Youth Development (Cibola County)

This year Cibola County has 11 clubs, 1 of which is a new club. Cibola County has a total of 112 members enrolled in clubs, 94 4-H members and 18 Cloverbud members. There were 35 new enrolled members, 43 members were in there 2nd or 3rd year, and there were 34 4-H’ers that have been members for 4 or more years.

The Home Economist spent a considerable amount of time in supporting Cibola county 4-H youth, parents and leaders with a variety of projects. By working on these projects youth are developing life skills and gaining a greater knowledge of the project subject matter. Cibola County 4-H youth showcase and complete their projects at Cibola County Achievement Day, Shiprock Fair, Ramah Navajo Fair, Bi-County Fair.

4-Her's are enrolled in projects listed with Home Economist/4-H Agent assissting in the Baking 1, Food Fun, Natures Treasures, 4-H Cakes, Dudin up Denim,having Fun with Art, The way things grow, Our Aninimal Friends,Natures Treasures,Welcome to Cloverbuds, Shopping Smart,Stomp Blow Splash,Scrapbooking,Cross Stich I,Cakes Ceramics,Sewing II, Photography,Quliting,Public Speaking,




4-H Youth Ballet:
We understand that our child comes to us with unique experiences, interests and learning styles. Our goal is to truly know your child well and use this knowledge to guide, support and motivate him or her. We believe that good dancing instruction requires continual professional development, personal reflection and collaboration. We value parent involvement at every level and encourage you to partner with us to give your child the most powerful and joyous dance experience possible.

When in dance we welcome the opportunity to help give our youth a strong technical foundation in dance.
With support, and safe, fun,environment.
Home Economist started the first 4-H Ballet Class in the State. Class consisits of ballet fundamental teqnique, expression and dance.

Current enrollment is 30 youth ballet students ages 5-12.
Class meets once a week for one hour sessions.
Enrolement includes:100% female
10% Native American, 30% White Caucasian, 2% Black American, and 58% Hispanic.
feedback reports indicate 100% happy with class and instructor.

Cibola County 4-H Special Needs Club(Pirateteers)

4-H is for EVERYONE

Working with Special Needs Youth through Cibola County Extension Service 4-H Service is designed to create a positive environment. For diverse special needs youth with caring adults to help reach their full potential
As capable, competent, caring and contributing citizens. The program was started in 2009/10 with the inclusion of all youth in the 4-H programs regardless of any special physical, emotional, cognitive, or social needs. This includes
making adaptations for special needs youth within project skill level.
Currently Cibola County Special Needs Club has 12 individuals with special needs from Cibola High School Program. 4% Native American, 1% Hispanic, 7% White Caucasian. 4 Leaders all are teachers. 100% participation in cloverbud projects. Club meets once a week for one hour. Feedback includes statements like " Thank you Ms. Wendy for a fun time. " I really like this class"



Cibola County Achievement Day

Cibola County Achievement Day is for the 4-H youth of Cibola County. It is a one day jackpot style livestock and indoor project show. There was an attendance of 50 4-H members from Cibola. Although, there is awards Achievement Day servers as a practice day for the youth for other fairs they will be attending. This day provides an additional opportunity for the agent to ensure that the projects are progressing properly, to make suggestions on project finish, and to offer showmanship tips.

Bi-County Fair

The Bi-County fair is for youth in both Cibola and McKinley Counties. The Fair runs five days and members exhibit their animals as well as indoor entries for the entire length of the fair. This was the 41st year for the Bi-County fair. There was an attendance of 85 4-H members from both Cibola and McKinley that exhibited 4-H animal projects. Of the 200 large animal entries, there were 58 entries that qualified for the Junior Livestock sale. There were 252 indoor 4-H projects that were exhibited by 4-H youth. This year the Bi-County Fair Junior Livestock Auction raised over $84,000 in sales and add-on’s (donations) to 4-H members whose projects qualified for the Junior Livestock sale. During each day of the fair the agent assisted the 4-H youth, assisted with conducting shows and preformed other needed jobs.

State Events

One member and a parent attended and participated in the Northwest/Northeast District 4-H Contest. This member competed in many various contests over the two-day period. One member participated in State 4-H Conference.

200 youth from Cibola County and McKinley County participated in an emergency preparedness awarness program provided by the Cibola County Home Economist. The program was conducted at the Bi-County Fair September. The program helped or 4-H youth gain a better understanding of emergencies that are the most prevalent in their area and increased their knowledge and attitudes about what to do in case of an emergency. 100% percent of the participants were given a starter emergency supply kit to take home with them. The supply kit included information to help parents talk to their children about emergencies and help them to develop a plan for their home and a plan for when they are away from home. Through this program the Cibola County Home Economist can educate and empower youth to take some steps to prepare for and respond to potential emergencies, including natural disasters and terrorist attacks.

J. Wendy Brown has signed on to support Youth Development within Cibola County.

Long Term Objectives:
Objective #15: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.

Objective #16: 98% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Senior Age Youth (with 4 or more years 4-H experience) advance to State level competition. Contest Areas include:

Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging
o State – State 4-H Conference is conducted in July on campus at New Mexico State University for Senior age 4-H members qualifying at the County Level. Staff from the College of Ag & Home Economics serve as superintendents to conduct quality educational experiences for youth related to several subjects. Youth also participate in hands-on workshops and tours.
o National – Senior age 4-H members winning selected contests at the State Level are eligible to participate in National and Regional Contests.
270 senior age youth representing 30 counties participated in subject matter related contests (Ag & Natural Resources, Home Economics, and General) and hands-on workshops, increasing knowledge and life skills through education.

Objective #17: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.

Objective #18: 75% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2009, 270 youth with 4 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during State 4-H Conference, donating funds to the UNM Cancer Center. Youth of all ages collected funds for the UNM Cancer Center throughout the year. New Mexico 4-H collected $10,503.21 to assist with housing for families and additional cancer research.

Objective #19: 65% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
• See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• State Leadership – Senior age 4-H youth with 4 or more years experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the state level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Diplomat/Ambassador
o Event Coordinator
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o Recruitment & Diversity
o Event Planning

Objective #20: 50% of youth with at least 4 years of experience in the 4-H club program will have established partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.

Objective #21: 85% of Agents and staff with at least 4 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.

Overall Accomplishment for youth with at least 4 years experience:
9,123 youth ages 14-19 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.

Medium Term Objectives:
Objective #8: 98% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will learn subject matter concepts through hands-on experiences such as camps, clinics, workshops, etc.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #1.
Objective #9: 98% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H programming will develop life skills through project work, competitive events, real-life situations and career exploration opportunities.
Accomplishments:
• Competitive Events
o County – 33 Counties conduct competitive events and/or contest trainings to expand life skills and knowledge. Junior Youth (with 2-3 Years 4-H experience) advance to District Level Competition. Contest Areas include:

Consumer Decision
Crops
Dairy
Fashion Magic
Fashion Revue
Favorite Foods
Home Ec Skill-a-thon
Horse Shows
Horse Judging
Horticulture
Land
Livestock Judging
Meats
Parliamentary Procedure
Presentations
Public Speaking
Quiz Bowls
Rodeos
Shooting Sports
Talent Contest
Wildlife Habitat
Wool Judging


o District – 4 Extension 4-H Districts conduct District level competitive events annually. District competition is for Novice or Junior youth who qualify at the County level. Contests are hosted by Counties on a rotation and supported by State 4-H Staff. 2009 events were: Southeast District Contest in Lincoln County – 500 youth; Combined Northern District Contest in Santa Fe County – 350 youth; and Southwest District Contest in Catron County – 180 youth.

330 Junior age youth, with 2-3 years experience in 4-H participated in District level competition increasing knowledge and life skills through education.

Objective #10: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H will gain public speaking skills, strengthening communication and organization abilities and self-concept, through speaking at club, school enrichment and special interest events.
Accomplishments:
See Accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #3.

Objective #11: 75% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in 4-H club, school enrichment, special interest and county 4-H events will develop cognitive skills, teamwork, leadership and citizenship potential.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #4.
• In 2009, youth with 2-3 years or more 4-H experience contributed to a statewide community service project during Youth Get Away collecting funds to donate to the UNM Cancer Center.

Objective #12: 65% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will gain leadership and teamwork skills through leadership opportunities at the club, county and state levels and demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills to local community members, organizations and projects, and provide primary leadership to statewide events.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #5.
• County Council Leadership – Generally youth with at least 3 years 4-H experience
o Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties:
o Elected Officer
o Appointed Leadership
o Event Coordinator
o Committee Chair/Member
o Youth received training in the following areas:
o Parliamentary Procedure
o Public Speaking
o Recreation
o Conflict Resolution
o Leadership Skills
o Goal Setting
o District/Multi-County Leadership Trainings

Objective #13: 50% of youth with 2-3 years of experience in the 4-H club program will establish partnerships with local administrators and community leaders, effectively managing programs and facilitating change through youth/adult partnerships.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all 4-H age levels under Objective #6.

Objective #14: 85% of Agents and staff with 2-3 years of experience will increase professional and personal skills related to life skills and youth development by receiving quality training through theory, contest training, subject matter training, policy training and evaluation training.
Accomplishments:
See accomplishments for all agent experience levels under Objective #7.

Overall Accomplishment for youth with 2-3 years experience:
11,812 youth ages 12-13 gained life skills through participation in the New Mexico 4-H Program.