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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Curry County)
Date October 27, 2011, 7:40 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report The Home Economist assists with 4-H county council, 4-H advisory committee, 4-H leaders, 4-H members and special projects. County council members learn valuable leadership skills, parliamentary procedure and other important life skills they will carry with them throughout their lives. The Home Economist is involved in training 4-H’ers for the County, District and State Contests in Fashion Revue, Favorite Foods, Consumer Decision Making, Horticulture, Parliamentary Procedure, Presentations, Public Speaking and the Home Economics Skill-a-thon. There were 43 youth participating in County Contest, 38 in District Contest and 5 at State Conference. Throughout the year leadership is encouraged through involvement within the club, county and state activities. County Council Officers have gained enough leadership skills to organize and conduct the Annual 4-H Banquet. At the banquet, members who have completed their projects and record books are recognized, along with scholarship recipients, organizational leaders and community leaders and donors. A Favorite Foods workshop was presented to three youth and their mothers. The workshop provided step by step directions and tips on how to prepare for the contest. 100% of the participants gained knowledge on nutrition, menu planning, how to calculate price per serving, proper place settings, food safety, and various other tips. Sewing and Quilt Workshops: Four open workshops were available in for 4-Hers to receive guidance and instruction on sewing and quilting projects. This year thirteen members and one cloverbud, with help from their adult mentors, completed a clothing project, throw, quilt or pillowcase. All of these projects were entered into the fair. The completed projects give a good deal of satisfaction to the participants and help develop their self-esteem. In addition, they have learned many skills associated with sewing. Each clothing construction members reported gaining knowledge about the parts of the sewing machine, fabric selection and basic sewing construction. Each of the quilting members reported gaining knowledge about the parts of the sewing machine, fabric selection, basic sewing, quilting terms and rotary cutting. Food Preservation Workshops: There was four workshop sessions were available to receive guidance and instruction on how to preserve jam, jelly, fruit, and pickles safely. Nine 4-H youth participated in these workshops. 100% of the participates gained knowledge in being able to recognize recommended equipment, proper methods used to water bath and pressure canning, and food safety. Progressive Ag Farm Safety Day This activity is nationally sponsored and provides youth in rural communities an awareness of potential dangers of farm and rural life. Even youth from the larger urban areas gain an awareness of dangers they may be exposed to as well. Curry and Roosevelt County Extension Services coordinate the safety day. It is the largest in the United States. Other sponsors are; Plateau Telecommunications, local fire and police departments, Home Health Care, Curry County Farm Bureau, State Parks Department, Roosevelt County Rural Electric Cooperative and Farmer’s Electric Cooperative, Curry County Health Department and numerous other volunteers. The cooperation of all involved allow this two day event to take place and provide learning experiences for 1,341 third grade students and 177 adults from schools in Curry County, Roosevelt County and some of the Parmer County Texas schools. The Home Economist plans and organizes the lunch which is provided for the participants. County Council Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, Event Coordinator and/or Committee Chair/Member. Youth receive training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 80% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community.