Annual Events: Legislative Connection

Annual Events

Legislative Connection

Hundreds of 4-H members and Illinois 4-H Ambassadors meet with legislators at the State Capitol each spring. The Legislative Connection event is scheduled to give 4-H members the chance to meet with their state government representatives and learn about the legislative process. The purpose of the event is to educate the lawmakers about the Illinois 4-H program and to give 4-H members a first-hand look at how laws are made.

This event showcases the relatively new 4-H Legislative Ambassador program in Illinois. Hundreds of 4-H members have volunteered to serve as ambassadors responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a year-round plan to inform their state legislators about 4-H happenings in their district. The 4-H Legislative Ambassador teams seek to develop stronger relationships with government officials and strengthen communications and leadership skills of the members.

Illinois 4-H Legislative Ambassadors: A Guide to Meeting Your Elected Officials (PDF) 2/02/07

2008 Legislative Connection XII - cancellation letter

March: Legislative Connection

April: National 4-H Conference; National Volunteer Week; Premier 20 Leadership Conference

June: State Judging Contests; Illinois 4-H Leadership Convention


July: Citizenship Washington Focus (biannual)

August: Illinois State Fair

September: National 4-H Dairy Conference

November: 4-H Day; National 4-H Congress