1. New 4-H Club Leader Orientation
JoLene Bunnell
USU Extension 4-H Youth Agent
Utah County

2. 4-H History Began in 1902; Springfield, Ohio.
Started with the Corn Clubs for boys as a way to teach new agricultural techniques.
Later expanded to Girls Canning Clubs to teach safe canning techniques.
Expanded dramatically over past 100 years.
Today teaches life skills development utilizing many different curricula.
Open to rural and urban youth!

3. MISSION STATEMENT:
To assist youth in acquiring knowledge, building character, and developing life skills in a fun learning environment that will enable them to become self-directing, productive members of society.

4. Approaches to 4-H Youth Development
Focus: Risks & Risk Factors
Target: Social Norms & Communities
Goal: Eliminate or Reduce Problems
Focus: Skills & Knowledge
Focus: Developmental Needs
Target: Individual Learners
Target: Opportunities for Youth
Goal: Competency in Knowledge or Skill
Goal: Maturity

5. Essential Elements of a Youth Development Approach
The Youth Development Approach considers the whole young person, not just a single characteristic or problem.
Youth Development is dependent on family and community development as it occurs in the context of the family, community and society.
Youth Development is designed to focus on the positive outcomes we desire for young people, not the negative outcomes we hope to prevent.

6. Eight Essential Elements for 4-H
A positive relationship with a caring adult
A safe environment
An inclusive environment
Engagement in learning
Opportunity for Mastery
Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future
Opportunity for self-determination
Opportunity to value and practice service for others

7. 8 Elements distilled to 4 Concepts
Belonging
Positive Relationship with a caring adult
An inclusive environment
A safe environment
Mastery
Engagement in Learning
Opportunity for Mastery
Independence
Opportunity to see oneself as an active participant in the future
Opportunity for self-determination
Generosity
Opportunity to value and practice service for others

8. The 4-H Youth Development Ideals
4-H Youth Development creates opportunities for youth to experience:
Independence - Head
Belonging - Heart
Generosity - Hands
Mastery - Health

9. 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.

10. I pledge my head to clearer thinking… (Independence)
Influence people and events
Decision-making
Leadership opportunities
Self-discipline
Responsibility
Better understand themselves
Become independent thinkers

11. I pledge my heart to greater loyalty… (Belonging)
Feel cared about
Sense of “Fellowship”
Feel physically and emotionally safe
Relationships with a caring adult
Current research suggests that a sense of belonging may be the single most powerful positive ingredient we can add into the lives of children and youth.

12. I pledge my hands to larger service… (Generosity)
Lives have meaning and purpose
Learn to give back
Connect to communities

13. I pledge my health to better living… (Mastery)
Experience success.
Explore 4-H projects and activities.
Master skills for career and life choices.
Safe environment for making mistakes and getting feedback.
Chance to excel.
Develop own interests.

14. !!!Have Fun!!! All Youth need: To know they are cared about by others
-- (Belonging)
To feel and believe they are capable and successful
-- (Mastery)
To gain leadership skills to influence people and events
-- (Independence)
To practice helping others through service
-- (Generosity)
!!!Have Fun!!!

15. Why is Meeting Youth Needs so Important?

16. If Youth Needs are met in Positive Ways:
Youth develop characteristics most of us relate to character...

17. If Youth Needs are met in Negative Ways:
Negative needs can become defining factors in the lives of youth...

18. If Need is Unmet:
Some youth retreat or give up on getting needs met...

19. The Circle of Meeting Youth Needs
Behavior or characteristic Impacts Type of Response
Need Met Positive/
Negative
or Unmet
Response - Increases Characteristic or Behavior

20. Motto, Slogan & Emblem To Make the Best Better A green 4 leaf clover
Learning By Doing

21. SIZE & SCOPE OF 4-H 6.8 million youth nationally Every county in USA
60 countries
In Utah,
135,000 members
9,000 volunteers
In Utah County,
Over 2,400 members
451 volunteers

22. 4-H Delivery Modes (i.e.., Ways to Be Involved)
4-H Clubs (ongoing groups that meet sometime throughout the year)
4-H Afterschool (school club work on project specific – only 4 schools in county)
4-H Mentoring (one-to-one mentoring program for youth – only 9 schools in county)
Independent Study/Family 4-H (individuals or families learning on their own)

23. Age/Grade Divisions Cloverbud (Mini) 4-H Members: Grades K-2
Junior 4-H Members: Grades 3-5
Intermediate 4-H Members: Grades 6-8
Senior 4-H Members: Grades 9-12

24. Understanding “4-H Age/Grade”

25. Special Age-Related Rules
Must be 4-H Age 8 AND be in 3rd grade to “compete” in 4-H.
Must be 4-H Age 8 AND be in 3rd grade to participate in large animal projects (livestock/horses).
Home school youth use “age only” to determine eligibility.
Must be summer after 9th grade to attend State 4-H Contests
NOTE: Even as a Cloverbud, you are a real & bonafide 4-H member!

26. Earn 4-H Participation Award
Submit C-A-L Ranch Form on October 1st for the past year’s work.
Recognized at 4-H Achievement Night in November.
May earn a Bronze, Silver or Gold 4-H Award.
Receive a year of completion pin (only if attend Achievement Night).

27. Earning 4-H Portfolio Award
Submit Portfolio on October 1st each year.
Recognized at 4-H Achievement Night in November.
May earn numerous awards.
8 category awards
Savings bonds
Most outstanding

28. Earn Event Awards Contests County Fair Livestock Shows Horse Shows
Certificate of Participation
Trophy Winners
County Fair
Danish System
Purple
Blue
Red
White
Livestock Shows
Horse Shows

29. Steps to Become a 4-H Club Leader
Complete a 4-H Volunteer Application.
Background screening/reference check conducted.
Attend New 4-H Leader Orientation.
You are now an official 4-H club leader and you can organize and enroll your club

30. 4-H Club Enrollment Complete group enrollment form
Or re-enrollment forms
$4 enrollment fee per youth annually
Release Forms: Code of Conduct, Medical, and Photo (require parent’s signatures)
Submit to 4-H Office by June 15th each year
Organize Club (select name, officers, what projects to complete, etc.)

31. 4-H Curriculum Eight Curriculum Areas
Citizenship & Civic Education
Communication & Expressive Arts
Consumer & Family Sciences
Environmental Ed. & Earth Sciences
Healthy Lifestyles
Personal Development & Leadership
Plants & Animals
Science & Technology

32. The 4-H Club Meeting

33. 4-H Core Leader Training
The four training sessions that make up 4-H Core Leader Training include:
The Fair, Contests & Other 4-H Events
4-H Awards, Scholarships & Recognition for Members & Club Leaders
Leading a Successful 4-H Club
4-H Portfolios

34. Resources & Support 4-H Extension Staff Members
Utah County 4-H Newsletter
4-H Websites: Utah4h.org
Ongoing Leader Training, Leadermete
Core Leader Training
Successful Club – February 22, 1:00-2:30
Fair, Contest, Events – March 10, 1:00-2:30
Recognition – April 29, 9:30-11:00
Utah 4-H Portfolio – April 29, 11:00-12:30
4-H Leader’s Council

35. Volunteer Handbook Key Policies & Risk Management
Insurance (liability & accident)
Club bank accounts
Fundraising
Club inventory
Member transportation
Above suspicion policy
Reporting of suspected child abuse
Use of photos
4-H animal care policy
Alcohol and drug use policy
Release forms

36. Summary Thank You Any Questions JoLene Bunnell – 4-H Youth Development
Jim Jensen – 4-H Youth Development
Kathy Dimick – Afterschool & Mentoring
Linda Stiener – Secretary
100 E Center, L-400
Provo, UT 84606