I pledge my Head San Joaquin 4 H NewsletterSummer Camp Camp will take place at Silver Lake Camp from...
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March 2020 New Program Representative Welcome Alyssa High as our new Program Representative for San Joaquin County 4-H. You might recognize her from recent events like Clover Field Day and Clover Conservation Day. Alyssa has been a volunteer with San Joaquin County 4-H for a number of years in Oak View 4-H Club and at the county-level, but she is excited to be able to serve the program officially as staff now as well! She is looking forward to helping families and volunteers. Please contact her at [email protected] or you can call the county office at (209) 953-6106. Summer Camp Camp will take place at Silver Lake Camp from June 27-July 1, 2020. Registration and camp fees will be available soon. . 2020 Junior Counselor Training Dates All JC's - both new and returning - must participate in our training course. If you have a legitimate conflict with any of the scheduled dates please contact Camp Di- rector Robert Alberti at 209-603-1030 or [email protected] to work out a make-up arrangement. All trainings will take place at the Robert Cabral Ag Center. Training #1: March 29 from 9am-12pm Training #2: April 19 9am-12pm Training #3: May 16 9am-12pm 4-H Partners with JOANN for ‘Clovers for Kids’ JOANN stores are helping 4-H bring more hands-on programs to local communities across the nation to inspire kids to lead lives with their head, hands, and hearts. Between March 1 – April 30, 2020 visit your local JOANN store and purchase a clover tear away at the register for either $1 or $4. $4 pur- chases come with a $4 off coupon for a later purchase. 100% of the funds donated go back to 4-H with 70% going back to the local states’ 4-H program. In addition, JOANN wants to support individual 4-H’ers involvement by providing a rewards card for 4-H members, leaders, staff, and parents. The rewards card gives holders 15% off their purchase every day. Manna Pro 4-H photo Contest This is a new partnership between 4-H and Mana Pro. You can enter their photo contest to receive $50 in coupons. Manna Pro is matching donations to 4-H up to $10,000. Donations of more than $5 will receive an extra $10 off Manna Pro orders of $20 or more. Visit https://www.mannapro.com/4h for more information. IMPORTANT DATES March 10th New Volunteer Training March 30th 4-H County Council Meeting March 18th Ag Day April 1st UCANR Day at the Capitol April 1st 4-H Scholarship Deadline April 4th Fashion Revue April 24, 2020 National 4-H Day of Service Summer Camp June 27-July 1, 2020 COUNTY WIDE PROJECTS • March 1st &15th Wildlife Guardians • March 13th Teen Art & Tech- nology • March 18th Lego Countywide Project • Shooting Sports 4-H Pledge I pledge my Head to clear thinking, Heart to greater loyalty , Hands to larger service, Health to beer living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world. San Joaquin 4-H Newsletter
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March 2020
New Program Representative
Welcome Alyssa High as our new Program Representative for San Joaquin County 4-H.
You might recognize her from recent events like Clover Field Day and Clover Conservation Day. Alyssa has been a volunteer with San Joaquin County 4-H for a number of years in Oak View 4-H Club and at the county-level, but she is excited to be able to serve the program officially as staff now as well!
She is looking forward to helping families and volunteers. Please contact her at [email protected] or you can call the county office at (209) 953-6106.
Summer Camp
Camp will take place at Silver Lake Camp from June 27-July 1, 2020. Registration and camp fees will be available soon. .
2020 Junior Counselor Training Dates All JC's - both new and returning - must participate in our training course. If you have a legitimate conflict with any of the scheduled dates please contact Camp Di-rector Robert Alberti at 209-603-1030 or [email protected] to work out a make-up arrangement.
All trainings will take place at the Robert Cabral Ag Center.
Training #1: March 29 from 9am-12pm
Training #2: April 19 9am-12pm
Training #3: May 16 9am-12pm
4-H Partners with JOANN for ‘Clovers for Kids’
JOANN stores are helping 4-H bring more hands-on programs to local communities across the nation to inspire kids to lead lives with their head, hands, and hearts.
Between March 1 – April 30, 2020 visit your local JOANN store and purchase a clover tear away at the register for either $1 or $4. $4 pur-chases come with a $4 off coupon for a later purchase. 100% of the funds donated go back to 4-H with 70% going back to the local states’ 4-H program.
In addition, JOANN wants to support individual 4-H’ers involvement by providing a rewards card for 4-H members, leaders, staff, and parents. The rewards card gives holders 15% off their purchase every day.
Manna Pro 4-H photo Contest
This is a new partnership between 4-H and Mana Pro. You can enter their photo contest to receive $50 in coupons. Manna Pro is matching donations to 4-H up to $10,000. Donations of more than $5 will receive an extra $10 off Manna Pro orders of $20 or more. Visit https://www.mannapro.com/4h for more information.
IMPORTANT DATES
March 10th New Volunteer Training
March 30th 4-H County Council Meeting
March 18th Ag Day
April 1st UCANR Day at the Capitol
April 1st 4-H Scholarship Deadline
April 4th Fashion Revue
April 24, 2020 National 4-H Day of Service
Summer Camp June 27-July 1, 2020
COUNTY WIDE PROJECTS
• March 1st &15th Wildlife Guardians
• March 13th Teen Art & Tech-nology
• March 18th Lego Countywide Project
• Shooting Sports
4-H Pledge
I pledge my
Head
to clear thinking,
Heart
to greater loyalty ,
Hands
to larger service,
Health
to better living,
for my club,
my community,
my country,
and my world.
San Joaquin 4-H Newsletter
AG DAY AT THE CAPITOL DATE: THURSDAY, MARCH 18TH
Time: 8am
Location: Sacramento Sate Capitol
Ag Day at the Capitol is held yearly on the
grounds of the State Capitol in Sacramento. Spon-
sored by the California Department of Agricul-
ture, this event celebrates the contributions of the
agriculture industry in California. 4-H is an active
participant in this event to engage legislators and
the public with our youth and their ag projects.
UCANR ADVOCACY DAY Date: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1,2020
Join us for this all-day field trip--a unique and exclusive opportunity!!
As a part of the UCANR Advocacy Day, 4-H members will
get a tour of the statehouse, learn about the budgeting
process and advocacy, and meet with local legislators to
discuss the impact of 4-H on their lives. Teen leaders will
guide the groups in their meetings with legislators, and is
an excellent opportunity for those interested in civic en-
gagement. Teen leaders will be required to attend a train-
ing session prior to the event. If you would like to partici-
pate in the April 1st UCANR/4-H Advocacy Day at the
Capitol, please fill out this survey ASAP.
Seats are limited and the head count is very important.
Please do not sign up unless you are ABSOLUTELY cer-
tain you can attend!!!
Youth: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=29376
Adults: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=29669
Note: Chaperone seats are EXTREMELY LIMITED. We will probably have more requests
than seats available
County 4-H Scholarship application deadline
Applications for our 2020 county-level 4-H scholarships are due to the County 4-H Office by April 1, 2020! The 2020 San Joaquin County 4-H Scholarship Application is entirely online other than the interviews and must be submitted before the deadline to qualify; an applicant can apply for multiple scholarships using one application.
COUNTY INFORMATION
NEW VOLUNTEER TRAINING
NEXT ORIENTATION DATE: MARCH 10TH
Time: 6:30PM-8:30PM
Location: Cabral Ag Center (2101 E Ear-
hart Ave., Stockton)
All new 4-H volunteers are required to
attend an orientation at the County 4-H
Office sometime during their first year of
service. The orientation covers how to
work effectively with various youth age
groups, how to plan meetings and events,
and what resources are available from the
County and State 4-H Offices. Free Live
Scan services will also be available be-
tween 5:30-6:30pm.
There are also orientation opportunities
set for May 26th. Please visit the New
Volunteer Orientations webpage to regis-
ter for your preferred date.
4-H COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
Date: Monday, March 30th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Cabral Ag Center
(2101 E Earhart Ave., Stock-
ton)
Each 4-H club is required to
send at least one adult vol-
unteer and one senior-aged
(14-19) member to represent
their group at this meeting.
This body oversees the 4-H
club program in San Joaquin
county and plans county-
level events and activities.
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COUNTYWIDE EVENTS
4-H Fashion Revue
Date: April 4, 2020
Location: Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206
Theme: "20/20 Fashion...What's your vision?"
Who is Eligible? Any 4-H member age 5-19. Age (as of 12/31/2019) divisions are as follows:
• Clovers: ages 5-8 (may participate but not compete, and cannot move on to State Fashion Revue)
• Junior: ages 9-10
• Intermediate: ages 11-13
• Senior: ages 14-19 Registration Deadline: March 23, 2020
Event Chair: Paula Finton [email protected]
NATIONAL 4-H DAY OF SERVICE
The goal of National 4-H
Day of Service is to encour-
age 4-H members in every
county to make a positive
difference. National 4-H Day
of Service is open to every-
one in the community, 4-
H members, families, volun-
teers and community part-
ners. Service projects can be
done by individuals or as an
entire county 4-H program.
Join fellow 4-H members
and families on April
24,2020 for National Day of
Service. This year the event
will be held at the San
Joaquin County Fair
grounds at 9am. More infor-
mation will follow. Please
save the date.
Save the Date:
April 24,2020
San Joaquin County
Fair Grounds
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COUNTYWIDE SHOOTING SPORTS PROJECT
Next Meeting Date:
Rifle:
February 29 and March 28
1:00-4:00
Shotgun:
April 25 and May 9
1:00-4:00
Contact: Lucinda Suttle at
Or
Robert Alberti at
Location:
Manteca Sportsman’s Club
30261 Airport Way
Manteca, CA 95337
Open to 4-H'ers between the
ages of 9-19 (as of 12/31/19),
members of this project will
work towards knowing and
understanding safety rules,
identifying the parts of a bow
and arrow, shotgun, and/or
rifle, learning proper range
commands and range eti-
quette, shooting from a bow,
shotgun, and/or rifle, and
recording scores.
Questions? Contact Project
Leader Lucinda Suttle at
visit the Countywide Shoot-
ing Sports webpage.
COUNTYWIDE PROJECTS
Next Meeting Date: Friday, March 13th Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Cabral Ag Center (2101 E Earhart Ave., Stockton) Open to any youth 13-19 years old, participants
will get training on software and technology including Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Animate, Audition, Premiere), WordPress, SketchUp, 3-D Printers, CriCut, and more!
Questions? Contact Project Leader Emma Fete at [email protected] or 209-953-6106 or visit the Teen Art & Technology Project page. The project is currently at capacity, but you may request to be placed on the waitlist.
Countywide Wildlife Guardians Project
Next Meeting Date: Sunday, March 1st & Sunday, March 15th
Time: 2:00—4:00pm
Location: Cabral Ag Center (2101 E Earhart Ave., Stockton) Led by a 4-H volunteer with decades of experience in wildlife manage-ment, this project will allow mem-bers to not only learn about local wildlife but also how to identify needs in our community and take action to protect our natural herit-age. Questions? Contact Project Leader Mike Azevedo at [email protected] or visit the
Wildlife Guardian page.
COUNTYWIDE LEGO PROJECT
Countywide Teen Art & Technology Project
Meeting Date: Thursday March, 18th
Time: 6:00—7:00pm
Location: Bricks & Minifigs Manteca (1140 N Main
St., Manteca)
This new countywide is open members ages 9-19! We
will build LEGO items each month based on different
agricultural themes. The emphasis will be on engi-
neering and construction as well as some competitions and a community ser-
vice project. But most of all, we will have fun while building with bricks!!!
Space is limited to 25, so enroll ASAP. Parents are asked to stay for the project
meetings. For more info, please contact Project Leaders Cathy, Sam & Ben Lau
at [email protected] or the Countywide Lego Project webpage.
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Date: April 4, 2020
Time: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Merced
Contact: Darlene McIntyre [email protected]
Members who competed at a County Presentation Day and received a gold medal in their division are qualified to compete at the Central Area Presentation Day. Area 4-H Presentation Days are qualifying events for the State 4-H Field Day. Presentation categories are open to all age groups: junior, intermediate, and sen-ior. Members may choose from a variety of presentation styles, includ-ing demonstration, illustrated talk, impromptu speech, interpretive reading, edu-cational display, share-the-fun, prepared speech, cultural arts, and science or en-
AgFest June 14-20,2020
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a new State-
wide required training for anyone entering livestock in a
2020 fair in California. If you plan to show a livestock
project, proof of course completion will be required for
your Blue Ribbon Entry completion for 2020 AgFest. You
may attend instructor-led training or complete online web
-based training. Please review the AgFest website https://
sanjoaquinagfest.org/
Mandatory Leader/Parent Meeting for AgFest
We will have a Mandatory Leader Meeting and Parent
Meeting on March 31st 2020 at the SJCOE Wentworth
Building Chartville Rooms at 6:00 pm. We will also offer
the YQCA Training at that time. This is the night that
Leaders of Project animals will be able to purchase presale
wall passes
San Joaquin County Fair June 18-21,2020
4-H members will be able to enter in the still exhibits at
fair. More information to come.
Club Booths will be exhibited at fair
Exhibitor handbook to come.
Area Presentation Day Merced
OTHER EVENTS
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State Camping Conference Registration Deadline
Date: March 20, 2020
Location: Pollock Pines, CA
Contact: Marianne Bird [email protected]
The 2020 California 4-H Camping Conference brings together the adults and teen leaders
who help plan and administer camping programs across California in a weekend of hands
-on training, networking, and learning new experiences http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-
H_Events/CampingConference_128/
Visit the San Joaquin Coun-
ty 4-H website https://
ucanr.edu/sites/SJC_4H/
for upcoming events and
activities for members.
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