Building on Your 4-H
Knowledge
Linda Schultz
4-H Youth Development Specialist
schultzl@nmsu.edu
E-Learning Course
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Created by a collaborative effort of the thirteen western
states
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Four interactive, self-paced online training modules,
complete with review:
About 4-H
Positive Youth Development
Getting Started in 4-H
Leadership and Teaching
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For whom: potential volunteers; new, current and reentering 4-H volunteers; others who want to learn more
about 4-H.
E-Learning Course
 Why online: available anytime, anywhere;
timely information updates; easy to access
and use; instant feedback; can return to
review information.
 Key benefits: ability to reach more
learners; more consistent, quality
instruction; self-paced interactive learning;
increased knowledge retention; costeffective way to train; reduces staff
delivery time; ready to use.
E-Learning Course
 Located on New Mexico 4-H web site
 Click on “Adult Volunteer Leaders” tab
on left of 4-H home page.
 Complete online application to receive
password.
Reviews & County Notification
 Complete each module; score of module
review is not viewed by anyone except the
person completing the review. Certificate
for each module can be printed after
completion.
 County Office is notified when modules
have been completed. If county office
needs volunteer contact information they
can notify Linda Schultz.
Web Resources
 http://nm4h.nmsu.edu
 Home Page provides Timely Topics
 Left side headings include:
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4-H Newsletters
Scholarships
Adult Volunteer Leaders
State Youth Leadership
Projects
Conferences & Events
4-H Policies & Procedures
Forms & Publications
Adult Volunteer Leaders “tab”
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E-Learning Modules
Adult Leader Publications
4-H Adult Forum
WRLF
4-H Leaders’ Association
Executive Board
4-H Adult Forum Proceedings
Salute to Excellence Awards
Printed Resources
 4-H Projects & Literature Handbook*
(200.B-3)
 Curriculum Kits & AV Materials*
(500.A-1)
 New Mexico 4-H Club Leaders’
Handbook* (200.A-1)
 Member and Leader Project materials
* Also available from the website
Welcome to 4-H Adult Forum
State Trainings for Adults
 Shooting Sports Leader
Certification - February
 Home Ec School – March
 Dog School - June
 Livestock Schools –June (even yrs)
 Horse School - June (odd years)
 4-H Adult Forum - November
NM 4-H Adult Forum
Registration Scholarships
 Sponsored by the New Mexico 4-H
Youth Development Foundation
 At the early bird registration rate
 Must submit completed registration
form with payment in addition to the
scholarship application form (1 page)
 Receive check from Foundation after
attending the 4-H Adult Forum
State Leadership
Opportunities
 Apply to be a representative from
your 4-H District (NE, SE, NW & SW)
to the 4-H Leaders’ Association
Executive Board (3 year terms)
 Officer opportunities on the Executive
Board
 Serve on the 4-H Adult Forum
planning committee – 1 year term
State & National
4-H Recognition for Adults
 Salute to Excellence Awards
 State & National levels:
 4-H Volunteer of the Year Award – less
than 10 years of service
 Outstanding Lifetime 4-H Volunteer
Award – more than 10 years of service
 Nomination letter, resume & 3 letters
of recommendation are required to
nominate a 4-H leader.
 New Mexico 4-H Hall of Fame
 Recognizes individuals who have had a
significant impact upon the New Mexico
4-H Youth Development
 Nomination is required and can be
submitted by any person or group.
 Current 4-H faculty and staff are not
eligible for nomination.
Outstanding 4-H Agent
Award
 The Outstanding 4-H Agent Award is designed
to reward Extension Agents for their
exceptional efforts in communicating with 4-H
clubs and groups, conducting county events,
engaging volunteer 4-H leaders and providing
educational opportunities for youth over their
career.
 To be eligible for nomination an agent must
have served at least 3 years in a professional
position with 4-H responsibilities.
Western Regional 4-H
Leaders’ Forums (WRLF)
 Hosted by a different state each year
& involving leaders from throughout
the 13 western states
 Workshops, speakers, educational
displays & activities, networking & fun
 Upcoming Locations:
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2014
2015
2016
2017
Montana (March 27-30)
Oregon
Alaska
Alberta, Canada
2014 WRLF
Hosted in Billings, MT
March 27-30, 2014
Theme: Past – Present – Possibilities
Workshops, National Speakers, Local
Entertainment, Networking & More!
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Nov. 1 – Dec. 31, 2013 $255
Jan. 1 – Feb. 15, 2014 $305
Feb. 16 - Feb 28, 2014 $355
4-H International Program
Chaperone
 Each summer adult chaperones travel
with groups of 4-H youth to countries on
the States’ 4-H International Exchange
Program (S4-HIEP)
 2 week or 4 weeks in length
 Serve as the Group Leader and support
the exchange delegates while traveling
abroad.
4-H International Program
Host Family
 Open your home to an exchange
delegate and open your lives to the
world!
 Through States’ 4-H International,
families have an opportunity to
experience Argentina or Finland in
July/August by hosting an exchange
delegate for four weeks.
 Hosting an adult chaperone is option too!
Questions???
Thank you for volunteering
your knowledge, skills and
time with the New Mexico
4-H Youth Development
Program – you DO make a
positive difference!