Teen Council

Weber County 4-H Teen Council By Laws

What is Weber County 4-H Teen Council?

Teen Council is the county 4-H leadership organization for teen 4-H club members. Its purpose is to help teen 4-H’ers develop leadership skills, while helping to build a strong, county 4-H program that benefits all members and volunteers. Teen Council members meet monthly to plan and implement 4-H educational programs, as well as community service and social activities.

Membership:

Any Weber County 4-H club member, grades 8-12, is eligible to join 4-H Teen Council.  New members can join at any time during the year, but are encouraged to join in October, when the new 4-H year begins.

Meetings:

Meetings are held monthly on the 2nd Monday, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at the Weber County 4-H Office.

 

Committees:

Each member will serve on one of the following committees, which will be chaired by one of the four elected officers. Committees meet during monthly Teen Council meetings.

·          Leadership (Chaired by President): Plans and leads leadership programs including Officer’s Training. 

 

·          Community Service (Chaired by Vice President): Plans and leads community service projects, seeking to involve all club members.

 

·          Activities (Chaired by Secretary): Plans and leads Teen Council social activities and countywide special events including Achievement Night, Volunteer Recognition Banquet and National 4-H Week.

 

·          Hospitality (Chaired by Reporter): Leads opening welcome and get acquainted activities at the beginning of each Teen Council meeting; recruits new members and makes new members feel welcome to Teen Council.