Purpose

The Volunteer Leaders Organization of Texas was organized to give 4-H Volunteers an opportunity to network.

Mission Statement:

The focus of the 4-H Volunteer Leaders Association of Texas is on training and communication for and among 4-H Adult Leaders. The over-all purpose is to involve 4-H Leaders in 4-H Leadership Development.

Objectives:

• Stimulate the development of statewide 4-H adult leader education programs.
• Stimulate the participation of adult 4-H leaders in county, district, state, and regional education programs.
• Maintain a strong communication between county and district 4-H Leaders' Associations and State 4-H & Youth faculty and extension administrators on 4-H leader needs.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating state 4-H events and activities through the exchange of ideas among adult leaders.
• Sustain a liaison with the Texas 4-H Council and the Board of Trustees of the Texas 4-H Foundation.
• Assist in the development of resources to support the 4-H leadership development program.
• Interpret the 4-H program to the public with the emphasis on leadership development and self esteem for all youth of Texas.
• Support the education of former 4-H members through the VLAT Buddy Anderson Memorial Scholarship.

Revised  July 1, 2008
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