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Youth Development (McKinley County)
Plan Goals
Develope life skills in youth and 4-H members in McKinley County through special interest: School enrichment, Competition, Workshops, Outreach, Record Books, County Council, and anything related to youth programming.
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Impact Reports
Tribal Agent Food Preservation Training
There are over 200 projects listed on the Literature Materials Short List that 4-H youth can choose from as their yearly projects. “Foods For The Future” was introduced by the Home Economist to the Tribal Agents that have 4-H responsibilities. This project has gained popularity in recent years and provides easy and inexpensive recipes for leaders/youth to learn about canning dehydration, and freezing. On November 17, 2009 tribal agents learned the 3 basic steps to preserving with these steps agents can teach interested leaders/youth the basics of preserving. Agents learned food safety canning tips, altitude adjustments for preserving at higher elevations, hot pack and cold pack methods of processing canned foods. As an added activity the prepared Apple Butter the recipe was taken from the “Complete Guide to Home Canning”. Agents were surprised as to how easy and fun is was to make something so delicious. Teaching tribal agents about traditional 4-H projects will help them to combine traditional 4-H and Native American cultural values and norms to 4-H projects.
There are over 200 projects listed on the Literature Materials Short List that 4-H youth can choose from as their yearly projects. “Foods For The Future” was introduced by the Home Economist to the Tribal Agents that have 4-H responsibilities. This project has gained popularity in recent years and provides easy and inexpensive recipes for leaders/youth to learn about canning dehydration, and freezing. On November 17, 2009 tribal agents learned the 3 basic steps to preserving with these steps agents can teach interested leaders/youth the basics of preserving. Agents learned food safety canning tips, altitude adjustments for preserving at higher elevations, hot pack and cold pack methods of processing canned foods. As an added activity the prepared Apple Butter the recipe was taken from the “Complete Guide to Home Canning”. Agents were surprised as to how easy and fun is was to make something so delicious. Teaching tribal agents about traditional 4-H projects will help them to combine traditional 4-H and Native American cultural values and norms to 4-H projects.
Bi-County Fair 2009
Fourty Years of Memories was this years theme for Bi-County Fair. Youth participation was great in project numbers. The number to completed 4-H projects this year totaled 312 this was up from last year. 75% of the projects were were related to home economics, creative arts, and personal development. 25% of the projects fell under natural science, engineering science, and family life. Indoor premiums totaled $400.00 this does not include the livestock. As far as project gains we have gained about 20% this year. Public speaking on the other hand was down at fair, this year only 5% of the members chose to compete on Saturday Sept 5, 2009. This year indoor entries were done online and 90% of the entries were entered with the correct department, class, and division. Youth recieved recognition for their hard work during the awards presentation on Sunday September 6, 2009.
Fourty Years of Memories was this years theme for Bi-County Fair. Youth participation was great in project numbers. The number to completed 4-H projects this year totaled 312 this was up from last year. 75% of the projects were were related to home economics, creative arts, and personal development. 25% of the projects fell under natural science, engineering science, and family life. Indoor premiums totaled $400.00 this does not include the livestock. As far as project gains we have gained about 20% this year. Public speaking on the other hand was down at fair, this year only 5% of the members chose to compete on Saturday Sept 5, 2009. This year indoor entries were done online and 90% of the entries were entered with the correct department, class, and division. Youth recieved recognition for their hard work during the awards presentation on Sunday September 6, 2009.
4-H Cake Decorating Shiprock
8 Shiprock 4-H members met on March 26, 2009 at the Shiprock Extension office for a Cake Decorating workshop. New members learned how to prepare the frosting for their cake by following the directions in the project book. Some members were further advanced and helped those who were beginners. They had fun mixing different colors that seemed to be everyone’s favorite activity following by the actual frosting of the cake. The evening was enjoyed by all who attended. Leah invited me as moral support she was excited to hold her first Cake Decoration workshop. The members are preparing to enter their cakes at the Shiprock Fair in October.
8 Shiprock 4-H members met on March 26, 2009 at the Shiprock Extension office for a Cake Decorating workshop. New members learned how to prepare the frosting for their cake by following the directions in the project book. Some members were further advanced and helped those who were beginners. They had fun mixing different colors that seemed to be everyone’s favorite activity following by the actual frosting of the cake. The evening was enjoyed by all who attended. Leah invited me as moral support she was excited to hold her first Cake Decoration workshop. The members are preparing to enter their cakes at the Shiprock Fair in October.
Tohatchi Career Day
This is the 5th year CES has taken part in the Tohatchi Career Day Fair. NMSU was represented as a university for future students all 7th and 8th grade students received information about the NMSU degree programs. The university provided handouts and pencils for the event. There was representation from the AXED and Family and Consumer Sciences. 159 students and 34 teachers spoke to each career representative. The students asked questions about our professions, shared their concerns about the future job market and we provided the students information on our careers and the importance of continuing their education. The presentation for the students was about 15 minutes per agency.
This is the 5th year CES has taken part in the Tohatchi Career Day Fair. NMSU was represented as a university for future students all 7th and 8th grade students received information about the NMSU degree programs. The university provided handouts and pencils for the event. There was representation from the AXED and Family and Consumer Sciences. 159 students and 34 teachers spoke to each career representative. The students asked questions about our professions, shared their concerns about the future job market and we provided the students information on our careers and the importance of continuing their education. The presentation for the students was about 15 minutes per agency.
4-H Navajo members are introduced to Baking I
Navajo 4-H was introduced to Baking I on April 11, 2009. 79 members were divided into 4 groups each group prepared a cooking recipe each member was able to taste one of each kind of cookie. The group enjoyed the activity. Ages of the members attending ranged from 5 years to 17 there were 12 adults present they also pitched in and helped to guide the younger member. The members learned about nutrition, measuring, and cooking terms. The Nutrition Educators and 4-H agents from the McKinley County helped to lead the groups during the baking session. For some of the members this was the first time baking. This large group was well organized and stayed on task. The follow up meeting the members have chosen a rocket project. Our next meeting is pending.
Navajo 4-H was introduced to Baking I on April 11, 2009. 79 members were divided into 4 groups each group prepared a cooking recipe each member was able to taste one of each kind of cookie. The group enjoyed the activity. Ages of the members attending ranged from 5 years to 17 there were 12 adults present they also pitched in and helped to guide the younger member. The members learned about nutrition, measuring, and cooking terms. The Nutrition Educators and 4-H agents from the McKinley County helped to lead the groups during the baking session. For some of the members this was the first time baking. This large group was well organized and stayed on task. The follow up meeting the members have chosen a rocket project. Our next meeting is pending.