Junior Leadership

Leadership Workshops

| Junior Leadership, Projects, Workshops |

On behalf of Katie Daywalker:

I am excited to be offering the first of a series of Leadership workshops this year on Monday, November 29th from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at The Ranch in collaboration with Kara Rudnick.

These workshops are for any 4-H youth who are interested in Leadership. We will encourage participation in the Leadership project, but it is not required. We especially encourage club officers to join us to help them grow as leaders.

This first workshop will focus on exploring what leadership is, discuss the principles of leadership, and share leadership opportunities in 4-H at various levels, including an overview of the leadership project.

Please register and plan to attend: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a4fabab2baafc1-4hleadership

Leadership Project Information Night

| Junior Leadership, Projects, Workshops |

Do you currently think of yourself as a leader in your school, your club, or among your friends? Would you like to? What does it mean to be a leader?

Join us on Monday, November 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the McKee Building at The Ranch.

This workshop will explore the Five Practices of Leadership, and together we will dive into what it means to be a leader.

This workshop will also include:

  • A brief overview of the 4-H Leadership Project, including what it entails and expectations and opportunities for members
  • An overview of Leadership roles and opportunities available to Larimer County 4-H members

This workshop is open to all current or potential 4-H members. You do not need to be enrolled in the Leadership Project to attend.

RSVP by visiting the SignUpGenius.

Volunteer at the Dairy Bar on Saturday, August 7

| Community Service, County Fair, Fundraising, Junior Leadership

The Dairy Bar is the fundraiser for the Larimer County Junior Leader Club, which supports all the 4-H clubs within Larimer County through activities and
scholarships for member projects. The Dairy Bar will be open in the McKee Building during the Larimer County Fair, and also on August 3 during interview judging/project check-in.

At the July meeting, our club voted to work the Dairy Bar shifts on Saturday, August 7 from 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Each time slot allows for 6 members (ages 10+) and 2 parents.

Sign up to help!

Dairy Bar Signup

2021 Junior Jam: Life is an Adventure

| Junior Leadership, Workshops

Attention 4-H members ages 8–13: Join us on Monday, June 28th from 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. for a fun and engaging one-day leadership experience hosted by District 2 (Boulder, Larimer, and Weld Counties). It will be held at the McKee Building at the Ranch in Loveland.

Registration for Junior Jam attendees ages 8–13 is open in 4HOnline. The deadline is June 14th.

Registration for Adult Chaperones and Counselors is also open on 4HOnline. Adult Chaperones must be approved 4-H volunteers (if you are interested but not an approved volunteer yet, please contact Katie at kdaywalker@larimer.org). Youth who are 4-H seniors (ages 14–19) can be Counselors. We need your help to make this event a success for our Junior and Intermediate members!

Citizenship Washington Focus

| Events, Junior Leadership, Virtual

During a normal 4-H year, without COVID-19 concerns, Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a week-long 4-H citizenship program for youth ages 14–19 that typically takes place at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Washington, D.C. Through the support of Colorado 4-H, more than 3,800 4-H members have participated in the National 4-H Citizenship Washington Focus program in Washington, D.C. over the past 45 years. CWF provides opportunities for members to develop their leadership skills, learn about civic engagement, get a behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s capital, hear from engaging speakers, and complete hands-on work like drafting a legislative bill.  

This year the conference will be a virtual, once-a-week program that will begin on June 20. These workshops will run every Monday for five weeks (June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, and July 19). Each session will last 2–2.5 hours, starting at 4:30 p.m.  

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Delegates must be at least 15-years-old by January 1 of the current year and currently involved in an Extension-sponsored 4-H youth program.
  • Delegates must have at least one year of leadership experience and be currently active in a leadership position in the organization she/he represents.
  • Delegates must have demonstrated an active interest in citizenship/community service programs in their club and/or at the county level.
  • Delegates must complete an official application for Citizenship Washington Focus and upload a clear, glossy picture for publicity.
  • Delegates must be willing and have the time to work with their county/area Extension agent to conduct a citizenship program upon return, based on a prearranged agreement.

Colorado 4-H will assist in sponsoring one youth per county for the full amount of the registration. Additional delegates will be allowed but the cost is the responsibility of the County/4-H Member. The cost for this year’s virtual conference is $250 per delegate.

Eligible members can apply using the 2021 CWF Application through the 4HOnline event registration section.  Signing the acceptance form obligates the individual to participate in the full CWF program from start to finish. A CWF orientation will be held in early June.

Application deadline April 18 at 11:59 p.m.

Please contact Katie Daywalker with questions.

Senior Member Mentors

| Junior Leadership

I’m sure that most of you remember your first year in 4-H and all the learning you had to do on your own to complete your projects and records. This year, the Junior Leadership Club (JLC) is working to begin a resource program to lessen the steep learning curve for new 4-H members by gathering a team of experienced senior members who would be free to help newer members with their projects. Many of you have diverse experience in many 4-H projects or specialized knowledge of just a few projects and all of this knowledge would be invaluable to members who are just getting started! 

If you would be interested in mentoring younger members in projects that you have experience with, please fill out this Google Form.  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Amelia Macy, president of JLC, at amelia.r.macy@gmail.com.

Leadership Development Opportunities

| Junior Leadership, Officers, Parli Pro, Virtual

Junior Leader Club’s Officer Training Clinic

January 25, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

The Larimer County Junior Leader Club (JLC) is offering their annual Officer Training Clinic on Monday, January 25 at 5:00 p.m. Experienced officers will cover the basics of all leadership positions, with a focus on how to effectively engage and connect with members in a new online environment. Officers and members alike are welcome to attend this training, which will also be informative and helpful in understanding how a meeting works and the basics of parliamentary procedure. A regular JLC meeting will follow the clinic at 6:00 p.m., where officers will demonstrate the workings of a successful meeting. Anyone is welcome to attend both the clinic and the meeting to follow.

Here is the Zoom information for the meeting:

https://zoom.us/j/7873052717

Meeting ID: 787 305 2717

One tap mobile
+13462487799,,7873052717# US (Houston)
+16699006833,,7873052717# US (San Jose)

Dial by your location
        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)
        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
        +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)

Virtual Leadership Development Conference (LDC)

February 27, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Registration is open via 4HOnline and will close on Friday, February 12 at 11:59 p.m.

This event is for 4-H members 14–18-years-old. 4-H leaders who would normally act as chaperones are also welcome to attend. Registration is required. This is a FREE event this year! The State 4-H Senate and State Shooting Sports Ambassadors have some great virtual workshops lined up. Access the agenda here.

Shooting Sports Leader Certification in Larimer County

| Junior Leadership, Leaders |

Larimer County’s Shooting Sports program needs certified volunteers! This training will be held in Larimer County on March 12–14, 2021. Please consider registering to attend and volunteer in our Shooting Sports program!

The training usually costs $135, and the Larimer County 4-H Foundation will reimburse a portion of that after serving the Shooting Sports program for one year. The last time trainings were held in 2019, we received a donation to cover the cost to all Junior Leaders (14–18-year-olds).

If you are not currently a 4-H leader, call the Extension office now at 970-498-6000 to start the process to be a leader first. Then you can register for the certification training.

Find instructions for the registration process here.

Larimer County
When: March 12–14, 2021
Disciplines Offered: Archery, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun
Registration Opens: January 15
Registration Closes: February 26 at 11:59 p.m.
More information about the Larimer County training

If you can’t make it to the Larimer County training, there are four other options on different weekends in different locations. Click here to see more information about those options.

If you have any questions, please email info@lc4hss.org.

Junior Leader Club Food Drive

| Community Service, Junior Leadership

The Larimer County Junior Leadership Club (JLC) is hosting a food drive from January 11–15. Clubs and members, this is a wonderful and safe way to serve our community and put the HEART in 4-H! If you are interested in donating, please drop off at these locations:

Morgan Timber Products
2532 West County Road 54G
Fort Collins

Hydro Construction
77 NW Frontage Road
Fort Collins

Newman Motor Sports
6410 South College Avenue #B
Fort Collins

Construction Supply House
806 North 2nd Street, Building A
Berthoud

Make sure to social distance at drop-off locations and follow Larimer County health regulations by wearing a mask and not coming if you are feeling any symptoms or are sick. We would love to receive donations of any food you can spare, so help out our community and drop off food next week!

We really appreciate your help!

The Junior Leadership Club

Scroll to Top