Douglas County 4-H Leadership
4-H Youth Council
Douglas County 4-H Youth Council
A 4-H Youth Council member devotes extra time throughout the year to lead the 4-H program within their own 4-H clubs, their own communities within Douglas County, and as a group during county-wide events. The Douglas County 4-H County Youth Council works together to organize and lead several activities and events for the Douglas County 4-H Program. Some of these activities include Achievement Night, Leadership Day, and June Livestock Show.
Interested in joining?
- Douglas County Youth Council Meetings are open to all Douglas County 4-H members. Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 5:30 pm for officers and 6:30 pm for general members/club representatives. All are invited and encouraged to attend! Contact the office (720) 733-6940 for the next meeting date and location!
Upcoming 4-H Youth Council Events:
- 4-H Youth Council June Livestock Show
- Date: June TBA
- DC June Show
Youth Council Officer Position Descriptions & Requirements:
Elections take place every year at the June Youth Council meeting.
- President – Click HERE
- Vice President – Click HERE
- Secretary – Click HERE
- Treasurer – Click HERE
- Parliamentarian – Click HERE
- Reporter – Click HERE
- District 3 Senator (2 positions) – Click HERE
- District 3 Alternate Senator (2 positions) – Click HERE
- Fair Board Representative
- 4-H Foundation Representative
- CALF Representative
- FFA Representative
- Shooting Sports Representative (2 positions)
- Adult Leader/Advisor Position
4-H Ambassadors
Douglas County Ambassador Program
Ambassadors are the face of Douglas County 4-H! Ambassadors serve not only as leaders within our own 4-H community but also as a connection between 4-H and the general public. Ambassadors provide a presence at 4-H programs and outreach events throughout the year. This program helps 4-Hers develop their public speaking abilities and gain experience in applications, resumes, and job interviewing.
2024-2025 Ambassador Applications are due to the Extension Office by October 30, 2024.
Application materials required:
Ambassador Applicants (age 14+)
» Application form
»1 Letter of Recommendation
» 4-H resume (sample 4-H resume here – 4-H Experience on Your Resume here)
Junior Ambassador Applicants (age 12-13)
» Application form
» 1 Letter of Recommendation
Ambassador Eligibility:
- Applicant must have completed two years in 4-H and be 14 years of age as of December 31st of the current year. Junior Ambassador applicants must have completed one year in 4-H and be at least 12 years of age as of December 31 of the current year.
- Applicant should have attended 4-H Youth Council meetings the previous year, preferably with at least 50% attendance.
All applicants must submit the application materials above and complete an interview with a selection committee. Ambassadors are expected to serve a two-year term. Junior Ambassadors will serve a one-year term and may reapply after one year.
Applications Due – October 30, 2024
Interviews – Mid November
Ambassador Training – January 29, 2025 **REQUIRED**
Ambassadors promote 4-H throughout the year. Ambassadors represent 4-H at events such as Highlands Ranch Days, video promotions, tours at county fair, county contests, speaking to adult and youth organizations, National 4-H Week activities, and more! The main responsibility of the Junior Ambassadors is assisting the Senior Ambassadors in representing 4-H at various events and programs.
4-H Leader's Council
Douglas County 4-H Leader’s Council
Colorado 4-H Mission
4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
Colorado 4-H Vision
A world in which youth and adults learn, grow and work together
The Douglas County 4-H Leader’s Council meets in the lower-level conference rooms of the Douglas County Extension office every first Monday of the month, unless that Monday is a holiday. This is a great time for local 4-H leaders to get updated on the current changes, events, forms, etc. It is also the perfect time to network with other leaders to get new ideas for your club.
Leaders Council Meeting Minutes and Agendas
- 2024 March Leaders Council Minutes
- 2024 February Leaders Council Minutes
- 2024 January Leaders Council Minutes
- 2023 October Leaders Council Minutes
- 2023 September Leaders Council Minutes
- 2023 June Leaders Council Agenda
- 2023 May Leaders Council Minutes
Livestock Advisory Committee Agenda/Minutes
Next meeting:
Additional 4-H Resources
- Project List
- Club List
- Enrollment – 4H Online
- Policies for Success
- Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation (CALF)
- Shop 4-H
- Exhibit Requirements
- Judging Guidelines
- Contest Requirements
- Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
- Colorado State Fair
- Tufts Study of 4-H Positive Youth Development
- The Douglas County 4-H Foundation
- Ribbons explained