February 2010

Statewide 4-H Online Calendar
4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Updates

• Visioning, Strategic Planning, Measuring Outcomes, and Meeting Youth & Community Needs
  The New Year brings many opportunities for reflection and refocusing.  As you all know the federal government continues to wrestle with an unprecedented economic downturn and California is in a budgetary crisis that is impacting nearly every aspect of daily living.  The University of California, parent of the 4-H Youth Development Program, has also been faced with significant budget shortfalls.  I remind everyone of these issues, as it requires us to critically examine our existing programming and applied research goals. It has never been more important for us, at every level of our organization, to renew our commitment to our California 4-H Mission to engage youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development with a new and more focused vigor that assures we are maximizing our resources to have the greatest impact on improving the life trajectories for the young people in our programs and identifying the best practices that can be replicated in other communities and programs.
  
  Over the coming year, the California 4-H Youth Development Program will be refocusing all of its programming and deliveries using logic model frameworks that clearly articulate the vision, strategic use of resources, and intended outcomes of these efforts.  We will communicate with stakeholders, funders, and others of our successful achievement of these outcomes.  We will invest considerable resources in the development and training of our volunteers and older youth in a positive youth development framework that assures every 4-H member achieves their fullest potential.
  
  Please watch for upcoming communications as these new opportunities rollout over the coming months. Our success will depend on each of us adopting a “growth mindset” allowing each of us to contribute to our fullest potential.
  
  Sharon Junge
  Acting Director, California 4-H Youth Development Program
  
  

• An Important Invitation for 4-H Staff and Volunteers
  As part of our ongoing efforts to help counties build their fundraising capacity, we are providing an important opportunity for you to participate in a Webinar that will lay the groundwork for this exciting direction for 4-H. You should have already received a separate email invitation that provides a registration link to the Webinar on January 20 from 10:00am to 11:30am.
  
  The Webinar is sponsored by GuideStar and will feature three top experts in the field of fundraising, marketing and brand identity. Two of these presenters, Larry Checco (branding) and Terry Axelrod (Benevon Model) have been contracted by the California 4-H Foundation to help 4-H chart this new direction toward sustainable county-based fundraising.
  
  County teams of five or more who participate in the Webinar and answer a short questionnaire following the presentation will be eligible to apply for a $5,000 fundraising planning grant. Once your county team has registered for the Webinar, please contact Stephanie Gallagher at spgallagher@ucdavis.edu to receive an information packet on how to apply.
  
  Following is a brief description of each of the presenters and their topics for the Webinar. We look forward to sharing this experience with you on January 20!
  
  Katya Andresen, COO, Network for Good and author of Robin Hood Marketing ....Donors are changing! Learn how to market to the skeptical, impact-seeking, community-focused, impulse-driven giver of 2010.
  
  Larry Checco, author of Branding for Success: A Roadmap for Raising the Visibility and Value of Your Nonprofit Organization, will make the case for why a strong, positive brand is essential for your organization, especially in these difficult financial times. He also will debunk several myths regarding the branding process and set you on a path to answering the most fundamental brand-related questions: Who are you? What do you do? How do you do it? And most importantly, why should anyone care?
  
  Benevon Founder Terry Axelrod will give you an overview of the Benevon Model -- a systematic process for engaging and developing relationships with mission-focused individual donors. You will learn how to make your organization more visible in your community and how to identify and cultivate individual donors who are passionate about your mission.
  
  

• For Staff: The Priester National Extension Health Conference is planned for April 20-22, 2010. Extension employees are encouraged to submit nominations for the 2010 Jeanne M. Priester Award to be presented at the conference. For more information on the nomination and award criteria, please click here. Nomination packets are due by February 12, 2010 and should be emailed to: Shirley Gerrior, sgerrior@nifa.usda.gov and Karen Zotz, kzotz@purdue.edu. 
  
  
• The 12th Annual Network for a Healthy California Conference will be held on February 8, 2010 in Sacramento, CA. This is event serves as an opportunity for those interested in projects focusing on partnerships to improve and create a healthier California to network and increase awareness. Registration is now open, and is available online at: http://www.networkforahealthycalifornia.net/Conference/Registration.php. 
  
  
• The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension has released a new resource to assist everyone in working towards the ideas of Healthy Living. All 4 Kids: Healthy, Happy, Active, Fit videos can be accessed and viewed at http://www.unce.unr.edu/publications/files/hn/2009/av0902.asp.
  
  
• The Public Health Institute has released their newsletter, Voices for a Healthy Future. The Winter 2010 edition of the newsletter addresses the issue of childhood obesity affecting the nation and how environmental, social and economic factors contribute the current situation. If you would like to view the full newsletter, visit: http://www.phi.org/pdf-library/PHI_Voices_for_a_Healthy_Future-Winter_2010.pdf.
  
  

• 4-H is partnering with the Corporation for National Service to participate in the 2010 Martin Luther King Day of Service that will be held on January 18, 2010. 4-H clubs and units across the United States are participating in service activities that day to make a difference in their communities. We want to hear your story. Please share how you delivered a change in your community. Whether you hosted a 4-H Explosion day, facilitated a community forum, painted houses, or cooked a community dinner - the 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate Task Force wants to hear from you. Stories can be written, accompanied by photos, slide show presentations, or videos. Submit your stories to: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2010mlkdayshareyourstory.
  
  
• The Los Angeles Clippers are hosting a special night, February 6, 2010, for the Los Angeles County 4-H during their home game against the San Antonio Spurs. This is an opportunity to support 4-H, as the Clippers will be donating $2 form each ticket sold to the Los Angeles County 4-H program. If you are interested in attending, ticket prices and event information is listed here.
  
  

• 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 Office. The entry fee is $25.00/team or $5.00 per individual. The applications are available here. Check here for the rules governing state dairy and livestock judging contests.
  
  
• Has your 4-H club supported military kids in the past three months? Is your club planning to assist military kids in the future? Operation: military Kids (OMK) wants to know about it! We have funding opportunities available to support your club in your future project/event planning. Contact Sylena Wise at 530-752-8585 or email smwise@ucdavis.edu  for more details.
  
  
• State 4-H Leadership Conference Director is looking for a small group of 20 members ages 15 and older at time of conference to help with SLC. The 2010 State Leadership Conference is planned for July 29-August 1, 2010. Please contact Quang "Hogan" Tong 530-752-5644 or qtong@ucdavis.edu for an application.
  
  

• Calling all UC Davis students with an interest in the study of Healthy Youth and Healthy Regions. UCD Department of Human and Community Development has an opening for a student intern position during the winter quarter with the possibility of extension through spring 2010. Click here for more details on the position description. Contact Mindy Romero, msromero@ucdavis.edu for more information.
  
  
• Students who will be entering their senior year of college in Fall 2010 are eligible to apply for an 8-week summer Undergraduate Research program at The Curry School of Education at the University of Virginia. The program is for students from underrepresented backgrounds and allows an opportunity to participate in education research for schools, classrooms and additional youth settings. Visit: http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/ep-ads for an application. The deadline to apply is: February 1, 2010.
  
  
• Calling all 4-H youth, 7-12th graders and adults working with 4-H youth! You are invited to attend the 7th Annual Northcoast Youth Summit. This year's theme is: "Connect for a Cause!" and will be held on February 27, 2010 at the College of the Redwoods, 9am-3:45pm. Click here for more details on the event and registration details.
  
  
• Applications are now being accepted for the Military Extension Internship Program. College-age students and recent graduates who are interested in childcare and youth development with military child, youth, and family programs are encouraged to apply. Applications received will be considered for summer and fall semester, 2010. You can access more information and application materials at: http://www.extension.purdue.edu/military.
  
  
• In order to improve the understanding of 4-H adult volunteers, veterinarians, and administrators from fairs and exhibitions about existing bio-security risks associated with 4-H Animal Science projects in California and issues related to traceability, three Regional Education Outreach Summits will be offered by 4-H and Veterinary Medicine Extension. Each Education Outreach Summit will include four major components: a) an overview of current data on bio-security risks associated with 4-H Animal Science projects, including risks at exhibits and fairs, shows, and exhibitions; b) updated information from USDA on the current status of NAIS and animal traceability; c) a listening session to provide stakeholders the opportunity to share their experiences and provide feedback on traceability issues to USDA; and d) a mini-training for 4-H teens and volunteers on the new 4-H Bio-Security curriculum. The last of three summits will be held February 27, 2010 at UCCE Kern County. Times for the summit will be 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so advance registration is necessary. For more information and to register for one of these events, contact Martin Smith (mhsmith@ucdavis.edu) or Steven Worker (smworker@ucdavis.edu).  Enrollment: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=4238
  
  
• The 4-H Military Partnership Program is offering free Training courses on the 4-H Babysitting Curriculum at the following locations:
  • UC Davis 4-H Office Feb. 20 & 21, 9:30-4:30
  • Yuba/Sutter 4-H Office March 13 & 14, 9:30-4:30
  • Beale AFB April 5 & 6, 9:30-4:30
  The Babysitting Curriculum is designed to help middle school and teenaged youth to learn what it takes to be responsible, caring, trustworthy, competent, capable and safe babysitters. This course can be beneficial in training youth in your 4-H clubs and military afterschool sites. The training is open to all 4-H Staff, 4-H Volunteers, and Military and Community Partner Agency personnel. You will receive a Babysitter's Tool Bag, an Instructor's Guide and Student Handbook. Bring a doll! For more information, contact Jeanne Christenson, jpchristenson@ucdavis.edu or 530-219-6608.
  
  
• Calling all 4-H equine enthusiasts! The National Youth Horse Council presents the National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium is scheduled to be held March 19-21, 2010 in Lexington, KY. Registrations are due postmarked by February 24, 2010. Please click here for full details on event.
  
  
• The 26th Annual State 4-H Shooting Sports Match has been planned and those interested in participating will need to contact their county 4-H staff members to submit registration forms. On or before the postmark date of March 5, 2010, UCCE 4-H offices must submit registration forms to the Siskiyou County Leaders Council. For more event information, please click here for Procedures and Rules, Registration Form, and Categories & Awards details. Contact Jacki Zediker, jkzediker@ucdavis.edu. 
  
  
• The 2010 Western Regional Leaders' Forum is scheduled for March 11-14, 2010 in Albuquerque, N.M. Click here to register. Registration until February 15, 2010 will be $300.
  
  
• Military requests 4-H help! Operation: Military Kids and 4-H have been asked to help at Yellow Ribbon events this year. Yellow Ribbon is a program mandated by congress that consists of multiple briefings to assist military families through all stages of deployment (pre-deployment, deployment and reintegration). Community support is crucial to creating a network of resources to support those military families in their local area. During the Yellow Ribbon Event the children are able to participate in activities that focus on bettering themselves during their parent's deployment cycle while the service member and spouse attend their own briefings. If you are interested in offering an activity at one of the following events please contact Sylena Wise at smwise@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-8585.
  • March 27th, 2010 in San Diego (location TBD)
  
  
• Again, this year, the State 4-H Equine Education Advisory Committee will be conducting an Art Design Contest for the State 4-H Horse Classic logo. The winning design will be used on the programs and souvenirs at the State Championship 4-H Horse Show in June. Entries are due March 31, 2010. See attached flyer for more information.
  
  
• Just a reminder to all 4-H staff and horse leaders and members if you are sponsoring an equine educational event or horse show for two or more counties, you are welcome to post the event information on the statewide 4-H equine calendar. You can send information directly to me or your county 4-H office staff can post the date and link the entry information to the county or club web site. Go to http://www.ca4h.org/4hinfo/calendar/?Filter=Equine for the current listing of equine events.
  
  
• The 2011 State Ambassador Application has been posted on the CA State 4-H website. All interested Members who qualify should fill out an application form, http://www.ca4h.org/leadership/ambassador/. Applications are due by March 31, 2010. The State 4-H Office is also looking for qualified volunteers who are interested in being advisors for the 2011 State Ambassador Team. 4-H State Ambassadors are expected to make a 14-month commitment to the program beginning on July 1, 2010 and ending August 31, 2011. 4-H State Ambassadors may only serve one term. Please contact Quang "Hogan" Tong, qtong@ucdavis.edu for more information.
  
  
• An upcoming professional development opportunity for 4-H Camp enthusiasts is the 4-H National Camping Institute, planned for March 16-20, 2010 at the Oregon 4-H Center in Salem, OR. This gathering will feature over 50 sessions to participate in and learn from the best 4-H camping resources from across the country. If you would like to attend, register at: http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/nci
  
  
• The 2010 State 4-H Field Day is planned for May 29, 2010. The event will include a variety of interests including presentation day, state fashion revue, a plant science contest and interview contest amongst many others. If you are interested in exhibiting at this annual event, click here http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/SFD-App-Form2010.pdf for an application. Applications are due by April 2, 2010.
  
  
• 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 requirements for camps; engaging fun activities for your camps; archery certification; and camp staff training. Registration 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. 
  
  
• A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at Border Tactical Range, 925 North Imperial Avenue, in El Centro, CA (Imperial County). The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as rifle trainer and can lead a rifle 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. For information about the facility and a map, please visit the range website at: http://bordertactical.com
  
  
• 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/fashion/. 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.
  
  
• State 4-H Field Day is looking to partner with a 4-H group willing to serve lunch at the 2010 State Field Day on May 29, 2010. Interested clubs should contact Quang "Hogan" Tong - 530-752-5644 or qtong@ucdavis.edu.
  
  
• The State Office is organizing a Field Day South and is looking for interested members and Leaders to volunteer to organize the event. All interested should contact Quang "Hogan" Tong 530-752-5644 or qtong@ucdavis.edu.
  
  
• Dates have been set for the 2010 Citizenship Focus Program. Come participate in hands-on programs that bring government and policy issues to life and help you get involved in your own community.
  California Focus June 25-29, 2010
  http://www.ca4h.org/citizenship/focus/
  Washington Focus I
  Road to Democracy, June 27-July 5, 2010
  Heritage Trail I, June 27-July 3, 2009
  Washington Focus II
  Global Journey, July 11-21, 2010
  Heritage Trail II, July 11-17, 2010
  http://www.ca4h.org/citizenship/dcfocus/
  For more information, contact Pat English at pnenglish@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-8520.
  
  

• Youth Service America announces a grant opportunity from Disney. Disney's Friends for Change Grants focus on environmental projects led by youth, ages 5-18, and allow kids to demonstrate leadership skills. The application due date is: January 29, 2010 and more information can be found at: http://www.ysa.org/grants/announcements/friendsforchange.
  
  
• Youth Service America announces a grant opportunity in conjunction with Miley Cyrus. The Get Ur Good On grants are an opportunity to encourage youth to participate and find new ways to contribute in positive ways in their community. Grant applications are due: February 22, 2010 and more information can be found at: http://www.ysa.org/grants/announcements/get-ur-good-grants-launched. 
  
  
• DoSomething.org in conjunction with the Dunkin Brands Community Foundation has announced an opportunity for $500 Disaster Grants. Projects focusing on: disaster preparedness, emergency response, rebuilding after a disaster and supporting our troops are the focus on funding. There is a rolling deadline to apply for these grants. More information can be found at: http://www.dosomething.org/grants/disaster. 
  
  
• DoSomething.org has announced an additional opportunity for $500 Do Something Seed Grants. Projects focusing on helping youth find funding to get a community project started are the focus of funding. There is a rolling deadline to apply for these grants. More information can be found at: http://www.dosomething.org/grants/general/apply. 
  
  
• Please also see the 4-H S.E.T. (Science, Engineering, and Technology) Updates newsletter, http://www.ca4h.org/SET/updates/index.asp, for additional funding opportunities.
  
  

• The National 4-H Horse Classic was recently held on January 7-10, 2010 in Denver, CO. The California 4-H Delegation that attended placed 1st overall in the competition. Congratulations to the California 4-H Equine Delegation for all their hard work! Please click here for more information and highlights of team and individual placings.
  
  
• The EPA has announced the 4th Annual Rachel Carson Contest and is seeking entries for creative projects in the areas of poetry, photography, essays and dance. Entries need to be from a team of two or more. Entry deadline is June 16, 2010. For more information, visit: http://www.epa.gov/aging/resources/thesenseofwonder/index.htm.
  
  
• The Foundation of the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. is sponsoring the annual 4-H Honey Bee Essay Contest. Active members of 4-H clubs are eligible to submit an essay for consideration. Please click here for contest rules. Submissions must be received on or before February 12, 2010.
  
  
• 4-H youth, in grades 7-12, with an enthusiasm for agriculture and its importance in society are encouraged to consider submitting for the National Ag Day Essay Contest. The submission deadline is February 12, 2009. The national winner selected will receive $1,000 prize and a trip to Washington, D.C. for the award presentation. Visit: http://www.hpj.com/agdayessay for an entry application and contest rules. 
  
  

• Penn State University has created two on-line searchable databases of 4-H studies. If you have or know of a recent completed 4-H research study, graduate or undergraduate thesis or dissertation, please consider submitting the study information to be included in one of the databases. A 200-word abstract is also requested for submissions. The databases can be accessed at: http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/agnic/state_national_search.cfm  and http://apps.libraries.psu.edu/agnic/thesis_studies_search.cfm.  You may contact Dr. Jan Scholl, jscholl@psu.edu to submit.
  
  
• Please visit the 4-H Center for Youth Development's website, http://cyd.ucdavis.edu/ to find the latest research findings and updates to ongoing study in the field of youth development.
  
  

• For Staff: The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at Colorado State University Extension has announced an opening for an Assistant Professor and Extension Nutritional Education and Health Promotion Specialist. Applications will begin being reviewed on February 15, 2010. Interested applicants may view the position description at: http://www.fshn.cahs.colostate.edu/.
  
  
• For Staff: 4-H Pin order deadline has been extended and will be due by March 31, 2010. County staff may place their orders on the 4-H Information system. Please contact the State Office for additional questions, 530-754-8518.
  
  
• For Staff: Purdue University has an opening in the Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education in the College of Agriculture for an Assistant Professor position in Extension Education. Click here for a job description and application information. Screening of applications will begin on February 1, 2010 and is open until the position is filled.
  
  
• For Staff: The following updates have been made the California 4-H Youth Development Program Policy Handbook.
  •    Chapter 7 – Two new documents have been added to the California 4-H Shooting Sports program support pieces. The Air Gun Purchase Request Authorization and the Ammunition Purchase Request Authorization have been posted.
  •    Chapter 12 – A memo of collaboration between 4-H and Guide Dogs for the Blind and a Summary of Roles and Responsibilities for 4-H & Guide Dogs for the Blind has been posted here.
  
  
• For Staff: The California 4-H Youth Development Program is looking for young adults ages 18 - 25 who wish to expand their strong leadership skills. The District Leader position at California Focus gives young leaders an opportunity to design and carryout an educational program devoted to developing capable citizens. Applicants must have graduated from high school by the summer of 2009 and either had at least one year of college or one year of work experience. Applications and information are on-line at: http://ca4h.org/citizenship/focus/. Please help us identify good candidates.
  
  
• For Staff: The latest issue of Latino Briefs Digest has been released and is available at: http://ucanr.org/LatinoBriefsDigest. The most recent issue provides information examining research on technology, media and health issues in Latino communities.
  
  

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