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Beyond the $700 Trip

Beyond the $700 Trip. CITIZENSHIP REGION 4 Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek Michele Kelly, Tammy Muller, Dan Lane. 10. Why not CWF?. Two Year Program- Cost Effective- Local Connection-. 9. Why Two Years?. Year 1 Focus on Local and State Government.

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Beyond the $700 Trip

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  1. Beyond the $700 Trip CITIZENSHIP REGION 4 Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek Michele Kelly, Tammy Muller, Dan Lane

  2. 10. Why not CWF? • Two Year Program- • Cost Effective- • Local Connection-

  3. 9. Why Two Years? • Year 1 • Focus on Local and State Government. • Youth engagement with other Counties. • More citizenship projects/engagement.

  4. Why Two Years-cont. • Year 2 • Deepens the communications area. • Expands understanding of Federal Government. • Builds leadership skills in students involved on the planning team.

  5. 8. How Do We Pay For It? • How do counties validate the extra staff time and cost? • How do families pay? • Structured payment system • Fundraising/donations • Foundation sponsorships • Extension Council support

  6. 7. Who Plans The Trip? Planning Team Staff Lead Group Voting

  7. 6. Risk Management??? National 4-H Center Policies Nurse Law Enforcement 1 to 5 Adult/Youth Ratio Volunteer Screening/Selection Communication Group Management traveling on a bus

  8. 5. How Do You Fill The Bus? Recruitment of youth Recruitment of adults Recruitment of support positions

  9. 4. Why Expanded Programming? Brings the program to the county. Builds awareness with people in the local community.

  10. 3. Did We Mention DC Cupcakes ? Spontaneous changes happen every year. A good bus driver is important. Understanding the limitations of DC.

  11. 2. Why Regionally? • Program started in two counties for the first 4 years. • Expanded to Tri-County in 5th year. • Now expanding beyond the region • Welcome Mitchell County-would you like to join us? I promise we are fun.

  12. 1. It is FUN!! Parents regularly say this is one of the best experiences that our child has participated in. At a recent County Council retreat one of the members shared that it was a highlight in his 4-H career.

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