Humboldt County 4-H Program
Welcome to the Humboldt County 4-H Website!
The University of California 4-H Youth Development Program engages youth in reaching their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. UC Cooperative Extension is responsible for administering the Humboldt County 4-H program.
2024-2025 4-H Enrollment Online
Enroll in the Humboldt County 4-H Program! For more information about 4-H check out the rest of the website or call us at (707) 445-7351.
Weekly Updates 2/10/25 - 2/23/25
Attention Graduating Seniors/Returning Scholarship Recipients
Fieg-Tucker Scholarship Applications are live on our website! Visit the 4-H Forms and Scholarships page to download the 2025 application.
All applications must be brought to our office or postmarked by Friday, March 28, 2025. The Humboldt 4-H Office is located at:
5630 South Broadway
Eureka, CA 95503
Office hours: 8am to 5pm, closed from 12-1pm.
4-H Leadership Overnight Conference
The Santa Clara County 4-H Ambassadors invite all youth ages 11 and up to attend the Annual 4-H Leadership Overnight Conference. There is still space available! Registration for the 4-H Leadership Overnight Conference closes on February 28.
Youth attending this event are coming from all over California including: Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Solano, Alameda, and Merced. Carpooling is always an option! Male chaperones are needed.
Highlight 4-H Volunteers
National Volunteer Month is less than two months away! This is the perfect opportunity to recognize a 4-H Volunteer who has helped you or another youth become "Beyond Ready". Send 4-H your photos of a volunteer you want to highlight by March 10th.
Citizenship Washington Focus 2025
June 14-20, 2025, Washington, D.C.
Registration Due: February 27th, 2025
Volunteers must apply to be out-of-state overnight chaperone
Financial Management Series for 4-H Volunteers
Module 5 of the Financial Management Series for Volunteers is now available
In Module 5, you’ll explore the essentials of financial reporting, including:
• Annual financial reports
• Inventory reports
• Financial review responsibilities
You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the certification process for 4-H Annual Financial Reporting. By the end, you’ll be equipped to manage financial reporting with confidence and accuracy. This module takes about 10 minutes to complete. This series is available on the 4-H Learning Center in both English and Spanish.
About the Financial Management Series
The Financial Management Series offers quick, targeted learning for 4-H volunteers, especially those in financial roles like Club Leaders, Treasurer Advisors, and VMO Treasurers. You will earn a certificate and digital badge by completing all seven modules.
Modules cover essential topics, including:
1. Basics of financial management (available now)
2. Setting up and authorizing bank accounts (available now)
3. Planning, fundraising, and resource management (available now)
4. Managing gifts, scholarships, animals, and firearms (available now)
5. Financial reporting and compliance (available now)
6. Responsibilities of 4-H Unit and VMO Treasurers (April 2025)
7. Managing excess funds, disbursements, taxes, and property (June 2025)
All available trainings can be found on the 4-H Learning Center.
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Weekly Updates 2/3/25 - 2/9/25
Humboldt County 4-H Presentation Day
Location: Humboldt County 4-H Office
Date: March 1st 2025
Time: Check in 9:00-9:30 am, presentations to follow
Youth In Action Application
Are you the next Leader, Creator, Storyteller, or Changemaker? 4-H is searching for YOU! Step up and apply NOW for the chance to join the elite group of FOUR Youth in Action winners and ignite your journey to success.
What’s in it for you? A $5,000 scholarship, one-on-one professional mentoring, exciting opportunities as a national spokesperson, and so much MORE! Applications are open until April 1st – don’t wait! Start your 4-H Youth In Action application today.
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Monthly Report - January
"This month at our Community Club Meeting, members participated in a Talent Show. Congrats to our winners - Isla & Hattie Griggs, with their creative joke telling! Our Dairy Group held their first meeting, with lots of new members! Some of our club members are starting to prepare for the upcoming County Presentation Day - good luck to everyone that participates."
~Grace Mauney, Club Reporter
The UCCE Humboldt 4-H Office will be closed Monday, February 17th. Please see us when we resume regular business hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, closed for lunch from 12-1pm.
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Monthly Report - January
"All of our projects had meetings this month! Many kids are getting their animals! A few of our groups wanted to say a special thank you the Sequoia Humane Society for letting our photography group come in and take photos of the animals! And thank you to the Humboldt Auction Yard for allowing us to come in and use their scales to weigh our steers and practice showmanship!"
~Bailey Henderson, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: January 2025 Hydesville
Weekly Updates 1/27/25 - 2/2/25
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLUBS
Thursday, February 20, 2025
7pm – 8pm
Get an overview of different adventure programs offered in Utah 4-H! Learn about the types of adventure programs offered in Utah, things to consider when offering adventure programming, and walk through purposes for adventure programming. There will be discussion time to brainstorm ideas and resources for adventure programs in your local area. During this session we will also practice some of the health and wellness breaks we include during our programs.
The Volunteer Café Webinar Series
The Volunteer Café is a free webinar series for 4-H volunteers, offered every two months. Visit the Volunteer Cafe website to view past sessions, access resources, download the topic menu, or register for the next webinar.
For all 4-H Camps: Sign up for the Camping Institute
Date: March 1, 2025
Time: 10:00am-4:30pm
Location: UC ANR Building, Valley Conference Center, 2801 2nd Street, Davis, CA
Lunch and snacks will be provided
Register for the Camping Institute by February 21
Who should attend:
• 4-H professional staff
• 4-H adult camp directors or adult camp staff
• 4-H youth camp directors welcome (not required)
At the Camping Institute, you will learn:
• The roles and expectations of 4-H Camp Directors
• Risk management and emergency planning
• How to set the tone at camp
• How to find, train, and support others (building your camp team)
FAQ on H5N1 Bird Flu from CDFA
Attention Dairy Cattle and Poultry Exhibitors: please see the FAQ on H5N1 Bird Flu provided by the CDFA.
Weekly Updates 1/20/25 - 1/26/25
Miranda 4-H Community Club Monthly Report - December
"Mirand 4h had a busy month! From holiday cards for seniors to hands on community out reach we kept busy! We delivered cards for our local seniors. Decorated and held a bake sale for our local lighted parade. Then members came together to decorate for the Veterans Sponsored Christmas dinner. We went Caroling at the Skilled nursing facility and dropped off presents. Our local Veterans representative Tom pie thanked our club with a Sponsored ice skating party! A new member chaired this event!"
~Sawyer McMahan, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: December 2024 Miranda
For Returning 4-H Volunteers
December 31 marks the end of the 6-month overlap of service. This is the grace period that allows Adult Volunteers enrolled in the 2023-2024 year to continue to serve the program into the 2024-2025 year. For the remainder of the current program year, you must have Active enrollment status in ZSuite prior to serving as a 4-H Adult Volunteer.
Please work with our office to complete all Volunteer appointment requirements so your enrollment may be approved in ZSuite and made Active.
Humboldt 4-H County Council Meeting
You are invited to the Humboldt County 4-H County Council Meeting Tuesday January 28th 6:00 pm at the 4-H Office! Come enjoy dinner and learn what is going on in 4-H. Attendees will also be entered into the chance to win an Ice Cream Party for their Club provided by the Humboldt County 4-H Council. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Updates 1/13/25 - 1/19/25
New Dates Added for Youth Mental Health First Aid
January 28, 2025 5:00-8:00pm
January 30, 2025 5:00-8:00pm
January 30, 2025 5:00-8:00pm
Both days are required for certification
Why become a Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) responder?
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18.
Created by the National Council for Mental Well being. MHFA was brought to the United States in 2008 with the aim to make it as common as physical First Aid and CPR. Since the National Council brought MHFA to the U.S. in 2008, MHFA has established itself as a trusted, evidence-based training program. Youth Mental Health First was added for those working with youth ages 12-18.
What is Youth Mental Health First Aid and what does it teach?
YMHFA is skills-based training that teaches people how to identify, understand and respond to signs and symptoms of a mental health or substance use challenge.
Similar to physical First Aid and CPR, YMHFA helps you assist someone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis until professional assistance is obtained or the crisis is resolved.
Mental Health First Aiders learn a 5-step Action Plan to recognize warning signs of a mental health or substance use challenge, provide help in crisis and non-crisis situations and understand where to turn for additional assistance.
We are expanding Youth Mental Health First Aid to our Teens by offering Teen Mental Health First Aid. In order to support the teens in your county we need the 4-H Staff and several volunteers trained in YMHFA.
Please consider joining this training if you would like Teen Mental Health First Aide available in your county.
With support from the State 4-H office we are able to provide this training free of charge.
Humboldt County Jr. Livestock Auction Scholarship
The Junior Livestock Auction Scholarship application can be found online on the Humboldt County Farm Bureau website.
41st Annual CA State 4-H Shooting Sports Match
It’s time to sharpen up your shooting skills and start preparing for the 41st Annual State 4-H Shooting Sports Match, sponsored by the Siskiyou County 4-H Council. Registration is now open and all entries MUST be postmarked by March 14, 2025. For complete details and to download the rules and registration packet, please visit the California 4-H Shooting Sports webpage.
It’s time to sharpen up your shooting skills and start preparing for the 41st Annual State 4-H Shooting Sports Match, sponsored by the Siskiyou County 4-H Council. Registration is now open and all entries MUST be postmarked by March 14, 2025. For complete details and to download the rules and registration packet, please visit the California 4-H Shooting Sports webpage.
Humboldt County 4-H Presentation Day
Location: Humboldt County 4-H Office
Date: March 1st 2025
Time: Check in 9:00-9:30 am, presentations to follow
Register for the Humboldt County Presentation Day by Friday, February 21st.
View the Presentation Day Manual
View the 2025 4-H Presentation Cycle
Weekly Updates 1/6/25 - 1/12/25
Devil's Garden Colt Challenge
Apply by January 17 for the Devil's Garden Colt Challenge. youth have an opportunity to train horses for a six month period and culminate with a live horse shows in Alturas, CA. Visit the Colt Challenge FAQ page for more information.
Attention Dairy Cattle and Poultry Exhibitors
Due to the continued spread of H5N1 Bird Flu in California, the State Veterinarian has implemented a ban on all California Poultry and Dairy Cattle Exhibitions at Fairs and Shows immediately until further notice. This action is required to minimize the danger of exposing people and non-infected cows and birds to the disease. Read the full CDFA ban.
Weekly Updates 12/23/24 - 1/5/25
Honoring a Legacy of Service
From a peanut farmer to the Presidency, Jimmy Carter’s legacy extends far beyond his political career. He learned valuable lessons from farming and Cooperative Extension that he shared with others throughout his life. The natural leadership qualities and positive impact he made while championing human rights, diplomacy and humanitarian efforts match the positive youth development we see in 4-H’ers, especially service.
We remember him as a humble servant leader and honor his inspiration for future generations. Rest in Peace, Mr. President.
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Report - December
"Our club celebrated the month of December with our annual Christmas Party! We were thankful to all be able to gather and have fun! We ate hot dogs, decorated cookies, had a gift exchange, and finished the night watching a movie and eating popcorn! We want to wish everyone Merry Christmas and Happy New Years!"
~Bailey Henderson, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: December 2024 Hydesville
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Monthly Report - December
"On Sunday Dec 1st, our Community Pride Group served cookies and hot chocolate during the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Ferndale. Claire Renner did a great job as emcee! At our monthly club meeting, members participated in a gift exchange and sang carols. Our club also purchased gift cards for Noel for Neighbors, which is a local group that supports community members. Happy New Year from Ferndale 4h!"
~Grace Mauney, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: December 2024 Ferndale
Freshwater 4-H Community Club Monthly Report - December
"This month Freshwater 4h went Caroling at Grenada and Timber Ridge care homes."
~Kyla Benzinger, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: December 2024 Freshwater
Weekly Updates 12/16/24 - 12/22/24
4-H Shooting Sports Workshop
Rifle Discipline
Merced County
Saturday, January 11, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 12, 2025 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
A 4-H shooting sports workshop for the rifle discipline will be held at the River Oaks Firearms Training Center in Winton, California. Participants must attend both days of training to receive certification. Upon successful completion of the course, the participant will be certified as a rifle trainer and can lead a rifle project at the club level or serve as county trainer to certify other leaders. Teen leaders are permitted to attend the course but must fully participate along with the adults. There is a $35 fee for the course. Register for the Shooting Sports course see all the workshop details.
Stop in the Volunteer Cafe on December 19
As we celebrate our own ethnic and family traditions this season, we are reminded that some youth are not supported in appreciating their ethnic background. Take a break from the busy holiday season and stop in the Volunteer Cafe on Thursday, December 19 to get inspired by how San Bernardino County 4-H started a day camp that helped kids feel good about their ethnic backgrounds. Learn how it got started and how it's going now.
Sign up for the Volunteer Cafe Zoom link by 3pm on December 19 to join in!
Thank you! Giving Tuesday
Thank you for your support on Giving Tuesday! California 4-H received support from 113 donors, totaling $28,249! The $5,000 in incentives from the California 4-H Foundation are being distributed and will also add to this total. Giving Tuesday is not just about fundraising - it is also about recognizing how our volunteers give back. Thank you for your support!
Apply to be a State Ambassador by January 21
Complete applications are due by January 21, 2025
The California 4-H State Ambassador program includes youth who are exceptional in their leadership and service to their communities. They represent the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program at state and national events. Our State Ambassadors develop strong team leadership skills through their year of service.
Apply and learn more on the State Ambassador page on the Resource Center.
Weekly Updates 12/2/24 - 12/15/24
Freshwater 4-H Community Club Update - November
"Cambria Jones did an amazing job making a scarecrow for the huddies harvest scarecrow contest! Also, Freshwater 4h participated in Baby Week, chaired by the Frietas family. They sent out baskets to St. Joseph Hospital and Mad River Hospital. Food was collected for Thanksgiving baskets at the November meeting, which were given out to families in need."
~Kyla Benzinger, Club Reporter
November 2024 Freshwater
Launch Image Gallery: November 2024 Freshwater
Ferndale 4-H Community Club Update - November
"Our club is excited to offer two new projects - Record Book/Presentations & Art/Lettering. Both groups met this month. Our Community Pride Group has been busy preparing for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting, which will be held on December 1st. The group also made ornaments, which will be hung on trees in front of local merchants. At our monthly club meeting, local veteran Dylan Cook spoke to our members and we all enjoyed a Thanksgiving potluck. New members were initiated."
~Grace Mauney, Club Reporter
Miranda 4-H Community Club Update - November
"Miranda 4h held our monthly meeting on the 12th of November. We had a lot to cover. first was our annual canned food drive to support the local food pantry. Members made thanksgiving cards for the Healy senior center and our local skilled nursing facility. Members brought in things they had made in their wood shop project to share and report. We had Tom Pie from the local Veterans association as our guest speaker. He asked if we would decorate for the veterans annual Thanksgiving dinner as well as make 100 Christmas Cards for Veterans in Nursing homes. We also discussed making ornaments for the chamber of commerce to go on a tree in Garberville. On the 26th Miranda 4h members came to gather and Decorated for the Veterans community thanksgiving dinner. We also delivered the Veterans Christmas Cards to be sent out."
~Sawyer McMahan, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: November 2024 Miranda
Weekly Updates 11/18/24 - 12/1/24
Humboldt County 4-H Management Team Pizza Party
You are invited to a Pizza Party hosted by the Humboldt County 4-H Management Team! Dinner will be provided to all 4-H Leaders and Families ahead of the busy holiday weekend. You will also get an update on what is going on at the County Level.
The meeting is next Tuesday 11/26 6:00 pm at the County Office. We hope to see you there!
Weekly Updates 11/11/24 - 11/17/24
Apply to represent California 4-H at the National 4-H Conference
National 4-H Conference
April 11-16, 2025
Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Applications are now open for the National 4-H Conference being held April 11-16, 2025. National 4-H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4-H Civic Engagement and Leadership. It provides the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities and nation.
This conference is hosted by the USDA and is known as "the Secretary's Conference." If you are accepted to represent California at this conference, all travel and conference expenses will be covered by a generous grant from the Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Foundation.
Complete application materials and references must be submitted by 5:00pm November 30, 2024. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by December 31, 2023 and a currently enrolled 4-H Member. Additional application requirements and more information about this event are on the National 4-H Conference event page.
Winter 2025 Online Workshop Series for 4-H Project Leaders
Tuesdays in February 2025
Free online series (using Zoom) provided by the CA 4-H Volunteer Workgroup
For: New 4-H volunteer educators serving as project leaders.
Learn how to plan and facilitate 4-H learning experiences (projects) with young people in community 4-H club projects, after-school club programs, day camps, special interest (SPIN) clubs, teenagers-as-teachers (teens-as-teachers) programs, and other educational experiences.
In the four-part series, 4-H volunteer educators learn about their roles, responsibilities, lesson planning, making learning engaging, working with youth, and effective hands-on learning. Virtual sessions cover content from The UC 4-H Volunteer Educators' Guide: For Volunteers Facilitating 4-H Educational Experiences (published in 2023).
The full series is 8-hours
(4 sessions, each 2 hours)
Attend all sessions to earn a 4-H volunteer name badge.
Weekly Updates 11/4/24 - 11/10/24
Arcata Bottom 4-H Monthly Club Update - October
"Arcata Bottom had a great October. At our Oct club meeting we had our annual halloween costume contest and gave away an amazing incentive prize. We discussed our upcoming annual dessert auction in November that will be held online and benefits North Coast Children Services and buy socks and shoes for children. Several members attended our petting zoo at Hensels' Ace Hardware's Haunted House Festival in Arcata. Members brought a calf, sheep, goats, ducks, chickens, and rabbits and had a lot of fun sharing our animals with the public. -Kayleigh Miner, Reporter"
Launch Image Gallery: October 2024 Arcata Bottom
Countywide Baby Week
Last month, Ricardo F. from Freshwater 4-H chaired the countywide Baby Week Project. Clubs across the county donate baby products, then the supplies are gathered together, and donated to local hospitals to celebrate the first babies born on National 4-H Week! Thanks to all of our clubs for their donations and Ricardo for putting these beautiful baskets together!
Day Camp: Cultivating Positive Ethnic Identity
Thursday, December 19, 2024
7pm – 8pm
Through our day camp, we helped kids feel good about their ethnic backgrounds. Learn why a positive ethnic identity is important for our youth. Emily will share how their day camp in San Bernardino County started and how it’s going now. The fun and hands-on activities support kids from all backgrounds and can also be used to expand your programming in afterschool clubs.
Teen Leader Essentials Series
Join the State Ambassador team in workshop series designed to provide valuable skills for County Ambassadors, youth leaders (13 and up) and County Ambassador Coaches.
Here are the next two sessions - please see the Teen Leadership Essentials handout for all of the workshop descriptions.
Register for the Teen Leadership Essentials workshop by 3pm the day of the workshop.
November 20, 2024 6:30-8:30pm
Manage Your Goals and Consensus Building
Goal Management and decision making are key components to true success as a team. This workshop guides participants through goal selection and how to make decisions cooperatively.
December 12, 2024 6:30-8:00pm
Anatomy of a Workshop
One of the functions of a Teen Leader is to educate the members. In this workshop participants will learn how to build a cohesive, interactive, and fun workshop and still include learning outcomes.
Weekly Updates 10/21/24 - 11/3/24
The Clover has been the 4-H Emblem for 100 years!Check out some important things to know when using the 4-H name and Emblem.
Weekly Updates 10/7/24 - 10/20/24
Join us in celebrating National 4-H Week
Starting today through Oct. 12, check out the California 4-H page every day at 8AM for more about the daily themes and how you can participate.
Miranda 4-H Community Club Update - September
This year's Fair was amazing as always. Miranda 4H members competed in the youth horticulture decision of the fair. Securing them a spot in the Jim Guptons veggie Auction. Members also participated in the youth livestock Auction. Members attended the Deep Pit BBQ. It was delicious as always! We are excited to hold our annual enrollment night on October 8th. A big thank you to the Hurlbut Ranch for donating meat for our meeting.
~Sawyer McMahan, Club Reporter
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update - September
"We had 9 Hydesville 4-H members participate in the Mendocino County Fair in September. We also helped bake the potato’s for the BBQ! We all had a great month!"
~ Bailey Henderson, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: September 2024 Hydesville
Weekly Updates 9/30/24 - 10/6/24
Last weekend was the Annual Humboldt County 4-H Deep Pit BBQ and it was a success!
A special thanks to those who donated their time, donated meat, or sponsored various parts of the event. Thank you for supporting the 4-H youth in our community!
A special thanks to those who donated their time, donated meat, or sponsored various parts of the event. Thank you for supporting the 4-H youth in our community!
Over 700 lunches were served! All of our clubs worked together headed by this years host club, Ferndale 4-H, to put on a great event. The money raised from this event goes directly back to supporting our 4-H Youth. 4-H is over 100 years old in Humboldt County, and we plan to be around for many more great years!
Weekly Updates 9/23/24 - 9/29/24
Lamb BBQ to Annual Deep-Pit BBQ
The Humboldt County 4-H BBQ is back this year and better than ever! Once known as the Lamb BBQ it is now known as The Annual Deep Pit BBQ. There will be Lamb, Beef, and other meat options, along with sides and desert!
The Annual Deep Pit BBQ is being held on Sunday, September 29th at Rohner Park in Fortuna from 11am-2pm. Individual tickets are $13 and Family tickets serve 4 and are $45. Come down this Sunday, have a great lunch, and support local 4-H Youth!
Upcoming - Baby Week
Attention Clubs: Happy Tuesday! This a friendly reminder that Baby Week Items are due September 30th. Baby Week is an event started years ago as a way for clubs to celebrate the kickoff of National 4-H Week, by donating baby items to be gifted to the first baby born during National 4-H Week at local hospitals. If you haven’t been contacted by the Baby Week Chair or have any questions, please contact the 4-H Office!
Attention Clubs: Happy Tuesday! This a friendly reminder that Baby Week Items are due September 30th. Baby Week is an event started years ago as a way for clubs to celebrate the kickoff of National 4-H Week, by donating baby items to be gifted to the first baby born during National 4-H Week at local hospitals. If you haven’t been contacted by the Baby Week Chair or have any questions, please contact the 4-H Office!
The Annual Deep Pit BBQ
The Annual Deep Pit BBQ is being held on Sunday, September 29th at Rohner Park in Fortuna from 11am-2pm. Individual tickets are $13 and Family tickets serve 4 and are $45. Come down this Sunday, have a great lunch, and support local 4-H Youth!
The Annual Deep Pit BBQ is being held on Sunday, September 29th at Rohner Park in Fortuna from 11am-2pm. Individual tickets are $13 and Family tickets serve 4 and are $45. Come down this Sunday, have a great lunch, and support local 4-H Youth!
Weekly Updates 9/9/24 - 9/22/24
4-H Annual Deep-Pit BBQ
Hey, 4-H Members and Families,
Get out and sell your tickets for the 4-H Annual Deep-Pit BBQ! 10 Days to Go! Each member needs to sell a minimum of $65 worth of tickets. And NEW this year, the top club selling the highest amount of money in tickets will earn free donuts for one of their monthly club meeting. Yum!!! Turn your tickets and money before or the day of the BBQ!
Thank you in advance,
Susan
Weekly Updates 9/2/24 - 9/8/24
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update - August
"Hydesville 4-H had a great time at Humboldt County Fair! We all worked so hard on our projects. It wasn’t all work we even made some time for fun! Thank you to all the buyers who helped us by purchasing or adding on to our projects. Thank you to our family and club members for your support too!"
~Bailey Henderson, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: August 2024 Hydesville
Freshwater 4-H Community Club Update - August
"This year's Fair for Freshwater 4H went really well! Maddie VanVleck got second in showmanship, and Kyla Benzinger got third right behind her with their lambs, Maddie also got reserve champion with her goat. Catarina Freitas got first in the 4H Round Robin. Charlie Rose Robberts got 4H champion and supreme grand champion with her pig. Charlie also won senior showmanship with her pig. Overall, these are just some of the major highlights of what Freswater 4H accomplished!"
~Kyla Benzinger, Club Reporter
Launch Image Gallery: August 2024 Freshwater
Weekly Updates 8/26/24 - 9/1/24
4-H & FFA kids show off their hard work at the Humboldt County Fair
A great article highlighting some of our awesome youth during the Humboldt County Fair last week!
Weekly Updates 8/12/24 - 8/25/24
4-H Whites Closet Open
Happy Fair Week! The 4-H Whites Closet is open today from 10-5 and then the rest of fair week by email appointment to the 4-H Office. Whites are available to any 4-H member in need of whites for fair. All whites have been donated, so there is a wide variety of sizes of shirts and pants. Or if you have any extra whites or other 4-H uniform pieces, our office is happy to take the donation to continue to offer the whites closet for 4-H members.
Fair Week
4-H projects have been dropped off, fair week has officially begun! Make sure to check the livestock barns, the arts and crafts buildings, baked good entries, and the horticulture building to see all the exciting projects 4-H members have been working on this year!
Avian Bowl State Title to Ventura County 4-H
Kudos to the Ventura County 4-Hers for taking the Avian Bowl State Title! Read more about the 2024 Avian Bowl State Champion Team in our recent blog post.
Hydesville 4-H Community Club Update - June
"Redwood Acres fair fun! Our club had a great time and brought many animals! We also won a lot of ribbons and participated in all the fun activities throughout the week!"
~Bailey Henderson, Club Reporter
Fundraising Reminders
Fundraising Reminders: Part 1 of 6
It's always a good idea to review some Fundraising Basics! Full policies can be found under 'Financial Management' in the 4-H Policy Manual on the California 4-H website: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter9/
Regarding the budget:
All 4-H Clubs and Councils must prepare an annual budget, have it approved by their membership, and submitted to the UCCE county office for approval. The retention of excess funds at the end of the program year is strongly discouraged.
Fundraising Reminders: Part 2 of 6
Full policies can be found under 'Financial Management' in the 4-H Policy Manual on the California 4-H website: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter9/
Regarding Expenses:
• Decisions concerning the disbursement of funds are to be made by the membership.
• For budgeted items, the treasurer should make payments only with proper documentation such as a purchase order, receipt, invoice or other supporting documentation.
• All checks must bear the signatures of two unrelated persons authorized and designated as signatories. The signer may not be the same person as the payee.
• The check memo must include the purpose of payment.
Fundraising Reminders: Part 3 of 6
Full policies can be found under 'Financial Management' in the 4-H Policy Manual on the California 4-H website: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter9/
Regarding the giving of gifts:
o Giving of cash gifts (cash or checks) to individuals, businesses, or organizations is not allowed.
o Giving non-cash gifts is allowed to individuals, businesses or organizations if it can be demonstrated that the gift benefits 4-H or is clearly necessary to 4-H’s fulfillment of its role as a good community citizen.
o Non-cash gifts may only be given for the purposes of appreciation, recognition, incentive or sympathy (in the event of death, major illness or severe accident of an individual associated with 4-H or a member of the individual’s family or household).
o Sympathy gifts such as flowers, candy or a book are limited to $75 per individual per year.
o Allowable non-cash gifts include: Tangible personal property (mugs, t-shirts, etc.), mementos and non-negotiable gift certificates and gift cards (i.e., stored-value bank, department store or other retail cards that are not transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash or used to reduce the balance due on an account with the merchant).
o 4-H clubs/councils may not set up a memorial fund in the name of the deceased. However, they may give a sympathy gift to the family or a memorial fund established by someone else in memory of or in support of an individual or cause in lieu of a gift of tangible personal property (not to exceed $75).
Fundraising Reminders: Part 4 of 6
Full policies can be found under 'Financial Management' in the 4-H Policy Manual on the California 4-H website: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter9/
Not Allowed:
• 4-H groups are not to conduct lotteries, raffles, bingo, and other games of chance.
• Adult volunteers, members, Clubs and Councils may not apply for or receive contracts and grants. Contracts and grants must be processed through the UCCE county office.
Fundraising Reminders: Part 5 of 6
Full policies can be found under 'Financial Management' in the 4-H Policy Manual on the California 4-H website: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter9/
Regarding income:
Fundraising Approval: All proposed fundraising activities must be approved via an adopted budget or by an affirmative vote of the membership. All proposed fundraising activities of 4-H clubs and Councils must be submitted to the UCCE county office for approval using Form 8.7 Fundraising Approval.
Fundraising Reminders: Part 6 of 6
Full policies can be found under 'Financial Management' in the 4-H Policy Manual on the California 4-H website: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Policies/Chapter9/
Regarding Receiving Non-Cash Items:
• 4-H groups may collect non-cash items.
• EXCEPT: 4-H does not accept animals, guns, or firearms as gifts or donations. Any such gifts should be made directly to individuals. (however, gifts to individuals are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal or state income tax purposes.)