YOUR
WAUPACA COUNTY 4-H LEADER'S ASSOCIATION
Who are the members?
Every Youth Protection
certified adult 4-H leader enrolled in Waupaca County 4-H is a
member. Every member enrolled in the Waupaca County 4-H Program
in grades 7 and above with at least one year of 4-H enrollment
is a member of the Leader's Association.
What
happens at the 4-H Leaders' Association Meetings?
Leaders' Association meetings are the place where policies about
4-H in Waupaca County are discussed and made.
We talk about current initiatives in the 4-H program, leader
opportunities and member opportunities.
What are the goals of
the 4-H Leaders' Association?
The goals of the 4-H Leaders' Association are to keep youth
interested, encourage participation beyond the club level, increase
parental involvement, make the county fair educational and fun,
promote positive self-esteem and encourage active attendance
at leaders' meetings.
Why should you be involved in the 4-H Leaders'
Association?
The 4-H program in Waupaca County can be anything you want it
to be if you come, share your thoughts and get involved. When
you are a registered leader, the Leaders' Association provides
you with liability insurance, a reduced admission pass for the
County Fair, leader trainings, resources for club meetings and
4-H mailings.
The Leaders' Association meetings are the fourth Tuesday of
January, March, May, July, September and November at 7:30 p.m.
at the Manawa City Hall.
How do the Leaders' Board and the 4-H
Youth Educators fit into the Leaders' Association?
The 4-H Leaders' Board
is made up of 16 elected leaders. They meet the 2nd Thursday of
the same months the Association meets. The Leaders' Board is responsible
for fundraising, developing an annual budget and all financial
transactions, including an audit. They set the agenda for the
Association meetings and prepare draft policies for items on which
the Association needs to make a decision. The 4-H Youth Educators
serve as advisors. Positions on the Board include:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Past President
District Leaders' Council Rep
District I Representatives: Sunrise, Woodland Badgers, Krossing
Creeks, Diamond Dreamers
District II Representatives:
Friendly Valley, Town & Country, Wisconsin Workers
District III Representatives: Twin Grove, Baldwins Mill, Lebanon
Cedars, Peterson Mill, Clever Clovers
District IV Representatives: Casey Lake, Chain O’Lakes,
Crystal Lake Busy Bees, Lind Center Beavers, Country
Pride
District V Representatives:
New Dublin Clovers, Sandy Knoll, Tri-County, Wolf River Rascals
Youth Representatives
(2 from the county at large)
Contact Penny Tank for information about leadership opportunities.
Email:
penny.tank@ces.uwex.edu
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