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).

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.