Santa Clara County 4-H Club Council
September 10, 2002
President Vicky Bosworth called the meeting to order at 7:31 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H Pledge were led by County All-Stars Margo Lang and Amanda Pollock
Roll call by club:
x Adams
x Calaveras Hills
x Coyote Crest
x El Sereno
Hilltop
x Homesteaders
x Los Gatos
x Pacheco Pass
Paradise Valley
Piedmont Acres
Pleasant Acres
x Rolling Hills
Rucker
x San Martin
Sunset
Westwind
(blank -> no representatives
x -> representatives present)
Reports:
-minutes from last meeting approved as posted.
-treasurer's report approved as presented. Discussion on accounting line items -> where some monies came from, where some monies were accounted for.
-president's report
Remembering 9/11/01. How we have made a difference this past year.
State Record Book winners from Santa Clara County ->
First Place winners:
Chris Savage in Outdoor Adventure
Jordan Lang in Foods
Margo Lang in Citizenship
Mason Hill in Entomology
Second place winners:
Sara Leisgang in Poultry
Michael Scott in Entomology
The Power of Youth (youth reports)
YLS-SCC team
These youth have committed to organize a county-wide all youth organization forum.
SLC-SCC team
All Star-Margo, Amanda, Lora, Jessica
*Come Extreme Bowling With Us The All-Stars*
This is our first Hi-4H activity of the year! Don't miss out on all the fun!
What is Extreme Bowling? Extreme Bowling is where the lights are turned out and U-V lights make everything glow! It's a party atmosphere!
When: Saturday, November 2, 2002
Time: 7:45- 9:00 p.m.
Where: AMF Saratoga Lanes; 1585 Saratoga Avenue. San Jose, CA 95129
Cost: $10.00, Includes Bowling and Shoe rental
Age: High school aged 4-H members
Please Sign Up By: October 26, 2002
To sign up give your $10.00, a medical release form, and signed code of conduct to one of your All-Stars or mail it to Jessica Switzer 795 Shearton Dr. San Jose, CA 95117.
For more information contact one of your All-Stars:
Jessica Switzer- (408) 248-8866, cutipie921@aol.com
Amanda Pollock- (408) 978-2002, balidora16@aol.com
Margo Lang- (408) 374-1711, horsegirl4h@attbi.com
Lora Carey- (408) 723-7977, d_carey@juno.com
Santa Clara County's State 4-H Ambassadors -> Jordan Lang, Chris Savage and Mason Hill were introduced, even though none were in attendance.
Nat'l Avian Bowl - Rachel Teagle
Rachel requested the Council to support her team's trip to the National Avian Bowl in Louisville, KY. Council voted to provide each of the 4 Santa Clara County contestants a total of $200 toward the trip expenses, and also $200 to the coach, Linda Teagle.
County Achievement Night (aka Awards Night) will be Sept. 20 at Westhope Presbyterian Church, 12850 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga. Leadership Merit Award applications were due
8:15 Other Reports:
Small Animal
Tom Leisgang resigned as poultry chair. John needs small animal chairs and co-chairs to help spread out the load.
Key Leader
2002 Fair Review
The 2002 Santa Clara County Fair faced some definite challenges. Contracts were not allowed to be signed until after March 1st, which impacted vendors and judges. In addition there was a reduced budget and a reduction in staff. However, this year's Fair can be deemed a success with 106,044 counted through the gates. The vendors were very happy. Because buildings were not booked before fair, staff had time to do repairs. The future looks like a continuation of the three-day fair for the next several years. FYI, here are some issues addressed:
1. The porta-a-potty vendor failed to do any service on Sunday, and therefore will not be back next year.
2. The wheelchair/stroller vendor failed to show and will be replaced.
3. The parking vendor was late installing fencing and did not provide handicapped parking, both will be fixed for next year.
4. Front to back access will be corrected for next year and the carnival will be spread out. The Ferris wheel will be kept as the centerpiece.
5. Signage was built to hang on buildings, but with no buildings, no signs. Poles will be made to hang signs.
6. Looking for incentives for stills exhibitors: perhaps getting a store to sponsor gift certificates as premiums.
7. Want to improve livestock security.
8. Will work with San Jose Police to improve access.
9. Issues with maps, phones and stage access to be addressed.
Other news:
*Willing to provide flyer to vendors and volunteers for 4H Food Booth for Monday-Thursday; encouraged delivery.
*Should have draft of book ready in October for review. Hope to have completed and posted on the web site by January 15th.
* Date set for 2003: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, August 1st, 2nd, 3rd. Livestock same as this year.
Lonnie Toensfeldt announced the return of the County Domestic Exchange project. Members must commit to two years (one year hosting and one year traveling). They must also be 14 at time of travel. Mary Bartlett is co-leader.
Lonnie is also a member of the state policy board. She informed Council of a survey of Shooting Sports activities by the board to evaluate the risks involved. Other programs will also be reviewed.
As Key Leader, Lonnie stated she hoped to have a CCL social sometime in December.
Family and consumer Science
Design Contest - Jan 25 with Theresa Johnson as the Chair
Fashion Revue - April 12
Make It Yourself With Wool Contest - October 26.
Carol Jaques asked that Council sponsor the event again this year. Motion was made, seconded and carried.
Social Sciences
Sectional Presentation Day is March 22
County is Presentation Day March 1 (subject to building space)
Presentation Day Workshop is Jan 11
Plant and Resource Science
Our new Plant and Resource Science Coordinator was introduced: Jan Carey from Homesteaders 4-H.
Vice president-camp, upcoming dates
No one has yet stepped forward to fill out the term vacated by Dan Chitwood.
Food booth
-shall we keep going with it? Rationale for continuing was discussed.
-any volunteers to be in charge? Suggestion was made to form a committee to work on the food booth. The members of the committee would be an adult and youth from each club that wished to participate in the funds sharing after the food booth is held at Fair.
-how should it be handled?
4-H Storage container has arrived! Thanks to Mary and Steve Bartlett.
-on site now; electricity possible
-needs painting, shelves, signage, sign in/sign out Clipboard
-set dates
-all stars on board to help
-Bob Towle: Prusch Park open house-opportunity for fundraiser-food booth
9:54 adjourn