Governor Jay Inslee issued a health and safety proclamation on August 20, 2021, in response to a continued state of emergency that exists in all counties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The health and safety proclamation, as ordered by the Governor, includes employees, contractors and volunteers engaged in activities with state agencies and in educational settings. Therefore, WSU (including WSU Extension and the 4-H program) is required to comply with Governor Inslee’s recent vaccination proclamation directives. The Proclamation (21-14.1) can be found HERE.
COVID-19 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
The Washington State 4-H Youth Development Program policy is referencing requirements set forth by the Washington State Department of Health’s K-12 COVID-19 Requirements for the 2021-2022 School Year document. WHILE INDOORS, EVERYONE IS REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. This policy is required to protect the safety of all and to model the behavior for youth, who are still required to wear masks.
If an activity is conducted outdoors, it is now required that masks be worn in any outdoor setting involving 500 or more people. People should continue to practice physical distancing of at least six feet whenever possible.
In addition, the Kitsap County 4-H Offices will be closed to PHYSICAL PUBLIC ACCESS; however, 4-H Faculty and 4-H Staff will continue operations.
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Mark your calendar with these important dates! Information about each one can be found in this newsletter!
- September 22nd - Virtual Vaccine Check Via Zoom
- September 22nd - Virtual Fair Follow Up Via Zoom
- October 1st - 4-H Enrollment Opens
- October 3rd - 9th - National 4-H Week
- October 4th - Year End Awards Application and Record Books Due
- October 6th - 4-H Leaders Council Meeting - Vaccine Card Check Before & After
- October 6th - 17th - Tractor Supply Company Paper Clover Campaign
- October 8th - Kitsap County Ambassador Applications Due
- October 9th - Virtual Volunteer and Leader Training
- October 14th - Pie Orders Due
- October 16th - Year End Awards Celebration
- October 21st - Pie Pick Up at Whistle Workwear in Silverdale
- October 21st - Drive Through Vaccine Card Check at Whistle Workwear
- October 27th - Volunteer and Leader Training
- November 18th - Virtual Explore 4-H Club
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 4-H in Kitsap County
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Welcome New 2021-2022 Council Members!
Thank you to our wonderful volunteers who have served as officers and council members this past 4-H year.
Serving as officers and council members for the past year was:
President - Erin Forck
Vice-President - Wanda Meeker
Secretary - Kaelan Kavanaugh
Treasurer - Gavin Kavanaugh
Council Members: Bruce Bradley, La Vonne Cooper, Rachel Fair, Katie Forck, Danielle Foss, Becky Kahlvik, Kelly Sciarrotta
For the 2021-2022 4-H year we welcome our new Leaders Council officers and council members:
President - Wanda Meeker
Vice President - Katie Sciarrotta
Secretary - Cora Smith
Treasurer - Bruce Bradley
Council Members: La Vonne Cooper, Erin Forck, Danielle Foss, Becky Kahlvik, Gavin Kavanaugh, Kaelan Kavanaugh, Juliann Oates, Sean Reichle, Mike Smith
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Happy New 4-H Year! 
Let me start by saying THANK YOU! Thank you for your patience. Thank you for being flexible. Thank you for being resilient.
As the 4-H year comes to an end there are a handful of changes coming for the 2021-2022 4-H year.
4HOnline will open for new enrollment on October 1, 2021. Clubs may not begin meeting until there are two approved certified volunteers. Youth will only be approved when all clubs they are enrolling in have two certified volunteers. Please read below for certified volunteer and youth requirements.
4-H VOLUNTEERS REQUIREMENTS:
- Register/reenroll in 4HOnline after Oct 1st
- Complete a Sterling Background Check online at: https://app.verifiedvolunteers.com/promoorder/7b3c3890-cb05-4377-9185-85fde5bcffad
- Show proof of fully vaccinated status or have an approved COVID vaccination exemption processed through WSU
- Attended a 2021-2022 Volunteer Training
- Volunteer Training Dates:
- October 9th, 10:00am - 12:00pm -- Virtually Via Zoom
- October 27th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm -- Virtually Via Zoom
- Follow all federal, state, county and university requirements regarding COVID-19 safety including: wearing a mask indoor and outdoors at all time, keeping distances of 6 feet or more between households, holding meetings outside when possible
4-H YOUTH REQUIREMENTS:
- ALL 4-H youth MUST follow all federal, state, county and university requirements regarding COVID-19 safety including: wearing a mask indoor and outdoors at all time, keeping distances of 6 feet or more between households, holding meetings outside when possible.
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Kitsap County Teen Ambassador Program
Are you ready for the next step in 4-H leadership? As a Kitsap County Ambassador you will be given the opportunity to plan, organize and facilitate programs as well as attend valuable training events. 2-4 enrolled members will be chosen to serve as County Ambassadors this 4-H year. Ambassadors will be announced at the Year End Awards event on October 16th.
Apply to be a Kitsap County Teen Ambassador HERE.
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Nominate a Kitsap County Outstanding Teen and Outstanding Leader of the Year
Washington State will virtually recognize our amazing volunteers and teens on Saturday, October 30th at 3:00pm. Virtual viewing information will be posted on the Kitsap County Community Facebook Group. Nominations for Outstanding Teen and Outstanding Leaders for Kitsap County are being accepted through Friday, October 1st. To nominate someone, fill out the nomination form and return it to Tony Dell via email or post mail by October 1 (address information is on the form). Nomination forms can be found at the bottom of the page HERE. Please note the nomination form is the form used when recipients were recognized at Forum, there will not be an opportunity for poster or table top display. Photos may be submitted if available. |
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2021-2022 Volunteer and Leader Training
Sign up now for the new Volunteer and Leader Training. Trainings will be held in person and virtually via Zoom. In person trainings will require a 4 person minimum attendance in order to have the training. Please note, clubs may not meet virtually or in person until there are 2 approved certified volunteers.
2021-2022 Volunteer and Leader Training Dates:
October 9th, 10:00am - 12:00pm -- Virtual via Zoom
October 27th, 6:30pm - 8:30pm -- Virtual Via Zoom
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Year End Awards are happening earlier this year! Please mark your calendar for these important dates:
- October 4th - Record Book and Award Applications Due
- Items must be dropped off in the plastic tote on the porch of Sheila's House, 6573 Haystack Rock Pl, Bremerton by 5:00pm.
- October 16th - 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Evergreen Rotary Park, 1500 Park Ave., Bremerton.
We will celebrate all the achievements our 4-Hers have accomplished this year, rain or shine! We will have our annual Raffle Baskets -- Tickets are $1 each.
Clubs please bring a basket for the raffle. We will have baskets and other containers there for items if needed. If you have questions, need ideas, or want to drop off your basket early please contact La Vonne Cooper at lnrcoop96@wavecable.com.
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4-H Leader's Council Virtual Meeting
1st Wednesday of Each Month
Wednesday, October 6th
6:30pm
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, or Android: https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774?pwd=c0ZNRXc3RGxZSnRvSFNrQXBuN250UT09
Meeting ID: 929 5852 4774
Phone Call (long distance)
+1 669 900 9128
+16699009128,,92958524774# US (One Tap Mobile Call)
Due to increased security, all participants in WSU Zoom meetings will need to create a free Zoom account if they do not have a WSU email and password.
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Volunteer Vaccine Card Check
Governor Jay Inslee issued a health and safety proclamation on August 20, 2021, in response to a continued state of emergency that exists in all counties due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The health and safety proclamation, as ordered by the Governor, includes employees, contractors and volunteers engaged in activities with state agencies and in educational settings. Therefore, WSU (including WSU Extension and the 4-H program) is required to comply.
All WSU Volunteers are required to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption on file in order to be able to engage in any volunteer activities with WSU Extension. The exemption process will be available soon.
Vaccination status observing and recording will be offered on the dates listed below. Please DO NOT email or mail a copy of your vaccination card to Kitsap County 4-H staff or the WSU Extension office.
Vaccination Card Check Dates:
- September 22nd -- 6:00pm - 6:30pm via Zoom at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774
- October 6th -- 6:00pm - 6:30pm via Zoom at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774
- October 9th -- 12:00pm - 12:30pm via Zoom at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774
- October 21st -- 5:30pm - 6:30pm -- IN PERSON -- Drive through Whistle Workwear parking lot in Silverdale
- October 27th -- 8:30pm - 9:00pm via Zoom at https://wsu.zoom.us/j/92958524774
For questions about the proclamation please email them extension.vaccinepolicy@wsu.edu.
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Register now to get your Zoom link and to get access to the recorded program if you can’t attend the live sessions.
Registration link – https://tinyurl.com/szbur4ws
The Upcoming Animal Talk Tuesdays Schedule:
October 19th with Amber Adams-Progar, WSU Associate Professor who will discuss her work on Animal Behavior.
January 18th with Michael Phelps, WSU Assistant Professor and his work with Aquaculture (the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish).
April – Date and speaker confirmation to be announced soon!
July 19th will feature a WSU Animal Sciences Graduate Student Roundtable – Learn about how WSU students chose their area of study and what they love about their work.
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Fundraising for 4-H
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Get Your Holiday Pies!!!
Kitsap County 4-H Council is hosting our annual Pie Fundraiser! Pie orders will be taken through October 14th.
Yummy 12" Apple and Mystery Pies are $6.00 and 8-10" Apple Pies are $5.00 each. Pies will be ready for pick up on Thursday, October 21 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm at Whistle Workwear in Silverdale. Pies come frozen and unbaked, ready for the oven or freezer. Pies not picked up that evening will be donated.
For questions or to pay by cash or check please contact Kay at kay-os@embarqumail.com
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State & National 4-H Opportunities
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4-H AUDITIONS FOR AMERICAN IDOL OPEN SOON
4-H is going to Hollywood! On Friday, September 24, American Idol will host a virtual audition day dedicated to 4-H’ers—current members and alumni ages 15-28. Individual 4-H singers nationwide will audition over Zoom for a chance to become the next American Idol. We realize this is short notice, but it came together quickly and is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for your 4-H’ers! Help us spread the word and stay tuned for the audition registration link coming soon.
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WE WANT YOU!
Make a brighter future as a Washington 4-H State Ambassador!
State Ambassador Program
Eligibility: Teens grades 9-12
Positions: 4 per district, 2 new each year
Term: 1-2 year term
Application Instructions: Email wa4hsa@gmail.com for an application
Application Due: Open Application
Selection: Application/Interview Process
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The Washington State 4-H Ambassadors, promote and portray 4-H in a positive manner through cooperation and communication, with leadership and planning, as a bridge between state and local 4-H events and learning.
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4-H Scholarship Opportunities
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There are no scholarship opportunities at this time.
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If you need help with login information or have questions about reporting hours please contact Lis by email at Elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu.
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4-H Office Contact Information
Lis Nilsson
4-H Program Coordinator
360-228-7307
elisabeth.nilsson@wsu.edu
Sheila Jernigan
Outreach Coordinator
360-228-7309
sheila.jernigan@wsu.edu
General 4-H Email:
kitsap.county4h@wsu.edu
Follow us on Facebook:
Kitsap County 4-H
Newsletter Submissions:
Please email information you would like included in the
4-H newsletter by the 20th of the month to:
Sheila.jernigan@wsu.edu
WSU County Offices will be closed to PHYSICAL PUBLIC ACCESS;
however, 4-H Faculty and 4-H Staff will continue operations.
By taking this action, our 4-H community will do our part to help
stop the spread of COVID-19.
Report Volunteer Hours:
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Get Connected!
 
The Kitsap 4-H Community Facebook Group is private group for 4-H enrolled youth and their families, volunteers, and staff. This group is for you to post club and project news and pictures!
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