August 2021: Marin 4-H Cloverleaflet |
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COVID 19- New Guidelines! |
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As the pandemic continues to evolve so do the management and expectations for 4-H programming. The Cooperative Extension Marin Office and 4-H programming has established new precautions as of July 1, 2021. Masks and social distancing are no longer required for outdoor meetings. Indoor use of masks varies. Further precautions exist. Please refer to this link for full information: https://ucanr.edu/sites/ca4H/COVID_Update/ And, thank you for your patience and attention to the ongoing adjustments to 4-H COVID requirements.
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Scholarship Recipients in the Spotlight |
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Congratulations to the 2021 Scholarship Recipients!
IN THE SPOTLIGHT for Marin County 4-H!
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Marin County 4-H is committed to promoting higher education. With help from donors, scholarships are available for graduating high school seniors and college-attending students. The Marin 4-H Council offers scholarship funds to eligible candidates. Individual awards vary in amount, with amounts ranging from $250 to $1,000, provided to 1 to 5 recipients. The amount and number of awards are based on the number of applications received, the merits of each applicant, and amount of available funding. Previous scholarship recipients may reapply.
Congratulations to Taylor Boothe, Morgan Boothe, Logan Pomi, and Emily Charlton of Marin County 4-H! The leadership and commitment to Marin County 4-H by these recipients has been outstanding. We honor, thank, and commend the achievement of these incredible 4-H leaders from H Lane (Emily Charlton), Indian Valley Club (Taylor and Morgan Boothe), Teen Club (Taylor and Morgan Boothe), San Rafael Club (Emily Charlton) and Tri-Valley Club (Logan Pomi). Good luck with all your future and ongoing endeavors in college!
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Stay up to date with events for Marin County 4-H. Updates to the calendar will be made periodically.
NEXT COUNTY COUNCL MEETING: Wenesday, Sept 1, 2021 Following the Appreciation Dinner and Orientation at the 4-H Novato Office, Conference Room
CLUB LEADERS!
- Program Appreciation Dinner & Orientation: Sept 1, 2021; 6:00 pm at the 4-H Office, Novato.
- Year-End Paperwork Deadline: Sept 1, 2021- please give to Martha in the Office
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COUNTY RECORD BOOKS & OFFICER BOOKS Deadline: Sept 1, 2021 to Martha in the County Office in Novato
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Enrollment in 4-H is happening! |
4honline 2.0 is open!
Check out the Marin County 4-H website for more information to enroll as a youth member or as an adult leader. http://cemarin.ucanr.edu/Programs/4H/Enroll/
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Next Level Livestock Camps
September 11, 12, 2021
Kings County Fairgrounds
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Next Level Livestock Camps are a power packed two-day event that is focused on intensive showmanship training, feeding and care of their animals.
They will be hosting 3 specific camps at this event.
- Show Pig
- Show Sheep
- Show Goat
Feel free to contact Kaley Bontrager if you have questions about this event.
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3rd annual
Youth Poultry Showdown
Penngrove 4-H
September 11, 2021
Register by August 14, 2021.
Check In: 8:00 a.m. Youth Ag Center: 6445 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park, CA
Activities Start: 9:00 a.m.
Registration Due Online
Questions? socoyouthpoultryshow@gmail.com
Come be a part of this exciting event!
Classes include:
- Photo Contest
- Poster Board- Educational
- Decorated Egg
- Natural Egg Competition
- Large Fowl, Bantams, Quail and Duck Divisions
- Showmanship
- Other Activities: Skills Test & Knowledge Quiz
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National 4-H STEM Summit (Virtual)
September 16- 19, 2021,
Contact: California State 4-H
Even though you may not know it, your daily life is connected to space. Hospitals, banks, streetlights, gas pumps, phones, televisions and, and more use a vast network of satellites orbiting our planet. At the 2021 STEM Summit, participants will work with peers and group leaders on a variety of workshops and collaborative exercises. Each virtual session will test and strengthen foundational STEM skills while participants wrestle with the same questions as today’s top aerospace scientists and engineers. The virtual summit will be held on September 16-19, 2021. Registration is now open for the event. Learn more about the event here. Registration Link
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Teens as Teachers Computer Science Training
September 18, 2021, ZOOM
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Contact: Evelyn Rumsby, erumsby@ucanr.edu
Sponsor: California 4-H at Home
Details:
The Teens as Teachers Computer Science Training Event #3 will be held on September 18, 2021. Registration is due by September 1, 2021.
Learn more about 4-H computer science here: https://4-h.org/parents/stem-agriculture/computer-science/
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Fundraising- Marin 4-H Expo- POSTPONED |
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Marin County 4-H EXPO
May 2022- mark your calendar!
Novato
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4-H EXPO w/ CLUB EXHIBITS, HORSE SHOW, DOG SHOW
BBQ DINNER w/
Live & Silent AUCTIONS
(proceeds support Marin County 4-H)
@ Novato Horseman's Grounds
Expo includes- Club exhibits and activities, Horse show with multiple disciplines, Dog show, Farm games; with evening BBQ Dinner and Live and Silent Auctions!
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eXtension Learning Management Courses and Updates! |
eXtension Campus is the learning management system (LMS) for the California 4-H Youth Development Program. The system offers a broad range of interesting and diverse online courses for individuals of all ages. To access a list of all the online courses offered through the CA 4-H State Office, visit the CA 4-H Learning and Development page.
Below is a list of some new features and course updates designed to increase the quality of the user experience:
- Mobile App available for phones, tablets, and desktop computers (Limited course offering in first year pilot).
- Ability to create multiple eXtension accounts from a shared email address.
- Simplified course structure on annual New and Returning Volunteer Courses.
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New Support Website with video and written tutorials.
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Updated Support Ticketing System.
- Short, anonymous user-feedback surveys for each lesson/course offered.
Annual New and Returning Volunteer Courses
As mentioned above, the New & Returning Volunteer Courses have been revised with a simplified course structure for the 2021-2022 program year. Also, these courses are part of the mobile app pilot! The updated courses will be available July 1, 2021 – June 29, 2022, in the eXtension system. You can learn more about the appointment/re-appointment process, how to access the courses, and information about the new mobile app using the following links:
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Diamond Awards
Incentives & Recognition
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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Activities to do at HOME. Its FUN! |
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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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Check out the 2019/20 Annual Report |
The 4-H Youth Development Program in California is open to young people and adult volunteers from all backgrounds and locations in California. See how we're growing True Leaders in our 2019-2020 Annual Report.
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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 2021/2022 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
mrtmartinez@ucanr.edu
smworker@ucanr.edu
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University of California Cooperative Extension | (415) 473-4225 | marin4h@ucanr.edu |
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