Volunteer Leaders' Association of Texas

The Volunteer Leaders' Association of Texas (VLAT) was organized to give 4-H volunteers an opportunity to network. 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

  1. Stimulate the development of statewide 4-H adult leader education programs.
  2. Stimulate the participation of adult 4-H leaders in county, district, state, and regional education programs.
  3. 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.
  4. Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating state 4-H events and activities through the exchange of ideas among adult leaders.
  5. Sustain a liaison with the Texas 4-H Council and the Board of Trustees of the Texas 4-H Foundation.
  6. Assist in the development of resources to support the 4-H leadership development program.
  7. Interpret the 4-H program to the public with the emphasis on leadership development and self esteem for all youth of Texas.
  8. Support the education of former 4-H members through the VLAT Buddy Anderson Memorial Scholarship.

Bylaws

The Volunteer Leaders' Association of Texas Membership Bylaws                PDF

Officers

Current Leadership Team
President 
1st Vice-President 
2nd Vice-President 
Secretary 
Treasurer 
Public Relations 
Past President 
4-H Foundation Representative
(Appointed Member)		 

Awards

  • Meritorious Service Award - The 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association of Texas annually recognizes an outstanding county extension agent, county extension director, or program assistant and an outstanding extension specialist (any program area) or district extension administrator. The purpose of this award is to recognize Extension faculty members for their involvement in making 4-H volunteers more effective in their roles. These nominations are not limited to the 4-H faculty, but include other program areas as well. Visit the Volunteer Recognition and Certification web-site for more information on the award process.

Meetings and Trainings

2009-2010 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association of Texas Meetings

Saturday, January 10, 2010
Business Meeting and Training
Texas 4-H Conference Center - Brownwood, TX

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at Texas 4-H Roundup
Texas 4-H Roundup - College Station, TX

Trainings

2009 Southern Region 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum
October 1-4, 2009
Rock Eagle 4-H Center
Rock Eagle, GA

SRVF Scholarship Application

Pennies For Progress

The purpose of the Texas 4-H Pennies for Progress Program is to collect funds for the renovation and improvement of existing facilities and construction of new facilities across the state. The project will be endowed in the name of 4-H youth as their contribution to 4-H in Texas.

Pennies for Progress Brochure

Contact Information

Mrs. Courtney Dodd
Extension Program Specialist - Volunteerism
7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 979-845-6533
Fax: 979-845-6495
E-mail:  cfdodd@ag.tamu.edu