INTERCOM August 2014

LEADERS COUNCIL MEETING 9-4-14

LIVESTOCK LEADERS COUNCIL MEETING 9-18-14

Both meetings meet at the Farm Bureau in El Centro at 6:00pm.

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend!

Dates & Deadlines

SEPTEMBER

1st- 4-H Office Closed: Labor Day

4th - Leaders' Council Meeting

6th - 4-H Kick-Off at the Movies

10th—Teen Camp Council Meeting

18th - Livestock Leaders' Meeting

27th - Officers’ Training

27th - Officers’ Installation

27th - New Leader Orientation

29th - 4-H All Star Poster Contest

Check out page 11 for a

complete 2014-2015

Calendar!!!

www.facebook.com/

Where: Cinemark in the

Imperial Valley Mall

Time: First showing (early bird). Meet in

the food court 30 minutes before the show.

Cost: Free!!

(Bring a friend to sign up for 4-H!!)

4-H Kick Off at The

Movies 9-6-14

The 4-H All Stars would Like to invite all current, returning, and NEW

members to our kick off event. Enjoy a movie and check out the booth

displayed in the food court to promote the fun events planned for this

year. Need a communication opportunity? Call Us!! We need volun-

teers to talk up 4-H to the public! Is your club looking to expand and

grow its membership? Call us!! We will fit you into our booth so the

community can see what you have to offer. We look forward to

seeing everyone there! By, Bryanne Sanchez, Carlos Lopez, and

Steven Johnson.

When you attend the Kick Off,

it goes in your record book

here PDR # 3- ( County)

Attended only PDR # 6 Exhibit a

Board PDR #5 Assist with set up

or tear down PDR #4 Work on

the committee PDR #6 Write

an article to the press.

PDR # 3 (C-County Level) participated in a 4-H event.

PDR #2 (C—County Level) Exhibited a 4-H project.

PDR # 7 (C-County Level) Received an award for your poster (Significant and Notable Honor)

PDR # 6 (C-County Level) If your Poster is chosen to be displayed at public facility

County Record Book Results 2014

ARTS & CRAFTS

Jr. County Winner

Dillon Sanchez – SWV

Medalists

Abigail Hester – Verde

Kandyce Johnston –

Mt. Signal

Steve Weldon - Meadows

BAKING & BREAD

MAKING

Jr. Medalist

Dillon Sanchez - SWV

BEEF CATTLE

Sr.County Winner

John Pacheco – Verde

BREEDING SHEEP

Jr. County Winner

Keeley Poloni - Holtville

Sr. County Winner

Rhett Robertson - Verde

CAMPING

Jr. Medalist

Kandyce Johnston –

Mt. Signal

CAVIES

Jr. County Winner

Meghan Printy – St. Route

Medalists

Karissa Colace – St. Route

Matthew Printy – St. Route

Robin Juarez – St. Route

FASHION REVUE

Jr. County Winner

Isabella Plourd - McCabe

Medalists

Megan Printy – St. Route

Kariss Colace – St. Route

Honorable Mention

Reem Bali – McCabe

HOME FURNISHINGS

Jr. County Winner

Karissa Colace – St. Route

CITIZENSHIP

Jr. County Winner

Benjamin Arroyave – St. Route

Medalists

Dillon Sanchez – SWV

Carleigh Ross – SWV

Kallie Thomason – SWV

Nathaniel Arroyave – SWV

Sr. Medalists

Jayden Taylor – SWV

Bryanne Sanchez – SWV

Natalie Gonzalez - SWV

CLOTHING & TEXTILES

Jr. County Winner

Isabella Plourd - McCabe

Meadlists

Meghan Printy – Star Route

Anne Britschgi – Verde

Shelby King - Verde

COMMUNICATIONS

Jr. County Winner

Phillip Minnick – St. Route

COMMUNITY PRIDE

Jr. County Winner

Madison Lopez – McCabe

Medalists

Anne Britschgi – Verde

Adele Benson – M&M

Isabella Plourd - McCabe

Sr.Medalists

Conner Trimm – M&M

Joshua Trimm – M&M

INDOOR & MINI GARDENS

Jr. County Winner

Brandon Hall – St. Route

ORNAMENTL HORTICULTURE Jr. Medalist Cambria Day – Verde

PUBLIC SPEAKING Jr. County Winner Nathaniel Arroyave – St. Route

QUILTING Jr. County Winner Kameron Dickerson – M&M Sr. County Winner Lexi Sanchez – SWV

Why Record Books? The 4-H program has a long his-

tory of record keeping. The focus reflects the importance

of this life skill in our daily lives. In 4-H, young people have

tracked their activities, events, profits and losses, skill de-

velopment and learning experiences and much more using

the 4-H Record Book. In addition to record keeping, the

4-H Record Book gives members an opportunity to reflect

on their year, measure their achievements and growth,

and set goals and develop plans to meet those goals.

What are Record Book Awards? Given to those

4-H members who submit record books to there club

leaders by the due date in June. Each month read the

intercom and look for the following symbol for record

book tips:

What are the awards? These are the pins and medals

that go on your 4-H hat!

How do I win in these categories? 4-H members are

eligible for record book awards based on the goals and accom-

plishments reported in their record books. Check out Imperial

County Record Book Forms for more Information!

What happens if I win? The respective Record Book

winners in each project serve as the judges, who not

only put together four questions, but also score each

competitor at Judging Day ,which this year will be

11/15/14. It is an event where 4-Hers come and test

their knowledge in their respective 4-H projects. There

can be a class for every project in 4-H including Large

and Small Animal Potpourri (a collection of one ques-

tion for each species). Participants can enter a total of

three classes and potpourri. At Judging Day there is a

“How to Judge” demonstration that is very helpful for

new members. Upon completion, a county winner and

numerous medalists are recognized in each project.

Where do I Receive these awards? At Achievement

Night!

What is Achievement night? Achievement

night is an event, held in conjunction with Star

Awards, that recognizes outstanding 4-Hers from

all over Imperial County for their 4-H Record

Book achievements.

DOG CARE & TRAINING

Jr. County Winner

Keeley Poloni - Holtville

ELECTRICITY

Jr. Medalist

Brandon Hall – St. Route

Sr. Medalist

Lexi Sanchez - SWV

FOOD PRESERVATION

Jr. Medalist

Shea Robertson – Verde

CULTURAL ARTS

Jr. Medalist

Kirk Johnson – St. Route

DAIRY HEIFER

Jr. Medalist

Sarah Grizzle – Verde

Sr. Medalist

Jack Grizzle – Verde

Jayden Taylor – SWV

CULTURAL ARTS

Jr. Medalist

Kirk Johnson – St. Route

DAIRY GOAT

Sr. Medalist

Mikala McFaddin - Seeley

LEATHERWORK

Jr. Medalists

Benjamin Arroyave – St. Route

Phillip Minnick – Star Route

Noah Minnick – Star Route

FOODS & NUTRITION

Jr. Medalists

Anne Britschgi - Verde

Abigail Hester – Verde

Sarah Grizzle – Verde

Sr. Medalists

Megan Smedley – Verde

Emily Allegranza – Verde

LEADERSHIP

Jr. County Winner

Amanda Cantwell – McCabe

Medalist

Robin Juarez – St. Route

Sr. Medalist

Carlos Lopez – McCabe

FEEDER CALF

Jr. County Winner

Broc Dickerson – M&M

Medalists

Sadie Allegranza - Verde

Luke VanDerLinden - Verde

Sr. County Winner

Conner Trimm – M&M

Medalists

Jack Grizzle – Verde

Bryanne Sanchez – SWV

Emily Allegranza - Verde

ROCKETRY

Jr. Medalist

Brandon Hall – St. Route

Did you attend Achievement

Night and Star Awards? PDR #3 (C-County Level) Attended Only

PDR #4 (C—County Level) Committee

Member or Chair Person

PDR # 7 (C-County Level) Received a medal

and or star (Significant and Notable Honor)

PDR # 7 (C-County Level) Your Club received

a gold seal for their charter. (Significant and

Notable Honor)

PDR # 6 (C-County Level) Sub-

mitted an article to the media

(newspaper/Intercom) about

this event.

DAIRY HEIFER

Jr. Medalist

Sarah Grizzle – Verde

Sr. Medalists

Jack Grizzle – Verde

Jayden Taylor – SWV

ROBOTICS Jr. County Winner Kirk Johnson – St. Route Medalists Amanda Cantwell – McCabe Matthew Printy – St. Route Sr. Medalists Will DuBois - McCabe Carlos Lopez - McCabe

SCRAPBOOKING

Sr. Medalist

Bryanne Sanchez – SWV

SHEEP

Jr. County Winner

Abraham Ramos - Verde

Medalists

Keeley Poloni – Holtville

Abigail Hester – Verde

Kallie Thomason - SWV

Sr. County Winner

Megan Smedley - Verde

Medalists

Lorena Ortiz – Calipatria

Victor Ortiz – Calipatria

Rhett Robertson – Verde

SHOOTING - SHOTGUN

Jr. County Winner

Marty Cortez - SWV

Medalist

Trent Cox - SWV

Sr. County Winner

Cyrus Gilbert – S.W.V.

SHOOTING – RIFLE

Jr. Medalsit

Cooper Dickerson – M&M

Sr. County Winner

Jack Grizzle - Verde

Record Book

Results Cont….

Club Book Awards

Gold Seals

M&M

Verde

McCabe

Star Route

Meadows

Magnolia

Southwest Valley

SWINE

Jr. County Winner

Carleigh Ross - SWV

Medalists

Elizabeth Ramirez – Mt. Signal

Cade Buscaglia – Verde

Nicolas Pacheco – Verde

Sr. County Winner

Josh Trimm - M&M

Medalist

Ryan Ramirez – Mt. Signal

Mikalla McFadden – Seeley

VEGETABLES Jr. Medalist Brandon Hall – St. Route Honorable Mentions Trent Cox – SWV Jayden Marrs – SWV

WATERFOWL Jr. County Winner Robin Juarez – St. Route

WOODWORKING Jr. County Winner Noah Minnick – St. Route Medalists Matthew Printy – St. Route Phillip Minnick – St. Route

RABBITS Jr. County Winner Matthew Printy – St. Route Medalist s Meghan Printy – St. Route Dillon Sanchez – SWV Tristen Hansen – SWV Honorable Mention Jocely Lawson – Mulberry

PYGMY GOAT

Jr. County Winner

Shea Robertson - Verde

Medalist

Benjamin Arroyave – St.

Route

Sr. Medalist

Rhett Robertson – Verde

Primary’s Rock! You are

off to a great start!

Primary Record Books Loren Dhalliwal – Holtville Avery Weldon – Meadows Braylon Williams – Holtville Matthew Angulo – Mt. Signal Eliot Houser – Magnolia Jaedyn Lawson - Mulberry Bryce Reyes – Magnolia Emarie Johnson – St. Route Caleb Cheatwood - Magnolia Carmina Pendley – St. Route Hudson Burch - Meadows Baylyn Locher - SWV Emmersyn Burch - Meadows Katelynn Richardson - SWV Alvaro Carrillo – Meadows Haleigh Townsel - SWV Layani Carrillo - Meadows Colt Britschgi- Verde Liliana Rodriguez - Meadows

Record Book

Results Cont….

PHOTOGRAPHY Jr. Medalists Caleb Chambers - Verde Andrew Angulo – Mt. Signal Benjamin Arroyave – St. Route Karissa Collace – St. Route Honorable Mentions Amanda Cantwell – McCabe Shelby King – Verde Sr. County Winner Carlos Lopez – McCabe Medalists Megan Smedley – Verde Rhett Robertson - Verde

POULTRY Jr. County Winner Steve Weldon - Meadows Medalists Amanda Cantwell – McCabe Zainab Al Jasim – McCabe Sr. Medalists Carlos Lopez – McCabe Will DuBois - McCabe MARKET GOAT Jr. County Winner Caleb Chambers - Verde Medalists Shea Robertson – Verde Robin Juarez – Star Route Rachel Chambers - Verde

HORSE Jr. County Winner Sarah Grizzle – Verde Medalists Gianna Irungaray – Verde Keeley Poloni – Holtville Honorable Mention Victoria Wysocki – M&M Sr. Medalists Anne Locher – SWV Mikalla McFadden - Seeley

INTERNATIONAL FOODS Jr. Medalists Reem Bali – McCabe Isabella Plourd – McCabe Amanda Cantwell – McCabe

Way to on your first record book!

Novice Record Book Winners Mariah Zendejas - Calipatria Phillip Minnick – Star Route Zainab Al-Jasim – McCabe Fabian Sanchez – SWV Mekennah Clayton - McCabe Justin Espinoza - SWV Natalia Huerta – McCabe Shea Robertson - Verde Andrew Angulo – Mt. Signal Abraham Ramos - Verde Madison Lopez – Mt. Signal Cambria Day - Verde Benjamin Arroyave – St. Route Gianna Irungaray - Verde Karissa Colace – St. Route Nicholas Pacheco - Verde

Agriculture

Shea Robertson – Verde

Rhett Robertson – Verde

Keeley Poloni – Holtville

Family & Consumer Science

Shea Robertson – Verde

Dillon Sanchez – SWV

Rhett Robertson – Verde

Bryanne Sanchez – SWV

Leisure Arts

Nathaniel Arroyave – St. Route

Achievement Award

Check out the Record Book Information page on

how to apply for the Achievement and Leaders

Council Awards!

Achievement Awards

I want a star! How do I receive one?

4-H members record their participation in eight

categories for the current 4-H program year on the Personal Development Report. Activities are totaled for all years in 4-H and star awards are given to those 4-H members meeting the require-ments.

SECRETARY

Seth Hilfiker – Verde

Kirk Johnson – Star Route

Benjamin Arroyave – Star Route

Amanda Cantwell - McCabe

REPORTER

Matthew Printy – Star Route

HISTORIAN

Kaylah Moreno – Star Route

Jordyn Wilson – SWV

Addison Rubin – Verde

Emily Allegranza - Verde

TREASURER

Steve Weldon – Meadows

Joshua Trimm – M&M

Rose Fiorenza – Magnolia

Sadie Allegranza – Verde

Viviana Grijalva – SWV

Robin Juarez – Stare Route

Brad Thomason - McCabe

Did you see the Gold Seal Clubs

for 2014 on page 4? The following 4-H

members helped their Club receive these honors by completing and receiving County level recogni-tion for their hard work on their books. If you are an officer for the 2014-15 year please attend the officer training in late September to learn how you to can help your club soar high!

Officer Book Winners

Today is going to be the BEST.

Tomorrow will be even

BETTER..

BRONZE STARS

McCabe

Isabella Plourd

Matthew Ploud

Mt. Signal

Kandyce Johnston

Southwest Valley

Alexis Sanchez

Dillon Sanchez

Trent Cox

Verde

Cade Buscaglia

Abigail Hester

Gianna Irungaray

Amaya Irungaray

Norbert Irungaray

Shea Robertson

Addyson Rubin

Megan Smedley

Westmorland

Roaslinda Romero

Kayalena Teague

Reese Teague

Seth Cruz

Anamaria Romero

Stephanie Garcia

Jesus Alvarado

Carlos Cisneros

Carlos “CJ” Rodri-

quez

Star Route

Benjamin Arroyave

Karissa Colace

Brandon Hall

Noah Minnick

Phillip Minnick

SILVER STARS

McCabe

Amanda Cantwell

Calipatria

Victor Simon Ortiz

Southwest Valley

Jayden Taylor

M&M

Kamrin Dickerson

Holtville

Keeley Poloni

Verde

Emily Allegranza

Sadie Allegranza

Ella Hoyt

Emil Schaffner

Westmorland

Brandie Whittle

Celeste McCoy

Abbey Castro

Star Route

Robin Juarez

Matthew Printy

Meghan Printy

GOLD STARS

M & M

Josh Trimm

Verde

Jack Grizzle

John Pacheco

McCabe

Carlos Lopez

Westmorland

Brandon Castro

Jared LeMert

Lindsey LeMert

Seeley

Mikalla McFadden-

Star Route

Kirk Johnson

PLATINUM

STARS

M&M

Broc Dickerson

Star Route

Nathaniel Arroyave

Southwest Valley

Bryanne Sanchez

As of July 1, 2014 drinkable water, without anything

added, must be available at all 4-H meetings, activities

and events. In addition, any 4-H fundraisers that include

the sale of beverages must include water as an option.

The health and safety of 4-Hers is a priority at all

activities and events. Drinking water is crucial for good

health and will help prevent dehydration and heat ill-

ness. Having water available ensures a healthy

beverage choice.

Water is the best option for rehydration when

participating in physical activities and ensures more

stamina to complete events. Water contains no sugar,

which helps ensure stable energy levels and reduces

fatigue. Water contains no caffeine, so hyper-activity,

loss of concentration, and possible behavioral problems

are avoided. Water is often-

times free. Choosing water

when thirsty is a natural

instinct, and should be

encouraged.

4-H Water Policy

The Imperial County Sheriff’s Office

now offers the ability to make finger-

print appointments online! As the new

year approaches please pass this information on to

you new leaders! Visit Http://www.icso.org/records/

records-fingerprinting/ to make an appointment.

New Leaders

How to become a 4-H Leader

Step 1. Speak to the community Club

Leader and enroll as an adult volunteer

Step 2. Complete a Department of

Justice (DOJ) background check (live

scan/fingerprinting)

Step 3. Complete the New Leaders

Orientation on Sept 27. 2014

Step 4. Have Fun!! No matter your

background or expertise, you can join

the 4-H community. As a parent, a

project leader, or in any other leader-

ship capacity, you can offer your

unique talents and perspectives.

FREEBIE ALERT!! Check out this free clinic! They will have priz-

es as well as great information on selecting and feeding an ani-

mal for this year’s project!! If you attend , put in this section of

your record book: PDR # 3 (I for individual), If you talk about it

at your next club meeting or submit an article for the Intercom/

IV Press you can also put it in PDR # 6!

Do you know about the 4-H Officer’s Manual? The 4-H Officer’s Manual is designed specifically for the 4-H club officer. If you’re a club officer, this re-source will help you be a great leader and learn the responsibilities of your job as well as the job of your fellow officers. Check it out here!

Member Tip of the Month:

Today’s 4-H’ers,

Tomorrow’s Leaders.

-4-H Member

4-H All Star

Corner

The 2014-15 All-Stars have been hard at work

all summer long planning activities and

working on the “Plan of Action” Pictured left to

right above Bryanne Sanchez, Carlos Lopez and

Steven Johnson. They sat down in round table

fashion to discuss the details of their year

ahead with their parents and family members.

It was a fun filled night as the threesome made

dinner for everyone, including home made ice

cream! Imperial County 4-H All-Star is the

highest rank a 4-H member may obtain at the

county level. These elite members are role

models and leaders for younger members.

CITIZENSHIP/LEADERSHIP

California focus

Washington focus

Save the dates!

California Focus

June 19-23, 2015

Leadership Washington Focus

July 14-18, 2015

Citizenship Washington Focus

June 28-July 4, 2015

Extended travel days to:

Gettysburg, Philadelphia & Baltimore

July 5-7, 2015

For more information on these programs, please visit

http://4h.ucanr.edu/

Washington

leadership focus

Save the Date: 2015 National 4-H Conference

National Conference dates are April 11-18, 2015

The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which

youth and adults develop recommendations to help guide 4-H

Youth Development Programs nationally and in their

communities.

National Conference Applications are available starting August 1,

2014

Application Deadline will be November 3, 2014

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Conferences/N4-HC/

Sustainability You! Camp Planned in 2015 in Imperial County

http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=14491

Imperial County 4-H and UC CalFresh Nutrition Ed Program are working

with Desert Research and Extension Center’s (DREC)'s FARM SMART

program to plan and host a Sustainability You! camp in June 2015. Each

day of the camp will have a theme: Land, Air, Energy, Water and Food.

Blog includes information on input from volunteers and working with

4-H teen-leaders to lead the camp. Read about the 2014 Sustainability

You! Camp hosted by Hansen Agricultural Research and Extension Cen-

ter (REC) in collaboration with Ventura 4-H held June 23-27.

Read about it at: http://ucanr.edu/blogs/Hansen/index.cfm

Congrats to the newly-elected Teen Camp

Council Officers! From left to right Vice Presi-

dent Carlos Lopez, Secretary Rose Fiorenza,

President Natalie Gonzalez, Reporter Megan

Smedley and Treasurer Ryan Ramirez.

The next Teen Camp Council meeting is

September 10, 5:30pm at the 4-H Office!

Revolution of Responsibility Service Learning Mini-Grants

4-H groups can apply for up to $1,000 to identify, plan and carry out a service-

learning project in their community. Projects will be focused on the three key

content areas that form the core of all 4-H programs, Science, Healthy Living

and Citizenship.

If you are starting an emerald

star project here is a great

funding opportunity.

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Support/RofR/

Program Updates

4-H is not just a club.

It’s a way of life.

-4-H Member

"Through the Looking Glass" is the theme for State Fashion Revue

2015. Incorporating participant suggestions, the two challenges for 2015 will be Cos-

tumes and Jackets. The Costume Challenge uses any technique, any materials, and any

pattern, with no project requirement. The Jacket challenge represents the sewing

project and has tiered requirements: Juniors make a jacket using any pattern; other

garments may be purchased or sewn. Intermediates make a jacket using any pattern

and one other garment for the outfit. Seniors make a complete outfit including the

jacket. The Traditional, Upcycled, and Consumer Science Purchased $40 will all return

for 2015. 4-H age divisions statewide for 2014-2015 are Juniors 9 -10, Intermediates

11 – 13, and Seniors 14-19. The first meeting of the SFR committee is on Saturday,

Oct. 4 in Stockton. All are welcome to join this dynamic committee and help design a

positive event. Please see the SFR website for more information.

2014-2015 Spanish 4-H Enrollment Forms

The 2014-2015 Spanish 4-H enrollment forms for

youth and adult volunteers have been finalized and

posted on the website for families and staff to use.

The links can be found at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/

Resources/Publications/.

I am pleased to announce that program fees will

remain the same for the 2014-2015 year.

Imperial County 4-H Calendar of Events

4-H Kick-Off at the Movies 10am 09/06/14 All Stars

4-H Office Closed: Labor Day 09/01/14

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 09/04/14

Livestock Leaders' Meeting 6pm 09/18/14

Officer Training 2pm 09/27/14 M &M / All Stars

Officers’ Installation 5pm 09/27/14 M&M / All Stars

New Leader Orientation 2pm 09/27/14 Shanna

4-H All Star Poster Contest 5pm 09/29/14 All Stars

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 10/02/14

4-H National Youth Science Day 10/08/14

National 4-H Week 10/5-11/14

4-H Bike Ride 10/11/14 McCabe

Livestock Leaders' Meeting 6pm 10/16/14

4-H Meat Trimming 8am 10/18/14

4-H BBQ 10/19/14

4-H BBQ Poster Contest 10/19/14 Mulberry

Proof of ownership of

Beef/lease horse/DNA 10/31/14

Last Day to Submit

Enrollments to 4-H Office 5pm 11/03/14

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 11/06/14

Cattle Call Rodeo 11/08/14

Office Closed: Veteran's Day 11/11/14

Judging Day 11/15/14 Meadows

Small Animal Clinic 9am 11/15/14 Magnolia, Mt.

Signal

Citizenship Applications Due 5pm 11/18/14

Citizenship Interviews 6:30pm 11/18/14

Livestock Leaders' Meeting 6pm 11/20/14

4-H Office Closed: Thanksgiving 11/27-28/14

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 12/04/14

Holiday Hoopla

4-H Office Closed: Christmas Day 12/25/14

Proof of ownership of goats, sheep

swine, feeder calves,

& small animals/DNA 01/05/15

4-H Office Closed: New Years Day 01/01/15

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 01/08/15

Livestock Leaders' Meeting 6pm 01/15/15

Teen Involvement Conference 01/16/15

Large Animal Pre-fair 01/31/15

Holtville/SWV

Small Animal Pre-fair 01/31/15

Star Route

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 02/05/15

Fair Cleanup 02/14/15

4-H Office Closed: Presidents Day 02/16/15

Livestock Leaders'

Meeting - Pen Assignments 6pm 02/19/15

Fair Cleanup 02/21/15

Still exhibits to fair 02/23/15

Livestock check in 02/26/15

Fair

"2/27/2015-3/8/2015"

Presentation Day 03/28/15

Star Route/Dogwood

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 04/02/15

4-H Office Closed 04/03/15

Livestock Leaders' Meeting 6pm 04/16/15

Fashion Revue 04/18/15

Verde

Garden Delights 04/27/15

Verde/Mt.Signal

Leaders' Council Meeting 6pm 05/07/15

All Star Applications Due 5pm 05/13/15

All Star Interviews 6pm 05/14/15

Livestock Leaders' Meeting 6pm 05/21/15

Office Closed: Memorial Day 05/25/15

Calendar Planning 6pm 06/04/15

Record Book Judging 8am 06/20/15

Scholarship Applications Due 06/20/15

Emerald Star Projects Due 06/20/15

Achievement Night 06/29/15

2014-2015 All Stars/M&M/Magnolia

August 8/3/2014 4-H Film Fest 2014 8/14/2014 State Leadership Conference 8/16/2014 Shooting Sports Workshop - Muzzle Loading Discipline 8/16/2014 4-H Millionth Tree Planting Event—NEW 8/30/2014 CA 4-H at Raley Field — NEW September 9/6/2014 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop - Pistol Discipline 9/13/2014 South Section Meeting

October 10/1/2014 Deadline: CA 4-H Quick Start Record Book Course 10/4/2014 North Section Meeting 10/4/2014 Shooting Sports Archery Certification Workshop 10/18/2014 Shooting Sports Leaders Meeting November 11/3/2014 Deadline: Records Books for State Competition 11/14/2014 Save the date: 2014 State 4-H Leaders’ Forum

December 12/21/2014 4-H Day at the Oakland Raiders— NEW

State Calendar

Extend the Thrive of 4-H Many 4-H members, volunteers and staff are engaged broadly in local, regional and national work. They are recognized as exceptional teachers, mentors and helpers, who contribute widely to many fields of learning, and as participants in a wide variety of communities. 4-H has embraced the changing world around us, and we are leaders in those changes as we teach, learn, discover, create, build and thrive.

The California State 4-H Leaders’ Forum 2014 will showcase “101 Ways 4-H

Thrives”. Many of these incredible people will continue making the connections that extend the impact of their expertise. The Sacramento Crowne Plaza Hotel is the place.

November 14 – 16, 2013 are the dates. Join your fellow 4-H friends and make use of the many

opportunities to continue forging the connections that extend the impact of the workshops. The list of workshops will be available next month. Your ‘toolbox’ of methods, ideas and links will be refreshed and understanding gained when you participate in these workshops, extending your thrive tools. Through the educational, social and celebratory experiences at SLF 2014, CA 4-H has the opportunity to bring people together for collaboration, inspiration and sheer joy, then send them out to share the incredible treasures of 4-H and promote the 4-H mission. Registration information is found at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Conferences/SLF/.

On July 31st 4-H kicked off the “Riding it Forward” Tour!

#RidingitForward and # National 4-H Council has partnered with former Biggest Loser finalist Joe Ostaszewski on the “Riding It

Forward” Cross-Country Tour. Biggest Loser fans will remember Joe as a finalist and fan favorite on Season 14, where he lost a

staggering 147 lbs. This is an exciting opportunity to promote 4-H’s connection to Healthy Living, and to increase exposure for

the 4-H Brand. Here’s an overview of what’s in store as an update for events starting today:

Promoting Healthy Living: This summer, from July 31 to September 27, Joe will cycle approximately 3,000 miles across America

to raise awareness that obesity is a serious disease and empower young people with the tools they need to become change

agents in tackling childhood obesity.

Engaging with 4-H: Joe will make 42 stops along the way visiting local 4-H clubs and delivering inspirational messages to local

youth and families. At seven marquee locations (Chevy Chase, MD; Nashville, TN; Little Rock, AR; Oklahoma City, OK; Amarillo,

TX; Flagstaff, AZ and Los Angeles, CA), he will engage with local 4-H healthy living activities including healthy cooking competi-

tions, nutrition quiz bowls, youth yoga and instructional seminars. At each stop, youth will be invited to make a pledge to healthy

living and sign their name on the “Riding it Forward” RV that will travel with Joe across the nation.

You Can “Ride it Forward” Too: Here are a few exciting and easy ways you can get involved in Riding it Forward:

1. Spread the Word through Social Media

* The journey starts tomorrow, but we are hoping to maintain momentum and enthusiasm through online and social media

activation throughout the tour.

* You can help: Follow Joe at @joeostaszewski. Applaud his efforts and promote 4-H Healthy Living. Share your own healthy

living commitment using hashtags 4h.

The University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete

nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.org/sites/anrstaff/files/107734.doc) Inquiries regarding ANR’s equal employment opportunity policies may be di-

rected to Linda Marie Manton, Affirmative Action Contact, University of California, Davis, Agriculture and Natural Resources, One Shields Avenue, Davis, CA 95616, (530) 752-

Pledge to drink more water! Each Wednesday, take a picture

of yourself drinking water and post it to Facebook, Twitter,

and Instagram. Be sure to #4hwaterwed to show your

commitment to healthy living.

Incentive For Reading the 4-H Newsletter

This month, there will be an incentive prize for registered Imperial

County 4-H members who read and answer a question from the

Intercom. This month's prize is three gift cards, one of the three to be

given to the first three 4-H families who answer the question (one

prize per family, please). The only trick? You must read through the

newsletter to find the answer! This month's question: What is the

symbol for record book tips in the intercom? If you know the an-

swer, call the 4-H Office, 760-352-9474 or email smabatti@ucanr.edu

JR. & TEEN LEADERS PLEASE READ

Junior or Teen Leader, in your project you must

fill out the Leadership Project Plan & Report at

the beginning of the 4-H year. This will be

inserted in your record book. It is available on

our office website at:

http:ceimperial.ucanr.edu/4h/RecordBooks/

4-H Shooting Sports Workshop - Pistol Discipline

September 6-7, 2014: Safety First Shooting Association - Atwater. CA, Merced County

Upon successful completion of this course, 4-H leaders will be certified in the shooting sports discipline of pistol. They will be

certified as leader trainers and are eligible to serve as shooting sports leaders tor clubs or counties and they may also instruct and

certify volunteers. There is no fee for the course. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. To register

for the course or receive more information, contact Jim Atherstone at: jima@clearwire_net or telephone 209-993-7971 . For

directions to the facility, visit this web link: http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org

Shooting Sports Archery Certification Workshop

October 4 & 5, 2014 - Merced County If you have an interest in sharing your archery skills with youth, how about becoming a

4-H Archery adult volunteer or teen leader. There will be a 4-H archery leader certification training offered in October, 2014. The

class will be held Saturday, October 4th, from 9 am- 5 pm and Sunday, October 5th from 9 am - 12 noon, at the Safety First

Shooting Association, River Oaks Range, 11584 Shafter Rd, Winton, in Merced County. This class is being hosted by Merced County

4-H. You must be a 4-H leader or member and attend both days to receive certification to teach archery at the project, club and

camp levels. The course will include a PowerPoint lecture, review of equipment, practice shooting and teaching and a written test.

The cost is $35 per person to include a resource binder, Saturday breakfast & lunch and Sunday breakfast. Junior and teen leaders

are invited but must attend with an adult or have a certified archery adult leader they will be helping back home. If you are

already a certified volunteer archery leader and would like to become a trainer, contact Jeanne at 530-524-7278 or email mtlas-

senlover@gmail.com to discuss options. Driving directions to the range are at http://www satetvfirstshootine.org/html/directions.

Dry RV camping is an option. To register, please complete and mail the "CA 4-H Shooting Sports Training Request and Registration

Form" available at http:// www ca4h and an adult or youth 4-H medical release form and a $35 check payable to "Merced County

4-H Council" and mail to LJCCE 2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, 95341 . Registration is due Friday, September 22nd and space is lim-

ited. For more information call Darlene McIntyre at 209-385-7418 or email her at dlmcintvre@ucanr.edu or contact Jeanne at the

contact information above.

Shooting Sports Leaders - Mark your Calendar –October 18-19, 2014 - Merced County A State 4-H Shooting Sports Leader

Meeting will be held October 18 & 19, 2014 at the River Oaks Range (Safety First Shooting Association) in Merced County. This

event is open to teen leaders and adult volunteers involved with the shooting sports program. It will include training tips, policy,

information sharing, hands-on activities and more. Save the dates on your calendar; more information will be provided at a later

date. To receive the most current updates, enter your email address in the list serve located at: http://4h_ucanr.edu/Pr0iects/

SET/Sh00tingSports/

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT THE IMPERIAL COUNTY LEADERS COUNCIL760-352-9474

New County Wide Projects

Skateboarding— the first meeting will be in late September. If you are interested, please email

smabatti@ucanr.edu. All skill levels welcome. (Volunteer leader needed)

Beginning 4-H—Is this your first year (or 2nd ,3rd) in 4-H? Are you as lost as an Easter Egg? Well, this project

will slow things down and explain the many facets of 4-H while trying out new and different projects. The

first meeting will be on September 30, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the 4-H office. Once the group is established we

will change the meeting time to meet everyone’s schedule. New projects and exciting field trips!! (Volunteer

needed to host a monthly project)