2007 4-H FOUNDATION OF SONOMA COUNTY DIRECTORS
Front row: Cindy Hinde, Evelyn Conklin-Ginop, Sarah McSweeneyMiddle row: Shirley Dempel, Tony Ghisla, Kristie Gross, Jim Famini, Karen Correa, Clem Carinalli
Back row: Saralee McClelland Kunde, Tim Tesconi, Lynn Cunningham, Ann Carinalli Middlebrook, Greg Simpkins, Debbie Grove, John Cornolo, Sam McMillan, Floyd Ridenhour, Jennifer Crane, Ron Carli, Bev Wasson
Not pictured: Jim Bertoli, Linda Garcia, Camilla Gray/Nelson, Fred Groverman DVM, Annette O'Kelley, Paul Vereschagin
The 4-H Foundation of Sonoma County, a non-profit 501c(3) corporation, was established in 1982 to support, promote and enhance the 4-H program in Sonoma County. Through the Foundation, 4-H clubs and county-wide projects, activities and events can apply for grants to enhance and benefit their 4-H work. Scholarships are available for youth to attend education conferences throughout California and the United States to enrich their lives. The Foundation is also proud to offer educational scholarships to promising young men and women to attend college and trade schools.
In 1994 the 4-H Foundation built the Sonoma County 4-H Center for the 4-H youth program. Located in Rohnert Park, the Center is used for club and county events and activities, training events for adult leaders and members, outreach activities and general 4-H meeting space. The multi-purpose room is capable of accommodating 300 people with flexibility to divide the space into 2 medium-sized rooms or 4 small rooms. The building has a kitchen, office space, outdoor space for miscellaneous educational events and activities and adequate parking. The Foundation continues to operate and maintain this 4-H Center.
The Foundation is administered by a Board of Directors representing 4-H, finance, education, business and agriculture. The directors are:
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Jim Bertoli Clem Carinalli Ron Carli Evelyn Conklin-Ginop John Cornolo Karen Correa Jennifer Crane Lynn Cunningham Shirley Dempel Jim Famini Linda Garcia Tony Ghisla Camilla Gray / Nelson Kristie Gross |
Debra Grove Fred Groverman, DVM Cynthia Hinde Saralee McClelland Kunde Sam McMillan Sarah McSweeney Ann Carinalli-Middlebrook Annette O'Kelley Floyd Ridenhour Greg Simpkins Tim Tesconi Paul Vereschagin Bev Wasson |
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Directors Emeritus:
Elvira Lavell Steve Olsen Art Volkerts Executive Assistant: Lisa Jack |
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The board is committed to providing financial resources to enhance the 4-H youth program in Sonoma County. Donors can be assured that their contributions will be managed efficiently and distributed in a judicious manner.
THE SONOMA COUNTY 4-H program has provided quality "learn-by-doing" education to help young people develop life skills for over 75 years. Many of the county's bankers, lawyers, business executives and civic leaders credit 4-H for their early training and leadership. Additionally, many Sonoma County farmers trace their agricultural beginnings to 4-H club work.
To inquire about the Sonoma County 4-H Program; its projects, events and activities call 707-565-2681 or go to www.ucanr.org/soco4h
For information about the 4-H program in California see http://wwwca4h.org
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Our Mission Statement: "The role of the 4-H Foundation is to support, promote and enhance the 4-H program in Sonoma County." |
Thank you very much for granting our Geocaching Project the money for three new GPS units. The units have already arrived and our youth are having fun learning how to operate them. GPS units will soon be a household instrument and we thank you for helping our youth gain experience with this technology while having fun at the same time. We look forward to lots of fun hikes and explorations with the new units this 4-H year.
Madrone 4-H Geocaching Project Grant Recipient
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