Part 1 features youth and adults from a variety of organizations talking about the reasons to involve youth in decision making. (7:00).  Part 2  focuses on a similar group discussing issues of youth involvement such as logistics, training, cooperative environment and equality. (8:00) (1999) - VHS VIDEO  (15:00).

Outlines the responsibilities of board members of not-for-profit organizations such as 4-H leader associations and committees. Topics covered include marketing, budgeting, planning, recruiting, preparing for meetings, orienting new members, etc.  (1992) - VHS VIDEO  (30:00)

Greg Hutchins, Director of UWEX 4-H Youth Development, provides an overview of a new document and process to help 4-H leaders gather and report the information necessary to renew their club charter. (2008) - DVD  (4:00).

Promotional marketing tool intended for 4-H members and leaders.  Using a TV newscast setting 4-H members report on some of the variety of activities available in 4-H.  They focus on 3 events – Wisconsin’s 4-H Youth Conference, 4-H Camp and the State 4-H Aerospace and Small Engine contest.  Video from the events is interspersed with interviews with 4-H members who participate in them. (2009) - DVD  (14:00).

10/24/2000 UWEX satellite videoconference featuring 4-H officers, volunteers and staff sharing ideas on how to plan and conduct lively club meetings.  Focuses on Parts of meetings, Ideas for making meetings fun and exciting, Alternate ways of planning and conducting meetings and Strengthening youth leadership. (2000) – VHS VIDEO (60:00), FACILITATOR AND PARTICIPANT GUIDES.

4-H volunteer Andy Talen teaches fundamental juggling techniques. He demonstrates how to select the right type of ball and then walks through the three steps involved in basic juggling. Part of the 4-H Juggling Project, the DVD offers consistency tips, slow-motion repeated footage, upbeat music, and an encouraging, but clear and concise, host. (2009) – DVD (3:00), MANUAL (9p).

Designed to help 4-H treasurers learn about their role as treasurer and 4-H members to learn about the importance of club decisions about money handling.  Emphasizes accountability and need for conscientious work by youth treasurers.   Features a cast of 4-H members in real life vignettes. (28:00) – VHS VIDEO (28:00),  PRINT MATERIALS  (1998).

Intended for use as an orientation program introducing 4-H volunteers to their role in 4-H. Intended to strengthen volunteer understanding of how to work with youth through 4-H. Encourages safe practices for 4-H youth and adult volunteers.  Includes pdf and PowerPoint files as well as video detailing what constitutes the 4 categories of child abuse, outlines the warning signs that aid in recognizing if abuse is occurring, who to contact and what to report. (2002) – CLOSE CAPTIONED DVD-ROM CONTAINS VIDEO (11:43), POWERPOINT AND PDF FILES.

Greg Hutchins, Wisconsin State 4-H Program Director discusses some guiding philosophy for youth-serving professionals to assist them in making proper decisions during the course of their work. (2008) - DVD  (12:00).

A series of 4 short vignettes related to: youth accepting responsibilities; youth and adults planning activities together; leader feedback for both satisfactory and unsatisfactory performance. (1987) -VHS VIDEO (16:00), PROGRAM GUIDE. **Note: Accompanying curriculum which includes content, teaching outlines and handouts may be obtained from the State 4-H Office**.  (Youth Volunteers in Motion Series)

Designed to help people who work with youth do so in positive ways that will help young people learn and grow. Content includes the need for youth to make decisions, designing meaningful experiences and encouraging youth to share their learning. Focuses on 4-H, but appropriate for anyone working with youth. (1991) – VHS VIDEO (16:00), PROGRAM GUIDE.

A series of short vignettes illustrates: Unproductive meetings; Well-run meetings; Agenda development; Delegation; Weak and effective chairing of meetings. While the examples are 4-H related, this could be used with other groups. VHS VIDEO, PROGRAM GUIDE. **Note: Accompanying curriculum which includes content, teaching outlines and handouts may be obtained from the state 4-H office**. Part of Series–YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN MOTION  (1987) - VHS VIDEO  (18 min.)

A portable photo sampler from Wisconsin’s 11,500 4-H photography project members and other youth groups. Composed of 135 photos representing youth from 52 counties including Adams, Ashland, Barron, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Chippewa, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Iowa, Jackson, Juneau, Kenosha, Lafayette, Langlade, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Shawano, Sheboygan, Vernon, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago   and Wood. (2011) – 23 PANELS.

A portable photo sampler from Wisconsin’s 11,500 4-H photography project members and other youth groups.  Composed of 152 photos representing youth from 56 counties including Adams, Ashland, Barron, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Chippewa, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Shawano, Taylor, Vernon, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago and Wood. (2010) – 26 PANELS.

A portable photo sampler from Wisconsin’s 11,500 4-H photography project members and other youth groups.  Composed of nearly 150 photos representing youth from 54 counties including Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Calumet, Chippewa, Columbia, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Milwaukee, Monroe, Oconto, Outagamie, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Racine, Richland, Rock, Sauk, Shawano, Sheboygan, Trempealeau, Vernon, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago and Wood. (2009) – 22 PANELS, PRESS RELEASE.

A portable photo sampler from Wisconsin’s 10,000 4-H photography project members and other youth groups.  Composed of nearly 130 photos representing youth from 50 counties including Adams, Ashland, Bayfield, Buffalo, Calumet, Chippewa, Clark, Columbia, Crawford, Dane, Dodge, Door, Douglas, Dunn, Eau Claire, Fond du Lac, Grant, Green, Green Lake, Iowa, Jackson, Kenosha, La Crosse, Lafayette, Langlade, Lincoln, Manitowoc, Marathon, Marinette, Marquette, Oconto, Outagamie, Ozaukee, Pierce, Polk, Portage, Price, Richland, Sauk, Shawano, Trempealeau, Vernon, Walworth, Washburn, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, Waushara, Winnebago and Wood. (2008) – 19 PANELS, PRESS RELEASE.

Highlights 4-H after school programs serving the Hmong population at several middle schools in Wausau.  Interviews with participants, school counselors and Extension personnel show how CYFAR (Children, Youth & Families at Risk Program) helps Hmong youth grow in their leadership skills and personal development. (2007) - DVD  (15 min.)

Focuses on how to organize and maintain successful 4-H groups.  VHS VIDEOS.  See individual titles below for more complete information.

How to Effectively Involve Youth – #16313

Successful Functioning of Committees & Meetings – #16314