President s Corner. University of California Cooperative Extension Sonoma County 4-H Reporter September 2012

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1 California 4-H Youth Development Program University of California Cooperative Extension Sonoma County 4-H Reporter September 2012 President s Corner Welcome back from a very busy, fun filled summer! Congratulations to everyone on their successful fairs Sonoma Marin Fair, Marin County Fair, CA State Fair and Sonoma County Fair. Sonoma County 4-H was well represented at all of these fairs and our members did outstanding jobs! I loved walking around the fairs just looking at all the creative exhibits in the still exhibit halls and the wonderful displays and educational material in all of the barns! Loved seeing kids talking with fair goers and letting the kids pet an animal sometimes for the very first time! Thank you all leaders, parents and members for making Sonoma County 4-H program one of the best in the State! Now it s time to dig in and get our enrollment completed and get the projects started for the New Year! There are amazing project opportunities in this county so if you club doesn t offer a project you are interested in consider cross-clubbing with another club close to you. There are also several County projects available. Your Community Leader should have the list or you can contact the 4-H office. Years ago we had a very popular event called All Skills Day. It helped start off the New Year with contests for projects, opportunities for project booths and even a fashion show. The event was open to the public as well so it helped bring 4-H to our community. Lisa Jack is chairing the new revised event but with a lot of the same contests and a few really exciting changes. The 4-H Showcase will be held on September 29 th and will be filled with contests Project Booths, Placesetting contests, Creative Pattern Poster Contest, Cookie/Cupcake Decorating, Educational Poster/Displays, and Arts & Crafts including a category for Aluminum Foil Sculpture or Recycling Sculptures. We will also be holding our first Club CHILI COOKOFF! Only 10 clubs will be eligible to compete so get your entry in early! A brand new category added this year will be a Crafters Challenge where you will be given specific items to create your masterpiece and a time limit to do it! Should be great fun to watch our creative kids come alive in this contest. Help support the new event by showcasing your talents. Look in the Reporter for more information and entry forms. Start those calendars off now by marking all of these important dates! Lots of events and activities are coming up and it promises to be a great year! Get that enrollment done and get going on those projects! Hope to see you all at the 4-H Showcase so we can see all the great things you do in your projects! ~Diana

2 Sonoma County 4-H Reporter Page 2 From your Sonoma County 4-H All Stars... Welcome to a new 4-H year. We are all very excited and ready to make this year the best. Would you like your officers installed? If the answer is yes, then give send our advisor an and she will put you on the calendar. Dates are booking fast, so Cheryl at mohrmanjr@aol.com. We are available to help with club community service, too. Achievement Night is going to be held on October 20th, 7pm at the 4-H Center. This is an important evening for our county, as we will be honoring both youth and adults for their dedication to 4-H and our county. Bring your bells and whistles and celebrate all the great achievements. We look forward to meeting many new people this year, making new and lifelong friends. Joshua Gluch (Evergreen 4-H), Ellorine Carle (Penngrove 4-H) and Jeannette Downer-Lanatti (Golden Hills 4-H) Hey There 4-Hers! CAL Conference is coming up in January. I am so excited to present the theme, co-chairs, and adult advisors! Our theme is Camelot (King Arthur) and Kaycee Thomas from Alameda County and myself, Michelle Wong from Sacramento County, will be your co-chairs for A huge shout out to Lance Elder, Serena Alexi, and Dawn Delisle for volunteering their time to mentor all those who attend the conference. Ok, now that introductions have been made I will be glad to explain the logistics of CAL Conference. It stands for Create A Leader and is our North Central Region's leadership conference. All those who are in the 6th grade or are 11 years of age or above are eligible to attend; its a great start for those who are yet not old enough to attend the State Leadership Conference. We spend three days and two nights in the bay area at a private facility and learn how to improve our leadership skills by bonding with one another, going to workshops on leadership skills, and recreational activities. More to come this fall.. PROFICIENCY DUE DATE.SEPTEMBER 15, 4:00pm 4-H OFFICE No late proficiencies accepted. To Make the Best Better

3 Page 3 Sonoma County4 -H Reporter Check this out!!! The Incentives and Recognition committee would like to invite members within the 4-H community to nominate individuals or businesses to be named Friend of 4-H. The criteria is listed here. Please send the nominations to Kdpmick@aol.com (Karyn Pulley) or mohrmanjr@aol.com (Cheryl) or fax them to The deadline for nominations is September 18th. This award is presented at Achievement Night. Please make your nomination in paragraph form, limiting it to no more than 125 words. We look forward to receiving the nominations. Questions, please contact Karyn or Cheryl. Friend of 4-H Award Criteria Community business persons and/or companies that demonstrate consistent support of the 4-H program are eligible for the Friend of 4-H Award. OR Leaders who have been actively involved in 4-H for at least seven (7) years after their children have left the program are also eligible for this award. 4-H ers Volunteering! On Friday, August 3 rd, 4-H teens and adults took a break from the fair and other summer festivities and traveled out to the Two Rock Coast Guard Training Center, on a volunteer mission. The 4-H group lent a hand to help the Coast Guard with their Family Days event. The Training Center operates 10 schools offering 50 courses to approximately 4000 students a year. In addition to Coast Guard military and civilian employees, the Training Center also provides training to international students. Justin Reed is currently assigned as the Food Service Specialist in Charge at the Department of Homeland Security's Executive Dining Facility. He said that he was very happy to have the help of the 4-H team, as they helped break down the event, which served as a fun day for hundreds of the Coast Guard families. Executive Chef Reed is a friend of 4-H. This year he and his team of chefs lent a hand at the 4-H Chicken-que event, providing experience and expertise when it came to cooking 7000 chicken lunches in one day. 4-H ers volunteering at the summer Coast Guard event provided a great opportunity to give support to our Sonoma County military families! I Pledge My Hands for Larger Service

4 Sonoma County 4-H Reporter Page 4 4-H State Ambassador Sonoma County 4-H is proud to announce that Benjamin Hampton from the local Madrone 4-H club has been selected as a California 4-H State Ambassador. This program is a working honor that provides 4-H members expanded opportunities to serve the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. The 4-H State Ambassador position is one of the highest service opportunities and recognition attainable in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H State Ambassadors are youth who have excelled in the areas of leadership and community service. They are selected to serve the 4-H Youth Development Program in roles that promote leadership through education and service. Congratulations, Benjamin! Check This Out The Sea Squids 4-H Club started in January of Families in the Club live in Bodega Bay, Bodega and Valley Ford. As a new club we are still small, but growing. We have a rabbit project, a fiber project, a cooking project and a meat goat project. We have been supporting 2 community groups. We have helped the Slow Food Group with the Bodega Red Potato Project, distributing and growing a rare type of heritage potato, the Bodega Red. We have also participated in the Bodega Big Event Parade, part of the Big Event, a fundraiser for the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. This year we ran the kids games area, raising $156 for the Fire Department. This fall we will be doing outreach in our area schools, so more kids can join us in our fun projects. Our meetings are the second Saturdays at 9:30 at the Bodega Bay Grange Hall. Come join us! By Lily, Bodega Bay Sea Squids County Wildlife Project - first meeting Sept 26! Want to learn about wildlife and habitats here in Sonoma County and do some amazing activities? Plus make new friends from throughout the County. Join the Sonoma County Wildlife Project. Our meetings are held at the 4-H Foundation Center in Rohnert Park on the 4th Wednesday of the month with two exceptions (Nov and Dec). Our first meeting is on Wednesday, September 26, 4pm to 5:30. Come check it out! To sign up, when enrolling online, add Countywide as a club and add Wildlife Project as the project. For more information, contact Mary Engebreth at maryengebreth@comcast.net or Karen Giovannini at kgiovannini@ucdavis.edu

5 Page 5 Sonoma County4 -H Reporter 4-H and the Summer Crafts project, partnering with Redwood Empire Food Bank Low-Income Kids Summer Crafts Hi my name is Sally. My club, Golden Hills 4-H, goes to McDowell School on Mondays during the summer to do arts & crafts with the kids. This year we received a grant for the program so we were able to buy some really cool things to do. Some of the crafts we did were painted bird houses, made photo frames, and we even did a petting zoo. The kids really had fun doing the crafts. I really enjoy helping the kids and seeing them smile and have fun. Then when they say thank you it makes me smile. I hope more clubs will do this project because it is really fun and it makes you happy to see the kids have fun. Sally 12yrs. Old Golden Hills 4-H Summer Fun! by Genevieve from Independence 4-H To us kids, summer is a time of fun, sun, and no school! While kids are free of homework some are also lacking the stimulating activities and lunches that were provided at school. The Redwood Empire Food Bank has developed a program where they bring lunches throughout the summer to children who otherwise may not have it. While the food bank takes care of the lunches, 4-H clubs stationed at several different facilities bring the fun! My sisters and I have been active volunteers in the Summer Craft Program for several years. We have brought activities that range from collages to finger knitting and from bookmark making to miniature bowling. We have even collected used children s books throughout the year so that we could provide each child with a book at the end of our time with them. This program has given me the opportunity to make kids summers a little more fun. It has allowed me the chance to share skills I have learned through 4-H with others. The Summer Craft Program is truly unique and I encourage every club to become an active part in making a difference in a child s life by bringing them some summer fun. Would You Like to Take Your Project Countywide? As our new year begins we are always looking for new Countywide Projects. Are you a leader who would like to expand your club project and provide knowledge to a larger group? Are you a volunteer who would like to start up something new? In the past few years we have had a wide variety of projects start up, financial literacy, lapidary, EMS, just to name a few. Contact the county office, if you have an idea and we will get you started! Sonoma County 4-H has awesome volunteers!

6 Sonoma County 4-H Reporter Page 6 1. Sonoma County 4-H Showcase - Save the Date New 4-H Event! Mark your calendar for our county s newest 4-H event, the Sonoma County 4-H Showcase, to be held Saturday, September 29, 2012, at the 4-H Center in Rohnert Park. The event will be open to the public from 10 am to 2 pm. The Sonoma County 4-H Showcase is an event designed for all 4-H members, leaders, parents and the general public to acquaint and stimulate interest & enthusiasm for the wide variety of 4-H project work going on in Sonoma County. Youth will be able to participate in individual and group booth displays, assorted contests and a chili cook-off. Think of the Showcase as a mini-fair for 4-H members only! Participation is open to all 4-H members, ages 5 years to 19 years old. Members do not need to be in a related project to enter in the different contests. We encourage members not submitting entries and all project leaders to attend as a field trip to see what other members are doing in our county. We will also be inviting the general public to the Sonoma County 4-H Showcase to see your displays and entries. Contests being offered this year: Club Chili Cook-Off Table Settings Aluminum Foil Sculpture Cookie & Cupcake Decorating Model Rockets Educational Poster Lego Sculpture Educational Display Creative Sewing Poster Jewelry Youth Crafters Challenge Birdhouses More information and forms will be available for members & leaders in the coming days. The forms will be located on the Sonoma County 4-H website as well as in the 4-H Reporter. Look for us on Facebook soon and like our page to get the latest information on this year s event. To volunteer to help, please contact Lisa Jack at sonomagoat@comcast.net. We will need individuals to help with set-up, signage, check-in, judging, clerking and clean-up. Learn by Doing

7 Save the Date! Saturday OCTOBER 27, 2012 Science and Health Field Day for Primary Members 12:00-4:00pm at the 4-H Center The Sonoma County Children s Museum will provide Museum-on-the Go science activities. Experience Hauntingly Healthy Halloween Snacks ****Join our Kick-the-Can Campaign**** Looking for 4-H teens and adults to assist at the event Limited to 50 youth ages 5-8. Bring a friend! Call Bonnie at the 4-H office to sign up primary youth or to volunteer Many ways to participate: 1. Work at the event-set up, clean up 2. Assist primary youth in preparing their Halloween healthy snack activity 3. Volunteer to take photos

8 Sonoma-Marin Shooting Sports; Its Enrollment Time! First Shoot Saturday, September 8th Enrollment will be at one of our first two meetings: September 8th and October 6th at 9:00 AM sharp at the Valley of the Moon Trap Club. Directions to the location can be found at New members must attend one of these first meetings. To save time, please enroll online beforehand by visiting Please bring a completed Medical form (available for download when you complete your online enrollment) for each club member to the first meeting. Please note new club members will need to successfully complete the required safety training at either the September or October meetings.. Questions: Contact Martin at

9 NOTE: All New Leader Orientations this year will be held at the 4-H office in Santa Rosa Mark Your Calendar for 2012 Orientations for New Project or Club Leaders 6:30-7:30pm at 4H Office 133 Aviation Blvd, Suite 109 Santa Rosa,CA September 17 (Monday) October 16 (Tuesday) November 14 (Wednesday) January TBA These are the scheduled dates for the upcoming orientations this fall. Every leader must attend this one-time orientation before you hold project meetings, sign Fair forms or work with youth. This is a University of California requirement in order to be appointed as an agent of the University and to receive liability insurance coverage when performing as a 4H leader. Please call or Bonnie at the 4H office (707) or bstritze@sonoma-county.org to make a reservation.

10 This project is open to 4-Hers of all ages enrolled in the county wide project. The project will mainly focus on dog showmanship and obedience practice to allow members to be ready to compete in the show ring. An emphasis will be placed on health and care for dogs as well. Members (or immediate family) must own the dog that will be used for meetings and shows. Dogs that attend meetings must be at least four months of age or older and be up to date on all vaccinations. Please bring a current vaccination record showing that your dog has had vaccines for DHLPP series (mandatory), Rabies (mandatory), and Bordatella (highly recommended). All dogs are welcome (after proof of vaccination). Your dog does not need to be purebred to attend or compete! Dogs should be well socialized and not show aggression towards other dogs or humans. The first meeting will be September 9th at 1:00PM at the 4-H Center. Meeting dates for the rest of the year will be given out at the first meeting. Contact Dani Foster for more information: (707) foster4h@yahoo.com

11 Attention all members! Annual Poster Promotion We would like to get the word out about 4-H in your community, so we are asking those of you who are interested, to design a poster about Why One Should Join 4-H. The poster should include a number to call, and something you think would be of interest to kids and adults in your community. The poster can be designed to promote your club or for the county as a whole. This is what you will need to do if you would like to participate. 1) Design a poster to recruit members and adults to join 4-H. 2) Posters should be 14 by 22 3) Find an approved place to put your poster in the community. Post it by September 30 th, ) Have your club leader verify your poster information and sign the form 5) Mail or FAX the Verification Form to the county 4-H office postmarked by Friday, October 5 th (see below) 6) Receive a pin at Achievement Night This is a simple concept, but a fun and creative opportunity to build publicity about 4-H and use your creative imagination. We hope many of you will participate! Verification Form Name Club Address Phone Topic(s) of poster (animal, arts/crafts etc.) Name of Business, or person s property where displayed Signature of Adult or business where displayed Signature of Club Leader verifying above requirements are met, including accurate information and spelling Fax form to , or mail it to: 4-H Office133 Aviation Blvd Suite 109 Santa Rosa, Ca FORM due by Friday October 5th, 2012

12 4-H FOUNDATION BBQ FUNDRAISER- Sept 15th!! The next Annual 4-H Foundation Fundraiser BBQ will be Saturday, September 15th, under the oaks at Saralee s Vineyard and Richard s Grove. We are asking for 4-H members to help us serve and work our event. It is a great event and is fun to work. We will need servers for our full service tables and also to help us get our Screamin Mimis dessert out to all our guests. We also would like 4H project displays from 3-530pm. This is a great way to spotlight your projects and show what 4H is all about. We also offer all clubs and or projects to donate a live or silent auction item and get half back. This is a great fundraising opportunity for the clubs and projects. If you need ideas or want to do an auction item please fill out the attached donation form and or mail it to us. This amazing event brings families and 4-H alumni together for a wonderful evening of food, drink and fun. Come early to enjoy 4-H demonstrations and a tent full of great silent auction items. The live auction will follow dinner. The theme this year is 4-H The Road to Success. The 4- H program makes a big difference in the lives of our children, and the communities they live in. Our continued support of the 4-H program in Sonoma County helps prepare the next generation that will be the leaders of our community. You can also join us on September 15th for a truly special night of celebration and support of Sonoma County 4-H. You can purchase tickets online or call the office at Please Susan Hansen with donations, displays, volunteers and/or ticket sales at ed4hfoundation@yahoo.com. Thank you, Susan Hansen Executive Director 4-H Foundation of Sonoma County ed4hfoundation@yahoo.com

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14 Sonoma County 4-H Showcase Saturday, September 29, 2012 Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2:00 pm 4-H Center, Rohnert Park Come Compete - Enter your best 4-H efforts in 17 different contests! Come Learn - Enjoy the talents of other 4-H members & clubs from throughout Sonoma County! Come Taste - Sample the entries in the Chili Cook-off and vote for your favorite chili! All entry forms and contest descriptions can be found on the Sonoma County 4-H website at or in the September issue of the 4-H Reporter newsletter. Contest entries are due: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 For more information, please check the website or Lisa Jack at sonomagoat@comcast.net.

15 INSIDE FEATURE BOOTH Descriptions This category is designed to offer an opportunity for a 4-H club or 4-H project to showcase their club or project. The booth must be suitable for public viewing. Project leaders in any project may work with their members to plan and produce a booth. These booths should be action booths, so the visitors to the 4-H Showcase can participate at your display and learn more about your club/project and stimulate interest in 4-H activities. Visitors can play games, make things, test themselves, etc. Eligibility: All 4-H members presently enrolled, or going to enroll in current year, from any club or project. Objectives: To provide an opportunity for members to present their club or project to the general public. To provide an opportunity to be creative. To engage the public in a learning activity. (Learn by Doing!) To have FUN! BOOTH Guidelines: All booths start at 9:00 am with their set-up. 4-H members need to do the bulk of the set-up. Judging begins at 10:00 am. Each inside booth will have one 8-foot table (96" x 30") furnish by the event. Total space allowed for the booth is 10 feet by 8 feet All backdrops must fit into this total allowable space. The height of your backdrop must be indicated on your application. Electricity is available. Please indicate on entry form if you need electrical service for your booth. All extension cords, supplies and clean-up are the responsibility of the booth participants. Entry Forms: Each club or project must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Judging: Judging will be held on the same day as the 4-H Showcase and will be based on following instructions, effective title, suitable subject, attracts attention, use of color, holds interest of audience, conveys message, accomplishes a purpose, general appearance and workmanship. Awards: The entries will be judged on the Danish System. This means they are judged against a standard with no number limit to the placing of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd. Best of Class means something outstanding, if no one entry stands out the judges may decide not to award a Best of Class. Ribbons and/or medals will be awarded. Rev. 8/15/12

16 YOUTH CRAFTERS CHALLENGE New! Description: This division is available to all members. Participants display their craftiness with materials provided by 4-H Showcase organizers. Objectives: To provide members with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability for spontaneous creativity. Eligibility: All 4-H members presently enrolled or enrolling in current year. Guidelines: All materials will be provided by event organizers. Contest will begin at 12:30 p.m. and run for 30 minutes Participants need to arrive 15 minutes prior to contest to check-in (12:15 pm). Late arrivals will not be able to compete. Theme for the craft creation to be announced at time of contest. Most creative entry per division will be awarded. Entry Forms: Each participant must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Divisions: Primary member 5 years old to 8 years old Junior member 9 and 10 years old Intermediate members 11 and 13 years old Senior members 14 through 19 years old Judging: Judging will be based on appearance, workmanship, originality and creativity. Awards: The entries will be judged on the American System. This means the entries are ranked against a standard with only the Most Creative receiving an award for junior members and above. Primary members will receive participant ribbons.

17 Sonoma County 4-H SHOWCASE Saturday, September 29, :00 am 2:00 pm 4-H Center, Rohnert Park The Sonoma County 4-H Showcase is similar to a mini-county fair. If you are a 4-H member or plan to become one in this year, we invite you to come display your talents, skills & interests for everyone to see through individual & group displays and contests. We also encourage you to invite your non-4h friends & family to come stop by and see what 4-H is all about. WHO CAN & HOW TO PARTICIPATE: The competitions are open to all 4-H members. You do not need to be in the project to enter in that contest. Project leaders in any project may work with their members to plan and produce a booth. These booths should be action booths, so the visitors to the 4-H Showcase can participate at your display and learn more about your project and stimulate interest in 4-H activities. Visitors can play games, make things, test themselves, etc. If you don t have anything to enter into one of the competitions, then come to the event and see what other members are doing in their projects. Project leaders may like to attend with members as a field trip group. Volunteers are needed and the sign-up box is at the end of the entry form. Contests are being offered in the following categories: Arts and Crafts, NEW - Crafters Challenge, Creative Cookies/Cupcakes, Creative Sewing Pattern Poster, NEW -Chili Cook-Off, Educational Poster or Display, and Place Setting. It is necessary to register in advance if you wish to participate in any of the contests. Fill out the attached application and mail to Lisa Jack, 4-H Showcase, 194 Center Rd, Petaluma, CA OR return completed form to the 4-H Office by Wednesday, September 19, 2012, by 4 p.m. SET-UP: All individual entries can start setting up at 9:00 am, but must be in place at 9:30 am before the judging begins. All booths may also start at 9:00 am with their set-up and their judging begins at 10:00 am. Chili Cook-Off set-up is from 11:00-11:30 am and judging begins at noon. All necessary information, rules and scoring are available on the 4-H program website or from your Community leader. For questions, call Lisa Jack at (sonomagoat@comcast.net). DEADLINE DATE FOR ENTRIES: Wednesday September 19, 2012 Must be handed in at the 4-H Office in Santa Rosa by 4:00 PM or Postmarked 9/19/12 (or earlier) and mailed to: Lisa Jack, 4-H Showcase, 194 Center Rd, Petaluma, CA INSIDE FEATURE BOOTH: (1 table and two chairs per booth) Club: Title: Will you be bringing a backdrop? Yes No Height of display: Do you need electricity? Yes No Project Area: Total No. of Participants: NAME AGE NAME AGE Adult/Tn/Jr Ldr/Chairperson in Charge: Address: Telephone: Continues on next 2 pages

18 4-H SHOWCASE Entry Form Entry form deadline: September 19, 2012 Page 2 ARTS AND CRAFTS CONTEST: (Limit 3 entries per class per exhibitor. Please list number of entries.) CLASS OF ENTRY NAME: AGE (as of today): Birdhouse ADDRESS: Jewelry CITY/ZIP: Aluminum Foil or Recycling Sculpture (circle one) PHONE: CLUB: Interlocking Building Toy Sculpture Model Rocket Please see Guidelines for maximum size of an item. CREATIVE COOKIE/CUPCAKE CONTEST: (Recipes MUST be submitted for items made from scratch. Limit 3 entries per class per exhibitor) CLASS OF ENTRY NAME: AGE (as of today): Cupcakes ADDRESS: Cookies CITY/ZIP: PHONE: CLUB: CHILI COOK-OFF (for 4-H Clubs only) CLUB: ADDRESS: CITY: PHONE: Contact Chili Team Member Names Age ZIP: Contact Individual: CREATIVE SEWING PATTERN POSTER CONTEST hang, with fasteners and wire attached.) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/ZIP: (Standard 22" x 28" must be ready to AGE (as of today):

19 4-H SHOWCASE Entry Form Entry form deadline: September 19, 2012 Page 3 PHONE: CLUB: EDUCATIONAL POSTER CONTEST Standard 22" x 28" must be ready to hang with fasteners and wire attached. (Limit 2 entries per exhibitor) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/ZIP: PHONE: CLUB: No. OF ENTRIES: AGE (as of today): EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY CONTEST: Max Size: 4 x4 x4 ; Must supply own card table (Limit 1 entry NAME: AGE (as of today): ADDRESS: CITY/ZIP: PHONE: CLUB: per exhibitor.) PLACE SETTING CONTEST: (Limit 2 entries per exhibitor, 1 per class.) CLASS OF ENTRY NAME: AGE (as of today): Food & Nutrition ADDRESS: Creative Arts CITY/ZIP: Food Preservation PHONE: CLUB: Member Made YOUTH CRAFTERS CHALLENGE: Must arrive at 12:15 pm to check-in. All materials supplied by event. NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/ZIP: PHONE: CLUB: AGE (as of today): VOLUNTEERS: JUDGES/CLERKS APPLICATION (check one) NAME: CLUB: ADDRESS: CITY/ZIP: PHONE: ADULT JUDGE: TEEN JUDGE: JR. CLERK: Areas you would like to Judge/Clerk:

20 4-H SHOWCASE Entry Form Entry form deadline: September 19, 2012 Page 4 WE ENCOURAGE JUNIOR LEADERS TO HELP AS CLERKS

21 EDUCATIONAL POSTER & EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY Descriptions These categories are designed to offer an opportunity for youth to showcase their knowledge of a particular subject on a poster or display. The poster/display must be suitable for public viewing. Eligibility: All 4-H members presently enrolled, or going to enroll in current year, from any project. Posters and displays must have been made within the 12 months. Objectives: To provide an opportunity for members to present their knowledge in any given subject. To provide an opportunity to be creative. To educate the public about a given subject. To have FUN! POSTER Guidelines: Posters must be 22 x 28. Posters must be ready to hang and must have fasteners and wire attached approximately 8 from the top on the backside. Member s name needs to be on the back of the poster. The poster is to be on a poster board of any color.. A member may enter no more than two posters in the 4-H Showcase. DISPLAY Guidelines: Your educational display can be on any subject. It should be no bigger than 4 x 4 x 4. Display would be similar to a still presentation. Member needs to supply their own card table and accessories for their display. A member may enter only one display in 4-H Showcase. Entry Forms: Each participant must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Divisions: Primary members 5 years old to 8 years old Junior members 9 and 10 years old Intermediate members 11 and 13 years old Senior members 14 through 19 years old Judging: Judging will be held on the same day as the 4-H Showcase and will be based on following instructions, effective title, suitable subject, attracts attention, use of color, holds interest of audience, conveys message, accomplishes a purpose, general appearance and workmanship. Awards: The entries will be judged on the Danish System. This means they are judged against a standard with no number limit to the placing of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd. Best of Class means something outstanding, if no one entry stands out the judges may decide not to award a Best of Class. Ribbons and/or medals will be awarded to junior members and above. Primary members will receive ribbons only. Rev. 8/15/12

22 CREATIVE SEWING PATTERN POSTER Description: This division is available to all members. They are to design a poster using the following items: sample of garment fabric, a list of your eye, skin and hair color, height, and a title. Objectives: To provide members with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to be creative. To provide an awareness of opportunities available for yet another way of recycling. To provide an opportunity for creativity. Eligibility: All 4-H members presently enrolled, or going to enroll in current year, from any project. Posters must have been made during the past12 months and suitable for public viewing. Guidelines: Use a standard 22 x 28 poster board (may be white or colored) sturdy enough to hold accessories. Pattern envelope or drawing of the garment(s) you would be using. If you use a pattern envelope, please indicate the view(s) you are using. Sample of fabric(s) you have chosen either as a swatch or as a miniature garment. A recent photograph of yourself and a description including your skin color, eye color, hair color, height and age should be on the front of the poster. On the back of the poster, place your name, club, and age. Optional: A title for your poster, i.e., Back to School Basics, Summer Styling, etc., is helpful to add color and it is recommended for educational poster entries at the fairs. Pictures (magazines, etc.) or drawings of accessories can also be used creatively. Entry Forms: Each participant must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Divisions: Primary member 5 years old to 8 years old Junior member 9 and 10 years old Intermediate members 11 and 13 years old Senior members 14 through 19 years old Judging: Judging will be based on: following instructions, presentation, and suitability. Awards: The entries will be judged on the Danish System. This means they are judged against a standard with no number limit to the placing of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd. Best of Class means something outstanding; if no one entry stands out, the judges may decide not to award a Best of Class. Ribbons and/or medals will be awarded to junior members and above. Primary members will receive ribbons only. Rev. 8/15/12

23 ARTS AND CRAFTS Description: This division is available to all 4-H members who are interested in demonstrating their ability to be creative and show their artistic talent. Objectives: To provide members with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to make constructive use of their leisure time in creative activities. To develop skills and knowledge in constructing useful, artistic items. To develop an understanding of principals of artistic design (use of color, space, line, texture, and shape.) Eligibility: All 4-H members presently enrolled, or going to enroll in current year, from any project. Items must have been made during the current year and suitable for public viewing. CATEGORIES & GUIDELINES: LIMIT: 3 entries per class per exhibitor Birdhouses can be of any composition you choose. For example: Plastic milk jug, wood, Popsicle sticks, milk cartons, etc. Entice those birds to want to live in your house! Jewelry should be any wearable necklace, bracelet, earrings, etc. If your jewelry piece is not easily recognized in the categories, a 3 x 5 card with a one-sentence use description should accompany the entry. Aluminum Foil Sculpture needs to be constructed entirely of aluminum foil. Please limit size to 12 x12 space. Have a 3x5 title card for your sculpture & member s name on bottom of sculpture. Recycling Sculpture can be of any recycled materials or repurposed small appliances and be able to fit in an 18 x18 area. Have a 3x5 title card for your sculpture & member s name on bottom of sculpture. Interlocking Building Toys (Lego s, K NEX) No kits or bionicles allowed. All entries must be an original design or an adaptation. All entries should be firmly mounted. Maximum baseboard size: 16 x 20. Model Rockets Remove all live rocket engines from rockets. Two categories: Small rocket (under 20 ) and Large rocket (20 and over) Entry Forms: Each participant must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Divisions: Primary member 5 years old to 8 years old Junior member 9 and 10 years old Intermediate members 11 and 13 years old Senior members 14 through 19 years old Judging: Judging will be held on the same day as the 4-H Showcase and will be based on appearance, workmanship, originality and creativity. Awards: The entries will be judged on the Danish System. This means they are judged against a standard with no number limit to the placing of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd. Best of Class means something outstanding, if no one entry stands out the judges may decide not to award a Best of Class. Ribbons and/or medals will be awarded to junior members and above. Primary members will receive ribbons only. Rev. 8/15/12

24 4-H Club CHILI COOK-OFF ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, September 19, Only 10 Teams will be accepted for the event, maximum of 4 members per team. Limit 1 team per club until September 19, After that 1st come 1st serve until the 10 spots are filled. Set-up period for the Chili Cook-Off will be from 11:00 am to 11:30 am. Basic food safety questions will be asked of the team during set-up. Tasting and judging will begin at NOON and last until 1:30 pm. Teams MUST bring the following items: A 8 ½ x 11 sign with your team name, club name & name of chili Card table Chili in at least a 4-quart crock pot Instant Read Thermometer Serving utensil Forty 1/4 sheet copies of your recipe Extension cord with a surge protector Small trash receptacle. (Sample cups and spoons will be supplied for your use.) Any costumes/hats your team wishes to wear to promote your chili Important Requirements All adult team advisors must read & review, prior to the September 19th deadline, all the steps of the Food Safety Training. Here is the link for the training: The link will take you to the Federal Food Safety page as required by the UCANR. Please click on the 6 different steps (Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill, Food Safety Myths Exposed, Dangerous Food Safety Mistakes) that appear on the left side of page and read all pages, starting with the CLEAN step. The Adult Advisor is responsible to train and ensure youth team members utilize safe food handling practices. Relevant basic food safety questions will be asked of the team at time of set-up. All meat used must be slaughtered and processed in USDA inspected facilities. Packaging will display the USDA inspection seal. You must have an instant read thermometer available to monitor the temperature of the chili at all times to assure safe food handling. Chili must be heated to and maintained at above 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Your final recipe must be sent as an attachment via to Lisa Jack at sonomagoat@comcast.net by September 19, (Further information is on the following page.) Rev. 8/15/12

25 CLUB CHILI COOK-OFF continued Description: This division is available to all 4-H clubs who are interested in showcasing their favorite Chili recipe. Objectives: To provide members with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to make good use of leisure time in constructive activities. To develop skills and knowledge in preparing and serving tasty, attractive and nutritious chili. To develop an understanding of the importance of homemade food. Eligibility: All 4-H clubs with members currently enrolled (or will be enrolled this year) in any project. Guidelines: This contest can be of any recipe the team chooses. One of the ingredients of your recipe must be from Sonoma County. For example: Clover milk or butter, vegetables or meat that was grown here in Sonoma County. The written recipe used must accompany the dish at time of judging. Entry Forms: Each team must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Judging: Judging will be held on the same day of 4-H Showcase and will be based on appearance, taste, whether it is properly cooked and answers to food safety questions. Awards: Showcase event attendees will vote for their favorite chili by ballot. The People s Choice award will be awarded to the team with the highest judges score and the most public votes. In case of a tie, the event organizers will blind sample the chilies from the teams that are tied and choose the winner. Rev. 8/15/12

26 CREATIVE COOKIE & CUPCAKE DECORATING Description: This division is available to all 4-H members who are interested in demonstrating their ability to decorate a cooked item. Objectives: To provide members with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to make good use of leisure time. To develop skills and knowledge in preparing and serving tasty, attractive snacks. To develop an understanding of importance in presentation of an item. Eligibility: All 4-H members presently enrolled, or going to enroll in current year, from any project. Items must have been made during the past 12 months. Guideline: LIMIT: 3 entries per class per exhibitor You may choose to do cookies or cupcake made from scratch or box mix. Submit 4 cookies or cupcakes on a sturdy, disposable plate for each entry. You will need to include the recipe used, if the cookie/cupcake is baked from scratch. Your cookies/cupcakes will be judged on taste, well cooked vs. over-cooked, how even is the frosting/filling and the overall presentation. Entry Forms: Each participant must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Divisions: Primary member 5 years old to 8 years old Junior member 9 and 10 years old Intermediate members 11 and 13 years old Senior members 14 through 19 years old Judging: Judging will be held on the same day as the 4-H Showcase and will be based on appearance, color, taste, and if entry is properly cooked. Awards: The entries will be judged on the Danish System. This means they are judged against a standard with no number limit to the placing of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd. Best of Class means something outstanding, if no one entry stands out the judges may decide not to award a Best of Class. Ribbons and/or medals will be awarded to junior members and above. Primary members will receive ribbons only. Rev. 8/15/12

27 PLACE SETTING Description: This division is available to all 4-H members who are interested in demonstrating their ability to set a presentable table. Objectives: To provide members with the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to be creative. To develop skills and knowledge in preparing and serving tasty, attractive meals and snacks with the correct table setting. To develop an understanding of importance in presentation of an item. Eligibility: All 4-H members presently enrolled, or going to enroll in current year, from any project. Items must have been made during the past 12 months. Guidelines: Here are descriptions of different parts of the place setting. Not all parts are required for each place setting. Please check the chart below for what is required Napkin - May be cloth or paper as appropriate for your setting. If folded or put in a holder, napkin may be placed on the plate or to the left of the plate. Flat folded napkins should be placed to the left of the plate with the edges (not the fold) closest to the plate and the open corners at the bottom. Plate - More than one plate may be used if appropriate for your chosen category and menu. Cup and Saucer Place to the right of the plate. Glass Place above and to the left of the cup. Any additional glassware is placed to the right of the glass. Placemat 15 x 24 or smaller. May be of any material (cloth, paper, etc.) appropriate for your setting. No folded tablecloths. Menu Menu shall be made of folded piece of paper no larger than 4.25 x 5.5 (8.5 x 11 sheet folded in half). The cover of menu should be decorated. Remember when you plan your menu to include the basic three food groups (protein, grains, vegetables/fruits) and think about the harmony of color and texture in the foods. Be sure to spell all words correctly. Half of your score is based on your menu. Arrangement. A creative, interesting arrangement of fresh, dried, or artificial plant materials and/or other materials may be placed above napkin or plate. The arrangement should be small enough to be used at each place setting at a table. No centerpieces. Half of your place setting score is based on the arrangement, so be creative. Note: There should be no loose materials on your dishes that could get into food. For example: confetti, tinsel, etc. Everything should fit on your place mat, if possible. No silverware or flatware! (Knives, forks, and spoons) (please continue to 2 nd page of Place Setting guidelines) Rev. 8/15/12

28 If you entered a setting in: Food and Nutrition: Creative Arts: Food Preservation: Member Made: Your setting should include: *Place setting *Placemat *Menu *Place setting *Placemat *Arrangement *Placemat *Place setting *Menu with one or more preserved foods *Jar/package of 1 preserved food in menu *Place setting *Placemat *Arrangement Placemat Arrangement or menu Glass Cup and Saucer Napkin Plate and Bowl Entry Forms: Each participant must submit a copy of the application by the deadline given. Divisions: Primary member 5 years old to 8 years old Junior member 9 and 10 years old Intermediate members 11 and 13 years old Senior members 14 through 19 years old Judging: Judging will be held on the same day as the 4-H Showcase and will be based on appearance, color, overall menu knowledge, ability to follow guidelines and presentation of setting. Awards: The entries will be judged on the Danish System. This means they are judged against a standard with no number limit to the placing of 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd. Best of Class means something outstanding, if no one entry stands out the judges may decide not to award a Best of Class. Ribbons and/or medals will be awarded to junior members and above. Primary members will receive ribbons only. Rev. 8/15/12

29 Page 7 Sonoma County4 -H Reporter UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE EXTENSION 133 Aviation Blvd., Suite 109 Santa Rosa, CA Phone: (707) Fax: (707) Judy Ludovise 4-H Program Assistant jludovis@sonoma-county.org Bonnie Stritzel 4-H Secretary bstritze@sonoma-county.org Presorted Standard US Postage Paid Santa Rosa, CA Permit No 64 WEBSITES Sonoma County 4-H: California State: 4-H: 4-H Foundation: ANR NONDISCRIMINATION AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY STATEMENT FOR UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA PUBLICATIONS REGARDING PROGRAM PRA CTICES July, 2008 The University of California prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994: service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, app lication for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services) in any of its programs or activities. University policy also prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person in any of its programs or activities for making a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment or for using or participating in the investigation or resolution process of any such complaint. University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Inquiries regarding the University s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity D irector, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1111 Franklin Street, 6 th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) September 9 Countywide Dog Project 1pm 4HC 17 New Volunteer Orientation 4-H Office 7pm 25 Ex CCC Mtg 7pm 26 Countywide Wildlife 4pm 4HC 29 4-H Showcase Event Upcoming 4-H Events.. October 2 CCC Mtg 4-H Office 7pm 16 New Volunteer Orientation 4-H Office 7pm 20 Achievement Night 4-H Center 24 County Wildlife 4pm 4HC 27 Primary(5-8 year olds) Science & Health Field Day 4HC 30 Ex CCC Mtg 7pm *Articles for the September newsletter are due by September 15 th. Judy*