Glossary
Excellent-possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good
Good-satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree
Average-typical; common; ordinary
Fair-lacking exceptional quality or ability
Poor-of an inferior, inadequate, or unsatisfactory kind
Goals - A goal is an abstract and general umbrella statement, under which specific objectives can be
clustered.
Objectives- Objectives are statements that describe—in precise, measurable, and obtainable terms—
defined and desired learner outcomes.
Goals are broad objectives are narrow.
Goals are general intentions; objectives are precise.
Goals are intangible; objectives are tangible.
Goals are abstract; objectives are concrete.
Goals can't be validated as is; objectives can be validated
Examples of Goals and Objectives:
Club members will gain a greater appreciation for the Leadership Ladder-GOAL
One representative from each club will serve on County Council this year-OBJECTIVE
County Council officers will set the example for leadership in our County-GOAL
All County Council officers will participate in 2 officer/leadership training weekends this year-OBJECTIVE
Superior- above the average in excellence, merit, intelligence, etc, of higher grade or quality.
Measureable-capable of being measured.
Realistic-of or relating to the representation of objects, actions, or social conditions as they actually
are. Representing what is real; not abstract or ideal.
Challenging- offering a challenge; testing one's ability, endurance, etc.
Benefits-Something that promotes or enhances well-being; an advantage: Help; aid.
Realized-To make real; to convert from the imaginary or fictitious into the actual; to bring into
concrete existence; to accomplish; as, to realize a scheme or project.
Significant-important; of consequence. Of or pertaining to observations that are unlikely to
occur by chance and that therefore indicate a systematic cause.
Impeccable- Having no flaws; perfect.
Resources:
http://edweb.sdsu.edu/courses/edtec540/objectives/Difference.html\
http://dictionary.reference.com/
Application
Please read instructions thoroughly, complete (print please) and submit the following application to:
There is a glossary of terms attached to help you
Mya R. Rushton
8C Ferguson Building
University Park, PA 16802
This application is based on a
100 point scale
The top three councils will receive cash awards: Gold-$500.00, Silver-$300.00, Bronze $200.00
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2011 County Council Award Application
County Name_________________________________________Date_____________________________
Address______________________________________________Phone___________________________
County Population__________4-H member total________ County Council member total__________
Goals and Objectives
1. Please list in detail the goals and objectives (using the definitions from the glossary above) set by
your County Council this year. Please make sure they are measureable, realistic and challenging:
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3.___________________________________________________________________________________
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4.___________________________________________________________________________________
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5.___________________________________________________________________________________
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Youth Development
2. Please list activities that your County Council has planned and participated in and explain how they
relate specifically to the categories listed below: Explain who, what, when, where, and how.
Personal/individual Growth
1.___________________________________________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________________________________________
4-H member to 4-H member connection/growth
1.___________________________________________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________________________________________
4-H Connection with Community
1.___________________________________________________________________________________
2.___________________________________________________________________________________
3.___________________________________________________________________________________
3. Please circle your answer: Do you offer Officer training?
YES
NO
If you answered yes please tell us who facilitates the training and what educational materials are used
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Results and Evaluation
4. Please describe the benefits received by the council and the impact on the community from the goals
and objectives you listed above. Explain if there was educational value during the process and what
relationships were formed locally, through the community or on a regional, state or national level.
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2.___________________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________________
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4.___________________________________________________________________________________
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5.___________________________________________________________________________________
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Fundamentals
5. Please describe by giving specific examples of (fliers, PR materials, advertising, etc.) how your
County Council has promoted recruitment and membership retention.
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2.___________________________________________________________________________________
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3.___________________________________________________________________________________
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4.___________________________________________________________________________________
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5.___________________________________________________________________________________
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Checklist of materials to be attached (all of the materials listed below must be included in your packet
for your application to be considered)
____Officer Training agenda/s
____Officer Books, completed and signed
____Scrapbook (will be returned)
____Yearly Calendar
____Member list
____Yearlong Attendance list
____Marketing and PR materials
____Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation