Have you ever thought about participating in 4-H at the state level? 

There are twelve state level committees that 4-Hers, ages 14-19, can apply to participate in. By working on these committees, you can meet 4-H advisors and other 4-Hers from all over the state and together complete some meaningful work. Read more about the possibilities at http://4h.ucanr.edu/Get_Involved/Advisory_Committees/ .

 The Public Speaking and Communications Advisory Committee was newly established in 2020-2021. As its name implies, its purpose is to help young people improve competence in public speaking skills and build confidence as 4-Hers learn to be better speakers and presenters.

This year, we are achieving our purpose by tackling the 2020-2021 Plan-of-Work that includes different efforts the committee members identified. Members created this plan-of-work, selected at least one sub-committee, and often multiple, sub-committees to work on. I'm working on a document that helps evaluators run the impromptu presentation category successfully. I also volunteered to create an interview manual, not just for interview contests but for the best reference and guidance in preparing for all types of interviews. Additionally, if you participate in the bi-county, regional and state presentation day, you will meet me and other members of this committee who are working to make them run smoothly as room hosts or evaluators or working behind the scenes to make sure all the advance planning is done successfully.

Take time now to get familiar with what is available to you as a senior 4-Her at the state level and create your action plan to achieve the goals you decide to set for yourself.

Kyle Rutz

Eureka Granite Bay 4-H

Public Speaking and Communications Advisory Committee member