Special Opportunities: State 4-H Youth Leadership Team

State 4-H Youth Leadership Team

The Illinois 4-H program offers older 4-H members and recent 4-H alumni an opportunity to play an active part in Illinois 4-H programming as part of the State 4-H Youth Leadership Team. 4-H members and alumni, ages 16-21, are selected to assist with state 4-H events, offer teen programming suggestions and become involved in their own way on the state level. The YLT objectives include, but are not limited to:

Recruitment of delegates to represent Illinois at National 4-H Conference each spring.
Plan, implement and evaluate the state 4-H junior high conference.
Provide leadership and public relations support as requested at statewide events such as 4-H Legislative Connection, State Fair, 4-H Leadership Convention, etc.
Provide information and guidance to county and club exchanges within Illinois.
Always, HAVE FUN!

The 4-H Youth Leadership Team is comprised of the 15-20 members who are selected through an application and interview process. Terms are for 2 years and a member may be selected for a second term (four years maximum). Three face-to-face meetings are held each year, along with several teleconferences, to keep members involved and informed. YLT members are required to actively participate in various statewide programs throughout the year.

A minimum of three representatives are selected from each Extension region. Members are selected on a rotational basis.

Applications for team membership can be obtained in the Spring from your local Extension office or downloaded from here.

Illinois State 4-H Youth Leadership Team

2007-08 Youth Leadership Team Brochure (pdf)03/27/08

YLT Application 2008-10(pdf) 03/27/08

YLT Application 2008-10(MS Word) 03/27/08

2007-08 State Leadership Team Member and Officer List (MS Word) 09/04/07

Information and Photos from Previous State 4-H Youth Leadership Teams