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National 4-H Youth Directions Council

National 4-H Youth Directions Council. “Ensuring an equal voice for youth within 4-H and other organizations affecting youth on the international, national, regional, state, and local levels.”. State 4-H Program Leaders Presentation. What is the National 4-H Youth Directions Council?.

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National 4-H Youth Directions Council

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  1. National 4-H Youth Directions Council “Ensuring an equal voice for youth within 4-H and other organizations affecting youth on the international, national, regional, state, and local levels.” State 4-H Program Leaders Presentation

  2. What is the National 4-H Youth Directions Council? N4-HYDC is the paramount youth leadership body for the 4-H Youth Development Program. We are a youth-led, youth-driven group dedicated to giving young people a greater voice in decision-making, program implementation, and governance at all levels of the 4-H system.

  3. Who Are We? Forty-eight connected, proven youth leaders who represent forty-two states, the territory of Puerto Rico, two Canadian Provinces, and the Army Teen Panel

  4. Growing Partnerships • Supported and advised by Dr. Cathann Kress from National 4-H Headquarters at USDA/CSREES • Housed by National 4-H Council and advised by Don Floyd, President/CEO National 4-H Council • Financially and programmatically supported by the National 4-H Leadership Trust • Financially and programmatically supported by State 4-H Program Leaders

  5. 2003-2004 At A Glance • 37 young people represented 36 states on N4-HYDC • 14 members served on the N4-HYDC Leadership Team • 97% submitted State Action Plans • 64% regularly submitted reports highlighting their work • 59% participated in the regional and national conference calls

  6. 2004-2005 A Great Start • 48 young people represent 42 states, the territory of Puerto Rico, Canada and the Army Teen Panel • 18 members serve on the N4-HYDC Leadership Team • 63% of our members so far, have submitted Personal Plans of Action • 20 of our members to date, have submitted their 1st Bi-Monthly Report

  7. A Changing Organization

  8. A Changing Organization • We have listen to concerns and shared ideas and expectations • We have identified specific areas of focus • We are acting to further youth empowerment and to make a difference in today’s world. • Priority # 1 – Identifying Exceptional Youth • Priority # 2 – Leaders in Youth in Governance • Priority # 3 – Furthering National Opportunities

  9. Priority # 1: Identifying Exceptional Youth • Objective • To be viewed as the paramount youth leadership opportunity within 4-H by recognizing motivated and enthusiastic 4-H’ers who have demonstrated a dedication to youth involvement, and share with them skills to further develop their leadership potential. • Implementation • Identify highly motivated young people • Connect representatives with state leadership • Foster the identity of N4-HYDC asnational 4-H youth body

  10. Identifying Exceptional Youth • Impact • Organizational strength through member commitment • Visibility to young 4-H’ers as national incentive • Less disconnect between state and national leadership opportunities

  11. Priority # 2Leaders in Youth In Governance • Objective • Provide support and leadership to 4-H’s Youth-in-Governance Initiative, a broad plan that envisions young people across the system prepared to be engaged in decision-making. • Implementation • More clarity to N4-HYDC Conference • Leaders and model lab for YIG movement • Wider skill bank for members

  12. Leaders in Youth In Governance • Impact • More comprehensive skills to teach to other youth • N4-HYDC will lead the systemic change of the Youth-in-Governance Initiative. • The identity of N4-HYDC will be sharpened as “certifying” group for proven leaders

  13. Priority # 3Furthering National Opportunities • Objective • To identify and promote meaningful national leadership opportunities for young people in the 4-H system. • Implementation • Partner with national and state bodies to ascertain where young people can be incorporated further • Encourage members to partner with state staff to identify qualified people to fill roles • Charge members with promoting opportunities

  14. Furthering National Opportunities • Impact • Youth engagement in every element of program – “walking the talk” • All young leaders have the opportunity to excel and gain experiences at the national level. • 4-H youth will be aware of the variety of experiences and avenues of learning available.

  15. Questions and Concerns

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