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April 6, 2004
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OPEN CALL FOR THE 4HUSA WEB CREW
http://www.4husa.org/
Overview:
The 4HUSA Web Crew is being formed to redesign, supervise, manage and market the website--www.4husa.org--as a site exclusively for, by and about the young people of 4-H across the country. The purpose of the site redesign is marketing-focused in order to enhance and more accurately reflect the national image of 4-H. The site will reflect the message, 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. It will feature timely and interactive elements and demonstrate the size, diversity and value of the 4-H adventure. It will be a one-stop website for
4-H.
Eligibility/Criteria:
Candidates for the Web Crew may be nominated or self-nominated. State 4-H leader and/or county 4-H agent recommendation or statement of support for nominees is required. Candidates will be 4-H members (13-20 years-old) with demonstrated expertise in website design and management. A selection committee of 4-Hers who are involved in technology and the Internet will choose a team of 12 members. While the 4H-USA Web Crew will be developing a site for marketing and promotion purposes, members of all 4-H tech teams are encouraged to be candidates.
Responsibilities:
The term of an assignment will be 12 months. Members who accept the responsibility of time-sensitive and time-demanding assignments, such as state news headlines and calendar management, will receive stipends. Members of the Web Crew will conduct their assignment through virtual meetings and IM. The first face-to-face meeting will be scheduled for late summer 2004. The Web Crew will be supervised by David Henderson, senior vice president for strategic communications at National 4-H Council.
Timing:
Deadline for recommending candidates: May 1, 2004
Email nominations to webcrew@fourhcouncil.edu no later than May 1, 2004
Web Crew team members chosen: May 15, 2004
Website Redesign Phases (May 15 July 1, 2004)
-Phase 1: Layout designs / prototypes
-Phase 2: Refining chosen design
-Phase 3: Finalizing design and preparing implementation
-Phase 4: Implementation
New site debut: August 1, 2004
Elements and features of 4husa.org will include:
Emphasis towards youth ages 13 - 16 years old
Complete lists of 4-H websites organized by state
State news headlines with links to more information
Forums for achievements, i.e. blogs
Master National 4-H calendar (with major events)
Message boards
Showcase of top 4-H sites with logos
Easier to join and get more information
Curriculum resources
4-H store
myname@4husa.org email alias
Showcase for 4-H opportunities
-National 4-H Youth Directions Council
-Collegiate 4-H
-National 4-H Youth Technology Team
Links to sites for grown-ups
Extension agents
Volunteers
Business partners
Donors
Parents: What they need to know about the Internet
Mentoring opportunities
The 4-H Name & Emblem is protected by 18 USC 707.
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