Through 4-H we are all developing our leadership skills. We serve as club officers, work on councils and committees, and organize workshops, club outings and other events. We use our leadership skills at home, in our clubs, in youth groups, school and in the community. Now you can take it the next step by enrolling in the LEADERSHIP project to help bring out the best in you.
Some possible FAIR EXHIBITS might include:
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Plan a workshop for other 4-H’ers during the year and make a poster showing what you did;
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Keep a journal documenting your responsibilities as a club officer during the year;
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Organize a blood drive in your school and create a notebook about the experience;
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Create a video tape presentation explaining the duties of a club officer to use as officer training;
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Create a PowerPoint Presentation to share with other 4-H members about opportunities beyond the county level.
Fair exhibits entered in the LEADERSHIP project will be judged by the Personal Development Judge. You can still add LEADERSHIP to your 4-H Enrollment. Call the Extension Office by May 15 and ask to add LEADERSHIP (8410 – 8412).
CITIZENSHIP IDEAS
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Organize Community Service Ideas
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Organize a clean up day at a local park, fairgrounds or other public area
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Conduct a food drive for the local food pantry
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Recruit youth and volunteers to join your club
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Conduct a supply drive for an animal shelter
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Coordinate a blood drive in your school or community
LEADERSHIP IDEAS
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Chair or serve on committees or as an officer
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Help decide on ground rules for club meetings
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Coordinate club activities or events for club meetings
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Facilitate a bike safety workshop for younger kids
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Organize a project workshop
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Take club members on a photo shoot, giving pointers along the way
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Mentor younger members with record keeping, preparing exhibits for fair, etc.
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Apply for and serve on county/ area/ state 4-H councils
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Serve as a Junior Superintendent at County Fair
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Serve as a camp counselor at a county day camp or overnight camp
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Volunteer to work at the Iowa State Fair
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Apply for a Pioneer Grant or Iowa's Promise Grant for your club to do a community service project.
COMMUNICATION IDEAS
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Notify Families of club meetings
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Develop a club web page
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Write a news release for the local paper
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Record Public Service Announcements on the radio promoting 4-H
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Lead a belonging activity with other club members before your 4-H meeting
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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Step up to Leadership: My Leadership Workbook (Grades 3-5) - 4H 531A
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Step up to Leadership: My Leadership Journal (Grades 6-8) - 4H 531B
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Step up to Leadership: My Leadership Portfolio (Grades 9-12) - 4H 531C
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