2013 Officer and Adult Volunteer Training

We will be holding a 4-H officer and adult volunteer training on December 14 from 10-12. This training will be held at the Peninno Building - 12011 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035. We will be in the Virginia Room which is located on the 10th Floor.

This training is not mandatory, but highly recommended for all elected club officers. Even if you are not currently an officer, but would be interested in running in the future, you are more than welcome to come! Anyone who is interested in learning how to become an officer is invited to attend. We will be learning about the duties of the officer roles, parliamentary procedure (don't worry if you don't know what that is!!), and learning about what clubs really do! So come out, learn about becoming a club officer, and meet your fellow 4-H members! All participants will receive officer tip sheets and other resources for becoming a great leader!

For all new club adult volunteers (leaders, project leaders, and parents interested in receiving training) we will be having an adult training at the same time. We will be going over what is 4-H, club management, financial policies, risk management, and other related topics. All participants will receive a copy of the volunteer handbook and other resources for club management.

Please use the following link to register: 2013 Officer Training

Hope to see you there!

And now a story:

It was the day before the 4-H club meeting, and all through the house,
The 4-H Leader was stirring, asking her spouse,
“What will I do? All this paperwork, I don’t care!
I don’t know how to teach this club, or when, or where!”

The spouse knew how to calm this clatter
He said, “Don’t worry. Rest this chatter.”
And away to his computer he flew like a flash
Opened up his email and scrolled through the trash.

There’s new volunteer training, didn’t you read?
Just go, and you’ll find all the answers you’ll need.
And truly, what to her eyes should appear,
But an email from the 4-H agent to kick off the new year.

And with only a breath, she RSVP’d quick,
For she knew it would be just the trick.
Soon the training day came
And she called out her officers by name:

O President, Secretary, Treasurer and VP
Why don’t you come along with me?
O Reporter, Fundraiser, and Historian,
You’ll learn new things too, I’m certain!

How the 4-Hers’eyes twinkled sparkily!
When they learned Parliamentary procedure so easily!
So come and register too, it will be fun for all,
Not to mention educational!

-          Adapted from “A Night Before Christmas” by Clement Moore