When was the last time you had a conversation with a really good listener? Some-body who, through their in-terest and questions, in-spired you to tell more? Someone who you felt un-derstood your point, your idea, your feelings? I’m not always such a good listener. In a former job I had a supervisor that I often struggled communicating with. She was a sharp woman and a serious worker, in the office by 7:00 each morning after her workout at the pool. Every week she had meetings with each of her staff members, and while my coworkers were in and out of her office in 20 or 30 minutes, it al-ways took my boss and me at least an hour to plow through the agenda. I still vividly remember sitting in her office (she had a bub-bling fish tank in the corner) and the long, sometimes painful conversations, each

sation. When those are acknowledged, that’s when we really feel understood. Our work in 4-H depends on good communication, and good communication de-mands listening. Whether connecting with kids on a project, problem solving at a County Council meeting, or bringing a new idea or con-cern to the Advisor, our re-sponsibility is to be present and to seek to understand. It’s not always easy to do. It sure feels good, though, to be on the receiving end of someone who recognizes what we’re trying to say.

of us striving to be heard and neither of us feeling appreciated. We were so bent on making our own position known that we were incapable of recogniz-ing—not just hearing, but honestly understanding—what the other was trying to communicate. Many things get in the way of our ability to listen. Sometimes, as in the case with my former employer, it’s feeling that our ideas are more important or, in some cases, more correct. We want to argue for our posi-tion, and we don’t want to hear what others say. At times we’re too busy or dis-tracted to listen well. We may be smiling and nodding and giving the impression that we’re listening, but in essence we’re thinking about the “more important” things on our agenda. We don’t take time to hear. How often do we come away from those conversa-tions completely forgetting what we’ve been told? A good listener is fully pre-sent to the speaker. Under-standing your thoughts and your point of view matters to him. Good listeners also pick up on what goes un-said, the feelings and mo-tives underlying the conver-

Marianne Bird, 4-H Youth Development Advisor

mbird@ucdavis.edu

Inside this issue:

Babysitter’s/First Aid 2 Cow Judging Contest 2 Rifle Class/Youth Shoot 3 All Star Applications 4 Fashion Revue 4 Lamb Sale 5 Northcoast Summit 5 State Leader Group 6 Quilters & Sewers 6 Cruise to 4-H 6 Leader’s Forum 6 Essay Contest 7 Salute to Excellence 7 State Ambassador 7

Field Day/Ldr Academy 8 Scholarships/Workshop 9 Trees & Ponds 9 Avian Bowl/Poultry 10 Calendars 11 County Presentation 12-14

Cooperative Extension-Sacramento County 4145 Branch Center Road, Sacramento, CA 95827-3823

(916) 875-6913 Office · (916) 875-6233 Fax Email: cesacramento@ucdavis.edu

Website: http://cesacramento.ucdavis.edu

4-H FLASH

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday, except Holiday

9:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m. Closed 12:00-1:00 p.m.

STAFF:

Marianne Bird 4-H Youth Development Advisor Joan Ryan 4-H Secretary

The Gift of a Good Listener

To “listen” to another’s soul into a condition of disclosure and discovery may be almost the greatest service that any human being ever performs for another.

A Random

Harvest by Douglas Steere

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What is the first thing you should do when you arrive at the scene to check a conscious child? Ask our newly trained and certified 4-H Babysitters because they know what being safe prevents and how to make difficult decisions in strange situations.

Congratulations to those who are becoming professionally prepared in their leadership

responsibilities. Clover 4-H Club - Alisha Galuza, Joanna Galuza, and Stephen Galuza Country Centre 4-H Club - Gabrielle Gutierrez, Darryl Handberg, and Brooke Leonard

Their new life skills are getting them to where

they want to go! Rayne Koppe, 412-8181, Project Leader

A very big Thank You! to Junior Project Leader

4-H BABYSITTING SAVVY TRAINED & CERTIFIED

Emmett Koppe who graciously endured about forty hours over an extended weekend to make these two projects happen! Because of her kindheartedness and boundless energy, along with her 4-H Babysitting Savvy knowledge and 4-H CPR & First Aid skills, these two projects were successfully completed in a timely manner.

It’s an emergency...Now what? Look to our recently trained and certified 4-H members and their families who participated in a day’s training to learn and renew their emergency knowledge and skills.

Congratulations to those who added to their leadership qualities with

these new responsibilities. Clover 4-H Club - Alisha Galuza, Joanna Galuza, and Stephen Galuza Country Centre 4-H Club - Gabrielle Gutierrez, Darryl Handberg, Emmett Koppe, Kaitlin Kozlowski, Austin Kozlowski, and Brooke Leonard

Remember, in an actual emergency it is important to follow directions, both yours and those of

4-H CPR & FIRST AID TRAINED & CERTIFIED

emergency responders such as police officers or firefighters.

A special Thank You! to our parents who shared their day and support for our 4-H projects. Hats off to Mrs. Galuza and Mrs. Gutierrez!

Rayne Koppe, 412-8181, Project Leader

American Red Cross Babysitter’s training

American Red Cross CPR & First Aid training

ENTRIES DUE MARCH 24, 2011

Four cash awards are made to the winning 4-H clubs … $100 for first; $75 for second; $50 for third; and $25 for fourth. In addition the winners will receive attractive framed certificates. Each

4-H member who enters on a group entry blank is automatically eligible for individual cash prizes. Members may enter with their clubs and also with their families.

We have two entry forms in the 4-H Office. You may request additional entry forms from Hoard’s

2011 COW JUDGING CONTEST

Dairyman at (920) 563-5551, Fax (920-563-7298, email to hoards@hoards.com, or go online at www.hoards.com.

ENTRIES DUE MARCH 24TH

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4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Rifle Discipline – Volunteer Leader Victorville, CA Saturday, February 19, 2011; 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2011; 9:00a.m. – 5:00p.m. This class will be held at the Apple Valley Gun Club Indoor Range, 16699 Stoddard Wells Rd; Victorville, CA 92392

Upon successful completion of this course, 4-H leaders will be certified in the Shooting Sports Rifle Discipline. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification as Volunteer Leaders and be eligible to serve as a club or camp Rifle Project Leader. There is a $20 fee for the course for materials, hot dog lunch, sodas and water which will be provided each day.

RIFLE CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT

To get more information call Larry Winters, 760-240-0551 or e-mail at larwinters@aol.com or, contact Cheryl Eggleston, caeggleston@ucdavis.edu, phone (909) 387-2179. Be sure to have completed the Training Request and Registration Form found at http://www.ca4h.org/files/4785.doc and mail to your County 4-H Youth Advisor for signature.

ISHI ARCHERY CLUB Red Bluff, CA 3rd Annual Invitational Youth Only Shoot For all youth, 17 years of age & under Sunday, March 20, 2011 Rain or Shine! Registration: 8:30 – 9:30 AM Shooting starts at 9:30 AM Must complete shooting by 2 PM Entry Fees: $5.00 each Youth, ages 17 and under, may only shoot; no adults. Youth must be supervised by an adult at all times while at the range.

Long, Recurve or compound bows; fingers or releases; and safety equipment (finger tab or glove; arm guard and quiver) must be provided by participant. Awards: Pins given to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place in novice e(1st year), peewee, cub, youth & young adult; there will be two classes -- sights and no sights. Depending upon participation and equipment; additional awards may be given. All participants will receive recognition. Door prize drawings will be held. If you would like to donate a door prize, please

3RD ANNUAL INVITATIONAL YOUTH ONLY SHOOT

contact us. Food & drink concession available all day. No pre-registration. All parents/guardians of minors must sign insurance waiver. Obtain waiver and map at web site http://www.ishiarcheryclub.org. Any Questions? Contact Jeanne or Leland George at ljgeorge@clearwire.net or 530-527-4200. Directions to Range: The range is located on Hwy 36 and is 2.7 miles EAST of the junction of Hwy 36 and Hwy 99 in Red Bluff. From Interstate 5 take the Antelope Blvd/Hwy 36 exit to Chester/Lassen Park/ Susanville.

March 20th

Rain

or Shine!

Christina Wagner, County All Star Advisor (916) 988-8144 The application dead-line to be part of next year's County All Star is less than a month away! Members interested in applying must have been at least 15 years old on December 31, 2010; be currently enrolled in at least their third year of 4�H; and have achieved their Gold Star rank. Application packets are available in the 4H Of-fice. Candidates will fill out the application and submit it, along with their 4H book which will in-clude an addendum tell-ing what activities the member has participated in since completing last year's 4H book (this is so we can see what the 4Her has been doing in 4H so far this year; it may be handwritten). Three Let-ters of Recommendation (blank forms are included in the application packet) must be mailed to the 4-H Office. Those interested in applying for the position

of All Star are encouraged to give the forms and a stamped, addressed en-velope to their letter-writers well ahead of the deadline. Applications and amended 4�H Re-cord Books must be deliv-ered to the 4�H Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1. Let-ters of recommendation must be received by the 4H Office directly from the writers by this date as well. All Star interviews (approximately 30 min-utes each) will be scheduled during the afternoon on Sunday, March 27. Being a part of the coun-tywide 4-H All Star Team is a working award, one that gives members a chance to represent 4�H within Sacramento County and gain experi-ence organizing events at the county and sectional levels. It is the highest rank a member can achieve at the county level and the responsibil-ity that comes with it can

provide a wide range of great opportunities, ex-periences, and memories. All Stars must attend the 2011 State Leadership Conference (note: cost to attend the conference is covered by the Sacra-mento County Leader's Council), County All Star meetings, Sectional Leader's Council meet-ings, Achievement Night, and develop and follow through with goals appro-priate for the All Star Team. For a member who is unfamiliar with the All Star program this might seem like a lot of activity, but it is very man-ageable over the course of a year. By the time a member has reached their gold star rank, this next step is a positive, challenging experience. I welcome questions from both members and par-ents regarding the appli-cation process and the All Star program. If you are interested in applying this year or in the future, give me a call.

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Applications and

amended 4�H

Record

Books must be

delivered to the

4�H Office no

later than

4:00 p.m. on

Tuesday,

March 1

March 1st

Fashion Revue April 9, 2011 Robert J. Cabral Ag Center, 2101 E. Earhart Ave., Stockton, CA 95206 9am—3pm Any 4-H member age 5-19.

Project Leaders have until Midnight, Sunday April 3, 2011 to enter the members information. Fore more information: http://ucanr.org/sites/SJC_4H/Events_and_Calendar/4-H_County_Fashion_Revue/.

Contact: Sierra Berdeja or Nancy Burgess, (209) 464-5120 or email: nanroo64@yahoo.com

Deadline April 3

FASHION REVUE

2011-2012 ALL STAR APPLICATION & INTERVIEW DATES

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8th Annual

Time for Action! Northcoast Youth Summit

February 12th, 2011 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

College of the Redwoods

For 7th-12th graders (and adults who work with youth) This FUN, interactive conference will increase the leadership skills of youth and adults and empower them to become agents of change in their world and prepare them to enter the workforce. Participants will learn what it takes to confidently enter leadership roles in the

real world and will gain an understanding of the value of service in their communities. By the end of the conference, you will have gained skills which will challenge you to take leadership positions at school and in your community plus important job skills. There will be over 40 dynamic workshops available for youth and adults to attend and two motivational keynote speakers, Lou Moerner and Kai Neander. To find the latest on the Youth Summit check the website: www.ysummit.org.

Registration Deadlines:

$20.00 per participant, for registrations received

between Jan 19th & Jan 31st.

$30.00 per participant after Jan 31st.

Please note: No refunds will be given after Jan 31st, however, substitutions are allowed.

Sunday, February 27, 2011

10:00 Preview 11:00 Sale Starts Cedar Hill Ranch 43 Mecham Road

Petaluma, CA 94952 Lambs will be rough sheared one week

prior to the sale.

Contact: Rob Antheunisse (Cedar Hill):

707.327.6213 Mike Mickelson : 707.696.9107

Pete Albers: 707.321.3101 Tony/Rory Pagliaro-Bohan:

707.815.1740 or 707.732.7336

WINE COUNTRY CLUB LAMB SALE

Champion at 2010 NCI and Sonoma-Marin Fair

by Cedar Hill Club Lambs

Reserve Champion Bred & Born Lamb 2010 Sonoma County Fair Mickelson Club Lambs

Consigners:

• Albers Club Lambs • Cedar Hill Club Lambs -

www.cedarhillclublambs.com • Mickelson Club Lambs -

www.mickelsonclublambs.com • Pagliaro-Bohan Club Lambs

www.pagliaro-bohanclublambs.com

NORTHCOAST YOUTH SUMMIT

Lambs Perfect for Spring

& Summer Shows

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STATE LEADERSHIP SUPPORT GROUP

The 4-H State Leadership Conference is organized by a small group of dedicated State Ambassadors, volunteers, and staff. The Support Group is a group of teen leaders who will assist in the planning of SLC by working with counties, communicating with Sectional groups, and

attending SLC planning activities. During the conference, the Support Group acts as: Group Facilitators, Delegation Hosts, Logistical Support , State Ambassador Assistants, Other duties as assigned. To learn more about the Support Group and to

apply, please download here, http://www.ca4h.org/files/43609.doc the 2011 SLC Support Group Application. Applications are due by February 25, 2011 to the State 4-H Office.

Applications

are due by

February 25, 2011 to the

State 4-H Office.

Attention Quilters and Sewers: CA 4-H State Fashion Revue 2011 would appreciate your help. Make a quilt square, a quilt top, or a complete quilt for a wounded soldier. Special size for stretchers and gurneys, approximately 45 x 81 inches, are needed. Red, white and blue fabrics are

preferred. If you make 12 ½” x 12 ½” squares then they can be combined with squares made by other people for a whole quilt. Bring or send your squares, quilt tops and quilts to State Fashion Revue at Olson Hall, UC Davis during State Field Day, May 28, 2011. Youth are invited to sew squares

together and quilt during the morning SFR workshop. Please contact Lisa Kuntz, SFR youth co-chair, creulgirl101@yahoo.com or Mary Engebreth, committee volunteer, at maryengebreth@comcast.net with questions or suggestions.

CA 4-H STATE FASHION REVUE 2011

The 2011 Western Regional Leaders' Forum, "Cruise to 4-H Excellence!" is planned for May 7-14, 2011. The forum will be held aboard a cruise ship and will be visiting Alaskan and Canadian ports as attendees participate and learn at the many workshops being offered. You can visit: http://4h.wsu.edu/conferences/2011wrlf/index.html for more information and registration details.

CRUISE TO 4-H EXCELLENCE

The Western Regional Leader’s Forum will be held January 12-15, 2012 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Proposals for the 2012 conference are currently being accepted. Adult volunteers, Extension staff, and youth members are all welcome to submit workshop ideas for consideration.

Proposals are due March 1, 2011. For more information contact Rachel Vardiman at rnovakov@uwyo.edu or (307) 684-7522.

2011 WESTERN REGIONAL LEADERS’ FORUM

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NATIONAL AG DAY ESSAY CONTEST

The Agriculture Council of America has announced the National Ag Day Essay Contest for 2011. This year’s theme is “American Agriculture: Your Food. Your Farmer.” Students (grades 9-12) are invited to submit an original, 450-word essay or a two-minute video essay about the

importance of agriculture. The national written essay winner and video essay winner receive a $1,000 prize and round-trip ticket to Washington, D.C., for recognition during the Celebration of Ag Dinner held March 15 at the USDA. The deadline to apply is February 4, 2011.

Visit www.agday.org or www.hpj.com/agdayessay to read official contest rules and for more details regarding entry applications.

Deadline to

apply is February 4,

2011

NATIONAL 4-H SALUTE TO EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The 2011 National 4-H Salute to Excellence (STE) Awards will be accepting nominations December 10, 2010 through March 1, 2011 for 4-H Volunteer of the Year (less than 10 years of service) and Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer (10 years or more). The regional awardees will each receive $200 to be

donated to any 4-H program of their choice and the national winners will each receive $1,000 to donate. In addition, the national winners will receive a trip (expenses paid) to the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Annual Conference for their recognition at the Awards ceremony. Nomination

information is available on the Council’s online portal at http://grants.4-h.org/ (click on Funding Opportunities). For further information, please contact JoAnne Leatherman at jleatherman@fourhcouncil.edu or (301) 961-2870.

Accepting

nominations through

March 1, 2011

2011-2012 4-H STATE AMBASSADOR TEAM

Applications are now available for the 2011-2012 4-H State Ambassador Team. The 4-H State Ambassador position is one of the highest service opportunities and recognition attainable in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H State Ambassadors are youth who have excelled in the areas of leadership

and community service, and have been selected to serve the 4-H Youth Development Program in roles that promote leadership through education and service. The deadline to apply is March 25, 2011. Interviews will be held in Fresno, Davis, and San Diego. Following the interviews there will be an information session for members and parents

who would like to apply to be a State Ambassador starting at 5 PM. This is open to any future applicants. Please RSVP with Quang "Hogan" Tong at qtong@ucdavis.edu. For more information please see our website at: http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/Leadership/SA/

Deadline to

apply is March 25, 2011

Academy models adult and youth partnerships and the program can be duplicated with other youth-serving organiza-tions in your local area. Bring yourself, co-workers, and youth to the capital city March 10 & 11, 2011. Questions contact: Leslie Fritz, 916/665-2777, CPRS Director of Educa-tion, California Park & Recreation Society, les-lie@cprs.org

March 8-11, 2011 Sacramento, CA Join the CA Park & Rec-reation Society Youth De-velopment Committee in Sacramento for our an-nual Youth Development Leadership Academy! This is not just for current youth leaders, it’s for all youth – this experience helps to identify compe-tencies for personal de-velopment and lifelong learning while having fun and celebrating. This

View additional informa-tion at http://conference.cprs.org.

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Registration: To register, browse to http://www.calaged.org/registration. Select our event (2011 U.C. Davis Agricultural & Environ-mental Sciences Field Day). Choose the link “Get Access Code”. Com-plete the information on the form, indicating your 4-H club/team name in lieu of school name and click the register button. Please include 4-H next to your club/team name on the registration form. On the following page you may save the registration code and register later or simply continue with the registration at this point. Note that you may only register once so be pre-pared to complete the

UC Davis College of Agri-culture and Environmental Sciences is hosting the 35th annual CA&ES Field Day on March 5, 2011. Over 3,000 FFA and 4-H members (age 14 and older) will participate in 26 contests from 9:00am until 6:00pm. High school aged 4-H members are invited to participate and/or observe the contests held on the UC Davis campus. This event will also serve as the California 4-H State Qualifier for the Na-tional 4-H Livestock Judg-ing, Dairy Cattle Judging, and Poultry Judging con-tests.

registration or contact us if you have any changes. All 4-H members must be currently enrolled in 4-H and in good standing. Deadlines: February 11: Agriscience Fair and Job Interview materials due February 18: Registration closed Please register as soon as possible to ensure space for your teams. Feel free to contact me should you have any questions regarding this year’s Field Day at: field-day@ucdavis.edu, or visit our website for more in-formation at: http://caes.ucdavis.edu/fieldday.

Deadlines:

February 11:

Agriscience Fair and Job Interview

materials due

February 18: Registration

closed

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

CA&ES FIELD DAY

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Need help with your Foundation or YF&R Scholarship applications? At-tend our Free Workshop. The work-shop will answer any essay and appli-cation questions, take your head shot photo, and assist you with your bio-graphical statement. This is a great opportunity for you and your future.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011 6:00-8:30 p.m. Sacramento County Farm Bureau Office 8970 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624

Registration is required to attend this workshop. Call 685-6958 and provide us with your name and phone number by Fri-day, February 25, 2011.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY FARM BUREAU SCHOLARSHIP WORKSHOP

Child of an Agricultural Employee Scholarship – Available to high school seniors whose parents or guardians are non-owner/operators, employed within production agricul-ture in Sacramento County. This financial award is based on finan-cial need, scholastic achievement, leadership skills, and community in-volvement.

Young Farmers and Ranchers Scholarship – Available to any high school senior residing or attending school in Sacra-mento County, entering a

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1, 2011 Agricultural Student Scholarship – Applicants must currently be pursu-ing or planning to pursue an education in agricul-ture or a related field of agriculture study. This financial award is based on scholastic achieve-ment, leadership skills, agricultural and commu-nity involvement. High school seniors and col-lege freshman, sopho-mores, and juniors are eligible to apply.

two or four year accredited college or university major-ing in agriculture or an agri-cultural-related field. The student must enroll in at least 12 academic units in their first semester or quar-ter during the year of the scholarship award. You do not need to be a Farm Bu-reau member to be eligible for this scholarship.

Scholarship packages are available from the 4-H Office (875-6811), Sacra-mento County Farm Bu-reau (685-6958), or online at www.sacfarmbureau.org.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE

Applications

due

April 1st

Registration required by

Feb 25th Call

685-6958

EXPLORING TREES AND PONDS

Newton, Mass., and lead project developer—will introduce you to the Exploring Trees and Ponds project and web-site, and help you use them with the youth who participate in your out-of-school program. The workshop will include hands-on activities and discussions on ways of

Tuesday March 8, 2011 10:00am – 3:00pm University of California Cooperative Extension – , Watsonville The Exploring Trees and Ponds workshop—led by Bernie Zubrowski, senior research scientist at Education Develop-ment Center, Inc.,

using digital cameras for conducting in-quiry. Please join us! Lynn Schmitt-McQuitty – lschmittmcquitty@ucdavis.edu 831-763-8026 REGISTER: http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=6027.

Free workshop �

Lunch and refreshments

provided

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Questions and answers from the follow-ing pages of the National Avian Bowl Manual will be used for the first time at the 2011 Avian Bowl Qualifier to be held this April in conjunction with the Seaside Feather Fanciers’ Show in Ventura. Sign-in will be at 5:00 p.m. and competition at 5:30 p.m.

National Avian Bowl Study Sections for 2011 from the 2009 Edition of the Na-tional Avian Bowl Manual

2011 AVIAN BOWL QUALIFIER

POULTRY SHOWS

February 12-13 – Humboldt Poultry Fanciers’ Association Show, Redwood Acres Fairgrounds, Eureka. Showmanship and Avian Bowl judged by Dr. Bradley. Youth Show information, call Mrs. Lisa Jensen (707) 733-1910.

February 19 – Greater California Society of Poultry Fanciers’ Show, Fresno County Fairgrounds, Fresno. Showmanship and Avian Bowl judged by Dr. Bradley. For information, call Sue Gallegos (559) 855-3951.

April – TBA – Seaside Feather Fanciers’ Show, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura. Information: Dave Anderson, 1947 Grand Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015 (805) 524-4046 or danderson@keygroupinc.com

April – TBA – Avian Bowl Qualifier, Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura

Poultry Judging (entire section) 9-16 Raising Water Fowl (Introduction,

Duck Breeds and Geese Breeds 21-25

Breeds Varieties and Strains (Introduction, Bantams, Ameri-can, and Asiatic Classes 67-73

Eggcyclopedia (Meringue –Quiche Lorraine) 131-142

Raising Your Home Chicken Flock (entire section) 151-162

Embryology (Daily Embryonic De-velopment – Glossary) 191-193

AVIAN BOWL COACHES, please note: while you may certainly have your teams start studying the new material now, bowls occurring this winter will use the 2010 Study Sections. The winter competitions (e.g. those at the Humboldt and Fresno Shows) are very important. They will give your teams valu-able practice with buzzers, gamesmanship, and the op-portunity to face off with the competition.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 County Fiber Goat, 7pm Aud

4 5

6 7

8 9 10 4-H Wild Side Meet-ing, 7pm Aud

11 4-H Horse Review Committee, 7pm Conf

12 Country Centre Engineering

13

14 15 16 17 18 County Mini-Equine, 6:30pm Aud

19

20 Youth Only Shoot Ishi Arhery—Red Bluff

21 4-H Executive Board, 7pm Conf Room

22 4-H Leaders’ Council, 7pm Aud

23 4-H Camp Staff Train-ing, 7pm Aud

24 County Dog Meeting, 7pm Aud

25 26

27 4-H All Star Inter-views, 1pm Conf

28

29 30 31

March 2011

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 4-H Point of Entry, 7:30am Aud

2 4-H Point of Entry , 7:30am Conf Room

3 County Fiber Goat, 7pm Aud

4 5

6 7 8 9 10 11

12 Northcoast Youth Summit

13 14 15 16 17 4-H Point of Entry, 6pm Conf Room

18 County Mini-Equine, 6:30pm Aud

19

20 21 22 4-H Leaders’ Council, 7pm Aud

23 4-H Camp Staff Train-ing, 7pm Aud

24 25 26 Sacramento 4-H County Presentation Day, 10am Aud

27 Wine Country Club Lamb Sale

28 County 4-H Horse Meeting, 7pm Aud

February 2011

President’s Day Office Closed

4-H Camp Board, 7pm Conf Room

4-H Volunteer Orienta-tion, 7 pm Conf Room

Country Centre Junior Master Gardener Project, 3pm Aud

Laguna Creek 4-H Baking Project,11am Aud

4-H Horse Review Committee, 7pm Conf Room

County Holiday Office Closed

4-H Finance Committee, 6pm Conf Room

4-H Executive Board, 7pm Conf Room

4-H Point of Entry, 7:30am Conf Room

4-H Camp Board, 7 pm Conf Room

Country Centre Junior Master Gardener Project, 3pm Aud

Laguna Creek 4-H Baking Project,11am County Rabbit

Meeting, 7pm Aud

4-H Point of Entry, 6pm Conf Room

County 4-H Horse Meeting, 7pm Aud

4-H Horse Council, 7pm Aud

4-H Set Workshops

Country Centre Engineer-ing Project, 1pm Conf Room

CA&ES Field Day

Country Centre Engineering

Project, 1pm Conf

NC Sectional Presentation

Day

CA Small Farm Conference

4-H Water Wizards Training, 5pm Aud

Record Books

due

Cow Entries Due

Youth Development Leadership

Scholarship Workshop

Due date to register for scholarship workshop

Poultry Show—Eureka

Poultry Show—Eureka

Poultry Show—Fresno

Rifle discipline workshop in Victorville

Trees and ponds workshop

COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011

10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. CE AUDITORIUM 4145 BRANCH CENTER ROAD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

ANNE, CATHERINE AND JULIA WEILAND, 916/728-2936, OR anneweiland@comcast.net

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR.

Don't put off giving a presentation another year! It's a great way to teach others about something that you have learned in 4-H. Start preparing now. Or just come by and watch, get some ideas, and start preparing for next year. THE 4-H PRESENTATION MANUAL: Available from the 4-H Office or at the State 4-H website at: www.ca4h.org/leadership/spd/4hpresentationmanual-3.doc. There is a lot of helpful information in the manual, but the actual rules for each type of presentation are never more than one page in length. So, don’t be intimidated. Pick one up and get started today. TYPES OF PRESENTATIONS

Below are brief descriptions of the different types of presentations. For detailed information, refer to the cur-rent Presentation Manual. Be sure to read the rules for your type of presentation carefully. Please note that in almost all cases, your subject matter should relate to your current 4-H project work. School assignments are not appropriate subjects for presentations. DEMONSTRATION/ILLUSTRATED TALKS: The most common types of presentations are Demonstrations and Illus-trated Talks. These are forms of teaching using both verbal and visual methods of communication. This form of presentation is one of the strongest learning and teaching tools available to us. It is used widely through-out the academic and business world and is a valuable life skill for our members to learn. Members must give Demonstrations or Illustrated Talks to be eligible for the Purple, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Sapphire, and Ruby Star Ranks.

Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks differ only in that Demonstrations teach by the “show how” method, while Illustrated Talks teach a concept or a skill that cannot be demonstrated in a classroom setting. They can either be organized in the traditional style (introduction, body, conclusion) or using the scientific process. These presentations can be found on pages 14 and 15 in the manual and each has specific requirements for visuals. Although posters are the most common type of visuals, “equivalent visuals” means that you may use tri-fold boards, felt boards, overheads, PowerPoint type productions, or anything else you can come up with provided the required material is presented. Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks may last from 3 to 15 min-utes. They may be done individually or as a team of up to 3 members. Notes are not allowed. IMPROMPTU SPEECH: Unrehearsed delivery of information and ideas. Implements basic research by the mem-bers that can be used during the speech. A single note card can be used. Member has 3 minutes to prepare the speech after selecting the topic. Limited to 5 minutes. Limited to individual participants. Props or cos-tumes may not be used. INTERPRETIVE READING: You may read any published written work, that is age appropriate and in good taste. Examples may include, but are not limited to: children’s stories, poetry, essay, speeches, excerpts from nov-els that stand alone, etc. Reading limited to 5 minutes. You should state the title, the author, characters, the purpose or setting, and any other introductory information. The reading will be finished with a short conclu-sion. Both limited to 5 minutes. Use your voice to make the piece come alive. No stages, settings, props, or costumes. Limited to individual participants.

PROBLEM SOLVING: Provides members the opportunity to use a prepared fact pattern as the basis for develop-ing an action plan. During the competition, the member will present the action plan using posters, overhead project, slides, or computer generated slides. Limited to 5 to 10 minutes. Notes are not allowed. Member judged on the overall effectiveness of the presentation and not the solution presented. Limited to individual participants. AUDIO-VISUAL PRESENTATION: Any informational or instructional program presented with slide, video, or digital representation. A slide presentation lasts 5 to 10 minutes and should be supplemented with a verbal com-mentary, synchronized tape recording, or audio track. Video and digital presentations may last up to 15 min-utes and require special equipment. Presenters must provide their own equipment for slide, video, or digital presentations. Member must introduce the presentation in the presence of the judges and without notes. Limited to individual participants. No costumes allowed. EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY: An organized visual presentation of a program or a concept. The displays should be designed to convey its message in a limited amount of time (60 seconds). Displays do not include science fair exhibits, other depictions of processes, project exhibits, or collections. Requires introductory presentation by the member. Notes are not allowed. Teams limited to 2 members. 4-H member may select one of the following kinds of displays:

1. CARD TABLE DISPLAY (30” x 30” flat space) – This display may include a tri-fold poster board that includes

title, member’s name, 4-H affiliation, and a depiction of the program or concept. Table space may be pro-vided; however, members should bring their own card table.

2. PANEL DISPLAY (about 48” x 48”) – This is a vertical, free standing display that is presented on an easel. The display will include a title, the member’s name, 4-H affiliation, and a depiction of the program or con-cept.

SHARE THE FUN: Groups perform acts, such as skits that focus on health, safety, community pride, recreation, or citizenship. It is performed by one or more youth to entertain. It may include props and costumes. Mem-ber must introduce the activity without notes. Not to exceed 15 minutes. A sound system will be provided for County Demonstration Day. Judged using the American System. Not open to individual participants. CULTURAL ARTS: 4-H individual members and groups perform a costumed dramatic reading, musical, dance, or other such performing art. It is performed by one or more youth to entertain. Costumes, props, and deco-rations are encouraged. Member must introduce the activity and its purpose. Notes may not be used. Not to exceed 15 minutes. A sound system will be provided for County Demonstration Day. Judged using the Dan-ish System. NOTE: If you receive a Gold Medal at County Demonstration Day, you are eligible to give your presentation at

North Central Sectional Presentation Day, SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011, at UC Davis. You will receive a form with your medal.

If you receive a Gold Medal at Sectional Presentation Day, you are eligible to give your presentation at

State Presentation Day, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2011, at UC Davis.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. CE AUDITORIUM

4145 BRANCH CENTER ROAD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE

DOOR.

Each member may do ONLY ONE demonstration, illustrated talk, scientific demonstration, prepared speech, impromptu speech, problem solving, interpretive reading, educational display, or slide/video/digital presentation (NOT ONE OF EACH) at County Demonstration Day. But you MAY take part in a “Share-the-Fun” or “Cultural Arts”, as well as do one of the above. A table and easel will be provided in each room. Each pre-senter will need to bring any additional equipment: Extra easels, extension cords, extra tables, etc. Adults are not to assist in set-up, presentations, or take down. 4-H is a learn-by-doing experience. Room Clerks will help, if asked. You need to return the form below by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011, to Anne Weiland, Catherine Weiland or Julia Weiland at 6708 Old Oak Court, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 Please make additional copies as needed.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 9:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. CE AUDITORIUM

4145 BRANCH CENTER ROAD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95827

ROOM HOSTS: Work as Room MCs and are 4-H mem-bers who are 12 years and above.

EVALUATORS: Work in teams of three evaluating the demonstrations and awarding ribbons. Evaluators are either adults or members 15 or older and experienced in giving demonstrations. Evaluators are needed for COUNTY DEMONSTRATION DAY (FEBRUARY 26, 2011) and NORTH CENTRAL SECTIONAL PRESENTATION DAY (MARCH 19, 2011) at UC Davis.

We will be having an Evaluators and Room Hosts Clinic Saturday, February 28, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. before demonstrations begin. If you would like to help, please fill out and return the form below by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011, to Anne Weiland, Catherine Weiland, and Julia Weiland 6708 Old Oak Court, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

Please make additional copies as needed.

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Return by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011, Anne Weiland, Catherine Weiland, and Julia Weiland 6708 Old Oak

Court, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY EVALUATOR AND CLERK SIGN-UP

COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY REGISTRATION

EVALUATORS AND CLERKS NEEDED

DEMONSTRATION DAY REGISTRATION

Return by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2011, to Anne Weiland, Catherine Weiland or Julia Weiland at 6708 Old Oak Court, Citrus Heights, CA 95610I (We) will participate in the follow-ing: (CHECK ONLY ONE)

□ Demonstration □ Impromptu Speech □ Audio-Visual

□ Illustrated Talk □ Prepared Speech □ Panel Display

□ Scientific Demo □ Interpretive Read- □ Table Display

□ Scientific Talk □ Problem Solving

We will also participate in: □ Share the Fun □ Cultural Arts

Age □ Primary (5-8) (Grades K-3)

□ Intermediate (11-13) (Grades 6-8)

□ Junior (9-10) (Grades 4-5)

□ Senior (14-19) (Grades 9 and up)

Name(s) ___________________ ________________________

__________________________ _________________________ Club______________________ Phone #_________________ Title of Presentation:_____________________________________

Name__________________________________ Address________________________________ _______________________________________ Club ___________________________________ Phone __________________________________ Adult □ Youth □ _____(age)

COUNTY PRESENTATION DAY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2011 Room Host □ Evaluator □

SECTIONAL PRESENTATION DAY SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2011 Room Host □ Evaluator □

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Sacramento County Board of Supervisors -- Phil Serna, 1st District; Jimmy Yee, 2nd District; Susan Peters, 3rd District; Roberta Mac Glashan, 4th District; and Don Nottoli, 5th District. Also, Steve Szalay, County Executive; Bruce Wagstaff,

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