1. HEALTHY FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES Strategic Initiative UCCE Marin 4-H February 1, 2011 PRIORITIES: Prevent Childhood Obesity Increase Science Literacy (SET) Promote Positive Youth Development (Thrive) Info from presentations to leaders at the 10/23/2010 Town Hall for sectional council officers and State Leaders Forum on 11/6/2011 http://www.ca4h.org/About/Thrive/

2. Positive Youth Development Theory + Research Action Competence, Confidence, Character, Caring, Contribution, Connection

3. 3 Story Spark or Passion Spark ChampionMaking a Difference SPARK OR PASSION

4. 4 In 4-H, youth and adults partner together to develop a mindset of success. This growth mindset is defined by the ability to rise to the challenges of life. MINDSET

5. 5 Let’s invite new people to attend the meeting, and make them feel welcome and involved. Let’s find new and different ways to attract and involve more participants. Change and trying new and different ideas can help us grow. Adults learn from youth. It’s always the same old folks doing everything. Nothing changes. It’s the way we’ve always done it. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Adults teach, youth are students. FIXED MINDSET GROWTH MINDSET

6. Goal-Setting ( GPS) Goal Pursuit Shifting

7. TIMELINE Fall 2010-Winter 2011 Staff Trainings Formation of County-based Master Thrive Trainers (Adult & Teen) Jordan James (Lead), Alexandra Matthews, Danielle Dolcini Spring 2011Master Trainer Trainings (Apr 1-2, Rohnert Park) Spring-Summer 2011 County Volunteer Trainings Fall 2011County Implementation