1. It’s Our Time
Texas 4-H Virtual Summit
Kevin D. Chilek, PhD
November 7, 2012

2. Why?
• We are the youth development
specialist
• We have what people want
• We have the tools

3. We are Youth Development
Specialist
• What is Youth Development?
• http://goo.gl/dJZ44

4. We Have What People Want
• What do our youth want?
• http://goo.gl/Gbv1x
• http://goo.gl/8VdRk

5. We Have the Tools
• What are the tools?
– Project
– Volunteers
– Reputation
– Structure

6. Project
• The subject matter expertise
• The things kids want to do
• A format for interaction
• An opportunity for achievement
• We have a special product

7. Volunteers
• 30,000
• Trained
• Dedicated
• Care about the subject and the kids

8. Reputation
• 100 Years
• We stand on the shoulders of giants
• We have a recognized brand
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

9. Structure
• County, District, State, National
• Local support and Broad support
• Family oriented
• Supported by values

10. How?
• Be bold
• It’s not free
• No excuses
• Emphasize the benefits

11. Be Bold
• Offer an experience
• Promote it like it’s the best and MAKE
IT THE BEST!
• We will teach you if you want to learn
• You will love it if you will come

12. It’s Not FREE (it never was)
• $$$
• Time
• Commitment
• Energy
• Planning
• Dedication

13. No Excuses
• Make no excuses… We are who we are
and we are proud!
• We will build the best program we can
for YOU!
• YOU will decide if it’s what you want
to do

14. Benefits
• You tell me!!!!

15. Things to Consider
Good to Great
• It’s not about us/you
• Think who before what
• Confront reality
• Be the hedge hog

16. It’s Not About You
• Level 5 Leadership
– Personal Humility
– Professional Commitment
– Creating Sustained Results

17. Think Who Before What
• Get the right people on the bus
– People with a passion for youth and the
program
– People of character
– Busy people
– Respected people
– People that care

18. Confront Reality
• Make decisions based on accurate
information
– What do “your” kids want to do?
– What are “your” needs for success?
– What are the expectations of the
organization?
• Work within the confines of your
potential for success

19. Be the Hedge Hog
• FOCUS
– What are you passionate about?
– What will bring youth to the program in
a meaningful way?
– What can you be the best at?

20. Points to consider
• Self Discipline as a culture
• Technology as an accelerator
• Momentum (flywheel)

21. Conclusion
• We have a great product
• We are good at what we do
• Make no excuses
• Be bold in your delivery
• Focus!!!!