GRICULTURAL EXTENSHODISERVICE

Information from the State 4-H—Youth Office

VOLUME XVIII, Number 8, August 1979

CONTENTS Page ENCLOSURES(With Coordinators' Newsletters)

- RESEARCH AND CAREERPROGRAMMING 2 — Warning Garden Tips

— WHAT'S IN A NAME‘CIYC) 3 — Certificate of Achievement- VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION 3 — List of Participants, Marine- CITIZENSHIP-IN—ACTION 4 Environment Workshop- MARINE ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOP 4 — Memo t0: County with PrOSPGCtive- D.A.D. SUMMARY CORRECTIONS 4 IFYE or YDP Delegates— 1980 IFYE AND YDP FEES 5 - Volunteer Administrations- CUMULATIVE RECORD CERTIFICATE 5 Educational Opportunities- GROUP LEADER OPPORTUNITIES' 5- WINNING GARDEN TIPS 5" KEEP EYE (I) ON 4—H 6- NATIONAL YOUTH GOALS 7— NEW BUILDING NEARING COM-

PLETION AT BETSY-JEFF PENN 8 \ / ‘- NORTH CAROLINA 4-H LEADER ‘ 3 , , é]

CONVENTION SCHEDULED 8 .ix' ‘- CAMPBELL SOUP CONFERENCE IN AE/szi AZ , §éz flfléfléL/J

WASHINGTON, D.C. SET 9 Donald L. Stormer '- SECOND HALF OF WORKSHOP Assistant Extension Director, 4-H

ARCHERY PROJECT COORDINATORCERTIFICATION WORKSHOPSCHEDULED FOR MILLSTONE 9

- ROCK EAGLE '79 SET 10- MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS' lO

QAf“Roger . DohertyExt. 4—H Media Coordinator—Editor

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RESEARCH AND CAREER PROGRAMMING

A piece of research conducted by Arthur G. Cosby and J. StevenPicon entitled "Social Inequality and Educational Achievement in RuralAmerica" looks at the process through which careers and career—relatedpreferences are developed during adolescence. This information may beuseful in programming in the area of careers.

It has been documented that rural populations have historicallyand are currently experiencing more problems of poverty, illiteracy,malnutrition, and unemployment than urban populations. The basic dif—ference is that the rural economy centers around agricultural produc—tion and services while the urban economy is diversified with a widerange of goods and services. This has implications if the rural youthdecide to remain in the rural locale, there are fewer jobs for them toconsider. ’

The research model was based on life cycle changes from both de-velOpmental theory in Psychology and status attainment theory in Soci—ology. The basic assumption is that career decision making is carriedout in conjunction with social maturation, and that it is a process sub-ject to different sets of influences at each new point in an individual'slife cycle.

Some findings of the study relevant to career programming are asfollows:

1. Career and career related preferences reflected a general endorse-ment of traditional success themes.

2. Career and career related preferences were found to moderately pre—dict subsequent early adult behaviors: ie., educational preferencespredict educational attainment; marriage plans found to predictearly marriage; residential preferences predict actual residence.

Implications: Since preferences in this area are transferred toactual behavior, this may be an area for career program interven—tion. ‘Programs that improve the quality of career and career relatedpreferences could indirectly impact on actual attainments andachievements.

3. There was a consistent trend for women to select a few highly re—stricted occupations generally considered "traditional female pur-suits."

4. Early marital plans found to depress educational attainment morefor women than for men. (Continued on page 3)

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RESEARCH AND CAREER PROGRAMMING (Cont.)

Implications: Programs directed toward rural women would emphasizeexpansion of role models and perhaps the consequences of early mar-riage and children on attainment of career goals.

5. Blacks were less able to transmit advantages achieved at any stagein the process to the next stage.

Implication: Programs designated for rural Blacks would perhaps bemore effective focusing on means and strategies of transmitting pre—ferences into attainment.

Judy M. Groff

WHAT'S IN A NAME (IYC)

He was born today. His name is Eric...or Aaron...or Nwoye. Hisnationality is Swedish...or Israeli...or Nigerian. The first of these,his name, is what makes him an individual; the second what makes him amember of a nation, a group, a community. And, for psychological reasons,it's important indeed that a child grow up with both of these-~an identityas an individual ("I'm unique! I'm special: I'm important because I'mME!") and an identity as a member of something larger ("I'm importantbecause I belong.”), this is the fifth principle contained in the UnitedNations' Declaration of the Child. The right to a name and a nationality.

'Pauline E. Moore

VOLUNTEER ADMINISTRATION

Many of you have indicated an interest in pursuing an advanceddegree in volunteer administration. Find enclosed "Volunteer Administra—tions Educational Opportunities," a listing of American colleges anduniversities which have undergraduate and graduate curricula and pro—grams in volunteer administration. The list was compiled in relationto my work with the Education/Resources Committee of the North CarolinaAssociation of Volunteer Administrators. I hope you find it valuable.

Thearon T. McKinney

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CITIZENSHIP-IN—ACTION

Each year Reader's Digest Foundation sponsors the Citizenship—in-Action Program through the National 4-H Council. This program provides~"seed money" for innovative citizenship and community involvement proj—ects and programs at the local level. Each year all states are givenan opportunity to submit propOSals for funding. Proposals are due inthe State 4-H Office by September 21 and at the National 4—H Office onOctober 1 with announcement of the grants made by December, pending

~funding from the Reader's Digest Foundation. Proposals are evaluatedby an Extension Committee during National Record Judging in Chicago.

Copies of the application form, a description of the program andcriteria used in evaluating proposals for grants are available upon re—quest.

We hope you will help promote this opportunity to your county staff,4—H members and adult leaders. The National 4—H COuncil will be promot—ing this opportunity during the Citizenship4Washington Focus Program atthe National 4-H Center this summer as a part of on—going 4-H Citizen—ship program opportunities. We look forward to receiving many applica—tions again this year. '

Pauline E. Moore

MARINE ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOP

Enclosed is a list of participants in the August Marine Environ—ment Workshop. If participants are from your county, you may want touse them as leaders in 1980.

We are in the process of developing a marine science curriculumfor all age groups. This will, hopefully, be available in 1980.

Dalton R. Proctor

D.A.D. SUMMARY CORRECTIONS

Sorry we goofedl Gates COunty had 91 participants at District 4—HActivity Day and Catawba had 33. Please add these to the summary I sentin the letter to 4-H Coordinators regarding District 4-H Activity Days.

Pauline E. Moore

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1980 IFYE AND YDP FEES

The 1980 participant fee for IFYE Representatives and YDP delegateswill be $1,550. This is the first increase since 1976. ‘A copy of theup-dated memorandum to counties with prospective participants in theseprograms is enclosed with the 4-H Coordinator's newsletter.

Pauline E. Moore

CUMULATIVE RECORD CERTIFICATE

Enclosed in the 4~H COordinator's copy is a certificate that may begiven to 4—H members completing the cumulative record. We feel that a4-H member should be recognized for the extra time and effort that gointo this work. Counties may order certificates for records submittedin 1979 from me. We will need to reprint these for 1980 use.

We would appreciate receiving your opinion on this certificate assoon as possible.

Dalton R. Proctor

GROUP LEADER OPPORTUNITIES

The National 4-H Council is now accepting applications for 1980IFYE Ambassador group leadership positions. Preference is given toExtension staff, 4—H leaders, and past 4—H international exchangeparticipants who have a language skill and travel experience in thecountry or area to which they are assigned; an interest in inter-national affairs; and demonstrated leadership and group skills. ..Ambassador programs are usually conducted in the summer. Group leaderapplication and related information are available from our office.Application must be signed by the applicant and the state 4—H inter—national program leader before being submitted to Council.

Pauline E. Moore

WINNING GARDEN TIPS

We have a limited quantity of this year's Ortho garden book,Winning Garden Tips. Orders will be filled on a first come basis.The maximum number that will be sent to one county at this time is25. Please send your orders to me at P.O. Box 5037, Raleigh, 27650.

One copy of Winning Garden Tips is enclosed.

Roger J. Doherty

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KEEP EYE (I) QN 4—H

INFORM ....... .present 4-H leaders, potential 4-H leaders and the publicabout your leadership drive and what 4-H offers its leaders.

INSPIRE ....... every 4—H leader to take an active part in recruiting new4—H leaders and making them feel welcOme.

INQUIRE ....... how other successful 4—H leadership drives in other coun—ties have been conducted. Adapt useful ideas for yourcounty.

IMPRESS ....... those who have talents 4—H needs that they can make areal contribution; It is flattering to be needed.

INFLUENCE.....prospective 4—H leaders with 4-H achievements. Peoplelike to be identified with a successful organization.

INNOVATE......maybe it is time to change from old techniques of recruit—ment. Try some brand new ideas this year.

INTRODUCE ..... new or potential 4-H leaders to everyone involved withthe 4-H program in your county.

INSTALL.......new 4-H leaders with a special ceremony. These honorsadd warmth to their welcome to the 4—H program.

INVOLVE.......new 4-H leaders in specific activities immediately.

IMPROVE.......methods of keeping old 4—H leaders actiVe and interested.

INSTILL.......loyalty in every 4-H leader. Use your 4—H newsletter to~ keep everyone fully informed of 4—H activities and

achievements.’

INFUSE........your whole 4—H leadership drive with an air of success.

FrOm the South Dakota 4—H Newsletter

NATIONAL YOUTH GOALS

The National Collaboration for Youth seeks to focus the attention ofsociety on the importance of youth development to national life, toassure that youth development is given high priority in the formationof national policy and the allocation of resources, and to involveyouth in the decision making processes of all programs and institutionswhich affect their lives.

Youth are our nation's greatest resource, our hope for the future. Therole of the family and parental responsibility are crucial for shapingthe development of children.' As national goals to meet the needs ofyour youth, we suggest:

1. Giving all youth the opportunity to develop to their fullestpotential and providing physically, mentally, and sociallyhandicapped and abused children the special support andguidance necessary for their positive development.

2. Providing youth with programs that emphasize the developmentof skills for living, for participation in a democraticsociety and a pluralistic world.

3. Insuring youth access to quality health care, with emphasison prevention and health maintenance.

4. Providing quality education for all youth with alternativeforms that provide for individualized learning and flexibilityin academic and career options.

5. Providing work experience, paid and unpaid, and employment forall young people, including_adequate preparation for transi—tion to the world of work. '

6. Placing attention on prevention of juvenile delinquency anddrug and alcohol abuse.

7. Encouraging Federal, State and local levels of government todevelop comprehensive, coordinated programs that meet thedevelopmental needs of youth; including representatives ofprivate voluntary agencies and youth in planning and oversee-ing the implementation of such programs.

References to "all youth" in this National Youth Goals' statement under—score the National Collaboration for Youth's intent that the nationrespond effectively to youth needs in ways which recognize our country'spluralism. In addition, the special needs of minority, female, handi—capped and abused youth in geographic areas where these needs are mostintense require an affirmative response. (Continued on page 8)

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NATIONAL YOUTH GOALS (CONT.)

The members of the National Collaboration for Youth are —

Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America Girls' Clubs of America, Inc.Boys' Clubs of America Girl Scouts of the U.S.A.Boy Scouts of America National Board of YMCAsCamp Fire Girls, Inc. National Board of the YWCA of the USA4—H Youth Programs Red Cross Youth ServicesFuture Homemakers of America, Inc. United Neighborhood Centers of America

Submitted by Dr. Donald Stormer

NEW BUILDING NEARING COMPLETION AT BETSY—JEFF PENNDesigned for Volunteer Staff Development

A brand new, nicely appointed building is nearing completion atBetsy—Jeff. It is to be available for use in the mid to late fall. Thefacility was conceptulized and constructed with volunteer staff develop—ment as its major use and user group. It should offer a very pleasantsite for volunteer staff educational activities. The building includesa large meeting area which can be divided into four small group areas in-cluding two committee rooms, a kitchen area, and spacious deck across theback accessible through sliding glass doors. This addition to the Pennfacility should make it even more attractive as a site for volunteer staffdevelopment.

Thearon T. McKinney

NORTH CAROLINA 4—H LEADER CONVENTION SCHEDULEDFOR NOV. 3-4, AT THE MCKIMMON CENTER

The Program/Steering committee of the North Carolina 4—H VolunteerLeader Convention set for November 3—4, at the McKimmon'Center in Raleigh,is moving forward in planning and execution. Contacts are being madethroughout the Districts across the state to involve volunteers in asmany counties as possible in the program, its planning and delivery.

Highlights of the proposed program include a series of workshopsoffering attending delegates the opportunity to meet and talk with spec—ialists in project areas. Several keynote speakers will be involved ina Breakfast and Luncheon, and a series of Share/Fairs are planned. Anevening activity including a "Fun Fair" is also being planned. Totalresponsibility for planning and execution have been taken on by sevenDistrict volunteer leader groups. Please begin to plan now to involveas many volunteers from your county program as possible. Should youhave questions about who is sub—committee chairman from your district,please Contact your District agent/sponsor.

Thearon T. McKinney

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CAMPBELL SOUP CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. SET FOR SEPT. 10—15

The Campbell Soup Company is sponsoring a Washington, D.C., Con-ference for Nutrition Project Coordinators September 10—15. Fourteencounties have expressed interest in sending participants to the Confer—ence, and we are presently awaiting word from the Conference cOOrdinatorsas to the amount of funds available for scholarships. 'As soon as thatinformation has arrived we will be contacting those counties who haveexpressed interest in forming our North Carolina Delegation. We havereserved for our state a potential delegation size of eight volunteersand one specialist staff member.

The Conference is designed to give both nutrition project contentinformation as well as training delivery information which is designedto be utilized by nutrition project coordinators in relation to workingwith other nutrition volunteer project leaders at the county programlevel.

Thearon T. McKinney

SECOND HALF OF WORKSHOP ARCHERY PROJECT COORDINATOR CERTIFICATION WORKSHOPSCHEDULED FOR MILLSTONE THE WEEKEND OF AUGUST 17-19

The twelve volunteer Archery Project Coordinators who are involvedin the first 30 hours of instruction conducted at Millstone in late Mayhave scheduled a weekend workshop August 17—19, in order to complete thesecond 30 hours for full certification as Archery instructors certifiedby the American Archery Association. The workshop will be coordinated byEd Jones, Forestry Resource Specialist.

Archery Workshop Available to Archery Project Leaders and Coordinators

Anyone who has an individual who is presently active or interestedin becoming active as an Archery Project Leader or Coordinator shouldcontact Mr. Jones about participation in the August 17-19, Workshop. Inaddition to completing the final 20 hours for those who have completedthe first 30 hours, the first half of the full certification course willbe offered again to new participants. Should you have any questions,please contact either Mr. Jones or me.

Thearon T. McKinney

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ROCK EAGLE '79 SET

The week of Rock Eagle, the Southern Regional 4—H VolunteerLeaders' Forum,is October 8-12, and hopefully, you are beginning toidentify those volunteers who could benefit from attending the Forumthis year. A package of materials will be forthcoming to you two tothree weeks after Congress with registration materials. Included inthe package will be 20 brochures entitled, "Experience Rock Eagle,”which have been designed as companion pieces to the slide/tape setthat we have developed entitled, "The Rock Eagle Experience.” Pleaseplan early and reserve the slide/tape set for presentation at LeaderAssociation meetings or other appropriate settings to help volunteerleaders understand how the Conference is designed and what it is de—signed to accomplish so that those who can benefit can plan to attend.The slide/tape set, "The Rock Eagle Experience,” can be obtained throughaudio—visual aids at North Carolina State University. Additional copiesof the brochure, "Experience Rock Eagle," can be gotten on request.

Thearon T. McKinney

MANAGERIAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS

A concurrent educational track entitled, "A Practicum in 4<H Mana—gerial Leadership Skills," has been slated for Rock Eagle '79 in theSouthern Regional Leaders' Forum. The Practicum is designed to involveagent/volunteer leader teams from county 4-H programs across the Southin identifying, planning for, and designing plans of work toward middlemanagement/specialized leader roles.

Seven teams from North Carolina will be attending the Practicum.The teams were identified on the basis of consultation with 4—H programleaders and District Chairmen. One team represents each ExtensionDistrict. A team will be constituted by the county 4—H professional andtwo to four volunteers from that county program. The objective of thePracticum will be to allow the team to identify, set goals toward, andultimately establish a 12 to 18 plan of work in relation to a middlemanagement volunteer goal. In this case a middle management goal is re—lated to an objective that is related to volunteer staff development asopposed to direct services to young people. '

The seven teams attending from North Carolina include: LenoirCounty, Howard Scott; Harnett County, Wanda Hardison; Pasquotank County,Dat Shepherd; Wake County, Mike Pitman; Burke County, Anita Hodges;Forsyth County, Susan Lyday; and Haywood County, Charles Shuford (tenta—tive). The Practicum is a very exciting innovation in programming forthe Forum.

Thearon T. McKinney