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Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission Mandate. Tracy Tesdall, 4-H Regional Agent Wendi Armstrong, Youth-Adult Partnerships Dr. Dale Pracht , Organizational Strategies Specialist 2012 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference Mar 21, 2012. Civic Virtue.
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Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission Mandate Tracy Tesdall, 4-H Regional Agent Wendi Armstrong, Youth-Adult Partnerships Dr. Dale Pracht, Organizational Strategies Specialist 2012 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference Mar 21, 2012
Civic Virtue A citizens commitment to democratic ideals & practices to good character in everyday life
Adult Orientation • http://my.brainshark.com/AdultOrientation-833369725
4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 1 • Understanding the three branches of government • How a bill becomes a law • What is a mock legislature? What is Florida 4-H Legislature? Lesson 2 • Government overview & the democratic process (civic/political literacy) • Understanding formal & informal government structures. • Apply moral and ethical valuing processes to public policy making • Researching and gathering information on issues
4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 3 • How to identify an appropriate strategy for a given situation & legislative bill analysis • Become aware of societal issues and potential solutions • Apply logic and identifying potential solutions within the context of issues Lesson 4 • Understand parliamentary procedures. • Gain communication skills. • Listen to varying viewpoints. • Respect the opinions and rights of others.
4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 5 (Spotlight on Lobbyists I) • What is a lobbyist/What is the role of a lobbyist • Characteristics of a Good Lobbyist • Communicating your point of view • Apply moral and ethical valuing processes to public policy making Lesson 6 (Spotlight on Lobbyists II) (online module) • The 4-H Lobby Groups: An In-Depth Look • What is a lobby group? • What are the lobby groups? • The Philosophy of Each Group & the lobbyist’s role
4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 7 (Spotlight on Lobbyists III) • Developing reasons supporting your point of view - Persuasion • Preparing to be a lobbyist @ 4-H LEG • Office hours • Amendments • Responsibilities of a 4-H LEG “page” • 4-H LEG lobbyist schedule Adult Orientation • 4-H LEG: How to Survive a Youth Driven Event • What is a youth-driven event vs a youth-adult partnership? • What is 4-H LEG • The manuals • What can adults expect to see or do • The Schedule • Adult assignments
Florida 4-H Citizenship-Leadership Program • 4-H LEG/CWF • Council/4-H Day at the Capitol • Community Pride/State Project
New Developments in Florida • Sandra Day O’Connor Act • Florida Joint Center for Citizenship
Curriculum Available • Know Your Government Series • Leadership (My Journal & My Portfolio) • Unlock Your Leadership Potential • Leadership Skills you Never Outgrow • Public Adventures • Service Learning • Windows to Asian Cultures
Summary • Questions? • Applications