- Community Service Officer, Mira Sawtelle
We are taking sign-ups for a coordinator and several assistant families each month in a Signup Genius. Please sign up to help us to keep Dimond Park clean!
The Dimond Park clean up is starting! Come join us on October 10th, this Sunday at Dimond Park from 2:00-4:00pm. Come clean up the park with friends and family, have fun and support the community! All clean-up supplies will be provided. Also to remember Oak Town 4-H is supporting Dimond Recreation's Little Free Library, helping the child reading program, so if you have any kids' books you do not use anymore, bring them to our monthly meeting and drop them in the box. The community thanks you!
- Community Service Officer, Mira Sawtelle We are taking sign-ups for a coordinator and several assistant families each month in a Signup Genius. Please sign up to help us to keep Dimond Park clean! · Where: Dimond Park and Recreation Center, 3860 Hanly Rd, Oakland, CA 94602
· What: o General Oak Town 4-H Club Meeting for YOUTH o Registration Forms and Fees Accepted Online or Paper § Project sign-up AFTER forms and fees are received o Meetings led by Youth Officers o 6:15 Games & Activities o 7pm Snacks, 5-Minute Craft and opportunity to socialize o 7:15 Business Meeting led my youth Club Officers o 7:45 Adjourn · When: o Monday, September 13, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm Dimond PARK* o Monday, October 11, 2021, 6:15-7:45 PM Dimond Recreation Center o Continuing every 2nd Monday through May* *Slight time adjustment to allow for outdoor meeting · When: Sunday, August 29, 2021 3:00-5:00 pm
· Where: Dimond Park, Grassy Area · Who: NEW & Returning FAMILIES. Parents AND KIDS invited · What: o Oak Town 4-H Information Q&A o Project Displays o Project-related Games and Activities for Youth led my youth leaders o Information table for duration. More formal “Parent Meeting” info at 3:30pm o Share Snacks & Dessert on us · Need More Info: Visit us at www.oaktown4h.org · Contact us at oaktown4h@gmail.com We will be again meeting in-person for our June Oak Town 4-H Club Meeting. This year we will be holding a club picnic at Dimond Park on June 7th. Here is a rough schedule for the picnic.
Oak Town 4-H Members will have two opportunities to complete some community service at out June Picnic! We are looking forward to a time when we can again partner with Dimond Recreation Center and Park and get back to meeting there. These two community service opportunities allow us to help out a little in anticipation of that time.
First you will have the option of coming an hour before the picnic to help clean up the park. We will provide trash bags and disposable gloves and a few trash grabbers and will target cleaning up the playground areas. The creek area is also often a site where trash is left so cleaning up along the creek path is also suggested if there is enough time and enough membership participation. Second…...did you know there was a “Little Free Library” at Dimond Rec Center? They are in need of children's’ books to loan out and we are hoping to help them with this endeavor throughout the coming year. If you have used children’s books that you would like to dispose of in a useful manner this is a great time to do it. Bring your lightly used children's’ books to the picnic and we will “brand” them with a label stating that they are provided by Oak Town 4-H and put them into the little library book shelf during the picnic. The Oak Town 4-H Club House with the most points will be announced at the June Picnic. The winning team members will receive a Fenton’s Ice Creamery Gift Card and a small gift box. The runner-up team will receive small gift boxes.
So….what can you do to boost your team’s chances of being the winners? There are MANY options and opportunities!
Our Oak Town 4-H Goose Chase Missions will sunset right after the picnic. If you wish to complete any of the missions, do so before the June Picnic. If you have photos of missions accomplished but not submitted, submit them soon!
Game Code: KKG519 The Oak Town 4-H Club Election in May brings us a new leadership team for the 2021-2022 program year. Our new Club Officers are
Oak Town 4-H April Club Meeting Info!
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.
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 A 4-H project is 3+ kids, 6+ hours, and a goal. Almost any interest/curiosity can be turned into a project led by youth and supported by adult volunteers. A sampling of what Oaktown 4-H youth are exploring this year: CREATE it: Art, Drawing, Culinary Arts, Table-setting, Floral Design, Sewing, Fiber Arts, "Chopped"/Throw-Down Dessert/Snack Challenge, Mini-Gardens STEM it: Rocketry, Gardening, Sketch-up for Beginners, Vet Science, Backyard Chickens, Raising Rabbits, Video for Youtube, Geocaching IMPACT it: Environmental Science, Citizenship, Youth Leadership, Cultural Literacy, Harvest/Gleaning Community Service SHARE it: Photography, Game Night, Book Club, MOVE it: Archery, Hiking, Yoga, Camping, Dog Care
"Learn by Doing" goes virtual. Looking for socially-distanced and/or virtual extracurricular activities? Oak Town 4-H is welcoming new (and old) families to our re-imagined community club. This year our club of 40-ish youth ages 5-18 gather in a community club emphasizing belonging and community impact. Smaller groups meet as "projects" typically around a learning objective, but we are developing groups around making friends with shared interests. To register for the 2020-2021 4-H Program year visit the "Enrollment: page of this website.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!
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