THE 4-H 4-1-1 University of California Cooperative Extension, Lake County 883 Lakeport Blvd. Lakeport, CA 95453 Phone: 707-263-6838 FAX: 707-263-3963 email: celake@ucdavis.edu U.S. Department of Agriculture, University of California and County of Lake Cooperating May 2009 4-H Council Meeting June 22, 2009 6:30 p.m. - 4-H Office Lake/Mendocino 4-H Summer Camp 2009 Camp Masonite Navarro!! July 14-18, 2009 Cost: Registration: $135.00 due May 8, 2009 Late Registration: $150.00 due by June 5, 2009 (Postmark ok) Registrations are accepted on a first come basis. All registration forms and payment must be received to be considered registered!! Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast May 23, 2009 7:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Natural High School SELL!! SELL!! SELL!! 4-H receives 100% of the proceeds from the tickets we presell. It is very important to try and sell tickets in advance and not have people buy them when they get to the event!! There will be a prize of $85.00 awarded to the highest individual ticket seller and $85.00 to the highest club ticket seller. This prize can be used towards 4-H Summer Camp, other 4-H activities, or in the 4-H Catalog. You must turn your money in by the due date to qualify for this prize. Get your camp registration packet online at http://ucanr.org/4hforms/information or at the 4-H Office.
Glenn County Fair 4-H Horse Show Sunday, May 31, 2009 Glenn County Fairgrounds, Orland Offering Western and English performance classes along with fun classes. Four in-county high point age division belt buckles NEW THIS YEAR- four out-of-county high point age division silver belt buckles. Entry and class information coming mid-april. For additional information, contact Ginger Holzapfel at 530-934-5228 or Glenn County 4-H Office at 530-865-1107 SAVE THE DATE!! JUNE 28, 2009 SCOTTS VALLEY 4-H MARKET STEER & HEIFER FIELD DAY LAKE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS BALDWIN PAVILION FUN NEW KNOWLEDGE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREPARE YOUR STEER OR HEIFER FOR FAIR TIME SEE YOUR FRIENDS GET SOME EXPERIENCE HAVE YOUR STEER WEIGHED ULTRA-SOUND HOOF TRIM JUDGED Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves ~James Barrie COFFEE RECIPE Yield: 50 Portions or 2 1/2 gal. Portion: 6 oz (3/4 cup) Ingredient Amount Coffee 1 lb Water, cold 2 1/2 gal Procedure Use proper blend and grind for the coffee maker used. Use method recommended by the manufacturer of the coffee maker. Iced Coffee. Increase coffee to 2lb. Pour over ice in glasses. Coffee may be cooled to room temperature but should not be refrigerated. Flavorings (e.g., vanilla or almond) may be added for variety. Instant Coffee. Use 3 oz instant coffee or 2 oz freeze-dried to 2 1/2 gal boiling water. Dissolve the coffee in a small amount of boiling water and add to the remaining hot water. Keep hot just below the boiling point, 185º- 190º F. Get coffee pot from the 4-H Office. Steeped Coffee. Tie regular grind coffee loosely in a cloth bag. Immerse bag in cold water, which has been measured into a stainless steel kettle or stock pot. Heat to boiling point. Boil 3 minutes or until of desired strength. Remove coffee bag. Cover container and hold over low heat to keep at serving temperature. Reprinted From: Food for Fifty ENTRY FORMS WILL BE MAILED MID-MAY AND ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE 4-H OFFICE.
The 4-H State Leadership Conference engages youth in reaching their fullest leadership potential. California 4-H State Leadership Conference August 6 9, 2009 UC Merced www.ca4h.org/conference/slc/ The 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together over 400 high school youth from across California in a four-day leadership training, networking, and learning experience. The Conference provides advanced leadership training for high school 4-H members. The Conference is an opportunity for 4-H members to network and share ideas with other 4-Hers from across the state. The Conference focuses on providing high school youth with experiential education on leadership development, civic engagement, college admissions and other 4-H project areas. Youth delegates gain exposure to the campus by living in the residence halls, eating in the dining commons, and participating in educational sessions, many of which are taught by UC faculty and staff. Educational Tracks and Workshops Delegates will participate in nine hours of sessions during the conference. Tracks focus on the National 4-H Mission Mandates of Citizenship, Healthy Living, and Science, Engineering and Technology. The conference is planned by a team of high school 4-H members and adult advisors. Working in strong youth-adult partnership, the team designs the educational, recreational and logistical components of the conference. Price: 2009 $375 per participant. Financial Aid available Registration: Due June 12, 2009. 4-H Alumni Reception 4-H Alumni are invited to join us on Friday, August 7, 2009 at UC Merced from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. Join us for a night of fun, elegance and 4-H! To receive an invitation, please contact Morgan Lynch, Assistant Conference Director at adaisyforjoy@gmail.com or 707.360.7839. For more information, please contact: Hogan Tong, qtong@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-8518.
WHY CONFERENCE 2009 SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2009 CAMP TEHAMA Registration deadline and payment due by August 27, 2009 Registration Forms available at the 4-H Office 2009 California State 4-H Field Day Saturday, May 30, 2009 UC Davis - Wellman, Olson and Hart Halls http://ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/ Activities Held at the State 4-H Field Day: State 4-H Presentation Day (pre-registration by May 24) State 4-H Fashion Revue (pre-registration by May 11) Plant Science Contest (pre-registration by May 24) Interview Contest (pre-registration by May 24) Judging Contest 2010 Logo Design Contest SET Activities - Science Demonstration, Textiles Challenge, Geo-caching, and Photography Trainings Teddy Bear Challenge Exhibits and Displays Overall Event Coordinator: Quang Hogan Tong, State 4-H Office at qtong@ucdavis.edu 4-H SET Coordinator: Steven Worker, State 4-H Office at 530-754-8519 or smworker@ucdavis.edu
Dear 4-H Members and Volunteers: There have been a few cases of swine influenza reported in humans recently. For more on this, please check the following information posted on the California Department of Food and Agriculture s website: http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/swine_health.html Additionally, this situation is a reminder to all of us involved in raising and showing of live animals to practice good biosecurity at home and at fairs and exhibitions. The attached document is a bio-security checklist designed for 4-H by 4-H staff and researchers in Veterinary Medicine Extension at the University of California, Davis. We encourage you to use this checklist on a regular basis to assess your bio-security practices. Lastly, if your animal shows any signs of illness, please contact your veterinarian and have your animal examined. Sincerely, 4-H Animal Science Advisory Committee Risk Assessment Tool for 4-H Project Animals Risk Factors Low Risk Moderate Risk High Risk Contact with other species (wild and domesticated) Quarantine procedures for introduction of new animals Vaccinations ANIMAL Never or Seldom Occasionally Frequent Quarantine procedures always used All recommended vaccinations Quarantine procedures sometimes used Some recommended vaccinations Quarantine procedures never used No recommended vaccinations Vaccination Status All current Some current None HUMAN Non-Owner Human Contact Never or Seldom Occasionally Frequent Clothing Footwear Hand Washing Housing (same species) Protective clothing; only worn in barn; cleaned after each use Footwear only worn in barn; disinfected after each use Always was hands before and after contact with animals Protective clothing; only worn in the barn Footwear worn only in barn; cleaned after each use Occasionally wash hands before or after contact with animals HOUSING & TOOLS Animal housed in small Animal housed individually group No specific clothing when working with animals No specific footwear; footwear not cleaned after each use Rarely wash hands before or after contact with animals Animal housed in large group Bedding Clean and dry Soiled and/or damp Foul and/or wet Vermin and Vector Control Climate (heat, cold, moisture) No visible signs of vector or vermin Minimal exposure to extremes Some visible signs of vector and vermin Sometimes exposed to extremes Many visible signs of vector and vermin Frequently exposed to extremes Air Flow Adequate ventilation Some ventilation No ventilation Tools, Equipment, Vehicles Cleaned & sanitized after each use FOOD AND WATER Cleaned sometimes Food Quality Food is clean and fresh Food is clean; not fresh Rarely or never cleaned Food is moldy, dirty or spoiled Water Quality Clean water; circulated Clean water; standing Dirty water Food and Water Access Individual food and water Shared food and water Transportation Frequency Transportation with animals TRANSPORTATION Rarely or never transported Transported sometimes Always transported alone Only transported with animals from same farm Group food and water; many animals Transported frequently Transported with animals from different farms
Food, Fashion, and Fun at the 4-H Fling Where might you find youth judging cookies, building marshmallow towers, or racing the clock to thread a sewing machine? Only at the 4-H Fling which was held March 14, 2009 at the Kelseyville Presbyterian Church. 4-Hers from around the county joined in the fun including Blue Heron, Big Valley, C & L, Upper Lake, Kelseyville, Scotts Valley, Cole Creek, and Anderson Marsh. A big thank you to all our very special helpers: youth, adults, and volunteers. If you missed out on the great activities, all the fun prizes, and competition, don't despair. The 2010 4-H Fling is sure to be even bigger and better.