4-H Lunch ‘n Learn

Tuesday, December 14, 2010Steve McKinley, Carl Broady, 4-H Educators

What is a 4-H Junior Leader?

A 4-H Jr. Leader typically has the following traits:4-H memberIn grades 7-12Interested in participation beyond the local 4-H club levelWilling to assist adult volunteers with club activitiesHas expertise and experiences to share with other 4-H members

Sharing of Successful County 4-H Jr. Leader Programs – part 1

Information provided by respective 4-H Youth Development Extension Educators

LaGrange CountyThe Junior Leaders maintain a treasury balance that far exceeds the costs of operating a food stand. Annually the group meets to consider causes or charities that would benefit from a financial or service contribution. For 2010 the group donated one-third of its treasury.The benefit both supports a need as well as demonstrating the generosity that characterizes the 4-H program.

John Emerson, jremerson@purdue.edu

LaGrange County

Past recipients include:

►Hurricane Katrina relief►Huntington‘s Disease Research► American Cancer Society►Council on Aging►Animal Rescue & Adoption►Sheriff’s K-9 Patrol►Other youth-serving organizations

John Emerson, jremerson@purdue.edu

How are Jr. Leaders Organized?

No prescribed organization method is requiredTypical options include:

Meet as a county group in a central location (e.g. Fairgrounds)Meet monthly throughout most of the year at a day/time convenient for most membersLed by a group of Jr. Leader Officers with assistance from adult advisorsAdditional Jr. Leaders serve on planning committees

Who works with 4-H Jr. Leaders?

Adult staff and/or volunteers serve as advisors to the Jr. Leader groupJr. Leaders should be responsible for the planning and implementation of their program of activities, with the guidance of the adult advisorsJr. Leaders provide an excellent opportunity to build and model effective Youth-Adult Partnerships

Building Youth-Adult PartnershipsYouth and adults work together in a positive and respectful environment through positive communication.Excellent learning opportunity for both groups.Adults work with youth as equals in the partnership (not do activities to or for youth).Adults and youth share equally in the decision-making process.Youth feel sense of acceptance and belonging as their ideas are valued by peers and adults.

Building Youth-Adult PartnershipsAdult and youth roles are clearly defined.Adults hold high expectations of youth.Training is provided to develop youths’ leadership skills and to enhance their ability to interact with adults.Youth establish goals that allow them to positively contribute to their communities.

Refer to March 2010 4-H 101, “Positive Youth Development and Life Skill Development” resources (U: Drive – State YDAE – 4-H 101)

What Leadership Opportunities are available for 4-H Jr. Leaders?

Serving as Officers and Committee membersPlanning and leading…

MeetingsCommunity ServiceFund Raising

Mentors for Jr. Leaders and other 4-H membersMembership on 4-H Councils and/or Fair Boards4-H Camp CounselorsAttending area, district, state, and national 4-H leadership events

State 4-H Jr. Leader Opportunities

Purdue Science WorkshopsState 4-H Jr. Leader Conference

“Leadership is Timeless: Get on Board!”http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/sjlc/ Facebook Group: 2011 Indiana State 4-H Junior Leader Conference

Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conferencehttp://www.four-h.purdue.edu/isfyl/Facebook Group: 2010 ISFYLC

Indiana 4-H Youth CongressState Fair Exhibit Hall Workers

Available Resources

“Step Up To Leadership” (4HCCS BU-07903 –> 7)

Activity Manuals for grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12Mentor Guides for grades K-5, 6-12Can choose from activities related to the following life skills:

Relationship BuildingCommunicationPlanning and OrganizingGroup Process

Jr. Leaders can select and lead activity(ies) at each meeting as a part of the program

Advisor Resource4-H Junior Leader Advisor Resource Guide (4-H 916)Sections include:

IntroductionTips for Junior Leader Advisors4-H Junior Leader Program PlanningYouth Leadership Skill Development4-H Junior Leader Officers4-H Junior Leader OpportunitiesSample 4-H Junior Leader ManualAdvisor Tools and Youth Handouts

Sharing of Successful County 4-H Jr. Leader Programs – part 2

Information provided by respective 4-H Youth Development Extension Educators

Monroe County

Planning session yearly with Executive Officers and Adult Advisors

Planning of yearly activitiesOfficers training and Completion Trip

Monthly meetings held (except June and July)“Mystery trip”

Held in March“Educational” in focus, paid for by individual Junior LeadersPlaces have included: Marengo Cave, Fair Oaks, and a walking progressive dinner

Jeff Holland, jholland@purdue.edu

Cass County

Jr. Leader International FundWhen a Jr. Leader traveled to Australia on a 4-H Exchange, the Jr. Leader Organization decided to have him purchase a boomerang (authentic) from there and bring back to sell in the 4-H livestock auction. Proceeds were matched by the Cass County Community Foundation.

Lynn Korniak, lkorniak@purdue.edu

Cass County

There is now an established international 4-H travel fund in the Cass County Community Foundation of over $3,000.Any 4-H member can apply to receive funds from this account to do international 4-H travels.

Lynn Korniak, lkorniak@purdue.edu

Morgan County

Jr. Leader February “Iron Chef” NightTeams of 5-6 people each were given an electric skillet and workspace at the Fairgrounds kitchenRecipe books, kitchen utensils, microwave, cleaning supplies, and food items were also providedTeams had 40 minutes to prepare a dish using the secret ingredient “groundhog” (sausage) in honor of Groundhog’s DayA panel of 3 judges sampled the entries and gave prizes to the winning teamAll enjoyed eating their creative products after judging!

Rena Sheldon, rsheldo1@purdue.edu

Morgan County

Jr. Leader February “Iron Chef” NightRena Sheldon, rsheldo1@purdue.edu

Perry County

To complete Jr. Leaders in Perry County, each member:

Assists with a Jr. Leader fundraiserAssists with the 4-H fairParticipates in at least four community service projects, one of which is a Jr. Leader community service projectSubmits a 4-H resume and participates in an interview

Renate Jobst, rjobst@purdue.edu

Perry County

Jr. Leaders have one meeting committed to learning how to write resumes and how to have a successful interview.Jr. Leaders go through an interview and are critiqued so they learn more about the interview process. Their resume is also reviewed.

Renate Jobst, rjobst@purdue.edu

Next 4-H Lunch ‘n Learn

Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 12-1 (ET)