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Keeping Your 4-H Year Keeping Your 4-H Year on Course on Course
Jamie DavisJamie Davis
Vanessa Klingensmith Vanessa Klingensmith
Jed Smith Jed Smith
WRLF 2011WRLF 2011
Oregon State University Oregon State University
4-H Youth Development 4-H Youth Development
Our Course Our Course
• Organizational Skills• Essential Elements • Strategic Planning and Organization• Developing a Club Calendar • Wrap Up
“What skills or competencies will volunteers need in order to effectively deliver 4-H
programs and projects in the next decade?”
“Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®”
• Taxonomy for 4-H Youth Development – Communications– 4-H Program Management– Educational Design & Delivery– Positive Youth Development– Interpersonal Characteristics– Organization (Planning)
“Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®”
Volunteer, Research, Knowledge, Competency (VRKC)
Planning and Organizing Volunteer Research, Knowledge, Competency (VRKC)
Taxonomy for 4-H Youth Development, 4-H National Headquarters, Volunteers for the Next Generation - Organizational Skills: Overview
• Enable people to establish a course of action for themselves and others to accomplish specific results.
• Helps volunteers provide orderly instructions to help groups or individuals meet goals and keep records.
“Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®”
Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Success Markers for Traditional 4-H ClubsClubs
(Level 1) (Level 1) ExpectExpect to See in 4-H Clubs which: to See in 4-H Clubs which:
• Have (enrolled) members
• Meet regularly
• Recite the 4-H Pledge
• Are lead by enrolled/trained volunteer
leader 4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H
Clubs
Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Success Markers for Traditional 4-H ClubsClubs
(Level 2) (Level 2) Would Would LikeLike to See 4-H Clubs to See 4-H Clubs which:which:
• Meet throughout the year
• Choose/elect club officers
• Have adult role models/parental involvement
• Have members who perform a demonstration/public
speaking
• Complete a community service project
• Participate in a county, district or state event
4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs
Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Success Markers for Traditional 4-H ClubsClubs (Level 3) (Level 3) Would Would LoveLove to See 4-H Clubs to See 4-H Clubs which:which:
• Are lead by young people
• Have all members participating in out of county events
• Can identify life skills they are achieving
• Understand the purpose/structure of the 4-H
Council/Assoc.
• Learn and use Parliamentary Procedures
4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs
Intentional Planning & Intentional Planning & OrganizingOrganizing
The Annual Club Calendar The Four Essential Elements (Concepts)
• Belonging • Mastery • Independence • Generosity
“These are considered necessary attributes of youth programs striving to create environments conducive to optimizing youth development.” - The Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Programs
Intentional Planning & OrganizingIntentional Planning & OrganizingEssential Elements
Belonging
• A positive relationship with a caring adult• Inclusive environment • An emotionally and physically safe environment
Martz
Intentional Planning & OrganizingIntentional Planning & OrganizingEssential Elements
Mastery
• Opportunity for Mastery • Building of knowledge, skills and attributes• Demonstration of the use of these skills and knowledge• A process that take place over time, dependent upon youth
• Engagement in Learning • Mindful of about the subject area• Through reflection, can learn and make corrections Martz
Intentional Planning & OrganizingIntentional Planning & OrganizingEssential Elements
Independence
• Seeing oneself as a active participant in the future • Hope and optimism to shape their life through choices
• Opportunity for self determination • Exercising their potential to be self directing
Martz
Intentional Planning & OrganizingIntentional Planning & OrganizingEssential Elements
Generosity
• Opportunity to value and practice services to others• Finding yourself through services to others• Gain exposure to the community
Martz
Essential Elements Activity Essential Elements Activity
Intentional Planning from Theory to Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Practice
Getting the most out of club meetings
Piggy-Backing
Adding a related project onto an existing one, through logical transitions, to broaden 4-H Members experiences
Examples:• Fiber Arts Sheep• Leather Animal Science • Food Prep. Market Livestock
Intentional Planning from Theory to Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Practice
Getting the most out of club meetings
Community Service
Finding the right fit for your club and your community
• Pre-existing Community Events• Meeting Community Needs• Piggy-Back to Project
Intentional Planning from Theory to Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Practice
Getting the most out of club meetings How We Learn
10 percent of what we read 20 percent of what we hear 30 percent of what we see 50 percent of what we see & hear70 percent of what we say as we talk90 percent of what we say as we do something
“Learn by Doing”
How to make “Learn by Doing” Fun
• Games• Field Trips • Guest Speakers • Videos/DVD’s/YouTube • Skillathons & Knowledge Bowls• Judging Contests
Intentional Planning from Theory to Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Practice
Getting the most out of club meetings
Intentional Planning from Theory to Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Practice
Getting the most out of club meetings
I don’t have the time to do all that…Community Involvement & Partnerships
•Business Owners/Community members (veterinarians, artists, bakery, chef, public service workers)
•4-H Alumni •Parents•Teachers•Friends
Intentional Planning from Theory to Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Practice
Getting the most out of club meetings Youth Involvement in the Planning Process
•Junior and Teen Leaders•Ask the your group what they would like to do
Intentional Planning from Theory to Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Practice
Getting the most out of club time Club Calendar Formats
Find what works for you and clubMonthlyQuarterlyYearlyUse Social Media – Facebook to list club events
(please check with your state on their social media policies)
Club Calendar Activity Club Calendar Activity
Concepts to Remember
• There is no “cookie cutter” club calendar• Success markers of 4-H clubs• The Essential Elements
• Belonging, Mastery, Independence & Generosity
• Piggy-Backing• Making Education Fun & How Children Learn• Community Involvement & Partnerships • Youth Involvement in Planning Process
Closing Closing
• Reflection on previous years club calendar• Questions• Evaluations
• Additional Resources• http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lake/• 4-H Youth Development
• Leaders & Volunteers• Resources
References References
Martz, Jill, et al (2009). Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Programs: Key Ingredients for Program Success, National 4-H.
National 4-H. “Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®”. Web. 19 March 2011 <http://nextgeneration.4-h.org/ volunteer ism/vrkc/>.
University of Nebraska Extension. 4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs.
Some materials and ideas are from Tammy Skubinna, Former Benton County 4-H Faculty
Contact Information Contact Information
Jamie Davis Lake County Extension
Vanessa Klingensmith Lincoln County Extension
Jed Smith Klamath County Extension
