Agenda 10-19-2021; 8-a - Minutes

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5 1 • This Is 4-H —A Welcoming Environment for Youth of All Beliefs and Backgrounds 2 • Journal of Human Sciences and Extension- From Context to Outcomes: A Thriving 3 Model for 4-H Youth Development Programs 4 5 The Strategic Vision for 4-H, as outlined in the National 4-H Council Strategic Plan 4-H Youth 6 Development A 2025 Vision states, "4-H will reflect the population demographics, vulnerable 7 populations, diverse needs and social conditions of the country. This vision has the elements of 8 inclusion, caring adults, serving at minimum 1 in 5 youth, and the volunteers and staff reflect the 9 diversity of the population." 10 11 Chair Price invited staff and guests to speak on the item. 12 Jonathon Smith, Orange County Extension Agent for 4-H development with the 13 Cooperative Extension, said 4-H was founded in 1902 in Clark County, Ohio, and the first was a 14 tomato club and taught young men how to grow the tomatoes and taught young women how to 15 can and preserve the tomatoes to feed their families throughout the year. He said 4-H stands 16 for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, and embodies an experiential learning model. He said it 17 started as an agricultural and family science focused organization, and has grown to be the 18 largest k-12 student organization serving students in the areas of agriculture, science, 19 mathematics, robotics, etc. He said Orange County 4-H works with local universities, and is 20 often found in schools, providing research space and instruction to after school programs, and 21 partnering with teachers. He said 4-H provides affordable summer camp experiences that 22 break the mold of traditional education, and strives to make the best better. He said Orange 23 County has 8 active 4-H clubs, and attendance numbers continue to grow every week. He 24 invited some of the student leaders to speak and share about their experiences. 25 Camille Clark, Orange County 4-H President, addressed the Board. She said she is a 26 senior at Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College, and serves as president of 4-H Youth 27 Council. She said 4-H provides opportunities for youth development of skills and practical 28 knowledge. She said 4-H empowers young people to be future leaders with confidence and 29 know how to work with others and ability to endure situations. She said Orange County 4-H has 30 many supporters throughout the community, like the Commissioners, as well as the Tractor 31 Supply Company and Piedmont Electric. She said she has been in 4-H for seven (7) years, and 32 highlighted meaningful experiences for her through this opportunity. She thanked the BOCC for 33 its ongoing support. 34 Austen Stinson-Miller, Orange County 4-H Vice President, addressed the Board. He said 35 he is a student at Jordan High School. He said 4-H is a big family, and there is something for 36 everyone to do no matter if it is based in agriculture, STEM, family and consumer sciences, 37 health or other focus areas. He said 4-H allows for learning through hands on activities and 38 molds leaders. He said he most enjoys the horse related activities and making memories at the 39 4-H horse shows. He thanked the BOCC for its support of 4-H 40 Lauren Hoesli, Orange County 4-H Secretary, addressed the Board. She said she is a 41 junior at Orange High School. She said the community within the 4-H program is the best part. 42 She said she has been in 4-H for nine years and has learned a lot of life lessons through 43 conferences and events like public speaking, teamwork, and leadership qualities. She said 44 anyone from any background can be greatly impacted by 4-H. She thanked the Commissioners 45 for their support. 46 Jonathon Smith said 4-H provides opportunity for all and invited students in the 47 community who are interested in learning and growing as leaders to join. He said the theme for 48 this year is Spark, so they want to spark interest in science and technology and arts among 49 other areas. 50 Commissioner McKee read the proclamation: 51