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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Quay County)
Date October 14, 2008, 7:41 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report County/District/State Competitions County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 98% of novice/junior/senior youth advanced to District/State level competition. Contest Areas included Public Speaking, Consumer Decision Making, Home Ec Bowl, Home Ec Skillathon, Horticulture, Livestock Skillathon, Livestock Evaluation, Horse Evaluation, Land Evaluation, Parlimentary Procedure, Entomology, Wildlife Habitat Evaluation, Meats Evaluation,and the Shooting Sports Disciplines (shotgun, rifle, muzzleloading). 98 % of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge and skills related to competing in these events, which were not only based upon learning the competitive nature of contests, but through the use of the four basic needs upon which 4-H strives to utilize. Through the competitions and these four needs 90% of Quay County 4-H youth who attended district or state contest earned individual and team awards. Workshops, Trainings, Clinics Two youths attended the Senior Leadership Retreat and were elected as State 4-H Ambassadors. Both young women have evolved into great young leaders in the county and state, as evidenced by appearing at events to conduct workshops, speaking to groups, and serving as role models to other 4-H youth. Quay County Extension Personnel also hosted monthly cattle clinics for 4-H and FFA exhibitors in Quay County which were attended by 12 youth each month. The exhibitors learned about topics such as ethics, showmanship, nutrition, grooming, health, and showday preparation. These clinics worked cooperatively with the learning programs that were conducted at the State Livestock Schools, so the youth could be prepared for further learning. The clinics culminated in June with an Achievement Day, which was a county wide showmanship show for cattle. Seven youth participated and awards were given. Eight youth and two adults traveled to Youth-Get-Away for leadership, self-esteem, and teamwork training. 100% of youth learned from goals they had set for themselves prior to the trip and several stated they wanted to return in the future. A County Club Officer Leadership workshop was hosted by County Council Officers, to meet the needs of club officers. The officers were broke into groups according to their office, and the correlating officer on County Council led a workshop pertaining to that office. Topics included leadership, management of duties, and club pride. 25 youth attended the workshop and 6 adult leaders were also present. Awards & Recognition Eight 4-H youth served as Master of Ceremony, speakers, pledge leaders and presenters at the annual Quay County 4-H Awards Program, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members received award pins,plaques, and certificates in recognition of their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the 2007-2008 program year. Distinguished guests and supporters of the Quay County 4-H Program also received recognition during the program. Forty seven members, leaders and guests attended the event. School Enrichment (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is during school hours) County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. From local schools 200 youth and 25 adults gained knowledge related to an agricultural lifestyle with the Kids Kows and More program, and skills related to accepting differences, social skills, learning to learn, personal safety, critical thinking as evidenced by an increase in youth awareness of agricultural practices noted through posters and thank you’s sent to the Extension office. Kids Kows and More was very responsive from outlying schools in Quay County, and the schools are asking to have it yearly, instead of every other year. School Enrichment (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is during school hours) County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. Forty Kindergarten aged youth and 6 adults gained knowledge related to Animal Science through a animal program which was brought into the classroom. The youth learned about different species, how to care for them, and what they were raised for. Special Interest (may do one per program offered or one overall statement with total information – remember, this is not during school hours for a minimum of six hours) Quay County Extension personnel provided quality educational experiences to the Quay County Earth Day Celebration at the Tucumcari Outdoor Classroom. 500 youth gained knowledge related to Entomology and Animal Sceince, and skills related to conservation of the Earth's precious resources. The students also learned how each living thing in the ecosysytem has an effect upon others.