4-H Purpose, History, and Structure

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4-H Purpose, History, and Structure

• 4-H 101 Return to the Basics
• CES Staff Development Series
• Tuesday, February 14, 2006, 930-1130 a.m.
• IP Video Presentation
• by Steve McKinley
• mckinles_at_purdue.edu 765-494-8435

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4-H 101 Series

• Effectively Utilizing Volunteers (10/4)
• Starting and Maintaining 4-H Clubs (11/15)
• Expanding 4-H Opportunities (12/13)
• Characteristics of Positive Youth
  Development Life Skill Development (1/10)
• 4-H Purpose, History, and Structure (2/14)
• Conflict Management Techniques (3/14)

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Program Information

• Disconnected? Contact the AgIT Help Desk at
  765-494-8333
• Provide feedback to Steve at 765-494-8435, or
  mckinles_at_purdue.edu

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4-H Purpose, History, and Structure
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Objectives

• Define the mission and vision of 4-H and Purdue
  Extension.
• Characterize the uniqueness of the 4-H program.
• Identify significant historical events related to
  the 4-H program.
• Recognize significant historical events related
  to the Cooperative Extension Service.
• Illustrate the structure of the 4-H program on
  the national, state, and local level.
• Describe participation in the 4-H program on the
  national, state, and local level.

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Objective 1 Define the mission and vision of
4-H and Purdue Extension.

• National 4-H Mission
• 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential,
  working and learning in partnership with caring
  adults.
• National 4-H Vision
• A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and
  work together as catalysts for positive change.

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Indiana 4-H Mission

• The mission of Indianas 4-H Youth Development
  Program is to assist youth and adults in their
  development by conducting hands-on educational
  programs using the knowledge base of Purdue
  University, other land-grant universities, and
  the United States Department of Agriculture.

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Purdue Extension Mission

• The mission of the Purdue University Cooperative
  Extension Service is the education of Indiana
  citizens through application of the land-grant
  university research and knowledge base for the
  benefit of agriculture, youth, families, and
  communities.

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Purdue Extension Vision

• Empower clientele to access information, sort
  through and process it
• Develop volunteers who share time and expertise
• Accomplished by
• Utilizing appropriate technologies and
  communication networks
• Creating a climate for our staff to realize their
  potential while being team players
• Focusing on excellence

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Objective 2 Characterize the uniqueness of the
4-H program.

• What makes the 4-H program unique?
• Presence in every county
• Funding sources (federal, state, local)
• Connection to land-grant university
• Only federally approved and organized youth
  development organization in the nation
• What makes 4-H unique in ___ County?

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4-H Characteristics

• Largest out-of-school youth organization in the
  U.S.
• 7 million members
• Cooperative Extension staff responsible for 4-H
  in every county in U.S.
• 80 countries have some form of 4-H
• Provides programs that are hands-on,
  age-appropriate, and university-based

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Objective 3 Identify significant historical
events related to the 4-H program.

• 1902 First organized 4-H Clubs formed (OH)
• 1904 First organized 4-H Clubs formed in Indiana
  (Hamilton County), under direction of John Haines
  Boys Corn Club and Girls Bread Club
• 1907-1908 3-leaf clover designed by O.H. Benson
  (for Head, Hearts, and Hands)
• 1911 4th leaf added to clover for Hustle
  (later changed to Health)

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4-H Historical events continued

• 1912 1st Extension Agent hired, Leonard B. Clore
  in LaPorte Co.
• 1912 Z.M. Smith first State 4-H Leader
• 1913 Clore Bill passed Indiana legislature
  authorizing 30,000 annually for Extension
• 1915 1st market hog class shown at Indiana State
  Fair
• 1919 1500 youth attend first 4-H Round-Up

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4-H Historical events continued

• 1927 4-H Pledge composed by Otis Hall,
  Montgomery Co., IN, adopted (and my world added
  in 1973)
• 1932 1st State 4-H Junior Leader Conference
  conducted
• 1942-1945 Indiana State Fair cancelled due to
  war efforts
• 1950s 1st IFYE outbound group,
• Share the Fun Contest, and State
• Fair Achievement Trip

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4-H Historical events continued

• 1961 Indiana 4-H Foundation formed
• 1962 Horse Pony project formed
• 1973 1st Animal Science Workshop held
• 1998 4-H Membership changed from age to grade
• 2003 State 4-H Office joins Department of Youth
  Development and Agricultural Education
• 2004 Indiana 4-H Centennial Celebration

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Objective 4 Recognize significant historical
events related to the Cooperative Extension
Service.

• Mid-1800s science gains in importance
• 1862 Morrill Act signed by President Lincoln to
  create land grant university system
• Gave each state public land to be sold
• Used proceeds to maintain a college
• 1869 John Purdue donates land to
• Indiana for land-grant institution
• Purdue University established

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Extension Historical Events continued

• 1887 Hatch Act signed
• Provided funds for agricultural experiment
  stations
• 1890 2nd Morrill Act signed
• Provided additional resources for the development
  of universities
• Established separate institutions for black
  colleges in the south

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Extension Historical Events continued

• 1898 Father of Extension, Seaman Knapp hired
• Demonstrated research results to LA farmers
• 1905 Agricultural extension became a part of
  Purdues educational program
• 1914 Smith-Lever Act signed by President Wilson
• Extension becomes educational arm of USDA
• Nationwide system established
• National, State, and Local government funding
  partnership

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Extension Historical Events continued

• WWI
• Food production emphasis
• Farm cooperatives organized
• Depression
• Emergency government program education
• Home and money management
• WWII
• Victory gardens
• Food conservation

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Extension Historical Events continued

• 1950s
• Emphasis on program planning family living
• 1960s 1970s
• EFNEP expansion of community development
• 1980s 1990s
• Farm crisis management issue programming
  accountability emphasized

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Extension Historical Events continued

• Today
• Purdue University and all other Land-Grant
  Institutions are
• Dedicated not only to teaching young people and
  the discovery of information, but also to
  applying that knowledge to the solutions of
  problems to help people live better lives and to
  have better livelihoods.
• (V. Lechtenberg, 11/2000.)

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Objective 5 Illustrate the structure of the
4-H program on the national, state, and local
level.

• 4-H is coordinated by a number of agencies on
  National, State, and Local levels.
• 4-H is the only federally approved and organized
  youth development organization in the nation.
• Formed by Congress, authority for the 4-H Program
  rests with the United States Department of
  Agriculture and (within Indiana) Purdue
  University.
• This federal status means we have specific
  guidelines regarding membership and how we
  conduct activities.

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National Structure

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
• Cooperative State Research, Education, and
  Extension Service (CSREES)
• Families, Youth Communities
• Youth Development 4-H
• National 4-H Headquarters
• Dr. Cathann Kress, Director, Youth Development
  - Families 4-H and Nutrition (F4-HN)
• http//www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/

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National Structure continued

• National 4-H Council
• Partners with CSREES and 4-H at all
  levelsnational, state, and local
• Provides training, support, and curriculum
  development fosters innovative programming and
  facilitates meetings and connections within the
  4-H partnership.
• Manages the National 4-H Youth Conference Center
  and the National 4-H Supply Service
• Governed by a Board of Trustees, made up of
  youth, representatives from 4-H, extension and
  land-grant universities, corporate executives,
  and other private citizens
• http//www.fourhcouncil.edu/

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National Structure continued

• National 4-H Youth Conference Center
• Chevy Chase, MD, one mile from D.C.
• Opened in 1959
• Serves 35,000 youth annually
• Only facility in D.C. area focused specifically
  on youth
• http//www.4hcenter.org/index2.html
• National 4-H Supply Service
• Authorized agent for items bearing the 4-H name
  and emblem
• Publishes annual Source Book
• http//www.4-hmall.org/4H_Mall/Home/Default.asp

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National Structure continued

• National 4-H Leadership Trust
• Crafts and implements a unified voice and
  national presence for the stewardship of 4-H.
  Priority areas are
• Articulate Essential Elements of 4-H to all
  partners
• Create dynamic, youth-oriented image of 4-H
• Secure new sources of public and private funding
  for 4-H
• www.4hleadershiptrust.org
• National 4-H Youth Directions Council
• N4-HYDC is a council of youth who work together
  on a national level to improve 4-H in our nation
  and youth-adult partnerships.http//www.n4-hydc.o
  rg/

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Indiana Structure

• Purdue University
• College of Agriculture
• Cooperative Extension Service
• Dr. David Petritz, Director
• Department of Youth Development and Agricultural
  Education (YDAE)
• 4-H Youth Development Program
• Dr. Renee McKee, State 4-H Program Leader
• http//www.four-h.purdue.edu/

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Purdue College of Agriculture
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Purdue College of Agriculture
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Cooperative Extension Service
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Cooperative Extension Service
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Cooperative Extension Service
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Indiana Structure continued

• Indiana 4-H Foundation
• Chartered in 1961
• Seeks to create and enhance growth and
  recognition opportunities for Indiana 4-H members
  and their leaders that they may develop the
  hallmarks of successful citizens responsibility,
  leadership and integrity
• Granted over 6 million in support of Indiana 4-H
  youth, volunteers and programs.
• http//www.4h.org/

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County Structure

• County Government
• County Commissioners
• County Council
• County Extension Advisory Board
• County Extension Director
• 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator
• 4-H Youth Development Council /or 4-H Fair Board
• 4-H Volunteers

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County Structure
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County Extension Program Organization
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County Extension Program Organization
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Source of Purdue CES Organization Charts

• http//www.ces.purdue.edu/anr/field/ceshandbook/se
  ctionIIIorganization.htmlcharts

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4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

• Primary Purpose
• Provide educational leadership in carrying out
  Extensions mission in the local community.
• Primary Responsibilities
• Plan programs that meet communitys needs
• Communicate Purdue Extension philosophy, goals,
  and policies to a wide audience

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4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

• Work with community advisory groups to establish
  local operating procedures in line with
  Extensions mission
• Develop and support volunteer leadership efforts,
  including appointment and dismissal of volunteers
• Use university information to conduct educational
  programs
• Network with people and organizations in the
  county to share Extension program information
• Remain up-to-date professionally and adapt
  skillfully to change

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4-H Youth Development Council

• Purpose
• Help plan and implement a 4-H Youth Development
  Program consistent with the mission of Extension.
• Program should offer a variety of high-quality
  4-H youth educational opportunities, be
  adequately supported, and be in accordance with
  the developmental needs of young people.

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4-H Council Functions

• Program Planning
• Needs assessment
• Variety of delivery methods
• Organized clubs, School enrichment, After-School,
  Mini/Exploring, Special interest, Exchanges,
  Camps, Workshops/Conferences

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4-H Council Functions

• Implement guidelines that are
• Safe, Fair, Equitable
• Perhaps unique to County, but consistent with
  State and Federal guidelines
• Allow for participation in State activities
• Provide equal opportunity for all to participate
• Inclusive, not exclusive policies
• Individual and group recognition
• Program evaluation

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4-H Council Functions continued

• Audience Development
• Year-round recruitment
• Target new audiences as demographics change
  take time to review county population trends
• Notify public of plans
• Volunteer Staff Development
• Required to operate sound 4-H program
• Support Extension Educators role with volunteer
  management
• Volunteers may serve as policy-makers, in
  advisory role, or in direct contact with members
  and parents

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4-H Council Functions continued

• Resource Development
• Annual program budget
• Request funds from County Council
• Raise private funds
• Be knowledgeable, excited and involved in program
  
• Resource Accountability
• Funds must be used in compliance with USDA
  guidelines
• Complete financial accounting and reporting for
  each 4-H unit (not just 4-H Clubs)

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4-H Council Functions continued

• Program Visibility
• Promote program to potential participants
• Share information with those who support the
  program with private and public dollars
• Interagency Programming
• Operate cooperatively with other youth-serving
  educational programs (e.g., schools, scouts,
  Junior Achievement, church groups)
• Network with other Extension-related groups
  (e.g., Extension Board, Homemakers, 4-H Leaders,
  Fair Board)

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Fair Boards

• May or may not have 4-H Council functions or be
  tied to 4-H Program
• Own and/or operate the Fairgrounds and associated
  functions
• Typically have representation from the 4-H
  Council on Fair Board if the groups are separate

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County Government

• Provides funding for County Extension Office
  staff, facilities, and supplies
• Provides funding for 4-H programming and
  Fairgrounds

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Tips for 4-H Council President and Extension
Educators to Work Together

• Establish lines of communication early. Identify
  the most efficient method to communicate.
• Cooperatively develop meeting agendas.
• Sit together during meetings.
• Identify 4-H Council information training needs.

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Tips for 4-H Council President and Extension
Educators to Work Together

• Relay upcoming events, deadlines, or other
  information to share with council members.
• Dont surprise each other with last minute agenda
  items or requests plan ahead as much as
  possible.
• Attend meetings.
• Offer assistance to each other as needed.

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Jointly-held roles of 4-H Councils and Extension
Educators

• 4-H Councils create a quality 4-H Program that
  parallels Extension Educator job description.
  Salaried staff and volunteers jointly design
  activities and share in completing these
  functions.
• Assure 4-H unit financial accountability.
• Work cooperatively to meet the 7 functions
  previously outlined for the 4-H Council.
• The County Extension Educator should be a
  non-voting member of the 4-H Council

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Objective 6 Describe participation in the 4-H
program on the national, state, and local levels.
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Sources of 4-H Statistics

• USDA Annual 4-H Youth Development Enrollment
  Report, Fiscal Year 2003
• http//www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/library/4h
  _stats.htm

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4-H Participation continued

• How would you describe the 4-H participation in
  your county?
• Are there populations you would like to reach
  that you have not been able to?
• What methods have you found to be effective in
  reaching new audiences?
• What marketing/recruitment strategies have worked
  for you?

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Questions, Comments, Feedback???
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Final 4-H 101 Program

• Conflict Management Techniques Tuesday, March
  14, 2006,
• 930-1130 a.m.
• for your participation!!!