State 4-H Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee

More information on 4-H Incentives and Recognition.

The Incentives and Recognition Advisory Committee reviews, formulates and evaluates 4-H Youth Development Incentives and Recognition, including

• Youth, volunteer, and staff statewide recognition
• Higher education scholarships
• 4-H Golden Clover Awards
• 4-H Record Book
• Dean Memorial 4-H Legacy Fund
• Pins, medals, and certificates

The committee also takes into account the following priorities:

• Identify and formulate non-competitive recognition
• Create and coordinate new opportunities for members, staff, and volunteers
• Educate and promote incentives and recognition statewide
• Utilize research on youth development regarding competition
• Provide information to The California 4-H Foundation for fundraising efforts
• Create an open process - receive input from county staff, volunteers, and youth on proposed changes

Responsible to: Quang "Hogan" Tong, State 4-H Program Representative, qtong@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-5644

Committee Member Responsibilities

• Gather input on agenda items before meetings
• Attend all scheduled I&R Advisory Committee meetings
• Provide input on various incentives and recognition issues facing the California 4-H YDP
• Express ideas and input of constituents and stakeholders
• Complete action items assigned at meetings
• Hold discussions confidential, so that decisions can be disseminated using appropriate protocol

Meeting Dates

Two meetings per year scheduled by the committee based on member availability.  Meetings held at the State 4-H  YDP Office at UC Davis. Additional conference calls may be scheduled, when issues arise that cannot wait until the next scheduled meeting. 

Committee Membership

The Incentives & Recognition Advisory Committee is composed of fifteen members, including:

Committee Chair

Youth

Volunteers

County Staff