Explore possible role in National 4-H Week and CCE Week in October. After introductions, discussion centered on what we know about community service, leadership, and citizenship in the state. Community service has had a big push in recent years because of the national advertising campaign. Still, there is no comprehensive data-gathering system to determine the current extent of community service activity in the state. Citizenship has had the least focus within 4-H, but has great potential to help youth create a sense of place and of belonging to a broader community.
Citizenship can tie to economic and social development, especially in a sustainable manner.
One goal is youth engagement in governing, possibly emphasizing economics, the environment and social interactions. CCE Director Merrill Ewert s focus on strong, healthy, supportive communities. There are some new materials available, notably Public Adventures . The group decided to mull over the choices and decide later.