leader orientation
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Warren CountyWarren County44--H VolunteerH Volunteer
OrientationOrientation
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Presented By:Presented By:
Kara L. ColvinKara L. Colvin
Warren County 4Warren County 4--H YouthH Youth
Development EducatorDevelopment Educator
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The History of CooperativeExtension
1862- Morrill Act1890- Second Morrill Act
1914- Smith-Lever Act
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History of 4-H1902- Corn Clubs formed by A.B.
Graham- Springfield, Ohio
1916- First 4-H Agents hired & first
project materials developed
1920s Clover logo and 4-H Pledge
developed
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History of 4-H1930s 1960s
New projects developed
4-H Camps purchased and developed
State Leaders Council organized
Ohio 4-H Congress began
Beginning of IFYE
4-H Celebrates 50 years - 1952
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History of 4-H1960s to Present
Focus changes to include more urban/suburban
youth
New projects developed
Increase in School Enrichment programs and
new program methods2002 4-H Celebrates 100 years!!
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How 4-H is StructuredNational
Extension Service of the US Department of
Agriculture- Washington DC
Provides national program emphasis and
administration
National 4-H Council
Non-profit organization that solicits funding and
coordinates national workshops and recognition
programs
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How 4-H is StructuredState
State 4-H Office
Sets programs for the state
Provides specialists for support
Develops and provides 4-H project materials,
curriculum
Develops state recognition and training programs
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How 4-H is StructuredCounty
4-H Agents work with local committees, Fair
Board, Club Leaders and parents
County level programs are planned to meet the
needs of each county
Urban/Suburban vs. RuralDemographics/Economics
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4-H Is One Of A Kind!!Colors
Green and White
Emblem
Green 4-Leaf Clover with white H on each leaf
H Represents on of the 4 Hs
Head, Heart, Hands, Health
Name and emblem are held in trust by Secretary ofAgriculture
Use is delegated to clubs by County 4-H Agent
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Distinctive Features of 4-H4-H IS
Based on Real life projects and programs
A Family AffairAdaptable for any individual, home or community
Decision Making- Individually and in groups
Based on Fact and Science with us of resources of TheOhio State University
Provides for ownership, as well as buying, making andselling
Part of the economic and social life of the community
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Objectives of the 4-H Program
Through 4-H boys and girls
Gain new knowledge, skills and attitudes through real
life experiences
Realize the satisfactions and dignity of work
Develop leadership talents and abilities
Recognize the value of research and learn the decision
making process
Explore career opportunities
Practice healthful living and constructive use of leisure
time
Strengthen personal standards and citizenship ideas
Cultivate desire and ability to cooperate with others
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Eight Key Elements for Positive Youth
Development
Positive Relationship with a Caring Adult
Safe Environment
Welcoming Environment
Opportunity for Mastery and Competence
Engagement in Learning
Self-DeterminationOpportunity to value and practice service
Active Participant in the future
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Qualities 4-H Members Expect
From A LeaderMembers have High Expectations of Adults
To be easy to approach, friendly, and agreeable
To be strict, but not unreasonably so
To understand their behavior patterns and besympathetic
To participate enthusiastically in an activity
To be fair and impartial
To be cooperative, rather than competitiveTo work efficiently and effectively
To be tactful, gentle and kind
To have a sense of humor
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Warren County 4-HLocal Topics
Cross County Forms Requirement
4-H Enrollment and Fair Eligibility
Absence from Mandatory County
Events/Deadlines
Event Decisions/4-H Committee/FairCommittee
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AskingQuestions
4-H Related QuestionsActivities (club,camp, clinics,contest,etc.)
Opportunities(Trips, awards, scholarships)
Jr. Fair Awards and Donors
Use of Fairgrounds for 4-H Functions
Projects
Promotion
School programs
Eligibility, Enrollment
RecognitionVolunteerism
4-Her and
Family
Read
Project
Guidelines
Ask your
Club
Advisor
Ask The
Extension Staff
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Senior Fair Related Questions
Open Class Fair Awards and Premiums
Open Class Events, Entries, Activities
Rule Violations
Use of Fairgrounds for non 4-H Events
Curfew during Fair Week
Asking Questions
4-Her and
Family
Read
Your
Fair
Book
Contact the
Sr. Fair Office
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Committees and Professionals who Support
the 4-H Program
4-HCommittee
Junior Fair
Sale Committee
State and District
4-H Staff
Warren Co.
Commissioners
Extension
Advisory Comm.
Senior Fair Board
Junior Fair Board
Junior Fair
Show Committees
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One hundred years from now it willOne hundred years from now it will
not matter what kind of car I drove,not matter what kind of car I drove,what kind of clothes I wore, what sortwhat kind of clothes I wore, what sort
of house I lived in or how muchof house I lived in or how much
money was in my bank account.money was in my bank account.
What will have mattered is that I wasWhat will have mattered is that I was
important in the life of a child.important in the life of a child.