Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission Mandate
Tracy Tesdall, 4-H Regional Agent Wendi Armstrong, Youth-Adult
Partnerships Dr. Dale Pracht, Organizational Strategies Specialist
2012 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference Mar 21, 2012
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Civic Virtue A citizens commitment to democratic ideals &
practices to good character in everyday life
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National 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate Citizenship Service
Community Service Service- learning Community Youth Development
Personal Development Leadership Mutual Respect and Understanding
Character Development Problem Solving Civic Engagement Voice
Informed Decision Making AdvocacyActivism Civic Education
Government Principles Personal Roles and Responsibilities History
Heritage, Cultural and Global Competency
4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 1 Understanding the three
branches of government How a bill becomes a law What is a mock
legislature? What is Florida 4-H Legislature? Lesson 2 Government
overview & the democratic process (civic/political literacy)
Understanding formal & informal government structures. Apply
moral and ethical valuing processes to public policy making
Researching and gathering information on issues
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4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 3 How to identify an appropriate
strategy for a given situation & legislative bill analysis
Become aware of societal issues and potential solutions Apply logic
and identifying potential solutions within the context of issues
Lesson 4 Understand parliamentary procedures. Gain communication
skills. Listen to varying viewpoints. Respect the opinions and
rights of others.
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4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 5 (Spotlight on Lobbyists I) What
is a lobbyist/What is the role of a lobbyist Characteristics of a
Good Lobbyist Communicating your point of view Apply moral and
ethical valuing processes to public policy making Lesson 6
(Spotlight on Lobbyists II) (online module) The 4-H Lobby Groups:
An In-Depth Look What is a lobby group? What are the lobby groups?
The Philosophy of Each Group & the lobbyists role
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4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 7 (Spotlight on Lobbyists III)
Developing reasons supporting your point of view - Persuasion
Preparing to be a lobbyist @ 4-H LEG Office hours Amendments
Responsibilities of a 4- H LEG page 4-H LEG lobbyist schedule Adult
Orientation 4-H LEG: How to Survive a Youth Driven Event What is a
youth-driven event vs a youth-adult partnership? What is 4-H LEG
The manuals What can adults expect to see or do The Schedule Adult
assignments
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National 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate Citizenship Service
Community Service Service- learning Community Youth Development
Personal Development Leadership Mutual Respect and Understanding
Character Development Problem Solving Civic Engagement Voice
Informed Decision Making AdvocacyActivism Civic Education
Government Principles Personal Roles and Responsibilities History
Heritage, Cultural and Global Competency
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Florida 4-H Citizenship- Leadership Program 4-H LEG/CWF
Council/4-H Day at the Capitol Community Pride/State Project
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New Developments in Florida Sandra Day OConnor Act Florida
Joint Center for Citizenship
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Curriculum Available Know Your Government Series Leadership (My
Journal & My Portfolio) Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Leadership Skills you Never Outgrow Public Adventures Service
Learning Windows to Asian Cultures
