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thumbnail for publication: Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program State Plan: Program Guidelines and Best Management Practices

Florida 4-H Shooting Sports Program State Plan: Program Guidelines and Best Management Practices

Paula Davis, Gerald R. Culen, andDale Pracht
other_contacts: Sarah Hensley andCandi Dierenfield

The following program guidelines, policies, and best management practices were all developed based upon the National 4-H Shooting Sports guidelines and regulations. Any of the following policies follow national guidelines at the very least and only increase safety or specify management policies for Florida 4-H Shooting Sports.

thumbnail for publication: Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Learn by Doing + a Little Bit More

Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Learn by Doing + a Little Bit More

Karen Henry, Claire Davis, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, Heather Kent, andCandi Dierenfield

This is one publication in the Florida 4-H Volunteer Training Series, which prepares 4-H volunteers to apply positive youth development best practices. “Learn by doing” is a common phrase used by staff and volunteers to explain how 4-H youth development teaches life skills. Experiential Learning has been proven to be an effective way to engage youth in the learning process. This publication provides volunteers with tools to help them apply the experiential learning model and outlines the steps volunteers can take to ensure that youth are able to apply what they have learned to new situations.

thumbnail for publication: Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Event Hosting Guide

Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Event Hosting Guide

Geralyn Sachs, M. Arick, Geralyn Sachs, Amber Norris, Nicole Crawson, John Ferguson, Joshua K. Payne, Paula Davis, Amy Simonne, andWendy Wood

This guide will assist county Extension agents who conduct a Florida 4-H Food Challenge event. It contains contest guidelines, contests responsibilities, sample schedule, orientation talking points, registration template, score tally sheet, Judging questions, contest resources, scoresheets, and worksheets.

thumbnail for publication: 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Planning a Successful Field Trip

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Planning a Successful Field Trip

Keith G. Diem, Keith G. Diem, Ben Knowles, Karen Henry, Claire Davis, Heather Kent, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, andCandi Dierenfield

 Field trips can be great experiences for youth to learn project content and life skills. Field trips also contribute to the experiential learning philosophy of 4-H. This publication includes some suggestions to make field trips educational, safe, and fun.

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Pre-Event Planning Guide and Matrix

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Pre-Event Planning Guide and Matrix

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, andJean Hink
other_contacts: Sarah Hensley andCandi Dierenfield

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records

Written by Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Kathy Hartman and Candi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Sarah Hensley, Arielle A. Pierce, andCandi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work, intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth to satisfactorily complete the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This guide outlines ways to prepare for and deal with the specific risks associated with your program. It also includes a checklist to help during event/activity planning. 

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures

Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Nicole Crawson, Arielle A. Pierce, Bailea Scarbrough, andCandi Dierenfield

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Developmental Work, intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, volunteers, and youth for the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies, including basic overall precautions everyone in 4-H should take.

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Volunteer and Youth Protection

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Volunteer and Youth Protection

Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink, Marilyn N. Norman, andCandi Dierenfield

This is one publication in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

thumbnail for publication: 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club

Keith G. Diem, Marilyn N. Norman, and Joy C. Jordan. Revised by Jessica Emerson, Candi Dierenfield, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Amber Norris, Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, and Heather Kent

This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally published in 2005 and revised in 2012. It was updated in the summer of 2023 and is now published in 2024.

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records and Contracts

Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Records and Contracts

Written by Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, and Jean Hink. Revised by Kathy Hartman, Candi Dierenfield, and Melinda Souers.

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work.

thumbnail for publication: 4-H Volunteer Training Series: The ABCs of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers

4-H Volunteer Training Series: The ABCs of 4-H: A Primer for 4-H Volunteers

Written by Keith G. Diem and Sarah Hensley. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Jessica Emerson, Paula Davis, Nicole Crawson, Bailea Scarborough, and David Hafner.

This information sheet is the introduction to the 4-H Volunteer Training Series (VTS). The series contains a wealth of information, from how to start a club, to planning field trips, to how to work with youth. This part was originally published in July 2014 and then revised in July 2018. It was updated in the summer of 2023 and is now revised in September 2024.

thumbnail for publication: 4-H Volunteer Training Series: How to Start a 4-H Club (for Youth Ages 5–18)

4-H Volunteer Training Series: How to Start a 4-H Club (for Youth Ages 5–18)

Keith G. Diem, Keith G. Diem, Joy Jordan, Dale Pracht, Judy Butterfield, Candi Dierenfield, Nicole Crawson, Jessica Emerson, Shreemoyee Ghosh, David Hafner, Bailea Scarbrough, Paula Davis, Melinda Souers, Ben Knowles, andDallas Meringolo
other_contacts: Sarah Hensley and

This is one part of the 4-H Volunteer Training series. It was originally written in 2005, adapted in 2014, and updated in 2023.

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for UF/IFAS Extension and Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Insurance

Risk Management for UF/IFAS Extension and Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Insurance

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Candi Dierenfield, Janet Waters, andDaphne Glasgow
other_contacts: Sarah Hensley

This is one part of the series Risk Management for 4-H Development Work, intended to prepare UF/IFAS Extension county faculty, staff, and volunteers to satisfactorily complete the important task of providing best practices in risk management strategies. This publication reviews policies and best practices for understanding insurance when working with Florida 4-H and other UF/IFAS Extension programs.

thumbnail for publication: 4-H Volunteer Training Series: Adopting Club Bylaws

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Adopting Club Bylaws

Keith G. Diem, Keith G. Diem, Judith Levings, Ben Knowles, Candi Dierenfield, Karen Henry, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Melinda Souers, Abbey L. Tharpe, Claire Davis, andPaula Davis

Why does a 4-H club (for youth ages 8–18) need bylaws? It is for the same reason our country needs a constitution! Fair and written rules protect the rights of all members. The following is a suggested format for 4-H bylaws, which may be adapted to meet local conditions.

thumbnail for publication: Risk Management for UF/IFAS Extension and Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Transportation

Risk Management for UF/IFAS Extension and Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Transportation

Dale Pracht, Paula Davis, Janet Psikogios, Marilyn N. Norman, Kate Fogarty, Jean Hink, Candi Dierenfield, Amber Norris, Janet Waters, andErin Brewer

This document is one in the series Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work. It describes the best practices and procedures for transportation to and from Florida 4-H activities.