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Trinity County 4 -H Febr uar y 2016

CLOVERLEAF

Monthly Council Meeting The next Trinity County 4-H Council Meeting will be at 6:00 PM,

Monday, February 8th at the Young Family Ranch, Weaverville.

As always, each club should make arrangements to be

represented at council.

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Trinity County News………………….2

Leadership Opportunities …..…..3

Favorite Foods Day ..….……......4-8

Scholarships/Grants/Awards.…..9

Regional & State News….....10-11

Nutrition News………………………12

Livestock Fun Facts………………13

Presentation Day …...………..14-16

Shooting Sports…....……......17-18

Club Contacts/Calendar…………19

The Back Page…..………………….20

Member

Tip of the

Month

The 4-H program offers many

opportunities to develop your

public speaking skills. Public

speaking skills are extremely

important and rank number

one among the skill sets of

professionals. Members can

present at project meetings,

club meetings, local events,

and official presentation

days. Winners at the county

level advance to sectional

competitions and may even

compete at the state

presentation day. Learn more

at http://4h.ucanr.edu/

Programs/Projects/

Leadership/PublicSpeaking/

Program Rep’s Message

Hello 2016 and welcome to a new edition of Cloverleaf. After a bit of a hiatus our

newsletter is back! Going forward, we plan to publish newsletters during the

months that we have no 4-H Council meeting scheduled (January, March, April,

May, July, September, October, and November). We would also like to extend a

very warm welcome to Carol Fall. You may know Carol from her time as the UC

Master Gardener Coordinator, but after retiring from the University late last year,

she has returned as administrative support staff with the County. She is based

out of Young Family Ranch in Weaverville and is available on Tuesdays, from

11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and on Thursdays, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Feel free to

e-mail her at cjfall@ucanr.edu or call her at (530) 623-3746, Extension 1. This is

very exciting, as it allows us to offer a greater degree of consistency for our Trinity

County programs. Also, for those of you that may be concerned, I will continue to

schedule days in Trinity, and will continue to staff both the Weaverville and

Hayfork offices. I suppose that’s about all for now. Here’s to a fantastic new year

and thank you so much for being a part of 4-H in Trinity County!

Nate Caeton

Editor’s Note

Attention clubs and club reporters! Cloverleaf wants your

articles. From service learning projects to fundraisers, and

everything in between, we want to know what our 4-H

members are up to. Just snap a few pictures and type a

few lines. Then, send in your submission by the 20th of

each month, and we’ll be sure to include your story in the

next edition of Cloverleaf. It’s that simple. All submissions

should be directed to Carol Fall at cjfall@ucanr.edu. Thank

you and we look forward to seeing your stories in print!

Carol Fall

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If your club members or

your family needs to

order hats, scarves,

ties, or Record Book

Covers; please go

online and order these

directly from ‘Leslie

Carman’ at

www.4hsupplies.com.

The 4-H Office no

longer stocks these

items.

4-H OFFICE

ADDRESS

CHANGE

Please direct all 4-H

Program mail to the

address listed below.

Thank you.

Trinity County 4-H

Office

P.O. Box 1468

Weaverville, CA 96041

Trinity County News ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Did you know Trinity County 4-H is on Facebook? Make sure you

check us out and “Like” our page the next time you’re logged in. The

page can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/trinitycountyca4h.

News You Can Use ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Presentation Day is coming up on March 13 (see page 14) . Check this out:

New Presentation Manual

The NEW Presentation Manual is here! The 4‐H Presentation Manual (2015) is the

consistent and standard guide for all 4‐H presentations and will be adopted by all

County, Sectional/Regional, and State 4‐H Presentation Days. To view the new

manual visit: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/220608.pdf. In addition, example films for

almost every category have been posted at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?

list=PLmPu2m62SYPOC‐‐sIOj ud51n7aNqyVBmh. If you have any questions

regarding the new manual please contact Alyssa Sankey, State 4‐H Program

Representative, at ajsankey@ucanr.edu.

Special Recognition Opportunities at State 4-H Presentation Day

California 4-H offers thematic recognition pins for youth who participate at State

4-H Presentation Day and focus their presentations on one of the four focus

areas. For the focus areas visit: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/SFD/PD/.

Record Book Manual

Adult Partner's Guide is now available on the website at:

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Members/RecordBook/RBResources/. We will be

hosting some webinars for members and adults that help them navigate the new

book. More information to come.

4-H Volunteer Café

Are you a club or project leader who is tired of doing the same old activities month

after month? Maybe you need something designed just for you to be encouraged

and encourage your own personal growth. The 4-H Volunteer Café is a place

designed just for you providing encouraging and thought-provoking articles of how

the principles of positive youth development translate into your 4-H experience, it

offers tons of resources for you as a 4-H volunteer that you can use immediately in

your meetings and gives you a place where you can contribute your own experiences

and challenges. To check out the 4-H Volunteer Café, use the following link:

http://4hvolunteercafe.wordpress.com/.

My 4-H

Visit www.my4h.org. Leaders; Are you looking for curriculum and other resources to

enhance your project? Check out this website to see what others are using.

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L E A D E R S H I P OP P O R T U N I T I E S

Become a State Ambassador

Become a State Ambassador! More information is at

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/Leadership/SA/

Apply_to_Become_a_State_Ambassador/. Click on the online

application at the bottom of the page.

Deadline February 16, 2016

State Leadership Conference | July 28-31, 2016

Humboldt State University. Registration opening early

February 2016 . Join the State Leadership Conference

Team—Become a Program Assistant http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-

H_Events/SLC/

Citizenship Washington Focus| July 2016

Citizenship Washington Focus, an educational conference

offered at the National 4-H Center near Washington, D.C, gives

youth the opportunity to explore, develop, and refine the civic

engagement skills they need in order to become outstanding

leaders.

Heritage Trail—July 10-16, 2016 (Price range $2850-$3000

per person) Global Journey—July10-19, 2016 (Price range

$3625-$3800 per person) (Conference plus extended travel

days to: Gettysburg, Philadelphia, and Baltimore) More

information at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/WF/

Leadership Washington Focus |July 11-15, 2016

Leadership Washington Focus (LWF) is a 4-H leadership

program for youth entering grades 7 through 9. The program

will take place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center,

just 1 mile from the Washington, D.C. border.

(Price range $1650 - $1850 per person) More information at:

http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/LWF/

State Leaders’ Forum 2016 | November 11-13, 2016

Registration opens on April 1

Mark your calendars to attend the final State Leaders' Forum

for a couple of years. Come to Sonoma County and the

Flamingo Hotel in Santa Rosa to expand your tool box when

working with young people. The committee is motivated to

create an enlightening experience for you. Scintillating

speakers, first class workshops, and clever activities highlight

the never-ending quest to ensure you will have monumental

memories. We are searching for workshop presenters who are

willing to share their out-of-seats delivery.

Please contact Education Chair - Linnaea Knisely

(linnaeak@gmail.com). In the mean time visit the website

http://ucanr.edu/4hslf for updates.

National Youth Summit on Healthy Living – February 12-15, 2016

National 4-H Council and National 4-H Youth Conference Center have partnered with professionals in family consumer

science and healthy living to host the National Youth Summit on Healthy Living. Youth attending this summit will gain

knowledge and skills to address issues surrounding nutrition, physical fitness, and emotional well-being. This opportunity is

available for high school students who are passionate about healthy living and improving community health. Youth can

participate individually or as a team with at least one adult mentor/chaperone. There should be at least one chaperone for

every eight youth participants. For more information and registration: http://www.nationalyouthsummit.org/healthy-living-

conference/

New Healthy Living Officer Training

The Healthy Living Officer serves as the 4-H club’s ambassador for health! By choosing to elect a Healthy Living officer your

club is taking an active role in promoting healthy lifestyles. The Healthy Living Officer will be the leadership for all health

activities including: Providing ideas on how to incorporate physical activities and healthy eating into each club meeting,

writing Healthy Living articles for the club newsletter, and adopting and promoting a club Wellness Plan. Please help ensure

that the health “H” of 4-H is at the forefront of all our meetings, consider electing a Healthy Living Officer for your club!

The Healthy Living Officer Training can be found at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/HealthyLiving/Become_a_Healthy_Living_Officer/

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Sign-In: 9:00 AM | Begins: 10:00 AM Saturday, February 27, 2016

First Baptist Church, Weaverville

All 4-H members are invited to Favorite Foods Day 2016. This annual event gives members a chance to pre-pare, show, be judged on, and share their favorite food with friends and family. Participating members are asked to enter their favorite HEALTHY food. You are also invited to bring a creative centerpiece to be judged, and enter the cover contest for the recipe booklet. (See full details in the next few pages).

Entries Due: Friday, February 19, 2016

All entries must be received no later than the due date. This includes Favorite Food entries and Recipe Book Cover Art submissions. Entries can be mailed to or dropped off at: the 4-H Office in Hayfork or

Young Family Ranch in Weaverville.

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FAVORITE FOODS DAY ENTRY FORM

NAME________________________________________________

CLUB________________________________________________

AGE________________________ GRADE__________________

NAME OF FAVORITE FOOD________________________________________________

WHAT IS HEALTHY ABOUT YOUR RECI-PE?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How to Participate in Favorite Foods Day

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1) Prepare and bring your favorite healthy food.

2) Create and display an original centerpiece.

3) Create an original recipe book cover.

Winning entries in each activity will receive awards.

The top 3 cover contest entries will be featured in the recipe booklet.

Primary members (Ages 5-8) will receive participation ribbons only.

Rules for Favorite Foods Day

Fill out the Entry Form, and prepare a complete written recipe for your healthy favorite food on a piece 81/2 x11 inch paper. Keep it simple and easy to read. Please make sure both the entry form and recipe reaches the 4-H Office no later than Friday, February 16, 2016. Be sure your recipe has all the correct measurements – it will appear in the recipe booklet. Prepare your favorite food, and bring it along with a copy of your recipe, to Healthy Favorite Foods Day ready to be served to a panel of judges.

We would like you to select your favorite food that is healthy to eat! You may choose a desert if you wish, but it should be a healthy version. Please be prepared to explain to the judges why your chosen food is healthy for you. Examples would be: using whole wheat flour instead of white flour, not using white sugar in the recipe, or your recipe having fruit or vegetables in it. Use your imagina-tion to come up with something tasty, interesting and healthy! Please include information regarding whether your recipe has protein, carbohydrates, or fats in it at the bottom of your recipe sheet. (If needed, you may have help from an adult with this last part).

Only one food entry per member please.

It is not necessary to bring an entire place setting. Please bring only the needed dishware and serving utensil to properly serve three (3) judges a small portion of your favorite food. Paper plates and plastic “silverware” will be provided by the 4-H Council for the judges. Decoration of your place setting area is not part of the judging, and will not be considered one way or another in your score. You are being judged on your food, your knowledge, and your showmanship.

You will have the opportunity to show the judges your skill at setting up a complete place setting in a separate area with dishware and utensils provided. How well you follow the “Setting the Table” guidelines and picture will be part of your overall score. Practice at home before you come.

Note: To ensure food safety, all food dishes should be prepared with strictly fresh ingredients. If a hot dish is prepared the day before the event and is held overnight, it should be refrigerated imme-diately after cooking. You may reheat previously prepared foods, or do some of the actual prepara-tion of your food in the dining hall kitchen if needed.

SETTING THE TABLE

Put place mat even, and about ½ inch from the edge of the table

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Main plate and silverware should be placed about one inch from edge of the table

Forks to the left of the plate, knife and spoons to the right of the plate

Napkin placed to the left of the forks

Glass at tip of knife – second glass to right of this – both parallel to the edge of the table

Cup and saucer to the right of the spoons

Salad plate above the napkin and forks

Question: In what order is the silverware used?

Answer: Start with the outer fork or spoon first, then use the inner ones.

CREATIVE CENTERPIECE CONTEST

Bring one original centerpiece (24” X 24” or less), designed for use on a dining table. Create your own theme.

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This centerpiece must be made from items gathered from Natural Sources and assembled entirely by the 4-H member. No adult help is allowed during set up on Favorite Foods Day please. No purchased and/or artificial ornaments or decorations are allowed (i.e. ribbons, bows, plastics, can-dles, etc.) Purchased natural fruits, nuts, and vegetables are allowed.

Artificial aids may be used to hold the centerpiece together (i.e. glue, toothpicks, wire, string, Styrofoam), but the aids must not be visible. There are no restrictions on the materials of which containers are made (paper, glass, wicker, plastic, pottery, etc.).

Entries will be judged on overall appearance. Color, design and materials used should harmonize.

Centerpieces will be judged by your peers, with each age division judging members in a separate age division. This will enable you to enter your judging experience in your 4-H Record Book.

COVER CONTEST

The cover contest is open to ALL 4-H members; the winning cover design will be used on the cover of the Favorite Foods Day Recipe Book. Primary members may enter the cover contest, but will receive participation ribbons only.

Note: Recipe Booklet Cover entry must be the sole work of the 4-H member – no adult help is allowed.

RULES

The design itself may NOT be larger than 7 1/2” x 10”. Please use 81/2” X 11” paper.

Please make sure your entry reaches the 4-H Office no later than Friday, February 19, 2016. The event title “Trinity County 4-H Favorite Foods Day 2016” and this year’s theme “Saucy Southern Dish” must appear somewhere on your cover. All artwork must be your own design. Please be creative and have fun with this. The design must be in black pen (fine-tipped sharpies are good) and on white paper. Hint: sketch in pencil first, and then draw over with black pen. Light pencil does not copy well, so it cannot be accepted for cover contest winners. No computer art or lettering, please use your own hand-drawn, and lettered work. Write your name, age and club light-ly in pencil on back of design. All entries will be displayed and given recognition at Healthy Favorite Foods Day.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

Be dressed neatly in clean clothing and be properly groomed. A 4-H uniform is optional and is not required. If you do wear the 4-H uniform, please wear the entire uniform including 4-H hat, and scarf or tie just as you would at any other showmanship event. White pants are the appropriate col-or for this event if you are wearing your 4-H uniform. Participants should be prepared to introduce themselves and their entry, properly serve the judges, and answer a question or two about their prepared food, and explain why your recipe is healthy.

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Judges will consider four criteria in their placing:

1. The exhibitor’s appearance, performance, and ability to answer questions about their food (showmanship).

2. Completeness of written recipe, and its health value.

3. Food entry’s quality, flavor and eye appeal.

4. Exhibitor’s ability to properly set a place setting using dishes and utensils provided.

FAVORITE FOODS DAY JUDGING POLICIES

Centerpieces will be judged in a separate area of dining hall.

Judges will not be permitted to handle the centerpieces.

During Favorite Foods Day judging, the 4-H member may sit or stand at his/her place setting await-ing the judging process.

No parents will be permitted to be in the immediate area while the judging of Favorite Foods or Centerpieces is in progress, unless they are serving as Judges.

Score sheets used in judging Favorite Food entries and Centerpieces are based on the Danish System and will be tallied as follows:

Gold Medal 91 - 100 Points

Silver Medal 81-90 Points

Red Ribbon 71-80 Points

White Ribbon 70 Points and below

All Primary member participants – Grades Ages 5-8 – will receive green participation rib-bons.

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S C H O L A R S H I P S , GR A N T S & A WA R D S

The Bezos Scholars Program

Deadline: February 16

24 U.S. high school juniors and educators will be selected to

represent their 12 respective high schools - See more at:

http://www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/about-bezos-scholars-

program#sthash.H8lfXMbT.dpuf

Every year 12 pairs of U.S. high school juniors and educators

are selected to participate in this year-long leadership

development program. The program kicks off with an all-

expenses-paid scholarship to attend the acclaimed Aspen

Ideas Festival (AIF), a remarkable gathering of thinkers and

change agents from around the world. Throughout the

academic year, Scholars participate in virtual Bezos Scholars

Program trainings and are invited to apply for a $1,000 seed

grant to design and implement their Local Ideas Festival.

Learn more and apply at http://

www.bezosfamilyfoundation.org/application

VolunTEEN Nation International Service Project Grants

Deadline: Rolling

Students (ages 13-22) from the United States going abroad to

volunteer or study in a developing country are encouraged to

apply for an international service-learning mini-grant from

VolunTEEN Nation. Grants are for up to $300 to create a

service project in a developing country while you are visiting

that country.

Projects that foster good health, education, and economic self

-sufficiency in developing countries are eligible. http://

bit.ly/19OAEa2

Karma for Cara Foundation Micro-Grants

Deadline: Rolling

Students (ages 13-22) from the United States going abroad to

volunteer or study in a developing country are encouraged to

apply for an international service-learning mini-grant from

VolunTEEN Nation. Grants are for up to $300 to create a

service project in a developing country while you are visiting

that country. Projects that foster good health, education, and

economic self-sufficiency in developing countries are eligible.

http://bit.ly/19OAEa2

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RE G I O N A L & S TAT E EV E N T S /N E W S

Animal Science Symposium

The Animal Science Symposium is scheduled for May 23-25, 2016 and will take place at the UC Davis, School of

Veterinary Medicine. The symposium is a train-the-trainer professional development approach for 4-H staff, key 4-

H volunteers, and FFA supervisors/teachers on important topics and skills related to animal welfare and animal

health. The event will provide foundational train-ing on the new Animal Welfare Proficiencies. The symposium is

not open to 4-H youth members, but a career fair will take place during the evening of May 23rd. 4-H youth are

invited to attend to learn about potential careers in the animal science and agricultural industries. Registration for

this event will open in February, 2016. For more information visit: http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/Symposium/.

4-H Throwdown – State Fair

This July at the California State Fair, all 4-H members are invited to take part in the 4-H ThrowDown. The event is

divided by age and themes. Each teach will consist of three youth members who will be given 15 minutes to prep

and then an hour to cook a three course meal. A panel of judges will taste all prepared courses and award a

winner.

For more information http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/HealthyLiving/Additional_Opportunities/

National 4-H GIS/GPS Leadership Team

Application Deadline: Friday, February 19, 2016

The National 4-H GIS/GPS leadership team is a national leadership opportunity for state 4-H youth-adult teams to

support 4-H GIS and community mapping programs. The team serves for one year beginning in June 2016.

Members of the team will represent 4-H at the Esri Educational

GIS Users Conference in June 24-28, 2016 in San Diego. As a part of the team they will; 1) participate in a GIS

service project there; 2) participate in team communications for the year; 3) take an active role throughout the

year on a team GIS project that supports 4-H GIS activities at national, state and local levels; and 4) serve as

geomentors for future 4-H GIS software grant recipients.

The national team is composed of state/Local Government Unit teams of one or two 4-H teens and one adult.

Youth must be 4-H members at least age 14 and not yet graduated from high school when the team attends the

GIS conference in June 2016.

Completed and digitally signed PDF applications must be submitted by Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. Download the

fillable PDF application from https://sites.google.com/site/nat4hgis. E-mail the completed PDF document with

digital signatures to both e-mail addresses shown on the last page of the application. Selections will be made in

March.

State 4-H Horse Classic – Save the Date

August 3-7, 2016

Murieta Equestrian Center

Rancho Murieta, CA

Hosting a Qualifying Horse Show?

Register your show at: http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=11165 for it to be considered a

qualifying show for the 2016 California 4-H Horse Classic. Please submit show results on the Classic Qualifying

Show Results Sheet, which can be found at: http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/162863.xlsx.

Looking for a qualifying Horse Show for the 2016 California 4-H Horse Classic? Visit http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-

H_Events/Horse_Classic/Equine_Qualifier_4-H_Events/.

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RE G I O N A L & S TAT E EV E N T S /N E W S (C O N T I N U E D )

State Fashion Revue (SFR) 2016

“Hoe Down, Sew Down,” is Saturday, May 28, 2016 during State Field Day at UC Davis. SFR service projects are Port Pillows

for cancer patients, and Reusable Tote Bags to be distributed to communities. You can read more about these projects on

our website, using the link below, which also includes patterns and instructions for these items. Members qualify in their

home counties to enter SFR in five categories: Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased $40 limit, Upcycled, and the 2016

challenges which are the Western Challenge and the Muslin Challenge. Please review the category rules and general SFR

policies on the website at http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/SFD/SFR/. If you have questions, contact Sue Moore, SFR

Registrar, at 2moores@mlode.com.

2016 Equine Planning Team

Equine Planning Team? The Equine Planning Team is responsible for planning, conducting, and overseeing both the Equine

Field Day and the California 4‐H Horse Classic. Youth Members, Adult Volunteers, and 4‐H Staff are encouraged to apply at

http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=16296!

For more information visit http://4h.ucanr.edu/4‐H_Events/Horse_Classic/ or contact Alyssa Sankey, State 4‐H Program

Representative for Animal Science, ajsankey@ucanr.edu .

University of California, Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day I March 4-5, 2016

Early Online Registration Deadline: February 5, 2016, Registration closes Feb 13, 2016 (late fee imposed)

Registration for the University of California, Davis College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Field Day (UC Davis

CA&ES Field Day) opens Friday, December 4th. The Poultry, Dairy, and Livestock judging contests held at this event serve as

the California 4-H state qualifiers for the National contests. Additional information regarding the CA&ES Field Day can be

found at: http://www.caes.ucdavis.edu/connect/events/field-day

The top 4-H dairy judging team will qualify to compete at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin, and the top 4-H poultry

judging team will qualify to compete at the National 4-H Poultry Judging competition in Louisville, Kentucky.

There are three National 4-H Livestock Judging Contests. The first place team (composed of the top placing 4-H team at the

CA&ES Field Day) may select which contest for which they will represent California. The second place team may select next,

and the third placing team may select third.

The National 4-H Livestock Judging Contests include:

The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) in Louisville, KY

The American Royal in Kansas City, MO

The Western National Round-UP in Denver, CO

For more information about state qualifiers for national contests, please visit:

http://4h.ucanr.edu/Projects/SET/SET_Projects/Animal/SLJC/

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Look for monthly healthy living tips in every newsletter, Concepcion Mendoza, Nutrition, Family and Consumer

Sciences Advisor, Shasta/Trinity, cmendoza@ucanr.edu.

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TRINITY COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY ENTRY FORM

Van Duzen School Sunday, March 13, 2016

Arrive & Sign-in at 9:30 AM

ENTRY FORM DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2016

Send to: Trinity County 4-H Office, P.O. Box 1468, Weaverville, CA 96093

Use a separate form for each presentation given

INDIVIDUAL_________ TEAM_________ (please check one)

NAME(S): _____________________________ AGE ______ GRADE ______ CLUB_____________

_____________________________ AGE ______ GRADE ______ CLUB_____________

______________________________ AGE ______ GRADE ______ CLUB_____________

TITLE OF PRESENTATION: ____________________________________________________________________________

Is a live animal a part of your presentation? YES ____NO ____

Will your presentation need to take place out of doors? YES ____NO ____

CATEGORY OF PRESENTATION: (Please check one)

Demonstration________________ Illustrated Talk__________

Science or Engineering Presentation______ Educational Display Talk______

Informative Prepared Speech_____________ Persuasive Prepared Speech______

Interpretive Reading____________ Share the 4-H Fun Skits____________

Cultural Arts_______ Impromptu Speech _______*

*Intermediate and Senior Members only. Must be on one of the current year’s impromptu topics. List available at http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/226275.pdf.

AGE DIVISION: (Please check one. If a team demonstration, please check the division of the oldest member.)

_____ PRIMARY (Ages 5 to 8) _____ JUNIOR (Ages 9 to 10)

_____ INTERMEDIATE (Ages 11 to 13) _____ SENIOR (Ages 14 to 19)

Does the presenter wish the judges to be aware of a disability? YES ____NO ____

Please comment, if you answered yes:

AWARDS: Danish system of judging is used with gold and silver medals and ribbons awarded to members aged 9 and above.

Primary participants will not be ranked, but will receive participation ribbons. Members 9 years and older who receive a gold medal will be eligible to compete at the Sectional Level.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: 4-H members are responsible for arranging any special equipment or facilities they may need for their Presentations. This includes a TV and VCR for videos, slide projector and screen for slide presentations, tri-folding standup display for the Tabletop Displays, etc. Any special considerations for “Share the Fun” must be arranged by the 4-H members, including sound systems, pianos, tumbling mats, etc.

TIME LIMITS: A demonstration can range in length from 3 minutes for an individual primary presentation to 15 minutes for a senior individual or team presentation. The complexity of the topic, and the age of participants should dictate the appropriate length. Team members should divide work and speaking parts. An uneven distribution of work or speaking parts will impact the scoring of the “Presentation” skill.

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Presentation Format Summaries

These summaries should help you understand and select the appropriate format for the presentation that you

wish to present. For more detailed information, please refer to the California 4-H Presentation Manual at

http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/2193.pdf.

Demonstration: A demonstration is doing and a demonstration is showing how. Most importantly, a demon-

stration is showing how, while telling how. This is where you make something or do something and there

should be a final product.

Illustrated Talk: An illustrated talk is talking and telling how with the aid of visuals. This is where you use

charts, posters, photos, computer programs, slides, pictures, models, or cut outs. It also has clearly identifia-

ble sections including: an introduction, main body, and a conclusion. Finally, presenters are strongly encour-

aged to relate the presentation to their current 4-H project work, 4-H activities, or spark.

Science Presentation: A science presentation emphasizes the core process of inquiry to describe, explain, and

predict through observation, experimentation, modeling, and other scientific techniques. Science methods

may rely on quantitative data (numbers), qualitative data (descriptions), or both. Science presentations do not

need to be experimental.

Engineering Presentation: An engineering presentation uses the process of design to plan, build, and test a

process, system, or device. Engineers must weigh design choices based on merits, constraints, and aesthetics

to meet design specifications (considering both form and function) and be able to justify those choices.

Educational Display Talk: An educational display talk is an organized visual presentation of a program or a

concept. A display should be designed to convey its message in a limited amount of time. This is a public

speaking contest so the speaker should use the time wisely and support the visual presentation. Once the

speaker completes the oral presentation, they will have a dialog with the evaluators about the display.

Informative Prepared Speech: This format requires that the speaker write and deliver their own speech. The

speaker will inform or educate the audience on a single issue or topic. The topic is only limited by age appro-

priateness of the topic for the member. Advocacy of political or religious views is not appropriate. The purpose

of this category is to encourage participants to give a speech in which they seek out accurate information, or-

ganize it into a useful form, and competently present the information.

Persuasive Prepared Speech: The purpose of a persuasive prepared speech is to sway, convince, and influ-

ence, not simply to argue. Persuading audience members that disagree with you requires that you think about

why they disagree with you, identify areas where these audience members can be moved, and speak to those

areas in a way that highlights your shared interests. Remember that your credibility plays an important role in

persuading audiences, such as dealing with oppositional arguments in a fair and convincing way. Good per-

suaders do not ignore the opposition, nor do they simply attack the opposition; they engage the opposition’s

arguments in an even-handed way.

Impromptu Speech: This format is only available to intermediate and senior members. Impromptu speaking

involves speeches that the speaker has developed themselves at the Presentation Day within a three-minute

preparation. One at a time, the speakers will randomly draw a piece of paper with a topic on it. The topics will

be developed from the pre-announced categories for the event. From the time that the speaker is given the

topic, they will have three minutes to prepare a speech. A list of current topics are available at:

http://4h.ucanr.edu/files/226275.pdf.

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Interpretative Reading: Speakers may read any published written work that is age appropriate and acceptable

for use in a public school classroom. Examples may include: children’s stories, poetry, essays, speeches, arti-

cles, and excerpts from novels that stand alone. Political and religious advocacy is not appropriate.

Share the 4-H Fun Skits: Groups perform acts such as skits and other presentations that focus on health,

safety, community pride, citizenship, science, engineering, or technology, or other 4-H projects. The presenta-

tion must include a topic surrounding 4-H. A participant should introduce the activity and its purpose. The

sound and visual parts of the presentation should be understandable by the audience. Share the 4-H Fun

Skits may, but are not required to, include audience participation. Participants must provide and setup any

needed audio-visual equipment.

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S H O OT I N G S P O R T S

A National 4-H Shooting Sports Instructor Training I March 2-4, 2016

Scheduled to take place in Fairbanks, Alaska in conjunction with the Western Regional Leaders Forum. Training will

be for Rifle or Pistol ONLY. No other disciplines will be offered.

Here is a link to information: http://www.alaska2016.com/2016-national-4-h-shooting-sports-workshops.html

4-H Shooting Sports Western Heritage Workshop I March 13 – 16, 2016

Plans are underway to host a 4-H Shooting Sports Western Heritage Workshop in California. It will be held at the

Safety First Shooting Association in Winton, CA (Merced County). More information and registration material will be

sent out when the details are finalized. Those who pass the certification training will be certified to lead a 4-H

Western Heritage project. For more information about the project and the location visit:

Western Heritage Project

http://www.4-hwesternheritageproject.org/

Safety First Shooting Association

http://www.safetyfirstshooting.org/

4-H Archery Leader’s Training & Archery for Beginners Class I February 20-21, 2016

Saturday, Feb 20, 2016 at Mistletoe School, Redding, CA

Sunday, Feb 21, 2016 at Carnage Ridge Academy, Oak Run, CA

$35 for adults, $20 for youth. Space is limited, sign up now. See flyer next page.

California Camping Conference

The California 4-H Camping Advisory Committee invites you to attend the 2016 Camping Conference. Filled with

enlightening workshops, engaging activities, and new ideas, this 3-day getaway is a great opportunity to improve

your camping programs and meet others who are just as passionate about camp as you are!

This year’s conference will be held at the Nevada 4-H Camp on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. Find out more about

this gorgeous facility at https://www.unce.unr.edu/4H/camp/. Register at http://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?

surveynumber=16783 . Deadline March 15, 2016.

When April 1-3, 2016

Where: Nevada 4-H Camp, 1 4-H Road, Stateline, NV, 89449 For More Information, Contact:

Who: Teen Camp Staff, 4-H Adult Volunteers, and 4-H staff Marianne Bird, mbird@ucanr.edu

Cost: $150 Early Registration (by February16) John Borba, jaborba@ucanr.edu

$175 Registration (February 17—March 15)

$35 Additional Cost for Archery Certification

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Upcoming Events

CLUB CONTACTS:

Hayfork Timberjacks Kathy Johnson, Community Club Leader

(530) 628-4221

Grass Valley Creek (Lewiston) Donna Coulter, Community Club Leader

(530) 623-1670

Trinity River (Burnt Ranch) Rhonda Noland, Community Club Leader

(530) 629-1160

Southern Trinity Ronie Millsap, Community Club Leader

(707) 574-6472

Trinity Alps 4-H Shannon Taylor, Community Club Leader

(530) 623-8377

Trinity Lake 4-H Josephine Dunham, Community Club

Leader (530) 266-3534

RECORD BOOK CORNER

Activity/Event/Award List your projects, don’t forget the Lead-

ership Project if your club has one.

Attend a Council Meeting

Committee Member

Committee Chair Person

Junior or Teen Leader (once for each

project)

Participated in a Community Service

Event

Represented 4-H at your school or oth-

er community group

Led the American Flag Salute at a

Council Meeting

Article Submitted to Cloverleaf or local

newspaper about club activities

Led the 4-H Pledge at a Council Meet-

ing

Received School Honor or Award

School or Community Sports Team,

Private Lessons, Organization Member-

ship, After School Job, Music Group

1—4-H Project

3—4-H Event Attended

4—Leadership

4—Leadership

4—Leadership

5—Community Service

5—Citizenship OR 6—Communication

Skills

5—Citizenship

6—Communication

6—Communication

7—Honors & Recognition

8—Lifestyle Activities

February 8th 4-H Council Meeting 6:00 PM Young Family Ranch, Weaverville

February 27th Favorite Foods Day 9:00 AM First Baptist Church, Weaverville

March 13th Presentation Day 9:30 AM Van Duzen School

March 19th Sectional Presentation Day 9:15 AM Surprise Valley Elementary, Cedarville

April 9th Textile Day/Quiz Bowl 9:00 AM Lewiston Community Church

April 11th 4-H Council Meeting 6:00 PM 4-H Office, Hayfork

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University of California

Cooperative Extension

The Cloverleaf newsletter is published monthly for the Trinity County 4-H Youth Development Program.

UCCE exists in Trinity County as a partnership of The University of California, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Trinity County.

Articles and photographs for the Cloverleaf are due in to the UCCE Office by the 20th of each month.

The Cloverleaf is also available online at the Trinity County 4-H website: http://cetrinity.ucdavis.edu.

Hayfork Office:

Trinity County Fairgrounds

6000 Highway 3, Hayfork, CA

Phone: (530) 623-3746 | Fax: (530) 623-4164

Email Address: cetrinity@ucdavis.edu

Website Address: http://cetrinity.ucdavis.edu

Weaverville Office:

Young Family Ranch

260 Oregon Street, Weaverville, CA

TU 11 am—2 pm, TH 9-12 am

Nate Caeton

4-H Program Representative

nwcaeton@ucanr.edu

Visit the California State 4-H

http://ca4h.org

University of California

Cooperative Extension

Trinity County 4-H Office

P.O. Box 1468

Weaverville, CA 96093