| The Leadership in Action program
is designed to recognize the work of Junior (7th-8th) and Senior (9th-12th)
4-H'ers as leaders in their communities. 4-H'ers will identify an issue
or need in the community or an issue related to agriculture or the environment.
Once this issue or need has been selected, the 4-H'er will determine ways
to make a difference and then inact his/her plan. The process focuses
on leadership engagment by the 4-H'er.
4-H'ers complete Part I of the application
for recognition certificates and Part II of the application for state recognition
and competition. Competition is optional. 4-H'ers who meet requirements
will receive recogntion.
Applications are
due April 4th. Registration must be completed on
line by the county Extension office by 5 p.m. April 4th and original documents
postmarked the 4th Late submissions may not be considered.
Required
Cover Page for all Applicants
Part I of Application (required for
local recognition) includes description of the situation (the need/issue
being addressed), response to the need or issue, impact of the project
and evaluation from the 4-H'ers perspective. Each section of the
application has maximum word legnth and is described further in the 4-H
Activities & Award Guidebook and the Program Handbook below.
Part II of Application (required for
state recogntion) includes two pages of supporting material and a letter
of recommendation from someone in the community that knows of the work
submitted. The letter can not be written by the county Extension
agent or a family member.
Certificates will be distributed
through the County Extension office to all 4-H'ers who meet requirements
for part one and/or part two.
Juniors completing part
II are also eligible for state competition. Competition includes review
of the applications and selection of eight winners.
Seniors completing part II must
indicated on the cover page interest in the copetition (interview phase)
Applications will be screened and district contests will be held with two
4-H'ers per district advancing to State 4-H Congress for competition. At
State 4-H Congress, two state winners will be announced and may select
trips to National 4-H Conference or $500 scholarships.
Resources for Program
4-H
Activities and Awards Guidebook Competition Guidelines
Leadership
in Action County Handbook (pdf)
Leadership
in Action Award Application Summary for 4-H'ers
Note:this is a brief outline for
putting together the award. Be sure to refer to the Activities & Awards
Guidebook for competition rules and to the Handbook for more details.
COMING SOON***Project Ideas and Examples
Leadership in Action Part II (Seniors)
Interview Contest Resources
Scorecard
(pdf)
Judges
Interviewing Guidelines (pdf)
Contest
Coordinator Guide (pdf)
Interview Schedule for April 17
For more information contact your
County Extension Agent or
Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist
Volunteer & Teen Programs
309 Hoke Smith Annex-UGA
Athens, Georgia 31024
706-542-4H4H
jwj4h@uga.edu
Revised
4/8/08
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