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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
News & Views
JANUARY 2015
A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR 4-H MEMBERS, LEADERS & PARENTS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
In the 4-H Survey, you asked for a new website and it is now located at:
http://ucanr.edu/sites/slo4-h/
SLO COUNTY 2015 4-H PRESENTATION DAY!
San Luis Obispo County’s 4-H Presentation Day will be held on
Saturday, February 7, 2015, in the Ag Engineering Building on the
Cal Poly Campus . Entry forms are available at the new website located at:
http://ucanr.edu/sites/slo4-h/Club_Forms/
ENTRY FORMS ARE DUE in the 4-H OFFICE by Wednesday, January 28,
2015. Presentation Day Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. with
Opening Ceremonies starting promptly at 9:00 a.m.
If you aren’t planning on doing a Presentation, please consider coming to Presentation Day to cheer on
your fellow 4-H’ers and learn about all of the different projects that are offered in the county!
As always, 4-H’ers who earn a Gold Medal at County Presentation Day will be eligible to advance to the
Sectional competition. The 2015 Sectional 4-H Presentation Day is being hosted by our county and will be
held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Cal Poly—location is to be confirmed. Details will be provided to
eligible medalists.
University of California, U.S. Department of Agriculture and San Luis Obispo County Cooperating.
SLO County’s 4-H website is:
http://www.slocounty4h.org
SAFETY NOTES: http://safety.ucanr.org/4h/
National & State 4-H News
For more information from the STATE 4-H OFFICE, visit
http://www.4h.ucanr.edu
4-H Curricula: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/Curriculum/
4-H Project Sheets: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/Project_Sheets/
 Apply to be a 2015-2016 State Ambassador! The California 4-H
State Ambassador Program is a working honor that provides 4-H
members expanded opportunities to serve the University of California
4-H Youth Development Program. Due February 16, 2015. Apply
Online at: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=14168
 Member Tip of the Month: Starting a new project? Check out project
sheets for ideas on how to start:
http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Projects/Project_Sheets/
Do you know a 4-H adult volunteer that would be great at writing a
project sheet? The State 4-H Office is looking for people to help write
and develop the content for project sheets. Project sheets serve as
descriptors and guides for project leaders, as well as, assist parents
and youth in project selection. If you are interested in developing one
or more sheets, or know of volunteers that could help, please contact
Steven Worker at [email protected]
 Apply to be a 2015-2016 State Ambassador!
http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Projects/Leadership/SA/
The CA 4-H State Ambassador Program is a working honor that provides 4-H members expanded opportunities to serve the University of
California 4-H Youth Development Program. Due: 2/16/2015
 CALIFORNIA FOCUS
June 19-23, 2015—Registration is Open!!!
District Leader Applications due January 14th. For more information
visit: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/CF/
 4-H Small Animal Science Showmanship & Field Day
Saturday, January 10, 2015 9:00am-2:00pm
Earl Warren Showground
Santa Barbara, CA
Entry Deadline: January 4
See entry fee and details:
http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/Small_Animal_Field_Day_/
Don’t miss out on this fun and educational event!
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News
Views is published by the
San Luis Obispo County
4-H Youth Program, University of
California, Cooperative Extension,
Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. News Views is a monthly newsletter for 4-H members, leaders and parents
in San Luis Obispo County.
Please submit articles and photos by
the 15th of each month to:
Denise Harris, Editor
4-H Office
2156 Sierra Way, Suite C
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 781—5943 / [email protected]
Katherine E. Soule, Ph.D.
Youth, Families, & Communities Advisor
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4-H NEWS
Large Animal Testing for 2014-2015 4-H Program Year
Large Animal Level Testing (including Horse) will be offered at the UCCE
Auditorium at 2156 Sierra Way, San Luis Obispo, 93401 on: January 17th from
1-4 pm and also on March 28th from 9-12am.
If you are going to attend, please RSVP by email to [email protected] OR call
the 4-H Office at (805) 781-5943 and provide your Name, 4-H Club, the large
animal species and level that you want to take. There are study guides on the
new county website located at:
http://ucanr.edu/sites/slo4-h/Large_and_Small_Animal_Level_Test_and_Study_Guides/
that you can study from, but it is also suggested you study the
4-H curriculum books. Good luck and see you there!
Tracy Johnston
Large Animal Science Key Leader, 4-H Program Development Board
[email protected] or 438-4287
DISTINCTIVE LEADERS in 2014-2015!
The San Luis Obispo County 4-H Youth Development Program is excited to
announce our countywide awards program — “4-H Youth of Distinction!”
The 4-H Youth of Distinction (YOD) award focuses on honoring 4-H members
who demonstrate leadership skills in their 4-H clubs, schools and community.
The 4-H Youth of Distinction Award is achieved via a Nomination basis. 4-H
members are nominated by any adult volunteer, with the exclusion of family members. Note: All 4-H YOD Nominations must be approved by the nominee’s
4-H Community Club Leader.
Nomination forms must be received in the 4-H office by Friday, January 30th, 2015.
The 4-H Youth of Distinction Award recognizes 4-H members in three different categories/grades:
(6th, 7th ), (8th, 9th ) and (10th, 11th ,12th). Nominees will be evaluated; and up to 25 youth will be selected
to receive the San Luis Obispo County 4-H Youth of Distinction Award!
A letter providing detailed information along with the nomination form will be sent to all SLO County
4-H Community Club Leaders and the YOD Nomination form can also be accessed on the new county
website located at: http://ucanr.edu/sites/slo4-h/Club_Forms/
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Countywide Engineering Projects Announcement
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4-H SMALL ANIMAL FIELD DAY INFORMATION
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4-H SWINE EXPO INFORMATION
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4-H SLO SCIENTIST NEWS
Start the New Year off with an Exciting New Project:
Be a 4-H SLO Scientist!
Beginning in late January and early February, several new 4-H SLO Scientist groups will be forming throughout
San Luis Obispo County,
to include Los Osos, San Luis Obispo,
and Santa Margarita. If you’re in 3rd’,
4th, 5th, or 6th grade and enjoy science
and hands-on activities, then you’ll love
the SLO Scientist program.
You’ll come with your parent, or other favorite adult, and participate together
as a science team with other youth and
adults to form a small group of science
teams who have fun “doing science” together. Each group is led by a wonderful 4
-H SLO Scientist Volunteer Facilitator.
Joining a SLO Scientist group is a terrific
way for families to connect by participating in fun and worthwhile activities together and learning about the world
around you!
For more information about joining
a SLO Scientist project, further
details about the program, and to
reserve a space in one of our local
groups, please contact Heather Dauer,
4-H SLO Scientist Project Coordinator,
at 781-5943.
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4-H GOAT EXPO
The first ever Goat Expo was held on December 7th at the Santa Margarita KOA Campground. This
multi-county event was hosted by the Santa Margarita 4-H Club. Tracy Johnston and Kim Morones organized the day. 81 4-H’ers and 51 parents attended this fun event. There were many great presenters
including Jan Edwards on Goat Care, Mitchell Schulte and Cindy Youngquist on Market Goats (conformation,
showmanship and feeding), Cindy Lindquist on Dairy Goat Showmanship, Colleen Childers on Dairy Goat
Confirmation, Kristen Bruce on Equipment, and Kathy Vieira on the Milking Process. A goat bowl of
knowledge, led by the County All-Stars, a hot-dog lunch, fun games, and lots of prizes were also included.
Thank you to everyone who helped the day run so smoothly, especially Clint Thomas and the Santa Margarita Goat group members and parents. A fun and educational day was had by all!
Submitted by: Mikaela Jensen, Santa Margarita 4-H
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2014-2015 EMERALD STAR PROJECT
2014 — 2015
EMERALD STAR PROJECT
(See 4th Paragraph for this month’s needs)
Our first donation was delivered to the SLO Women’s Shelter on November 21st! The
Women’s Shelter was very grateful for the support of 4-H. Special thanks to Pozo 4-H and Huasna
Valley 4-H for all their generous donations!
As the 4-H year progresses, we’ll continue to support the SLO Women’s Shelter, which is a nonprofit
organization committed to providing shelter for victims of domestic violence and child abuse and helping them get a
new start (see more at http://www.womensshelterslo.org/). This is a great opportunity for all the 4-H members
in San Luis Obispo County to give of themselves and see how much their generosity benefits those in need!
Donations can include: non-perishable food items, toiletries (toothbrushes & toothpaste,
toilet paper, shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.), pet food, towels, craft supplies (glue, stickers,
beads, buttons, scrapbook paper, feathers, shells, pebbles, etc), laundry detergent, small kitchen
appliances (dishes, silverware, pots & pans, glasses, microwaves, toasters, etc.), used cell phones,
new bedding (pillows, blankets, sheets, etc.) and clothing/household/craft/grocery store gift cards.
The Women’s Shelter has specific need for the following items this month: deodorant, diapers (sizes 5 & 6), bars of soap, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. Community
Club Leaders or 4-H members may drop off items at the tub provided at the County 4-H Office.
The deadline to bring items into the 4-H office for the February donation is January 30th, 2014.
If you have any questions about this project, please contact Olivia Snodgrass of Huasna Valley 4H
at the email address of: [email protected]
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SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (S.E.T.)
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Wondering what to do with all the holiday time off from school?
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Looking for projects to do inside during the short days of winter?
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Planning club activities for next year?
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Thinking about a subject for Presentation Day in February?
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Just can’t wait to get started on that science entry for 4-H Field Day?....
4-H has many resources to explore for answering any of these questions or giving you ideas for
questions you didn’t know you had. 4-H has many Science, Engineering , and Technology activities you
and your 4-H club could explore, expand on, share at school, turn into a community project, bring to
Presentation Day, or as a Poster entry at 4-H Field Day.
As an example check out what 4-H has developed with National Geographic about the exploring the
Mysteries of the Unseen World under the More Science Resources tab at the Website:
http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/4-h-science-programs/engineering-technology/
You will find educator Guides, Activity work sheets, and posters, videos and other images of things in
our world that you may not know are there. Understand the engineering and science behind how we
can see more than we can with just our eyes.
How about those flying critters looking for food in your backyard this winter. Can you identify all the
birds you see in your yard or during a holiday trip?. Do you know that 4-H and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have partnered on a Citizen Science project that teaches you how to support the lab in tracking
the birds in the United States? Your observations can be added to observations from all around the nation to help the lab track birds in a changing habitat. Learn more about Bird Sleuthing and the activities
available at the WEB site: http://nys4h.cce.cornell.edu/resources/Documents/LabofO-%204H%
20Quest%20booklet-2.pdf.
Recently the SLO Scientist Facilitator Team attended a workshop presented by the Cornell Lab and
U.C. Cooperative Extension about the Bird Sleuth Citizen Science project and what makes for good bird
habitat. We met other 4-H leaders and youth and all learned about how easy it is to share what you see
and learn from what others have observed about birds in our region. Please contact the 4-H Office if
you are interested in materials to get involved with Cornell project and learn more about the birds that
live in San Luis Obispo County or just come to visit.
Looking forward to more science Engineering and Technology activities in 2015.
Brian Aunger
4-H S.E.T. Key Leader
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Since 2008 the National 4-H office has prepared kits to support Club Leaders facilitate science projects.
Materials to facilitate exploring robotics, agricultural science, wind power, environmental science and
energy are available on loan from the County 4-H Office (805) 781-5943.
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4-H HORSE PROJECT — WESTERN TRAIL CLINIC
The rain cleared and the sun peaked through the clouds, so about fifteen 4-H Horse County Project
Members could participate in a Western Trail Clinic held at Patty Knudson Training Stables in Paso
Robles. 4-Hers tried their best to scrape off the mud from their ponies and horses, tack up, and
mount to learn some Western Trail riding skills. Riders learned techniques on walk, trot, and lope,
as well as backing. Then, they took to the course and practiced backing between poles, while others played beach ball polo and worked on balance with the hat hand-off and side by side pole
hold. Much Thanks goes to Michelle Mitchell and Laurie Ridgeway, Creston 4-H, for coordinating
this very fun day! Submitted by Amber Quick, Cerro Alto 4-H
Horse Project Events Date Calendar
Gymkhana Clinic
Gymkhana Field Day
Written Level Test
English Clinic
Western Clinic
English/Western Field Day
Riding Level Test
JANUARY 2015
Jan. 11, 10 a.m./Wranglerette
Feb. 1, 10 a.m./Wranglerette
Feb 18, 6:30 pm 4h office
March 22, 10 a.m./Wranglerette
March 14, 10 a.m./Wranglerette
April 19, 9 a.m./Wranglerette
June 6, 9 a.m./Wranglerette
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4-H SHOOTING SPORTS NEWS
San Luis Obispo County 4-H Youth Development—Program Development Board
Travis Soule, County Shooting Sports Key Leader
Contact Travis at [email protected] or the 4-H Office at 781-5943 if you
would like more information.
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop - Shotgun Discipline
Stockton Trap & Skeet Club – 4343 North Ashley Lane, Stockton, CA 95215 Saturday, January 17, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 18, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the shotgun discipline will be held at the Stockton Trap & Skeet Club (San Joaquin County). Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a shotgun trainer and can lead a shotgun project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. The cost for the course is $40 and includes class materials, 20 and 12 gauge ammunition used during the course of the
class. To register for the course or receive more information, contact Jason Rivers (209)640-2614 or via email
[email protected] Or visit this website for directions to the facility: http://www.stocktontrapandskeetclub.com/
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop - Rifle Discipline
Safety First Association - River Oaks Range
Winton, CA (Merced County)
Saturday, February 7, 2015 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 8, 2015 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at Safety First Shooting Association – River Oaks Range,
11584 N. Shaffer Road in Winton (Merced County). Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon
successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a 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 or receive more information, contact John Borba at: [email protected]
For directions to the facility visit:
http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/html/directions.html.
Participants will be required to fill out a facility waiver to participate. To view the language of the waiver or to download it and
sign it prior to the meeting you can go to:
http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/SFSA_Risk_Agreement_rev1a.pdf
A 4-H Archery Certification Training for Volunteers and Junior/Teen leaders
will be offered Saturday, January 17th, 2015, 9 AM – 4 PM, and Sunday, January 18th, 9 AM- 1:00,
at the Livermore-Pleasanton Rod & Gun Club, 4000 Dagnino Road, Livermore, CA 94551
You must be an enrolled 4-H leader or 4-H member (12 or older) and attend both days to receive certification to
teach archery at the project, club and camp levels. The course will include a slideshow lecture, review of equipment,
practice shooting, practice teaching, and a written test. The cost is $25 per person to cover the range fees. Overnight
RV parking, water & power only, is available for an additional fee.
To register, please complete and mail the “4-H Shooting Sports - Application for Certification” available at
http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/4785.pdf, and an adult or youth 4-H medical release form and a $25 check payable to “De
Arroyo 4-H Club” to Jennifer Siders, 4967 Erica Way, Livermore, CA 94550. Registration is due Friday, January
9and space is limited. For more information call Jenny at 925-321-6009 or email her at [email protected]
Return forms and check to: Jennifer Siders, 4967 Erica Way, Livermore, CA 94550
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4-H OPPORTUNITIES
Be a Part of the San Luis Obispo County 4-H Program Development Board:
Youth Leadership Key Leader Position is Open!
Youth Leadership Key Leader:
The Youth Leadership Key Leader is member of the
Program Development Board, who has the overall responsibility for the development and delivery of programs to 4-H members in the Youth Leadership area.
The Key Leader is responsible for the function of the
Youth Leadership Program Development Committee
and for working with chairpersons of event/activity
committees in the Youth Leadership area. The Key
Leader functions as a critical link between the Youth
Leadership event/activity committees, the Youth Leadership Program Development Committee, the 4-H Office Staff, and the Youth, Families, and Communities
Advisor.
The event/activities that come under the Youth Leadership category are:
Club Officer Training/Junior Teen Leader Training, County Leadership Development Events and Activities, Youth Leadership Conference, National 4-H Week, Other Activities/Events/Programs as developed.
Program Development Board Key Leader Positions require a two (2) year commitment and the ability to attend scheduled Program Development Board Meetings. For a complete position description, application and
or any questions contact our 4-H Program Rep, Krysti Jerdin at 805-781-5950 or [email protected]
ALBERTSONS Donates $10,000 to SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY 4-H in 2014!
Thank You cards are needed from all of our County 4-H clubs! The Deadline to receive your
4-H Club’s Thank You cards in the 4-H office is Friday, January 30, 2015.
Your 4-H Club’s Thank You cards can be sent to the attention of the 4-H Office at
2156 Sierra Way, Suite # C, San Luis Obispo , CA 93401. They can be hand made, store
bought, written on index cards — or whatever method you can come up with — to say THANK
YOU ALBERTSONS for their generous $10,000 donation.
Make sure your Thank You
card(s) have your 4-H Club’s
name on them too!
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4-H CLUB NEWS & 2014 PHOTOS
At the November meeting of the Cerro Alto Dairy Goat Group, we had a goat body parts
presentation by Aiden. Everyone participated by putting the correct body parts on the goat. Then
we split up into two groups. One group studied for level testing. The other did a goat judging
activity. It was tons of fun.
Submitted by Cosette Gibler
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MORE 2014 PHOTOS
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University of California
Cooperative Extension
4-H Youth Development Program
2156 Sierra Way, Suite C
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-4556
Return Service Requested
4hOnline Enrollment continued year-round—Contact 4-H Community Club Leader
SLO County 4-H Youth Development Program Calendar 2014 –2015
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Rocket Launch, Atascadero
Gymkhana Clinic, 10am Wranglerette Arena
Entry Deadline for Small Animal Field Day
Large Animal Level Testing, 1-4pm UCCE Aud. SLO
Program Dev. Board Mtg.
Management Board Mtg., 5:30 p.m. UCCE Aud., SLO
County 4-H Presentation Day Entry Forms Due
Albertsons Thank You Cards Deadline into 4-H Ofc.
Emerald Star Project Deadline
YOD Nomination Forms Due
4-H Small Animal Field Day, Atascadero Armory
FEBRUARY 2015
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Gymkhana Field Day, 10am, Wranglerette Arena
SLO County Presentation Day, Cal Poly Ag Eng Bldg.
Swine Expo Entry Forms Due
Horse Written Level Test, 6:30pm, UCCE Aud., SLO
Electronics I, Cal Poly
Swine Expo, Paso Robles Grange
Emerald Star Project Deadline
NEW 4-H WEBSITE URL:
http://ucanr.edu/sites/slo4-h/
MARCH 2015
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SECTIONAL Presentation Day Loc. TBD
Horse Proj. Western Clinic, 10am, Wranglerette
4-H Primary Member Field Day, UCCE Aud., SLO
Robotics I, Cal Poly
Horse Proj. English Clinic, 10am, Wranglerette
Cerro Alto Rabbit Show, Paso Robles Event Ctr.
Large Animal Level Testing, 9-Noon UCCE Aud. SLO
Emerald Star Project Deadline
APRIL 2015
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Robotics II, Cal Poly
Children’s Day in the Plaza, SLO
4-H FAMILY FUN DAY, Rancho El Chorro, SLO
Canyon Country Dog Show, Santa Rosa Park, SLO
English/Western Field Day, 9am, Wranglerette
Food & Arts Celebration & Fashion Revue, LMS, SLO
Emerald Star Project Deadline
MAY 2015
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Emerald Star Project Deadline
4-H FIELD DAY & Silent Auction, PREC
CA State 4-H Field Day, UC Davis Campus
JUNE 2015
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Horse Proj. Riding Level Test, 9am, Wranglerette