Geralyn M. Sachs

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2021 Guidelines for Operation and Usage of County Kitchens in the State of Florida

Amarat Simonne, Tim Wilson, Geralyn Sachs, Chris Hilliard, Steven von Bodungen, and Liz Felter

This publication provides guidelines and advice for Florida Extension personnel to use when determining the appropriate usage for their kitchen facilities, based on a situation in one Florida county. The publication covers utilization, roles and responsibilities, and potential liability issues relevant to the use of county kitchens, providing some potential solutions to conflicts for all parties.

Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Event Hosting Guide

Geralyn Sachs

This guide will assist county Extension agents who conduct a Florida 4-H Food Challenge event. It contains contest guidelines, contests responsibilities, sample schedule, orientation talking points, registration template, score tally sheet, Judging questions, contest resources, scoresheets, and worksheets.

Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Team Captain Guide

Geralyn Sachs

This guide will assist adults who are coaching teams to prepare for the Florida 4-H Food Challenge. It contains contest guidelines, suggested resources, scoresheets, and worksheet.  

My Intermediate 4-H Project Report

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

This report form is to be completed by intermediate (age 11–13) 4-H members as a record of their 4-H project completion. Project Reports should be turned in annually at the end of the 4-H year to their county 4-H agent. This 10-page major revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

Food Demonstration Guide

Geralyn Sachs

This guide will help you plan and deliver a well-organized presentation that is entertaining and educational for your audience. A 4-H demonstration is a great way for you to share your passion and teach others about your 4-H food-related project work. Written by Geralyn Sachs, and published by the UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, June 2023.

My 4-H Cloverbud Project Summary

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

The 4-H Cloverbud Project Summary is intended for youth ages 5–7 to complete at the completion of a 4-H educational project. This 7-page revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

My Junior 4-H Project Report

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

This report form is to be completed by junior (age 8–10) 4-H members as a record of their 4-H project completion. Project Reports should be turned in annually at the end of the 4-H year to their county 4-H agent. This 10-page major revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

Florida 4-H Food Challenge: Youth Guide

Geralyn Sachs

This guide will assist youth who are taking part in the Florida 4-H Food Challenge. It contains contest guidelines, available resources, scoresheets, and worksheet. 

My Senior 4-H Project Report

Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Action Team: Cash, L., Sachs, G.M., DeCubellis, C.D., Ward, M., Meringolo, D., Hensley, S.T., Toelle, A., & Valencia, L.

This report form is to be completed by senior (age 14–18) 4-H members as a record of their 4-H project completion. Project Reports should be turned in annually at the end of the 4-H year to their county 4-H agent. This 10-page major revision was compiled by the Florida 4-H Awards and Recognition Task Force; Geralyn Sachs and Laura Cash, chairs.

Florida 4-H Fashion Revue

Geralyn Sachs, Monica L. Brinkley, Judith R. Butterfield, Heather M. Janney, Becky V. Bennett, Amolsch, S., Sarah T. Hensley, Pamela Phillippe, Muriel Turner, Stacey Ellison, and Brenda Williams; Clothing, Textiles, and Fashion Action Team: Marnie W

This planning guide and project report is appropriate for 4-H youth who take part in the Florida 4-H Clothing and Textiles Project. This publication offers an exploration of science and art through clothing design, engineering, technology, and craftsmanship. It contains fashion revue guidelines, interview and modeling tips, entry forms, and more. 

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Recognizing Young People

Originally written by Georgene Bender. Revised by Geralyn Sachs, Sarah Hensley, Andrew Toelle, Kelsey Cook, Marnie Ward, Shayla Reighter, Dallas Meringolo, Courtney Quirie and Christopher Decubellis.

Developing a sense of belonging is one of the Essential Elements of a positive youth development experience. Creating an inclusive environment in your 4-H club programs and activities can help you achieve this goal. Providing many forms of recognition for all, not just for those who excel in competition with other youth, supports this sense of belonging.

4-H Pizza Garden: An Agricultural Adventure

Janet Golden, Joy Jordan, Nan Jensen, Betty Lipe, Millie Ferrer, Anne Fugate, Erin Karkheck, Linda Bobroff, Karla Shelnutt, and Tracy Tesdall