- Author: Darlene McIntyre
St Anthony’s Sewing Day
St. Anthony’s 4-H club will be hosting an all day sewing day June5, 2012 from 10-3 in the classroom. They will be working on their pillowcase project for their Revolution of Responsibility Grant. If you are interested in helping out and meeting other 4-H members come join them on June 5th.
State Fair Ambassadors
Alan Schoff a board member from the Merced Art Council is looking for 4-H members to be Ambassadors for the Merced County Exhibit at the State Fair.
The duty of Ambassadors at the booth is to greet people as they walk by and to tell them about the many attractions and events we have in Merced County - reasons for people to come visit rather than just pass through on the way to someplace else. Also, answer any questions (or tell people where they can find answers), and encourage people to take our post cards, fill them out and mail them from the post office that is 40 feet away from our booth. That's really it.
They will be working in 2 hour shifts during operation hours, which will be from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. M - Th, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fr, Sa, Su. There will be a video running on the large screen, and there will be literature from a wide variety of attractions and groups.
Also, they are trying to finalize list by June 8, but are requesting that everything be turned in by June 1 so they have the entire month to organize. Adults will have to fill out a Meagans Law form at the Arts Center. And they will turn in the list of Ambassadors to the State Fair by June 15. We will have some day passes and parking passes for ambassadors who are not already at the fair. If you are interested please contact
Alan Schoff
Board Member - Merced County Arts Council
ph 209-233-6359
ph/fx 209-384-3720
Milk Bar and Friends Helping Friends
Please be checking with your club leaders to help work in the milkbar and at Friends Helping Friends during the fair. Friends Helping Friends will be June 15th from 8-1.
Revolution of Responsibility extended deadline
Applications for the Revolution of Responsibility Grants are still being accepted. Please keep working on sending in grant applications. Merced County has sent in the most applications in the state. Keep up the good work. I would like to see every club do at least one project.
Science and Adventure Camp
Merced County 4-H Science and Adventure camp will be held June 22-26th at Camp Sylvester. The cost is $150 per camper. Applications are available on the Merced County 4-H website and in the 4-H office. Applications are due by May 29th. Please turn the camp applications in to your club leader. Your club leader will turn them all in together. Please remember we do need adult chaperones so check your calendars and join us for fun activities. Every club needs one chaperone per 10 campers going. There is no fee for chaperones but they must be enrolled in 4-H and been cleared as a volunteer. Chaperones must also be 21 years and older.
Dog Show at the Fair
Any members interested in participating at the dog show at the Merced County Fair please contact Amber Baker. Her email is Travsmom26@comcast.net or phone # is 722-3679.
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Rifle Discipline
Concord, CA
Saturday, July 28, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 29, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at the Concord Police Association Range, 5060 Avila Road in Concord. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. There is no cost for the course. To register for the course or receive more information, contact John Borba at: jaborba@ucdavis.edu (This course is not open to 4-H leaders from Santa Cruz County).
For information about the facility and a map, please visit the range website at:
http://concordpoa.org/contacus.php
State Leadership Conference
The 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together high school youth from across California in a four-day leadership training, networking, and learning experience. The conference provides advanced leadership training and is an opportunity for 4-H members to network and share ideas with other 4-Hers from across the state. The conference focuses on providing high school youth with experiential education on leadership development, civic engagement, college admissions and other 4-H project areas.
Youth delegates gain exposure to the campus by living in the residence halls, eating in the dining commons, and participating in educational sessions, many of which are taught by UC faculty and staff.
The conference is planned by a team of high school 4-H members and adult advisors. Working in strong youth-adult partnership, the team designs the educational, recreational and logistical components of the conference.
Participants must be high-school-aged 4-H members (14-19 years old).
The 2012 California 4-H State Leadership Conference:
August 9 - 12, 2012
University of California, San Diego
California Dreamin', California Leadin'
Merced County 4-H will pay $200 towards your cost if this is the first time you have attended.
Registration is now open. Please check the state website for more details.
Conference Director: Carolyn Abrams at cmabrams@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644.
Youth Director: Kayla Louis at 4h.k.louis@gmail.com.