The purpose of the Victoria County 4-H Council is to provide an opportunity for youth to develop citizenship, leadership and life skill competencies by becoming involved in county, district, state, national and international activities. The council is made up of ten elected officers and 2 delegates from each 4-H club (both community and project) in Victoria County. Meetings are held in September, November, January, March, and May on the 3rd Tuesday, beginning at 7pm at the Victoria County Extension Office. The Victoria County 4-H Council strives to meet the following goals:

Youth Representing Youth

1. Youth represent youth.
2. Youth help make decisions.
3. Youth work through committees.

Council Delegates represent the interests of members:

* From 4-H clubs to County 4-H Council
* From County 4-H Council to District 4-H Council
* On joint committees with County 4-H Leaders Association
* On the 4-H and Youth Development Committee

Youth Helping Youth

1. Youth help youth.
2. Youth work together.
3. Youth make friends.

Experienced council delegates are available to:

* Train officers.
* Share program ideas and experiences.
* Explain basic 4-H ideas.
* Explain 4-H programs and events.
* Demonstrate skills and procedures in managing 4-H clubs and projects.
* Invite, welcome and encourage members.

Youth Learning

1. Youth develop citizenship skills.
2. Youth accept responsibility.
3. Youth solve problems.

Council delegates gain knowledge and skills in:

* Democratic parliamentary procedures.
* Working cooperatively in groups.
* Personal relations with others.
* Representing the interests of others.
* Solving problems.
* Accepting responsibility.

Youth Volunteering their Services

1. Youth promote the 4-H program.
2. Youth raise funds.
3. Youth help others.

Council delegates volunteer time and effort to:

* Explain and promote the 4-H program.
* Help raise funds to support program activities.
* Conduct 4-H activities.
* Help others.

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2009 - 2010 4-H County Council Officers

President - Seth Tater, Wood-Hi 4-H Club

Vice President - Katelyn Rather, Aloe 4-H Club

Secretary- Cheyenne Borchert, Guadalupe 4-H Club

Treasurer- Breana Tater, Wood-Hi 4-H Club

District Delegate- Christopher Wood, Mission Valley 4-H Club

District Delegate- Breana Tater, Wood-Hi 4-H Club

Parliamentarian - Katelyn Rather, Aloe 4-H Club

Reporter- Dodge Bludau, Kelly Creek 4-H Club

Historian- Allison Williams, High Bidders 4-H Club

Recreation Officer- Kelley Wood, Mission Valley 4-H Club

Health & Safety Officer- Kerilyn Wendel, Westwood 4-H Club


Meeting Dates:

September 15, 2009

November 17, 2009

January 19, 2010

March 23, 2010

May 18, 2010


Officers are elected at the May meeting each year. If you are interested in becoming a County Council Officer please call the Extension Office for more information.