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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (De Baca County)
Date October 25, 2011, 8:46 pm
For Objective Medium-term Show medium-term objectives
Impact Report County Cometitive Events County Competitive events and contest trainings were conducted to expand life skills and knowledge. 63% of junior youth advanced to District level competition. Contest Areas included Consumer Decision, Wildlife, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, Poetry, Livestock Skill-a-Thon, Horse Bowl, Fashion Review, Rifle, and Archery. 95% of youth participating in competitive events increased mastery and independence related to teamwork, character and critical thinking as evidenced by team camaraderie, positive sportsmanship and completion of project related activities. State Fair 19 youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 85 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 34% of County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to agriculture, livestock, home economics, responsibility, and character as evidenced by the quality of projects presented and achievements won. Eastern NM State Fair 19 youth participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair showcasing their development of life skills through indoor and livestock exhibits related to over 200 project areas. Over 70 items were exhibited. Youth received recognition and feedback for continued improvement of knowledge and skills. 34% of County 4-H youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to agriculture, livestock, home economics, responsibility, and character as evidenced by the quality of projects presented and achievements won. District Horse 4 De Baca County youth participated in the Southeast District Horse Show showcasing their development of life skills through horse and horsemanship. De Baca and Guadalupe county extension staff worked together to host the event in Fort Sumner which was held in conjunction with the Northeast District Horse Show. There were 7 total novice, junior, and senior participants in the SE division. There were 5 total novice, junior, and senior participants in the NE division. Club Leadership Youth serve in leadership roles at the club level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Pledge Leader and/or Committee Chair/Member. Youth received training in the following areas through Club, County and Multi-County trainings: Public Speaking, Leadership, and Team Work. 85% of youth actively involved in Club Leadership gained knowledge and skills related to planning/organization, goal setting, keeping records, communication, and decision making as evidenced by youth involvement in planning and conducting meetings and contributions to club and county council efforts.