Prescription for Prescription for Success:Success:

Adults and Youth Adults and Youth Working TogetherWorking Together

Darryl Diamond & Sara LewisDarryl Diamond & Sara Lewis

Monroe County 4-H Program Monroe County 4-H Program CoordinatorsCoordinators

4-H Youth Development4-H Youth Development

4-H EMBLEM4-H EMBLEM

A four-leaf clover A four-leaf clover with the letter “H” with the letter “H” on each leaflet. on each leaflet. The accepted The accepted emblem emblem symbolizing the symbolizing the four-square four-square development of development of Head, Heart, Head, Heart, Hands and Health. Hands and Health.

4-H PLEDGE4-H PLEDGE

I pledge: I pledge:

My HEAD to clearer thinking,My HEAD to clearer thinking,

My HEART to greater loyalty,My HEART to greater loyalty,

My HANDS to larger service and My HANDS to larger service and

My HEALTH to better living, My HEALTH to better living,

For my club, my community, my For my club, my community, my country and my world. country and my world.

4-H MOTTO4-H MOTTO

““To make the best To make the best better”better”

WELCOMEWELCOME

to the 4-H program into the 4-H program in

MONROE County!MONROE County!

What is 4-H?What is 4-H?

• Youth program of Michigan State Youth program of Michigan State University Extension and other University Extension and other Extension Services throughout the Extension Services throughout the United States and around the WorldUnited States and around the World

• Located in every county in MichiganLocated in every county in Michigan• Largest Co-Ed Youth Development Largest Co-Ed Youth Development

ProgramProgram• Youth and Adults working together to Youth and Adults working together to

enhance the life skills of youthenhance the life skills of youth

MICHIGAN 4-H – 100 MICHIGAN 4-H – 100 YEARS OF GROWINGYEARS OF GROWING

• Nationally established in 1902Nationally established in 1902• Michigan 1908Michigan 1908• Boys corn clubs in Muskegon and Boys corn clubs in Muskegon and

Mason Counties. Mason Counties. • 1914 Became part of United States 1914 Became part of United States

Department of Agriculture. Department of Agriculture. • 1910 4-H Began in Monroe County1910 4-H Began in Monroe County

Mission of Michigan 4-H Mission of Michigan 4-H Youth DevelopmentYouth Development

• Connect with positive adult role models and Connect with positive adult role models and mentorsmentors

• Make new friends in safe learning environmentsMake new friends in safe learning environments• Take the lead in what they do and how they Take the lead in what they do and how they

developdevelop• Set the pace of their learningSet the pace of their learning• Learn skills that will allow them to be productive Learn skills that will allow them to be productive

members of societymembers of society• Build understanding of others who are part of our Build understanding of others who are part of our

communities and worldcommunities and world• Become active citizens through their service and Become active citizens through their service and

leadershipleadership

What we believe!What we believe!• The 4-H member is more important than the 4-H The 4-H member is more important than the 4-H

project. project. • 4-H’ers should be their own best exhibit4-H’ers should be their own best exhibit• No award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a member or No award is worth sacrificing the reputation of a member or

volunteervolunteer• Competition should never be emphasized more than learning by Competition should never be emphasized more than learning by

doingdoing• Learning how to do the project is more important than the Learning how to do the project is more important than the

project. project. • Learning by doing is fundamental in 4-H Learning by doing is fundamental in 4-H • The most important lessons are taught through actions, not The most important lessons are taught through actions, not

through words. through words. • There is more than one good way to do most things. There is more than one good way to do most things. • Every person needs to be noticed, feel important and be praisedEvery person needs to be noticed, feel important and be praised• Our job is to help young people learn how to think and make Our job is to help young people learn how to think and make

good decisions. good decisions. • The young person is the volunteer’s “project.”The young person is the volunteer’s “project.”

Ages and Stages of Youth Ages and Stages of Youth DevelopmentDevelopment

• The ages and stages of youth The ages and stages of youth development include: physical, development include: physical, cognitive, social and emotional cognitive, social and emotional characteristics of children. characteristics of children.

• Early Elementary (6-8 year olds)Early Elementary (6-8 year olds)• Late Elementary (9-11 year olds)Late Elementary (9-11 year olds)• Young Teens (12-14 year olds)Young Teens (12-14 year olds)• Middle Teens (15-17 year olds)Middle Teens (15-17 year olds)• Older Teens (18-19 year olds) Older Teens (18-19 year olds)

Volunteer RolesVolunteer Roles

• Council, board and committee Council, board and committee membersmembers

• Resource volunteersResource volunteers• Community Club LeadersCommunity Club Leaders• Project Leader Project Leader • Activity/Community Service LeaderActivity/Community Service Leader• Teen LeaderTeen Leader

Council, Boards and Council, Boards and Committee MembersCommittee Members

• Individuals looking for a leadership Individuals looking for a leadership position within 4-H. position within 4-H.

• Leaders wanting a leadership role Leaders wanting a leadership role on a county level. on a county level.

• Individuals that want to stay Individuals that want to stay involved in 4-H but are no longer involved in 4-H but are no longer associated with the club. associated with the club.

MONROE COUNTY 4-H MONROE COUNTY 4-H STRUCTURAL STRUCTURAL FRAMEWORKFRAMEWORK

• 4-H Council 4-H Council • County Committees County Committees

Jr. Livestock AssociationJr. Livestock Association

Small Animal AssociationSmall Animal Association

Caprine CouncilCaprine Council

Dairy BoardDairy Board

Dog ProgramDog Program

Horse & Pony BoardHorse & Pony Board

Resource VolunteersResource Volunteers

• Individuals that are not associated Individuals that are not associated with a club but can be called upon with a club but can be called upon for expertise, workshops, knowledge for expertise, workshops, knowledge etc. etc.

Community Club LeaderCommunity Club Leader

• Responsible for the organization and Responsible for the organization and overall management of the club. overall management of the club.

Project LeaderProject Leader

• An individual that works with small An individual that works with small groups of youth in a specific project groups of youth in a specific project area. area.

Teen LeaderTeen Leader

• Usually 13 years or olderUsually 13 years or older• Assist an adult in a given project Assist an adult in a given project

areaarea• Responsible for a leadership positionResponsible for a leadership position

How Do I Become a How Do I Become a LeaderLeader

• Desire to work with youth Desire to work with youth • ApplicationApplication• ReferencesReferences• Criminal History Check Criminal History Check • Orientation/InterviewOrientation/Interview• Code of ConductCode of Conduct

How Does 4-H Happen?How Does 4-H Happen?

• Most common – clubs Most common – clubs • After school programsAfter school programs• School enrichment programsSchool enrichment programs• Summer programsSummer programs• Short-term special interest programsShort-term special interest programs• VolunteersVolunteers

What is a 4-H Club?What is a 4-H Club?

• A group of individuals who have A group of individuals who have common objectives. common objectives.

• The club structure promotes adult The club structure promotes adult volunteers as mentors to youth, volunteers as mentors to youth, promoting learn by doing activities promoting learn by doing activities and projects. and projects.

• Two or more families with a goal of a Two or more families with a goal of a minimum of 5 individuals in the club. minimum of 5 individuals in the club.

Types of 4-H ClubsTypes of 4-H Clubs

• Community ClubsCommunity Clubs• Project ClubsProject Clubs• Special InterestSpecial Interest• After-schoolAfter-school

Cost?Cost?

• $10.00 per person or $30.00 max $10.00 per person or $30.00 max per family per family

• Individual Club dues varyIndividual Club dues vary• Projects, activities, etc. Projects, activities, etc.

Club OutcomesClub Outcomes

• A greater knowledge and appreciation of A greater knowledge and appreciation of selfself

• Increased self esteemIncreased self esteem• Public and interpersonal communication Public and interpersonal communication

skillsskills• Positive interaction with youth and adultsPositive interaction with youth and adults• Responsibility for selfResponsibility for self• Commitment and contribution to a group Commitment and contribution to a group

and communityand community

Club OutcomesClub Outcomes

• An attitude of life-long inquiry and An attitude of life-long inquiry and application of informationapplication of information

• Use of knowledge for betterment of self Use of knowledge for betterment of self and communityand community

• An ability to relate to a constantly An ability to relate to a constantly changing worldchanging world

• Strengthened family interactionsStrengthened family interactions• Career explorationCareer exploration• Leadership skillsLeadership skills

Policies, Policies, ProceduresProcedures

And DeadlinesAnd Deadlines

4-H Age4-H Age

• 4-H Age is determined by a young 4-H Age is determined by a young person’s age as of January 1 person’s age as of January 1

• Explorer’s program: 7 -8 year oldsExplorer’s program: 7 -8 year olds• 4-H Member’s Age: 9 – 19 4-H Member’s Age: 9 – 19

DeadlinesDeadlines

• Clubs must reenroll each year with the Clubs must reenroll each year with the Extension Office by November 1Extension Office by November 1stst. .

• Each club may determine their own Each club may determine their own enrollment deadlines. enrollment deadlines.

• If a 4-H member is going to participate in the If a 4-H member is going to participate in the Monroe County Fair, they must be enrolled Monroe County Fair, they must be enrolled with a club by April 1with a club by April 1stst. .

• Clubs must complete an affirmative action Clubs must complete an affirmative action statement, club inventory, and leader code of statement, club inventory, and leader code of conduct by November 1conduct by November 1stst. .

• Financial Audits must be completed by Financial Audits must be completed by January 31January 31stst..

Animal Registrations Animal Registrations GuidelinesGuidelines

• January 1 – Market Steers in members possessionJanuary 1 – Market Steers in members possession• January 15 – Market Steers must be tagged and registeredJanuary 15 – Market Steers must be tagged and registered• May 1 – Market Swine in members possessionMay 1 – Market Swine in members possession• May 1 – Light Horse & Pony registration dueMay 1 – Light Horse & Pony registration due• May 1 - Market Lambs must be in members possessionMay 1 - Market Lambs must be in members possession• Tagging dates for Market Animals will be announced. Beef are Tagging dates for Market Animals will be announced. Beef are

tagged in January, lambs and swine in May 2nd.tagged in January, lambs and swine in May 2nd.

** All swine exhibitors are required to have an updated Pork Quality ** All swine exhibitors are required to have an updated Pork Quality Assurance Card in order to exhibit. Assurance Card in order to exhibit.

Fair RegistrationsFair Registrations

• In order to exhibit in the 4-H In order to exhibit in the 4-H Department of the Monroe County Department of the Monroe County fair, 4-H members must be enrolled fair, 4-H members must be enrolled in a club by April 1in a club by April 1stst. .

• Fair registrations are generally due Fair registrations are generally due about June 15about June 15thth. .

COUNTY, STATE COUNTY, STATE AND NATIONAL AND NATIONAL

EVENTSEVENTS

CountyCounty

• Project Workshops Project Workshops Mini Expo, Fitting & Showing Clinic, Mini Expo, Fitting & Showing Clinic, Specie Specific Educational Workshops, Specie Specific Educational Workshops, Spring AchievementSpring Achievement

• Trainings Trainings Leader Learning Fair Leader Learning Fair

• Events Events Monroe County Fair, Agricultural Monroe County Fair, Agricultural Awareness Day, Spaghetti Dinner & Awareness Day, Spaghetti Dinner & AuctionAuction

State 4-H EventsState 4-H Events• 4-H Communications Contest4-H Communications Contest• 4-H Dairy Days4-H Dairy Days• 4-H Horse Jamboree4-H Horse Jamboree• 4-H Horticulture and Entomology Contest4-H Horticulture and Entomology Contest• 4-H Trail Ride4-H Trail Ride• Capitol ExperienceCapitol Experience• Caprine Classic & ExpoCaprine Classic & Expo• Exploration DaysExploration Days• Great Lakes Natural Resources CampGreat Lakes Natural Resources Camp• Kettunen Center WorkshopsKettunen Center Workshops• Rabbit & Cavy Expo & Show Rabbit & Cavy Expo & Show • State 4-H Dog ShowState 4-H Dog Show• State 4-H Horse Show State 4-H Horse Show • State 4-H Shooting Sports TournamentState 4-H Shooting Sports Tournament

National EventsNational Events

• Citizenship Washington FocusCitizenship Washington Focus• National 4-H Congress & National 4-H Congress &

ConferenceConference• National 4-H Dairy ConferenceNational 4-H Dairy Conference• North Central Region Volunteer North Central Region Volunteer

ForumForum• Wonders of WashingtonWonders of Washington

International EventsInternational Events

• Exchange Opportunities:Exchange Opportunities:– BelizeBelize– IFYEIFYE– JamaicaJamaica– JapaneseJapanese– MexicoMexico– PolandPoland

ResourcesResources

• Newsletter (Online)Newsletter (Online)• BulletinsBulletins• Curriculum Curriculum • Cooperative Curriculum SystemCooperative Curriculum System• National 4-H National 4-H • National 4-H Supply ServiceNational 4-H Supply Service• Michigan 4-H Foundation Michigan 4-H Foundation • Kettunen Center Kettunen Center

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