David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Partnerships, Collaborations and More: THE 4-H MILITARY MODEL TO PARTNER WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA 4-H: A LANDMARK EXPERIENCE Southern Region Biennial

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Why Partner?

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Organizational Structure 4-H National: Council and USDA State: LGU and 4-H Foundations Local: Counties BGCA National: BGCA State: Alliances Local: Individual Clubs

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Scope and Size 4-H Began ~1902 Council Revenue: $29.6m Members: 6.3 million Staff: 3,500 Volunteers: 420,094 Alumni: 60 million BGCA Began ~1906 BGCA Revenue: $98.9m Members: 4.1 million Staff: 50,000 Volunteers: 199,000 Board Members: 27,000

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Promotional Campaigns 4-HBGCA

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia BGCA MILITARY PROGRAMS

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Common Youth Development Missions BGCA To enable all young people especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 4-H To empower youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Core Program Areas Character & Leadership Education and Career Development Health and Life Skills The Arts Sports Fitness & Recreation Other Initiatives/ Training

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Youth Development Models BGCA BUIC Belonging Usefulness Influence/Empowerment Competence 4-H Essential Elements Mastery Generosity Belonging Independence

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Core Program Areas BGCA Core Program Areas Character and Leadership Development Education and Career Development Health and Life Skills The Arts Sports, Fitness and Recreation 4-H Mission Mandates Science, Engineering and Technology Healthy Living Citizenship

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Education and Career Development Project Learn Power Hour Junior Staff Goals for Graduation CareerLaunch Money Matters Club Tech Financial Champions Reading Makes Cents Get in the Act (Workforce Readiness) Be the E - Entrepreneurship Experiential learning philosophy in 4-H Projects

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Character and Leadership Youth of the Year Keystone Club Torch Club State and County 4-H recognition programs National 4-H Congress National 4-H Conference 4-H Clubs & Projects - Leadership - Citizenship - Communication - Exploring 4-H - Service Learning

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia The Arts Fine Arts Exhibit Image Makers Digital Arts Festival DRAMAMATTERS Visual Arts Theatre Arts Photography Share the Fun

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Health and Life Skills Smart Moves Passport to Manhood Smart Girls Triple Play Health Rocks! Leadership Citizenship Communication

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Sports Fitness and Recreation Wanna Play Triple Play RBI Bicycle Adventures Keeping Fit and Healthy Up For The Challenge

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Technology and Sciences Club Tech Digital Arts Suite Clay Tech Robo Tech Computer Power Unlimited Robotics GPS Power of Wind

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Other Initiatives Family Plus Mission Youth Outreach Youth For Unity

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Partnering Best Practices Communication Common language Joint training opportunities Shared leadership Shared credit

David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Ways 4-H Strengthens BGCA Expertise in programming without key facilities 4-H Science Partnerships with schools Land-grant university connection Localized curricula Grassroots based organization Volunteers

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