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2011 State Leadership Board Application

Interested in participating in 4-H at the state level? Then serving on one of the many State Boards may be for you. Read more about the five state leadership boards on which you can serve.


State 4-H Executive Committee - The State Executive Committee is made up of the State Officers, District Representatives and National Conference Delegates. The Executive Committee Meets twice a year in July and January. This board is responsible for planning Jr. Leadership Conference (JLC), 4-H University and serving as an ambassador for 4-H across the state. In order to become a member of the State 4-H Executive Committee you must run for a State Office or District Representative position or be chosen as a National Conference Delegate.

Fashion Board - The Fashion Board meets twice a year in July and January. The Fashion Board is responsible for planning workshops at Fashion Camp for younger 4-H members, the Fashion Revue at 4-H University and programs at Jr. Leadership Conference (JLC). Board members are selected through an application and interview process. Interviews will be conducted at 4-H University.

Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Board - The Science, Engineering and Technology Board meets twice a year in July and January. The SET Board is responsible for planning activities at LOST Camp; assisting with local, regional and state SET activities; running the state photo contest and developing the quarterly SET Newsletter. Selections will be made through written application and an interview in May. Officer elections and the first business meeting will be conducted at 4-H University.

Food & Fitness Board - The Food and Fitness Board meets twice a year in July and January. The Food and Fitness Board is responsible for planning Food and Fitness Camp for younger 4-H members and conduct a training session at Jr. Leadership Conference (JLC). Selections will be made through written application and an interview. Interviews will be conducted at 4-H University.

Citizenship Board - This newly created board is responsible for promoting service learning, Operation Military Kids and The Original Green state wide service project. As a member you will also be responsible for supporting the Spring and Fall Operation Military Kids Camps, planning workshops for Jr. Leader Conference and participating in 4-H University. Selections will be made through written application and interview. Interviews will be conducted at 4-H University.

Please check with your local 4-H agent on the application deadline for your parish. Applications must be received by the state office no later than May 6th to be considered.
Related Files
FilenameDescriptionFile Size
2011+State+4-H+Board+Application+Complete.pdf 2011 Application for SET, Food and Fitness, Citizenship and Fashion boards. This is NOT the application for the Executive Board. 1,002.02 KB
2011-12+Officer+Application.pdf 2011 Executive Officer Application 403.18 KB
Last Updated: 3/15/2011 8:34:50 AM

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