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Inside. . .Club NewsKing City Blue Ribbon .......1Cock-a-Doodle-Doo WeWant to Help You! ..........2State Leaders ForumReport .............................3Pine Boughs .......................3County EventsBowl-a-Rama ......................4Fantastic 4-H Field Day ......4State EventsCitizenship WashingtonFocus ..............................5Fashion Cents ......................5Fair NewsSalinas Valley Fair HeritageFoundation Scholarship ..6Director UpdatesLetter from Sharon Junge ....6Links ................................7From Your ProgramRep.Holiday Gift Suggestions ....7PolicyFinancial Management ........7Importants Dates toShare ............................8Contacts ..........................8Calendar.........................9December, 2010CLUB NEWSKING CITY BLUE RIBBONAlyssa Duckworth and Morgan Silva, KCBR 4-H members, recently made thisturkey at their Holiday Arts and Crafts project meeting. Their leaders Trish Fruddenand Dawn Owens got the idea from the magazine "Family Fun." Last monththey carved Halloween pumpkins. The girls are looking forward to a Christmasproject which is planned for their next meeting. Submitted by Mary Hughescont’d to page 2

cont’d from page 1KCBR 4-H participated in the Lupus Walk-a-Thon on Saturday, November 6th in Atascadero.It's an annual event for the club. This year we had 40 participants. Submitted by Mary HughesCock-a-Doodle-Doo We Want to Help You!cont’d to page 3page 2

cont’d from page 2Four members represented 4-H at Colliers Feed Store on November 14, during an informational meeting onthe proposed Rooster Ordinance. We talked to the public about how this affects current and future poultryproject members. If a restrictive ordinance is approved we may have to go out of the county to buy our birdsbecause local breeders might find the $4,300.00 permit fee too expensive. All the 4-H members present eitherbrought their birds, helped sell baked goods, greeted customers with a giant chicken and/or some talked toreporters and had their photos taken. We met with a lot of breeders and discussed the issue. I think we made adifference! Submitted by Mariah O'GradySTATE LEADERS FORUM REPORTThe 2010 California State 4-H Leaders' Forum was held November 5th-7th at the Asilomar Conference Centerin Pacific Grove. Nearly 175 4-H leaders from all over the state came to be energized and inspired by the workshops,speakers and displays. Four representatives from Monterey County 4-H attended the Saturday workshops- Dan Jardini, Sonia Rodriguez, Lorin Lurz and Deirdre O'Grady. There were 40 terrific workshops andeach person could chose four to attend. Some of the workshop topics were: "Understanding and Applying Bio-Security Measures in 4-H Animal Science Projects", "Digital Photography Editing", "4H20 in Your 4-H Program","Fundraising Basics for 4-H Clubs and Councils", " Livestock Knowledge Bowl", "Planning and Preparingan Educational Display", etc. Attendees could bid on more than 75 silent auction items and peruse the staticdisplays in the beautiful Merrill Hall building. The delicious lunch was a chicken or vegetarian salad servedwith bread, soup, beverage, and dessert. In addition, most workshops served refreshments, had free raffles (I'mbummed I didn't win the GPS unit!) or free gifts. I and everyone who attended the "Ready, Set, Sew" workshopreceived the hot off the press State Fashion Revue guide book. Although I found all the workshops valuable,the contact made with leaders from other other counties and hearing about what things they do in their clubsand projects is so worthwhile. This contact is encouraged and the informational gift bag given out at check-inincludes "business cards" with your name, address, phone number, email and county information that you cangive out to folks you meet that you would like to keep in touch with. Next year, just like every year, the StateForum will be held in Asilomar - right in our backyard! Start asking your fellow leaders if they would like toattend next November. The price this year was a reasonable $55.00 plus $10.50 for lunch (you can bring a baglunch if you prefer). Buena Vista 4-H picked up the tab for our leaders and County Council is also willing tosponsor attendees. It was a wonderful social and educational experience in a beautiful location. Hope you canattend next year!Deirdre O'Grady, Buena Vista 4-HChualar 4-H is selling Pine Boughs!Suggested Donation $10Pine Boughs will be delivered beginning December 4, 2010To Order Please Call: Tori Mount 235-7680Thank you for supporting Chualar 4-H!!!page 3

COUNTY EVENTSMONTEREY COUNTY 4-H BOWL-A-RAMAKing City Blue Ribbon 4-H is putting together an afternoon of pure 4-H fun. Much like 4-H camp, you’llmeet new friends, find old ones, make memories and learn a new skill! There will be a bowling competitionso form a team with your club or project and BRING IT ON!WHEN: Saturday, January 8th, 2011WHERE: Valley Center Bowl in SalinasTIME: Check in 10:30 a.m. -11:30 Bowling 11:30-3:00WHO: Any Monterey County 4-H MemberWHY: Have fun, meet other 4-Hers, and have a friendly competition with your friends.COST: $10.00 for bowling and shoes, $3.00 for slice of pizzaPlease RSVP by December 15th or sooner, by email to: busymama27@yahoo.com or by mail to:KCBR 4-H, 329 Division St., King City, CA 93930Any questions, call Mary Hughes at 385-4220If emailing or mailing, please include the following information:Name________________________ Club_________________________Age_______You will also need a medical release form filled out and brought with you the day of the event.Save the Date * Save the Date * Save the DateFantastic 4-H Field DaySaturday February 19, 2011 from 9 AM to 3 PMNew Location: First Baptist ChurchCorner of Blanco Rd & San Vicente Ave, SalinasThis day is becoming bigger and better. More activities are being added this year!Don’t miss out on• Judging Contest hosted by Aromas 4-H• Poster Contest hosted by Royal Oaks 4-H• Dessert Contest hosted by Spring 4-H• Vegetable Judging Contest hosted by San Benancio 4-H• Livestock Judging hosted by Lockwood 4-H• “How to Become An Officer” workshops – by Buena Vista 4-H• Entertainment & Games hosted by Mission 4-H• Good food• More, more, more & more• Registration hosted by Chualar 4-HMore details coming in the January News Notes or call Jacque Palmer at 726-1348 for information & ideas.page 4

STATE EVENTSDear CWF fans and supporters,The new CWF website has been launched! Check it out at www.4hcwf.org and let us know what you think!Information about CWF 2011 has been updated and we’ve added a few new media elements. Go to the ExperienceCWF tab to view our newest CWF video. Use this video to recruit young people, to excite parents andchaperones about the CWF opportunity, and/or to reach out to local businesses to help sponsor your group’s trip.Remember, registration for CWF 2011 is due no later than January 14, 2011. We look forward to seeing youand your young people this summer!Molly YoungDirector, Youth OpportunitiesNational 4-H CouncilNational 4-H Youth Conference Centermyoung@4HCenter.orgSTATE FIELD DAY FASHION REVUEFashion ¢ents, the 2011 Challenge category will be the $15 ChallengeOpen to all Monterey County 4-H clubsMembers are challenged to coordinate and purchase an entire outfit for $15 or less, not counting shoes. Additionalcategories for 2011 will be Traditional, Consumer Science-Purchased, Recycled, and Wearable Art-Embellished. In CS-Purchased, the limit has been reduced to $100 for everything showing. The Recycled ruleshave been rewritten to differentiate between recycling an old garment into a new one and alterations. In WA-Embellished, the rules clarify that the original garment must be purchased. The SFR committee welcomes yourparticipation in planning and presenting this state event. To join the committee, contact Karli Draxler, YouthChair, at chat2kd@unwiredbb.com. For event information, the Challenge flyer, and 2010 photos, see the SFRwebsite at http://www.ca4h.org/Programs/Events/SFR/. The committee is looking for historic photos and storiesabout 4-H Dress Revue and SFR when it was part of State Leadership Conference. If you have any to share,please contact Sue Moore at samoore@ucdavis.edu.page 5

FAIR NEWSThe Salinas Valley Fair Heritage Foundation is currently accepting applications for the 2011 HeritageFoundation Scholarship. All active High School 4-H and FFA Participants are encouraged to apply. Applicationsmust be postmarked by Dec. 3, 2010. In the past eight years, the Salinas Valley Fair HeritageFoundation Scholarship animal has raised more than $825,000. Applications can be found online atwww.salinasvalleyfair.com or by calling Jessica Harris, Scholarship Co-Chair at 831-674-3202.The Heritage Foundation Scholarship winner will raise the 2011 Heritage Foundation animal to be auctionedoff at the Salinas Valley Fair Junior Livestock Auction in May 2011. All proceeds from the sale of the animalwill go to Heritage Foundation improvement projects at the Salinas Valley Fairgrounds. The winner will alsobe awarded a $1500 scholarship, $500 cash prize and will be reimbursed for all expenses associated withraising their animal, including animal purchase.To have a Heritage Foundation Board Members come speak during your 4-H Community Meeting or FFAChapter meeting, please e-mail Jessica Harris at jessicarharris1@gmail.com.Adult Volunteers the Heart of the 4-H ProgramFor nearly a hundred years the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) has capitalized on the powerfulinfluence of caring adults in the lives of children and youth. Central to the success of 4-H are the talentedand dedicated adult volunteers, who are the heart of the 4-H program, providing valuable programmatic leadershipand build caring and nurturing relationships with 4-H members. Research over the past three decadescontinues to show that caring adults can be a protective factor in high risk situations and provide safe environmentsfor youth to develop independence and confidence. Resilient youth who thrive despite obstacles,typically have one or more caring adults who are active and present in their lives, coaching their perseverance.Every county in the state is in the process of appointing, highly motivated teams of adult volunteers, olderyouth, and staff who will attend regional trainings this spring on the 4-H Thriving framework. Each team iscommitted to extending the training to their county 4-H volunteers to enhance their work in assuring our 4-Hmembers ignite their spark, fl ex their brains and reach their goals…Growing Youth Who Thrive!Watch for more ways to get involved!Regards,Sharon JungeActing Director, Statewide 4-H Youth Development Programpage 6

LINKSNew National 4-H Catalog http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/dd45a62b#/dd45a62b/8Statewide 4-H Online Calendar4-H Science, Engineering and Technology Updates4-H Healthy Living UpdatesFROM YOUR PROGRAM REP.Wendy GrennanHoliday gift suggestions:To your ememy, forgiveness.To an opponent, tolerance.To a friend, your heart.To a customer, service.To all, charity.To every child, a good example.To yourself, respect.-Oren ArnoldPOLICYChapter 9 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENTThe following excerpt from the State Policy Handbook defines Monterey County’s role in club and council’sbooks, fundraisers, scholarships and events in regards to financial management:III. THE CONCEPT OF INTERNAL CONTROLSA. Control SystemA successful organization must have an "internal control system" to coincide with privileges and responsibilities. This concept is recognized by all enterprises, both public and private, as the framework for goodmanagement. An internal control system consists of the policies and procedures designed to provide management with reasonable assurance that the goals and objectives it believes important to the entity will bemet. Internal accounting controls are established to ensure that only authorized transactions are processedand recorded, to allow for the preparation of appropriate financial statements, and to ensure that access to,and use of, assets is appropriate. Administrative controls provide the environment in which accounting procedures occur. This environment is characterized by three major factors.1. Awareness: Communication of what is expected.2. Attitude: Incentive to exercise control.3. Discipline: Assurance that activities are controlled.cont’d to page 8page 7

cont’d from page 7B. Control EnvironmentThe internal control system set forth in this section are designed to help 4-H YDP staff and adult volunteerscreate an appropriate control environment and a system of sound accounting procedures for the financial operationsof all California 4-H YDP activities. The objective is to provide a framework of internal controls for4-H activities that gives reasonable assurance regarding the following:1. Accomplishment of established 4-H YDP goals and objectives.2. Efficient and effective use of 4-H YDP resources.3. Safeguarding of all 4-H YDP assets.4. Reliability and integrity of 4-H YDP financial reports and other information.5. Compliance with all policies, plans, procedures, laws, and regulations applicable to 4-H YDP activitiesand programs.ImPORTANT DATES TO SHAREDECEMBER 2010Wednesday, December 1Friday, December 3Wednesday, December 15Thursday, December 23 - Friday, December 25Thursday, December 30 - Friday, December 31LCORT applications due to the 4-H officeState Record Book Judging at UC DavisNews Notes articles and pictures dueHOLIDAY - office closedHOLIDAY - office closedJANUARY 2011Saturday, January 8Monday, January 17Tuesday, January 18Wednesday, January 19Thursday, January 27Friday, January 28Sunday, January 30Bowl-A-RamaHOLIDAY - office closedLeaders Council MeetingNews Notes articles and pictures dueCamp Counselor meeting 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H officeLCORT beginsLCORT endsCONTACT INFORMATIONSonya Varea HammondCounty Directorslvareahammond@ucdavis.edu(831) 759-7358Lynn Schmitt-McQuittyYouth Development Advisorlschmittmcquitty@ucdavis.edu(831) 763-8026Wendy Grennan4-H Program Representativewdgrennan@ucdavis.edu(831) 759-7386Lennis ArriagaDepartment Secretarylarriaga@ucdavis.edu(831) 759-7353page 8

Next Leader’s CouncilMeeting:Tuesday, January 18,7 p.m.at the 4-H Office, 1432Abbott St., Salinas, CAEvery adult volunteerand all youth Members14 years of age are eligibleto be active membersof the County Council.Please come and giveyour input, guidance,direction and Leadershipto the Monterey CountyYDP.Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat1 LCORT applicationsdue to the countyoffice2 3 4STATE RECORDBOOK JUDGING5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 News Notes articlesand pictures dueDecember 201016 17 1819 20 21 22 23HOLIDAYOFFICE CLOSED24HOLIDAYOFFICE CLOSED2526 27 28 29 30HOLIDAYOFFICE CLOSED31HOLIDAYOFFICE CLOSED2010-2011 MontereyCounty4-H Leaders CouncilPRESIDENT2009-2011Sally Eldredgeeldredgefive@aol.com1ST VICE PRESIDENT2010-2012Alan Morisoliamc@razzolink.com2nd VICE PRESIDENT2009-2011Sheryl Jonessherylfudge@aol.comTREASURER2010-2012Brent Plemmonsbplemmons@agloan.comSECRETARIES2010-2012Samantha Mickelssamyesue@yahoo.comSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BOWL-A –RAMA10:30-3:00 at ValleyCenter Bowl $10.009 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 HOLIDAYOffice closed18Leaders CouncilMeeting 7 p.m. at the4-H office19 News Notes articlesand pictures due23 24 25 26 27Camp Counselormeeting 6:30 p.m. atthe 4-H officeJanuary 201120 21 2228LCORT begins12930LCORT ends31page 9

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