We have entered that retrospective time of the year for the District 4-H Program. The District contests are over and the summer activities are about to begin. This is that time when I look back and think, "What could we have done differently?" Unfortunately it is easy to dwell on the negative when you look back, but it is also important to remember that WE had an impact on the lives of young people with no fewer 1039 entries in district events/contests thus far.
Looking ahead, we have recordbook judging in July, which brings its own set of issues. Many of us do not like judging recordbooks, and it's really hard to get motivated to read the books if your heart isn't in it. That being said, as a 4-H professional, it is our duty to give this task the same amount of attention and the same level of care that we give the exciting aspects of our program. I hope you will join me in opening your mind to the value that this type of reflection (record keeping) has on the growth of our youth. There are few opportunities available outside of 4-H to have this type of reflective experience.
Enough FLUFF....
We still need Recordbook judges on July 7, 2010. If we are going to get them judged in a timely manner it is going to take a lot of people. Please talk to your strong volunteers and your Ag & FCS coworkers and encourage them to sign up for recordbook judging this year.
We can use all the help we can get,
Kevin
Monday, May 24, 2010
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