Note: This site is for reviewing legacy plan of work data from 2007-2011. If you are looking for the current plan of work interface, visit pow.nmsu.edu.
Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development (Bernalillo County)
Plan Goals
Orientate and educate volunteer leaders about the organizational structure of 4-H, 4-H delivery modes, affirmative action, youth protection, risk management, enrollment procedures, working with youth, leadership styles, leadership roles, 4-H projects, and
- Owner
- Related Plans
-
Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development
Impact Reports
Many accomplishments have been recognized by 4-H members through the assistance and guidance of 4-H Volunteer Leaders in Bernalillo County. Leaders have assisted with County wide meetings for youth in several project areas including; dog, rabbit, poultry, dairy, steer, leathercraft and horse. Several other project leaders are available to act as a project resource. Agent responsibilities during this year included providing assistance and guidance as called upon for all leaders and as the Agent in Charge for the Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council Bernalillo County Fair Board, Small Animal Sale Committee and Livestock Sale Committee.
Club meeting were attended four times by this agent, the leaders and members were assisted with various topics including competitive events and County and State Fair entries.
Coordinated the annual 4-H Expansion and Review Committee Meeting. Input from the 5 Advisory Committee Members concurred that the 4-H Program plays an important and vital role in youth development. However there is still a problem with recruiting new members and also a disconnect with the overall image of what the 4-H Program is.
Ten Bernalillo County 4-H Volunteers opted to continue their volunteer development by attending the Western Region 4-H Leaders Forum hosted by the State of Washington
As the Lead Agent for all livestock projects during Bernalillo County 4-H Fair, it is important to work closely with the Livestock and Sale Committee and all Department Superintendents. $65,000 was generated from 52 items sold through the Livestock Sale.
The Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council is the governing body of the Horse Project. As the Agent in Charge of this committee, it is my obligation to assist and advise this committee comprised of youth and Adults on all Horse related activities including all Horse related Judging Competitions, Horse Shows and educational events.
Club meeting were attended four times by this agent, the leaders and members were assisted with various topics including competitive events and County and State Fair entries.
Coordinated the annual 4-H Expansion and Review Committee Meeting. Input from the 5 Advisory Committee Members concurred that the 4-H Program plays an important and vital role in youth development. However there is still a problem with recruiting new members and also a disconnect with the overall image of what the 4-H Program is.
Ten Bernalillo County 4-H Volunteers opted to continue their volunteer development by attending the Western Region 4-H Leaders Forum hosted by the State of Washington
As the Lead Agent for all livestock projects during Bernalillo County 4-H Fair, it is important to work closely with the Livestock and Sale Committee and all Department Superintendents. $65,000 was generated from 52 items sold through the Livestock Sale.
The Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council is the governing body of the Horse Project. As the Agent in Charge of this committee, it is my obligation to assist and advise this committee comprised of youth and Adults on all Horse related activities including all Horse related Judging Competitions, Horse Shows and educational events.
After a long hiatus, the Bernalillo County 4-H Leaders Association was restored in 2010. The goal of the association is to provide assistance and leadership to new leaders and assisting in promoting the 4-H program. The group was instrumental in the success of the “Lights on After School” event hosted by Bernalillo County 4-H, recruited new members at the State Home School Convention and South Valley Field Day, hosted a Leaders Pot-Luck. The Association is still in its inception. There are many challenges that need to be addressed with the most evident obstacle being Association member roles. 95% of the attendees reported increased knowledge concerning 4-H Programming.
Twenty-two volunteer leaders attended Western Region 4-H Leaders Forum. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to county and national activities, parliamentary procedure, livestock project nomination procedures, contests, record keeping, and school enrichment, youth activities and communication. Evaluations reveal a mean score of 4.45 on a scale of 1 to 5 (with a score of 1 being poor and a score of 5 being excellent).
Thirteen Master Gardener 4-H SEEDS volunteers were trained and utilized in conducting special interest programs to reach 1135 youth during the SEEDS Program. Training was provided on the SEEDS curricula, classroom logistics and protocol, introducing the 4-H program to youth and interesting topics to include in their presentation.
12 new adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in Bernalillo County. 223 adult volunteer leaders reenrolled for a total enrollment of 235 leaders in the county.
Seventeen adult volunteer leaders attended a training on Effective Club Leadership. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to county and state activities, parliamentary procedure, livestock project nomination procedures, contests, record keeping, and school enrichment, youth activities and communication. Evaluations reveal a mean score of 4.45 on a scale of 1 to 5 (with a score of 1 being poor and a score of 5 being excellent).
Twenty-six Master Gardener 4-H SEEDS volunteers were trained and utilized in conducting special interest programs to reach 1235 youth during the SEEDS Program. Training was provided on the SEEDS curricula, classroom logistics and protocol, introducing the 4-H program to youth and interesting topics to include in their presentation.
Youth work with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, 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: Rodeo ticket sales, Rodeo and Fair sponsorships, “Grogfest” dinner, a Tea Party and assisting with Western Shooting Horse Events. The county raised over $10,000 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in organizing fundraisers and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
24 new adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in Bernalillo County. 94 adult volunteer leaders reenrolled for a total enrollment of 122 leaders in the county.
Twenty-six Master Gardener 4-H SEEDS volunteers were trained and utilized in conducting special interest programs to reach 1235 youth during the SEEDS Program. Training was provided on the SEEDS curricula, classroom logistics and protocol, introducing the 4-H program to youth and interesting topics to include in their presentation.
Youth work with adult partners to solicit donations and sponsorships for 4-H programming, 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: Rodeo ticket sales, Rodeo and Fair sponsorships, “Grogfest” dinner, a Tea Party and assisting with Western Shooting Horse Events. The county raised over $10,000 toward providing quality programs. Youth gained knowledge and skills in organizing fundraisers and managing money as well as constructive youth/adult partnerships.
24 new adult volunteer leaders completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in Bernalillo County. 94 adult volunteer leaders reenrolled for a total enrollment of 122 leaders in the county.
Many accomplishments have been recognized by 4-H members through the assistance and guidance of 4-H Volunteer Leaders in Bernalillo County. Leaders have assisted with County wide meetings for youth in several project areas including; dog, rabbit, dairy, steer and horse. Several other project leaders are available to act as a project resource. Agent responsibilities during this year included providing assistance and guidance as called upon for all leaders and as the Agent in Charge for the Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council and Livestock Sale Committee.
Club meeting were attended four times by this agent, the leaders and members were assisted with various topics including the new tax laws for 4-H Clubs and County and State Fair entries.
Two 4-H/ Master Gardener Seeds Program Trainings were conducted to assist the Master Gardeners who would be performing the program in the schools. 750 Albuquerque area youth took park in this 4-H School Enrichment program in 2008. Additional assistance was provided to the effort by procuring $1000 Grant in Kind Funding and acted as a liaison between Albuquerque Public Schools and Master Gardeners for this School Enrichment Program.
Coordinated the annual 4-H Expansion and Review Committee Meeting. Input from the 5 Advisory Committee Members concurred that the 4-H Program plays an important and vital role in youth development. However there is still a problem with recruiting new members and also a disconnect with the overall image of what the 4-H Program is.
Several Meeting were attended as a member of the Steering Committee for the Albuquerque Area Children’s Water Festival for 4th grade youth. During the two day event, several responsibilities were under my supervision including logistics, clean up, and group leader. 1100 youth took part in this program.
As the Lead Agent for all livestock projects during Bernalillo County 4-H Fair, it is important to work closely with the Livestock and Sale Committee and all Department Superintendents. $77,000 was generated from 50 items sold through the Livestock Sale. Sale receipts were down $27,000 from the record setting year of ’07. This can be attributed to the poor economy that has occurred nation-wide.
New tax laws have been established by the IRS that directly affect the way 4-H Clubs do business. A workshop was planned to discuss these laws. The workshop was attended by five Leaders. After the poor turn out from this workshop, I continued to work with Leaders on a one-on-one basis on this issue.
A new Record Book Workshop series was planned this year. Three Leaders and three members attended the initial Workshop as they learned about record book objectives, goals and gave directions on putting a book together.
The Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council is the governing body of the Horse Project. As the Agent in Charge of this committee, it is my obligation to assist and advise this committee comprised of youth and Adults on all Horse related activities including all Horse related Judging Competitions, Horse Shows and educational events.
Club meeting were attended four times by this agent, the leaders and members were assisted with various topics including the new tax laws for 4-H Clubs and County and State Fair entries.
Two 4-H/ Master Gardener Seeds Program Trainings were conducted to assist the Master Gardeners who would be performing the program in the schools. 750 Albuquerque area youth took park in this 4-H School Enrichment program in 2008. Additional assistance was provided to the effort by procuring $1000 Grant in Kind Funding and acted as a liaison between Albuquerque Public Schools and Master Gardeners for this School Enrichment Program.
Coordinated the annual 4-H Expansion and Review Committee Meeting. Input from the 5 Advisory Committee Members concurred that the 4-H Program plays an important and vital role in youth development. However there is still a problem with recruiting new members and also a disconnect with the overall image of what the 4-H Program is.
Several Meeting were attended as a member of the Steering Committee for the Albuquerque Area Children’s Water Festival for 4th grade youth. During the two day event, several responsibilities were under my supervision including logistics, clean up, and group leader. 1100 youth took part in this program.
As the Lead Agent for all livestock projects during Bernalillo County 4-H Fair, it is important to work closely with the Livestock and Sale Committee and all Department Superintendents. $77,000 was generated from 50 items sold through the Livestock Sale. Sale receipts were down $27,000 from the record setting year of ’07. This can be attributed to the poor economy that has occurred nation-wide.
New tax laws have been established by the IRS that directly affect the way 4-H Clubs do business. A workshop was planned to discuss these laws. The workshop was attended by five Leaders. After the poor turn out from this workshop, I continued to work with Leaders on a one-on-one basis on this issue.
A new Record Book Workshop series was planned this year. Three Leaders and three members attended the initial Workshop as they learned about record book objectives, goals and gave directions on putting a book together.
The Bernalillo County 4-H Horse Council is the governing body of the Horse Project. As the Agent in Charge of this committee, it is my obligation to assist and advise this committee comprised of youth and Adults on all Horse related activities including all Horse related Judging Competitions, Horse Shows and educational events.
Presented two workshops at the 2006 New Mexico 4-H Leaders Forum. Animal ID Act was attended by 21 volunteer leaders. The presentation examined how the Animal ID Act would affect 4-H members and their families that exhibited livestock. Evaluations show that 15 greatly improved their knowledge, 17 responded that the information was very useful and 16 found the presentation of excellent quality.
Parliamentary Procedure was attended by 15 volunteer leaders. The presentation demonstrated using proper parliamentary procedure, how to present and amend main motions as well as demonstrate other techniques in parliamentary procedure to conduct business during 4-H Club meetings. Evaluations show that 7greatly improved their knowledge, 7 responded that the information was very useful, and 6 found the presentation of excellent quality.
Presented Parliamentary Procedure workshop to Dona Ana Branch faculty. Participants were instructed in meeting protocol and methods of reaching goals of the branch through faculty involvement. There were approximately 125 faculty members present.
Presented workshop to Sandoval County 4-H members and leaders on effective club meetings and parliamentary procedure. The presentation demonstrated using proper parliamentary procedure, how to present and amend main motions as well as demonstrate other techniques in parliamentary procedure to conduct business during 4-H Club meetings. Techniques were used during 4-H Council meeting following workshop. Verbal input from parents and leader stated the information was very valuable and helpful. Several stated that they were going to take and use what was presented to other organizations. There were approximately 100 in attendance.
Presented a workshop to 30 Roosevelt County parents and leaders titled “4-H Livestock Projects – It’s More Than what’s in the Bucket.” The presentation explained how the 4-H livestock program uses the six pillars of character to develop 4-H member’s life skills as well as increase their subject matter knowledge. Evaluations show that the workshop increased awareness of the livestock program to be more than just exhibiting their projects as fairs.
Conducted state-wide 4-H leader certification workshop in Rio Rancho, NM. Forty two 4-H leaders were trained in various shooting sports disciplines to become 4-H certified instructors. These leaders received safety, marksmanship training, risk management and coaching youth in a 15 hour course. Evaluations are done through leader’s completion of course and the ability to teach want was taught to them. This is demonstrated by leaders cross training each other in the various shooting disciplines that were taught.
Parliamentary Procedure was attended by 15 volunteer leaders. The presentation demonstrated using proper parliamentary procedure, how to present and amend main motions as well as demonstrate other techniques in parliamentary procedure to conduct business during 4-H Club meetings. Evaluations show that 7greatly improved their knowledge, 7 responded that the information was very useful, and 6 found the presentation of excellent quality.
Presented Parliamentary Procedure workshop to Dona Ana Branch faculty. Participants were instructed in meeting protocol and methods of reaching goals of the branch through faculty involvement. There were approximately 125 faculty members present.
Presented workshop to Sandoval County 4-H members and leaders on effective club meetings and parliamentary procedure. The presentation demonstrated using proper parliamentary procedure, how to present and amend main motions as well as demonstrate other techniques in parliamentary procedure to conduct business during 4-H Club meetings. Techniques were used during 4-H Council meeting following workshop. Verbal input from parents and leader stated the information was very valuable and helpful. Several stated that they were going to take and use what was presented to other organizations. There were approximately 100 in attendance.
Presented a workshop to 30 Roosevelt County parents and leaders titled “4-H Livestock Projects – It’s More Than what’s in the Bucket.” The presentation explained how the 4-H livestock program uses the six pillars of character to develop 4-H member’s life skills as well as increase their subject matter knowledge. Evaluations show that the workshop increased awareness of the livestock program to be more than just exhibiting their projects as fairs.
Conducted state-wide 4-H leader certification workshop in Rio Rancho, NM. Forty two 4-H leaders were trained in various shooting sports disciplines to become 4-H certified instructors. These leaders received safety, marksmanship training, risk management and coaching youth in a 15 hour course. Evaluations are done through leader’s completion of course and the ability to teach want was taught to them. This is demonstrated by leaders cross training each other in the various shooting disciplines that were taught.