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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Curry County)
Date October 29, 2009, 6:22 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report The Home Economist assists with 4-H county council, 4-H advisory committee, leaders, 4-H members and special projects. County council members learn valuable leadership skills, parliamentary procedure and other important life skills they will carry with them throughout their lives. The Home Economist is involved in training 4-H’ers for the County, District and State Contests in Fashion Revue, Favorite Foods, Consumer Decision Making, Horticulture, Parliamentary Procedure, Presentations, Public Speaking, and the Home Economics Skill-a-thon. There were 44 youth participating in County Contest, 33 in District Contest and 9 at State Conference. Throughout the year leadership is encouraged through involvement within the club, county, and state activities. County Council Officers have gained enough leadership skills to organize and conduct the Annual 4-H Banquet. At the banquet, members who have completed their projects and record books are recognized, along with scholarship recipients, organizational leaders and community leaders and donors. A Favorite Foods workshop was presented to four youth and their mothers. The workshop provided step by step directions and tips on how to prepare for the contest. 100% of the participants gained knowledge on nutrition, menu planning, how to calculate price per serving, proper place settings, food safety, and various other tips. All of the participants participated in the Favorite Foods County, District, and State Contest. This agent assisted the Program Assistant in Photography and Poster Workshops for 15 youth. The participants gained knowledge in cropping and mounting photos, arranging layouts, and the use of color in preparing posters and photos. This workshop provided hands on training and gave the participants finished products to enter into the County Fair. There is one major 4-H Council fundraiser each year. The Council handles the Pioneer Days Rodeo Concession Stand. This agent is responsible for coordinating the concession stand at this annual event. Each club is responsible for helping at designated times. Members learn teamwork and leadership skills as they participate in this activity. Sewing and Quilt Workshops Four open workshops were available for 4-Hers to receive guidance and instruction on sewing and quilting projects. This year nine members, with help from their adult mentors, completed a clothing project, throw, quilt, or pillowcase. All of these projects were entered into the fair. The completed projects give a good deal satisfaction to the participants and help develop their self esteem. In addition, they have learned skills associated with sewing. The clothing construction members learned the parts of the sewing machine, fabric selection and basic sewing construction. The quilting members learned the parts of the sewing machine, fabric selection, basic sewing, quilting terms, and rotary cutting. Progressive Ag Farm Safety Day This activity is nationally sponsored and provides youth in rural communities an awareness of potential dangers of farm and rural life. Even youth from the larger urban areas gain an awareness of dangers they may be exposed to as well. Curry and Roosevelt County Extension Services coordinate the safety day. It is the largest in the US. Other sponsors are; Plateau Telecommunications, local fire and police departments, Home Health Care, Curry Co. Farm Bureau, State Parks Department, Roosevelt Co. Rural Electric Cooperative and Farmer’s Electric Cooperative, Curry Co. Health Department and numerous other volunteers. The cooperation of all involved allow this two day event to take place and provide learning experiences for 1,332 third grade students and 220 adults from schools in Curry County, Roosevelt County and some of the Parmer County Texas schools. The Home Economist plans and organizes the lunch which is provided for the participants. Ag & You Ag & You is an excellent learning opportunity for the 4th grade students from Curry, Roosevelt, and several nearby Texas counties. This program takes place each spring with the help of other organizations such as Southwest Dairy Farmers, Curry County Farm Bureau and other area agriculture organizations and businesses. The event is coordinated by the Curry and Roosevelt County Cooperative Extension Offices. The hands on opportunity with learning stations that include the basic agriculture crops and resources produced in these two counties, teaches students and adults about the production and consumer uses of these products. This opportunity will help students have a better appreciation of how agriculture impacts their lives. The Home Economist plans and organizes the lunch which is provided for the participants. This program reached 1,181 students, 92 teachers and 101 volunteers. County Council Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, Event Coordinator and/or Committee Chair/Member. Youth receive training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 80% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community.