Tuolumne County 4-H All Star Application

TUOLUMNE COUNTY 4-H ALL STAR INFORMATION

1.  Definition: All Star is the highest rank attainable in the county 4-H program. With it comes recognition, honor and responsibility. The All Star Team serves with the guidance of the All Star Advisor.

2.  Selection Criteria:

·  Will be completing at least 3 years of 4-H membership by July 1 of year applying

·  Achieved Gold Star rank by the time of application

·  Enrolled as a 4-H member when selected and eligible to enroll the following year

·  Will have completed at least the ninth grade by July 1 of year applying

3.  Member will show in written application and oral interview:

·  Leadership abilities, citizenship concern, and maturity of judgment in a variety of activities

·  Active interest in local and county-wide 4-H events and activities, new ideas and challenges

·  A strong interest in continuing in the 4-H program

·  Specific ideas as to ways in which applicant can give guidance and leadership in the 4-H program

·  Recognition of the responsibilities of being selected an All Star

·  Applicants should realize that meeting the minimum criteria does not guarantee this honor.

4.  Written application to include:

·  Application form, Current Year Summary form and All Star Questionnaire

·  4-H record books showing involvement for at least the previous two years

·  Three letters of recommendation using supplied forms, from adults other than relative of applicant:

o  Local Community Club Leader

o  4-H project leader whose project applicant completed in the past two years

o  An adult outside 4-H (teacher, minister, employer, etc.)

5.  The selection committee will consist of past and present 4-H leaders, parents, and/or past All Stars who are familiar with the 4-H program and the qualities that an All Star should possess. The selection committee will evaluate the written materials submitted and conduct oral interviews on the date scheduled. Applicants should dress as for a job interview; they may wear the 4-H uniform.

6.  Responsibilities:

·  Attend All Star orientation

·  Attend California 4-H State Leadership Conference and report back to 4-H Council

·  Plan, organize and conduct Achievement Night. Participate in the next year’s Achievement Night program.

·  Chair the county Teen Leadership Retreat

·  Install club officers as requested

·  Make a presentation to the Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors during National 4-H Week

·  Plan and present a session at LCORT (Leadership Conference of Regional Teens)

·  Serve as Emcee at county events and county-hosted regional events. All Stars may be called upon to give direction and guidance to various 4-H events and activities.

·  One member of the All Star Team, which includes the All Star Advisor, should attend the monthly Council meetings. If possible, one member of the All Star Team should attend the Sectional Council meetings.

·  Promote 4-H activities at the club level

·  Set an example and challenge the younger members to work toward the goals of 4-H

·  All Star term: July 1 through June 30

·  All Stars are encouraged to assist with 4-H activities in subsequent years as their time permits.

7.  Costs: Tuolumne County 4-H Council supplies each All Star with a star, pin, polo shirt and jacket. Council covers the registration fees for All Stars to attend State Leadership Conference and LCORT. The All Star may be responsible for transportation and travel costs. (rev 3/2017)

2017-2018 TUOLUMNE COUNTY 4-H ALL STAR APPLICATION

Completed written application package is due to the 4-H Office by 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2017.

Upon receipt of complete written materials, applicant will be notified of time and place of oral interview with the selection committee.

Name Club

Address

Phone number

Number of years in 4-H Date and year of birth

School attending Present grade in school

Statement of applicant:

I meet the selection criteria as outlined in the Tuolumne County All Star Information sheet. I am aware of the responsibilities and costs described.

I am submitting with this application the Current Year Summary Form and the All Star Questionnaire, and complete 4-H Record Books for at least the past two years. I have arranged for three confidential letters of recommendation by my Community Club Leader, a 4-H Project Leader whose project I completed in the past two years, and an adult outside 4-H. If my Community Club Leader or Project Leader is related to me, I have asked another active 4-H Leader as a substitute. I have provided them with the correct form and stamped, addressed envelopes so they can mail my recommendations directly to the 4-H Office by the due date listed above.

I am willing to be interviewed by the selection committee. I will be prepared to talk about my involvement in 4-H and my future plans.

Date , 2017 ______

Signature of applicant

Statement of parent or guardian: I will support my son/daughter if he/she is selected as a Tuolumne County 4-H All Star. I am aware that there will be non-reimbursed expenses for transportation and travel for my son/daughter to complete the responsibilities of All Star.

Date ______, 20 ______

Signature of parent or guardian

Rev 3/2017

TUOLUMNE COUNTY 4-H ALL STAR APPLICATION

CURRENT YEAR SUMMARY

Name Summary for 2016-2017 4-H Year

Summarize below the 4-H projects and activities you are involved in or have completed during the current year. Show size and scope of projects, learning experiences, awards, community service and leadership. Also show your activities outside of 4-H in school and the community. Your answers are limited to this page only.

TC 3/2017

TUOLUMNE COUNTY 4-H ALL STAR QUESTIONNAIRE

Name

Please summarize the information requested using only the space provided.

MY LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

MY PUBLIC SPEAKING EXPERIENCE

I WOULD LIKE TO BE AN ALL STAR BECAUSE

IF SELECTED AS AN ALL STAR I WOULD LIKE TO

4-H ALL STAR LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

Name Club

This Tuolumne County 4-H member is applying for the All Star rank, the highest recognition attainable in the county 4-H program. Please honestly evaluate this youth based on attitude, initiative, cooperation with others, personal achievement, leadership and potential. Include any information, either favoring the applicant or otherwise, that you feel would be helpful to the selection committee. This document is confidential. The applicant will not see it. It will be destroyed after the selections. Please return by May 1, 2017 in the stamped, addressed envelope that has been provided. Thank you.

Use reverse side or additional sheet if necessary Signed ______

Date ______Title ______

Please return to: Tuolumne County 4-H Office Confidential

2 South Green St.

Sonora, CA 95370 TC 3/2017