Becky Simpson Presentation on Missouri 4-H fo rthe IA MO Specialists meeting.

1. University of Missouri Extension
4-H

3. What are staff and faculty members called in Missouri 4-H?
•4-H Youth Development Program Assistant-High-school graduate (or
GED equivalent).
•4-H Youth Development Program Associate-60 semester hours of course
work from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six hours in
one or more of the domains of the 4-H Professional Research and
Knowledge (PRK) taxonomy for youth development.
•4-H Youth Development Educator- Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 24
hours of upper-level coursework in one or more of the domains of the 4-H
Professional Research and Knowledge (PRK) taxonomy for youth
developments. Teaching responsibilities.
•4-H Youth Development Specialist- Master’s degree required. Most are
responsible for multiple counties. Goal is for no specialist to have more than
3 counties.
•County Program Director(CPD)-Responsible for leadership of the county
extension programs of University of Missouri Extension. Many youth
specialists are also CPD’s.

4. So who do we report to?
•Regional Director-Karma Metzgar (Currently 8 RD’s and regions)
•4-H Program Director- Dr. Ina Linville
•Associate Vice Provost of Programs-Beverly Coberly
•Vice Provost and Director of Extension- Dr. Michael Ouart

6. Who or what is the Missouri 4-H Foundation?
Executive Director- Cheryl Reams
Director of Development- Kristen Heitkamp
Board of trustees
The Missouri 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is a group of business and
community leaders from across the state. These dedicated trustees lead the
effort to give focus and vision to the Foundation, support projects, and represent
the Missouri 4-H Foundation in their communities. Through their dedication, they
ensure that Missouri 4-H continues to meet the evolving needs of Missouri youth.
What does the Missouri 4-H Foundation do?
•Supports 79 Events or Projects for MO 4-H youth
•4-H Afterschool SET to Youth in Governance
•2012 Budget $868,827.00 (does not include salaries)
•Funding Partners
•Clover Classic Golf Tournament in June
•Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame-Culminating award for volunteers
•Frank Graham and Naomi Crouch Volunteer Awards