President’s Message

    Hey everybody! Thanks for coming to the May Unit Meeting and participating in our programs.  We constructed our board for next year and I'm sure they will do an excellent job!  It was also great to have the County Veterinarian come out and give such an informational presentation.  Our year is coming to a close next meeting, and we are having our annual End-of-the-Year Potluck.  This is a fun event that nobody will want to miss.  So bring the family and have a great time.  Good luck to every participant in the ESDCJF as well the San Diego County Fair.  Also, my condolences go out to Gene Peterson in this most horrible time as he grieves over the loss of his daughter.  And thanks to the group for approving our donation to the National Jewish Medical and Research Center.  Thank you and see you at the fairs! 
 Your President,   Lucas Van Winkle. 

Community Leader’s Message

     Thank you everyone for attending our very busy May Unit meeting.  We collected entries for San Diego County Fair at Del Mar, voted for “leader of the Year”, held elections, discussed June Potluck, and heard from county veterinarian Dr. Reichmann. 

     I want to wish everyone the best of luck at the fair this week.  The fair makes all of our hard work and effort worth it.  Thanks you to all the project leaders for getting together entries and keeping everyone informed on dates and times. 

Dinner Night at East County Fair

     Our club will cook and serve dinner at East County Junior Fair on Tuesday, May 13.  Will start at 4:30 PM and our menu will be BBQ beef sandwiches.  We need everyone’s help.

San Diego County Fair Dates

     The dates for the San Diego County Fair at Del Mar are June 14 -   Don’t forget that small animals and dog entries are due by May 21.  These entries are either done online or sent in by you.  The Club does not collect these entries or send a club check.

    Nominations and Elections

     Nominations and elections were held at the May Unit Meeting.  The following members were elected to office for next year.  There are still positions and co-positions open for next year.  Please contact Ginnie if you are interested in serving our club. Congratulations to all of you.

President: Lucas Van Winkle

Vice Presidents: Catie Corle and Jon Fowler

Secretary: Haley Grigsby

Treasurer: Chelsea Smith

Historian: Chelsea Mottola and Christine Noriega

Supplies: The Mottolas

Recreation: Ali Merlino and Samantha Noriega

Song Leader: Lindsey Smith and Miriam Lopez

Reporter: Catie Corle

County Representative : Jon Fowler

A Tribute to

Dr. Suzie Peterson Neiswonger

     On April 19 Dr. Suzie Peterson Neiswonger died at the age of 36.  Dr. Suzie was an active member of our club from age nine to nineteen.  She is also the daughter of our computer project leader and web master Gene Peterson.  Gene has been a leader and volunteer for our club for 28 years.  Her mother, Dale Peterson, was also active as a leader and volunteer for many years.

     Dr. Suzie Peterson Neiswonger was involved in the rabbit, cavy, poultry, sheep and home arts projects.  She won numerous meat pens, Best in Shows, Cavy Queen and other awards.  She received the Don Diego Scholarship from the San Diego County Fair to pursue her education.  Dr. Suzie did achieve her lifetime goal of becoming a Doctor of veterinarian Medicine from UC Davis in 2000.  She practiced medicine at the Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital.  Unfortunately, Dr. Suzie contacted a serious lung infection probably from a bird while she was at veterinarian school.  This infection forced her into early disability and eventually took her life. 

     Dr. Suzie will always be remembered for giving her all to everything she attempted in life.  She was a great inspiration to everyone when it came to achieving goals and doing a job well done.  Our club thanks her for the opportunity of having her as a member and an inspiration to all of us.

     Our club voted to donate a $100.00 in memory of Dr. Suzie to the National Jewish Medical Research Center, the #1 respiratory hospital in the United States and world-known for their research in helping those with lung diseases. 

     We also want to thank Dr. Suzie’s father, Gene Peterson, for sharing with us about Suzie at the May Unit Meeting.

The above picture was taken when Doctor Suzie treated her family to a behind the scenes tour of the San Diego Zoo last year.  See more pictures from the Fun Stuff page.

Fire Recovery Funds

     If you suffered any losses from the October fires, please contact Ginnie Wadhams at.  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.

Board Meeting

    The board meeting will discuss upcoming events, and the June Unit Meeting.

What?  Board Meeting

When? Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 6:30 PM

Where?  Wadhams’ house, Jamul          

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.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR WANTED!

    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! 

From the County 4-H Office

My name is Deb Hildebrand and I am interested in selling my Jerseys to 4-H kids only. I bought a really super buck about 9 years ago from a young lady leaving the rabbit biz and have bred some really outstanding offspring from him. He no longer produces he's about13 years old and still my pet (not for sale). The Jerseys are older many are very much showable, may need some TLC training for showmanship and some brushing and detangling for show but they are ready for a 4-Her needing a QUALITY rabbit. No pedigrees but, at $10.00-$20.00, a real bargain. Get-em while their hoppin.
Thanks a bunny.
Deb 

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

 PROJECT INFORMATION

Arts and Design Group  

   See you at Sectionals at Mr. Sac!  Go Jamul!    

Cooking Project 

   Take your goodies to the fair and good luck.   

Computer Project

     The Computer Project will meet on Sunday, May 18th.  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

     Have fun at the fair!

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 May 24^th at Lawson Valley at 9:30.   

Jewelry Project

   Contact Dana Mottola for information.

Livestock Project

     Enjoy the fair. 

Ornamental Horticulture

     We will meet before the fairs.     

Pygmy Goat Project

     We will meet at the Fair.

Poultry

  See you at the Fairs! 

Quilting Project

     We will meet on June 5^th from 6:30 to 8:30 at the Fletchers. 

Small Animals

See you at the Fairs!  Good Luck!

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

May 11-18^th – East County Junior Fair

May 27^th – Board Meeting

June 3^rd   6:30 pm  – Potluck dinner before the Unit Meeting at JPS

June 3^rd    – Unit Meeting at JPS

June 14 - July 6 – San Diego County Fair

Cancelled – Super Saturday