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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Eddy County)
Date October 6, 2008, 3:53 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report 7. Five 4-H members attended an Officer Training conducted by the 4-H and Home Economic Agents. Youth received hands on training related to leading club meetings and the various officer duties. The training increased generosity skills, such as cooperation, sharing, and leadership. Six 4-H members attended a Judging Clinic held in Roswell. Youth received hands on training in various facets of judging, including livestock, horse, and dairy. The training increased participants’ knowledge about each contest and oral reasons. The training also increased mastery skills, such as wise use of resources and critical thinking. 8. County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. Seven junior youth advanced to District level competition. Contest areas included livestock judging, wildlife, wool, crops, consumer decision making, home economic skill-a-thon, horse judging, parliamentary procedure, and fashion revue. Youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by teamwork and positive attitudes. Fourteen youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 50 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 14% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. Twenty three youth participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through livestock exhibits. Over 60 livestock were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 30% of Eddy County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to livestock as evidenced by quality of animals shown and the amount of ribbons won. 9. Local Club Meetings & Programs – 85% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through demonstrations and leadership roles in their local club. Radio Programs & Other Media – 10% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increased public speaking and communication skills by providing ads for the local radio stations related to the Eddy County Fair and National 4-H Week. County 4-H Council Meetings & Programs – 10% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through leadership roles at the County level. 10. 67% of local clubs conduct community service projects and 55% of 4-H youth participate in service projects at the county level. Examples of Community Service Projects included collecting for the troops, baby blankets, and petting zoos. Youth increased knowledge and skills related to generosity and caring as evidenced by observations by the 4-H Agent and club leaders. Results were reported by both 4-H leaders and County Council officers. 11. Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer and Appointed Council Delegate. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Teamwork, Goal Setting, Organization, and Public Speaking. 87% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained knowledge and skills related to planning/organizing, communication, nurturing relationships, leadership, teamwork, and self-discipline as evidenced by their increased involvement in 4-H, regular attendance at 4-H council meetings, and the success of the council. 12. Youth worked with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships and county fair needs as well conducting fundraisers. The County conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips, purchase awards for the Annual Achievement Awards, to have premium money for indoor exhibits, and to have funds for operations. Fundraisers included: soliciting donors for indoors exhibits, serving meals at various functions, and donut sales during the fair. The county gathered over $1500 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in planning/organizing, keeping records, sharing, contributions to group efforts, marketable skills, self-responsibility, and problem solving.