What is the Teen Leadership Council?
The Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council (TLC) is a statewide group of 4-H teens and young 4-H alumni that provides a youth stakeholder perspective in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of Ohio 4-H programming. In this process, council members develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and aspirations needed for future success. Council members share advice and recommendations to 4-H professionals in order to improve, strengthen, and expand the Ohio 4-H program. Members also make recommendations regarding opportunities for Ohio 4-H teen programming. They serve as a sounding board for Ohio 4-H program direction.
What are the TLC Roles?
Individuals can apply to serve in a variety of roles depending on their commitment preference.
- Council Members – Most tasks will be general to all of TLC. Members will be learning the ropes of the state program and will serve an integral role supporting statewide events.
- Committee Members – Will serve on one of seven committees. Tasks will be laid out by committee chair and other committee members. Members will be responsible for completing committee work by set deadlines.
- Committee Chairs – Must oversee all committee work done by their members. Will serve as the connection between officers and committee work and updates to officer team and/or advisors
- Officers – Tasks include planning and running meetings and serve as a “youth voice” for statewide programming. Officers will also carry out specific officer duties as assigned.
- Jr. Advisors – Responsible for overseeing an entire program or event. Must work closely with Advisors on projects or assignments, and oversee the Region Representative program.
TLC Opportunities
- State Fair Events – Ohio 4-H TLC Members help with numerous events at the Ohio State Fair.
- TLC Reaches Out – Members of the council are given the materials and resources to teach the TLC Reaches Out Curriculum throughout the state. Lessons included in this curriculum include: Learning to Learn, Presenting the Best Even Better, Older Youth Opportunities, Putting the Pizazz in Public Speaking, Service Learning, Parliamentary Procedure Basics, and Team Building.
- Additional Committees – Opportunity to plan Session and Teen Luncheon at the Ohio 4-H Conference as well as the 4-H Promotional Booth at the Ohio State Fair.
- Region Representatives – Ohio 4-H TLC Members can apply to become Regional Representatives. These Representatives travel across their region to talk to County 4-H programs and clubs about topics from the TLC Reaches Out curriculum.
- National 4-H Conference – At the National 4-H Conference, participants work in Roundtables where they give government agencies their prospective on issues. Outside of Roundtables, the conference also hosts a variety of workshops, sessions, and activities with delegates from across the country.
- 4-H Foundation Board – Members are eligible to apply to be a Youth Representative on the Ohio 4-H Foundation Board. These representatives help The Ohio 4-H Foundation Board review proposals and distribute endowment interests to help better 4-H Youth Development in Ohio.
How to Apply
To apply to become a member of the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council:
- Visit go.osu.edu/TLC
- Below the description of TLC, review the information specifically for the coming year
- Click on the link where information and the application process are described for each type of involvement
- Submit application, supporting documents, and application fee by deadline which is August 12, 2022.
- After submitting application, all applicants will be contacted by a TLC advisor to schedule an interview
- Notice will be sent following the interviews held in August, and TLC term begins in September
Following these simple steps will allow you to experience a whole new side of 4-H and continue your 4-H journey.