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4-H Headlines May 2008 

Welcoming Change & Loving Every Minute of It!! Cyndi Barnett, 4-H Youth Development Advisor

Change is an everyday occurrence. How we handle change in our lives is a direct reflection on how we value life itself. What does change mean to you? Change means doing something different; something totally different. Change has two “parts”, one of which comes from the external environment. They are things that happen over which we have no control. The other “part” includes those changes we choose internally, aimed at keeping the organization or the self in tune with the present and sensitive to possible future events.1 Here is an example of each:

• External change from the outside is the expected decline of total population in many countries in the year 2050.

• Internal change is when new policies and procedures are implemented to enhance the efficiency of an organization.

Values are a guide to the kinds of changes individuals are willing to support or fight. Clarification of values or reiteration of values needs to occur periodically acting as a rudder pointing toward the meaning of or the reason for existence. The basic values of an organization do not change radically even though their vision might.2 Many of you are aware of the many changes that have taken place over the past several months regarding the way the 4-H program manages itself. The San Bernardino County 4-H office is very grateful for all of your patience and willingness to change! We thank you and appreciate your helping us make this transition smooth! Most of all, we value any input you may have during this time! THANK YOU!! 1 & 2 – Wikipedia on line Retrieved April 24, 2008.

COOPERATIVE EXTENTION/4‐H OFFICE 777 E. Rialto Ave. • San Bernardino, Ca 92415 

(909)387‐2179 • Fax: (909)387‐3306  E‐mail: caeggleston@ucdavis.edu 

County Website: sbc4h.org 

2008 WINTER CAMP

Teen Council held their second annual Winter Camp in Big Bear in March. There were youth from five clubs participating. The price of the weekend was supported by the Teen Council candy sales, with Daylene and Candace Yanez being the top sales people. Fun was had by all, tubing in the snow, karting and the alpine slide. Once again, the boys were the better cooks, with lots of food and walking distance to Starbucks. The checker championship was won by Steven Sornoso and the camp king and queen were Matthew Eshelman and Tory Grainger. Congratulations to the teen council officers for planning a fun weekend. There are a lot of photographs available so check out the fun and plan on joining us next year.

Tory Grainger, Teen Council President

Service Learning Challenge

"Acting with informed concern for self and others." 4-H clubs need to work on incorporating citizenship into everything they do. The emphasis needs to be not just on having our 4-Hers go out and do a one-time project, but rather having them learn about their communities and its needs and then developing a service that fits those needs. That is Service-Learning. This helps the 4-Hers learn about their communities and act as good citizens. The Citizenship Service Learning Advisory Council is challenging every club in California to develop and carry out a service-learning project. Contact Pat English at (530) 754-8520 or pnenglish@ucdavis.edu for more information.

4-H Shooting Sports Workshop Muzzle Loading Discipline

Lake County, CA Saturday - May 31, 2008/8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Sunday – June 1, 2008/8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost $25 A Muzzle Loading Trainer course will be held Saturday and Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 2008 in Lake County, CA. To receive certification you must attend both days. Upon successful completion of the course the participants will be certified as Muzzle Loading Trainers and will be able to conduct leader trainings as well as lead club projects. Cost for the course is $25 and includes meals and class materials. Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days. You must be an appointed 4-H leader to attend. Teen Leaders are encouraged to attend, with an adult, at no cost. Though Teen Leaders can not lead a project, they will benefit from the experience and training regarding the shooting sports project. Please send the Application for Certification (found at http://ca4h.org/projresource/shoootingsports/ index.asp) and fees payable to “Lake County 4-H Council” to UCCE Lake County, 883 Lakeport Blvd., Lakeport, CA 95453. For more registration information contact Julie Frazell at (707) 263-6838 ex. 119 or jfrazell@ucdavis.edu. If you have questions about the course, contact the instructor, John Borba at jaborba@ucdavis.edu or call (661) 868-6216.

4-H Million Trees The Snowline 4-H Club reported that they are

participating in the 4-H million trees planting project. Their club is now a member of the Arborary organization and they will be planting the trees at the VVC College as part of their clubs community service. They look forward to receiving the trees by mail and planting them when they come. If you would like more information on the 4-H million trees project you can visit their web page at http://www.4hmilliontrees.org/

Canning Jars Billie Bryant from the East Valley Club has canning jars in

different sizes that she is willing to donate to a 4-H group who can use them. Please call the 4-H Office if your group could use canning jars.

A Huge Thank-You Ashley Bryant would like to give a HUGE Thank-you to

the High Desert Magic Club for their huge help in collecting pull tops. With their help we were able to collect 35,000 pull tops for the Ronald McDonald House!

Thank You We would like to thank Snowline, East Valley, and the Teen

Council for their contributions to this month's Headlines. If you would like to put an article in the Headlines e-mail it to haller@ucdavis.edu by the 20th of the month.

4-H Funding Opportunities

Service Learning RFP (Due September of each year) California 4-H Clubs, Units, and Groups may apply for funding to conduct a service-learning project that addresses significant environmental, economic and/or social issues affecting California's youth, families, and communities. Financial support up to $5,000 may be requested. http://www.ca4h.org/citizenship/funding/ Dean memorial 4-H Legacy (Due October 31 each year) Funding is available for California 4-H members or volunteers for 4-H club activities. Funding is for activities that enable youth to develop citizenship, leadership, and life skills; support the development of new and innovative 4-H projects; expand the reach of 4-H; and provide continuing benefit to 4-H. Financial support up to $2,500 may be requested. http://www.ca4h.org/citizenship/funding/ Financial Aid for the 4-H State Leadership Conference (Due May each year) Financial assistance if offered to youth delegates to each year's 4-H State Leadership Conference. Financial aid is based on family size, income, extenuating circumstances, transportation costs, and those demonstrating an active intent to use skills learned at the conference in their communities. http://www.ca4h.org/conference/slc/ 4-H Golden Clover Awards (Due May 31 each year) The Golden Clover Awards recognize outstanding achievement of 4-H Members, Volunteers, and Groups within the 4-H Youth Development Program. 4-H members, volunteers, and groups may be nominated or self-nominated in any applicable category. Categories recognize 4-H work in multiple areas including innovative ideas, outreach, fundraising, leadership, and lifetime service. http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/goldenclover/

2008 County Scholarships

A packet containing all of the scholarships and applications has been sent out to all of the graduating seniors and each community leader. If you did not receive a packet or would like additional information please contact the 4-H office.

The High Desert Spurs

The High Desert Spurs is one of our newest clubs in San Bernardino County. The Community Leaders are Michelle Williams and Debbie Lane. They serve the Apple Valley/Lucerne Valley area of the High Desert. The main projects offered in the High Desert Spurs are: Market Goats, Beef, Swine, Horse, Rabbits, Photography and Leather Working. Although this club is very small right now, we are looking forward to them having more enrollment with this upcoming year.

NEW COUNTY POLICY – REQUESTING CHECKS FROM COUNTY COUNCIL FUNDS

Due to policy changes at the State Office, we have new policy regarding requesting checks from county council funds for our county. Anyone requesting a County Council check must fill out a Request for Funds form which is found on the 4-H website sbc4h.org or you can call the 4-H office for a copy. This form should be turned in to Treasurer, Steve Trammell. He can be reached at swtrammell@msn.com or at (909) 864-2653. Steve will make out a check, get the appropriate signatures and mail it to you. Please do not call Cheryl at the 4-H Office to request a check.

2008 California 4-H State Leadership Conference

July 31 – August 3, 2008 UC Davis For high school 4-H members and 4-H volunteer leaders $385.00 per person Register by June 13, 2008 More information and forms are available at http://www.ca4h.org/conference/slc/ The 4-H State Leadership Conference brings together high school youth from across California in a four-day leadership training, networking, and learning experience. Delegates stay in the campus residence halls, eat at the dining commons, participate in educational tracks in campus classrooms, and listen to motivational speakers. Financial aid is available, due by May 16, 2008. There will be special recognition for the county that sends the most youth delegates! You can fill out your form on-line this year, or you can send in a hard copy to Cheryl.

4-H SUMMER CAMP

When: June 22nd

– 28th

, 2008 Cost: $250 p/p (6 Days/7Nights) Where: Camp Seeley Crestline, CA San Bernardino Mountains Activities Offered at Summer Camp: Arts ‘n’ Crafts, Fishing, Nature Crafts, Trading Post, Graduation Dance, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Land & Water Olympics. Camp Website: www. 4hsummercamp.com CAMP FEE: $250.00 PER PERSON (Includes Room and Board) for 6 Nights & 7 Days). $30.00 Non- Refundable Camp Deposit Due by May 31 to get your preferred t-shirt size. Contact Information: UCCE LA COUNTY 4-H Keith Nathaniel (323) 260-3854, E-mail: kcnathanial@ucdavis.edu Camp Hotline: (213) 210-2630

WANT TO EARN $10?? Hey 10th graders, we need you!! The State 4-H office is conducting a study through TUFT's University to see if 4-H makes a difference in your lives! If you know how to work a computer, this study is for you!! The San Bernardino 4-H staff needs 40 10th graders to take an electronic survey that will last about 45minutes. If you can attend on 5/24 at 10:00 am, please contact the 4-H office. We are looking for 20 4-Hers and 20 non-4-Hers, so bring a friend!! Lunch will be provided! Tell you parents you want to make a difference in 4-H!

Each participant will receive a $10 gift card.

1st Annual San Bernardino Leader’s Retreat

Registration Form

May 31, 2008

9am – 4pm

Pilgrim Pines Camp in Oak Glen _____ Yes, I am attending the Leader’s Retreat

_____ No, I am not attending the Leader’s Retreat

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Please return to the County 4-H office by May 20th

May 2008

June 2008

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 Horse Mastership

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11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Sectional Field Day

18 19 20 County Council Elections Mtg All-Star Applications Due

21 22 23 24 TUFT’s Study 10am County office

25 26 Memorial Day

27 28 29 30 31 State 4-H Field Day San Bernardino County Leader’s Retreat

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 All-Star Selection

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SBC Fair

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SBC Fair

~~~~~~~~~~~~4-H Summer Camp~~~~~~~~~~~~

Cal Focus

Fontana Days

Cal Focus

First Annual San Bernardino County Leaders Retreat

Since the county 4-H staff appreciates our SBC Leaders so much, we are hosting our First Annual Leaders Retreat. This will be a day dedicated to our leaders. Invitations are being sent out to all the leaders in SBC. It is designed as a day for the county staff to express their appreciation for every thing the leaders do for our county. May 31, 2008 9:00-4:00 pm Pilgrim Pines Junior Lodge Send in your Registration by May 20th Catered Lunch, Afternoon Snack, Coffee and Danishes Door Prizes and a Lot of FUN! Directions to Pilgrim Pines 39570 Glen Rd, Yucaipa, CA 92399 Drive East on the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10). Take the Oak Glen Road/ Live Oak Cannon exit. Turn Left onto Oak Glen Road and continue on Oak Glen Road for 12 miles. Turn Left on Glen Road, about 3/4 mile past Oak Tree Village. There are signs on both sides of the road for Pilgrim Pines as you make the turn onto Glen Road. Drive up the hill 3/4 mile to the parking lot. Contact the 4-H office if you have any questions.