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    <title>LSU AgCenter . Volunteers</title>
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      <title>Volunteer Tracking and Training System</title>
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      <title>National 4-H Volunteer Initiative ExpandsThrough $1.5 Million Monsanto Donation</title>
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          <title>Louisiana 4-H Master Volunteer Portfolio</title>
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          <title>Planning a 4-H Program</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 17:18:39 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Facts about 4-H</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:16:10 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Planning a 4-H Club Program</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2006 14:22:31 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>What do 4-H Leaders Do?</title>
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          <title>Suggestions for Better Meetings</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:33:08 GMT</pubDate>
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          <title>Ideas for your 4-H Club Meetings</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[This handbook is designed for use by the 4-H Club member who is responsible for planning and conducting special activities and events for the club meeting.  It may also be useful for 4-H leaders who work with 4-H'ers. This handbook does not contain complete programs.  Its main purpose is to provide the club member with a variety of ideas for the meeting. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>You can give a Method Demonstration!</title>
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          <title>4-H Leaders Handbook for Growth</title>
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          <title>Your 4-H Meeting the Best it Can Be</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[Successful 4-H meetings do not happen by chance.  Great meeting require careful planning, club officers who know and use good meeting procedures, and respectful and responsible club members who are attentive, who are prepared to be involved, to express their ideas and give feedback to the club officers and committee chairs.  By following a well-planned agenda that officers have discussed in advance, a lot of meeting business can be accomplished in a short time. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Making 4-H Meetings Exciting!</title>
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          <description><![CDATA[It can be a challenge for 4-H leaders to plan exciting, involving meetings. Active club programs help create interest and provide inspiration and stimulation for members to learn through new experiences. There are many ways to incorporate active, fun learning into the 4-H Club experience. This publication provides a 4-H Club planning worksheet as a helpful resource for your club. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Florida 4-H Clip Art Gallery</title>
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          <title>National Volunteer Week 2009</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:26:03 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[National Volunteer Week, slated for April 19-25, 2009, is a perfect opportunity to recognize the contributions of volunteers, according to LSU AgCenter 4-H youth volunteer expert Dr. Janet Fox. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>2009 Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Annual Conference was a Big Success!</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:56:30 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Information on 2009 Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association Annual Conference. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Volunteer Leader Association hosts 2008 Southern Region Volunteer Forum</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:31:06 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This year, 12 committees, comprised of over 40 individuals helped plan and implement a wonderful volunteer forum that took place at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. Louisiana was the host state and the theme was “4-H - A Taste for All.” - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Letters to New Leaders</title>
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          <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:33:58 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[So you've volunteered, been appointed or have been chosen as the new 4-H leader!  Congratulations!  You're starting an interesting, challenging and rewarding experience.   Here is how to get started and manage these responsibilities. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TATarifa@agcenter.lsu.edu (Todd Tarifa)</dc:creator>
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          <title>VLA Vision</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2005 17:58:11 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The vision of Volunteer Leaders Association - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Preparing Volunteers to Respond to a Disaster</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:56:14 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[Whenever a disaster strikes, volunteers are often the first to respond.  Because the needs vary with each disaster, volunteers must be flexible in responding to  a disaster.  This document helps prepare volunteers to work with disaster victims as well as meet the needs that arise as a result of the disaster. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Understanding and Working with Teens</title>
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          <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2005 15:17:54 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[This guide discusses the common physical, mental, social and emotional characteristics for high school youth. Keep in mind that no two children develop according to the same schedule and the transitions are gradual. By accepting youth at their current developmental stage and offering challenging growth opportunities to help them make the transition into the next stage. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>JFox@agcenter.lsu.edu (Janet E. Fox)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Planning Volunteer Efforts</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2005 20:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[When disaster strikes, people everywhere want to help those individuals in need. To ensure that this compassion and generosity are put to good use, it’s important to know what stages victims go through disaster recovery. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <title>Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association</title>
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          <pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:27:27 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The Louisiana 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association is an organization for parents, leaders, and volunteers recognized by the LSU AgCenter and the Cooperative Extension Service as a partner for the purpose of enhancing the 4-H Program in the State of Louisiana. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TATarifa@agcenter.lsu.edu (Todd Tarifa)</dc:creator>
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          <title>Outstanding Youngsters, Volunteers Honored For Work In Livestock Projects</title>
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          <pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:07:25 GMT</pubDate>
          <description><![CDATA[The LSU AgCenter honored a group of outstanding volunteer leaders and 4-H and FFA members Saturday (Feb. 18) for their work with youth livestock projects. - Full Content set to .]]></description>
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          <dc:creator>TFaul@agcenter.lsu.edu (Terril D. Faul)</dc:creator>
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