Inside this issue: Calendar, Color Me Green logo 1

Leader corner, Incen ves & Recogni-on, Western Reg Leaders Forum info

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Russell Preston Scholarship recipient story. Collegiate 4-H info

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Let’s Eat commi ee informa on

Color Me Green Run Project info 4

Wreaths Across America, Summer Camp, Plant Science contest 5

Archery Training, State Field Day, club news

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Club News 7

State 4-H News 8-9

December 2014

Mendocino Roundup

4-H Calendar of Events December_______________________________________________________ 12…………ProjectLearningTreeWorkshopHoplandREC13…………WreathsAcrossAmericaNationalWreathplace-ment15……………Newsletterarticlesduetoof ice17………….ExecutiveBoardmeeting~Ukiah5:3025……………….ChristmasHolidayof iceclosedJanuary___________________________________________________________ 1…………….NewYearsDayHolidayof iceclosed10…………CountyCouncilmeeting~Ukiah9-noon12……First ProjectmeetingforColor Me Green 5K planning15………Newsletterarticlesduetoof ice19………….MartinLutherKingHoliday~of iceclosed22……First meetingforLet’s Eat! at4:00WillitsGrange27…………Western Regional Leaders Forum 1stwebinarFebruary_________________________________________________________ 7………..Junior Livestock Expo @REFseeinsideformore12…………...Western Regional Leaders Forum 2ndwebinar15…………..Newsletterarticlesduetoof iceMarch_____________________________________________________________ 2………….Western Regional Leader Forum 3rdwebinar7……….PresentationDay~FortBragg15……...Newsletterarticlesduetoof ice28……...Color Me Green 5kHoplandFieldStationApril______________________________________________________________15…….Newsletterarticlesduetoof ice18……...CountyCouncilmeetingUkiah9-12noon25……….PotterValleyRabbitShow~PVFirehouse30……….ProjectPro icienciesPlannedduetoof iceMay________________________________________________________________ 2………..ExtravaganzaInlandlocation15……….Newsletterarticlesduetoof ice30……...StatePresentationDay~UCDavis

Seepage 4 fordetailsonhowtobecomepartofthisevent.Thiswillbeledasaproject.Soplantojointheprojectandhelpshareinthefunandwork.

Leader’s Corner Incentives & Recognition Committee Recentlyarecordbookdiscussionwasheld.Thegroupde-cidedtoputtogetheralistofwhatitemsgointowhichpartoftherecordbook.TheywillneedYOURhelptoaccomplishthishugetask.Pleasesubmitanyevents,activities,trainingsetc,totheUCCEof icewhowillcompilealist.TheI&Rcom-mitteewillthenworkonplacingthoseitemsintheircorrectlocations.Eachclubwillbegiventhecompletelisttousetohelptheirmembersputtogethertheirrecordbooks.Sopleasepassthewordtogetitemsintotheof iceforthelist.Thisshouldhelpeachclubwhilejudgingclubbooksatclublevel.TheissuehasbeenthateachclubjudgesdifferentlyanditmakesjudgingatCountyverydif icult.TheCommitteeisalsolookingtohaveat least one repre-sentativefromeachclubonthecommittee.Ideallytheywouldlike one adult and one teen from each club.ThiswaytheteenscanhaveasayinthingsgoingonintheCoun-ty.Ifyoucannotphysicallyattendthemonthlymeetings(3rdTuesday5:30attheUCCEof iceinUkiah.)Thereareseveralwaysthatyoucanattendremotely,viaSkype,Teamviewerorviaconferencecall.ThecommitteeisalsolookingforanewChairperson,GinaClinehastoomuchgoingtoleadthegroupanylonger.Whatdoesthechairpersondo?Theyplantheagendaforthemeetingandgetitouttoallparticipantsoneweekpriortothescheduledmeeting.ThereisasecretaryateachmeetingwhoisresponsiblefortakingminutesandgettingtheinformationtotheUCCEof iceforinclusioninthemonthlynewsletter.PleasecontacttheUCCEof icewithnamesofrepresenta-tivesfromyourclubANDifyou’dliketoserveasChairmen.

Western Regional Leaders Forum

Starting January 27th MendocinoCounty4-Hwillbehosting3webinarsforadultandteenlearning.. OregonState4-Hisholdingvirtualconferencesviawebinar,whichwillbebroad-castattheUCCEof iceinUkiah.Thetimeforeachses-sionis6:30-8:30PMforcompletedescriptionsofeachsessionofferedgotothewebsitebelow.e-SESSION #1

Youth Connect: At Great Meetings Tuesday, January 27, 2015

e-SESSION #2

Widening the Circle: Special Connections Thursday, February 12, 2015

SESSION #3

Youth Connecting in Your Community Monday, March 2, 2015 http://oregon.4h.oregonstate.edu/wrlf2015formoreinfo.

Correction on Record Book Results CongratulationstoJulieBrownwhoactuallyearnedagoldmedalatcountyrecordbookjudging.Herscoreswereaddedincorrectlywhichcausedthemistake.

Allclubsneedtodoublechecktheirclubrosters.Alsoaskeachprojectleadertodoublechecktheirprojectenrollmentlist.Anyadditionsorcorrectionsneedtobesenttotheof ice,forTan-nistomakethechanges,sowecanalsochangethehardcopyenrollmentform.NO MARKET ANIMAL PROJECTS CAN BE ADDED, changescanbemadewithinthemarketanimalprojects.Ifyouclubhasn’talready,pleasesendacheckforyourenrollmentstotheof iceassoonaspossiblethecounciltreasurerneedstosendacouncilchecktotheState4-Hof iceforourenrollmentsLearningforLeaders,Parents&LearningforLeaders,Parents&LearningforLeaders,Parents&

TeensTeensTeens

Congratulations Montana Edgar!

Hello. My name is Montana Edgar I am 18 years old and a freshman at Northern Arizona University. I

did 4-H at Redwood Valley Calpella for ten (10) years in the Market Swine project. I learned a lot in

the project from breeding to showing and even place within the top five for many of my years in the

project. Last year I was granted the Dr. Russell Preston Memorial Scholarship to pursue my degree in

Criminal Justice. I participated in many leadership roles in 4-H that prepared me for life outside of the

4-H world. I am very grateful for my years in 4-H because they provided me with knowledge that not

many children my age get the experience to know. My Community Leaders, Project Leaders and the

involved parents in my 4-H group were very helpful in my journey to where I am today. I joined 4-H 10

years ago because my father had done it and had been a leader causing my curiosity to peak enough

to join. I quickly fell in love with the program and everything I was learning. I made friends quickly that

shared my interest and felt like I belonged somewhere again. I loved my numerous years in 4-H and

would recommend the organization to anyone that was thinking of joining.

IfyouareaseniorinHighSchoolandhavebeenin4-Hforatleast4years,youareencouragedtoapply.Eachyeartherearethree,$1,000scholarshipsavailableforthosethataregoingontocollegeortradeschool.RussellPrestonScholarshipApplicationsareavailableonourMendocinoCounty4-Hwebsiteathttp://cemendocino.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/4-H_Forms_and_Information/

Russell Preston Scholarship Award Winners Stories

Member Tip of the Month: Are you going away to college soon? Did you know you can take 4-H with you by joining a Collegiate 4-H group? Collegiate 4-H provides students with an identity on campus and gives them opportunities to con-tinue to be involved with and support the 4-H program.

Learn more and find out how you can join (or start) a local chapter:

Doyoulikecolor?Doyouliketoexercisewithyourfriendsandfamily?Welliftheanswerisyes,joinusSat-urday, March 28th 2015 at The Hopland Field Sta-tion for a fun, energetic 5K Color Walk/Run!Ifyouwouldliketohelporganizeandplanthisevent,pleasejoin us on January 12th at 6:00pm atthe4HOf iceforour irstplanningmeeting.Onlineregistrationinfowillbeavailablesoon.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,pleasecon-tactGina Vaughan at4hgina@gmail.comThiswillbeafundraiserforMendocinoCounty4-H.It’safunrun.ThisisaCountyWideproject.Themeetingscanbeattendedremotelyviaaconferencecallline,whichisbeingsetuprightnow.Thiseventwilltakelotsofhelpers.Wewillbecollabo-ratingwithlocalclubsandbusinessestohosttheevent.Examplesofhelpersneededtoputonthisevent; Setupcourse Startingline/Finishline Colortossersevery1/2mileandat inishline Waterstationat1.55milemarker Water/foodstationat inishline Checkintables,alreadyregistered,cashier,t-shirts Runner/walkers Photographer Sponsors/donors FirstAidStation~EMT PlusmuchmoreinadvanceoftherunMark your calendar for the irst meeting of this project on Monday January 12th 6:00 at the UCCE 4-H of ice in Ukiah.

Let’sEatNewFoodEventfor2015.Thecommitteeisform-ingandwillholdit’s irstmeetingonThursdayJan-uary22nd4:00pmattheWillitsGrange.You’veheardaboutit—thenew‘LET’SEAT!’foodielddaycominginOctober 2015.NowjoinusattheWillitsGrangeforour irstteammeetingofteenandadultleaders.Wewillgooverthepro-gramindetail,talkaboutjobassignments,andbrainstormideas.Wealreadyhave7teensandroomformore.Thereareplentyofopportunitiestouseanddevelopskillsofallkindsasyouhelpbringtolifethis irst-everfoodsevent!Beforethemeeting,besuretosignupsowecanemailyouaworkingcopyoftheprogramoutline.Thiswillgetyouorientedandseewhatjobsarestillopen,aswellasgetyourcreativeideas low-ing.Ifyouhavequestions,contactAmyorLinda.Seeyounextmonth!AmyHarper,Let’sEat!Coordinator,621-3399,a.harper2@comcast.netLindaEdgington,UCCEof ice,463-4495orlgedgington@ucanr.eduHere’sa“taste”ofdutiesthatwillneedyouthtohelpmakeitsuccessful FoodDonationcollectiondayoftheevent Welcome;checkintable Handwashingstation Measuringstation Knivesstation Smoothiestation HealthySnackstation FoodJeopardystation GuestChefhelper Setup……Cleanupcrews Donations Prizes FoodSafetymonitor Clubpromotion&advertising

Mendo-Lake Summer Camp Updates The2015Mendocino-Lake4HSummerCampdatesandapplicationdeadlineshavebeenset.CampwillbeheldJune25-29,2015atCampNavarro.CounselorsandstaffwillarriveonWednesdayJune24.Lastyear’syouthstaffhavechosenthethemeofRodeo forthe20154HSummerCamp.Dean,DirectorandAmbassadorApplicationandEssayDue:December 11, 2014 InterviewsforDean, Director and Ambassador ApplicantswillbeThursday, December 18, 2014 -Ukiah4-HOf icestartingat6:00p.m.CounselorandLeadCounselorApplications andEssayDue:February 27, 2015 FirstCounselor meetingwillbeWednesday, February 18, 2015. Ukiah4-HOf ice6:30-8:30p.m.2ndCounselor meetingwillbeWed.March18,2015attheUCCEMendocinoOf ice6:30-8:30PM Lookforapplicationshttp://celake.ucanr.edu/4-H_Program/Upcoming_Events/?calitem=254879&g=73419 Ifyouhavequestionsaboutsummercamp,contactPaulJohnsonat489-2520

emailtallpaul@sonic.netorKristenLooneyat489-8816oremailkrislooney@yahoo.com.State Field Day Plant Science Contest

Location: Hart Hall (Lobby, room 1128, and room 1130)

Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm The plant science contest engages youth in the scientific study of plant life and provides an opportunity for youth to in-crease their knowledge of horticultural plants, and horticultural/plant science techniques and knowledge, greatly expand their ability to identify various plants and allows for interaction with other youth interested in plant science. The plant sci-ence contest is organized into three parts: Judging, Plant Identification, and Written. All 4-H'ers are welcome to participate in the contest. No Pre-registration is necessary. The four highest scoring senior-age youth (15-18) are eligible to be part of the California State 4-H Horticulture team. This team represents California in the National Junior Horticultural Association convention. Senior-age youth (in addition to team members) are also eligible to attend the convention and participate in demonstration, speech, and a number of other contests at the convention. See http://www.njha.org/projects_hortid.html for more information on the contest format and rules.

National Wreaths Across America Day SaturdayDecember13,2014MendocinoCountyisveryfortunatetohave4clubsactivelyinvolvedwithWreathsAcrossAmericathisyear.UkiahandRedwoodValleywillbeatthecemeteryinUkiahplacingwreathsafteraparadefromtheVeteransHalltothecemetery.PotterValleyisalsoparticipatingwiththeirlocalcemeteryaswellasFortBraggandtheirlocalcemetery.Allfestivitiesstartat9amwhenspecialguestswillkickoftheplacementofwreathsongravesofVeterans.Thankyoutoeveryonewhomadethisgreateventpossible.

4-H Shooting Sports Archery Certi ication December 13 & 14, 2014 Merced County Ifyouhaveaninterestinsharingyourarcheryskillswithyouth,howaboutbecominga4-HArcheryadultvol-unteerorteenleader.Therewillbea4-Harcheryleadercerti icationtrainingofferedinDecember2014.TheclasswillbeheldSaturday,December13th,9AM–4PM,andSunday,December14th,9AM-1pm,attheSafetyFirstShootingAssociation,RiverOaksRange,11584ShafferRd,Winton,inMercedCounty.ThisclassisbeinghostedbyMercedCounty4-H.Youmustbecomea4-Hleaderormemberandattendbothdaystoreceivecer-ti icationtoteacharcheryattheproject,clubandcamplevels.ThecoursewillincludeaPowerPointlecture,reviewofequipment,practiceshootingandteaching,andawrittentest.Thecostis$35perpersontoincludearesourcebinder,SaturdaylunchandSundaybreakfast.Juniorandteenleadersareinvitedbutmustattendwithanadultorhaveacerti iedarcheryadultleadertheywillbehelpingbackhome.Drivingdirectionstotherangeareathttp://www.safety irstshooting.org/html/directions.html.DryRVcampingisanoption.Toregister,pleasecompleteandmailthe“CA4-HShootingSportsTrainingRequestandRegistrationForm”availableathttp://www.ca4h.org/ iles/2123.pdf,andanadultoryouth4-Hmedicalreleaseformanda$35checkpayableto“MercedCounty4-HCouncil”andmailtoUCCE,2145 Wardrobe Ave, Merced, 95341. RegistrationisdueFriday,December5th,andSpace is limited to 15 attendees.FormoreinformationcallDarleneMcIn-tyreat209-385-7418 or emailheratdlmcintyre@ucanr.edu.

Fort Bragg Atournextmeetingweheldourawardsnightbanquetandcongratulatedthemembersofourclubwhore-ceivedawardsfortheirrecordbooksforthepastyear.Afewofourmembersgaveareportfromourbakesalefundraiserandconcludedittobeanenjoyableandsuccessfulevent.OurclubleaderslaidouttheplansforourWreathsAcrossAmericaprojectandencour-agedmemberstosellwreathsthroughoutthecommu-nitytosupportthecause.WewillalsobepreparingaThanksgivingbasketforalocalfamilythroughdona-tionsfromourmembers.Congratulationstoallourmemberswhoreceivedawards,wearelookingfor-wardtoanothersuccessfulyear!Moreclubscribesonnextpage

StateFieldDayUpdatesMay30,2015,8:00am-6:00pmUCDavisCampus-WellmanHallRevampedStateFieldDayWebpagecheckitout:http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Events/SFD/Hereyouwill indaninteractivemapalongalltheexcitingactivitiesyoucanparticipateandenjoy!

Interested in being a Shooting Sports Leader? Attentionparentsandleaders,ifanyoneisinterestedinlead-ingashootingsportsproject,theymustattendacerti iedshootingsportstraininginthedisciplinetheywouldliketolead,aswellasbecomeacleared4-Hleader.Forexample,archery,ri le,shotgun,blackpowderorpistol.OurCounty4-HLeadersCouncilhasmoniessetasideintheirbudgettohelpleadersoffsetthecostsofthetraining.Shootingsportsprojectsareverypopularwithourmembers,wecurrentlydonothaveenoughtrainedadultstoleadprojects.IfyouareinterestedandwouldlikemoreinformationpleasecontactLindaat707-463-4495orlgedgington@ucanr.edu

Long ValleyHieveryoneI’mMasonKellyandIwillbeyou’re2014/2015ReporterforLongValley4H.Wehavekickedoffouryearbyelectingnewof icers.Congratula-tionstoEmmaBraught-President,JordanLuna-VP,Col-linSpackman-Rowles-Treasurer,HaileyWhitcomb-Secretary,HaileyMusgrave,KadeeGolightly-Ohl,GarrettCampbell,BraydenPolson,&PaigeWhitcomb-Sgt.AtArms.IwouldalsoliketowelcomeournewmembersSamGutierrez,RoxanneJohnson,GracieSilva,HaileyFinnegan,LeibelFirks,&MalaynaLavenduskey.Wearelookingforwardtoafunandexcitingyear.WewouldliketoThankShannaBraughtforhermanyyearsofded-icationstotheLongValley4HasCommunityLeaderandalsoliketowelcomeournewCommunityLeaderChris-tineKelsay.

Mendocino Spartan TheMendocinoSpartansmetonOctober13attheMendocinoK-8School.Webeganthemeetingwithourusualbusi-nessandthereportingontheprojectsheldthismonth.Ourguestspeaker,Mrs.Kraut,talkedabouther13yearsofexpe-riencein4Handhowitimpactedherlifeandhelpedhercareer.ThenallthemembersthatattendedtheMendocinoCountyfairandAppleShowtalkedabouttheirblazinghotweekendatthefairandwhattheyenteredandwon.ThenwetalkedandplannedourupcomingawardsbanquetwhichwillbeatPrestonHallnextmonth.Afterwards,weenjoyedahealthysnackandtriedtosolveadif icultriddle.Thenourrecreationleaderleadusinanuplifting namegametohelpusgettoknowourmanynewmembers'namesbetter.AndthatendedourOctobermeeting.OnNovember10,2014theMendocinoSpartanshelditsAnnualAwardsandRecognitionCeremonyandMexi-canFiestaatPrestonHallinMendocino.Webeganthiseventbyjudgingtablecenterpieces,aslightlychalleng-ingordealinsomecases.ThenwelineduptohelpourselvestoawonderfulMexicanmealwithlotsofdes-serts.Aspecialthankstoallthosewhoservedinthekitchen,whetherbymakingrefreshingbeverages,wash-ingdishes,orbringingfoodfromhome.ThankyoutoJoeyBeakforsharingheramazingTequila-freeMargari-tacupcakesandtoeveryoneelsewhobakeddessertsforthisfunevent.Afterdinnerwesettleddowntobegintheceremony.Webeganwithrecognizingourpastof icers,newof icersandnewSpartanmembers.WendyLeeBeaktalkedaboutourclub'srecordbooksandcongratulatedusonhowwellwedidattheCountylevel.WegaveourjuniorandTeenLeadersaroundofapplauseandthenmovedontoStarAchievements.HardyLeeBeak,JoyaYager,ElishaYagerandLillianaHadik-Barkoczyreceivedtheirwell-earnedBronzeStarswhileJoeyBeakandRoryBeakreceivedtheirGoldStars.JillianandArielAntonbothreceivedtheirPlatinumStars.Finally,JoeyBeakandRoseParker-Akauwererecognizedfortheiroutstandingdedicationandresponsibilitytodairygoats.TheyreceivedsweatshirtsforbeingtheSpartan'snewest"TeensinAction!"Greatjobeveryone!!

ClubNewsUkiah Shamrocks Atoursecondmeeting,October2nd,weprac-ticedourParliamentaryProcedurewithtrailmix.Trailmixwasourpracticediscussionitem.Weagreedonput-tingm&m,pretzelbunnies,chocolatechips,honeyoats,andbananachipsinthetrailmix.WealsomadecardsforOperationTangoMike. OnOctober18ththeUkiahandRedwoodValleyclubswereinthepumpkinfestparade.Wehadlotsoffunandatelotsofcandy.WealsohadacouplewreathsonourloatforpromotingwreathsacrossAmerica.(http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/).OnNovember7-9thereistheWHYconfrence.WewillhaveawardnightonNovember16th5-6pmwithadessertpotluck. ThenextmeetingonNovember6at6:30p.m.Don’tforgetyourcoinsforwreathsacrossAmericacon-test.Ithinkgirlswillwin.

Fort Bragg~Forour irst4Hmeeting,ourclubestablishedthisyear’sclubtheme:4HGoesGreen!Webrain-stormedideasonhowtoincorporatethisintoouractivitiesthroughouttheyearandfocusedonlookingintosomecommunityprojectstoimproveourlocalenvironment.Wetheninductedof icersandexplainedtheexpectationsofeachof icer’spositiontoensurethatourclub’syearrunssmoothly,startingwithourof icersteam.WeplannedourupcomingbakesalefundraiserwhichweintendedtoholdattheHaywirestoreduringtheirgrandopeninganniver-sary.Membersgavereportsfromsummerprojectsandfairandtoldstoriesfromtheirexperiences.AfterwardsweheldourHalloweenpartyandsharedtreats,playedgames,andadmiredallofourmemberswhodressedupincostumesforthemeeting.

The U.S. Department of State Announces Scholarships for American High School Students to Study Abroad Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Abroad (YES Abroad) - Deadline: January 7, 2015 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) with Germany - Deadline: (Dec 2014 – Jan 2015) For more information on exchanges sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, visit www.exchanges.state.gov or watch this video about U.S. high school student exchanges.

December is Digital Learning Month! Access FREE Computer Science Resources from Code.org—http://code.org/ Computer science skills are in high demand in the work-force. Unfortunately, not many youth have the opportuni-ty to participate in computer science activities. Expanded learn-ing programs are a great vehicle for children and youth to actively learn computer science skills. Implement quality computer science activities in your program by accessing free computer science resources for elementary, middle, and high school students from Code.org and participate in the National

Updated 4-H SET Website http://ucanr.edu/set/ The 4-H SET website has been updated!

Download resources or read about the 4-H SET Initiative: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Programs/Projects/SET/Initiative/

Check out the site to see what 4-H SET has to offer you!

Hosting a Qualifying Horse Show? Register your show here: http://ucanr.edu/qualifying-shows for it to be considered a qualifying show for the 2014 California Horse Classic. Looking for a Qualifying Horse show for the 2015 Califor-nia 4-H Horse Classic? Visit http://ucanr.edu/classic-qualifiers to find a Horse Show near you! 2015 State 4-H Equine Field Day- Working on a location in the Fresno area for January 31, 2015. More information will be released once a location is secured. 2015 State 4-H Horse Classic –Save the Date June 24-28. 2015 Brookside Show park http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/Horse_Classic/

continuedCitizenship Washington Focus June 28-July 4, 2015 Extended travel days (July 5-7, 2015) to: Gettysburg, Philadelphia & Baltimore Registration due December 15. For more information on these programs please visit http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/WF/ Lead-

ership

Washington Focus July 14-18, 2015 Registration due December 15. For more information on these programs please visit http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/WF/

California Focus June 19-23, 2015 Registration opening the week of December 14th and is due March 31. District Leader Applications due January 14th. For more information visit http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/CF/.

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. State Ambassador App Reference Guidelines State Ambassador Application Instructions and Information 2015 Apply Online

Submit a ReferenceState Fashion Revue 2015

Is getting ready for you. Flyers and instructions for SFR Community Service projects are avail-able at State Fashion Revue. To help counties get started, pillowcase kits were distributed at North Central Sectional Skills Day and State Leaders’ Forum. Updates include age division

changes this year. Please note 11 year olds are now in the intermediate category. Flyers for the following categories are avail-able on-line too: Upcycled, Jacket Challenge, and Costume Challenge. New this year: FAB MART. Support the State Fashion Revue event by donating or purchasing fabric, patterns and/or notions. Fab Mart Flyer. Don’t forget the program cover art contest deadline is December 15, 2014. Have your original art published on our SFR program! Contest rules are at http://ucanr.edu/sfrcovercontest. State Fashion Revue Commit-tee is still accepting members, please contact us. Complete details are at http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/SFD/SFR/. 2015 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest

2015 Essay Topic: “Planting for Bees from Backyards and Up” Participate in the 2015 National 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest and submit a 750 to 1000 word essay with the listed criteria in this document. This contest is open to active 4-H club members and must adhere to the requirements and designated subject.

Awards: 1st Prize - $750, 2nd Prize - $500, 3rd Prize - $250 Essays must be submitted electronically as a Word or .pdf attachment, to the State 4-H Office by February 6, 2015. Email to: ca4h@ucanr.edu. In the subject line write: 2015 National Honey Bee Contest. The National winners’ essays will appear in an

issue of the American Beekeeping Federation’s newsletter.

890N.BushStreet Ukiah,CA95482Phone(707)463-4495FAX (707)463-4477

“Roundup” MENDOCINO COUNTY 4-H

December 2014

Web Sites National 4-H Councilwww.4-h.orgCalifornia State 4-H Website: http://ca4h.orgRecordBookforms,officermanuals,PolicyHandbook,opportunitiesforyouthandleaders,etc.ClickonResources forlinkstoelectronic4-Hforms,policies,andopportunities.Mendocino County Website: http://cemendocino.ucdavis.eduTheRoundupisavailableonthiswebsite.YoucanalsobenotifiedwhenanewRoundupisavailableelectronically.PleasecontacttheUkiah4-Hofficeforthisinformation. Yahoo Groups for Community Club Leaders http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4h-ccl/Valuablesitefordiscussingissues,sharinginformationandresourcesforcurriculum,materialsandprojectideas.

Published By: University of CA Cooperative Extension , Mendocino

TheUniversityofCalifornia) DivisionofAgriculture&NaturalResources(ANR)prohibitsdiscriminationagainstorharassmentofanypersonparticipatinginanyofANR’sprogramsoractivitiesonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,religion,sex,genderidentity,pregnancy(whichincludespregnancy,childbirth,andmedicalconditionsrelatedtopregnancyorchild-birth), physical ormental disability,medical condition (cancer-relatedor genetic characteristics), genetic information (including familymedical history), ancestry,marital status, age,sexualorientation,citizenship,orserviceintheuniformedservices(asde inedbytheUniformedServicesEmploymentandReemploymentRightsActof1994:serviceintheuniformedservicesincludesmembership,applicationformembership,performanceofservice,applicationforservice,orobligationforserviceintheuniformedservices)oranypersoninanyofitsprogramsoractivities.UniversitypolicyalsoprohibitsretaliationagainstanyemployeeorpersonparticipatinginanyofANR’sprogramsoractivitiesforbringingacomplaintofdiscrimi-nationorharassmentpursuanttothispolicy.ThispolicyisintendedtobeconsistentwiththeprovisionsofapplicableStateandFederallaws.InquiriesregardingtheUniversity’sequalemployment opportunity policiesmay be directed to LindaMarieManton, Af irmativeAction Contact, University of California,Davis, Agriculture andNatural Resources, One ShieldsAvenue,Davis,CA95616,(530)752-0495.

Cooperative Extension—Mendocino County 890 N. Bush Street Ukiah, CA 95482

Linda Edgington 4-HProgramRepresentativeMendocino707.463.4495lgedgington@ucdavis.edu

Dorina Espinoza Youth,Families&CommunitiesAdvisor707.445.7351dmespinoza@ucdavis.edu

Gregory A. Giusti CountyDirector,Mendocino&LakeCountiesgagiusti@ucanr.edu