Youth Leadership Development (Santa Fe County)

Youth at Teen-Get-Away were asked what the most important skill was to them when working with others in a team setting, 74% of the youth stated that communication was the most valuable skill to have.

Attending state led activities provides the youth with ideas to implement at the county level. One opportunity our youth have to share these ideas is through “This is 4-H”. This workshop is planned, implements, and evaluated by the County Council Officer team under the supervision of the 4-H Home economist. The officer team offered four workshops including: 4-H Basics, Decision Making and Judging, Public Speaking and Demonstrations, and Leadership Skills through Recreation. A total of 42 Santa Fe County 4-H members attended the 2007 “This is 4-H” workshop.

Santa Fe County also plays an active role in many state leadership activities. In 2007, five junior members attended Teen-Get-Away, 25 senior members attended Senior Leadership Retreat, and 12 senior members attended State Conference.

Santa Fe County has consistently had senior 4-H members apply for the State Ambassador/Diplomat Program. In 2007, two senior members successfully ran for positions, one earning the title of Ambassador, and the other the title of Diplomat.

Jacqueline S. Baca has signed on to support Youth Development within Santa Fe County.