4-H Council

Council Activities

Mecosta County 4-H Council is made up of adult and youth volunteers. Members serve on the council as long as they are in good standing in Mecosta County 4-H. Anyone with a sincere interest in the well-being and promotion of the Mecosta County 4-H Program is eligible to serve on the Council.

What does the 4-H Council do?

The Mecosta County 4-H Council sets policies for the County 4-H Program, raises money for 4-H activities, helps out at events and the fair, plans the annual awards banquet, provides scholarships to 4-H members & leaders and reviews fundraising requests.

Here are just a few examples of all the things our County Council does:

Coordinates with the Jr. Fair Board leaders for an annual Awards Banquet
Goosechase Digital Scavenger Hunt (at fair)
Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run
Old Timers/Adult Showmanship Sweepstakes
Dairy Booth Ice Cream at the fair
Senior Scholarships
Plat Book Sales
Sponsors the Proud Equestrian Therapy Riding Program (PEP)
ANRS (Agricultural and Natural Resources Stewardship) Days and summer camp programs
Provides resources for members, leaders and volunteers
Purchased learning animal life skills sets and project books for livestock members
Sends Birthday cards to members
And much, much more.

The 4-H Council meets on the first Tuesday of the month, with the exception of December, January and July. The meetings are held at the Mecosta County Services Building, beginning at 7:00 p.m. and are open to the public.