Hancock Jr Leadership Club -The Hancock County Jr Leadership club is open to any 4-H members currently in high school (age 14 as of Jan. 1, 2012 - or at least a freshman). They provide teen leadership at many Hancock County 4-H events, and meet monthly for special leadership building activities. 

Assist with Cloverbud Program - Contact Cassie if you can help.

Attend Ohio Teen Conference - Teens from all over Ohio are invited to participate in these leadership development opportunities. The 2012 Ohio Teen Conference will be held in conjunction with the Ohio 4-H Volunteer Conference on Saturday, March 10 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. Registration is due by February 10 along with a $5 fee.

Apply for the Hancock County 4-H Scholarship - If you are a graduating High School Senior or former Hancock Co. 4-H member who is pursuing higher education then consider applying for one of four $500 scholarships offered annually. Applications are due on or before March 16, 2012. Printed forms are available at the 4-H office or use the online version. If you are submitting online - it is a good idea to follow up to make certain that the submission process worked correctly!

Seek an office within your local 4-H club - Older 4-H members should be providing leadership within their local 4-H club. Even if your participation may be limited because of sports, music or other school/church activities - - you can show leadership by planning and presenting an excellent 4-H demonstration (+ there is an area demonstration contest on June 11th that you could enter), or assume a leadership role with your club booth or a fundraiser. This may allow you to schedule committee meetings around your schedule, and give you greater flexibility to plan and work on the projects throughout the 4-H year.

Take a leadership role in your club's Community Service Project - most local clubs are active in the community through various service projects.  Talk with your advisor about service opportunities and how you might get involved and provide leadership.

L.E.A.D. Conference - Held annually in March, this conference is particularly good for club officers. Adult and youth volunteers are needed for this event - contact the 4-H office.

Apply for a summer job at 4-H Camp Ohio

College-age youth can seek summer employment at 4-H Camp Ohio. Click on the title link above for a listing of job opportunities.

Attend Buckeye Leadership Workshop - Teens 15 years and older may choose to attend this annual workshop held at Recreation Unlimited for youth and adults. In 2011, the workshop was held March 23-27 and early registrations were due February 25 to David Kalkbrenner, BLW Registrar. Total cost is $335. For additional information, visit their web site at http://www.buckeyeleadership.com

4-H Endowment Fundraiser - Held annually in early April, endowment funds support many Hancock County 4-H programs and trips for older 4-H members. You could make and/or donate an item (or service) for the silent auction. Suggested donations might include # hours child sitting, housecleaning, special homemade bread..cookies..or cheesecake, handmade wooden or welded items, etc. Talk with your parent and/or advisor about what you might be able to do.

Become  Hancock Co. Fair Junior Fair Board Member - applications are accepted in September of each year to assist with planning and management of Hancock County Jr Fair activities.

Consider serving on the 4-H Advisory Council - teens serve a one-year term representing their respective school districts, talk with your club advisor about nominating you for election to the council.

4-H Camp Counselor or Counselor in Training

Applications are due December 1 for Camp Counselors and CIT's for Hancock County Jr Camp.  If you have the time, and enjoy working with younger 4-H members, then this is a great opportunity for leadership development.

Attend Carving New Ideas Workshop - This workshop is sponsored by the Collegiate 4-H club at The Ohio State University for Ohio 4-H members that are in high school. It is generally held the second weekend in December at 4-H Camp Ohio. 

Attend H.O.L.R. in the Holler - This leadership retreat is for teens age 13-18 and will be held December ##. The cost will be $45 per participant and includes programming, three meals, and overnight lodging at 4-H Camp Ohio. Registrations were due by December 19th.

Submit an Ohio 4-H Achievement Record Application - these were due January 17th.  Ohio 4-H offers a variety of awards and opportunities at the state level. Local "trip" awards are also based upon the completion of this achievement record form.

Apply to become a State 4-H Ambassador - Older 4-H members with experiences in leadership, teaching, presentations, community service, and citizenship can apply to represent the Hancock Co. 4-H program as a "State 4-H Ambassador". This is a statewide group and transportation should be considered as well as other obligations that might conflict with participation. See the Applications and Forms page for program details & application materials. These applications were due January 17, 2012 and will be submitted to the state in February 2012.