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an Benancio 4-H is one of fourteen 4-H clubs in
Monterey County. Our 2024-2025 year is off to
Sa great start with 45 youth members enrolled.
This 4-H year, we are offering 12 projects led by our
amazing parent volunteers, including cooking, pickling,
fishing, baking, livestock projects, arts and crafts, and
Congressional Award, among others. These projects
provide members with hands-on learning experiences,
allowing them to gain knowledge and skills across
various areas. Many San Benancio 4-H members exhibit
their livestock and crafts at the local fairs. In addition to
San Benancio club projects, members have the chance
to participate in STEM events, 4-H camp, and other
county-wide activities.
A trained team of youth officers, supported by
parent volunteers, create the agendas and lead the
monthly community club meetings. Each meeting has
a business portion, educational program, healthy living
activity and recreational game. Our first club meeting
of the year was held in September. Guest speakers from
the Live For Ross Foundation joined us to teach the
importance of helmets and vehicle safety. In October,
our annual Halloween Costume Contest took place,
and 4-H record book achievements were awarded. In 3
November, we will be having our Thanksgiving Potluck
and learning about gratefulness. We have many fun and
enriching things planned for this year!
4-H members make a difference in the community.
Our Community Service Officer organizes monthly EXPERIENCED
2 community service opportunities, such as beach
clean-ups, canned food drives, and coat and sock
collections. This year, we are excited to sponsor local DENTAL CARE
THE SAN gifts. Additionally, we are in the planning stages of our Need to schedule an
children in need by providing them with Christmas
annual Service Learning Project. Through this project,
appointment or have a question?
members will identify a community issue, learn about
BENANCIO it, and take action to make a positive impact. Last CONTACT US TODAY!
year, members focused on the challenges faced by the
unhoused population and then prepared and served
meals at Dorothy’s Kitchen.
WE WELCOME
4-H involvement builds leadership and public
4-H speaking skills, facilitates problem-solving abilities, new patients, appreciate referrals
and look forward to visiting
promotes citizenship, teaches organization and record-
with our current patients.
keeping, and fosters a lifelong love of learning. Most
Fun, Challenging importantly, 4-H is an inclusive place where every
member is welcomed and encouraged to be their best.
We are excited for the year ahead!
and More!

1 . Swine Exhibitors and the Salinas Valley Fair
2 . 4-H’ers helping at Dorothy’s Place
3 . Tate Buzzell showing his hen named Barbara
BY NETTE HOOVER, COMMUNITY CLUB LEADER, SAN BENANCIO 4-H Christopher M. Mulé, DDS Inc.
General, Family & Cosmetic Dentist
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sports, and activities that you’re enjoying! Email your information to Laurie. Salinas, CA 93901
Martin@n2co.com or phone 272-4620. 831.424.0678 | www.MuleDDS.com

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