Summer Stars of Presidio

Meghan Paclik

Jamie Daniels

April 20, 2007

Presidio County

• 4th largest county in the state – 3,857sq mi• Major towns – Presidio and Marfa• Rolling hills, grasslands, and rugged mountains• 2 people per sq mi• 83% Hispanic• Cultivation dates back to 1200 A.D.• Explored by Cabaza de Vaca in the 1500s• Not settled until 1680 by Spanish missionaries

Future Outlook of Presidio CountyFuture Outlook of Presidio County

• 2004 Community Futures Forum– Water– *Youth Development*– Land use

• Presidio County residents say…

• “If our 4-H program continues as it is, I think that the future of youth is bleak. They don’t have any programs or anyone to teach them about leadership.”

– Chelsea Hall, long time Marfa resident

I’m a Manning LeaderI’m a Manning Leader

• Similar day camp in Manning, South Carolina put on by Clarendon County Extension.– Challenge course– Field trips – courthouse, zoo, Commission on

Alcohol and Drug Abuse– Yoga– Money management session– Service learning projects

Community CollaboratorsCommunity Collaborators

• Marfa and Presidio Independent School Districts

• Marfa and Presidio Chambers of Commerce

• Hydroponic tomato farm – Marfa

• Cibolo Creek Ranch – Presidio

• Other local businesses

Target AudienceTarget Audience

• Primary Audience: of youth ages 14 – 18 in the Marfa and Presidio Independent School Districts

• Secondary Audience: parents, teachers, and local business entities

GoalGoal

• To develop youth so they can become better contributors to the community by educating them on leadership qualities, skills, and competencies.

Outcome IndicatorsOutcome Indicators

Process• To develop an educational curricula for teaching

and assisting youth to utilize leadership skills in Presidio County by June, 2008.

Output• Participation - 20 % of youth ages 14-18 in Presidio County will attend the youth leadership development program.• Satisfaction - 75 % of participants are satisfied

with the youth leadership development program

Outcome Indicators cont.Outcome Indicators cont.

• Participants will increase their knowledge on 1) leadership practices 2) county heritage and culture 3) current county career options.

• Participants will increase their skills in the areas of 1) current leadership opportunities 2) goal setting to be a future leader.

• Participants will change attitudes about 1) becoming a youth leader 2) future career opportunities in their county 3) becoming a future adult leader in their community 4) their county’s cultural and natural environments.

Outcome Indicators cont.Outcome Indicators cont.

• Participants will adopt behaviors to aid them in becoming successful leaders in the county.

• Participant will adopt behaviors that will aid in further economic and social development of Presidio County

Program SupportProgram Support

• School Districts & Educators

• Church Groups

• Local Businesses

• EXTENSION

Marketing and PromotionMarketing and Promotion

• Market in…..– Schools– Churches– Other youth functions

• Marketing tools– Flyers– Radio Ads– Newspaper Ads

Educational TechniquesEducational Techniques

• Games, Exercises– Icebreakers– Energizers– Team-Building

• Student Skits• Group Discussions• Local Speakers• Local Field Trips• Camping Activity

Icebreakers, Energizers, & Icebreakers, Energizers, & Team-Building ActivitiesTeam-Building Activities

• Energizers:– Captain is Coming– Racing Reindeer

Antlers– Charades Relay– Find Your Duet

Partner

• Icebreakers:– 2 Truths & A Lie– How Much Toilet

Paper?– Balloon Pop

• Team-Building:– Acid River– Build a Tower– Peanut Butter/Jelly– The Human Knot

Group Discussion TopicsGroup Discussion Topics

• What is a Leader?– How to be a leader

• Six Pillars of Character

• Importance of Education

• County & Local History/Heritage– Fun Facts

• Local Leadership Opportunities

• Local Career Options

Speaker PossibilitiesSpeaker Possibilities

• Chamber of Commerce Members

• City Council Members

• Business Owners

• Local Professionals

• Current Community Leaders

Volunteer SupportVolunteer Support

• Extension Service

• Parents

• Teachers

• Local Adult Leaders– Business owners– Various professionals

• Chaperones & Advisors

Field TripsField Trips

• Village Farms- Hyroponic Tomato Greenhouse

• Fort Leaton

• Cibolo Creek Ranch

• Local Businesses

• City Halls

Evaluation PlanEvaluation Plan

• Quantitative and qualitative methods used

• Retrospective post questionnaire

• Case studies based on participant skits

Economic IndicatorsEconomic Indicators

• Numbers with high school diploma

• Numbers with a bachelors degree

• Numbers with a masters or doctorate

• Numbers returning to the county

Investment

$3,060/yr for 12 years of 1,200 hours of supports and opportunities (6-17 years old)

$36,720

$6,564/yr for 12 years of public education (grades 1-12) 79,768

Total Basic Investment (per kid over 12 years) $115,488

Minimum Expectation

Average annual salary (with just a high school diploma) 22,985

Annual cost of living allowance 3%

Years of continuous employment 40

Total income (lifetime) 1,726,312

Taxes (17% of total income) 293,473

Consumption (60%) 1,035,787

Personal savings w/o accrued interest (23%) 397,052

Total contributions to society (taxes + consumptions) 1,329,260

Return on Investment (115,488)

Return on Investment (contributions to society – investment) 1,213,772

For every dollar invested, society gains $10.51

Questions?Questions?