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* [https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/4-H/volunteers/I4HVA-BYLAWS-Revised-2019.pdf?la=en&hash=29EA07BB2F3B3B512F4F855D8AB909F2D1AAF1A2 Idaho Volunteer Association Bylaws] | * [https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/4-H/volunteers/I4HVA-BYLAWS-Revised-2019.pdf?la=en&hash=29EA07BB2F3B3B512F4F855D8AB909F2D1AAF1A2 Idaho Volunteer Association Bylaws] | ||
== Acronyms == | == Acronyms == | ||
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* '''Advise.''' The Association serves as a representative of 4-H volunteers to advise the UI Extension 4-H program. | * '''Advise.''' The Association serves as a representative of 4-H volunteers to advise the UI Extension 4-H program. | ||
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== Distinguished Service Awards == | == Distinguished Service Awards == | ||
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<blockquote>The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is the highest honor that a 4-H volunteer in Idaho can receive. This award recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the county and district. County award recipients are considered for district recognition and district winners for the statewide award. | <blockquote>The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is the highest honor that a 4-H volunteer in Idaho can receive. This award recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the county and district. County award recipients are considered for district recognition and district winners for the statewide award. | ||
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=== Supporting Documents === | === Supporting Documents === | ||
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* [https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/4-H/volunteers/DSA-Selection-Matrix-2018-pdf.pdf?la=en&hash=C5B02788F83AAD8C856D5C5828EED270702845C7 DSA Selection Matrix] | * [https://www.uidaho.edu/-/media/UIdaho-Responsive/Files/Extension/4-H/volunteers/DSA-Selection-Matrix-2018-pdf.pdf?la=en&hash=C5B02788F83AAD8C856D5C5828EED270702845C7 DSA Selection Matrix] | ||
=== County Level === | === County Level === | ||
At the county level, the University of Idaho Extension Faculty/Staff may work with other volunteers in the county to establish and recognize a single volunteer in their county which is deserving of an award for outstanding support of youth, leadership, and the 4-H program. It is ultimately the responsibility for the Extension office to select a DSA recipient at the county level. Extension faculty and staff should be encouraged by the IVA to select a recipient, and the IVA will award said recipient with an item of recognition. Each county will promote their one (1) selected recipient to the district level. | At the county level, the University of Idaho Extension Faculty/Staff may work with other volunteers in the county to establish and recognize a single volunteer in their county which is deserving of an award for outstanding support of youth, leadership, and the 4-H program. It is ultimately the responsibility for the Extension office to select a DSA recipient at the county level. Extension faculty and staff should be encouraged by the IVA to select a recipient, and the IVA will award said recipient with an item of recognition. Each county will promote their one (1) selected recipient to the district level. | ||
=== District Level === | === District Level === | ||
Each of Idaho’s four districts will acknowledge an outstanding volunteer whose efforts are exemplary. These nominees are drawn from the respective volunteers who were selected as county-level DSA recipients. It is the role of each district’s volunteer association to select the district DSA recipient from this pool. Each district recipient will be promoted to the state level selection process. | Each of Idaho’s four districts will acknowledge an outstanding volunteer whose efforts are exemplary. These nominees are drawn from the respective volunteers who were selected as county-level DSA recipients. It is the role of each district’s volunteer association to select the district DSA recipient from this pool. Each district recipient will be promoted to the state level selection process. | ||
==== Selection Process ==== | ==== Selection Process ==== | ||
The IVA will form a selection comittee whose task will be to review all nominations from each county in their respective districts and select a winner. This recipient will be awarded at the district level. | The IVA will form a selection comittee whose task will be to review all nominations from each county in their respective districts and select a winner. This recipient will be awarded at the district level. | ||
=== State Level === | === State Level === | ||
In furtherance of the selection comittee’s efforts, the IVA will select one of the four (4) district-level winners as the state-level DSA recipient. This individual may be nominated at a national level (as has been the case in the past) to be reconized in the Western Region of the United States. | In furtherance of the selection comittee’s efforts, the IVA will select one of the four (4) district-level winners as the state-level DSA recipient. This individual may be nominated at a national level (as has been the case in the past) to be reconized in the Western Region of the United States. | ||
=== (National) === | === (National) === | ||
== E.T. Walker Memorial Opportunity Grant == | == E.T. Walker Memorial Opportunity Grant == | ||
<blockquote>nothing here, yet… coming soon! :construction: | <blockquote>nothing here, yet… coming soon! :construction: | ||
</blockquote> | </blockquote> | ||
Revision as of 06:10, 23 January 2024
Supporting Documents and References
Acronyms
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
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| IVA | Idaho (4-H) Volunteer Association |
| UI | University of Idaho |
| UoI | University of Idaho |
| DSA | Distinguished Service Award (see Distinguished Service Awards below) |
Purpose
The specific object and purposes of this organization shall be as follows:
- Education. The Association will strive to provide tools and opportunities to educate and expand the knowledge of 4-H volunteers.
- Recognition. The Association will acknowledge the efforts and contributions of 4-H volunteers throughout the state.
- Advocacy. The Association acts as an advocate for the 4-H program to stakeholders and policy makers on behalf of the UI Extension 4-H program.
- Advise. The Association serves as a representative of 4-H volunteers to advise the UI Extension 4-H program.
Distinguished Service Awards
Distinguished Service Awards are granted at county, district, and state levels each year in Idaho.
The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) is the highest honor that a 4-H volunteer in Idaho can receive. This award recognizes outstanding volunteer service to the county and district. County award recipients are considered for district recognition and district winners for the statewide award.
Supporting Documents
County Level
At the county level, the University of Idaho Extension Faculty/Staff may work with other volunteers in the county to establish and recognize a single volunteer in their county which is deserving of an award for outstanding support of youth, leadership, and the 4-H program. It is ultimately the responsibility for the Extension office to select a DSA recipient at the county level. Extension faculty and staff should be encouraged by the IVA to select a recipient, and the IVA will award said recipient with an item of recognition. Each county will promote their one (1) selected recipient to the district level.
District Level
Each of Idaho’s four districts will acknowledge an outstanding volunteer whose efforts are exemplary. These nominees are drawn from the respective volunteers who were selected as county-level DSA recipients. It is the role of each district’s volunteer association to select the district DSA recipient from this pool. Each district recipient will be promoted to the state level selection process.
Selection Process
The IVA will form a selection comittee whose task will be to review all nominations from each county in their respective districts and select a winner. This recipient will be awarded at the district level.
State Level
In furtherance of the selection comittee’s efforts, the IVA will select one of the four (4) district-level winners as the state-level DSA recipient. This individual may be nominated at a national level (as has been the case in the past) to be reconized in the Western Region of the United States.
(National)
E.T. Walker Memorial Opportunity Grant
nothing here, yet… coming soon! :construction:
