1. 4-H Lunch ‘n Learn Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Steve McKinley, Carl Broady, 4-H Educators

2. What is a 4-H Junior Leader? A 4-H Jr. Leader typically has the following traits: 4-H member In grades 7-12 Interested in participation beyond the local 4-H club level Willing to assist adult volunteers with club activities Has expertise and experiences to share with other 4-H members

3. Sharing of Successful County 4-H Jr. Leader Programs – part 1 Information provided by respective 4-H Youth Development Extension Educators

4. LaGrange County The Junior Leaders maintain a treasury balance that far exceeds the costs of operating a food stand. Annually the group meets to consider causes or charities that would benefit from a financial or service contribution. For 2010 the group donated one-third of its treasury. The benefit both supports a need as well as demonstrating the generosity that characterizes the 4-H program. John Emerson, jremerson@purdue.edujremerson@purdue.edu

5. LaGrange County Past recipients include: ► Hurricane Katrina relief ► Huntington‘s Disease Research ► American Cancer Society ► Council on Aging ► Animal Rescue & Adoption ► Sheriff’s K-9 Patrol ► Other youth-serving organizations John Emerson, jremerson@purdue.edujremerson@purdue.edu

6. How are Jr. Leaders Organized? No prescribed organization method is required Typical options include: Meet as a county group in a central location (e.g. Fairgrounds) Meet monthly throughout most of the year at a day/time convenient for most members Led by a group of Jr. Leader Officers with assistance from adult advisors Additional Jr. Leaders serve on planning committees

7. Who works with 4-H Jr. Leaders? Adult staff and/or volunteers serve as advisors to the Jr. Leader group Jr. Leaders should be responsible for the planning and implementation of their program of activities, with the guidance of the adult advisors Jr. Leaders provide an excellent opportunity to build and model effective Youth-Adult Partnerships

8. Building Youth-Adult Partnerships Youth and adults work together in a positive and respectful environment through positive communication. Excellent learning opportunity for both groups. Adults work with youth as equals in the partnership (not do activities to or for youth). Adults and youth share equally in the decision- making process. Youth feel sense of acceptance and belonging as their ideas are valued by peers and adults.

9. Building Youth-Adult Partnerships Adult and youth roles are clearly defined. Adults hold high expectations of youth. Training is provided to develop youths’ leadership skills and to enhance their ability to interact with adults. Youth establish goals that allow them to positively contribute to their communities. Refer to March 2010 4-H 101, “Positive Youth Development and Life Skill Development” resources (U: Drive – State YDAE – 4-H 101)

10. What Leadership Opportunities are available for 4-H Jr. Leaders? Serving as Officers and Committee members Planning and leading… Meetings Community Service Fund Raising Mentors for Jr. Leaders and other 4-H members Membership on 4-H Councils and/or Fair Boards 4-H Camp Counselors Attending area, district, state, and national 4-H leadership events

11. State 4-H Jr. Leader Opportunities Purdue Science Workshops State 4-H Jr. Leader Conference “Leadership is Timeless: Get on Board!” http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/sjlc/ Facebook Group: 2011 Indiana State 4-H Junior Leader Conference Indiana State Fair Youth Leadership Conference http://www.four-h.purdue.edu/isfyl/ Facebook Group: 2010 ISFYLC Indiana 4-H Youth Congress State Fair Exhibit Hall Workers

12. Available Resources “Step Up To Leadership” (4HCCS BU-07903 –> 7) Activity Manuals for grades 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 Mentor Guides for grades K-5, 6-12 Can choose from activities related to the following life skills: Relationship Building Communication Planning and Organizing Group Process Jr. Leaders can select and lead activity(ies) at each meeting as a part of the program

13. Advisor Resource 4-H Junior Leader Advisor Resource Guide (4-H 916) Sections include: Introduction Tips for Junior Leader Advisors 4-H Junior Leader Program Planning Youth Leadership Skill Development 4-H Junior Leader Officers 4-H Junior Leader Opportunities Sample 4-H Junior Leader Manual Advisor Tools and Youth Handouts

14. Sharing of Successful County 4-H Jr. Leader Programs – part 2 Information provided by respective 4-H Youth Development Extension Educators

15. Monroe County Planning session yearly with Executive Officers and Adult Advisors Planning of yearly activities Officers training and Completion Trip Monthly meetings held (except June and July) “Mystery trip” Held in March “Educational” in focus, paid for by individual Junior Leaders Places have included: Marengo Cave, Fair Oaks, and a walking progressive dinner Jeff Holland, jholland@purdue.edujholland@purdue.edu

16. Cass County Jr. Leader International Fund When a Jr. Leader traveled to Australia on a 4-H Exchange, the Jr. Leader Organization decided to have him purchase a boomerang (authentic) from there and bring back to sell in the 4-H livestock auction. Proceeds were matched by the Cass County Community Foundation. Lynn Korniak, lkorniak@purdue.edulkorniak@purdue.edu

17. Cass County There is now an established international 4-H travel fund in the Cass County Community Foundation of over $3,000. Any 4-H member can apply to receive funds from this account to do international 4-H travels. Lynn Korniak, lkorniak@purdue.edulkorniak@purdue.edu

18. Morgan County Jr. Leader February “Iron Chef” Night Teams of 5-6 people each were given an electric skillet and workspace at the Fairgrounds kitchen Recipe books, kitchen utensils, microwave, cleaning supplies, and food items were also provided Teams had 40 minutes to prepare a dish using the secret ingredient “groundhog” (sausage) in honor of Groundhog’s Day A panel of 3 judges sampled the entries and gave prizes to the winning team All enjoyed eating their creative products after judging! Rena Sheldon, rsheldo1@purdue.edursheldo1@purdue.edu

19. Morgan County Jr. Leader February “Iron Chef” Night Rena Sheldon, rsheldo1@purdue.edursheldo1@purdue.edu

20. Perry County To complete Jr. Leaders in Perry County, each member: Assists with a Jr. Leader fundraiser Assists with the 4-H fair Participates in at least four community service projects, one of which is a Jr. Leader community service project Submits a 4-H resume and participates in an interview Renate Jobst, rjobst@purdue.edurjobst@purdue.edu

21. Perry County Jr. Leaders have one meeting committed to learning how to write resumes and how to have a successful interview. Jr. Leaders go through an interview and are critiqued so they learn more about the interview process. Their resume is also reviewed. Renate Jobst, rjobst@purdue.edurjobst@purdue.edu

23. Next 4-H Lunch ‘n Learn Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 12-1 (ET)