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It’s Our Time
Texas 4-H Virtual SummitKevin D. Chilek, PhDNovember 7, 2012
Why?
• We are the youth development specialist
• We have what people want• We have the tools
We are Youth Development Specialist
• What is Youth Development?• http://goo.gl/dJZ44
We Have What People Want
• What do our youth want?• http://goo.gl/Gbv1x• http://goo.gl/8VdRk
We Have the Tools
• What are the tools?– Project– Volunteers– Reputation– Structure
Project
• The subject matter expertise• The things kids want to do• A format for interaction• An opportunity for achievement• We have a special product
Volunteers
• 30,000• Trained• Dedicated• Care about the subject and the kids
Reputation
• 100 Years• We stand on the shoulders of giants• We have a recognized brand• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Structure
• County, District, State, National• Local support and Broad support• Family oriented• Supported by values
How?
• Be bold• It’s not free• No excuses• Emphasize the benefits
Be Bold
• Offer an experience• Promote it like it’s the best and MAKE
IT THE BEST!• We will teach you if you want to learn• You will love it if you will come
It’s Not FREE (it never was)
• $$$• Time• Commitment• Energy• Planning• Dedication
No Excuses
• Make no excuses… We are who we are and we are proud!
• We will build the best program we can for YOU!
• YOU will decide if it’s what you want to do
Benefits
• You tell me!!!!
Things to ConsiderGood to Great
• It’s not about us/you• Think who before what• Confront reality• Be the hedge hog
It’s Not About You
• Level 5 Leadership– Personal Humility– Professional Commitment– Creating Sustained Results
Think Who Before What
• Get the right people on the bus– People with a passion for youth and the
program– People of character– Busy people– Respected people– People that care
Confront Reality
• Make decisions based on accurate information– What do “your” kids want to do?– What are “your” needs for success?– What are the expectations of the
organization?• Work within the confines of your
potential for success
Be the Hedge Hog
• FOCUS– What are you passionate about?– What will bring youth to the program in
a meaningful way?– What can you be the best at?
Points to consider
• Self Discipline as a culture• Technology as an accelerator• Momentum (flywheel)
Conclusion
• We have a great product• We are good at what we do• Make no excuses• Be bold in your delivery• Focus!!!!