4-H Update June 2020 View as Webpage

Make sure to spread the word about Big Dig Day on June 5! Share the posts from the California 4-H social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) or post your own - see our  Toolkit page  for scripts, images, and more. This is a fundraising opportunity to raise money for your county 4-H program.

Updates from 4-H

Virtual 4-H Election Resource Sonoma County 4-H'ers Mia and Millie developed a Virtual 4-H Election site and process as their Emerald Star Project. They are offering to help other clubs who are interested also!

4-H Youth Take the Lead on Virtual 4-H Club Elections Author: Mia Wesselkamper Author: Millie Wright Published on: May 21, 2020 In response to current shelter-in-place restrictions, two 4-H members created a virtual voting platform that can be replicated and customized to fit the needs of any... Read more ucanr.edu

Continuing to find alternative options while managing these and other 4-H Unit obligations is important during this time. Please refer to the Virtual 4-H Unit Management Solutions during COVID-19 handout located on the Virtual Toolbox in California 4-H at Home for additional guidance on holding virtual 4-H unit elections.

We're Going Virtual for Vision 2020 State Leadership Conference July 24-26, 2020

While we had hoped that State Leadership Conference would be able to be held this summer to continue the tradition of teaching Leadership skills with a hands-on experience, it’s become clear the impact of COVID-19 will continue to be felt for the foreseeable future and that large gatherings should not be held. Based on the advice of health experts and the continued guidance issued by the Governor and University of California leadership, we have decided to move State Leadership Conference to a virtual format. The health and safety of our 4-H members and volunteers are our number one priority. The State Ambassadors and the members of State Leadership Conference planning team are working diligently to create an engaging and interactive on-line experience. Schedule and registration will be announced within the next few weeks. Thank you for your support!

California State 4-H Partnering with Two University Medical Centers to Support Mask Making In response to the increased on-going need to provide protective masks for citizens in California during COVIS-19, the University of California Davis and University of California San Francisco Medical Centers are donating sterilization wraps (Steri-Wrap/Halyard 600) to 4-H’ers interested in supporting the mask making efforts across the state. Guidelines for use of Steri-Wrap/Halyard 600 and how to get involved with one of the medical centers please review the following handouts below. University of California, Davis Mask Making Partnership University of California, San Francisco Mask Making Partnership

Join the California 4-H Management Board! If you are a 4-H member or volunteer age 16 or older and you're looking for an impactful way to grow the 4-H program, you should apply to join the Executive Team of the California 4-H Management Board! The Management Board runs the four California 4-H Youth Summits every year, and is the group that took Area Presentation Days online statewide in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Team is the group that leads the Management Board. They keep things running smoothly throughout the year as the Director team delivers 4-H programs, and they keep the group aligned on their overall strategy. The full role description is here . The Executive Team has three members, and this year's selected applicant will be joining two deeply experienced 4-H volunteers returning to the team. We especially want youth to apply. Read more about the Management Board on their webpage , including their annual plan of work and lots of other background.

Apply by June 12

Youth and Adult Volunteers needed for 4-H Virtual Summer Code Camp

Are you a Computer Science enthusiast? Do you like to teach or facilitate activities for youth? The Santa Clara County 4-H Computer Science Pathway Team is planning a Virtual Summer Code Camp, and needs your help! We are seeking energetic adult and youth volunteers who would like to lead one or more of the following: 1) Fun Icebreakers and Games 2) Two one-hour coding lessons each day 3) Group Sharing and Reflection The camp will be one week long, from July 27 - 31, 10:00am - 2:30pm. Volunteer Teacher/Facilitator registration is due June 10th. Questions? Email Evelyn Rumsby at [email protected]

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Now on California 4-H at Home

Creating an Oasis for Yourself & Others Special Wellness Webinar for University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Volunteers. In this environment of broken routines and uncertainty, chances are you - and those around you - are experiencing big feelings. Stress and coping are frequent topics of discussion as work life, home life, and social life collide, expand, and contract.    Everyone reacts differently to stressful situations and we are all in need of tools, new and old, to improve our resilience. After all, taking care of yourself, your family, and your friends can help you cope with stress and can make your community stronger.   The speakers focus our attention on taking care of ourselves and each other. You’ll learn about the therapeutic benefits of gardening, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and personal resilience. Whether you are a University of California employee or a volunteer, creating an oasis during challenging times could be the most important task of all.   Speakers: Anne Iaccopucci, Academic Coordinator for Healthy Living Marcel Horowitz , Healthy Youth, Families & Communities Advisor Missy Gable, Statewide UC Master Gardener Director Creating an Oasis for Yourself & Others was presented live via Zoom on 5/13/20. Video Recording, Presentation and Survey are on the California 4-H at Home site.

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Record Books During Social Isolation How do I record and earn Star Rank credits in a virtual world? What options are there for holding Record Book evaluations for our club and county? For answers to these two questions and more, take a look at new resources on the state website at http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Member_Resources/RecordBook/   Includes: Video and document with tips on meeting 4-H club and project requirements with virtual learning, and how to record them. Video and slide deck that helps you decide how best to host both Club and County Record Book Evaluations/Competitions Considerations such as unknowns, inequitable access to tools, and reducing stress on families Star Rand Achievements Evaluation/Competition Recommendations—guidance regardless of how you decide to complete evaluations Options for collecting signatures Options for submitting books: email, scanned, drop-off Options to evaluate virtual independently, virtual small group, in-person after Safe at Home lifted Supports provided by Statewide Incentives & Recognition Advisory Committee

Live Events

Youth Summit Planning has begun! About 40 youth, volunteers and staff participated in the Youth Summit Planning Retreat the first weekend of May. Via Zoom, they kicked off the planning for the four Area Youth Summits. They will be meeting through January 2021 to organize the events.   Save the dates for the Youth Summits in January 2021!   Note: all locations are tentative at this time. Northern: January 22-24, 2021 Sly Park Environmental Education Center in Pollock Pines Bay/Coast: January 15-17, 2021 Walker Creek Ranch in Petaluma Southern: January 15-17, 2021 Pathfinder Ranch in Mountain Center Central: January 22-24, 2021 Wonder Valley Ranch Resort in Sanger   Updates will be posted on the Youth Summit event site regularly.

Online learning with 4-H and Project Learning Tree

Are you in middle school or high school and looking for something new that can expand your world? Are you interested in the natural world? Do you like to explore new places and new things? We have a new program that might be just what you are looking for! Throughout May and June we are continuing our Treemendous Tuesdays!  Join us at 3pm every Tuesday. Topics May 5: Invasive Species May 19: Invasive Plants & trees June 2: Benefits of Urban Trees June 16: iTree June 30: Living with Fire CA 4-H, CA Project Learning Tree and the CA Urban Forestry Center are offering weekly 1 hour Zoom sessions that include independent explorations, Project Leaning Tree activities, and presentations by scientists and resource professionals. Register for each session. The Zoom link will be sent to your email each Monday. Register and a Zoom invite will be sent to your email. REGISTER

Become a Civic Engagement Officer

As you can see from our 2018-19 Annual Report, Community Service Projects increased by 116%! With all the masks, face shields, and other acts of service that 4-H'ers are providing to their communities during this time, this is a growing part of 4-H. The Civic Engagement Officer is responsible for all aspects of one or more service projects that your club participates in during the 4-H year. Officers will give leadership to the project and create a club Civic Engagement Committee who will collaborate and delegate responsibilities to club members, advisors, and parents. In addition to promoting community service and service learning activities. Civic Engagement officers work with other officers to provide ways to introduce service projects to your club during club meetings and throughout the year.

Visit the Youth Officer Webpage

Hold the Date

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease: What it is and what exhibitors can do! June 25, 2020 4:30-5:30 pm Who should attend: Individuals who raise and show rabbits You will receive current updated information; a fact sheet with educational materials; and supplemental resources Presented by CE Specialists from UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Extension Additional information to follow soon!

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