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Impact Report

For plan Youth Development (Chaves County)
Date October 31, 2011, 4:15 am
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Awards and Recognition Twelve 4-H youth served as keynote speakers, emcees, pledge leaders and presenters at the annual County 4-H Banquet, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members received plaques and medals in recognition of their achievements and increase in life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity and independence throughout the 2010-2011 program years. 123 members, leaders and guests attended the event. Volunteers were recognized for their years of service. Workshops, Clinics & Trainings Project workshops were offered by the agent in the area of Ceramics, Photography, Quilting, Crochet and Interior Design. Classes met once a month which provided the opportunity for 4-Hers to start their projects early and complete their projects. Sixty (60) contacts were made through these classes. 85% of participants learned subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences, developing life skills through their project work. A county- wide 4-H Quilting Project Meeting was held by this agent. The Rail Fence Quilt was the featured projected for this year. The project meetings were held once every month for seven months or until the quilts were completed. Twelve (12) 4-Hers gained knowledge in how to cut out the quilt fabric using a rotary blade and cutting mat along with how to sew strips of fabric together and cut into squares. 100% 4-Hers completed their quilt and entered it at the county fair and ENMSF. “Oh, The Place You’ll Go In 4-H” Novice Day Camp was a held for approximately 38 novice 4-Hers and prospective member. The agent presented a workshop on NM Roundup and Favorite Foods. Morning workshops focused on 4-H projects which included Rocketry, Citizenship, NM Roundup and Dairy Foods. The afternoon workshops consisted of contest areas such as Favorite Foods, Land, Horticulture and Wildlife. 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. As a result of the camp, there was a 65% increase in participation in the project areas covered at the camp as indicated by member enrollment forms as well as completed projects turned in for exhibit. There was a 30% increase in member participation in the Favorite Foods contest. Many positive comments were made by 4-Hers and parents about the novice camp and would like to see something like this every year. 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. Sixteen (16) 4-H Sewing Labs were held for the month of April and May with a total of 282 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. 100% of youth participating increased mastery and independence in sewing. After finishing their sewing projects, 90% of 4-Hers competed in the County Clothing Revue and 50% competed on the District level. 100% of 4-Hers exhibited their sewing projects at the county fair. The agent attended State 4-H Home Economics School held in Los Lunas. She presented the community service project and scrapbooking project to the participants. 100% of Home Ec. School participants participated in two activities that focused on making a community service project and scrapbooking page. 100 % mastered the skill of covering and embellishing journal pads and making a scrapbook page. A favorite foods workshop conducted by the agent was held and workshop participants learned about the contest, menu planning, basic nutrition and proper table setting. Seven (7) competed in the Favorite Foods County Contest and 40% of youth went on to compete on the district level. 92% 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. The home economist conducted a Baking I workshop that consisted of two 4-hour classes. With a 30 % increase from last year’s Baking workshop, thirteen (13) 4-Hers gained knowledge in how to read a recipe, measure, kitchen safety, display baked goods and cooking terms. 100% 4-Hers were assigned to groups and through teamwork and cooperation each group made biscuits, chocolate chip cookies, sugar cookies and muffins. 100 % of 4-Hers who attended entered baked goods at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair. 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. 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. 100% elementary school students in Chaves County and Lea County 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. Competitive Events Eight (8) 4-H Home Economics Contest practices were held for 4-Hers competing in County, District, and State 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. 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 (17) 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. 100 % 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. 4-H District Contest was held in Eddy 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. Six (6) 4-Hers competed in Fashion Revue, four (4) in Favorite Foods, five (5) in Consumer Decision Making and eight (8) in Home Ec. Bowl. Chaves County was also well represented in Archery, Wildlife, Demonstrations, Horticulture and Livestock Judging. Four senior 4-Hers, 4-H agent and the home economist attended State 4-H Conference held in Las Cruces. 100% of the participants gained life skills in the contest they competed in which included Home Ec. Skillathon, Consumer Decision Making, Pasture & Range, and Crops. Community Service Chaves County 4-Hers participated in the State Officers Community Service Challenge where money earned for this activity was donated to the Domestic Violence. This year the home economist made a quilt to be raffled. The 4-H and Extension Club members worked together to sell tickets for this challenge. Chaves County raised over $800 for their efforts. County Fair This agent is responsible for Inside Exhibits at the Chaves County Fair. Responsibilities include fair clean-up, obtaining volunteer workers, judges, taking entries, displaying exhibits, and releasing of exhibits. Approximately twelve (12) 4-Hers and members and parents volunteered their times to clean display booths in the educational building during fair clean up day. Thirty (30) 4-Hers and members helped take entries. Eighty nine (89) 4-Hers entered 1024 projects at the Chaves County 4-H and FFA Fair, totaling $3,853.00 in premiums awarded. 85% of Chaves County youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to projects as evidenced by the quality of exhibits shown and ribbons won. State Fair The agent took the 1st place Chaves County 4-H inside exhibits to the New Mexico State Fair. Chaves County had 154 exhibits with 54 4-Hers participating and being awarded 1st through 3rd place ribbons. 48% of Chaves County Youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to their projects as evidenced by recognition received and ribbons won. These exhibits were then taken to ENMSF for judging. Eastern New Mexico State Fair 80% of youth participated in the Eastern New Mexico State Fair showcasing their life skill development through their 4-H inside exhibits. Eighty Five (85) Chaves County 4-Hers exhibited 402 projects at this fair. 75% of Chaves County 4-h youth showed an increase in knowledge and skills related to projects as evidenced by recognition received, premiums won and ribbons awarded. Premium money awarded was $487.00. 4-H Showcase The first annual 4-H Showcase was held in June for the Extension Club members. Fifty three (53) were in attendance for this event and twenty (20) 4-Hers were spotlighted for their project work and leadership skills. 100% of 4-Hers gained public speaking skills, communication and organization skills, leadership skills, and teamwork skills by participating in this event. Four-Hers presented in the areas of Favorite Foods, Consumer Decision Making, Clothing Revue, Demonstrations/Presentations, Home Ec. Bowl, Wildlife, and Home Ec. Skillathon. One Extension Club member commented “that she didn’t realize how many contests/projects that were offered through the 4-H program." Home Ec. Camp A county wide two day Home Economics camp was held with twenty three (23) participants in attendance. The agent along with a summer intern coordinated this event. Areas of focus included Duded Up Denim, Interior Design, Quilting, Scrapbooking, Gardening and NM Flavors projects. Also included in this was a physical activity component. 100% of participants completed eight projects and learned subject matter concepts through hands-on experience at the camp. Some of the projects included covering a can, sewing a pillowcase, making flour tortillas and smoothies, making a journal, and denim picture frame. At the end of the camp, one participant asked “if she could come next week to Home Ec. Camp.”