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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Lincoln County)
Date October 29, 2009, 8:34 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report 4-H Youth Leadership Development Developing life skills, leadership in youth, and continuing to support adult volunteer leadership are goals of the Lincoln County Advisory Committee. Approximately 199 youth in Lincoln County are enrolled in the traditional 4-H program, which is well supported by the community. School Enrichment In 2009, Lincoln County Extension Service hosted Kids, Kows & More event during the Lincoln County Cowboy Symposium. This educational hands-on learning experience taught youth and adults about the agriculture industry. The event is designed to give urban youth a better understanding of agriculture in their community. The school age youth involved were students from Ruidoso School District. Volunteer leaders presented topics on dairy production, cattle ranching, open fire dutch oven cooking, and water conservation. 536 youth and teachers attended the event. Evaluations stated that the students and teachers gained a better understanding of agriculture and their environment. Competitive Events as a Teaching Tool County competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 45 members competed at county events. The novice and junior members advanced to District level competition which was hosted by Lincoln County. 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 68 members and adults attended the District competition in Capitan. Six Senior members attended State 4-H Conference and participated in numerous judging events and workshops. Lincoln County Meat's team took first place at State and qualified to compete at the National Meat Contest. Lincoln County Fair 140 youth participated in the Lincoln County Fair showcasing their development of life skills with indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 250 project areas. Over 635 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. Over $105,000 was paid to County 4-H Members through premiums, junior livestock auctions and fair related scholarships. 70% 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 Nine 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 2008-2009 program year. 84 members, leaders and guests attended the event. 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 dinner 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.