Monthly Archives: September 2017
Taking Care of Business #7: Adjournment
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
Every good thing must come to an end, and a meeting is no exception. A motion to adjourn a meeting: May not interrupted another speaker Requires a second May not be debated May not be amended…
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Taking Care of Business #6: The Old, The New, and the Unfinished
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Business… that’s really what a meeting is all about. It is an opportunity for a group of people (in this case 4-H club members) to gather to conduct business. Unfinished (Old) Business: The correct term…
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Taking Care of Business #5: Treasurer’s Reports
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The club treasurer has the important job of assisting club leaders with taking care of the club’s money, bank accounts, and other financial efforts. The treasurer prepares a written version of the report before the…
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Taking Care of Business #4: Secretary’s Minutes
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“The secretary will now read the minutes of our previous meeting.” Being a secretary is hard work. But there are some things you can teach your 4-H club secretary to make his or her life…
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Taking Care of Business #3: Icebreakers
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
As a child there were four words that never failed to strike fear in my heart when I heard them… “Everyone, find a partner!” I’m talking cold sweats… every time! And you know what- as…
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Taking Care of Business #2: Meeting Openers
Originally posted on Looking FOURward:
I always say I can generally tell within the first minute of meeting someone if I’m really going to like them or not. I can’t put my finger on it. I can’t explain it. I just…
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Getting Down to Business #1: AGENDAS
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Journey back with me, to a time long, long ago…back when there were still 9 planets… I was participating in an Officer Training program for newly elected District 4-H Council Officers. Our guest speaker was…
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Quality Club Meetings
For many youth, the club meeting is their first exposure to 4-H. Therefore, it’s critical that these meetings be of quality. First impressions count! The next several blog posts will focus on what constitutes effective 4-H club meetings. In the … Continue reading
My Mom Made Me Do A 4-H Project Book
…And I lived to tell the tale. When I was eight and joined 4-H, I distinctly remember pouring over the list of project books I could choose from. I settled on Love-a-Horse (maybe stereotypical for an 8 year old girl) and … Continue reading
New Podcast Alert!
New podcast to check out: Beyond the Podium This podcast is produced by the University of Florida’s Office of Faculty Development and Teaching Excellence. This Office works with faculty across UF to share best practices and creative solutions to teaching challenges. The … Continue reading
Florida 4-H: Northeast District 