Welcome to Lyon County 4-H!

What is Youth Development?

Meets basic personal and social needs

Builds skills and competencies that allow youth to function and contribute in daily lives

Mission, Vision and Values

4-H Mission

4-H Vision

4-H Values

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4-H Basics

4-H Emblem4-H Colors4-H Pledge

“I pledge my head to clearer thinking,My heart to greater loyalty,My hands to larger service,

and my health to better living,For my club, my community, my country, and my

world.”

4-H Motto“Learning by Doing”

5 C’s of Positive Youth Development

Competence

Confidence

Connection

Character

Caring/Compassion

Bringing It All Together

Core Concepts

Self Responsibility

Social Responsibility

Decision Making and Problem Solving

Goal Setting

Orientation to the World of Work

Life

Skills

Experiential Learning Model

What Is The Value of Volunteer Time?

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4-H Leader Job Description

Term of Responsibility

Time of Commitment

Responsibilities

Unpaid Category “B” Volunteer Employees of the University of Nevada, Reno

Leader Responsibilities and Rights

Volunteers are expected to abide by university policies and regulations that govern their actions, including but not limited to those of ethical behavior, confidentiality, financial responsibility, and drug and alcohol use.

Volunteers are not considered employees for any purpose other than workers‘ compensation and general liability protection. Therefore, they are not eligible for retirement and health benefits, other than workers' compensation, as a result of their volunteer status.

A volunteer assignment can be terminated at the discretion of the institution without notice or cause.

4-H Volunteer Code of Conduct Highlights!

I will:

Be a positive role model!Display respect and courtesy for UNCE

employees, volunteers, program participants, visitors, clients and property.

Provide a safe environment by not harming youth or adults in any way, whether through discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying, physical force, verbal or mental abuse, neglect or other harmful actions.

Respect and follow UNCE policies

 I will not:

Use vulgar or inappropriate language.

Use or be under the influence of illegal drugs.

Consume or be under the influence of alcohol or consume tobacco at youth events.

Discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability, and, in accordance with University policy, sexual orientation.

4-H Volunteer Code of Conduct Highlights! (Continued…)

NV 4-H Organizational ChartUniversity of Nevada

Cooperative ExtensionDean & Director

Karen Hinton

UNCE Area DirectorJerry Buk

UNCE-Lyon CountyExtension EducatorLoretta Singletary

4-H Youth Program Manager/Instructor

S. Lyon CountyJessica Angle

Extension Program Manger

Horticulture ProgramsMarcia Moffit

4-H Youth Program Manager/Instructor

N. Lyon CountyAndrew Munk

4-H Leader Insurance

Workmen’s CompensationLiability

Tort Claims CapDefense & Indemnification

Auto InsuranceAmerican Income Life Insurance

Annual PolicySpecial Activities Coverage for Accident

or Illness

Junior and Teen Leaders

Ages and Stages of Youth Development

Grades K-2

Grades 3-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

National 4-H Headquarters Policy

Follows a set of program guidelines based on developmental appropriateness.

It is neither the intent nor the objective to duplicate the 4-H Member experiences designed for older youth, nor to create a “mini-4-H.”

Participation, safety, personal development, learning and fun are the highest priorities in providing 4-H Cloverbuds programs.

Cloverbud members should not have ongoing projects, of any kind – including animal projects –

Cloverbuds

Cloverbuds

Nevada 4-H Cloverbud Policy

A one-time, non competitive event such as Cloverbud Showmanship

Developmentally appropriate educational experience

Supervised by an adult/teen leader in a one-to-one ratio

A waiver (permission form) is signed by a parent

No large animals will be used including horse, beef, dairy or swine

UNCE-Lyon County

Commitment to Excellence

Progressive Discipline / Behavior Problems / Group Problems

National 4-H HeadquartersA 4-H Club is an organized group of at least five youth from

three different families who meet regularly with adult volunteers or staff for a long-term, progressive series of educational experiences.

Nevada 4-HEnrolls at least 5 youth members from at least 3 families.

Family clubs cannot be chartered. Conducts a minimum of 6 regular club meetings per yearSelects youth officers or youth leaders to provide leadership

to the club. Meets in any location—a home, community center, military

installation, library, public housing site, school, after school program, and/or many other place.

Adapts to and supports mobility of youth and parents

What is a 4-H Club?

4-H Club and 4-H Project

4-H ClubMeets interests and needs of youthIs advised by adult staff or volunteersFamilies and independent members are

welcome to participate as part of the 4-H experience

4-H ProjectIs a planned sequence of age-

appropriate and research-based learning opportunities.

Types of 4-H Projects

4-H Meeting - Business Parliamentary Procedure

Agenda

Call to Order Song Roll Call Opening Exercises – Emblem, Motto, Pledges Introduction of Guests Minutes Correspondence Treasurer’s Report Committee Reports Old Business New Business Announcements Adjournment (may delay adjournment until after program)

Annual Reports/Forms

Annual Financial Reporting Form

“Project Completion Report”

Club Meeting Planning

Project Records

ANNUALLY

LivestockRecord Book

DUE APRIL

ANNUALLY

Contents:

AIRK Declaration FormTable of ContentsMarket Project RecordBreeding Project Record4-H Story4-H Media

PhotographsNews ClippingsCorrespondence

Member’s Section

ANNUALLY

Contents:

Table of Contents4-H Member Journal4-H StoryProject Record/s4-H Media

PhotographsNews ClippingsCorrespondence

Member’s SectionPast Years Portfolios

Portfolio& Member Journal

DUE OCTOBER

4-H Club Chartering

Why

Benefits

Requirements

4-H Club/Project FundraisingCritical Elements:

Disclaimer on products or services offered for sale: “A portion of the sales price of this product or service will be used to promote 4-H educational programs. No endorsement of the product or service by 4-H is implied or intended.”

Fundraising using the 4-H Name and Emblem are for specific educational purposes.

All funds received from 4-H fundraising programs, except those necessary to pay reasonable expenses, must be used to further the 4-H educational programs.

Lyon County 4-H Leaders’

Council - Grants

2010 4-H Year – Council requests a $150.00 pre-award match to consider

Application

UNCE/Lyon County 4-H Websites/Resources

Be Our Web Friend!

Evaluation

Please answer the following questions. Your responses

will help us in future programming. Thank YOU!

As a result of this training…

I am better prepared to lead 4-H youth

1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I better understand my role and responsibilities as a 4-H Leader

1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I better understand my annual obligations as a 4-H Leader

1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I better understand the mission and vision of 4-H

1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I am better prepared to work with all 4-H

members of all ages

1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I better understand the philosophies/frameworks of 4-H

1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

I better understand why we have a Volunteer Code

of Conduct

1. Strongly Disagree2. Disagree3. Neutral4. Agree5. Strongly Agree

How long have you been a Leader?

1. First Year2. 1-3 3. 4-74. 8-115. 12 + years

Please email a copy of the survey or print and mail to the 4-H Office.

Thank YOU!!!