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Junior Leadership

All 4-H members 13 years and over are eligible and encouraged to become junior leaders. 4-H needs teens who are willing to assume leadership roles in the 4-H Program and the community.

Some indications of leadership include:

• ability to get along with people in a close age group and in other age groups
• making suggestions in meetings
• developing skills that can be shared
• enthusiasm
• interest in others and organizational ability

Opportunities for junior leaders in a club are numerous!!

The leader and junior leader should plan a program of leadership.

1. Determine needs.
2. Explore resources.
3. Set goals- short & long term.
4. Choose a specific goal - plan a timetable.
5. Carry out the plan over a given time period.
6. Share your learning - with other groups, 4-H news, community newspapers.
7. Evaluate:
   • Was the goal achieved?
   • What did I learn?
   • What could I have done differently?
   • Was I successful?

Leadership is a continuous process in which we grow into. Call the 4-H office at 585-786-2251 to find out more about being a junior leader and to receive a record sheet.