Transcript New Parent Orientation 2012 PPT - 4

Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development
New Parent Orientation
This is 4-H
Core Competencies, Unit 1
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
What is 4-H?
Youth development component
of the Cooperative Extension
Service
Largest youth serving
organization in the world
Primary purpose is education
and youth development
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4-H Membership
5-19 years old
Cloverbuds – non-competitive
program for 5-8 year olds
Traditional membership 9-19
years old
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Participation
The Oklahoma Cooperative
Extension Service programs
are open to all eligible
persons regardless of
race, color, national
origin, sex, age, religion,
disability, or status as a
veteran in any of its policies,
practices or procedures.
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History of 4-H
4-H was originally a means
for reaching adults, through
their children, with
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improved home and farm Essential Elements
practices.
1972
Focus Broadened
1914
Clubs became part
of Agriculture Service
1911
4-H Name and Clover
Adopted
1902
Boys & Girls Clubs
Established
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Essential Elements of 4-H
Belonging
Mastery
1. Positive Relationship with 4. Engagement in Learning
a caring adult
5. Opportunity for Mastery
2. An inclusive environment
3. A safe environment
Heart
Health
Generosity
Independence
6. Opportunity to see
oneself as an active
participant in the future
7. Opportunity for selfdetermination
8. Opportunity to value and
practice service for
others
Head
Hands
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4-H educates through…
Individual Project Work
Local Clubs
County, District and State
Activities and Events
Short-Term Programs
School Enrichment
Afterschool Programs
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4-H Project Work
Gateway to the member
“Learn by Doing”
Tool for developing capable
adults
Teaches desirable habits and
attitudes
Learn to help one’s self, which
leads to helping others
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The Purpose of 4-H Projects
“Create a blue ribbon child
not a blue ribbon project.”
Life Skills Development
 Decision Making
 Goal Setting
 Planning, Implementing and
Evaluating
 Accepting Responsibility
 Communicating
 Teamwork and Cooperation
 Record Keeping
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Goals and Objectives of
the 4-H Project
 Develop Skills
 Learn by Doing
 Gain Knowledge
 Accept Responsibility
 Create Ownership
 Explore Careers
 Provide a Sense of Achievement
and Accomplishment
 Create Family and Community Ties
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How to Select a
4-H Project
 Interests, needs and capabilities of
the member
 Opportunity for sufficient
challenge and growth
 Family situation
 Availability of adequate financing
 Availability of equipment and space
 Availability of leadership for the
project
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4-H Project Provides
An Opportunity for…
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Developing Subject Matter Skills
Life Skills Development
Participation
Developing Communication Skills
Keeping Records
Sharing Ideas
Productive Leisure Time
Recognition
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Sample of 4-H Projects
Health and Fitness
Electric Energy
Foods Science
Leisure Education
Animal Science
Entomology
Sport Fishing
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Parent’s Role in
4-H Project Work
Aide in selecting, financing and managing
Guide and support work without doing it for them
Encourage follow-through and completion
Give praise and encouragement
Assist in gathering tools and supplies
Encourage record keeping
Provide support and transportation
Assist organizational, project and activity leaders
Become a project or activity leader
Serve on committees to plan and implement club
activities or project meetings
 Become a certified 4-H volunteer
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History of Cooperative
Extension Service
1862 Morrill Act Establishing
Land-Grant Colleges
Oklahoma State University
1890 Institutes – Langston
University
1914 Cooperative Extension
Service Established
1994 Institute
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The Purpose for
Cooperative Extension
Education
Research Based Information
Formal and Informal Education
4-H Youth Development
Home & Community Education
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“Cooperative” refers to
a partnership between…
Federal
CES
State
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“Cooperative” refers to…
Funding received from
multiple levels:
Federal – National Institute
of Food and Agriculture
(NIFA)
State – Higher Ed. Budget
County – Govt. or Sales Tax
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Who is OCES?
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service
Agriculture Sciences &
Natural Resources
Family & Consumer Sciences
Rural Development
4-H Youth Development
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4-H Roles
4-H Member
Family
Certified Volunteer
Volunteer
Extension Educator
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4-H Roles
4-H Member
 Take responsibility for setting
goals, working toward the goals,
keeping records and being a role
model in deeds and actions.
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4-H Roles
Family
 Encourage participation in 4-H programs
at the local and county level and to assist
in the development of the 4-H member.
 Support local and county 4-H program
through time, talent and financial
support.
 Work cooperatively with other families
and 4-H volunteers.
 Participate in Parent-Volunteer Training
to enhance personal knowledge of 4-H, as
well as, to assist and guide your child.
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Certified Volunteer
4-H Roles
 Have participated in a selection
process and orientation session.
 Annually participate in ParentVolunteer training, enroll and agree
to accept and follow the Oklahoma
4-H Behavioral Guidelines.
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4-H Roles
Volunteer
 Provide leadership to the local and county
4-H program. Leadership will include
planning, developing, implementing and
evaluating programs and activities.
 Work cooperatively with 4-H families,
volunteers and Extension Educators.
 Participate in Parent-Volunteer Training
to enhance personal knowledge of 4-H
and to assist in the development of 4-H
members.
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4-H Roles
Extension Educator
 Provide leadership and direction to local and
county 4-H program.
 Para-professionals provide support to the
Extension Educator.
 Provide Parent-Volunteer Training at the
county, district and state levels. Training shall
provide the tools and knowledge that parents
and volunteers need to successfully implement,
maintain and develop 4-H clubs and members.
 Provide the support and training for the
implementation of a volunteer led program at
the local and county level.
 Work cooperatively with volunteers, families
and 4-H members.
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The “Big” Picture
Local 4-H Club
Youth Council
Ambassadors
Teen Leaders
Parent-Volunteer Association
Activity Committee
Camp
Event Committee
Parent-Vol. Training
Jr. Achievement Trip
County Fair
Picnic
Public Speaking
Share the Fun
Fabric and Fashions
Healthy Living Fair
Horse Show
Foods Fair
Awards Program
Mall Day
Program Advisory
Committee
4-H Foundation
Fund Raising
Annual Meeting
Donor Recruitment
Golf Tournament
Awards and Recognition
Project Leaders
Public Speaking
Parent-Volunteer Org.
Executive Committee
Horticulture
Computer
Fabric and Fashion
Dog
Foods
Poultry
Fitness
County Extension Office
Extension Educators
District and State
4-H Program Specialists
Cooperative State Research,
Education and Extension Service
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Organizational
Leader
Project
Leader
Activity
Leader
Teen Leader
Committee(s) of Members
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Organizational Leader –
primary leadership for 4-H
club. They coordinate, guide
and provide leadership.
Possess good communication
skills.
Activity Leader – primary
leadership for planning and
coordinating an activity
through a committee of youth
and adults. (Share-the-Fun,
Picnic, Service Project, etc.)
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Project Leader – primary
leadership educating and
training members in a specific
subject matter.
Teen Leader – assists local
leadership. As skills are
acquired they may serve as an
activity, project or
organizational leader.
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Membership and Families –
actively participate in club
meetings, committees and
activities. Share time,
talents and skills with club.
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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.
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