Community Leader’s Message

    The busy and fun time of the year is upon us now when it comes to 4-H events.  I hope you weren’t feeling too overwhelmed with all the fair catalogs, entry forms, and information that was given at the unit meeting.  If you have any questions please call your project leader for answers. 

    I wish everyone a great spring break.  This is a wonderful time to work on projects and getting animals ready for the fairs.  I’ll see everyone at the April 1 unit meeting after spring break.

Ethics Training for San Diego County Fair at Del Mar at April 1 Unit Meeting.

    ALL animal exhibitors at the San Diego County Fair must be re-trained in ethics.  This will be done at the April 1 unit meeting.   If you can’t attend, please contact Ginnie and arrangements can be made. 

Home Arts Day

     Home Arts day is March 15.  It will be held at the Rancho Bernardo Swim and Tennis Club.  All entries have been turned in.  Good luck to the members who are attending.

Eastern San Diego County Junior Fair Entries

All fair entries and monies are due to our club by April 1 at the April Unit Meeting.  Please make out the check to Jamul Chaparros 4-H.  The club will issue one club check to the Junior Fair.  Entry books and forms will be at the March 4th Unit meeting.  The dates of the fair are May 11 -18.

East County Junior Fair BBQ and Auction

    The BBQ and auction will be on Sunday, March 16 starting at 11:00 AM.  Our club will be manning the dessert booth. Please bring a dessert to sell at the dessert booth.  The price for the delicious meal of BBQ beef, salad, beans, roll, and a drink is a bargain at $7.00.  Also, each project needs to donate an item to the auction.  The items can be anything or it can be a service.  The item does not need to be animal related.  Homemade items are especially appreciated.  It is also fun to come, bid and buy at the auction.

County veterinarian Presentation at May 6 Unit Meeting

    The San Diego County veterinarian will present slides and information at our May 6 Unit Meeting.  Please plan to attend and bring a friend.

Presentation Day

   There will be a County Presentation Day on Saturday, March 29, 2008.  The event will be held at the Rancho Santa Fe Presbyterian Church.  It will begin at 9:00 AM.  Please call Ginnie Wadhams immediately if you are interested.

Field Day

  Submitted by Jocelyn Lindsey

    I had a really fun time at Field Day.  I showed my rabbits and won reserve in show with my Flemish Giant.  A lot of our club was there.  Brittney and Haley Grigsby, Jennah Meyer, Jack Sullivan, Chelsea Smith and Natalie Helms all showed their many animals.    Everyone did well and won many ribbons.  Grant and Grace Shakelford, Adam Madla and Madison Sobek came to watch and learn.  It was a great day to learn new things and have fun. 

Candy Sales

     Candy sales are over.  Thank you to everyone who sold candy or donated $10.00 to the county 4-H.  There is still time to pay the $10.00 per member to the club to send to the county.

March Unit Meeting Refreshments

     Thank you Chrissy and Samantha Noriega for bringing refreshments to the March Unit Meeting.   The cookies were delicious.

 ATTENTION ANYONE WANTING TO RAISE MEAT TURKEYS!

     I will be ordering meat turkeys between March 24^th and March 28^th.  Raising turkeys is worth the money it will be roughly about 5 dollars a bird depending on how many we order. We will be ordering white breasted turkeys which are a primer meat bird.  We need at least 15 birds to make an order.  If you are interested please call me before hand and once I place the order I need to collect money from you.  Please call me ASAP if you are interested.

Thank you

Jennah Meyer

Fire Recovery Funds

     If you suffered any losses from the October fires, please contact Ginnie Wadhams.  Losses include home, outbuildings, animal fencing and enclosure, and equipment.  The 4-H county office has received donated money to help with losses from the fires.

Ramona Fair News

    The Ramona Fair is having a contest for the cover of their fair entry book.  The winner will receive $50.00 prize money.  The picture must be black line only (like a coloring book).  The size is a 7 inch by 7 inch square.  The theme of the fair is TURKEY DAY, A TRIBUTE TO RAMONA'S HISTORY.  The deadline is March 28 (must be received by).  The address to send it to is Ramona Fair Art Contest, 359 N. Letton St., Ramona, CA 92065-3025

Board Meeting

    The board meeting will discuss candy sales, and the March Unit Meeting.

What?  Board Meeting

When? Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

Where?  Wadhams’ house    

Who?  Everyone      

New 4-H Supplies are Here!

     The new hats, scarves, and ties are here.  Hats are $9.00 each; scarves and ties are $8.00 each.

Scholarships

    Scholarships are available for high school seniors and college freshmen.  The Don Diego scholarship through the San Diego County Fair is available online at the San Diego County Fair site.  I typed in San Diego County Fair and it came right up.

San Diego County Fair home page:  http://sdfair.com

Don Diego Fund page:  http://www.sdfair.com/index.php?fuseaction=about.dondiego

San Diego County Fair Dates

     The dates for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar are June 14 - July 6, but closed on Monday June 16 and 23.

Help your Club!

    Wanted for next year, newsletter editor!  The job requires some time the weekend after the unit meeting.  Ms. Wadhams sends all the information to the editor and then the info is put into a template.  It is easy and fun to do the clip art!  Ms. Lindsey will help train the new editor.  If interested, please contact Ms. Lindsey.  This could be a great project for a high schooler! 

PROJECT INFORMATION

Arts and Design Group

   We will meet late in April.  See you at Arts and Design Day! 

Cooking Project 

   Cooking will be on March 9^th from 12:15-1:45 at St. Pius Church.

Computer Project

     The Computer Project will meet on Saturday, March 8th.  We start at 5:00 pm, at the Fletchers.  Please join us and learn how we maintain our club’s web site.  www.jamul4h.org.

Dairy Goats

     We will meet at Theresa Law’s contact her for information.

Dog Project

     The dog project will meet on Wednesdays at 7:00 at the St. Pius parking lot. 

Horse and Pony Project 

         We will meet March 8^th   at Lawson Valley at 9:30.   

Jewelry Project

   Contact Dana Mottola for information.

Livestock Project

   I will contact you because of Spring Break and trips to visit colleges.  Ginnie Wadhams.

Ornamental Horticulture

     We will meet in before the fair.     

Pygmy Goat Project

     We will meet on March 8^th at Field Day or at the San Diego Pygmy Day! 

Poultry

  We had a great time at field day!    We will meet in April on the 20^th at 2:00

Quilting Project

     We will meet on April 3rd from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Fletchers.  We will be making a twist and turn quilt this year. 

Small Animals

Rabbits and Cavies rocked at field day.  See you in April on the 20^th at 3:00.

* * * * * UPCOMING EVENTS * * * * *

March 15^th – Arts and Design Day

March 16^th – East County Jr. Fair Barbeque and Auction

March 22nd - Presentation Day for Area 5, 6, & 7

March 25^th – Board Meeting

April  1^st  – Unit Meeting at JPS

June 14 - July 6 – San Diego County Fair

June 21^st – Super Saturday

Have a HAPPY EASTER