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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Doña Ana County)
Date November 1, 2010, 9:26 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report 4-H EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Youth showcase the skills learned through selected projects and involvement in 4-H program through their participation in county and district contests, fairs and conferences. -October 2009 – Southern New Mexico State Fair. Agent attended the duration of the fair to assist youth and parents with projects. The agent also assisted with the adult and youth baked goods competition, the bake sale, the Junior Livestock Auction and returning exhibits to exhibitors. Agent was superintendent of the 4-H Indoor Youth Exhibit Department. This was a new addition to the fair and received well by fair goers. 150 youth exhibits were displayed representing Hidalgo, Luna, Otero and Dona Ana counties. There were 53 youth who entered exhibits. -December 2009 – 4-H Agent worked with Ag./4-H Agent to organize the Doña Ana County 4-H Awards Night. Approximately, 300 4-H members and their families attended the event. This event honors 4-H members for their accomplishments throughout the 4-H year as well as recognize key supports of the county program. Officers and ambassadors display their leadership skills as they facilitate over the ceremony. Members also conducted two community service projects that included raising funds for the Honors Flight Program and collecting items for the Wounded Warriors Program. -January 2010 – Agent along with Ag. Agent traveled to Albuquerque to take 15 senior 4-H members to Senior Leadership Retreat where they learn leadership skills. There were three senior members who interviewed for State Ambassador and Diplomat positions. Of the three, two were selected to serve on the State Leadership Team. -February 2009 – Teen Leadership Conference brought senior and junior members as well as members enrolled in 4-H military clubs together for hands-on learning and networking opportunities. Youth participated in the Operation Military Kids community service project of preparing Hero Packs. There were 24 youth and 6 adult chaperones in attendance. -March 2009 – Novice 4-H members and members enrolled in the 4-H military club attended Novice Fun Fest. Approximately, 42 members and teen leaders and ten adult chaperones came together for a weekend of fun and hands on learning. Doña Ana County 4-H collaborated with Las Cruces FFA at the District Judging Contest. There were 28 members that competed in Livestock, Horse and Wool judging, which qualified them for district and state contests. Agents assisted with contests. -April 2010- Agents along with Bullseye 4-H Club volunteers coordinated county shooting sports. There were 240 novice, junior and senior members that competed in the two day event. Agent chaperoned five youth at Youth Get Away. Agents also coordinated the county talent show where 50 youth showcased their talents. -June 2010 – County and District Contests. Agents assisted in coordinating county contests for 110 members. The agent assisted with monitoring shooting sports test and was the superintendent for the Prepared and Impromptu Public Speaking Contest. Approximatley 97 youth participated in shooting sports at district and 68 youth in other contests. Agent assisted in chaperoning nine youth who attended Livestock School. -July 2010 - The agent participated and chaperoned 24 youth members attending State 4-H Conference. Agents ensured members attended workshops and contests. -August 2010 – Achievement Day. The agent secured judges and coordinated Achievement Day during the 2010 Doña Ana 4-H and FFA Expo. 96 members entered non-livestock exhibits, totaling 295 exhibits. which 54 youth members qualified to enter exhibits at State Fair and 48 youth members qualified to enter exhibits in the 4-H Youth Department at the Southern New Mexico State Fair. The first annual Dona Ana County 4-H Rodeo was held. There were a total of 47 4-H members from around the state who competed in each rodeo. The rodeo was well received and county has been asked to consider hosting State 4-H Rodeo Finals in 2011. -September 2010 – State, El Paso and Southern New Mexico State Fairs. The agent took state qualifier’s entries to State Fair and Southern New Mexico State Fair as well as assisted with judging at State Fair and taking youth entries at Southern New Mexico State Fair. The agent assisted youth who exhibited livestock projects at all three fairs. There were approximately 200 exhibits from Dona Ana, Luna, Catron, Hidalgo, Sierra and Otero counties displayed in the 4-H Indoor Exhibit Department. 4-H AND AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS EVENTS Youth assist with promotion of 4-H and agricultural awareness events throughout the year and connect with audiences who might not be aware of program and agricultural issues. The 4-H Agent and 4-H Agriculture and Livestock Agent worked together in carrying out events and connecting with 4-H members who conducted activities and assisted with presentations. -October 2009 – Agent worked with store manager to set up education display about 4-H during quarterly Round Up event which benefit county program. -November 2009 – Agent continues partnership with the local JCPenney’s store, who is an after-school partner. Agent, council officers, 4-H members and parents volunteered to help with Dress A Child event as a community service project. -December 2009 – Agent worked with club leader in conducting presentation/activities to home school children at White Sands during their Christmas party. Club leader worked with military families to introduce 4-H and various projects from the Uniquely NM project book. There were 33 youth and 11 adults present.store manager to set up educational display about 4-H during quarterly Round Up Events, which benefit county 4-H program. -March/April 2010 – Agent assisted the 4-H Livestock/Agricultural Agent with the Kids Kows and More agricultural awareness program. 4-H members served as group leaders for 1000 fourth grade elementary school students learned about the food and fiber industry and the importance of food safety. Agents assisted the Doña Ana County Farm Bureau with their annual Food Check Out Day and had members from the county leadership team assist with purchasing food items at WalMart. Food items were distributed to families in need by Community Action Agency. Agent worked with Ridgerunner club leader to have members of the leadership team present on topics such as parli pro, leadership, duties and roles of an officer and professionalism during the monthly meeting. Members of the county leadership team presented to 19 youth and 6 adults. -May 2010 – Agents presented on the Cooperative Extension Service, the importance of agriculture and on 4-H to 78 seventh grade students. -July 2010 – 4-H float in Las Cruces Electric Light Parade. There were 89 youth and 30 parents who worked together to create a float to promote 4-H in the parade. Ag Awareness Day. During the Ag. Awareness Day, 140 students and 16 teachers participating in the bilingual migrant summer school program learned about agriculture and 4-H. -September 2010 – 4-H Week Proclaimed in Dona Ana County. The board of county commissioners proclaimed 4-H week in Dona Ana County during the Sept. 28th meeting. There were three members of the leadership team and three novice 4-H members present to accept the proclamation along with agent and county director. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Providing educational opportunities to youth and volunteers is essential in sparking interest in various and to help explain aspects and requirements of the 4-H program. -October 2009 – Record book workshop was conducted to assist members and parents on steps of completing record book. There were 10 youth and 4 adults in attendance. Agent, educator and City Slickers 4-H club collaborated to have a sewing project day. Members, club leaders and parents assisted educator in sewing aprons for ICAN program. A total of 39 aprons were made. -November 2009 – Senior 4-H Member Award Interviews and Ambassador Interviews. Agent organized interviews for 4-H members as they vied for top senior awards and positions on the county ambassador team. Record book training for adult leaders was conducted to provide explanation of what should be considered and what youth should include in record books as they are judged. There were 9 adult volunteers present. Agent and County Director collaborated with NMSU Recruitment Coodinator to conduct presention to 4-H members who were junior and seniors in high school and parents on admissions, scholarships, financial aide and college life. There were 8 youth and 4 parents in attendance. -January 2010 – Embroidery Workshop was conducted by the Embroidery Guild. There were 13 youth and 3 adults who learned embroidery techniques. Agent was asked by State 4-H Specialist to present a teambuilding workshop to 11 members of the State Leadership Team. -February 2010 – Agents from the Southwest District work together to coordinate the Southwest District Leadership Training. 40 youth serving on their county’s council attended the event. Agents and members of the State Officer Team took on the roles of conducting workshops to help youth develop skills and set goals for their year of service. The agent also worked with the Doña Ana County 4-H Leadership Team to conduct a leadership training opened to members enrolled in the county program. There were 11 members who attended the training conducted by their peers and were encouraged to take back activities to their clubs. -March 2010 – Agents copresented workshop on conducting a new parent orientation to 20 adult volunteers, agents, parents and leaders during the Western Regional Leaders Forum. -July 2010 – The county 4-H program was challenged in January to participate in raising funds for the Lions Survivor Camp. Clubs and members took on the challenge and raised $1,151 to donate to the cause in July. Rabbit Clinics was conducted with help from club leader and member to teach youth about rabbit care, feeding, grooming and showmanship as youth prepared the animal projects for EXPO and fairs. There were 14 youth and 8 adults present. -August & September 2010 – Record book training. Agent worked with club leader to conduct record book training on how to fill out record book using new format to 18 youth and 12 parents. August brought the second annual Dona Ana County Cloverbud Day. Agent collaborated 4-H members and adult leaders in conducting Cloverbud Day. Cloverbuds had their own special day to showcase their projects and learn about a variety of topics related to 4-H as well as participate in a local community service project. There were 48 Cloverbuds and 20 parents who participated. COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS Participating in community outreach events promotes 4-H and the Cooperative Extension Service and provides opportunities for collaboration with various organizations. This also serves as a great recruitment tool for increasing membership and gaining adult volunteers in the 4-H program. -November 2009– Agent and intern conducted education presentation and had hands-on activities for youth who live in Rincon and utilize community resource center. There were 12 youth who participated. -August 2010 & September 2010 – National Night Out and the Hatch Chile Festival. Collaborative effort between Home Economists, Agronomy and Horticulture Agent, and 4-H Agent as well as 4-H members and families in bringing awareness of programs and services offered by the Doña Ana Cooperative Extension Service. Approximately, 300 youthand 150 adults at National Night Out and 300 youth and 100 parents at the Hatch Chile Festival visited educational tables. Agent and 4-H members participated in the Dona Ana County Cooperative Extension EFNEP celebration. Members assisted with showcasing 4-H program and answering participants questions. There were approximately 200 adults in attendance.