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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Cibola County)
Date November 1, 2010, 10:21 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report This year Cibola County has 11 clubs, 1 of which is a new club. Cibola County has a total of 112 members enrolled in clubs, 94 4-H members and 18 Cloverbud members. There were 35 new enrolled members, 43 members were in there 2nd or 3rd year, and there were 34 4-H’ers that have been members for 4 or more years. The Home Economist spent a considerable amount of time in supporting Cibola county 4-H youth, parents and leaders with a variety of projects. By working on these projects youth are developing life skills and gaining a greater knowledge of the project subject matter. Cibola County 4-H youth showcase and complete their projects at Cibola County Achievement Day, Shiprock Fair, Ramah Navajo Fair, Bi-County Fair. 4-Her's are enrolled in projects listed with Home Economist/4-H Agent assissting in the Baking 1, Food Fun, Natures Treasures, 4-H Cakes, Dudin up Denim,having Fun with Art, The way things grow, Our Aninimal Friends,Natures Treasures,Welcome to Cloverbuds, Shopping Smart,Stomp Blow Splash,Scrapbooking,Cross Stich I,Cakes Ceramics,Sewing II, Photography,Quliting,Public Speaking, 4-H Youth Ballet: We understand that our child comes to us with unique experiences, interests and learning styles. Our goal is to truly know your child well and use this knowledge to guide, support and motivate him or her. We believe that good dancing instruction requires continual professional development, personal reflection and collaboration. We value parent involvement at every level and encourage you to partner with us to give your child the most powerful and joyous dance experience possible. When in dance we welcome the opportunity to help give our youth a strong technical foundation in dance. With support, and safe, fun,environment. Home Economist started the first 4-H Ballet Class in the State. Class consisits of ballet fundamental teqnique, expression and dance. Current enrollment is 30 youth ballet students ages 5-12. Class meets once a week for one hour sessions. Enrolement includes:100% female 10% Native American, 30% White Caucasian, 2% Black American, and 58% Hispanic. feedback reports indicate 100% happy with class and instructor. Cibola County 4-H Special Needs Club(Pirateteers) 4-H is for EVERYONE Working with Special Needs Youth through Cibola County Extension Service 4-H Service is designed to create a positive environment. For diverse special needs youth with caring adults to help reach their full potential As capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens. The program was started in 2009/10 with the inclusion of all youth in the 4-H programs regardless of any special physical, emotional, cognitive, or social needs. This includes making adaptations for special needs youth within project skill level. Currently Cibola County Special Needs Club has 12 individuals with special needs from Cibola High School Program. 4% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 7% White Caucasian. 4 Leaders all are teachers. 100% participation in cloverbud projects. Club meets once a week for one hour. Feedback includes statements like " Thank you Ms. Wendy for a fun time. " I really like this class" Cibola County Achievement Day Cibola County Achievement Day is for the 4-H youth of Cibola County. It is a one day jackpot style livestock and indoor project show. There was an attendance of 50 4-H members from Cibola. Although, there is awards Achievement Day servers as a practice day for the youth for other fairs they will be attending. This day provides an additional opportunity for the agent to ensure that the projects are progressing properly, to make suggestions on project finish, and to offer showmanship tips. Bi-County Fair The Bi-County fair is for youth in both Cibola and McKinley Counties. The Fair runs five days and members exhibit their animals as well as indoor entries for the entire length of the fair. This was the 41st year for the Bi-County fair. There was an attendance of 85 4-H members from both Cibola and McKinley that exhibited 4-H animal projects. Of the 200 large animal entries, there were 58 entries that qualified for the Junior Livestock sale. There were 252 indoor 4-H projects that were exhibited by 4-H youth. This year the Bi-County Fair Junior Livestock Auction raised over $84,000 in sales and add-on’s (donations) to 4-H members whose projects qualified for the Junior Livestock sale. During each day of the fair the agent assisted the 4-H youth, assisted with conducting shows and preformed other needed jobs. State Events One member and a parent attended and participated in the Northwest/Northeast District 4-H Contest. This member competed in many various contests over the two-day period. One member participated in State 4-H Conference.