEADERSHIP CARNIVAL  

WHEN: AUGUST 19, 2017  

WHERE: Black Bu e Jr High School  

7946 PONDEROSA WAY  

SHINGLETOWN, CA 96088  

TIMES: 7:00PM – 7:00AM  

RSVP AND YOUTH TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION DUE AUGUST 11, 2017  

http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=21438  

http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/4726.pdf  

I N T E R - M O U N T A I N FA I R : A U G U S T 3 1 - S E P T E M B E R 4 , 2 0 1 7

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I N T E R - M O U N T A I N F A I R H I G H L I G H T S Dates: August 31st – September 4th, 2017

(All fair entries should be submitted directly to the Inter-Mountain Fair Office at

44218 A Street, McArthur, CA 96056)

2017 State Rules: http://inter-mountainfair.com/fair/schedule.php  2017 Premium Book: http://inter-mountainfair.com/fair/handbook.php

B A L L ® & K E R R ® F R E S H P R E S E R V I N G ™ P R O U D L Y P R E S E N T S 2 0 1 7 B A L L ® F R E S H P R E S E R V I N G ™ A W A R D F O R Y O U T H L E V E L Newell Brands Inc., marketers of Ball® and Kerr™ Fresh Preserving Products, is proud to recognize today’s fresh preserving (canning) enthusiasts. An award for First Place will be presented to the individual Whose home-canned entry is selected the best in the category.

A panel of judges will select the best entry in each category for Fruits, Vegetables, Pickles, and Soft Spreads. Entries must be preserved in Ball® Jars, sealed with Ball® Lids and bands specially designed for home canning, or preserved in Kerr™ Jars sealed with Kerr™ Lids and bands specially designed for home canning. In addition, entries in the Soft Spread category must be prepared using Ball® Pectin: Classic, Low or No-Sugar, or Liquid. Proof of pectin purchase, in the form of a receipt or product UPC, must be submitted with entry.

Entries from each category honored with a First Place award will receive: • One (1) Five-Dollar ($5) Coupon for Ball® or Kerr™ Fresh Preserving Products and • One (1) Free (up to $6 value) Coupon for Ball® Pectin

L A D S & L A D I E S L E A D C O N T E S T Friday, Sept. 1 - 5:00 P.M.

Use Separate Entry Form Final commentary is due Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 5:00 P.M., and must be typed. Please use commentary form provided.

The purpose of the Lads & Ladies Lead Class is to promote the use of wool and to give spectators an opportunity to view sheep and a product they produce in an attractive manner. Entries in this class will be open to any young man or lady ages 9 through 18 years. Sheep may be breeding ewes or market lambs. No ram lamb animals will be permitted. Exhibitor need not be the owner. The entrant will be judged on the mode of dress selected. Clothing may range from a scarf to a three-piece outfit, with material being at least 70% wool. Article need not be handmade. DIVISION 58 – LADS & LADIES LEAD CLASS:1. Ages 9 thru 10 (as of day of contest) 2. Ages 11 thru 13 (as of day of contest) 3. Ages 14 thru 18 (as of day of contest) Premiums Offered Per Class: 1st - $20.00 2nd - $15.00 3rd - $10.00 4th - $5.00

Entry Fees: $1.00

See Premium book for more details.

I N T E R - M O U N T A I N F A I R M E R I T A W A R D C O N T E S T Sponsored by Intermountain Cattlewomen Merit Awards to be used to help purchase a market steer to be exhibited at the following year’s Inter-Mountain Fair. Entries must be received by mail by Friday, August 4, 2017 Interviews will be held during the Inter-Mountain Fair, time to be announced.

For an entry form call Ruth at 335-7245 or

604-2553.

$350 to a 4-H member in the Beef Project

$350 to a FFA member in the Beef Project $275 encouragement award to a member in the Beef Project

“ H I T M E W I T H Y O U R

B E S T S H O T ” Enter your most striking photo! Photo will be voted on by the public! People’s Choice Award - $50.00

1. No Digital Special Effects

2. Photo may be in black and white or color 3. Photo must be an 8 x 10 and must be mounted according to the Inter-Mountain Fair policy

4. Limit one (1) entry per exhibitor. 5. Same Exact Photo or Same Exact Subject must not be entered in any other division or class.

DIVISION 290

Class: 1

Premiums sponsored by Fred & Stacy Schneider I N T E R - M O U N T A I N F A I R Y O U T H S T E E R C A R C A S S C O N T E S T

Sponsored by Fall River - Big Valley Cattlemen’s Association

1st - $100 2nd - $75 3rd - $50

Rules and Guidelines: 1. In order to be eligible to compete, steers must have been bred from within the Junior Inter-Mountain Livestock Sale Area.

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READ YOUR STATE AND LOCAL RULES Copy of State Rules are located in the Fair Office

New for 2017 Welcome to the 99th Annual Inter-Mountain Fair.

There are several new items included in this year’s Fair…

New Camping rules! East Lawn Camping spaces are only available for Livestock exhibitors! Only exceptions are Staff and 4-H club trailers! Other spaces for non livestock exhibitors are available in overflow camping. Please read rules and return camping form with submitted entry form. Rates continue to be $154 for RV park & Lawn camping and $77 for Dry Camping.

Independent Exhibitors remember your Junior Livestock Independent Exhibitor Packet in the Fair Office.

Pee Wee Showmanship has been moved back to take place on Saturday, September 3, 2017, at 1:00 PM.

Due to more entries, Lads and Ladies Lead will start at 4:00 PM, and the Sheep Show will start at 5:00 PM on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

The Horse Show has been revised into the order of go, and we have added few more classes, as well as prizes, for the senior exhibitors. The revised Driving Classes will still follow at the conclusion of the regular Horse show on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

In Agriculture and Horticulture we have changed the numbers of items required and have added new classes.

In Floriculture we have changed some of the numbers of items required and have new arrangement classes.

In the Foods Section we have added more cupcake classes and a Freezer Jam Division. All canning must adhere to the USDA Canning Rules and Regulations.

Quilts have added a new division and classes, as well as Display Quilts. We have changed around the Fine Arts Division. Be sure to check for changes. Photography has it’s

own section now in the book with new guidelines and classes to accommodate our ever growing entries. Don’t forget that we have 4x6, 5x7 and 8x10 mats available in the office for purchase for photos and artwork.

In the 4-H and Junior Section we have added vegetables classes; be sure to plant extra to enter in the fair.

Rocketry, Entomology, and Table Place Setting Classes and Guidelines have been added to the 4-H section. A Silent Auction Division is making a return to the FFA Ag. Mechanics and Jr. Industrial Arts Section.

New guidelines and details have been added as well so be sure to read them. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FAIRGROUNDS unless they are entered in a show or event. They

are to enter through the livestock gate and exit at the completion of their show or event. The ONLY exception is for service dogs with proper paperwork or identification. This rule applies to EVERYONE!

Check the first page of the Indoor Exhibits section or the Animal Section for Entry Deadlines for Times and Days.

We have New Building Opening and Closing times! New*** Indoor exhibits will start being released at 3:00 PM on Monday, September 4, 2017.

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Livestock Schedule Times noted below are deadlines to have entry form paperwork and animals place. A separate entry form must be made for each department – Example: Market Beef on one entry form, Baked Foods on another entry

form. All entry forms must be complete and in the Fair Office or postmarked no later than the below mentioned dates. Late entries will not

be accepted. Livestock may begin arriving on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at 12:00 NOON All entries will be released on Monday, September 4th starting at 3 PM! Be sure to check your Inter-Mountain Fair local rules and animal showing schedule for more details!

SHOW ORDERS

CATEGORY ENTRY FORM DEADLINE

ANIMAL ENTRY DEADLINE

WEIGH INS OR INSPECTIONS

JUDGING SCHEDULE

ANIMALS RELEASED

BEEF FRI. AUG. 4, 2017

WED. AUG. 30, 9:00 PM

THUR. AUG. 30, 10:00 AM

FRI. SEPT. 1, 2:00 PM

MON. SEPT. 4, 3:00 PM

SWINE FRI. AUG. 4, 2017

WED. AUG. 30, 9:00 PM

THUR. AUG. 30, 8:00 AM

FRI. SEPT. 1, 8:00 AM

MON. SEPT 4, 3:00 PM

SHEEP FRI. AUG. 4, 2017

WED AUG. 30, 6:00 PM

WED. AUG. 30 6:00 PM

THUR. AUG. 30, 6:OO PM

MON. SEPT. 4, 3:00 PM

POULTRY FRI. AUG. 4, 2017

SAT. SEPT. 2, 9:00 AM

SAT. SEPT. 2, 8:00 AM

SAT. SEPT. 2, 10:00 AM

CONCLUSION OF SHOW

DOG FRI. AUG. 4, 2017

SAT. SEPT. 2, 10:00 AM

SAT. SEPT. 2, 10:00 AM

CONCLUSION OF SHOW

RABBITS FRI. AUG. 4, 2017

SAT. SEPT. 2, 10:00 AM

SAT. SEPT. 2, 10:00 AM

CONCLUSION OF SHOW

HORSES FRI. AUG. 4, 2017

THURS. AUG. 31, 8:00 AM

THURS. AUG. 31, 8:00 AM

CONCLUSION OF SHOW

THURSDAY, AUG 31, 2017 8:00 AM Horse show 4-H Horse Halter Classes Showmanship Performance Classes Driving Show 4:00 PM Lad & Ladies Lead 5:00 PM Sheep Show FFA Market 4-H Market Champion Selection Pen of 3 Market Lambs FFA Showmanship 4-H Showmanship Feeder Lambs Breeding Sheep

FRIDAY, SEPT. 1, 2017 8:00 AM Swine Show FFA Market 4-H Market Champion Selection Pen of 3 Market Hogs FFA Showmanship 4-H Showmanship Feeder Pigs 2:00 PM Beef Show FFA Market 4-H Market Champion Selection Pen of 3 Market Steer FFA Showmanship 4-H Showmanship Feeder Steers Jr. Registered Cattle Jr. Commercial Cattle

SATURDAY, SEPT. 2 2017 10:00 AM Small Animal Show Poultry Showmanship 4-H Poultry Dog Showmanship 4-H Dog Rabbit Showmanship 4-H Rabbit Small Animal Master Showmanship 1:00 PM Pee Wee Showmanship 5:00 PM Large Animal Master Showmanship

SHOW ORDERS

LADS & LADIES LEAD COMMENTARY FORM DIVISION: 58 PLEASE CHECK ONE Class 1 (9 – 10) _______________ Class 2 (11- 13) _________________Class 3 (14 – 18) _____________________ Final commentary deadline is Wednesday, August 30, 2017, 5:00 p.m. at the fair office. This form must be typed ! NAME______________________________________________________TELEPHONE____________________________ MAILING ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________ AGE________________GRADE_________________SCHOOL________________________________________________ Was your outfit purchased?_________ Made?_________ By Whom?_________________________________________ Describe your outfit, noting colors, styling detail, use (for school, sports, parties, work, etc.) and all accessories to be

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2017 INTERMOUNTAIN CATTLEWOMEN

BEEF MERIT AWARD APPLICATION

To be eligible for a merit award you must be a member of a 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in the Intermountain Area. You must be enrolled in a beef project in 2017 and plan on entering a steer at the

2018 Inter-Mountain Fair.

1-$350 Merit Award to a 4-H member 1-$350 Merit Award to a FFA member

1-$275 Encouragement Award

*****Merit Award applications and Handwritten Summaries are due to the Inter-Mountain Fair Office by Friday, August 4, 2017, at 5:00 PM.*****

Interviews will be held during the Intermountain Fair. Ruth Woolery will be contacting you to schedule an interview time.

If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Woolery at 335-7245 or 604-2553.

Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________________________________________________

City_______________________________________________State____________________Zip Code_________________________

Phone Number_______________________________________________Year in Beef Project_______________________________

Club/Chapter________________________________________________________________________________________________

Leaders Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________

Have you received a prior Merit or Encouragement Award from the Cattlewomen?_______________________________________

If yes please specify which award_______________________________________________________________________________

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Tractor Supply Fundraiser Opportunity! Tractor Supply has a standing invitation for any 4-H clubs interested in holding a BBQ fundraiser at the Redding store each Saturday throughout the year. Please call three to four weeks in advance to schedule your weekend. Tractor Supply will furnish the barbeque and propane; your club brings the hot dogs, condiments, etc. Car washes or bake sales are also possibilities. Please call Tom or Carol to schedule your fundraiser or to learn more about how your club can help during the fall campaign. Leaders, please make sure you have your Food Safety Certification.

SCHOLARSHIP, AWARD, & GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Hispanic and Latino Students Scholarship Guide Diamond Clover Award--This is the highest achievement for which a 4-H youth member is recognized. All youth members who achieve the requirements are eligible to receive this award. Awardees receive the California Diamond Clover Pin or Necklace Charm, a certificate and a recognition letter. Applications are accepted year round. Applications are reviewed by the 4-H Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee and awarded quarterly.

Scholarships for Higher Education applications are due by 11:59pm on August 6th, 2017.

MAKE IT SAFE, KEEP IT SAFE The Make it Safe, Keep it Safe (MISKIS) training has been designed to provide UC ANR staff and volunteers with food safety information to minimize the risk of foodborne illness. The online training can be taken at: http://ucanr.edu/sites/MISKIS/. A quarterly report of those that have taken the Make it Safe, Keep it Safe (MISKIS) training is available on the 4-H Staff Resources page.

Please contact Anne Iaccopucci at amiaccopucci@ucanr.edu for questions regarding the food safety training.

NATIONAL 4-H SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION AWARD The National 4-H Salute to Excellence Volunteer Recognition Award recognizes 4-H volunteers who demonstrate exemplary service to 4-H, while promoting service through volunteerism as both an opportunity and a privilege. In 2018, eight honorees will be selected. One volunteer will be selected from each Cooperative Extension Region (Northeast, South, North Central, West) in each of two categories. Each region will have its own Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer and Volunteer of the Year. The eight regional honorees become nominees for the national award, and one candidate in each category will be named the national Honoree. See the award criteria here. Nomination Packets must be submitted by nominator to the nominee’s state 4-H Program by the state’s published deadline:

Due Friday, September 1, 2017 to the Shasta County 4-H Office. 

MINDFULNESS RETREAT! NOVEMBER 3 - 5, 2017 Participants will increase their personal skills in leading a healthy lifestyle, and also gain skills needed to be a health advocate in their community. The retreat will address topics such as understanding mindfulness, exercise, stress management, community connection, relationship building, nutrition, and health advocacy! Designed for teens ages 13-19 and adults. For more information, see

http://4h.ucanr.edu/News/?calitem=370063&g=86993

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VOLUNTEERS UC ANR is aligning volunteer development requirements for all UC ANR programs statewide. Starting in 2017-18, volunteers in 4-H are required to complete between 1-3 hours of volunteer development courses annually which will be delivered online. Your UCCE 4-H Office will be sharing new enrollment procedures and training login information with you during the upcoming months, if they haven’t already. We hope you embrace this endeavor in the spirit in which it is intended: to instill a desire for life-long learning in youth. 4-H volunteers can best model life-long learning by continuing to gain new knowledge and insight themselves. Most importantly, 4-H volunteers should share their continuing education work with youth. Show them your certificates, talk about what you learned and how you hope to share that with them. In the coming months and years there will be many optional development opportunities for 4-H volunteers such as Club Leader Essentials, Chaperone training, Project Leader Essentials and much more.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE TO PARTICIPATE 4-H volunteers from across the country will gain new ideas and learn together at the 2017 e-Forum. More information is available at www.4-h.org/volunteerprofessionals. Local 4-H sites are encouraged to register to be host locations for the e-Forum. Gather your 4-H volunteer colleagues for evenings of learning in central locations.

Dates and topics include: Oct 5, 2017 – 7:00 – 8:30pm ET: Cultivating an Environment for Growing True Leaders November 2, 2017 – 7:00 – 8:30pm ET: “STEM”ming into Animals Science, Growing True Leaders December 7, 2017 – 7:00 – 8:30pm ET: Helping 4-H’ers Grow in Life and Work

CALIFORNIA STATE 4-H FASHION REVUE 2018 The SFR committee is proud to announce the Challenge Categories and the Service Projects for 2018. The returning categories are Traditional, Upcycled, and Consumer Science Purchased - $40 limit.

The new categories for 2018 are: See It, Sew It Challenge: garment/outfit gets its inspiration from a picture of the garment itself, or someone wearing it in a magazine, a catalogue, from a website, or even a store display.

Retro/Vintage Challenge: garment/outfit gets its inspiration from a certain era of fashion and is sewn in the Clothing and Textile project.

The two SFR community service projects for 2018 are: Linus Blankets – provide new, handmade, washable blankets to be given as gifts to seriously ill and traumatized children. Ryan’s Case for Smiles - create and distribute whimsical cotton pillowcases that give children an emotional boost, helping kids with cancer and life-changing illnesses feel better to heal better.

Full guidelines for the Challenge categories and the Service projects will be posted on the SFR website by August 20th at http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/SFD/SFR/. Questions? Please contact Sue Moore , or Mary Engebreth.

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CITIZENSHIP WEEKEND – BAY/COAST AREA

September 22 - 24, 2017 Walden West Science Center

Registration is now Open to 4-H Members 12 years and up (as of December 31st, 2017). Registration is initially open to youth in the former North Central Section as well as the coming Bay/Coast Area. After 8/1/16 registration will open to all members in the state. We will participate in numerous aspects of citizenship such as government, history and community service.

Chaperones needed to cover delegate/chaperone ratio in each county (1-8 ratio) will get to experience the weekend free of charge; on a first register basis. For more information and the link to register go to: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Get_Involved/Councils/Sectional/North_Central/Citizenship_Weekend/

SAVE THE DATES!!!

2017 Washington Focus Trips

Leadership Washington Focus (LWF)* July 15-July 20, 2018 For youth entering grades 7 through 9 (by Fall of 2018)

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)* June 16 - 23, 2018 For youth ages 15 to 19. Delegates must be at least 15 years of age by time of travel to participate.

Citizenship Washington Focus Extended Trip (CWF-EX)* June 16 - 26, 2018 Includes conference plus extra days visiting historical sites in Gettysburg, PA, Philadelphia, PA & Baltimore, MD

Registration is scheduled to open October 15, 2017

For more details follow this link: http://4h.ucanr.edu/News/?calitem=332616&g=86992

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UCCE - S H A S TA C O U N T Y P RO G R A M N E W S

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UCCE - S H A S TA C O U N T Y P RO G R A M N E W S SHASTA COUNTY PROJECT PARTICIPATION

Now that the details associated with the 2017 Shasta District Fair are wrapping up I started to reflect on the number of youth touched by the fair through the market program as compared to the number of youth enrolled in 4-H. In 2017 over 460 youth exhibited and sold livestock at Shasta District Fair. Youth selling at this fair has trended up for the last four years. Figure A outlines the total number of lots sold at the fair since 2006. Figure A Number of Lots sold through Jr. Livestock Auction at Shasta District Fair

Youth can participate in this program as 4-H, FFA, Grange and Independent exhibitors. Figure B outlines the number of lots marketed by 4-H, FFA and Independent exhibitors locally (Grange exhibitors are not included as there were fewer than five each year).

Figure B. Number of Lots sold by Youth Organization (4-H, FFA and Independent).

To determine the percentage of youth participating in market animal projects in 2017, 4-H participants in the intermountain area (134) and primary members (cannot participate in market animal projects by policy) in the valley area (77) must be subtracted from the 2017 total number of youth participants in the program (681) leaving approximately 470 youth in the valley area who potentially could participate in market animal projects. When the number of market animal participants (263) is divided by the number of youth who could participate in market animal project, approximately 45 percent of participation in our club program DO NOT participate in market animal projects. These youth participate in a projects range from photography and quilting to shooting sports projects. By allowing the exhibition and marketing of poultry, rabbits, meat goats and bred heifers Shasta District Fair has become more inclusive and provides more opportunity for youth participation. We expect the number of 4-H youth participating in these projects to continue to increase. We also need to be mindful that while the market projects are important components of the 4-H Youth Development Program, as the population and demographics in the county change we need understanding the educational needs of local youth. In the fall of 2017 we will begin to recruit and hire a Youth Development Advisor for Shasta-Trinity-Tehama counties to help us develop strategies so we can continue to meet the needs of our local youth.

Larry Forero, Livestock Farm Advisor

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August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4Record Book Judging Day Due to 4-H Office

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6 7 8 9 10 114-H Club Achievement Night Awards Due

Updated Club Info Due Plant Science Day @ 5PM IM Fairgrounds

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13 14 15 16

17Club Leader Training @ 6 PM Valley 4-H Council Meeting @ 6:30 PM Happy Valley Community Center

18Record Books

available for pick-up

19Jr & Teen Leader Lock-in @ RCS Gym 6 PM Drop-off

7 PM - 7 AM Lock-in

20 21 22 23IM 4-H Council Meeting @ 7:00 PM IM Fairgrounds Center

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27 28 29 30 31IM Fair - Sep 4th

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4Labor Day

Office Closed

54-H Information Night @ Redding Library

5 PM Set-up

6 PM Start

6 7 8 9

10 11 12 13- IM Officer Training & Installation @ IM Fairgrounds 6 PM - IM Achievement Day, Leader Appreciation & Friends of 4-H @

IM Fairgrounds 7 PM

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17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30Valley Officer

Training Day @ Good Times Pizza, Palo Cedro 11 AM - 1 PM

SEPTEMPTER 2017

It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/215244.pdf )

Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to John I. Sims, Affirmative Action Compliance Officer/Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1397.

RECORD BOOK CORNER

Activity/Event/Award

List your projects, don’t forget the Leadership Project if your club has one . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1—4-H Project

Attend a Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3—4-H Event Attended

Committee Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4—Leadership

Committee Chair Person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4—Leadership

Junior or Teen Leader (once for each project) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4—Leadership

Participated in a Community Service Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5—Community Service

Represented 4-H at your school or other community group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5—Citizenship OR 6—Communication Skills

Led the American Flag Salute at a Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5—Citizenship

Article Submitted to Cloverleaf or local newspaper about club activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—Communication

Led the 4-H Pledge at a Council Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6—Communication

Received School Honor or Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7—Honors & Recognition

School or Community Sports Team, Private Lessons, Organization Member-ship, . . . . . . . . 8—Lifestyle Activities

After School Job, Music Group

University of California Cooperative Extension

Shasta County 4-H August 2017

Current Resident OR:

Nate Caeton, 4-H Youth Development Program Representative 1851 Hartnell Avenue Redding, CA 96002 Phone: 530-224-4900 Fax: 530-224-4904 Website: http://ceshasta.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Shasta_County_4-H_Information/ nwcaeton@ucanr.edu

VALLEY COUNCIL INTERMOUNTAIN COUNCIL Next meeting will be August 17, 2017 Next meeting will be August 23, 2017

6:30 pm at Happy Valley Community Center 7pm at IM Fairgrounds, McArthur

All leaders and youth 14 years and older have voting rights. Please come and take part!

COUNCIL

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