4-H: A LANDMARK EXPERIENCE Southern Region Biennial Partnerships, Collaborations and More: THE 4-H MILITARY MODEL TO PARTNER WITH BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Why Partner? David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Organizational Structure 4-H • National: Council and USDA • State: LGU and 4-H Foundations • Local: Counties BGCA • National: BGCA • State: Alliances • Local: Individual Clubs David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Scope and Size • • • • • 4-H Began ~1902 Council Revenue: $29.6m Members: 6.3 million Staff: 3,500 Volunteers: 420,094 • • • • • • BGCA Began ~1906 BGCA Revenue: $98.9m Members: 4.1 million Staff: 50,000 Volunteers: 199,000 Board Members: 27,000 • Alumni: 60 million David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Promotional Campaigns 4-H BGCA David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia BGCA MILITARY PROGRAMS David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Common Youth Development Missions BGCA To enable all young people especially those who need us most to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. 4-H To empower youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Core Program Areas • • • • • • Character & Leadership Education and Career Development Health and Life Skills The Arts Sports Fitness & Recreation Other Initiatives/ Training David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Youth Development Models BGCA BUIC • • • • Belonging Usefulness Influence/Empowerment Competence 4-H Essential Elements • • • • Mastery Generosity Belonging Independence David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Core Program Areas BGCA Core Program Areas 4-H Mission Mandates • Character and Leadership Development • Education and Career Development • Health and Life Skills • The Arts • Sports, Fitness and Recreation • Science, Engineering and Technology • Healthy Living • Citizenship David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Education and Career Development • • • • • • • Project Learn Power Hour Junior Staff Goals for Graduation CareerLaunch Money Matters Club Tech • Financial Champions • Reading Makes Cents • Get in the Act (Workforce Readiness) • Be the E Entrepreneurship • Experiential learning philosophy in 4-H Projects David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Character and Leadership • Youth of the Year • Keystone Club • Torch Club • • • • State and County 4-H recognition programs National 4-H Congress National 4-H Conference 4-H Clubs & Projects - Leadership - Citizenship - Communication - Exploring 4-H - Service Learning David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia The Arts • • • • Fine Arts Exhibit Image Makers Digital Arts Festival DRAMAMATTERS •Visual Arts •Theatre Arts •Photography •Share the Fun David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Health and Life Skills • • • • Smart Moves Passport to Manhood Smart Girls Triple Play •Health Rocks! •Leadership •Citizenship •Communication David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Sports Fitness and Recreation • Wanna Play • Triple Play • RBI •Bicycle Adventures •Keeping Fit and Healthy •Up For The Challenge David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Technology and Sciences • • • • Club Tech Digital Arts Suite Clay Tech Robo Tech •Computer Power Unlimited •Robotics •GPS •Power of Wind David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Other Initiatives • Family Plus • Mission Youth Outreach • Youth For Unity David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Partnering Best Practices • Communication • Common language • Joint training opportunities • Shared leadership • Shared credit David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Ways 4-H Strengthens BGCA • Expertise in programming without key facilities • 4-H Science • Partnerships with schools • Land-grant university connection • Localized curricula • Grassroots based organization • Volunteers David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia Contact Information David Brittain North Carolina State University David.brittain.ctr@pentagon.af.mil 240-612-4893 Casey Mull University of Georgia mullcd2@uga.edu 706-542-4444 Dawn Brunson Boys and Girls Clubs of America dbrunson@bgca.org 404-487-5744 David Brittain, NC State University Dawn Brunson, Boys and Girls Clubs of America Casey Mull, University of Georgia