All approved Winnebago County 4-H adult volunteers and youth who are enrolled in the Youth Leadership project automatically become members of the Winnebago County 4-H leaders’ Association.

• The Association elects a Board of Directors that oversee the business of the Association. 
• The Association is a WI 4-H chartered group and receives oversight by the UW Madison, Division of Extension, Winnebago County Program Educator.

The Winnebago County 4-H Leaders’ Association works together to:

• Raise funds to support 4-H programming such as
  • Summer camp
  • 4-H state and county educational travel experiences
  • Project workshops and events (i.e. Fun Day)
  • Youth leadership opportunities
  • Youth and adult recognition
  • Expanding access to programming
• Develop and run annual youth programming and events such as
  • 4-H Fun Day
  • Halloween Skating Party
  • Youth Awards Ceremony
• Evaluate and adopt policies as related to the Winnebago County 4-H Leaders’ Association
• Expand access, visibility and promote 4-H within our county
• Encourage youth -adult partnerships in learning and leadership skills

At All-County Meetings of the Association, the Board of Directors and Extension 4-H staff will update all leaders on the work they’ve been doing on behalf of the Association:

• The 4-H Extension staff will provide education, training and resources to support leaders in their efforts.
• The Association will vote on any major changes to the Association’s activities, give input on new topics of discussion, and share concerns on behalf of the membership.
• All 4-H members, families and leaders are welcome to attend Association meetings to get information and provide input.

Leaders’ Association Bylaws

Meetings of the Association are held three times/year in January, April and August on the 4th Tuesday of the month. (Please see our 4-H Calendar of Events for dates, location, agendas, etc.)

The Board of Directors oversee the business of the 4-H Leaders’ Association. Adult Directors (min of 10, max of 12) serve a 3 year term—they can be re-elected for a 2nd term but then must leave the board for at least 1 year. Youth Directors (min of 2, max of 4) serve a one year term. Elections for open Director positions are held annually; all Association members are eligible to vote. Officers of the board are elected annually by the Board of Directors.

Position Description – Board of Directors
The Board of Directors can be contacted by email at: president@winnebago4hleaders.org

*The Treasurer of the Association is a volunteer who is not elected and not a voting member of the board. The treasurer manages the finances of the Association; the Finance Committee manages the Association’s budget (making recommendations on spending and fundraising to the Association).

2025 Winnebago County 4-H Leaders’ Association Committee Membership

Meetings of the Board are held on the third Tuesday of the month. Please see our 4-H Calendar of Events for dates, location, agendas, etc.