WSU CHELAN-DOUGLAS COUNTIES 4-H LEADER TRAINING

1. WSU CHELAN-DOUGLAS COUNTIES 4-H LEADER TRAINING Presenter: Michelle Morrison 4-H Program Assistant Thanks to Michigan and Oklahoma State Universities Extension and Benton/Franklin and Ferry County Extension for Powerpoint contributions.

2. Welcome To 4-H! Adults and kids who shared a dream Built a legacy with the color green Helping youth to help themselves By using their Head, Heart, Hands, and Health!

3. What is 4-H? • The informal youth education program of Washington State University Extension • Conducted in all 39 counties in Washington • For youth from kindergarten through age 19 • Partnership with U.S.D.A., Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, state land-grant universities, and county governments.

4. How is it funded? Public Funds • USDA-CREES • State – WSU • County Private Contributions Fundraising

5. What is it’s purpose? To develop capable, competent, contributing and caring citizens who will move us forward in the 21st century.

6. 4-H Mission 4-H Youth Development education creates supportive environments for all youth and adults to reach their fullest potential.

7. 4-H does many things Fosters volunteerism in youth and adults Provides formal and non-formal community focused experiential learning

8. Develops skills that benefit youth throughout life: Positive self-esteem Effective communication Sense of responsibility to one’s self and one’s community Sound decision making Strong sense of belonging

9. Builds partnerships for programming and funding Uses research-based knowledge, and the land grant university system Strengthens families and communities

10. The 4-H Pledge I pledge: My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, and My HEALTH to better living, For my club, my community, my country and my world.

11. 4-H Emblem/Colors GREEN • Life • Springtime • Youth WHITE • Freshness • Cleanness

12. The 4-H Motto “To Make the Best Better” The 4-H Philosophy “Learning by Doing”

13. The 4-H Philosophy “Learning by Doing”

14. 4-H Age Groups • Primary: K – 2nd grades • Junior: 3rd - 5th grades • Intermediate: 6th – 8th grades • Senior: 9 – 12th grades

15. 4-H Delivery Modes Organized 4-H Clubs • Community Clubs • In-school clubs • After-school clubs • Military clubs

16. 4-H Delivery Methods Special Interest/Short Term Programs

17. 4-H Delivery Methods • 4-H Camping • School Enrichment • Family Learning • School-aged Child Care Education • Instructional TV/Video

18. 4-H History

19. 4-H was a means for reaching adults with improved home and farm practices 1972 Focus broadened 1914 Clubs became part of Agriculture Service 1911 4-H name and Clover 1902 Boys & Girls Clubs

20. What is Extension? The educational outreach program of Washington State University.

21. What Do 4-H Members Do? • Participate in club meetings and activities • Learn about their 4-H project • Practice project skills • Do a Demonstration • Complete a Record Book • Take part in competitive activities

22. 4-H Meetings A 4-H meeting can consist of: a. Project Work b. Business Meeting c. Special Event d. A combination of the above

23. 4-H Leaders

24. What Is Your Job?

25. To help youth learn life skills so that they can become self-directing, positive, contributing members of society • Positive self-esteem • Effective communication • Sense of responsibility to one’s self • Sense or responsibility to one’s community • Sound decision making skills • Strong sense of belonging

26. 4-H Leaders General or Organizational Leader: Assumes primary responsibility for a 4-H club

27. 4-H Leaders Project Leader: Leads a specific project or curriculum within a club.

28. 4-H Leaders Activity Leader: Gives leadership to an event or activity within a club or short-term group.

29. 4-H Leaders Resource Leader: Serves a club as a source of expertise, an advisor, or in another resource capacity

30. 4-H Leaders Service Leader: Works with other 4-H leaders in an area or county to promote 4-H, help new clubs get started, and recruit and train new leaders.

31. 4-H Leaders Program Leader: Works with other 4-H leaders in an area or county to help with a specific project or activity.

32. 4-H Leaders’ Councils • One for each county • Composed of all enrolled leaders in the county • Meet every other month

33. 4-H Leaders’ Councils • Determine county policy and plan county programs – Fair, demonstrations, record books, awards • Need input from every leader to be truly successful!

34. Leadership Styles Assertive or Autocratic

35. Leadership Styles “Hands Off” Or Laissez Faire

36. Leadership Styles Democratic

37. What’s Your Style?

38. EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

39. 4-H Demonstrations

40. Primary Record Book (Grades K – 2) Junior Record Book (Non-Competition Grades 3 – 5) Level 2 Record Book (Competition on Non-Competition – Grades 3 – 12)

41. Competitions • Judging Contests • Demonstration Contests • Record Book Competition • Fairs – County and State • County Project Awards

42. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 1. A positive relationship with a caring adult

43. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 2. Feeling emotionally and physically safe

44. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 3. Opportunities for mastery

45. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 4.Opportunities to see oneself as an active participant in the future.

46. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 5. Opportunities to value and practice service to others.

47. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 6. Opportunities for self-determination

48. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 7. Opportunities to experience engagement in learning

49. Eight Critical Developmental Needs of Youth 8. An inclusive environment

50. KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE