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Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission Mandate

Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission Mandate. Tracy Tesdall, 4-H Regional Agent Wendi Armstrong, Youth-Adult Partnerships Dr. Dale Pracht , Organizational Strategies Specialist 2012 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference Mar 21, 2012. Civic Virtue.

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Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission Mandate

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  1. Florida 4-H Legislature & the Citizenship Mission Mandate Tracy Tesdall, 4-H Regional Agent Wendi Armstrong, Youth-Adult Partnerships Dr. Dale Pracht, Organizational Strategies Specialist 2012 Southern Region 4-H Biennial Conference Mar 21, 2012

  2. Civic Virtue A citizens commitment to democratic ideals & practices to good character in everyday life

  3. National 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate

  4. Florida 4-H Legislature

  5. Adult Orientation • http://my.brainshark.com/AdultOrientation-833369725

  6. Goals of 4-H LEG

  7. 4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 1 • Understanding the three branches of government • How a bill becomes a law • What is a mock legislature? What is Florida 4-H Legislature? Lesson 2 • Government overview & the democratic process (civic/political literacy) • Understanding formal & informal government structures. • Apply moral and ethical valuing processes to public policy making • Researching and gathering information on issues

  8. 4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 3 • How to identify an appropriate strategy for a given situation & legislative bill analysis • Become aware of societal issues and potential solutions • Apply logic and identifying potential solutions within the context of issues Lesson 4 • Understand parliamentary procedures. • Gain communication skills. • Listen to varying viewpoints. • Respect the opinions and rights of others.

  9. 4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 5 (Spotlight on Lobbyists I) • What is a lobbyist/What is the role of a lobbyist • Characteristics of a Good Lobbyist • Communicating your point of view • Apply moral and ethical valuing processes to public policy making Lesson 6 (Spotlight on Lobbyists II) (online module) • The 4-H Lobby Groups: An In-Depth Look • What is a lobby group? • What are the lobby groups? • The Philosophy of Each Group & the lobbyist’s role

  10. 4-H LEG prep materials Lesson 7 (Spotlight on Lobbyists III) • Developing reasons supporting your point of view - Persuasion • Preparing to be a lobbyist @ 4-H LEG • Office hours • Amendments • Responsibilities of a 4-H LEG “page” • 4-H LEG lobbyist schedule Adult Orientation • 4-H LEG: How to Survive a Youth Driven Event • What is a youth-driven event vs a youth-adult partnership? • What is 4-H LEG • The manuals • What can adults expect to see or do • The Schedule • Adult assignments

  11. National 4-H Citizenship Mission Mandate

  12. Florida 4-H Citizenship-Leadership Program • 4-H LEG/CWF • Council/4-H Day at the Capitol • Community Pride/State Project

  13. New Developments in Florida • Sandra Day O’Connor Act • Florida Joint Center for Citizenship

  14. Curriculum Available • Know Your Government Series • Leadership (My Journal & My Portfolio) • Unlock Your Leadership Potential • Leadership Skills you Never Outgrow • Public Adventures • Service Learning • Windows to Asian Cultures

  15. Summary • Questions? • Applications

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