Hello Santa Clara County 4-H!

Welcome to the July edition of Timely Topics. Do you like what you see here? Would you like to be part of the Timely Topics’ crew? Do you have an article to share? Some shout outs to wonderful achievements? Is there a volunteer that you would like to honor? Well, this is the place. The newsletter will be published each month. Articles and contributions must be received by the 6th of each month. Articles and contributions that include photos will be given priority. Submit all articles, contributions and photos to sjweaver@ucanr.edu

4-H Record Books

Contributed by: Sandi Geringer

June 30th marked the end of the current 4-H year. It also marks the completion of 4-H Record Books for the past year. The record book includes documentation of all of the

activities, events and awards that 4-Hers have experienced through the year. This month, most clubs are holding their

Club level Record Book evaluation. All of the books that received a gold award have the opportunity to be evaluated

at the County level.

County Evaluations for Record Books will be held in August (8/25-8/27). Each club will need to

bring ONE judge for every THREE books being evaluated. Teens are allowed to evaluate Clover books only, and should not talk to the judge while their book is being evaluated. Depending on the timing they may be able to judge the Junior books (once all

Clover Books are completed) BUT, only if they have turned in a County Book in the last 2 years.

If you would like to be an evaluator, please email me at geringer4h@gmail.com or contact your

club’s Record Book leader.

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Santa Clara County

4-H NEWSLETTER

July 2017 Issue II

Volunteer of the Month:

Do you know…? About an incredible Santa Clara County 4-H Adult Volunteer that

creates learning and growing opportunities for our youth?

Please submit your suggestions to

sjweaver@ucanr.edu by August 2, 2017.

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A Showcase for 4-H Project Members

Did you know that Santa Clara County 4-H project members have been preparing for fair? Whether their focus is a stills entry or an animal entry, time is short to finish the preparations. Have you ever wondered how it all happens and how they are actually judged? Would you like to come and support 4-H members, and cheer them on? Are you

considering raising a 4-H project animal in the future? Do you just love pigs and want to see what “Swine Showmanship” is all about? There are many opportunities to get answers to your questions and more.

Make plans to attend the Santa Clara County Fair. Many animal shows take place prior to the publicized days of the fair, for free. All shows and animal judging events are open to the general public. Start times for animal events are

listed below. Be sure to visit the stills exhibits to see the amazing creations of our Santa Clara County 4-Hers. There are ribbons awarded to participants. More details about each show are included in the fair entry book,

found at http://www.thefair.org

Sunday, July 23 – Horse Show, Thorsen’s Arena, Watsonville Court, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Monday, July 31 - 9am – Dog Show

- Market Animals Judged

- Market Goats Judging and Showmanship

2pm – Guide Dog Show

Tuesday, Aug. 1 – 9am – Sheep Judging and Showmanship

-10am – Rabbit Market, Breed and Showmanship

Weds, Aug 2 - 9am – Swine Judging and Showmanship

- 10am – Cavy (Guinea Pig) Breed and Showmanship Judging

Thurs., Aug 3 - 9am - 9am – Market Beef Judging and Showmanship

10am – Poultry Judging and Showmanship

Friday, Aug 4 - 9am – Dairy Cattle Judging

10am – Dairy Goats Judging and Showmanship

Next – (Following Dairy Goats)Pygmy Goats Judging and Showmanship

Sat., Aug 5 - 10am – Lonnie Toensfeldt Memorial Auction

Sun., Aug 6 - 9am – Large Animal Master Showmanship

10am – Small Animal Master Showmanship

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4-H Golden Clover Awards

The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievements of members, volunteers, program staff, and groups within the 4-H Youth

Development Program.

2017 Golden Clover Nominations are due August 6th and 11:59pm.

Who is Eligible?

Youth members, adult volunteers, program staff, and groups of two or more members/volunteers/staff are eligible to be nominated for Golden Clover Awards.

Individuals and groups may only win once in a category every three years. Individuals and groups

may win in only one category per year, although individuals are eligible to win as an individual and as part of a group in the same year. 4-H academic staff is not eligible for any Golden Clover Award.

Individuals and groups may apply or be nominated in multiple categories. The selection committee reserves the option of moving applications to another category if they feel it would be a better

match.

Applications are evaluated on how well the applicant meets the description of the category and

overall participation within 4-H. Group applications consisting of youth and adults need to

demonstrate strong youth-adult partnerships.

What’s the Award?

Golden Clover Award winners are awarded a small cash award, a medallion and lapel pin (group

recipients will be awarded lapel pins for every group member and one medallion per group). Award winners will be recognized on the state 4-H website and through social media.

How Do I Nominate Someone?

Nominations must be completed in one sitting. You will be asked to give the nominee's contact information, describe their 4-H involvement and how they meet the objectives of the applicable

category.

Tip: Create the narrative in a Word document first and then copy and paste it into the nomination form.

Nominators may upload up to 3 files (in PDF, JPG, or DOC/DOCX format) and one YouTube link or

other URL.

Where Can I Get More Info? http://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Member_Resources/Scholarships_-_Awards/GCAwards/

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All Star Corner

Submitted by the 2017/18 All Star Team: Dustin Geringer, Fiona Reyes, Chloe Tuckness, Connor Lydon, Ashley Jordan, Paula Piva, & Ethan Ho

We have been very busy since our All Star Banquet the end of June.

Many Santa Clara 4-Hers participated at the Rose, White and Blue 4th of July parade which took place in the Rose Garden area along The Alameda. This year they celebrated their 10th Anniversary, and no one was disappointed. Thank you to Chuck and Yvonne Yoders for bringing the tractor and to Prusch Farms for allowing us to use a trailer to ride in. We had the trailer decorated with red, white and blue banners as well as 4-H banners from several clubs. We had approximately forty-five 4-H members and parents; dogs, goats, chickens and rabbits walking or riding a mile and a half representing Santa Clara County 4-H. The 2017-18 All Star team handed out 4-H bookmarks and 4-H pencils to those families watching the parade. The Santa Clara County 4-H float also walked away with an award- "Best Float with Hay Bales"

Our next All Star event will be the Fair Dance for 4-H and FFA members (adults too) on the evening of Wednesday, August 2nd. The dance will be at The Santa Clara County Fairgrounds in the square in front of Expo Hall. Please watch your email for more details coming soon.

If you have any questions during the year, you can email us at 4hsccallstars@gmail.com

Photos contributed by Dustin Geringer

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Pygmy Goat Community Service Submitted by Jada Ho

Having gone to various petting zoos and parades, our project likes to share our goats and our experience in 4- H with the public. On June 3, the Pygmy Goat project visited the Sunny View retirement community. We brought several goats, Hershey, Trap, Ruby Rose, and Jellybean, for residents to visit. Over 20 people came to see our goats, who were almost as excited as the residents to meet more people. It was cool to share the joy and fun of our goats with other people and to talk with the residents. Some of them had even owned goats as a kid! Another youth member who went to the visit said, “I really enjoyed sharing my goat’s stories and being able to talk about what I’ve been doing in 4-H. [The residents] were really interested, and I would definitely do it again!”

State Ambassador Team

2017-2018

Being part of the California 4-H

State Ambassador Program is a working honor that provides these

special 4-H members expanded opportunities to serve and promote the University of

California 4-H Youth Development Program. During the past year,

Jackie Penner and Kyle Geringer have represented Santa Clara

County in this exciting 4-H role. For the 2017-18 program year, two new Santa Clara County 4-H’ers will join the California State All Star Team. Congratulations

to Jada Ho, Sunset 4-H and T.J. Suit, Hilltop 4-H. These two energetic youth will be great additions at the state level of 4-H.

California State Ambassador Team 2016 – 2017, California State 4-H Website

Photo Contributed by Jada Ho

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Hello everyone,

A Letter to 4-Hers Submitted by Julianna Lydon, a 4-H alum

Some of you may remember me but some of you may not. My name is Julianna (or Jules for short) Lydon and I aged out of 4-H almost three years ago. My mom is Cynthia Lydon (if you know her) and my brother is Connor Lydon. I participated in 4-H from the age of five until nineteen and I am currently an adult volunteer in both California and Louisiana. I’m a senior at Loyola University New Orleans majoring in Mass Communication. I would like to take the time to say thank you to all of the adult volunteers that help make this program as great as it is. Even though I’m no longer in the state, I watch these emails and see what these youth are doing via social outlets and email. I am continually impressed with how I’ve seen the kids who I once knew as clovers and pre- teens blossom into promising leaders with bright futures. As an aged out 4-H member who is turning 21 this year, I can look back now and say that I am truly appreciative of all that this program has to offer for young people. I am so proud of the youth and adults that make 4-H what it is. This is a reminder to all of you that 4-H truly does make a difference in the quality of my life beyond our youth. Without this program, I wouldn’t know who I am or what I want out of life. With 4-H I discovered my passions and also felt confident enough to pursue them. I am not the only one. I see so many others who feel similarly about their experience after participating in 4-H. To all of the adult volunteers and 4-H families reading this, thank you for being a positive force in these young peoples’ lives. Your efforts do not go unnoticed or unappreciated. Please keep volunteering and keep your kids involved. This program continues to influence us even when we’re no longer in it. You are not always thanked or recognized enough, but you will always be appreciated. To all of the youth members reading this, keep doing the amazing work you do. Don’t ever stop. Once you leave, continue to practice the skills you’ve learned and follow your passions confidently using those skills. Participate in all you can and learn as much as you can. Be grateful for what you’ve learned once you leave and don’t forget to thank the adults that help you grow through this program. I see your work and I’m proud of all you do and have done. Congratulations to the new All-Stars who are getting inducted today: Ashley Jordan, Chloe Tuckness, Connor Lydon, Dustin Geringer, Ethan Ho, Fiona Reyes and Paula Piva. I can’t believe you’re old enough now to be All- Stars! I know you’ll represent our county well. Thank you April Alger, Jada Ho, Jon Coleman, Lauren Oliver, Sam Martin, Serena Myjer, Taylor Wiley and TJ Suit for being positive role models for the younger 4-Hers and serving the county well. Thank you to the adults and All-Star advisors who have helped these teams grow. I can’t wait to see all you accomplish in the future. Best, Jules (Julianna) Lydon

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IT’S TIME FOR SPARKS SURVEYS!

What are the “Sparks Surveys”? Sparks Surveys help us learn about youth experiences in 4-H. We want to share how 4-Her’s are doing and also learn where we can make 4-H even better. Surveys are

private and confidential.

Help us learn about the impact 4-H has had on you!

https://4horb.ucanr.edu/login.cfm Online surveys are in ORB 2 times a year: Oct-Jan and May-Aug

Your 4hOnline login email is the same to login to ORB. Surveys you need to take will all be listed – it’s easy to take them!

The deadline is coming soon!

33rd Annual California State 4-H Shooting Match The 33rd Annual California State 4-H Match was recently held in Siskiyou County.

Our Santa Clara County 4-H shooters did phenomenally well. Submitted by Mike Davis

Standing Air Rifle:

o Conner Lydon, 4th place advanced division

o Mela Lin, 1st place & gold medal, junior division

Sporter Air Rifle, Prone-only:

o Anna Dougherty, 5th place & participant award, advanced division

o Emily Dougherty, 4th place & participant

award, intermediate division

o Lulu Sparrow, 1st place & gold medal, junior division

o Zsa Zsa Sparrow, 2nd place & silver medal, junior division

Sporter Air Rifle, 3-Positions:

o April Alger, 3rd place & bronze medal,

advanced division

.22 Rifle, Iron Peep Sights:

o Austin Long, participant award, intermediate

division

o Reed Johnson, 3rd place & bronze medal, leader/parent division

.22 Rifle, Open Sights, 3-Position:

o Austin Long, silver medal, intermediate division

o Reed Johnson, 1st place & gold medal, leader/parent division

.22 Rifle Telescopic Sights, 3-position:

o Reed Johnson, 6th place, leader/parent division

.22 Rifle, Open Sights, Prone-only:

o Austin Long, 4th place & gold medal, intermediate division

o Parker Simon, 2nd place & gold medal, junior division

o Reed Johnson, 1st place & gold medal,

leader/parent division

o Craig Simon, 3rd place & gold medal, leader/parent division

.22 Rifle Telescopic Sights, Prone-only:

o Reed Johnson, 1st place & gold medal, leader/parent division

.22, Competition Rifle:

o Austin Long, participant award, intermediate division

o Reed Johnson, 2nd place & silver medal,

leader/parent division

.22 Hand Gun:

o Reed Johnson, 2nd place & silver medal, leader/parent division

o Hank Riley, 4th place & bronze medal, leader/parent division

Congratulations -- and thank you -- to every Santa Clara County 4-H member, parent and leader who

participated in this year’s California State 4-H Shooting Match. Lastly, 4-H members wanting to continue learning rifle safety and practicing their marksmanship skills are welcome to attend the

Santa Clara Valley Rifle Club's junior Program. Practice is every Saturday from 10:00am to 1:30pm at the San Jose Municipal Firing Range on 10th Street.

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If you observed my daily life as a graduate student, it might not be explicitly evident that I grew up in 4-H, but my experiences in the program formed the foundation of much of what I do. From the Foods, Household Electricity, and other such 4-H projects, I learned many practical skills. However, some of the most essential skills I learned came from less obvious work; the behind-the-scenes planning I did as a Teen Leader, County All Star, and Camp Staff member, such as how I’m able to commit to, how to communicate with and between teams of people, and even how to deal with necessary paperwork (which I see a lot of at a State University).

In addition to those life skills, 4-h taught me how capable I am. When I first entered 4-H, I never dreamed of being an All Star – that was something the accomplished older kids did. But with the help of those same kids, and the wonderful adult volunteers, I grew into the responsibilities and capabilities of a seasoned 4- H member. Since then, one thing has led to another, and I have grown into the responsibilities and capabilities if a physics graduate student. Each step of the way I have wondered if I’m capable of going to the next step, and each step of the way I have determined that I am, and it was in 4-h that I learned to be so determined.

High School Seniors and College Students – Have you applied for a scholarship? 8 different scholarships are available to apply through the online link below.

Applications must be submitted no later than August 6th, 2017, 11:59 p.m. All required information must be included with the application to be considered.

The candidate for any 4-H scholarship must be: A high school senior, graduate, or equivalent who is already enrolled in or accepted to an institution of higher education. Institutions of higher education include accredited vocational schools, colleges or universities.

Enrolled in the California 4-H Youth Development Program at the time of high school graduation or

equivalent, such as receiving a General Education Diploma (GED)

Enrolled or planning to enroll in at least half of the full-time course load as defined by the applicant's

institution.

Not older than 25 as of December 31st of the application year.

Applicants may apply for multiple scholarships but are only eligible to receive one scholarship per year.

Previous scholarship recipients may reapply.

https://ucanr.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0dpHwfT6tAAWRmt

4 – H Alumni and Collegiate Opportunities

Alumni Focus A monthly article contributed by UCCE, Santa Clara County 4-H Alumni

Why 4-H?

Contributed by: Richard McWhirter,

Physics Grad student at SFSU

NEWS

Enrollment for the 2017-2018 Project Year 4-H online family enrollment for the new 4-H year (2017-18) is now

available. Watch your email in the coming week, for a detailed description of the 4-H Online enrollment process. A great change will be the online recording of Treatment Authorization forms &

waiver information. Once the online enrollment is completed and member’s status is pending, enrollment fees are to be submitted to

your club’s Volunteer Enrollment Coordinator.

Volunteer Adult Enrollment and Online Training for 2017-2018

In 4-H, we hope to instill a desire for life-long learning in youth. 4-H volunteers can

best model life-long learning by continuing to gain new knowledge and insight themselves. 4-H, with the direction of UC ANR, is aligning volunteer

development requirements for all UC ANR programs statewide. Beginning this year, 4-H volunteers are required to complete between 1-3 hours of volunteer development courses annually to meet these requirements. As you complete

your online re-enrollment, you will receive an email with the specific directions to complete your online training. Additional information on how to re-enroll

will be arriving in our email later this week. Thank you Volunteers!

4-H Rocks! Here, for your enjoyment is the Rolling Hills Music Project's recording of 4-H Rocks!, a rock tune that we arranged with lyrics from the 4-H Pledge. We all had a great time making this recording.

https://youtu.be/KlOHZM3rqNw

The Rolling Hills Music Project will be continuing next year. If you would like to join this fun group, please contact us at 3chiboys@gmail.com

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County, State and Nationwide Events

Click on the highlighted links

for more information:

4-H Online Enrollment Opens, Now

Begin registering for the new 4-H program year.

Please review article in this issue of TT.

Santa Clara County Fair

level: county – All Ages

location: San Jose when: August 3 – 6, 2017

Entry information: http://thefair.org/entries.cfm

This event is open to public spectators!

Citizenship Weekend

Location: Walden West Science Center

When: September 22-24 2017

Registration: 4-H website under News and

Calendar

ABC Share/The 4-H Games

Location: Monterey County Fairgrounds

When: September 30 2017, 10AM- 3PM

RSVP: https://goo.gl/forms/ne3XzaeAuTs8xKJS2

It’s only Fair!

Presentations

at the Fair

Submitted by Dustin Geringer

Did you give a presentation, prepared

speech, interpretive reading, share the fun

skit, etc. during Presentation Day? Do you have an Educational Board that you would like to present? We would encourage you

to give your presentation during the Santa Clara County Fair, August 3rd - 6th. We

are looking for all 4-Hers that would like to help us out by giving their current

presentation (or a past one), during the

run of the fair. You can give it more than once and it will count in your Record Book

for the 2017-18 4-H year.

Please contact me as soon as possible at

dgerin12@gmail.com if you are interested in

helping us out. We plan to have more detailed information the week of July 24th.

Leadership page

National 4-H Week is October 1-7, 2017

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Follow us on social media and keep in touch with 4-H! Twitter: @4Hin SCC Facebook: @SCC4H and @Scc4Hespanol

TIMELY TOPICS is published monthly through the cooperative efforts of the University of California Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program staff, 4-H volunteers and

4-H members of Santa Clara County.

Deadline for articles is the 10th of each month. Email to sjweaver@ucanr.edu

Fe Moncloa, Editor 4-H Youth Development Advisor (408) 282-3107 fxmoncloa@ucanr.edu

Susan Weaver, Design and Layout, 4-H Program Representative (408) 282-3119 sjweaver@ucanr.edu

Claudia Damiani, Contributing Editor, 4-H Program Representative (408)282-3116 csdamianifontana@ucanr.edu

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