Building on Your 4-H Knowledge

Linda Schultz4-H Youth Development Specialist

schultzl@nmsu.edu

E-Learning Course

Created by a collaborative effort of the thirteen western states

Four interactive, self-paced online training modules, complete with review:

About 4-HPositive Youth DevelopmentGetting Started in 4-HLeadership and Teaching

For whom: potential volunteers; new, current and re-entering 4-H volunteers; others who want to learn more about 4-H.

E-Learning Course Why online: available anytime, anywhere;

timely information updates; easy to access and use; instant feedback; can return to review information.

Key benefits: ability to reach more learners; more consistent, quality instruction; self-paced interactive learning; increased knowledge retention; cost-effective way to train; reduces staff delivery time; ready to use.

E-Learning Course

Located on New Mexico 4-H web site

Click on “Adult Volunteer Leaders” tab on left of 4-H home page.

Complete online application to receive password.

Reviews & County Notification Complete each module; score of module

review is not viewed by anyone except the person completing the review. Certificate for each module can be printed after completion.

County Office is notified when modules have been completed. If county office needs volunteer contact information they can notify Linda Schultz.

Web Resources

http://nm4h.nmsu.edu Home Page provides Timely Topics Left side headings include:

4-H Newsletters Scholarships Adult Volunteer Leaders State Youth Leadership Projects Conferences & Events 4-H Policies & Procedures Forms & Publications

Adult Volunteer Leaders “tab”

E-Learning Modules Adult Leader Publications 4-H Adult Forum WRLF 4-H Leaders’ Association Executive Board 4-H Adult Forum Proceedings Salute to Excellence Awards

Printed Resources

4-H Projects & Literature Handbook* (200.B-3)

Curriculum Kits & AV Materials*(500.A-1)

New Mexico 4-H Club Leaders’ Handbook* (200.A-1)

Member and Leader Project materials* Also available from the website

Welcome to 4-H Adult Forum

State Trainings for Adults

Shooting Sports Leader Certification - February

Home Ec School – March Dog School - June Livestock Schools –June (even yrs) Horse School - June (odd years) 4-H Adult Forum - November

NM 4-H Adult ForumRegistration Scholarships

Sponsored by the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Foundation

At the early bird registration rate Must submit completed registration

form with payment in addition to the scholarship application form (1 page)

Receive check from Foundation after attending the 4-H Adult Forum

State Leadership Opportunities

Apply to be a representative from your 4-H District (NE, SE, NW & SW) to the 4-H Leaders’ Association Executive Board (3 year terms)

Officer opportunities on the Executive Board

Serve on the 4-H Adult Forum planning committee – 1 year term

State & National 4-H Recognition for Adults

Salute to Excellence Awards State & National levels:

4-H Volunteer of the Year Award – less than 10 years of service

Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer Award – more than 10 years of service

Nomination letter, resume & 3 letters of recommendation are required to nominate a 4-H leader.

New Mexico 4-H Hall of Fame Recognizes individuals who have had a

significant impact upon the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development

Nomination is required and can be submitted by any person or group.

Current 4-H faculty and staff are not eligible for nomination.

Outstanding 4-H Agent Award

The Outstanding 4-H Agent Award is designed to reward Extension Agents for their exceptional efforts in communicating with 4-H clubs and groups, conducting county events, engaging volunteer 4-H leaders and providing educational opportunities for youth over their career.

To be eligible for nomination an agent must have served at least 3 years in a professional position with 4-H responsibilities.

Western Regional 4-H Leaders’ Forums (WRLF)

Hosted by a different state each year & involving leaders from throughout the 13 western states

Workshops, speakers, educational displays & activities, networking & fun

Upcoming Locations: 2014 Montana (March 27-30) 2015 Oregon 2016 Alaska 2017 Alberta, Canada

2014 WRLF

Hosted in Billings, MT March 27-30, 2014 Theme: Past – Present – Possibilities Workshops, National Speakers, Local

Entertainment, Networking & More! Registration:

Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, 2013 $255 Jan. 1 – Feb. 15, 2014 $305 Feb. 16 - Feb 28, 2014 $355

4-H International Program Chaperone

Each summer adult chaperones travel with groups of 4-H youth to countries on the States’ 4-H International Exchange Program (S4-HIEP)

2 week or 4 weeks in length Serve as the Group Leader and support

the exchange delegates while traveling abroad.

4-H International Program Host Family

Open your home to an exchange delegate and open your lives to the world!

Through States’ 4-H International, families have an opportunity to experience Argentina or Finland in July/August by hosting an exchange delegate for four weeks.

Hosting an adult chaperone is option too!

Thank you for volunteering your knowledge, skills and time with the New Mexico 4-H Youth Development Program – you DO make a positive difference!

Questions???