The Leaders’ Association helps to plan, implement and fundraise for 4-H programming at the County Level. All 4-H Leaders (youth and adult) who are enrolled in 4HOnline are voting members of the Association – they help to make decisions about 4-H at the county level including programming, policy, and growth of the program. All 4-H members, families and leaders are welcome to attend Association meetings to get information and provide input.
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.
- 4-H Leaders’ Association Approved By-Laws (last approved April 2020)
- 4-H Leaders’ Association Approved Financial Policies 2018-2019
- 2019-2020 Winnebago County Committees
- Leaders’ Association Fundraisers
- 2019-2020 Proposed Budget (approved April 2019)
- 2020-2021 Approved Budget (fiscal year July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021)
- 4-H Awards and Recognition List
Board of Directors (BOD)
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 – 4-H Board of Directors
2020-2021 Board of Directors ElectionWe have seven (7) openings on the Board of Directors. Adults elected to the board will serve 3 year terms. Youth elected to the board will serve 1 year terms. We require a minimum of 2 youth on the board and can have a maximum of 4 youth on the board. All current 4-H adult and youth leaders are members of the Association and are eligible to run for a position on the board. Board members must remain an active 4-H Leader throughout their term on the board.
Nominations for Board candidates closed on September 8, 2020. The election will be ONLINE this year – the link to the online ballot was emailed on 9/22/2020 to all leaders who are eligible to vote. If you need the email re-sent or would like to request a paper/mail-in ballot instead, please contact Jody at jody.bezio@wisc.edu or 920-232-1974. Read our candidates biographies below. VOTING DEADLINE: OCTOBER 10 |
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Adult Candidate BiographiesPlease vote for at least 3 adult members for the board but no more than 5. Your ballot should not exceed voting for more than 7 candidates.
Jennifer Crowley, Plain V-U 4-H ClubHi my name is Jennifer Crowley and I live in Omro with my husband Pat and two boys Hunter and Bryce. I have been involved with 4-H in Winnebago County for 14 years and I have also been involved in 4-H growing up in Trempealeau County. I am currently a co-leader for the Plain V-U 4-H club, I am also currently on the Leaders Board, Assistant Dairy Superintendent at the fair, and also have been involved in many different 4-H related projects areas throughout the year. I have served on the Leaders Board for the past three years and would like to continue to serve on the board. Kay Lettau, Winchester 4-H ClubI truly believe that 4-H is simply the greatest youth development program there is. 4-H can give our youth the greatest experiences of their lives. To me 4-H means: family, learning, doing, challenges, opportunities, growing, and fun! This year I would like to once again be on the 4-H Board of Directors. I want to stay involved in that aspect of 4-H which has always played such a vital role in the program. Even with the special challenges this year with COVID, I am really excited to see the drive, creativity, and sincere desire to make the 4-H program meet everyone’s needs the best we can. 4-H has given me a lifetime of involvement opportunities. As a youth, I participated in 4-H for nine years and graduated with a Key Award. Our family was steeped in 4-H when our two sons were active members. They too graduated from the 4-H program. Now our grandchildren are actively experiencing the world of 4-H. Currently I am on the Banquet, Basket Raffle, Winnebago County 4-H Educational Endowment, Breakfast at the Fair, and Fall Roller Skating Party committees, and the Scrip Coordinator. I am also a member of the Winnebago County Board of Directors, a County Fair clerk, an Open Class exhibitor, and a WI 4-H Hall of Fame laureate, Throughout the years I have been an Organizational Leader, Dog Project Leader, County Camp Adult Volunteer, on the State Adult Leader Council, on the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Board, a Volunteer Coordinator for the Governor’s Meat Products Auction at the State Fair, a Co-chair of the North Central Regional Forum when Wisconsin hosted the event in 2007, and one of four Co-chairs of The History of 4-H in Winnebago County event for the Winchester Historical Society, and much more. I taught Science at Menasha High School for 32 years. Since retirement, I have remained very active in 4-H and am a Town of Clayton Supervisor. My husband and I also keep very busy with our garden, yard, farm, and family. Steve Eichman – Key LeaderI would like to serve on the 4-H Leaders Association Board of Directors again so I can be involved in the decisions that will guide our 4-H programs into the future. I have been a 4-H leader for 24 years and currently serve as a Key Leader. In that time I have served as a member of the 4-H Leaders Association Board of Directors for 21 years, an Algoma Achievers’ club leader for 14 years and a 4-H Dog Project key leader for 17 years. I enjoy working as a coordinator and helper for breakfast at the fair and have been involved with it since its beginning. I have also been a volunteer at 4-H camp and have helped on many committees. During the county fair I am the superintendent of the Dog Obedience department and have been an assistant superintendent of the Exploring department and still help in that department. Working with the youth allows me the chance to see them develop self confidence and leadership skills and grow into young adults. |
Youth Candidate BiographiesPlease vote for at least 2 youth members for the board but no more than 4. Your ballot should not exceed voting for more than 7 candidates. |
All-County Meeting InformationNext All County Leaders’ Meeting:
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Board Meeting InformationNext Board Meeting: Tuesday, September 15September 2020 Board Meeting
August 2020 Board Meeting
July 2020 Board Meeting
June 2020 Board Meeting
May 2020 Board Meeting
February 2020 Board Meeting
November 2019 Board Meeting
October 2019 Board Meeting
September 2019 Board Meeting
August 2019 Board Meeting
July 2019 Board Meeting
June 2019 Board Meeting
May 2019 Board Meeting
April 2019 Board Meeting
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Election Information & Absentee Ballots 2019-2020The Leaders’ Association is holding it’s annual elections for the Board of Directors. Elections will be held at the 4-H Family Banquet on Saturday, October 26. Nominations will be accepted up until the time of the election at the banquet. Absentee Ballot: 2019-2020 4-H Leaders’ BOD Ballot
Who Can Vote? Youth and Adults in ANY leadership role who will be enrolled in 4HOnline by Nov 20 of current year:
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