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Module #7: Recognizing Parent Contributions to the 4-H Program

Module #7: Recognizing Parent Contributions to the 4-H Program. “Parents need support and opportunities to continue learning as their children grow.”. “I’m a 4-H Parent…Now What?” Indiana 4-H Parent Resource Series for Extension Educators, Volunteers, and Parents

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Module #7: Recognizing Parent Contributions to the 4-H Program

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  1. Module #7: Recognizing Parent Contributions to the 4-H Program “Parents need support and opportunities to continue learning as their children grow.” “I’m a 4-H Parent…Now What?” Indiana 4-H Parent Resource Series for Extension Educators, Volunteers, and Parents Compiled by Steve McKinley, Extension Specialist, Leadership & Volunteerism

  2. Objective: Identify methods to recognize the contributions of parents to the 4-H Program. Questions to answer: Why is it important to recognize parent contributions? What methods can be used to recognize parents?

  3. Importance of Recognition • Parent contributions to 4-H are an important part of the success of the overall program. • Everyone likes to be recognized, including the parents who are a part of your program. • Recognizing parents takes a little time, but it can produce great rewards!

  4. Methods to Recognize Parents • Be creative. • Don’t forget the simple things. • Involve program participants in the recognition. • Parents like to know that those who they are serving appreciate their efforts. • The participants may have very innovative ideas for how to recognize parents.

  5. Methods to Recognize Parents • Encourage members to say “thank you” to their parents for their help. • Hold a “Parent Appreciation Night.” • Include refreshments or a meal prepared by members. • Include talent by members. • Have members present certificates or small 4-H favors in appreciation of their parents’ help. • Include parents’ names in 4-H newsletters and news stories.

  6. Methods to Recognize Parents • Recognize parents along with their children for 4-H accomplishments at 4-H Achievement Programs. • Have a roll call that asks members to complete the following sentence when their name is called: “I’m proud of my (parent) because…” • Hold special family-related club events such as canoe trip, campout, cook-out, family share-the-fun night, etc.

  7. Methods to Recognize Parents • Provide child care services for younger children of 4-H parents during the time they are helping with the 4-H Club program. • Arrange for discounts or coupons redeemable to local businesses for parents who help. • Write thank-you notes, send cards, or send e-mails to express appreciation for parental support.

  8. Methods to Recognize Parents • Personalize the recognition. • Certificates or plaques with the parent’s name (spelled correctly) • Recognition gift that is meaningful to the individual parent • Plan a recognition edition of a club newsletter. • Place a phone call to a parent who has been particularly instrumental in a program.

  9. Methods to Recognize Parents • Offer a “Parents’ Night Out” for those who volunteer with the program (and utilize older 4-H members to help lead age-appropriate activities for young children). • Invite selected parents to be guests of honor at each 4-H meeting. • Provide further opportunities for parents to offer their services to the 4-H Program.

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