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2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

Develop, implement and evaluate educational opportunities and programs for youth in Clover County in through a variety of delivery modes including community and project clubs, school enrichment programs and day and residential camps.

Recruit, screen and train volunteers to lead community-based clubs and educational programs.

Collaborate with other youth organizations and professionals at the county, district and state levels to provide youth opportunities.

Maintain an effective Advisory Committee and Expansion and Review Committee to help ensure access, inclusion, diversity and affirmative action.

Publicize and promote 4-H opportunities, activities and events in the community to encourage greater support and participation.

Maintain and develop resources to expand 4-H opportunities and clubs.

Specific duties by percentage I. Developing Volunteers To Support Positive Youth Development 50 %II. Life Skill Development Through Subject Matter Experiences 25%III. Organizational Strategies to Support Positive Youth Development 20%IV. Other Extension Programs 5%

Total 100%

3. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION Leadership and Communication

4. ASSIGNED ACTIVITY SINCE LAST PROMOTION (NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS), OR SINCE UF EMPLOYMENT, whichever is more recent -

2010-2011 2009-2010 2008-09 2007-08Teaching 0% 0% 0% 0%Research 0% 0% 0% 0%Service 0% 0% 0% 0%Extension 100% 100% 100% 100%TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100%

5. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Institution Field of Study Degree YearClover College Agricultural Education and Communication M.S. 2000Clover College Agricultural Education and Communication B.S. 1998

NOTE: Remember that items for your Report of Accomplishment (ROA) should be in BLUE. Items for your Plan of Work (POW) should be RED. All previous items should be in BLACK.

NOTE: List your programs with the highest percentage first, in descending order.

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6. EMPLOYMENT

University/ Organization

TitlePermanent

Status* Year

University of Florida IFAS Extension Clover County

4-H Youth Development Extension Agent I

No* 2007-present

*permanent status accruing

7. YEAR TENURE/PERMANENT STATUS WAS AWARDED BY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – NA

8. UF TENURE AND PROMOTION CRITERIA (use the web wording here….)

9. TEACHING EVALUATIONS – NA

10. TEACHING, ADVISING AND/OR INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS - NA

11. GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS – NA

12. GRADUATE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES – NA

13. RESEARCH NARRATIVE – NA

14. CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES

Exhibits (3) Smith, John. One Million Scientists; One Million New Ideas., exhibit featuring

science experiments conducted by Project Challenge 4-H Club. North Florida Fair, Tallahassee, 2011.

Smith,John. S.A.V.E. – Students Achieving Viable Energy, exhibit featuring Lego models of methods of capturing renewable energy sources. North Florida Fair, Tallahassee, 2010.

Smith,John. Rockets Away!, exhibit featuring the 4-H Rocketry project and models of rockets made by 4-H members. North Florida Fair, Tallahassee, 2009.

Instructional Multi-Media Presentations (5) Smith, John. 2011. “Ready, Get S.E.T., Go! Integrating Science, Engineering and

Technology in 4-H Club Activities.” Clover County Extension Service. Smith, John. 2010. “Blue Ribbon Record Books.” Clover County Extension

Service. (26 slides). Smith, John. 2010. “National Science Youth Day: Biofuel Blast.” Clover County

Extension Service. (21 slides).

NOTE: Exhibits should be educational; not just “promotional.”

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Smith, John. 2010. “Club Meeting Etiquette.” Clover County Extension Service. (21 slides).

Smith, John. 2009. “Clover Camp Orientation” Clover County Extension Service. 15 slides.

Plays, Games (4) Smith, J. Kitchen Tool ID. Clover County Extension. 2011.

Smith, J. Flag Etiquette. Clover County Extension. 2010

Smith, J. Meeting and Greeting. Clover County Extension. 2009.

Smith, J. Know Your Florida Fish. Clover County Extension. 2007.

Radio and Television

Smith, J. “4-H and FFA Youth Grow Market Steer Projects.” Clover County. Channel 4. 2010. (4,000 viewing audience).

Smith, J. “4-H ATV Safety Tips.” Clover County. Channel 4. 2009. (4,000 viewing audience).

Smith, J. WTOT/WJAQ. Updates and information about 4-H opportunities and timely tips for youth and parents. 2007-2010. (Monthly). A sample of monthly topics includes: Stock Your Pantry for Healthy Summer Snacks History of Florida 4-H New Florida Law Impacts Youth on ATVs Value of a Volunteer Staying Safe from the Sun in Summer

Web Based Communication and Teaching (2) Smith, J . Clover County 4-H. Social media site designed to keep members, parents

and volunteers up to date on 4-H youth development and educational programs and events. 2010-present (updated weekly). http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Clover-County-4-H/

Smith, J. Clover County 4-H. Website designed to keep members, parents, and volunteers up-to-date on 4-H youth development issues and information about educational events and activities. 2000-2010 (updated monthly). http://clover.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/.

15. PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS – none

16. PUBLICATIONSa. Books, Sole Author - noneb. Books, Co-authored - nonec. Books, Edited - noned. Books, Contributor of Chapter(s) - nonee. Monographs - none

NOTE: Radio and television programs should also be educational; not just reading a list of upcoming events and deadlines.

Websites are sites (not just pages, pdfs, podcasts, or videos that you have created and given permission to be posted on someone else’s site). And must include a working link

http://clover.ifas.ufl.edu/4h/

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Clover-County-4-H/117050548323569?ref=search

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f. Refereed Publications - none g. Non-refereed Publications

County Fact Sheets (5) Smith, J. Determining magnetic north and finding a bearing. Clover County

Extension Office, 2011. 2 pgs. Smith, J. Exploring the Science of Solar Energy. Clover County Extension

Office. 2011. Smith, J. So You Want to be a Public Speaker. Clover County Extension Office.

2010. 7 pgs. Smith, J. How the H1N1 Virus could affect Your Swine Project. Clover County

Extension Office. 2010. 1 pg. Smith, J. Is Your Sunscreen protecting you from UV Rays? Clover County

Extension Office. 2009.

Educational Brochures (3) Smith, J. Marketing your Steer or Swine Project to Sponsors. Clover County

Extension Office. 2011. 2 pgs. Smith, J. Clover County Youth Fair Livestock Sale Buyer’s Guide. Clover

County Extension Office. 2010. 2 pgs. Smith, J. How to Plan and Conduct Your School 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking

Contest. Clover County Extension. 2007. 2 pgs.

Handbooks/Manuals (2) Smith, J. Clover County 4-H Leader’s Resource Guide. Clover County

Extension Office. 2011. 20 pgs. Smith, J . 4-H Member Project Selection Guide. Clover County Extension.

2010. 12 pgs. Smith, J. Clover County Youth Fair Breeding Animal Record Book. Clover

County Extension Service. 13 pgs. 2009

Newsletters, Editor (48 issues) Smith, J. Clover Corner News. Clover County Extension Office. 2007-2010.

Issues printed 12 times per year, circulation 175, 4-8 pgs.

Newsletters, Edited (3 articles)

Smith, J. “Risk Management Basics for Club Leaders” Volunteering in the Panhandle Newsletter; spring 2011 edition (published quarterly)

Smith, J. “Guidelines for Chaperoning Overnight 4-H Events” Volunteering in the Panhandle Newsletter; spring 2010 edition (published quarterly)

Smith, J. “Get Rid of the Tadpoles and Focus on the Frogs.” The Agenteer. Spring 2009 edition (published quarterly).

h. Bibliographies/Catalogs – none

NOTE: Do not include promotional brochures (such as for summer camp).

NOTE: “Newsletters, Edited” is for articles that you contributed to a newsletter that someone else edits.

NOTE: Do not include fair premium books or rules here. This section is for member/leader handbooks or for project guides or record books

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i. Abstracts (4) Smith, J. and Dillard J. Thematic Curriculum Planning. Florida Association of

Extension Professionals Conference, 2011.

Smith, J . 2010. "Hooked on Fishing and 4-H." Proceedings of the Extension Professionals Association of Florida. 2010:82-82.

Smith, J. 2009. "Fit to Ride: 4-H Community Safety Team." Proceedings of the Extension Professionals Association of Florida. 2009:48-47.

j. Reviews – nonek. Miscellaneous

News Releases (9) Smith, J. 2010. “One million scientists; one million new ideas.” Clover News. Smith, J. 2010. “New Florida law affects youth equine riders.” Clover News. Smith, J. 2009. “4-H Day at the Capitol teaches judicial process.” Clover News. Smith, J. 2009. “Learning life skills through livestock evaluation.” Clover

County News. Smith, J. 2008. “4-H Horse Club teaches youth life skills.” Clover News. Smith, J. 2008. “Learning through AgVentures.” Clover County News. Smith, J. 2008. “4-H’ers impacting our environment.” Clover County News. Smith, J. 2007. “Research and public speaking skills improved through 4-H.”

Clover County News. Smith, J. 2007. “Learning about dairy through ice cream.” Clover News.

17. LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/MEETINGS since last promotion (not to exceed ten years) or from UF employment, whichever is more recent

International - none

National-

Selected

o Smith, J . "Hooked on Fishing and 4-H." Proceedings of the National 4-H Extension Professionals Association. 2011.

Regional- Contributed

o Smith, J. How to Get Youth to Participate in National Youth Science Day. Poster presented at the 4-H Multi-state meeting held February 3-4th in Destin, Florida. 2010.

State Invited

o Pracht, D ., Terry, B. and Smith, J. Building an Effective Advisory Committee. Florida Youth Development Institute. 2010.

NOTE: Selected means that you submitted a proposal and it was “selected.” Invited means that someone contacted you and specifically asked you to present on a certain topic. If there was no competitive process for presented, then it would go under the subheading “contributed.” Do not include presentations at volunteer or youth events/trainings. This section is for PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES only! And you must have been there in person to present or as a team member presenting…..

NOTE: News releases should be educational. Do not include releases that are used only to promote or announce an event, such as “Time to Sign Up for Summer Camp.”

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Selectedo Smith, J. and Dillard J. Thematic Curriculum Planning. Florida

Association of Extension Professionals Conference, 2011.

o Smith, J . 2010. "Hooked on Fishing and 4-H." Proceedings of the Extension Professionals Association of Florida. 2010:82-82.

o Smith, J. 2009. "Fit to Ride: 4-H Community Safety Team." Proceedings of the Extension Professionals Association of Florida. 2009:48-47.

Local - none

18. CONTRACTS AND GRANTS a. Funded Externally

Years of Contract or Grant:

Contractor or Grantor:

Project Title:

Grant Amount:

PI, Co-PT or Investigator:

If Co-PI, Specific %:

2011 Farm Credit Kid’s Garden Club – Potted

Plants and Terrariums

$250 PI

2011 Waste Management

National Youth

Science Day$500

PI

2010 Florida Ag in the Classroom

AgVentures $500 PI

2010 ERSI GIS Program for US

4-H Grant

Introduction to GIS for 4-H Grant

$175 Co-PI 50%

2009 Florida Ag in the Classroom

Clover County

AgVentures

$460 PI

2008 Tractor Supply National 4-H Science Day

$550 PI

Total 2,435

Summary of External Grant Funding for 2010Role Total Direct Costs Indirect Costs

Principal Investigator $ 500 $ 500 $ xxxCo-Principal Investigator $ 175 $ 175 $ xxInvestigator $ xxx $ xxx $ xxSponsor of Junior Faculty $ xxx $ xx $ - -

TOTALS $ 625 $ 625 $ xxxx

b. Funded Internally Years of If Co-PI,

NOTE: External grants come from sources outside Florida 4-H and UF/IFAS.

NOTE: Internal grants come within Florida 4-H, IFAS, or other academic departments (such as the Department of Entomology and Nemotology).

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Contract or Grant:

Contractor or Grantor:

Project Title:

Grant Amount:

PI, Co-PT or Investigator:

Specific %:

2011 Professional Enhancement

Extension Grant

Youth S.E.T for Success

$1200 PI

2010 Florida 4-H Foundation

Taking 4-H District II into the

Next Century

$2800 Co-PI 50%

2008 Florida 4-H Foundation/Chevron Community Pride

Grant

Clover County 4-H

History Display

$250 PI

Total $4,250

Summary of Internal Grant Funding 2010 Role Total

Principal Investigator $ 0Co-Principal Investigator $ 2800Investigator $ 0Sponsor of Junior Faculty $ 0

TOTALS $ 2800

c. Submitted, Pending Decision.

Years of Contract or Grant

Contractor or Grantor Project Title

PI, Co-PI, or

Investigator

If Co-PISpecific

Responsibilities2010-11 UF/IFAS

Professional Improvement

Grant

Best Practices for Program Evaluation:

Self Study

PI

d. Submitted But Not Funded .

Years of Contract or Grant

Contractor or Grantor Project Title

PI, Co-PI, or

Investigator

If Co-PISpecific

Responsibilities2009 Program

Enhancement Grant

Geared for Learning Co-PI 50%

2008 National 4-H

Foundation

4-H Community ATV Safety Program

Co-PI 50%

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e. In-kind Year Donor Description Amount2010 Clover County Board of County

CommissionersClover County Ag Center Facilities

$5,400.00

2010 Clover County School District Bus transportation, driver to & from Camp Clover

$323.00

2010 Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Livestock vaccinations & worming medication

$420.00

2010 Florida Peanut Producers Peanut seeds, lesson plans, activity book, peanuts

$150.00

2010 Tropicana Products, Inc. Public Speaking Contest awards & supplies

$1,000.00

2010 Clover County 4-H Volunteers 2153 Hours x $17.78/hour $38,208.342010 Total $45,501.34

2009 Clover County Board of County Commissioners

Clover County Ag Center Facilities

$5,400.00

2009 Clover County School District Bus transportation, driver to & from Camp Clover

$323.00


$420.00

2009 Florida Peanut Producers Peanut seeds, lesson plans, activity book, peanuts

$150.00

2009 Tropicana Products, Inc. Public Speaking Contest awards & supplies

$1,000.00

2009 Clover County 4-H Volunteers 1622 hours X $17.56/hour $28,482.322009 Total 35,775.32

2008 Tropicana Products, Inc. Public speaking contest supplies and awards

$1,000.00

2008 Clover County School District Bus transportation & driver to & from Camp Clover

$323.00

2008 Washington County Arts Council

Panels $500.00


$200.00

2008 Clover County 4-H Volunteers 1,512 hours X $16.07/hour $24,297.842008 Total 26,320.84

2007 Florida Peanut ProducersFlorida Division of ForestryW.C. Cattleman’s Assc.W.C. Farm BureauFarm Service Agency

Materials & supplies for Ag in the Classroom

$750.00

2007 Clover County 4-H Volunteers 1391 hours X $16.07/hour $22,353.372007 Total 23,103.37

TOTAL 130,407.87

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f. Monetary DonationsYear Donor Description Amount2010 Tropicana Products, Inc. Camp Scholarships $430.002010 Farm Bureau Livestock Show $500.002010 Farm Credit Ag Awareness $250.002010 Kiwanis Club Congress Scholarships $250.00

2010 Total $1,430.002009 Tropicana Products, Inc. Camp Scholarships $430.002009 Farm Bureau Livestock Show $500.002009 Farm Credit Ag Awareness $250.002009 Kiwanis Club Congress Scholarships $250.00

2009 Total $1,430.002008 Tropicana Products, Inc. Camp Scholarships $430.002008 Farm Bureau Livestock Show $500.00

2008 Total $930.002007 Tropicana Products, Inc. Camp Scholarships $430.002007 Anonymous Donor Camp Scholarship $100.00

2007 TOTAL $530.00TOTAL 4,320.00

19. UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE Years Name of Activity, Committee, etc. Your Role2010 Goal III Focus Team – Organizational

Strategies and Learning Environments to Support Youth

Member

2010 Clover Camp Advisory Committee Secretary2009 Goal III Focus Team – Organizational

Strategies and Learning Environments to Support Youth

Member

2009 Clover Camp Advisory Committee Member2009 4-H District Events Share the Fun Chair2008 Clover Camp Advisory Committee Member

20. CONSULTATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY – none

21. EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL – none

22. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES UF/IFAS Extension International Training Program (Co-Presenter FCS and 4H Project), (Contributed), Earth University Extension Systems and 4-H Youth Program Sharing and Teaching. March 2011, San Jose; Costa Rica.

NOTE: This is for IFAS committees at the district and state level. Do not put 2012 or any association committee roles here- they go under section 26.

NOTE: Give a brief description of your overall county program. Be sure to include information about your Advisory and Expansion and Review Committees.

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23. EXTENSION PROGRAM Clover County is located in the heart of Florida with an estimated population of 22,720 (US Census Bureau Quick Facts, 2006). Twenty-one point six percent of the populations is 18 years or younger with 5.2% of those being five years old or younger. Seventy percent of the population is White, 20% is African American, and 10% is Hispanic/Latino. Current delivery modes for educational programs include: 4-H community and project clubs (12), 4-H school enrichment programs, 4-H afterschool programs (2 sites), and day and residential camps. Currently, there are 50 teen and adult volunteers that work under the supervision of the 4-H faculty member to reach an average of 1,000 youth in Clover County each year.

The Clover County 4-H Advisory Committee & Expansion and Review Committee helps determine the scope and direction of the 4-H program. These committees met twice annually to discuss the programming needs of the overall county program in the areas of youth life skill development, volunteer training and 4-H public relations and organizational strategies. . The Expansion and Review Committee specifically works to ensure that Affirmative Action guidelines are met and that clubs are in compliance and helps identify ways to reach underserved audiences in the county (both geographically and demographically). Minutes were submitted to the CED and DED. The committees consist of 6 female adults, 4 male adults, 2 female teens, and 2 male teens. There are 6 white members, 3 black members, 1 Hispanic/Latino member, and 4 members of mixed race. The committees met April 1st and August 1st.

Summary of Programs Table Program title Days Planned* Days Expended**

I. Developing Volunteers to Support Positive Youth Development

100 115

II. Life Skill Development Through Subject Matter Experiences

30 39

III. Organizational Strategies to Support Positive Youth Development

30 49

IV. Other Extension Programs 10 18 *full time agents plan for 120 – 160 days** range for full time employment is 210 – 240 days

I. Developing Volunteers to Support Positive Youth Development

A. Situation: In 2010, over 200 adult volunteers and more than 50 teen volunteers shared their time, energy and talents in support of 4-H clubs, camps, school enrichment, competitive events and other 4-H youth development programs in Clover County [LOCAL DATA].

Volunteers are essential to 4-H, serving most commonly as non-formal educators who lead projects and programs with youth (Boyd, 204; Fritz, Karmazin, Barbuto, & Burrow, 2003,

NOTE: Situation statements should 1. Provide local data, 2. Justify the need (usually with research), 3. Describe the preferred situation. Situation statements should be concise, usually no more than ½ page.

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Smith & Finley, 2004). Fogarty et al. (2008) found that volunteers accounted for more than 50% of the life skills developed by youth. In order to be successful in their role as educators, volunteers must be trained effectively (Hover & Connor, 2001). Some of the most crucial competencies that volunteers need include: communication, planning and organizing, subject matter expertise, interpersonal skills, leadership, knowledge of youth development, working well with youth, time management, understanding the organizational structure of 4-H/Extension, group processing, and teaching (Culp, McKee, & Nestor, 2007). [JUSTIFICATION OF NEED BACKED BY CURRENT RESEARCH]

Life skills are ultimately the outcome of good volunteer development. According to the 2005 study conducted by Fogarty, Jordan and Lesmiester, the best way to positively influence youth life skill development is through supporting and training adult volunteers who work with youth. Nationally, 4-H intentionally focuses on four essential elements: belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. These elements are the foundation of positive youth development (Kress, 2005). When the aforementioned aspects of the model are in place, a predicted increase in the outcomes of positive youth development (PYD) occurs (Learner & Lerner, 2006; Roth & Brokks-Gun, 2004). Developing PYD leads to the long term outcome of a successful transition to adulthood, marked by positive family and social relationships, economic self-sufficiency, and positive contributions to community. [PREFERRED SITUATION]

Target Audience: Youth, ages 13-18 and adults, ages 21 and up

B. Program ObjectivesObjectives 1 and 2 will be repeated from 2010

Objective 3: Annually, 25 youth and adult volunteers will learn about positive youth development by learning how to incorporate a sense of belonging (one of the essential elements of positive youth development) by completing 2 or more hours of training on the Essential Elements of 4-H, as documented on 4-H Online and by a post-reflective survey conducted after each session.

Objective 1:Annually, 40 youth and adult volunteers will learn how to create safe and supportive environments for youth by completing a minimum of 20 hours of training in one or more of the following: overnight chaperone certification, or camp counselor certification or shooting sports instructor certification, as documented on 4-H Online and evidenced by pre and post certification tests.

Objective 2: Annually, 25 youth and adult volunteers will learn about positive youth development by learning how to offer opportunities for subject matter mastery (one of the essential elements of positive youth development) by completing 1 or more hours of training on the Essential Elements of 4-H, as documented on 4-H Online and by a post-reflective survey conducted after each session.

NOTE: If you are repeating an objective from the previous year for your POW, then it is not necessary to write out that objective- just make a note that it will be repeated for the next year.

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Objective 3: Annually, 25 youth and adult volunteers will learn about positive youth development by learning how to encourage youth to develop a sense of independence (one of four concepts of positive youth development) by completing 2 or more hours of training on the Essential Elements of 4-H, as documented on 4-H Online and by a post-reflective survey conducted after each session.

Objective 1:

Annually, 100% of 10 youth and adult volunteers will provide safe and secure environments for Clover County youth by completing the application, screening, training, appointment, and evaluation process in compliance with UF/IFAS 4-H Extension Policies.

C. Educational Methods and Activities Objective 1:

One, 20-hour multi-county shooting sports certification training Two, 20-hour multi-county volunteer chaperone certification trainings Three, 20-hour multi-county camp counselor certification trainings Volunteer application and screening process (completed quarterly)

Objective 2: One, 6-hour multi-county training on Florida Ag in the Classroom One, 4-hour training on the Florida 4-H Embryology Program Four, 1-hour trainings on the Florida 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Two, 30-minute trainings on how to judge 4-H competitive events

Objective 3: One, 2-hour training on creating welcoming and inclusive environments One, 2-hour training on building positive relationships with youth One, 2-hour training on creating safe environments/risk management

Objective 1: One, 20-hour multi-county shooting sports certification training Two, 20-hour multi-county volunteer chaperone certification trainings Three, 20-hour multi-county camp counselor certification trainings Volunteer application, screening, and orientation process (completed quarterly)

Objective 2: One, 6-hour multi-county training on Florida Ag in the Classroom One, 4-hour training on the Florida 4-H Embryology Program Four, 1-hour trainings on the Florida 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program 2, 30-minute trainings on how to judge 4-H competitive events

Objective 3: One, 2-hour training on providing youth opportunities to see themselves as an active

participant in their future

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One, 2-hour training on helping youth set their own goals/self-determination One, 1-hour training on how to help youth select a 4-H project

Objective 1: 2, 3-hour camp counselor orientation sessions were held 2, 2-hour volunteer orientation sessions were held 10 volunteer interviews were conducted as part of the screening process

Table 1a: Group Learning Events - Agent2011

Type of Event/TopicNumber of

EventsNumber of

ParticipantsChaperone Certification Training 2

Camp Counselor Certification Training 3Essential Elements of Youth Development Training

(Sense of Belonging Core Concept)3

Embryology Program Training 1Florida Ag in the Classroom Training 1

4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Training 4New 4-H Volunteer Orientation (part of application

and screening process)4

Judges Orientation 22010


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsChaperone Certification Training 2 12

Camp Counselor Certification Training 3 26Essential Elements of Youth Development Training

(Sense of Independence Core Concept)3 15

Embryology Program Training 1 12Florida Ag in the Classroom Training 1 10

4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Training 4 21New 4-H Volunteer Orientation (part of application

and screening process)4 9

Judge’s Orientation 2 202009


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsVolunteer Leader Orientation 2 6Camp Counselor Orientation 2 4Volunteer Interview Sessions 10 10

Table 1c. Group Learning Events - Volunteers

2011Type of Event/Topic

Number of Events

Number of Participants

Shooting Sports Certification 1Camp Counselor Training 3

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4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Training 42010


EventsNumber of

Participants

Shooting Sports Certification 1 20Camp Counselor Training 3 30

4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Training 4 142009


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsShooting Sports Certification 1 10

Camp Counselor Training 2 104-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Training 1 10


Number of Events


Shooting Sports Certification 1 6 Summary of group teaching events for Program I- 2010

Instructor Number of Events Number of ParticipantsSelf 18 125Volunteers 8 64

Summary of clientele reached for Program I.

2010 Total number of Educational Materials prepared this Year 120

Number of Clientele contacts:field consultations 30

office consultations 60telephone consultations 78

group teaching participants 194e-mail consultations 65

2009 Total number of Educational Materials prepared this Year 98Your Number of Clientele contacts:

field consultations 21office consultations 31

telephone consultations 66group learning participants 50

e-mail consultations 21

Table 3: Race and Ethnicity Data NOTE: Your targeted audience is the number of people you planned to reach in your POW last year. Your audience reached is the number of people you actually reached this year. You should include all contact data, not just group teaching events in your race and ethnicity tables. Sample contact logs can be found on the DED website.

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Race and Ethnicity

ProjectedTarget Audience

(from 2010 POW)Audience Reached

in 2010

Parity(± 4%)

ReachedNumber % Number %

Hispanic 18 10% 14 8% YesMulti-racial

Pacific IslanderAmerican Indian

AsianBlack 35 20% 38 22% YesWhite 122 70% 117 69% Yes

UnknownTotal 175 100% 169 100% Yes

GenderMale 61 35% 52 31% Yes

Female 114 65% 117 69% YesUnknown

Total 175 100% 169 100% Yes

D. Outcomes and ImpactsObjective 1: Outcomes for Shooting Sports Certification:Twelve teen and adult volunteers completed 20 hours of shooting sports instructor training, which focused on shooting and range safety and positive coaching techniques. The training was evaluated with a pre/post test and self-reflective post survey using a 5-point likert scale.

Seventy percent improved their pre/post test scores by 60% or more; 30% improved their scores by 10%.

Sixty percent reported that as a result of the training, they understood how to apply the ages and stages of youth development to coach youth more effectively in shooting sports.

Eighty-two percent reported that as a result of the training, they felt prepared to identify and prevent safety hazards on the shooting range.

One-hundred percent reported that they planned on developing a risk management plan for their club.

As a result of the training, one new shooting sports project club was formed, reaching an additional 20 youth in an underserved location in the county.

By implementing risk management plans in every shooting sports club, the incidence of injuries on the range was reduced by 100%.

Objective 2: Outcomes for teaching mastery through subject matter content:Forty-three adult volunteers completed one or more hours of training in a specific core

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curriculum area. These trainings focused on best practices for teaching youth mastery through subject matter. As a result of the trainings:

Seventy-four percent reported that they agree or strongly agree that the opportunity for mastery is an essential element of positive youth development.

Sixty-seven percent reported that they could choose appropriate activities to teach mastery through subject matter content.

Seventy-two percent reported that they can examine and identify effective hands on projects in their youth development work.

The number of youth who completed project record books increased by 20% in 2010. The number of youth receiving a red or blue quality ribbon for their project books

increased by 23%.

In addition, 20 volunteers completed 30 minutes of training on how to give constructive criticism when judging 4-H projects.

Objective 3:Outcomes for teaching independence:Fifteen adult volunteers completed 2 or more hours of training in the essential element of independence. As a result of the trainings:

Eighty percent reported that they agree or strongly that as a result of the training, then understand what the opportunity for self-determination means.

Seventy-three percent reported that they could explain ideas and concepts of self-determination to others.

Sixty percent reported that they could choose appropriate activities to prmote self-determination.

As a result of volunteer training in the essential element of independence, 37% of the youth in clubs set individual member goals to achieve gold level member recognition.

Impacts for Developing Volunteers to Support Positive Youth Development:Nationally, 4-H intentionally focuses on four essential elements: belonging, mastery, independence and generosity. These elements are the foundation of positive youth development (Kress, 2005). Volunteers are key in supporting the development of these elements. When the aforementioned aspects of the model are in place, a predicted increase in the outcomes of positive youth development (PYD) occurs (Learner & Lerner, 2006; Roth & Brokks-Gun, 2004). Developing PYD leads to the long term outcome of a successful transition to adulthood, marked by positive family and social relationships, economic self-sufficiency, and positive contributions to community.

In addition, utilizing volunteers enables the extension agent to leverage their resources, reaching a much larger audience. According to the 2007 Florida data from the Independent Sector, the estimated dollar value of a volunteer hour is $17.78. In Clover County, there were 175 volunteers who taught youth a total of 2,153 hours, which resulted in an economic benefit to the county of $38,208.34.

Success StoryThe following self-reports came from an end of the year volunteer leader interviews:

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Joe (organizational club leader)- “I have been a leader for 5 years, but after attending essential elements training, I finally began to understand why 4-H works and why it is good for kids. 4-H isn’t just fun, there is a fundamental science behind why it works and why it teaches kids.”

Jane (project leader in a classroom)- “I have been teaching for years, so I thought I knew all about child development. But 4-H trainings have taught be about the science behind informal education, and I can really see why there needs to be more emphasis on informal learning.”

II. 4-H Youth Life Skill DevelopmentA. Situation Statement:

Based on most recent census data, there are approximately 2,000 youth ages 5-18 years old living in Clover County. Currently, Clover County 4-H uses a variety of program delivery modes to teach life skills to youth including community clubs, project clubs, workshops/clinics, camps and competitive events. These delivery modes reach an average of 1000 youth each year (50% of the county’s youth population) with a minimum of 6 hours of face to face teaching by either the 4-H Agent or 4-H volunteers.

Research shows the development of marketable and productive skills in work and family life as a significant indicator for positive youth development (Heinsohn & Cantrell, 1986; Boyd, Herring & Briers, 1992; Fox, Schroeder & Lodi, 2003; and Ladewig & Thomas, 1987). There is mounting evidence that effective approaches to skill development are sequential, active, focused and explicit (Durlack and Weissber, 2007) and that programs that do so benefit youth in multiple ways. Nationally, 4-H stresses a quality youth development program that intentionally focuses on four essential elements: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity (Kress, 2005). When the 4-H subject matter content is taught within the 4-H essential elements positive youth development context, youth gain valuable life skills. Subject matter life skills targeted by this for this program support the National 4-H Council’s mission mandates in Healthy Lifestyles, Science, and Citizenship, Leadership and Communication. These three mission mandates are the foundation for any well-rounded 4-H youth development program. By focusing on these three areas, youth will develop and demonstrate healthy lifestyle choices, be more scientifically literate, and be responsible citizens.

Target Audience: School Age Youth, Grades K-12

B. Program ObjectivesObjectives for this program will be repeated in 2011 from 2010

Objective 1: Eighty percent or more of 200 youth will demonstrate an increase in positive attitudes towards science or engagement in science as a result of field days, workshops, camps, competitive events or project curricula measured through pre/post tests, project results and skill-a-thon scores.

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Objective 2: Eighty percent or more of 200 youth will demonstrate an increase of knowledge or skills related to healthy lifestyles as a result of workshops, camps, competitive events or project curricula measured through pre/post tests, project results and skill-a-thon scores.

Objective 3: Eighty percent or more of 200 youth will demonstrate an increase of knowledge or skills related to leadership, citizenship, and communication arts as a result of residential camps, 4-H club participation, competitive events or project curricula measured through pre/post tests, project results and skill-a-thon scores.

C. Educational Methods and Activities Objective 1: 4-H Science

National Youth Science Day Ag in the Classroom Field Day Embryology in the Classroom 4-H Fishing Day Camp 4-H Environmental Adventures Day Camp 4-H Science Club Programs (topics included kitchen science, bubble science, dairy

science, and animal nutrition) 4-H Livestock Clinics and Shows Area Horse Show Marine Ecology Contest Horticulture Judging Contest

Objective 2: Healthy Lifestyles Club safety programs (shooting sports safety, atv safety, fishing safety, kitchen safety) Farm Safety Day Camp Culinary Camp Sports and Fitness Camp Money Adventures Camp Consumer Choices Judging Contest 4-H Poultry Barbeque Contest

Objective 3: Citizenship, Leadership, and Communication Arts 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Poster and Photography Contests Demonstration and Illustrated Talks Service Learning Projects 4-H Day at the Capitol 4-H State Congress 4-H State Legislature 3rd Executive Board Intermediate Leadership Adventure Weekend 4-H Residential Camp

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Objective 1: 4-H Science National Youth Science Day Ag in the Classroom Field Day Embryology in the Classroom 4-H Fishing Day Camp 4-H Environmental Adventures Day Camp 4-H Science Club Programs (topics included kitchen science, bubble science, dairy

science, and animal nutrition) 4-H Livestock Clinics and Shows (beef, swine, goat, poultry) Area Horse Show Marine Ecology Contest Horticulture Judging Contest

Objective 2: Healthy Lifestyles Club safety programs (shooting sports safety, ATV safety, kitchen safety) Farm Safety Day Camp Culinary Camp Sports and Fitness Camp Money Adventures Camp Consumer Choices Judging Contest 4-H Poultry Barbeque Contest

Objective 3: Citizenship, Leadership, and Communication Arts 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program Poster and Photography Contests Demonstration and Illustrated Talks Service Learning Projects 4-H Day at the Capitol 4-H State Congress 4-H State Legislature 3rd Executive Board Intermediate Leadership Adventure Weekend 4-H Residential Camp

Table 1a. Group Teaching Events - Agent


Number of Events


National Youth Science Day- Water Quality and Climate

1

Ag in the Classroom Field Day 1Environmental Adventures Day Camp 1

Culinary Camp 14-H Tropicana County Contestant Workshop 1

4-H Legislature Workshop 34-H Residential Camp 1

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Number of Events


National Youth Science Day- Biofuel Blast 3 75Ag in the Classroom Field Day 1 200

Environmental Adventures Day Camp 1 30Culinary Camp 1 30

4-H Tropicana County Contestant Workshop 1 304-H Legislature Workshop 3 12

4-H Residential Camp 1 50 2009


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsNational Youth Science Day- Hydrogels 3 75

Ag in the Classroom Field Day 1 200Environmental Adventures Day Camp 1 30

Culinary Camp 1 304-H Tropicana County Contestant Workshop 1 30

4-H Legislature Workshop 3 124-H Residential Camp 1 50

Table 1b. Group Learning Events – PA’s - None

Table 1c. Group Learning Events -Volunteers2011


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsNational Youth Science Day 20

Ag in the Classroom Field Day 14-H/Tropicana Classroom Programs 20

Embryology in the Classroom 54-H Fishing Camp 1

4-H Science Club Programs 124-H Residential Camp 1

4-H Livestock Clinics/Shows 4Club Safety Programs 6

Horticulture Judging Workshop 1Farm Safety Day Camp 1

Sports and Fitness Day Camp 1Money Adventures Camp 1

Consumer Choices Workshop 3County Events 1

Service Learning Projects 12 2010


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsNational Youth Science Day- water quality and

climate20 400

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Ag in the Classroom Field Day 1 2004-H/Tropicana Classroom Programs 20 400

Embryology in the Classroom 5 1004-H Fishing Camp 1 30

4-H Science Club Programs 12 1204-H Residential Camp 1 50

4-H Livestock Clinics/Shows 4 69Club Safety Programs 6 60

Horticulture Judging Workshop 1 12Farm Safety Day Camp 1 100

Health Rocks© 6 120Sports and Fitness Day Camp 1 30

Money Adventures Camp 1 30Consumer Choices Workshop 3 12

County Events 1 30Service Learning Projects 12 120


Number of Events


National Youth Science Day- Biofuel Blast 10 200Ag in the Classroom Field Day 1 200

4-H/Tropicana Classroom Programs 20 400Embryology in the Classroom 5 100

4-H Fishing Camp 1 304-H Science Club Programs 12 120

4-H Residential Camp 1 504-H Livestock Clinics/Shows 4 69

Club Safety Programs 6 60Horticulture Judging Workshop 1 12

Farm Safety Day Camp 1 100Sports and Fitness Day Camp 1 30

Money Adventures Camp 1 30Consumer Choices Workshop 3 12

County Events 1 30Service Learning Projects 12 120

Summary of group teaching events for Program II. 2010Instructor Number of Events Number of ParticipantsSelf 11 427Volunteers 90 1,763

Outcomes and Impacts

NOTE: See program I for examples on how to complete clientele contact and race and ethnicity data. You will need to complete these tables for each program, and each year of the program since your first year or last promotion. This information also needs to be entered in the Workforce Database on the PDEC website by December 31st of each year.

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D. Outcomes and ImpactsObjective 1: Outcomes: A total of 1,024 youth participated in 2 hours or more of 4-H science programming in 2010. A five-point likert scale survey was administered to 65 youth who participated in 12 hours or more of 4-H science programs. The instrument measured youth’s attitudes towards science and engagement in science:

89% of respondents reported that they agreed or strongly agreed that science is helpful in understanding today’s world.

72% agreed or strongly agreed that it is important to know science in order to get a good job.

68% agreed or strongly agreed that as a result of 4-H, they feel that learning about science can be fun.

69% reported that they planned on taking science classes in college. 59% agreed or strongly agreed that they had a good feeling about science as a result of

4-H.

Impact: According to waves 6 and 7 of the Tufts University Longitudinal Study on positive youth development, 4-H youth are twice as likely to participate in science programs as non 4-H youth. Compared to their peers, 4-H youth perform better academically in science, and are more likely to pursue science careers. These findings have huge implications for our nation, indicating a positive outcome for a generation that is more scientifically literate and prepared to lead our nation in global scientific contributions for the future.

Objective 2: Outcomes: Two hundred fifty-two youth participated in 6 hours or more of healthy lifestyles programming. Pre and post tests were administered to 30 youth who participated in an 8-hour, 2-day workshop on health and nutrition and kitchen safety. This instrument measured knowledge gained and behavior change:

Seventy-two percent of participants increased their knowledge of portion control by 20%.

Sixty-eight percent of participants increased their knowledge of the USDA Food Pyramid by 16%.

When asked what they planned to do differently as a result of the workshop: Fifty percent reported that they would check food labels before choosing a snack Forty percent reported that they planned on being active at least 30 minutes a day Twenty percent reported that they planned on drinking water instead of soda or juice

Impacts: Health Rocks!® is curricula for a healthy living program aimed at 8 to 14 year olds, with the goal of bringing youth, families and communities together to reduce tobacco, alcohol and drug use by youth. As a result of this program: Eight out of ten youth participants have long-term goals of life, it is important for them to

have a healthy life style, to manage stress in a positive way, and to help a friend stopping using drugs, and it is not worth taking the risk to try cigarettes, alcohol, and other drugs.

Eight out of ten youth participants were confident that they would be able to say “no” if other people such as peer friends offer them drugs, they would be able to choose healthy behaviors to deal with stress instead of turning to drugs or alcohol, and they would never

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use drugs. In addition, over 80% of youth participants were confident that they would be able to deal with stress by using the stress management skills, for example, recognize the signs when they are stressed and they would be able to talk about it with someone they trust.

According to waves 6 and 7 of the Tufts University Longitudinal Study on positive youth development, 4-H youth are 41% less likely to participate in risky behaviors such as drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. These findings have huge implications for our nation, indicating a positive outcome for a generation that is healthier and less likely to be engaged in risky behaviors.

Objective 3: Outcomes: Thirty Clover County 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest Finalists were surveyed about their experience with the program.

Thirty percent of 30 youth surveyed reported that the program helped them improve their ability to make a public presentation

Fifty percent reported that their ability to clearly state their thoughts, feelings, and ideas improved.

When asked what was the most important thing they felt they learned from the experience, 40% replied: I learned to be more confident, and less nervous in front of a group.

Parents of county finalists were also surveyed: Thirty-six percent of 44 parents reported that the program helped their child improve

his/her ability to make a public presentation Fifty-five percent reported that the program helped their child to be more confident. When asked what was the most important thing they felt their child had learned as a

result of the program, 64% of parents responded: More self-confidence.

Impacts: According to waves 6 and 7 of the Tufts University Longitudinal Study on positive youth development, 4-H youth are twice as likely to participate in science programs as non 4-H youth. Compared to their peers, 4-H youth reported significantly higher levels of civic engagement as non-4-H youth. In addition, 4-H youth are 1.7 times more likely to attend college. These findings have huge implications for our nation, indicating a positive outcome for a generation that is more civically and socially minded for the future.

Success Story According to the Book of Lists, “public speaking is the fear among Americans (ranked) even above death!” Each year, the Clover County 4-H Program offers the 4-H Tropicana Public speaking project through the county school district and one private school for all 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. One parent stated, “I never thought my child would be able to give a public speech at such a young age. At the beginning of the school year, he would barely speak above a whisper. Now he is already planning his speech for next year. “

III. Organizational Strategies to Support Youth Development

Clover County 4-H annually educates over 1,000 youth enrolled in programs with the help of more than 100 volunteers that teach youth valuable life skills using intentional youth development best practices. In an increasingly complex and competitive market for

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resources, it is important that youth programs be organized for efficient and effective delivery of the overall program. This includes managing financial and human resources and communicating effectively with the public about youth development opportunities in order to ensure access, equity, diversity, inclusion and affirmative action within the county 4-H program.

Strategies are the game plan management that an organization is using to conduct its operations to achieve its objectives (Thompson and Strickland, 2003). Public relations contribute value to an organization when its communication programs result in quality long-term relationships with its strategic publics- also known as stakeholders (Grunig, 2001). Additionally, effective and efficient programs leverage resources and expertise with other youth organizations to maximize outcomes and community impacts.

Through proactive management of volunteers, staff, and resources, the 4-H program will become more accessible to clientele; through targeted and specific public relations efforts, the 4-H program will become more inclusive and diverse and will be representative of the county’s demographic makeup.

Target audience(s): adults, families, stakeholders, community and grass roots organizations

Objectives for 2011 will be repeated from 2010. .Objective 1: Ensure access to 4-H programs by increasing community support and knowledge of the 4-H program and its relationship to IFAS and the Cooperative Extension System through media releases, newsletters, displays, web site development, public presentations, and fundraising efforts, as evidenced by enrollment data, club boundary maps and club certification reports.

Objective 2: Ensure diversity and inclusion in the Clover County 4-H Program by reaching 100 new youth annually with 6 hours or more of 4-H educational programming under the direction of the 4-H Expansion and Review Committee, as evidenced by the annual 4-H enrollment data club boundary maps and club certification reports.

C. Educational Methods and Activities Objective 1:

Monthly educational news releases Monthly educational radio/television programs about 4-H programs and benefits Monthly reports to county commissioners on 4-H programs and impacts Annual 4-H Open House Exhibits at local fairs and festivals County proclamations for National 4-H Week and National Youth Science Day Monthly member newsletter Quarterly volunteer newsletter Weekly updates to 4-H website and facebook page Annual fundraising dinner Annual donation drive

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Grant writing and reporting Clover County 4-H Foundation Meetings Presentations to civic clubs and service organizations

Objective 2: Quarterly 4-H Advisory Meetings Quarterly 4-H Expansion and Review Committee Meetings Annual Advisory and Expansion and Review Committee Orientation New club orientation New club chartering process New club marketing efforts (flyers, school visits, etc) Development and distribution of summer programs brochure Camper/Parent Orientation Development of marketing materials specifically targeted to diverse audiences

Table 1a. Group Teaching Events - Agent


Number of Events


Presentations to civic clubs and service organizations 44-H Open House 1Club Orientations 3

Camper/parent orientation 1Advisory/Expansion and review committee orientation 1


Number of Events


Presentations to civic clubs and service organizations 4 1204-H Open House 1 75Club Orientations 3 30

Camper/parent orientation 1 25Advisory/Expansion and review committee orientation 1 12

Table 1b. Group Learning Events – PA’s - None

Table 1c. Group Learning Events -Volunteers2011


EventsNumber of

Participants4-H Open House 1

Advisory/Expansion and Review Committee Orientation

1


Number of Events


4-H Open House 1 75Advisory/Expansion and Review Committee

Orientation1 12

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Summary of group teaching events for Program II. 2010Instructor Number of Events Number of ParticipantsSelf 10 262Volunteers 2 87

D. Outcomes and Impacts

Objective 1: Through a variety of educational activities and teaching events, community support, awareness, and access to 4-H improved as indicated by:

Twelve articles in 2 newspapers with a weekly circulation of 17,000. Over 2,000 web hits to the 4-H page Two-hundred sixty-six people became “fans” of Clover County 4-H during the 6-

month period that the Clover County Facebook page was developed and introduced. Donations to the Clover County 4-H program increased by 15%, despite tough

economic times experienced by the county. Six new volunteers were selected and oriented to serve on the Clover County Advisory

and Expansion and Review Committees. Two new partnerships were formed in 2010. As a result:

o Farm Bureau Volunteers of Clover County implemented Ag Literacy Day, reaching all the 2nd graders in the county (500 youth) and at the same time, helped market summer day and residential camping programs.

o The Clover County Cattlemen implemented a new mentoring program, helping 16 youth who are raising market animals for the first time. Mentors visit the youth to observe their progress with their project, help them set goals, and problem solve any issues they encounter with their project. As a result, all 16 youth completed their market animal project successfully. One of the youth won grand champion steer and the other won grand champion hog. All 16 youth earned a red-ribbon or better for their market animal project and all 16 youth reported that as a result of this positive experience, they all planned to enroll in another market animal project next year.

Objective 2: All twelve clubs in Clover County were either reached parity or successfully conducted

“All Reasonable Efforts” in 2010 as a result of efforts undertaken by the Expansion and Review Committee.

As a result of developing a series of marketing materials that specifically target minorities, 6 new minority families joined Clover County 4-H this year (a total of 13 new members).


Pete Vergot, 07/20/10,

We need these for each program

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Overall, the diversity of club member enrollment increased by 10% in 2010. As a result of Expansion and Review Committee efforts, volunteer recruitment,

screening, and orientation efforts, and marketing efforts, 2 new clubs were established and chartered in 2010.

Impacts: According to the Tufts University Longitudinal Study on Positive Youth Development (Learner, 2007), 4-H members who participate in 4-H experiences more than one year are 1.6 times more likely to attend college. According to the Success Institute, people with a college degree typically earn 1.3 million more than people with just a high school diploma. So sustained involvement in 4-H contributes to individual’s economic success later in life.

Success Story:In 2010, the Expansion and Review Committee identified 2 underserved communities in Clover County. The committee recruited 3 new volunteers to start clubs in these communities. Once the 4-H agent completed the screening and orientation process, a 4-H club was started in each of the communities. One parent stated “I always thought that 4-H was something just for kids who lived in town. My child couldn’t participate because I had no way to get him to the meetings. 4-H is a wonderful way to teach him when he is not in school and it gives me peace of mind knowing his is learning something and in a safe place.” Each club serves an average of 25 youth who had not had access to 4-H in the past because they did not have transportation to club meetings outside their community.

IV. Other Extension Programs

Extension faculty often work in teams to provide other educational programming at the district, state, regional, and even national level. District and regional fairs and expos are a wonderful way to education the public as well as stakeholders about the opportunities for education that Extension provides. They are also a great way to reinforce the relationship between the Extension arm of UF with the teaching and research arms of UF.

In addition, extension faculty works in teams to provide opportunities for professional development to their peers on a state and national level.

Targeted Audiences: District and regional clientele and stakeholders; Youth Development Professionals in Florida and Nation-wide

Objectives:1. To increase awareness and support about UF/IFAS Extension and

the educational programming provided by Extension faculty and specialists through interactive educational displays at district, state and regional fairs.

Pete Vergot, 07/20/10,

You forget one?

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2. To provide professional development opportunities for youth development professionals at the state and national levels through the Goal 3, Life Skills Focus Team, the FAE4-HA Professional Development Committee and the 2012 National Association of Extension 4-H Agents Conference.

C. Educational Methods and Activities

Objective 1: Interactive educational display at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie,

GA Educational display at the North Florida Fair about Clover County Chair of club booths at the North Florida Fair North Florida Fair 4-H Department Meetings (2 per year) Educational display about 4-H Science Clubs in Clover County at the

North Florida Fair Educational display at the Florida State Fair about Clover County

Objective 2: A 1-hour seminar about 4-H Science at the Youth Development

Institute A poster session about 4-H Science at the Extension Professionals

Association of Florida Conference NAE4-HA 2012 Committee Meetings (4 per year) Goal 3, Focus Team 3 (Life Skills) committee meetings (12 per year) FAE4-HA Professional Development Committee Meetings (2 per

year)

Objective 1: Interactive educational display at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie,

GA Educational display at the North Florida Fair about Clover County Co-chair of club booths at the North Florida Fair North Florida Fair 4-H Department Meetings (2 per year) Educational display about 4-H GPS Clubs in Clover County at the

North Florida Fair Educational display at the Florida State Fair about Clover County

Objective 2: A 1-hour seminar about 4-H GPS at the Youth Development Institute A poster session about 4-H GPS at the Extension Professionals

Association of Florida Conference NAE4-HA 2012 Committee Meetings (4 per year) Goal 3, Focus Team 3 (Life Skills) committee meetings (12 per year) Program Evaluation Network Workshop at EPAF

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FAE4-HA Professional Development Committee Meetings (2 per year)

Table 1a. Group Teaching Events - Agent2011


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsSunbelt Ag Expo

4-H Science Workshop2010


EventsNumber of

ParticipantsSunbelt Ag Expo 1 250

4-H GPS Workshop 1 15Program Evaluation Network Workshop at EPAF 1 30

Summary of group teaching events for Program II. 2010Instructor Number of Events Number of ParticipantsSelf 2 305Volunteers 0 0

D. Outcomes and Impacts:

Outcomes for Objective 1:For each of the educational displays, visitors were asked to complete a

postcard for feedback about the display. Two-hundred fifty postcards were distributed and one-

hundred postcards were returned, and the participants indicated the following:

Seventy percent of the participants indicated that they felt the display was attractive and informative.

Eighty percent indicated knowledge gained about the relationship between Extension, 4-H, and the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida.

Sixty percent of the participants indicated that as a result of the display, they would consider using the services of UF/IFAS Extension.

As a result of the displays, 100 new clientele enrolled in the subscription management system, enabling easier communication between the Extension Office and clientele.

Outcomes for Objective 2:

As a result of the 4-H GPS Workshop at the Youth Development Institute:


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Ten faculty and 5 volunteers indicated knowledge gained about how to use GPS to teach life skills.

Eight participants led educational programs for youth in their home county or club

Two counties applied for and received grants from ESRI to receive software to build maps utilizing GPS data in order to conduct service projects and educational workshops in their home counties.

24. CLINICAL SERVICE OR CLINICAL ACTIVITIES – NA

25. SERVICE TO SCHOOLS –

2010- 2008 FFA Sub-District Events Public Speaking & Parliamentary Procedure Judge

2009 Judge for Regional Science Fair, Middle School Division. 2007 FFA Sub-District Events Public Speaking & Parliamentary Procedure Judge

26. MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PROFESSION

AssociationRole (e.g., member, committee

chair, elected office, etc.) YearsFlorida Association of Extension 4-H Agents

MemberChair Communicator Awards

FAE4HA 2012 CommitteeCo-Chair, Communicator Awards

District Director

2006 - 20102010-20112009-2012

20112009 - 2010

National Association of Extension 4-H Agents

Member 2006 - 2010

27. HONORSYear Organization Award2010 Florida Association of

Extension 4-H AgentsCommunicator Award – Promotional

Piece Team

33. THE FURTHER INFORMATION SECTION

34. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Title DaysYouth Development Institute 4

Extension Professional Association of Florida annual meeting 4

NOTE: Remember that you need at least 8 days of in-service each year. Meetings and conferences such as NAE4-HA, EPAF, YDI, District Faculty Meetings, FAE4-HA midyear meetings, and others count in addition to sessions delivered via Elluminate and Polycom.

NOTE: If you are working on a Masters or PhD, this is where you would put information about your progress. You could also include information about abstracts that you submitted for a professional meeting, but were not selected.

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National Association of Extension 4-H Agents annual conference 5Extension Professional Association of Florida Annual Meeting 4

Overnight Chaperone Training 1Where Does Education Fit in at the Fair? in-service .5

Turning Point in-service 1Tenure and Promotion Workshop 1

Programs and Measureable Objectives Workshop 2Extension Professional Association of Florida Annual Meeting 4

Volunteer Management Series – Resolving Conflict 1Volunteer Management Series – Recruiting Volunteers 1

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