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Youth Development (Colfax County)
Plan Goals
Use experimental education and hands-on programs among 4-H youth to increase understanding, knowledge, and interest in continued agriculturally based career choices.
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Impact Reports
2011 Operation Military Kids – Community Service
The Colfax County 4-H Council decided to join the Rocky Mountain 4-H Club in conducting a community service project for kids of military personnel that have been deployed. Several kids and adults showed up to help make decorated journals for the deployed military personnel and their children. We also made pillowcases that will eventually have the military personnel’s or their children’s pictures screen printed on them. Our county had 30 people attend and we made 63 decorated journals and 15 pillowcases.
The Colfax County 4-H Council decided to join the Rocky Mountain 4-H Club in conducting a community service project for kids of military personnel that have been deployed. Several kids and adults showed up to help make decorated journals for the deployed military personnel and their children. We also made pillowcases that will eventually have the military personnel’s or their children’s pictures screen printed on them. Our county had 30 people attend and we made 63 decorated journals and 15 pillowcases.
2011 Colfax County Shooting Sports Program
Agent planned and held a shooting sports leaders meeting. Invitations were sent to all shooting sports members and parents. Arrangements were made at a local restaurant to host our meeting, and an agenda was made. Practices were scheduled, paperwork was taken care of and fundraising was discussed. Leaders were identified and county, state, and district contests were discussed. At this meeting youth were asked to set goals and to plan and organize their year as far as the shooting sports project goes. It was a very successful year.
One of the goals that youth set was to increase the shooting sports funds. They were so far down that this year if we did not do the fundraising the fund could not pay their entry fees to the District and State Shoot as it annually does. The shooting sports youth were able to get involved in two major fundraisers. One was the American Petroleum Institute’s Annual Golf Tournament, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s Annual Trap Shoot. As a result the youth were able to raise $2,890.00. Not to mention they got the publicity and notoriety of being out there and as a result have a lot of interested perspective members.
Agent planned and held a shooting sports leaders meeting. Invitations were sent to all shooting sports members and parents. Arrangements were made at a local restaurant to host our meeting, and an agenda was made. Practices were scheduled, paperwork was taken care of and fundraising was discussed. Leaders were identified and county, state, and district contests were discussed. At this meeting youth were asked to set goals and to plan and organize their year as far as the shooting sports project goes. It was a very successful year.
One of the goals that youth set was to increase the shooting sports funds. They were so far down that this year if we did not do the fundraising the fund could not pay their entry fees to the District and State Shoot as it annually does. The shooting sports youth were able to get involved in two major fundraisers. One was the American Petroleum Institute’s Annual Golf Tournament, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s Annual Trap Shoot. As a result the youth were able to raise $2,890.00. Not to mention they got the publicity and notoriety of being out there and as a result have a lot of interested perspective members.
2011 Welcome to New Mexico 4-H Workshop
Agent and County Home-Economist conducted a “Welcome to New Mexico 4-H Workshop” for seven youth. It was geared toward newer members in order to have a better understanding of 4-H. They covered the history of 4-H, the motto, slogan, creed, and emblem. We learned the 4-H Pledge. The youth made a 4-H picture frame that they painted and decorated and can enter in the County Fair. Agents guided youth in how to enter items in the County Fair. Youth learned about leadership opportunities. They learned about the citizenship and community service components of 4-H.Youth were taught how to put together a record book, and how to give a demonstration. Finally youth were lead through a few brief samples of contests that they could enter. Each youth reported having a good time and wanting to return next year.
Agent and County Home-Economist conducted a “Welcome to New Mexico 4-H Workshop” for seven youth. It was geared toward newer members in order to have a better understanding of 4-H. They covered the history of 4-H, the motto, slogan, creed, and emblem. We learned the 4-H Pledge. The youth made a 4-H picture frame that they painted and decorated and can enter in the County Fair. Agents guided youth in how to enter items in the County Fair. Youth learned about leadership opportunities. They learned about the citizenship and community service components of 4-H.Youth were taught how to put together a record book, and how to give a demonstration. Finally youth were lead through a few brief samples of contests that they could enter. Each youth reported having a good time and wanting to return next year.
2011 Colfax County Fundraising
Colfax County youth worked with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships and county fair needs as well conducting fundraisers. The County conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips; provide for countywide trainings and socials; and maintain funds for general operations. Fundraisers included raffles, bake sales, dances, and horseshows. The county raised over $2,500 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in organizing fundraisers and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
Colfax County youth worked with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, scholarships and county fair needs as well conducting fundraisers. The County conducted a variety of fundraisers to send youth on trips; provide for countywide trainings and socials; and maintain funds for general operations. Fundraisers included raffles, bake sales, dances, and horseshows. The county raised over $2,500 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in organizing fundraisers and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
2011 Livestock Judging Contest
Agent setup a livestock judging contest and practices for nine kids. For all of them but one this was their first time Judging. The kids all did a very good job. We had to travel around a little to find all of the different kinds of animals, but we got it done. We were able to put together two livestock judging teams for the NE District contest. Youth gained knowledge and skills in public speaking, critical thinking, problem solving, keeping records, and teamwork. Each youth’s mastery of Livestock Judging increased as evidenced by them placing as the second and third place teams in the contest, as well as two individuals placing second and third from never having judged before.
Agent setup a livestock judging contest and practices for nine kids. For all of them but one this was their first time Judging. The kids all did a very good job. We had to travel around a little to find all of the different kinds of animals, but we got it done. We were able to put together two livestock judging teams for the NE District contest. Youth gained knowledge and skills in public speaking, critical thinking, problem solving, keeping records, and teamwork. Each youth’s mastery of Livestock Judging increased as evidenced by them placing as the second and third place teams in the contest, as well as two individuals placing second and third from never having judged before.