- Author: Judy Ludovise
ONLINE Record Book (ORB)
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Thank you to all the leaders who attended Saturday's Leader Training. I hope that you gained information that will help you get off to a great start for the new 4-H year! A special thank you to Diana Stornetta, Cheryl Mohrman, Matt Schafer, Sara Glashan, Stefanie Stornetta, Kelly Hinde and Lisa Jack who gave up their Saturdays in order to make the training a success! And a thank you to Amber and Judge Jim for sharing Foundation information
The updated version (2013) of the Officer's Manual that was mentioned at the training, is attached. It can also be found on the county website
We only received 11 Member Achievement Award forms at Leader Training. They are due to the office by September 1. REMINDER to all club leaders that they are due and if they are not turned in members will not be recognized at Achievement Night and they will not receive their pins/stripes/white hats.
Attached Form. You can drop it off at the Office, FAX it in at 565-2623 or scan and email to Judy at jludovis@sonoma-county.org
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Club Leaders: Please take a look at last year's project list (attached). Email me any updates so that we can have an accurate document of all of our wonderful projects. This will again be posted on our county website. I realize you might not know yet, be send an email when you do know what will be offered this fall. Thank you!
Parent Packet Information
There are documents on our county website under the “For Parents” tab, for leaders to copy. You can find it at
http://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/For_Parents/ . That is all we have. If you would like an additional document posted, please send me a request or email it to me.
The next Annual 4-H Foundation Fundraiser BBQ will be Saturday, September 13th, at the Kendall Jackson Event Center located on Fulton Rd.
We are asking for 4-H members to help us serve and work our event. Youth volunteer check in time is 4:30pm for servers. Please wear your whites. It is a great event and is fun to work. We will need servers for our full service tables and also to help us get our Screamin Mimis dessert out to all our guests. If you have a 4H display you have agreed to bring please be there and set up by 2:45pm. This is a great way to spotlight your projects and show what 4H is all about. If you have a 4H project you would like to display or would like to volunteer please email me as soon as possible at susan@4hfoundtionofsoco.org .
We also offer all clubs and or projects to donate a live or silent auction item and get half back. If your club or project is interested please email me as soon as possible.
This amazing event brings families and 4-H alumni together for a wonderful evening of food, drink and fun. Come early to enjoy 4-H demonstrations and a tent full of great silent auction items. The live auction will follow dinner.
The theme this year is “Making the Best Better”. The 4-H program makes a big difference in the lives of our children, and the communities they live in. Our continued support of the 4-H program in Sonoma County helps prepare the next generation that will be the leaders of our community.
You can also join us on September 13th for a truly special night of celebration and support of Sonoma County 4-H.
You can purchase tickets online or call the Foundation office at 707-584-9284. See attached flyer.
Susan Hansen Executive Director 4-H Foundation of Sonoma County
susan@4hfoundationofsoco.org 707-542-0640
SONOMA COUNTY
2014 Window Display Contest Information
National 4-H week is around the corner so it is time to let everyone know what 4-H has to offer. So lets get creative and put together a window display.
THEME: “4-H Join The Ride”
National 4-H Week
October 5-11
What you need to do: submit Entry Form to the 4-H office by October 2nd,2014 (available on County Website)
Window display Guidelines
- Contact business and arrange to set up display. Multiple entries from clubs are allowed, but a club can win only one prize.
- In order to be eligible for an award, display MUST be contained in an actual WINDOW of a store or business.
- Display must be made by club members. Leaders and parents can assist, but members need to come up with the plan and design.
- Display should promote the current theme and the activities of the club designing it.
- Display must be set up for judging, by 5pm, Saturday October 4th, 2014 and remain thru October 11th, 2014, 5 pm.
National 4-H week right around the corner. Let's show the community what 4-H has to offer!
North Central Section – Citizenship Weekend
September 27-28 at Los Posadas 4-H Camp. Open to enrolled 4-H members 12 years old and up as of December 31, 2013.
Enrollment in a Citizenship project is NOT required to attend. We will be participating in various aspects of citizenship, including government, history and community service. Plans currently include:
- Mock Trial
- Movie Night/Social Time
- Team Building & Networking with other teens in your section
- Environmental Awareness
- Community Service Projects
Visit North Central Section Citizenship Weekend for more information and to REGISTER.
http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Volunteers/Councils/Sectional/North_Central/Citizenship_Weekend/
North Central Section Skills Day – Call for Activities
NCS Skills Day is Saturday, November 8 in Stockton
Purpose of the Application: To organize the Life Skill Stations. To make sure I have the best description for the registration & program. Each Life Skills Station will need to be at least 10 minutes and the most 15 minutes long. Plan on repeat it at least once during the 30 minute during a Life skill session time slot.
Skills Day is a one day event, providing North Central Section 4-H members & project Leaders & families (Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Marin, Napa, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Mateo/San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo counties) with the opportunity to participate in a day of workshops intended to help them develop and strengthen their life skills in variety of subject areas ranging from consumer science to public speaking. Workshops are an average of 30 minutes with the additional option of double workshop sessions in circumstances where participants require more time. There are also Life Skill Stations were you will move from one to another during the workshop time slot.
See the calendar event for activity applications and more information.
Activity applications must be RECEIVED by Sept 1, 2014
http://cesonoma.ucanr.edu/Youth_Development/4-H_Events_and_Activities/?calitem=245766&g=53904
Officer's Manual
CLUB PROJECTS
Member Acievement Award Form
Shooting Sports Archery Certification Workshop