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BECOMING A STATE COUNCIL OFFICER

State Council Officers consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Reporter, Parliamentarian, Sergeant-At-Arms, and Historian.  The first five (5) are elected by State Council voting delegates at their annual meeting during Florida 4-H University. The remaining three (3) are appointed by the incoming five (5) elected positions.

Interviews for the appointed positions occur after elections conclude. The applicants are personally informed of the final decision after the interview process is complete, and the three (3) appointed officers are officially announced during the Youth Awards Banquet at 4-H University.

*State officer candidate applications are due by July 10. All information regarding applications, candidacy, and being a state officer can be found below*

  • Florida 4-H State Officer Candidate Information Packet

    All the information you need regarding being a state officer and running as a candidate can be found by clicking the following link, Florida 4-H State Council Officer Candidate Information Packet.

    Information Packet Table of Contents:

    • Candidate Live Zoom Connections & Q+A
    • Online Submission Link, Deadlines, & Application Components
    • State Officer Candidate Application Checklist: Requirements of Candidates
    • Introduction to Florida 4-H State Council, State Officers, and Executive Board
    • Duties of State Council Officers
    • General Responsibilities of State Council Officers
    • Calendar of State Officer and Executive Board Related Events
    • Finances & Uniforms
    • Campaigning
    • Elections & Timeline
    • State Officer Candidate Campaign Finance Report
    • State Officer Candidate Sample Application
    • State Officer Candidate Sample Recommendation
  • Candidate Live Zoom Connections & Q+A

    We recognize that there is a lot of information to process in this packet as you consider becoming a state officer candidate. To help answer any questions you have, we will have a live Q+A session on Zoom. Attendance or watching the recording afterwards is highly recommended as you make your decision.

    Live Zoom Connections & Q+A—Monday June 19 at 7:00PM ET/6:00PM CT
    Click the link to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email
    containing information about joining the meeting. This will be recorded and sent out to all Executive Board members.

  • Online Submission Link, Deadlines, & Application Components

    Applications will only be accepted through the online form. This can be accessed by clicking the link below.

    State Officer Candidate Application—Includes file uploads for 4-H resume, campaign graphic, and headshot. You will also submit your reference contacts within the form.

    At the end of the candidate application, you will be given the option to fill out additional Executive Board related questions. This is used in the case that you do not become a state officer and would still like to be on Executive Board. If you fill this out, you will not need to submit a separate Executive Board application.

    Application must be completed by July 10 at 11:59PM.
    Recommendation contacts must submit the form sent to them by July 17 at 11:59PM.

    A complete State Council Officer Application will contain the following components:

    • State Officer Application—includes submitting essay answers and uploading your 4-H resume, campaign graphic, headshot, and recommendation contacts
    • County 4-H Professional Recommendation
    • Non-4-H Professional Adult Recommendation

     

Information Contact

Derby Sale | sderby.sale@ufl.edu | 352-294-2914