August: Marin 4-H Cloverleaflet | |
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As the pandemic continues to evolve so do the management and expectations for 4-H programming. As of March, 4-H does not require masks for local indoor or outdoor 4-H activities. We are monitoring illness metric, public health guidance, and UC policies regularly so we can revise guidelines as necessary . We encourage you to keep safety as your top priority and implement preventative measures. F.or a full update on COVID precautions: https://ucanr.edu/sites/ca4H/COVID_Update/. 4-H will continue to update precautions. Thank you for your patience and attention to the ongoing COVID management and adjustments to 4-H
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Pat Karinen, Shooting Sports Club Leader shared this about Jack: Jack is a very calm and he leads by example for other 4Hers in the club and other youth he deals with. His ability with a shotgun is very impressive- the best I have seen in my 29 years as a volunteer with Shooting Sports. | Jack's impressive achievements and competency with a shotgun, led him to compete at Nationals Nebraska this summer! | |
Congratulations to JACK DUFFIN for being in the Marin County 4-H Spotlight! | |
Name: Jack Duffin
Club: Marin Shooting Sports
Project(s): Trap Shooting
Years in 4-H: 5 (I think?)
What I am most excited about in competing in the National Championship: This has been a long term goal for me and now that it is here I am just really excited to be going. I have never been to Nebraska so traveling to a new place will be fun. Most of the competitions I shoot at have 100-150 shooters and at Nationals I think there will be double that. I am excited for the competition. California has never won a medal at a national championship in shooting sports so I would really like to be the first and bring back some awards for my club and state.
What I feel most proud of as a 4-Her: I am proud of the community around 4-H, especially the community around Marin Shooting Sports. All of the leaders and 4-H members are very supportive of each other. I have enjoyed mentoring new shooters and helping others find a love for shooting sports.
A leader I would like to recognize/appreciate: I would like to give a shout out to Pat Karinen, my leader, for believing in me. From very early on Pat said to me "when you are older I am going to take you to 4H nationals". Pat has always believed in my abilities and encouraged me. Pat has taught me so much.
What I love about 4-H: I love the opportunities 4-H brings. Being part of 4-H has opened many doors for me. As I enter my Senior year of high school I am excited to see what opportunities come my way. During the trip to Nationals, my Dad and I are going to meet with a coach from a local college to talk about going to school there to shoot!
One thing I have learned in 4-H: Always do your best. Whether you win or lose, do so with a smile.
Favorite song/artist or quote: Burn by Juice WRLD
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Marin County 4-H REMODEL is in effect!
We are excited to announce broadly of the Marin County 4-H remodel- where Projects are the foundation to the NEW Marin 4-H Club! We are seeking Adult and Youth leaders to step into the Leadership team to facilitate and lead the new program structure. Reach out to PeeBee (lvandentoorn@ucanr.edu) or Steven Worker (smworker@ucanr.edu) for questions!
WE NEED YOU ! Teen and Adult leaders!
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The Marin County 4-H Club upcoming dates
SEPT 1: End of Year Paperwork DUE
SEPT 1: Priority Enrollment for current members
SEPT 10-: Record books and Officer Books due to Marin County office
SEPT 12: Open Enrollment
SEPT 28 @ 6:30pm: Camp Meeting- nominations/voting Camp Committee Officers
Late SEPT:
- Marin 4-H Club Leadership Team meeting
- Project Leader & Key Resource Leader Orientation and Appreciation Dinner
The NEW Marin County 4-H Club- General Meetings:
- October 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- January 3, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- March 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
- May 2, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
(at the Novato 4-H Office)
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NEW Enrollment Process for the newly established Marin County 4-H CLUB | |
Due to the Marin County 4-H REMODEL, there is a NEW updated enrollment process. Priority/ Early enrollment for current members will launch SEPT 1. This will allow current members of projects to re-enroll into projects with limited spots. Open enrollment to the public will launch SEPT 12.
Directions on "How to" enroll will be emailed to leaders and members from the 2021/22 program year. On SEPT 12, Open enrollment instructions will be posted on the Marin 4-H webpage and social media.
Project Catalog coming Sept 1!
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Congratulations to the Indian Valley Poultry Team for competing at the Avian Bowl.
Abigail, Gabriel and Isabel Magtibay participated as part of the Junior team from Novato.
And, Emily Wouts and Annalise Sommer will be competing at the National 4-H Egg and Poultry Conference and Competition in Kentucky this November! Exciting! What a great achievement!
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Explorers of the Deep, focuses on the mysteries and adventures of ocean exploration—with robots! Young people learn how to use science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to explore Earth’s Ocean and how it relates to all life on the planet.Explorers of the Deep activities can be done all at once or individually.
1. Ocean Robot Test Tank is an activity where youth learn how to “ballast” their ocean robot by adding weights to replicate the sinking and floating behavior of a real ocean robot. They will investigate data collected by ocean robots and learn about the value of ocean exploration.
2. Ocean Expedition is a board game where youth navigate their ocean robot around the world while learning key ocean concepts. Topics include aquaculture, climate change, innovation, human impact and the ocean ecosystem.
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3. Ocean Communicator is an activity in which young people investigate challenges that ocean scientists, engineers and technologists are currently exploring. They design and advocate for innovations and technical solutions that inspire public action.
Learn more about the 2022 4-H STEM Challenge.
Get your free material kit - to lead the activity with 4-Hers - by September 15
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Your copy should address 3 key questions: Who am I writing for? (Audience) Why should they care? (Benefit) What do I want them to do here? (Call-to-Action)
Create a great offer by adding words like "free" "personalized" "complimentary" or "customized." A sense of urgency often helps readers take an action, so think about inserting phrases like "for a limited time only" or "only 7 remaining"!
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Cow Palace Livestock Judging Contest
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Entry
· $45 Entry Fee
· Entries open on August 15
· Late Entries September 16
· Entries Close October 1
Divisions
· Junior Division: 5-13 years old
· Senior Division: 14-18 years old
· College Divisions: Individual and Team
Awards
Buckles Leather Banners
Custom Awards
More Info
Adam and Rebecca Mendoza
209.602.6106
nlglivestockjudging@gmail.com
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Join the 2022-2023 State 4-H
Computer Coding Project
Apply by September 1, 2022
California 4-H youth members (age 9 to 18) are invited to apply to join the 4-H computer coding project.
Target Age: Junior and intermediate 4-H members (9 to 13 years old; although fine for older youth, too).
Location: Zoom
Two Projects:
1. Beginners (MIT Scratch) - First Saturday 4-5 p.m. Scratch is a block-based visual programming language aimed at children aged 8 to 16.
Beginners to Intermediate (Python) - Third Saturday 4-5 p.m. Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language emphasizing code readability with significant indentation.
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Join the 2022-2023 State 4-H
VEX IQ Robotics Project
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Apply by September 1, 2022
Teams (at least 2 to 3 youth + 1 adult) are invited to apply to join the VEX IQ statewide 4-H robotics project 2022-2023!
Target age: Junior and intermediate 4-H members (9 to 13 years old; although fine for older youth, too)
Location: Zoom
Teams will receive a VEX IQ kit, meet monthly on Zoom, and prepare for a showcase on May 27, 2023 (using the annual VEX competition).
VEX IQ are plastic, snap-together pieces designed to build highly functional robots. The system does not require any prior knowledge in robotics. Youth can easily build their first robot, and the wide variety of additional parts means that they can build anything they imagine as they learn.
For questions, please contact:
Dagmar Derickson
Steven Worker
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Are you interested in helping to lead the Marin County 4-H Camp and to be a part of the Camp Committee? Your involvement is needed to support youth development at Camp for years to come!
Reach out to the Nominating Committee and learn how to get involved!
Nominating Committee: Casey Mazzoni and Tina Ramser: (casey.mazzoni@me.com, tinalandwater@yahoo.com)
For more information about the Marin County 4-H Summer Camps please contact: Marin County 4-H, Summer Camp Program at Marin4HCamp@gmail.com
The Camp Committee will continue to work to return to Las Posadas in 2023!
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Join Engineering Week 2023
UC 4-H Celebrates Aspiring Engineers - 3rd annual at-home STEM activity!
Design and Build a Solar Caring
Youth may design, build, and test their solar car using the materials provided along with any other household materials.
STEPS
1. Register by January 29, 2023 to receive your solar car kit.
2. The kit will be shipped to you from KELVIN.
3. Youth design, build, and test a solar car by February 25, 2023.
4. Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:00pm to share your solar car.
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4-H Calling all Champions Photo Contest 2022 - for 4-H Members and Alumni!
Manna Pro & 4-H are happy to present our 2022 photo contest! Please enter your photo of you in your 4-H gear and your animal for a chance to win your local 4-H county program a $1000 donation from Manna Pro on your behalf and the chance to win $100 worth of Manna Pro Products for yourself.
Manna Pro will also be donating $10 per photo submission to National 4-H Council with a guaranteed donation of $50,000, so be sure all your friends are aware of this fun and exciting contest where the winner will be selected from a random drawing, they won’t want to miss out!
Photo Contest Entry & Tips
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4-H Policy Reminder: Youth Protection Interaction with 4-H Members During 4-H Activities
When planning 4-H events and activities, the expectation is always that a minimum of 2 approved 4-H Adult Volunteers will be present.
Only in the event that an appointed 4-H Adult Volunteer has had an urgent matter, and it then becomes impractical or impossible for a minimum of 2 appointed adult volunteers to be present for the 4-H event or activity, would staff then coordinate and designate another adult at least 21 years old to participate. Use of a non-appointed adult to fulfill these roles is to be done as a last resort, not the standard approach for staff when planning 4-H events and activities.
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Poultry owners urged to protet birds from Avian Influenza virus |
The current avian influenza outbreak, which has killed wild birds and domestic birds in at least 29 states across the U.S., is already considered the worst bird flu outbreak since 2015. “When it comes to protecting your flock, there is no treatment for HPAI so the best thing you can do is focus on biosecurity,” said Maurice Pitesky, UC Cooperative Extension poultry specialist in the School of Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis. Learn more and get updates.
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4-H Achievement Ranks- Stars- Pilot! | |
4-H Alumni: We found AMAZINGLY positive results from our study of early adult 4-H alumni (aged 19-34). Infographics available at https://bit.ly/Alumni4H
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Diamond Awards
Incentives & Recognition
Diamond Clover Application
Now completed online.
Applications are available year round and open for youth members who are at least 17 and adult volunteers not older than 25 years.
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Goats For Sale
Hi! 4-H kids looking for goats to raise? I have four ADGA Nigerian Dwarf babies kidded 6/11/22 available. Three bucklings and one doeling. Available after August 6. They are very friendly and beautiful! Call or text Cyn at 415-717-7848 or email ranchitogordito@gmail.com
Text Link
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National 4-H Supply Online Catalogue: www.4-hmall.org/
Leslie Carmen (California 4-H uniforms): www.4hsupplies.com/
General 4-H Supplies: https://shop4-h.org/
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As a Marin County 4-H community, we remain strong during this time or evolving COVID conditions.
We invest in the leaders of tomorrow and praise the Volunteers who uphold the 4-H programming that makes differences for our club, community, country and world.
We remain committed to providing an impactful 2022/2023 program cycle!
"- for my club, my community, my country, and my world."
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Contact us by email @ the 4-H County Office |
Marin County 4-H Youth Development Office
1682 Novato Boulevard, Suite 150-B
Novato, CA 94947
The 4-H office is open during the week.
contact by email:
lvandentoorn@ucanr.edu- programming
mrtmartinez@ucanr.edu- enrollment
smworker@ucanr.edu- advisor
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University of California Cooperative Extension | (415) 473-4225 | marin4h@ucanr.edu | | | | | |
