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Celebrate the centennial
From September 1, 2007 to August 31, 2008 the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program will celebrate 100 years of youth development in Texas. We encourage you to visit the 4-H Centennial site and learn how you can "Make it Yours" after 100 years of Texas 4-H.
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CONSUMER EDUCATION PROJECT
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Project Information Sheet |
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Consumer Decision Making Study Guide
National 4-H Curriculum
Consumer Savvy - Group Activity Helper’s Guide
Consumer Savvy 1 - The Consumer In Me
Consumer Savvy 2 - Consumer Wise
Consumer Savvy 3 - Consumer Roadmap
Financial - Group Activity Helper’s Guide
Financial 1 - Money FUNdamentals
Financial 2 - Money Moves
NEFE The High School Financial Planning Program |
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Consumer Decision Making Contest
Contact:
Ms. Nancy Granovsky, Extension Family Economic Specialist
ngranovs@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-1869
This contest will include eight judging classes and two sets of oral reasons. Seven classes are selected from the current Consumer Decision Making Study Guide; the eighth class is a “Mystery” class. Participants are given seven minutes to place each class and two minutes to present each set of oral reasons. Participants must be enrolled in the 4-H Consumer Life Skills project.
Consumer Life Skills Educational Presentation
Contact:
Dr. Joyce Cavanagh, Extension Family Economics Specialist
jcavanagh@ag.tamu.edu 979-845-3859
Individuals, or teams up to five members, demonstrate an understanding of the marketplace and the personal factors that influence consumer choices. The contest focuses on basic money management principles, how consumer decisions affect the economy and the environment, and basic consumer rights and responsibilities.
Farm and Ranch Economics Educational Presentation
Contact:
Dr. Steven Klose, Extenion Economist
slklose@tamu.edu 979-845-1807
Relate to management and decision making intended to improve the farm and ranch business. Emphasis in the presentation should
be placed on the economic considerations of the topic and how these considerations might influence farmers and ranchers.
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| Recordbook Category: |
Consumer Education |
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| Career Exploration Opportunities: |
Products Buyer
Market Analyst
Economist
Marketing Executive
Advertising Executive
Market Researcher
Product Developer |
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| Community Service Ideas: |
1. Teach management life skills to special interest groups at Girls’ Club or Boys’ Club.
2. Give an illustrated talk on management life skills to student groups, homemakers, civic organizations, etc.
3. Work, leisure, etc.
4. Prepare posters with time-saving hints for supermarkets.
5. Prepare “Hints for Check Writing” posters for junior high and high schools.
6. Present illustrated talk to service clubs on “Pointers for Buying Used Cars”.
7. Develop a list of credit institutions and distribute to new families in the community.
8. Develop a “safe toy” checklist for shoppers to use when purchasing toys for children.
9. Project group organize community recycling center for aluminum or glass containers to operate one or tow days a month.
10. Develop a list of sources of consumer information and set up an information center in a central community location with sample materials from each source.
11. Prepare series of short articles for school or local newspaper on “Teens CAN Be responsible Consumers” (avoid shoplifting, tactful complaints, handle merchandise carefully, etc.).
12. Organize an exhibit gibing tips to help consumers to be better shoppers.
13. Write an “advertisement” or public service announcement to promote 4-H club membership benefits to individuals and the community.
14. Sharing information with Others
a. Prepare “hints for check writing” posters for junior high and high schools.
b. Present illustrated talk to service clubs on “pointers for buying used cars”.
15. Researching a list of organizations that recycle unwanted products and distribute listing to community or publicize in newspaper.
16. Share money management and consumer information with parents and peers.
17. Be a good example by keeping a budget, establishing a checking account, and being an informed and efficient consumer.
18. Club visit to city, county, and school officials to become familiar with expenses for providing public goods and services.
19. Help the general public become aware of the procedure to sue in filing a consumer complaint.
20. Inform the general public of sources of information through radio, TV, newspaper, talks, and demonstrations.
21. Encourage high school students to enroll in courses dealing with management and consumer education.
22. Prepare educational exhibits and places in different locations in the community, county, and/or district. |
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
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Consumer Education Project Leader Position Description |
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