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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (San Juan County)
Date October 29, 2009, 10:17 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report San Juan County has 651 traditional 4-H members enrolled in community clubs. Of these 651 members, 38 were Cloverbuds, 236 were 1st year members, 175 were 2-3 year members and 202 were members for 4 years or more. San Juan County has 32 community clubs available for members to join and participate in. These clubs help guide the youth of the county in their leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills. County Council Twenty 4-H members attended the County Council meeting and Officer Training. The members learned about the roles of each officer by matching the responsibilities to the positions. They also participated in public speaking by reading the role that each member possessed. The eight county council officers hosted the San Juan County 4-H Carnival, held annually in April. This is a large fundraiser and event to promote 4-H and is open to all the 4-H clubs. Over 600 members of 4-H families and the public attended the event over a three hour period. The silent auction held at the carnival helped send a county 4-H member on a 4-H International Exchange program to Japan. County Wide Workshops A total of eight sewing workshops were held throughout March, April and May. Seven 4-H members participated in the workshops and learned basic sewing skills. They learned and reviewed the parts of the machine, sewing tools, and how to thread their own machine and bobbin. Four members were able to complete a gathered skirt, tote bag and scrunchie. The agent was responsible for setting up dates with Bernina Sewing Center in Farmington as well as instructing the youth with three other adult volunteers. State & National Events Twenty one youth and 3 adults from San Juan County participated in Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque. There they participated in numerous workshops and activities that encouraged them to develop their teamwork, public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills. Five out of our eight council members attended the retreat to learn how to better serve the 4-H members of the county. All members also had the opportunity to meet and socialize with other 4-H member from all over the state. Five youth and one adult volunteer from San Juan County attended Youth Get Away at Camp Inlow. The members learned teamwork and communication skills. They also had the opportunity to meet other 4-H members from throughout the state. Eight youth participated in the New Mexico State 4-H Conference held annually in Las Cruces. These members competed at the state level in various contests. Six out of the eight members placed in the top 5 of their respective contests. Eleven youth competed in the State Shooting Sports Contest. We had teams and/or individuals in shotgun, .22 rifle, .22 pistol and archery with great success. The four members of the shotgun team won state and went on to participate in the National 4-H contest in Nebraska. The four team members and seven adults traveled to the competition. Nineteen youth traveled to Santa Fe to participate in the Northwest and Northeast combined district contest. All members competed in two or more contests. All members had success in at least one contest. The agent was directly responsible for the horse judging team consisting of four members. Three of the members took the top three spots for high individual and high point team. Horse Thirty one 4-H members from all over the Northwest District participated in the District Horse Show hosted by San Juan County. Of those 31 exhibitors 7 were from San Juan County. The agent was responsible for securing funds, facilities, equipment, a judge, and volunteer help to run the show. Thirteen youth attend the New Mexico State 4-H Horse School. They were in Albuquerque for a full week learning basic and intermediate horsemanship skills from various instructors. The members also attended workshops throughout the week on horsemanship skills as well as horse health and care. Of the 13 youth 2 were part of the futurity program. Eight youth participated in the county wide 4-H Horse Judging Program. At the various practices, held from March to July, members learned basic horse judging skills. The agent was responsible for their instruction. They learned about several classes including but not limited to: halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle and hunt seat equitation. These eight members went on to compete at the county and district levels. County Contest Thirty four members participated in the San Juan County Contest. The agent was responsible for organizing contests, setting up contests, grading contests and assisting in the recruitment of leaders to help. County & State Fairs The agent was responsible for organizing and managing the indoor check in at the San Juan County Fair. There were 552 indoor projects exhibited by the 4-H members. Nearly $1,400 was paid out in premiums to those with indoor projects. The agent was also responsible for two promotional 4-H booths at the fair. Over 350 members exhibited their 4-H animal projects. Of those 350 135 qualified for the Junior Livestock Sale. Over $400,000 was paid out at the sale and in add-ons. The agent was responsible for entering the indoor exhibits at state fair. There were 167 indoor entries from San Juan County at the New Mexico State Fair. $441 was paid out to San Juan County in premiums for indoor projects. The agent also assisted with the State 4-H Horse show and was responsible for tallying points and miscellaneous duties. Ski School Every year two 4-H Ski Schools are held at Durango Mountain Resort in Purgatory. The agent was responsible for assisting with the planning of one of these schools and organizing the 4-H members at the resort. These schools give members the opportunity to meet other members from around the county as well as enjoy each other in a relaxed social setting. Expanded 4-H The agent was responsible for 7 programs at the Aztec Boys & Girls Club over the course of spring break and the summer. A group of 10-15 students were involved for a one and a half hour period. All of these programs were loosely based on 4-H curriculum that included housing & interior design, cultural education, horticulture and agronomy and animal science.