Officers for the Oak Town 4-H Club's 2021-2022 Program Year will be elected in May 2021. Members 9 and up may run for various positions. Review the positions and see if YOU want to help with the leadership of YOUR Club!

Oak Town 4-H Officers and Duties
 
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF ALL OFFICERS:
     Attend all Oak Town 4-H Community Club Meetings or arrange with fellow officers for coverage when absences are necessary and notify club President and Adult Advisors
     Attend an additional monthly Officers’ Meeting to plan and prepare for meetings, usually late Sunday afternoon 8 days preceding the club meetings
     Actively participate in planning and running meetings. The ability to stay on-task is a big plus.
     Practice good communication skills
     Dependability is required
     Involvement in club committees and community service is strongly encouraged
     Officers are expected to adhere to the rules for all members, to perform the duties of the office and serve as role models for the Oak Town 4-H membership
     Officers are expected to participate in Presentation Day and at least one other county event and one outside club event.
     If you are not a member in good standing you may not run for an office.
 
PRESIDENT (13 and over)
     Presides at all club meetings using parliamentary procedure to conduct business meetings.
     Understands responsibilities of other club officers.
     Holds monthly officer’s meetings collaborating to develop club meeting agenda with other officers & advisors.
     Plans ways to get every member to participate in meetings and delegates responsibility.
     Appoints committees as needed.
     Maintains communication with Officer Team and Club as a whole
     Calls the Vice-President(s) to lead the meeting if unable to attend.
 
VICE PRESIDENT (13 and over)
     Leads meetings if the President is absent.
     Serves as chairperson of the program planning committee.
     Introduces educational program and guest speakers at club meetings.
     Thank educational/guest speakers, presenters, member demonstrators, etc.
     Assists committees as needed.
     Possibly 2 positions. One to manage club meeting programs. One to directly assist President
 
SECRETARY (11 and over)
     Keeps an accurate written record of the business meetings.
     Reads club’s minutes at each meeting.
     Records club’s attendance at each meeting.
     Writes thank you letters to speakers, sponsors, etc.
     Writes all club correspondence as directed by the President, Executive Committee and/or organizational club advisor.
     post Minutes on Club website.
     Can be two positions. Recording and Corresponding Secretaries
 
TREASURER (12 and over)
     Keeps an accurate account of all 4-H club’s money received and spent by the club.
     Receives monthly bank statements and retains them for recording purposes
     Gives a financial report at each 4-H club meeting.
     Prepares and completes, with the assistance of the Treasurer’s Advisor, an annual financial report at the end of the year and arranges a Peer Review.
     Prepares a 4-H club budget with the Executive Committee, Finance/Fund Raising Committee and/or 4-H organizational club advisor and presents to the 4-H club membership for approval.
     Balances the bank statement each month
     Pays bills when approved by the club.
 
COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (11 and over)
     Help get information about future and past club happenings to the membership
     Help keep information flowing is whatever methods are in use and effective
     Have a roll in posting to the club web site
     Pursue additional methods if communication that might be useful in assisting in the dispersal of information to the membership
     Works with Communication Advisor or Club leadership in posting club information
     Can be two positions, one to focus on website, one to focus on news blasts
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE/CITIZENSHIP OFFICER (10 and over)
     Plans a community service activity or drive for each Club Meeting
     Gathers ideas for community service for the club to pursue
     Coordinates community service or outreach events at Dimond Recreation Center or Off-Site with the assistance of the Community Service Advisor or Club leadership team and works with Communications Officer to calendar and promote them
     Researches additional Citizenship programs that would benefit the club’s membership and consults with President/Vise-President about scheduling and promoting
     Coordinates one Service-Learning activity each year.
     Can be shared by two members
 
HISTORIAN (10 and over)
     Takes photographs at all 4-H club meetings and activities.
     Collects pictures, articles, etc. from other officers and club members to include in the 4-H club’s Facebook and website.
     Puts together the 4-H club’s end-of-year historical record electronically or as a scrap book as decided by club officers.
 
SERGEANT AT ARMS (10 and over)
     Makes sure that everyone is paying attention at the meetings
     Confirms that the rest of the officers have what they need for the meetings
     Assist with set-up and take-down of club meetings
     Maintains order
 
HEALTHY LIVING OFFICER/RECREATION LEADER (9 and over)
     Help members to set a goal every month - to meet the Health-H Challenge.
     Provides a "Let's Move!" activity at every meeting.
     Coordinate healthy snacks for each appropriate meeting
     Fill out the Choose Health Report and give it to my 4-H leader at the end of the year.
     Helps with community service activities at meetings.
     Can be team of four members
 
HOSPITALITY OFFICER (9 and over)
     Greets and welcomes people to Club meetings
     Helps new members feel welcome
     Assists members and families in finding provided flyers and information
     Before meetings including community service drives, directs families to supplies deposit location
     Assists with filling in for officers not present
     Work with Healthy Living Officer to assign and notify members who will provide snack at Club meetings
     9 and over
     Can me two members sharing the duties
 
 
It is the policy of the University of California (UC) and the UC Division of Agriculture & Natural Resources not to engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person in any of its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies may be directed to UC ANR, Affirmative Action Compliance & Title IX Officer, University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2801 Second Street, Davis, CA 95618, (530) 750-1343.
 

 
 

The October Oak Town 4-H Meeting will be on October 12, 2020 at 6pm on Zoom.

• Decorated Pumpkin Contest
• Oak -Town 4-H Yard-Art Sign Competition
• Games and Activities

​Art: Sketching/Drawing: Leader Erica Gomes, Virtual  Meetings in October (Fridays or Saturdays) Ages *+
Log on to Zoom and learn to draw step-by-step favorite graphic novel or other popular characters. Group will decide on themes!
Month of October on weekend; day/times flexible; meeting dates the weeks of 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24; may have new section in Spring
 
Arts & Crafts: Leader Elisabeth Wade, Virtual meetings, yearlong. Ages 5+
Send home kits for kids to be creative; meet with Zoom for everyone to show off their projects
Second Wednesday of the month, October – April, 7- 7:30 pm
 
Definitely NOT Trending: Book Club for Non-Readers: Leader Casey Walvoord. Virtual meetings, Ages 12+
Share what you've found in the stream/pod/ blogosphere. A book club for people who don't read.
Wednesdays 7pm
 
Book Club: Leader Erica Gomes, Virtual Meetings, Yearlong Ages 8+
Group chooses book for the month; once/month get together to discuss book and hangout
Monthly, on a Friday or Saturday, 7pm
 
Centerpieces for your Table: Leader Jolene La, Virtual Meetings, yearlong, Ages 9+
Learn how to make a centerpiece for your dining table with stuff you have around the house
Monthly, on a Friday or Saturday, 4-5pm (this is flexible)
 
Club Game Night: Leader Jolene La. Virtual meetings, Yearlong. Ages ALL
a chance to play games and socialize.
weekly, maybe a Thursday or Friday? 7-8 pm?
 
Culinary Arts: Leader Elisabeth Wade, Virtual meetings, yearlong. Ages 8+
Advanced cooking - candy making, baking, cheese making, other areas depending on member interest
Second Sunday of the month, October – April, 10-11:30 am
 
Dog Care & Obedience: Leader Erich Vogel. Virtual meetings Yearlong. Ages 8+
Learn about basic dog care and dog obedience. Owning a dog is not necessary
Dates/Times TBD
 
Environmental Science: Leader Mary Cousins, Virtual meetings. Yearlong, Ages 9+
Field Trip-Based study of particular places in the East Bay - habitats and engineered systems. Will switch to in-person in spring if allowed, otherwise virtual.
Monthly, 6 times (October to April), Dates TBD
 
Fiber Arts : Leaders Chandelle Soriano/Erica Gomes, Virtual meetings,
Info TBD
 
Floral Design: Leader Barbara Butko, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Ages 8+
Learn about flower arrangements, their design, supplies, materials, seasonal variation and uses. Supply packets will be available for pickup the morning of the meeting. Most materials will be supplied but some additional floral material will need to be purchased for a small cost later in the program year.
1st Sunday, Oct-May, 2-3:15 pm
 
Harvesting/Gleaning: Leader Barbara Butko, In-Person and virtual meetings, Oct/Nov Ages 7+
Learn about needs of community and resources that can help. Harvest local fruit/vegies from local backyards
Sundays, 10/11-11/8. Initial and Wrap-up Zoom meetings, harvesting in-person, 3-4:30pm
 
Hiking (Fall): Leader, Elisabeth Wade, In-Person meetings, Sept/Oct, Ages 5+
Explore three Bay Area Parks
Sept. 19, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, 10 am – noon
 
Hiking (Spring): Leader, Elisabeth Wade, In-Person meetings, Dates TBD, Ages 5+
Explore three Bay Area Parks
TBD, 10 am – noon
 
Mini-Gardens: Leader Barbara Butko, In-Person and virtual meetings, Jan/Feb, Ages  8+
Learn to create succulent mini-gardens that fulfill the plants needs, are attractive and long lived.
Sundays, 1/24-2/21/21. Initial and Wrap-up Zoom meetings, rooting, planting and decorating in-person, 3-4:30pm
 
Photography: Leaders George and Barbara Butko, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Ages 9+
Photo Composition/Editing and Critiquing
Meeting Info TBD
 
Poultry/Backyard Chickens: Leader Erich Vogel, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Ages 9+
Learn about owning and caring for backyard chickens
Meeting info TBD
 
Rabbits, Advanced- Leaders Casey Walvoord and Jolene La, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Must be experienced in Rabbits
Prep for virtual ARBA convention & future shows
1st Sundays, 2 pm
 
Rabbits, Beginning- Leaders Casey Walvoord, Jolene La, In-Person meetings, Spring, Ages 8+
Learn about care of pet rabbits
Dates/Times TBD
 
Rocketry: Leader Elisabeth Wade, In-Person meetings, Winter, Ages 8+
Make and fly a model rocket. Learn about construction techniques’
We will have a virtual planning meeting, then meet once for two hours in January to build rockets. There will be a launch in the Central Valley or in Sacramento in late February or in March, depending on conditions (weather and COVID). Tentative date for the pre-meeting is Wed, Jan 20 from 7-7:45 pm, build is Sunday, January 24 (depending on weather).
 
Sketchup, Beginning: Leader Casey Walvoord, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Ages  ?
Design & build a project (individual or group)
First Saturdays, 1 pm
 
Spring Vegie Gardens: Leader Barbara Butko, In-Person and Virtual meetings, March-May, Ages 7+
Learn about crops to plant in the spring for early summer gardens
Sundays, March-May. Initial Zoom 3/28, In-Person 4/11, 4/25, 5/16, 5/30/21 Initial and Wrap-up Zoom meetings if needed, , planting, care and maintenance in-person
 
Throw Down/”Chopped” Dessert/Snack Challenge, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Ages 11+
Learn to be creative, think on your feet and put together a snack or dessert from a shared pantry list as well as four unique "mystery items" each meeting. Supply packets available for pickup the morning of the meeting. “Pantry items” will be assumed to be on-hand at members house
2nd Sunday, Oct-May, 4:30-6pm
 
Veterinary Science- Leader Tina Johansson, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Ages 12+
Study animal science, medicine, disease, behavior, and care, and learn about the veterinary profession.
Thursdays 4-5:30Hopefully: 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/27
 
Yoga: Leader Jolene La, Virtual meetings, Yearlong, Ages 5+
Practice Yoga with peers
Tuesdays 5-5:30 pm
 
YouTube/Videography: TBD

At their February meeting, the Veterinary Science learned microscopy to study parasites and canine cancer cells in Dr. Fisher's lab.

Thanks to everyone who made Oaktown's annual holiday party a huge success!  As always, the decorations, music, food, and games were awesome.  

Congratulations to Oaktown members participating at the CSRCBA convention this weekend!  Placings in 3 divisions in the youth Royalty contests, Champion Breed Identification, Champion 2018 Achievement, 5 Best of Breed winners, and a Best in Show Finalist.

Great fun at our annual club potluck, silent auction, and community service projects.

Oaktown members were everywhere for the 3 weeks of fair--small animals, crafts, photography, music, gardening, and more--we all had an awesome time showing off everything we'd worked on in our projects.  Can't wait for next year!

C.A.L. 2017
 “Creating A Leader”
Leadership Training Conference
V.I.P. Unlocking your Rhythm of Leadership
January 27, 28, 29 2017
Dear Alameda County 4-H Youth Delegates:
You are cordially invited to attend the 27th annual C.A.L. Conference at Walker Creek Ranch on January 27, 28, and 29, 2017.
C.A.L. is a former sectional 4-H event and members from all Sections are encouraged to attend. This conference is for interested 4-H members 11 years old – 17 years old. Participants share their knowledge, exchange ideas and information, and have the chance to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Each attendee is expected to participate fully.
Registration is accepted on a first come, first served basis. Each county is allotted 15 youth delegate spaces. The Conference fee is $165 ($82.50 for Alameda 4-H Youth) which includes room and board on Friday and Saturday night, all three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday; the cost is $175 ($92.50) for Alameda 4-H Youth) if you would like to purchase a conference T-shirt. You must complete the following forms and turn them in to your county office to reserve your spot at the conference by November 29, 2016:
        1. Registration form
        2. Medical Treatment form (you also should carry a completed form when traveling on the trip)
        3. State 4-H Code of Conduct
        4. C.A.L. Conference Event Rules
        5. Check for $82.50 made payable to Alameda County Leaders’ Council (or $92.50 to include a conference T-shirt)
Many leadership opportunities exist both before and during the Conference. If you are interested in assuming a leadership position before the Conference you may enjoy being your county contact. The responsibilities associated with this position include conducting a county orientation prior to C.A.L. Conference. Suggested orientation topics will be sent to you if you check the space on your registration form. You also will be the main contact between the Conference and your County; just in case your county delegates have any questions or if the C.A.L. staff needs to contact your county. Please indicate your interest on your registration form. You can contact Kyle M. at highhealth98@gmail.com for more information.
Another leadership opportunity available is serving as a cabin leader. We ask that all cabin leaders have attended C.A.L. Conference for at least one previous C.A.L. Conference and be in the 8th grade or above. As a cabin leader you will be responsible for ensuring everyone in your cabin gets to know each other, is aware of each day’s events and are on time to all activities. If you are interested in a cabin leader role please indicate it on your registration form. There will be a training held for this position on January 7, 2017 10:30am to noon place TBD. You can contact: MacGarrett O. at macgarretosman@gmail.com or Sarah D. at sldavisson2@gmail.com for more information.                                   
We also ask that you consider being a workshop presenter for the C.A.L. Education Program. Each session will be offered 5 times for 50 minutes. A training workshop for presenters is being offered on Saturday January 7, 2017 from 1p.m. to 4 p.m. place TBD. Contact workshop coordinator Kari M. at karimcmann@gmail.com for more information.
We hope that you are excited about the Conference and that you consider accepting a leadership role. Thanks in advance for being a part of this innovative Conference. We know that you will benefit and have much to share upon returning to your own county and club.
For forms and information please go to http://4halameda.ucanr.edu/Events/Sectional_Events_and_Activities/
If you have any questions about the registration form or the Conference, please don’t hesitate to contact the co-chairs.
Sincerely, CAL Co-Chairs,
Lianna Webber- Education & Assembles
Jesse Osman- Logistics & Recreation-

​Oaktown 4-H had our first Environmental Stewardship meeting on Sunday, October 30th. We wrote in our journals and discussed what it means to be an environmental steward. We took an online quiz to find out what our ecological footprints are. I got 5.3. This means if everyone in the world lived like I did, it would take 5.3 Earths to sustain us all. We then watched a video about why compost is good for the environment. Did you know that all the trash in landfills emits methane, which harms the atmosphere? By composting, we can reduce the waste that goes into the landfill. We made our own compost jars filled with food scraps, dirt, and leaves. When we had filled our jars, we drew and labeled a picture of them in our journals. We are going to monitor their progress until the next meeting. New members are still welcome to join us!
-Hannah