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Inside this issue:
County News 2-7
Project News 8
Leadership News 9
Citizenship News 10
Shooting Sports News 11
Sectional News 12
State News 13
Calendar 14
OFFICE HOURS Mon-Fri, except Holidays
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Closed Noon to 1:00 p.m.
STAFF
Marianne Bird 4-H Youth
Development Advisor
Trisha Dixon 4-H Water Wizard Program
Representative
Jennifer Henkens 4-H Club Program
Representative
Beryl Johnson 4-H YES Program Representative
New Look for the Newsletter
(and a Report on Other New Things) Marianne Bird, 4-H Youth Development Advisor, [email protected]
Our relatively new volunteer management structure is slowly and surely taking root in Sacramento County’s 4-H program. The new organization, which deconstructed our old 4-H County Council system of elected officers and program-area-specific resource leaders, built a new system around program committees and our Council’s management needs. Its purpose is to allow volunteers (adult and youth) to serve in areas where they have interest, to empower volunteers in leadership positions, and to engage more people in the work of our organization. The ultimate goal is to strengthen and grow our 4-H program, increasing both the number of youth we serve and the adult volunteers who serve them. Some positive outcomes to report:
Community Club Leaders no longer attend monthly 4-H Council meetings, but meet three or four times a year for information, sharing, problem solving and training. These gatherings are well attended with virtually every club represented.
Six Program Development Committees have formed to plan and support program in their respective areas, and volunteers in well-established committees testify to the benefit of shared work among many teammates.
Club membership grew 4.6 % and our registered Club volunteers grew by 5.7% this past program year.
For the first time, leadership from our many programs—Club, On the Wild Side, Resident Camp, Water Wizards and YES—meet together on the Program Development Board to discuss and share ideas.
At the last Program Development Board meeting we discussed how to broaden the awareness within our diverse programs of all 4-H has to offer. Members of our science literacy projects know little about the happenings and opportunities in our 4-H Clubs, and few 4-H Club members or volunteers understand our other program delivery models. To bridge our programs and increase understanding, we’ll be launching a new look for our next 4-H Flash. You’ll find information organized by program committee, and each program can keep the membership abreast of happenings and opportunities available. Having good news to report is a great way to begin the new program year. We hope yours launches well and is filled with growth and good things. Thanks for your continued commitment to making a difference for kids and our community.
Sacramento County 4-H Flash
4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827-3823
(916) 875-6913, FAX (916) 875-6233, Email: [email protected] Website: http://cesacramento.ucanr.edu
Summer 2015
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County News
4-H Volunteer Orientation
4-H Volunteer & Senior 4-H Member Help Needed
Wednesday, August 18 Thursday, September 24 Thursday, November 5 6:00-9:30 p.m. 6-6:30 p.m. Help with online registration if needed 6:30-9:00 p.m. Orientation
4-H Office 4145 Branch Center Road For more information or to reserve your space, please call Jen Henkens at (916) 875-6530 or email [email protected]
All new 4-H volunteers, leaders, or committee members must attend one of our Volunteer Orientations.
Volunteers must be 18 or older and cannot simultaneously be a youth
member.
Certain age restriction may apply depending on the role and responsibility.
Volunteers must complete the background paperwork and fingerprint
clearance, after attending the orientation.
Past California State 4-H Ambassador Rachel Ricchuito’s team created the
“Celebrating 4-H in California” banner which highlights many of the programs
and events where 4-H volunteers can be a part of giving youth the skills they
need to thrive and succeed throughout their lives.
Following orientation and clearances, volunteers will be able to lead projects;
drive on field trips; assist at the county, club, or project levels; chaperone camps or conferences;
and experience all the benefits that 4-H has to offer.
Do you have computer and social media skills that you
would like to share with 4-H?
Would you like to help maintain the Sacramento County 4-H Website or
Facebook?
If so, please contact Jen at (916) 875-6530 or
Do you have some time to help out in the 4-H office with filing, copying, the lending library, or returning
phone calls from perspective 4-H families or
leaders?
Contact Jen if you would like to help out.
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County News
2015
Achievement
Night
Saturday, October 3rd
7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sacramento County Supervisors Board Room
700 H Street, Sacramento
Recognizing the hard work of Sacramento County 4-H’ers through the year. Awards will include:
*County Record Book Medalists
*Star Rank Awards
*Rabbit & Horse Rank Sheet Awards
*Golden Clover Awards
*CAL & SLC Delegates
I will be working on a slide show for the evening. Please send me your 4-H photos by Friday, October 2nd – [email protected]
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County News
4-H Member and Volunteer Leader Resources
Justina joined Sac County
4-H at the age of 10 &
quickly found her spark.
She has held every youth
leadership position from the
club to county level, and
this year she became a
California 4-H State
Ambassador. Justina’s
passion for 4-H, leadership,
and serving others can be
seen in the many projects
and events in which she
plans and participates.
Justina is also a successful
fashion blogger for Teen
Vogue, breaking down
society’s stereotypes for all
the young girls who follow
her. 4-H has provided
Justina content and context
to practice self-directed
learning and develop
leadership skills, in which
she has used inside and
outside of 4-H.
As a 4-H leader you can
consciously guide
Sacramento County 4-Hers
to thrive too!
4-H volunteer leaders can help promote high quality 4-H activities that
engage youth in subject area topics (content) and in an environment
(context) where youth feel safe and free to share, learn, and grow. Focusing
on both content and context is a critical piece in helping youth thrive.
Research shows that when youth are engaged and self-direct their own
learning, the learning is optimized. Adult volunteers and teen educators are
essential to this learning—facilitating the learning process using hands-on,
experiential methods, where youth are free to explore—
View the following 4-H links to help you get started:
Sacramento County 4-H Website Sacramento County 4-H Facebook
The Sacramento County 4-H
Facebook page has loads of
pictures of 4-Hers from various
4-H events from around our
county.
Visit and like us
on Facebook
Sacramento County 4-H Newsletter
Leaders and members are
encouraged to write event news
& in-depth educational articles
for our 4-H newsletter.
Each article counts in the record
book and rank sheets.
Send 4-H articles HERE
California State 4-H Website
Sac. County 4-H Home page
How to join 4-H
4-H Volunteer opportunities, Club, program development committees YES, and Resident Camp: Go Here
Forms: Treatment, Conduct Code
County Horse Project
CA 4-H Home webpage
Project Sheets
Public Speaking
Thrive
Star Rankings & Record Books
Achievement Pins
Youth Officers
Junior & Teen Leaders
All Stars
Emerald Star Project
State Ambassadors
Project Leader Resources
CA 4-H State Newsletter
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County News
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County News
Sacramento County Record Book Competition
Are you interested in competing with your record book next year? Check out the information below to find out more about the County and State Record Book Competition/Evaluation process.
DOES YOUR RECORD BOOK QUALIFY FOR COUNTY?
Were you in at least your second year as a Junior or Senior member? Did your book receive a gold seal
at the club competition? Have you earned your bronze star or higher? If you answered yes to all of the
above questions, your book qualifies for county judging. Congratulations!
PROCESS FOR ENTERING YOUR RECORD BOOK:
1. Drop off qualified book (affix club gold seal with date to the inside of the book cover, include the
signed evaluation forms from club & for this competition) at the 4-H office.
2. Make sure your club has enough evaluators for the competition entry. Clubs need to send one
evaluator with one to three entries. To judge at county, contact the 4-H office. Our County All
Star will provide breakfast and lunch for the county record book evaluators!
DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR RECORD BOOK BEFORE THE COUNTY COMPETITION?
If you want feedback about your book before the county evaluation, you can contact our county record
book coordinator and then drop off the book at the 4-H office.
4-H RECORD BOOK RESOURCES
CA 4-H Record Book Forms
(all forms used must be current)
CA 4-H Record Book Manual
(check the manual to find out where items go in record book)
CA Record Book Winner Examples
(see what State looks for in books)
Club Seal Rubric
Club Record Book Pin at the 4-H Mall
County Record Book Evaluation Forms
(this is a rubric that members can see what county evaluators are looking for; clubs use this form too)
Signed Evaluation Form for County Competition (see last page of this newsletter)
STATE RECORD BOOK COMPETITION
Intent to Submit to State (June 30)
Quick Start Record Book Course for State (June 30)
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County News
4-H Program Tentative Calendar
Rachel met with Congressman Dr. Ami Bera while she attended
the National 4-H Conference in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Rachel
joined 4-H at age 5 with the 4-H hug-a-pet project and several
years later became a California State 4-H Ambassador.
Rachel has said that with the help of experienced 4-H project
leaders and the participation in the many projects, roles, and
events (guide dogs for the blind, junior master gardening,
Revolution of Responsibility, 4-H Club president, County All Star,
4-H Honey Bee Essay winner, State 4-H record book winner,
Club Recreation Leader, Cal Focus, State Field Day, SLC
participant); she grew to be an effective and confident leader. Rachel and Congressman Dr. Ami Bera
2015 4-H Event
June 19-23 Cal Focus
June 21-26 4-H Summer Camp
June 24-28 State Horse Classic
June 30 State record book Quick Start Course & Intent Form due
July 1 New 4-H Program Year
July 10-26 State Fair
July 12-18 Mountain Horse Camp
July 13 Horse Rank Sheets due
July 14-18 Leadership Washington Focus
July 14 & 21 CA 4-H Throwdown
July 20 SLC Orientation
July 23-26 SLC
August 1 County Record Book Competition
Youth who have participated in 4-H for more than a year are significantly better off than youth who did not partici-
pate in the program. As a 4-H member, there are a myriad of activities to explore! Leadership and personal devel-
opment opportunities are found from the club to the state level. Leaders should encourage Senior members to
participate in advanced county, sectional and state leadership activities. In addition, the 4-H educational activities
listed below can be woven into the project as skill activities to meet goals, interests & needs.
September Youth Summit aerospace 4-H Sectional Meeting
Sept 25-27 Citizenship Weekend
October 3 Achievement Night
November 6-8 State Leaders Forum
November Farm Day
November State RB Judging Sectional Skills Day
2016
January Horse Classic planning team applications Due
CAL Conference
February State Ambassador applications due
Honey Bee Essay due
Feb/March County Presentation Day
All Star applications and interviews
March Sectional Field Day (presentation day)
April National 4-H Conference
May County Fair State Advisory commit-tee applications due
State Field Day State Fashion Revue State Presentation Day
4-H Event
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Project News
Herald 4-H Dairy Cattle Project
Herald 4-H Cooking Project
A project is:
Planned work in an area that is meaningful to you
Guided by a 4-H adult volunteer
Aimed at planned objectives that you can attain & measure
Summarized by some form of record keeping
Five Fast Facts about a 4-H Cooking Project
Kyla Pearson—
1. In our project we make desserts or meals every
meeting.
2. Our members enter food to the county fair as
indoor exhibits
3. I entered Apple Bread in the fair last year and won
a ribbon.
4. Our members learn about place settings at our
project meetings and ...
5. We learn about different utensils and what they
are used for.
Courtney Pierson—
1. We make a lot of food.
2. Our members learn how to properly clean
utensils.
3. I began this project with little knowledge, now I
know a lot more.
4. At our project meetings we make fun cooking
items that get more complicated through the
year
5. Our members enter things we have made like
decorative cakes and Christmas bread in the
Sacramento County Fair.
My name is Trevor Denier and I have been in 4-H for four years. A 4-H project of mine is Dairy Cattle.
I raise Holstein cows. 4-H has taught me to treat my cows with kindness. To prepare for county fair, I milk my
cow once a day and then dry her off. I brought three cows to fair for showmanship, breed, and seniors
classes. In these classes dairy cattle are shown for their udders.
A Holstein Cow
Upcoming conference Sept. 27-Oct. 1 Madison, Wisconsin: 4-H Dairy cattle showmanship and judging contests.
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Leadership News
Country Centre 4-H Club Secretary Report
Sacramento County 4-H All Star Report
Hi, my name is Michael Reckers and I am your 2015-2016 All-Star for Sacramento County.
I am excited to be representing our county at state events throughout the next year. I am 15
years old and will be a sophomore in high school. I am a current member of the Clover 4-H
Club in Fair Oaks. I have been a member of the club for the past nine years. I have served
numerous officer positions over the years and have been in many projects as well. My
favorite by far is the swine project and being a part of the County Fair. This summer, I will
be attending the State Leadership Conference at UC Irvine. I will also be attending
numerous state leadership meetings throughout the state. I look forward to meeting many
more people my age that are just as committed to 4-H and community service.
Whitney Barnett Country Centre 4-H Club
This is my first year as the Country Centre 4-H Club’s secretary.
Being secretary has been a fun way to contribute to the club and express
my thoughts and ideas. This is my second year in 4-H, so last year I watched
how the prior secretary did the job and decided I’d like to give it a try.
I enjoy taking roll and reading minutes to the club. I also enjoy preparing my
notes before our meetings so that I know what we are going to do at the meeting. This officer position has
boosted my confidence in public speaking and has helped my organizational skills. Being secretary means I am
part of the leadership team for our club and has been a good experience in working in a team and coordinating
with the other officers to plan fun club meetings for everyone. Some tips for those considering being secretary in
their own club would be to be ready to do a lot of writing (or typing), be organized, and prepare for any
unexpected turns in the meeting that weren’t in the agenda, but that you still have to record.
In addition to the State Leadership Conference, I will be hosting the County Record Book Judging Day on August
1st. If you have not already started your record book – now is the time. Remember, if your book receives GOLD or
better, you are eligible to have your book judged at County. I will also be attending the California State Fair in July.
If you and your family are planning to come – remember to wear your 4-H shirt. It is important to represent 4-H at
events where people are interested in learning more about our organization. You are an ambassador for our club –
I take the job very seriously and I hope you do too. Tell others about the great leadership, public speaking,
community service and fun project opportunities that are available throughout our county. I have set a busy
schedule for myself this year. I look forward to promoting 4-H and its opportunities as well as plan and attend
events on behalf of the county. I look forward to meeting many of you this year.
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Citizenship & Community Service News
Citrus Heights 4-H: Paper Clover Fundraiser Event
Sacramento County 4-H and the AYL Program in Samoa
Alex Bell of Sequoia Valley 4-H participated in a program that focused its attention on “healthy living” (nutrition/
diabetes) among a Samoan population; after Alex read about this program in the 4-H Flash, she applied to it and
was accepted. In August 2014, she went to a three day training in Colorado and then travelled to Samoa for the
three week program (December 15-January 4) during her Christmas school break. She said while looking at
nutrition and the Samoan lifestyle, she began to understand how poverty affects diet, “You would naturally think
that you would buy fruits and vegetables for better health, but when you don’t have a car to get to the market, you
don’t have very much money, and you need the food to last for a month, often times foods like top ramen become
the main staple of the diet.” She also said that being in this program was an eye opener for her, “because I grew
up in an upper middle class family, I didn’t really lack for anything, but in Samoa I saw people living in homes that
had no real walls and no running water.” While she was there she helped start a community organic garden.
Kaylie Colin Citrus Heights 4-H Club President
Citrus Heights 4-H attended a community service event at a Tractor Supply Store in Antelope on Friday,
April 24, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We wore our 4-H uniforms in support of 4-H and our club.
While at this event, we educated the community about 4-H by discussing goals, meanings, and opportunities
that 4-H opens to children. We also spoke about how 4-H helps us to grow into responsible, confident, and
hardworking adults. As customers entered the store we handed out paper clovers and explained how this helps
support 4-H. We will be attending this wonderful community service opportunity again on Saturday, May 2nd,
2015 from 9 am to 12 pm, and hope to be able to communicate how amazing 4-H is with many more people in
the community.
$913,553 was raised Nationally during the Spring 2015 Paper Clover Fundraiser, Our best event ever!
Total $ Raised in California: $51,809
A Big Thank You to all who helped support this fundraising event
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4-H Shooting Sports News
4-H Shooting Sports National Championships
4-H Archery Classes
4-H Rifle Classes
National 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Sunday, June 21—Friday, June 26 Grand Island, Nebraska
4-H youth from across the country will compete in the following nine disciplines:
Compound Archery | Recurve Archery | Air Rifle | Air Pistol | .22 Rifle |
.22 Pistol | Shotgun | Muzzle loading | Hunting Skills
Class 1 Saturday, July 11 & Sunday, July 12 Merced County 4-H Class 2 Saturday, Sept. 12 & Sunday, Sept. 13
Merced County will be hosting
four 4-H Shooting Sports
Leader Training classes.
Class sizes are limited so sign up early.
For more information, contact
Darlene McIntyre (209-385-7418)
Class 1 Saturday, August 8 & Sunday, August 9 Merced County 4-H Class 2 Saturday, Oct. 10 & Sunday, Oct. 11
Tuesday, September 29 - Friday, October 2 Camp San Luis Obispo, CA Projected cost: $200 Interested? Get updates Here or by “liking” the CA 4-H Shooting Sports Facebook page
Training allows certification in 1 of 6 different disciplines: Archery Hunting Muzzle loading Pistol Rifle Shotgun
A coordinator course will also be offered for those who want to learn more about administering a county program.
Open to Staff and Volunteer Leaders 21 & older
This is for leaders who want to
become instructors to strengthen
the County and State programs.
Successful completion of this
course allows these participants
to hold certification workshops.
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Sectional News
The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential and
recommends youth to keep challenging themselves within the program by becoming involved in varied events.
Here are two different types of upcoming events for members to “flex their brain” (the brain grows stronger when
we try new things) that offer varied opportunities based on age and skill development.
North Central Sectional Citizenship Weekend Conference
September 25-27, 2015 Marin Headlands Hostel Sausalito, CA NCS Citizenship Weekend Conference Fees: $115 by July 1 $120 (July 2-Aug 15) $140 (After Aug 16) For more information on scholarships for the conference, please contact the 4-H Office. Enrollment in a Citizenship project is not required to attend.
We will be participating in various aspects of citizenship: including government, history and community service.
Activities include mock trial with a real, practicing lawyer, fun group outdoor community service opportunity, group
tour of the Nike Missile, and FUN in the sun and TEACH on the beach. Tours and additional activities may have
small incidental fees. Details will be included when session selection is sent to delegates.
North Central Sectional Skills Day-November 2015
This event is a day of activities for primaries and has a host of workshops for juniors and seniors. 4-H members can
provide a fun activity for primary members, lead a workshop about one of their 4-H projects they are interested in,
contribute to a community service donation, or participate as a 4-H color guard at the opening ceremony . If you are
interested in any of these opportunities then you can join the NCS skills day committee; the best way to do this is to
attend one of the NCS sectional meetings (next one is in September) to meet the skills day committee chair. Last
year, Sacramento County 4-H All Star Brandon Brown led a weaving workshop and was part of the Color Guard;
and Lynnette Ward (a previous Sacramento County 4-H All Star and State 4-H Diamond Star) was the event’s guest
speaker and led workshops on 4-H and Résumés. This year, this event will take place in Stockton in November,
more info coming soon.
Check in on Friday Evening
Check out on Sunday Afternoon
Open to all 4-H members 12 and older
as of December 31, 2014
Register Here
Lynette Ward Elizabeth & All Star Jenna:
youth event chairs
All Star Brandon
leading a workshop
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State News
Steps to Success in 4-H
Key aspects of the 4-H program have been standardized to help make the program fair for every member regardless
of which club or county they participate in. Key aspects include: What makes a member in good standing?
How members can earn a year stripe and pin? Just in time for the new project year, leaders and members can learn
about these “new” requirements in 4-H by following the document link: Steps to Success in 4-H.
The new Steps to Success in 4-H and associated policy changes are effective July 1.
New California State 4-H Presentation Manual
Look for the new 4-H presentation manual coming in October. It is an easy to read and colorful, eye catching manual.
California State Fair
Champion Challenge
Learning Laboratory Competition: 8--10 am at the Fair Animal Barn:
Saturday, July 11: Beef, Swine, Market Goat, Sheep, Rabbit, Poultry
Monday, July 20 Dairy Goat, Dairy Cattle
Golden Seal 4-H Presentations
4-H members who earned a Gold seal at the 2015 State Presentation Day
are eligible to present, non-competitively, at the California State Fair.
Sunday, July 12, (All Day) Cal Expo Building #1 (Youth Arts Building)
Wednesday, July 15, (All Day) Cal Expo Building #4 (Industrial Technology Building)
CA 4-H Throwdown (Healthy Living Cooking)
Tuesday, July 14, 11am to 6 pm (Senior 4-H competitions)
Tuesday, July 21, 11 am to 6 pm (Junior 4-H competitions)
CA 4-H Discussion Meet Competition
Wednesday, July 22, 11 am to 1:30 pm, Expo Center Building 6
4-H State Leadership Conference 2016 Thursday, July 28– Sunday, July 31, 2016 Humboldt State University Ages: 13-19
July 10-26 Cal Expo
California State Fair
Tara from Sacramento
County 4-H has been
a leader at all levels
in 4-H. She has been
a Club Officer and
County 4-H All Star.
Here she is winner of
the County Fair Best
in Show at State Fair.
Note to travelers:
When high school junior/seniors travel to a college
campus with one of their parents, they can get a
discount on their train
tickets! Amtrak/CampusVisit
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4-H Websites To view Sacramento 4-H information, go to http://cesacramento.ucanr.edu/4H/
To find County Club locations, go to http://ucanr.org/sites/UC4-H/Join/County/index.cfm
4-H Volunteer Café, go to http://4hvolunteercafe.wordpress.com
To view the 4-H Project Sheets, go to: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/Project_Sheets/
To view the 4-H State news, go to http://www.ca4h.org/Administration/StateOffice/
To view the 4-H Volunteer Café, go to http://4hvolunteercafe.wordpress.com/
To view the 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology news, go to http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/SET/
To view the National 4-H news, go to http://4-h.org/news/4hnews.php
To view the National 4-H news Healthy Living Program, go to http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/kids-health/
PERSONS WITH HEARING DIFFICULTIES CONTACT CALIFORNIA RELAY
SERVICE: 711 OR (800) 735-2929 FOR TTY
IF YOU WANT TO CONTACT HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS CALL:
(800) 735-2922
If accommodations are needed for
any meeting or event, please contact
the 4-H Office at least two weeks in
advance.
It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities (Complete nondiscrimination policy statement can be found at http://ucanr.edu/sites/anrstaff/files/169224.pdf ) Inquiries regarding ANR’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to Linda Marie Manton, Affirmative Action Contact, University of California, Davis, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1318.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, University of California and Counties of Sacramento, Solano and Yolo cooperating.
Articles Wanted!
Do you have something you want to share with the County? A Club update or photos of a recent 4-H activity? We want you to submit your info to the 4-H Office.
All articles or photos, must be submitted by the 3rd Wednesday of each month to: [email protected]
FUTURE CALENDAR EVENTS
August 6 &7, California’s Best Livestock Judging Camp, Modesto Junior College Ag. Pavilion August 8 & 9, 2015: 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training (Rifle), Merced County August 15, 2015: 4-H Night at the Sacramento River Cats, Sacramento County September 12 & 13, 2015: 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training (Archery), Merced County September 25-27, 2015: North Central Section Citizenship Weekend, Sausalito, CA September 27-October 1, 2015: National 4-H Dairy Conference, Madison, Wisconsin September 29-October 2, 2015: National 4-H Shooting Sports Workshop, San Luis Obispo, CA September 29, 2015: National 4-H Food Challenge, Dallas, Texas October 3, 2015: County Achievement Night, Sacramento, CA October 10 & 11, 2015: 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training (Rifle), Merced County October 7-18, 2015: Fall Paper Clover Fundraiser, Sacramento, CA November 2, 2015: 4-H Record Books due to State Office, Davis, CA November 6-8, 2015: State Leaders’ Forum, San Diego, CA November 13-15, 2015: State Record Book Judging, Davis, CA November 18-19, 2015: National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference, Louisville, Kentucky
