Welcome to Lyon County 4-H!

What is Youth Development?  Meets basic personal and social needs  Builds skills and competencies that allow youth to function and contribute in daily lives

Mission, Vision and Values  4-H Mission  4-H Vision  4-H Values 3

4-H Basics  4-H Emblem  4-H Colors  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-H Motto  “Learning by Doing”

5 C’s of Positive Youth Development  Competence  Confidence  Connection  Character  Caring/Compassion

Bringing It All Together

Core Concepts  Self Responsibility  Social Responsibility  Decision Making and Problem Solving  Goal Setting  Orientation to the World of Work

Life Skills

Experiential Learning Model

What Is The Value of Volunteer Time? 1.$10.00-$ $15.01-$ $20.01-$ Not Nearly Enough! 0 30

4-H Leader Job Description  Term of Responsibility  Time of Commitment  Responsibilities  Unpaid Category “B” Volunteer Employees of the University of Nevada, Reno

Leader Responsibilities and Rights  Volunteers are expected to abide by university policies and regulations that govern their actions, including but not limited to those of ethical behavior, confidentiality, financial responsibility, and drug and alcohol use.  Volunteers are not considered employees for any purpose other than workers‘ compensation and general liability protection. Therefore, they are not eligible for retirement and health benefits, other than workers' compensation, as a result of their volunteer status.  A volunteer assignment can be terminated at the discretion of the institution without notice or cause.

Highlights! 4-H Volunteer Code of Conduct Highlights! I will:  Be a positive role model!  Display respect and courtesy for UNCE employees, volunteers, program participants, visitors, clients and property.  Provide a safe environment by not harming youth or adults in any way, whether through discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect or other harmful actions.  Respect and follow UNCE policies

I will not:  Use vulgar or inappropriate language.  Use or be under the influence of illegal drugs.  Consume or be under the influence of alcohol or consume tobacco at youth events.  Discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability, and, in accordance with University policy, sexual orientation. Highlights! (Continued…) 4-H Volunteer Code of Conduct Highlights! (Continued…)

NV 4-H Organizational Chart University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Dean & Director Karen Hinton UNCE Area Director Jerry Buk UNCE-Lyon County Extension Educator Loretta Singletary 4-H Youth Program Manager/Instructor S. Lyon County Jessica Angle Extension Program Manger Horticulture Programs Marcia Moffit 4-H Youth Program Manager/Instructor N. Lyon County Andrew Munk

4-H Leader Insurance  Workmen’s Compensation  Liability  Tort Claims Cap  Defense & Indemnification  Auto Insurance  American Income Life Insurance  Annual Policy  Special Activities Coverage for Accident or Illness

Junior and Teen Leaders

Ages and Stages of Youth Development  Grades K-2  Grades 3-5  Grades 6-8  Grades 9-12

National 4-H Headquarters Policy  Follows a set of program guidelines based on developmental appropriateness.  It is neither the intent nor the objective to duplicate the 4-H Member experiences designed for older youth, nor to create a “mini-4-H.”  Participation, safety, personal development, learning and fun are the highest priorities in providing 4-H Cloverbuds programs.  Cloverbud members should not have ongoing projects, of any kind – including animal projects – Cloverbuds

Nevada 4-H Cloverbud Policy  A one-time, non competitive event such as Cloverbud Showmanship  Developmentally appropriate educational experience  Supervised by an adult/teen leader in a one-to-one ratio  A waiver (permission form) is signed by a parent  No large animals will be used including horse, beef, dairy or swine

UNCE-Lyon County Commitment to Excellence

Progressive Discipline / Behavior Problems / Group Problems

National 4-H Headquarters  A 4-H Club is an organized group of at least five youth from three different families who meet regularly with adult volunteers or staff for a long-term, progressive series of educational experiences. Nevada 4-H  Enrolls at least 5 youth members from at least 3 families. Family clubs cannot be chartered.  Conducts a minimum of 6 regular club meetings per year  Selects youth officers or youth leaders to provide leadership to the club.  Meets in any location—a home, community center, military installation, library, public housing site, school, after school program, and/or many other place.  Adapts to and supports mobility of youth and parents What is a 4-H Club?

4-H Club and 4-H Project 4-H Club  Meets interests and needs of youth  Is advised by adult staff or volunteers  Families and independent members are welcome to participate as part of the 4-H experience 4-H Project  Is a planned sequence of age-appropriate and research-based learning opportunities.

Types of 4-H Projects

4-H Meeting - Business  Parliamentary Procedure  Agenda  Call to Order  Song  Roll Call  Opening Exercises – Emblem, Motto, Pledges  Introduction of Guests Minutes  Correspondence  Treasurer’s Report  Committee Reports  Old Business  New Business  Announcements  Adjournment (may delay adjournment until after program)

Annual Reports/Forms  Annual Financial Reporting Form  “Project Completion Report”  Club Meeting Planning

Project Records

Livestock Record Book DUE APRIL Contents: AIRK Declaration Form Table of Contents Market Project Record Breeding Project Record 4-H Story 4-H Media Photographs News Clippings Correspondence Member’s Section

Contents: Table of Contents 4-H Member Journal 4-H Story Project Record/s 4-H Media Photographs News Clippings Correspondence Member’s Section Past Years Portfolios Portfolio & Member Journal DUE OCTOBER

4-H Club Chartering  Why  Benefits  Requirements

4-H Club/Project Fundraising Critical Elements:  Disclaimer on products or services offered for sale: “A portion of the sales price of this product or service will be used to promote 4- H educational programs. No endorsement of the product or service by 4-H is implied or intended.”  Fundraising using the 4-H Name and Emblem are for specific educational purposes.  All funds received from 4-H fundraising programs, except those necessary to pay reasonable expenses, must be used to further the 4-H educational programs.

Lyon County 4-H Leaders’ Council - Grants H Year – Council requests a $ pre-award match to consider Application

UNCE/Lyon County 4-H Websites/Resources Be Our Web Friend!

Evaluation Please answer the following questions. Your responses will help us in future programming. Thank YOU! As a result of this training…

I am better prepared to lead 4-H youth 1.Strongly Disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neutral 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree

I better understand my role and responsibilities as a 4-H Leader 1.Strongly Disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neutral 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree

I better understand my annual obligations as a 4-H Leader 1.Strongly Disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neutral 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree

I better understand the mission and vision of 4-H 1.Strongly Disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neutral 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree

I am better prepared to work with all 4-H members of all ages 1.Strongly Disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neutral 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree

I better understand the philosophies/frameworks of 4- H 1.Strongly Disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neutral 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree

I better understand why we have a Volunteer Code of Conduct 1.Strongly Disagree 2.Disagree 3.Neutral 4.Agree 5.Strongly Agree

How long have you been a Leader? 1.First Year years

Please a copy of the survey or print and mail to the 4-H Office. Thank YOU!!!