Bryan D. Terry – EDIS Update

How to Start a Club (for Youth Ages 8–18)

Being in a 4-H club provides important opportunities for youth to learn subject matter and life skills while working with a caring adult and other youth. Once youth are 4-H members, they become eligible for a variety of the benefits of belonging to 4-H, including awards, trips, and special events. Of course, it’s meant to be fun for the kids and the leaders too! Starting a 4-H club isn’t difficult, and you are encouraged to seek help from parents or other volunteers. Local Extension/4-H staff can help you get started. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Keith G. Diem, Joy Jordan, Bryan Terry, Dale Pracht, Judy Butterfield, Adam Cletzer, Lindsey McConnell, and Ben Knowles, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, July 2014.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h336

Working in Groups: Facilitating Positive Group Interactions

Working together in groups can be a great experience or one filled with stress and anxiety. The goal of facilitating positive group interaction is for every group member to contribute in a more positive and productive manner. This article will review several methods that can facilitate positive group interactions, which will also enhance communication and overall group work. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Bryan D. Terry, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1377

Working in Groups: The Importance of Communication in Developing Trust and Cooperation

Working together in groups can be a great experience or one filled with stress and anxiety. The success of group work depends largely on the trust developed among group members and the respect they show each other. When an individual has had a positive experience in a group, he/she is more likely to take risks, ask questions, and share ideas that will benefit the total group. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Bryan D. Terry, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2013.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1378

Starting and Maintaining 4-H Clubs (4HGCL00/4H281)

This 16-page guide, intended for 4-H staff and volunteers, provides an overview to the types of clubs, the criteria and forms for chartering a new club, and for maintaining club status annually. It also outlines the fiscal responsibilities of club management and the standards for recognition. Written by J. Jordan, B. Terry, D. Pracht, J. Butterfield, and A. Cletzer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, March 2012.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4h281

4-H Volunteer Management Series

AEC377/WC058 Reporting Clientele Contact in Workload

Revised! AEC377, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Diane D. Craig, Bryan D. Terry, and Glenn D. Israel, describes for UF/IFAS Extension faculty how the WORKLOAD application should be used to report Extension contacts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc058

4H6.1/4H284 Understanding Volunteer Led 4-H Programs

4-H 6.1, a 5-page fact sheet by Bryan D. Terry, discusses management and education roles of Extension professionals, and elements of volunteer-led 4-H programs. Includes references. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H284