State Leaders Federation

Presentation on Status of State 4-H Leaders Federation


Reflecting the trend of state 4-H Volunteer leaders associations nationwide to be discontinued or repurposed, it is proposed to review our current status and to move forward with three possible scenarios:

  1. Reactivate the State 4-H Leaders’ Federation under the 4-H volunteer leaders’ control
  2. Dissolve the State 4-H Leaders’ Federation and create a Volunteer Advisory Committee under the Hawai‘i State 4-H office control
  3. Other – Maybe a combination of the first two options OR a completely different option

Based on a quick poll at the end of the meeting, more discussion is needed regarding all options. To facilitate the discussion three pieces of information are being shared:

  1. Video Recording of the January 9 Zoom meeting discussion related to the State 4-H Leaders’ Federation
  2. File of the Powerpoint used in that meeting
  3. A 3 ½ page document supporting information on the topic
4-H State Leaders Federation Officers

Officers holding candy bars with names “highlighting” officer duties!
(L-R): Past President Patsy Y. Iwasaki, President Verna Eguires,
Treasurer Joyce Yamada and Secretary Patti Anne Takaura

Current Filled Positions
Federation Officers 2018-Present
President: Verna Eguires
Treasurer: Joyce Yamada
Extension Rep: Jeff Goodwin 		County Representatives
Oahu: Verna Eguires
Maui: Wendy Taomoto

The Hawaii State 4-H Leaders Federation is open to all volunteer 4-H Leaders with the objectives:

  • To operate the state 4-H leaders’ organization composed of registered, dues-paying county 4-H leaders.
  • To help develop the social, education, and professional growth and development of 4-H leaders throughout the state.
  • To support the understanding of the roles of volunteer 4-H adult leaders as required by the Cooperative Extension Service.
  • To partner with the Cooperative Extensive Service in making 4-H club policies, developing leader training, and exchanging ideas.

The Biennial Meeting is an assembly attended by all registered, dues-paying Federation members, with voting rights. The Executive Board shall meet prior to the Biennial Meeting, unless otherwise ordered by the Executive Board, and within six (6) months after the Biennial Meeting. Special meetings may be called by three (3) members of the Executive Board, with a minimum of two (2) weeks notice given. The Executive Board may give notice and meet by electronic means.