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Summer Stars of Presidio

Summer Stars of Presidio. Meghan Paclik Jamie Daniels April 20, 2007. Presidio County. 4 th largest county in the state – 3,857sq mi Major towns – Presidio and Marfa Rolling hills, grasslands, and rugged mountains 2 people per sq mi 83% Hispanic Cultivation dates back to 1200 A.D.

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Summer Stars of Presidio

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  1. Summer Stars of Presidio Meghan Paclik Jamie Daniels April 20, 2007

  2. Presidio County • 4th largest county in the state – 3,857sq mi • Major towns – Presidio and Marfa • Rolling hills, grasslands, and rugged mountains • 2 people per sq mi • 83% Hispanic • Cultivation dates back to 1200 A.D. • Explored by Cabaza de Vaca in the 1500s • Not settled until 1680 by Spanish missionaries

  3. Future Outlook of Presidio County • 2004 Community Futures Forum • Water • *Youth Development* • Land use • Presidio County residents say…

  4. “If our 4-H program continues as it is, I think that the future of youth is bleak. They don’t have any programs or anyone to teach them about leadership.” • Chelsea Hall, long time Marfa resident

  5. I’m a Manning Leader • Similar day camp in Manning, South Carolina put on by Clarendon County Extension. • Challenge course • Field trips – courthouse, zoo, Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse • Yoga • Money management session • Service learning projects

  6. Community Collaborators • Marfa and Presidio Independent School Districts • Marfa and Presidio Chambers of Commerce • Hydroponic tomato farm – Marfa • Cibolo Creek Ranch – Presidio • Other local businesses

  7. Target Audience • Primary Audience: of youth ages 14 – 18 in the Marfa and Presidio Independent School Districts • Secondary Audience: parents, teachers, and local business entities

  8. Goal • To develop youth so they can become better contributors to the community by educating them on leadership qualities, skills, and competencies.

  9. Outcome Indicators Process • To develop an educational curricula for teaching and assisting youth to utilize leadership skills in Presidio County by June, 2008. Output • Participation - 20 % of youth ages 14-18 in Presidio County will attend the youth leadership development program. • Satisfaction - 75 % of participants are satisfied with the youth leadership development program

  10. Outcome Indicators cont. • Participants will increase their knowledge on 1) leadership practices 2) county heritage and culture 3) current county career options. • Participants will increase their skills in the areas of 1) current leadership opportunities 2) goal setting to be a future leader. • Participants will change attitudes about 1) becoming a youth leader 2) future career opportunities in their county 3) becoming a future adult leader in their community 4) their county’s cultural and natural environments.

  11. Outcome Indicators cont. • Participants will adopt behaviors to aid them in becoming successful leaders in the county. • Participant will adopt behaviors that will aid in further economic and social development of Presidio County

  12. Program Support • School Districts & Educators • Church Groups • Local Businesses • EXTENSION

  13. Marketing and Promotion • Market in….. • Schools • Churches • Other youth functions • Marketing tools • Flyers • Radio Ads • Newspaper Ads

  14. Educational Techniques • Games, Exercises • Icebreakers • Energizers • Team-Building • Student Skits • Group Discussions • Local Speakers • Local Field Trips • Camping Activity

  15. Energizers: Captain is Coming Racing Reindeer Antlers Charades Relay Find Your Duet Partner Icebreakers: 2 Truths & A Lie How Much Toilet Paper? Balloon Pop Team-Building: Acid River Build a Tower Peanut Butter/Jelly The Human Knot Icebreakers, Energizers, & Team-Building Activities

  16. Group Discussion Topics • What is a Leader? • How to be a leader • Six Pillars of Character • Importance of Education • County & Local History/Heritage • Fun Facts • Local Leadership Opportunities • Local Career Options

  17. Speaker Possibilities • Chamber of Commerce Members • City Council Members • Business Owners • Local Professionals • Current Community Leaders

  18. Volunteer Support • Extension Service • Parents • Teachers • Local Adult Leaders • Business owners • Various professionals • Chaperones & Advisors

  19. Field Trips • Village Farms- Hyroponic Tomato Greenhouse • Fort Leaton • Cibolo Creek Ranch • Local Businesses • City Halls

  20. Evaluation Plan • Quantitative and qualitative methods used • Retrospective post questionnaire • Case studies based on participant skits

  21. Economic Indicators • Numbers with high school diploma • Numbers with a bachelors degree • Numbers with a masters or doctorate • Numbers returning to the county

  22. Questions?

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