Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development (Chaves County)

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.

4-H Volunteer Leadership

Volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H program and the Chaves County 4-H Program is no different. The agent worked with the Chaves County 4-H volunteers throughout the year to support, maintain, and expand the program. Two leader meetings were held this year to educate and support the adults with current 4-H policies and procedures and to survey leaders for training and other needs. Forty adults completed the application and screening process to enable them to serve as 4-H volunteer leaders. Ten leaders attended the New Mexico 4-H Leaders’ Forum in Albuquerque. These leaders not only gained information that assisted them with the 4-H program, but also contributed information to educate other leaders. Two leaders presented a workshop at the Forum while another leader assisted with the evening programs. Leaders that are confident with themselves, their teaching skills, and their knowledge of the 4-H program enjoy their duties and stay with the 4-H program.

Sandra Key Barraza has signed on to support Adult 4-H Volunteer Leader Development within Chaves County.