County 4-H Leadership Opportunities - RCE of Somerset County ...

County 4-H Leadership Opportunities
Club Officer, Committee Member,
or Teen Leader
Take on a leadership role within the club such
as president, vice president, treasurer,
secretary, or head of a committee within the
club.
County 4-H Public Presentations
4-H members learn how to clearly express
themselves, organize ideas and present them
in a logical order. Through public
presentations, participants develop
confidence, poise, self esteem, stage
presence, and knowledge Held late winter/
early spring.
TOPS Camp Counselor and Counselor in
Training
Individuals who have completed 8 th grade may
qualify to become Counselors in Training
(CIT). Individuals who are 16 years of age
and older can apply to be a Camp Counselor
for the week. Counselors with the help of
CIT’s will lead their own group of campers
and foster a positive camp environment. Camp
is last week in June.
Herdsman at the Fair
Teens 8 th grade and older can spend the
night at the Fair helping clean up and
watching over the various projects.
Outstanding 4-H’er
Juniors, Seniors and 13th grade members can
apply to be an Outstanding 4-H’er. Complete
the application and ask one 4-H adult
volunteer to write a recommendation letter
for you. To be considered an Outstanding
4-H'er, a 4-H member should be truly
deserving of the award by excelling in the
following areas.
Participation in County, State &
National Events
Demonstration of Leadership Qualities
4-H Community Service
4-H Promotion
4-H Achievement (personal goals, etc.
Attitude
Example to others
Personal Growth
Contribution to Total Program
Applications due June 1
State 4-H Leadership Opportunities
State 4-H Public Presentations and State
4-H Equine Presentations
State 4-H Public Presentations provide an
opportunity for 4-H members to compete on
the state level with 4-H members from
around New Jersey at Rutgers University
each June. Participants must be a 4-H
member enrolled in 8-13th grade and receive
an excellent rating on their presentation at
the county level.
North Jersey Teen Conference
Held in March, the North Jersey 4-H Teen
Conference is a leadership weekend planned
by teens for teens. Teens attend workshops
and participate in a community service
activity while meeting 4-H teens from the
Northern part of the state. After a year of
attending the conference, teens can become
part of the planning committee.
Registrations due in January.

New Jersey State 4-H Teen Action Council
The New Jersey State 4-H Teen Action
Council (STAC) is an opportunity for 4-H
members in grades 8-13 to serve at the state
level, providing advice and input to the State
4-H Youth Development Program.
Collegiate 4-H Member
The Collegiate 4-H Club encourages student
participation in 4-H activities—primarily
community service--while at Rutgers, The
State University of New Jersey. Students
promote the 4-H program to outside groups,
the general public, and the Rutgers
community. They maintain communication with
youth, leaders, and agents in New Jersey and
offer assistance to the program whenever
possible.
New Jersey State 4-H Camp Counselor in
Training and Camp Volunteer
Individuals who have completed 9 th grade may
qualify to become Counselors in Training
(CIT), which is geared towards preparing
young adults for the rigors of the camp
counselor position through leadership and
personal development experiences.
Individuals who have completed 11th grade
and are at least 16 years of age and older can
apply to be a Camp Volunteer for a week.
After volunteer training, individuals are
assigned to assist camp staff in a cabin and a
course area.
http://www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/index.html
Note: Scholarship funds are available for all of these events. Contact the county 4-H office for
information.
Description of National 4-H Leadership Opportunities
National 4-H Conference
Held each spring in Chevy Chase, MD at the
National 4-H Center, provides an opportunity
for 4-H members to become acquainted with
government, meet with federal
representatives, enhance leadership skills
and provide feedback on the 4-H Youth
Development Program. Potential delegates
must be in the 10-12 grade at the time of the
application. Youth are chosen to be part of
their state’s delegation through an
application and interview process.
Applications are due in October, the trip is in
April.
Citizenship Washington Focus
CWF is a 4-H leadership program for teens
from across America at the National 4-H
Youth Conference Center near Washington,
D.C. each summer. This week-long program
enriches young people’s lives through
activities that broaden their appreciation and
respect for themselves and others, including
leadership, citizenship and an understanding
of the political process. Participants may only
attend this event one time during their 4-H
career. All interested 4-H members must be
in grade 9-12 at the time of application and
must go through a local selection process.
Applications are due in March, the trip is in
July.

National 4-H Congress
Held in Atlanta, GA each November, provides
an opportunity for 4-H members from the
across the nation to come together and learn
about community involvement, cultural
diversity, and service to others while
meeting new friends.
Participants can only attend this event one
time during their 4-H career. Youth are
chosen to be part of their state’s delegation
through an application and interview process.
Applications are due in March/April, the trip
is in late November after Thanksgiving.
Note: Scholarship funds are available for all of these events. Contact the county 4-H office for
information.
Somerset County 4-H Scholarships and Recognitions
4-H Association Scholarship
The 4-H Association offers $1000.00
scholarships to 4-H'ers for college, vo-tech,
etc. To apply, students must be a high school
senior or a college freshman. They need to be
a Somerset County 4-H member in good
standing and they must have a letter of
recommendation from a 4-H Club Leader.
Applications due April 1
4-H Trainmasters Club Scholarship
This fund was established by the 4-H
Trainmasters Club and the recipient will
receive a grant of $1000 provided that they
have been accepted for a regular course of
study at a college or technical school with an
interest in science careers. Applications due
April 1
4-H Prep Scholarship
4-H Prep is offering a $500.00 scholarship to
a 4-H'er who started out in our Prep Program.
To apply, students must be a high school
senior or a college freshman. They need to be
a Somerset County 4-H member in good
standing, have contributed to the 4-H Prep
program and demonstrated mentoring
relationships within 4-H. They must have a
letter of recommendation from a 4-H Club
Leader. Applications due April 1
Rob Fellows Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established by the Fellows
family and the recipient will receive a grant
of $1000 provided that they have been
accepted for a regular course of study at a
college or technical school with an interest in
science careers. Applications due April 1
Joseph J. & Florence E. Klimas Scholarship
The Joseph J. & Florence E. Klimas
Scholarship is awarded annually to a
Somerset County 4-H Alum, entering his/her
junior or senior year in college, having
declared a major in education. Letters of
recommendation from a 4-H adult volunteer
and a professor are also necessary.
Applications due April 1
4-H Balliet Scholarship
Scholarship recipients will receive a one-time
grant of $500.00 provided that they have
been accepted for a regular course of study
or are currently a student attending a twoyear
college, technical, business or vocational
school. Somerset County 4-H Members in
12th and 13th grades are eligible.
Applications due April 1

The Edward Rosania, William Staats, Peter
Smith Memorial Scholarship
A one time grant for the encouragement and
promotion of agriculture endeavors.
Applicants must be a member in good
standing in a Somerset County 4-H Club,
demonstrate community involvement and
personal growth and must have a letter of
recommendation from an adult currently
active in the Somerset County 4-H Program
or the Somerset County Board of
Agriculture. Applications due
July 15
The Tom Everett Memorial Scholarship
$2000 Academic Scholarship: This
applicant must be enrolled as a sophomore
or older at an accredited college or
university. He/she must also be a NJ
resident majoring in an agricultural subject
area and must intend to pursue a career in
production agriculture or related field. The
applicant's parent must be a current
member of the NJ Farm Bureau.
$500 Continuing Education Scholarship:
This applicant or parent, if under 21, must
be a current member of the NJ Farm
Bureau and will be attending an accredited
or approved seminar, workshop or
conference related directly to product
agriculture or related field.
Both applications due April 1
For more information about these 4-H opportunities, visit the website at 4HisTOPS.org
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