1. Welcome to the 2015 North Central Region 4-H Volunteer e-Forum! “Find the Heart of 4-H”

2. “ Encouraging the Heart of Leadership”

3. Welcome from 4-H National Headquarters Doug Swanson National 4-H Program Leader

4. Congratulations North Central Salute to Excellence Award Winners! Angela Baumer, Ohio 2014 Volunteer of the Year Jeremy Smith, Indiana 2015 Volunteer of the Year Keith Waddelow, Indiana 2014 Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Barbara Determan, Iowa 2015 Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer

5. Tonight’s E-Forum Program: Rebecca Harrington, University of Minnesota Kandi O’Neil, University of Wisconsin Brenda Shafer, University of Minnesota Jill Jorgenson, University of Wisconsin

6. Objectives Types of leadershipSupportive relationships Strategies to encourage leadership

7. Leadership Roles

8. At what ages have you engaged youth in leadership roles? 5-78-10 11 -13 14 and older

9. Elements to Create an Environment for Youth to Lead Youth feels emotionally and physically safe Caring adult is present Opportunity to try the role Safe to learn from the experience Opportunity for self- reflection Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development BelongingGenerosityMasteryIndependence

10. 4-H Volunteer DEBBIE OLSON

11. What opportunities or leadership roles have you provided at the club or county level?

12. Brainstorm leadership roles for these grades…… K-2 grade 3rd - 5 th grade 6th - 8 th grade 9th grade and above

14. Share Your Leadership Examples K-2 nd grade 3 rd -5 th grade 6 th -8 th grade 9 th grade - beyond

15. Think of an adult… How did you feel? What did you do?

17. Non-Parent Adults Important Emotionally close relationships with non- parent adults more positive view of future which leads to greater... ConfidenceCharacter CompetenceCaring

18. What a Skilled does Well Gets to know each youth as an individual. Shares own background/ experiences and encourages youth to share theirs. Demonstrates & models skills and confidence. Treats youth as respectfully as adults. Inspires youth to learn and lead. Is able to “be themselves” with youth.

19. 4-H Volunteer DEBBIE OLSON

20. What were some ways that the adult volunteer worked with the 4-H member and built a supportive relationship?

21. Find likes, passions, activities Notice what youth does well and encourage skill building Share own life challenges Connect youth to people and institutions Create opportunities for voice to be heard Building relationships

22. Building relationships cont... Opportunities to make own decisions; support rather than second guess Model caring with young people and community Encourage youth to participate in causes that align with their interests Help youth find and tap into resources so they have a good chance of succeeding

23. Discuss strategies for building supportive VIP relationships with youth in your club/group. Use the “Take it Back!” handout to capture great thoughts, ideas and plans.

24. Build strong relationships Draw 4-H member on craft stick. Share assets and strengths of 4-H member.

25. Write/draw five ways to connect with 4-H member. Build strong relationships

26. Stack 5 sticks behind 4-H member. Try to break the stack.

27. How are YOU going to build relationships?

28. Web of Support

30. E-Forum Resources http://fyi.uwex.edu/ncrvd/4-h-volunteer-e-forum/

31. What’s up? Please share your feedback with us! http://tinyurl.com/2015-NCRVeF-Belong

32. Thank you for joining us this evening!