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Youth Development (San Juan County)
Plan Goals
This plan deals with programming that includes Project Work, Special Interest, School Enrichment, Competition, Clinics, Workshops, Outreach Efforts, Record Books, Camps, County Council, Officer Trainings, and Junior/Teen Leaders.
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Youth Development
San Juan County has 527 traditional 4-H members enrolled in community clubs. Of these 527 members, 142 were 1st year members, 148 were 2nd and 3rd year members and 156 were members for 4 or more years. Of these members 81 were cloverbuds. San Juan County has 32 community clubs. These clubs are available for members to join and participate in. These clubs help guide the youth of the county in their leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills.
County Council
In March the eight county council officers hosted their annual Youth Officer Training in the form of a Spring Break Day Camp. Fifty two 4-H’ers attended the day long training. The agent was responsible for organizing the schedule and gathering necessary supplies. The Youth Officer Training has become a vital part of the county council agenda because over the last year officers in the community clubs are largely novice and junior members. These youth require the knowledge necessary to be responsible leaders. Along with this officer training county council also introduced the 4-H’ers to various 4-H projects available.
This spring the eight county council officers hosted the annual San Juan County 4-H Carnival in April. The carnival is an important opportunity for clubs and members to socialize and interact in a non competitive environment. Carnival also serves as the primary fundraiser for County Council. The 4-H Carnival also allows non 4-H families to interact with 4-H’ers in a relaxed atmosphere. This year over 300 members, parents and friends enjoyed the evening.
The annual End of the Year Awards Banquet was held in November. The county council officers plan and oversee the banquet that recognizes the youth and leaders in the county.
County Wide Workshops
In the December 4-H Advisory Committee meeting the panel expressed that one of the programs they would like to see more work done in, is record books. They also expressed that they felt record books were extremely beneficial to the youth for numerous reasons one of the biggest being scholarships. They request that the agent offer more record book trainings. Therefore, the agent attended club meetings for two clubs to educate the members and leaders on the record book process. In these workshops the 4-H’ers gained the knowledge and tools to complete a successful record book. They also had the opportunity to see examples from award winning record books.
Four baking workshops were hosted by the agent throughout June and July. The 51 youth in attendance learned valuable skills including safety, critical thinking, baking techniques and team work. 75% of the youth that attended participated in County Fair, entering projects learned in the workshops.
Eight sewing workshops were hosted by the agent throughout February and March. The ten youth in attendance learned vital sewing skills including safety, critical thinking, sewing techniques and responsibility. 50% of the youth that attended in the sewing workshops participated in County Fair, entering projects completed in the workshops.
Fifty seven youth and twenty three adults attended the first annual 4-H Christmas. The youth had a unique opportunity to attend a morning of making Christmas crafts that they could then take home and give as gifts. It has been expressed by our advisory committees and adult leaders that non-competitive events are essential. The agent was responsible for securing a location, planning the crafts, buying supplies, registration, and teaching the youth the crafts.
State & National Events
In January thirteen youth from San Juan County attended Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque. The youth participated in various workshops and further developed important life skills that included: teamwork, public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills.
In July eighteen youth traveled to Las Cruces for the annual New Mexico State 4-H Conference. All youth competed in the various contests offered as well as workshops offering leadership and team building. Multiple teams qualified for National contests. The agent chaperoned the youth.
In June three youth traveled to Albuquerque for the State 4-H Livestock School. Once there with their animals they participated in various workshops and seminars in showmanship, animal health, selection, care and ethics.
Thirty seven youth from San Juan County traveled to Estancia for the Annual Northwest district contest. The youth competed in various contests. The agent was responsible for two youth in the horse judging contest and one in the horse bowl contest with the novice high point individual in each contest. The agent was also responsible for overseeing the Horse Bowl Contest. She was responsible for gathering all questions for the various rounds and well as those for any ties. She was also liable for points and the overall quality of the contest.
Horse
Thirteen youth attended a county wide horse judging clinic held in March. The youth learned basic horse judging skills of conformation and equitation. They participated in the judging of several classes to further their knowledge of horse judging.
Three youth participated in the county wide 4-H Horse Judging Program. The agent was responsible for organizing and providing instruction at practices held from April to July. The three youth members increased their knowledge of horse judging as well as their critical thinking and public speaking skills through reasons. Two of these youth went on to successfully compete at the district level.
Six youth attended the New Mexico 4-H Horse School. Here they worked with their horses on various horsemanship skills. The agent was an instructor at this year’s horse school. She was directly responsible for nine youth during the riding times. She was responsible for the lessons during the eleven different riding sessions.
County Contest
Sixty eight members participated in the San Juan County Contest. The youth participated in various contests for a chance to qualify for a district or state contest. The agent was responsible for the organization of various contest including horse, horse bowl, talent, fashion review, prepared speech, demonstration, and impromptu speech. She was in charge of securing a location for the contest, recruiting volunteer judges, preparing judging sheets and acquiring any necessary equipment or tools.
County & State Fairs
At the San Juan County Fair the agent was responsible for the 4-H Indoor Check-In. She was in charge of organizing check-in, securing numerous judges, and training volunteer leaders to assist in check-in. The agent also implemented a new format for judging that included using judging score sheets. The score sheets allowed all 4-H’ers to view what they accomplished and what they might need to work on next time. This was met with rave reviews from the 4-H families. For the indoor check-in 543 exhibits were entered from 106 different youth.
From those youth that participated in the San Juan County Fair 57, over half, were eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. The agent was responsible for the 116 State Fair entries. This included re-tagging the exhibits, transporting and checking them in. While at State Fair the agent assisted at the 4-H Horse Show. She was responsible for keeping track of placing’s and tallying points as well as any other miscellaneous activities. Three youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair 4-H Horse Show.
Ski School
Every year two 4-H Ski Schools are offered to 4-H’ers at the Durango Mountain Resort in Purgatory. Between the two ski school 60 youth and 46 adults attended. The agent was responsible for holding the orientation meeting, keeping track of participants and getting the appropriate paperwork turned in to DMR. The great Ski School discount gives the youth of San Juan County a unique opportunity to participate in an activity that may not otherwise be available to them. It also brings together numerous 4-H families from various clubs and parts of the county in a fun and non competitive atmosphere.
Expanded 4-H
The agent assisted the Aztec FFA chapter with its horse judging team. The agent worked with 5 youth in the program. The agent introduced the youth to the principles of horse judging for numerous classes that included halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equation, western horsemanship and reining.
San Juan County has 527 traditional 4-H members enrolled in community clubs. Of these 527 members, 142 were 1st year members, 148 were 2nd and 3rd year members and 156 were members for 4 or more years. Of these members 81 were cloverbuds. San Juan County has 32 community clubs. These clubs are available for members to join and participate in. These clubs help guide the youth of the county in their leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills.
County Council
In March the eight county council officers hosted their annual Youth Officer Training in the form of a Spring Break Day Camp. Fifty two 4-H’ers attended the day long training. The agent was responsible for organizing the schedule and gathering necessary supplies. The Youth Officer Training has become a vital part of the county council agenda because over the last year officers in the community clubs are largely novice and junior members. These youth require the knowledge necessary to be responsible leaders. Along with this officer training county council also introduced the 4-H’ers to various 4-H projects available.
This spring the eight county council officers hosted the annual San Juan County 4-H Carnival in April. The carnival is an important opportunity for clubs and members to socialize and interact in a non competitive environment. Carnival also serves as the primary fundraiser for County Council. The 4-H Carnival also allows non 4-H families to interact with 4-H’ers in a relaxed atmosphere. This year over 300 members, parents and friends enjoyed the evening.
The annual End of the Year Awards Banquet was held in November. The county council officers plan and oversee the banquet that recognizes the youth and leaders in the county.
County Wide Workshops
In the December 4-H Advisory Committee meeting the panel expressed that one of the programs they would like to see more work done in, is record books. They also expressed that they felt record books were extremely beneficial to the youth for numerous reasons one of the biggest being scholarships. They request that the agent offer more record book trainings. Therefore, the agent attended club meetings for two clubs to educate the members and leaders on the record book process. In these workshops the 4-H’ers gained the knowledge and tools to complete a successful record book. They also had the opportunity to see examples from award winning record books.
Four baking workshops were hosted by the agent throughout June and July. The 51 youth in attendance learned valuable skills including safety, critical thinking, baking techniques and team work. 75% of the youth that attended participated in County Fair, entering projects learned in the workshops.
Eight sewing workshops were hosted by the agent throughout February and March. The ten youth in attendance learned vital sewing skills including safety, critical thinking, sewing techniques and responsibility. 50% of the youth that attended in the sewing workshops participated in County Fair, entering projects completed in the workshops.
Fifty seven youth and twenty three adults attended the first annual 4-H Christmas. The youth had a unique opportunity to attend a morning of making Christmas crafts that they could then take home and give as gifts. It has been expressed by our advisory committees and adult leaders that non-competitive events are essential. The agent was responsible for securing a location, planning the crafts, buying supplies, registration, and teaching the youth the crafts.
State & National Events
In January thirteen youth from San Juan County attended Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque. The youth participated in various workshops and further developed important life skills that included: teamwork, public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills.
In July eighteen youth traveled to Las Cruces for the annual New Mexico State 4-H Conference. All youth competed in the various contests offered as well as workshops offering leadership and team building. Multiple teams qualified for National contests. The agent chaperoned the youth.
In June three youth traveled to Albuquerque for the State 4-H Livestock School. Once there with their animals they participated in various workshops and seminars in showmanship, animal health, selection, care and ethics.
Thirty seven youth from San Juan County traveled to Estancia for the Annual Northwest district contest. The youth competed in various contests. The agent was responsible for two youth in the horse judging contest and one in the horse bowl contest with the novice high point individual in each contest. The agent was also responsible for overseeing the Horse Bowl Contest. She was responsible for gathering all questions for the various rounds and well as those for any ties. She was also liable for points and the overall quality of the contest.
Horse
Thirteen youth attended a county wide horse judging clinic held in March. The youth learned basic horse judging skills of conformation and equitation. They participated in the judging of several classes to further their knowledge of horse judging.
Three youth participated in the county wide 4-H Horse Judging Program. The agent was responsible for organizing and providing instruction at practices held from April to July. The three youth members increased their knowledge of horse judging as well as their critical thinking and public speaking skills through reasons. Two of these youth went on to successfully compete at the district level.
Six youth attended the New Mexico 4-H Horse School. Here they worked with their horses on various horsemanship skills. The agent was an instructor at this year’s horse school. She was directly responsible for nine youth during the riding times. She was responsible for the lessons during the eleven different riding sessions.
County Contest
Sixty eight members participated in the San Juan County Contest. The youth participated in various contests for a chance to qualify for a district or state contest. The agent was responsible for the organization of various contest including horse, horse bowl, talent, fashion review, prepared speech, demonstration, and impromptu speech. She was in charge of securing a location for the contest, recruiting volunteer judges, preparing judging sheets and acquiring any necessary equipment or tools.
County & State Fairs
At the San Juan County Fair the agent was responsible for the 4-H Indoor Check-In. She was in charge of organizing check-in, securing numerous judges, and training volunteer leaders to assist in check-in. The agent also implemented a new format for judging that included using judging score sheets. The score sheets allowed all 4-H’ers to view what they accomplished and what they might need to work on next time. This was met with rave reviews from the 4-H families. For the indoor check-in 543 exhibits were entered from 106 different youth.
From those youth that participated in the San Juan County Fair 57, over half, were eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. The agent was responsible for the 116 State Fair entries. This included re-tagging the exhibits, transporting and checking them in. While at State Fair the agent assisted at the 4-H Horse Show. She was responsible for keeping track of placing’s and tallying points as well as any other miscellaneous activities. Three youth participated in the New Mexico State Fair 4-H Horse Show.
Ski School
Every year two 4-H Ski Schools are offered to 4-H’ers at the Durango Mountain Resort in Purgatory. Between the two ski school 60 youth and 46 adults attended. The agent was responsible for holding the orientation meeting, keeping track of participants and getting the appropriate paperwork turned in to DMR. The great Ski School discount gives the youth of San Juan County a unique opportunity to participate in an activity that may not otherwise be available to them. It also brings together numerous 4-H families from various clubs and parts of the county in a fun and non competitive atmosphere.
Expanded 4-H
The agent assisted the Aztec FFA chapter with its horse judging team. The agent worked with 5 youth in the program. The agent introduced the youth to the principles of horse judging for numerous classes that included halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equation, western horsemanship and reining.
San Juan County has 611 traditional 4-H members enrolled in community clubs. Of these 611 members, 183 were 1st year members, 213 were 2nd and 3rd year members and 215 were members for 4 or more years. Of these members 47 were cloverbuds. San Juan County has 33 community clubs. These clubs are available for members to join and participate in. These clubs help guide the youth of the county in their leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills.
County Council
In February the five county council officers hosted their annual Youth Officer Training; twenty one 4-H’ers attended the training. The Youth Officer Training has become a vital part of the county council agenda because over the last year officers in the community clubs are largely novice and junior members. These youth require the knowledge necessary to be responsible leaders.
This spring the five county council officers hosted the annual San Juan County 4-H Carnival in April. The carnival is an important opportunity for clubs and members to socialize and interact in a non competitive environment. Carnival also serves as the primary fundraiser for County Council. The 4-H Carnival also allows non 4-H families to interact with 4-H’ers in a relaxed atmosphere.
County Wide Workshops
In the December 4-H Advisory Committee meeting the panel expressed that one of the programs they would like to see more work done in, is record books. They also expressed that they felt record books were extremely beneficial to the youth for numerous reasons one of the biggest being scholarships. They request that the agent offer more record book trainings. Therefore, the agent attended club meetings for four clubs to educate the members and leaders on the record book process. In these workshops the 4-H’ers gained the knowledge and tools to complete a successful record book. They also had the opportunity to see examples from award winning record books. 50% of these clubs increased the number of record books turned in by at least 35%.
Two baking workshops were hosted by the agent in July. The youth in attendance learned valuable skills including safety, critical thinking, baking techniques and team work. 50% of the youth that attended participated in County Fair, entering projects learned in the workshops.
State & National Events
In January eleven youth from San Juan County attended Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque. The agent chaperoned and attended The youth participated in various workshops and further developed important life skills that included: teamwork, public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills. Two of the eleven youth in attendance were county council officers dedicated to gaining more knowledge to be used in their service to San Juan County 4-H. At Senior Leadership Retreat a San Juan County youth was selected to serve as a State 4-H Ambassador.
Thirteen youth and one adult from San Juan County attended Youth Get Away at Camp Inlow. The youth participated in various workshops and activities designed to reinforce teamwork and communication skills. The youth also had the unique occasion to meet and interact with other 4-H’ers their age from around the state.
In July nine youth traveled to Las Cruces for the annual New Mexico State 4-H Conference. All youth competed in the various contests offered as well as workshops offering leadership and team building. Eight of the nine youth placed in their respective contests with multiple teams qualifying for National contests. The agent chaperoned the youth.
Eight youth from San Juan County competed in the State 4-H Shooting Sports held annually in May. These youth represented the archery and shotgun teams.
In June nine youth traveled to Albuquerque for the State 4-H Livestock School. Once there with their animals they participated in various workshops and seminars in showmanship, animal health, selection, care and ethics.
Twenty one youth from San Juan County traveled to Albuquerque for the 2nd Annual Northwest and Northeast combined district contest. The youth competed in various contests. The agent was responsible for one youth in the horse judging contest and who placed 5th overall. The agent was also responsible for overseeing the Horse Bowl Contest. She was responsible for gathering all questions for the various rounds and well as those for any ties. She was also liable for points and the overall quality of the contest.
Horse
Five youth participated in the county wide 4-H Horse Judging Program. The agent was responsible for organizing and providing instruction at practices held from April to July. The five youth members increased their knowledge of horse judging as well as their critical thinking and public speaking skills through reasons. Two of these youth went on to successfully compete at the district and state levels.
County Contest
Forty three members participated in the San Juan County Contest. The youth participated in various contests for a chance to qualify for a district or state contest. The agent was responsible for the organization of various contest including horse, horse bowl, talent, fashion review, prepared speech, demonstration, and impromptu speech. She was in charge of securing a location for the contest, recruiting volunteer judges, preparing judging sheets and acquiring any necessary equipment or tools.
County & State Fairs
At the San Juan County Fair the agent was responsible for the 4-H Indoor Check-In. She was in charge of organizing check-in, securing numerous judges, and training volunteer leaders to assist in check-in. The agent also implemented a new format for judging that included using judging score sheets. The score sheets allowed all 4-H’ers to view what they accomplished and what they might need to work on next time. This was met with rave reviews from the 4-H families. For the indoor check-in 456 exhibits were entered from 80 different youth. Roughly $1,200 was paid out in premiums.
From those youth that participated in the San Juan County Fair 44, over half, were eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. The agent was responsible for the 96 State Fair entries. This included re-tagging the exhibits, transporting and checking them in. While at State Fair the agent assisted at the 4-H Horse Show. She was responsible for keeping track of placings and tallying points as well as any other miscellaneous activities.
Ski School
Every year two 4-H Ski Schools are offered to 4-H’ers at the Durango Mountain Resort in Purgatory. Between the two ski school 75 youth and 39 adults attended. The agent was responsible for holding the orientation meeting, keeping track of participants and getting the appropriate paperwork turned in to DMR. The great Ski School discount gives the youth of San Juan County a unique opportunity to participate in an activity that may not otherwise be available to them. It also brings together numerous 4-H families from various clubs and parts of the county in a fun and non competitive atmosphere.
Expanded 4-H
The agent has developed a positive working relationship with the Aztec Boys & Girls Club. This has allowed her to create more programs for the youth involved. The agent was able to increase her programs from 7 to 12 and include more youth. The agent worked with youth in two groups between the ages of 6 and 11 and then 12-14. She was responsible for working with the 4-H curriculum so that it worked for and benefited the youth of the Boys & Girls Club. The agent introduce the youth to various skills and topics including gardening, healthy eating habits, New Mexico culture, recycling and animal science.
The agent assisted the Aztec FFA chapter with its horse judging team. The agent worked with 5 youth in the program. The agent introduced the youth to the principles of horse judging for numerous classes that included halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equation, western horsemanship and reining. Through several months of hard work the youth competed at the State FFA Conference in Las Cruces and placed 2nd overall qualifying them for a National contest.
County Council
In February the five county council officers hosted their annual Youth Officer Training; twenty one 4-H’ers attended the training. The Youth Officer Training has become a vital part of the county council agenda because over the last year officers in the community clubs are largely novice and junior members. These youth require the knowledge necessary to be responsible leaders.
This spring the five county council officers hosted the annual San Juan County 4-H Carnival in April. The carnival is an important opportunity for clubs and members to socialize and interact in a non competitive environment. Carnival also serves as the primary fundraiser for County Council. The 4-H Carnival also allows non 4-H families to interact with 4-H’ers in a relaxed atmosphere.
County Wide Workshops
In the December 4-H Advisory Committee meeting the panel expressed that one of the programs they would like to see more work done in, is record books. They also expressed that they felt record books were extremely beneficial to the youth for numerous reasons one of the biggest being scholarships. They request that the agent offer more record book trainings. Therefore, the agent attended club meetings for four clubs to educate the members and leaders on the record book process. In these workshops the 4-H’ers gained the knowledge and tools to complete a successful record book. They also had the opportunity to see examples from award winning record books. 50% of these clubs increased the number of record books turned in by at least 35%.
Two baking workshops were hosted by the agent in July. The youth in attendance learned valuable skills including safety, critical thinking, baking techniques and team work. 50% of the youth that attended participated in County Fair, entering projects learned in the workshops.
State & National Events
In January eleven youth from San Juan County attended Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque. The agent chaperoned and attended The youth participated in various workshops and further developed important life skills that included: teamwork, public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills. Two of the eleven youth in attendance were county council officers dedicated to gaining more knowledge to be used in their service to San Juan County 4-H. At Senior Leadership Retreat a San Juan County youth was selected to serve as a State 4-H Ambassador.
Thirteen youth and one adult from San Juan County attended Youth Get Away at Camp Inlow. The youth participated in various workshops and activities designed to reinforce teamwork and communication skills. The youth also had the unique occasion to meet and interact with other 4-H’ers their age from around the state.
In July nine youth traveled to Las Cruces for the annual New Mexico State 4-H Conference. All youth competed in the various contests offered as well as workshops offering leadership and team building. Eight of the nine youth placed in their respective contests with multiple teams qualifying for National contests. The agent chaperoned the youth.
Eight youth from San Juan County competed in the State 4-H Shooting Sports held annually in May. These youth represented the archery and shotgun teams.
In June nine youth traveled to Albuquerque for the State 4-H Livestock School. Once there with their animals they participated in various workshops and seminars in showmanship, animal health, selection, care and ethics.
Twenty one youth from San Juan County traveled to Albuquerque for the 2nd Annual Northwest and Northeast combined district contest. The youth competed in various contests. The agent was responsible for one youth in the horse judging contest and who placed 5th overall. The agent was also responsible for overseeing the Horse Bowl Contest. She was responsible for gathering all questions for the various rounds and well as those for any ties. She was also liable for points and the overall quality of the contest.
Horse
Five youth participated in the county wide 4-H Horse Judging Program. The agent was responsible for organizing and providing instruction at practices held from April to July. The five youth members increased their knowledge of horse judging as well as their critical thinking and public speaking skills through reasons. Two of these youth went on to successfully compete at the district and state levels.
County Contest
Forty three members participated in the San Juan County Contest. The youth participated in various contests for a chance to qualify for a district or state contest. The agent was responsible for the organization of various contest including horse, horse bowl, talent, fashion review, prepared speech, demonstration, and impromptu speech. She was in charge of securing a location for the contest, recruiting volunteer judges, preparing judging sheets and acquiring any necessary equipment or tools.
County & State Fairs
At the San Juan County Fair the agent was responsible for the 4-H Indoor Check-In. She was in charge of organizing check-in, securing numerous judges, and training volunteer leaders to assist in check-in. The agent also implemented a new format for judging that included using judging score sheets. The score sheets allowed all 4-H’ers to view what they accomplished and what they might need to work on next time. This was met with rave reviews from the 4-H families. For the indoor check-in 456 exhibits were entered from 80 different youth. Roughly $1,200 was paid out in premiums.
From those youth that participated in the San Juan County Fair 44, over half, were eligible for the New Mexico State Fair. The agent was responsible for the 96 State Fair entries. This included re-tagging the exhibits, transporting and checking them in. While at State Fair the agent assisted at the 4-H Horse Show. She was responsible for keeping track of placings and tallying points as well as any other miscellaneous activities.
Ski School
Every year two 4-H Ski Schools are offered to 4-H’ers at the Durango Mountain Resort in Purgatory. Between the two ski school 75 youth and 39 adults attended. The agent was responsible for holding the orientation meeting, keeping track of participants and getting the appropriate paperwork turned in to DMR. The great Ski School discount gives the youth of San Juan County a unique opportunity to participate in an activity that may not otherwise be available to them. It also brings together numerous 4-H families from various clubs and parts of the county in a fun and non competitive atmosphere.
Expanded 4-H
The agent has developed a positive working relationship with the Aztec Boys & Girls Club. This has allowed her to create more programs for the youth involved. The agent was able to increase her programs from 7 to 12 and include more youth. The agent worked with youth in two groups between the ages of 6 and 11 and then 12-14. She was responsible for working with the 4-H curriculum so that it worked for and benefited the youth of the Boys & Girls Club. The agent introduce the youth to various skills and topics including gardening, healthy eating habits, New Mexico culture, recycling and animal science.
The agent assisted the Aztec FFA chapter with its horse judging team. The agent worked with 5 youth in the program. The agent introduced the youth to the principles of horse judging for numerous classes that included halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle, hunt seat equation, western horsemanship and reining. Through several months of hard work the youth competed at the State FFA Conference in Las Cruces and placed 2nd overall qualifying them for a National contest.
San Juan County has 651 traditional 4-H members enrolled in community clubs. Of these 651 members, 38 were Cloverbuds, 236 were 1st year members, 175 were 2-3 year members and 202 were members for 4 years or more. San Juan County has 32 community clubs available for members to join and participate in. These clubs help guide the youth of the county in their leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills.
County Council
Twenty 4-H members attended the County Council meeting and Officer Training. The members learned about the roles of each officer by matching the responsibilities to the positions. They also participated in public speaking by reading the role that each member possessed.
The eight county council officers hosted the San Juan County 4-H Carnival, held annually in April. This is a large fundraiser and event to promote 4-H and is open to all the 4-H clubs. Over 600 members of 4-H families and the public attended the event over a three hour period. The silent auction held at the carnival helped send a county 4-H member on a 4-H International Exchange program to Japan.
County Wide Workshops
A total of eight sewing workshops were held throughout March, April and May. Seven 4-H members participated in the workshops and learned basic sewing skills. They learned and reviewed the parts of the machine, sewing tools, and how to thread their own machine and bobbin. Four members were able to complete a gathered skirt, tote bag and scrunchie. The agent was responsible for setting up dates with Bernina Sewing Center in Farmington as well as instructing the youth with three other adult volunteers.
State & National Events
Twenty one youth and 3 adults from San Juan County participated in Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque. There they participated in numerous workshops and activities that encouraged them to develop their teamwork, public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills. Five out of our eight council members attended the retreat to learn how to better serve the 4-H members of the county. All members also had the opportunity to meet and socialize with other 4-H member from all over the state.
Five youth and one adult volunteer from San Juan County attended Youth Get Away at Camp Inlow. The members learned teamwork and communication skills. They also had the opportunity to meet other 4-H members from throughout the state.
Eight youth participated in the New Mexico State 4-H Conference held annually in Las Cruces. These members competed at the state level in various contests. Six out of the eight members placed in the top 5 of their respective contests.
Eleven youth competed in the State Shooting Sports Contest. We had teams and/or individuals in shotgun, .22 rifle, .22 pistol and archery with great success. The four members of the shotgun team won state and went on to participate in the National 4-H contest in Nebraska. The four team members and seven adults traveled to the competition.
Nineteen youth traveled to Santa Fe to participate in the Northwest and Northeast combined district contest. All members competed in two or more contests. All members had success in at least one contest. The agent was directly responsible for the horse judging team consisting of four members. Three of the members took the top three spots for high individual and high point team.
Horse
Thirty one 4-H members from all over the Northwest District participated in the District Horse Show hosted by San Juan County. Of those 31 exhibitors 7 were from San Juan County. The agent was responsible for securing funds, facilities, equipment, a judge, and volunteer help to run the show.
Thirteen youth attend the New Mexico State 4-H Horse School. They were in Albuquerque for a full week learning basic and intermediate horsemanship skills from various instructors. The members also attended workshops throughout the week on horsemanship skills as well as horse health and care. Of the 13 youth 2 were part of the futurity program.
Eight youth participated in the county wide 4-H Horse Judging Program. At the various practices, held from March to July, members learned basic horse judging skills. The agent was responsible for their instruction. They learned about several classes including but not limited to: halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle and hunt seat equitation. These eight members went on to compete at the county and district levels.
County Contest
Thirty four members participated in the San Juan County Contest. The agent was responsible for organizing contests, setting up contests, grading contests and assisting in the recruitment of leaders to help.
County & State Fairs
The agent was responsible for organizing and managing the indoor check in at the San Juan County Fair. There were 552 indoor projects exhibited by the 4-H members. Nearly $1,400 was paid out in premiums to those with indoor projects. The agent was also responsible for two promotional 4-H booths at the fair. Over 350 members exhibited their 4-H animal projects. Of those 350 135 qualified for the Junior Livestock Sale. Over $400,000 was paid out at the sale and in add-ons.
The agent was responsible for entering the indoor exhibits at state fair. There were 167 indoor entries from San Juan County at the New Mexico State Fair. $441 was paid out to San Juan County in premiums for indoor projects. The agent also assisted with the State 4-H Horse show and was responsible for tallying points and miscellaneous duties.
Ski School
Every year two 4-H Ski Schools are held at Durango Mountain Resort in Purgatory. The agent was responsible for assisting with the planning of one of these schools and organizing the 4-H members at the resort. These schools give members the opportunity to meet other members from around the county as well as enjoy each other in a relaxed social setting.
Expanded 4-H
The agent was responsible for 7 programs at the Aztec Boys & Girls Club over the course of spring break and the summer. A group of 10-15 students were involved for a one and a half hour period. All of these programs were loosely based on 4-H curriculum that included housing & interior design, cultural education, horticulture and agronomy and animal science.
County Council
Twenty 4-H members attended the County Council meeting and Officer Training. The members learned about the roles of each officer by matching the responsibilities to the positions. They also participated in public speaking by reading the role that each member possessed.
The eight county council officers hosted the San Juan County 4-H Carnival, held annually in April. This is a large fundraiser and event to promote 4-H and is open to all the 4-H clubs. Over 600 members of 4-H families and the public attended the event over a three hour period. The silent auction held at the carnival helped send a county 4-H member on a 4-H International Exchange program to Japan.
County Wide Workshops
A total of eight sewing workshops were held throughout March, April and May. Seven 4-H members participated in the workshops and learned basic sewing skills. They learned and reviewed the parts of the machine, sewing tools, and how to thread their own machine and bobbin. Four members were able to complete a gathered skirt, tote bag and scrunchie. The agent was responsible for setting up dates with Bernina Sewing Center in Farmington as well as instructing the youth with three other adult volunteers.
State & National Events
Twenty one youth and 3 adults from San Juan County participated in Senior Leadership Retreat in Albuquerque. There they participated in numerous workshops and activities that encouraged them to develop their teamwork, public speaking, leadership and citizenship skills. Five out of our eight council members attended the retreat to learn how to better serve the 4-H members of the county. All members also had the opportunity to meet and socialize with other 4-H member from all over the state.
Five youth and one adult volunteer from San Juan County attended Youth Get Away at Camp Inlow. The members learned teamwork and communication skills. They also had the opportunity to meet other 4-H members from throughout the state.
Eight youth participated in the New Mexico State 4-H Conference held annually in Las Cruces. These members competed at the state level in various contests. Six out of the eight members placed in the top 5 of their respective contests.
Eleven youth competed in the State Shooting Sports Contest. We had teams and/or individuals in shotgun, .22 rifle, .22 pistol and archery with great success. The four members of the shotgun team won state and went on to participate in the National 4-H contest in Nebraska. The four team members and seven adults traveled to the competition.
Nineteen youth traveled to Santa Fe to participate in the Northwest and Northeast combined district contest. All members competed in two or more contests. All members had success in at least one contest. The agent was directly responsible for the horse judging team consisting of four members. Three of the members took the top three spots for high individual and high point team.
Horse
Thirty one 4-H members from all over the Northwest District participated in the District Horse Show hosted by San Juan County. Of those 31 exhibitors 7 were from San Juan County. The agent was responsible for securing funds, facilities, equipment, a judge, and volunteer help to run the show.
Thirteen youth attend the New Mexico State 4-H Horse School. They were in Albuquerque for a full week learning basic and intermediate horsemanship skills from various instructors. The members also attended workshops throughout the week on horsemanship skills as well as horse health and care. Of the 13 youth 2 were part of the futurity program.
Eight youth participated in the county wide 4-H Horse Judging Program. At the various practices, held from March to July, members learned basic horse judging skills. The agent was responsible for their instruction. They learned about several classes including but not limited to: halter, western pleasure, hunter under saddle and hunt seat equitation. These eight members went on to compete at the county and district levels.
County Contest
Thirty four members participated in the San Juan County Contest. The agent was responsible for organizing contests, setting up contests, grading contests and assisting in the recruitment of leaders to help.
County & State Fairs
The agent was responsible for organizing and managing the indoor check in at the San Juan County Fair. There were 552 indoor projects exhibited by the 4-H members. Nearly $1,400 was paid out in premiums to those with indoor projects. The agent was also responsible for two promotional 4-H booths at the fair. Over 350 members exhibited their 4-H animal projects. Of those 350 135 qualified for the Junior Livestock Sale. Over $400,000 was paid out at the sale and in add-ons.
The agent was responsible for entering the indoor exhibits at state fair. There were 167 indoor entries from San Juan County at the New Mexico State Fair. $441 was paid out to San Juan County in premiums for indoor projects. The agent also assisted with the State 4-H Horse show and was responsible for tallying points and miscellaneous duties.
Ski School
Every year two 4-H Ski Schools are held at Durango Mountain Resort in Purgatory. The agent was responsible for assisting with the planning of one of these schools and organizing the 4-H members at the resort. These schools give members the opportunity to meet other members from around the county as well as enjoy each other in a relaxed social setting.
Expanded 4-H
The agent was responsible for 7 programs at the Aztec Boys & Girls Club over the course of spring break and the summer. A group of 10-15 students were involved for a one and a half hour period. All of these programs were loosely based on 4-H curriculum that included housing & interior design, cultural education, horticulture and agronomy and animal science.
Kathryn Babcock has signed on to support Youth Development within San Juan County.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Coordinated NM State 4-H Shooting Sports Contest in Raton, NM at the NRA Whittington Center. Senior age 4-H members participated in the event to demonstrate proficiencies in various shooting disciplines. Top placed teams qualified for the national event in June. There were 210 youth competing. (Increase of 35 4-Her’s from 2006.)
Presented 4-H Shooting Sports clinic at Lincoln County Ag. Days in Capitan, NM. Ag. Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to agriculture and its contribution to our live. Approximately 250students from Capitan Schools attended.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Horse School. 221 4-H members and leaders from New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members with their horsemanship skills as well as give the opportunities to learn more about the horse by attending equine related workshops. Leaders participate in sessions as well to take the program to their home counties and develop similar type educational events. Further introduced animal ID act through workshop by New Mexico Livestock Board and career development workshops. Evaluations indicated that audience was very favorable to the new focus. Received sponsorship of school from Horseman’s Supply and New Mexico Livestock Board.
Coordinated the planning of NM State 4-H Livestock Schools. 300 Four H members from Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico participated. The objective of the school is to assist 4-H members in learning about their livestock projects thru a variety of teaching methods. The methods range from hands on sessions to classroom type workshops. 4-H members and leaders learn showmanship, ethics, feeding and overall management of their projects. The educational curriculum is offered to 4-H participants in the following species of beef, dairy cattle, sheep, swine and meat goat. Received sponsorships from Southwest Dairy Producers, Ranch-Way and ADM Feeds.
Coordinated 16 agriculture and natural resources related contests for NM State 4-H Conference. 4-H members from across New Mexico participate in contest events geared to test senior aged 4-H member’s subject member’s knowledge. Over 300 4-H members participated in these related contests.
New Mexico State 4-H program serves as a co-sponsor to the Youth Hunter Education Challenge. Here youth from across the state experience challenge through a series of events to show their combined knowledge and skills in archery, muzzleloader, hunting, and orienteering. This specialist assisted with conducting the contest. Approximately 120 youth participated.
Conducted a safety shooting clinic at the Double H Ranch Conservation Day near Datil, NM. Conservation Day is a multi-agency school field day focusing on introduction fifth graders to wildlife management, waterfowl, water use, fishing, archery and shooting sports. Over 167 students from 7 schools in Catron, Socorro and Valencia Counties attended. Other participating agencies were: NM Game and Fish, US Fish and Wildlife, US Forest Service and Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
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