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Impact Report

For plan Adult Volunteer Leader Development
Date December 14, 2009, 8:48 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Objective #1: Each year, potential new 4-H volunteer adult leaders will complete the application and screening form for processing before being enrolled as a New Mexico 4-H Leader. Accomplishments Over 881 new adult volunteers leaders successfully completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in 30 counties. 2050 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Leaders for a total of 2,931 enrolled adult volunteer leaders. Objective #2 By April of each year, 100% of new organizational club leaders will be offered an orientation and initial education lessons, provided a copy or the web link to the “4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook”, provided a copy of the “Club Leaders Handbook”, and will understand the 4-H enrollment procedures and the communication linkage to county office and other 4-H volunteers, resulting in an involved 4-H club membership. Accomplishments • Six counties (5%) conducted an orientation for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc. • New 4-H clubs were formed in four counties Objective #3 By September 15 of each year, 100% of new special interest and school enrichment key group leaders will be offered an orientation about their role, responsibilities and enrollment procedures, resulting in youth actively learning and having fun. Accomplishments • 24 counties (73%) trained and utilized volunteers in conducting special interest programs to reach over 22,588 youth. • 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 28,462 youth. Objective #4 By September 30 of each year, 15% of adult 4-H volunteers will participate in at least one education program during the 4-H program year, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and knowledge gain as reported by agents. Accomplishments • 22 counties (66%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to fund raising guidelines, new projects, meeting procedures, leadership, youth activities, food safety, canning & food preservation, cake pilot project, baking, leader roles, communication and active teaching methods, IRS policies, enrollment and ownership deadlines, question & answer sessions, volunteer roles, policy and procedures updates, new curriculum and 4-H Name & Emblem guidelines. • 38 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines. • 127 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Horse and Livestock Schools gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics. • 23 counties (70%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Forum for Adults. This annual educational event offers 20 workshops, educational displays, guest speakers, special activities and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, multi-generational understanding, recreation, working with teens, wildlife, fundraising, entomology, sewing, record keeping, public speaking, health and fitness, communication and leadership. • 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders. Objective#5 4-H Specialists will serve as a resource to counties, including instructing at 4-H leader education programs delivered at county, multiple county or district levels upon request. Accomplishments • Specialists conducted trainings in 15 counties (45%) in 2008-2009. Topics included: Teaching Methods Effective Club Meetings Know Your Role Project Leaders Delegation Positive Youth Development Ethics 4-H Policies Over 500 volunteer leaders, representing 17% of all enrolled leaders across the State of New Mexico, have gained knowledge and skills related to involving and working with volunteers, having effective club meetings, the role of leaders, positive youth development, leadership roles, teaching methods and available opportunities in 4-H.