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Teen Leadership -- 8010
Leadership is giving of yourself to help others to reach a common goal. If you're interested in this kind of leadership, this project may be of interest to you.
If you are at least 13 years old by Oct. 1 of the current year, then this project is designed for you. To enroll, obtain an enrollment card from your club leader and sign up for the teen leadership project. Then, get a copy of the member manual from your club leader. In the manual, you will be asked to develop an individualized learning plan for your leadership development. Some examples of the kinds of things you could do are listed below. In order for you to gain the most from the Teen Leadership project, you should also have at least one previous year of experience in the 4-H program. You should also be enrolled in at least one other project in addition to Teen Leadership. All 4-H Ambassadors must enroll in this project.

Objectives:
Through your participation in the Teen Leadership project, you will:
• Learn and practice valuable life skills
• Learn the skills necessary to be an effective resource to your club, your county 4-H program, your community, and beyond
• Learn to apply different leadership techniques for different situations
• Enjoy learning how to plan and work with others
• Be a positive role model for younger members
• Practice and learn skills that will prepare you for future careers
• Set your own goals and pursue individual interests
• Work with a mentor, teacher or advisor

Project Goals:
After enrolling in the Teen Leadership project, you should
• Cooperatively decide on an area of focus with your leader or your leader and county agent
• Complete the teen leadership plan and turn it in to your leader or county agent
• Organize the necessary resources and implement your leadership plan
• Evaluate your plan and make the necessary changes to improve it

Suggested project activities include:
• Recruit new members and help them become established in a 4-H club
• Assist younger 4-H members individually or in small groups
• Help younger members select and prepare for 4-H activities and events
• Help members learn parliamentary procedure and how to effectively conduct and participate in meetings
• Assist individuals or groups to plan community service activities
• Assist members in completing project reports and journals
• Serve on a county committee
• Teach a workshop
• Arrange educational tours or guest speakers for your club
• Assist in planning and carrying out special club activities

MATERIALS
M Teen Leadership Member's Manual, 5266
L Teen Leadership Leader's Manual, 5267
Audio/Visual Support Materials
AV Decision-Making in Youth Groups (VI0619A94)
AV Delegating (VI0219A00)
AV Decisions: The Key to Management Results (AU0095A85)
AV Creating Teamwork (AU0083A86)
AV Cooperative Learning (VI0612A94)
AV Starting Small: Teaching Tolerance in Preschool and the Early Grades (VI840A98)
AV How to Get Results with People (VI0224A86/AU0081A86)
AV How to Manage Conflict (AU0093A87)
AV Leadership-Skills You Never Outgrow (VI0234A00)

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The programs of the MSU Extension Service are available to all people regardless of race, creed, color, sex, disability or national origin. Issued in furtherance of cooperative extension work in agriculture and home economics, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, LeRoy Luft, Interim Vice Provost and Director, Extension Service, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717.