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4-H 101 for Board Members. A brief introduction to leadership in Jackson County 4-H. Vision. Jackson County 4-H: Provides progressive programming to enhance life skills for youth and families. Is dedicated to offering youth opportunities without discrimination for any reason.
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4-H 101 for Board Members A brief introduction to leadership in Jackson County 4-H
Vision Jackson County 4-H: Provides progressive programming to enhance life skills for youth and families. Is dedicated to offering youth opportunities without discrimination for any reason. Is dedicated to the service of our community and to the enhancement of our public image.
Program Structure National/State/Local Program UWEX Parents & Leaders Association
Local Program Structure • Parents & Leaders Association • 13 community clubs • 11 active project groups • 2 afterschool sites • 4-H Youth Ambassadors • Governing Documents • Constitution/By-laws • Financial Policy • Membership Policy
Local Program Structure • Members • 271Community Club members • 85 4-H Afterschool members • Volunteers • 100 certified adult leaders
Local Program Structure • UWEX Staff • 4-H Youth Development Agent • 4-H Outreach AmeriCorps Member • 4-H Outreach AmeriCorps VISTA Member • 4-H Contracted Workers • Treasurer • Food stand manager(s) • Plat Book Ad Sales Rep
UWEX Funding Structure State Federal County
4-H Funding History & Structure • Parents & Leaders Association Funds • History • Lunda Funds – Grants & personal donations • Fundraising Efforts • Financial Policy • Annual Budget • Project requests • Fundraising vs. expenses • Can apply for grants
4-H Funding History & Structure • Clubs & Projects • All 4-H Community Clubs are chartered • 3 project groups are chartered • Horse • Small Animal • Dairy • 8 project groups are NOT chartered • Afterschool sites are NOT chartered
4-H Information • 4-H Flyer – bi-monthly newsletter • E-mail – notices & reminder as needed • Facebook – Chris Clover Jackson • Jackson County 4-H Webpage – http://jacksoncounty4h.wordpress.com • UWEX Webpage – http://counties.uwex.edu/jackson/
Roles of Executive Board Members • Attend monthly meetings • Respond to board communications • Participate in committee work • Older Youth Committee • Fundraising Committee • Food Stand Committee • Other committees as needed • Represent 4-H in the community and represent the community back to 4-H