1. OCALA HILTON | JANUARY 21-23, 2015 | OCALA, FLORIDA
EXPANDING
YOUR LEARNING
POTENTIAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents..........................................Page 10
Welcome Letter ............................................Page 20
Dr. Barbara Chamberlin ................................Page 30
Schedule of Events........................................Page 40
Visual Schedule .............................................Page 50
Facility Information.......................................Page 60
Workshop Descriptions.................................Page 70
Abstract Schedule .........................................Page 13
Mad Mondays/4-H Connections...................Page 14
Save the Date................................................Page 15
Notes Page ....................................................Page 16
EXPANDING
YOUR LEARNING
POTENTIAL
4. IFAS Extension
4-H Youth Development State Headquarters
2142 Shealy Drive
PO Box 110225
Gainesville, FL 32611-0225
352-846-HHHH (4444)
352-294-FL4H (3544) Fax
4-H is a community of young people…across America…
who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills.
An Equal Opportunity Institution
The Foundation for The Gator Nation
An Equal Opportunity Institution
Dear Conference Participants:
Thank you so much for attending the 2015 4-H Youth Development Institute. The theme for this
year’s conference is Expanding your Learning Potential. This conference is about helping our staff
and faculty:
Experience new and revised curriculum in the areas of Science, Healthy Living,
Citizenship/Leadership and Workforce Preparation.
Heighten awareness of new trends in youth development principles and best practices.
Improve skills in presenting and teaching through practicing research-based learning
experiences.
Receive updates on the latest organizational strategies, including risk management tools,
volunteer resources, evaluation methods, marketing, communication &
partnering/collaboration tools.
Build a statewide IFAS 4-H Team to accomplish our Initiative 7 goals!
Throughout this conference you will have the opportunity to choose the workshops, bell-ringers
and abstracts that you believe will most benefit you professionally. We believe by attending these
sessions you will receive information that will help you build stronger county programs and enable
a more consistent and efficient way to deliver 4-H programs statewide.
Thanks to all of you that submitted workshop, bell-ringer proposals, and abstracts and to the few
brave souls that submitted Ignite sessions!
Also, thanks to all of you for your attendance and engagement throughout the conference. Our
hope is that you will gain new insights, reflect on your current practices, and be open to new
opportunities and ideas that will help you create outstanding programs in your county.
Cheers!
The YDI Conference Committee
Judy Levings, Program Chair
Travis Shepard, Event Coordinator
Karen Blyler
Laura Cash
Paula Davis
Chris Decubellis
Stacey Ellison
Heather Kent
Dale Pracht
Vanessa Spero-Swingle
Bryan Terry
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational
information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color,
religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and
Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.
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DR. BARBARA CHAMBERLIN
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
As part of Dr. Chamberlin's work at the NMSU Learning
Games Lab, she researches games preferences and use, as well as
new trends in computer games for education. Her engagement with
her research is such that she once had to take her own grandmother
to task after introducing her to games on the Nintendo Wii, insisting
that the octogenarian put down the game and come to the table for
dinner. She directed a national project on using computer and video
games to help people become more physically active, and works with
an innovative group of educators and designers to create games on a
wide variety of topics, from math and science to health and safety.
Previously a stand-up comic, Chamberlin speaks nationally on a
variety of topics, including technology use with youth. As a previous
4-Her, and a current 4-H leader, she loves speaking with 4-H agents
and leaders. She brings a fresh perspective on the influences of
technology in our lives and the importance of making meaning with
our technological interactions. She received her PhD in instructional
design from the University of Virginia and has worked in Extension
for almost 20 years.
PRESENTING…
It's OK to Play: Why I Encourage My Kids to Play Games, and You Should Too
Keynote Address, Tuesday January 7th
, 10:15 - 11:15AM
Dr. Barbara Chamberlin certainly has a bias when it comes to technology: she develops educational games and software
at New Mexico State University's Learning Games Lab. However, as a parent, she shares the same concerns as many
caretakers when it comes to helping her kids select and use media. In this opening session, she'll help us understand the
value to computers, apps and games, develop our own guidelines for their use in our families and our programming, and
help us all recognize the importance of play.
Creating Educational Media that Doesn't Stink
Super Seminar, Tuesday January 7th
, 11:30 - 12:15PM
When creating educational tools, software or apps, a lot of people ask the wrong questions: What software will we use?
How do we make the graphics? How do we make it fun? The first, and most important questions is this: "How do people
learn?" More specifically, "How do I want to transform the learner?" Dr. Chamberlin will share the design process they
use in creating educational software and tools, and guide the group through a process of creating educational tools
specific to the needs here in Florida.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
08:30 – 05:00 PM Registration
19:15 – 10:00 AM Coffee and Danish Social in the Pre-Function Area
10:00 – 10:15 AM Welcome (4-H Program Leader)
10:15 – 11:15 AM It's OK to Play presented by Dr. Barbara Chamberlin (Keynote)
11:30 – 12:15 PM Creating Educational Media that Doesn't Stink (Super Seminar)
12:15 – 01:15 PM Luncheon
01:30 – 03:00 PM Workshop Session 1
03:15 – 04:45 PM Workshop Session 2
05:00 – 05:30 PM Afternoon Healthy Living Activity
Option 1: Pilates with Sarah Whitfield in Aqueduct/Keeneland
Option 2: Neighborhood Walk with Rachel Slocumb, meet in the lobby.
06:00 – 07:00 PM Dinner On-Site
07:00 – 09:00 PM Living On My Own Youth Personal Finance Simulation with Dr. Michael Gutter
Posters/Displays may be set up following the Evening Activity, but must be
set-up by 8:00AM on Thursday, January 22nd
Thursday, January 22, 2015
06:30 – 07:00 AM Morning Yoga with Bridgete Alfonso in General Assembly Room
07:00 – 08:30 AM Breakfast (On Your Own)
08:00 – 12:00 PM Registration
08:30 – 10:00 AM Workshop Session 3
10:00 – 10:30 AM Snack Break
Posters/Displays should be staffed during this time
10:30 – 12:00 PM Workshop Session 4
12:00 – 01:30 PM Lunch (FAE4-HA Luncheon)
01:30 – 03:00 PM Bell-Ringer Sessions in Laurel, Arlington, and Monmouth Ballrooms Combined
03:00 – 03:30 PM Snack Break
Posters/Displays should be staffed during this time
03:30 – 05:00 PM Abstracts in Monmouth, Pimlico, Aqueduct, and Keeneland individually
05:15 – 05:45 PM Afternoon Healthy Living Activity
Option 1: Pilates with Sarah Whitfield in the General Assembly Room
Option 2: Neighborhood Walk with Rachel Slocumb, meet in the lobby.
08:00 – 09:00 PM Evening Entertainment: Tone-Def Trivia with Chris DeCubellis and Stacey Ellison
03:30 –
Friday, January 23, 2015
06:30 – 07:00 AM Morning Yoga with Bridgete Alfonso in Saratoga
07:00 – 08:00 AM Breakfast (On Your Own)
08:30 – 09:30 AM Keep Calm and Program On! Risk Management Best Practices (IN SARATOGA)
09:40 – 10:20 AM Evaluation and I7 Updates (IN SARATOGA)
10:30 – 11:00 PM Mad Mondays and You Update (IN SARATOGA)
11:00 – 12:00 PM Program Update and Celebrations (Drs. Myers & Place) (IN SARATOGA)
01:30 – 12:00 PM Dismissed, Packed Lunches will be Provided
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VISUAL SCHEDULE
Times Laurel Arlington Monmouth Pimlico Aqueduct Keeneland
Wednesday
8:30-5:00 Registration Opens (Foyer)
9:15-10:00 Coffee and Danish Social in the Pre-Function Area
10:00-10:15 Welcome (4-H Program Leader)
10:15-11:15 It's OK to Play presented by Dr. Barbara Chamberlin (Keynote)
11:30-12:15 Creating Educational Media that Doesn't Stink presented by Dr. Barbara Chamberlin (Super Seminar)
12:15-1:15 Luncheon
1:30-3:00
Behavior
Management
Embryology in
the Classroom
A Volunteer
Communications
Strategy
The Art of Experiential
Facilitation
3:15-4:45
Intentional
Light Bulb
Moments
Best Practices
for Risk
Management
Agriculture
Education Games
and Resources
Generating Enthusiasm
through Innovative Ice-
Breakers & Team Building
5:00-5:30 Afternoon Healthy Living Activity (2 options, check Schedule of Events)
6:00-7:00 Dinner On-Site
7:00-9:00 Living On My Own Youth Personal Finance Simulation presented by Dr. Michael Gutter
Thursday
6:30-7:00 Morning Yoga with Bridgete Alfonso in General Assembly Rooms
7:00-8:30 Breakfast (On Your Own)
8:00-12:00 Registration Opens
8:30-10:00
Where Do
Youth Fit in
Your Village?
Decoding Social
Media Policy
4-H Insurance
Straight From the
Source
FL Friendly
Landscapes
4-H Tech
Wizards
10:00-10:30 Snack Break (Posters/Displays will be staffed)
10:30-12:00
When a Good
Camp Week
Goes Bad
4-H Pizza Party
Promoting
Positive Youth
Development
Group Leadership &
Facilitation
12:00-1:30 Lunch (FAE4-HA Luncheon)
1:30-3:00 Bell-Ringer Sessions in Laurel, Arlington, and Monmouth Ballrooms Combined
3:00-3:30 Snack Break (Posters/Displays will be staffed)
3:30-5:00 Abstracts in Monmouth, Pimlico, Aqueduct, and Keeneland individually
5:15-5:45 Afternoon Healthy Living Activity (2 options, check Schedule of Events)
8:00-9:00 Optional Evening Entertainment: Tone-Def Trivia with DJ $lick CD and Wicked $ Money
Friday
6:30-7:00 Morning Yoga with Bridgete Alfonso (IN SARATOGA)
7:00-8:30 Breakfast (On Your Own)
8:30-9:30 Keep Calm and Program On! Risk Management Best Practices (IN SARATOGA)
9:40-10:20 Evaluation and I7 Updates (IN SARATOGA)
10:30-11:00 Make A Difference (MAD) Mondays and You (IN SARATOGA)
11:00-12:00 Program Update and Celebrations (Drs. Myers & Place) (IN SARATOGA)
12:00 Dismissed, Packed Lunches will be Provided
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FACILITY INFORMATION
MAKE A DIFFERENCE (MAD) MONDAYS
Inspiring 4-H leaders of today to make
a difference for the leaders of tomorrow
January 26
Using Positive Discipline with Difficult Children
Presented by: Dr. Kate Fogarty and Sarah Hensley
Moderated by: Cassandra Weston, Jon Meyer, and Georgene Bender
February 16
Creating Welcoming Environments in 4-H Clubs
Presented by: Cassandra Weston, Jon Meyer, and Georgene Bender
Moderated by: Whitney Cherry and Karen Miliffe
March 16
Languages of Appreciation and Recognition for 4-H Clubs
Presented by: Whitney Cherry and Karen Miliffe
Moderated by: Julie Dillard and Tycee Prevatt
Hilton Ocala
Floor Plan
General Assembly Meetings and Meals will be
taken in Santa Anita/Del Mar combined
Ballrooms, except on Friday where they will
take place in Saratoga.
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WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Wed, Jan 21, 2015 | Session 1 | 1:30 – 3:00 PM | 4 Workshops Offered
Behavior Management Location: Arlington Ballroom
Breakout
Sarah Whitfield, Amanda Squitieri
In this interactive session, participants will learn best
practices for behavior management in youth
development programs. Participants will have the
opportunity to discuss and practice behavior
management skills throughout the workshop.
Additionally, current trends and research in positive
discipline will be presented.
4-H Embryology in the Classroom
Location: Monmouth Ballroom Breakout
Geralyn Sachs, Yolanda Goode, Shaina Bennett, Crystal
McCazzio, Stephanie Conner, Judy Levings, Heather
Kent, Tracy Tesdall, Chris DeCubellis, Marcus Boston,
Lori Wiggins, Andy Toelle, Ben Knowles
Interested in "egg"hancing your 4-H Embryology in the
Classroom experience? If so, this "egg"citing workshop
will allow you to learn and discuss best practices for
implementing the embryology program, introduce you
to new embryology geared activities that engage youth
in deeper learning and familiarize yourself with a variety
of materials and teaching tools that are available.
A Volunteer Communications Strategy: Steps to
Driving Recruitment, Engagement and Volunteer
Involvement
Location: Pimlico
Dr. Bryan Terry
Expanding volunteer involvement in county 4-H
programs is necessary to increase opportunities for
youth and maintain quality. The Volunteer Engagement
and Activation Resource is a recruitment tool to help
understand the population segments that are most
likely to become 4-H volunteers. VEAR includes the
most effective messages that can be used to develop a
recruitment plan targeting a diverse group of potential
volunteers.
The Art of Experiential Facilitation
Location: Aqueduct/Keeneland Combined Rooms
Stacey Ellison, Albert Fuller
Effective experiential learning is comprised of three
specific components: Do-Reflect-Apply. In 4-H we are
excellent "do'ers" while the reflection and application
pieces present a much greater challenge. In this hands-
on workshop, participants will devise their own
experiential learning activities and have the opportunity
to facilitate group learning and reflection.
Wed, Jan 21, 2015 | Session 2 | 3:15 – 4:45 PM | 4 Workshops Offered
Intentional Light Bulb Moments
Location: Arlington Ballroom Breakout
Heather Kent, Dr. Katie Stofer, Karen Blyler, Georgene
Bender
Positive youth development is intentional, and so is
planning programs that are science-rich. The first part
of this workshop will provide practical foundation for
planning science programs for youth to experience that
“light bulb moment.” The second part of this workshop
will guide participants through a strategic planning
process to adapt their current programs to foster more
of these “light bulb moments.” Participants will leave
with a plan on how to adapt a current program to
include structured or guided inquiry activities, and how
to evaluate them.
Best Practices for Risk Management in Horse and Food
Animal Projects
Location: Monmouth Ballroom Breakout
Dr. Saundra TenBroeck, Dr. Dale Pracht, Dr. Chad Carr,
Wendy DeVito, Chris Strong, Georgene Bender
A primary objective of this program is to empower
agents to equip volunteer leaders with the information
and tools needed to deliver youth livestock
programming that employs best management practices
for risk management. The focus will be to identify,
understand and utilize appropriate curriculum and
lesson plans that move agents, leaders and youth
toward good stewardship and development of a safe
learning environment.
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Fresh from Florida Agriculture Education Games and
Resources, presented by the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Sciences
Location: Pimlico
Arlette Roberge
This presentation will feature the "Start Farming" and
"Fuel Up and Get Fit" games developed by the Florida
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
These resources can be used in formal and informal
educational settings and are appropriate for K-12th
grade students. These print and digital resources can
provide Florida youth with an understanding of the vital
role Florida's agricultural commodities play in modern
economies and our daily lives.
Generating Enthusiasm through Innovative Icebreakers
and Team Building Activities
Location: Aqueduct/Keeneland Combined Rooms
Jessica Altum Cooper, Brian Estevez, Matt Benge
Looking for new ways to break the ice or develop teams
within your county? Well then this workshop would be
great for you! We will be teaching fresh, innovative
icebreakers and team builders to the group then putting
them to the test during this interactive workshop. This
will have great activities to add to your agent toolbox,
plus it will allow you to experience some hands on fun
for you to apply in your county!
Dr. Michael Gutter | Evening Activity | Wed, Jan 21, 2015| 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Living On My Own Youth Personal Finance Simulation
Location: Arlington, Monmouth, and Laurel Combined Ballrooms
Dr. Michael Gutter, Julie England, Lynda Spence, Katherine Marin, Cathy Rogers, Diann Douglas, Ricki McWilliams,
Elizabeth Goriman-Mundoma, Brenda Williams, Taylor Spangler
Come learn about and experience this updated life simulation that helps youth learn a critical life skill: personal financial
management. Participants will be assigned a career and life situation. They will then visit 12 stations and have a chance
to make decisions about spending, saving, and planning. Living on My own is a good standalone program or capstone
experience to a financial literacy curriculum
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Thurs, Jan 22, 2015 | Session 3 | 8:30 – 10:00 AM | 5 Workshops Offered
Where Do Youth Fit in Your Village
Location: Arlington Ballroom Breakout
Stacey Ellison, Wendi Armstrong
Youth Adult Partnerships: You've heard the buzz word,
now let's examine the reality. While we all recognize
that Youth Adult partnerships (YAP) are an important
learning mode, they aren't the only one. Youth-led
programming and adult-led programming are essential
as well. In this session you will learn how and when to
incorporate all learning modes into your total 4-H
program.
Decoding Social Media Policy and Developing Social
Media Strategy
Location: Monmouth Ballroom Breakout
Shaumond Scott
Simplifying our social media corporate code of conduct;
providing guidelines for agents who post content to
their county social media networks and or oversee 4-H
clubs social media networks in your county. Identifying
potential pitfalls and developing strategy for dealing
with each occurrence. From idea to creation; we will
create a mock Facebook / Twitter account discussing
policy and strategy along the way.
4-H Insurance Straight From the Source: Direction and
discussion from an AIL representative
Location: Pimlico
Bill Viar, Whitney Cherry
Join us for an all-inclusive session on 4-H insurance
needs at the county level. Whether you're sun ripened
or green on the vine in your 4-H career, there is
something to learn from this in-service. Participants will
be shown the ins and outs of available policies, how and
when to obtain them, and what to do when an accident
occurs. They will also have the opportunity to "ask the
expert", and will leave with a handy fact sheet and web
resources.
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Thurs, Jan 22, 2015 | Bell-Ringers* | 1:30 – 3:00 PM | 13 Bell-Ringers Offered
*Bell-Ringers are 15 minute rotationary presentations in a central room.
Attendees will move to a new station at the ring of a bell, having the
potential to visit ~6 stations in the hour and a half
Treading through ATV Safety
Stacey Ellison, Ashley Steward, Albert Fuller
ATV use is popular among Florida youth. However, ATV
injuries are also prevalent among Florida youth. The 4-H
ATV safety program seeks to institute behavior changes
relative to ATV safety.
Got Camp? 10 Ways to Market Your Camp Program
Neva Baltzell
Are you looking for a more effective way to get the
word out about all the great camping opportunities
offered in your county? This session will give you 10
ways to reach out and inform your community about all
the 4-H camping possibilities.
International Exchange: Japan
Andy Toelle, Georgene Bender, Shane Michael
There is a new opportunity in 4-H, the international 4-H
Exchange. This ringer will cover the basic information on
the who, what, when, where, why, and COST of the
exchange.
Florida 4-H Archery
Laura Cash, Tycee Prevatt
The Florida 4-H Archery program continues to expand.
We welcome your questions about volunteers; training
opportunities, matches, and how to encourage your
own program. We are in the process of designing a
state curriculum and value your input! Aim for success –
reaching diverse volunteers and youth; providing
opportunities for mastery and belonging; and growing
with us!.
Sew Into Fashion: Fashion Revue Q&A
Becky Bennett, Stacie Amolsch, Heather Janney, Stacey
Ellison, Sarah Hensley, Monica Brinkley, Pam Phillippe,
Muriel Turner, Marnie Ward
Come learn about the Florida 4-H Clothing and
Textiles/Fashion Revue program for 2015-2016 year.
You will receive information on guidelines, activity
examples and sewing-made-easy resources. This is the
opportunity to ask all of your Fashion Revue questions
and request committee members to do volunteer
training in your county!
Games on the Go: No Props Needed!
Sarah Whitfield, Amanda Squitieri, Jeramy Smith
This interactive, fast-paced, and fun session provides
participants with the opportunity to learn new and
different ways of engaging and interacting with youth--
through some great no-prop games! Participants will
learn and play together, and will walk away with a
hand-out listing and explaining the games covered.
Growing 4-H Members through Cloverbud Programs
Amanda Squitieri, Sarah Hensley
Florida 4-H programs offered to children in the early
childhood stage of development is called Cloverbud
programming. It is the goal of the Florida 4-H Cloverbud
program to offer age appropriate fun and exploratory
learning experiences for children in the 5 to 7 age
group. Participants in this bell ringer session will receive
an introduction to the new volunteer training series for
cloverbuds and curriculum and resources available for
use.
4-H EXPO: Involving the community with what 4-H in
your county has to offer
Jessica Cooper, Stacie Amolsch, Andy Toelle
4-H EXPO is an annual event to recruit new members by
using engaged volunteers and current 4-H members. By
building a small committee and hosting a one day event
you will gather all of your clubs together, reach out to
the public by using news releases and program
marketing, and host families from across your county to
see what 4-H has to offer and how they can get
involved.
SeaPerch: Building Excitement for STEM Through
Underwater Robotics
Karen Blyler, Brent Broaddus, Niki Crawson, Marnie
Ward, Margaret Johnson
SeaPerch is an innovative robotics program sponsored
by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The curriculum is
easy to follow and youth friendly. Kits provide the tools
necessary to build an underwater ROV. In building the
ROV, youth learn basic engineering and science
concepts. In this session, participants can experience
SeaPerch technology first-hand to discover how it helps
youth learn STEM concepts while having fun at the
same time!
**THIS BELL-RINGER WILL BE OCCURING OUTSIDE AT
THE POOL DECK WITH A LIVE DEMONSTRATION**
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School of Ants
Jiri Hulcr, Andrea Lucky, Sedonia Steininger, Tyler Vitone
What if all you needed to potentially discover a new
species, study complex societies, track invasive species,
or learn more about the wildlife in your yard was a
cookie? School of Ants (www.schoolofants.org) is a
citizen science project open to the public that allows
anyone to contribute to those research goals.
Participants follow a simple protocol to collect ants in
their neighborhoods and then receive identifications
and further information about these important species
underfoot.
What’s New in Teaching Food Preservation to Youth
Muriel Turner and Dr. Amy Simonne
The participants will be introduced to the newly
developed youth curriculum “Put It UP – Food
Preservation for Youth” from the National Center for
Home Food Preservation which include lesson plans and
support materials. Furthermore, the participants will
get consultation on how to move the program forward
in their counties, as well as being introduced to the
experienced agents throughout the state of Florida.
Backyard Bark Beetles
Jiri Hulcr, Andrea Lucky, Sedonia Steininger, Tyler Vitone
Backyard Bark Beetles is a citizen science project aimed
at educating the public about bark beetles while
monitoring for invasive species. This project engages
the public in real-world scientific research while
simultaneously exposing them to these tiny, but
important ubiquitous insects. Do you want to join? A
simple collection protocol is available online
(www.backyardbarkbeetles.org) and through social
media (www.facebook.com/backyardbarkbeetles).
Participants provide specimens for research and receive
feedback via email and an online, illustrated, interactive
map.
All you ever needed to know about Community Pride
Dr. Dale Pracht, Gabi O’Grady, Tracy Tesdall
This bell ringer session will explain the “ins and outs” of
applying for the Community Pride Grant.
Thurs, Jan 22, 2015 | Abstracts* | 3:30 – 5:00 PM | 11 Abstracts Offered
*Abstracts are 30 minutes each (25 min presentations, 5 for transition)
that take place in 4 separate rooms with 3 total presentations occurring
in each room over the course of the hour and a half.
Diving in to 4-H Marine Science Curriculum
Karen Blyler
This presentation provides an overview of new and
revised 4-H marine science curricula available for
county clubs. The 4-H Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems
Leaders Guide provides activities that help youth learn
about the diversity and importance of these
ecosystems. The Fins and Scales Project introduces
youth to the world of bony fish through inquiry and
service learning. This presentation will highlight
components of these materials, possible future training
opportunities, and how the materials can be accessed
through EDIS.
Horticulture ID and Judging Contest
Laura Cash
Florida 4-H Hort. ID & Judging: Have you been curious
but didn’t understand this contest? This bell-
ringer/workshop session is for you! Come ask questions,
take a practice test, pick up study guides and visit the
website. You’ll be ready to incorporate it in your county
when you leave!
Beyond the Showring – Exploring Science through
Large Animal Projects
Wendy DeVito, Dr. Saundra TenBroeck, Chris Strong
We know that the opportunity to go to a show is a great
motivator for enrollment in large animal projects. Savvy
agents and leaders can use that motivation to steer 4-
Hers toward science education. See how adding 10
minutes of experiential learning to your club meetings
will help bring the focus back to education. Learn how
to make Animal Sciences opportunities available to the
youth in your county without having to become an
expert yourself!
Day Camp Solutions: How to recruit other agents in
your office to assist for summer success!
Jessica Cooper, Stacie Amolsch, Andy Toelle
Recruit and retain more help with summer
programming by collaborating with other agents in your
office. Attend this abstract to understand an
encouraging new model that will help you to get the
summer help that you need to diversify your summer
day camp programs. Come see our model for executing
your best summer yet by approaching other agents and
working together to create greater summer successes.
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Developing a “Discovering 4-H” Day Camp
Prudence Caskey
Join us for an interesting and hands on approach to
learn the ins and outs of planning a "Discovering 4-H"
Day Camp in your county. This camp is a great way to
show many of the different types of project areas 4-H
has to offer. This Day Camp can be tailored to your
county. Learn how in this great session!
It Takes An Entire Village to Raise a Child
Amanda Thien, Margaret Johnson
Are you calling upon your county Sheriff's Department,
The Florida Forestry Association, or local soup kitchen
to assist in your county programming efforts? In this
workshop, we will brainstorm ideas on who you can
contact in your county, local 4-H district or state for
programming resources.
Fund Raising for County 4-H Foundations and Clubs
Dr. Muthusami Kumaran
The purpose of this workshop is to present various
methods and strategies for raising funds for County 4-H
programs. Topics covered include: trends in
philanthropy, major principles of fund raising,
developing a fund raising plan, and cultivating the donor
base. Few recommendations and guidelines for 4-H
fund raising will also be discussed. The workshop is
designed for anyone engaged in raising funds for 4-H
programs
Using Action Research to Discover Best Practices for
4-H Volunteer Development
Brent Broaddus, Andrew Toelle, Dale Pracht
The use of online distance education and face to face
trainings for volunteers were explored using action
research to support 4-H Youth Development Programs
on outside the contiguous United States installations
(OCONUS) for the Air Force. Over the past six years the
result trends are showing that on site, tailored
volunteer trainings have the greatest long term impact
in providing a constant positive youth development
program. Other volunteer programs would benefit from
incorporating onsite training and utilizing action
research methodology to improve their programing.
Youth Mentoring in a Volunteer Limited World
Andrew Toelle, Brent Broaddus, Dr. Bryan Terry
Volunteers are a limited resource, group mentoring has
become a solution to reach greater numbers of youth in
mentoring relationships. In group mentoring not only
does the adult-youth relationship develop but a peer to
peer relationship does as well. The 4-H Tech Wizards
Program uses a 1:4 adult to youth group mentoring.
This abstract will explore group mentoring and how
agents can implement this approach in their home
counties.
Marketing to Moms
Stacey Ellison, Shaumond Scott
Research demonstrates that the bulk of decisions
related to youth ages 5-18 are completed by the
mother. Moms of today are of the millennial generation
and generation X, so why market to the baby boomers?
In this workshop you will develop a marketing plan that
capitalizes on the known decision making power of
today's mothers.
mindBender Science: Understanding the Brain for
Youth Developers
Georgene Bender
The session will start with the premise that "the glass is
half full". The rate and how we learn may differ, but a
positive approach will show that it is the 'connections'
made in the brain that make learning possible and that
repetition does work! Explore the brain parts, functions
and develops. Learn ways to “enhance” our brain’s
ability through neurotic exercises, food, smell, music
and a host of other influences.
Thurs, Jan 22, 2015 | Optional Evening Entertainment | 8:00 – 10:00 PM
Tone-Def Trivia with DJ $lick CD and Wicked $ Money
Chris DeCubellis and Stacey Ellison
Join us for an exciting night of trivia and karaoke that you’ll not soon forget (even if you try)!
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Keep Calm and Program On! Risk Management Best Practices
Dr. Dale Pracht, Dr. Paula Davis, Stefanie Prevatt, Janet Psikogios, I-7 Program Work Group 2
Risk management ensures safety of staff, participants, volunteers, and community members. Session helps guide the
development, implementation, and evaluation of program risks. Topics include insurance, fiscal management, events,
volunteers, youth protection, records/contracts, and transportation. Participants will leave understanding policies
procedures, tools, resources and training strategies for youth and volunteers reducing potential risks.
IGNITE! Sessions
Be on the watch for them during Monday’s meals. In alphabetical order:
Barriers to Diversity in Florida 4-H
Rebecca McCafferty, Becky Bennett, Stacey Ellison, Elver Pardo, Shaumond Scott, Nicole Walker, Laura Valencia
Diversity- everyone has heard the term, now let's examine the reality. Maintaining a 4-H population which is in parity
with society is more than just outreach, it's also looking inward into our programs to determine real and perceived
barriers. In return for an investment of just five short minutes of your time, the FAE4-HA Diversity committee promises
to "ignite" your mind with an examination of potential unrealized barriers which exist in our programs.
Creating Interest in Learners
Matt Benge
The Interest Approach is a tool youth educators can use to generate motivation and learning in youth. It is the
responsibility of an educator to teach in a way that will make learners want to learn. Creating interest in learners
ensures the information is not only retained but applied as well.
Framing Decision Making With Essential Elements
Dr. Judy Levings, Stacey Ellison
Decision making might be easy in a black and white world, but not quite so in the Technicolor world of 4-H! In this Ignite
session we will examine how to take some of the guesswork out of dealing with difficult situations by using the 4-H
Essential Elements to frame our decisions when dealing with 4-H’ers and families.
Junior Master Gardener
Tracy Tesdall
Learn about the JMG program, an international youth gardening program of the university cooperative Extension
system. JMG engages children in novel, “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that provide a love for
gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. The core curriculum of the JMG
program is the Level 1 JMG Handbook and Teacher/Leader Guide. The two books target 3-5 graders.
Abstract Schedule
ABSTRACT 1 (3:30-3:55) ABSTRACT 2 (4:00-4:25) ABSTRACT 3 (4:30-4:55)
Monmouth Marketing to Moms
mindBender Science: Understanding the
Brain for Youth Developers
Pimlico
Diving in to 4-H Marine
Science Curriculum
Horticulture ID & Judging
Contest
Beyond the Showring – Exploring Science
through Large Animal Projects
Aqueduct Day Camp Solutions
Developing a
“Discovering 4-H” Day Camp
It Takes an Entire Village to Raise a Child
Keeneland
Fund Raising for County 4-H
Foundations and Clubs
Using Action Research to
Discover Best Practices
Youth Mentoring in a Volunteer Limited
World
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SAVE THE DATE
Third Executive Board | Camp Ocala | April 17-19, 2015
Open to all 4-H members 4-H ages 14-18
Intermediate State | Camp Ocala | May 29-31, 2015
Open to all Intermediate 4-H Youth 4-H ages 11-13
4-H Legislature | Tallahassee, FL | June 15-19, 2015
Open to all 4-H members 4-H ages 14-18
4-H University | University of Florida | July 27-31, 2015
Open to all 4-H members 4-H ages 14-18
For all other events, please look to our 4-H Calendar at http://florida4h.org/calendar/
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20. Hosted By:
University of Florida
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Florida 4-H Youth Development Program
In Partnership With:
Florida 4-H Club Foundation, Inc.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational
information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color,
religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and
Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.
