Beyond the $700 Trip CITIZENSHIP REGION 4

Allamakee, Chickasaw, Clayton, Fayette, Howard, Winneshiek

Michele Kelly, Tammy Muller, Dan Lane

10. Why not CWF?

• Two Year Program-

• Cost Effective-

• Local Connection-

9. Why Two Years?

• Year 1– Focus on Local and State Government.– Youth engagement with other Counties.– More citizenship projects/engagement.

Why Two Years-cont.

• Year 2– Deepens the communications area.– Expands understanding of

Federal Government. – Builds leadership skills in

students involved on the

planning team.

8. How Do We Pay For It?

• How do counties validate the extra staff time and cost?

• How do families pay?– Structured payment system – Fundraising/donations – Foundation sponsorships– Extension Council support

7. Who Plans The Trip?

• Planning Team

• Staff Lead

• Group Voting

6. Risk Management???• National 4-H Center Policies

• Nurse

• Law Enforcement

• 1 to 5 Adult/Youth Ratio

• Volunteer Screening/Selection

• Communication

• Group Management traveling on a bus

5. How Do You Fill The Bus?

• Recruitment of youth

• Recruitment of adults

• Recruitment of support positions

4. Why Expanded Programming?

• Brings the program to the county.

• Builds awareness with people in the local community.

3. Did We Mention DC Cupcakes ?

• Spontaneous changes happen every year.

• A good bus driver is important.

• Understanding the limitations of DC.

2. Why Regionally?

• Program started in two counties for the first 4 years.

• Expanded to Tri-County in 5th year.

• Now expanding beyond the region– Welcome Mitchell County-would you like to

join us? I promise we are fun.

1. It is FUN!!

• Parents regularly say this is one of the best experiences that our child has participated in.

• At a recent County Council retreat one of the members shared that it was a highlight in his 4-H career.