Purpose of the Winnebago County 4-H Leaders’ Association:
- Develop annual youth programming in cooperation with the UW-Madison Division of Extension in Winnebago County office staff
- Provide opportunities for youth to create activities and event for other 4-H youth
- Evaluate and adopt policies related to 4-H work on a county level
- Expand the visibility of 4-H youth activities throughout Winnebago County
- Provide input to improve regional and state 4-H programs
- Partner with youth and adults to develop leadership skills
Membership of the Association shall consist of:
- 4-H adult affiliated organizational, project, or activity leaders
- County 4-H key leaders
- 4-H youth leaders in a project or activity
- Youth enrolled in the Youth Leadership project
Association Documents:
- 4-H Leaders’ Association Approved By-Laws (last approved April 2020)
- 4-H Leaders’ Association Approved Financial Policies (last updated 8/25/2020)
- 2021 Winnebago County Committees
- Leaders’ Association Fundraisers
- 4-H Awards and Recognition 1989 to Present
Board of Directors (BOD)
The Leaders’ Association elects a Board that meets monthly, this board reports to the entire Association at meetings held 3 times/year (January, April & August). At these All-County meetings, the Leaders’ Board (along with the Extension office) will update all leaders on the work they’ve been doing on behalf of the Association and provide education, training and resources to support leaders in their efforts. The Association will vote on any major changes to the program, 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.
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.
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).
- The Board of Directors can be contacted by email at: president@winnebago4hleaders.org
- Position Description – Board of Directors
2020-2021 Board of Directors (Y=Youth, A=Adult)
OfficersCo-President Maria Zillges (Y), 1 year term Co-Vice President Co-Secretary Treasurer |
DirectorsJen Crowley (A), 2nd term – 2nd yr
|
All-County Leaders’ Meetings
|
Board of Directors MeetingsBoard meetings are held monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00pm Next Board Meeting: May 157PM @ JPCC |
