Oklahoma 4-H

On TRAC“Taking

Revitalization to All Clubs”

(insert county name)Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

4-H Youth Programs

Successful 4-H members and clubs require:

Families involved in supporting their 4-H member’s 4-H project and participation in local and county programs.

All families and 4-H members share in leadership and responsibilities of being a member of the 4-H organization.

Local 4-H Programs should develop life skills.

Decision-making skills Cooperation Leadership Group communications Try new ideas Gain new knowledge and skills Pride in group endeavors Build self-confidence

A 4-H meeting should be: On a regular schedule Run by youth officers &

supervised by adults Organized Fun Educational Providing recognition and peer

support Supported by positive contact

with adults

Parts of a 4-H Club Meeting

Opening CeremonyMonthly Business

MeetingEducational ProgramSpeeches/demonstrationsRecreationRefreshments

Another look at a4-H Meeting

BusinessCall to OrderOpening with Pledges and RitualRoll call/sign inIntroduction of GuestsMinutes & CorrespondenceTreasurer’s ReportReports of CommitteesUnfinished BusinessNew BusinessAnnouncementsAdjournment

Program or EducationTalks & Demonstrations by MembersJudging Activity or Project LessonOpportunities to Learn by DoingGuest Speakers, Films, etc.Special Tours or Group Activities

Recreation & RefreshmentsRecreation & RefreshmentsGames, skits, plays, parties, songs, etc..Snacks or meal

Education Business Recreation

Business

RecreationRecreation Education

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17%

Responsibilities of each 4-H team member

4-H Member Local club officers Organizational

Leader Project Leader(s) Activity Leader(s) Parents/Families

Today’s Task: Break into club teams and plan the

year. Use the Monthly 4-H Meeting

Planning Guide. Be sure the following are done today: Educational Program or Activity County Event Preparation/Lesson Club Community Service Project

Following today’s meeting complete other information on the guide and follow-up with responsibility assignments.

Turn packet of monthly guides in by (date).

Taking Revitalization to All Clubs

The next series of slides are for Northeast District 4-H

Northeast District

4-H On TRAC“Taking

Revitalization to All Counties”

(insert county name)Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

4-H Youth Programs

What is 4-H on TRAC?

A program planning process designed to strengthen the local and county 4-H program by making it educational, interactive and fun.

4-H Plan of ActionComponent I

4-H Mission and Vision Role of Parent, Volunteer

Leader, Youth Officers and Extension Educators

Components of a Good Meeting

Available Resources

4-H Plan of Action Component II

Schedule meeting on a regular date

Plan 6-8 educational programs

Plan a Service-Learning project

Plan a fun activity (party, tour, picnic)

Determine leadership needs Plan a visibility project

A 4-H meeting should: Start on Time End in less than an 1 1/2

hours Run by youth officers Adult supervision Use parliamentary procedure Be educational and fun Providing for member

recognition

A Good 4-H Club Meeting

Opening CeremonyMonthly Business

MeetingEducational ProgramSpeeches/demonstrationsRecreationRefreshments

(optional)

Another look at a4-H Meeting

BusinessCall to OrderOpening with Pledges and RitualRoll call/sign inIntroduction of GuestsMinutes & CorrespondenceTreasurer’s ReportReports of CommitteesUnfinished BusinessNew BusinessAnnouncementsAdjournment

Program or EducationTalks & Demonstrations by MembersJudging Activity or Project LessonOpportunities to Learn by DoingGuest Speakers, Films, etc.Special Tours or Group Activities

Recreation & RefreshmentsRecreation & RefreshmentsGames, skits, plays, parties, songs, etc..Snacks or meal

Education Business Recreation

Business

RecreationRecreation Education

50%33%

17%

County & District Expectations

Club completes yearly program plan

Yearly plan is duplicated

Plan is distributed to members

Officer training is provided

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Extension Educators Provide:

Resources Orientation & training Support and

encouragement Follow-up and

evaluation

4-H Volunteer Certification

Complete application (interview)

Behavioral guidelinesTwo trainings per yearVolunteer council

meetingsNon-discriminatory