Leadership Development Award

As the award approaches for the current program year, please check back for the current award application, details, and information. Please take a look at the calendar of events for more upcoming 4-H opportunities at: https://ceglenn.ucanr.edu/Glenn_County_4-H_Program_286/County_Events/.

Leadership Development Award 2023-2024

Glenn County 4-H Council sponsors one recipient’s State 4-H Leadership Conference registration fees and recognizes youth for their outstanding leadership experiences. For more information on the State 4-H Leadership Conference (SLC), visit: https://ucanr.edu/sites/4hstateleadership/.

Eligibility

Any Junior or Teen Leader who has satisfactorily completed one or more years of Junior or Teen Leadership, including this current year, and is 13 years old or older by July 2024. You must have your project leader's and key leaders' approval.

Requirements

Applicant must be willing to attend the State 4-H Leadership Conference, Date TBA, at University of California, Davis.

Use the information and experience gained to help your current project or your club, including other 4-H members.
Formulate a "plan of action" on what you intend to do for your club or project group with the information you learn from the State Leadership Conference. Work with your project and key leaders on this.
Give a report of your State Leadership experience to the Glenn County 4-H Council and your 4-H Club upon your return and share with them your "plan of action".
Must be willing to try new things in your project group.
Must show interest in self-growth and service to your club program.
Must show concern and interest in others and be willing to encourage younger members to achieve their goals.

Procedures

Completed and signed application.
Two letters of recommendation:
- One letter of recommendation from a 4-H Advisor, 4-H Community Education Specialist, or 4-H Adult Volunteer.
- One letter of recommendation from a professional reference outside of 4-H (community, work, or school-related).
A current photo for publicity purposes.

All of the above items must be completed and received at the UC Cooperative Extension- Glenn County Office by mail or hand-delivered no later than Monday, March 18, 2024, for consideration. The final selection will be by an interview on Thursday, April 4, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the UC Cooperative Extension Office in Orland. Be sure to schedule your interview appointment by calling the UC Cooperative Extension Office at (530) 865-1107.

Application

Glenn County 4-H Leadership Development Award Guidelines and Application 2023-2024

Read carefully, complete, and sign the application. Return it to the UC Cooperative Extension Office by Monday, March 18, 2024. It can be typed or handwritten in black ink.

Mail the Application to: Glenn County 4-H, P.O Box 697, Orland, CA 95963.

Hand Deliver the Application to: UC Cooperative Extension, Glenn County Office, 821 E. South Street, Orland, CA 95963.