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It Starts With Us
| 4013 - Civic Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4013.1) | 50 |
Number of youth who participated in Civic Education and Engagement educational programs (PRACTICE) |
| 4013.11) | 10 |
Number of 4-H members or participants who sit on local, regional, or state boards for civic organizations (SEEC) |
| 4013.12) | 15 |
Number of youth who designed and completed an educational program based on civic need (community service project) (SEEC) |
| 4013.14) | 250 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4013.16) | 250 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: Civic Engagement
The 4-H youth organization strives to teach and mold youth development to help grow them into successful and caring members of society. Four key concepts of youth development essential elements identified by researchers include mastery, independence, belonging, and generosity. Pendleton County, Kentucky 4-H has practiced the “generosity” element on more than one occasion. Kress defines generosity as the opportunity to value and practice service to others (Kress, 2004). The 4-H motto:
