4-H Military Partnerships at CYFAR 2009
In addition to the 4-H Military Partnerships Post-conference, a number of military-related sessions are featured at this year's conference. Plan to attend some of the CYFAR 2009 sessions to learn more about this unique relationship.
National 4-H Headquarters at USDA, has established formal partnerships with Army Child, Youth and School Services, Air Force Airmen and Family Services, and Navy Child and Youth Programs to support positive youth development education for youth whose parents are serving in the military. These 4-H Military Partnerships bring the resources of the Land Grant University - youth development professionals, research based curricula, and high quality training and technical assistance -- to the youth programs of the military. University and county 4-H staff serve as project directors, 4-H Military Liaisons and as specialists on assignment to the Army, Air Force and Navy.
National 4- H Headquarters relies upon the Land Grant University Extension System across the country to build strong partnerships with Army, Air Force, Navy, National Guard and Reserve to provide technical assistance and training for military staff and establish 4-H Clubs for Military youth living on and off post as well as those whose parents are serving in the National Guard and Reserve. As military families move frequently and experience the difficulties surrounding lengthy and frequent deployments, 4-H provides predictable programming and a safe and nurturing environment for military kids.
Pre-conference | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday
Pre-conference
5 —6:30 pm
4-H Military Partnerships Pre-conference: Chart Your Main Course
Marlene Glasscock, Kansas State University; Matthew Mundy, University of Maryland
Tuesday
Workshops
10:30 am —12 pm
Captain: Army, Navy or Both? Don't Sink the Ship with Your First Words: Military Protocol to Understand Working with the Armed Forces
Casey D. Mull, University of Georgia
Classroom Teachers Meeting the Needs of Military Youth
Laura Pettersen and Sue Curtis, University of Wisconsin
Service-Learning Summer Day Camp Programs Serve At-risk Children and their Communities
Rachel Lyons, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; TBD Teen, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Best Practices and Training Life Skills of the 4-H/Army Babysitter Training Program
Shauna Woods, Colorado State University
Joining Forces: Successes, Challenges, and Lessons Learned from 4-H Military Partnerships
Theresa M. Ferrari, Ohio State University Extension; Lisa Lauxman, University of Arizona
1:30—3 pm
How to Utilize Creative Staffing Plans with OMK Programs
Amber Runke and Kia Harries, University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development
Giving Voice to the Experiences of Military-Connected Youth: Kansas SOMK-Interactive Theatre
Elaine Johannes and Sally Bailey, Kansas State University
Building Life Skills through Survival Camp
Karen Hatch Gagne, Donna Chapman and Christine Bozak, University of Maine Cooperative Extension; Richard Campbell, Maine Army National Guard
Computer Labs
Operation: Military Kids Meets Facebook
Jeff Sallee and Ashley Stockamp, Oklahoma State University
4-H Military Partnership Tours
3:15—5:45 pm
Tour 1: 4-H at Fort Meade, Maryland
This is an opportunity to see 4-H on a U.S. Army installation. Join us and see how 4-H is an everyday part of life with staff and military youth at Fort Meade. Tour the facilities and meet with the staff who work with 4-H on a daily basis. Transportation will be provided.
Tour 2: 4-H at Annapolis Naval Station/US Naval Academy, Maryland
This is an opportunity to see 4-H on a U.S. Naval base. Join us and see how the Navy is making 4-H an everyday part of life with staff and military youth. Tour the facilities and meet with the staff who work with 4-H on a daily basis. Transportation will be provided.
Wednesday
Workshops
10:30 am —12 noon
Creatively Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of Conducting Camps for Military Youth
Theresa M. Ferrari, Ohio State University Extension; Erin Berry and Sue Ann Carroll, Ohio National Guard; Jermaine Kennedy, Ohio Operation: Military Kids
1:30—3 pm
Military Terminology, Acronyms, and Organizational Structure – WIP
Christopher Kitt, Director, Youth Programs, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
Teen Natural Helpers
Candi Dierenfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks; Deborah Conklin, Eielson AFB
Program Showcase
“Above All” Honor, Core, Values: Making the Best Better with Harrison County 4-H Military Partnership
Sheran R. Watkins, Mississippi State University
Sharing the Stories of Military Kids One Club at a Time: Operation Military Kids Club Kits
Rachel Lyons, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
“True Hero Day” at Operation: Military Kids Residential Camp
Cliff Lewis, University of Florida / Operation: Military Kids; Lou Dougherty, Florida National Guard; Jennifer Matthews, JFSAP - Child & Youth, Military Family Life
Maryland 4-H Military Partnerships
Matthew Mundy, Cynthia Warner and Megan Baker University of Maryland 4-H
4-H and Military Partnerships
Marlene Glasscock and Michelle Perez, Kansas State University/4-H & Military Partnerships
Positive Impact for Military Children Overseas
Sheri R. Thomas, U.S. Air Force
OMK, Ready, Set, Go Stand Alone Program
L. Ann Domsch, Kansas State University
Virginia: Operation Military Kids
Louetta Jones and Clyde F. Jackson, Virginia Cooperative Extension
Developing STRONG Military Youth into Tomorrow's Leaders
Craig Herren and Nancy Herren, Texas Military Forces
Washington State Military Kids and Families Summit- How To Host A Successful and Effective Statewide Awareness Event
Kevin Wright and Darleen Munson, Washington State University; Mona Johnson, Washington State Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Arizona OMK Collaborative Partnerships with Veterans Service Organizations
Teresa Noon, University of Arizona; Moriah Merkel, American Legion Auxiliary National Headquarters
Kim Sloan, Arizona Operation Homefront & VFW Ladies Auxiliary #10188; Barbara Matteson, Arizona American Legion Auxiliary
Deployment: It's Not a Game!
Chris D. Gleason and Victoria Schmidt, Iowa State University Extension 4-H Youth Development Operation: Military Kids; Brooke Brinker, Danielle Morshead and Sarah Langer, Iowa Speak Out for Military Kids
Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services
Sarah Jones and Beverly Thomas Arah, Army Reserve Child, Youth & School Services
Navy Child and Youth Programs: Linking and Facilitating Partnerships
Rae Wilkinson. Navy 4-H Partnership; Marc Meeker, Navy Child and Youth Programs
Thursday
Workshops
8:30—10 am
Understanding Teens of the Millennial Generation: What You Need to Know
Eric Killian, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension; Carol Padilla, Nellis Air Force Base
Post-conference, 12:30—3 pm
4-H Military Partnerships Conversation Café
Continue the conversations! Join the CYFAR 4-H Military Partnership Committee for this special Post-conference event. Following a luncheon, share your perspectives in small and large group discussions addressing specific 'hot' issues. Conversation topics will be tailored to those new to the Partnership as well as those who have several years of experience. (Lunch will be provided.)
