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Youth Leadership Development (Santa Fe County)

Plan Goal

This plan deals with County Council and Officer Trainings.

Situation Statement

Leadership Development remains to be a key component in Santa Fe County’s successful 4-H program. 4-H members and leaders have opportunities to develop skills in communication, teamwork, and decision-making by assuming responsibilities within their clubs, county council, and state leadership teams. These opportunities provide our youth with a stronger sense and understanding of responsibility, self-confidence, and self-esteem.

Target Audience and Actions

According to the 2000 Census, the total population for Santa Fe County was 129,292. It is predicted that the total population for Santa Fe County will increase to142, 793 by the year 2005 and 157,792 by 2010. Trends identified in the 2000 Census, indicate the number of youth ages 5-19 to increase .8% per year. At this rate, there will be approximately 28,377 youth in Santa Fe County in 2010.
In the 2005-2006 membership year, 3,669 youth were reached through 4-H programming efforts. Of the 3,669, 40% were White, not of Hispanic origin, 1% were Black, 13% were American Indian or Alaskan Native, 40% were Hispanic, 1% were Asian or Pacific Islander, and 5% were of other racial groups.
Additionally, in the 2005-2006 membership year, 241 of the total 3,669 youth (approximately 7%) participating in 4-H efforts were members of organized 4-H community clubs.
Actions:
County Council Officers will attend local leadership training developed by the 4-H Agents in December each year. The County Council Officers will host bi-annual leadership training. Leadership development opportunities will be advertised and youth participation encouraged through newsletters, leader memos, e-mail, and phone calls throughout the year.

Short-Term Objectives

-100% of the county council officers will attend the local officer training developed by the 4-H Agents in December each year.
-Each year that Santa Fe County has a qualified youth, there will be at least one youth apply for the Ambassador/Diplomat program.
-Each year Santa Fe County will have a delegation of at least five youth attend each of the State Leadership Activities (i.e. Teen Get Away, Senior Leadership Retreat, State 4-H Conference).

Medium-Term Objectives

-The County Council Officers will host a leadership training for all interested club officers, members, and adult leaders within our county bi-annually.

Long-Term Objectives

-75% of 4-H members that have been involved in the program for more than 4 years will serve in a leadership role at either the club, county, or state level.

Evaluation Plan

County Council Officers will complete a written evaluation at the conclusion of their training in December. Random follow-up evaluations will be conducted to measure change in leadership behavior and adoption of skills acquired. Participants at the bi-annual leadership training will complete written evaluations at the conclusion of the program. All workshop presenters and county council members will receive evaluation results to aid in future planning. Agents will monitor the attendance of Santa Fe County participants in State Leadership sponsored activities to ensure participation levels remain high.