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4-H Family Newsletter

Issue	Articles
March - April 2019 (2,641KB)	In this issue: Public Speaking in 4-H Summer Camp Opportunities 2019 Fairs Dates & Weigh-In Dates CA State 4-H Field Day Upcoming Dates in 2019
January-February 2019 (1,895KB)	In this issue: Ag All Around Us "You-Make-It!" Craft Expo 2018 Be a part of Placer County 4H Council Announcements & Event Information\ Upcoming workshops & Dates
November-December 2018 (1,581KB)	In this issue: PC Youth and CA 4-H shine in Horticultural Competitions Achievement Night 2018 2019 Fair Participation 4-H Volunteers 4-H workshops Upcoming Dates
September-October 2018 (2,591KB)	IN THIS ISSUE: 4-H’s Beginning Volunteer Resources Fair Information Placer County 4-H Council 2018-2019 Registration Information
July - August 2018 (2,799KB)	Highlights in this issue: 2017/2018 Youth Council Members 2018/2019 Registration information Fair Updates 4-H Branding
May/June 2018 (1,637KB)
March/April 2018 (1,669KB)	Highlights: Scholarships Fair Updates Shooting Sports Important Dates County Ambassador Applications Due Sectional Presentation Day Record Book Training Summer Camp Registration
Jan/Feb 2018 (1,945KB)	Newsletter Highlights 4-H Enrollment Presentation Day Fair Updates Upcoming Events Important Dates
November/December 2017 (1,958KB)	Newsletter Highlights: Message from Shannon Kane Youth registration for Fair participation deadline How 4-H'ers can help with disaster relief Important dates Meet the 2017-18 All Stars
Sept/Oct 2017 Newsletter (1,638KB)	Highlights: Message from Shannon Kane New and Returning Adult Volunteer Trainings in eXtension Gold Country Fair
June/July 2017 (1,390KB)	Highlights from the June/July 2017 edition: Placer County 4-H Summer Camp Summer Camp Orientation Meeting Summer Camp Work Days Spark Surveys Hulbert Award and 4-H Council Scholarship Award recipients Fair News and Dates State and National News Roger Ingram's retirement celebration
May 2017 (1,447KB)	Highlights of the May 2017 Newsletter: Record Books are Due Show Your Spark Surveys Animal Youth Fair Hulbert and Placer County 4-H Council Scholarships Horse Events Placer County 4-H Summer Camp Summer Camp Work Days Tractor Supply Paper Clover Campaign Placer County 4-H Steps to Success Fair News and Dates State and National 4-H News
April 2017 (2,147KB)	Highlights from the April 2017 Newsletter Bi-County Fashion Revue Animal Youth Fair Hulbert Award and Council Scholarship Summer Camp information Horse Events Fair news and information Record Book information Placer County 4-H Steps to Success Placer County Talent Show All Star introductions State and National 4-H News
March 2017 (2,317KB)	Highlights from this edition include: Bi-County Fashion Revue Section Presentation Day Lily Days collection information Hulbert Award Placer County 4-H Council Scholarship Placer County Summer Camp Horse Events New Veterinary Feeding Directives announced Animal Youth Fair Joint Camp Meeting date March Council Meeting date and location All Stars introductions Shooting Sports Fair News State and National News
February 2017 (4,257KB)	Highlights from this edition: Placer County 4-H Horse Achievements 4-H News and Information Placer County 4-H All Stars Placer County 4-H Summer Camp News Fundraising Opportunities Horse Event Dates Volunteer Information Placer County 4-H Events and Information Fair News and Information State and National News
January 2017 (4,413KB)	Highlights 4-H Events Club participation and outreach Placer County All Star introductions Placer County 4-H Events and Information
November/December 2016 (4,203KB)	Please see the November/December edition of the 4-H Newsletter Highlights: Placer County 4-H All Star Team Enrollment deadline Community Outreach Countywide News New Countywide Projects: Yoga for Kids, Alpaca, and Robotics 4-H Office closures 4-H November Council Meeting information State and National 4-H News
October 2016 (2,302KB)
September 2016 (3,416KB)	Please see the September 2016 Newsletter Highlights: Placer County 4-H Countywide Projects Bi-County Officers Training Medalist Selection Fair Information Office closure Community Leader/Council Meeting Lending Library News State and National News
August 2016 (2,525KB)	August 2016 Newsletter Highlights: Placer County 4-H Summer Camp 2016 photo 2016-17 enrollment has begun VEC Training Community Leader Meeting Bi-County Officer Training Placer County 4-H Council Youth Position Placer County 4-H Committees Summer Camp Lost and Found 2015-16 4-H Year Accomplishments Placer County 4-H Calendar
June/July 2016 (1,764KB)	June/July 2016 Highlights Summer Camp Orientation Meeting Placer/Nevada Counties Joint Camp Work Weekends 2016 Hulbert Award Results Announced 2016 Placer County Council Scholarship Results Announced Horse Events 2016 State Fair information Placer County 4-H making a difference in the community Placer County All-Stars Fair News
May 2016 (3,262KB)	May 2016 Edition Highlights: Record Books Due Summer Camp Animal Youth Fair Hulbert Award and Placer County 4-H Council Scholarship Horse Events Facility Use requests Big Day of Giving Photos collage of 2016 Presentation Day Fair News State and National News May Council Meeting
April 2016 (4,668KB)	Placer County 4-H April 2016 Newsletter Highlights ORB Workshops Color Me Green Fun Run photo page Summer Camp information Bi-County Fashion Revue Hulbert Award and Placer County 4-H Council Scholarship information Community Service Opportunities 4-H Youth Honored Placer County and Gold Country Fair Information State 4-H Events
March 2016 (1,591KB)	Please see the March 2016 Newsletter 2016 Summer Camp Date Announced Joint Camp Meeting 4-H Council Meeting Sectional Presentation Day Color Me Green 5K Fun Run New Countywide project - President's Volunteer Service Horse Event Dates 4-H Club News Shooting Sports workshops Fair News State and National 4-H News
February 2016 (1,344KB)	February 2016 Highlights Membership Cards County 4-H Presentation Day 4-H Camp Volunteers wanted Horse Event Dates State Field Day Information State and National News Fair News and Dates Shooting Sports Leader/Trainer Courses 4-H Club News 4-H County News and Events
January 2016 (1,894KB)	January 2016 Highlights Project Leaders Facilities Use forms 4-H participation in Giving Tuesday 4-H Camp Youth Staff Applications County Presentation Day Still Exhibits Youth Fair Joint Camp Meeting 4-H Council Meeting 4-H Office Closures Club articles section Chico State Swine Day Fair News and Dates State Fashion Revue Embryology workshop
Nov/Dec 2015 (1,429KB)	Nov/Dec 2015 Newsletter Highlights: Check your enrollment status! Make sure your status is active. Project Leader Resources 20th Annual "You-Make-It" Craft Expo, November 7, 2015 Livestock Advisory Meeting Countywide Sheep Coordinator Croup Meeting 4-H Office Closures Countywide Project - Homing Pigeon Project Highlights Placer County 4-H Camp Committee Meeting, November 12, 2015 4-H Council Meeting, November 18, 2015 State and National 4-H News Fashion Revue News New Placer County 4-H Online Resources Shooting Sports Workshops
October 2015 (1,511KB)	Please see the October edition of the 4-H Family Newsletter. Some highlights include: Welcome to the new Community Education Specialist, LeAnn Chizek Placer County Leaders Training, October 21 2015-16 Steps to Success Medalist Selection, application due date and interview dates Placer County 4-H Achievement Night, October 16 Beef Carcass Awards Dinner, October 20 Sheep Carcass Awards Dinner, October 21 20th Annual "You-Make-It" Craft Expo, November 7 Tractor Supply Company, Paper Clover Campaign, October 7-18 Horse'n Around Horse Show, October 17, (not a 4-H sponsored event)
September 2015 (1,620KB)	Please see the September 2015 issue of the Placer County 4-H Newsletter Some highlights include: Club meeting schedule with Leader and VEC contact information Bi-County Officer Training, September 26 Steps to Success 2015-16 Placer County 4-H Camp Committee Meeting Summer Camp Lost and Found Community Leader Council Meeting, September 23 4-H Office Closure, September 7 Achievement Night, October 16 Medalist Selection, application deadline and interview dates Craft Expo, November 7
August 2015 (830KB)	August 2015 Newsletter Highlights Enrollment for 2015-16 begins August 1 New enrollment fees: Youth $40.00, Adult Volunteer $14.00 4-H Club Leaders and VEC information Bi-County Officer Training, September 26 VEC Training video Community Leader Council Meeting, August 26 2015-2016 Program Year Uniform and Record Book Updates Shooting Sports workshops
June/July 2015 (1,719KB)	Summer Camp - registration full, wait-list forming Placer/Nevada Counties Joint Camp Work Weekend dates Hulbert and Council Scholarship results announced All Star & Junior All-Star Program 2015/16 Fair and Horse Show Requirements Steps to Success Fair News and Dates
May 2015 (1,104KB)	May 2015 Newsletter Highlights: Record Books Due to your Club Leader. Club Leaders turn in Record Book Completion sheets to 4-H office by June 1, 2015 Animal Youth Fair - May 9, 2015 4-H Summer Camp - Applications available on May 1, 2015 Hulbert Award and 4-H Council Scholarship applications due May 3 Succulent Propagation Trainings Junior Still Exhibits for 2015 Fairs Workshops 1st Annual Placer County Ag Day Horse Event Dates Breakfast at the Placer County Fair June 25^th - 28 Community Club Leader Meeting, Wednesday, May 27^th Placer County 4-H Horse Camp, June 14 -18
April 2015 (1,309KB)	All Stars Host Record Book Hoedown & Dance, April 18, 2015 Animal Youth Fair, May 9, 2015 Summer Camp Dates July 20-25 Hulbert & 4-H Council Scholarships Applications and Interviews Community Club Leader Meeting, April 22, 2015 Bi-County Fashion Revue, April 25, 2015 Succulent Propagation Training (Adults Only), May 16, 2015 Succulent Propagation Training (Adults & project Youth), May 23, 2015 Horse Event Dates Swine Field Day, April 18, 2015
March 2015 (1,295KB)	All Stars host a record book training hoedown and dance Animal Youth Fair, May 9th 2015 Summer Camp dates July 20-25 Sectional 4-H Presentation Day March 28 Succulent Propagation Training (NEW) Horse Event dates * Community Club Leader Meeting March 25, 7pm
February 2015 (1,307KB)	Membership & Volunteer Cards distribution County Presentation Day, February 28 Community Club Meeting, February 25 4-H Office Closures, February 12 and 16 Horse Event Dates State Fashion Revue information State Field Day, May 30 Fair News and Dates Quality Assurance/Ethics Mandatory Training dates Valentines for Vets Shooting Sports Leader/Trainer Courses Placer County STEM Expo, March 7
January 2015 (1,038KB)	Facilities Use Form Public Speaking Countywide Project 4-H Camp Youth Staff Applications *Still Exhibit Youth Fair County 4-H Presentation Day Horse Project Dates Shooting Sports Leader/Trainer Courses Swine Educational Day, CSU, Chico Farm Pavilion 2015 State Fashion Revue State 4-H Field Day, May 30, 2015 State Leadership Conference, July 23-26 at UC Irvine 4-H Office Closure dates Community Club Leader Meeting, January 28, 2015 Quality Assurance/Ethics Mandatory Training Embryology Workshop
November/December 2014 (1,661KB)	Enrollment complete, check status Project Leader Resources Craft Expo, November 1 Rabbit and Cavy Field Day, November 8 New Countywide Sheep Coordinator Group New Countywide Project, Antique Tractor Restoration and Repair Livestock Advisory Meeting, November 5 Lego Robotics Project Leader Training, December 9 Diamond Clover Recipient, Amber Miller 4-H Office Closed, November 11, 27,28; December 25; January 1 *Community Leader Council Meeting, November 19 (Tentative)
October 2014 (2,489KB)	Big Hello to Kelley Brian, new YFC Advisor, UCCE Placer/Nevada Counties Bi-County Leaders Training, October 23, 2014 Project Deadline - November 30, 2014 Medalist Selection Interviews - October 4, 1:00 pm 19 Annual "You-Make-It" Craft Expo, November 1, 2014 Beef carcass Awards Dinner, October 22, 2014 Sheep Carcass Awards Dinner, October 29, 2014 Community Leader Council Meeting, October 29, 2014 Achievement Night, October 17, 2014 All Star News 4-H Office closed, October 13, 2014
September 2014 (1,929KB)	4-H Club enrollment information Bi-County Officer Training, September 27 4-H Office Closed, September 1 Community Leader Council Meeting, September 24 4-H Achievement Night, October 17 Medalist Selection, October 4 "You-Make-It" Craft Expo, November 1 Welcome new Rocklin 4-H Club Horse Coordinator Meeting, September 9 Summer Camp Lost and Found
August 2014 (262KB)	Club Enrollment Information VEC Training Bi-County Officer Training, September 27, 2014 Gold Country Fair, September 4-7, 2014
June/July 2014 (284KB)	Summer Camp Hulbert Award Winners Council Scholarship Winners Horse Camp All Star & Junior All-Star applications Breakfast at the Fair MANDATORY Ethics Training Fairground Improvement Days California State Fair Youth Competition Deadlines State Leadership Conference Shooting Sports Leader Meeting Community Leader Council Meetings
May 2014 (318KB)	Andrew Wood from Gold Country Club selected as State 4-H Ambassador! Hulbert Awards and Council Scholarship Applications due in 4-H Office - May 4 Animal Youth Fair - May 10 @ Gold Country Fairgrounds Goat Showmanship Clinic hosted by Gold Country Club - May 17 Placer County Fair Horse Qualifying event - May 18 State Field Day at UC Davis - May 31 Record Book Completion Sheets due in 4-H Office - June 2 Breakfast @ the Placer County Fair - June 19 through 22
April 2014 (477KB)	State 4-H Uniform Contest - Deadline April 18 Northeast Sectional Presentation Day - April 5 Bi-County Fashion Revue - April 26 Hulbert Awards and Council Scholarships - Deadline May 4 "Animal" Youth Fair - May 10 Gold Country Club Hosts: Meat Goat Showmanship Clinic - May 17 2014 Summer Camp Dates - July 14 through 19
March 2014 (569KB)	All Stars' Record Book Workshop - March 15^th 9:00 to Noon County Presentation Day - March 22^nd at Ophir Elementary School Sectional Presentation Day - April 5^th at Magnolia Intermediate School Bi-County Fashion Revue - April 26^th at Magnolia Intermediate School Animal Youth Fair - May 10^th at Gold Country Fairgrounds State Shooting Sports Events Announced State 4-H Uniform Contest - Proposals due April 18^th 2014 Summer Camp Date - July 14^th through July 19^th
February 2014 (1,251KB)	2013/14 Youth Membership Cards on their way! Camp Youth Staff Application Deadline Extended: January 21, 2014 Embryology Workshop: March 4 at the 4-H Office Still Exhibit Youth Fair: February 8 at Mt Vernon Grange Hall, Auburn Placer County and Gold Country Fair Information Meeting: February 20 at Tahoe Building on the Gold Country Fairgrounds County Presentation Day: March 22 at Ophir Elementary School Horse Coordinating Events Announced State Fashion Revue Categories Announced Placer Shooting Sports: Rifle Safety Certification Training, March 15/16 2nd Annual Archery Shooting Match Announced
January 2014 (1,176KB)	Countywide Public Speaking Project - January 6 Camp Youth Staff Applications Available: Deadline - Jan 15 Large Animal Project Leader's Meeting - January 29 2014 Embryology Workshop - February 4 Still Exhibit Youth Fair - February 8 at Mt Vernon Grange Hall, Auburn Placer County & Gold Country Fair Informational Session - February 20 County Presentation Day - March 22 Northern Sectional Presentation Day - April 5 Bi-County Fashion Revue - April 26 Horse Coordinator Events Scheduled State Field Day - May 31 at UC Davis 2013/2014 4-H Annual Calendar
Nov/Dec 2013 (827KB)	2013 Achievement Night Event - November 15th 18th Annual "You-Make-It" Craft Expo - November 2nd State Fashion Review Categories Announced Bi-County Project Leader's Training - December 4th State 4-H Leaders' Forum - November 8-10
October 2013 (347KB)	Enroll in 4-H @ https://california.4honline.com Steps to Success for 2013/2014 New Club Officer: Healthy Living Bi-County Officer Training: September 28 @ Bear River High School Andrew Wood Receives Golden Clover Award 4-H Day at the Oakland Raiders Carcass Awards Dinners Announced
September 2013 (477KB)	Welcome Jessica Trumble-Pitel our new 4-H Program Rep 4-H Online Enrollment is now open! Bi-County Officer's Training scheduled for September 28, 2013 New "Healthy Living" Club Officer introduced Countywide Public Speaking Project begins September 23, 2013 18th Annual "You Make It" Craft Expo on November 2, 2013
August 2013 (208KB)	2013/14 Online Enrollment Opens August 1st Youth and Adult Enrollment Fee Increase June's Retirement Celebration Reminder Gold Country Fair Deadlines
June 2013 (409KB)	August 24, 2013 - June Stewart's Retirement Event Placer's 4-H Centennial Banner Council Scholarships & Hulbert Awards Announced All Star Application Deadline - July 14, 2013 4-H Council Officer Nominations Gold Country/Placer County Fair News
May 2013 (331KB)	Animal Youth Fair - May 4th Record Book Reminder "Online Record Book" Training for Volunteers (see page 1) Medalist Selection Deadline - June 9th Council Scholarship and Hulber Award Applications - Deadline May 5th
April 2013 (512KB)	Northeast Sectional Presentation Day - Preregistration Deadline: March 29; Event: April 6 @ Lincoln High School Small Animal Showmanship Event at Gold Country Fairgrounds - April 18 Horse Mastership Testing - April 17 (written) and April 28 (skills) Bi-County Fashion Revue - Preregistration Deadline: April 21; Event: April 27 Youth Animal Fair and "Gold Country Barnyard Sale" - May 4 Council Scholarship and Hulbert Award - Application Deadline: May 5; Interviews: May 18 State Field Day - May 25
March 2013 (415KB)	June Stewart Retires in June 2013! Lily Day Collection for Easter Seals - March 17-30 Horse Mastership Testing - April 17 and April 28 County Presentation Day - March 23 Bi-County Fashion Revue - Pre-registration Deadline: April 21; Event: April 27 Youth Animal Fair - May 4 Council Scholarship and Hulbert Award - Application Deadline: May 5; Interviews: May 18 State Field Day - May 25
February 2013 (372KB)	News for this month: Project Leader's Workshop - January 29 Still Exhibit Youth Fair - February 23 County Presentation Day - March 23 Rabbit and Cavy Event - April 18 State 4-H Field Day - May 25 And much more!
January 2013 (702KB)	Junior/Teen Leadership Retreat Adult Leadership Training Summer Camp Youth Staff Applications "Still Exhibit" Youth Fair County Presentation Day Embryology Workshop And more!
November/December 2012 (2,051KB)	November Enrollment Deadline November 30th 4-H Achievement Night "You Make It" Craft Expo Team America Rocketry Challenge
October 2012 (1,415KB)	Bi-County Officer Training - Sept 29 Enroll in Countywide Projects Carcass Award Dinners Announced "Small Animal" Educational Field Day
September 2012 (463KB)	Bi-County Officer Training New Project Enrollment Deadline Volunteer at the Gold Country Fair County-wide Projects Say "YES to Science" Project
August 2012 (456KB)	Time to enroll Gold Country Junior Fair Board Say YES to Science Long Valley Emerald Star Project And more...
June 2012 (987KB)	Summer Camp! 4-H Hats Medalist Selection Placer County Fair Horse Camp and much much more!
May 2012 (1,127KB)	4-H and FFA Animal Youth Fair Record Books Due 4-H Summer Camp Sectional Presentation Day Medalist Selection and Much More!
April 2012 (1,138KB)	Bi-County Fashion Revue Cavy Rabbit Poultry Coordinator Group Meeting Scholarship Applications Summer Camp Dates Horse Mastership Testing Horse Qualifying Horse Show Horse Camp and MUCH MORE!!
March 2012 (1,403KB)	Congratulations Placers Hills 4-H Club County Presentation Day, registration due March 4th Lilly Collection Days Bi-County Fashion Revue, NEW Revised Manual Available Youth Fair Scholarship applications and MUCH MORE!
February 2012 (868KB)	4-H Enrollment is Open Year Around... Still Exhibit Youth Fair Presentation Days Horse Coordinator Events Fashion Revue and much more!
January 2012 (798KB)	Join the Revolution of Responsibility! 4-H Camp Youth Staff applications, Still Exhibit Youth Fair, Valentines for Vets, County Presentation Day, and MUCH MORE!!
November/December 2011 (801KB)	Is your enrollment complete? Steps to Success 2011-2012, You-Make-It Craft Expo, Horse Coordinator News and much more.
October 2011 (601KB)	Information included: Join the Revolution Step to Success for 2011-2012 (includes updates) Butterfly Project Introduction: Sept 29 Bi-County Officer Training: Oct 1, register on-line Beef Carcass Awards: Oct 12, R.S.V.P on-line Sheep Carcass Awards: Oct 13, R.S.V.P on-line Achievement Night: Oct 8 Countywide Projects: Sewing & Public Speaking MUCH, MUCH, MORE!!
September 2011 (783KB)	Information included: Enrolling instructions and contacts Gold Country Fair Sept 8-11 All-Star and Jr All-Star Applications Due Bi-County Officer Training Oct 1 National 4-H Week Oct 2-8 Achievement Night Oct 8 and much more!
August 2011 (897KB)	ENROLL ON-LINE BEFORE ATTENDING YOUR FIRST MEETING.... Gold Country Fair information and much more...
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