- Author: Judy Ludovise
To 4-H members, leaders, parents and CQ helpers
I hope this letter finds all of you well and very proud of this year's successful Chickenque that was held on May 3 at the fairgrounds. From sunrise to sunset the fairgrounds were alive with all the energy brought by our Sonoma County 4H members and volunteers. I believe I speak for everyone involved in the management of the Chickenque when I say that the event was a total success. This being my second year of a greater level of involvement with the Chickenque, I was moved by everyone's level of participation and I look forward to what the future holds for this event.
As with any event of this nature, its success is dependent upon several factors. It can only be as great as the sum total of all its parts. Without the volunteers, it would not succeed. If no one took the responsibility of managing the event, it could not take place either. Without the generosity of the fairgrounds, we wouldn't have such a good venue to hold the event at. However, the one component that I want to highlight is that of the community and the support it shows to our Sonoma County 4-H. I wish to thank all of the families, friends and other community members that set aside time to support and enjoy our event. I want to place special emphasis on the businesses within our community that donated their time, resources and money to this year's event. Enclosed, you will find a list of local businesses that demonstrated an extra level of commitment to support the Chickenque.
It is on behalf of the Sonoma County 4-H chickenque as a board member, as a 4-H volunteer and as the parent of a 4-H member that I offer the following challenge:
When you go out into the community please make sure to thank our sponsors. In addition, I challenge you 4H members to ask to speak with the manager or owner of these businesses when you are there. If you are able to meet with them, say thank you for their support of our event. Let them know how much the 4H means to you and how thankful you are for what they are willing to do for us. This will only strengthen our relationship with these businesses and allow for the Sonoma County 4-H to grow stronger with time and their continued support.
In closing, I want you to know how proud I was to see all of you 4-H members represent what Sonoma County 4-H is all about to me, respect, honesty and hard work. As members, you should be proud to have done such a great job and as parents you should be just as proud to know what kind of community you are helping to develop. I appreciate your level of commitment as members and I will strive to return the favor by doing my best as the incoming president for the Sonoma County 4-H chicken cue board. Remember, it is not just the 4-H member, the leaders, volunteers or the community at large that create a stronger community. It is all of us working together toward a common goal that makes it such a great thing.
Thank you all again and I hope to see you around the county and perhaps at the fair this summer,
Fred Frey 2016 Event Chair Sonoma County 4-H Chickenque Committee
The application for All Star and or Rising Star has been extended to June 10. This is the same date that the youth applications are due. See attached
“The 4-H program is working on developing new summer programs and leadership opportunities in Windsor and West Santa Rosa.
We need volunteers who can help us lead these exciting new learning opportunities for youth in Sonoma County. Programs will start on June 15th and end through July 23rd.
Projects will run mornings from 9:00am to 12:00pm and will feature structured projects along with outdoor sports and games. You can volunteer for just one day per week. Volunteers must be 14 and up.
To volunteer or sign up, contact Diego Mariscal at Diego.Mariscal@sonoma-county.org or call the 4-H office at 707-565-2681”
Thank you, Diego Mariscal UC- Cooperative Extensio707-565-2621
Going to State Leadership Conference on Saturday? If you can, please bring an item or 2 from this list. It will be donated to “The Pantry” which is an on-campus provider of basic goods to students, at no cost to them
The Pantry will accept most non-perishable goods, but they are most in need of:
- Grains (Rice, Oatmeal)
- Beans
- Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Canned Soup or Chili
- Tampons
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Body Washes
- Deodorant