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Oklahoma 4-H Youth Development

Parent-Volunteer Training

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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


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


Who is OCES?Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Oklahoma Cooperative Extension

ServiceService

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Family & Consumer Sciences

Rural Development4-H Youth Development


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


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


4-H educates through…Individual Project Work

Local ClubsCounty, District and State

Activities and EventsShort-Term ProgramsSchool EnrichmentAfterschool Programs


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


Types of 4-H ClubsCommunity ClubProject ClubShort-Term Special Interest

ClubAfterschool Programs


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%


Activity Leader

Project Leader

Organizational Leader

Teen Leader

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Program Advisory

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4-H Foundation Youth

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Committee(s) of Adult and Youth Volunteers

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Committee(s)ActivitiesEventsParent-Volunteer Training

Club Representation

Youth-Adult Partnership with Youth Council


Committee(s) of Adult and Youth Volunteers

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Plan, Conduct and Evaluate County Programs, Activities and Events

Establish and Maintain a Strong Youth-Adult Partnership


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


The Purpose of 4-H Projects

“Create a blue ribbon childnot a blue

ribbon project.”


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


4-H

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4-H Member

Take responsibility for setting goals, working toward the goals, keeping records and being a role model in deeds and actions.


4-H

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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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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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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.


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)


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.


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

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Applying the Cone to 4-H Centennial.

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