Florida 4-H Citizenship Programs: Tying Them All Together to the Citizenship Mission Mandate

Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission MandateTracy Tesdall, 4-H Regional AgentWendi Armstrong, Youth-Adult PartnershipsDr. Dale Pracht, Organizational Strategies Specialist2012 Southern Region 4-H Biennial ConferenceMar 21, 2012Civic VirtueA citizens commitment to democratic ideals & practices to good character in everyday lifeNational 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate

Florida 4-H Legislature

Adult Orientationhttp://my.brainshark.com/AdultOrientation-833369725

Goals of 4-H LEG4-H LEG prep materialsLesson 1Understanding the three branches of governmentHow a bill becomes a lawWhat is a mock legislature? What is Florida 4-H Legislature?

Lesson 2Government overview & the democratic process (civic/political literacy)Understanding formal & informal government structures.Apply moral and ethical valuing processes to public policy makingResearching and gathering information on issues4-H LEG prep materialsLesson 3How to identify an appropriate strategy for a given situation & legislative bill analysisBecome aware of societal issues and potential solutionsApply logic and identifying potential solutions within the context of issuesLesson 4Understand parliamentary procedures.Gain communication skills. Listen to varying viewpoints.Respect the opinions and rights of others.

4-H LEG prep materialsLesson 5 (Spotlight on Lobbyists I)What is a lobbyist/What is the role of a lobbyistCharacteristics of a Good LobbyistCommunicating your point of viewApply moral and ethical valuing processes to public policy making

Lesson 6 (Spotlight on Lobbyists II) (online module)The 4-H Lobby Groups: An In-Depth Look What is a lobby group?What are the lobby groups?The Philosophy of Each Group & the lobbyists role

4-H LEG prep materialsLesson 7 (Spotlight on Lobbyists III)Developing reasons supporting your point of view - PersuasionPreparing to be a lobbyist @ 4-H LEG Office hoursAmendmentsResponsibilities of a 4-H LEG page4-H LEG lobbyist schedule

Adult Orientation4-H LEG: How to Survive a Youth Driven Event What is a youth-driven event vs a youth-adult partnership?What is 4-H LEGThe manualsWhat can adults expect to see or doThe ScheduleAdult assignments

National 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate

Florida 4-H Citizenship-Leadership Program4-H LEG/CWF Council/4-H Day at the Capitol Community Pride/State Project New Developments in FloridaSandra Day OConnor ActFlorida Joint Center for CitizenshipCurriculum AvailableKnow Your Government SeriesLeadership (My Journal & My Portfolio)Unlock Your Leadership PotentialLeadership Skills you Never OutgrowPublic AdventuresService LearningWindows to Asian CulturesSummaryQuestions?Applications