Community Workshops
Pamela R. Turner, Sharon M. Speights Gibson and Debbie Purvis, University of Georgia; W. Dennis Epps, University of Georgia, Archway Project; Al Burns, USDA Rural Development
Home sustainability begins with helping families locate safe, decent and affordable housing, and continues on to include financial management, home care and maintenance, and home safety. This workshop focuses on how to build diverse and sustainable community partnerships for a housing program. Successes and challenges of the Voz de la Familia project in Georgia will be highlighted.
Workforce Academy for Youth: a Community Effort to Support Foster Youth
Sue Manglallan and Steve Dasher, University of California
This workshop will describe how a community broke down institutional barriers to share resources to create a system of support for one of its community's most vulnerable populations, its youth in foster care. The lessons learned can be applied to many other communities as a roadmap to supporting work and life skill acquisition in high-risk youth.
Achieving Wellness Goals through a Traditional Cultural Event
Marilyn F. Rasmussen and Ruth Schmeichel, South Dakota State University
Reservation community groups collaborated to design a culturally-appropriate health-centered celebration. Traditional Native American music, dances, food, ceremonies and dress were integrated into an event to promote healthy lifestyles for families. Youth and adult presenters will discuss utilization of cultural traditions to encourage positive lifestyle behaviors. Traditional dances and their relationship to physical health for Native American youth will be highlighted.
Project Memory Exchange: A High-tech Intergenerational Oral History Program
Rachel Lyons, Rutgers Cooperative Extension; Katie McKee, Hackettstown High School
This workshop will introduce an intergenerational program, Project Memory Exchange, using oral history and technology to develop an understanding, empathy, and skill building between groups of people of different ages who have experienced wartime on the home front. Participants will learn strategies and tools to develop and implement a successful intergenerational program utilizing technology and oral history.
The Importance of Maintaining an After School Program in Low Income Neighborhoods
Wanda Burke and Angela Myles, Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
The goal of this workshop is to help participants see that a successful
after school program can be achieve by collaborative effort of local
organization and community support. Participants will interact and
engage in enrichment activities. This workshop will be invaluable to
extension agents as they seek ways to establish and sustain after school programs in non traditional communities.
West Virginia Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Statewide Campaign
Richard Fleisher, Elaine Bowen, Allison Nichols, and Alison Hanham, West Virginia University Extension Service; Caleh Young and Angie Paxton, West Virginia Alliance for Sustainable Families
West Virginia collaborators, including West Virginia University Extension, are engaged in an annual statewide campaign to increase the number of Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) recipients in the state, and help low income families improve their well-being and quality of life. Attending this workshop will help you to discover the components of a statewide EITC campaign, receive materials that support the campaign, and learn ways to integrate EITC strategies into your CYFAR projects.
Building Healthy Communities for Military Families
Jay A. Mancini, Virginia Tech University
This workshop is designed for program professionals who are working in the military family support system or who are collaborating with military family professionals. Workshop goals include: overview of key issues facing military families and youth, key elements of providing successful programs that align with those issues, and a building community capacity framework for proactively engaging and supporting families.
Building Bridges, Breaking Down Barriers, Reaching Latino Families
Robin Taylor, Ana Rosa Reyes, Peggie Garner, North Carolina State University
The Latino population is one of the most underserved populations in our society. Language and cultural barriers make these families difficult to reach. This workshop will give you insight into Latino culture, how best to appeal to and work with Latino families, and promising strategies which will allow you to provide valuable programs and services to a population in need.
3,2,1 Action!...Videography Workshop
Cindy Ray, Virginia Tech/Army Youth Development Project; Steve Truby, Iowa State University/Army Youth Development Project
This workshop will give participants an overall understanding of videography by learning the skills and techniques necessary to create great movies. A PowerPoint presentation will be shown in conjunction with interactive activities on scripting & storyboarding, and filming. Editing, final cut, and rendering will also be presented during the workshop with interactive participation in the computer lab.
Presentation 
Video Tips 
Equipment Needs
Handbook 
Creating Connections to Build Multicultural Communities
Susan Jakes, Delphine Sellars and Autumn Guin, North Carolina State University; Daniel Perkins, Pennsylvania State University; Barbara Brown, Clemson University; Boyd Rossing, University of Wisconsin
Individuals working with CYFAR audiences experience many ethnicities,religions, social classes, generations, and military experience levels. In this workshop participants will increase understanding of challenges facing multicultural communities; formulate strategies and receive tools to build social capital. Multicultural community building strategies will include community cultural assessment, youth engagement, deliberation, and building relationships across groups.
Presentation
Southerners, Lawyers, Blondes & Jocks: A Critical Look at Diversity Issues in the United States
Mitzi Downing, North Carolina State University
Stereotypes are stubbornly persistent in individuals and organizations. Like icebergs, stereotypes are hidden deep in our subconscious minds, influencing our interactions with one another. This workshop will explore / increase our awareness of our nations' "Diversity Iceberg." Participants will learn what's under the surface and effecting our youth, families and communities. Issues include: ethnicity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and cultural norms.
Transforming Community Service-Learning Projects
Dale Pracht ,Vickie Mullins and Beth Tobias, University of Florida
Providing successful community service-learning projects for youth can be very challenging. This hands-on workshop will describe the elements of quality service-learning, provide steps for conducting successful service-learning projects, and focus on the art of reflection. Examples of evaluation instruments, reflection techniques, and other valuable resources will be provided to assist participants in transforming their community service-learning projects.
Thriving Communities: A Study Circle Community Conversation Model for Public Dialogue and Problem Solving
Lynette Flage, North Dakota State University Extension; Ruth Freeman, Iowa State University Extension Family; Doreen Hauser-Lindstrom, Washington State University Extension
Why is there poverty? During 2007, 3284 Horizons participants in 68 communities in Washington, North Dakota and Iowa explored views on what causes poverty and identified community specific action ideas to reduce poverty through a study circle process. Horizons is an 18-month program funded by the Northwest Area Foundation who partners with experienced regional institutions to help communities reduce poverty.
Obtaining IRS Tax Exempt Status for Your Organization
Elizabeth B. Bolton, University of Florida
The rationale for obtaining IRS tax-exempt status will be presented followed by a discussion. The procedures and the federal forms will be presented with examples and a hands-on practice session will follow the presentation of each document or process. Participants will acquire an understanding of the rational, the process and the forms for obtaining tax-exempt status.
Building Local and Statewide Collaborations to Promote and Sustain Positive Youth Development
Kenneth Jones and T.J. Delahanty, University of Kentucky
The Kentucky Youth Development Partnership is a model of an Extension-led collaboration. The Partnership uses research-based practices to influence state policy to sustain collaborations and integrate positive youth development within youth service programs. The workshop presenters will discuss specific methods and tools that can be used at the state and local levels to impact youth policies and promote sustainability.
Best Practices for Supporting Geographically Dispersed Military Kids
Amber Runke, Jim Deidrick and Kia Harries, University of Minnesota Extension Center for 4-H & Community Youth Development
This workshop is designed for program professionals who support geographically dispersed military families. Minnesota has had great success in supporting youth that are impacted by a loved one's deployment and will share some best practices with you. Dig into curriculum created especially for military kids, learn some tips for working with the National Guard and Army Reserve and discuss support strategies with others.
Thoughts on OMK
Comments on OMK
Partnership
Poster
Exploring Connections Between Healthy Living and Substance Use Prevention Research
Aleta L. Meyer, Ph.D. Health Scientist Administrator
This workshop is designed to take a closer look at the connection between living healthy and substance use prevention. An indepth look at current research and how it might be applied to help youth in the future.
Powerpoint
