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March 2019:Marin 4-H Newsletter (Cloverleaflet)
Marin 4-H Wows at County Presentation Day!
Top: Indian Valley 4-H Presents their Share the Fun skit (written by Katie Shepardson)Bottom: Nicasio 4-H opens Presentation Day at Vallec ito Elementary bearing the California and American flags
Marin 4-H's Presentation Day, Feb. 24th @ 2:00 PM was a great success. Thank you to all whopresented and participated! Presenters who received a Gold award at the county level, are encouragedto present at ANY Area 4-H Presentation Day (not just the one organized for the Bay/Coast Area). Gold
awardees at the Area Presentation Day, may present at the State 4-H Presentation Day.
Primary members (ages 5-8) are encouraged to participate in Area Presentation Day as well, but canonly receive participation seals and cannot be evaluated according to the Presentation Manual.
Visit the CA 4-H Statewide Program Website for Area Presentation dates and details:http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/AreaPresentation/.
The Bay/Coast event is scheduled for Mar. 23rd in Antioch, CA.
Moving on from Marin 4-H: A Thank You Note from Marisa Coyne
Marin 4-H Club Leaders, Volunteers, Parents, andMembers,
It is with sadness that I announce my departure fromMarin 4-H beginning Mar. 14th 2019.
During my time in the Community Education Specialistrole, I have been greatly impressed by the strength and
energy of this community.
Thank you so much for the warm welcome you offeredme when I joined this program in 2018 and your
support as I learned the 4-H way.
I wish you all the best and have no doubt that you willhold and keep the program in good stead. Looking
forward to hearing news of your many successes in mynew role as Academic Coordinator for the University of
California Master Gardener Statewide Program.
Respectfully,Marisa Coyne
Notes From Your Marin 4-H All-Stars:Sonoma-Marin Fair Hosts First Annual Wiseman Cooke Day
Marin 4-H All-Star Katie Shepardson distributes airplane and cargo materials at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds'Wiseman Cooke STEM Challenge day. Also pictured are student from Live Oak School and 'Fred Wiseman' (as
portrayed by Mike Glose, a member of the l iving history group Petalumans of Yesteryear).
On Feb. 17th 1911, Aviator Fred Wiseman boarded a small plane at the Sonoma-Marin Fairgroundswith a few parcels (including a bag of coffee, a copy of the Press Democrat Newspaper, and threeletters for the Santa Rosa Postmaster. Despite two emergency landings, Wiseman successfully
landed in Santa Rosa marking the first ever airmail delivery. 108 years later in 2019, the Marin 4-H All-Stars collaborated with Sonoma-Marin Fairground CEO (and former Marin 4-H Coordinator) Allison
Keaney to mark the day with a STEM challenge.
60 youth from Petaluma schools designed and constructed airplanes (from paper), loaded them withparcels (small photos representing the original cargo: groceries, newspaper, and letters). The All-Stars staffed supply tables, guided youth in their design processes, and helped youth record data
about the success of each design type. Data will be made available to classroom teachers for futureSTEM projects.
For more information and additional photos of the event visit:https://www.petaluma360.com/news/9300154-181/photos-petaluma-students-celebrate-fred?
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Notes From Your Marin 4-H Teen Club:Garage Sale Fundraiser Set for Mar. 23rd 2019
Join the Marin 4-H Teen Club at their Mar. 23rd 2019 Garage Sale Fundraiser from 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM at617 Galerita Way, San Rafael CA. Want to help? Bring donated items at 8:00 AM (already pre-priced!)All proceeds will support the Marin 4-H Teen Club! Contact Project Communications Specialist and 4-
H Teen Parker Mullen with additional questions at [email protected].
24th Annual NovatoClean and Green Day -
An Earth DayCelebration on Apr.
20th 2019
Celebrate Earth Day and join usin cleaning up the town!
Meet at the Civic Green at 901Sherman Avenue on Sat. Apr.20th 2019 from 9:00 AM - 1:00
PM
Help remove litter from schools,city streets, median strips, creek
banks, parks, and bike paths.
Clean up supplies will beprovided, but participants are
encouraged to bring bags andgloves. Be sure to bring water,
wear sturdy shoes, and take sunprecautions. For more information on Novato Clean and Green Day or to register visit
novatostreetscape.org or call 415.899.8244
"Harvest Moon" Marin CountyFarm Day - March 21st 2019
Marin County Farm Day is a free, public event inwhich over 30 exhibitors provide hands-oninteractive activities targeted for elementaryschool youth. This year's event will be held
Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 9:00 am to 12noon, at the Marin Center Exhibition Hall.
More information about logistics (and contestsavailable to elementary school classrooms
throughout Marin) available here. Historically,
Marin 4-H Clubs have offered exhibitions at thisevent. For example, H-Lane Vaqueros and
Morning Sun have brought ponies to the eventand taught about the care and keeping of theselarge mammals. San Rafael 4-H has explored a
variety of animal science and environmentalscience topics. Want to register your 4-H club?Do so here: Exhibi tor Regis tration - 2019. This
year’s theme i s “Harvest Moon.”
Need Volunteers for Committee Positions
Marin County 4-H is still seeking volunteers for a few important positions.
The Marin 4-H Incentives and Recognition Committee is actively recruiting new members tooversee county level record book evaluation, develop policies to support Achievement Daynomination and selection, and pursue state/national recognition for Marin 4-H members.The Marin 4-H County Council has convened a Fund Development Committee to help designand implement fundraising initiatives. Funding increases will allow the Council to continue toaward scholarships for 4-H members.
Please contact Marisa Coyne at [email protected] to be directed to the appropriate folks.
New Leadership OpportunitiesState Leadership Conference "Planet 4-H: Planting the Seeds of
Change" @ UC Davis July 18th-21st 2019
The California State Ambassador’s educational platform this year is Advocacy and Activism- youthusing their voice for change with an environmental backdrop. Each day will have focused intentional
education and activities around this area.
Registration Options with Fees:
Thursday, July 18- Sunday, July 21, 2019Thursday arrival begins with time to get to know your Program Assistant and group, dinner and a fun
recreational activity! Friday is tour day! Register for one or more tours (some at an additional fee). Mosttours will be back in time to join in on the fun lawn games and activities the Recreation Committee has
planned! The traditional SLC schedule begins Friday late afternoon and continues through Sunday.Friday, July 19 - Sunday, July 21, 2019
Friday arrival begins with fun and games provided by the Recreation Committee! The first meal servedis dinner. The opening assembly is Friday evening to kick off the traditional SLC schedule and
educational events.
Thurs. Arrival Fri. Arrival Dates Early Bird* . $375 $275 March 4-April 1
Regular $399 $299 April 2-May 6
Late $475 $375 May 7-June 17
Participants are encouraged to register before May 6. Any registration received after May 28 isdependent on housing availability. Registration must be received by June 17, 2019
Final Payments are due no later than July 12, 2019
University of California Academics for High School Students -New Courses!
The UC Davis Pre-College Program is a two-week summer residential experience that gives highschool students the chance to live, study and explore life as a college student at one of the top
research universities in the country.Two new programs maybe of interest to 4H members: Aquaponics and Equine Science. Coastal and
Marine Science, a favorite course from years past, will be offered again this year.
Programs run in June and August. For additional information, follow the links above. Applications aredue April 1st 2019.
State 4-H Advisory Committee Applications open until May 31st 2019
The State 4-H Advisory Committees provideleadership and offer insight, review, and input tothe Statewide 4-H Director for the operation and
management of the 4-H Youth DevelopmentProgram.
Youth and adult volunteers are encouraged toapply for the following advisory committees:
Animal ScienceCampingCivic EngagementIncentives and RecognitionPolicySTEM EducationShooting Sports
*Healthy Living and the Volunteer DevelopmentAdvisory Committees are not recruiting.
Learn more on the State Advisory CommitteePage .
Scholarship, Contest, and Fundraising News
JOANN Paper Clover Grant Campaign Second Cycle Open NOW!
Thanks to the JOANN Paper Clover campaignand the tremendous support of our community for4-H, we can offer the following grants to support
4-H projects in Communications & ExpressiveArts and Consumer & Family Science. Head to
the Joann 4-H Project Grant website to:
View information about past winnersIdentify award amountsDownload a list of qualifying projects andapplicantsExplore Grant areas including: SparkGrant, Innovative Project Grant, andService Learning Project Grant
ALL applications are due March 27th 2019.Contact Marisa Coyne [email protected] for
your letter of support by March 20th 2019.
HELP Generate funds for JOANN Paper Clover 4-H Project Grants
The Clovers for Kids campaign has started!Please note that there are different ways to
support the campaign:
1. Buy a $1 or $4 clover at the register of yourlocal Joann Fabric Store
2. Put your spare change in the changeboxes at the register.
3. Spread the word! Share posts on socialmedia with your friends and family using
#JOANNhearts4H
In addition, JOANN is promoting 4-H on itsregister receipts.
Marin Youth Poster Contest:Deadline May 10th 2019
The Youth Poster Contest provides Marin youth, ages 12-18,a unique, very public platform and an exceptionally-wide
audience for expressing their hope, optimism and concernsabout social justice, women's rights, immigration, firearmsregulation, climate change, bullying and other issues thataffect their lives. For contest rules and examples of recentwork, visit:https://www.youthpostercontest.org/index.html.
Prizes include art supplies for both the winner and aprogram/club/school of the winner’s choice!
Sonoma CountyFair Flower Show Scholarships:
DUE May 31st 2019
Every year the Sonoma County Fair is pleased to awardscholarships to students currently pursuing studies in agriculture.Scholarships range from $1000-$2500 for students attending a 4-year university and from $250-$500 for students attending Santa
Rosa Junior College. The 2019 Sonoma County Fair Flower ShowScholarship Application is now available, along with eligibility
information.Completed applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on May
31st to the Entry Office at [email protected].
Marin Events & DeadlinesPresentation Day 2019 - Congratulations and Area Events
Marin 4-H's Presentation Day, Feb. 24th @ 2:00 PM was a greatsuccess. Thank you to all who presented and participated! Presenters
who received a Gold award at the county level, are encouraged topresent at ANY Area 4-H Presentation Day (not just the one organizedfor the Bay/Coast Area). Gold awardees at the Area Presentation Day,
may present at the State 4-H Presentation Day.
Primary members (ages 5-8) are encouraged to participate in AreaPresentation Day as well, but can only receive participation seals and
cannot be evaluated according to the Presentation Manual.
Visit the CA 4-H Statewide Program Website for Area Presentationdates and details: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/AreaPresentation/.
The Bay/Coast event is scheduled for Mar. 23rd in Antioch, CA.
Check out the 4-H PresentationManual on our website!
Marin 4-H Camp News
Marin 4-H Camp will take place July 14th - 20th 2019 at LasPosadas 4-H Camp in rural Napa County.
Applications and enrollments are currently being received forAdult Volunteers / Adult Camp Chaperones. Paperwork forthese position is due February 15th 2019. Requirements
must be completed by March 15th 2019.
Please do not attempt to register youth campers untilapplications open on April 1st 2019.
Watch the Marin 4-H Camp page for updates andinformation.
Contact Silvia Baker [email protected] forenrollment questions and Camp Clerk Nancy O'Neill
[email protected] for program questions.
Marin 4-H Calendar*UPDATED*
Marin County 4-H Council MeetingMay 9th, 6:00-8:00 PM Pt. Reyes
Marin 4-H Fashion RevueSaturday, April 20th, 12:00 PM 4-H Camp Committee Meeting
Mar. 27th, 7:00-8:30 PM
Vallecito Elementary School50 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael
UCCE 4-H Office, 1682 Novato Blvd, Ste. 150B*Teen Staff Meeting* Mar. 20th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Additional State and National Events
Citizenship Washington Focus ApplicationsOPEN - Multiple Program Dates Available
Every summer, high school students from acrossthe country travel to Washington, D.C. to
participate in Citizenship Washington Focus(CWF), 4‑H’s premier leadership and citizenship
program for high school students.CWF is more than a Washington, D.C. field trip –it’s an opportunity for 4‑H’ers to learn how to becitizen leaders and make a difference in their
communities. For more information and programdates visit: https://4-h.org/parents/citizenship-
washington-focus/
Area Presentation Day InformationApril/May 2019
If you receive a Gold award at the county level,you are encouraged to present in an Area 4-H
Presentation Day. You may present at ANY Area4-H Presentation Day (not just the one organizedfor your Area). You can also present at multiple
Area 4-H Presentation Days if you would like to tryto improve your score or get more practice.
Visit the UC 4-H YDP Area Presentation Day pagefor dates and location information.
Leadership Washington Focus ApplicationsOPEN - July 15th - 19th 2019
For more than 50 years, thousands of 4‑H’ershave participated in our high school program,
Citizenship Washington Focus and we are happyto offer its sister program for middle school
4‑H'ers, Leadership Washington Focus. Theprogram takes place at the 4-H conferencecenter, conveniently located one mile from
Washington, D.C. For more information andprogram dates visit: https://4-
h.org/parents/leadership-washington-focus/
State Fashion Revue 2019June 1, 2019
The 4-H State Fashion Revue event is for all 4-Hmembers. You don’t need to sew to
enter! Participants can qualify for SFR at theircounty-level event
2019 State Categories that do NOT requiresewing:
Consumer Science Purchased, $40 limitThe Make It Mine Challenge
2019 State Categories specifically for membersin the Clothing and Textiles (Sewing) project:
TraditionalRetro/Historical ChallengeThe Box Challenge
See the SFR event webpage for categorydescriptions and 2019 service projects in which
that all 4-H members can participate.
University of California Cooperative Extension | (415) 473-4225 | [email protected]
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