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Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Bernalillo County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with volunteer and professional youth parctitioners in the community, organizational leader, project training for leaders, recruitment efforts, Leaders’ Forum, and the training of other adults in the youth development field and anything re
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Bernalillo County Extension Association
Bernalillo County Extension Association; BCEA is a chapter of the Extension Association of New Mexico which has as its mission to strengthen individuals, families and communities through education, leadership and action. Throughout the year the Home Economist served as the advisor and provided educational programs to the two active BCEA clubs in Albuquerque. The BCEA president, Donna Hannon is also the president of the state association EANM and as her advisor the Home Economist has had many duties. In October 2010 the annual meeting was held in Albuquerque and BCEA was the host of this event. During the annual meeting the Home Economist helped with planning and operations and presented a workshop “ A Complaint Free World”. BCEA held educational trainings and the advisor did several of these trainings including; Keeping the cost down of Home Energy, Home Safety and a Holiday Food program. She also brought in the ACES Health Specialist Dr. Sonja Koukel to do a program on mixing medications and herbs. As the advisor to this group the Home Economist writes a quarterly newsletter for BCEA. Many hours are spent monthly by the Home Economist serving this group of senior women. The Home Economist also serves on the EANM ad hock committee.
Bernalillo County Extension Association; BCEA is a chapter of the Extension Association of New Mexico which has as its mission to strengthen individuals, families and communities through education, leadership and action. Throughout the year the Home Economist served as the advisor and provided educational programs to the two active BCEA clubs in Albuquerque. The BCEA president, Donna Hannon is also the president of the state association EANM and as her advisor the Home Economist has had many duties. In October 2010 the annual meeting was held in Albuquerque and BCEA was the host of this event. During the annual meeting the Home Economist helped with planning and operations and presented a workshop “ A Complaint Free World”. BCEA held educational trainings and the advisor did several of these trainings including; Keeping the cost down of Home Energy, Home Safety and a Holiday Food program. She also brought in the ACES Health Specialist Dr. Sonja Koukel to do a program on mixing medications and herbs. As the advisor to this group the Home Economist writes a quarterly newsletter for BCEA. Many hours are spent monthly by the Home Economist serving this group of senior women. The Home Economist also serves on the EANM ad hock committee.
Short Term Objectives
Objective #1:
Each year, potential new 4-H volunteer adult leaders will complete the application and screening form for processing before being enrolled as a New Mexico 4-H Leader.
Accomplishments
Over 555 new adult volunteers successfully completed the screening process and 445 of them enrolled as leaders in 25 counties. 1610 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Club Leaders for a total of 2,055 enrolled adult volunteer leaders.
Objective #2
By April of each year, 100% of new organizational club leaders will be offered an orientation and initial education lessons, provided a copy or the web link to the “4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook”, provided a copy of the “Club Leaders
Handbook”, and will understand the 4-H enrollment procedures and the communication linkage to county office and other 4-H volunteers, resulting in an involved 4-H club membership.
Accomplishments
• Seven counties (21%) conducted an orientation or an organizational leader training for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
Objective #3
By September 15 of each year, 100% of new special interest and school enrichment key group leaders will be offered an orientation about their role, responsibilities and enrollment procedures, resulting in youth actively learning and having fun.
Accomplishments
• 24 counties (73%) trained and utilized volunteers in conducting special interest programs to reach over 19,861 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 31,991 youth.
Objective #4
By September 30 of each year, 15% of adult 4-H volunteers will participate in at least one education program during the 4-H program year, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and knowledge gain as reported by agents.
Accomplishments
• 17 counties (52%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to positive youth development, new projects, meeting procedures including parliamentary procedure, record keeping, communication, leadership, youth activities, volunteer roles, active teaching methods, project specific topics, special interest and school enrichment programs, enrollment and ownership deadlines, insurance and liability issues, policy and procedures, and EIN.
• 78 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 81 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Livestock School gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 35 adults participated in a Judging Clinic focusing on Livestock, Horse and Wool judging skills.
• 12 adult volunteer leaders participated in the 2010 New Mexico 4-H Home Economics School gaining knowledge and skills related to cultural education, record keeping, project planning, service learning and 4-H opportunities.
• 17 counties (52%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Adult Forum held in November. This was a one-day educational event in 2010 due to hosting the WRLF 2010 in March. It offered 18 workshops, educational displays, a community service project, make & take activities, silent auction, special presentations and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, quilting, technology, learning & behavior styles, involving new parents, servant leadership, risk management, shooting sports, rocketry, hippology, substance abuse prevention, arts & crafts, upcycling, cloverbuds, and leadership.
• 297 participants from 13 states, American Samoa and Alberta, Canada convened in Albuquerque, NM in March 2010 for the Western Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forum. Of the total participant number, 121 were New Mexico volunteer leaders and 4-H personnel from 26 New Mexico counties. WRLF provided 72 workshops, a share fair opening event, educational displays, community service project, make and take activities, special presentations/speakers and opportunities for informal networking with peers.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
• 2,114 adult volunteers received training.
• 5,397 adults volunteered time and efforts to the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Program.
Objective#5
4-H Specialists will serve as a resource to counties, including instructing at 4-H leader education programs delivered at county, multiple county or district levels upon request.
Accomplishments
• Specialists conducted trainings in 6 counties (18%) in 2009-2010. Topics included:
Teaching Methods Effective Club Meetings
4-H Indoor Exhibits Program Review & Strengthening 4-H
Delegation County Expo Development
Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development
Over 585 volunteer leaders, representing 28% of all enrolled leaders across the State of New Mexico, have gained knowledge and skills related to involving and working with volunteers, having effective club meetings, positive youth development, projects, exhibits, leadership roles, delegation, teaching methods, strengthening programs, shooting sports, contest training, record books, working in special interest and school enrichment delivery modes and new leader orientation topics.
Objective #1:
Each year, potential new 4-H volunteer adult leaders will complete the application and screening form for processing before being enrolled as a New Mexico 4-H Leader.
Accomplishments
Over 555 new adult volunteers successfully completed the screening process and 445 of them enrolled as leaders in 25 counties. 1610 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Club Leaders for a total of 2,055 enrolled adult volunteer leaders.
Objective #2
By April of each year, 100% of new organizational club leaders will be offered an orientation and initial education lessons, provided a copy or the web link to the “4-H Policies and Procedures Handbook”, provided a copy of the “Club Leaders
Handbook”, and will understand the 4-H enrollment procedures and the communication linkage to county office and other 4-H volunteers, resulting in an involved 4-H club membership.
Accomplishments
• Seven counties (21%) conducted an orientation or an organizational leader training for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
Objective #3
By September 15 of each year, 100% of new special interest and school enrichment key group leaders will be offered an orientation about their role, responsibilities and enrollment procedures, resulting in youth actively learning and having fun.
Accomplishments
• 24 counties (73%) trained and utilized volunteers in conducting special interest programs to reach over 19,861 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 31,991 youth.
Objective #4
By September 30 of each year, 15% of adult 4-H volunteers will participate in at least one education program during the 4-H program year, resulting in increased volunteer satisfaction and knowledge gain as reported by agents.
Accomplishments
• 17 counties (52%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to positive youth development, new projects, meeting procedures including parliamentary procedure, record keeping, communication, leadership, youth activities, volunteer roles, active teaching methods, project specific topics, special interest and school enrichment programs, enrollment and ownership deadlines, insurance and liability issues, policy and procedures, and EIN.
• 78 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 81 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Livestock School gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 35 adults participated in a Judging Clinic focusing on Livestock, Horse and Wool judging skills.
• 12 adult volunteer leaders participated in the 2010 New Mexico 4-H Home Economics School gaining knowledge and skills related to cultural education, record keeping, project planning, service learning and 4-H opportunities.
• 17 counties (52%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Adult Forum held in November. This was a one-day educational event in 2010 due to hosting the WRLF 2010 in March. It offered 18 workshops, educational displays, a community service project, make & take activities, silent auction, special presentations and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, quilting, technology, learning & behavior styles, involving new parents, servant leadership, risk management, shooting sports, rocketry, hippology, substance abuse prevention, arts & crafts, upcycling, cloverbuds, and leadership.
• 297 participants from 13 states, American Samoa and Alberta, Canada convened in Albuquerque, NM in March 2010 for the Western Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forum. Of the total participant number, 121 were New Mexico volunteer leaders and 4-H personnel from 26 New Mexico counties. WRLF provided 72 workshops, a share fair opening event, educational displays, community service project, make and take activities, special presentations/speakers and opportunities for informal networking with peers.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
• 2,114 adult volunteers received training.
• 5,397 adults volunteered time and efforts to the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Program.
Objective#5
4-H Specialists will serve as a resource to counties, including instructing at 4-H leader education programs delivered at county, multiple county or district levels upon request.
Accomplishments
• Specialists conducted trainings in 6 counties (18%) in 2009-2010. Topics included:
Teaching Methods Effective Club Meetings
4-H Indoor Exhibits Program Review & Strengthening 4-H
Delegation County Expo Development
Essential Elements of Positive Youth Development
Over 585 volunteer leaders, representing 28% of all enrolled leaders across the State of New Mexico, have gained knowledge and skills related to involving and working with volunteers, having effective club meetings, positive youth development, projects, exhibits, leadership roles, delegation, teaching methods, strengthening programs, shooting sports, contest training, record books, working in special interest and school enrichment delivery modes and new leader orientation topics.
The Home Economist saw a need to reach those who wanted to find out about additional programs offered in Bernalillo County. A Home Ec. contact list has been established and the Home Economist sends out email blasts every month or six weeks to tell about upcoming programs and to share Home Ec related information. These email blasts are also used as a volunteer recruitment tool and have generated many new volunteers for the Home Economic programs. At the time of writing this report some 112 people have requested to be on the Home Ec. email blast.
An ongoing effort of the Home Economist is to train staff who work in Afterschool field and to encourage state licensure by provided high quality training for this large group of people in Bernalillo County. For the 4th summer in a row the Home Economist has was a part of the city of Albuquerque Community Center Summer staff training. In June over 180 summer staff was trained on positive discipline techniques with large groups of children. Thousands of children participate in the 28 Albuquerque Community Centers during the summer and afterschool programs. In December of 2008 training was offered at the NM Forum for Youth and Community’s annual summit. This was a panel who discussed ways to help afterschool programs get through the state licensing process. A plan was presented and approved by the Child Youth and Family Department allowing the process to be more possible for afterschool programs to attain. In addition to this effort the Home Economist did her master’s creative component on curriculum for Afterschool providers. The parts of the training are; age appropriate practices, behavior management and positive youth development. This training is available upon request.
In February Robyn Kelley and I met with and trained the activity directors and visiting artists of the Albuquerque Community Centers. The training we did for this staff some 40 plus was on behavior management, age appropriate practices and actives to do with a group of kids. Urban 4-H continues to have a strong partnership with the Albuquerque Community Center directors and activity directors.