Sewing is much more than just making a garment or a bag, instead it is the vehicle to teach self-confidence through skill building. In today’s world, sewing is no longer a necessity as it was in our mothers’ and grandmothers’ day. Most women of that era knew how to sew and could clothe their …
Volunteering In The Panhandle
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Teens – Whatcha Gonna Do This Summer?
Teens learn valuable life skills through volunteering with 4-H. Summer – no school, lots of time – what’s a teen 4-Her going to do? Many teens will be searching for jobs. Some will be looking for summer employment to pay for 4-H events, or earn extra spending money, or save for a car, clothes or …
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Pledge Your Hands to Service Learning
April kicks off the global month of service. If you are responsible for guiding and organizing service learning projects for your 4-H Club (or any other organization), follow this five step process to ensure a successful, enriching experience for all involved: 1. Assess. Who (or what) needs help in your local community? Ask for youth …
Permanent link to this article: http://holmes.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2013/04/12/pledge-your-hands-to-service-learning/
Avoid the Dreaded “Volunteer Burnout”
Spring and summer seasons can seem like a busier time than normal for 4-H volunteers. Between 4-H/Tropicana, shooting sports matches, volunteer trainings and upcoming summer day camps, 4-H becomes a world of its own with wonderful youth development opportunities to teach needed life skills to our youth. However, with the busy season approaching, concern of …
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Let’s Go Back Outside!
Youth learn about the habitat and calm nature of the Gopher Tortoise at the 4-H Wildiife and Outdoor Recreation Camp Many youth today are suffering from a serious, preventable disorder that is the result of early age experiences and if not properly diagnosed or treated, may cause severe mental health issues up through adulthood. This disorder …
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4-H Volunteers Reporting on Child Abuse and Neglect
“Our 4-H volunteers strive to provide a positive learning experience for all youth, reassuring parents that their children are in safe and nurturing environments, but what do you do when you recognize child abuse? How do you deal with it?” As members of a youth serving organization it is important that adults are aware …
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All Reasonable Efforts: What does it mean to me?
It is important to ensure that our programs are open to everyone. Federal affirmative action guidelines require that a 4-H club’s membership reflect that of the community which it serves. So, if your club serves the whole county, and your county is 54% white 36% black, 6% Hispanic, and 3% other, then your club …
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From the Heart
4-H’ers celebrating a National Day of Service in January. February has long been associated with heart related events. Of course, there is Valentine’s Day, a day of love. Additionally, the full month is devoted to a focus on heart health. Continuing on this heart related theme, I want to focus on generosity. Generosity is one …
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Recognition, With or Without an Award
Pictured Above- Terry S., Okaloosa County 4-H Association President, and Morgan S., Senior Horseman of the Year Award Winner. Recognition is a very important part of life! People of all ages thrive on recognition of any kind. It makes them feel good about themselves and helps build self esteem. This doesn’t mean that every …
Permanent link to this article: http://holmes.ifas.ufl.edu/newsletters/2013/02/01/recognition-with-or-without-an-award/
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