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Youth Development (Chaves County)
Plan Goals
4-H members will enhance their personal growth, through the development of leadership, citizenship and life skills, and experience the satisfaction of making a difference in their own lives, their families, their schools, and their communities.
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Impact Reports
Project Visits
Youth involved in animal projects in Chaves County make up a large part of the Chaves County 4-H program. The 4-H agent made visits to approximately 40 residences throughout Chaves County visiting projects this summer. Some of these visits were made with local FFA advisors. Projects seen while making these visits were: market swine, market lamb, beef heifer, market steer, meat goat, poultry, rabbit and dairy heifer projects. Animal projects’ progress was documented throughout the summer and advice was given to 4-H youth, parents, and leaders on feeding, exercise, and showmanship with these projects.
Youth involved in animal projects in Chaves County make up a large part of the Chaves County 4-H program. The 4-H agent made visits to approximately 40 residences throughout Chaves County visiting projects this summer. Some of these visits were made with local FFA advisors. Projects seen while making these visits were: market swine, market lamb, beef heifer, market steer, meat goat, poultry, rabbit and dairy heifer projects. Animal projects’ progress was documented throughout the summer and advice was given to 4-H youth, parents, and leaders on feeding, exercise, and showmanship with these projects.
Sponsorships and Fundraising
Youth work with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships, and county fair needs as well as conducting fundraisers. Chaves County conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips including trips to 2 national contests; provide for countywide trainings and socials; and maintain funds for general operations. Fundraisers included: raffles, dances, and a dessert auction. The county raised over $15,000.00 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge in organizing and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
Youth work with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships, and county fair needs as well as conducting fundraisers. Chaves County conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips including trips to 2 national contests; provide for countywide trainings and socials; and maintain funds for general operations. Fundraisers included: raffles, dances, and a dessert auction. The county raised over $15,000.00 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge in organizing and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
Awards and Recognition
10 4-H youth served as emcees, pledge leaders, and presenters at the Southeast 4-H District Contests held in Roswell, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members from 9 participating counties received medals and ribbons in recognition of their achievements and increased in life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity and independence throughout the 2 day event. 450 members, leaders, parents and guests attended the event.
10 4-H youth served as emcees, pledge leaders, and presenters at the Southeast 4-H District Contests held in Roswell, increasing their public speaking skills and giving leadership to the overall program. Members from 9 participating counties received medals and ribbons in recognition of their achievements and increased in life skills related to mastery, belonging, generosity and independence throughout the 2 day event. 450 members, leaders, parents and guests attended the event.
Club Leadership
Youth serve in leadership roles at the club level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Pledge Leader and/or Committee Chair/Member. Youth received training in the following areas through Club, County and Multi-County trainings: Public Speaking, Leadership and Team Work. 85% of youth actively involved in Club Leadership gained mastery of skills related to planning and organization as well as generosity skills by contributing to the group effort, as evidenced by youth involvement in planning and conducting meetings, youth led committees and club contributions to County Council efforts.
Youth serve in leadership roles at the club level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Pledge Leader and/or Committee Chair/Member. Youth received training in the following areas through Club, County and Multi-County trainings: Public Speaking, Leadership and Team Work. 85% of youth actively involved in Club Leadership gained mastery of skills related to planning and organization as well as generosity skills by contributing to the group effort, as evidenced by youth involvement in planning and conducting meetings, youth led committees and club contributions to County Council efforts.
County Council
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and/or Committee Chair/Member. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 80% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. One youth stated: “My experience as an officer in County Council helped me when I ran for office in FFA.”
Youth serve in leadership roles at the county level by performing the following duties: Elected Officer, Appointed Leadership, and/or Committee Chair/Member. Youth received training in the following areas through County and Multi-County trainings: Parliamentary Procedure, Public Speaking, Recreation and Goal Setting. 80% of youth actively involved in the County Council gained mastery of skills related to leadership as evidenced in an increased willingness to serve as leaders in their local clubs and their community. One youth stated: “My experience as an officer in County Council helped me when I ran for office in FFA.”