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Pennsylvania 4-H Council. Brought to you by: <name> <office/position>. Preview. What is 4-H Council? What do they do? Responsibilities of Council members Expectations of Council members Selection of Council members Council Officers Advisors. What is the Pennsylvania 4-H Council?.
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Preview • What is 4-H Council? • What do they do? • Responsibilities of Council members • Expectations of Council members • Selection of Council members • Council Officers • Advisors
What is the Pennsylvania 4-H Council? A group of 4-H youth selected to represent their regions, in a leadership role, at the state level. Council members are the official spokespeople for the state 4-H youth program.
What do Council members do? • Promotion • Serving the Pennsylvania 4-H • Giving through service • The Leadership Conference
What do Council members do? • Promotion, Promotion, Promotion • Talk to legislatures • Public appearances at community events • Workshops with civic groups • Media promotions • News paper articles • Radio spots • TV appearances
What do Council members do? • Giving back to Pennsylvania 4-H • Judging contests • Doing workshops • Camp Counselors • Boards and Committees • Hosting and Facilitating events • County/Regional Presentations • Leadership activities • Pitching in…
What do Council members do? • Statewide community service project • Design all aspects of project • Pledge individual service hours • Presented at 4-H Capitol Days and closed at the State 4-H Leadership Conference
What do Council members do? • Leadership Conference • ½ of the planning committee • Convene Conference Planning Meetings • Conference Logistics • Locations, rooms, registration, etc. • Conference Public Relations • Brochures, packets to agents
Expectations of Council members • Time Commitment • Attend 8 of 10 meetings • 6 face to face meetings • 4 conference calls • Complete 10 of 12 monthly reports • Attend Training Weekend & Summer Leadership Institute • Attend State 4-H Achievement Days and State 4-H Capitol Days • Attend either Farm Show or Ag Progress Days • Promotional Appearances as called upon
Expectations of Council members • Financial Commitment • Postage • Mileage • Registrations for events (partial) • Lodging (if not covered in registrations)
Selection of Council members • 16-18 years old • Must be a member in good standing • Willingness to take the next step in the leadership journey • Success with county and state level events • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills • Comfort in groups of all sizes and being in the spotlight • Feels comfortable with taking initiative
Selection of Council members Preferred Experience • Experience Public Speaking • Teamwork- diversity • Ability to follow directions • Responsible • Energetic and creative
Selection of Council members • Region-wide search • Application materials (required) available at http://ps4-hc.cas.psu.edu • Interviews, demonstrations, resumes/essays
The 2006 Pennsylvania State 4-H Council • President- • Vice President- • Secretary- • Reporter- • Sentinel- • Historian- • Community Outreach Representatives-
Advisers Dr. Jackie Bruce (Penn State) and Sam Nicola (Northumberland County)