1. 4-H Program Report September 2016 County Council Meeting
Ariel Clay
4-H Program Representative

2. 4-H Youth Development Advisor
Robert Withrow-Clark left at the end of June 2016
The UC has approved re-filling the position
Will probably still cover both San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Position has not been advertised yet, but we’re hopeful that we’ll have someone new in place before the end of 2016
In the meantime, Ariel is covering the programs he developed

3. Programs and Enrollment Types
CA 4-H currently offers the following program delivery models:
Community Clubs
Short-Term Special Interest Projects (ex: Countywide Projects)
Camps
In-School Clubs
Afterschool Programs
In-School Enrichment
Two enrollment types
Individual = directly overseen by 4-H staff and volunteers
Group = non-4H people work with youth using 4-H training and curricula

4. Boggs Tract Community Farm
Afterschool program at Washington Elementary School goes to community farm and, among other things, uses 4-H curricula and their staff has done 4-H workshops
Group enrollment as an Afterschool Program model
Summer Day Camp Program in used same curricula and training
Group enrollment as a Short-Term Special Interest Project
Summer Day Camp Program in using 4-H junior counselors and curricula
Individual enrollment as a Camp program

5. New Volunteer Trainings
Who needs to do this:
Any new volunteer who enrolled in and did NOT go to a face-to-face training must do so before they can be re-enrolled.
Any new volunteer who enrolls in needs to go to a training by June 30th.
Anyone who enrolled before 2015 is not required to go to one, but are welcome to attend if they want a refresher course.
Dates:
September 22nd, 6:30-9:00pm
October 20th, 6:30-9:00pm
November 19th, 3:00-5:00pm
December 15th, 6:30-9:00pm
Pre-registration is required, and training will be cancelled if less than 6 people register for that date.
Additional dates can be added if there is sufficient interest.

6. Volunteer Recognition & Development Day!
October 15th, 10:00-2:00
Lunch provided!
Development topics:
Goal setting workshop with All Star Team
Working with Latino families
Working with Special Needs youth
Suggestions welcome!

7. Policy reminders:
All fundraisers must be pre-approved by County 4-H Office
Form can be found on website or ask Michelle for one.
Project Leaders (especially ones involved in AgFest) should start planning their schedule and communicate any expectations (ex: attendance, costs, age restrictions) to their members.
Enrollments fees will be paid to the County 4-H Office twice a year; Michelle will send out invoices well in advance of due dates.
Youth cannot participate in 4-H activities until they are “active” in 4hOnline