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The Louisiana 4-H program is committed to developing leadership skills in both youth. One of the methods in which leadership skills are developed and enhanced is through the State 4-H Leadership Board experience. More than 80 youth serve on one of four statewide youth leadership teams including the Executive Committee, Fashion Board, Food and Fitness Board, and the SET Board. These Leadership Boards give youth the opportunity to work together on a common focus while developing leadership for statewide programs. The youth serving on these boards provide valuable leadership and guidance to the positive direction of the 4-H program.

For the past two years, Board Members have evaluated their State Leadership Board experience through an online survey. Youth who have served on the board has indicated the following:

  • 100% increased their knowledge of 4-H opportunities.
  • 100% mastered skills related to the Board they served on.
  • 100% were able to think independently.
  • 100% have a positive feeling about their future.
  • 97% increased their subject matter knowledge related to the Board they served on.
  • 97% mastered leadership skills.
  • 97% improved their ability to communicate with others.
  • 91% felt their state board experience was excellent.

Youth had the following to say about their Leadership Board Experience:

“I met so many new people and I felt that my voice and ideas were really heard. It was the greatest leadership experience yet.”

“The lessons I learned have helped me to lead my club in a positive direction.”

“I had the opportunity to help out my parish’s 4-H program from my knowledge gained from the board. This includes using my leadership skills, teaching younger students about my experiences on the board, and using my public speaking skills that I attained from the board by serving as a junior leader at parish events.”
SET Board Application
Information about applying to the state SET teen leadership board.
Rovin' Clover
The Rovin' Clover is a quarterly newsletter written and produced by 4-H members from across Louisiana. Articles are truly engaging and are written by youth for youth. Topics include personal testimonials and experiences of 4-H members, details about past and upcoming 4-H activities, and information on 4-H opportunities on the regional, state and national levels.
2010 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference
4-H Junior Leadership Conference provides the opportunity for diverse groups of youth who are currently engaged in significant leadership and/or service-learning activities to come together while further learning and developing their leadership and teamwork skills.
[Image: jpeg]Louisiana 4-H Food & Fitness Board Attends LSU Game
Pictures of State 4-H Food & Fitness Board members representing Louisiana 4-H at the LSU Football game that honored the 4-H program.
[Image: Fall Meeting]Fall 2009 Citizenship Board Meeting
On November 21 through November 24, the 2009-2010 Citizenship Board members participated in the their Fall Board meeting which was held in Little Rock, Arkansas. To find out more...
[Image: jpeg]Food & Fitness Board Conducts Outreach Efforts
Pictures of 2009-10 Food & Fitness Board members conducting outreach efforts.
[Image: jpeg]2009-10 4-H Food & Fitness Board Hold Falls Meeting
Details of the fall board meeting.
[Image: Food and Fitness Board]2009-10 State 4-H Food and Fitness Board
Announcing the 2009-10 State 4-H Food and Fitness Board.
[Image: Camp Flyer]Tour de Food & Fitness
The 2009-10 State 4-H Food & Fitness Board announces 2010 Camp. Camp participants will discover food and fitness from all continents at this exciting camp. Contact your parish 4-H office for more details.
[Image: coke tab]Ronald McDonald House Fundraiser
This year, clubs are asked to participate in the 2009 statewide combined environmental and health care service-learning project by taking part in club competition! To learn more....
[Image: tasting bread image]2009-10 4-H Food and Fitness Board Holds Summer Board Meeting
Details of the summer board meeting and announcement of Board Officers.
2009 Food and Fitness Summer Board Meeting Photos
Slideshow of pictures from the Summer Board meeting of the 2009-2010 Food and Fitness Board.
[Image: balloons]2009 Citizenship Board Summer Meeting
On July 28-30, 2009, the Louisiana 4-H Citizenship Board held their summer board meeting. It was highly successful. To learn more about what went on at the meeting, click here.
[Image: Citizenship Board]Central Region Citizenship Board Representation
The Citizenship Board was well represented at the Central Region 4-H Volunteer Forum.
[Image: White water Rafting]Executive Committee and SET Board go white-water rafting
This summer during June 2009, the Executive Committee and members from the SET board took a trip to Tennessee.
[Image: License to Style]Fashion Show 2007
Pictures from the 2007 4-H University fashion show.
4-H’ers Develop Leadership Skills For The Future
State 4-H officers and leaders helped teach leadership skills to their peers during the Annual Leadership Conference at the Grant Walker 4-H Education Center, March 24-26.
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