FROM: Jenny Jordan, Extension 4-H Specialist, Volunteer & Teen Programs

RE: Georgia 4-H State Board of Directors Nominations & Elections          DUE June 10, 2009
 

Your 4-H'ers have an incredible opportunity to nominate and elect 4-H'ers from all over the state to represent them and the 4-H program. The Georgia 4-H State Board of Directors is compromised of 4-H'ers nominated through application and elected by their peers during the State 4-H Council, June 19-21, 2009.

4-H'ers interested in running for office should complete that attached nomination packet. The packet includes general information, applicant information, expectations and a signature page. All documents must be completed and signed before a 4-H'er may be nominated. 4-H'ers whose completed packets are returned to me before June 10 will be included in the candidate information packets.  Each delegate at Council will have the opportunity, if they desire, to review the entire application of candidates.  Additionally, all those received prior to June 9th will be included in the Council program . Late nominations will be accepted at State Council  registration, June 19.  However, these nominees must have a complete packet to be accepted and may not be added to the packet information

Please note that the nomination packet does include an application form. 4-H'ers must receive at least 50 points in order to run for office. These forms will be reviewed. Only those 4-H'ers with complete, accurate information may run.

Three individuals should sign the application: the parent/guardian, the candidate and the 4-H agent. An additional signature is provided for volunteers or 4-H program assistants. This signature is not required; however, realizing that many volunteers and program assistants working closely with senior 4-H'ers, their signatures give them the opportunity to endorse the candidate.

Please be sure that the candidate is familiar with campaign guidelines and procedures. Please be sure that you and the candidate have reviewed them carefully before State 4-H Council. We have made some changes for this year. Campaigning will not be allowed before 5:30 p.m. on June 19th.  Additionally, candidates are required to attend Candidate Orientation. Orientation is not optional. 4-H'er will need to bring any skit music with them to orientation. Please keep in mind that one of the requirements for office is that the skit has been previewed by the county Extension office prior to Council. Be sure you are aware of what your candidate will do for a campaign skit and that it meets all of the guidelines.

State 4-H Officer Training begins with the close of State 4-H Council and continues through Wednesday, June 24, in Atlanta. We will transport the newly elected officers to Atlanta and will provide pick up on Wednesday in both Atlanta and at Rock Eagle.  It is very important that the new officers attend training. If your candidate knows of a conflict for this training, we must talk with the candidate or his/her agent prior to State 4-H Council and his/her seeking office.

Please contact me with any questions. We're looking forward to another great year of officers.