Requirements

Attend and participate in Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Meetings:
Virtual Orientation: December 2024; Winter Retreat: January 2025; Spring Planning Meeting: April 2025; 2024 Fall Forum: November 1-3, 2024; and additional planning meetings.

Contribute to statewide events, including but not limited to Pathways Conference – June 2025, Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair – August 2025, Fall Forum, and Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Fundraisers.

Fulfill committee work, promote Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development, communicate with and present to counties in your region and other agreed upon responsibilities.

Communicate regularly with Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council advisors and members.

Conduct yourself, at all times, in a manner that is consistent with Extension and 4-H Youth Development Behavior Expectations.

Cost

Majority of Leadership Council expenses are covered by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development. Council members are responsible for $100 to help cover registration fees for Fall Forum; meals at training events, as well as other supplies such as t-shirts; transportation to workshops and trainings; and apparel costs.  Support for costs may be available from your county leaders’ association or other sources. Cost should not be a barrier for application.

Demonstrated Skills and Expectations of Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Members:

• Leadership in 4-H Programs
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Public Relations Skills
• Responsibility
• Positive Role Model
• Positive Attitude
• Ability to Work in Unusual or Unexpected Situations (Adaptable and Flexible)
• Accepting of Differences in Others

Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Eligibility

Youth:

1. 4-H youth member in good standing and in 9^th through 11^th grade at time of election
2. Support from your county 4-H Youth Development Staff/Educator to serve on a statewide council
3. Experience working with youth in leadership roles
4. Willingness to serve on committees and work with adult volunteers
5. Agree to abide by Youth Behavior Expectations

Adults

1. Enrolled, certified 4-H volunteer leader
2. Support from your county 4-H Youth Development Staff/Educator to serve on a statewide council
3. Experience working with youth in leadership roles
4. Willingness to serve on committees and work with youth leaders
5. Agree to abide by Volunteer Behavior Expectations

2024-25 Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Application and Interviews

The completed Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Application, cover letter, and résumé will open in June 24, 2024 on 4-H Online. Applicants will need to upload their cover letter and résumé to 4-H Online as a PDF. Applications are due no later than 4 pm on September 15, 2024.

References

Applicants need to allow time for their Staff/Educator and another volunteer leader to provide a recommendation. References must be uploaded to the following google form: https://forms.gle/prK5i2SHteCNfozr7 or sent directly to amanda.lacey@wisc.edu. References are due no later than 4 pm on September 15, 2024. If your county has 4-H Staff/Educator vacancies, you may have an adult 4-H leader, not related to you, complete the reference.

Application Resources

Below you will find resources to help you complete your application:

How to Access Your WLC Application on 4-H Online

Example Youth Resumes and Cover Letters

Converting Documents Into a PDF

Use the following worksheets to plan application responses:

WLC Application Questions

Interviews

Current officers and advisors of the WI 4-H Leadership Council will review applications and invite applicants to a Zoom Interview with WLC Members. Candidates will be notified by September 20, 2024 and interviews will be held September 30- October 4, 2024 based off of candidate availability listed in application. The final slate of candidates will be notified by October 11, 2024. These dates are tentative and flexibility is needed with this changing process.

WLC Applicant Evaluation Form

Elections

The election will be by caucus.  All WI 4-H youth members and leaders attending Fall Forum will have the opportunity to vote for regional representation on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Fall Forum.  Candidate résumés will be shared on the election website, along with recorded candidate introductions and speeches.

Newly elected Council members will be announced at and will take office immediately.

• Application, Resume and Cover Letter Due – September 15, 2024 at 4pm
• References Due – September 15, 2024
• Review of Applicants – September 16-18, 2024
• Candidates Notified by September 20, 2024
• Candidate Interviews with WLC Members – September 30 – October 4, 2024
• Notification of Final Slate of Candidates – October 11, 2024
• Election – Sunday, November 3, 2024