- Author: Ashley Pyler, Loma Vista 4-H
On October 11th, 2018, 4-H'ers of Ventura County walked into the doors of the UCCE Office in Ventura, California. They were here because they were attending the 2018 Ventura County 4-H Achievement Night. The vast majority of these 4-H'ers had submitted 4-H Record Books to the county to be judged against the other 4-H Record Books of Ventura County 4-H. A lot of these 4-H'ers had submitted their Record Books in the summer, so they had waited several weeks to find out how they did in the Ventura County 4-H Record Book Competition. Finally, these hardworking Ventura County 4-H Members would find out how they did in the Ventura County 4-H Record Book Competition on this very night.
The decorations at the event were truly amazing. Many 4-H banners were hung to make the event look more official and to add to the festivities of the event. On the tables, there were fancy black tablecloths, 4-H gift bags for members to take home, beautiful centerpieces, and multi-colored confetti to celebrate everything that the members have accomplished in the previous 4-H program year.
The night started off with the members playing a game of Pictionary. The event's participants were divided up into four teams that played four rounds. After all four rounds had concluded, the scorekeeper for the game revealed that there was a four-way tie. The teams then played an incredibly competitive tiebreaker.
After the Pictionary game, it was then time to announce what the members had been waiting for. After weeks of waiting, it was finally time to announce the awards. Members who won awards proudly walked up to the front area of the room to receive them. The audience clapped, people cheered, and the members smiled. The atmosphere of the event was incredible. Whether the members were competing against one another, were from different clubs, or were best friends, they all applauded each other. This showed how truly humble the 4-H members are.
After the awards were announced, refreshments and desserts were served to the members while they were congratulating each other on their amazing accomplishments. Everyone went home with a smile on their face. If you didn't attend the 2018 Ventura County 4-H Achievement Night, I strongly recommend that you attend next year's achievement night.
- Author: Lennis Arriaga
MONTEREY COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL FOOD BOOTH DONATIONS
Let's start planning for the Monterey County Food Booth at Monterey County Fair to raise the maximum amount of money for our county's 4-H events. NOW is the time to start soliciting for donations! All donors names will be listed on a recognition banner. Click here to download the letter for financial donation requests. Please have check made payable to Monterey County 4-H Council and mail them to the 4-H Office, 1432 Abbott St., Salinas, CA 93901 - ATTENTION: FOOD BOOTH CHAIRMAN, by Wednesday, August 24, 2012. Meeting this deadline will ensure all names are listed on the banner for sponsor recognition. Please call JoAnn at 831-320-5507 if you have any questions.
Food Booth Meetings:
June 19 - 6:30pm mandatory meeting for schedules
July 17 - 6:30pm at the 4-H Office
August 21 - 6:30 cash register training
Monterey County 4-H:
Attention 4-H High School Seniors!
Each year Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council Awards up to $4,000 in scholarships of up to $1,000 each. You must be a Monterey County 4-H member graduating senior or not yet 19 years of age as of January 1. Scholarship applications are available on the county website. The website has a detailed list of qualifications for the scholarships. The scholarship applications are due Wednesday, August 1, 2012. There will be a mandatory in person interview on Friday, August 3, 2012. The interviews will be approximately 15 minutes and will be held at the county office. More specific times will be announced when the number of applicants is known.
Record Book Judging
This is the busiest part of the year… Fairs, Camps, Parties and of course your RECORD BOOK! Now is the time to get ahead of the game and start fi lling out your record books. The 4-H member’s County record book deadline this year will be August 8th, 2012. All members that would like to compete in the County Record Book competition must have their Record books turned into the County Office BY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8th, 2012. All record books that are turned in by the deadline will be judged on Saturday, August 18th, 2012. Record Book Judging will be held at the County Office on August 20th, 2011, @ 9:00 am. Reminder to all Club Leaders, you must provide 1 adult judge for every 5 books submitted (ex. 1-5 books submitted= 1 judge, 5-10 books submitted= 2 judges, 10-15 books submitted= 3 judges etc.) Please DO NOT send books without adequate number of judges. Clubs that do not meet the judging quota WILL NOT be judged. Judges are required to stay on the judging day until their assignment is complete. Here are a few more reminders of what is required in a County ready Record Book: Record Books must receive a Gold Seal at the Club level in order to
be entered in the County competition. Please DO NOT send books that have not met that requirement. 1st year members only are allowed to use pencil.
Record Books may be typed or written in ink. (1st year exception, pencil)
All Record Book forms must have ALL required signatures or the book will be disqualified. All books must have the required forms. Any missing forms will result in a disqualification. County Awards application (with all required signatures) Personal Development Report (with all required signatures) Missing Forms (any missing forms will result in a disqualification) Do Not include your ribbons, awards, or check stubs but write about them in your 4-H story & project report.
All record book forms can be found on the County website. If you have any questions, problems or concerns regarding record books, please feel free to contact Staci Wilkins at (831) 385-4917 home, cell (831) 596-1542 or via email staci_wilkins@hotmail.com your calls to the 4-H office will be directed to Staci. Thank you.
- Author: Gail Jones
Record books are due to the County Office by Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Clubs should send at least 1 judge for every 3 books entered from your club. If you would like to help with record book judging, please email saccounty4h@gmail.com.
Record Book Judging:
When: Saturday, August 13th
Where: CE Conference Room
Time: 9:00 a.m.
If you need record book forms, you will find them on the State Web Site at: http://www.ca4h.org/Resources/Publications/