Junior Leadership

2022 Leadership Development Conference

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Registration is now open on 4HOnline for the 2022 Leadership Development Conference (LDC) in Denver!

LDC is a leadership conference for 4-H seniors held in January each year in Denver. Leaders are also invited to attend, and this year there will be a special track at the conference specifically for adult leaders. 

This event provides educational and challenging experiences that will enable young people to become knowledgeable and skilled in their selected areas. Conference highlights usually include a community service project with the Colorado State 4-H Officers, IFYE (International Foreign Youth Exchange) presentation, a guest speaker, banquet and awards presentation, and leader meetings. Members generally have a lot of fun, connect with 4-H members and leaders from across the state, learn, and grow as leaders. 

On Monday, January 31 following LDC, which is Colorado 4-H Day, there will be an opportunity to tour the State Capitol and attend 4-H Day at the Capitol where the legislature will issue the Proclamation for Colorado 4-H Day. 

When: January 29–30, 2022.
4-H Day at the Capitol will follow the conference on January 31, so all members should plan to be in Denver from January 30–31 if possible.
Where: Renaissance Hotel in Denver.
Each room will be assigned to two members of the same gender. Please contact Katie Daywalker after you register if you have a roommate preference. If you wish to have your own room, additional costs will be incurred. Please contact Katie Daywalker if you are interested. 
Cost: The Larimer County 4-H Foundation covers 70% of the cost for members in good standing who have met the 4-H Carnival ticket sales requirement. The estimated cost for these qualifying participants will be $86. Senators and Alternate Senators for Larimer County will have 100% of their fees covered.
Registration: Register at v2.4HOnline.com. You must be enrolled for the 2022 4-H year to register. Registration closes at 10:59 p.m. on  January 12, 2022. 

Larimer County will provide transportation and chaperone(s) for participating youth. Adult volunteers interested in chaperoning should contact Katie Daywalker at kdaywalker@larimer.org.

Download the LDC flyer and the tentative schedule.

Leadership Workshops

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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