Spring 2008 Training
One Degree
At 211 degrees, water is hot…..
At 212 degrees, it boils…….
Current State of Texas 4-H• Texas 4-H reaches approximately 550,000 youth
annually.• Texas 4-H is the largest state 4-H program in the
United States.• Seven percent of the U.S. 4-H enrollment is in
Texas.• More than 1,500 Extension professionals assist
and support in the delivery of the 4-H program.• For 100 years, 4-H has been serving the youth of
Texas.
What we are seeing…..• Declining 4-H enrollment • Increased Time Demand of youth and adult• Increased interest in short-term involvement• Balancing club and outreach delivery methods • Transitioning all youth to “high impact”• Multitude of curriculum with little time to package
and market • Lack of time & commitment to start new 4-H clubs• Challenges of meeting marketing needs of counties
Current State of Texas 4-H
• All 4-H projects do not have the same educational support
• Prioritize projects for phasing out old projects and phasing in new projects
• Projects need to meet address needs of current youth
• 4-H enrollment vs. project enrollment• Decreasing volunteer enrollment• Volunteers need clear expectations• Increased use of episodic/random volunteers
Current State of Texas 4-H
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
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10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
70,000
80,000Club Enrollment Trends
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
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500
1000
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3500Club Units Trends
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
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2005-2006
2006-2007
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200,000
400,000
600,000
800,000
1,000,000
1,200,000
Special Interest
Curriculum Enrichment
Total Outreach Enroll-ment
Outreach Enrollment Trends
1997-1998
1998-1999
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2004-2005
2005-2006
2006-2007
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20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
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70,000
Volunteer Enrollment Trends
• Review of the process to address issues• Addressing six components of program • Building framework for the future of the
Texas 4-H Program
Overview
• Strengthening Clubs• Expanding Outreach Efforts• Marketing and Technology• Engaging Volunteers• Projects and Opportunities• Program Development
Six Elements/Initiative Teams
Strengthening ClubsExpanding Outreach
Marketing & Technology
Enga
ging V
olun
teer
s
Proj
ects
& Opp
ortu
nitie
s
Program Developm
ent
Quality, Local 4-H Experience Model
• Increased quality will result in increased quantity
• Potential and readiness to reach new audiences
• Future of 4-H is secure• Funding for Texas AgriLife Extension
Service for the future
Benefits – Expanding Initiative
• Provides 4-H members with a great, life changing 4-H experience
• Provides volunteer resources to manage, recruit and retain youth members in 4-H clubs
• Provides options for emphasizing project clubs
Strengthening 4-H Clubs
• Reach youth who would not traditionally join a 4-H club OR youth who want a short term involvement
• Youth can experience unique, educational experiences
• Makes the 4-H program available to more youth
Expanding Outreach Efforts
• Technology-based marketing leads to:
Recruitment of new members
Retain current members
Provides the opportunity to engage youth in learning experiences
Interprets to donors and key stakeholders
Marketing and Technology
• Vital component of a member’s experience• Correspond with youth interests and
educational trends• Represents why youth join 4-H!
Projects & Opportunities
• Lack of support material and learning opportunities for some projects
• Need plan to add new projects and phase out others
• Projects offered need to match current interests of youth
• Scheduling• 4-H enrollment vs. project enrollment
Projects & Opportunities
• The Science of Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Plant Science• Foods & Nutrition• Environmental Education/Earth Sciences• Consumer & Family Science• Technology & Engineering• Leadership & Personal Development• Animals
Top Projects: 2006-2007
• HeadDeliberate with appropriate elements
• HeartVolunteer led
Exposes youth to positive role models
Enhancement of experiences
4-H Learning ExperiencesBest Practices
• Hands5-10 learning experience
Minimum duration of two week
Minimum 30 minutes
• HealthSequential
Integration
4-H Learning Experiences
4-H Learning ExperiencesBest Practices
• Crucial to the success of the 4-H program• Serve as backbone in operation of 4-H
clubs• Supports reaching youth from diverse
backgrounds
Engaging Volunteers
• Current research and resources are imperative to the continuation of the 4-H program’s vitality
• Quality training and resources are essential for CEAs to facilitate a successful 4-H program
Program Development
Our Program is……..
Stand up when the following statements describe your county 4-H program.
Provides fun and educational opportunities
for youth
An increase in enrollment and participation has
occurred over the last 3-5 years.
Clientele have an interest in short term involvement
Volunteers have taken advantage of resources
and trainings online
Have 10 new 4-H volunteers this year
Started a new 4-H project this year
One Degree Challenge!• Internally define!
• Take ownership!
• Actionable focus!
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