Statewide
Advisory & Program Committees

The Statewide Advisory & Program Committees play an important role in improving the programs, processes, and opportunities in the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. The committees give leadership and offer insight, co-create statewide events and activities, review, and provide recommendations to the Statewide 4-H Director and Associate Director.

Membership in all Statewide Advisory & Program Committees should reflect the diverse 4-H delivery modes, geographic locations, program experiences, and stakeholder representation in California 4-H. The committee composition is determined by the Statewide 4-H Associate Director and the Committee Chair, based on the committee charge and budget constraints.

The Statewide 4-H Associate Director approves appointments to each committee. In the event of vacancies and to ensure diverse representation, the Committee Chairs may recruit and appoint members outside the open pool of applicants.

Committee Chair

Committee Chairs are appointed by the Statewide 4-H Associate Director. Responsibilities include:
- Convening and facilitating committee meetings
- Ensuring the committee fulfills its charge
- Reviewing and providing feedback on candidates for their committee
- Developing an annual plan and budget, which the Statewide 4-H Associate Director approves
- Sharing committee work with all program stakeholders

Committee

Committee terms start in the fall. Youth terms are one year, renewable for an additional year; Adult Volunteers and Partner terms are for two years.
Committees meet throughout the year, through face-to-face meetings, Zoom meetings, and email communications in order to conduct committee business.
Reimbursement for Travel Costs: All travel costs and related expenses for Program & Advisory Committee members are reimbursed by the State 4-H Office in accordance with University policy.

Eligibility

Youth

Active status 4-H Members
Age 14 to 19 during their term
Term: 12 months with option to renew for 12 additional months

Adult 4-H Volunteers

Active status 4-H Adult Volunteer
Age 18 and older
Term: 24 months

County UC ANR Professionals

4-H Community Education Specialist, 4-H Youth Development Advisor, County Directors
Term: 24 months

Program Partners

Educators, funders and other program partners and collaborators
California 4-H Foundation Board members
Term: 24 months

State 4-H Professionals

State 4-H Office staff
Regional Program Coordinators
Term: Indefinite, based on position

UC ANR Professionals

Staff from the Office of the Controller and Business Services
California 4-H Foundation staff
Term: Indefinite, based on position

Ex-Officio

Experts with specialized knowledge
Term: Indefinite, based on position

2025 Timeline

August

Applications Open

APPLY for Advisory & Program Committees

September

List of applicants sent to each Committee Chair for review in mid-September. When there are not enough candidates to fulfill committee needs, Committee Chairs may nominate people for committee appointments.
Reference check with county 4-H staff on final candidates
Appointments receive approval from Statewide 4-H Associate Director
Notification Letters sent to all candidates.

October - December

Application remains open for committees with openings.
Committee Chairs accept applicants as needed
Appointments receive approval from Statewide 4-H Associate Director
Notification Letters sent to all candidates as finalized.

APPLY for Advisory & Program Committees

Planning team for State Horse Classic event: education contests & horse show.

State Field Day Committee

Planning team for State Field Day. State Field Day includes all 4-H families to participate in one day of state level contests. Also features activities for Primary youth.