In August, California House Resolution 119, authored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, recognized Oct. 6-12 as National 4-H Week. That kicked off a series of recognitions throughout the state, from Tehama to San Diego counties, as various Boards of Supervisors took a few moments to celebrate local UCCE 4-H programs.
During board meetings, supervisors provided an opportunity for 4-H youth to practice their public speaking skills as they accepted the proclamations on behalf of their county clubs. Dressed in their 4-H whites, honorees of all ages talked about what 4-H meant to them. One 4-H member representing Kings County referred to 4-H as “cool.”
Overwhelmingly, they spoke positively of 4-H camp, archery, livestock and baking projects – as well as how 4-H helped them to build community and lasting friendships.
UCANR and California 4-H are grateful for the board members and county staff who took time out to recognize 4-H youth and the program that means so much to them.
San Diego County also “went green” for National 4-H Week with a proclamation and lighting ceremony on Oct. 8. Kimberly Sinclair Holmes, the new statewide director of California 4-H, attended the event. At sunset on Oct. 8, the County Administration Center was lit in the program's iconic green color, symbolizing the organization's century-long commitment to youth development in San Diego County.
Several 4-H members wrote thank-you notes to their elected officials for the recognition.
Below are audio and video files of 4-H members meeting with their local Boards of Supervisors.
Glenn County, Sept. 24
See 18:09 – 31:16 at https://glenncounty.granicus.com/player/clip/2369?view_id=9&redirect=true.
Marin County, Sept. 24
See 1:26-1:30 at https://marin.granicus.com/player/clip/12349?view_id=33&caption_id=5886086&redirect=true.
Mariposa County, Oct. 1
See 7:00-7:32 at https://mariposacoca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/540/media.
Lake County, Oct. 1
See 22:00 to 35:00 at https://lakecounty.granicus.com/player/clip/744?view_id=1&redirect=true
Tuolumne County, Oct. 1
See 32:54 to 52.08 at https://tuolumneco.granicus.com/player/clip/862?view_id=5&redirect=true.
Mendocino County, Oct. 8
See 28.49-34:45 at https://www.youtube.com/live/8YqolPFYpRk?si=1VFaWpEuxYbax-h6.
Butte County, Oct. 8
See 4:55 at https://www.buttecounty.net/2004/Board-of-Supervisors-Meeting-Information.
Kings County, Oct. 8
See 34:50 to 41:00 at https://www.youtube.com/live/IbVTeDXRWF8.
Monterey County, Oct. 8
See 16:20 at https://monterey.granicus.com/player/clip/5614?view_id=21&redirect=true.
San Diego County, Oct. 8
See 9:22-9:29 at https://sdcounty.granicus.com/player/event/2075?view_id=9&redirect=true.
Sonoma County, Oct. 8
See 4:59 at https://sonoma-county.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1578.
Tehama County, Oct. 8
See 1:26 to 1:34 at https://tehamacounty.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
