Keeping Your 4-H Year on Course Jamie Davis Vanessa Klingensmith Jed Smith WRLF 2011 Oregon State University 4-H Youth Development

Our Course Organizational Skills Essential Elements Strategic Planning and Organization Developing a Club Calendar Wrap Up

“What skills or competencies will volunteers need in order to effectively deliver 4-H programs and projects in the next decade?” “Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®”

Taxonomy for 4-H Youth Development – Communications – 4-H Program Management – Educational Design & Delivery – Positive Youth Development – Interpersonal Characteristics – Organization (Planning) “Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®” Volunteer, Research, Knowledge, Competency (VRKC)

Planning and Organizing Volunteer Research, Knowledge, Competency (VRKC) Taxonomy for 4-H Youth Development, 4-H National Headquarters, Volunteers for the Next Generation - Organizational Skills: Overview Enable people to establish a course of action for themselves and others to accomplish specific results. Helps volunteers provide orderly instructions to help groups or individuals meet goals and keep records. “Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®”

Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs (Level 1) Expect to See in 4-H Clubs which: Have (enrolled) members Meet regularly Recite the 4-H Pledge Are lead by enrolled/trained volunteer leader 4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs

Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs (Level 2) Would Like to See 4-H Clubs which: Meet throughout the year Choose/elect club officers Have adult role models/parental involvement Have members who perform a demonstration/public speaking Complete a community service project Participate in a county, district or state event 4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs

Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs (Level 3) Would Love to See 4-H Clubs which: Are lead by young people Have all members participating in out of county events Can identify life skills they are achieving Understand the purpose/structure of the 4-H Council/Assoc. Learn and use Parliamentary Procedures 4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs

Intentional Planning & Organizing The Annual Club Calendar The Four Essential Elements (Concepts) Belonging Mastery Independence Generosity “These are considered necessary attributes of youth programs striving to create environments conducive to optimizing youth development.” - The Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Programs

Intentional Planning & Organizing Essential Elements Belonging A positive relationship with a caring adult Inclusive environment An emotionally and physically safe environment Martz

Intentional Planning & Organizing Essential Elements Mastery Opportunity for Mastery Building of knowledge, skills and attributes Demonstration of the use of these skills and knowledge A process that take place over time, dependent upon youth Engagement in Learning Mindful of about the subject area Through reflection, can learn and make corrections Martz

Intentional Planning & Organizing Essential Elements Independence Seeing oneself as a active participant in the future Hope and optimism to shape their life through choices Opportunity for self determination Exercising their potential to be self directing Martz

Intentional Planning & Organizing Essential Elements Generosity Opportunity to value and practice services to others Finding yourself through services to others Gain exposure to the community Martz

Essential Elements Activity

Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Getting the most out of club meetings Piggy-Backing Adding a related project onto an existing one, through logical transitions, to broaden 4-H Members experiences Examples: Fiber ArtsSheep Leather Animal Science Food Prep. Market Livestock

Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Getting the most out of club meetings Community Service Finding the right fit for your club and your community Pre-existing Community Events Meeting Community Needs Piggy-Back to Project

Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Getting the most out of club meetings How We Learn 10 percent of what we read 20 percent of what we hear 30 percent of what we see 50 percent of what we see & hear 70 percent of what we say as we talk 90 percent of what we say as we do something “Learn by Doing”

How to make “Learn by Doing” Fun Games Field Trips Guest Speakers Videos/DVD’s/YouTube Skillathons & Knowledge Bowls Judging Contests Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Getting the most out of club meetings

Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Getting the most out of club meetings I don’t have the time to do all that… Community Involvement & Partnerships Business Owners/Community members (veterinarians, artists, bakery, chef, public service workers) 4-H Alumni Parents Teachers Friends

Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Getting the most out of club meetings Youth Involvement in the Planning Process Junior and Teen Leaders Ask the your group what they would like to do

Intentional Planning from Theory to Practice Getting the most out of club time Club Calendar Formats Find what works for you and club Monthly Quarterly Yearly Use Social Media – Facebook to list club events (please check with your state on their social media policies)

Club Calendar Activity Concepts to Remember There is no “cookie cutter” club calendar Success markers of 4-H clubs The Essential Elements Belonging, Mastery, Independence & Generosity Piggy-Backing Making Education Fun & How Children Learn Community Involvement & Partnerships Youth Involvement in Planning Process

Closing Reflection on previous years club calendar Questions Evaluations Additional Resources 4-H Youth Development Leaders & Volunteers Resources

References Martz, Jill, et al (2009). Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Programs: Key Ingredients for Program Success, National 4-H. National 4-H. “Volunteerism for the Next Generation: Everyone Ready®”. Web. 19 March volunteer ism/vrkc/ University of Nebraska Extension. 4-H Volunteer Information Series: Success Markers for Traditional 4-H Clubs. Some materials and ideas are from Tammy Skubinna, Former Benton County 4-H Faculty

Contact Information Jamie Davis Lake County Extension Vanessa Klingensmith Lincoln County Extension Jed Smith Klamath County Extension