San Bernardino County

4-H Headlines
July  2003 Ì Vol. 7 Ì No. 7

COOPERATIVE EXTENSION/4-H OFFICE
777 E. Rialto Ave.  * San Bernardino, CA 92415 * (909)387-2179 
 Fax: (909)387-3306 E-mail: caeggleston@ucdavis.edu
cesanbernardino.ucdavis.edu

Up Comming Events

     July 8	     	Council Mtg 7:00pm
     		     	Horse Advisory Mtg. 6:00pm
     July 10-12       	Orange County Horse Show
     July 27   	       	So. Section Horse Advisory @ Cal Poly
     July 28-Aug1  	Summer Camp
     August 5		Record Books Due into 4-H office
     August 12	Club Record Books Due

   
                                                          
Christine Duchene
4-H Youth Advisor

University of California and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating

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Legacy Grants

Legacy will be meeting in July during the county meeting that will take place on July 8th.  If you would like to turn in a request for funds form for any of the events that will take place this summer, such as Summer Camp, State Leadership Conference, or Asilamr Leadership Training, than now is your time to fill out the form and send it back to us.  It must be turned in before the meeting starts.  A copy of the form is attached or you can call the 4-H office for additional copies.

Need A Fundraiser

The new Fall 2003 season will soon be starting and now is a great time to organize your organization to attend a tv taping.  Many of your favorite stars will be returning or your group may be the first to discover next season's newest sensation.  Many of the new tv shows offer fundraising dollars for groups of ten or more people.  Also, a free bus transportation program is available for qualifying groups of 40 or more people as an alternative to fundraising dollars.  For group tickets, call Rachael at 818-753-3470 ext. 240.

Citizenship Internship Program

Your Passport to Adventure.  Discover the history of Waxhington, D.C., Gettysburg, Williamsburg or New York; Explore the inner workings of our democracy;  Travel to new places with 4-H friends.  An intern pays a $300.00 regisrtation fee and commits to advancing to group coordinator the following year.  Upon completion of the group coordinator role, the registration fee will be returned.  The group coordinator receives a full scholarship for travel.  Special training will be provided by the State 4-H office.  For an application or additional information contact Pat English at 530-754-8520 or pnenglish@ucdavis.edu.

  

 Don't Forget
This is a reminder to all of the 4-H leaders.  Recently you were mailed out a survey about what kind of training you would like to have.  We have received some but not nearly as many as we should have.  We would appreciate it if you could please find the one sent to you and fill it out and mail it back to the 4-H office, or if you can't find yours you can call the 4-H office requesting another copy.  These are important so that we can offer the opportunity for training that is often needed more than is realized.  Thank you for your cooperation - The 4-H Office

  
Southern Sectional Field Day Results

Junior Presentations
    
   Lauren Christensen - Wildlife project - East Valley - Green
   Hanah Meisser - Horse & Pony - Rancho Rebels - Blue

Intermediate Presentations
   
   Jenny Hilak - Foods - Monte Vista Diamonds - Medal
   Allison Elchmann - Dog Care - Rancho Rebels - Medal
   Ashley Trammell - Clothing - East Valley - Blue

Senior Presentaions - Team
   
   Briana Sallows - Clothing - East Valley - Blue
   Ellen Lee - Clothing - East Valley - Blue

Public Speaking - Senior
    
   Carrie Curley - Rancho Rebels - Blue
   Aileen Cofield - Rancho Rebels - Blue

Cultural Arts  - Group
    
   Bloomington Boosters Cloggers - Blue
 
Skit

   Cinderella 4-H Story - Bloomington Boosters - Blue
Educational Exhibits
   
   John Trammell - Citizenship - East Valley - Blue

Impromptu - Junior
   
   Hannah Meisser - Rancho Rebels - Medal

Impromptu - Intermediate
   
   Kayla Pauwels - Bloomington Boosters - Blue
   Allison Eichmann - Rancho Rebels - Green 
   Sarah Dahm - Rancho Rebels - Green
   Amanda Chiatovich - Bloomington Boosters - Blue

Impromptu - Senior
    
   Aileen Cofield - Rancho Rebels - Medal
   Carrie Curley - Rancho Rebels - Blue

Extemporaneous - Senior
   
   Aileen Cofield - Rancho Rebels - Blue
   Carrie Curley - Rancho Rebels - Blue 

Judging Contest - Gold Medals
   
   Ashley Trammell - East Valley - Intermediate
   Kylee Terry - Desert Trailblazers - Intermediate
   Aileen Cofield - Rancho Rebels - Senior

Horticulture Judging 
   
   Ashley Bryant - East Valley - Junior
   Briana Sallows - East Valley - Senior
   Carrie Curley - Rancho Rebels - Senior
Top Winner -CD Winner
   Briana Sallows - East Valley

Fashion Revue - Sectional Gold Medal Winners
   
   Traditional / Sew from Scratch
	Tory Grainger - 
   Recycled - Intermediate
	Katherine Lehto
   Wearable Art - Senior
	Briana Sallows 

4-H Leaders Forum

"Never doubt that a group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world.  Indeed it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead  We all know that one person can make a difference in the world - think of what an entire group of volunteers with the same vision can do!  This conference, "4-H changes the world, one...at a time" will provide you the chance to be a part of positive change.  There will be hands-on learning experiences as well as leadership and project development opportunities.  The educational workshops give each delegate the chance to meet other leaders throughout the state and learn about new projects, or new ways of doing old projects.  The conference takes place November 7-9, 2003 at Asilomar Conference Center in Pacific Grove.  Registration Instructions can be downloaded from ca4h.org or contact the 4-H office of a copy. 

State 4-H Budget Crisis

As you know, the state budget has not yet been finalized, and there is no indication about when that will happen.  While that means er continue to hang in limbo, it also means that our volunteers and youth have additional time to let their legislators know that the 4-H Youth Development Program means to them, and to potentially affect the outcome of the decision.

I sincerely appieciate all that you are doing.  Our program has gotten great visibility in the last few months, and it is because of all of you, and your volunteers and youth.  I wanted you to know that some of our key volunteers are engaged in another major "push" to get the attention of legislators.  This effort has been coordinated by the Chair of Foundation's Board of Directors and the State Leaders Council President.  We hope that you will let your volunteers know that this effort is happening, so that they can participate in whatever way they deem appropriate.  The letter and legislator contact information is posted on our website, for your information.  Please go to:  http://ca4h.org/4hinfo/budget/BudgetActionSteps6-17-03.pdf(pdf)
http://ca4h.org/4hinfo/budget/BudgetActionSteps6-17-03.doc(word)  

Carole MacNeil, Ph.D.
Statewide Director, 4-H Youth Development
Special Thanks

I would like to say a special thanks to the Rancho Rebels Rabbit Project.  They have been such a great help to us.  Starting a new project can be a little intimidating, but they have welcomed our new club and made us feel apart of the "big" 4-H family.  Carrie Curley has spent hours teaching the kids from our club all the details of showmanship.  As a result, my daughter Annessa took first place in rabbit showmanship at Orange Show - it was such a great experience and she chouldn't have done it without them.

Katrina Comfort
Devore Rockies

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are two exciting technologies that we can use in 4-H. 4-H is collaborating with a number of partners to create exciting opportunities that will enhance your skills and programs!  GIS is a computer program for storing, retrieving, analyzing, and displaying data. It combines two kinds of information or databases.  One is geographically referenced information: latitude & longitude coordinates, spatial or location information, "where things are".  The second is attribute or descriptive information: characteristics or qualities of that  place, "what things are like".  Attribute data could be census information (e.g., population, housing), natural resources (e.g., trees, soil types), infrastructure (e.g., buildings, roads) or events (e.g., # of accidents).  When the geographic and attribute information are layered or put together, GIS creates a map to show you what the place is like: where accidents occur in your community, where teenagers live in your state, etc.  What layers of information you combine depends on your purpose — you need different information to find the best location for a new soccer field than you do to analyze the environmental damage from a tornado.  You may use existing data (e.g., census), or create your own (e.g., walk around your neighborhood and use GPS to record the location of every oak tree).  The information is computerized (scan, keyboard entry) and stored until you request that it be mapped in the way you define.  GPS is a navigational system that can accurately locate your position anytime, anywhere, and regardless of weather on Earth. Developed by the United States Department of Defense, it uses 24 satellites orbiting the earth at altitudes of approximately 11,000 miles to transmit data.  The handheld GPS receiver processes data from several satellites to "triangulate" the receiver's exact location, using latitude and longitude.  Uncorrected positions determined from GPS satellite signals produce accuracies in the range of 50 to 100 meters.  GPS has a number of important applications such as search and rescue missions, helping pilots avoid collisions, and accurate application of farm fertilizers and other chemicals.  Recreational uses include a navigational tool for orienteering, hiking, hot air ballooning, boating and many other activities.  GPS provides any point on earth with a unique address (its precise location).  An important 4-H use of the GPS receiver is to identify or mark the precise location of things or events in their community that are important for your project or program, and then enter location information (e.g., of pine tree, where nitrogen in the stream exceeds a certain level, etc.).  GPS tells us where while GIS tells us what.  Together, they help us locate, organize, and map our communities.  For more information and opportunities in 4-H see the Web Site at http://www.4-h.org/tech/gisgps/#GIS.