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Expansion Review Committees

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Expansion Review Committees

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    1. Expansion & Review Committees “Expanding 4-H Youth Development for the Next Generation”

    2. Expansion & Review Committee Roles

    3. Roles, cont. Advocates for underserved and underrepresented populations Ensures Extension programs practice nondiscrimination and equal opportunity Promotes 4-H involvement Raises awareness of available Extension services and programs among all potential audiences

    4. Determines needs and directions of current 4-H program (in line with state and national policies) Ensures the 4-H program is relevant, current, and has an impact on local needs Assists with identifying potential volunteers or volunteer roles Roles, cont.

    5. Develops program marketing plans Designs program features Critically reviews progress toward program goals Meets Federal requirements and keeps Extension above reproach and accountable to local citizens Roles, cont.

    6. E&R Role within Extension System

    7. E&R Committee Membership Representative of county demographics At least 1/3 youth members No set number of members required; typically 10-20 members

    8. E&R Committee Membership Responsive to and supportive of the essential elements of Positive Youth Development Selected/appointed in consultation with Extension Board Functions as a separate entity from other committees or associations (not the annual fair evaluation meeting)

    9. E&R Committee Meetings Held year-round Schedule depends upon local needs A minimum of 2 meetings are required annually Minutes should be taken and kept on file in County Extension Office

    10. E & R Committee Meeting Agenda Items

    11. Agenda, cont. Icebreaker & Introductions Orientation to E & R Committee Common vision and purpose Expectations Review components of Positive Youth Development Review of applicable federal and state laws regarding… Equal Opportunity Nondiscrimination Affirmative Action Establish goals

    12. Agenda, cont. EXAMPLE: County 4-H program history Indiana County’s claims to fame: 4,562 4-H Members total 2,204 club-based 4-H members 3,287 school enrichment members 115 classrooms reached K-12 44 out of 58 schools reached 500+ volunteers 4 new clubs in 2004-2005

    13. Agenda, cont. Gather data for Community market analysis Geographic boundaries Census data Demographics Community youth-serving organizations/services and existing partnerships Projected residential growth and development

    14. Agenda, cont. Gather data for 4-H Market Analysis Charts of 4-H participation (gender, age, race, tenure, special needs, rural-urban balance) – from ES-237 data Note: this can also be used as an information tool to share 4-H data internally (4-H Council, Leaders), and externally (community presentations, funding sources)

    15. Agenda, cont. Review and discuss observations of… 4-H enrollment trends for past 5 years 4-H enrollment demographic trends 4-H Youth Program strengths 4-H Youth Program weaknesses

    16. Agenda, cont. EXAMPLE: 4-H Enrollment Over the Years

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