{"id":40184,"date":"2025-01-03T16:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T00:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/?page_id=40184"},"modified":"2026-04-03T17:41:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T00:41:43","slug":"clovergram","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/clovergram\/","title":{"rendered":"CloverGram"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"program-contact \">\n\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/wp-content\/plugins\/cahnrs-extension-plugin\/assets\/images\/four-h.png\"\n\t\t\theight=\"75\"\n\t\t\twidth=\"75\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"extension-program-icon\"\n\t\t\talt=\"Program Icon.\"\n\t\t>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"program-contact-info\">\n\t\t<h2>Program Contact<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\tMain 4-H Office<br>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Phone Number<\/span>425-357-6044\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"wsu-screen-reader-only\">Email Address<\/span> \u2022\n\t\t\t<a href=\"mailto:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n        <div id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top\" hidden aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <a id=\"cahnrs-back-to-top-btn\" class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__btn\" href=\"#product-top\" aria-label=\"Back to top\">\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2191<\/span>\n                <span class=\"cahnrs-back-to-top__label\">Back to top<\/span>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--halves\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2021\/09\/4-H-Website-Banner-1.png\" alt=\"CloverGram, Snohomish County 4-H News\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Last updated<\/em> April 3, 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/resources\/4-h-clovergram-archive\/\">Find earlier CloverGrams from prior years.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See link to earlier 2025 posts below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/clovergram-archives-starting-2025\/\">Archived 2025 Posts<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Woohoo!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many compliments have been received about the volunteers who helped at the Train Show, and the crew that hosted the hospitality tables for the vendors!  Kudos to all involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark your calendars!  Next Train Show fundraiser is Feb. 27-28, 2027, and help from every club is needed!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-dropshadow--medium wsu-spacing-padding-left--medium wsu-spacing-padding-right--medium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Stuff<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Saturday &amp; Equine-a-Rama 4\/18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Week to Register!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/SuperSaturday-EquineaRama.4honline.com\">Registration is open<\/a> in 4-H Online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no day-of registration for this event.  <strong>Registration closes April 11th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your chance to try out a variety of new projects, meet friends, and get help with projects you are already working on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equine-a-Rama and Super Saturday are teaming up to provide an even wider variety of projects to all 4-H youth who want to participate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, April 18th at the fairgrounds in Monroe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>   <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Applications Round 2 Due 5\/15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent 4-H grads are invited to apply to <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/event\/apply-to-be-a-4-h-summer-intern\/\">be a 4-H intern <\/a>this summer! Second round of applications will be considered after May 15th.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Teen Conference Dates Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>June 22-25, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU Pullman Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join teens from all over the state for this <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/youth\/stc\/\">special 4-H conference<\/a> on a real college campus!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth are encouraged to apply for scholarships from 4-H Council to attend this event!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container wsu-border--add-bottom wsu-spacing-padding-left--medium wsu-spacing-padding-right--medium\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminders:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Saturday AND Equine-a-Rama 4\/18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/SuperSaturday-EquineaRama.4honline.com\">Registration is open<\/a> in 4-H Online!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your chance to try out a variety of new projects, meet friends, and get help with projects you are already working on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Equine-a-Rama and Super Saturday are teaming up to provide an even wider variety of projects to all 4-H youth who want to participate!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, April 18th at the fairgrounds in Monroe!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conflict Management Workshop with Ashley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One more chance this spring to take the Conflict Management workshop with Ashley!  Critics are raving about this one!  Don&#8217;t miss out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(If you are a club leader, project leader, program leader, committee chair or council officer, this is one of your required trainings.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Weds, March 25th, 5:30 &#8211; 8:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Willis Tucker Park office<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\">Sign up to save your spot!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Month to Enroll for Fair Participation!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Youth who would like to exhibit in 4-H departments at the Evergreen State Fair must be enrolled<a href=\"https:\/\/4honline.com\/#\/user\/sign-in\"> in 4-H Online <\/a>(and in their respective projects in 4-H Online by the end of March!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteers who want to be eligible for discounted fair passes must also be enrolled by the end of March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>E-mails went out this week to adults who are not yet approved in 4-H online for any of these reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>No application started yet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing EP-14<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Missing EP-14 AND need background check renewal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods Exhibitor Requirement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Attention all youth who plan to exhibit any Foods-related projects at Fair this year (in Monroe):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foods Department will require that exhibitors have participated in one county-level workshop this year.  Watch for Anna&#8217;s e-mail, if you are enrolled in a foods project  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shooting Sports Instructor Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>March 28\/29 in Eatonville!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Training for archery, shotgun, Rifle, and pistol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Must be enrolled 4-H volunteer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eatonvilleshootingsportstraining26.4honline.com\/#\/public\/ins_1l\/evt_84\">More info in 4-H Online<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internship Applications Due 3\/15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent 4-H grads are invited to apply to be a 4-H intern this summer!  First round of applications will be considered after March 15th.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Small Animal Show<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Greensleeves Spring Small animal Show will be Saturday, March 14th, at the ESF pavilion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry deadline is March 10th.  <a href=\"https:\/\/greensleeves4hclub.wixsite.com\/my-site-1\/spring-small-animal-show\">Find more details online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"792\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Show-logo-2024-792x792.png\" alt=\"Logo for Greensleeves Spring small animal show.\" class=\"wp-image-45656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Show-logo-2024-792x792.png 792w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Show-logo-2024-396x396.png 396w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Show-logo-2024-198x198.png 198w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Show-logo-2024-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Show-logo-2024-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/extension\/uploads\/sites\/68\/2026\/03\/Show-logo-2024.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarship Deadline 3\/15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-Hers planning to continue their education beyond high school are invited to apply for a state-level scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application deadline is March 15th, so <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/sge\/scholarships\/state-4-h-scholarships\/\">find out more <\/a>today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thurston County Youth Expo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our 4-H youth are invited to the Thurston Co. Expo at the fairgrounds in Lacey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 25 &amp; 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/showman.app\/shows?fbclid=IwY2xjawQB2KdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeDnurBOdOohFgr9iohV4uXK4l3bLrPYNToyUTqcekD283bAXzzU1ctc7Z80k_aem_2jbDcfnSQxZ1hGTjCEGZ0A#\/thurston-county-youth-exposition-89c3\">Details and Registration<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminders:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanical Science Open House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet 4-H program leader Mike Gallagher at the Maker&#8217;s Space open house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thursday, March 12th, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11604 Airport Rd. Suite D200, Everett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bring parent\/guardian!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out some cool equipment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Plasma cutter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lathe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drill press<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Milling machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heavy duty sewing machine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>So Much More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:mbg226@comcast.net\">mbg226@comcast.net<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet 4-H Open House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New 4-H families or just the 4-H curious are invited to visit us at our open house at Mountlake Terrace Library!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, 3\/7, 2:30 &#8211; 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet llamas, bunnies, and dogs, plus 4-H humans!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rural Gun-Owners needed for Focus Groups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All-virtual, less than an hour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashley&#8217;s colleague is gathering feedback on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG-adRsBVk\/5bkgMTZYtCQT-Z0r7X7sxg\/view?utlId=he9f046db1d\">firearm storage messaging<\/a>, as part of the &#8220;Lock It Up&#8221; program.  Can you help?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=W9229i_wGkSZoBYqxQYL0oy5mPqDuDFJu67zVWFMuPRUQktPM0c5WEc0SDFCTlcyNUVZSDlSMTlIRC4u\">Focus groups <\/a>3\/1 at 12:00 and 3\/10 at 4:00.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Public Presentations Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dates for this year&#8217;s Public Presentations workshop and contests have been determined.  They are posted on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/public-presentations\/\">Public Presentations page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Council Meeting 3\/11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All are welcome to attend the hybrid <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/snohomish-county-4-h-council-2\/\">meeting of the 4-H Council<\/a> on Wednesday, March 11th, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bowling with YAC<\/h3><p>Calling all 4-H Youth!<\/p><p>The 4-H Youth Advisory Council is sponsoring a<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/event\/bowling-with-youth-advisory-council-yac\/\"> bowling experience <\/a>on Saturday, March 7th, 2-4:00 p.m.!<\/p><p>Evergreen Lanes in Everett<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0B4BA8AF2FA5F94-61698182-bowling\">Sign up<\/a> if you intend to come!<\/p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office Parking Lot Closure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On Thursday, 3\/12, the Willis Tucker parking area nearest to the Extension office will be closed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parking will still be available a bit farther away from the building.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminders:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Joke:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An attendant stopped me in a hospital parking garage and said, &#8220;You can&#8217;t park here.  It&#8217;s badge holders only.&#8221;  I assured them, &#8220;I definitely have a bad shoulder.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Trainings Added<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H Volunteers can now<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\"> sign up<\/a> for <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Delegation (2\/5 or 2\/9)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public Presentations (2\/12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project Leadership (2\/16)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conflict Mgmt. (3\/25)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nation&#8217;s 250th Birthday<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your club planning anything special to celebrate or commemorate our nation&#8217;s semi- quincentennial birthday?  We want to know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your ideas\/plans to <a href=\"mailto:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sterling Volunteers Down for Service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you trying to renew your background screening and can&#8217;t get into the renewal site?  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sterling Volunteers is out of service through February 9th.  Please try again after that date.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conflict Management: <em>Date Change!<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next Conflict workshop with Ashley, using the new format, is Wednesday, March 25th, 5:30 &#8211; 8:30 p.m., at the Willis Tucker Park office.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\">Register ASAP <\/a>for your spot!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mechanical Science Program Meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All 4-H&#8217;ers interested in Mechanical Science are invited to meet at SnoCo Makerspace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March 12 (Thursday), 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11604 Airport Rd. Suite D200, Everett<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<p><strong><em> New Options<\/em><\/strong><em>!!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/event\/annual-train-show-fundraiser-county-wide\/\">Train Show!  <\/a> Feb. 21-22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New sign-up options for parent\/child pairs (ages 10 and up) in the ticket booths!  Great bonding opportunity! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><p>County-wide fundraiser!  This event needs support from Every Club.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/70A0A4AA9A82BA0FF2-61547489-train\">Please sign up for a slot!<\/a>Last year 30 short slots on the signup went unfilled.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is Everybody&#8217;s Fundraiser!<p>Please help raise funds that benefit all youth and volunteers in our county, through grants, scholarships, awards, etc.<\/p><p>Thank you for your support!<\/p> <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bowling with YAC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all 4-H Youth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4-H Youth Advisory Council is sponsoring a<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/event\/bowling-with-youth-advisory-council-yac\/\"> bowling experience <\/a>on Saturday, March 7th, 2-4:00 p.m.!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evergreen Lanes in Everett<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/20F0B4BA8AF2FA5F94-61698182-bowling\">Sign up<\/a> if you intend to come!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">YQCA Scholarship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hey, seniors!  Youth for the Quality Care of Animals will award 10 scholarships thi syear, between $500 and $5000.  The deadline to apply is February 15th.  Check out the <a href=\"http:\/\/yqcaprogram.org\">YQCA websit<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/yqcaprogram.com\">e<\/a> for more info!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminders:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Next Conflict Management Workshop w\/Ashley<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next Conflict workshop with the new format is Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30 &#8211; 8:30 p.m., at the Willis Tucker Park office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\">Register ASAP <\/a>for your spot!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/4-h-international-programs\/\">News from a 4-H World Traveler!<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kensie reports on her exchange trip to Japan last summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how you can host a youth from another country, or go abroad with 4-H yourself!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Enrollment not Approved?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many 4-H volunteers who submitted enrollments in 4-H Online, but it&#8217;s not approved because the volunteer has not yet completed the new (year-old) training, EP-14: Protection and Safety of Minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is YOU, you would have received an e-mail notice from Beth.Wangen@wsu.edu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to skip the e-mail hunt and get on with the training?  <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/protection-safety-minors-ep-14\/\">Instructions are here!  <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/event\/annual-train-show-fundraiser-county-wide\/\">Train Show!  <\/a> Feb. 21-22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>County-wide fundraiser!  This event needs support from Every Club.  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/70A0A4AA9A82BA0FF2-61547489-train\">Please sign up for a slot!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year 30 short slots on the signup went unfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please help 4-H Council raise funds that benefit all youth and volunteers in our county, through grants, scholarships, awards, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your support!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional 4-H Volunteer Name Badges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you wish you had one name badge in your purse, and one in your car?  How about one with a pin back and one with a magnet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H Council will provide additional name badges for volunteers at cost (around $12, depending on the size of the order).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact <a href=\"mailto:beth.wangen@wsu.edu\">beth.wangen@wsu.edu<\/a> with requests, including how your name should be spelled (first\/last) and whether you would like a pin or magnet on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Approved, enrolled volunteers only.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recent 4-H grads are invited to apply to be a 4-H intern this summer!  First round of applications will be considered after March 15th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/4-h-internship-recent-snohomish-county-4-h-graduates\/\">Learn more about the internship!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Update<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H volunteers are required to watch the Volunteer Update every year.  This year&#8217;s update was available a few months ago.  If you haven&#8217;t watched it yet, you can find it on our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/annual-4-h-volunteer-updates\/\">Updates page<\/a>.  Only 27 minutes!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Printer Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High-functioning HP X551dw color printer available for a 4-H club or program, from the 4-H Technology program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If interested, contact Kenny at <a href=\"mailto:kenny@snoco4htech.org\">kenny@snoco4htech.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Delegation Workshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This valuable volunteer workshop will help make your leadership role sustainable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>February 5th or 9th, Virtual!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\">Register ASAP <\/a>for your spot!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Super Saturday 4\/18<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to Save that date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>April 18th will be <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/event\/super-saturday-equine-a-rama-2026\/\">Super Saturday AND Equine-a-Rama<\/a>, all in one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where: Evergreen State Fairgrounds!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops in different projects.  Supported by 4-H Council.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for more details!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know Your Government (KYG)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>High School aged 4-Hers are invited to participate in the winter 4-H program to learn how our government functions.  This year&#8217;s theme is the Legislative Process!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more on <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/teen-events\/\">our KYG page<\/a>, and let us know if you&#8217;d like to participate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a> or 425-357-6044<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Train Show! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feb. 21-22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>County-wide fundraiser!  This event needs support from Every Club.  Please save the date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last year 30 short slots on the sign-up went unfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please put this on your calendar, so that 4-H Council can raise funds that benefit all youth and volunteers in our county, through grants, scholarships, awards, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Holiday Schedule at the 4-H office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4-H office will be lightly staffed during the holidays, with staff focusing on special projects.  If you need something from the office, please call ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Office is Closed Dec. 25, 26, Jan. 1, 2<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Council meeting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All are welcome to attend the hybrid <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/snohomish-county-4-h-council-2\/\">meeting of the 4-H Council<\/a> on Wednesday, January 14th, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flooding Help and Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of you have asked how you can help those affected by the floods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/snohomish-county-public-safety-hub-snoco-gis.hub.arcgis.com\/pages\/51965e89fcc8478aa5f87f2d3696efd7\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/snohomish-county-public-safety-hub-snoco-gis.hub.arcgis.com\/pages\/51965e89fcc8478aa5f87f2d3696efd7\">This county page <\/a>has information about resources for those affected, as well as ways to volunteer and donate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H Building is Shelter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the fairgrounds, the 4-H Building is designated as an emergency shelter for those displaced by the floods.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have a 4-H activity scheduled in that space, check with the fairgrounds in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-container\" >\r\n    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H and FFA night with the Silvertips!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday, Feb. 27th, 4-H (and FFA) are invited to attend the Silvertips hockey game at a big discount.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/everettsilvertips.3dcartstores.com\/13th-Annual-FFA-4H-Night-at-the-Silvertips-BR-Friday-February-27-7pm_p_2565.html\">Find out how to get tickets.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">KYG Starts Saturday!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first learning session on the legislative process begins on Jan. 10th at 10 a.m., at the Annex (ESF)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>High School aged 4-Hers are invited to participate in the winter 4-H program, Know Your Government, to learn how our government functions.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more on <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/members\/teen-events\/\">our KYG page<\/a>, and let us know if you&#8217;d like to participate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:snoco.4h@wsu.edu\">snoco.4h@wsu.edu<\/a> or 425-357-6044<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminders:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p> <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Advisory Council (YAC) Holiday Zoom <\/h3><p>Join the YAC to ring in the new year on Saturday, Jan. 3rd, 1-2:00 p.m.  <\/p><p>We&#8217;ll <a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.zoom.us\/j\/95164107712?pwd=sP37vcoS1wVINmehky0aqNEaxrauY7.1\">meet in Zoom-land<\/a>.  Passcode is YAC.   <\/p><p>All 4-H youth are invited! <\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Advisory Council 11\/25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all youth who would like to be leaders in Snohomish County 4-H!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The YAC will <a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.zoom.us\/j\/96537362289\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wsu.zoom.us\/j\/96537362289\">meet on Zoom<\/a> on Nov. 25th to plan games for the Youth Leadership Conference:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11\/25, Tues. 6-7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Website Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YES, our website flipped on Monday from the old platform to the new one.  A few things got mixed up or may be missing.  Please let us know if you notice issues, so we can get it all sorted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you!  <a href=\"mailto:beth.wangen@wsu.edu\">beth.wangen@wsu.edu<\/a> or 425-320-9971<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Trainings!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with Youth workshop has been added to<a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\"> the fall schedule<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This class is required for club, project, and program leaders.&nbsp; The two on the schedule now are virtual.&nbsp; Sign up to claim a spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Woohoo!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H youth participating in Eastern Nationals in Kentucky all placed within the top ten!  More importantly, they exhibited top-notch life skills in the areas of collaboration, teamwork, and problem-solving!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kudos to all the chaperones and coordinators who made this trip possible!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<p><h3><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/4h\/event\/shooting-sports-level-1-archery-kitsap\/\">Archery Instructor Training<\/a>!<\/h3><p><strong>December 6th\u00a0in\u00a0Kitsap\u00a0County Fairgrounds, Archery Barn<\/strong><\/p><p>Hours are 9 am &#8211; 5 pm with a working lunch.<\/p><p><strong>Cost: this training will be free to participants with thanks for the generous support from the\u00a0Kitsap\u00a0Extension Office.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Registration is currently open through December 1<sup>st<\/sup>\u00a0in 4-H Online.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Go to <a data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/4honline.com\/__;!!JmPEgBY0HMszNaDT!pIW7BaBsMefiHy5cfAQh3sBcwMGCvFEZWgxNZbeMVVp1tIT6FGa-WrBiN42XuuHNSC_dllacXHGwc7mYXlihifofRssE6sSuK38$\">https:\/\/4honline.com\/<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>click on Events and select <strong>Shooting\u00a0Sports\u00a0Level 1 Training Archery &#8211; Kitsap <\/strong>to complete your registration.<\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-H <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.extension.org\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.extension.org\">Training Platform<\/a> <em>Fixed!<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were trying to complete a volunteer training but were unable to input the Enrollment Key, please note that this problem has been resolved.  Woot!  We are sorry for any inconvenience.  If you completed a training without the enrollment key, please forward your certificates to <a href=\"mailto:beth.wangen@wsu.edu\">beth.wangen@wsu.edu<\/a> .  Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One More Audit Party?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><s>One more audit party!  Friday, 11\/21, 4-7:00 p.m., at the Annex at ESF!<\/s>  Cancelled, due to lack of RSVPs.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Youth Advisory Council!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The YAC is already off to a roaring start, having baked a huge spread of delicious desserts for the Volunteer Recognition event!&nbsp; Thank you, one and all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get Involved!&nbsp; Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s coming up:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nov. 25, 6-7 p.m.&nbsp; Plan games for the Youth Leadership Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dec. 13, 12-1 p.m.&nbsp; Games at Youth Leadership Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jan. 3, 1-2 p.m.&nbsp; New Year Zoom<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>March 7, 2-4 p.m.&nbsp; Bowling Party at Evergreen Lanes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>May 11, 6-7 p.m.&nbsp; Zoom Event Planning for Fair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>July 22, 6-7 p.m.&nbsp; Fair event Planning wrap-up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sept. 4, 3-5 p.m.&nbsp; Fair Social &amp; Scavenger hunt!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Last Week to Sign Up for&#8230;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Youth Leadership Conference!  <em>Free!<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up now, <a href=\"https:\/\/2025YouthLeadershipConference.4honline.com\">through your 4-H Online login<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on &#8220;Events,&#8221; and add the event to start registering!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workshops include\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li class=\"wsu-spacing-after--small\">Friendship Survival Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vetting Sources (Fact vs. Crap)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to Disagree and Still be Friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search &amp; Rescue Youth Safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Officer Workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>College Knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parliamentary Procedure (I move that&#8230;)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Healthy Brain Pledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How the World of Money Works<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For Juniors, Intermediates, and Seniors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dec. 13th, Saturday, 10-3:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At WSU&#8217;s Everett campus!&nbsp; Free!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lots of chaperones needed, to ensure two certified volunteers per room!&nbsp; Contact <a href=\"mailto:beth.wangen@wsu.edu\">beth.wangen@wsu.edu<\/a> to help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note:  <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\">Conflict Management<\/a> workshop for Volunteers:  same day\/place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Esprit de Corps 4-H Club Fundraiser at &#8220;Holiday Spark at the Fair Park&#8221;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EDC will be offering baked goods, raffles, face painting, and 4-H ornaments at ESF during Holiday Spark, in the Event Center!  Family Fun!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday, 12\/5, 5-8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, 12\/6, 10:00 &#8211; 8:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday, 12\/7, 11:00 &#8211; 3:00<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Greensleeves 4-H Club Fundraiser!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you get a Christmas tree yet? Come support Greensleeves 4-H Club by donation&nbsp;for some yummy holiday treats while you shop for your Christmas tree on December 6th and 7th!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday,&nbsp;December 6th<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/noveltyhillfarm.com\/christmas-season\">Novelty Hill Christmas Tree Farm<\/a><br>26617 NE 124th ST, Duvall<br>Times: 10am\u20133pm<br>Not only can you support us by donation for our baked goods, but you can also get s&#8217;mores kits by donation&nbsp;to roast on the farm\u2019s fire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Sunday, December 7th<\/strong>, Greensleeves&#8217;s Archery Project Bake Sale at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcmurtreyfarm.com\/christmastrees\">McMurtrey Christmas Tree Farm<\/a><br>13925 Redmond\u2013Woodinville Rd NE, Redmond<br>Times: 10am\u20134pm<br>We will have lots of delicious baked holiday treats and hot cocoa topping kits by donation&nbsp;to add to the farm\u2019s served hot cocoa\u2014all available for you to enjoy as you tree shop!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reservations needed for a u-cut tree or photo session time\u2014otherwise pre-cut trees do not need a reservation!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more information?<br>Email <a href=\"mailto:greensleeves4.h.club@gmail.com\">greensleeves4.h.club@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Last Week to sign up for Conflict Management workshop on 12\/13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This newly revised workshop, led by Dr. Ashley Hall, is offered during the Youth Leadership Conference, for adult volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4h\/volunteers\/4-h-workshops-volunteers\/\">Sign up now<\/a> to claim your spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State 4-H Fair Feedback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Were you an exhibitor at the State 4-H Fair in Puyallup this year?  The fair board wants feedback from youth exhibitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/PJGAXFVoaMM8BSSm7\">Tell them what you liked and didn&#8217;t like<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National 4-H Shooting Sports Team Fundraiser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can support the national 4-H Shooting Sports team from WA if you order from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pandaexpress.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"www.pandaexpress.com\">Panda Express online<\/a> (nationwide) on Friday, December 12th, for pickup or delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply code 9010382 in the Fundraiser Code box during online checkout, and 28% of the sale will help our 19 youth attend the national championships in 2026!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Archery Survey<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, only two archery classes are represented at the national 4-H championships: Recurve and Compound.  Should a barebow class be added?  If you have an opinion on this, please respond via the<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScxEq9cWCIx3j8FagxCtZYFnu-PJlsTAB7sjnjRwurgMqM1AA\/viewform?pli=1\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScxEq9cWCIx3j8FagxCtZYFnu-PJlsTAB7sjnjRwurgMqM1AA\/viewform?pli=1\"> Archery Survey.<\/a>  Thank you!<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">August Stuff:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please excuse our time-machine.  On the new platform, our website has temporarily reverted to its August 4th self.  We are working to recreate the more recent content.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ESF Advisory Board Vacancy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Evergreen State Fair Advisory Board is looking for applicants to fill the vacant position representing District 2. The Board meets monthly at 7p on the second Tuesday of the month at the Fair Park Administration Office, but a virtual option is also available. The Board aids in managing, preserving, and advising the Evergreen State Fair which is the largest publicly owned fair in the PNW. For more information and to apply, please visit the Board\u2019s landing page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Webinar:&nbsp; Frame by Frame:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guiding Teens to advocate Through Film<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Join Ashley, Kim, R-A, and others to explore the benefits of youth-led prevention initiatives, with a behind-the-scenes look at <em>film camp<\/em>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aug. 13, Weds., at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.zoom.us\/meeting\/register\/txvOj_lAQOOBIz4YSuJPQg#\/registration\">Registration<\/a> required.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Volunteer Recognition Oct. 12th<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Save the Date!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H Council honors all of the county&#8217;s 4-H volunteers with this annual event.&nbsp; Pins are given for number of years of volunteering, hours served (and reported), and continuing education in the E.V.O.L.V.E. system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year 4-H youth will be making desserts for the volunteers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please plan to join in the fun on Sunday, October 12th, in the 4-H building.&nbsp; Time TBA.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reminders:<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--thirds\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Outstanding Exhibitor Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior 4-Hers who have exhibited at least two years at the Evergreen State Fair are invited to apply for the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/outstanding-4-h-exhibitor\/\">Outstanding 4-H Exhibitor Award<\/a>.&nbsp; Applications are due to the 4-H office by August 1st, and finalists will be interviewed on Monday, August 18th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Club Seal of Achievement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is one award that can be earned by your whole 4-H club!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To evaluate and score your club, use the criteria found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/snohomish\/4-h-club-seal-achievement\/\">Club Seal of Achievement page. &nbsp;<\/a>Scores are due August 5th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great way to see how your club is doing <em>as a 4-H club<\/em>, whether you submit scores for a club seal or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Service Opportunity &#8211; Animal Projects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a combo opportunity!&nbsp; Service project (helping educate students at Everett&#8217;s Montessori School), outreach (sharing 4-H with others), and practice talking about and sharing your animal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Montessori School is having a farm unit all summer, learning tons of stuff about animals.&nbsp; They would love visitors with an animal for a hour or more.&nbsp; Lots of flexibility.&nbsp; Could be a presentation with your animal, a petting opportunity, or something else!&nbsp; Coordinate with their educator whatever would work for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If interested, please contact Melissa at the Montessori Schools of Snohomish County:&nbsp; 425-355-1311 or <a href=\"mailto:MSSCoffice@brightstartkids.com\">MSSCoffice@brightstartkids.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airport Greeters Needed!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>4-H Military Teen Adventure Camp needs 4-H volunteers to welcome campers at SeaTac and assist them to and from the shuttle bus to camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can you help?&nbsp; Mileage, parking, other expenses are covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mornings:&nbsp; August 21 and 28<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Afternoons: August 24 and 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:4h.militarycamps@wsu.edu\">4h.militarycamps@wsu.edu<\/a> to sign up or learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Look Coming for CloverGram!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our current listserv platform is being discontinued, so we will be switching to WSU&#8217;s new version, Mailman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your future CloverGram notices may look different.&nbsp; Or maybe not that much different.&nbsp; We&#8217;ll see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can expect this shift to happen by the end of July.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EmbraceRace Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>EmbraceRace is looking for families with children ages 7-13 to participate in a paid study on helping kids understand structural racism.&nbsp; This is not a 4-H study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you might be interested, you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/embracerace\/the-latest-from-embracerace-jaispl8fbh-13390586?e=9c0c3c3ebc\">their interest form<\/a> on their site.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-row wsu-row--single\" >\r\n    \n<div class=\"wsu-column\"  style=\"\">\r\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long-Term Posts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Needed:&nbsp; Youth Who Care about Mental Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The WSU C.A.R.E.S. Teens Helping Teens is recruiting new members! Open to Intermediate and Senior youth aged 13+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a statewide service project focused on mental health promotion and outreach. <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/youth-families\/wsu-c-a-r-e-s\/mental-health-advocacy\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/youth-families\/wsu-c-a-r-e-s\/mental-health-advocacy\/\">Learn more about them and how to sign up online<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avian Flu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not currently an official, local restriction related to avian influenza.&nbsp; We are referring folks to <a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/departments\/animals-livestock-and-pets\/avian-health\/avian-influenza\">WA State Dept. of Agriculture<\/a> for the latest news and advice.&nbsp; Please be vigilant about biosecurity and know the risks to you and your animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note the recent cases of <a href=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/about-wsda\/news-and-media-relations\/news-releases?article=42111\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/agr.wa.gov\/about-wsda\/news-and-media-relations\/news-releases?article=42111\">avian flu affecting cats<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU C.A.R.E.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Find <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/youth-families\/wsu-c-a-r-e-s\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/youth-families\/wsu-c-a-r-e-s\/\">mental health trainings and suicide prevention trainings<\/a>. Some are in person, some are virtual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The next one is Thursday,<strong> January 9th<\/strong>, 2-hr virtual suicide prevention course.&nbsp; This class is for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How it Started; How it\u2019s Going<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It may have been a while since you were last in 4-H, or you may still be a 4-H\u2019er doing amazing things. National 4-H Council wants to know how your 4-H experience started and how it\u2019s going. Share a photo of yourself from early on and one of you today, and a short description of how 4-H has made you Beyond Ready in your life and career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/events\/how-it-started-how-it-s-going\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/4-h.org\/events\/how-it-started-how-it-s-going\/\">Share your story.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interested in computer programming?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn creative coding with p5.js and Girls Who Code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this project group from Byte by Byte 4-H Club, Intermediate and Senior youth will learn to code using <a href=\"https:\/p5js.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/p5js.org\/\">p5.js<\/a>, a JavaScript library designed for creative expression. They\u2019ll learn to draw and animate shapes, make digital art, and craft interactive experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike last year&#8217;s lecture and exercise-based format, this year we will try a more self-directed, project-based approach with plenty of help from our programming volunteer and from more experienced classmates. By the end of the course, youth will have a strong foundation in coding principles and create their own interactive project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The group meets every other Wednesday from 6pm-8pm in the Machias area of Snohomish. 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