I AM the PROUDEST Horse leader in the county!

Just a shot of 3 of "MY" horse kids at the August horse show at YLP.

Aren't they the "bestest".

Jessie - Peyton - Savannah

NEW PROJECTS OFFERED

I am pleased to announce that we will be offering two NEW projects this year:

Our new leader Nancy will be doing the FOODS and NUTRITION project. She LOVES to cook and I am excited to see all the tasty treats she has in store for you. We think we have reached our limit on members for this project- but will keep you posted.

She is also just as CRAZY about her camera as I am, and has convinced me to co-lead a PHOTOGRAPHY project with her. Watch out camera shy 4H'ers - you will have two of us "stalking" you this year.
The PHOTOGRAPHY project will be somewhat self-led, as you will receive a "workbook" and have assignments to take certain photographs and bring your photos back to the next meeting. It should be quite fun! We will cover lighting, composition and camera settings. If you'd like to spend some time getting to know your camera better - join us! A digital camera is recommended, but you can use film too.

OUR 2009 - 2010 OFFICER TEAM

I 'd like to introduce the new officer team for 2009-2010.

PRESIDENT: Jordan Miles

TREASURER: Bray Hawkins-Balbas

SECRETARY: Mike Cabrera

Thank you all for volunteering for your positions. I believe we have an exciting year ahead of us.

Lets also THANK last years team for all the dedication and hard work. Tanner Lopez - President, Jordan Miles - Treasurer, and Shakoda Hodge - Secretary.

We still NEED a HISTORIAN - if anyone is interested in doing the scrapbook!

News and Reminders

I hope everyone is having a fun and relaxing summer vacation, and that this note finds you all healthy and happy.

I just have a couple of reminders and some exciting news about our club!

REMINDER - Entries for Madera Fair are DUE August 18th! Please get with your project leaders and make sure you get these in, in time to show your projects.

The Horse Show is August 29th and the Gymkhana is August 30th.

The Dog Show will be September 5th. The Dog members are busy

planning a "rally"demonstration for the fair.

The Fair itself is September 10th - 13th. Check the web site www.maderafair.org or

your premium book for dates and times that livestock are to be in place.

Congratulations and THANK YOU to everyone who got their RECORD BOOKS turned in on time. I took two books to County Record Book Judging and I am very pleased to announce thatJordan was 2nd place medalist in Horse and Jessie was 4th place medalist in Outstanding first year. They will be receiving their medals during achievement night October 4th.

Next, we will be starting the year with two brand new members, Savannah Bohna and Peyton Garner have enrolled already, they will be studying and getting ready for Horse Expo.

Also I am extra excited to welcome Nancy as our new Foods and Nutrition Leader. Nancy also has a young son who will join us as a mini-member next year.

Any one interested in enrolling in the Foods and Nutrition Project this year???

Be thinking about it.

That's all for now. Please call or email me if you have any questions or concerns. I do have entry forms if you need them.

Thanks,

Stacy