Wisconsin 4-H Needs YOU! Applications NOW Available for WLC!
Have you served on or chaired county committees . . . been a county Ambassador . . .youth leader . . . adult mentor . . . taught countywide workshops . . . served as a camp counselor . . . been on Teen Court . . . worked with afterschool programs . . .worked on a team of youth and adults to plan workshops?
If you said YES, then you may want to consider applying to be on the Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council. This may be an experience you would enjoy and you could contribute on a statewide level.
The Council is a team of youth and adult leaders focused on:
- Advocating for Wisconsin 4-H
- Providing input into enhancing the Wisconsin 4-H Program
- Modeling youth and adult partnerships
- Taking a lead to provide education and leadership opportunities for others
Together, youth and adults take a lead in Youth Conference, plan and teach at Fall Forum, promote 4-H at the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction, get involved in promoting 4-H at State Fair . . . And more!
Demonstrated Skills and Expectations —
- Leadership in local and county 4-H programs
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Public relations skills
- Positive role model
- Positive attitude
Who can apply:
- 9th- 11th grade youth members in good standing
- 4-H enrolled and certified adult volunteers
- See application for details – There are specific requirements for youth and adults on page 2.
Time Commitment:
- Council members are expected to attend and participate in the following:
- Fall Forum (Friday evening – Sunday noon);
- Winter Retreat (Friday evening – Sunday afternoon);
- Spring Planning Meeting (Friday evening – Saturday evening);
- Wisconsin 4-H & Youth Conference (Saturday – Thursday) not all adults need to participate in Youth Conference;
- Statewide Zooms
Other statewide events that some Council members participate in include: the Governor’s Meat Products Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair; promotion activity center at the Youth Building at the Wisconsin State Fair; Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting; Wisconsin 4-H Foundation fundraisers
Cost:
- The majority of the Leadership Council expenses are covered by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development.
- Council members are responsible for registration fees and lodging at Fall Forum; meals at training events as well as other supplies such as t-shirts; transportation to workshops and trainings; and additional t-shirt or apparel costs.
- Support for costs may be available from your county leaders’ association or other sources.
Cost should not be a barrier for application.
For more information about WLC, please check out the website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/wisconsin-4-h-leadership-council/ and/or contact Amber Rehberg at amber.rehberg@wisc.edu or 608-294-8131.
Applications are due by October 1, 2021. Elections for WLC will take place at this year’s Fall Forum on Nov. 6, 2021. https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/fall-forum/
