Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development (Otero County)

In December of 2008, 15 volunteers at Holloman Air Force Base Youth and Teen Center were trained and utilized in conducting special interest programs to reach over 150 youth. Training was provided on History of 4-H, Holloman AFB and 4-H's partnership, 4-H in Otero County, teaching methods, project meetings, organizational meetings, 4-H Curricula and youth development.

In December, six of the Otero County 4-H Organizational Leaders attended an 4-H Club Treasury Meeting. These 4-H Volunteers gained skills and knowledge on handling funds within a 4-H Club, communication beween leaders and 4-H members and procedures and policies of NM 4-H. This training was provided on organizing meetings, club treasury accounts using NM 4-H material. 85% reported their organizational skills were increased.

Kathryn "Katie" Ramsey has signed on to support Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development within Otero County.

Presented two workshops at the 2006 New Mexico 4-H Leaders Forum. Animal ID Act was attended by 21 volunteer leaders. The presentation examined how the Animal ID Act would affect 4-H members and their families that exhibited livestock. Evaluations show that 15 greatly improved their knowledge, 17 responded that the information was very useful and 16 found the presentation of excellent quality.
Parliamentary Procedure was attended by 15 volunteer leaders. The presentation demonstrated using proper parliamentary procedure, how to present and amend main motions as well as demonstrate other techniques in parliamentary procedure to conduct business during 4-H Club meetings. Evaluations show that 7greatly improved their knowledge, 7 responded that the information was very useful, and 6 found the presentation of excellent quality.
Presented Parliamentary Procedure workshop to Dona Ana Branch faculty. Participants were instructed in meeting protocol and methods of reaching goals of the branch through faculty involvement. There were approximately 125 faculty members present.
Presented workshop to Sandoval County 4-H members and leaders on effective club meetings and parliamentary procedure. The presentation demonstrated using proper parliamentary procedure, how to present and amend main motions as well as demonstrate other techniques in parliamentary procedure to conduct business during 4-H Club meetings. Techniques were used during 4-H Council meeting following workshop. Verbal input from parents and leader stated the information was very valuable and helpful. Several stated that they were going to take and use what was presented to other organizations. There were approximately 100 in attendance.
Presented a workshop to 30 Roosevelt County parents and leaders titled “4-H Livestock Projects – It’s More Than what’s in the Bucket.” The presentation explained how the 4-H livestock program uses the six pillars of character to develop 4-H member’s life skills as well as increase their subject matter knowledge. Evaluations show that the workshop increased awareness of the livestock program to be more than just exhibiting their projects as fairs.
Conducted state-wide 4-H leader certification workshop in Rio Rancho, NM. Forty two 4-H leaders were trained in various shooting sports disciplines to become 4-H certified instructors. These leaders received safety, marksmanship training, risk management and coaching youth in a 15 hour course. Evaluations are done through leader’s completion of course and the ability to teach want was taught to them. This is demonstrated by leaders cross training each other in the various shooting disciplines that were taught.