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Youth Development (Quay County)
Plan Goals
Develop life skills in Quay County youth through project participation, workshop participation and leadership roles in club activities.
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Youth Development
Impact Reports
Ten Senior Home Economics Bowl Practices, ten Senior Home Ec Skill-a-thon Practices, and three Senior Horticulture Practices were held beginning in January 2009. Eight youth participated in the practices but only 6 were able to attended State Conference. These youth learned a wealth of information and developed multitasking skills. They worked hard and brought home 1st place team awards in Home Economics Bowl, Home Economics Skill-a-thon, and Horticulture. They are studying for their national trip in FCS Bowl and Skill-a-thon. The group will not be able to attend the Horticulture trip do to scheduling conflicts.
Four Quay County 4-Hers attended six practices, conducted by Home Economist, held for them to prepare to represent New Mexico at the National Family Consumer Science Bowl. These 4-Hers learn information on food safety, nutrition for themselves and the athlete, purchasing toys and laundry soap, how to be a better consumer, and information on renting living spaces. In addition to what they learned they were rewarded with a great trip and came home as the National Champions.
Eight first year sewers participated in six Sewing I workshops held in 2008. Seven 4-Hers completed their totebag, scrunchie, and skirt. One finish just a scrunchie. These 4-Hers learned the parts of a sewing machine, how to sew straight on their machine, how to measure and cut fabric, how to press, and techniques for finishing seams.
Seven 4-Hers participated in a baking and foods workshop during which they learned about the importance of measuring accurately and what happens if you do not follow the directions.
Four 4-Hers participated in the photography workshop which was led by an outside resource person. They learned how to determine what will make an interesting picture. They learned to look for intriguing parts of a building to take picture of instead of the whole building. All 4 participants agreed that they learned a lot and had a good time.
Competitive Event Training provides youth the opportunity to learn decision making skills and public speaking skills. They learn to think through a situation and make a decision. In addition they learn the subject matter they are studying and have some fun.
Eight practices were held for the Senior 4-Hers interested in Home Economics Bowl. These 4-Hers worked hard and placed 1st at State earning them a trip to the National Contest.
Held 8 practices for the Novice and Junior 4-Hers interested in Home Economics Bowl. Both our Novice and Junior teams placed 1st at District.
Held 3 practices for our 4-Hers interested in Consumer Decision Making. We only had 1 novice and 1 junior participate at district but both placed in the top five at district.
Offered 9 practices for Home Ec Skill-a-thon. Our Novice and Junior Teams placed 2nd at district and 3 kids were in the top 5. Our Senior Team placed 2nd at state and 2 placed in the top 5.
Held 2 Horticulture practices and both our novice and junior teams placed 4th.
Conducted 2 parliamentary procedure practices with our Junior Team. They placed 3rd at District. This group decided on their own to take on this detailed contest and did well for only having two practices.
Assisted 4-H Agent and Senior 4-Hers with a This Is 4-H Workshop for 1st year 4-Hers, a Cloverbud Workshop and a Club Officer Training.
Co-superintended the National Consumer and Home Economics Bowl Contests and prepared a state wide consumer decision making workshop which was cancelled due to low participation.
Assisted club leaders, project leaders and parents as needed.
Seven 4-Hers participated in a baking and foods workshop during which they learned about the importance of measuring accurately and what happens if you do not follow the directions.
Four 4-Hers participated in the photography workshop which was led by an outside resource person. They learned how to determine what will make an interesting picture. They learned to look for intriguing parts of a building to take picture of instead of the whole building. All 4 participants agreed that they learned a lot and had a good time.
Competitive Event Training provides youth the opportunity to learn decision making skills and public speaking skills. They learn to think through a situation and make a decision. In addition they learn the subject matter they are studying and have some fun.
Eight practices were held for the Senior 4-Hers interested in Home Economics Bowl. These 4-Hers worked hard and placed 1st at State earning them a trip to the National Contest.
Held 8 practices for the Novice and Junior 4-Hers interested in Home Economics Bowl. Both our Novice and Junior teams placed 1st at District.
Held 3 practices for our 4-Hers interested in Consumer Decision Making. We only had 1 novice and 1 junior participate at district but both placed in the top five at district.
Offered 9 practices for Home Ec Skill-a-thon. Our Novice and Junior Teams placed 2nd at district and 3 kids were in the top 5. Our Senior Team placed 2nd at state and 2 placed in the top 5.
Held 2 Horticulture practices and both our novice and junior teams placed 4th.
Conducted 2 parliamentary procedure practices with our Junior Team. They placed 3rd at District. This group decided on their own to take on this detailed contest and did well for only having two practices.
Assisted 4-H Agent and Senior 4-Hers with a This Is 4-H Workshop for 1st year 4-Hers, a Cloverbud Workshop and a Club Officer Training.
Co-superintended the National Consumer and Home Economics Bowl Contests and prepared a state wide consumer decision making workshop which was cancelled due to low participation.
Assisted club leaders, project leaders and parents as needed.
Agents received quality training in a variety of subjects, and provided positive feedback regarding overall trainings. The 2007 Spring Tri State Conference took the place of the regular Fall 2006 In-Service Training. Accessibility and timeliness of training has increased through Centra Trainings and New Agent Orientations. Achievement Levels serve to recognize professionals that excel at professional improvement and have been a positive incentive for agents related to attending professional development trainings and serving as resources in teaching
College age members gained knowledge and skills related to leadership, teamwork and organizational management through trainings, service projects and regular business meetings in the Collegiate 4-H Program.