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2. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES This agent provides leadership for 4-H family and consumer science program with a focus and youth and volunteer development. The agent, along with one additional 4-H agent and a 4-H program assistant, focuses on maintaining and expanding the traditional 4-H community clubs, developing 4-H in the classroom and the afterschool programs, assisting with the South Eastern Youth Fair, and conducting strategic planning for the county program. An advisory committee is utilized to provide direction and guidance. This agent works closely with other faculty as well as a large team of volunteers to extend 4-H opportunities to all segments of the population in Marion County.

Specific duties by percentage of FTEI. Life skills developed in youth through subject matter mastery `60 %II. Volunteer Development, training and recruiting 40%

Total 100%

3. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION Healthy Lifestyles Citizenship and Leadership Science, Engineer and Technology (4-H SET Program) Volunteer Afterschool Trainings

4. ASSIGNED ACTIVITY SINCE LAST PROMOTION (NOT TO EXCEED TEN YEARS), OR SINCE UF EMPLOYMENT

Activity 2009-10 2008-09 2007-08 2006-07 2005-06 2004-05Teaching 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%Research 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%Service 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%Extension 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%TOTAL 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%

5. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Educational Background

University Program Area Degree YearMetropolitan University Human Resources MA 2006University of Puerto Rico Animal Science BS 1996

6. EMPLOYMENT Employment Listing

University/ Organization Title

PermanentStatus* Year

UF/IFAS/ Marion County Extension

Courtesy Extension Agent I N/A 2008-present

University of Puerto Rico/ SEA /Arecibo

Dairy Herd Health Agent I N/A 2006-2008

University of Puerto Rico/SEA /San Sebastian

Agricultural Agent I N/A2004-2006

7. YEAR TENURE/PERMANENT STATUS WAS AWARDED BY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA – N/A

8. UF TENURE, PERMANENT STATUS, AND PROMOTION CRITERIA – N/A

9. TEACHING, ADVISING, AND/OR OTHER INSTRUCTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS – N/A

10. TEACHING EVALUATIONS – N/A

11. GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS – N/A

12. GRADUATE COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES – N/A

13. RESEARCH NARRATIVE – N/A

14. CREATIVE WORKS OR ACTIVITIES

Exhibits and displays Diaz, X.N. 2010 Seminole Garden Project “More than a garden”. Diaz, X.N. 2010 Water Matters. Diaz, X.N. 2010 Power of the wind. Diaz, X.N. 2010 4-H Consumer Choices “Make a Smart decision”Diaz, X.N. 2009 Seminole Garden ProjectDiaz, X.N. 2009 Our First Vegetable Garden. Saddlewood Elementary (3)Diaz, X.N. 2009 Marion County 4-H Afterschool Program. CTAE (3)Diaz, X.N. 2009 Marion County 4-H/FCS Program. CTAE (2) Diaz, X.N. 2009 Teens as Teachers in Afterschool Program. CTAE (2)Diaz, X.N. 2009 Positive Youth Development. CTAE (2)Diaz, X.N. 2009 Marion County Extended Day has a Blast with 4-H Afterschool. Marion County (27) Public Schools.

Diaz, X.N. 2009 Age Appropriate Practices CTAE (2)Diaz, X.N. 2009 Best in the Show Pet Treats. Marion County Leaders Meeting (1) & (2)

Gardening Sales.Diaz, X.N. 2009 Complete your Meal with Milk. Saddlewood Elementary (3) Extended Day ProgramDiaz, X.N. 2008 Marion County 4-H Diaz, X.N. 2008 “It’s our Water, Keeping it Clean”

Instructional Multi-Media Presentations Diaz, X.N. 2010. Customer Service and Sale Training 101.


Diaz, X.N. 2010. Who took my cookie? Diaz, X.N. 2010. SEARS + Poultry + BBQ = Food Safety Record Book, Part I. Diaz, X.N. 2010. Discover how many friends you have in your garden. Diaz, X.N. 2010. “This is my Pineapple”, your what? -My Pineapple. Diaz, X.N. 2010. The Magic Behind Compost. Diaz, X.N. 2010. Call it SOIL. Diaz, X.N. 2009. Consumer Choices “I want a Cell Phone”. 25 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Consumer Choices “My Favorite T-Shirt”. 22 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Consumer Choices “To Much Sun, where are my sun glasses”. 19 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Consumer Choices “The trick behind DVD rentals”. 21 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. The Power of Youth Workers. 19 slides Diaz, X.N. 2009. Nail it! Age Appropriate Practice . 12 slidesDiaz, X. N.2009. Blue Prints for Positive Youth Development. 16 slidesDiaz, X. N.2009. Building Leadership and like skills…Teens as Teachers. 10 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Seminole Garden Project – The Rules. 12 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Money for Kids and Teens. 22 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. 4-H In the Classroom. 10Diaz, X.N. 2009. Importance of Water. 10 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Water Use at Home. 24 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Carrers inWater. 10 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. An Effective Meeting. 12 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. The Meaning of Judging. 13 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Our Space, My Rocket and I. 17 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Have Fun doing Demonstrations. 25 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Let’s talk about Money. 18 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Robert how was the meeting? 27 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Afterschool Programming. 27 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Come visit Puerto Rico “The enchanted Island”. 25 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Holiday Bake-Off, the purpose behind. 12 slidesDiaz. X.N. 2009. 4-H and Life skills (English and Spanish). 37 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. How to Create Effective Posters. 25 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Complete your Meal with Milk. 20 slidesDiaz, X.N. 2008. Instructional Multi-Media presentations on topics such as nutrition, water conservation and water resources, range of slides was 12 to 25

GamesDiaz, X.N. 2010 Consumer Choices Jeopardy. Diaz, X.N. 2010 Fashion Revue Jeopardy. Diaz, X.N. 2009 Look at My Tower.

Web based communication and teaching Diaz, X.N. 2009 “Marion County Seminole Garden Project 2009”. Video


15. PATENTS AND COPYRIGHTS – none or appropriate information

16. PUBLICATIONS

County Fact SheetsDiaz, X.N. 2009 “2010 South Eastern Youth Fair Participants guide for new categories”. Fashion Revue, Marion County 4-H.Diaz, X.N. 2009 “2010 South Eastern Youth Fair Participants guide for new categories”. Share the Fun, Marion County 4-H.Diaz, X.N. 2008 “How to make good presentations”, Marion County 4-H.

Educational BrochuresDiaz, X.N. 2010. “Share your Mastery and Change a life”, Specialty Brochure, Marion County.Diaz, X.N. 2009 “4-H Fit you: Volunteer”, Marketing Brochure, Marion CountyDiaz, X.N. 2009 “4-H Fit you: Member”, Marketing Brochure, Marion County Diaz, X.N. 2008 “4-H Más de lo Imaginas (Spanish) Brochure”, Marion County

Newsletter EditedDiaz, X.N., and Brew, M.N. 2010 Member Newsletter. Monthly Newsletter 4-8 pages.10 Issues.Brew, M.N., and Diaz, X.N. 2010 Leaders Newsletter. Monthly Newsletter 4-8 pages.10 issues.Diaz, X.N., and Brew, M.N. 2009 Member Newsletter. Monthly Newsletter 4-8 pages.10 Issues.Brew, M.N., and Diaz, X.N. 2009 Leaders Newsletter. Monthly Newsletter 4-8 pages.10 issues.Diaz, X.N., and Brew, M.N. 2008 Members Newsletter. Monthly Newsletter 4-8 pages. 2 issues

Newsletter ArticlesDiaz, X.N. 2009.Because we Care…My Hands for larger Service.4-H Members Newsletter. November 2009Diaz, X.N. 2009.Let’s talk about Science. 4-H Members Newsletter. October 2009Diaz, X.N. 2009. Fundraising Tips …Attitude is Everything! 4-H Volunteer

Newsletter. September 2009Diaz, X.N. It’s a good time to start KEEPING RECORDS …Why is so important? 4-H Members Newsletter. September 2009Diaz, X.N. 2009.How to Avoid Dump Internet Mistakes…A Special Message for 4-H’ers. 4- H Members Newsletter. April 2009

Newspaper ArticlesDiaz, X.N. 2009. Saving Florida’s Natural Resources. Voice of South Marion. Fall 2009. Marion County Diaz, X. N.2009. Growing Learning. West Marion Messenger. Spring 2009. Marion CountyDiaz, X.N. 2008. “4-H Una Gran Alternativa” 4-H a Wonderful Opportunity. Ocala StarBanner/Voz Latina. Fall 2008. Marion County.


a. Bibliographies/Catalogs - Noneb. Abstracts - Nonec. Reviews Diaz, X.N, “Entendiendo la Cultura 4-H” Spanish Version of Understanding the Culture of 4-H, Norman, M. & Jordan, J. 4HS FS101.1-Spn, (http://edis.ifas.edu/Curriculum/index.htm), 2009, 4 pages.

Diaz, X.N, “Descubriendo la Estructura Organizacional” Spanish Version of Discovering the Organizational Structure, Norman, M. & Jordan,J. 4HS FS101.3-Spn (http://edis.ifas.edu/Curriculum/index.htm), 2009, 3 pages.

Diaz, X.N, “Conociendo lo Básico Acerca de los Clubes 4-H” Spanish Version of Knowing the Basic About 4-H, Norman, M. & Jordan, J. 4HS FS101.6-Spn, (http://edis.ifas.edu/Curriculum/index.htm), 2009, 5 pages.

Diaz, X.N., “Aplicación para Voluntario en Programas de Extensión” Spanish Version of Application for an Adult Volunteer with Extension Programs, Norman, M. & Jordan, J. (http://edis.ifas.edu/Curriculum/index.htm), 2009, 2 pages.

Diaz, X.N, “Monitoriando la Presión Arterial Desde Su Casa” Spanish Version of Healthy Living: Monitoring Your Pressure at Home, Shelnutt, K.P., (http://edis.ifas.edu.), 2009, 2 pages.

Diaz, X.N, “Presión Sanguinea Alta” Spanish Version of High Blood Pressure, Shelnutt, K.P., (http://edis.ifas.edu.), 2009, 2 pages.

Diaz, X.N, “Alimentación Saludable: Baje su Presion Arterial” Spanish Version of Healthy Eating: Lower Your Blood Pressure with DASH, Weyenberg, V., Shelnutt, K.P., Bobroff, L.B. KPS2, (http://edis.ifas.edu.), 2009, 2 pages.

Diaz, X.N, “Vida Saludable: Entendiendo la Etiqueta de Datos Nutricionales” Spanish Version of Healthy Leaving: Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label, Shelnutt, K.P., KPS3, (http://edis.ifas.edu.), 2009, 2 pages.

Diaz, X.N, “Vida Saludable: Cambiando su Estilo de Vida para Mejorar su Presión Arterial” Spanish Version of Healthy Leaving: Changing Your Livestyle to Improve Your Pressure, Shelnutt, K.P., KPS4, (http://edis.ifas.edu.), 2009, 2 pages.

d. Miscellaneous Diaz, X.N. 2009 Programa de Maestros Jardineros en la Florida “Toma este camino y conviértete en un Maestro Jardinero” Marion County Master Gardeners Program in Florida. Samuel, N., Marion County. Spanish Brochure

17. LECTURES, SPEECHES OR POSTERS PRESENTED AT PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES/MEETINGS


“Seminole Garden Project Exceeding Learning Expectations”, Extension Symposium, 2010. Poster

18. CONTRACTS AND GRANTS a. Funded Externally -None

b. Funded Internally .

Years Contractor or Grantor Project Title

Grant Amount

PI, Co-PI or Investigator

If Co-PI, Specify %

2009 Met LifeNational 4-H

Tools of Trade (Afterschool Program)

1,785 PI

2009 Marion County 4-H Foundation

Achievement Banquet $707.38 Co-PI 50%

Summary of Internal Grant Funding (Current) Role Total

Principal Investigator $ xxx Co-Principal Investigator $ 707.38Investigator $ 1,785.00Sponsor of Junior Faculty $ xxx

TOTALS $ 2,492.38

c. Submitted, Pending Decision. -None

d. Submitted But Not Funded . -None

e. In-kind Contributions

Year Type Donor Amount2009 It’s in the Bag 4-H Members & Families $1,025.002009 Present for Paws 4-H Members & Families $175.002009 4-H SEARS BBQ Award SEARS Department Store $250.002009 Seminole Garden Project Seminole Feed Store $1,050.002009 Volunteer Hours Marion County 4-H Volunteers

(Club leaders, Co-leaders, judges, and general volunteer service)

$106,271.06

2009 CPA Terry Cane, CPA $600.00


2008 Volunteer Hours Marion County 4-H Volunteers $85,944.112008 CPA Terry Cane, CPA $600.002008 4-H SEARS BBQ Award Sears Department Store $300.002008 It’s in the Bag 4-H Members & Families $1,300.002008 Present for Paws 4-H Members & Families $200.00

Total $197,715.17

f. Monetary Contributions (donations, gift, sponsorship etc.)

Year Donor Amount2009 Holiday Bake-off $ 555.002009 Judging Team Donations $ 319.002009 Pet Treats Fund Raiser $ 271.432009 Parade of Pooches Fundraiser $ 981.002009 Project Book Sales $ 109.002009 Richard Barber Donation $ 500.002009 Master Gardeners Donation $ 200.002009 Marianna Tamayo Donation $ 75.002009 Sams Club Donation $ 25.002008 Holiday Bake-off $ 425.00

Total $3460.43

19. UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE AND SERVICE

Years (e.g., 2009)

Name of Activity, Committee, etc. Your Role, e.g., member, chair, etc.

2009-2010 Goal 3/Focus Team Family Consumer and Science Nutrition

Member and EDIS Publication Reviewer

2009 Goal 3/ Focus Team 4-H Program EDIS Publication Reviewer

2009 Marion County4-H County Council Advisor

2009Marion County Board of County Commissioners

Committee Group Member and Reviewer Language Access Communication Handbook

20. CONSULTATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY

21. EDITOR OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, SERVICE ON AN EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD OR REVIEWER FOR A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL


22. INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES – None to date

23. EXTENSION PROGRAM – This faculty member’s extension assignment was to provide leadership for 4-H efforts in Family Consumer Science Education Programs, with major focal areas of life skill development and volunteer administration.

Role and Activities of Your Advisory Committee:The newly formed Marion County 4-H Advisory Committee (established 2009) has met once during 2009 and is working, along with input from State and County Faculty, to identify the areas which are most important to the sustainable growth of the Marion County 4-H program. Great care was put in to the selection of individuals to serve on this committee. They come from a diverse cross section of our community and represent a wide variety of interests related to youth (2 youth, 10 adults; 2 men, 10 women, 1 African-American, 2 Hispanic, 9 Caucasian; rotation 1-3 years). As the Advisory Committee matures and develops during 2010 their input will become increasingly important. The overall Marion County Extension Service Advisory Committee also played an important role in identifying needs in our community and developing programs to target those needs. The 2010 Plan of Work for the Marion County 4-H agents were submitted to and approved by the Overall Extension Advisory Committee during their fall 2009 meeting.

Titles of Programs

Program titleI. Life skills developed in youth through subject matterII. Volunteer development

I. Life Skills Development in youth through subject matter

A. Situation One of the most prominent problems for today’s families and the communities is the lack of supervised-time by adults in the non-school hours for youth, ages 5-18. Estimates suggest that more than 7 million children in the United States are without adult supervision some period of time after school. After school or out of school programming is an economic issue for families, communities and our federal government. In 2002, the federal government invested $3.6 billion in afterschool programs.More importantly, this lack on investment put youth at risk not only for such negative academic and behavioral problems, but at risk for the more positive benefits of time spent in structured pursuits that engage them in a positive interaction with adults and peers, providing challenging tasks, encouraging them to contribute, take initiative, developing personal skills and talents. There is a mounting of evidence that effective approaches to skill development are sequential, active, focused and explicit (Durlack and Weissber, 2007) and that programs that do so benefit youth in multiple ways. Previous research provides evidence that 4-H youth who become engaged in the multiple opportunities and experiences though the local club and afterschool programs provide the ladder for youth to excel through sequenced, activities, focused and explicit experiences for skill development. It is these beyond 4-H program experiences,


planned and execute effectively that provide the learning opportunities for youth to practice and be engaged in their learning environment.

Marion County is a changing county. Each year Marion County becomes home to thousands of new citizens. Just as our population continues to grow, so do the demands for county youth services as well as the need for intentional positive youth development organizations such as 4-H. As of 2006, there were 64,643 youth under the age of 18 living in Marion County (up 15,000 from 1996). In order to provide quality, effective, and meaningful learning opportunities to Marion County youth, the 4-H faculty are charged with developing a quality life skill programs which 1) provide positive interactions with adults (one-half of school aged youth in Marion County (50%) live in single parent homes and many lack an adequate amount of positive interaction with caring adults); 2) are readily available to all segments of the populations (the mean per capita income in Marion County is 76% of the national average with over half (52%) of Marion County youth being eligible for free and reduced lunches); and 3) offer a diverse array of projects which reflect the needs and wants of urban youth while still honoring the traditional, agriculture based roots of this developing community. The long term objective of the Marion County 4-H Life Skills program is to develop future citizens who have skills relating to citizenship, leadership, and communication and enjoy an increased self confidence as a result. (Statistics are courtesy The Ann E. Case Foundation and the US Census Bureau)

In 2009 Marion County 4-H served 930 youth who were formally enrolled in 43 organized local clubs with adult supervision, these club met in out-of-school hours in communities, in afterschool hours, or on weekends. The Marion County 4-H Program currently supports forty three (43) community clubs, two (2) project clubs, four (4) school clubs, seven (7) afterschool clubs, and one (1) youth council. In addition, the county 4-H program supports 4-H in the Classroom activities, the Southeastern Youth Fair, various competitive events at the local, district, and state level, as well as day and overnight camping programs.

Target audience(s): Marion County youth ages 5 to 18

B. Program Objectives

Objective 1As a result of nutrition workshops, day camps and project curricula offered in 2009, 85% of youth participating in the nutrition program will report adopting at least three best practice recommendations for attaining healthy life skills (increase daily activity, eating more fruit and vegetables, learning to read food labels, and how to prepare healthy snacks) measured using pre/post test and self reporting.

Objective 275 % of youth ages 8-18 in Marion County 4-H will engage in one or more 4-H in the projects or events during the program year 2009. Such as nutrition and food and safety, gardening, water conservation, consumer choices, citizenship, etc., as evidenced by the number of youth enrolled in 4-H enrichment projects: Numbers of events or projects in which youth are engage as well as demonstration, public speaking or the completion of a record book.


Objective 390% of youth participating in the Seminole Garden Project will increase their knowledge of best practices for home garden vegetable production, understand how to determinate the nutritional value of the vegetable grown, prepare at least on nutritious recipe using the vegetable grown and develop sense of citizenship through donation of vegetables. Reflected by the scores assigned by the judges, follow-up and narratives of projects reports.

Objective 1As a result of planned marketing effort, 75% of 4-H members will engage in 6 hours or more of educational programming in area of citizenship and leadership offered by the Marion County 4-H Program. This engagement will be through organized clubs, afterschool programs, and special county wide programs resulting in the development of community service skills as demonstrated through completes community service projects self-reported through club service, project book reports and/or standards of excellence applications at the end of the 4-H reporting year.

Objective 285% of 4-H members will report learning valuable life skills such as positive decision making, self-motivation and responsibility as a direct result of 4-H club programming competitive and non-competitive events, as evidenced by number of members enrolled in events and

C. Educational Methods and Activities

Marion County has two (2) full time 4-H agents, and six (6) Extension agents that contribute between 5 to 10% of their time teaching 4-H life skills. In addition, there are 150 volunteers (88 that lead 4-H clubs and 62 offer guidance and support for 4-H projects and activities). Life skills are taught through 4-H club meetings, competitive events, 4-H in the classroom activities, day and residential camps as well as other educational programs. 4-H club meetings are led by 4-H volunteers, and each club is required to have planned educational programs at each meeting. 4-H clubs are the vehicle through which youth learn leadership skills as other valuable life skills through project meetings. Clubs are also required to complete at least one service project each year which teaches good citizenship and compassion for others.

This current year this agent taught twenty-four (24) workshops to members enrolled in the Seminole Garden Project, Munchy Adventure Project, Rocketry, Consumer Choices and the Water Conservation Program focusing on hand-on experiences and reflective learning. The educational materials utilized include brochures, multimedia presentations, videos, games and fact sheets distributed to support the educational efforts.

Marion County offers focused projects in nutrition, horticulture, cloth construction, consumer choices, science, engineering and technology curricula areas to enhance youth’s life skills of record keeping, time management, decision making, problem solving, enhanced self esteem, citizenship and healthy life style. Additionally, 4-H provided of classrooms for youth grades 1st to 12 with the experiential learning programs and targets youth through summer/specialty


day camps in these areas.

Workshop/ Educational Activity Educational Material

Sears BBQ Contest Food and Safety ppt

4-H Open House and Picnic National 4-H Experiment (video)Biofuel Experiment ppt

Water Conservation Program The Importance of Water ppt (video)Water Use at Home pptCareers in Water- Related Fields ppt

Munchy Adventure Day Cam How to create Effective PostersDemonstrationFill up your Tank

Seminole Garden Program Record BookDemonstration

Club Officer Training 4-H Club Officer Training ppt

Club visits (14) 4-H Seminole Garden Project (fact sheet)4-H Demonstration (fact sheet)Money Talks pptCulture and tradition “Let’s go to

Puerto Rico” pptMy Pyramid pptJunior Master Gardener Career Exploration ppt

Summary of group teaching events for Program I. Life Skills Developed in Youth Through Subject Matter Mastery

Instructor Type of Event TopicsNumber of

EventsNumber of

Participants

Self Children Alliance Fitness DayWorkshop

Money Talks 1 27

Community Club Achievement Night Workshop

Culture and Tradition

1 23

Blessed Trinity Health Fair My Pyramid 1 345Water Conservation Program

Workshop6 450

Afterschool Workshop Sand Art 1 54Nutritional Workshop Dairy 1 62


SET Program Workshop Rocketry 1 30Junior Master Gardeners Program

WorkshopCareer

Exploration1 7

Community Service Project Food for Kids 2 6Consumer Choices Workshop Oral Reasoning 1 21

National Science Day Workshop Bio-fuels 2 54Day Camp Workshop Team Building 1 12

Exploration Day @ the 4-H FarmField Day

Water Conservation and

Gardening

1 10

Horticulture Program Workshop Seminole Garden Project

5 598

Horticulture Program Workshop Record Book 2 74Horticulture Program Workshop Demonstration 1 24Nutritional Program Workshop Nutrition 9 309Munchy Adventure Day Camp

WorkshopDemonstrations

& Posters2 22

4-H Program Workshop Parliamentary Procedures

General Program

3

1

67

15Exhibitions Nutrition 2 358Day Camp Demonstrations

& Posters5 21

Events County Events 1 42Events District Events 1 97Events Day at the

capitol1 15

Prog.Assist.

General Program Workshops and Exhibitions

Varied 19 965

Forestry Workshops Judging 2 404-H Club Education SET

Parliamentary Procedures

6 60

Volunteer General 4-H Program Life Skills 1056 11,160Consumer Choices Program

WorkshopLight Bulb

Savings Account11

2020

Forestry Workshops Judging 10 180Seminole Garden Project

WorkshopsEntomology 1 58

Seminole Garden Project Workshops in School

General Project 21 1,218

Sewing Courses Clothes Construction

10 70

Cake Decorating Courses Cake Decoration 12 95National 4-H Science Day Bio-fuel 7 175


Summary of clientele reached for Program I:Program Title Life Skills Developed in Youth Through Subject Matter Mastery Number of Educational Materials Developed 37Number of Clientele Contacts 3490

field consultations 543office consultations 179

telephone consultations 541group teaching participants 2637

e-mail consultations 502Web site visits Unknow

D. Outcomes and Impacts

Objective 1: As a result of nutrition workshops, day camps and project curricula offered in 2009, 85% of youth participating in the nutrition program will report adopting at least three best practices for attaining healthy life skills (increase daily activity, eating more fruit and vegetables, learning to read food labels, and how to prepare healthy snacks) measured using pre/post test and self reporting.

Outcome 1:As a result of nutrition workshops, day camps and project curricula offered in 2009, 85% of 112 youth demonstrated knowledge gained about making healthier food choices. When asked what they thought they could do to be healthier, 80% of 112 responded with comments such as; drink 3 cups of milk every day, get more sleep, drink more water, eat more fruit and vegetables, and be more active. Two teachers reported that as result of these programs, their children preferred to eat fruits instead of sweet snacks.

Impact 1:Youth who adopt a healthy lifestyle at a young age are more likely to continue making healthy choices as adult. As a result these youth can be expected to face lower rates of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

Objective 2:75 % of youth ages 8-18 in Marion County 4-H will engage in one or more 4-H in the projects or events during the program year 2009. Such as nutrition and food and safety, gardening, water conservation, consumer choices, citizenship, etc. Number of youth enrolled in 4-H enrichment projects: Numbers of events or projects in which youth are engage as well as demonstration, public speaking or the completion of a record book.

Outcome 2:79% (735) of (930)youth in Marion County participating in 4-H programs engaged in one or


more 4-H projects or events during the program year 2009. Such as nutrition and food and safety, gardening, water conservation, consumer choices, citizenship, etc.

Impact 2:Numerous studies on child development have indicated that youth who are engaged in programs such as 4-H are better prepares for adulthood, are more engaged in their communities, and more successful later in life.

Objective 3:90% of youth participating in the Seminole Garden Project will increase their knowledge of best practices for home garden vegetable production , understand how to determinate the nutritional value of the vegetable grow, prepare at least on nutritious recipe using the vegetable grown and develop sense of citizenship through donation of vegetables. Reflected by the scores assigned by the judges, follow-up and narratives of projects reports.

Outcome 3:85% (125) of 147 youth participated in the Seminole Garden project received a blue ribbon score of 90% for their garden. 90% of youth in reported have a better understanding of horticulture, food and nutrition. 91% of youth reported learning life skills such as record keeping, time management, decision making, problem solving, enhanced self esteem, citizenship and healthy lifestyles as a direct result of participation in the Seminole Garden Project.

Race and Ethnicity Data for Program I*


Race and Ethnicity

Projected Target

Audience(for 2009)

Audience Reachedin 2009

*Parity (± 4%)

Reached

Projected Target Audience(for 2010 POW)

No. % No. % Yes or No No. %Hispanic 80 8 1055 6.30 Yes 1682 9

Multi-racial 0 0 187 1.11 Yes 187 1Pacific

Islander3 0 41 0.24 Yes 94 0.5

American Indian

0 0 36 0.21 Yes 94 0.5

Asian 6 0 43 0.26 Yes 187 1Black 152 15 2419 14.44 Yes 3366 18White 815 77 13,004 77.46 Yes 13,090 70

Unknown 0 4 0.02 Yes 0 0Total 1056 100% 16,789 100 - 18,700 100

GenderMale 507 48 % 6,367 38% No* 8,400 45%

Female 549 52 % 10,191 61% Yes 10,300 55%Unknown % 231 1% - 0 0%

Total 1056 100% 16,789 100 - 18,700 100

Efforts to recruit and retain boys ages 5-18 in the 4-H life skills program in areas like horticulture, consumer choices, forestry and land judging. In 2010 efforts will continue to be made to come closer to parity for gender.

II. Volunteer development and systems to support youth

A. Situation

Solid program organization and group management strategies are essential for a successful 4-H Program. Proper management can lead to gain in youth attendance and participation, better child outcomes, greater youth satisfaction and more positive interactions with adults. Group management is shown to be one of the most important factors in “promoting youth engagement, learning and enjoyment” (Grossman, Campbell, & Raley, 2007)

Marion county volunteers frequently encounter new challenges and opportunities as they

attempt to understand how to work effectively with diverse youth and adults, such as: language, philosophy, religion, income, style, status, education, age, gender, ethnic, heritage, race, mental and physical abilities, and sexual orientation.

Because of the complexity of the program and varying degrees of volunteer management systems in place, all volunteers may not receive sufficient orientation and training to meet their needs and to effectively guide positive youth development using the experimental learning model. As a result, some methods, procedures, and policies may appear inconsistent. Volunteers need educational opportunities to

Over 150 volunteers worked to provide Marion County youth a positive 4-H experience in 2009. Components of an effective volunteer management system include; identification, screening, orientation, training, utilization, recognition, evaluation, and support (ISOTURES). Marion County 4-H volunteers undergo an extensive background and reference check as well as a one on one interview with the 4-H faculty before being appointed as Extension volunteers. Volunteers may serve in one of three capacities; they may be a club leader or co-leader, they may be a specialty or short term volunteer (e.g. judges, coaches), or they may serve on the advisory committee. After appointment the volunteers are oriented to Marion County and Florida 4-H policies and procedures. Community club volunteers are required to attend quarterly leaders meetings where they receive ongoing training on topics ranging from club management to intentional life skill development. Volunteers are continually recognized, evaluated, and supported throughout the 4-H year.

B. Program Objective

Objective 1100% of 47 Marion County afterschool leaders will provide a safe and secure environment for Marion county youth by completing the application, screening, training, appointment, and evaluation process in compliance with UF/IFAS Extension policies.


Objective 2100% Marion County 4-H afterschool club leaders are required to attend and participate in youth development trainings series, building leadership and life skills using teens as teachers and the essential elements of 4-H. Volunteers will understand their competencies, youth development terminology and their potential roles in the lives of youth.

Objective 1Through the efforts of the 4-H faculty and/or volunteers, at least one new collaboration will be formed with the Marion County 4-H Program for the purpose of expanding 4-H opportunities to minorities.

Objective 2As a result of participating in a volunteer training on 4-H membership standards 75% of club leaders will feel more confident to enforce these standards in their clubs as evidenced by periodic personal interviews and an end of the year survey.

C. Educational Methods and Activities

The field of afterschool program needs has changed dramatically over the past decade. Recent research suggests that afterschool programs can promote healthy youth development and academic success as well as support families (Hall, G., 2003; Miller, B. M., 2003). In research report entitled, Evidence for Action: Strengthening After-School Programs for all Children and Youth, youth workers (staff or volunteers) was identified as the critical link for achieving positive outcomes for youth. Staff and volunteers come from a variety of educational backgrounds from those who have had no prior training to those who have obtained advances degrees. Understanding the Afterschool Workforce: Opportunities and Challenges for Emerging Profession Report identifies serious gaps among youth workers, prior job experience and training, and the preparation needed to effectively manage clubs or after school programs. To meet the needs of the diverse workforce, both formal and informal training is essential.

This current year this agent was responsible to coordinate and teach 4 leaders workshops to 47 club leaders from afterschool program on youth development and Tools of Trade, increasing and enhancing the quality programming, particularity, appropriate supervision and structure, well prepare staff and well-built partnership with families, other community organizations and schools.

Part of this faculty extension member is to identify, recruit, screen, and train new potential volunteers and deliver education to existing volunteers. Delivery methods include group trainings, one on one consultations (in person, by emails or over the phone), and through monthly newsletters.


Volunteer Background Screening (52)

Volunteer Orientations (47)

4-H in the classroom benefits (Fact Sheet)Marion County 4-H Afterschool Program pptMarion County 4-H/FCS Program (Fact Sheet)Teens as Teachers in Afterschool Program pptPositive Youth Development pptMarion County Extended Day has a Blast with (flyer)

MC 4-H Afterschool Programming ppt Age Appropriate Practices ppt

Seminole Garden Project (Fact Sheet) (Video) Munchy Adventure Project (Fact Sheet) Up for the challenge curriculum (Fact Sheet)Health Rocks Curriculum (Fact Sheet)

Afterschool Leaders Trainings (6)What is 4-H? pptMC 4-H Afterschool Programming pptEssential Elements (Fact Sheet)

Tools of Trade / Giving kids a Life time Guarantee

Summary of group teaching events for Program II.Volunteer development and systems to support youth

Instructor Type of Event TopicsNumber of

EventsNumber of

Participants

Self Leaders Meeting Fundraising 1 36Holiday Bake-Off Judges

Orientation2 16

Afterschool Workshop Trade of Tools 4 188Orientation Night Seminole Garden

Project1 18

County Events Judges Orientation

1 74

District Events Judges Orientation

1 24


Prog. Assist. After School Volunteer Training Team Building 2 74Marion County Children Alliance

Event4-H Program 1 75

Volunteer Afterschool Workshop Blue Prints for positive Youth Development

1 37

Afterschool Workshop Teens as Teachers

1 37

Summary of clientele reached for Program II: Program Title: Volunteer management, training, and recruitmentNumber of Educational Materials Developed 12Number of Clientele Contacts 2997

field consultations 105office consultations 73

telephone consultations 673group teaching participants 188

e-mail consultations 577Web site visits Unknow

D. Outcomes and Impacts

Objective 1: 100% of 47 volunteer leaders will provide a safe and secure environment for Marion county youth by completing the application, screening, training, appointment, and evaluation process in compliance with UF/IFAS Extension policies.

Outcome 1: 100% of the 47 volunteers were able to provide safe and secure learning environments for the youth enrolled in their clubs as a result of having gone through ISOTURES process in compliance with UF/IFAS Extension policies.

Impact 1:A safe and secure environment is crucial to youth developing a sense of belonging, one of the essential elements of 4-H youth environment. As a result of their leaders having been appropriately selected, screened, and trained, 4-H youth will have a more positive experience in 4-H.

Objective 2:100% Marion County 4-H afterschool club leaders are required to attend and participate in youth development trainings series, building leadership and life skills using teens as teachers and the essential elements of 4-H. Volunteers will understand their competencies, youth development terminology and their potential roles in the lives of youth.

Outcome 2:


82% of Marion County afterschool leaders reported increase confidence and engaged in leadership development within the community as evidenced by end of the training surveys.100% Marion County 4-H Afterschool club leaders completed a post-workshop survey designed to measure learning and intend to use 4-H Afterschool Tools of Trade to develop and deliver best practices for youth worker.

88% of 47 Marion County 4-H Afterschool leaders reported they understood how to use the Tool of Trade 4-H Afterschool Training Guide to train their staff in youth development and age appropriate practices. 91% of 47 leaders in Afterschool Program reported that the expectations of the 4-H program were clear to them.

Impact 2: As a result of 4-H volunteer trainings, update, and consultations, the Marion County 4-H Afterschool Program improved in the quality and quantity. These partnerships will strengthen the community’s capacity for positive youth development.

Race and Ethnicity Data*

Currently female volunteers far outnumber male volunteers. Efforts to come closer to parity include offering volunteer roles which would appeal to men (in areas related with horticulture, healthy lifestyles and judging opportunities).


Race and Ethnicity

Projected Target

Audience(for 2009)

Audience Reachedin 2009

*Parity (± 4%)

Reached

Projected Target Audience(for 2010 POW)

No. % No. % Yes or No No. %Hispanic 30 8 55 12 Yes 44 9

Multi-racial 0 0 3 .6 Yes 5 1Pacific

Islander0 0 0 0 Yes 2 0.5

American Indian

0 0 1 .2 Yes 2 0.5

Asian 2 0 6 .13 Yes 5 1Black 93 24 98 22 Yes 87 18White 265 68 283 63 Yes 340 70

Unknown 3 .7 - 0 0Total 389 100% 449 100% - 485 100

GenderMale 67 17 101 22 No* 130 27

Female 322 83 348 88 Yes 355 73Unknown - 0 0

Total 389 100% 449 100% - 485 100%

Success Story.

Marion County Cooperative Extension 4-H offered training to 47 Extended Day employees (site managers and group leaders) representing 21 Marion County school sites (The Extended Day Program is a service provide by Marion County Public Schools in 38 schools in Marion County). Site Managers and Group Leaders attended to 8 hours training offered by Extension Faculty on October 13th, 15th, 22nd and 23rd, two sessions per day from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Marion County Community and Technical and Adult Educational. This training covered best practices for after-school programming and included an overview of 4-H curricula in an after-school program. All providers of Extended Day programming were invited to attend. We created four skill-a-thon stations and six teaching kits that were used at the four workshops to actively engage participants in the experiential learning process. Workshop participants indicated they had greatly improved their ability to: • Help Afterschool program staff and/or volunteers provide quality hands on experiences for youth. • Adapt 4-H curriculum and help staff and/or volunteers use it with youth involved in Afterschool programs. • Facilitate activities that help youth improve their communication, decision-making, teamwork and other life skills. 85 % of workshop participants indicated that the best part of the training was the “Hands on activities, followed by 76 % who mentioned learning youth development concepts.

24. CLINICAL SERVICE OR CLINICAL ACTIVITIES - NA

25. SERVICE TO SCHOOLS

Saddlewood Elementary School Volunteer – 2008-2009Special Events Committee

26. MEMBERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES IN THE PROFESSION

AssociationRole (e.g., member, committee chair, elected office, etc.) Years (e.g., 2009)

FAE4-HA Member 2008-2009

27. HONORS - None

32. COPIES OF THE LAST FIVE ANNUAL LETTERS OF EVALUATION – None

Year Your Overall Rating Scales


2008 Satisfactory

33. THE FURTHER INFORMATION SECTION 34. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Title No. of Days4-H POW/ROA Training .54-H Chaperone Training .5POW/ROA Training 1EPAF Meeting 2009 4Health Rocks and Up for the Challenge Training 4Central District Extension Symposium 1


Documents

2pdec.ifas.ufl.edu/program_reviews/upload/Marion/mcbcc1... · Web viewThe educational materials utilized include brochures, multimedia presentations, videos, games and fact sheets