Leader Orientation

8/6/2019 Leader Orientation

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Warren CountyWarren County44--H VolunteerH Volunteer

OrientationOrientation


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Presented By:Presented By:

Kara L. ColvinKara L. Colvin

Warren County 4Warren County 4--H YouthH Youth

Development EducatorDevelopment Educator


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The History of CooperativeExtension

1862- Morrill Act1890- Second Morrill Act

1914- Smith-Lever Act


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History of 4-H1902- Corn Clubs formed by A.B.

Graham- Springfield, Ohio

1916- First 4-H Agents hired & first

project materials developed

1920s Clover logo and 4-H Pledge

developed


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History of 4-H1930s 1960s

New projects developed

4-H Camps purchased and developed

State Leaders Council organized

Ohio 4-H Congress began

Beginning of IFYE

4-H Celebrates 50 years - 1952


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History of 4-H1960s to Present

Focus changes to include more urban/suburban

youth

New projects developed

Increase in School Enrichment programs and

new program methods2002 4-H Celebrates 100 years!!


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How 4-H is StructuredNational

Extension Service of the US Department of

Agriculture- Washington DC

Provides national program emphasis and

administration

National 4-H Council

Non-profit organization that solicits funding and

coordinates national workshops and recognition

programs


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How 4-H is StructuredState

State 4-H Office

Sets programs for the state

Provides specialists for support

Develops and provides 4-H project materials,

curriculum

Develops state recognition and training programs


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How 4-H is StructuredCounty

4-H Agents work with local committees, Fair

Board, Club Leaders and parents

County level programs are planned to meet the

needs of each county

Urban/Suburban vs. RuralDemographics/Economics


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4-H Is One Of A Kind!!Colors

Green and White

Emblem

Green 4-Leaf Clover with white H on each leaf

H Represents on of the 4 Hs

Head, Heart, Hands, Health

Name and emblem are held in trust by Secretary ofAgriculture

Use is delegated to clubs by County 4-H Agent


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Distinctive Features of 4-H4-H IS

Based on Real life projects and programs

A Family AffairAdaptable for any individual, home or community

Decision Making- Individually and in groups

Based on Fact and Science with us of resources of TheOhio State University

Provides for ownership, as well as buying, making andselling

Part of the economic and social life of the community


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Objectives of the 4-H Program

Through 4-H boys and girls

Gain new knowledge, skills and attitudes through real

life experiences

Realize the satisfactions and dignity of work

Develop leadership talents and abilities

Recognize the value of research and learn the decision

making process

Explore career opportunities

Practice healthful living and constructive use of leisure

time

Strengthen personal standards and citizenship ideas

Cultivate desire and ability to cooperate with others


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Eight Key Elements for Positive Youth

Development

Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult

Safe Environment

Welcoming Environment

Opportunity for Mastery and Competence

Engagement in Learning

Self-DeterminationOpportunity to value and practice service

Active Participant in the future


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Qualities 4-H Members Expect

From A LeaderMembers have High Expectations of Adults

To be easy to approach, friendly, and agreeable

To be strict, but not unreasonably so

To understand their behavior patterns and besympathetic

To participate enthusiastically in an activity

To be fair and impartial

To be cooperative, rather than competitiveTo work efficiently and effectively

To be tactful, gentle and kind

To have a sense of humor


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Warren County 4-HLocal Topics

Cross County Forms Requirement

4-H Enrollment and Fair Eligibility

Absence from Mandatory County

Events/Deadlines

Event Decisions/4-H Committee/FairCommittee


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AskingQuestions

4-H Related QuestionsActivities (club,camp, clinics,contest,etc.)

Opportunities(Trips, awards, scholarships)

Jr. Fair Awards and Donors

Use of Fairgrounds for 4-H Functions

Projects

Promotion

School programs

Eligibility, Enrollment

RecognitionVolunteerism

4-Her and

Family

Read

Project

Guidelines

Ask your

Club

Advisor

Ask The

Extension Staff


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Senior Fair Related Questions

Open Class Fair Awards and Premiums

Open Class Events, Entries, Activities

Rule Violations

Use of Fairgrounds for non 4-H Events

Curfew during Fair Week

Asking Questions

4-Her and

Family

Read

Your

Fair

Book

Contact the

Sr. Fair Office


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Committees and Professionals who Support

the 4-H Program

4-HCommittee

Junior Fair

Sale Committee

State and District

4-H Staff

Warren Co.

Commissioners

Extension

Advisory Comm.

Senior Fair Board

Junior Fair Board

Junior Fair

Show Committees


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One hundred years from now it willOne hundred years from now it will

not matter what kind of car I drove,not matter what kind of car I drove,what kind of clothes I wore, what sortwhat kind of clothes I wore, what sort

of house I lived in or how muchof house I lived in or how much

money was in my bank account.money was in my bank account.

What will have mattered is that I wasWhat will have mattered is that I was

important in the life of a child.important in the life of a child.

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