San Benito County 4-H Newsletter March 28, 2017

San Benito County 4-H Newsletter March 28, 2017 1. Presentation Day 2. Pancake Breakfast 3. Fantastic 4-H Poster Contest 4. Sustainability Committee 5. Emerald Star Project 6. All Star Projects 7. County Fashion Revue 8. State Fashion Revue Project 9. Salinas Valley Fair King City 10. Heritage Hog Scholarship 11. Sheep and Goat Workshop 12. Travel Committee Recommendation 13. State Leadership Conference 14. Spring Gleaning Project 15. Range Camp 16. Summer Camp 17. 4-H County Button Maker 18. 4-H Countywide Committees- Sign Up 19. 4-H Rep Schedule for March & April 1. Presentation Day: We had a large turnout for county presentation day. The members did an amazing job presenting their topics. The skits were outstanding. Good Luck to all the members participating in BCA presentation day. North Bay Coast: LOCATION CHANGE Date: April 22 nd, 9 am to 3 pm Location: Bret Harte Middle School, San Jose Registration Due: April 16 th Registration: https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=20014 Contact: Trent Baldwin, tbaldwin4h@gmail.com Schedule: Registration: 9:00-9:30 Morning Assembly: 9:30-10:00 Presentations/Contests: 10:00-12:00 Lunch: 12:00-1:00 Presentations/Contests: 1:00-2:00 Awards Assembly: 2:00-3:00 1

Bay Coastal Area committee requires that each county that attends supplies one evaluator for every five presenters, or one if you have less than five. State Presentation Day Date: May 27 th Location: CA State Field Day (UC Davis) Check-In: 7:30 am to 9 am 2. Pancake Breakfast: Thank you for selling the pancake breakfast tickets while spreading the word about this amazing program 4-H! If you are interested in being on the committee for pancake breakfast, please contact Lisa Wright, mlwright@thegrid.net. 3. Fantastic 4-H Poster Contest The poster contest is open to 4-H members 9 years. old 19 years old. Posters must have been created in the 2016-17 program year. This exhibit will be displayed at the Pancake Breakfast. See the 4-H website for application and details on the contest at http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-h_program/forms/. 4. Sustainability Committee: The Sustainability Committee proposal to limit the San Benito County 4-H Council spending from the from Georgia Wapple Frazer trust to $80,000 annually for the next five years starting in 2017-18 4-H year was approved at the March 28, 2017 Council meeting. The Sustainability Committee will present a draft budget for consideration how the $80,000 annual budget will be allocated at the April 24, 2017 County 4-H Council meeting. 5. Emerald Star Project: CHP Distracted Driving Workshop presented By Julianna was a great success. Members learned the importance of paying full attention to the road while driving. There are many different things that can distract a driver causing a collision that can result in injury or death. Be Safe when driving! 6. All Star Projects: We have many All-Star candidates hard at work: a. Ronald Mc Donald project, presented by Bonnie Thank you to all the families that donated items for the Ronald McDonald House. Bonnie will be sorting and packing in the art supplies to be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House Children s Center. b. Peaceful Seating Area Project, presented by Madison Date: April 1 st at 9 am (Saturday) Location: Chamberlains Children s Home 1850 San Benito St. (Behind the HS) Lunch will be provided. We are going to place the 4-H handmade benches and design and construct a stone walk way. Bring your own gloves. We look forward to seeing many 4-H families at this event. c. Chamberlains Children s Home Project, presented by Aryana Date: April 22@ 10-1pm 1850 San Benito St. (Behind the HS) Lunch will be provided Items needed for donation: Dry erase markers Gentle used suite cases or duffle bags. 2

Toys for the classrooms treasure chest. Clothes Hangers These items can be dropped off at my house at any time. Text Aryana at 207-2010 for my address. Items to bring with you on April 22: Gloves, Shovels, Buckets, Hand rotor tillers. If you are going to donate flowers or succulents, please bring those items with you on the morning of April 22 nd. This is an amazing project, we look forward to seeing you at the event. 7. County Fashion Revue: The application is on the 4-H website to register for Fashion Revue. We hope to have many members participate in this amazing event. http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-h_program/events_and_conferences/fashion_revue/ Fashion Revue Schedule: Fashion Revue entries due: April 4 th Fashion Revue Judging: April 25 th at 5:30 pm Fashion Revue Show: April 27 th at 5:30 pm 8. State Fashion Revue Community Service Project, presented by Christina Come one, come all help sew the pillows for cancer patience s and veterans. The 4-H members will sew pillows to be distributed throughout our community. This project will help brighten the spirts of cancer patients and veterans. Christina will be contacting sewing leaders from 4-H clubs to help with this project. If you are interest in participating, please contact your sewing leader or 4-H office. 9. Salinas Valley Fair King City Fair Dates: May 18 th to 21 st Fair Livestock Registration Due by: April 1 st Registration and Fair Book: http://www.salinasvalleyfair.com/p/about/fair-competitions/308 10. Heritage Hog Scholarship The San Benito County Heritage Foundation is looking for a qualified energetic spokesperson to raise our 2017 Heritage Hog. All monies raised from the sale are invested in Bolado Park. The Heritage Foundation pays for the hog and all related expenses. The winning applicant becomes the only finalist for a $1,000 college scholarship and receives a commemorative buckle. The scholarship is awarded during their senior year of high school subject to applicant completing the following: Must be responsible for the care of the Heritage Hog Required to attend and speak at various community events, 4-H club meetings and FFA chapter meetings to promote the Heritage Foundation and the use of Buyer Certificates Comply with and adhere to the Heritage Hog Agreement and Scholarship Guidelines Application deadline: April 14, 2017 Heritage Hog winner notification: May 5, 2017 For more information please contact: Chairman Mark Franco (mfranco@agloan.com) San Benito County Heritage Foundation P. O. Box 1141, Tres Pino s, Ca 95075 (831) 594-1445 Email Mr. Franco your contact information For information about the Heritage Hog Committee go to our website at: http://sbcheritagefoundation.com/ or check us out on Facebook at Facebook.com/sbcheritagefoundation 3

11. Sheep and Goat Workshop UCCE will be hosting a workshop specifically for sheep and goat producers on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in San Benito, Monterey, or Santa Cruz County (location to be determined). But, we want to hear from you about what topics are most important and pressing right now, and which location would be most convenient for the workshop. Please consider filling out our survey to help us put together a great workshop! The survey has 6 questions and should take less than 5 minutes to fill out. Here's the link to the survey: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=20195. If you are not a sheep or goat producer, but you know someone who is, please feel free to pass this info on to them. If you have any questions or additional suggestions, you can contact Devii Rao at drorao@ucanr.edu or 831-637- 5346 x14 12. Travel Committee Recommendations: The travel committee is proposing the following additions to our Travel Funding Policy and Application. Please review the following changes: Procedures: Addition Line Item 6. Delegates are responsible for paying for their T-shirts and any extracurricular activity fees they are involved in at the conference that cost an additional fee. Chaperones: A chaperone from our county MUST attend a trip if delegates from our county are attending. These proposed will be voted on at the April County Council meeting. 13. State Leadership Conference Early Bird Registration SLC Dates: July 20 th 23 rd Location: UC Davis Early Bird Registration: February 7 th to April 3 rd http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-h_events/slc/ Registration is now on the State 4-H website. We are asking for at least two leaders to apply to be a chaperone for SLC. Chaperone Registration: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-h_events/chaperone_information/ 14. Spring Gleaning Project If you are interested in hosting a spring gleaning project for your club. Please submit the paperwork to the 4-H office at least 3 months in advance for insurance certificates to be issued for each location you are going to pick. Thank you 15. Range Camp The 2017 Range Camp will be held June 18-23 at Elkus Ranch in Half Moon Bay Newsletter: file:///c:/users/emily/downloads/range_camp_newsletter.pdf Registration: file:///c:/users/emily/downloads/range_camp_application.pdf Flyer: file:///c:/users/emily/downloads/range_camp_flier.pdf 16. 4-H Summer Camp We are excited to announce the Santa Cruz County 4-H Summer Camp Cowboy Campout is July 28 th to July 31 st. If you are in 8 th grade and up, you can be a Junior Camp Councilor. We are looking for more teens and leaders to help with summer camp. If you are interest in being on the summer camp committee email Kyle at sc4hsummercamp@gmail.com. 4

Summer Camp Registration Open NOW! Register at http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/youth_development/camps_-_conferences/. Summer Camp scholarship available apply at http://cesantacruz.ucanr.edu/files/237540.pdf. 17. 4-H County Button Maker Please notify the 4-H office if your club is using the 4-H county button maker. This piece of equipment needs to be checked out to your club and leader. Email: jkatawicz@ucanr.edu. 18. 2017-2018 San Benito County 4-H Committees Sign Up It is that time of year! We are looking for new fresh faces and ideas to help with the 4-H county committees. Come join the outstanding leaders and teen by joining one or more of the following committees: Conferences & Travel Expansion & Review Fair Liaison Fashion Revue Incentives and Recognition Pancake Breakfast (Sunnyslope hosting club) Presentation Day Record Book Sunrise Breakfast (Pacheco hosting club) 4-H Farm So, sign up today to make a difference in 4-H at http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-h_program/forms/ 19. 4-H Program Rep Schedule for March and April I will be out of the office at a UC workshop and vacation. The schedule for March 27 th to April 7 th and 19 th to 21 st. Office will be open: Wednesday from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Thank you to all the leaders and members for your efforts to make this 4-H program a success! Invite a friend to check out 4-H at your next club meeting. Julie Katawicz 4-H Program Rep. UCCE San Benito County Office Hours: Wednesday & Thursday 8:30 am 5:00 pm Attachments: San Benito County 4-H Website: http://cesanbenito.ucanr.edu/4-h_program/ State Newsletter: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/254918.pdf 5

Sustainability Committee Proposal February 2017 It is proposed that the San Benito County 4H Council limit the budget of funds spent from the Georgia Wapple Frazer Endowment to $80,000 annually starting with the 2017-2018 4H year. It is proposed that the San Benito County 4H Council keep the budget from the Georgia Wapple Frazer funds under $80,000 until the 2022-2023 4H year. At that time, the Council will review the state of the Endowment to determine if the annual amount should be adjusted. It is proposed that the San Benito County 4H Council implement a permanent Sustainability Committee. The function of the committee will be to work with the County Treasurer to monitor the Georgia Wapple Frazer Endowment for long term viability and health. Duties are to include: ~ Meeting at least annually with the Northern Trust managers ~ Keeping long term records on the trust ~ Making recommendations to the Council on managing the trust to ensure that the account balances remain within the limits recommended by the Northern Trust managers ~ Being part of the annual budget committee ~ Working with individual committees to prepare and stick to committee budget limitations ~ Working with the County Treasurer to monitor the month-to-month Council budget to ensure spending stays in the agreed upon parameters. It is proposed that the San Benito County 4H Council include a monthly financial report showing Budget-to- Actual finances in the monthly Council Meeting. Report will be used to make decisions by Council and all Committees. The University of California Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.org/sites/anrstaff/files/107778.doc ) Inquiries regarding ANR s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to Linda Marie Manton, Affirmative Action Contact, University of California, Davis, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 752-0495. 6

7 Sheep and Goat Workshop Do you have sheep and/or goats? Are you interested in learning about small ruminant nutrition, disease prevention, the new veterinary feed directive, or using sheep and goats to manage weeds and fire fuels? Goats showing food preferences. UCCE will be hosting a workshop specifically for sheep and goat producers on Tuesday, June 13 in San Benito, Monterey, or Santa Cruz County (location to be determined). But, we want to hear from you about what topics are most important and pressing right now, and which location would be most convenient for the workshop. Please consider filling out our survey to help us put together a great workshop! The survey has 6 questions and should take less than 5 minutes to fill out. Here's the link to the survey: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=20195. Survey responses are anonymous unless you choose to provide your name. If you are not a sheep or goat producer, but you know someone who is, please feel free to pass this info on to them. If you have any questions or additional suggestions, you can contact Devii Rao at drorao@ucanr.edu or 831-637-5346 x14.

8 APPLICATION San Benito County Heritage Hog Applicant s Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Birth date: Grade: Home Phone: ( ) Cellular Phone ( ) Address of where animal will be kept (if different than above): I am exhibiting at the (Year) San Benito County Fair with the following organization: 4-H- Club: FFA - Chapter: Have you ever exhibited at the San Benito County Fair before? If so how many times have you participated? List the type(s) of livestock you have shown at previous Fairs: Please list your activities, memberships and honors or awards in any organizations outside of 4-H or FFA (e.g., school, livestock / agricultural organizations, etc.) Attach an essay (200-500 words) explaining why you deserve to raise the San Benito County Heritage Hog. Please explain the size and scope of your projects (past, present and future), the knowledge and skills gained from your projects and your 4-H and or FFA involvement including your leadership and community service experience. Please attach your story to your application. (Revised 03/07/2012)

9 San Benito County Heritage Hog AGREEMENT Recipient Terms and Conditions As Recipient of the San Benito County Heritage Hog Award, I agree to the following Terms and Conditions: 1. Represent the Heritage Foundation and is be responsible for the care of the Heritage Hog. 2. Must be a least a Junior or Senior in a high school within San Benito County to apply. 3. Have the hog in my possession 60 days prior to the show. 4. Be eligible to exhibit in the swine project at the San Benito County Fair. 5. Feed and fit my animal to the best of my ability. 6. Follow a feeding and fitting program recommended or approved by my 4-H leader or FFA advisor. 7. Provide transportation for the hog from the selected breeder to my location. 8. Transport the hog from my location to the San Benito County fairgrounds for the mandatory weigh-in. 9. Exhibit this animal at the San Benito County Fair at the conclusion of the San Benito County Livestock Auction. 10. Not exhibit the Heritage Hog in any fair competition during the San Benito County Fair or any other county fair as the Heritage Animal is a non-compete animal. 11. Write thank you notes as needed 12. Communicate with the Heritage Foundation Hog Committee Chairman at least monthly on how the animal is progressing and any problems or concerns you might have. The Heritage Hog Committee Chairman is currently: Mark Franco mfranco@agloan.com (831) 594-144 Page 1 of 2

10 13. Attend at least two San Benito County Heritage Foundation events and be a spokesperson to promote the San Benito County Heritage Foundation. 14. Attend at least five 4-H club (including your club) or FFA Chapter meetings to promote the use of Buyers Certificates or other forms of donations used at that time in place of buyer gifts. 15. Attend at least one additional club or organization to talk about the Heritage Hog. San Benito County Heritage Hog AGREEMENT Acknowledgements: I understand that if I do not meet the terms and conditions outlined above or do not exhibit this animal at the San Benito County Fair, I will return all money for the value of the hog and feed given to me. Signature of Applicant Date I hereby agree to permit my son or daughter to make application for a San Benito County Heritage Hog Award. If he or she is selected as a winner, I will offer reasonable help and encouragement to see this project through to a successful conclusion. Signature of Parent or Guardian Date I consider this applicant a most worthy 4-H Club or FFA Chapter individual to represent the San Benito County Heritage Foundation as a recipient of the San Benito Heritage Hog award. Signature of 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor Date Revised 02/10/2016 Page 2 of 2

11 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS San Benito County Heritage Hog San Benito County Heritage Foundation Scholarship Due Date: April 14, 2017 No late application packets will be accepted beyond this date. The San Benito County Heritage Foundation is looking for a Youth Exhibitor (Recipient) and qualified energetic spokesperson to raise and sell the Heritage Animal - Hog hereafter called the San Benito County Heritage Hog at the San Benito County Fair. The fair is typically held the last week of September thru the first week of October. The San Benito County Heritage Hog Award Program will assist in the purchase and feed for the animal. The Heritage Hog will be exhibited and judged as "market ready," but will not be shown in any classes (market, showmanship, bred and fed), as it is a noncompete animal. The Heritage Hog will be sold at the end of the Junior Livestock Auction and all proceeds will go to the San Benito County Heritage Foundation. The applicant awarded the privilege to show the Heritage Hog will also be allowed two (2) additional animals to show and sell at the fair. APPLICATION PROCESS: The application packet consists of the following: 1. San Benito County Heritage Hog Application: Completed with the attached essay 2. San Benito County Heritage Hog Agreement / Recipient Terms and Conditions: This form must be signed by the applicant, his/her parent or guardian and his/her 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor. 3. San Benito County Heritage Hog Letter of Recommendation (4-H Leader or FFA Advisor): This form must be completed and returned in a sealed envelope with the Leader/Advisor s signature across the seal and the applicant s name printed on the front of the envelope. 4. San Benito County Heritage Hog Letter of Recommendation (Personal, not an immediate family member or 4- H Leader/FFA Advisor): The form must be completed and returned in a sealed envelope with the signature of the person completing the form across the seal and the applicant s name printed on the front of the application. 5. Judging Criteria: Award recipient will be chosen on the basis of: community involvement, involvement in 4-H and FFA, experience, the ability to carry his or her project through to the San Benito County Fair, the essay, etc. See attached Judging Criteria sheet for specific criteria.

12 All of the above items must be completed and submitted by the deadline. Mailed packets must be postmarked no later than the Due Date shown above. Interviews may be required. If the Applicant pool is small all applicants will be notified by phone to set a date to appear before a small panel for a brief interview. Interview Dates: April 17 th 28 th (Dates are subject to change) Interview Times:3 7 PM (Times and location to be determined) Youth Exhibitor (Recipient) will be selected and notified by _May 5, 2017_ Date ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Upon selection, the Recipient will be required to meet certain terms and conditions as further outlined in the Agreement document between the San Benito County Heritage Foundation and the San Benito Heritage Animal (Hog) recipient. Please review this document carefully. SAN BENITO COUNTY HERITAGE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP: The individual who is awarded the privilege of raising the San Benito County Heritage Hog is automatically the only finalist for the San Benito County Heritage Foundation Scholarship of $1,000.00 and a commemorative buckle. The scholarship will be awarded during their senior year in high school. To receive the scholarship the applicant must meet all the criteria for the San Benito County Heritage Foundation Scholarship. This information will be provided to all semi-finalists. Mail your Application to: San Benito County Heritage Foundation P.O. Box 1141 Tres Pinos, Ca. 95075 If you have any questions, please contact: Mark Franco San Benito County Heritage Foundation Board Member Heritage Hog Committee Chairman (831) 594-1445 mfranco@agloan.com Revised 01/18/2017

13 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION 4-H Leader or FFA Advisor San Benito County Heritage Hog This letter of recommendation must be returned by the applicant with his/her application packet. This letter of recommendation must be in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal and the applicant s name printed on the front of the envelope. Applicant s Name: How long has the applicant been involved in 4-H or FFA in your area? Do you consider the applicant to be capable and qualified to raise a swine project animal for the San Benito County Fair? yes no Do you feel the applicant will fulfill his/her obligation to maintain monthly communication with the award sponsors? yes no Do you feel the applicant has public speaking skills so that he/she can publicly represent the Heritage Foundation? yes no If the applicant is selected, will his/her project be under your supervision? yes no If not, please list supervisor/advisor: Briefly explain why you recommend this individual and specify the qualifications that you feel make him/her a good candidate. (Please attach sheet if more space is required) Signature Date Name (Print) Title Contact Info: work phone evening phone (Revised 03/07/2012)

14 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Personal (Non-Family Member) San Benito County Heritage Hog This letter of recommendation must be returned by the applicant with his/her application packet. This letter of recommendation must be in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal and the applicant s name printed on the front of the envelope. Applicant s Name: How long have you known the applicant? Do you consider the applicant to be capable and qualified to raise a swine project animal for the San Benito County Fair? yes no Do you feel the applicant will fulfill his/her obligation to maintain monthly communication with the award sponsors? yes no Do you feel the applicant has public speaking skills so that he/she can publicly represent the Heritage Foundation? yes no Briefly explain why you recommend this individual and specify the qualifications that you feel make him/her a good candidate. (Please attach sheet if more space is required) Signature Date Name (Print) Relationship Contact Info: work phone evening phone

15 JUDGING CRITERIA San Benito County Heritage Hog APPLICATION Essay Size and scope 4-H/FFA involvement Maintains interest - creative - grammatically correct Outside Presentation (list of involvements) Letters of Recommendation Interview Process Neatness of Application Total 200 Poi