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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Chaves County)
Date November 1, 2010, 10:55 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report 4-H Youth and Development Chaves County had one senior 4-H member turn in an application to run for 4-H Ambassador/Diplomat. This agent met with this 4-Her seven times in helping her prepare for her presentation and questions. After the 4-Her received the position of Diplomat, the agent then met with her and discussed the code of conduct policy and expectations for holding a state leadership position. Also reminded her that we (the 4-H agent and myself) are here to help her whenever needed! A 4-H Organizational Leader’s Meeting was held to inform the leaders about current 4-H policies and procedures, enrollments, record books, and projects. This is an opportunity for leaders to express needs and concerns and for the agents to show their appreciation and support for all that the leaders do for the 4-H program. The agent wanted to inform the leaders about new project workshops/classes that are underway for the fall. These classes will meet once a month and give the opportunity for 4-Hers to start and complete their projects. Classes forming are Quilting, Ceramics, Photography, Crochet, Interior Design and Leathercraft. More classes will be available in the spring. Agent asked leaders if anyone or if they knew anyone that would be available to provide woodworking and welding classes. Contacts: 13 White 11 Hispanic 2 Females 9 Male 4 Awards & Recognition The agent assisted the 4-H agent with the annual 4-H Banquet. One hundred twenty five (125) 4-Hers, parents, and leaders were in attendance. Forty (40) 4-Hers received recognition for their project work along with completion pins. Volunteer leaders were acknowledged for their years of service. Contacts 125 White 110 Black 0 Hispanic 15 Female 65 Male 60 Workshops, Clinics & Trainings A county- wide 4-H Quilting Project Meeting was held by this agent. The Rag Quilt was the featured projected for this year. The project meetings were held once every month for the next seven months or until the quilts are completed. Ten (10) 4-Hers learned how to cut out the quilt squares using a rotary blade and cutting mat. One volunteer leader and one parent assisted in helping 4-Hers cut their fabric. During the next class of 4-H Quilting, 4-Hers learned how to cut batting and mark the fabric squares. 4-Hers learned how to sew their fabric squares to make a quilt-let and then sew the squares into rows during the next several classes. A total of eight quilting classes were conducted with 8 to 10 participants, 44 contacts, and 8 completed quilts. “Exploring the Treasurers of 4-H” Novice Day Camp was a held for approximately 30 novice 4-Hers and prospective member. The home economist enlisted the help of the 4-H Agent in conducting the first annual 4-H Novice Day Camp. This agent secured a site at a local church, made the flier to send to all novice members in Chaves County, made nametags, signs and scavenger hunt, and presented four sessions on Uniquely New Mexico Project and four sessions on the Home Ec. Skill-a-thon contest. She also co-presented with 4-H agent a 4-H Parenting 101 class. This agent was also responsible for the meal during the camp. Morning workshops focused on 4-H projects which included Welcome to 4-H, Uniquely NM, Arts and Crafts, and Braiding. The afternoon workshops consisted of contest areas such as Home Ec. Skill-a-thon, Livestock Skill-a-thon, Entomology Contest, and Demonstrations/Presentations. For parents new to the 4-H program, a “4-H Parenting 101” class was held with approximately 20 in attendance. Council Officers were present to provide games, recreations and to serve as workshop helpers. Many positive comments were made by 4-Hers and parents about the novice camp and would like to see something like this every year. Contacts: Male 22 Female 28 White 40 Hispanic 10 The home economist presented three sewing workshops to those enrolled in 4-H Sewing 1 and II. The first workshop gave an overview of the 4-H sewing projects and requirements. 4-Hers and their parents gained knowledge in fabric, thread and notion selection. Participants were shown examples of each project in order to become more familiar with the projects in 4-H. The last two workshops were for those enrolled in Sewing I. Participants gained knowledge in sewing tools, sewing safety, parts of the machine, how to thread the machine, wind the bobbin and sew on fabric. Contacts: 11 White 7 Hispanic 3 Female 11 Eight (8) 4-H Sewing Labs were held for the month of April with a total of 70 contacts. During the sewing labs, participants work on their 4-H sewing projects with the help of the agent. The agent held these labs because many of the parents do not have the equipment needed for the project or many do not know how to sew. Contacts: 70 White 46 Hispanic 24 Females 68 Males 2 This agent offered six 4-H sewing labs for May. Thirty (35) contacts were made through this activity. Twenty two 4-Hers completed a total of 61 sewing I & II, Sew & Go, Quilting, and Senior Sewing projects for county clothing revue and county fair. Contacts: 35 White 19 Hispanic 16 Females 29 Males 6 The agent attended State 4-H Home Economics School held in Los Lunas. She assisted Eddy County Home Economist, Charly Fisher with the sewing portion of the school. The agent also chaperoned 4-Hers and helped with other activities that were offered. Contacts: 22 White 15 Hispanic 5 Female 20 Male 2 A favorite foods workshop conducted by the agent was held with nine (9) 4-Hers and Cloverbuds in attendance. Workshop participants learned about the contest, menu planning, basic nutrition and proper table setting. Six (7) competed in the Favorite Foods County Contest and three (3) went on to compete on the district level. Contacts: 19 White 9 Hispanic 10 Females: 14 Males 5 The home economist conducted a Baking I workshop that consisted of two 4-hour classes. Ten (10) 4-Hers learned how to read a recipe, measure, kitchen safety, display baked goods and cooking terms. 4-Hers were assigned to groups and through teamwork and cooperation each group made biscuits, chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies and muffins. All the 4-Hers who attended entered baked goods at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. Contacts: 20 White: 9 Hispanic: 11 Females: 20 A sewing kit workshop and patchwork pillow workshop provided 4-Hers an opportunity to complete their projects in Sewing I and II. Participants gained knowledge in how to make a sewing kit and patchwork pillow. These projects will be exhibited at the county fair and Eastern New Mexico State Fair. Contacts: 8 White 3 Hispanic 5 Females 7 Males 1 School Enrichment/Afterschool Program Lighthouse Academy a private school in Chaves County came to the Extension Office every Monday in April for an afterschool program provided by the agent. Sewing I and II were the projects that were taught. Participants gained knowledge in sewing equipment, parts of the machine, and sewing safety rules. Students also practiced sewing straight lines and threading the machine and bobbin. Students completed a scrunchie and tote bag in April and an apron in May. Contacts: 31 White 28 Hispanic 5 Females 30 Males 1 The Home Economist along with a 4-H parent/volunteer team taught nutrition lessons on how to fight bacteria and keep food safe at the Progressive Ag Safety Day Camp in April. A puppet show and food safety train model was used as teaching tools to reinforce the teaching concepts. “Who Wants To Be A Germ Buster?” was the title of the presentation. Approximately 2000 elementary school students along with their teachers and chaperones gained knowledge in the importance of hand washing, refrigerating foods, washing fruits and vegetables and keeping counters clean. Evaluations reflected that the program was very well received and enjoyed by the students. Roswell Contacts: 1132 Youth 933 Adults 199 White 420 Hispanic 712 Females 567 Males 565 Artesia and Carlsbad Contacts: 850 “Where the Beef” was presented by this agent and a 4-H parent volunteer at the annual Kids, Kows and More day camp to 4th graders of Roswell Independent School District and Artesia Schools. Participants learned the importance of the beef industry to Chaves County. A total of 1026 youth, teachers and chaperones gained knowledge in how ranchers care for their land, cattle and their families. This inter- active presentation gave a chance for students to see items they use every day, that are made from beef. The agent attended Kids, Kows, and More Planning meetings and also had the responsibility of contacting schools for the meals, obtaining volunteers to help during lunch. Contacts: 1026 White 384 Hispanic 639 Other 2 Asian 1 Competitive Events Five 4-H Home Economics Contest practices were held for 4-Hers competing in County and District Contest. Contest areas included Consumer Decision Making, Home Ec. Skillathon, Home Ec. Bowl, Clothing Revue and Favorite Foods. Participants learned life skills through these contests that can be used now and later in life. Contacts: 23 White 19 Hispanic 4 Females 23 4-H County Contest was held with twelve contest areas being represented. This agent was responsible for five of these contests which consisted of Favorite Foods, Fashion Revue, Consumer Decision Making Contest, Home Ec. Skillathon and Home Ec. Bowl. Seventeen 4-Hers competed in the Fashion Revue, seven (7) in Favorite Foods, ten (10) in Consumer Decision Making, and eight (8) in Home Ec. Skillathon. Contacts: 46 White 42 Hispanic 4 Females 31 Males 15 4-H District Contest was held in DeBaca County with 23 youth and 15 adults participants from Chaves County. The agent’s responsibility for district contest was the Fashion Revue and Consumer Decision Making Contest. Four (4) 4-Hers competed in Fashion Revue, four (4) in Favorite Foods, five (5) in Consumer Decision Making and four (4) in Home Ec. Bowl. Chaves County was also well represented in Archery, Wildlife, Demonstrations, Horticulture and Livestock Judging Contacts: 38 White 33 Hispanic 5 Females 20 Males 18 Six senior 4-Hers, 4-H agent and the home economist attended State 4-H Conference held in Las Cruces. Participants gained life skills in the contest they competed in which included Horse Public Speaking, Horse Judging, Talent Contest, Pasture & Range, and Crops. Chaves County 4-Hers won first in the Talent Show and Pasture and Range Contest. Contacts: 7 White 5 Hispanic 2 Females 2 Males 5 Community Service Chaves County 4-Hers participated in the State Officers Community Service Challenge where money earned for this activity was donated to the Lions Club School for the Deaf. This year the home economist made another quilt to be raffled off. The 4-H and Extension Club members worked together to sell tickets for this challenge. Chaves County raised over $700 for their efforts. The Quilt was won by an Extension Club member. County Fair This agent is responsible for Inside Exhibits at the Chaves County Fair starting with fair clean-up, obtaining volunteer workers, judges, taking entries, displaying exhibits, and releasing of exhibits. Approximately fifteen (15) 4-Hers and members and parents volunteered their times to clean display booths in the educational building during fair clean up day. Thirty-five (35) 4-Hers and members helped take entries. Sixty (60) 4-Hers entered 377 projects at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair, totaling $2,886 in premiums awarded. Contacts: 110 White: 83 Hispanic 27 Females: 76 Males 34 The agent took the 1st place Chaves County 4-H inside exhibits to the New Mexico State Fair and also picked them up. Chaves County had 148 exhibits with 45 4-Hers participating and being awarded $308 in premium money. These exhibits were then taken to ENMSF for judging.