Inside. . .County NewsFarm Day ............................1Presentation Night 2010 ......2County EventsPoultry & Rabbit Info Day ..2Sectional Presentation Day .3Fashion Revue .....................3Camp McCandless ..............3Food Booth Donations ........4Club EventsSpring Flilng .......................4Club NewsCongrats to KCBR ..............4San Benancio Community

Pride Project ...................52010 Fair InfoSalinas Valley Fair ..............5San Benito County Fair Lot-

tery .................................5ScholarshipsCounty & State .............5 & 6Bruce Church Educational

Foundation ......................6From Your Program

Rep. ..............................6Opportunities From

the State 4-H Offi ce2010 State 4-H Field Day ...8Updates ...............................9Policy .............................10Important Dates to Share

and Save .......................11CalendarsCalendars ...........................12LinksSET....................................13Contacts ........................13

April, 2010

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COUNTY EVENTS

MONTEREY COUNTY PRESENTATION NIGHT 2010

Thirty-four 4-H members from throughout Monterey County participated in 31 presentations at the 2010 Monterey County 4-H Presentation Night held at La Gloria School in Gonzales on March 5. The members competed in the following categories; Demonstrations, Illustrated Talks and Prepared Speech. Those who qualifi ed may now ad-vance to the Sectional Presentation Day to be held at Salinas High School on Saturday, April 24. The judges for the event were Gerald Cabaluna, Heather Cruz, Wendy Elder, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Frankie Hearne, Mary Hughes, Chris Magallon, Merrielee Merritt, Alan Morisoli, Jacque Palmer, Kathleen Phillips, June Rasmussen, Richard Smith and Scott Violini. Junior Judges were Jasmine Arranda, Lauren Domingos, Hillary Hughes, Danielle Ledo, Debbie Means, Kelsey Phillips and Sydney Taylor. Room Monitors were Scott Gardoni, Allyson Hughes, Natalie Leyva, Heidi Morisoli, Cole Rianda, and Hannah Wilkins. Runners were Nick Barba, Amanda Farrell, Amy Hughes, Zach Martignoni, Josh Muscio, Richie Radley, Molly Roche and Kelly Thorp. Tabulators were Andi Roche and Nancy Thorp THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED! The Monterey County 4-H members who gave presentations were:Aromas 4-H: Lauren Brown, Bobby Vivian, Lilly Vivian & Melody Vivian Buena Vista 4-H: Jenna Mazza, Abby Milanesa, Ellie Milanesa & Katie Perkins Greenfi eld 4-H: Mario Anthony, Rigoberto Canchola, Hilda Hernandez, Ruby Hernandez, Eleazar, Sosa, Joceyln Sosa, Randy Sosa & Roosevelt SosaGonzales 4-H: Cassi Calabro, Eddy Corona, Ashley Gardoni, Nicholas Gardoni, Brittni Lombardi, & Destinee MoralesLockwood 4-H: Alex Blake, Wyatt Blake, Shania Cruz, Bret Wilkins & Rachel Wilkins King City Blue Ribbon 4-H: Breana Aguilar & Matthew Umbarger, Natividad 4-H: Keeley Phillips Spring 4-H: Baillie Buhler, Avery Pura & Ashley Wilson

Thank you to the Gonzales 4-H Club for hosting the evening and providing the BBQ and bake sale!

FOUND: A woman’s or junior’s size small black hooded sweatshirt jacket with a hood and button waist band. Call Wendy at 759-7386 to claim.

FREE POULTRY & RABBIT INFORMATION DAY, APRIL 17TH

A day full of free information on poultry and rabbit healthcare will be hosted by local 4-H members on April 17th in Salinas from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Feed Trough located on highway 68. Free information for rabbit care includes fi rst aid, proper nutrition and housing and health. American Rabbit Breed-ers Association (ARAB books will also be for sale so customers can make the best choice for their family.)Members will oversee the poultry and rabbit adoption area in front of the store. Choices may range from show and pet quality animals. This annual event is hosted by Buena Vista 4-H. Contact Ivy Lurz at 455-1962 for more infor-mation.

2010 COUNTY FASHION REVUE MOVES TO SVF! It’s just like being on America’s Next Top Model!

Monterey County 4-H Fashion Revue has been moved to the Spring to allow winners the opportunity to partici-pate in the State Fashion Revue held each year at the end of May in Sacramento . Hopefully moving the County Fashion Revue to the SVF will create more participation from 4-H'ers. Fashion Revue will be held Sunday, May 16th at 11:00 am. Members DO NOT have to be in a sewing or fashion revue project to enter. Any 4-H boy or girl can sew, recycle or purchase an outfi t to participate. Yes, there are boys at State Fashion Revue! Although only one winner from each category and age group will qualify to represent Monterey County at the State Fashion Re-vue, any participant that has an outfi t worthy of a gold medal will receive a medal at County Fashion Revue. Visit www.ca4h.org/projresource/fashion for more information on categories and age group breakdowns. Cloverbuds are welcome to participate but cannot receive a medal or advance to the State Fashion Revue because of their age. For applications and deadlines please contact Mrs. Margaret Noroian at 449-8536 or camanoroian@aol.com.

Submitted by Mariah O'Grady, Fashion Revue Project Junior Leader

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SECTIONAL PRESENTATION DAY SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2010

Hosted by Monterey County 4-H at Salinas High School

Members awarded gold medals at County Presentation Day may elect to continue to compete at Sectional Presen-tation Day. Please RSVP to Wendy at 759-7386 or wdgrennan@ucdavis.edu by Friday, April 9 to register. This is an outstanding opportunity to bring new members to watch so they plan for their next year.

SCHEDULE:8:30 – 9:00 check in9:00 - 9:15 opening ceremony9:15 - 11:15 presentations11:30 prepared speeches & Share the Fun12:00 (approx) closing and awards

CAMP McCANDLESS 2010 OFFERS THE BEST WEEK-LONG CAMP FOR THE BEST PRICE!

Sunday, June 20 through Saturday, June 26, 2010

Nobody should stay at home bored this summer! Applications for the annual 4-H camp are now available on the County Website. Our team spends 6 months planning the most awesome, silly fun and best-memory week long camp ever! Join the hundred of 4-H kids who have happy memories of 4-H camp. For more information please call Nancy Thorp at 758-3161.

Attention all Camp Chaperones and Counselors!Next informational meeting is Thursday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Offi ce.

*Campership (Camp Scholarship) applications are available online at http://cemonterey.ucdavis.edu/fi les/77360.pdf. They are due May 17. Late applications will not be accepted.

In addition, a BBQ will be held in the parking lot at the same time by members of the Spring 4-H club. ($8.00 for Swiss Sausage Sandwich, Chips, Drink & Cookie)

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CLUB EVENTS

CLUB NEWS

Spring 4-H 7th Annual Spring Fling

Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction

Saturday, May 1, 20108:00 AM to 11:00 AM

At the 4-H Offi ce (in the large conference room)

1432 Abbott St. Salinas, CA 93901

Cost $6.00Tickets are available at the door.

CONGRATULATIONS TO KING CITY BLUE RIBBON 4-H…

For winning the enrollment challenge this year. The Community Club Leader, Mary Hughes used a cover sheet with each members project(s) selected. That made for very accurate enrollment which was easy for Lennis to input. Mary was presented a check for $100 to King City Blue Ribbon 4-H to spend on a club party or refreshments to celebrate. Way to go King City Blue Ribbon!

MONTEREY COUNTY 4-H COUNCIL FOOD BOOTH DONATIONS It is that time of year again time to begin planning for the Monterey County Food Booth at Monterey County Fair August 31-September 6 2010. NOW is the time to start soliciting for donations! All donors’ names will be listed on a recognition banner. Visit the county website at http:cemonterey.ucdavis.edu to download the letter for fi nancial dona-tions request. (Click on the 4-H program, then clicks on fairs and scroll down to the food booth section.) Please have checks made payable to Monterey County 4-H Council and mail them to the 4-H offi ce, 1432 Abbott Street, Salinas California 93901-ATTENTION FOOD BOOTH CHAIRMAN BY AUGUST 27 2010. Meeting this deadline will ensure all names are listed on the banner for sponsor recognition. Please call Jo Ann at 831-320-5507 if you have any questions.

**All other camp applications are due Friday, June 4th by 5:00 p.m to the 4-H offi ce. Late applications accepted after June 4th will be an additional $25.00.

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SAN BENANCIO 4-H COMMUNITY PRIDE PROJECT

The San Benancio 4-H Community Pride group worked with Monterey Bay Search Dogs on Saturday, March 13. The group of nine 4H members acted the part of lost victims to help training the search dogs. The project took place on the fl anks of Mt. Toro. All eight members were hidden by Steve Hilts of the Monterey Bay Search Dogs group and later successfully found by the search dogs, Ki and Scout. 4H members in attendance were: Nic Anderson, David Anderson, Sophie Dakis, Ariana Pappas, Maddie Meeks, Maddie Giger, Tylor Giger and Dylan Forzani.

2010 FAIR INFORMATION

SALINAS VALLEY FAIR

“Farm Fresh Fun” at the 2010 Salinas Valley Fair May 13-16. The Entry Guide Book should be available the fi rst of February at www.salinasvalleyfair.com Entry form deadlines for livestock and non-livestock entries is Friday, April 2, 2010

SAN BENITO COUNTY FAIR LOTTERY The San Benito County Fair has a lottery drawing for 5 spots each for Monterey County 4-H swine, sheep or goat (15 total). Please call the 4-H offi ce at 759.7386 to have your name put on the list for the drawing. The dates for 2010 are Friday, October 1 through Sunday, October 3. For more information click on www.sanbenitocountyfair.com or call 831.628.3421.Names will be drawn on Tuesday, June 1, 2010.If your name is drawn for the San Benito Fair lottery you MUST notify your livestock project leader of your intentions to purchase an animal and participate in the San Benito County Fair.

SCHOLARSHIPS

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 $1,000each. You must be a Monterey County 4-H member graduating senior or not yet 19 years of age as of January 1st.

Scholarship applications are available on the county website. The website has a detailed list of qualifi cations for the scholarships.

The scholarship applications are due Monday, August 2, 2010.

There will be a mandatory in-person interview on Thursday, August 5, 2010. the fi rst interview will start around 3:00pm. The interviews will be approximately 15 minutes and will be held at the county offi ce.

If you have any questions please contact Julie McHaney 484-6444.

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FROM YOUR PROGRAM REP.Wendy Grennan

MONTEREY COUNTY 4-H HAS NEW LIVESTOCK CURRICULUM LAB KITS

Project Leaders have you heard? We now have lab kit curriculum for Beef, Goats, Swine, Sheep, Rabbit and Poultry. At the April Leaders Council meeting we will be highlighting the Swine and Sheep curriculum, at the June Leaders Council meeting the Rabbits and Poultry will be highlighted. If you are a project leader and are interested in check-ing these curriculum lab kits out, please come to the Council meeting for a review of the contents and how to use them.

Emerald Star wish list…Help at Sectional Presentation Day – In progress by Scott & Hannah Gardoni of Gonzales 4-H.• Organize 25 new camp craft kits for this year – this Project was done last year, but a new group could do it for this • yearHelp develop a Monterey County 4-H calendar – Hold a photo contest, select winners and publish a 4-H photogra-• phy calendar to use as a fundraiser and promotional piece.Organize a 4-H Day Camp/Camp Reunion – Open to the public and members who haven’t been to camp to check • it out, while campers have the opportunity to get together for a reunion.Take you project group to one of our Military 4-H’s – Share your project information and do a demonstration.• Help with a Treasurer’s or Secretary’s training – At a Training Day•

If you are interested, have your own idea or have any questions please call Wendy at 759-7386.

STATE 4-H:4-H Statewide Scholarship Information and applications are now available. High school seniors and those in college are eligible to apply. Scholarships are available in a number of various criteria and award amounts. Visit http://ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/scholarship/ for the links.

MONTEREY COUNTY:Central Coast Young Farmers and Ranchers:http://www.montereycountyfarmbureau.org/Programs/scholarships.htmCalifornia Women for Agriculture: www.salinascwa.orgMonteterey County Farm Bureau Scholarship www.montereycgb.com

BRUCE CHURCH EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Types of AwardsBruce Church Community College Student Scholarships, in the range of $500 - $1,500, are awarded to students com-mitted to studying agriculture at Hartnell Community College, Salinas, California. Bruce Church Four-Year College/University Student Scholarships, in the range of $500 - $5,000, are awarded to stu-dents committed to studying agriculture at a four-year accredited college or university.

http://cemonterey.ucdavis.edu/fi les/77445.pdf

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MONTEREY COUNTY 4-H LEADER’S COUNCIL OFFICERS NEEDED: Elections for offi cers for the 2010-2011 Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council will be held at the June 16 council meeting at the 4-H Offi ce at 7 p.m. Nominations for 1ST Vice President and Secretary are being accepted. If you are interested in serving on Council in either capacity please contact the Nomination Committee Chairman Sally Eldredge at 484-1919 or eldredgefi ve@aol.com. Nominations will also be accepted at the June meeting from the fl oor.Council is the place where all decisions about your 4-H program are made and put into action. Each club has two votes. The next Council meeting is Tuesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Offi ce. Hope to see you there!

Why be different? Why stand out from the crowd? Why be a leader?Colleges, employers, scholarships and the government are all looking for the kids who took the risk of standing out from the crowd with Leadership!If you are 15 years or older and have earned your Gold Star, you can apply to become an All Star for 2010-2011. The 4-H All Star is the highest rank that can be achieved at the county level. An All Star is recognized for his or her outstanding level of 4-H achievement and is offered the opportunity for new growth and leadership. Monterey County All Stars serve as ambassadors of the 4-H Youth Development Program. If you are 13 years old and have earned your Bronze Star, you could become a Teen Leader Award (TLAW) in 2010-2011.The TLAW is the beginning level of county leadership. The award was created to allow a selection process for the leadership team that represents Monterey County at regional events and further leadership development training to outstanding Teen Leaders.Adult volunteers provide all the training and events in which you can participate. For questions or for more information, please call Wendy Grennan at the County Offi ce 758-7386. Applications will be available on the County Website at http://cemonterey.ucdavis.edu May 1.Be a leader – it pays!

RECORDS! RECORDS! RECORDS!ATTENTION COMMUNITY LEADERS, CLUB TREASURERS AND SECRETARIES The deadline for submitting your “End of the Year” club reports is quickly approaching. Any club failing to turn in the required reports by June 18 will be considered not in good standing and members will not be allowed to participate in any 4-H activities, including camp or any fair. If you have any questions please call Wendy at 759-7386.Treasurer’s Book (must contain a minimum of the following)1. Budget form 8.3 (minutes need to show approval of the budget)2. Monthly Club Ledgers (including receipts for expenses/income and Bank Statements with cancelled checks Form 8.1)3. Monthly Sub-Account Ledgers (if used Form 8.2)4. Monthly Treasurer Report (Form 6.1)5. Mid-Year Fundraising Approval Form (if needed Form 8.5)6. Annual 4-H Financial Report Balance (Form 6.3)7. Annual 4-H Inventory Report (must have a dollar amount for each item Form 6.2) With photos of all items worth $50 or more.8. Peer Review Audit (Form 8.6)Secretary Book (must contain a minimum of the following)1. A signed copy of the Club Constitution, By-Laws, and any project rules. The Constitution and By-Laws must be in the current state required format and contain all required information. All should be voted on each year and minutes should show this.2. Annual Club Planner (template in Offi cer’s Book)3. Monthly Meeting Planner (template in Offi cer’s Book)4. Club Meeting Agendas (template in Offi cer’s Book)

OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE STATE 4-H OFFICE

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2010 State 4-H Field DayMay 29, 2010 at UC Davis

Exhibit/Display ApplicationDue by email April 2, 2010

Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at the 2010 California State 4-H Field Day, held Saturday, May 29, 2010 near Wellman and Hart Halls. Over 800 4-H members participated in the 2009 State 4-H Field Day, and we expect a similar number in 2010!

FOOD FOR THOUGHTTitle: Two Wolves

One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between 2 'wolves' inside us all.One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego.The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith".The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed".

5. Club Minutes (needs to include monthly Treasurer’s Report)6. Roll Sheet for the year showing excused and unexcused absences7. A copy of the Offi cial club roster (send to CCL in May)8. Copies of originals of any correspondence9. Outreach Documentation (All Reasonable Efforts Report located on the last page of the Offi cers Book)COMMUNITY CLUB LEADERSThe following are also due by June 18:1. 4-H Unit Program Planning Guide.2. Awards order3. Peer Review Check List4. Corrected Club RosterThe following are due by August 13:1. All record books that receive a gold award at club level in July and are going to be competing in the County Record Book competition are to be listed on the Record Book Inventory Sheet. This includes a list of who will be judging on August 21. All forms and instructions are available at the Monterey County 4-H website under club forms or use this link.http://cemonterey.ucdavis.edu/4%2DH%5Program/Club_Forms.htm

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The State 4-H Field Day consists of several contests, including State 4-H Presentation Day (public speaking), State 4-H Fashion Revue, State 4-H Plant Science Contest, and State 4-H Interview Contest, as well as a number of non-competitive displays, activities, and hands-on interactive exhibits.

Educational displays constitute a unique aspect of the State 4-H Field Day. These exhibits are a great opportunity to share knowledge, interact with youth and adults, and engage people in new activities. Possibilities for displays in-clude hands-on activities, community service crafts, informative booths, etc.

Setup: We are able to provide tables and chairs. Most tables will be shaded. You will need to bring any additional equipment you require, such as EZ-ups, tablecloths, power cords, posters, craft materials, etc. We suggest you arrive around 7:00-8:00AM, and plan to stay until 4:00PM. Each exhibit group is responsible for disposing of any trash gen-erated by their display. Clean-up must be completed by 6:00PM. Parking is free on weekends. Central campus access is limited and unloading permits are available upon request. Access to water and power is limited.

Groups interested in selling food or merchandise must obtain prior approval from the Event Coordinator; additional information will be required to obtain UCD campus approval. In addition, all signs with 4-H clovers must adhere to 4-H emblem guidelines, available at: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/4-Hguidelines-v4-26-04.pdf. If you have questions about signage, space availability, equipment, or any other needs, please call the State 4-H Field Day Hotline at 530-752-4790.

Enclosed you will fi nd the exhibit proposal form, which must be fi lled out in order to stage a display. Please complete the enclosed form and return it by email to the California State 4-H Offi ce by April 2, 2010 at fourhstateofc@ucdavis.edu.

Thanks for your interest in the California State 4-H Field Day. Confi rmation of receipt will be sent to presenters on or before April 16, 2010. We look forward to seeing you in May.

For more information, please contact:• Web site at http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/fi eldday/ • Field Day Hotline at 530-752-4790• Displays & Exhibits Coordinator: Megan Reese at mereese@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-4790• Field Day Coordinator: Quang “Hogan” Tong at qtong@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644

Registration for State 4-H Field Day presentations and Fashion Revue will be due in May - TBA

STATE UPDATES

State Qualifying Dairy and Livestock Judging Contests• The 2010 Judging contests will be held April 17, 2010 at Fresno State University in conjunction with a state FFA judging contest. Applications are due by February 19, 2010 to the State 4-H Offi ce. The entry fee is $25.00/team or $5.00 per individual. The applications will be available on the state website after December 1, 2009 and by contacting the State 4-H Offi ce, 530-754-8518. Check here for the rules governing state dairy and livestock judg-ing contests.The • 2010 California Camping Conference will be held at the Nevada State 4-H Camp near Stateline, Nevada (at Lake Tahoe) on April 23 - 25, 2010. The conference serves as a valuable resource for camp administrators, camp staff (youth and adult), and Extension Staff in planning and implementing all types of camp programs. Important conference topics include the new Camp Safety Manual addressing California Health and Safety Code require-ments for camps; engaging fun activities for your camps; archery certifi cation; and camp staff training. Registra-

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COUNTY POLICY

tion fees range from $120-125 depending on payment method. The registration and event brochure will be posted on the CA 4-H website by Jan. 22, 2010. Please contact Marianne Bird, mbird@ucdavis.edu for questions. Posted online are the • 2010 State 4-H Horse Classic - Educational Contests Information, Rules and Entry Forms. Go to http://ca4h.org/projresource/horse/classic.asp. The event will be held on April 24 & 25 at Reedley College, Reedley, CA. Entries are due April 1st. If you have any questions, please contact Jeanne George at 530-527-3101 or e-mail her at jlgeorge@ucdavis.edu. Dates have been set for • 2010 State 4-H Horse Events. The State 4-H Horse Classic - Educational Contests will be held April 24 & 25 at Reedley College, Reedley, CA (southeast of Fresno). The Championship Horse Show will be held at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds in Watsonville on Thursday, June 24 thru Sunday, June 27. Tentatively, the English classes and Over Fences will be held on Friday, Western classes on Saturday and Gym-khana on Sunday. More information is available at http://ca4h.org/projresource/horse/. For information, contact Pat English at pnenglish@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-8520.The• Championship 4-H Horse Show information and rules are posted at http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/horse/classic.asp. The dates are June 25-27, 2010 at Santa Cruz County Fair, Watsonville, CA. Entries are due June 1st with an Early Bird Special by May 15, 2010.Is your County Fashion Revue going to include the 5 categories eligible to advance to • State Fashion Revue? They are Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased, Recycled, Wearable Art-Embellished and Challenge. The Challenge this year is a vest using Simplicity #4762. (Yes, it is a boys' pattern but can easily be adapted for girls.) Complete event information will be posted on the website by 1/19/10 at http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/fash-ion/. State Fashion Revue will be May 29, 2010 as part of State Field Day. Registration will be open from March 1 through May 12. New activities include Hats off for Kindness, County Corner and First Year Showcase. 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Rifl e Discipline Bakersfi eld, CA• Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.- Sunday, August 1, 2010 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifl e discipline will be held at Five Dogs Shooting Range, 20238 Woody Road in Bakersfi eld. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certifi cation. Upon successful com-pletion of the course, the participant will be certifi ed as rifl e trainer and can lead a rifl e 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 and receive more information contact John Borba at: jaborba@ucdavis.edu

CHAPTER 8 – 4-H COUNCIL AND UNIT MANAGEMENT IN THE4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (YDP)

VII. BROWN ACT AND 4-H UNIT/COUNCIL MEETINGSThe Ralph M. Brown Act (“Brown Act”), enacted in 1953 applies solely to California’s city and county government agencies, boards, and councils. California 4-H YDP meetings are not open to the public and are not subject to the Brown Act. The only exception would be meeting/activity to which the public was expressly invited, such as a mem-bership drive.

VIII. MEETING PARTICIPATIONA. Parent, Guardians and Members of the PublicMembers of the public and parents/guardians of 4-H members are only to attend those 4-H meetings that concern their program participation (for example, a meeting of the club in which the child is enrolled).B. Meeting BehaviorAppropriate behavior at 4-H unit and county, sectional and state council meetings is mandatory, and adults are no exception. Irrelevant topics such as personal complaints do not need to be entertained.

ImPORTANT DATES TO SaveJUNE 2010Friday, June 4 Camp applications dueThursday, June 24 - Sunday, June 27................................... The Champion Horse Show in Watsonville

2010 FAIRSThursday, May 13 - Sunday, May 16 .................................. Salinas Valley Fair - for more information please visit their web-

site at http://www.salinasvalleyfair.com or call (831) 385-3243Wednesday, September 1 - Monday September 6 ............... Monterey County Fair - for more information please visit their

website at http://www.montereycountyfair.com or call (831) 372-5863

Tuesday, September 14 - Sunday, September 19 ................ Santa Cruz County Fair - for more information please visit their website at http://santacruzcountyfair.com or call (831) 724-5671

Friday, October 1 - Sunday, October 3................................. San Benito County Fair - The San Benito County Fair is a lot-tery drawing for 5 spots for Monterey County 4-H. Please call the 4-H offi ce at (831) 759-7386 to have your name put on the list for the drawing. The lotter drawing dates will be posted in the News Notes (TBA). For more fair information please visit their website at http://sanbenitocountyfair.com or call (831)628-3421

2010 STATE FAIR .............................................................. The California Exposition & State Fair Board has announced new dates for the fair. The 2010 California State Fair is now tentatively scheduled to run for 19 days from Wednesday, July 14 to Sunday, August 1, 2010. For more information, you may con-tact Erica Manuel of the California Exposition and State Fair at emanuel@calexpo.com. 4-H members, adults and staff may also contact 4-H Animal Science Committee Chairs Cynthia Barnett, ccbarnett@ucdavis.edu and Steve Dasher, hsdasher@ucdavis.edu for additional questions

APRIL 2010Friday, April 2nd Salinas Valley Fair entries dueSaturday, April 17 Free Poultry & Rabbit Information Day at the Feed Trough 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

State Qualifying Dairy & Livestock Judging Contests at CSU FresnoTuesday, April 20 Leaders Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. at the 4-H offi ceWednesday, April 21 Articles and pictures due for News Notes

Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25 The 2010 California Camping Conference in TahoeSaturday, April 24 Sectional Presentation Day at Salinas High School

2010 State 4-H Horse Classic at Reedley CollegeThursday, April 29 Camp Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H offi ce

MAY 2010

Saturday, May 1 Spring Fling Pancake Breakfast 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the 4-H offi ceThursday, May 13 - Sunday, May 16 Salinas Valley Fair (Fashion Revue will be Sunday, May 16)Monday, May 17 Campership Applications due to the 4-H offi ceWednesday, May 19 Articles and pictures due for News Notes

Thursday, May 27 Camp Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H offi ceSaturday, May 29 State 4-H Field Day at UC Davis

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ImPORTANT DATES TO SHARE

2009-2010 Monterey County4-H Leaders Council

PRESIDENT 2009-2011Sally Eldredgeeldredgefi ve@aol.com

1ST VICE PRESIDENT 2008-2010Mary HughesBusymama27@yahoo.com

2nd VICE PRESIDENT 2009-2011Sheryl Jonessherylfudge@aol.com

TREASURER 2008-2010Brent Plemmonsbplemmons@agloan.com

SECRETARIES 2008-2010Julie McHaneyjmchaney87@aol.com

Next Leader’s Council Meeting:

Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m.

at the 4-H Offi ce - 1432 Abbott Street.

Every adult volunteer and all youth Members 14 years of age are eligi-ble to be active members of the County Council. Please come and give your input, guidance, direction and Leadership to the Monterey County YDP.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 2

Salinas Valley Fair entries due

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4 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 17POULTRY & RAB-BIT INFORMATION DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Feed Trough

18 19 20COUNCIL MEETING 7 p.m. at the 4-H of-fice

21News Notes articles and pictures due

22 23 24SECTIONAL PRESEN-TATION DAY 8 a.m. at Salinas High School Camping Conference

25 26 27 28 29Camp Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office

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April 2010

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1Spring 4-H Spring Fling Breakfast at the 4-H office

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

9MOTHER’S DAY

10 11 12 13SALINAS VALLEY FAIR STARTS

14 15

16SALINAS VALLEY FAIR ENDS

17Campership Applica-tions due to 4-H office

18 19News Notes articles & pictures due

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23 24 25 26 27Camp Meeting 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H office

28 29STATE FIELD DAY at UC DAVIS

30 31MEMORIAL DAY OFFICE CLOSED

May 2010

Fashion Revue

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Inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Affi rmative Action/Staff Personnel Services Director, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 300 Lakeside Drive, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-3550, (510) 987-0096.

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LINKS

http://www.ca4h.org/SET/

CONTACT INFORMATION

Sonya Varea HammondCounty Director

slvareahammond@ucdavis.edu(831) 759-7358

Lennis ArriagaDepartment Secretarylarriaga@ucdavis.edu

(831) 759-7353

Wendy Grennan4-H Program Representative

wdgrennan@ucdavis.edu(831) 759-7386