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Hello Everyone,

I would like to take a couple minutes of your time to introduce myself and to explain a few recent changes in the UC office. My name is Greg Giusti (pronounced “Juice-Tea”) and as of July 1, I will be assuming the role of County Director (CD) for the extension programs in both Lake and Mendocino Counties. I’ve been with UC since 1985 , beginning my career as the 4-H/Farm Advisor in Del Norte County. I have been in Lake and Mendocino areas since 1989 , serving as the Forest and Wildlands Advisor. I was the CD in Mendocino County from 2003-2006, and have been the CD in Lake County since that time. The change in administration is consistent with the desire of the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (of which 4-H is part of) to reduce the number of people addressing administration and giving others more time to focus on programming. Similarly, as I think you all know, Dorina Espinoza was appointed as the North Coast Academic Advisor with an em-phasis on Youth, Families and Communities. This four county assignment (Lake, Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte) is a new direction for the 4-H program, driven entirely by the reduction in State support and the need to try and meet local needs in a timely matter. Dorina has a very difficult assignment and I am committed to helping her succeed as we both learn how to meet people’s needs and expectations. Given my past experiences I am very familiar with the 4-H program and support and appreciate the work of its staff, volunteers and members. I want to thank all of the families, project leaders, community club leaders and everyone who sup-ports the 4-H program for your tireless efforts in organizing meetings, driving kids to events, feeding animals, and every-thing else you do.

Please fell free to contact me in the Ukiah office if you have any questions or topics you wish to share with me.

Sincerely,

Greg Giusti

Mendocino RoundMendocino Round--upup

July 2012

Inside this issue:

Calendar of Events 1

A Letter from our new CD 1

Leader’s Corner 2

Good-Bye Linda B. 2

Fair Booth Information 2

Club Scribe 3

REF Awards Committee Update 4

Scholarships 5

REF Updates and Info 5 - 6

County Council Officers Needed 6

News from the State 4-H Office 7

July

8 Summer Camp Counselors Arrive -Camp Masonite, Navarro

9-13 Mendocino/Lake 4-H Summer Camp -Camp Masonite, Navarro

21 County Council Meeting, Fort Bragg 9-2pm

22 Redwood Empire Fair Horse Show, Ukiah Fairgrounds

31 Redwood Empire Fair Livestock Move-In Day

August

2-5 Redwood Empire Fair, Ukiah Fairgrounds

15 Newsletter Article Submission Deadline

30 End of 4-H Year

September

1 Member Enrollment Deadline Boonville Fair

3 Labor Day 4-H Office Closed

12 Executive Council Meeting, Ukiah 5:30 pm

14- Mendocino County Boonville Fair & Apple Show

17 Newsletter Article Submission Deadline

29- THRIVE Team Training , Redding

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Leader’s Corner

July 21st County Council Meeting

Since our May 12th Council meeting/ Boot Camp was cancelled, we will be covering those things and MORE at the July Council meeting. Our Council meeting will be held at the Bethel Baptist Church, 31200 Hwy 20, Ft Bragg .

Year End Asset Inventory At the end of each year, one of the requirements of each club is an inventory of all the club’s assets. Leaders with animal projects, we recommend performing an inventory of your items BEFORE packing them away after the fair.

Important Boonville Fair Attendee Enrollment Deadline

All members and leaders planning to participate in Boonville fair MUST have their re enrollment paperwork turned in no later than September 1st. All other re enrollments and new enrollments are due October 15th.

Thank You Linda Blatchford!

You Will Be Missed!

After 16 years of service, UCCE Mendocino Office Manager, Linda Blatchford, will be retiring at the end of June. With a road trip already in the works and plans to visit her two

adult children, Linda’s post-retirement calendar is already filling up fast!

We would like to thank Linda for all of her hard work and dedication to the Mendocino County 4-H program and wish her the best in the future.

We Have a New Face in the Office...Welcome Courtney !

We would also like to welcome Courtney Mills to the UCCE office staff. Courtney will be replacing JT Williams as the UCCE Office Assistant.

REF 4-H Information Booth Volunteers Needed!

This year we will be hosting a large infor-

mation booth inside Carl Purdy Hall. There

will be lei making and a hands-on engineer-

ing activity going on inside the booth.

We will also have information about the 4-H

programs throughout the county and be

available to answer questions about 4-H,

what we do, where clubs are located and

how to join.

The booth will be open If you are already

going to be at the fair with your animal,

please volunteer an hour or two of you time

to help us in the booth. (The building is air

conditioned!)

If you are not already at fair and would like

to volunteer for a 3 hour shift, Linda will

provide you with a one day pass to the

fair. Call 707-463-4495 early to reserve

your spot, or with questions.

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club Scribe news from county 4-H clubs

Long Valley 4-H Club Submitted by Garrett Campbell

At our short June meeting we were pumped up for summer! It was our last official General Meeting. We honored the middle and high school graduates, and I was among them, with some elaborate applause and little goodies.

Our heads were filled with various events happening over the summer, including our last "meeting", a potluck, at Lions Park on June 26th and 6:30. Don't forget to bring sloppy copies and fair entry forms! Overall, the meeting was simple and precise, kind of a nice way to end the year.

Have a splenderific summer, everyone!

Redwood Valley/Calpella Submitted by Olivia Cooper

Mendocino Spartans 4-H Club Submitted by Sophie Swan-Edlund

Happy Summer Everyone! Boy is it ever hot these last few weeks. Our 4-H Group has been very busy bees. We've got all the critters weighed in for Fair. We're looking forward to doing our stall decorations this year. Aloha Days is going to be so much fun.

Baseball is over for most of us and we are concentrating on our 4-H Projects. Scrapbooking is putting together their albums to be judged for fair. They're really good and I feel sorry for the judges this year because it's pretty steep competition.

Pigs are growing fast and looking good. My brother Tate and I have really been working our pigs this year. We are putting a ton of effort into our projects. The Swine Group is looking forward to the Swine Showmanship on June 23rd. Hope to see some of you there. It's really a great way to learn about clipping, showing, health care & supplements. It's the time to get your questions answered.

The dog obedience & training project is really doing awesome this year. We'll be seeing a few new dogs this year. I personally just got a new puppy to start training for next year. My Doberman isn't doing so well this year & even though I've worked hard I may be unable to show him at the fair this year.

I have graduated from 8th Grade this year as the Salutatorian. I have to give credit to all the great opportunities that I've had through 4-H. It has made me a responsible, hard worker that I will only approve on. Being the Reporter and giving a report every month during the community meetings really helped me deliver my speech clearly. Make sure to take advantage of every opportunity available to you. I'd like to give a special thank you to my leaders for everything they do for me.

On Monday the 11th of June 2012, the Mendocino 4-H Spartans met for their last club meeting for the 2011-2012 year. In this meeting, 4-Hers were encouraged to bring a friend who may be looking to join 4-H. After the meeting was called to order, we had our introduction, and then we went over last month’s meeting and business. Then a special guest named Amanda came. Amanda talked about how 4-H, especially the dog care class, helped her get to where she is today in her career working with dogs. After the visit, we went over more business. When the meeting was done, all of the 4-Hers and the visitors were welcomed to eat some delicious ice cream. For more information about the Mendocino 4-H Spartans, contact WendyLee Beak at bhappy@mcn.org.

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An Update from the Mendocino County Junior Awards Committee

The 2012 Redwood Empire Fair is almost here and we are all busy preparing for the best fair yet! The Mendocino County Junior Awards Committee would like to say “Thank You!” to Linda Blatchford, office manager at the UCCE office, for all she has done to keep us organized. We will miss her a lot. Please continue to send any donations to the UCCE office and the checks will find their way to our committee – 890 N. Bush St. Ukiah CA 95482.

Please look at this growing list of sponsors and take a moment and thank them for their continued support of our Fair Awards Program. These sponsors are the true Grand Champions; helping to support the youth of Mendocino County.

Important Fair Entry Notes….

If you are enrolled in the

associated 4-H project, you

enter in the 4-H Division for

the Fair. If you are NOT

enrolled in the associated 4-H

project, then you enter in the

Independent Division.

Clubs and Chapters Individual and Business Sponsors

Anderson Angus Ranch/Haywire Farm

Betty and Raymond Barnett

Francine Bearden

Beckstoffer Vineyards

Blue Ribbon Pets

Carre and Lewis Brown

Covelo Riding Club

Bob Dempel

Downey Vineyards

Jay Epstein - State Farm Agent

Feather Rock Ranch

Bud Garman Construction Services

Geysers Cattle Co. and Rabbit Habbit

Happy Woman Jewelry

Terri Gowan

Dennis & Mary Lynn Hunt

Chris and Betty Keiffer

Bob and Beth Keiffer

Keith’s Family Food Center

Kiwanis Club of Ukiah

KW Swine

Lampi Automotive

Long Valley Lumber, Inc.

Long Valley Market, Inc.

Looney Tuned Exhaust

M&M Feed & Supply

Mendocino County Cattlemen’s Assoc.

Mendocino County Farm Bureau

Mendocino Co. Jr. Livestock Auction Comm.

Mendocino Equine Practice

Rucker Vineyards

Schmidbauer Ranch

T & M Aviation

Keith & Angela Thornton

Vic & Maggie Weaver

George Weger

Covelo FFA

Fort Bragg 4-H

Long Valley 4-H

Potter Valley 4-H

Potter Valley FFA

Ukiah 4-H

Congratulations 2012 Preston Scholarship Winners!!

Jessica Crowhurst

Chayton Johnson

Kenzi Wattenburger

(Watch upcoming issues of the Roundup for their inspiring 4-H stories.)

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Jane Amundson Memorial

Scholarship

Deadline Friday, July 13, 2012.

Open to all high school seniors who have

participated in their local 4-H or FFA program

show financial need, and the ability to succeed

in their future goals. Forms and details are

available at the 4-H office or by downloading

from our website:

http://cemendocino.ucdavis.edu/4-

H_Program/4-

H_Forms_and_Information/

Scholarsh ips ! Reminders for Buyers Luncheon at REF

Centerpieces Each 4-H club and FFA chapter are asked to create two centerpieces (more if they would

like) for the Buyers Luncheon. They are to reflect the fair theme of Aloha from the

Redwood Empire Fair. If flowers are used, please make them real flowers.

Buyers Luncheon Etiquette

Members are not to solicit buyers during the buyers luncheon. The luncheon is for buyers (past and present) to enjoy themselves and visit with one another. It is not a place for

members to ask guests to buy their animals.

Tips for Sending Letters to Potential Buyers Adapted from Humboldt County 4-H and Ohio State University (Clark County 4-H)

Selecting the right animal, raising it skillfully and getting it ready for the fair are the key essentials for a successful animal project. Another factor equally important is mastery of the business side of the animal auction.

All 4-H market project members have the responsibility to help invite buyers to the 4-H Livestock Auction. Sending personal invitations to buyers inviting them to the auction is a skill that will benefit you long after the auction is over. The request for a buyer needs to be made in an appropriate manner. Consider the following tips when writing letters to potential buyers:

Things You should Include in your Letters

Information about yourself

Information about your project and club

Fair dates

Sale date, times and location

How they can participate as a buyer Where they can obtain more information

Thank them if they have participated before and if they were a buyer from a previous year

Things You Shouldn’t Include in Your Letter:

Asking the person to buy just your animal Asking for a donation or sponsorship—the

auction is not for charity Imply that your family will only continue to

do business with them if they buy your animal.

Asking for a certain price or bid Statements related to personal hardships or

finances

Letter Etiquette

Send your letter out at least two weeks before the fair begins. Hand write neatly or use a computer to compose your letter. For more helpful hints, go to the Fair section on our website:

http://cemendocino.ucdavis.edu/4-H_Program/Mendocino_County_Fairs/

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1. Thou shalt not feed, train, and care for the

animal, for thou art trying to teach the child

responsibility.

2. Thou salt forgive a child for making mistakes in

the show ring, for thou hath made mistakes too.

3. Thou shalt not get mad when they child forgets

items in the show box, for one day thou may forget

the show box.

4. Thou shalt help the show management for they

are doing a job that thou would not want to do.

5. Thou shalt see that thy child is on time for all

show activities for thou would not want to wait on

another.

6. Thou shalt be sure that thy child has the animals

entered and the registration papers in order by

the designated time.

7. Thou shalt teach the child that winning a blue

ribbon is a desirable goal, but making friends

along the way a more worthy goal.

8. Thou shalt not complain about the judge for it is

their opinion that has been sought.

9. Thou should remember that livestock projects are

teaching projects, not necessarily money-making

projects.

10.Thou shalt remember that the livestock project is

a family project that shall be enjoyed and

supported by the entire family.

Ten Commandments for Parents of Youth

Showing Livestock Courtesy of Clyde Lane, Jr.

Extension Specialist, University of Tennessee

During competition be aware that you are representing yourself, your leader, your family and your 4-H Club.

Remember that the rules for competition are written to keep them fair. Read and understand the rules, and ask questions if you need clarification. Thank your leader and the judge for helping you learn, and keep your experience positive no matter what the results.

Be courteous to spectators, parents, fellow 4-H members and judges.

Be helpful and pitch in when there is a need. An extra hand is always appreciated.

Parents can help their children practice ahead of time, and then watch them do their best without making distracting comments from outside the ring. Let your children earn their awards by themselves. Cheer on their efforts, and be proud of whatever results they achieve.

Enjoy the fair and all the wonderful experiences it holds. It is a magical time!

The Mendocino County 4-H Council is looking for new officers for the 2012 /2013 4-H year. The County 4-

H council is responsible for assisting the 4-H Youth Development Program and the University of California

Cooperative extension in the development and support of the program’s yearly events and activities.

This is a great opportunity for members to become involved and enhance the future of the Mendocino

County Youth Development Program . The Council will be holding elections for the office of President,

Vice President and two adult Members-At-Large. In addition, we are looking to fill the vacant offices of 4

youth Members-At-Large. If you are interested in serving as a Mendocino County 4-H Council member,

please contact the Mendocino 4-H office at 463-4495 or cmills@ucdavis.edu. Elections will be held dur-

ing the July council meeting .

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Opportunities & Updates from the State 4-H Office

To see ALL current State 4-H Updates, go to: http://www.ca4h.org/News/

CA 4-H has a new Facebook page. Like us at: http://

www.facebook.com/california4H

Announcing the New Highest California 4-H Youth Award!

The Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the launch of the California 4-H Diamond Clover Award. The Diamond Clover is awarded to the highest achieving 4-H youth members through an application and essay process. All youth who achieve the qualifications are eligible for this award. Applications may be submitted at any time during the year and while a young person is between 17 and 19 years of age. Each quarter, applications are reviewed by the Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee and awards are given. Awardees are announced annually at the State Leadership Conference. Applications are available now for submission beginning July 1, 2012 at http://www.ca4h.org/Administration/Advisory_Committees/IR/

Rationale: Most youth serving organizations have a highest honor—Boy Scouts have Eagle Scouts, Girl Scouts have the Gold Award, Camp Fire USA has the WoHeLo Award. While the 4-H State Ambassador Program is a very high honor, it is a working honor and is prohibitive to many who may be deserving of a highest youth award.

National 4-H Hall of Fame Ceremony Opportunity

Deadline: July 15, 2012

This year the National 4-H Hall of Fame Task Force of NAE4-HA would like to offer two 4-H youth the opportunity to play a unique role in the 2012 Hall of Fame Ceremony which will be held on October 12, 2012 at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The Task Force will be selecting a Youth Master of Ceremonies and a Youth Entertainer to assist with the National Hall of Fame Ceremony. Details on how to apply are provided on the respective applications:

National 4-H HOF Entertainer Application

National 4-H HOF Master of Ceremonies Application

Applications are due to the California State 4-H Office by July 6, 2012. If you have any questions, contact Shannon Dogan at sjdogan@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-8518.

4-H Shooting Sports Workshop (Rifle Discipline)

Dates: Saturday, July 28, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 29, 2012 – 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at the Concord Police Association Range, 5060 Avila Road in Concord. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. There is no cost for the course. To register for the course or receive more information, contact John Borba at: jaborba@ucdavis.edu. (This course is not open to 4-H leaders from Santa Cruz County).

For information about the facility and a map, please visit the range website at:

http://concordpoa.org/contacus.php

National Directory of 4-H Materials

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

The 4-H National Directory of Materials is a searchable database of educational materials currently available throughout the Cooperative Extension System. Here you will find 4-H individual and group project materials, volunteer and professional development materials, as well as many other resources.

2012 4-H National Youth Science Day

October 10, 2012

http://www.ca4h.org/Projects/SET/NYSD/ 4-H National Headquarters and National 4-H Council are pleased to reveal the 2012 National Science Experiment for 4-H National Youth Science Day.

The 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge will introduce youth to engineering concepts as they program a self-directed robot to clean up a simulated environmental spill. This annual youth science event will bring 4-H'ers together from all around the nation to complete this single, innovative experiment. Participation in 4-H National Youth Science Day is meant to help spark an early passion for science, engineering and math and to encourage young people to consider these paths of study and future careers.

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Cooperative Extension—Mendocino County

890 N. Bush Street

Ukiah, CA 95482

“Roundup”

MENDOCINO COUNTY 4-H

July 2012

Web Sites

National 4-H Council

www.4-h.org

California State 4-H http://ca4h.org

Record Book forms, officer manuals, Policy Handbook, oppor-tunities for youth and leaders, etc. Click on Resources for links to electronic 4-h forms, policies, and opportunities.

Mendocino County web site:

http://cemendocino.ucdavis.edu

The Roundup is available on this web site. You can also be notified when a new Roundup is available electronically. Please contact the Ukiah 4-H office for this information.

Yahoo Groups for Community Club Leaders

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/4h-ccl/

Valuable site for discussing issues, sharing information and resources for curriculum, materials and project ideas.

Published by: University of CA Cooperative Extension Mendocino County, 4-H Office

Inland: Coast Office:

890 N. Bush Street

Ukiah, CA 95482 Fort Bragg, CA95437

Phone (707) 463-4495 (open by appointment only)

FAX (707) 463-4477

Gregory A. Giusti

County Director, Lake & Mendocino Counties

gagiusti@ucanr.edu

Dorina Espinoza Linda Edgington

Youth, Families & 4-H Program Representative

Communities Advisor lgedgington@ucdavis.edu

dmespinoza@ucdavis.edu

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