4-H Advisory Board Meetings
The major function of the County 4-H Advisory Committee is to review and study the general youth needs, interest and concerns.
- Analyze and study the potential youth population and the current enrollment in 4-H programs on a nondiscriminatory basis
- Assist in developing objectives and goals of the 4-H program to meet the needs, interest, and concerns of youth in the county
- Assist in designating methods of enrolling youth in 4-H programs
- Assist in developing methods to recruit, train, and recognize adult volunteer 4-H advisors, key leaders, and 4-H committee members
- Analyze and assist in developing plans and procedures to expand 4-H and youth development to new audiences
- Keep accurate minutes for use by members and to keep on file in the County Extension Office. These are also available towards the botton of this page.
Lorain County 4-H Advisory assists with:
- 4-H promotional booths at Community events & festivals
- 4-H Officers & Volunteer Trainings
- 4-H Open House
- 4-H Family Orientation
- Milk Barn at the Lorain County Fair
- County Awards
- Annual 4-H Volunteer Recognition Program
Membership
Advisory members are elected to the board using the following process:
- Nominations may be made by any current Lorain County 4-H volunteer in September. 2024 Nomination Form
- Electronic ballots are e-mailed to all current Lorain County 4-H volunteers in October.
- Election results are announced at the Annual Volunteer Recognition program generally the 3rd Thursday in October.
Youth Representatives
Youth representatives may apply to serve a one-year term. Applications are due before January 30th.
Constitution and By-laws
Annual Award Applications
The Advisory Board recognized the following awards at the annual Volunteer Recognition Program in October each year. WInners at the county level are submitted for consideration at the state level. State award winners are recognized at the Ohio Volunteer Conference in March.
Award applicationa and niminations are due September 8th. No emailed applications will be accepted per Advisory Committees rules. Paper copy only.
- Alumni Award Application
- Meritorious Service Award Application
- 4-H Youth Leadership Award Nomination Application
- Ohio Friend of 4-H Award Criteria
2025
March- Agenda, Minutes
2024
November- Agenda, Minutes
2023
November- Agenda, Minutes
September- Agenda, Minutes
August- No meeting
July- Agenda, Minutes
May- Agenda, Minutes
2022
Agenda- November
Minutes- October
Agenda- October
Minutes- May 2022
2021
Meeting Agenda- September 15, 2021
Meeting Minutes- July 21, 2021
Meeting Agenda- July 21, 2021
Meeting Minutes- June 16, 2021
Meeting Agenda- June 16, 2021
Meeting Minutes- April 21, 2021
Meeting Agenda- April 21, 2021
Meeting Minutes- March 17, 2021
Meeting Agenda- March 17, 2021
Meeting Minutes- February 17, 2021
Meeting Agenda- February 17, 2021
Meeting Minutes - January 21, 2021
Meeting Agenda - January 21, 2021