Program Committee Signup

The role of Outagamie County 4-H Program Committees is to provide overall leadership to specific project areas and their related events and activities. It is recommended you limit yourself to 3 committees.

If you would like more information contact the 4-H Program Educator at Alicia.Schroederhaag@wisc.edu.

Committee Handbook PDF

Responsibilities:

  • Gather ideas and suggestions from leaders and members involved in the project.
  • Plan and schedule leader training for your project area so leaders can better help project members. (Note – this could include informational newsletter articles, as well as meetings and workshops.)
  • Plan and schedule workshops, tours, special activities (including state fair and shows), and other enrichment experiences for project members and families. (Note – these experiences should not replace local club project meetings.)
  • Provide leadership for carrying out events and activities planned (organize, schedule, communicate, promote, coordinate, involve, recognize, etc.)
  • Acquire resources needed for events and activities (supplies, transportation, chaperones*, facilities, etc.).
  • Publicize your committee’s activities by writing newsletter articles, displays, and other methods. Articles will be published exactly as submitted. (Note: newsletter forms are available in your committee folder and due to the 4-H office by the 1st of February, April, June, August, October and December).
  • Submit detailed budget requests for educational resources and project training & activities to 4‑H Leader’s Association Executive Board for approval no later than August 15.
  • Recommend fair premium book changes, fair judges, etc. to the Outagamie County Fair Association.
  • Periodically report your plans and activities to the 4-H Leaders Association.
  • Encourage both youth and adults to join your committee.

* Committees must submit chaperones for all out-of-county activities and events to the 4-H Leaders Association Executive Committee for approval (meetings are January, February, April, June, August, and November).