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4-H Leaders’ Association

Leaders’ Association Constitution

Who are the members?
Every Youth Protection certified adult 4-H leader enrolled in Dodge County 4-H is a member. Every member enrolled in Dodge County 4-H youth leadership project is a member.

What are 4-H Leader’s Association Meetings?
Leaders’ Association meetings are the place where policies about 4-H in Dodge County are discussed and made. We establish guidelines. Current initiatives in the 4-H program, leader opportunities and member opportunities are discussed at meetings. The Leaders’ Association develops the program direction of Dodge County 4-H.

The goals of the 4-H Leaders’ Association are to keep youth interested, encourage participating beyond the club level in county activities, events and programs, increase parental involvement, make the county fair educational and fun, promote positive self-esteem, and encourage active attendance at leaders’ meetings. Leaders’ Association promotes the goals and objectives of UW-Extension 4-H Youth Programs.

Why should you be involved in Leader’s Association?
The 4-H program in Dodge County can be anything you want it to be if you come, share your thoughts and get involved. When you are a registered leader, the Leaders’ Association provides you with liability insurance, financial support to attend leader trainings, resources for club meetings and 4-H mailings, and a voice in the 4-H Program.

Leaders’ Association meetings are held five times a year in February, April, June, September and October at the Dodge County Administration Building, Juneau. Watch the Newsletter for details.

How do the Leaders’ Board & the 4-H Youth Development Agent fit into the Leaders’ Association?
The 4-H Leaders’ Board is made up of elected leaders. They meet the opposite months the Association meets. Details are in the Newsletter. The Leaders’ Board is responsible for program development and direction in Dodge County 4-H, coordinating fundraising, developing an annual budget and all financial transactions. They set the agenda for the Association meetings and prepare draft policies for items on which the Association needs to make a decision. The 4-H Youth Development Agent serves as advisor.

Leader Logues

January 2012 Leader Log
February 2012 Leader Log
March 2012 Leader Log
April 2012 Leader Log

Leader Forms and Applications

Executive Board Members

President: Janelle Wiebelhaus-Finger, 920-253-7099, Juneau Victorians

President-Elect: Helen Weisensel, 920 -885-5220, Countywide Resource Leader

Vice President: Karen Weihert, 920-478-3872, Tri-County Twisters

Secretary: Deb Merfeld, 920-623-1954, Astico Perseverance

Treasurer: Noreen Dogs, 920-488-3197, Herman Hornets

Reporter: Karen Schmidt, 920-928-2234, Trenton Highlights

Past President: Ashley Sclender, Countywide Resource Leader

At-Large Delegates:

  • Carolyn Dehler, 920-387-4135
    Countywide Resource Leader
  • Karen Schmidt, 920-928-2234
    Trenton Highlights
  • Pat Hahn, 920-349-3066,
    Sinissippi
  • Sylvia Hinrichs, 920-349-3937,
    Sinissippi
  • Krista Klas, 920-885-9313
    Trenton Highlights

Youth Representatives: 

  • Anna Boschert, Leipsic
  • Katelyn Buss, Trenton Highlights
  • Mikayla Meyer, A-OK
  • Kari Schoenike, Juneau Victorians

State Council: Diane, Neff, 920-887-8355, Hyland Prairie

4-H Leader Association Meeting Dates

4-H Leaders Association Meetings

4-H Leaders Association Meetings are held at the Dodge County Administration Building auditorium in Juneau at 7 p.m.

  • Thursday, September 15, 2011
  • Tuesday, February 28, 2012
  • Monday, April 30, 2012
  • Tuesday, June 19, 2012
  • Monday, September 17, 2012

4-H Executive Board Meetings

4-H Executive Board meetings are held at the Dodge County Administration Building room 1C in Juneau at 7 p.m.

  • Thursday, October 14, 2011
  • Tuesday, November 30, 2011
  • Wednesday, January 25, 2012
  • Tuesday, March 20, 2012
  • Tuesday, May 15, 2012
  • Thursday, July 19, 2012
  • Tuesday, October 16, 2012
  • Tuesday, November 27, 2012