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Impact Report

For plan Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development (Eddy County)
Date October 6, 2008, 3:37 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report 1. Five new adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in Eddy County. Fifty two adult volunteer leaders reenrolled for a total enrollment of 57 leaders in the county. 2. An orientation was offered, of which four new adult volunteer leaders attended, increasing their knowledge and skills related to running effective meetings, organizing meetings, child development, communicating with parents, what 4-H offers, and other opportunities. 3. Every organizational club leader is sent a bi-monthly newsletter. The newsletter provides leader education, gives important dates and information, and assists leaders in better guiding youth of the county. 4. Two adult volunteer leaders attended training on becoming better leaders. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to how to run effective meetings, communicating with youth and parents, how to increase attendance at meetings, and what the Extension Office can do to assist leaders. Five adult volunteer leaders attended training on club financial policies. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to budgeting, auditing of club financial records, reporting of club finances, and how to fill out paperwork for the IRS. 5. The 4-H Agent serves as a resource to volunteers in the county by providing instruction at the club and county level. This includes visits to clubs, county trainings, and bi-monthly leaders’ association meetings. Also, the 4-H Agent encourages participation at state level events, including the Forum for Adults.