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• A l a b a m a 4 H
• More Than You Ever Thought!

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Innovative, Responsive
4-H will be recognized as an innovative,
responsive leader in developing Alabamas young
people to become productive citizens and leaders
in a complex and dynamic society. We will attain
this vision through collaborative, committed
efforts of Extension professionals, youth and
volunteers. - Alabama 4-H Vision Statement
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Who We Are

• Alabama 4-H Clubs (May, 2006)
• 1,260 Organized 4-H Clubs
• 121 Community Clubs
• 1047 In-School Clubs
• 73 Special Interest/Project Clubs
• 19 After-School Clubs
• Alabama 4-H Volunteers (May, 2006)
• 1,498 Adult Volunteers
• 581 Direct Volunteers
• 102 Screened by 4-H
• 253 Screened by school system
• 132 Overnight certified
• 869 Indirect Volunteers
• 46 of volunteers are school teachers

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What 4-H Teaches

• Positive Youth Development
• Belonging
• Independence
• Generosity
• Mastery

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How 4-H Reaches Young People
Community Clubs In-School Clubs After-School
Clubs Interest Clubs Camps Events and
Activities They Are All 4-H and They Are All
Important!
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If it isnt fun, it isnt 4-H!
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Opportunities Experiences
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4-H Summer Camp
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And Much More.
Leadership, Citizenship, and Communications ?
Plant and Animal Sciences Science, Engineering,
and Technology ? Arts, Architecture Photography
Natural Resources Environmental Education ?
Healthy Lifestyles
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An Example of Our Impact

• Art and Architecture
• Increased or Greatly
  Increased
• Ability to create something new
• Youth 97
• Adult 86
• Use good artistic techniques
• Youth 93
• Adult 96
• Make choices about what you like
• Youth 71
• Adult 96
• Communicate through words, artwork, pictures or
  in other ways
• Youth 79
• Adult 96

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An Example of Our Impact

• Foods and Nutrition
• Increased or Greatly
  Increased
• Ability to choose activities that make me
  healthier
• Youth 91
• Adult 78
• Be more active every day
• Youth 68
• Adult 79
• Make healthy food choices
• Youth 83
• Adult 81
• Avoid risky behaviors
• Youth 85
• Adult 90

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An Example of Our Impact

• Leadership, Citizenship, and Communication
• Increased or Greatly
  Increased
• Ability to make a presentation
• Youth 93
• Adult 93
• Listen carefully to others
• Youth 84
• Adult 86
• Clearly state thoughts, feelings and ideas
• Youth 91
• Adult 91
• Settle disagreements in non-hurtful ways
• Youth 71
• Adult 75

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Volunteers Make it Happen!

• Volunteers are the lifes blood of Alabama 4-H.
• Experience
• Caring
• Commitment
• Skills
• Resources

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Working with 4-H youth -- whats in it for you?

• Make a difference in young lives.
• Develop new skills.
• Meet new friends.
• Have fun.
• Share your interests and abilities.