ALL STAR
The 4-H All Star is the highest rank that can be achieved at the county level. An All Star is recognized for his/her outstanding level of 4-H achievement and is offered the opportunity for new growth and leadership. This position is a non-retiring service rank. Monterey County All Stars serve as ambassadors of the 4-H Youth Development Program.
WHAT IS AN ALL STAR?
Someone who... "IS A TEAM PLAYER"
AN ALL STAR HAS:
- demonstrated leadership abilities, project achievement, citizenship concern, and maturity of judgment in a variety of situations beyond the club level.
- made a consistent contribution to the maintenance and expansion of the 4-H Youth Program in their club and county.
- exhibited a strong interest in continuin in the 4-H Youth Program and has specific ideas as to ways in which he or she can give guidance and leadership to some phase of the program.
WHAT DOES AN ALL STAR DO?
- Attend State 4-H Leadership events the year you are selected
- Provide working leadership and program planning for County activities such as: Leadership Get Away; Achievement Day; Regional Presentation Day; Mini Conference; County Presentation Day; and 4-H Club Visits.
- Assist in setting goals and planning new programs/activities for County and Region.
- Develop and implement National 4-H Week Plan.
- Be available to speak to or represent 4-H to local clubs/organizations.
- Write "All Star Action" section of county 4-H News Notes.
- Attend County Leaders Council Meetings.
- May attend Regional Council and YOuth Council Meetings.
- May serve on a County 4-H Standing Committee (Awards, Public Relations)
- Recognizes the opportunities and the responsibilities of being selected a 4-H All Star, and is receptive to new ideas and new challenges
The rank of All Star should not be looked upon as an award only, but as a responsibility; and selection should be made from that viewpoint. Since serving as a 4-H All Star is an honor, high standards of selection should be maintained.
TLAW
MONTEREY COUNTY 4-H TEEN LEADER AWARD WINNER (TLAW)
TLAW is one of the highest ranks that can be achieved at the county level. The award was created to allow a selection process for the leadership team that represent Monterey County at regional events, to give recognition and further leadership development training (including mandatory attnedance at State 4-H Leadership Conference) and responsibilities to outstanding Teen Leaders. The Monterey County 4-H Leaders Council Awards Committee will award this rank to no more than five (5) Teen Leaders each year.
WHAT IS TLAW?
Someone who is..."IS A TEAM PLAYER"
A TLAW HAS:
- Made a consistent contribution to the maintenance and expansion of the 4-H Youth Program in their club/county
- Demonstrated leadership abilities, project achievement, citizenship concern, and maturity of judgment in a variety of situations beyond the club level.
- Exhibited a strong interest in continuing in the 4-H Youth Program and has specific ideas as to ways in which he or she can give guidance and leadership to some phase of the program.
- Recognizes the opportunities and the responsibilities of being selected a 4-H TLAW, and is receptive to new idease and new challenges.
- A record of leadership experience.
- A record of growth in 4-H projects and activities.
- Maturity.
- Growth and development in personal, community, and civic responsibilities.
- Deserving of recognistion as shown through sincere effort.
WHAT DOES A TLAW DO?
- Attend State 4-H Leadership events the year you are selected
- Plan and present leadership oriented teaching workshops, Leadership Get Away; LCORT; Mini Conference.
- Plan, coordinate, and attend events such as Project Field Day, and other county events.
- Assist in setting goals and planning new programs/activities for County and Region.
- Be available to speak to or to represent 4-H to local clubs/organizations
- Provide working leadership for some County and Regional activities such as:
- Assisting All Stars with Presentation Day.
- Attend Monterey County Leaders Council Meetings.
- May attend Regional Council and Youth Council Meetings.
- May serve on a county 4-H Standing Committee (Awards, Public Relations)
TLAWs themselves have said that being named TLAW should not be looked upon as an award only, but as a responsibility; and selection should be made from that viewpoint. They look upon being a TLAW as an honor, high standards of selection should be maintained.
EMERALD STAR
MONTEREY COUNTY 4-H EMERALD STAR INFORMATION
WHAT IS AN EMERALD STAR?
The Monterey County Leaders Council Awards Committee identified the need of leadership opportunities for younger members. As a result, the 4-H Emerald Start rank (a county rank), was developed to fulfill this need. The Project must provide a service above and beyond the normal scope of a project (i.e., a County Field Day, a teaching video, a written project manual).
WHAT DOES AN EMERALD START APPLICANT DO?
An Emerald Start applicant must present a plan of proposed leadership to a selection panel. They must complete the attached plan by the current year's County Record Book due date, submit a self evaluation on their plan (a one page summary after completion), and show good leadership qualities and overall 4-H work throughout the year.
WHO MAY APPLY FOR EMERALD STAR? (QUALIFICATIONS)
- Any 4-H member that is in 6th grade or above (or is 11 years old or older).
- May be an individual or team effort, but everybody in the team must first two criteria.
HOW DO I APPLY FOR EMERALD STAR?
- Prepare an Emerald Star Plan and Application and submit it to the 4-H office prior to the deadline. If a group is working on the plan or project, each individual involved should prepare an application and reflect their role in the overall plan.
- Each applicant (team or individual) must go to the scheduled interview which will cover the application and presented plan.
- If the application is accepted (following interview), the applicant will carry out their Emerald Star Project.
- After completion of the project, a written self-evaluation (a summary, answering predefined questions), optional pictures/supporting materials and the Emerald Star Application will be completed and returned to the 4-H Office prior to the established deadline.
- A final interview will be scheduled by the selection panel, and the results of the Emerald Star project will be discussed.
- The Emerald Star Selection Panel will decide which applicants will become EMERALD STARS. There is no quota of Emerald Stars to be selected.
- Emerald Stars will be announced at Achievement Night.
AWARDS
Each Emerald Star award winner will receive and Emerald Star pin for their hat.
WHAT SHOULD THE PLAN BE?
The applicant must present a plan of proposed leadership to be offered on a multi-club basis, county or area level or in the community during the following year. Some examples are:
- Hold a project workshop or field day.
- Coordinate a judging contest.
- Make or improve a slide/video or information pamphlet for County use. (Should be in an area where there is a need)
- Hold a mini fair for non traditional 4-H audience.
- Prepare or update project materials.
Please remember these are only example ideas. BE CREATIVE!! Your plan can be something that has been done before and needs to be repeated or something that no one has ever done, but fills a need in the 4-H Program or community.
IMPORTANT FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN DECIDING ON AN EMERALD STAR PLAN:
- Is it something useful, something that is needed?
- Does it provide a chance for you to demonstrate leadership beyond the project level in your own club?
- Is it a project you can handle -- area, cost, numbers, time, skills you have or can acquire, people involved?
- Has a time schedule been prepared that is feasible? (If you wish to have a County event, it must be brought before Leaders Council and approved 3 months in advance).
- Review plan with your 4-H Project Leader before submitting to committee.
Emerald Star Application (word)
Emerald Star Application (pdf)