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4-H Council & County Committees

 4-HAchievementBan4HDayPromo      4-H Ag Livestock Committee

4-H Home Ec, BBQ, Foodstand Committee        4-H Recognition Committee
What is 4-H Council?

4-H Council is an organization made up of 2 youth and 2 adult representatives from each 4-H club.

They plan 4-H activities & events that take place at the county level. 4-H Council serves as a "Learning Laboratory" for youth to learn a variety of leadership skills.

They plan & coordinate county wide activities such as 4-H Day, Fashion Revue, Achievement Banquet, project workshops, Day Camps and are empowered to raise and disburse funds for such activities.

The 4-H Council is not a policy setting body nor does it approve the focus of Extension 4-H Youth Development programming.

4-H Council representatives have these responsibilities:

  • Know the club members you represent
  • Attend all 4-H Council meetings
  • Represent the opinions of your club
  • Report back to your 4-H club
  • Work on Council activities

4-H Council meetings are generally held the first Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. in these months:

  • October (election of officers)
  • December
  • February
  • April
  • June
  • August
4-H Council

Ellis Co. 4-H Council Constitution Updated 12/21
4-H Grievance Policy Approved 209

KS 4-H Dress Guideline