The Alberta 4‑H Council assists with communication between the members, leaders, clubs, councils and Alberta 4-H Partners. It promotes 4-H and sets direction and policy of the 4-H program. |
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Who are we?
Who is the Alberta 4-H Council (printable forma t)
Alberta 4-H Council is made up of 20 elected volunteers, 17 of whom are voting members, 2 representatives from each region, 2 alumni, 2 ambassadors, the past-president (Foundation Liaison), a Canadian Council Representative, and a Branch Liaison.
What do we do for you?
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We support the 4-H program as we meet with everyone from perspective members to the minister
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We lead marketing of the 4-H Program through our Marketing Advisory Committee (MAC)
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We work to ensure that two-way communication is effective from members, leaders, districts, regional councils, Alberta 4-H Council and beyond to Alberta
4-H Partners
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We continue to write, review and monitor the 4-H Policies
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We manage leader’s screening
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We administer the insurance policies for the Alberta 4-H members and leaders
Information flows, in written form, from your club(s), district and/or region to Alberta 4-H Council by council representatives. It will be reviewed, at our next meeting. If necessary it will be shared with our partners, the Alberta 4-H and Agriculture Education Branch and the 4-H Foundation of Alberta. Your Alberta 4-H Council representatives will communicate the response.
 We are encouraging our 4-H family to come up with ways to improve your Alberta 4-H Council. We value your input.
So how do you think we are doing in the areas of:
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Promotion?
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Leadership?
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Policy development?
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Risk management?
What can we do for you?
Thank you,
Your Alberta 4-H Council Reps
Alberta 4-H Council Business Plan (56kb) |
Council Minutes
Alberta 4-H Council minutes, actionable items and highlights are posted as soon as possible after each council meeting. The next meeting is March 2012 at the Alberta 4‑H Centre
Contact the Alberta 4‑H Council
Golden Clover Award
Deadline Nov 1
To download the application click here. The purpose of this award is to recognize individuals or groups who have exhibited outstanding leadership while initiating a special contribution such as an innovative idea, program, activity or event that has made a significant difference to Alberta 4-H.
Who can be nominated?
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Anyone who has done something great for 4-H in the past or present – Members, Leaders, Sponsor Representatives, Clubs, District Councils, Regional Councils, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Staff
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Nominee(s) will have displayed outstanding leadership skills while initiating their special contribution to 4-H at the club, district, regional or provincial level.
Examples of special contributions
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Creating and piloting a new project or program
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Starting or re-organizing and event at the district or regional level.
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Creating a new program, activity or partnership at any level.
Golden Clover Award Recipients
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Henry Weigman- Program innovation
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Dixie Crowson, Linda Gooch and Muffy Knox –Alberta 4-H Horsemanship video
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Edith Zawadiuk- 4-H supporter and Ukraine 4-H initiative
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Calgary 4-H Alumni- Calaway Caper
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Milo Barfuss –Award of Excellence
- UFA Cooperative LTD- Sponsorship
Selection Committee
Contact:
Susann Stone - Alberta 4-H Council
c/o Golden Clover Award
RR1 Site 7 Box 1
Westerose AB T0C 2V0
Email: council@4hab.com
Phone: 780-682-2648 or toll free: 1-877-682-2244
Cleaver Kids Pilot Project
Deadline Dec 1
Cleaver Kids Pilot Project Frequently Asked Questions
Please download the Cleaver Kids information and application packageand review the requirements and proposal for the 4-H Cleaver Kids Pilot Project closely.
Welcome to a 4-H Pilot Project – Cleaver Kids
Cleaver Kids Pilot Project runs October, 2009 to the end of the 2011-2012 club year. As a pilot, this club project is being tested and monitored. Information and feedback gathered throughout the course of the pilot project will help Alberta 4-H Council determine if and how to best implement Cleaver Kids as an official project of Alberta 4-H programming.
The information is submitted to Alberta 4-H Council. The information will be used for the purpose of determining the viability of the project and collaborating age appropriate activities for Cleaver Kids in the future. Alberta 4-H Council also wants to hear about all the activities that the Cleaver Kids enjoy and do not enjoy. Cleaver Kids registration information is to record the enrolment info and for insurance purposes.
How to Participate in the Cleaver Kids Pilot Project:
Download the application, read and understand requirements and submit the completed package by December 1 to:
Alberta 4-H Council
C/O Cleaver Kids Pilot Project
RR 1 Site 7 Box 1
WESTEROSE AB T0C 2V0
Please note: Clubs will be required to re-register each year.
District and regional councils will receive notification of all participating Cleaver Kids Pilot Project clubs. Regional and district councils are not responsible for providing additional programming or activities for Cleaver Kids. Cleaver Kid participation is restricted to club level unless otherwise invited by the district and/or region councils.
For more information contact:
Susann Stone - Alberta 4-H Council, Administrative Manager
susann.stone@4hab.com
Phone 780-682-2648 Toll Free 1-877-682-2244
Alberta 4-H Council Handbook
updated Jul 2008
This handbook will provide at yourfingertips, the information you will need to help you be an effective member of the Alberta 4-H Council - what Council does, how it operates, and your roles and responsibilities as a member on a team dedicated to the Alberta 4-H Vision Statement, and the Alberta 4-H Council's Mission, while always keeping in mind the 4-H Philosophy.
- Chapter 1: Executive Summary (click here to download) contains the following - History of Alberta 4-H Council | Mission Statement | Primary Roles of Council | Structures of Meetings | Members of Alberta 4-H Council | Alternate Members of Council | Committee Representatives
- Chapter 2: Constitutional Material (click here to download) contains the following - Council Objects and By-Laws | Council Values | Ethical Practice of Council Members | Code of Ethics of Alberta 4-H Council
- Chapter 3: Committes of the Alberta 4-H Council (click here to download) contains the following - Standing Committees - Executive, Finance, Golden Clover Award, Historians, Provincial Appeals, Resolutions; 4-H Partner Committees - Alberta 4-H Partners Nomination and Interview, BAC (Provincial Beef Advisory Committee), Communications, 4-H Hall of Fame, Partners Liaison, Leaders Screening, MAC (Provincial Marketing Committee), PEAC (Provincial Equine Advisory Committee), Scholarship
- Chapter 4: Operating Guidelines (miscellaneous) for Council (click here to download) contains the following - Council Member Expense | Cards, Donations, and Gifts | Council Vests | Recognition | Insurance
- Chapter 5: 4-H in Alberta - Alberta 4-H Council's Partners Relationships (click here to download) contains the following - Circle Representation of 4-H in Alberta | Chart of Partners' Roles in Relation to Council | Alberta 4-H Lines of Communication and Accountability | 4-H in Alberta: Roles and Responsibilities
- Chapter 6: 4-H Foundation of Alberta (click here to download) contains the following - Board of Directors | History, Mission Statement, Historical/Objectives | Structure and Desired Results | By-Laws of the 4-H Foundation of Alberta
- Chapter 9: Council Self-Evaluation and Self Improvement (click here to download) contains the following - Self Evaluation | Board Development Seminar
- Chapter 10: Appendices (click here to download) contains the following - General Usage of the 4-H Trademark, Logo, Pledge and Motto | Chart of Motions | Insurance Terminology | Travel Accident Insurance Fact Sheet | Directors' and Officers' Liability Fact Sheet | Commercial General Liability Fact Sheet | Regional Map | Other Helpful Resources
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