1 Ability and Dependability Oklahoma Leadership Team Candidate Workshop Ability is important but dependability is critical.

2 Purpose for Leadership Team Role model & spokesperson for the two Land-Grant Universities Uphold the high ideals, values and moral standards of Oklahoma 4-H Actively travel within the district and state to fulfill responsibilities “Youth Advisory committee” to the State/District 4-H Program

3 Purpose for Leadership Team continued… Conduct educational programming at the county, district and state levels. Active and contributing committee member Plan, conduct and evaluate events and activities. Seek opportunities to expand and diversify audiences and programs

4 How can you prepare for the team?  Develop sound skills at the local club and county level.

5 The key is “to Serve”  Selfless - putting other people's needs, interests or wishes before your own  Challenge personal growth with demanding leadership responsibilities  Personal and family sacrifices of time and finances

6 Prestige Test your intent with these two definitions of the term.  Prestige as a term of respect associated with high quality - then you will be a successful member of the state leadership team.  Prestige in terms of for the glamour, attractiveness or importance associated with being a member of the state leadership team - then you should seriously reconsider.

7 Participation  You are first and foremost a 4-H member at the local club level!  No preferential treatment  Lose your anonymity and become a public figure – action and inaction are scrutinized  Act without being coerced

8 Fulfill responsibilities of the office Practice the life skills of self- responsibility, Organization, Time Management and Communication Serve as a liaison to counties and conduct programming Communicate with adult and youth leadership teams and county educators Serve on committees Attend district and/or state council meetings Reporting Duties…

9  Firm understanding of committee work  Attend all meetings and committee meetings  Serve on subcommittees  Chair subcommittee Meetings

10  Certified Volunteer  Training mandatory  Leadership Team Retreat mandatory Continuing Education

11 Reality Check…

12 Process Part 1. Application Form 200 pts District team 300 pts State Council Part 2. Functional Resume Part 3. Three letters of reference Part 4. Commitment Form Part 5. Workshop Part 6. Consultation Session Part 7. Campaigning and Election Each district established their own deadline for filing for district office. Parts 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of the process State deadline for filing for District Representative is September 1. All seven parts in the process

13 Removal from Office Probation and/or removal from office for those who violate the Code of Conduct, break rules for any sanctioned 4-H event or who do not fulfill their responsibilities.

14 What one does is what counts and not what one had the intention of doing. Pablo Picasso

15 Odd YearsEven Years SW – 20 counties Cluster 1 - Canadian, Oklahoma, Cleveland, McClain, Grady Cluster 2 – Comanche, Cotton, Jefferson, Stephens and Garvin Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large Cluster 3 – Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Tillman, Kiowa Cluster 4 – Roger Mills, Beckham, Custer, Washita and Caddo Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large NW – 17 counties Cluster 1 – Grant, Garfield, Kay and Noble Cluster 2 – Woods, Alfalfa, Woodward Major Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large Cluster 3 – Harper, Ellis, Beaver, Texas, Cimarron Cluster 4 – Dewey, Blaine, Kingfisher, Logan Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large District Clusters At-Large District Representative will be elected for a one year term and must be in their junior or senior year of high school.

16 Odd YearsEven Years SE – 19 counties Cluster 1 – Pittsburg, Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore Cluster 2 – Pottawatomie, Seminole, Hughes, Pontotoc, Coal Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large Cluster 3 – Love, Carter, Marshall, Johnston, Murray Cluster 4 – McCurtain, Pushmataha, Choctaw, Bryan, Atoka Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large NE – 21 counties Cluster 1 – McIntosh, Muskogee, Sequoyah, Adair, Cherokee, Wagoner Cluster 2 – Okmulgee, Okfuskee, Creek, Lincoln, Payne Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large Cluster 3 Osage, Pawnee, Tulsa, Washington Cluster 4 – Nowata, Rogers, Mayes, Craig, Ottawa, Delaware Cluster 1 & 3 At-Large Cluster 2 &4 At-Large District Clusters District Representatives must be elected during their sophomore or junior year in high school so they will be available and accessible to service their cluster of counties during the “2 year term.”

17 District Representative Qualifications Demonstrated the life skills of Self-responsibility, Organization, Time Management, and Communication Enrolled in 4-H; has a “firm” understanding and “experience” with committee work having served as an “active and contributing” member of committees at the local/county/district level; authentic experience(s) held or holding a local and/or county 4-H office; and a certified 4-H volunteer or going through the certification process. Be a person of “Character.”

18 District Representative Qualifications continued… Must be a county delegate and attend district conference the year seeking office. District Representative must reside within the cluster of counties elected to serve. Must complete State Leadership Team application process, participate in consultation session and attend Candidate Workshop the year running for office. Be a person of “Character.”

19 District Representative Responsibilities include: Two full year committment Dedicate a minimum of 2 hours per week Practice the life skills of Self-responsibility, Organization, Time Management, & Communication. Liaison to specific counties, minimum of two county visits required per year to conduct state coordinated educational programming. Communicate on a regular basis with county youth and adult leadership teams – to conduct educational programs, encourage participation in 4-H programming, and to collect information for reporting to the state and district reporters. Submit quarterly report/summary of county activities to the state reporter for 4-H publication, blogs, website and e-scrapbook.

20 District Representative Responsibilities continued: Serve as an active participant on state and district committees – planning, conducting and evaluating events and activities. Attend District Officer meetings as a state liaison. Attend State Leadership Team Board meetings. Represent Oklahoma 4-H by participating in district and state activities and events. Exemplify Youth-Adult Partnerships in all interactions. Perform duties delegated by the team leadership or advisor. In a timely manner, complete all reporting procedures including the Quarterly Progress Review required of team members.

21 Initiate, plan and conduct business meetings with assistance of the advisor. Plan ahead for assignments Communicate with counties and collect news from county officers Visit counties to do programming Communicate with advisor and team members. Keep District Representatives informed and involved with the team Support and promote state programming at district level. District Officers

22 Formal Uniform – green jacket, tie, shirt, slacks/skirt, and dress shoes Informal Uniform – Orange polo with khaki’s (short, skort, capri, slacks, skirt, etc.) Casual Uniform – Leadership Team T- shirt Uniform

23 Leadership Team members must be…  Committed  Dependable  Responsible

24 Forms Candidates Guide Posted at ership/file.htm ership/file.htm Site will be updated with forms by August 10 th.

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