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San Mateo & San Francisco Counties 4-H Program

4-H Highlights Newsletter

San Mateo County 4-H newsletter.

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May 2013

 

 

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March 2013

MARCH

8       CA State Fair Scholarship applications due, www.bigfun.org

9-10  Shooting Sports—Rifle, 3/9 8:30am - 5:00pm, 3/10 8:30 am- 4:00 pm, Pajaro Valley Rod & Gun Club, 557 ½ Lakeview Road, Watsonville, CA, randy@randyt.com

12-13  All animal exhibitors, parents and Project Leaders for Fair, Mandatory meeting, 7 pm  (choose one date)

15 Kohl’s Scholarship nominations due,  http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/index.asp

16 Northcoast Youth Summit,  see flyer on page 7

17 All-Star Charity Quilt project, 10 am-3pm, Always Quilting, 4230 Olympic Ave, San Mateo, kchull@comcast.net

18 County Council Meeting, Fox School, 7 pm

20 Ag Day at the State Capitol, 9 am - 2 pm, spwatkins@ucanr.edu

21 Scholarship I transcripts and recommendations due into the County office, 5pm

22 Scholarship I applications and Record Books due into the County office, noon

22 2013 World Water Day,  http://www.unwater.org/watercooperation2013/

23-24 Shooting Sports Workshop, 5 Dogs Range, Bakersfield, CA, jaborba@ucdavis.edu

23 Favorite Foods Day, Community Activities Center, 1400 Roosevelt Ave, RWC,

23 Shooting Sports Workshop, Muzzle Loading, 5 Dogs Range - Bakersfield, CA,  jaborba@ucdavis.edu

24 Humboldt County Horse Show, Ferndale, CA, http://www.ca4h.org/files/159601.pdf

30 NC Sectional Presentation Day, Download
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December 2012

 

DECEMBER

4       Heritage Turkey Project meeting, 6-7pm, San Carlos American Legion,

8-9   Shooting Sports Leader Meeting, Visalia, CA., https://ucanr.org/survey2/survey.cfm?surveynumber=7810

14 LCORT applications due, http://www.ca4h.org/Resources/Volunteers/Councils/Sectional/South_Central/LCORT

15 Make-A-Wreath, 10 am noon and 2 pm. Contact Jane Stahl at 650-583-7249 or email stahl535@gmail.com

15 Citizenship Washington Focus registration due, Jenna Colburn, jolburn@ucanr.edu

17 Lifeskills & Hobbies meeting, Fox School, 7pm

21-23 Bethlehem AD, contact Jeff Richardson at 650-455-2329

31 President’s Environmental Youth award nominations due, www.epa.gov/peya

31 Western Region Leader Forum registration deadline, http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/wrlf/

 HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE UC COOPERATIVE EXTENSION STAFF

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November 2012

NOVEMBER

  • 2 4-H Million Trees and Marin County UCCE booth at ATT Park 11am-4pm
  • 3 Bay Area Science Festival - Need youth and volunteers to help with SET Activities, https://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=9202
  • 3 N.C. Section Family and Consumer Science Field Day
  • 5-9 California Police Activities League , https://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=9191
  • 6 Prudential Spirit of Community award applications due, submit to the SMC 4-H office.
  • 9-11California 4-H State Leaders’ Forum – Asilomar, Pacific Grove, CA
  • 10 4TH H Project: Health, Nutrition, and Fitness meeting, 1pm, 235 Edgewood Drive, Pacifica, 650-557-0876
  • 10 Little Dresses for Africa Noon-3 PM Crystal Springs United Methodist Church 
  • 14 2011-2012 Club Budget Due – UCCE 4-H YDP Office
  • 17 North Central Section 4-H Council meeting
  • 17 Little Dresses for Africa Noon-3 PM Crystal Springs United Methodist Church
  • 17 Junk Drawer Robotics Workshop, LA County Building & Safety https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=9315
  • 19 County Council Meeting – 7:00 PM Fox School, Belmont
  • 19 2011-2012 Enrollment Payment Due – UCCE 4-H YDP Office
  • 19 Electronic Copy of Bylaws Due mgmeyer@ucdavis.edu
  • 19 Electronic Copy of Constitution Due mgmeyer@ucdavis.edu
  • 19 Club Budgets due, http://ucanr.org/sites/smsf4h/files/74842.pdf 
  • 20 Highlights Articles/Pictures/Submissions Due wrotchstein@ucdavis.edu

North Central Sectional Meeting – contact julie_figliozzi@yahoo.com
TBA CAL Conference Registration due to the County Office

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October 2012

Dates to Remember

5   Junior Fair Board applications due, http://ucanr.org/sites/smsf4h/files/152055.pdf

7-12 National 4-H Week

10  4-H National Youth Science Day, http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/SET/NYSD/

13-14 Archery Leader Certification Training, jaborba@ucdavis.edu

15 SMC 4-H Directory pages due into the county office

15 4-H Directory Art - Due to wrotchstein@ucdavis.edu (extended date)

15 Life Skills and Hobbies meeting, 7 pm, Fox School, Belmont

17-20 Junior Grand National entries due, www.cowpalace.com

18 Celebrate lights on after school, http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm

19 State Record Book Judging submissions due County office, http://www.ca4h.org/Resources/Members/RecordBook/RBCompetition/

20 Countywide Show Poultry Project meeting, 11 am to 1:00 pm, Sarah Lloyd’s home (see page 2)

20-21 Shooting Sports Leader Training Course, Bakersfield, CA., jaborba@ucdavis.edu

21 Alternative Energy Farm Construction Project meeting, contact Renee Olague, Twetwe1@aol.com

24 CalGirlS Kickoff Conference,registration due, http://www.ngcproject.org/

26-27 Grand Nationals BBQ Volunteering – Call Penny Richardson for more info 650-698-6896

27 SMC Awards and Enrollment Social, 2-4 pm, UC Elkus Ranch, Half Moon Bay

27-28 Shooting Sports project, Rifle Discipli

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September 2012 Corrected

Corrected version of Highlights:

Coastal Clean Up day is September 15, 2012

and 

Animal Challenge Field Day and BBQ

http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=8816 

September 15th, UC Elkus Ranch

Sign up by September 14th and attend the event free of charge.

Registering the day of the event will cost $5.00

 

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July 2013

4-H State Leadership Conference Registration

The 2012 4-H State Leadership Conference will be held August 9-12th at UC San Diego! Conference registration will be released by the end of May. Final registration is $489 per person and due July 15th. Online registration is posted at: http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Conferences/SLC/. For more information, please contact Carolyn Abrams at cmabrams@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644

 

Happy 4th of July!

 

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June 2012 corrected

Happy Summer and Happy Father's Day!

JUNE
9-17    SMC Fair
15    State Leadership Conference Early registration due
17-22    4-H Summer Camp - Camp Indiana Jones - Jones Gulch
17-22    Range Camp, UC Elkus Ranch
19-20    CA North Sectional 4-H/FFA Horse Expo, Lassen County Fairgrounds, Susanville, CA 10 am Saturday, 8 am Sunday
23    Retirement party for Marilyn Johns, UCCE County Director, Elkus Ranch 2-4pm
24    Ducks Unlimited Greenwing Youth Event, Cozzolino Park, Half Moon Bay
25    State Fashion Revue at CA State Fair volunteer deadline
26-30    Contra Costa Fair, Antioch Fairgrounds
30    CA State Leaders Forum workshop proposals due

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May 2012

May 5 - Fashion Revue, 12-4:30,Crystal Springs United Methodist Church

May 6 - Burlingame/San Mateo 4-H Club Open House, 1-3pm at Crystal Springs 4-H Farm

May 9 - SMC Fair Entries Due

May 11 - Spaghetti and Bingo, San Bruno 4-H Farm Fundraiser event, 345 Oak Ave, Hors d’Oeuves 5:30 pm, Dinner 6:30 pm

May 18-19 - San Mateo Youth Leadership Conference, Elkus Ranch, 1500 Purisima Creek Road, HMB

May 20 - Animal Clinic , Pacifica 4-H Farm, 11-2:30, pre-register at https://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=8416

May 21 - County Council Meeting, Fox School, 7 pm

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March 2012

We apologize for the late posting of this issue. We had a lot of information to include this time around!

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February 2012

FEBRUARY

3 Horse Leases due to the San Mateo County Fair - if you are showing in the horse show only

4 Beef Ear Tagging - San Mateo County Fair

4 Presentation Day, College of San Mateo, PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF Location

9 Online Record Book Training Webinar - Introduction and Logging In

10 Agriscience Fair and Job Interview materials due for Ag & Environmental Sciences Field Day

10 Registration Closes for Ag & Environmental Sciences Field Day

11 2012 National 4-H Conference Team Meeting, State 4-H Office

11 9th Annual Northcoast Youth Summit, http://ysummit.org/default.aspx

11 Rabbit, Poultry, and Cavy Field Day, http://ucanr.org/sites/Stanislaus4-H/?calitem=148860

11 Community Service - Making Valentine’s cards for San Bruno Skilled Nursing Facility, 2 pm, San Bruno 4-H Farm

12 Coastside Club field trip, Markegard Family Grass Fed at Toto Ranch in San Gregorio, 10 am

13 SLC workshop proposals due

13 Life Skills and Hobbies Meeting, 7:00 PM Fox School, Belmont

15 Entries due for the 21st Intl Children’s Painting Competition, http://www.unep.org/tunza/children/int_comp.aspx

16 Online Record Book Training Webinar - Paper vs Electric

17 2012 4-H Honey Bee Essay Contest due electronically, http://www.ca4h.org/files/131259.pdf

17 Ag & Environmental Sciences Field Day payments due

23 Online Record Book Training Webinar - Youth Functions, Forms and Privacy Settings

24 SLC Support Group applications due, http://wwwca4h.org/Programs/Conferences/SLC


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January 2012

Happy New Year from the UC Cooperative Extension staff!

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December 2011

Happy Holidays from the UC Cooperative Extension Staff!

  • Next AnimalScience/AnimalProjects meeting Tuesday, December 13th at Julie Wong's house. 271 Hedge Road, Menlo Park
  • At the December Life Skills Meeting December 12, 2012, we will have a Cookie Exchange.  If you would like to participate, bring 2-dozen homemade cookies (preferably) to exchange with other members.  Plates and zip lock bags will be provided for the exchange.
  • Little Dresses for Africa - Community Service Project.Join Belmont 4-H in sewing 105 little dresses for girls in Africa and beyond!When:  Saturday, December 3rd,Time:  12-4 p.m., Where:  Crystal Springs UMC, 2145 Bunker Hill Rd, San Mateo

 

 

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November 2011

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the UC Cooperative Extension Staff

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October 2011

4-H Thrive Leadership Training,October 9, 2011 from 2-5 PM, Belmont Library.

San Mateo County 4-H will be hosting the Enrollment and Awards social on November 5, 2012 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 1835 Valota Road, Redwood City, CA,  from 2-4pm.

North Central Section 4-H Citizenship Weekend, REGISTRATION DUE: October 7, 2011. See Front page of Highlights for more information.

Directory and Cover art submissions due by October 14, 2011.

 

 

 

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September 2011

Online Record Book went live on September 1, 2011

County Record Book Judging - Record Books due September 6, 2011

Directory Artwork Submissions Due September 30, 2011

Directory Pages due October 14, 2011

Have a great school year!

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August 2011

Important Dates for August:

12             RFP funding applications due, http://grants.4-h.org/

18             Registration forms for National 4-H Dairy Conference due to State 4-H office.

23             Volunteer Online Record Book Webinar, 6 pm, http://uc-d.adobeconnect.com/volunteer/

30             Member Online Record Book Webinar, 6 pm, http://uc-d.adobeconnect.com/members/

TBA         Community Leader training

Look for State Leadership Conference Photos in the September issue of Highlights.

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2011 San Mateo County Fair - 4-H yearbook

A collection of photos taken at the fair this year. Enjoy!

 

If you do not see your club members in the yearbook, send 2012 photos to us next year and we will do our best to include them!

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2011 4-H Summer Camp Yearbook

A collection of photos from this year's 4-H summer camp!

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July 2011

See the final Pen Pride weight and National 4-H & California State 4-H events.

Look for a supplemental issue of Highlights coming next week to your email inbox with photos of the SMC Fair and 4-H Camp!

From all of us in the UC Cooperative Extension 4-H office we wish for you a safe and happy 4th of July!

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June 2011

 


Fair Dates to Keep in Mind

Mandatory barn set-up on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 8 am to noon. Pen & Barn Decorating at 1 pm - 5 pm

Mandatory meeting  - exhibitor & parent/guardian livestock and small animals on Saturday, June 11 at 8am

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May 2011

Financial Aid for SLC is due on May 13, 2011

4-H Camp is filling up fast, register now!

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February 2011 Happy Valentine's Day! 2/2/11 Download
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January 2011 Happy New Year! 1/10/11 Download
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December 2010   12/7/07 Download
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Corrected Calendar for November Highlights Corrected calendar - Cal Conference dates are January 28-30 and the applications are due November 30, 2010. 11/10/10 Download
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November 2010 Happy Thanksgiving! 11/1/10 Download
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April 2010 Corrected version of Highlights. Please be advised the date for Fashion Revue submissions is April 23, and Fashion Revue will be held on May 1st. Thank you! 3/31/10 Download
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March 2010 Web version of Highlights. Please see the website for a print version of the newsletter here: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/newsletters.htm 3/2/10 Download
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February 2010 We have a new newsletter group for printing Highlights in grey scale. Please look for it on our website under newsletters! 2/3/10 Download
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January 2010 Happy New Year!! 12/29/09 Download
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December 2009 From all of us in the San Mateo/San Francisco County 4-H Office to all of you, Happy Holidays and a very happy, healthy, New Year! 12/4/09 Download
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November 2009 - Corrected Version Look for items that do not make it into Highlights here: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_News_and_Updates.htm Happy Thanksgiving! 10/30/09 Download
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October 4-H S.E.T. Newsletter 4-H Science, Engineering, & Technology newsletter from CA State 4-H 10/5/09 Download
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October 2009 Please plan on joining us for the 4-H County Award & Recognition Ceremony on October 4, 2009 at 1:00 pm at Elkus Ranch, 1500 Purisima Creek Road, Half Moon Bay. Bring a snack to share, drinks will be provided. Please contact Mary Meyer if you have questions. Please RSVP at the following survey: http://ucanr.org/award_enrollment_social_rsvp 10/1/09 Download
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September 4-H SET newsletter 4-H Science, Engineering & Technology newsletter 9/8/09 Download
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September 2009 Please remember to check the News & Updates page for more information on the County Awards at Elkus Ranch, tentatively scheduled for October 4th or 11th. 9/1/09 Download
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August SET newsletter August issue 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology newsletter from the State 4-H office. 8/12/09 Download
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July 4-H S.E.T newsletter July 2009: 4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Updates 7/6/09 Download
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July 2009 Look for items that do not make it into Highlights here: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_News_and_Updates.htm Happy 4th of July! 6/30/09 Download
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May 2009 Highlights Look for items that do not make it into Highlights here: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_News_and_Updates.htm 5/1/09 Download
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4-H SET March Newsletter University of California 4-H Science, Education, Technology Newsletter 3/24/09 Download
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January 2009 4-H SET Updates Newsletter This 4-H SET newsletter has the corrected dates. 2/2/09 Download
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December 2008 (Corrected Version) For mid month updates be sure and check the the 4-H News and Updates on the County website: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_News_and_Updates.htm 11/26/08 Download
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November 2008 Look for items that do not make it into Highlights at this page of the County website: http://cesanmateo.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_News_and_Updates.htm ALL Stars Kayla Louis will have an article on there soon. 10/31/08 Download
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April Highlights Please note: this issue of Highlights will be the last issue printed and mailed through the US Postal Service. If you want to continue receiving Highlights through the mail, please fill out the survey in page 7 of this issue. Thank you! 4/4/08 Download
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March 2008 REVISED This revision includes information on the Animal Challenges. 3/2/09 Download
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