UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA • COOPERATIVE EXTENSION

4-H NEWS SACRAMENTO • SAN JOAQUIN • SOLANO • YOLO

TABLE THAT COMPLAINT Marianne Bird, 4-H Youth Development Advisor

In a poor economy and facing changes we can’t even describe yet, there are many things these days that pull on the energy that keeps our program strong. But there is nothing, I believe, that slowly drains the life from anything, more than complaints. And it seems to me that as a society our tendency to express our unhappiness in unproductive ways is growing. We are complaining more. Be honest: we do hear and manage complaints in 4-H. We complain about paperwork and parental support. We sometimes complain about our fellow volunteers and people we find difficult to work with. We can be critical about the support we receive, the amount of work required of us, or how business is conducted. I know I spend more than my share of time with critical thoughts and feeling “unfaired against.” We like to complain. It justifies our feelings. We argue for our right to be dissatisfied or unhappy. So, we own it. What complaining doesn’t do is make things better. It takes energy (both of the complainer and the person hearing the complaint) and serves no practical purpose. It’s difficult when we’re struggling to feel empowered, to see ourselves as part of the answer to problems as opposed to the victim of circumstance. Yet the idea of taking action in a positive way—to know we can make decisions and take action to better our situation—is what we hope our 4-H members learn when confronted with difficulties. While we have no control over the circumstances we find ourselves in, we absolutely can approach things, people, and problems we’re unhappy about in a productive manner. We can talk to people instead of about them. We can problem-solve with each other. We can address issues with creative energy. We can choose to do things differently. These are energy giving strategies. We leave the victim mindset behind and embrace the idea that we’re empowered to create the change we hope to see. It encourages us to leave complaints on the doorstep and move forward to the future we want.

FROM OUR ADVISOR

APRIL 2010

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IN THIS ISSUE

4-H OFFICE CONTACT Sacramento County 4-H

4145 Branch Center Road Sacramento, CA 95827

(916) 875-6811 (916) 875-6233 FAX

cesacramento@ucdavis.edu cesacramento.ucdavis.edu/4H/

OFFICE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday

8:00 a.m.—12:00 noon Wednesday and Thursday

1:00 pm—5:00pm

STAFF: Marianne Bird 4-H Youth Development Advisor Rita Boyes 4-H Program Representative Joan Ryan 4-H Secretary

COUNTY NEWS

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Thanks to our JUDGES: Laura Banard Clover Denise Cornish Sloughhouse Janice Douglas Country Centre Colette Johnson American River Carol Langill Clover Kathleen Levin Clover Melanie Moore Clover Carolyn Ricchiuto Clover Camilla Rogers Rancho Cordova Sandi Russi Rancho Cordova Paul Tillich Rancho Cordova Robert Withrow Wilton

COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY RESULTS

Anne, Catherine, and Julia Weiland, 916-728-2936

Thanks to our ROOM HOSTS: Jimmy Gochnauer Clover Lauren Knapp Country Centre Heidi Levin Clover Kayla Withrow Wilton Sierra Withrow Wilton Without all of your help the day would not

have been a success. Thank you!!!

IMPROMPTU TALK

Rachel Ricchiuto Clover

Intermediate “Impromptu”

Gold

Justina Sharp Country Centre

Intermediate “Impromptu”

Gold

TABLE DISPLAY

Lexis Nicodemus Clover

Intermediate Blue

CULTURAL ARTS

Austin Kozlowski & Noah Godby Rancho Cordova

Senior/Senior “Guitar Duo”

Gold

INTERPRETIVE READING

Scotty Homer Country Centre

Senior “Hatchet, By Gary Paulson”

Blue

Lauren Knapp Country Centre

Senior “The Secret Life of Bees”

Gold

Kaitlin Kozlowski Rancho Cordova

Senior “Huckleberry Finn”

Gold

Brandon Brown Sloughhouse Intermediate “Warriors”

Blue

Darryl Handberg Country Centre

Intermediate “Interpretive Reading”

Blue

Ivy Tillich Rancho Cordova

Junior “Because of Winn Dixie”

Gold

Kallie Johnson American River

Senior “Coffin and Navicular Bone”

Blue

Naomi Langill Clover Senior

“No Hoof, No Horse” Gold

Heidi Levin Clover Senior

“The Babysitting Bag” Blue

Kayla Withrow Wilton Senior

“Bovine Tuberculosis: A Growing Problem” Gold

Sierra Withrow Wilton Senior

“Small But Mighty” Gold

Lindsay Apperson & Olivia Huss American River

Intermediate/Senior “Polo Wrapping Your Horse”

Gold

Natasha Elbert & Michael Wagner American River

Senior/Intermediate “Horse Safety”

Blue

Kendall Cecchettini American River

Intermediate “What Went Right, What Went Wrong”

Gold

Jimmy Gochnauer Clover

Intermediate “Rabbit Markings”

Gold

Julia Lewis American River

Intermediate “Wear Your Helmet, Give Your Head a Break”

Gold

Connor Withrow Wilton

Intermediate “Health Management”

Gold

Kaitlyn Gochnauer Clover Junior

“How to Take Care of Your Rabbit” Blue

Rene Quiggle Wilton Junior

“Helmet Safety” Gold

Alexie Titus Clover Junior

“Rabbit Diseases” Blue

Bryce Turnipseed Clover Junior

“Don’t Flush Your Drugs” Gold

DEMONSTRATIONS & ILLUSTRATED TALKS

COUNTY NEWS CONTINUED

June 13-18, 2010 Las Posadas 4-H Camp, Angwin,

CA in Napa Valley 4-H Office, 875-6811

4-H RESIDENT CAMP

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Thursday, April 1, by 4:00 p.m. Mary Fletcher, 944-2505

This honor is given for significant leadership shown along with the potential to develop future out-standing leadership. To be eligible, a member must:

1. Be in at least the eighth grade when applying. 2. Have current Junior/Teen Leader Record(s) with plans of

work marked as to what was accomplished to date and all past Junior/Teen Leader Records.

3. Complete the TLA application, available from the 4-H Office.

TLA’s plan to attend the 2010 State Leadership Conference at UC Davis, Achievement Night, plan and conduct Leadership Development Awareness (LDA) Day and Leader Appreciation Event, and develop and follow through with goals appropriate for the TLA team.

TEEN LEADER AWARD (TLA) Monday, May 17, by 4:00 p.m.

Mary Fletcher, 944-2505 College scholarships awarded annually by Sacramento County 4-H Leaders Council to members exhibiting high scholarship, leadership, and recognition in 4-H, school, and other activities. Requirements are:

1. Be a senior in high school and plan to attend college the following year.

2. Has been a 4-H member for at least three years and a member in Sacramento County for at least one year.

3. Be a Sacramento County 4-H member at the time of application.

4. Complete the Memorial Scholarship Application, available after Friday, April 2, 2010, from the 4-H Office.

A maximum of $200.00 will be given to each recipient, depending on fund interest.

MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CAMP BOARD MEETINGS Wednesday, April 7 & May 5

7:00 p.m. CE Conference Room

CAMP STAFF TRAINING Wednesday, April 28 Wednesday, May 26

7:00-9:00 p.m. CE Auditorium

Saturday, April 10 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Las Posadas

Staff Training & Work Day Bring lunch and water (NO water at Camp) Also bring anything you need (tissues) and

supplies i.e. weed eaters, rakes, etc.

Sunday, June 6 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. CE Auditorium

Adults must be at least 25 years of age and Certified 4-H Volunteers by April 15 (last Orientation). Let us know if you are interested.

Chaperones attend free and may bring their child(ren) under 9 for $95.00 each with Registration.

CHAPERONE TRAINING

Sunday, June 6 3:00-4:00 p.m. CE Auditorium

CAMPERS CAMP STAFF CAMP CHAPERONES

ATTENTION! Get your Registration in early if you are interested in going to 4-H Resident Camp. Youth must be 9 years old to attend. Come sleep under the stars and have fun exploring nature. There will be skits, hikes, sports, and lots of fun! We will have a bus to transport youth to and from 4-H Camp. Get registration forms from your club leaders or the 4-H Office.

COST: IF PAID BETWEEN

MAY 1-17 Camp Fees

$215.00

APRIL 1-30 Camp Fees

$205.00

SMALL ANIMAL MASTER SHOWMASHIP WORKSHOP

Saturday, April 17 10am-1pm UCCE Office

A small animal master showmanship workshop is being planned for April 17. The workshop will include show-manship for dogs, rabbit, goat, poultry and cavy. Help is needed. If you can help out, please contact Kaitlin Kozlowski at 392-2181 or kathjone16@aol.com.

Newsletter articles are due the first Friday of each month. Please email them to Rita, rjboyes@ucdavis.edu.

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Meetings take place the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Submitted by Mariah Frerichs, Laguna Creek 4-H Club

The Puppies with Promise project raises puppies for Guide Dogs for the Blind. You don’t have to be a puppy raise to join the project. You could be a co-raiser, that won’t require full time puppy raising: you could be a puppy sitter; or help with demonstrations and presentations about the puppy raising program.

One question we are frequently asked: Do you need dog training experience to be a Guide Dog puppy raiser? The answer is no. It is, however, helpful if you have a pet dog, or have had one in the past. Guide Dogs for the Blind has an easy to follow manual and our project has many experienced raisers to assist the beginner. If you are interested in learning more about the 4-H project, how you can be involved, or for a presentation at your club meeting, please call or email Kathy Prendergast, the project leader. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings. For more information, contact Kathy Prendergast at 916-300-2269 or puppieswithpromise@msn.com.

PROJECT NEWS

PUPPIES WITH PROMISE

SACRAMENTO COUNTY FAIR

May 27-31, 2010

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS As always, the fair welcomes questions or

comments. Please direct them to: T. J. Plew

(916) 263-2975 (916) 263-2973 FAX info@SacFair.com P. O. Box 15028

Sacramento, CA 95851

FAIR ADMISSION General Admission - $3

Kids (12 and Under) – Free Seniors (63 and over) – Free

FAIR PARKING FEES Single Day Parking - $10

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Volunteers are always needed to assist in all areas of the Fair. Please call the Fair Office or go online for more information.

ENTRY DEADLINE SATURDAY, APRIL 24

Walk-ins: by 2pm By Mail: Saturday, April 24

Online: by 11:59 pm

COMPETITION HANDBOOK All entry forms and competition handbooks will only be available on our website www.sacfair.com.

ENTRIES EXHIBITORS

EXHIBITOR PARKING FEES Single Day Parking - $5 Season Parking - $25

“Privileged” (levee) Parking - $85

Privileged (levee) parking will go on sale April 24, 8 am at the County Fair Administration Office.

Daily and season parking are available online and at Fair Office through Wednesday, May 26. EXHIBITOR ADMISSION POLICY All youth livestock exhibitors will be issued a wristband which must be worn at all times for admittance to the fair during pubic and non-public hours of the fair. Each livestock exhibitor family will receive 10 single day admission passes to share with family and friends.

GENERAL ADMISSION

EASTER HORSE TRAIL RIDE

Saturday, April 3 9:30 am at Cronan Ranch

This year we'll be celebrating our annual Easter Horse Trail Ride with a few added activities for the kids: the road apple hunt, the road apple toss, and, my favorite, bobbing for road apples. So bring a lunch and join us in celebration of the once esteemed Easter Horse!

The focus of the trail riding project is to provide family-oriented fun. The ride is open to members, leaders, family, and friends. For more information and directions, please contact Robert McNabb 638-1218.

Applications Due: April 30

The California 4-H Technology Leadership Team increases the use and awareness of technology in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. Previously the California 4-H Computer Corps, the Team has revised its mission and purpose to align with the 4-H SET Initiative. The Team supports the 4-H SET Initiative, conducts professional development workshops, provides IT support at 4-H events, and provides resources to 4-H Clubs in using technology to enhance communication.

The team is recruiting 4-H members (age 16 and up), volunteers and staff to apply. For more information, please visit http://www.ca4h.org/compcorps/ or contact Steven Worker at smworker@ucdavis.edu.

STATE 4-H NEWS

The annual California PTA Convention will be held at Sacramento Convention Center. Last year, we had 4-H volunteers and teens staff the booth, showcase their projects and answer questions. It is a great way to promote and increase the visibility of 4-H!

We need volunteers and teens to staff the booth for 2-3 hour shifts sometime during the following three days: Thursday, April 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday., April 30, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 1, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information about the event go to http://www.capta.org/sections/convention-2010/. If you can help out, contact Rita at 875-6530.

CALIFORNIA PTA CONVENTION

April is the Month of the Military Child

Would your club like to show support for your local mili-tary youth? April is the Month of the Military Child and Operation: Military Kids would like to challenge 4-H clubs to draw, color, decorate poster boards or create computer generated posters that have a message that "speaks out for military kids" in the local community. The theme of the posters can vary greatly and may include information about the number of military children from your local com-munity, the personal sacrifices that they make and oppor-tunities available to assist or support them. The posters could then be displayed throughout your community, at libraries, schools, businesses, etc. during April, Month of the Military Child. OMK has funding available to help your club purchase supplies for this poster project. For more information contact Sylena Wise at 530-752-8585 or

OPERATION MILITARY KIDS TECHNOLOGY LEADERSHIP

CLUSTER NEWS

NEW LEADER ORIENTATION

Final orientation of the year... Thursday, April 15, 7-9:30 pm

Orientation starts promptly at 7 pm. All new leaders and camp chaperones must attend one of these orientations. All orientations will be at the Sacramento County 4-H Office. Please call 916-875-6811 to reserve your place.

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STATE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE– OPERATION 4-H

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Applications Due: May 15

Financial assistance will be allotted on an "as needed and available" basis and is not transferable. Delegates may request up to $330 of financial aid. Please direct questions to Quang "Hogan" Tong at 530-752-5644 or email at qtong@ucdavis.edu.

HELP NEEDED The State 4-H Leadership Conference Director is looking for a small group of 20 members, ages 15 and older at time of conference to help with SLC.. Please contact Quang "Hogan" Tong 530-752-5644 or qtong@ucdavis.edu for an application.

July 29-August 1, 2010 UC Davis

Registration is now open online at http://www.ca4h.org/conference/slc/. Conference Registration Due: June 14

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May 29, 2010 UC Davis, Wellman Hall

The State 4-H Field Day is an event for the entire family! 4-H members, siblings and parents can participate in numerous activities that take place during the event, held at UC Davis each year. The event is open to all California 4-H members (any age), siblings, 4-H volunteers, and parents!

The California 4-H Technology Leadership Team is proud to announce two brand new competitions to the 2010 CA 4-H State Field Day. Below are more details about both competitions, including how to register and who to contact for more

CALIFORNIA 4-H PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

CALIFORNIA 4-H FILM FESTIVAL

Online registration is due by May 7, 2010. No late entries will be accepted.

Any regular 4-H member, age 9-19, is wel-come to participate. Members do not need

to be enrolled in a photography project to partici-pate. There are no prior requirements to enter at this State level competition. Entries can be dropped off from 8:30 am to 10:30 am at the 2010 State Field Day on May 29th.

Contest rules & registration details: http://ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/CA4HPhotoContestV3.pdf

Online contest registration: uccedavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber4471

If you have any questions regarding the photography contest, please contact: John Trammell 2010 CA 4-H Photography Contest Coordinator CA 4-H Technology Leadership Team techdude4h@gmail.com (909) 844-1747

Videos must be postmarked by May 7, 2010

If you have a love for video production, join us at this year's State 4-H Field Day for the first annual California 4-H Film Festival. The theme of this year's film festival is, "What does 4-H mean to you?" On May 29, 2010, videos entered by 4-H members from across the state will be played throughout the day. 4-H members ages 9-19 are allowed to participate and one grand prize for each category will be awarded.

Contest rules and information: http://ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/film%20festival.pdf

If you have any questions regarding the film festival, please contact: Ashlyn Aiu 2010 CA 4-H Film Festival Coordinator CA 4-H Technology Leadership Team aaiu@calpoly.edu

STATE 4-H FIELD DAY

STATE NEWS CONTINUED

COMPETITIONS OPEN TO EVERYONE Competition Reg. Deadline Contact Person

State 4-H Fashion Revue May 24 Sue Moore at samoore@ucdavis.edu

State 4-H Presentation Day May 24 Jacki Zediker at jkzediker@ucdavis.edu

State 4-H Plant Science Contest May 24 Daniel Berke at berke.daniel@gmail.com

State 4-H Judging Contest None Mary Ann Smith at maryann.smith@imperial.edu

2011 Logo Design Contest None Seth Washman at sethdude92@aol.com

Exhibits and Displays April 2 Megan Reese at mereese@ucdavis.edu

4-H Photography Contest May 7 John Trammell at techdude4h@gmail.com

4-H Film Festival May 7 Ashlyn Aiu at aaiu@calpoly.edu

For complete State 4-H Field Day info, go to: http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/

Due April 1

Agricultural Student Scholarship – High school seniors planning to pur-sue and education in agriculture or related field.

Child of an Agricultural Employee Scholarship – High school seniors whose parents are non-owner/operators employed within produc-tion agriculture.

Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship – High school seniors majoring in agriculture or an agricul-tural-related field.

FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIPS

STATEWIDE 4-H SCHOLARSHIPS

Due April 30

The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program is com-mitted to promoting higher educa-tion, in part through offering financial assistance in the form of scholar-ships. Statewide 4-H scholarships are available to students pursuing degrees and future careers in sci-ence, engineering, agriculture, large animal science, and/or beekeeping fields. Candidates who were 4-H members in high school, and may now apply for funds to cover educa-tional expenses.

Scholarships are available at http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/scholarship/

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STATE NEWS CONTINUED

SHOOTING SPORTS WORKSHOPS Rifle Discipline

Saturday, June 12 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, June 13 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Border Tactical Range 925 North Imperial Ave

El Centro (Imperial County)

Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as rifle trainer, can lead a rifle project, and certify rifle volunteers. There is no cost for the course

To register for the course and re-ceive more information contact John Borba at jaborba@ucdavis.edu.

For information about the facility and a map, please visit the range website at: http://bordertactical.com.

Archery Discipline Saturday, April 10

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday, April 11

9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Red Bluff (Tehama County) Pre-registration due: April 2

Participants must attend both days of the training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as archery volunteers and can instruct archery club projects and camp programs. Cost for the course will be $35 and includes morning refreshments, Saturday lunch, and class materials. Dry camping is available at the range. To register, send the "Training Request Form" and fees to Leland George, 21075 Hwy 36 West, Red Bluff, CA 96080. Make checks payable to "Tehama County 4-H Council. For more information, contact Leland George at 530-527-4200 or e-mail: ljgeorge@clearwire.net.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

4-H GOLDER CLOVER AWARDS

Due: (postmarked by) May 31

The 4-H Golden Clover Awards rec-ognize outstanding achievements of 4-H members, volunteers, 4-H pro-gram staff, and other 4-H YDP groups. Applicants may apply or be nominated in any applicable cate-gory. Recipients are awarded $500 to be used at their discretion, a me-dallion, lapel pin, and recognition on the State 4-H website. Recipients will also be recognized at the 4-H State Leadership Conference and State 4-H Leaders' Forum.

For forms and information, please visit http://ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/goldenclover/

Pistol Discipline Saturday, May 22

8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Stanislaus County Ag Center,

Room G, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto (Merced County)

Sunday, May 23 8:00 a.m.– 3:30 p.m.

Safety First Shooting Association Winton (Merced County)

Participants must attend both days of the training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be certified as pistol trainers, can instruct pistol projects, and cam certify pistol volunteers. The class size is limited and restricted to adults only who are age 21 or older.

For more information, contact Jim Atherstone at 209-993-7971 or jatherston@ssjid.com.

“Training Request Forms” area available at from your county 4-H Office or at http://ca4h.org/projresource/shootingsports/index.asp.

CALENDAR

April 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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Meetings at the CE Office Events and Deadlines

• 4/1 – Fiber Goat Meeting, 7 pm

• 4/7 – Camp Board, 7 pm

• 4/8 – On the Wild Side, 7 pm

• 4/9 – County Horse Resource Leader Meeting, 7 pm

• 4/11 – Country Centre Electronics Project, 11 am

• 4/15 – New Volunteer Orientation, 7 pm

• 4/16 – Mini Equine, 7 pm

• 4/17 – Small Animal Master Showmanship Clinic, 10 am

• 4/19 – Executive Board, 7 pm

• 4/22 – County Rabbit Rank Sheet, 7 pm

• 4/16 – County Horse Meeting, 7 pm

• 4/27 – Leaders’ Council, 7 pm

• 4/28 – Resident Camp Staff Training, 7 pm

• 4/1 – TLA Applications Due – p.3

• 4/1 – Farm Bureau Scholarship Due – p.7

• 4/1 – 4-H State Horse Classic Entries Due

• 4/2 – State Field Day Exhibit & Display Entries Due – p.6

• 4/2 – Archery Training Registration Due – p.7

• 4/3 – Easter Horse Trail Ride – p.4

• 4/8 – CA Camping Conference Registration Due

• 4/10 – Camp Staff Training, Las Posadas – p.3

• 4/10-11 – Archery Training – p.7

• 4/15 – Tractor Supply Co. Fundraiser ends

• 4/24 – Sacramento County Fair Entries Due - p.4

• 4/29-5/1 – California PTA Convention – p.6

• 4/30 – Statewide 4-H Scholarships Due – p.7

• 4/30 – CA 4-H Technology Leadership Team Apps Due – p.5

May 2010 CALENDAR

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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• 5/4 – On the Wild Side, 7 pm

• 5/5 – Camp Board, 7 pm

• 5/6 – Fiber Goat Meeting, 7 pm

• 5/8 – Country Centre Electronics, 1 pm

• 5/14 – Mini Equine, 7pm

• 5/14 – Horse Review Committee, 7 pm

• 5/16 – Country Centre Electronics, 1 pm

• 5/17 – Executive Board, 6 pm (1 hour earlier)

• 5/17 – Finance Committee, 7 pm

• 5/18 – Calendar Planning, 6 pm

• 5/18 – Leaders’ Council, 7 pm

• 5/26 – Resident Camp Staff Training, 7 pm

Meetings at the CE Office Events and Deadlines

• 4/29-5/1 – California PTA Convention – p.6

• 5/7 – Newsletter Articles Due

• 5/7 – 4-H Photography Contest – p.6

• 5/7 – 4-H Film Festival Films Due – p.6

• 5/15 – State Leadership Financial Assistance applications due – p.5

• 5/17 – Memorial scholarships due – p.3

• 5/22-23 – Pistol Training – p.7

• 5/24 – State 4-H Fashion Revue – p.6

• 5/24 – State 4-H Presentation Day – p.6

• 5/24 – State 4-H Plant Science Contest – p.6

• 5/27-31 – Sacramento County Fair – p.4

• 5/29 – State Field Day – p.6

• 5/31 – Golden Clover applications due – p.7

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To view the 4-H State news, go to http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/updates/

To view the 4-H Science, Engineering, and Technology news, go to http://www.ca4h.org/SET/updates/index.asp

To view the National 4-H news, go to http://4-h.org/news/4hnews.php

ADDITIONAL NEWS

The University of California prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services (as defined by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994: service in the uniformed services includes membership, application for membership, performance of service, application for service, or obligation for service in the uniformed services) in any of its programs or activities. University policy also prohibits reprisal or retaliation against any person in any of its programs or activities for making a complaint of discrimination or sexual harassment or for using or participating in the investigation or resolution process of any such complaint. University policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Director, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 1111 Franklin Street, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94607, (510) 987-0096.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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.

4-H NEWS

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors -- Roger Dickinson, 1st District; Jimmie R. Yee, 2nd District; Susan Peters, 3rd District; Roberta MacGlashan, 4th District; and Don Nottoli, 5th District. Also, Steve Szalay, Interim County Executive; Bruce Wagstaff, Interim Administrator, Countywide Services Agency; and Gloria J. Barrett, Director, Cooperative Extension.

U.S. Department of Agriculture, University of California, and the County of Sacramento cooperating.