2009-2010 Calendar
Stanislaus County 4-H Annual Calendar
2009-2010 Club Year
(Updated 3-2-10)
AUGUST 2009
1 Emerald Star Applications Due—postponed to Sept. 1
22 Camp Sylvester Dining Hall Dedication, 11:30 am, RSVP to Farm Bureau for Lunch
26 Fall Club Start-up Meeting 7:00 pm H-I
31 Council Exec Board Meeting, 6:00 pm H-I
SEPTEMBER 2009
1 Emerald Star Applications Due
7 Labor Day—Office Closed
5 Hotel and Meal Reservations due for State Leaders Forum (Asilomar)
10 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm H-I (date change)
15 FORECAST Articles Due.
15 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm Conf Rm
17 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm Conf Rm
17 Livestock & Fair Review Mtg., 6:30-9 pm
18 Entries due for Window Display
19 Club Officer Training/Leader Training, 9 am - 2 pm
Ag Center/Harvest Hall
19 Hi 4-H Kick-Off Ice Cream Social, 2-4 pm,
Ag Center/Harvest Hall
22 Emerald Star Comm. Mtg, 6:30 pm
1 Emerald Star Applications Due
7 Labor Day—Office Closed
5 Hotel and Meal Reservations due for State Leaders Forum (Asilomar)
10 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm H-I (date change)
15 FORECAST Articles Due.
15 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm Conf Rm
17 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm Conf Rm
17 Livestock & Fair Review Mtg., 6:30-9 pm
18 Entries due for Window Display
19 Club Officer Training/Leader Training, 9 am - 2 pm
Ag Center/Harvest Hall
19 Hi 4-H Kick-Off Ice Cream Social, 2-4 pm,
Ag Center/Harvest Hall
22 Emerald Star Comm. Mtg, 6:30 pm
OCTOBER 2009
1 State Leaders Forum Conference fees due
1 State Competition Record Books due to County
1 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm Conf Rm
3 Window Displays in place
4-10 National 4-H Club Week
5 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6:00 pm Conf Rm
5 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm Harvest Hall
5 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm Conf Rm
8 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm
9 Camp Director Applications Due
10-11 Associated Feeds Livestock Camp—Fairgrounds
10 County Awards Reception, 7 pm Harvest Hall
10 Open and Jr Boer Goat Show
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm Conf Rm
15 Livestock Meeting, 7 pm Conf Rm
16 Camp Director Interviews, time TBA
19 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm
19 Shooting Sports Leader Meeting, Atherstone's home
27 Camp Committee Mtg, 6:30 pm Conf Rm DATE CHANGE
24-25 Shotgun Leader Training, Ukiah Gun Club
NOVEMBER 2009
2 Emerald Star Applications Due Forms and Information
2 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6:00 pm
2 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
2 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm
4 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm--moved to Nov 24
5 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
6-8 State Leaders Forum, Asilomar
7-8 Hi 4-H Beach Campout
7-8 Archery Leader Training, Ag Center
10 Camp Staff Applications Due
11 Veterans Day – Office Closed
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Last day for Club 4-H Online Access (Pending)
16 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
16 All Star Applications Due
16 Countywide Cavy Project Meeting, 6 pm
16 County Rabbit Leadership Meeting, 7 pm
17 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm
19 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
19 Livestock Meeting, 7 pm
20 Camp Staff Interviews, time 4-9 pm
21 Hi 4-H Habitat Restoration
22 Westport Breakfast, Westport School, 8 am - 12 noon
24 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm
24 Farmyard Experience Mtg, 6:30 at the 4-H Office
26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, Office Closed
1 State Competition Record Books due to County
1 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm Conf Rm
3 Window Displays in place
4-10 National 4-H Club Week
5 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6:00 pm Conf Rm
5 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm Harvest Hall
5 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm Conf Rm
8 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm
9 Camp Director Applications Due
10-11 Associated Feeds Livestock Camp—Fairgrounds
10 County Awards Reception, 7 pm Harvest Hall
10 Open and Jr Boer Goat Show
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm Conf Rm
15 Livestock Meeting, 7 pm Conf Rm
16 Camp Director Interviews, time TBA
19 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm
19 Shooting Sports Leader Meeting, Atherstone's home
27 Camp Committee Mtg, 6:30 pm Conf Rm DATE CHANGE
24-25 Shotgun Leader Training, Ukiah Gun Club
NOVEMBER 2009
2 Emerald Star Applications Due Forms and Information
2 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6:00 pm
2 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
2 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm
4 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm--moved to Nov 24
5 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
6-8 State Leaders Forum, Asilomar
7-8 Hi 4-H Beach Campout
7-8 Archery Leader Training, Ag Center
10 Camp Staff Applications Due
11 Veterans Day – Office Closed
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Last day for Club 4-H Online Access (Pending)
16 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
16 All Star Applications Due
16 Countywide Cavy Project Meeting, 6 pm
16 County Rabbit Leadership Meeting, 7 pm
17 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm
19 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
19 Livestock Meeting, 7 pm
20 Camp Staff Interviews, time 4-9 pm
21 Hi 4-H Habitat Restoration
22 Westport Breakfast, Westport School, 8 am - 12 noon
24 New Leader Orientation, 6:30, 4-H Conference Rm
24 Farmyard Experience Mtg, 6:30 at the 4-H Office
26-29 Thanksgiving Holiday, Office Closed
DECEMBER 2009
1 LCORT Registration Due
3 Horse Project Leaders, 7 pm
3 Emerald Star Meeting, 6:30 pm
6 Hi 4-H San Francisco Outing
7 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6:00 pm
7 Leaders Council Meeting & Potluck, 6:00 pm
7 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
15 Camp Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Ag Center
15 FORECAST Articles Due
17 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Mtg, 6:00 pm, Conf Room
No December Large Livestock Meeting.
21 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
25 Christmas Holiday-Office Closed
28-31 Furlough Days for County and Office closed.
JANUARY 2010
1 LCORT Registration Due
3 Horse Project Leaders, 7 pm
3 Emerald Star Meeting, 6:30 pm
6 Hi 4-H San Francisco Outing
7 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6:00 pm
7 Leaders Council Meeting & Potluck, 6:00 pm
7 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
15 Camp Committee Meeting, 6:30 pm, Ag Center
15 FORECAST Articles Due
17 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Mtg, 6:00 pm, Conf Room
No December Large Livestock Meeting.
21 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
25 Christmas Holiday-Office Closed
28-31 Furlough Days for County and Office closed.
JANUARY 2010
1 New Years Day—Office Closed
2 Rabbit Field Day--CANCELED
4 Council Exec Board, 6 pm
4 Hi 4-H Mtg, 7 pm
4 Leaders Council, 7 pm
7 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
9 Creed Contest, 6 pm Harvest Hall, Ag Center
10 Poultry Fun Day, 9 am to 3 pm (times pending)
14 California Focus Registration due to 4-H Office
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15-18 Hi 4-H Winter Camp, Pinecrest
18 King Holiday, Office Closed
18 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
19 Camp Committee Mtg. moved to Jan 22nd
21 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm, Conf Rm
21 Livestock Meeting, 7pm, Conf Rm
21 Heifer Replacement Forms due to Fair Office by 5 pm
22 Camp Committee & Staff Mtg., 6:30 pm, Conf Rm
22 Due date for Leaders Dinner Reservations
28 Farm Yard Experience Mtg, 6:00 pm, Conf Rm
29-31 LCORT, Wonder Valley Ranch, Fresno
FEBRUARY 2010
2 Rabbit Field Day--CANCELED
4 Council Exec Board, 6 pm
4 Hi 4-H Mtg, 7 pm
4 Leaders Council, 7 pm
7 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
9 Creed Contest, 6 pm Harvest Hall, Ag Center
10 Poultry Fun Day, 9 am to 3 pm (times pending)
14 California Focus Registration due to 4-H Office
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15-18 Hi 4-H Winter Camp, Pinecrest
18 King Holiday, Office Closed
18 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
19 Camp Committee Mtg. moved to Jan 22nd
21 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm, Conf Rm
21 Livestock Meeting, 7pm, Conf Rm
21 Heifer Replacement Forms due to Fair Office by 5 pm
22 Camp Committee & Staff Mtg., 6:30 pm, Conf Rm
22 Due date for Leaders Dinner Reservations
28 Farm Yard Experience Mtg, 6:00 pm, Conf Rm
29-31 LCORT, Wonder Valley Ranch, Fresno
FEBRUARY 2010
1 Emerald Star Applications Due Forms and Information
1 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6 pm
1 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
1 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm
4 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
5 Adult Cabin Leader Applications Due
5 Leaders Recognition Dinner
6 Don Haglund Memorial Match Registration Due
20 Livestock Knowledge Bowl, 8 am
14 Ceres Omelet Breakfast, Ag Center, 7 am to 1 pm
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
18 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
18 Livestock Leaders Meeting, 7 pm
25 Emerald Star Meeting, 6:30
27 Vernalis 4-H Linguice and Bean Dinner, Masonic Hall, Patterson, 4-7 pm
TBA Farm Yard Experience Meeting, 6:00 pm
1 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6 pm
1 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
1 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm
4 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
5 Adult Cabin Leader Applications Due
5 Leaders Recognition Dinner
6 Don Haglund Memorial Match Registration Due
20 Livestock Knowledge Bowl, 8 am
14 Ceres Omelet Breakfast, Ag Center, 7 am to 1 pm
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Shooting Sports Leaders Mtg @ Jim Atherstone's, 6:30 pm
18 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
18 Livestock Leaders Meeting, 7 pm
25 Emerald Star Meeting, 6:30
27 Vernalis 4-H Linguice and Bean Dinner, Masonic Hall, Patterson, 4-7 pm
TBA Farm Yard Experience Meeting, 6:00 pm
MARCH 2010
1 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6 pm
1 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
1 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm
1 State Postal Shoot Registration Due
4 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
6 Don Haglund Memorial Match
7 Hughson Country Breakfast
10 Proficiency Day Forms Due
10 Presentation Day Forms Due
13 River Oaks 4-H Dance
14 Mt View Pancake Breakfast
14 Crowslanding Pancake Breakfast
14 Wood Colony Pancake Breakfast
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Scholarship Applications Due Forms and Information
16 Camp Counselor Applications Due, Summer and Primary
16 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm
18 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
18 Large Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 7 pm
19 Horse Verification Forms Due
19 State Ambassador Application Deadlin to 4-H Office
20 Livestock Proficiency Day, Location changed to Fairgrounds, 8 am
20 Kiernan Klovers Barn Dance
20 Empire Tri-Tip Dinner
20 River Oaks Corned Beef and Spaghetti Dinner
26 Office Open--UC Staff Holiday
27 County Presentation Day--Denair High School
April 2010
1 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
1 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm
1 State Postal Shoot Registration Due
4 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
6 Don Haglund Memorial Match
7 Hughson Country Breakfast
10 Proficiency Day Forms Due
10 Presentation Day Forms Due
13 River Oaks 4-H Dance
14 Mt View Pancake Breakfast
14 Crowslanding Pancake Breakfast
14 Wood Colony Pancake Breakfast
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Scholarship Applications Due Forms and Information
16 Camp Counselor Applications Due, Summer and Primary
16 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm
18 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
18 Large Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 7 pm
19 Horse Verification Forms Due
19 State Ambassador Application Deadlin to 4-H Office
20 Livestock Proficiency Day, Location changed to Fairgrounds, 8 am
20 Kiernan Klovers Barn Dance
20 Empire Tri-Tip Dinner
20 River Oaks Corned Beef and Spaghetti Dinner
26 Office Open--UC Staff Holiday
27 County Presentation Day--Denair High School
April 2010
1 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
1 Horse Achievement Day Registration Due
1 Horse Achievement Day Warm-up, Ag Center, 6-9 pm
5 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6 pm
5 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7:00 pm
5 Leaders Council Mtg, 7:00 pm
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
15 Large Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 7 pm
16 Camp Registration due from Clubs-Summer and Primary
16 Fashion Revue entries due
17 Regional Pres. Day, Merced County
20 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm
24 Horse Achievement Day, Waterford
MAY 2010
1 Spring Fashion Revue
3 Emerald Star Applications Due
3 Council Exec Board Mtg, 6 pm
3 Hi 4-H Meeting, 7 pm
3 Leaders Council Mtg, 7 pm)
6 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
15 FORECAST Articles Due
15 Small Animal Proficiency Day
15-16 Primary Camp, LaGrange Park
18 Camp Committee Mtg., 6:30 pm
TBA Emerald Star Meeting
20 Small Animal Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 6 pm
20 Large Livestock Project Leaders Meeting, 7 pm
29 4-H State Field Day
31 Memorial Day, Office Closed
TBA Benefit Horse Show, Ceres
TBA Fair Entries due, Turlock Fair Grounds
JUNE 2010
__ State Fair Entries Due (www.bigfun.org)
3 Horse Project Leaders Mtg, 7 pm
5-6 Camp Readiness Weekend, Pinecrest
7 Club Council Potluck, 6 pm
7 Hi 4-H Mtg, 7 pm
15 FORECAST Articles Due
12 Camp Staff to Summer Camp
13-18 Summer Camp
21-23 4-H County Fair Horse Show
JULY 2010
5 Fourth of July, Office Closed
TBA Hi 4-H Exchange--Inbound from Minnesota
14 State Fair Starts, Cal Expo, Sacramento
15 FORECAST Articles Due
__ Camp Debriefing Meeting (date pending)
15 Treasurer Books Due
Secretary Books Due
Completion Rosters Due
Record Books for County Judging Due
List of Judges for County Record Book Judging Due
15 Small Animal Livestock Meeting, 6 pm (pending)
15 Livestock Meeting, 7 pm
__ County Record Book Judging
16 Stanislaus County Fair starts
AUGUST 2010
__ State Leadership Conference, Location TBA
25 Fall Club Start-up Meeting 7:00 pm H-I
30 Council Exec Board Meeting, 6:00 pm H-I
25 Fall Club Start-up Meeting 7:00 pm H-I
30 Council Exec Board Meeting, 6:00 pm H-I