Requirements

Attend and participate in Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Meetings:
Virtual Orientation: December 2023; Winter Retreat: January 26-28, 2024; Spring Planning Meeting: April 2024; 2023 Fall Forum: November 3-5, 2023; and additional planning meetings.

Contribute to statewide events, including but not limited to Pathways Conference – June 2024, Governor’s Blue Ribbon Meat Products Auction at the Wisconsin State Fair – August 2024, 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 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

2022-23 Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Application and Interviews

The completed Wisconsin 4-H Leadership Council Application, cover letter, and résumé will open in June 19, 2023 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 October 1, 2023.

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/52e9zdG8PGe6aYEM9 or sent directly to amanda.kadlecek@wisc.edu. References are due no later than 4 pm on October 1, 2023. 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 October 6, 2023 and interviews will be held October 16-20 based off of candidate availability listed in application. The final slate of candidates will be notified by October 27. 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 will have the opportunity to vote for regional representation via Google Form Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Fall Forum.  There will be an aggregated point system that will be calculated by county; all votes will be counted towards counties official candidate vote. Candidate Résumés will be shared on the Election Website 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 – October 1, 2023 at 4pm
• References Due – October 1, 2023
• Review of Applicants – October 2 – 4, 2023
• Candidates Notified by October 6, 2023
• Candidate Interviews with WLC Members – October 16 – 20, 2023
• Notification of Final Slate of Candidates – October 27, 2023
• Election – Sunday, November 5, 2023