About State Council

Mission

The mission of the Pennsylvania 4-H State Council is to be the role models of leadership and young professionals for the Pennsylvania 4-H program while also serving as spokespeople for the program.

Vision

A world in which youth and adults learn, grow, and work together as catalysts for positive change. 

Core Areas of Focus

State Council consists of three core areas of focus: leadership development, event planning, and promotion and advocacy of the Pennsylvania 4-H program.

Leadership

• Council members serve as role models in teaching their peers and younger members about leadership.
• Council members will also participate in leadership skill development to grow in their own abilities.

Event Planning

• State Council plays a key role in state-level events, particularly State Leadership Conference (SLC) and SLC Junior.

Promotion & Advocacy

• A major function of the team is the promotion of the Pennsylvania 4-H program.
• They share their 4-H story with:
  • government officials of all levels
  • civic groups or agricultural industry groups
  • PennState Ag Sciences and University officials
  • the media
  • the general public

Year at a Glance

County visit requests and assignments can be expected to take place all year long, and business meetings are held monthly. 

• Fall – Interviews & begin training
• Winter – Installation at State Leadership Conference, training
• Spring – State contests, Capital Days, preparation begins for SLC and SLC Junior
• Summer – State contests, Ag Progress Days
• Fall – SLC Junior, state contests
• Winter – Farm Show, host State Leadership Conference

Expected Outcomes

Skills and opportunities identified by our alumni: 

Leadership

• Endless opportunities to grow and expand their leadership skills, particularly teamwork and communication
• Confidence
• Time management
• Collaboration with 4-H peers from across the state

Event Planning

• See behind the scenes of state events
• Planning skills
• Real world experience in coordinating and facilitating events

Promotion and Advocacy

• Network with Extension, Penn State, and Pennsylvania leaders, as well as various industry representatives
• Give back to the Pennsylvania 4-H program
• References and resume building opportunities
• Serve as a voice for Pennsylvania 4-H
• Experience state events unrelated to your project area