* Expansion and Review Committee Orientation 07/16/96 Expansion and Review Committee Orientation Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development Programs H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 What is 4-H? 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H is about having fun, learning, exploring and discovering. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

Who provides leadership? * 07/16/96 Who provides leadership? Professional leadership for the 4-H program is provided by Cooperative Extension of the University of Wisconsin. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

University of Wisconsin-Extension Mission * 07/16/96 University of Wisconsin-Extension Mission Through the University of Wisconsin-Extension, all Wisconsin people can access university resources and engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

How is your local UW-Extension Office Funded? * 07/16/96 How is your local UW-Extension Office Funded? Your local UW-Extension Office is funded through a partnership between county government, the University of Wisconsin and the United States Department of Agriculture. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 What do you do in 4-H? 4-H is about having fun, learning, exploring and discovering. In 4-H, young people make new friends, develop new skills, become leaders and help shape their communities. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 Who can join 4-H? Anyone who is in third grade to one year past high school graduation can be in 4-H. Younger children can join 4-H as Cloverbuds. Cloverbuds are in first or second grade. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 The 4-H Club Regardless of the age, most youth and adults join 4-H through a local 4-H club. 4-H clubs have 5 to 100+ members and meet on a regular basis. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 The 4-H Club Meeting In 4-H Clubs, youth serve as officers and learn to conduct meetings, handle club funds, and facilitate group decision-making. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 Civil Rights Act of 1964 The University of Wisconsin-Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programs (including 4-H) to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, or socioeconomic backgrounds. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

What does this mean for 4-H * 07/16/96 What does this mean for 4-H Reach out to populations currently underserved. All reasonable efforts must be made to invite and welcome all people not currently involved in the 4-H program. No gender bias. Expansion and Review Committee meets annually. (at a minimum) H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

DIVERSITY Diversity can be defined as differences among people * 07/16/96 DIVERSITY Diversity can be defined as differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation, spiritual practices, and other human differences. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 DIVERSITY Our communities are becoming more diverse and our children will live, work and play in diverse communities. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

What is the purpose of the 4-H Expansion and Review Committee? * 07/16/96 What is the purpose of the 4-H Expansion and Review Committee? The 4-H Expansion and Review Committee is simple: to review the status of the 4-H program, determine ways to expand and reach new audiences, and then to re-evaluate progress toward the expansion goals identified by the committee. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

What does 4-H Expansion and Review Committee do? * 07/16/96 What does 4-H Expansion and Review Committee do? Works to overcome barriers that underserved and under-represented groups face in program participation. Advocates for action plans to reach new 4-H audiences. Assists staff and other volunteers in carrying out broader-based programming. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

What is expected of Expansion and Review Committee Members? * 07/16/96 What is expected of Expansion and Review Committee Members? To follow through on the responsibilities outlined in the volunteer role description. Help UW-Extension staff and the 4-H program identify underserved populations. Assist UW-Extension staff and the 4-H program develop long-term expansion goals. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

How often does the Expansion and Review Committee meet? * 07/16/96 How often does the Expansion and Review Committee meet? 1 - 4 times a year. Additional times varies as subcommittees may need to work on projects. Meetings should only take 1 to 1 ½ hours each. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

* 07/16/96 Questions to Ask Are there any groups (race, gender, age, income) that are missing? Are there any geographic areas being missed? Are there any 4-H programs that are inequitable or discriminatory? Other Questions to Ask? H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

Expansion and Review Ideas * 07/16/96 Expansion and Review Ideas Coordinate a 4-H Open House. Start new 4-H Clubs. Develop 4-H Club support and presentations. Facilitate a 1st Year 4-H Family Mentoring program. H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

Expansion and Review Ideas cont. * 07/16/96 Expansion and Review Ideas cont. Create a 4-H Exit Survey. Open existing 4-H events for targeted recruitment of non-4-H. Move program efforts closer to underserved populations. Other ideas? H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

Special Thanks to… Donna Menart, Assistant State Program Leader * 07/16/96 Special Thanks to… Donna Menart, Assistant State Program Leader 4-H Youth Development, UW-Extension Tim Talen, 4-H Arts & Communication Specialist Jessica Jens, 4-H Youth Development Agent 4-H Youth Development, Sauk County UW-Extension Amber Rehberg, 4-H Youth Dev. Program Coordinator 4-H Youth Development, Sheboygan County UW-Extension H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*

Prepared by John de Montmollin Youth & Family Educator * 07/16/96 Prepared by John de Montmollin Youth & Family Educator Kenosha County UW-Extension April 2006 With Special Appreciation to: University of Illinois Extension Access Committee Deb Ivey, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Iowa County UW-Extension H:/Expancomm/orientation/E & R Slide Show.ppt*