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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Rio Arriba County)
Date October 14, 2009, 8:59 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Rio Arriba County 4-H Camp There were 59 participants who attended the annual 4-H County Camp in early June. Attendance of the event was noted to be similar to previous year. The camp provides 4-H members with opportunities to explore topics related to community development, personal growth and personal achievement in a fun filled environment. Reports of increase knowledge, life skills, and personal growth can be made from observation and conversations with participants. At the conclusion of the event participants received awards for their achievements and participation. New Mexico Livestock School Four 4-H members attended livestock school. Many reports have been made from the participants and their parents noting increase knowledge in showmanship, animal care, and overall member self-esteem. One member in particularly who attended livestock school was rewarded by being selected at champion showman in the goat division at the local county fair. Competitive Events The two-day county contest was host to approximately 16 4-H members who displayed their knowledge in areas of consumer decision making, favorite foods, prepared speech, poetry, and talent. Over half of the members advanced to district and state competitions. Reports of gained knowledge in self-awareness, self-confidence, decision making, and public speaking were observed and communicated from participants. Many members spoke of their plans to continue to compete in the various areas identified above. Rio Arriba County Fair Over half of the total 4-H enrollment exhibited and/or participated in the 2009 Rio Arriba County Fair. While the total number of livestock enties were lower than passed years, the total number of in-door entries prove higher than proceeding years. Approximately $65,889 were paid to Rio Arriba County Fair exhibitors through the junior livestock and home-make delights auction, add-on premiums, and fair related scholarships. The event provided an opportunity for 4-H/FFA members to display their knowledge gained from the process of completing their project or enterprise. Numberous accounts of increased and gained life-skills were reported by participants and parents of exhibitors. Record Book Workshops A total of 30 4-H members attended record book workshops which explain: the basic of completing a record book, how record books are judged, and why record books are important. Participants reported gained knowledge in completing a record book, crital thinking, and discriptive writing.