Educational Methods and Activities for Organizational Strategies:

In order to provide access and equity to 4-H to the citizens of Clover County, as well as to provide affordable programs, the 4-H agent, 4-H Expansion and Review Committee volunteers, CED, and 4-H Foundation Board of Directors devote much time and energy to improving organization and marketing of the 4-H program.  Strategies include: marketing 4-H to underserved audiences and geographic locations within the county, creating partnerships with county government and other youth organizations, and developing rappor with county businesses and private individuals to raise funds and write grants to support 4-H educational programs. 

Support materials for this program include:

·         Annual 4-H Impact Report

·         23 program announcements released to local media

·         4 television programs

·         1 web site

·         Member enrollment guides

·         3 educational exhibits

·         Awards and recognition program

Examples of Educational Activities that should be reported in tables under this program: Don't forget to include tables for programs that were taught by volunteers and program assistants.

Educational Methods and Activities that combines Organizational Strategies with Volunteer Leadership:

In order to support the many different delivery methods used to teach life skills, the _____ County 4-H Program utilizes ____ full and part-time volunteers.  These volunteers not only work directly with youth, but also serve as middle managers to help manage various aspects of the 4-H program such as outreach, fundraising, and marketing.  In order to manage volunteers for program delivery and resource development, volunteer meetings, trainings/certifications, and consultations are regularly conducted by the 4-H agent.  The agent also works with the volunteers to coordinate marketing efforts which include community presentations, exhibits, newsletters, and media relations.

Volunteer meetings are held ____ times a year in order to enhance communication and make volunteers aware of opportunities for youth and adults.  In addition, ____ 4-H Advisory and Expansion and Review Committee meetings are held annually.  ____ project leader meetings are held annually, and ____ fair committee meetings are held annually.  ____ County/district/state council meetings are held annually.

Volunteer trainings and certification programs are important in order to provide safe and secure environments for 4-H youth.  ____ volunteer trainings are available on an annual basis for youth and adult volunteers at the local, district, and regional levels.   In addition, certification programs ranging from 6 hours to 20 hours are required for all 4-H chaperones, shooting sports instructors, and camp counselors.  ___ club officer trainings are held each year to train youth in leadership roles.

Volunteer consulations are conducted one-on-one via email, phone, or in person.  The 4-H agent provides approximately _____ individual volunteer consulations annually.

Support materials for this Extension Program include:

·         ____ fact sheets

·         ____ marketing exhibits

·         ____ marketing brochures

·         ___ newspaper articles

·         ___ web site, U-Tube, Facebook

·         ___ newsletter (___ issues/year)

·         ___ presentations to local civic clubs and grassroots organizations

·         Annual 4-H Impact report/flier

·         Club Leader handbooks

·         Advisory committee handbooks

Examples of Educational Activities that should be reported in tables under this program: Don't forget to include tables for programs that were taught by volunteers and program assistants.