Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development

Quay County Boards and Meetings
October
The agent attended the New Mexico Beef Cattle Performance Association's first meeting, after bulls were delivered to the Tucumcari Bull Test. The meeting outlined cooperators in the test, weigh dates, feed costs, and updates on the cattle. The agent learned that this board was the governing body of the Tucumcari Bull Test.
November
The agent attended the fair board meeting to look at what happened at the fair and how to improve. The agent also attended meetings of the FSA, NRCS, and the Emergency Board, as well as, the New Mexico Beef Cattle Performance Association.
December
The agent attended the December Fair Board meeting and reported to the FSA monthly board meeting. Also the agent attended the meeting of the cooperators at the Tucumcari Bull Test.
January
The agent scheduled a date to hold a meeting for the pig and lamb sale, the pig jackpot, and the District Contest. The agent also attended a fairboard meeting in which judges were discussed. A county council meeting was not held for January. A leaders meeting was also held, in which the gaent felt as though it was necessary, but made it a goal to never again sit in the same room and be treated with blatant disrespect by parent leaders. I welcome positive feedback, and usually respond better to it.
February
The agent attended the fairboard meeting and county council meeting. Also the agent assisted fairboard members in cooking briskets for a fundraiser. The annual rodeo donation meeting was also held, and the agent learned how the county clubs assume resonsibility for gathering donations for the horseshow and rodeo.
March
March was a busy month for boards and meetings. The agent attended a fairboard meeting, and a district planning meeting at the beginning of the month. Also, the agent attended a last bull sale meeting to outline how the sale was going to be run. The agent also attended a Ranch Horse meeting, and the fair sale committee meeting.
April
The agent attended the All Extension Conference the first week of April to learn about Bio-Security, and to also visit with other Extension professionals about experiences, and 4-H issues. The agent attended the interviews for the ag agent position in Quay County, and was involved in the question and answer session. The agent attended a District planning meeting. Towards the end of April, the agent attended the 4-H agents in - service in Durango. This was a very informative week, and the agent felt energized after the inservice.
May
The agent attended a few club meetings in May to perform some fun, leadership activities for members. These activities were learned by the agent at the 4-H agent inservice in Durango. The agent attended a district contest planning meeting, which outlined T-shirt makers,and some final plans for the contest. The agent also visited with a specialist from the State 4-H Office, during the county conversation and new agent meeting. The meeting was good, but I felt as though May of 2007 was not the best time for a new agent meeting. The agent also was still filling the void of the ag agent and continued to attend agriculural meetings. Such meetings were the Canadian River Soil and Water Conservation District and the Boll Weevil Eradication Board Meeting.
June
In June, the agent attended the fairboard meeting and spoke to members about judges agreements and numbers of animals. Also, the agent attended the last District Contest planning meeting in which the agent reported that all duties assigned to him were being wrapped up. The agent was in charge of the livestock, horse, and land judging contests, and acquiring livestock and reasons takers for the event. The agent also had a County Council meeting prior to the planning meeting. Also, the agent took on a new role as a board member of the State 4-H Rodeo Board.
July
The 4-H agent attended various meetings during the month of July. The agent attended the July County Council meeting which was held at Ute Lake, as a reward for those members who assisted at the District Contest. The agent also attended the rodeo and horseshow meeting and at least knew way more than he he knew a year ago. The agent reported on responsibilities which were assigned to him such as judges agreements, stock contracts, and rodeo help.
August
The agent attended the final fair board meeting before the county fair. The agent reported on total number of youth entered and total number of animals entered. The fair board members also went over a checklist for the agent so they could assist him in preparing for the Quay County Fair. The agent learned that every fair and every county is different and that the duties of Extension personnel are vital at the fair. The agent a state rodeo board meeting in Las Vegas to outline upcoming duties of board members at the state finals.
September
The 4-H agent and the home economist teamed up to hold a recordbook workshop. The workshop was informational in regards to putting together a recordbook. One family was present at the workshop.

Volunteer leaders are vital to the Curry county 4-H program. Changes put in place from the University allowed both staff and volunteer leaders to go through a process that was new to all of us. 118 adults filled out applications and went through the screening process allowing them to serve as volunteer leaders in Curry County. Volunteer Leaders from Curry County went to Portales for a Bi-County officer and leader training. Leaders gained knowledge on meeting procedure, youth activities, and leadership helping them to become more effective leaders. Organizational leaders were helped throughout the year by the 4-H agent on various topics to help them become better leaders.

4-H Volunteer Leadership

Volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H program and the Chaves County 4-H Program is no different. The agent worked with the Chaves County 4-H volunteers throughout the year to support, maintain, and expand the program. Two leader meetings were held this year to educate and support the adults with current 4-H policies and procedures and to survey leaders for training and other needs. Forty adults completed the application and screening process to enable them to serve as 4-H volunteer leaders. Ten leaders attended the New Mexico 4-H Leaders’ Forum in Albuquerque. These leaders not only gained information that assisted them with the 4-H program, but also contributed information to educate other leaders. Two leaders presented a workshop at the Forum while another leader assisted with the evening programs. Leaders that are confident with themselves, their teaching skills, and their knowledge of the 4-H program enjoy their duties and stay with the 4-H program.

4-H Building Corporation: This Agent was the lead agent to work with the Bernalillo County 4-H Building Corporation. Sixty-six percent of the profits from the Bernalillo County 4-H Fair & Rodeo is dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance of the 4-H Building Corporation who meet quarterly. Those leaders plan and supervise the upkeep and repair of the 4-H Center. They also set the rental rates and rules for renters. Some of the renters have ignored the NO-Alcohol policy and emergency clean-ups and holding the damage deposit is often the case when dealing with quincineras. Long range planning is on hold until it is determined that the 4-H Center land lease can be renewed within the next five years. The building belongs to the 4-H Youth, but the land is leased from the county which is leasing from the Department of the Interior, and the site is prime real estate for the BIA to develop.

Kevin Branum has signed on to support Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development within Curry County.