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“4-H Purpose, History, and Structure”

4-H 101CES Staff Development Series

Thursday, October 15, 2009, 10:00 a.m.by

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4-H 101 Series

• 4-H Purpose, History, and Structure (10/15/09)

• Effectively Utilizing Volunteers (11/10/09)• Starting and Maintaining 4-H Clubs

(12/10/09)• Expanding 4-H Opportunities (1/12/10)• Working with 4-H Parents (2/18)• Characteristics of Positive Youth

Development & Life Skill Development (3/9)

4-H Purpose, History, and Structure

Objectives:

1. Define the mission and vision of 4-H and Purdue Extension.

2. Characterize the uniqueness of the 4-H program.

3. Identify significant historical events related to the 4-H program.

4. Recognize significant historical events related to the Cooperative Extension Service.

5. Illustrate the structure of the 4-H program on the national, state, and local level.

6. Describe participation in the 4-H program on the national, state, and local level.

Objective #1: Define the mission and vision of 4-H and Purdue Extension.National 4-H Mission• 4-H empowers youth to reach their

full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

National 4-H Vision• A world in which youth and adults

learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

Indiana 4-H Mission

• “The Indiana 4-H Youth Development mission is to provide real-life educational opportunities that develop young people who positively impact their community and world.”

September, 2009

Indiana 4-H Vision

• “Indiana 4-H Youth Development strives to be the premier, community-based program empowering young people to reach their full potential.”

September, 2009

Purdue Extension Mission

• “The mission of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service is the education of Indiana citizens through application of the land-grant university research and knowledge base for the benefit of agriculture, youth, families, and communities.”

Purdue Extension Vision

• Empower clientele to access information, sort through and process it

• Develop volunteers who share time and expertise

• Accomplished by…– Utilizing appropriate technologies and

communication networks – Creating a climate for our staff to realize

their potential while being team players– Focusing on excellence

Objective #2: Characterize the uniqueness of the 4-H program.

What makes the 4-H program unique?• Presence in every county• Funding sources (federal, state, local)• Connection to land-grant university• Only federally approved and organized

youth development organization in the nation

• What makes 4-H unique in ___ County?

4-H Characteristics…

• Largest out-of-school youth organization in the U.S. with 6 million + members

• Cooperative Extension staff responsible for 4-H in every county in U.S.

• 80+ countries have some form of 4-H• Provides programs that are hands-on,

age-appropriate, and university-based• Supported by 518,000 Volunteers• 60 million alumni

Objective #3: Identify significant historical events related to the 4-H program. • 1902: First organized 4-H Clubs formed

(OH)• 1904: First organized 4-H Clubs formed in

Indiana (Hamilton County), under direction of John Haines – Boys Corn Club and Girls Bread Club

• 1907-1908: 3-leaf clover designed by O.H. Benson (for Head, Hearts, and Hands)

• 1911: 4th leaf added to clover for “Hustle” (later changed to Health)

4-H Historical events continued…

• 1912: 1st Extension Agent hired, Leonard B. Clore in LaPorte Co.

• 1912: Z.M. Smith first State 4-H Leader• 1913: “Clore Bill” passed Indiana

legislature authorizing $30,000 annually for Extension

• 1915: 1st market hog class shown at Indiana State Fair

• 1919: 1,500 youth attend first 4-H Round-Up


• 1927: 4-H Pledge composed by Otis Hall, Montgomery Co., IN, adopted (“and my world” added in 1973)

• 1932: 1st State 4-H Junior Leader Conference conducted

• 1942-1945: Indiana State Fair cancelled due to war efforts

• 1950’s: 1st IFYE outbound group, Share the Fun Contest, and State Fair Achievement Trip

4-H Historical events continued…• 1961: Indiana 4-H Foundation formed• 1962: Horse & Pony project formed• 1973: 1st Animal Science Workshop held• 1980’s: 4-H expands greatly into the

urban settings, nationwide• 1998: 4-H Membership in Indiana

changed from age to grade• 2002: State and National Conversation on

Youth, led by National 4-H Council as celebration of 100 years in existence


• 2003: State 4-H Office joins Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education

• 2004: Indiana 4-H Centennial Celebration

• 2008: National 4-H Mission Mandates announced:– Science, Engineering and Technology (SET)– Healthy Living– Citizenship

Objective #4: Recognize significant historical events related to the Cooperative Extension Service.

• Mid-1800’s: science gains in importance• 1862: Morrill Act signed by President

Lincoln to create land grant university system– Gave each state public land to be sold– Used proceeds to maintain a college

• 1869: John Purdue donates land to Indiana for land-grant institution… Purdue University established

Extension Historical Events continued…

• 1887: Hatch Act signed – Provided funds for agricultural

experiment stations

• 1890: 2nd Morrill Act signed– Provided additional resources for the

development of universities– Established separate institutions for

black colleges in the south


• 1898: “Father of Extension”, Seaman Knapp hired – Demonstrated research results to LA farmers

• 1905: Agricultural extension became a part of Purdue’s educational program

• 1914: Smith-Lever Act signed by President Wilson– Extension becomes educational arm of USDA– Nationwide system established– National, State, and Local government funding

partnership


• WWI: – Food production emphasis– Farm cooperatives organized

• Depression:– Emergency government program

education– Home and money management

• WWII: – Victory gardens– Food conservation


• 1950’s: – Emphasis on program planning; family

living

• 1960’s & 1970’s:– EFNEP; expansion of community

development

• 1980’s & 1990’s:– Farm crisis management; issue

programming; accountability emphasized


• Today…• “Extension is a living, evolving, market-

driven organization that responds to society's changing needs. Lifelong learning is expanding by utilizing existing and new, university-based, knowledge to solve complex problems cooperatively with citizens and their communities.”

(N.H. Bull, et al., 12/2004; http://www.joe.org/joe/2004december/comm2.php

.)

Objective #5: Illustrate the structure of the 4-H program on the national, state, and local level.

• 4-H is coordinated by a number of agencies on National, State, and Local levels.

• 4-H is the only federally approved and organized youth development organization in the nation.

• Formed by Congress, authority for the 4-H Program rests with the United States Department of Agriculture and (within Indiana) Purdue University.

• This federal status means we have specific guidelines regarding membership and how we conduct activities.

National Structure

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)– National Institute of Food and

Agriculture (NIFA)• Families, Youth & Communities

– Youth Development & 4-H»4-H National Headquarters

Dr. Suzanne LeMenestrel, Acting Director, Youth Development

http://www.nifa.usda.gov/youthdevelopment4h.

National Structure continued…• National 4-H Council

– Mission: To advance the 4-H youth development movement to build a world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.

– National, private sector non-profit partner of 4-H and the Cooperative Extension System.

– Focuses on fundraising; brand management; communications; legal and fiduciary support to national and state 4-H programs

– Manages National 4-H Youth Conference Center and the National 4-H Supply Service

– Board of Trustees consists of youth, 4-H representatives, extension/land-grant universities, corporate executives, and other private citizens http://4-h.org

National Structure continued…

• National 4-H Youth Conference Center– Chevy Chase, MD, one mile from D.C.– Opened in 1959– Serves 30,000 youth annually– Premier facility in D.C. area focused

specifically on youthhttp://www.4hcenter.org/

• National 4-H Supply Service– Authorized agent for items bearing the 4-H

name and emblem– Publishes annual Source Book http://www.4-hmall.org/

Indiana Structure

• Purdue University– College of Agriculture

• Cooperative Extension Service»Dr. Chuck Hibberd, Director

• Department of Youth Development and Agricultural Education (YDAE)

– 4-H Youth Development Program»Dr. Renee McKee, State 4-H

Program Leaderhttp://www.four-h.purdue.edu/

Purdue College of Agriculture

Cooperative Extension Service

Indiana Structure continued…• Indiana 4-H Foundation

– Chartered in 1961– Seeks to create and enhance growth and

recognition opportunities for Indiana 4-H members and their leaders that they may develop the hallmarks of successful citizens: responsibility, leadership and integrity

– Granted over $6.5 million in support of Indiana 4-H youth, volunteers and programs

– Moved back to Purdue’s campus in 2008– Shelly Bingle-Coffman serves as Executive

Director and 4-H Resource Development Officer– http://www.4h.org/

County Structure

• County Government– County Commissioners– County Council

• County Extension Advisory Board– County Extension Director

• 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

• 4-H Youth Development Council &/or 4-H Fair Board

– 4-H Volunteers

County Extension Program Organization

Source of Purdue CES Organization Charts:

http://www.ces.purdue.edu/anr/field/ceshandbook/sectionIIIorganization.html#charts

4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

• Primary Purpose:• Provide educational leadership in

carrying out Extension’s mission in the local community.

• Primary Responsibilities:• Plan programs that meet community’s

needs• Communicate Purdue Extension

philosophy, goals, and policies to a wide audience

4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

• Work with community advisory groups to establish local operating procedures in line with Extension’s mission

• Develop and support volunteer leadership efforts, including appointment and dismissal of volunteers

• Use university information to conduct educational programs

• Network with people and organizations in the county to share Extension program information

• Remain up-to-date professionally and adapt skillfully to change

4-H Youth Development Council

• Purpose: – Help plan and implement a 4-H Youth

Development Program consistent with the mission of Extension.

– Program should offer a variety of high-quality 4-H youth educational opportunities, be adequately supported, and be in accordance with the developmental needs of young people.

4-H Council Functions

• Program Planning– Needs assessment

• Is there a need for the program in the community? How do you know?

– Variety of delivery methods• Organized clubs, School enrichment,

After-School, Mini/Exploring, Special interest, Exchanges, Camps, Workshops/Conferences

4-H Council Functions

– Implement guidelines that are:• Safe, Fair, Equitable• Perhaps unique to County, but consistent

with State and Federal guidelines• Allow for participation in State activities

– Provide equal opportunity for all to participate

– Inclusive, not exclusive policies– Individual and group recognition– Program evaluation

4-H Council Functions continued…• Audience Development

– Year-round recruitment– Target new audiences as demographics

change – take time to review county population trends

– Notify public of plans

• Volunteer Staff Development– Required to operate sound 4-H program– Support Extension Educator’s role with

volunteer management – Volunteers may serve as policy-makers, in

advisory role, or in direct contact with members and parents

4-H Council Functions continued…

• Resource Development– Annual program budget– Request funds from County Council– Raise private funds– Be knowledgeable, excited and involved in

program

• Resource Accountability– Funds must be used in compliance with

USDA guidelines– Complete financial accounting and reporting

for each 4-H unit (not just 4-H Clubs)

4-H Council Functions continued…• Program Visibility

– Promote program to potential participants– Share information with those who support

the program with private and public dollars

• Interagency Programming– Operate cooperatively with other youth-

serving educational programs (e.g., schools, scouts, Junior Achievement, church groups)

– Network with other Extension-related groups (e.g., Extension Board, Homemakers, 4-H Leaders, Fair Board)

Fair Boards

• May or may not have 4-H Council functions or be tied to 4-H Program

• Own and/or operate the Fairgrounds and associated functions

• Typically have representation from the 4-H Council on Fair Board if the groups are separate

County Government

• Provides funding for County Extension Office staff, facilities, and supplies

• Provides funding for 4-H programming and Fairgrounds

Tips for 4-H Council President and Extension Educators to Work Together • Establish lines of communication

early. Identify the most efficient method to communicate.

• Cooperatively develop meeting agendas.

• Sit together during meetings. • Identify 4-H Council information &

training needs.

Tips for 4-H Council President and Extension Educators to Work Together • Relay upcoming events, deadlines,

or other information to share with council members.

• Don’t surprise each other with last minute agenda items or requests; plan ahead as much as possible.

• Attend meetings.• Offer assistance to each other as

needed.

Jointly-held roles of 4-H Councils and Extension Educators

• 4-H Councils create a quality 4-H Program that parallels Extension Educator job description. Salaried staff and volunteers jointly design activities and share in completing these functions.

• Assure 4-H unit financial accountability.• Work cooperatively to meet the 7

functions previously outlined for the 4-H Council.

• The County Extension Educator should be a non-voting member of the 4-H Council

Objective #6: Describe participation in the 4-H program on the national, state, and local levels.

Type of Participation

National Indiana(national rank)

Total Enrollment 5,988,787 216,502(4th)

4-H Club 1,617,458 72,159(5th)

Special Interest 2,135,715 20,446(7th)

School Enrichment

3,992,140 117,126(6th)

4-H Participation continued…


National Indiana

Male 47% 47%

Female 53% 53%

White, not Hispanic

70% 88%

Black, not Hispanic

15% 9.3%

Hispanic, other

12% 2.7%


Residence National Indiana

Towns (<10,000)

35% 36.1%

Central Cities 22.5% 18.7%

Towns & Cities

30.6% 20.8%

Farms 11.9% 24.4%


Grade in School

National Indiana

<K-3 38% 46%

4-6 37% 32%

7-9 14% 13%

10-12+ 11% 9%


4-H Volunteers

National Indiana

Adult Leaders

420,514 13,269

Junior (Teen) Leaders

98,092 4,760

National Indiana

Total 4-H Projects

10,959,360 383,947

Sources of 4-H Statistics:

• Indiana 4-H Report, 2008

• USDA Annual 4-H Youth Development Enrollment Report, Fiscal Year 2003

• http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/4h_stats.htm


• How would you describe the 4-H participation in your county?

• Are there populations you would like to reach that you have not been able to?

• What methods have you found to be effective in reaching new audiences?

• What marketing/recruitment strategies have worked for you?

Questions, Comments, Feedback???

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Next 4-H 101 Program:

“Effectively Utilizing Volunteers” Tuesday, November 10, 2009,

10:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon, Adobe Connect

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