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Adult Volunteer Leader Development (Catron County)
Plan Goals
This plan is developed to increase the number of volunteer leeders, leader trainings and support of volunteers.
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Adult Volunteer Leader Development
Impact Reports
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.
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 881 new adult volunteers leaders successfully completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in 30 counties. 2050 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Leaders for a total of 2,931 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
• Six counties (5%) conducted an orientation for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
• New 4-H clubs were formed in four counties
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 22,588 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 28,462 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
• 22 counties (66%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to fund raising guidelines, new projects, meeting procedures, leadership, youth activities, food safety, canning & food preservation, cake pilot project, baking, leader roles, communication and active teaching methods, IRS policies, enrollment and ownership deadlines, question & answer sessions, volunteer roles, policy and procedures updates, new curriculum and 4-H Name & Emblem guidelines.
• 38 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 127 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Horse and Livestock Schools gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 23 counties (70%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Forum for Adults. This annual educational event offers 20 workshops, educational displays, guest speakers, special activities and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, multi-generational understanding, recreation, working with teens, wildlife, fundraising, entomology, sewing, record keeping, public speaking, health and fitness, communication and leadership.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
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 15 counties (45%) in 2008-2009. Topics included:
Teaching Methods
Effective Club Meetings
Know Your Role
Project Leaders
Delegation
Positive Youth Development
Ethics
4-H Policies
Over 500 volunteer leaders, representing 17% 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, the role of leaders, positive youth development, leadership roles, teaching methods and available opportunities in 4-H.
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 881 new adult volunteers leaders successfully completed the screening process and enrolled as leaders in 30 counties. 2050 adult volunteer leaders re-enrolled as 4-H Leaders for a total of 2,931 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
• Six counties (5%) conducted an orientation for volunteer leaders, increasing knowledge and skills related to organizing meetings, project planning, child development, reporting child abuse, 4-H opportunities, training opportunities, etc.
• New 4-H clubs were formed in four counties
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 22,588 youth.
• 25 counties (76%) trained and utilized volunteers and school personnel in conducting school enrichment programs to reach over 28,462 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
• 22 counties (66%) reported that leader education was provided to club and project leaders. Volunteers gained knowledge and skills related to fund raising guidelines, new projects, meeting procedures, leadership, youth activities, food safety, canning & food preservation, cake pilot project, baking, leader roles, communication and active teaching methods, IRS policies, enrollment and ownership deadlines, question & answer sessions, volunteer roles, policy and procedures updates, new curriculum and 4-H Name & Emblem guidelines.
• 38 new shooting sports leaders attended the statewide shooting sports training receiving education in one of three shooting sports disciplines.
• 127 adult volunteer leaders attended the NM 4-H Horse and Livestock Schools gaining knowledge and skills related to animal science, showmanship, grooming/fitting, animal nutrition, animal first aid and ethics.
• 23 counties (70%) had 4-H leaders who participated in the statewide NM 4-H Forum for Adults. This annual educational event offers 20 workshops, educational displays, guest speakers, special activities and time for networking. Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to community service, multi-generational understanding, recreation, working with teens, wildlife, fundraising, entomology, sewing, record keeping, public speaking, health and fitness, communication and leadership.
• 90% of counties utilize electronic and hard-copy newsletters to provide education for adult leaders.
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 15 counties (45%) in 2008-2009. Topics included:
Teaching Methods
Effective Club Meetings
Know Your Role
Project Leaders
Delegation
Positive Youth Development
Ethics
4-H Policies
Over 500 volunteer leaders, representing 17% 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, the role of leaders, positive youth development, leadership roles, teaching methods and available opportunities in 4-H.
Over one-hundred volunteer leaders, representing 10% 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, and available opportunities in 4-H through County Trainings provided by the Home Ec Specialist.
In 2006, New Mexico 4-H Leaders gained knowledge and skills related to appropriate youth recognition and service learning through workshops presented by the Home Ec Specialist at the 2006 New Mexico 4-H Leaders' Forum.
Adult Volunteer Leadership Development
Catron County has six different and unique communities that do not always interact with each other on a regular base.
Therefore this agent has come to rely on email as a form of communication. By forwarding emails that may be informative to the 4-H leaders and parents, I am trying to educate the county on the vast opportunities this program provides.
Posters, word of mouth, or a convenient stop by the CCES office are not an option for all residents of Catron County. Because of this increase in information there are more programs going on locally in individual communities. For instance in Luna this year they put on a buyer thank you dinner following the county fair. This kind of appreciation promotes awareness of the fair and time spent by leaders and parents as well as youth.
Besides the fair there are two other times all leaders should come together. They are the yearly 4-H banquet and the grading of another counties books before the banquet. Even then not all leaders will be present. At the banquet CCES offers information and new materials for the years to come. This year the banquet is in November. This agent will also be asking for the completion of a survey questioniare to receive input on the 4-H program.
There are two main opportunities for the leaders to educate themselves, New Mexico leader forum. Last year one leader attended. She came back with a lot of questions, and a lot of information to use in her community club. There was also one leader who attended shooting sports with me. We learned many new ways to teach this very popular and growing project in Catron County. This project is the most supported by each community, having at least one coach in three different communities. These coaching leaders practice and work with the youth once or twice during this season.
Leaders, parents as well as youth are provided with a current news letter. The letter is sent by email or a hardcopy is made available to those who prefer it. It is also posted on the 4-H bulletin board at Quemado School.
Leaders training will be provided in November while grading another counties book. Curriculum and information from last year leader’s forum will be provided as well as an agenda. The agenda will provide a list of subjects to be discussed.