4-H Canada Annual Report | 2020-2021

Annual Report 2020-2021

Learn To Do By Doing

TABLE of CONTENTS

Our Mission To empower youth to be responsible, caring and contributing leaders that effect positive change in the world around them.

Learning To Do By Doing With Resilience 3 Meet our Youth Advisory Committee 4 4-H in Canada: By the Numbers 6

Our Vision Thriving communities in partnership with youth leaders.

Impact on Youth 8

4-H Motto

National Programs 9

Learn To Do By Doing

4-H Impact from Coast-to-Coast 13 Leadership Excellence 20 Identity 22

4-H Pledge

Resources 24

I pledge

Leadership Governance 31

My head to clearer thinking, My heart to greater loyalty, My hands to larger service, My health to better living,

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Inclusion 4-H in Canada is open to all without discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability.

We are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment that allows for universal access and participation.

Valerie Stone Chair, 4-H Canada Board of Directors

LEARN TO DO

BY DOING WITH

Stefanie Nagelschmitz Chair, Canadian 4-H Foundation

Shannon Benner Chief Executive Officer, 4-H Canada

RESILIENCE Across Canada, in our communities and our homes, and around the world, this past year was full of challenges we never could have imagined. From working remotely, to postponing events so that we could run our programs online with the same positive impact, we certainly felt those challenges at 4-H Canada, but we also found in these challenges, new opportunities.

At a time when many families and youth were unable to participate in their extracurricular activities or connect with friends, we are proud to be able to keep supporting a community of close to 17,000 youth members and over 8,000 volunteer leaders. As 4-H’ers, 4-H clubs and even those outside of 4-H were looking for ways to keep learning new skills, stay active, and have fun. The 4-H community did not hesitate and, in true Learn To Do By Doing fashion, got straight to work in adapting to the COVID world.

What we have seen since then is the sheer strength and resilience of the 4-H movement. Twenty seven new clubs were started in 2020-2021, and many existing clubs moved online, finding new and fun ways to connect. 4-Hers completed a total of 33,992 projects this year! As well, provincial 4-H organizations quickly pivoted to implement new and adapted programs, finding innovative opportunities to engage and empower youth.

At the national level, our ability to rapidly make decisions, adjust our programs, and develop new initiatives, not only created opportunities to support youth and volunteers, as well as grow awareness of 4-H with new audiences, but also maintain a strong financial position thanks to the unwavering support of our public funders and private sponsors. We are incredibly thankful to have supporters like ours, who are partners in the true sense of the word. Since COVID began, they have supported the evolution of our programs, working with us to ensure our positive impact on youth went undisrupted, and played an active role in many of our programs and virtual events.

As we embarked on the final year of our existing Strategic Plan, we were well positioned to continue to meet the goals of the four strategic priorities, and made achievements that further strengthened the 4-H program in Canada. Notably, under Leadership Excellence, we successfully implemented the accreditation-based model for provincial membership, demonstrating unequivocally the best in class and cohesive 4-H policies and standards that exist amongst 4-H organizations from coast to coast.

Through our partnership with the provinces, and an unwavering commitment to youth safety and risk management, 4-H is now positioned as a Canadian leader in the youth-serving sector by meeting or exceeding industry standards in this area.

The relationship between national and provincial 4-H bodies has never been stronger, not only at the operational level, but also at the governance level between our respective Boards, with creation of the Provincial Leadership Advisory Committee (PLAC). This is the product of a motion made and passed at the 2020 AGM to establish a Standing Committee of the 4-H Canada Board, for the purpose of providing non-binding recommendations pertaining to provincial affairs.

Also playing an integral role this year was the Youth Advisory Committee who, through regular consultations, engagement in virtual programs, and contributions to the development of new resources, as well as outreach with industry, partners, their peers, and on social media, were drivers of success in 4-H Canada’s achievements for 2020-2021.

We were excited to see even higher levels of engagement in our 4-H celebrations this year, from Show Your 4-H Colours day to the Leadership Awards, held virtually in February 2021, hosted by none other than Rick Mercer! What better year than this to come together (virtually), to find ways to show our pride, have fun and celebrate the outstanding individuals who exemplify 4-H leadership. Thanks to all of you, our Show Your 4-H Colours T-Shirt Fundraiser raised nearly $13,000 for the 4-H provinces and Canadian 4-H Foundation, and the Awards event raised over $50,000 for our Foundation and the future of 4-H in Canada.

As we conclude our current strategic plan, the successes of which are listed throughout this report, we look forward to our new 5-year plan, with a focus on innovation, inclusion, business excellence and growth.

This strategic plan comes after a full year of consultations with youth, volunteers, provincial staff and boards, as well as stakeholders and partners. We are excited to embark upon this strategic plan, and work is already underway to achieve our shared priorities, beginning with the establishment of a new strategic and operational committee structure for the national and provincial offices.

Thanks to you, our members, alumni, youth, leaders, colleagues, stakeholders, partners and champions, we were able to not only weather a year of uncertainty, but also achieve great success! Though things may not be quite back to normal, there is great hope for what lies ahead in 2021-2022. We look forward to a year of even greater opportunities for collaboration, innovation, youth empowerment, and growth for the 4-H movement in Canada.

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MEET our YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) represents the national youth voice for 4-H Canada, ensuring that youth perspectives are integrated into all departments and programs. YAC members work together to support national initiatives, while gaining valuable leadership skills and experiences.

YAC Composition & Mandate • Representation from each province • Act as Ambassadors for their province and 4-H Canada • Responsible for making recommendations to 4-H Canada regarding programming, policy, development, and more • Represent 4-H Canada at events and conferences in a variety of roles

“Even in a year filled with a pandemic there is never a dull moment in 4-H! Switching to virtual events always seemed like the future but 2020 brought us success with our first ever virtual Members Forum and Citizenship Congress. As always 4-H does it best!”

Logan Emiry, Chair

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YAC Working Groups: Impact on National Activities Marketing & Communications • Contributions to brand awareness initiatives and the production of national publications.

4-H Canada Conferences • Insight on the design, planning, and delivery of Members Forum and Citizenship Congress.

Board Representatives & Admissions • Representation on the Board of Directors and participation in scholarship reviews.

Program & Policy • Advisement on new programs, resources, and initiatives.

Logan Emiry Ontario Chair

Eugenie Officer Quebec Vice-Chair

McAuley Bellows Newfoundland and Labrador Secretary

Hannah Boulton British Columbia

Matt Boutilier Nova Scotia

Brandon Callahan New Brunswick

George Meggison Manitoba

Moira McRann Alberta

Brett Rumpel Saskatchewan

Sophie MacDonald Prince Edward Island

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: A D A N A C N I H 4 S R E B M U N e h t Y B 16,985 4-H Members 1,313 Clubs 27 New Clubs Started 8,132 Leaders 33,992 Projects AB

Member Demographics

4,778 Members 3,539 Leaders 296 Clubs

56% Female Members 43.6% Male Members 0.4% Other 55.7% Farm 29.6% Rural 12.4% Urban Average Member Age: *Stats reflect the year ending Dec. 31, 2020.

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BC

2,161 Members 590 Leaders 140 Clubs

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SK

2,613 Members 922 Leaders 159 Clubs

NL

112 Members 39 Leaders 5 Clubs

AJRQ

347 Members 25 Clubs

NS

ON

3,305 Members 1,882 Leaders 465 Clubs

MB

1,077 Members 332 Leaders 102 Clubs

1,590 Members 473 Leaders 74 Clubs

QC

264 Members 23 Leaders 10 Clubs

PEI

377 Members 229 Leaders 20 Clubs

NB

361 Members 103 Leaders 17 Clubs

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IMPACT on YOUTH STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT CARD 2018-2021

Youth Leadership in Action Over the past three years, the Youth Advisory Committee has been making a positive impact both here in Canada and around the world. They have played a leadership role with 4-H Canada, supporting program delivery, leading social media engagement campaigns and acting as ambassadors for 4-H at industry events and conferences.

OBJECTIVE: Increase our impact on youth by supporting the advancement and implementation of world-class 4-H positive youth development programs that have measurable impact.

OUTCOMES:  Engage more youth • 1,400+ registration for 4-H Canada Outreach Initiatives o 900+ in 2020-2021 with new 4-H at Home kits – a 552% increase in engagement, with 50% new to 4-H audiences • 1,100+ youth participated in national programs and conferences • 194 new clubs started  Provide accessible and relevant leadership opportunities to youth in diverse communities • 3 Youth speaking engagements at United Nations conferences, and participation in other international events • 470+ youth completed 4000+ service hours in diverse communities across Canada • Youth feedback led to creation of new mental health and healthy living suite of resources for youth and leaders  Clearly articulate the impact of the 4-H program in Canada • Began national outcomes measurement plan with the SEARCH institute • Even greater emphasis on tracking trends and outcomes from youth participants year over year • 96% of youth participants in national programs felt 4-H helped them advance their career goals • 84% said they felt they had mastered new skills • 85% felt they Learned to Do by Doing

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Connecting with their global 4-H peers, they have been advocates for including a youth voice in the development of food security policy, sitting on panels at the United Nation’s (UN) Food and Agriculture Organization, and have presented on 4-H as a model of successful youth engagement to bodies such as the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture.

Most recently they have played an integral role in the development of 4-H Canada’s new Strategic Plan and will no doubt be vital to its success over the coming years.

4-H in Canada

Positive Youth Development Formula

Positive Values

Responsibility

Safe, fun, Inclusive Environment Caring Adults Sense of Purpose

Learn To Do

By Doing

Planning and Decision Making

Skill Mastery

Leadership Development

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Responsible, Caring, Contributing Leaders

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National Programs Programming for the 4-H movement in Canada has major impact across four Leadership Development Pillars.

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Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Science & Technology

Community Engagement & Communications

Environment & Healthy Living

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Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

Science & Technology

CAREERS ON THE GROW

SCIENCE FAIR

The Careers on the Grow suite of programming supports senior 4-H youth in exploring career paths, learning and applying new skills, and gaining hands-on work experience. The program typically includes domestic and international exchanges and internships, which were unfortunately unable to happen in 2020 given global travel restrictions. Other aspects of the program, however, continued to be delivered with youth developing the in-demand and transferrable skills employers most look for, including decision-making, communication, and leadership.

March 3-7, 2021, Virtual

Fifty-seven youth took part in four virtual activities that were held this year, including three learning sessions and workshops and in the areas of: • Financial Literacy • Building and Using Your LinkedIn Profile • Exploring Careers in Policy and Governance Participants at 4-H Canada’s Members Forum also took part in the digital Mentorship Circles with leaders in agri-business, public service, not-for-profits, and academia. Youth and mentors took part in speed rounds of conversation, where members were able to ask about the experiences of these professionals, learn more about their fields of study and work, and seek advice for their own future paths.

As a program that already had a virtual component, and is centered on exploration and innovation, it is no wonder the 4-H Canada Science Fair was a success again this year despite having to go entirely online. 4-H’ers in the competition once explored their own passions, experimenting and developing their science projects, either in pairs or as individuals. After the first round of virtual judging, 7 youth advanced to the final round of the 4-H Canada Science Fair in March 2021.

Judges were impressed by the projects presented, including turning biowaste into fuel, exploring the impacts on producerconsumer relationship and ocean acidification. Three winners, Mac D., Mark N. and Sophie F. were chosen to move on to the virtual Canada Wide Science Fair (CWSF) in May 2021.

Danae K. and Caelan D., two additional winner s from last year’s 4-H Canada Science Fair also advanced to the CWSF, as the event was postponed in 2020.

Special CWSF 2021 Awards: • Mac D. (BC) – Youth Can Innovate Award, Gold Medal, Special Award, and Challenge Award • Mark N. (AB) – Bronze medal

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Community Engagement & Communications

Environment & Healthy Living

MEMBERS FORUM November 6-7, 2020, Virtual

CITIZENSHIP CONGRESS December 1-5, 2020, Virtual Citizenship Congress, 4-H Canada’s long-running program focused on understanding democratic processes and becoming more civically engaged, was also held virtually for the first time in 2020.

This year’s theme “Looking to the Future: Canada’s Role in Climate Action” explored where Canada currently stands on climate action through the lens of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. Forty-two delegates participated in workshops where they learned about parliamentary procedure, and developed their skills in public speaking and persuasion, as well as sessions on careers in policy and governance and the Sustainable Development Goals.

As with every Citizenship Congress, youth prepared extensively for the culminating parliamentary debate.

2020 Citizenship Congress Debate Resolution:

“Be it resolved that Canada shall become a global leader in Climate Action by taking the measures to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 13 by the year 2030.”

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First offered in 1931, 4-H Canada’s Members Forum is our longest-running program. The 88th, and first-ever virtual edition of this iconic event was an opportunity for 42 4-H youth across Canada to come together for an impactful, engaging, and funfilled conference. The 2020 theme “My World, My Career, My Self” gave members a chance to learn the environment and climate action, career skills, and personal well-being. Delegates took part in sessions that explored the importance of mental health and collaborative work in a digital world, built their skills in financial literacy and professional branding workshops, and had mentorship meetings with industry professionals.

4-H at Home

My Plate and the Planet

In 2020, 4-H Canada expanded our ever-popular Outreach Initiatives to create the 4-H at Home suite of hands-on learning opportunities, available for use by 4-H clubs (as a club or at home depending on public health guidelines), 4-H families and, for the first time, non-4-H audiences. These kits and activity books are full of resources, facts, and activities to get youth thinking about the world around them, through the lens of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, and to support them in taking charge of their own healthy living.

SDG #2 Zero Hunger

There were more than 900 registrations from across Canada, which is a 562% increase in uptake from last year! More than 50% of those who registered were audiences new to 4-H, expanding awareness of the 4-H program across Canada, and serving the wider Canadian youth population at a time when families are looking for activities encouraging youth to get outside, learn new skills and have fun.

My Plate and the Planet was an exciting new initiative that encouraged youth ages 8 to 16 to explore the food we eat and the world around us through hands-on activities including planting seeds to grow and make your own salad. It’s all about having some 4-H fun in your own home.

Dig into Soil SDGs #13 Climate Action and #15 Life on Land The Dig into Soil initiative encouraged youth ages 8 to 16 to explore how healthy soils contribute to addressing climate change. Through hands-on activities such as starting a compost at home, participants able to their hands dirty and learn about soil conservation and the Sustainable Development Goals.

Unbox Your Mind SDG #3 Good Health and Well-Being The new Unbox Your Mind initiative empowered youth to get to know themselves better while learning new ways to identify and manage stress. Youth and volunteer leaders were provided with tools, resources, and hands-on activities to help youth explore and discover the mental health strategies that work best for them.

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4-H IMPACT from T S A O C O T T S A O C During the 2020-2021 fiscal year, 4-H provincial organizations achieved milestones, launched innovative programming, and continued to provide a wide range of activities, resources, and supports to 4-H’ers from coast-to-coast. Keep reading to learn about some of the highlights from each province.

4-H NOVA SCOTIA Since 1922, 4-H Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture have worked together to support the growth of the Nova Scotia agricultural industry. Early in 2021, complete control over 4-H Nova Scotia programs that have been traditionally controlled and operated by the province, were successfully transitioned to 4-H Nova Scotia.

Members enrolled in 2020 were recognized with participation certificates as in-person activities were transitioned to a 4-H at Home program throughout May and June due to COVID-19.

Though it required being nimble and having a willingness to pivot, 4-H Nova Scotia was successful in providing virtual and some in-person programming to members in 2021.

4-H Nova Scotia is proud to have successfully initiated Youth Safety at 4-H in Canada Training to compliment Commit to Kids Training and to have advanced through the Accreditation process.

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Fast Facts: • The team at 4-H Nova Scotia has grown! Building from a staff of four to nine, this group of individuals brings together diverse skill sets and enthusiasm to launch this new chapter in the 4-H Nova Scotia story. Feedback from members, leaders and volunteers has been positive on the level of service now being delivered by 4-H Nova Scotia.

On the Horizon in NS: • Review and development of resources to deliver consistant programming throughout the province.

• Identifying opportunities to engage new members and volunteers.

• Identifying funding sources and building relationships with industry partners.

4-H NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR Our Summerside Rockets club started an Indigenous Cultural Learning program whereby the members learned about Mi’kmaq culture.

We continued with the Northern Breed and Sled Dog program, where members learned about Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes and dog sledding.

On the Horizon in NL: • Our Summerside Rockets club will be continuing to learn the Mi’kmaw language as well as various teachings of the Mi’kmaq culture, Mi’kmaq crafts and songs.

• We will be continuing with our Agricultural Vegetable Growing Project for food sustainability • As well will be continuing with the Northern Breed and Dog Sledding program to further the members’ knowledge and ability to ride dog sled.

We also continued to learn about planting vegetables and planted various vegetables as part of our Agricultural Vegetable Growing program for food sustainability.

4-H PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND Due to COVID-19, PEI had to close our programming from March until September of 2020. While we had some uptake from the 4-H community with online opportunities, it was limited.

In October, we saw 19 of 21 4-H PEI clubs reorganize, with slightly lower membership numbers. Since then, 4-H clubs have been able to meet and have been participating in-person for the 4-H year.

On the Horizon in PEI: • New project development focusing on Agri-food technologies, Agri-business and technology. This will be aimed at older members and connected to current Agriculture Industry needs • Summer Project workshops, in place of exhibition, for members to attend in-person clinic sessions related to projects.

• Summer social gatherings for members to explore PEI and connect with 4-H friends in the absence of exhibition opportunities.

4-H PEI met all requirements to achieve Accreditation with 4-H Canada beginning in January 2021.

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4-H NEW BRUNSWICK With COVID-19 restrictions in place for our programs, 4-H New Brunswick was focused on organizational change, especially with the transition to a new team of staff.

The Board of Directors, who has been more dedicated and functional, was focused on completing Accreditation with 4-H Canada. There is a sense of accomplishment, as well as a greater sense of belonging.

4-H New Brunswick is looking forward to a fresh beginning with a new organizational and strategic plan, and we are planning for increased efforts in communications.

4-H QUEBEC 4-H Quebec had the pleasure of experiencing a few 2020 programs before the coronavirus brought everything to a halt.

Our junior winter camp was such a fun, memorable experience for all of 36 members, junior leaders and chaperone and staff who spent the weekend on the beautiful grounds of camp Fatima in NotreDame D’ile Perrot, Quebec.

The provincial square dance competition brought together 7 Club Square Dance Teams and 150 family members and friends to the McGill Macdonald campus grand ball room for a full day of dance, music and competition.

2021 Innovative Ag Tour went virtual which made it possible to expand our scope to include 8 agricultural businesses from eastern and western Canada. Quebec 4-H Youth had an even broader experience of what is being accomplished in farming from coast to coast in Canada and 100 participants got to tour from the comfort of home.

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Fast Facts: • Slight decline in membership numbers, however it is looking positive that we will see new clubs.

On the Horizon in NB: 4-H New Brunswick will be focused on: • Program delivery • Membership growth • Presence and communication

Fast Facts: • Youth Creativity was seen in new ways - from Online art competitions, gradening at home projects, on line tutorials and games.

• Due to no person to person contact activities, many clubs have initiated online meetings and safe social media sharing experiences and have maintained relational connections during this time on zoom.

• Our membership registration declined by 20 percent as a result of covid19 meeting restrictions.

On the Horizon in QC: • 4- H Quebec is looking forward to hosting a modified Rally July/August 2021.

• There is a lot of anticipation from the Senior Members and others who are looking forward to a live, in-person Welcome Back event in the fall, as well as an in-person Innovative Ag Tour in 2022.

• The Junior members are looking forward to the fun of an overnight trip at the 2022 JWC Leadership Camp.

ASSOCIATION DES JEUNES RURAUX DU QUÉBEC (AJRQ) First of all, we began 2020 in Lévis with our 40th Annual General Meeting. Little did we know, it was one of the last times we would all be together. Thank you to Bellechasse-Montmagny and Bassinde-la-Chaudière CJR for their excellent work organizing the event.

In collaboration with the AJRQ, the Sollio & Avantis Agriculture cooperative organized a home-based rural youth contest. We thank them for inviting the youth of the AJRQ to participate in its contest. Over 400 youth across Quebec took part, many of whom were participating in the rural youth movement for the first time.

Finally, in November 2020, the AJRQ hired a new coordinator, Frédéric Marcoux, to guide the organization through the many challenges it will face once the pandemic ends in a few months.

4-H ONTARIO 4-H Ontario added new Online Explore 4-H and Cloverbuds @ Home Experiences, adapting some of the most popular hands-on activities from the 4-H library. Creating an engaging and immersive at home experience for over 200 young people.

Fast Facts: • An at-home rural youth competition brought together over 400 youth across Quebec, many of whom were participating in the rural youth movement for the first time.

• Unfortunately, membership dropped by nearly 50% due to the pandemic.

On the Horizon for AJRQ: • Diversify the AJRQ: To achieve this goal, we are organizing meetings with the Fédération de la Relève agricole du Québec.

The aim is to reach different agricultural sectors and develop an action plan.

• Hold an in-person activity as soon as we are allowed. Young people are tired of going virtual since they have their classes online. An in-person activity would therefore be welcome.

On the Horizon in ON: • New Summer Survival Guide and Holiday Survival Guide for parents and young people. These new digital publications are packed full of over 30 recipes, games and activities that families can do at home to keep busy and learning this summer.

Youth and parents were able to, not only explore 4-H from home, but to connect with the organization and contribute towards completion credits. Based on the success of the program it has been adapted to run with Google classroom in 2021.

4-H Ontario introduced online registration when COVID-19 hit and it became apparent that families needed a quick, easy, and socially-distant way to enroll in 4-H. 4-H Ontario built a quick, province-wide solution that is evolving into a long-term sustainable program for managing online registrations and events going forward.

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4-H MANITOBA 4-H Manitoba was successful with a Virtual Communications Event. All Area and Provincial Communications were held via Zoom. Sixty members competed in the Provincial event, with upwards of 100 families cheering them on.

Through sponsorship from Viterra and partnership with local producer groups, 4-H Manitoba provided an 8-week virtual online cooking series. Forty-three members, aged 12-17, prepared food items live with their host and also learned how each item was produced.

Fast Facts: • Manitoba 4-H Council created the Keystone 4-H Virtual Club for members whose own clubs did not reorganize, and took part in provincial activities, Virtual Series and received their Achievement.

• Other clubs held virtual sessions, boosting club membership.

Virtual clubs engaged youth new to 4-H looking for opportunities after extracurricular activities were cancelled across the province.

On the Horizon in MB: • Manitoba 4-H Council, in partnership with Manitoba Beef and Forage Initiatives (MBFI) and Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development, purchased a dystocia model cow which will be used to educate youth about the cattle birthing process. “Clover” is housed at the MBFI farm and a program is in development for 4-H clubs to utilize.

4-H SASKATCHEWAN 2020 began with a strong start with the 60th anniversary event for the Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation and plans for our largest AGM to date. However, when COVID-19 affected in-person programs and events, 4-H Saskatchewan was quick to pivot and adapt.

Exploring 4-H @ Home is an online outreach and engagement program shared on Facebook and our website, where we post a new activity based on the 4-H pillars each day of the week. We had around 400 users, over six months, and ultimately created 100 activities from 40 different projects.

4-H Saskatchewan was able to develop nine different outreach kits, each based in one of the 4-H pillars, including a beef production board game, wellness journals and learning about watersheds.

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Fast Facts: • 2020 was the Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation’s 60th “Diamond” Anniversary Year.

• The Foundation was created by an act of legislature in 1960 for the purpose of supporting the 4-H movement in Saskatchewan.

• We met our goal of raising $60,000 for our 60th anniversary.

Then, surpassed it with a major gift from Mr. Brian Hesje, which was among the largest individual gifts ever made to our Foundation.

On the Horizon in SK: • Looking forward to a return to in-person programming and events over the summer and fall, with modified in-person achievements and regional shows, and day-camps in place of summer camp, as well as a special alumni/leader event.

• New outreach kits focused on Science & Technology and Environment & Healthy Living.

• Continuing along our newly developed strategic plan (20212023) focusing on the strategic pillars.

4-H ALBERTA

Fast Facts:

In October 2020, 4-H Alberta started its 2020-2021 club year as a new organization, including new staff and a new CEO.

• Despite COVID-19, 4-H Alberta retained 94% of its members, leaders, and volunteers and gained three (3) new funders in 2020 and 2021.

4-H Alberta developed and delivered several new programs with the support of sponsors and funders - in addition to delivering existing programs and events (all adjusted to meet COVID-19 guidelines).

On the Horizon in AB: • With 4-H Alberta’s first elected board in place and nearly all matters from the merger resolved. The entire organization will now be shifting its focus towards making it a ‘member-first organization’.

• 4-H Alberta is revamping nearly all of its programing to understand the roots that made 4-H a 100-year+ legacy program and deliver industry-leading training and development opportunities to its members.

• 4-H Alberta will be refining and delivering a new evergreen project to, over time, consistently introduce new youth and their families to 4-H in Alberta, with the goal of comfortably and confidently moving these families into a 4-H club.

4-H BRITISH COLUMBIA

Fast Facts:

Food For Thought Day Camps - The one-day length programs focused on virtual farm tours and presentations with agriculture professionals along with low-touch physically distanced agricultural themed activities.

• Through our new club support program, we have seen an increased interest in starting new clubs. Five new clubs were started in 2020 with 16 inquiries for potential new clubs.

• As part of our educational outreach to under-represented communities, we have seen an increase of 29% in Indigenous youth 4-H membership over the previous year.

Field to Fork Challenge - Youth, 4-H and non-4-H, were engaged in learning about and cooking with BC foods through participation in an online video competition. The top 20 participants attended a one-day virtual conference that showcased three BC commodities through virtual farm tours, Q&As with farmers and a three-course cooking session with Celebrity Chef Randle.

On the Horizon in BC: • New Environment and Health Living Day Camps - Program for intermediate youth ages 11 - 14 delivered in one day length camps in three locations around the province. The program will be divided into three different modules that help participants to examine their own health, the health of their communities and the health of our environment.

• Agriculture Science Project - Curriculum development is underway for our new Agriculture Science project. Members will have a choice of three areas to explore: Soil Science, Veterinary Science and Agriculture Technology Innovation.

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LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT CARD 2018-2021 OBJECTIVE: Support capacity building of 4-H volunteers and professional staff across the country, which will result in high-quality, skilled and engaged leadership.

OUTCOMES:  Collaborate with provincial 4-H partners to support program delivery and standards of excellence • Introduction of a Director of Risk Management and Accreditation • Youth Safety Manual for 4-H in Canada and standardized youth safety policies • National Code of Conduct for 4-H in Canada • Joint Inclusion Statement for 4-H In Canada • Strengthened National Insurance Plan

 Work with provincial 4-H partners to support effective governance and structure, and strengthen roles • New Accreditation model for 4-H Canada’s provincial membership • Creation of Provincial Leadership Advisory Committee to the 4-H Canada Board of Directors

 Develop high-calibre learning resources accessible to leaders and professionals in the 4-H community • 100% increase in size of annual Leadership Summit • Leaders Learn Webinar series

 Develop tools and resources to attract and retain excellent leaders • Commit to Kids Volunteer Leader training • Youth Safety Reporting Database

 Strengthen relationships with our Global 4-H Network partners • Annual in-person meetings of the Global 4-H Network Board • Relationship building with shared international stakeholders • Participation in Global 4-H partner conferences

Provincial Leadership Advisory Committee to the 4-H Canada Board of Directors Co-Chairs Eric Dalke - Director, 4-H Canada Board of Directors Philip Fenez - President-Elect, 4-H Manitoba Board of Directors

Members Ben Graham - Trustee, Canadian 4-H Foundation Robert Larsen - Director, 4-H Canada Board of Directors Valerie Stone - Chair, 4-H Canada Board of Directors Cheryl Sullivan - President, 4-H Ontario Board of Directors Stan Figley - Leader Delegate, 4-H Saskatchewan Board of Directors Terri lynn Gillett - Co-Chair, 4-H Newfoundland and Labrador Lyanne Almberg - Chair, 4-H Alberta Board of Directors Scott Masters - Past President, 4-H Nova Scotia Lorna Kotz - President, 4-H BC Board of Directors Fred VanderKloet - Chair, 4-H PEI Trust Andrea Callahan - President, 4-H New Brunswick Board of Directors Morgan Passmore - President, 4-H Quebec Board of Directors

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N O I T A T I D E R C C A A D A N A C N I H 4 R O F Following years of consultation, review and collaboration, the new accreditation model for 4-H in Canada is in place, with great success by our provincial 4-H organizations across Canada! This model demonstrates a commitment across Canada to a best-in-class culture as a leading positive youth development organization. Through shared national standards, 4-H in Canada is empowered to consistently achieve high levels of competency and rigour.

As the national governing body for 4-H in Canada, 4-H Canada facilitates the accreditation process, and in 2020-2021 provincial 4-H organizations were audited on 75 standards in the areas of Governance, Risk Management, Operational Policies, Brand, Copyright and Trademarks, and Programs. Congratulations to all of our Accredited provincial organizations!

4-H Accreditation Insignia

Youth Safety Reporting System

The 4-H in Canada Accreditation Insignia is a visual mark that indicates a 4-H organization in Canada has achieved accreditation.

The insignia is a symbol to the public of the focus of 4-H organizations in Canada in providing a safe and inclusive environment and world-class programming that empowers today’s youth leaders.

4-H considers the safety and well-being of 4-H youth members its top priority. The Youth Safety Reporting System for 4-H in Canada enables leaders, volunteers, and staff to conveniently submit confidential Activity Plans and Incident Report forms directly to their provincial organization. The secure system can be accessed from a computer or mobile device without the need for an account. This new approval process has been instrumental during COVID to review safety protocols.

Youth Safety Training Standardized national Youth Safety Training was implemented in 2020-2021, to support leaders in understanding, communicating and implementing the policies outlined in the newly created Youth Safety at 4-H in Canada Policy Manual. Fifty youth safety champions from across the country participated in 8 hours of virtual “Train the Trainer” sessions. These champions for Youth Safety Training found creative ways to run sessions, which has since resulted in 2,000 volunteers completing the training!

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Leadership Summit 2021

Leaders Learn Webinar Series

February 16-21, 2021

Fall 20201

The Leadership Summit is an opportunity for 4-H volunteer leaders, provincial staff and supervisors, professionals, and the Youth Advisory Committee to showcase the communities they are building, learn, share innovative program ideas, and hear from experts on emerging topics.

The Leaders Learn webinar series is a training resource for volunteer leaders and senior 4-H members to build upon their 4-H foundational knowledge, continue to develop the necessary skills and gain the confidence to help them better support, mentor and empower today’s youth. 4-H is all about a shared commitment to lifelong learning, and we know that our volunteer leaders are leading by example!

167 delegates took part in Leadership Summit, which included three streams, with sessions designed to engage Staff, Executive Leadership, and Volunteer Leaders. Two keynote addresses bookended the Summit, Diversity and Inclusion delivered by Annemarie Shrouder and Developmental Relationships: Creating Connections that Transform the Lives of Children and Youth delivered by Jim Conway from Search Institute. Other sessions included: Effective Virtual Facilitation, Youth Mental Health, Youthled Programming and the SDGs, Provincial Sharing, and others.

FAST FACTS • 167 delegates (66 Volunteer Leaders, 53 Staff and Professionals and 48 members of Executive Leadership) • 89.4% of delegates reported that gaining new knowledge, skills, and tools to help them in their role in 4-H was of value in participating in Leadership Summit.

“This was my first time attending a Leadership Summit and I was blown away at how well it was organized. The speakers did an amazing job! … having it virtually made it easier for me to go. I hope in the future there will always be a virtual component so more leaders can attend.”

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4-H Canada staff led two Leaders Learn Webinars for volunteers,on 4-H Canada’s Healthy Living Initiative, developed to support the health and well-being of rural youth across Canada. Volunteer leaders are important mentors and role models for youth, and these sessions introduced them to resources and knowledge to recognize when youth need support with the mental health and wellness and provide access to support they need.

2021 Leadership Awards February 22, 2021, Virtual

Highlights of the Event

4-H Canada’s signature annual event was held virtually on February 22, 2021, with over 500 viewers in attendance! Hosted

by Rick Mercer, the event was full of inspirational storytelling that celebrated the 4-H movement across Canada and showcased the achievements of eight incredible 4-H youth, volunteers, alumni, and champions. In addition to showcasing the leadership of these outstanding 4-H’ers, the Leadership Awards also acts as an important annual fundraising event for the Canadian 4-H Foundation to support the future of 4-H.

• • • •

634 tickets sold across Canada 340,000 impressions on owned social media channels Earned media reached 1.1M $50,823 directed to the Canadian 4-H Foundation.

LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS OF DISTINCTION (L.E.A.D.) Supported by CN

Veronika Parkinson

Amanda McGillivray

Matthew Sterling

Morgan Hussey

L.E.A.D. Recipient, Community Engagement & Communications

L.E.A.D. Recipient, Environment & Healthy Living

L.E.A.D. Recipient, Science & Technology

L.E.A.D. Recipient, Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

Supported by The Co-operators

Carol Williams National Volunteer Leader of the Year Award Recipient

Supported by Glacier FarmMedia

The Honourable Lyle Vanclief Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

HONOURARY MEMBERSHIPS Supported by FCC

Duane Bristow

Nancy Orr

Honourary Member Award Recipient

Honourary Member Award Recipient

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IDENTITY STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT CARD 2018-2021

OBJECTIVE:

Show Your 4-H Colours As 4-H Canada’s flagship brand awareness initiative, Show Your 4-H Colours is celebrated every November and highlights the incredible things 4-H youth are doing in their communities and how the 4-H program is creating responsible, caring, and contributing young leaders.

New in 2020, a t-shirt fundraiser launched with a limited-edition Show Your 4-H Colours t-shirt, with $4 from the sale of each shirt supporting provincial 4-H programming.

Elevate and strengthen 4-H in Canada as a leader in positive youth development.

Socially distanced activities took place across the country, with youth, leaders, alumni, and supporters wearing their best green on November 4 for 4-H!

OUTCOMES:

Highlights

 Work with provincial organizations to tell our story in a compelling way

• 16 Canadian landmarks illuminated in green in support of 4-H. • 500,000 impressions on social media with #ShowYour4HColours celebrations • 1,506 t-shirts sold • $6,024 raised for provincial 4-H organizations and $6,830 raised for the Canadian 4-H Foundation

• New initiatives to celebrate Show Your 4-H Colours from Coast to Coast o National t-shirt fundraiser o Landmarks across the country lit up in green o Electronics recycling drive • Addition of “…and my world” to the 4-H Canada Pledge • New Accreditation Insignia launched to demonstrate provincial standards of excellence

 Support 4-H organizations and clubs to utilize the brand • 7500+ logo downloads using the Club Logo Generator

 Engage alumni and create more influencers • Launched the 4-H Pledge Alumni Magazine • Introduced the Distinguished Alumni Award

 Grow awareness of the brand • • • • •

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7% growth in Facebook Likes 16% growth in Twitter Followers 42% growth in Instagram Followers 42% growth in LinkedIn Followers 7,700+ articles published across Canadian media

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1,616 logo downloads using the Club Logo Generator

Over 2.8 million+ cross-channel impressions

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7,885 followers 2.01% 4,763 followers 8.25%

3,000+ articles about 4-H published by Canadian media 18,000+ households reached by The 4-H Advantage magazine

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RESOURCES STRATEGIC PLAN REPORT CARD 2018-2021

OBJECTIVE: Secure resources that enable us to excel in our work with youth as well as provide us with diversified and long-term reach within the 4-H movement

OUTCOMES:  Grow unrestricted financial resources for stakeholders at all levels of the 4-H movement in Canada • 4-H Canada Veseys Seed fundraiser raised $28,199in 2019 to benefit 4-H clubs, provinces and the Canadian 4-H Foundation • 2020 Show Your 4-H Colours T-shirt fundraiser raised $12,854 for 4-H provinces and the Canadian 4-H Foundation • Raised a cumulative $80,456 for the Canadian 4-H Foundation over three years of Leadership Awards

 Work with our provincial partners to assess greatest needs for safe and effective program delivery • • • • •

A strengthened national insurance plan Commit to Kids Volunteer Training Program Youth Safety Reporting Database COVID-19 waiver for in-person programming Elevate governance training program

 Grow our long-term investment portfolio • Grew Foundation Investment portfolio by 8.7% to $3.11M

 Cultivate more public and private partners to invest in responsible, caring and contributing 4-H youth leaders • Close to $4.13M in public sector funding • New funding relationship with Employment and Social Development Canada • $3M funding agreement signed with Agriculture and AgriFood Canada • $7.2M in private partner sponsorships • Just over $1M in funding to provincial 4-H organizations • $711,879 in scholarships awarded to 4-H youth

Canadian 4-H Council Revenue $3,063,058 secured during the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

2.6% 4.1% 4.1% 0.7% 8.6% Public Sector Sponsorships Private Sector Sponsorships Scholarships Program Registration Fees

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35.5% Canadian 4-H Foundation Grant Memberships & Donations Retail & Sales

Expenses $2,659,042 directed toward the youth programs and activities of clubs, districts, regions, and provincial organizations.

13.1% 6% 3.2% 10.9%

66.7%

4-H Canada Administration

Youth Scholarships

Funds to 4-H Provincial Organizations

National Youth Program Direct Expenses

Funds to 4-H Clubs 26

44.4%

Financial Statements: Canadian 4-H Council Statement of Financial Position

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

Assets Current Assets Cash Accounts receivable HST receivable Inventory Prepaid expenses Due from Canadian 4-H Foundation Tangible capital assets Total Liabilities and Net Assets Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Deferred revenue Deferred contributions

Deferred contributions Net assets Commitment (in Financial Statement notes) Impact of COVID-19 (in Financial Statement notes) Total

$ 178,938 891,512 57,809 41,647 65,212

$ 84,596 1,292,829 42,570 42,789 49,297

1,235,118

1,512,081

389,493 39,704

384,608 52,999

$ 1,664,315

$ 1,949,688

$ 651,541

$ 242,604

452,080

1,300,133

1,103,621

1,542,737

200,000 360,694

50,000 356,951

$ 1,664,315

$ 1,949,688

Approved by the Board

Statement of Operations for the Years Ended Revenue Program contributions Scholarships Program registration fees Canadian 4-H Foundation Memberships Administration Donations Retail Sales Total Expenses National programs Administration Insurance Cost of goods sold Total Excess of revenue over expenses

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

$ 2,447,719 262,450 22,630 125,000 110,134 42,408 15,294 37,423

$ 2,834,545 363,488 187,555 147,602 132,439 80,391 42,297 40,289

$ 3,063,058

$ 3,828,606

1,998,659 1,011,448 17,799 31,409

2,788,022 927,047 31,577 26,113

$ 3,059,315

$ 3,772,759

$ 3,743

$ 55,847

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Scholarships 102 youth were awarded 4-H scholarships, totalling $184,000.00 during the 2020-2021 fiscal year. $60,000 Coca-Cola 4-H Post-Secondary Education Scholarship 60 youth received $1,000

$2,000 Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers 4-H Scholarship 2 youth received $1,000

$12,000 John Deere Canada 4-H Scholarship 12 youth received $1,000

$80,000 Leadership Excellence Awards of Distinction Scholarship supported by CN 16 recipients (including four new recipients for 2020) received $5,000 each

$30,000 TD 4-H Agriculture Scholarship 12 youth received $2,500

Canadian 4-H Foundation Chair, Stefanie Nagelschmitz, presents Doug Sroka with LEAD scholar certificate at 2020 Leadership Awards. *photo taken pre-COVID-19

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Thank You to Our Generous Supporters The 4-H movement in Canada would not be possible without the committed group of national partners and donors who invest in our mission of empowering youth to become responsible, caring, and contributing leaders who effect positive change in the world around them.

National Partners

Based on Fiscal Year: April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

Emerald Clover ($250,000+)

Platinum Clover ($150,000 - $249,999)

Gold Clover ($100,000 - $149,999)

Silver Clover ($50,000 - $99,999)

Bronze Clover ($25,000 - $49,999)

Green Clover ($10,000- $24,999)

White Clover ($5,000 - $9,999)

Friend ($1,000 - $4,999)

BFL Canada Canada Life Glacier FarmMedia Masonic Foundation of Ontario The Co-operators

Ottawa Valley Grain Products Inc.

Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers

Madson & Associates

Canterra Seeds

The Semex Alliance

Masterfeeds

MacDon Industries Ltd.

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Canadian 4-H Foundation Revenue directed to the Canadian 4-H Foundation supports the longevity and sustainability of 4-H in Canada. The investment portfolio is overseen by an Investment Committee of the Foundation Board of Trustees.

Fundraising 2021 Leadership Awards Feb. 22, 2021 – Virtual Celebration Thanks to Leadership Awards partners, table champions, and auction donors, as well as those who purchased tickets, made donations, and successfully bid on auction items. A record-setting $50,823 was raised for the Canadian 4-H Foundation to support the long-term success of 4-H in Canada.

• 634 tickets sold across Canada • $50,823 raised for the Canadian 4-H Foundation – 154% growth from 2020

Canadian 4-H Foundation 2020-21 Investment Portfolio

$3,110,223

Fixed Income Bonds

$1,144,119

Canadian Equities

$1,355,216

U.S. Equities

$610,888

Total Assets

$3,423,434

Total Revenue

$839,408

Investment Income from Dividends & Interest

$ 88,128

Show Your 4-H Colours T-Shirt Fundraiser This fundraiser was designed as a way to direct unrestricted funds to both the Canadian 4-H Foundation, as well as 4-H provincial organizations, with $4 of each shirt directed to the province where it was purchased.

• $6,024 in unrestricted funds raised for provincial 4-H organizations • $6,830 in unrestricted funds raised for the Canadian 4-H Foundation

National Donors

Donations made April 1, 2020 - March 31, 2021

Emerald Clover ($10,000+)

Bronze Clover

CNH Industrial Turkey Farmers of Canada

Robert Adams Lyn Brown Morley Handford Ted Menzies Stefanie Nagelschmitz Chelsea Norheim Caroline Pinto Robert Saik Barbara Sarjeant Barry Schultz Warren Stow Michael Weddel Ted Youck

Platinum Clover ($5,000 - $9,999)

Genome Canada on behalf of Camille Ryan

Gold Clover

($1,000-$4,999)

Rob and Julie Black Gene Fraser Dr. Jamie and Valerie Pearson Krista Scaldwell Karen Smith Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co.

Silver Clover

($500-$999) Canterra Seeds Daniel Hays Greg McDonald

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($250-$499)

Friend (up to $249) Jan and Deborah Bisset Megan Bomberry Dan Brewin Rick Burton Rev. Jean Carruthers Soren Christiansen Meridale (Dale) Dewar Beth Doering-Lacasse Bryce Eger Jim Everson Belinda Field

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Diana and Larry Frizzle Barbara Greenly Norman Lo Gummer James and Dorothy Hewitt Patricia Hill Melody Jackson Greg and Jennifer Jarvis Lorie L. Jocius John Kay Brian Little Frank and Sheri MacIntyre Emily Masse Marvin McDougall Shirley McMann Mary and Greig Mordue Katrin Nagelschmitz David Neumann Ruth Pringle Jordan Robinson Jane Robinson Ken Rose Jean-Marc Ruest Fred and Charlene Schiedel Tom Steve Valerie Stone Greg Torrance Kimberly Weidman Joel Woods

In Memoriam

Donations were given in memory of:

Alberta Milk (Donor) David Adams Grant Anderson Tracy A. Drumm Kirby Dyrland Cole Hunter Alvin Lowe Marietta Marshall Chris Paterson Brad Smockum Barbara Ann Sullivan Judy (Wilkinson) Taggart Audrey Trimble

Lyle and Sharon Vanclief Leadership Endowment Fund Donations Lyle and Sharon Vanclief

Financial Statements: Canadian 4-H Foundation Internally restricted

Externally restricted

Unrestricted

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

$-

$-

$ 252,705 60,506

$ 252,705 60,506

$ 445,650 2,840 -

162,283

19,432

313,211 2,928,508

313,211 3,110,223

448,490 2,221,534

$ 162,283

$ 19,432

$ 3,241,719 $ 3,423,434

$ 2,670,024

$-

$-

$ 5,200 -

$ 5,200 -

$5,460 4,608

-

-

$ 5,200

$ 5,200

$ 10,068

-

-

450,000

450,000

380,000

162,283 -

19,432 -

2,786,519

162,283 19,432 2,786,519

133,453 15,047 2,131,456

$ 162,283

$ 19,432

$ 2,786,519 $ 2,968,234

$ 2,279,956

$ 162,283

$ 19,432

$ 3,241,719 $ 3,423,434

$ 2,670,024

Internally restricted

Externally restricted

Unrestricted

March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

3,169 (426) 30,857

$500 369 (50) 3,566

$ 19,649 84,590 58,049 (9,030) 648,435

$ 20,149 88,128 58,049 (9,506) 682,588

$ 17,236 96,802 24,373 86,510 (380,718)

$ 33,330

$ 4,385

$ 801,693

$ 839,408

$ (155,797)

4,500 -

-

120,500 17,408 5,352 3,370

125,000 17,408 5,352 3,370

250,000 15,487 5,931 833

$4,500

$-

$ 146,630

$ 151,130

$ 272,251

Excess (deficiency) of revenue over expenses

$ 28,830

$ 4,385

$ 655,063

Statement of Changes in Fund Balances for the Years Ended

Internally restricted

Externally restricted

Unrestricted

Balance, beginning of year Excess of revenue over expenses

$ 133,453 28,830

$ 15,047 4,385

$ 2,131,456 655,063

Balance, end of year

$ 162,283

$ 19,432

Statement of Financial Position Assets Current assets: Cash Accounts receivable Due from Canadian 4‑H Investments Total Liabilities and Fund Balances Current liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Due to Canadian 4‑H Council

Due to Canadian 4‑H Council Fund balances: Internally restricted Externally restricted Unrestricted Deferred gifts Impact of COVID-19 pandemic Total Approved by the Board

Statement of Operations for the Years Ended Revenue Donations Investment income Other Realized gains (losses) from sale of securities Unrealized gains (losses) Total Expenses Canadian 4‑H Council grant Investment counsel fees Professional fees Office and general Total

$ 688,278 $ (428,048) March 31, 2021

March 31, 2020

$ 2,279,956 $ 2,708,004 688,278 (428,048)

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LEADERSHIP GOVERNANCE 4-H Canada Board of Directors

Valerie Stone, ON

Carlie Whetter, MB

David Hovell, NS

Eric Dalke, AB

Robert Larsen, PEI

Chair

Vice-Chair

Past Chair

Director

Director

John Ross, ON

Ken Clarke, BC

David Hansen, MB

Director

Director

Director

Stefanie Nagelschmitz, ON

Chair, Canadian 4-H Foundation

Youth Advisory Committee Representatives to the Board

Brett Rumpel, SK

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Eugenie Officer, QC

Canadian 4-H Foundation Trustees

Todd Klink, SK

Brad Adams, ON

Ben Graham, AB

Vice-Chair

Past Chair

Trustee

Arron Madson, AB

Ryan Riese, MB

Krista Scaldwell, ON

Valerie Stone, ON

Trustee

Trustee

Trustee

Chair, 4-H Canada Board of Directors

Stefanie Nagelschmitz, ON Chair

Provincial Representative to the Foundation

Bianca von Nagy, AB

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Past Chairs – Board of Directors 1931-1932, 1943 Reginald S. Duncan 1933, 1944 Norman C. MacKay 1934 R.S. Hamer 1935, 1946 Dr. Willard V. Longley

1956 D.C. (David) Foster

1975 Dale V. Dewar

1994 Ted Youck

1957 Frank E. Wolff

1976 George W. Arnold

1995 Mary Magee

1958 Charles A. Douglas

1977 Glen Hass

1996 Keith Wilkinson

1959 John E. McArthur

1978 David M. Adams

1997 Bob Boulton

1960 J. Ernest Dubé

1979 David E. Freed

1998 Ted Young

1961 John C. Bremner

1980 Gordon Nixon

1999 Morley Handford

1936, 1947 John G. Rayner

1962 Joseph Racine

1981 John E. Redden

2000 John J. MacDonald

1937, 1948 J. Charles Mangan

1963 Gordon Landon

1982 Jack Gilliland

2001 Gary Skogberg

1938 W.J. Elliott

1964 Norman D. Hogg

1983 Ruth Thoen

2002 Elizabeth Crouse

1939-1940, 1950 Stanley Wood

1965 David B. Young

1984 Claude Lalonde

2003 Mary-Ann Carson

1966 Lawrence Murphy

1985 Mervie Ford

2004 George Klosler

1967 Robert E. Brack

1986 Duane Bristow

2005 Bertram Stewart

1968 Ralph E. Cudmore

1987 Gwyneth Jones

2006 Marie Logan

1969 C. Les Usher

1988 Tom Hennessey

2007-2008 Bob McAuley

1970 John E. Moles

1989 Sharon Nussey

2009-2011 Judy Shaw

1971 Walter V. Grant

1990 Don Canning

2011-2013 Rob Black

1972 Donald C. Matthews

1991 Gordon Bryant

2013-2015 Valerie Pearson

1973 Joseph E. Audet

1992 W. Brian Little

2015-2017 Donna Bridge

1974 William Fulton

1993 David Inglis

2017-2019 David Hovell

1941 Dr. J.B. Munro 1942, 1952 Stewart C. Wright 1945 A.W. (Pete) Peterson 1949 George S. Black 1951 Dr. Echo Lidster 1953 Edward S. Pineau 1954 Earl S. Manning 1955 R. Gordon Bennett

Past Chairs – Canadian 4-H Foundation 1971-1972 C. Les Usher

1983-1984 Gordon Nixon

1995-1996 Morley Handford

2009-2011 Lyndon Carlson

1973-1974 Ralph E. Cudmore

1985-1986 Alex Budge

1997-1998 Duane Bristow

2011-2013 David Hovell

1975-1976 Don Wales

1987-1988 Archie McKenzie

1999-2000 W. Brian Little

2013-2015 Kim McConnell

1977-1978 Helgi Austman

1989 C. E. Baskier

2001-2002 James Hewitt

2015-2017 Randy Mowat

1979-1980 Donald C. Matthews

1990 Jack Gilliland

2003-2004 David Inglis

2017-2019 Brad Adams

1991-1992 James Fraser

2005-2006 Ted Youck

1993-1994 Murray Stewart

2007-2008 Dori GingeraBeauchemin

1981-1982 Gordon Muirhead

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Lifetime Honourary Members 1950 R.S. Duncan

Raymond P. Frey

1997 Clint Whetter

Gary Skogberg

N.C. MacKay

1971 Thomas McBeath

Melva Hornbrook

2010 Lois James

R.S. Hamer

1973 Thomas P. Devlin

1998 Joy Palmer

2011 Elizabeth Crouse

Dr. W. V. Longley

1974 Gordon Nixon

Alice McKay

Marie Logan

W.J.W. Lennox

1975 Frank Binnie

2000 William Fulton

S.E. Todd

1977 David Barrie

George Arnold

2013 Dori Gingera-Beauchemin

John Tucker

Miriam Barrie

Lucy Duke

D.M. Johnson

Jean Scott

2001 Dick Huggard

G.H. Clark

1979 Isabel Percival

David M. Adams

F.W. Walsh

1982 Henri Caron

2002 John Flintoft

S.J. Changnon

1985 Don Wales

2003 Cathy Wilson Pinkney

F.M. Morton

1986 Dr. Florence O’Neill Hutchison

Jack Gilliland

Dr. J.B. Munro W.A. Brown 1955 Alex MacLaurin 1958 R. Gordon Bennett 1959 Frank E. Wolff 1964 Charles A. Douglas 1968 John E. McArthur

Dr. Echo Lidster 1987 Stanley Wood 1988 Gordon Muirhead 1990 Jack Redden 1995 Donald C. Matthews C. Les Usher

Marguerite Stark Bertram Stewart 2014 Morley Handford 2015 E. Ward Jones (awarded posthumously)

2017 Lyndon Carlson

2004 Shaunda Rossington Brian Little 2005 Ruth Thoen Ted Youck 2006 Bob Boulton 2009 Gordon Bryant

2016 Rob Black

Linda Porter 2018 Kevin Charlebois 2019 Carm Hamilton Kim McConnell 2020 Duane Bristow Nancy Orr

John J. MacDonald

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4-H Canada Members* 50+ Years

Under 25 Years

Tyler McCann

Canadian Federation of Agriculture

4-H Ontario

Kim McConnell

Canadian Meat Council

Association des jeunes ruraux du Québec

Moira McRann

Calgary Exhibition and Stampede

Brad Adams

George Meggison

John Deere Canada ULC

Bayer CropScience

Ted Menzies

Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

McAuley Bellows

Casey Morey

Rob Black

Stefanie Nagelschmitz

RBC Royal Bank

Donna Bridge

Mark Nairn

Hannah Boulton

Eugenie Officer

25-49 Years

Matt Boutilier

Ontario 4-H Foundation

4-H Alberta

Brandon Callahan

Valerie Pearson

4-H British Columbia

Canadian Seed Trade Association

Ryan Riese

4-H Manitoba

Canadian Western Agribition

John Ross

4-H New Brunswick

Ken Clark

Brett Rumpel

4-H Newfoundland and Labrador

Karen Currie

Saputo Inc.

4-H Nova Scotia

CN

Saskatchewan 4-H Foundation

4-H PEI

Eric Dalke

Krista Scaldwell

4-H Quebec

Logan Emiry

Rob Schmeichel

4-H Saskatchewan

Belinda Field

Leanne Sprung

R. Duane Bristow

Stan Figley

Marguerite Stark

Canadian Pork Council

Bill Fulton

Valerie Stone

Farm Credit Canada

Mary-Belle Fulton

Cheryl Sullivan

MacDon Industries Inc.

Ben Graham

Syngenta Canada Inc.

SeCan Association

David Hansen

Ida Thomas

The Co-operators

David Hovell

Turkey Farmers of Canada

The Semex Alliance

Todd Klink

Uniglobe The Premiere Travel Group

Robert Larsen

Bianca Von Nagy

Stephanie Liddell

Shonna Ward

Brian Little

Roy Westlake

Sophie MacDonald

Carlie Whetter

Arron Madson

Cera Youngson

Mary Magee

Ted Youck

Scott Masters

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