Prescription for Success: Adults and Youth Working Together

1. Prescription for Success:Adults and Youth Working Together Darryl Diamond & Sara Lewis Monroe County 4-H Program Coordinators 4-H Youth Development

2. 4-H EMBLEM A four-leaf clover with the letter “H” on each leaflet. The accepted emblem symbolizing the four-square development of Head, Heart, Hands and Health.

3. 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.

4. 4-H MOTTO “To make the best better”

5. WELCOME to the 4-H program in MONROE County!

6. What is 4-H? • Youth program of Michigan State University Extension and other Extension Services throughout the United States and around the World • Located in every county in Michigan • Largest Co-Ed Youth Development Program • Youth and Adults working together to enhance the life skills of youth

7. MICHIGAN 4-H – 100 YEARS OF GROWING • Nationally established in 1902 • Michigan 1908 • Boys corn clubs in Muskegon and Mason Counties. • 1914 Became part of United States Department of Agriculture. • 1910 4-H Began in Monroe County

8. Mission of Michigan 4-H Youth Development • Connect with positive adult role models and mentors • Make new friends in safe learning environments • Take the lead in what they do and how they develop • Set the pace of their learning • Learn skills that will allow them to be productive members of society • Build understanding of others who are part of our communities and world • Become active citizens through their service and leadership

9. What we believe! • The 4-H member is more important than the 4-H project. • 4-H’ers should be their own best exhibit • No award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a member or volunteer • Competition should never be emphasized more than learning by doing • Learning how to do the project is more important than the project. • Learning by doing is fundamental in 4-H • The most important lessons are taught through actions, not through words. • There is more than one good way to do most things. • Every person needs to be noticed, feel important and be praised • Our job is to help young people learn how to think and make good decisions. • The young person is the volunteer’s “project.”

10. Ages and Stages of Youth Development The ages and stages of youth development include: physical, cognitive, social and emotional characteristics of children. Early Elementary (6-8 year olds) Late Elementary (9-11 year olds) Young Teens (12-14 year olds) Middle Teens (15-17 year olds) Older Teens (18-19 year olds)

11. Volunteer Roles • Council, board and committee members • Resource volunteers • Community Club Leaders • Project Leader • Activity/Community Service Leader • Teen Leader

12. Council, Boards and Committee Members • Individuals looking for a leadership position within 4-H. • Leaders wanting a leadership role on a county level. • Individuals that want to stay involved in 4-H but are no longer associated with the club.

13. MONROE COUNTY 4-H STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORK • 4-H Council • County Committees Jr. Livestock Association Small Animal Association Caprine Council Dairy Board Dog Program Horse & Pony Board

14. Resource Volunteers • Individuals that are not associated with a club but can be called upon for expertise, workshops, knowledge etc.

15. Community Club Leader • Responsible for the organization and overall management of the club.

16. Project Leader • An individual that works with small groups of youth in a specific project area.

17. Teen Leader • Usually 13 years or older • Assist an adult in a given project area • Responsible for a leadership position

18. How Do I Become a Leader • Desire to work with youth • Application • References • Criminal History Check • Orientation/Interview • Code of Conduct

19. How Does 4-H Happen? • Most common – clubs • After school programs • School enrichment programs • Summer programs • Short-term special interest programs • Volunteers

20. What is a 4-H Club? • A group of individuals who have common objectives. • The club structure promotes adult volunteers as mentors to youth, promoting learn by doing activities and projects. • Two or more families with a goal of a minimum of 5 individuals in the club.

21. Types of 4-H Clubs • Community Clubs • Project Clubs • Special Interest • After-school

22. Cost? • $10.00 per person or $30.00 max per family • Individual Club dues vary • Projects, activities, etc.

23. Club Outcomes • A greater knowledge and appreciation of self • Increased self esteem • Public and interpersonal communication skills • Positive interaction with youth and adults • Responsibility for self • Commitment and contribution to a group and community

24. Club Outcomes An attitude of life-long inquiry and application of information Use of knowledge for betterment of self and community An ability to relate to a constantly changing world Strengthened family interactions Career exploration Leadership skills

25. Policies, Procedures And Deadlines

26. 4-H Age • 4-H Age is determined by a young person’s age as of January 1 • Explorer’s program: 7 -8 year olds • 4-H Member’s Age: 9 – 19

27. Deadlines • Clubs must reenroll each year with the Extension Office by November 1st. • Each club may determine their own enrollment deadlines. • If a 4-H member is going to participate in the Monroe County Fair, they must be enrolled with a club by April 1st. • Clubs must complete an affirmative action statement, club inventory, and leader code of conduct by November 1st. • Financial Audits must be completed by January 31st.

28. Animal Registrations Guidelines • January 1 – Market Steers in members possession • January 15 – Market Steers must be tagged and registered • May 1 – Market Swine in members possession • May 1 – Light Horse & Pony registration due • May 1 - Market Lambs must be in members possession • Tagging dates for Market Animals will be announced. Beef are tagged in January, lambs and swine in May 2nd. ** All swine exhibitors are required to have an updated Pork Quality Assurance Card in order to exhibit.

29. Fair Registrations • In order to exhibit in the 4-H Department of the Monroe County fair, 4-H members must be enrolled in a club by April 1st. • Fair registrations are generally due about June 15th.

30. COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL EVENTS

31. County Project Workshops Mini Expo, Fitting & Showing Clinic, Specie Specific Educational Workshops, Spring Achievement Trainings Leader Learning Fair Events Monroe County Fair, Agricultural Awareness Day, Spaghetti Dinner & Auction

32. State 4-H Events 4-H Communications Contest 4-H Dairy Days 4-H Horse Jamboree 4-H Horticulture and Entomology Contest 4-H Trail Ride Capitol Experience Caprine Classic & Expo Exploration Days Great Lakes Natural Resources Camp Kettunen Center Workshops Rabbit & Cavy Expo & Show State 4-H Dog Show State 4-H Horse Show State 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament

33. National Events Citizenship Washington Focus National 4-H Congress & Conference National 4-H Dairy Conference North Central Region Volunteer Forum Wonders of Washington

34. International Events • Exchange Opportunities: • Belize • IFYE • Jamaica • Japanese • Mexico • Poland

35. Resources Newsletter (Online) Bulletins Curriculum Cooperative Curriculum System National 4-H National 4-H Supply Service Michigan 4-H Foundation Kettunen Center

36. Welcome to Monroe County 4-H