State Wide 4-H Events

 

Statewide 4-H online calendar:  http://www.ca4h.org/4hinfo/calendar/

Information about current and future 4-H Youth Development Programming:
  • Due on January 14, 2008 for the California Citizenship Program
    - On-line registration for California Focus. County 4-H staff register delegates through the WRP system and mail the hard copy application and deposit check to Pat English in the State 4-H Office.
    - Second payment of $500.00 due for delegates attending Washington Focus.
    - District Leader staff applications for California Focus.
  • The Citizenship Service-Learning Advisory Council has issued a Citizenship Challenge to all 4-H clubs in California. Take up the challenge and carryout a service-learning project as part of your club's year plan. Then let us know what you've done, so we can share your work on the web site. More information is available at: http://www.ca4h.org/citizenship/4-Hcitizenshipchallengeweb.doc.
  • The UC Davis Student Fashion Association invites high school and college fashion designers and crafters to their second annual SFA Fashion Show on Saturday, March 8 at the Veteran's Memorial Theater in Davis. Student fashion designers can apply to show their designs, either one piece or a collection. Anyone can apply to sell handmade crafts at the show and tables in the gallery are $10. The show will also have a "Trashion" component highlighting fashions made from recycled materials, used clothing that has been re-styled, or anything relating to the concept of green fashion. Tickets to the evening show will be $5 with proceeds donated to charity. For more information or an application, contact Joan Chandler, (jlchandler@ucdavis.edu) or Polina Seeger, (pseeger@ucdavis.edu) or call 530-752-4417. Designer and vendor applications are due by January 31, 2008.
  • Attend one of the 2008 Statewide 4-H Recognition and Record Book trainings. These trainings are targeted towards a county training team (max 10 per county) of 4-H members (7th grade and up), 4-H volunteer leaders, and 4-H Staff. Trainings will be held on various dates throughout the state (note: additional dates are being offered). Registrations are due January 31, 2008 and available at http://www.ca4h.org/council/i-r/index.asp.
  • Veterinary Student Outreach, the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine's student club, is hosting active 4-H and FFA high school students at the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Future Day. The event will be held at the Vet School on the Davis campus in late February. The aim is to promote further learning, encourage possible careers, and explore the science of veterinary medicine. The day will be filled with talks and discussions with current students and a tour of the teaching facilities and veterinary clinic.This event has limited space and the group is asking for recommendations for two students from surrounding counties by February 5, 2008. In addition, please identify an additional student in case room permits. Additional information may be obtained at:  http://www.ca4h.org/4hinfo/calendar/VSOFutureDay.pdf
  • Visit the National 4-H Shooting Sports web site at:  http://www.4-hshootingsports.org and click on the Just for Youth section to find out information about the National 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassador Team for youth ages 15 -18. The California application due date is February 15, 2008.
  • The Foundation for the Preservation of Honey Bees, Inc. has announced the essay topic and rules for the 2008 4-H Beekeeping Essay Contest. There will be three cash prizes for the national winners: 1st Place, $250; 2nd Place, $100; and 3rd Place, $50. Entries are due by February 15, 2008 to Eric Mussen, at the U.C. Davis Entomology Department. More information is available at http://www.ca4h.org/4hresource/ir/Forms/2008_4H_Essay_Contest.pdf
  • Present a track, mini-track or workshop at the 2008 4-H State Leadership Conference! Educational sessions are being sought in citizenship, healthy living, and science, engineering and technology. Tracks (5 hours) or mini-tracks (2.5 hours, repeated) take place on Friday, August 1, 2008 while workshops (1.25 hours) take place on Saturday, August 2, 2008. Proposals are due by February 29, 2008. More information is available at http://www.ca4h.org/conference/slc/index.asp
  • Become a 2008-2009 4-H State Ambassador! Youth (ages 16-19) and adult advisors are now being sought to provide statewide leadership. Ambassadors act as a 4-H representatives, conduct team projects, and plan the 4-H State Leadership Conference. Applications are due March 31, 2008 and available at http://www.ca4h.org/leadership/ambassador/index.asp
  • 2008 State 4-H Field Day: Information for the event is now online for the State 4-H Presentation Day, Fashion Revue, Horticulture Contest, Judging Event and other activities during the day.  Find more information at http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/fieldday/
  • The Livestock Judging Contest that serves as the 4-H California State Qualifier (winning senior team is eligible to represent California at the 4-H National Livestock Judging Contest in Kentucky) will be held at California State University at Fresno. Contest date is Saturday, April 12, 2008.  Registration must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2008.  More information is available at http://www.ca4h.org/projresource/livestock/index.asp
  • Are you interested in helping put on a state 4-H event? The State Fashion Revue Committee still has openings for teens and adults. Contact Kylie Deal, Teen Chair, at registersfr@sbcglobal.net or Sue Moore, 4-H Staff Liaison at samoore@ucdavis.edu or 209-533-6990. State Fashion Revue will be held May 31,2008 on the U.C. Davis campus as part of State Field Day. Look for event information to be posted soon at: http://ca4h.org/projresource/fashion/.