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IN THIS ISSUE4-H Congress Announce-ment Action Needed...Page 2State 4-H Council news-letter...............Page 2Creating & Motivating aCore of Supporters...Page 21987 National 4-H Grants....0...IOOOOOIOOCCOOOOCPage44-H Club, Name and Emblem.O...COOOOCOCOOOOOOOOOPage4Youth Volunteer Certificates00.0.0.0...IOOOOOOOCOPage4TRY Marketing Packet.Page 5Citizenship Washington FocusUpdate...............Page 54-H Publications Inventory......................Page 5State 4-H Project Results.......................Page 5Project Areas Re-opened forCompetition..........Page 5National Congress SlideTape Available.......Page 64-H Certificates.....Page 6Embryo Slide Tape Set.Page 6Safety Awards Program.Page 6Take Pride in America.Page 7ATV Camp..............Page 7Writing 4-H Objectives......:......................Page 7Automotive Skill Driving..........................Page 7Foodways...A 4-H FolkPatterns Project......Page 8

Issue 4 ' April, 1987

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH THROUGHEDUCATIONAL TRAVEL

NEW YORK! NEW YORK! Our sister state to thenorth gave sixteen N. C. 4-H agents a heapin'helpin' of hOSpitality during the March 8-15Educational Travel Seminar. Entitled ED 596-003"Theory and Practice of Organizational Develop-ment," the course was facilitated by Dr. MikeDavis, Associate State 4-H Leader, and taught byDr. Ron Shearon, professor of Adult and Com-

~ munity College Education. Agents who par—ticipated in the first week of the two-weekcourse were:

Dale SafritStan DixonBill TriplettKen Kindley

Frances VolivaMartha WarnerJulie LandryCarolyn HighBetty Green Ron BaileyDenise Johnson Travis BurkeHoward Scott A. P. Coleman

Ask these agents about their learning ex-periences. and the concept of a study tour as anacademic course opportunity.

Prior to departure agents read extensively onthe topic of organizational development. Eachagent made a presentation during the seminar re-lated to a Specific reading. This preparationenabled the group to apply the concepts of OD tocounty and state visitations in New York and tomake transfer to the North Carolina situation.A highlight of the seminar was a stopover at theNational 4-H Center in Washington, D.C. Countyand state staff persons in New York made presen-tations and led discussions relative to: 4-H inNew York; management of complex programs; use oftechnology in Extension; organizational

1Cooperative Extension Work in Agriculture and Home EconomicsA&T and N.C. State Universities,100 Counties, and US. Department of Agriculture, Cooperating.

4-H CONGRESS ANNOUNCEMENTACTIOH HEEDED

STATE 4-H COUNCILNEWSLETTER

CREATING AND MOTIVATIHGA CORE OF SUPPORTERS

structures; volunteer development; societaltrends and relevant research in youth education;setting priorities through use of 4-H and youthcommittees; coping with urbanization; school en-richment programs; and policies and organiza—tional change.

The course will culminate in August when agentswill gather to share and discuss organizationaldevelopment projects which they will implementin their county. Then, a section of Annual Con-ference training in November will be devoted tosharing these learning experiences with other4-H agents.

Mike Davis

Enclosed is the major packet of information youwill receive about 1987 4-H Congress. Pleaseread this information carefully in the next fewdays and begin your efforts of recruiting teensfor this educational week which is the highlightof the 4-H year. Most of the program will cen-ter around the NCSU campus and McKimmon Centersince the fairgrounds will be unavailable due tothe U.S. Olympic Festival. Meredith Renfrow,

-former State 4-H Council officer and 4-H'er fromWilson County will be working with us this sum-mer to plan and implement 4—H Congress. Pleasecontact Meredith (after May 15) or me with ques-tions you may have. -

Mike Davis

Enclosed with this newsletter is a copy ofthe State 4-H Council Newsletter. A copy ofthis newsletter was sent to district officersand representatives.

Mike Davis

Do you ever ask, "What makes a successfulbusiness?" What is the difference between thebusiness that contributes to the 4-H program andthe one that does not. It is not always thesize of the business but the success of thebusiness that determines what it contributes tothe community. "What is the key to thesuccess." The answer is people. It is the in-terest of the leadership in people and wantingto see people succeed that makes the difference.Leadership must give people responsibility andthen leaves them alone to do the job in bothbusiness and organization.

Giving people reSponsibility...leaving themalone to do the job...is something that manyleaders do not do. For one reason or another,

leaders (Extension professionals) often handleall the big jobs, all important work, etc. them-selves. More serious, they often do not leavethe assignment alone if it is delegated. In theend, no one gains, no one feels very satisfied.

The key to success is not what the leader(manager) does but what he/she can get others todo. It is a satisfied group of volunteers andsupporters that makes the difference in a 4-Hprogram and an average 4-H program. Whenmanagers have problems involving others, thefollowing questions should be asked:

-What am I afraid of? An answer to this isvery important.

-What have I got to lose? If you get othersinvolved, do you have anything to lose or doyou put yourself in position to be a dynamicleader?

What have I got to gain? Chances are, a greatdeal. For one--you have relief time that youcan do other things. True you may have someworrisome moments, but that's a small price topay for not having to take on the whole world.More important, you are helping someone growand feel needed.

The professional must be the "power ofexample". When the organization is going throughchange, lean times and a feeling of being thetarget of others one must lead by example. Theleader cannot let down his/her guard. You cangauge your action and attitudes so that theyboost your own morale as well as others. Theway you handle yourself can mean the differencebetween an atmosPhere of fear and blame, or oneof confidence and cooperation. Setbacks are nota direction, but an Opportunity to change direc-tion and go forward. One must consider the fol-lowing when using the "power of example".

-First, set an example. Watch your attitude.Do not be resentful. Respect others.

-Speak clearly, listen closely. This is dif-ficult to do at all times. People have dif-ferent levels of speaking skills, but doyour best at all times. Watch out for rumors.Listen for facts.

-Avoid apologies. When you are in charge, haveto make a tough decision and announce thatdecision, do it and don't apologize. This isvery difficult for most peOple to do. Don'tapologize for what is right and what must be

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1987 NATIONAL 4-H GRANTS

4-H CLUB, NAME AND EMBLEM

YOUTH VOLUNTEERCERTIFICATES

done. Apologize if you are wrong or havecaused someone harm by your wrong doing.

-Enhance your visibility. Be a team player.Carry out your responsibility. If you are incharge, be in charge. Be a leader -- be outfront. Be the leader of the team.

Solid leaders give solid answers. Always doyour best to resPond to those on your team. Itis difficult to always be up front, but one mustbe willing to weigh all consequences and thenanswer request. There is nothing wrong withre3ponding by stating -- "Let me gather morefacts, let me analyze our conversation, let mecheck this with others", but get back with ananswer soon.

Creating and motivating a core of supportersbegins with "self". In 4-H it involves col-leagues, volunteers, donors, other profes-sionals. The above points may seem to be rathersimple qualities, but, they do to some degreeconcern all of us. If we are to expand our sup—porters, we must first expand ourselves.

Dalton Proctor

We are pleased to announce the 1987 National 4-HGrant Programs. We have in our office informa-tion on all grants. Counties should receivedthe same information by May 1. Applications aredue in the State 4-H Office by August 1, 1987.Counties may submit earlier -- we will keep onfile until August 1, 1987.

Dalton Proctor

Enclosed is the final draft for using the 4-HClub, Name and Emblem in Fund Raising. Pleaseread carefully and if you have questions, call.It seems that everything we do is cleared foraction. ’

Dalton Proctor

The North Carolina 4-H Awards Handbook hasindicated that there are certificates for youthvolunteers available from the State 4-H Office.These certificates have been printed and are nowavailable. Please order from Mona Rodgers.

These certificates can be used for recognizingyouth who have volunteered for a particular spe-cial event or as recognition for quality workfor a year.

Judy M. Groff

TR! HARRETING PACKET

CITIZENSHIP WASHINGTONFOCUS UPDATE

4-H PUBLICATIONS INVENTORY

STATE 4-H PROJECT RESULTS

PROJECT AREAS RE-OPENEDFOR COMPETITION

Enclosed is an updated marketing packet aboutthe TRY Program. It contains information on howa county might get involved, a calendar oftraining events, and fact sheets on specificevents. We have additional copies of thefolders and information sets you can order fromme.

Judy M. Groff

Applications for Citizenship Washington Focuswill be accepted until May 1 or when we receive35 entries. We would really like to have ahusband-wife team help chaperone the trip. Ifyou know of a couple who would like to attend,please do not hesitate to call.

Dates for this Washington experience are August1—8, 1987.

Sharon Runion Rowland

A 4-H Publications Inventory is enclosed in thenewsletter for your information. Please filethis with your curriculum information and use to

”order materials from Agricultural Communica-tions. Before ordering any, check to make surethere are no special notations on the inventory.

Sharon Runion Rowland

With 518 total records and 432 cumulativerecords submitted, the North Carolina 4-HCumulative Record program is alive and well.Congratulations to all who submitted records;those 4-H'ers are true winners as they learn howto keep records, summarize information, presentideas concisely and organize mementos.

You will find a state winner and runner-up listfor both junior and senior divisions. Alsoenclosed is a summary of entries by projectarea.

Records must be resubmitted for national com-petition by August 1 this year.

Sharon Runion Rowland

Several project areas that carry a trip toNational Congress did not have a state winnernamed. These areas will be re-opened and asecond judging opportunity will be offered. Any4-H'er can submit a cumulative record in thefollowing areas by August 1:

NATIONAL CONGRESSSLIDE TAPE AVAILABLE

4-H CERTIFICATES

EMBRYO SLIDE TAPE SET

SAFETY AWARDS PROGRAM

AgricultureConsumer EducationCr0p ProductionEnergyWood Science

Please call if you have questions.

Sharon Runion Rowland

Would you like to introduce the NationalCongress opportunity for your 4-H'ers? EastmanKodak has produced a slide presentation for youruse. The presentation is designed to promoteall National Awards Programs and to reinforceCongress as an educational experience of valueto 4—H'ers. The slide set has 48 slides and canbe ordered from the Visual Aids Library, Box7603, NCSU, Raleigh, NC 27695-7603.

Sharon Runion Rowland

Please make sure you are using updated certifi-cates. All North Carolina certificates shouldhave Dr. Proctor's signature on them. If youneed new certificates, please order them from

'Mona Rodgers.

Sharon Runion Rowland

Jane Caldwell, Poultry Science Specialist, hasdeveloped an excellent slide tape set for usewith leaders, teachers, and 4—H'ers. EntitledThe Chick Embryo, the tape features a teacherand young children who learn about each stage ofchick development. It can be used to teachleaders or in actual 4-H'er learning ex-periences.

The set can be ordered from the AgriculturalCommunications Media Library after May 1.

Sharon Runion Rowland

The Youth Activities Division Safety AwardsProgram and the Auxiliary to the American Op-tometric Association Youth Achievement Award aretwo excellent opportunities to offer recognitionfor outstanding safety programs in your county.The former program includes such safety programsas child, elderly, traffic, home and farm,recreation, vocational, health and first aid andemergency preparedness safety programs. Thelatter_program is focused on vision safety inareas of vision education, driving, vocational,drugs and alcohol, ageing, recreation, halloweenand pedestrian programs. Entries must bepostmarked by June 1, 1987. Brochures describ-

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TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA

ATV CAMP

WRITING 4-H OBJECTIVES

AUTOMOTIVE SKILL DRIVING

ing these programs and where to send them forjudging are available by contacting the NationalSafety Council, 444 North Michigan Avenue,Chicago, Illinois 60611 (1-800-621-7619).

Ed Maxa

The Take Pride in America (TPIA) effort is acampaign created by President Reagan to instillpride in ownership and responsibility of publiclands, parks and play areas. Governor Martin‘sstaff and the USDA Food and Agriculture Program(FAG) fully support this effort.

The county FAC committees, through the CountyExtension Directors, have named a TPIA coor-dinator to conduct this program in each county.4-H is encouraged to join other groups and or-ganizations in preserving our public lands andcommunity facilities. The enclosed brochurewill give additional details on the program.There are two major state activities planned tosupport your effort. TPIA Awareness Week isMay 13-19, and Work-Fest Week is September 17—23.

Lathan F. Smith, Jr.

There was an omission in the ATVenture Campbrochure. The deadline for applications and the$50 deposit for the 4-H Camp to be heldAugust 2-6 is June 15. Please send them toRobert McLymore.

The ATVenture Camp scheduled to train leadersApril 24-26 and May 1-3 has been cancelled dueto lack of applications.

Ed Maxa

Numerous questions have been asked concerninghow to write 4-H behavioral objectives for thenew Plan of Work. To supplement the Plan ofWork video tape and Connections, a handout ofhypothetical county 4-H objectives has been in-cluded in the Newsletter package. Hope the ex-amples will be helpful. Call if you need fur-ther assistance.

Candace Goode

The North Carolina Automotive Skill Drivingcontest participants will not compete at dis-trict level.

Automotive testing and a statement concerningenrollment will be the main criteria for theparticipants for scholarships in the state 4-H

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Automotive Skill Driving Contest during 4-HCongress.

Test scores and enrollment concerns will befinalized by July 1.

Henry Revelle, Jr.

FOODWAYS...A 4-H FOLK Combining heritage and foods, the new foodwaysPATTERNS PROJECT package may have implications for your summer

program. Designed in Michigan, Foodways is ina lesson format with photo-ready activitysheets. It can be used very effectively withthe new Mountain Heritage notebook (which willbe in print this summer).

Two c0pies are enclosed in this months news-letter for your use. Be sure to let yourleaders know that the package is available onloan from you. This order was a one-timepurchase and can not be reordered, so you'llwant to hold on to your copies.

Have fun using Foodways.

Sharon T. Rowland

Sincerely,

MMI/[.75M4,Dalton R. ProctorAssistant DirectorExtension State 4-H Leader