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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Lincoln County)
Date October 16, 2008, 1:16 am
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Competitive Events as a Teaching Tool County competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 48 members competed at county events. 90% of novice and junior members advanced to District level competition. Contest Areas included CDM, Wildlife judging, Entomology, Horticulture, Public Speaking, Poetry, Shooting Sports, Livestock Judging, Wool Judging, Horse Judging, Home Ec Skillathon, Favorite Foods, Clothing Revue and Presentations. 95% of youth participating in competitive events increased knowledge level and skills as evidenced by increased participation and positive attitude. Approximately 70 members and adults attended the District competition in Roswell. Seven Senior members attended State 4-H Conference and participated in numerous judging events and workshops. Lincoln County Fair 147 youth participated in the Lincoln County Fair showcasing their development of life skills with indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 500 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $130,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 79% of the 4-H enrollment of Lincoln County exhibited items in the county fair. These members showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to home economics, creative arts, livestock selection, feeding and showing, sportsmanship and personal development. Awards & Recognition Eleven 4-H youth served as speakers, emcees, pledge leaders, and presenters at the annual County 4-H Awards Banquet, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members received completion pins and plaques in recognition of their achievements and increase in life skills throughout the 2007-2008 program year. 88 members, leaders and guests attended the event. Speaking Opportunities Local Club Meetings & Programs – 70% of all youth involved in the 4-H program increase public speaking and communication skills through demonstrations and leadership roles in their local club. School Enrichment County Extension personnel provide quality educational experiences through cooperation with classroom teachers. 750 county youth gained knowledge related to agriculture, nutrition and related subjects at county Ag-Days and Kids, Kows and More events. County Leadership Nine members are responsible for conducting County 4-H Council activities. All have meeting and additional committee responsibilities One county 4-H member was elected as a State 4-H officer. Sponsorships & Fundraising Youth work 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 chaperones on 4-H sponsored trips, purchase awards, provide insurance for all 4-H members, pay for leader background checks and provide scholarships. Fundraisers included: Cowboy Symposium events, Kids, Kows and More and the buyers luncheon at the county fair. 4-H members raised over $3500 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in organizing fundraisers and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.