Category Archives: Volunteer Development
County Events: After the Final Ribbon
Often we spend so much time gearing up for an event, the last thing we want to think about on the first day back at the office after said event is- THAT SAME EVENT! Fair enough, give yourself a few … Continue reading
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4-H County Events #2- The Judges They Deserve
Over the holiday break I learned everything I ever wanted to know about organizing Pokemon cards. It’s 4-H County Events season in our house. After weeks of trying to decide- my child finally chose to craft his Cloverbud demonstration on … Continue reading
4-H Grows #4: County Events
“What has striped hooves, mottled skin, and spots? The Appaloosa horse, that’s what!” Don’t be too harsh– I penned that demonstration introduction as a 9 year old for my first County Events. I’ll never forget my first County Events. I … Continue reading
#4HGrows #2: Quality Club Programs
The 4-H club is the foundation of the 4-H experience. For many, their first exposure to 4-H is through a club meeting. If that 4-H club meeting is not of high quality, that first exposure may likely be their last … Continue reading
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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
Elections That End Well
Ahhhh…officer elections. I’ve seen some good ones. I’ve seen some bad ones. And I’ve seen some that I’m saving for my personal memoir. What I really like to see however, are correct ones. To save headache and heartache, be sure … Continue reading
Seven Times is a Charm
How do you train your volunteers? Monthly club leader meetings? Quarterly volunteer training? Sometime else? Formal training is just one piece of the puzzle. There is an old marketing adage that says people need to hear something SEVEN TIMES before it sticks. … Continue reading
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