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Adult Volunteer Leader Development
Plan Goals
This plan deals with volunteer leader trainings, organizational leaders, project training for leaders, recruitment efforts, Leaders' Forum; anything related to ADULT volunteers.
- Owner
- Mindy (Denny) Turner
- Related Plans
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Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Bernalillo County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Catron County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Catron County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Dońa Ana County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Eddy County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Hidalgo County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Roosevelt County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Sandoval County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Taos County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Torrance County)
Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Union County)
Impact Reports
Objective #1:
Each year, potential new 4-H volunteer adult leaders will complete the application and screening form for processing before being enrolled as a New Mexico 4-H Leader.
Accomplishments
Over 881 new adult volunteers leaders successfully completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in 30 counties. 2050 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Leaders for a total of 2,931 enrolled adult volunteer leaders.
Objective #2
By April of each year, 100% of new organizational club leaders will be offered an orientation and initial education lessons, provided a copy or the web link to the “4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook”, provided a copy of the “Club Leaders
Handbook”, and will understand the 4-H enrollment procedures and the communication linkage to county office and other 4-H volunteers, resulting in an involved 4-H club membership.
Accomplishments
• Six counties (5%) conducted an orientation for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
• New 4-H clubs were formed in four counties
Objective #3
By September 15 of each year, 100% of new special interest and school enrichment key group leaders will be offered an orientation about their role, responsibilities and enrollment procedures, resulting in youth actively learning and having fun.
Accomplishments
• 24 counties (73%) trained and utilized volunteers in conducting special interest programs to reach over 22,588 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 28,462 youth.
Objective #4
By September 30 of each year, 15% of adult 4-H volunteers will participate in at least one education program during the 4-H program year, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and knowledge gain as reported by agents.
Accomplishments
• 22 counties (66%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to fund raising guidelines, new projects, meeting procedures, leadership, youth activities, food safety, canning & food preservation, cake pilot project, baking, leader roles, communication and active teaching methods, IRS policies, enrollment and ownership deadlines, question & answer sessions, volunteer roles, policy and procedures updates, new curriculum and 4-H Name & Emblem guidelines.
• 38 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 127 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Horse and Livestock Schools gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 23 counties (70%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Forum for Adults. This annual educational event offers 20 workshops, educational displays, guest speakers, special activities and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, multi-generational understanding, recreation, working with teens, wildlife, fundraising, entomology, sewing, record keeping, public speaking, health and fitness, communication and leadership.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
Objective#5
4-H Specialists will serve as a resource to counties, including instructing at 4-H leader education programs delivered at county, multiple county or district levels upon request.
Accomplishments
• Specialists conducted trainings in 15 counties (45%) in 2008-2009. Topics included:
Teaching Methods
Effective Club Meetings
Know Your Role
Project Leaders
Delegation
Positive Youth Development
Ethics
4-H Policies
Over 500 volunteer leaders, representing 17% of all enrolled leaders across the State of New Mexico, have gained knowledge and skills related to involving and working with volunteers, having effective club meetings, the role of leaders, positive youth development, leadership roles, teaching methods and available opportunities in 4-H.
Each year, potential new 4-H volunteer adult leaders will complete the application and screening form for processing before being enrolled as a New Mexico 4-H Leader.
Accomplishments
Over 881 new adult volunteers leaders successfully completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in 30 counties. 2050 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Leaders for a total of 2,931 enrolled adult volunteer leaders.
Objective #2
By April of each year, 100% of new organizational club leaders will be offered an orientation and initial education lessons, provided a copy or the web link to the “4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook”, provided a copy of the “Club Leaders
Handbook”, and will understand the 4-H enrollment procedures and the communication linkage to county office and other 4-H volunteers, resulting in an involved 4-H club membership.
Accomplishments
• Six counties (5%) conducted an orientation for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
• New 4-H clubs were formed in four counties
Objective #3
By September 15 of each year, 100% of new special interest and school enrichment key group leaders will be offered an orientation about their role, responsibilities and enrollment procedures, resulting in youth actively learning and having fun.
Accomplishments
• 24 counties (73%) trained and utilized volunteers in conducting special interest programs to reach over 22,588 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 28,462 youth.
Objective #4
By September 30 of each year, 15% of adult 4-H volunteers will participate in at least one education program during the 4-H program year, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and knowledge gain as reported by agents.
Accomplishments
• 22 counties (66%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to fund raising guidelines, new projects, meeting procedures, leadership, youth activities, food safety, canning & food preservation, cake pilot project, baking, leader roles, communication and active teaching methods, IRS policies, enrollment and ownership deadlines, question & answer sessions, volunteer roles, policy and procedures updates, new curriculum and 4-H Name & Emblem guidelines.
• 38 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 127 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Horse and Livestock Schools gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 23 counties (70%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Forum for Adults. This annual educational event offers 20 workshops, educational displays, guest speakers, special activities and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, multi-generational understanding, recreation, working with teens, wildlife, fundraising, entomology, sewing, record keeping, public speaking, health and fitness, communication and leadership.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
Objective#5
4-H Specialists will serve as a resource to counties, including instructing at 4-H leader education programs delivered at county, multiple county or district levels upon request.
Accomplishments
• Specialists conducted trainings in 15 counties (45%) in 2008-2009. Topics included:
Teaching Methods
Effective Club Meetings
Know Your Role
Project Leaders
Delegation
Positive Youth Development
Ethics
4-H Policies
Over 500 volunteer leaders, representing 17% of all enrolled leaders across the State of New Mexico, have gained knowledge and skills related to involving and working with volunteers, having effective club meetings, the role of leaders, positive youth development, leadership roles, teaching methods and available opportunities in 4-H.
Emergency Preparedness
A workshop was given to each of the EANM clubs on Emergency Preparedness. The backpacks and packaged emergency packs were shown and discussed. Members increased their knowledge on what they might need in order to be ready for an emergency in their home and on the road. Because we have had two major snow storms in the past two years, the members were interested in what was available.
This program was also set up at the Union County Health Fair and at the Union County Fair. From the information provided, we have had several people come into the office and ask about purchasing the pack and/or more information on preparedness. An estimates 800 people were reached with the information.
A workshop was given to each of the EANM clubs on Emergency Preparedness. The backpacks and packaged emergency packs were shown and discussed. Members increased their knowledge on what they might need in order to be ready for an emergency in their home and on the road. Because we have had two major snow storms in the past two years, the members were interested in what was available.
This program was also set up at the Union County Health Fair and at the Union County Fair. From the information provided, we have had several people come into the office and ask about purchasing the pack and/or more information on preparedness. An estimates 800 people were reached with the information.
Golden Spread Cohaltiion - Tri County Health
A series of programs were given to the clientele in the Tri County Health program. This program services adults who have either depression issues or a mentally challenged. The Extension Home Economist was approached about teaching a basic sewing class in which the members would make aprons. Six group members participated in the workshops and all completed their aprons. They cook each day during their program and wanted to have an apron to wear why they cooked. Some of the members had sewn before and some had never done any sewing before. The members learned how to read a pattern, layout and cutout a pattern and basic sewing. They enjoyed the program and have asked for a nutrition series this fall.
A series of programs were given to the clientele in the Tri County Health program. This program services adults who have either depression issues or a mentally challenged. The Extension Home Economist was approached about teaching a basic sewing class in which the members would make aprons. Six group members participated in the workshops and all completed their aprons. They cook each day during their program and wanted to have an apron to wear why they cooked. Some of the members had sewn before and some had never done any sewing before. The members learned how to read a pattern, layout and cutout a pattern and basic sewing. They enjoyed the program and have asked for a nutrition series this fall.
Union County Extension Association of New Mexico
45 members belong to 4 clubs in the county. Those members particiapted in various programs druing the year. A list of programs is compiled from the clubs and from the Extension Home Economist and then the members vote on the programs. UP to nine programs are presented either as leader trainings or as a program at the club meeting. Resource people are found for programs in which the agent does not have expertise.
Members participate in their monthly club meetings, County Council meetings, EANM Mid Year Board, District Meeting and State Meeting.
They are the superintendents for the Union County Fair Indoor Exhibits, are a major part of the committee for the Union County Health Fair.
For the past four years, members have donated dictionaries through the Dictionary program to 3rd graders in Union County. Those school who receive dictionaries are Des Moines Elementary and Clayton's Alvis Elemtary.
Each club has a major community service project they do every year:
Clayton Better Homes assists Farmers and Stockmans Bank and Clayton Ranch Market with the Koats for Kids program in which they take donated coats and do any repairs needed to make the wearable and then they man the room where people can go to get coats for not only their children but also for adults.
Amistad club sells pecans as a fundraiser and then they use the money to help support their members in attending various meetigs - they are a minimum of 50 miles from Clayton in addition to supporting 4-H Scholarships.
Gladstone club owns the Gladstone Community Center which is the only building that can be used for meetings, funerals, church, or other activities within 40 miles. They have various fundraisers to help pay for the insurance and utilities on the building. They recently had an outhouse - a pretty nice one - built next to the community. Activities they have are a monthly birthday party for the members of the community where they have a potluck along with a birthday cake and bingo, a Halloween Carnival, a Labor Day Flea Market, a Christmas Party and usually an Easter party.
The Clapham Sunshine Club assists people in the community with funeral dinners, birthday celebrations etc.
The members of EANM are for the most part, at least 60 and some are well into their 80's. They are an integral part of the Extension Program and wonderful supporters.
Union County EANM members volunteer an estimated 5,000 hours a year in various Extension programs.
The programs presented this year were:
Foods that Help Lower Cholesterol
Holiday Gift Items and Decorations
Pies Cobblers and Crusts
Medicare and Home Health Care
The Art Of Napkin Folding
Each program was presented either as a leader training in which the members attending the training returned to the club to present the program or the agent attended the club meeting and presented the program.
When selecting programs, the members are asked to vote on the various program areas which can include: Foods and Nutrition, Health, Clothing and Textiles, Enviroment, Arts and Crafts, Leadership among others.
45 members belong to 4 clubs in the county. Those members particiapted in various programs druing the year. A list of programs is compiled from the clubs and from the Extension Home Economist and then the members vote on the programs. UP to nine programs are presented either as leader trainings or as a program at the club meeting. Resource people are found for programs in which the agent does not have expertise.
Members participate in their monthly club meetings, County Council meetings, EANM Mid Year Board, District Meeting and State Meeting.
They are the superintendents for the Union County Fair Indoor Exhibits, are a major part of the committee for the Union County Health Fair.
For the past four years, members have donated dictionaries through the Dictionary program to 3rd graders in Union County. Those school who receive dictionaries are Des Moines Elementary and Clayton's Alvis Elemtary.
Each club has a major community service project they do every year:
Clayton Better Homes assists Farmers and Stockmans Bank and Clayton Ranch Market with the Koats for Kids program in which they take donated coats and do any repairs needed to make the wearable and then they man the room where people can go to get coats for not only their children but also for adults.
Amistad club sells pecans as a fundraiser and then they use the money to help support their members in attending various meetigs - they are a minimum of 50 miles from Clayton in addition to supporting 4-H Scholarships.
Gladstone club owns the Gladstone Community Center which is the only building that can be used for meetings, funerals, church, or other activities within 40 miles. They have various fundraisers to help pay for the insurance and utilities on the building. They recently had an outhouse - a pretty nice one - built next to the community. Activities they have are a monthly birthday party for the members of the community where they have a potluck along with a birthday cake and bingo, a Halloween Carnival, a Labor Day Flea Market, a Christmas Party and usually an Easter party.
The Clapham Sunshine Club assists people in the community with funeral dinners, birthday celebrations etc.
The members of EANM are for the most part, at least 60 and some are well into their 80's. They are an integral part of the Extension Program and wonderful supporters.
Union County EANM members volunteer an estimated 5,000 hours a year in various Extension programs.
The programs presented this year were:
Foods that Help Lower Cholesterol
Holiday Gift Items and Decorations
Pies Cobblers and Crusts
Medicare and Home Health Care
The Art Of Napkin Folding
Each program was presented either as a leader training in which the members attending the training returned to the club to present the program or the agent attended the club meeting and presented the program.
When selecting programs, the members are asked to vote on the various program areas which can include: Foods and Nutrition, Health, Clothing and Textiles, Enviroment, Arts and Crafts, Leadership among others.
Adult Leadership Development - Leader Training
10 adult volunteer laeders attended a traiding on Effective Club meetings. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to meeting procedures, leadership, youth actitivies, by-laws, record keeping and communication. 90% of the participants reported an increase in knowledge of parliamentary procedure,and stated that they have been encouraging their recretaional leaders to have something fun for the members to do at each meeting.
80% reported that they felt their organizational skills had been increased.
10 adult volunteer laeders attended a traiding on Effective Club meetings. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to meeting procedures, leadership, youth actitivies, by-laws, record keeping and communication. 90% of the participants reported an increase in knowledge of parliamentary procedure,and stated that they have been encouraging their recretaional leaders to have something fun for the members to do at each meeting.
80% reported that they felt their organizational skills had been increased.