A brief introduction to leadership in Jackson County 4-H

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.

 National/State/Local Program  UWEX  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

 Members 271Community Club members 85 4-H Afterschool members  Volunteers 100 certified adult leaders

 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

State FederalCounty

 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

 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 Flyer – bi-monthly newsletter  – notices & reminder as needed  Facebook – Chris Clover Jackson  Jackson County 4-H Webpage –  UWEX Webpage –

 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