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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Los Alamos County)
Date November 3, 2008, 4:23 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report 2008 activities included: National 4-H Week Proclamation – Five 4-H members and leaders [5(W), 2(M) 3(F)] attended the October 2nd Los Alamos County Council meeting where the Council proclaimed the week of October 7-13 as National 4-H Week. The Annual 4-H family pot-luck picnic was held on October 7 (National 4-H Club Week Sunday). Twenty-seven 4-H members, leaders and family members, representing four 4-H clubs, attended [18(W) 6(H) 3(A); 12 (M), 15 (F)]. One club set up a window display on the 4-H program, at the public library. The display was up during the month of October and was created in honor of National 4-H Club Week (October 1-7). Fifteen 4-H members [13(W), 2(A); 75(M), 8(F)] and five Cloverbud members (4(W) 1(A); 2(M) 3(F)] representing four 4-H clubs submitted end of year record books. Participation increased by 36% from 2006. The county council officers [4(W); 2(M) 2(F)] created “Bag Man” for the Los Alamos Scarecrow contest. The scarecrow received the environmental award presented by the Los Alamos Arts Council. Pumpkin Carving – Twenty six [23(W) 2(A) 1(H); 12(M) 14(F)] members carved Halloween pumpkins for the Los Alamos Pumpkin Glow. Members learned the history of jack-o-lanterns, techniques for pumpkin carving and developed their creativity through their pumpkin carving design. An Annual 4-H Awards Program was held November 15, 2007 at Fuller Lodge. The purpose of the program was to recognize 4-H members who completed 4-H record books, and to recognize 4-H members and leaders for the number of years they’ve been involved in the program. Four 4-H members [4(W); 2(M) 2(F)] representing two 4-H clubs participated in the Senior Leadership Retreat held January 18-20 in Albuquerque. 4-H’ers participated in leadership workshops and activities planned and conducted by the State 4-H Ambassadors and Diplomats. The horticulture agent served as advisor to the county delegation as well as the State 4-H Diplomat team. The horticulture agent accompanied 3 State 4-H Diplomats to the National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. The National 4-H Conference is the Secretary of Agriculture's premier youth development opportunity to engage youth in developing recommendations for the 4-H Youth Development Program. The National 4-H Conference is a working conference in which youth and adults--at the invitation of the Secretary of Agriculture--assist in the development of recommendations to help guide 4-H Youth Development Programs nationally and in their communities. This event brings together youth, volunteer leaders, and state and county Extension staff members from across the United States, the U.S. Territories, and the Canadian Provinces. Los Alamos County 4-H Contests – Seven 4-H members [4(W) 3(A); 5(M) 2(F)] participated in county contests competition. Members competed in Presentations and Favorite Food Show. Seed Art – during the annual “Children’s Arts and Crafts Festival,” forty two children [30(W) 1(H) 11(A); 20(M) 22(F)] participated in preparing mother’s day pictures utilizing a variety of seeds and beans. The activity was coordinated by 4-H members and leaders from two 4-H clubs. Four youth and adult volunteers [3(W) 1(A); 3(M) 1(F)] assisted. Upon completion of the artwork, children were provided with a 4-H pencil and a brochure on the 4-H program. State 4-H Dog School, April 25-27 in Albuquerque, nine participated [9(W); 1(M) 8(F)] Teen Get-Away, April 20-22 Camp Inlow, two senior members served as counselors [2(W); 2(M)] Rio Arriba County 4-H Camp, June 6-8 in Ghost Ranch, one senior member [1(W), 1(M)] served as a camp counselor. The Horticulture Agent conducted the Horticulture Contest at the Northeast District 4-H Contest in Taos [14(W) 13(H); 20(F) 7(M)]. In addition the agent trained a new agent from Rio Arriba on the contest. The Horticulture Agent together with the seven members of the New Mexico State Officer Team traveled to Hawaii to present a workshop and participate at the Hawaii Leadership Training Conference at the University of Hawaii. The workshop covered methods of leadership training through games and activities and was presented to youth from Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, Hawaii and members from American Samoa [63 (A); 38(F), 25(M)]. The Horticulture Agent, together with the New Mexico 4-H Ambassador Team traveled to Heber, Arizona to present a workshop at and participate in JOLT [70(W, 4(H)); 14(M), 60(F)] , JOLT is an teen leadership camp designed for teens by a teen-adult partnership. The camp is a positive environment that promotes personal development, team building and self-confidence. JOLT participants enjoy activities that build trust, leadership, and communication skills. The dynamic staff and inspirational workshop speakers that JOLTers experience help make the week memorable. Conflict resolution skills and relationship building skills create the existence of the "JOLT Team" which instigates life-long friendships that are uncommon at other camps. Participants will work in groups to develop teamwork and communication skills, while performing pre-designated challenges. These challenges are facilitated by members of the staff and are both fun and entertaining and test problem solving skills and the ability to think on your feet. State 4-H Conference, July 10-18 in Las Cruces, one senior member [1(W); 1(M)] participated. As 4-H Ambassador advisor, the agent was instrumental in the organization of all evening sessions at the conference and also provided leadership to the Ambassador Team in conducting a leadership workshop to 36 conference participants. The horticulture agent also served as contest chair for the conference. Los Alamos County Fair and Rodeo Parade. The 4-H parade entry highlighted the four 4-H clubs in Los Alamos County. Members in the dog project walked with their dogs, and members in the horse project, rode their horses. As a give-a-way item, 4-H pencils and cups were distributed to children along the parade route. Leadership for the effort was provided by two 4-H leaders. Approximately 20 4-H’ers participated in the float activity. Los Alamos County Fair. Fifteen [13(W) 2(A); 5(M) 10(F)] 4-H members representing three 4-H clubs exhibited 31 indoor exhibits. New Mexico State Fair -- Eleven 4-H members [9(W) 2(A); 5(M) 6(F)] representing three 4-H clubs exhibited 22 exhibits. Nineteen or 86% of the twenty two exhibits received first, second or third place awards. One senior 4-H member [1(W); 1(M)] served as a youth official and was responsible for receiving and setting up 4-H exhibits. The horticulture agent also helped the State 4-H Leadership Team in planning and preparing a float to represent New Mexico 4-H in the State Fair Parade.