California counties ‘go green’ for 4-H Week

Kim Holmes and Saoi Sope attended the National 4-H Week proclamation event in San Diego.

In August, California House Resolution 119, authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, recognized Oct. 6-12 as National 4-H Week. That kicked off a series of recognitions throughout the state, from Tehama to San Diego counties, as various Boards of Supervisors took a few moments to celebrate local UCCE 4-H programs.

During board meetings, supervisors provided an opportunity for 4-H youth to practice their public speaking skills as they accepted the proclamations on behalf of their county clubs. Dressed in their 4-H whites, honorees of all ages talked about what 4-H meant to them. One 4-H member representing Kings County referred to 4-H as “cool.”

Overwhelmingly, they spoke positively of 4-H camp, archery, livestock and baking projects – as well as how 4-H helped them to build community and lasting friendships.

UCANR and California 4-H are grateful for the board members and county staff who took time out to recognize 4-H youth and the program that means so much to them.

In San Diego County, the County Administration Center was lit in 4-H's iconic green color. Photo by Rebecca Manzo

San Diego County also “went green” for National 4-H Week with a proclamation and lighting ceremony on Oct. 8. Kimberly Sinclair Holmes, the new statewide director of California 4-H, attended the event. At sunset on Oct. 8, the County Administration Center was lit in the program's iconic green color, symbolizing the organization's century-long commitment to youth development in San Diego County.

Several 4-H members wrote thank-you notes to their elected officials for the recognition.

Below are audio and video files of 4-H members meeting with their local Boards of Supervisors.

Glenn County, Sept. 24

See 18:09 – 31:16 at https://glenncounty.granicus.com/player/clip/2369?view_id=9&redirect=true.