Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development Parent-Volunteer Training

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Oklahoma 4-H Youth DevelopmentParent-Volunteer
Training

• This is 4-H
• Honoring ? Celebrating ? Envisioning

Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
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History of Cooperative Extension Service

• 1862 Morrill Act Establishing Land-Grant Colleges
• Oklahoma State University
• 1890 Institutes Langston University
• 1914 Cooperative Extension Service Established
• 1994 Institute

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The Purpose for Cooperative Extension

• Education
• Research Based Information
• Formal and Informal Education
• 4-H Youth Development
• Home Community Education

Cooperative refers to partnership Federal,
State and County
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Who is OCES? Oklahoma Cooperative Extension
Service

• Agriculture Natural Resources
• Family Consumer Sciences
• Rural Development
• 4-H Youth Development

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History of 4-H4-H was originally a means for
reaching adults, through their children, with
improved home and farm practices.
1999 Essential Elements
1972 Focus Broadened
1914 Clubs became part of Agriculture Service
1911 4-H Name and Clover Adopted
1909 Oklahoma 4-H Tishomingo
1902 Boys Girls Clubs Established
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What is 4-H?

• Youth development component of the Cooperative
  Extension Service
• Largest youth serving organization in the world
• Primary purpose is education and youth
  development

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4-H educates through

• Individual Project Work
• Local Clubs
• County, District and State Activities and
  Events
• Short-Term Programs
• School Enrichment
• Afterschool Programs

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What is a 4-H Club?

• Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer
• Core Competencies
• Unit 1 This is 4-H

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A 4-H Club is A group of members who learn
leadership and cooperation through fun and
educational programs.

• Clubs encourage
• Decision-Making Skills
• Cooperation in Groups
• Leadership Development
• Communication Skills

• New Ideas
• Knowledge and Skill Development
• Pride in Group Efforts
• Self-Confidence

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Types of 4-H Clubs

• Community Club
• Project Club
• Short-Term Special Interest Club
• Afterschool Programs

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4-H Clubs

• Meet regularly.
• Are run by youth officers, supervised and
  instructed by a caring adult volunteer(s).
• Educational.
• Fun and enjoyable for members and families.
• Provide recognition and peer support.
• Well organized.

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Parts of a 4-H Meeting

• Business
• Call to Order
• Opening with Pledges and Ritual
• Roll Call/Sign In
• Introduction of Guests
• Minutes and Correspondence
• Treasurers Report
• Reports of Committees
• Unfinished Business
• New Business
• Announcements
• Adjournment
• Program or Education
• Talks and Demonstrations by Members
• Judging Activity or Project Lesson
• Opportunities to Learn by Doing
• Guest Speakers, Videos, etc.
• Special Tours or Group Activities
• Recreation Refreshments

Recreation
Education
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Business
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Local 4-H Club Structure
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Structure of County 4-H Program

• Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer
• Core Competencies
• Unit 1 This is 4-H

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Program Advisory Committee
Parent-Volunteer Association
County 4-H Program Structure
4-H Foundation
Youth Council
Committee(s) of Adult and Youth Volunteers
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• Committee(s)
• Activities
• Events
• Parent-Volunteer Training
• Club Representation
• Youth-Adult Partnership with
  Youth Council

County 4-H Program Structure
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• Committee(s) Empowered to Plan, Conduct and
  Evaluate County Programs, Activities and Events
• Establish and Maintain a Strong Youth-Adult
  Partnership

County 4-H Program Structure
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4-H Project Work

• Oklahoma 4-H Volunteer
• Core Competencies
• Unit 1 This is 4-H

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4-H Project Work

• Gateway to the member
• Learn by Doing
• Tool for developing capable adults
• Teaches desirable habits and attitudes
• Learn to help ones self, which leads to helping
  others

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The Purpose of 4-H Projects
Create a blue ribbon child not a blue ribbon
project.
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4-H Project Provides An Opportunity for

1. Developing Subject Matter Skills
2. Life Skills Development
3. Participation
4. Developing Communication Skills
5. Keeping Records
6. Sharing Ideas
7. Productive Leisure Time
8. Recognition

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• 4-H Member
• Take responsibility for setting goals, working
  toward the goals, keeping records and being a
  role model in deeds and actions.

4-H Roles
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• Family
• Encourage participation in 4-H programs at the
  local and county level and to assist in the
  development of the 4-H member.
• Support local and county 4-H program through
  time, talent and financial support.
• Work cooperatively with other families and 4-H
  volunteers.
• Participate in Parent-Volunteer Training to
  enhance personal knowledge of 4-H, as well as, to
  assist and guide your child.

4-H Roles
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Parents Role in Project Work

• Aide in selecting, financing and managing
• Guide and support work without doing it for them
• Encourage follow-through and completion
• Give praise and encouragement
• Assist in gathering tools and supplies
• Encourage record keeping
• Provide support and transportation
• Assist organizational, project and activity
  leaders
• Become a project or activity leader
• Serve on committees to plan and implement club
  activities or project meetings
• Become a certified 4-H volunteer

4-H Roles
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• Volunteer
• Provide leadership to the local and county 4-H
  program. Leadership will include planning,
  developing, implementing and evaluating programs
  and activities.
• Work cooperatively with 4-H families, volunteers
  and Extension Educators.
• Participate in Parent-Volunteer Training to
  enhance personal knowledge of 4-H and to assist
  in the development of 4-H members.

4-H Roles
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4-H Centennial Celebration

• State Officer Projects
• Centennial Road Trip
• Oklahoma 4-H History Book
• State Fair Birthday Bash
• Homecoming Event
• Reunion for officers, alumni, and groups (key
  club, ambassadors, CWF)

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Skill Life Skill Application to Real Life
Preparing questions before, during and after acquiring information Critical Thinking Thinking on your feet being prepared before, during and after on the job training/education.
Documenting interviews, collectables, photographs, etc. Keeping Records Detailed records for home and jobs developing a critical eye/ear for recording details.
Preservation vs. Restoration Decision Making Learning to evaluate and way the pros and cons on lifes opportunities.
Exposure to jobs, learning math, reading, multiple forms of communication Marketable Skills Duplicating skills at managing work, school, home and personal life.
Developing a hobby for creativity and mental health Stress Management/Healthy Lifestyle Choices Identifying a hobby or interest which provides an creative, relaxing and positive mental outlet.
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Road Trip, Historic Replica, Heirloom
Plants Video Production, Video Scrapbook Reenactme
nts, Compare and Contrast Interview Alumni,
Mentoring Preservation Technique Historical
Society Create an exhibit or display Road Trip
Instructional DVD Documenting Our
Heritage Poster, Display, Reports Centennial
Project Materials
4-H Project Work Working with Models Judging or
Skit Discussion/Interview Demonstration Field
Trip,Tour Exhibits Displays TV, Video Tape,
Internet Radio, CD, Pictures Ill.Talks, Posters,
Display Talks, Printed Material