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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