4-H officer training held at Illinois Valley Community College

OGLESBY — 4-H members from Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam counties gathered together at Illinois Valley Community College for a fun, Halloween-themed 4-H officer training. Through hands-on activities, participants learned all about their role as a club officer, positive youth development, how to make meetings fun and effective and parliamentary procedure. They took home many resources that they will be able to use within their 4-H clubs.

4-H clubs are run by youth officers, including a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer and reporter, with the support of adult volunteer leaders. Other offices can also be included like historian and parliamentarian. Officers are responsible for the monthly meetings running smoothly and efficiently, as well as setting the tone for the club and its members. In lending support to their clubs, officers are also learning leadership skills that they will be able to put to use in many settings beyond their 4-H club.

To learn more about a 4-H program near you, contact the University of Illinois Extension, IVCC Campus, by calling 815-224-0889.