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Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development
Parent-Volunteer Training
This is 4-HHonoring Celebrating Envisioning
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Oklahoma Cooperative Extension ServiceService
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History of Cooperative Extension Service
1862 Morrill Act Establishing Land-Grant Colleges
Oklahoma State University1890 Institutes – Langston
University1914 Cooperative Extension
Service Established1994 Institute
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The Purpose for Cooperative Extension
EducationEducationResearch Based InformationFormal and Informal Education4-H Youth DevelopmentHome & Community Education
““Cooperative” refers to partnership – Federal, State and Cooperative” refers to partnership – Federal, State and CountyCounty
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Who is OCES?Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Oklahoma Cooperative Extension
ServiceService
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Family & Consumer Sciences
Rural Development4-H Youth Development
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History of 4-H4-H was originally a means for reaching adults, through their
children, with improved home and farm practices.
19021902Boys & Girls ClubsBoys & Girls Clubs
EstablishedEstablished
19721972Focus BroadenedFocus Broadened
191119114-H Name and Clover4-H Name and Clover
AdoptedAdopted
19141914Clubs became part Clubs became part
of Agriculture Serviceof Agriculture Service
19991999Essential ElementsEssential Elements
19091909Oklahoma 4-HOklahoma 4-H
TishomingoTishomingo
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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 educates through…Individual Project Work
Local ClubsCounty, District and State
Activities and EventsShort-Term ProgramsSchool EnrichmentAfterschool Programs
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A 4-H Club is…A group of members who A group of members who
learn leadership and learn leadership and cooperation through fun and cooperation through fun and
educational programs.educational programs.Clubs encourage: Decision-Making
Skills Cooperation in
Groups Leadership
Development Communication
Skills
New Ideas Knowledge and
Skill Development
Pride in Group Efforts
Self-Confidence
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Types of 4-H ClubsCommunity ClubProject ClubShort-Term Special Interest
ClubAfterschool Programs
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4-H Clubs Meet regularly. Are run by youth officers,
supervised and instructed by a caring adult volunteer(s).
Educational. Fun and enjoyable for members
and families. Provide recognition and peer
support. Well organized.
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Parts of a 4-H MeetingBusiness
Call to OrderOpening with Pledges and RitualRoll Call/Sign InIntroduction of GuestsMinutes and CorrespondenceTreasurer’s ReportReports of CommitteesUnfinished BusinessNew BusinessAnnouncementsAdjournment
Program or EducationTalks and Demonstrations by MembersJudging Activity or Project LessonOpportunities to Learn by DoingGuest Speakers, Videos, etc.Special Tours or Group Activities
Recreation & Recreation & RefreshmentsRefreshmentsGames, Skits, Plays, Parties, Songs, etc.Snacks or Meal
Business
RecreatioRecreationn
Education
Education Business Recreation
33% 50%
17%
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Activity Leader
Project Leader
Organizational Leader
Teen Leader
Committee(s) of Members
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Parent-Volunteer
Association
Program Advisory
Committee
4-H Foundation Youth
Council
Committee(s) of Adult and Youth Volunteers
Cou
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4-H
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Parent-Volunteer
Association
Cou
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4-H
Pro
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Committee(s)ActivitiesEventsParent-Volunteer Training
Club Representation
Youth-Adult Partnership with Youth Council
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Committee(s) of Adult and Youth Volunteers
Cou
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4-H
Pro
gra
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truct
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Plan, Conduct and Evaluate County Programs, Activities and Events
Establish and Maintain a Strong Youth-Adult Partnership
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4-H Project WorkGateway to the member“Learn by Doing”Tool for developing capable
adultsTeaches desirable habits
and attitudesLearn to help one’s self,
which leads to helping others
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The Purpose of 4-H Projects
“Create a blue ribbon childnot a blue
ribbon project.”
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4-H Project ProvidesAn Opportunity for…
1. Developing Subject Matter Skills2. Life Skills Development3. Participation4. Developing Communication
Skills5. Keeping Records6. Sharing Ideas7. Productive Leisure Time8. Recognition
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4-H
Role
s
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
Role
s
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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4-H
Role
s
Parent’s Role in 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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4-H
Role
s
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 Centennial Celebration
State Officer ProjectsCentennial Road TripOklahoma 4-H History BookState Fair Birthday BashHomecoming EventReunion for officers, alumni,
and groups (key club, ambassadors, CWF)
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Skill Life Skill Application to Real Life
Preparing questions before, during and after acquiring information
Critical Thinking
Thinking on your feet – being prepared before, during and after on the job training/education.
Documenting interviews, collectables, photographs, etc.
Keeping Records
Detailed records for home and jobs – developing a critical eye/ear for recording details.
Preservation vs. Restoration
Decision Making
Learning to evaluate and way the pro’s and con’s on life’s opportunities.
Exposure to jobs, learning math, reading, multiple forms of communication
Marketable Skills
Duplicating skills at managing work, school, home and personal life.
Developing a hobby for creativity and mental health
Stress Management/Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Identifying a hobby or interest which provides an creative, relaxing and positive mental outlet.
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4-H Project Work
Working with Models
Judging or Skit
Discussion/Interview
Demonstration
Field Trip,Tour
Exhibits – Displays
TV, Video Tape, Internet
Radio, CD, Pictures
Ill.Talks, Posters, Display
Talks, Printed Material
Road Trip, Historic Replica, Heirloom Plants
Video Production, Video Scrapbook
Reenactments, Compare and Contrast
Interview Alumni, Mentoring
Preservation Technique
Historical Society
Create an exhibit or display
Road Trip Instructional DVD
Documenting Our Heritage
Poster, Display, Reports
Centennial Project Materials
20 %
80-90 %
50 %
Applying the Cone to 4-H Centennial.