1.  NOT at Cabral Ag Center (this building)  Location is: ◦ San Joaquin County Office of Education, 2707 Transworld Drive, Stockton ◦ Wentworth Education Center, Burwood 1  March and May meetings will be at Ag Center as usual Cabral Ag Center Wentworth Education Center Arch Rd. Transworld Rd. HWY 99 Giannecchini Ln. Quantas Ln.

2. Ariel Smoke, 4-H Program Representative

3.  As of 4:40pm today: ◦ 391 youth (52 of which are youth leaders) ◦ 131 adult volunteers ◦ 390 enrollments “pending” ◦ IF all enrollments are finalized our total would be 912 youth and volunteers  Michelle periodically contacts the CCLs and VECs about people who are still “pending”.

4.  San Joaquin County Office of Education relationship ◦ 4-H staff provide training in Positive Youth Development to ASP professionals  Junk Drawer Robotics  Motion Commotion  Water Wizards  Some individual schools are asking for additional on-site training

5.  Bobby has spearheaded this project ◦ Youth from Washington K-8 spend time once a week at the urban farm  Grow fruits and vegetables  Chickens and quail  Bee hives ◦ In 2013-2014 there were 8 youth, this year there are ~20 ◦ Members are considering starting a 4-H Club

6.  Valley View 4-H Club ◦ Located in Stockton ◦ Chartered in October, setting up regular club and project meetings now  Live Learn Boho 4-H Club ◦ Located in Lodi ◦ Charter should be approved by end of November

7.  Separate 501(c)3 that supports 4-H’s mission in San Joaquin county  Funds multiple scholarships  Program development funds ◦ Clubs and projects may ask the Foundation for financial support  Submit a “Funding Proposal Form” to County 4-H Office  Intent is to create and revitalize programs, not to pay enrollment or other participation fees

8.  Last one for 2015 is Saturday, December 12 th from 1:00-3:00pm  Additional dates will be scheduled for 2016 ◦ Pre-registration will now be required, and there must be at least 6 people registered for it to happen  15 volunteers have gone through training so far, feedback has been positive

9.  Is the Council interested in working with the Stockton Ports to do this? ◦ Great social event ◦ Possible fundraising opportunity

10.  Fundraising opportunity for clubs  Collect shoes, mail to WWP (they pay shipping), shoes are recycled and sent to developing countries  Website: www.worldwearproject.comwww.worldwearproject.com

11.  Tentative dates: June 25-29, 2016  Fees should be the same ($150 for campers & JCs, $110 for adults)  We are already recruiting staff! ◦ Junior Counselors  Ages 14-19 (as of 12/31/15)  Enrolled in Leadership Development Project  Complete registration online http://ucanr.edu/sites/SJC_4H/Events_and_Calendar/4 -H_Camp/How_to_Register/ by January 15 th http://ucanr.edu/sites/SJC_4H/Events_and_Calendar/4 -H_Camp/How_to_Register/  Complete two online training quizzes  Attend mandatory trainings on Feb. 6 th, March 6 th, and March 10 th  Lifeguards will be reimbursed for training costs

12.  Adult Staff ◦ Must be a current 4-H volunteer  Ages 18-24 can be program staff  Ages 25+ are chaperons ◦ Do not need to attend JC trainings ◦ Complete online training quizzes ◦ Complete online registration at http://ucanr.edu/sites/SJC_4H/Events_and_Calenda r/4-H_Camp/How_to_Register/ by January 15 th http://ucanr.edu/sites/SJC_4H/Events_and_Calenda r/4-H_Camp/How_to_Register/

13.  Next meeting is TOMORROW ◦ Ice skating at Oak Park Ice Arena in Stockton ◦ 7:00-9:00pm ◦ $8.00 for entrance and skate rental ◦ Contact person: Hi-4H Advisor Kelly Schock  209-640-9037  schockfam@gmail.com