1. 1 Creating New Ideas for Generosity

2. 2 Objectives 1.Youth and adults will learn how to brainstorm and generate new ideas. 2.Youth and adults will engage in positive discussions about how to make an impact on their local community through service. 3.4-H Clubs will identify community needs and develop creative solutions.

3. 3 Brainstorming Is a technique used to gather a large quantity of ideas. No idea generated during brainstorming is a bad idea. Supplies you will need include: –Flip chart paper –Markers –Index cards –Stickers/dots –Newspaper (Optional) –List of local service organizations (Optional)

4. 4 Why conduct community service projects? Make a positive impact on your local community

5. What are some community service projects you’ve done before? 5

6. Generating new ideas How can we expand these ideas? What is a new twist on an idea? 6

7. Selecting a community service project Everyone gets three stickers. Place your stickers next to 3 ideas you would like to see your club conduct. 7

8. Time for action 8

9. 9 Conclusion & Quiz

10. 10 Sources National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc. (2003). Step Up To Leadership Mentor Guide for Grades 6 ‐ 12. p. 42 ‐ 43. National 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System, Inc. (2003). Step Up To Leadership My Leadership Journal for Grades 6 ‐ 8. p. 32 ‐ 33. University of Nebraska 4-H (2009). 4-H Resources - 366 Community Service Ideas. Retrieved December 2, 2009, from: http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/serviceideas.shtml. Used by permission. http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/serviceideas.shtml