MECKLENBURG COUNTY 4-H - PowerPoint Presentation

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MECKLENBURG COUNTY 4-H

NC Cooperative Extension: Mecklenburg County Center4-H Staff: Racquel McNeil, Agent & Catherine Daniels, Program AssistantSlide2

WELCOME

Thanks

for coming!

We're glad you are here...Slide3

ICEBREAKER

Popping the QuestionSlide4

WHO WE ARESlide5

WHAT COOPERATIVE EXTENSION CAN PROVIDE YOU…Slide6

WHAT IS 4-H?

The 4-H movement supports young people from elementary school through high school with programs designed to shape future leaders and innovators. Fueled by research-driven programming, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, citizenship and healthy living. 

The caring support of adult volunteers and mentors inspires young people in 4-H to work collaboratively, take the lead on their own projects and set and achieve goals with confidence. 4-H’ers chart their own course, explore important issues and define their place in the world. 4-H’ers stand up for themselves and their communities.

These pivotal experiences build a foundation of leadership and skills for success in their future careers. Slide7

THE HEART OF 4-H

4-H Mission4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.

4-H Vision

A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together as catalysts for positive change.Slide8

THE FOUR H’S???

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?The 4-Hs

Head, Heart, Hands, and Health are the four

Hs

in 4-H, and they are the four values members work on through fun and engaging programs.Head - Managing, Thinking

Heart

- Relating, Caring

Hands

- Giving, Working

Health

- Being, Living

The 4-H Pledge

I pledge my head to clearer thinking,

My heart to greater loyalty,

My hands to larger service,

and my health to better living,

for my club, my community, my country, and my world.Slide9

4-H HEALTHY LIVING Lean & Mean Rolls Chocolate-Granola Apple Wedges

Ranch-Style DipExperiential Learning at it’s best…You’re making your own refreshments tonight!Slide10

RECIPES & INGREDIENTSChocolate-Granola Apple

Wedges 2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 1/3 cup low-fat granola without raisins 1 large apple, cut into 16 wedges

1

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Place chocolate in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds, or until chocolate melts.2. Place granola in a shallow dish. Dip apple wedges, skin side up, in chocolate; allow excess chocolate to drip back into bowl. Dredge wedges in granola. Place wedges, chocolate side up, on a large plate. Refrigerate 5 minutes or until set.Ranch-Style Dip 4

ounces 1/3-less-fat

cream cheese,

softened

3 tablespoons nonfat buttermilk

2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

½ teaspoon

 minced fresh garlic

¼ teaspoon

 onion powder

¼ teaspoon

 salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1. Combine cream cheese and buttermilk in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk until blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.Lean & Mean Rolls1 stick low-fat string cheese1 slice lean ham or turkey deli meat1 teaspoon honey mustard

1. Squirt honey mustard in center of deli meat then place 1 stick of string cheese in the center and proceed to tuck and roll. Seal the roll with a small dab of mustard or a toothpick.Slide11

SCENES FROM YOUR LOCAL 4-H

Enjoy scenes and information from some of our local 4-H programs, partnerships, people, and projects…

See something of interest? 4-H volunteer involvement, enrollment, and contact information to follow!Slide12

4-H SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Embryology: 4-H Hatching Project

Design It! Series: Rubberband Powered Cars and Balls & Tracks

Soil Solutions

Environmental EducationSlide13

4-H SUMMER PROGRAMS

Robotics Workshops

Residential Summer Camp

LEGO Engineering Workshops

Mini Chefs/Healthy Lifestyles Workshops: Cooking, Garden to Table, & Getting Active

Design It! Paper Bridges

Mini Society: EntrepreneurshipSlide14

4-H SPECIAL INTEREST PROGRAMS

NYSD

Programming with local recreation centers

Grant Programs

Programs with community partners & organizationsSlide15

4-H COUNTY, DISTRICT, & STATE PROGRAMS

4-H Congress at NCSU

4-H Teen Retreats

4-H Presentations

4-H Science Fair

County/District Activity Days

4-H CompetitionsSlide16

4-H CURRICULUM &

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAININGS

Program Planning & Implementation/Logic Model Trainings

4-H Curriculum TrainingsSlide17

4-H CLUBS

Club Meeting AgendaBusiness Session

Educational Program

Recreation/Refreshments

Working with

officers

Program

planning

Celebrations

Five or more members ages 5-18

Volunteer Led/Youth Run

Planned Programs

Meet throughout the year

Community service & citizenship projects

Volunteer leaders attend trainingsSlide18

4-H ENROLLMENT

Scan the QR code with your smart phone to go download the 4-H enrollment form to join now!! *You may also contact your 4-H staff for this form and information about clubs near you.Slide19

4-H Survives

Solely on VolunteersWhat

4-H volunteers can gain

…

Studies indicate that volunteers experience greater health benefits and, in some cases, individuals can combat the onset of depression simply by volunteering. Other benefits include increased social skills and an expanded social network.4-H volunteers can make a positive difference in children's lives. This can trigger a sense of commitment, pride and accomplishment, which leads to a more positive self-image. The more positive your self-image, the more likely you are to set and accomplish positive personal goals.

As you help children develop communication and teamwork skills, you're also strengthening them in yourself. Some volunteers may open new doors for employment based on the skills they have learned and developed.

Today, when families are busier than ever and time seems limited, having a positive adult role model can truly influence children's path. Volunteering with 4-H allows these positive impacts to occur.Slide20

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

RESOURCES, OPPORTUNITIES, & UPDATES

Scan the QR code with your smart phone to go directly to our 4-H volunteer webpage within our county 4-H website to learn more!!Slide21

VOLUNTEER POINT OF CONTACT

Contact:

Catherine Daniels, 4-H Program Assistant

catherine_daniels@ncsu.edu

Phone: 704-353-0740 Fax: 704-336-6876

As your local volunteer coordinator I provide the following:

4-H volunteer role descriptions which clearly outline duties, expectations, etc.

4-H volunteer training for the role/capacity in which you wish to serve

Specific details of our local 4-H volunteer opportunities

Continued 4-H volunteer support & updatesSlide22

CONTACT US

Racquel McNeil, 4-H Agent

Racquel_McNeil@ncsu.edu

704-336-4015

Catherine Daniels, 4-H Program AssistantCatherine_Daniels@ncsu.edu

704-353-0740Slide23

LEGO BINGOACTIVITYSlide24

THANK YOU

We appreciate ALL of our volunteers! Without their help in 4-H, great opportunities like these and so much more would not be possible.

It is our hope that a 4-H Advisory

Council will only

further enhance our programming abilities, reach,

involvement,

and advocacy.Slide25

Question of the Day…. What do you see young people in your area doing these days? How do you think 4-H can help make these young people more productive as citizens?

Please divide into two groupsDiscuss question 1 or 2Jot down group responses on sheet providedSlide26

4-H Advisory Council Goals & Expectations 4-H Program Advocacy & Marketing

Review Current 4-H Program Efficiency, Influence, and Reach Suggest and/or Assist with New 4-H Program Ideas & Information Lead 4-H Fundraising and/or Program Sponsorship & Donation Efforts Overall the Advisory Council is not to be a governing body but rather a supportive board to suggest, recommend, give advice/advise, assist, and provide feedback as to what's working/not working, etc. Must keep open communication with 4-H

staff

Attend schedule Advisory Council Meetings regularlySlide27

EVALUATION