State Youth Leadership
The leadership team consists of senior 4-H members that are officers, diplomats, and ambassadors. Certification and/or applications for State Officer positions are sent out by the State 4-H Office in late spring and must be returned to the State 4-H Office by mid June. Certification and/or applications for State Ambassador and Diplomat positions are sent out by the State 4-H Office in August and must be returned to the State 4-H Office by mid November.
Meet the Leadership Team
State 4-H Officers Elected at State Conference
A state 4-H officer serves as a member of a seven-person team in representing New Mexico at statewide functions. These functions include, but are not limited to: New Mexico State Fair responsibilities, planning and conducting Youth Get-Away, State 4-H Conference responsibilities, providing county or multi-county leadership workshops, and contacting public offices on 4-H related matters. State 4-H officers are permitted to participate in one competitive event during State 4-H Conference if it does not conflict with any other responsibilities. Officers are expected to place the highest priority on their job as an officer. While family and school come first, state officer's responsibilities are to be placed over other organizations and athletics when conflicts exist.
2011-2012 State 4-H Officers
President - Jeremy Witte
Jeremy Witte, President, looks forward to this next year and the experiences he is going to gain as president. "I want to be a 4-H officer so that I can do my part to enhance our program and New Mexico agriculture," Jeremy said. "I want to be in a position where I can help and encourage others." Among his desire to serve in this leadership role he has demonstrated his skills by winning the Dona Ana County 4-H Honor Award, the Dona Ana County Leadership Award and was a New Mexico 4-H state record book winner.
Vice President - Jacob Grant
Jacob Grant, Vice President, is ready to serve in this leadership role to help share his experience with younger 4-H members. "I want to be a 4-H officer because it is a great opportunity to work with kids from other counties and learn from each others experiences in 4-H," Jacob said. "As a leader, I also hope to get across the idea that
4-H isn't just for country kids." Jacob wants to use his role to show what other projects and opportunities the
4-H program has to offer.
Secretary - J'Nae Wood
J'Nae Wood, Secretary, credits the projects including archery, wildlife, photography, sewing and baking to leading her to serve in a state role. "Each project has helped me in different ways to reach goals, mature and learn about taking responsibility and about leadership skills," J'Nae said. They have enabled her to apply herself in school and work as a result of things she has learned in 4-H. J'Nae said she looks forward to her state officer position so that she can help 4-H'ers around the stae and hone her own leadership skills in the process.
Treasurer - Brad Cosper
Brad Cosper, Treasurer, feel his "most memorable experience in 4-H was when I got the chance to go to a Youth-Get-Away and be a camp counselor. I got a chance to help younger 4-H'ers and teach them to expand their leadership abilities". He feels he will be able to take this experience and use it while working with youth around the state. "4-H is a great place to develop leadership skills as well as an opportunity to make great friends and create great memories," Brad said.
Reporter - Savannah Arrey
Whether it is working with animals, public speaking, cooking or leadership, 4-H offers many opportunities for kids including myself that would otherwise not be available, is how Savannahy Arrey, Reporter, feels the progrm has benefitted her. Savannah has used those opportunities to help strengthen her leadership skills and set the goal to serve on the State 4-H Leadership team. Savannah is looking forward to the new opportunities and skills serving as Reporter will bring her.
Parliamentarian - Jacob Lowry
Jacob Lowry, Parliamentarian, is working towards many goals while serving in a state leadership position. After graduating high school I plan to expand my sheep breeding operation so I can help more kids be able to show, Jacob said. He looks forward to taking the teamwork and leadership skills he learns during his term to serve as a good instructor while working with youth.
Ambassadors
Left to Right:
Sierra Zamora - San Miguel, Hugh Veit - Valencia, Lily Woodall - Dona Ana, Serina Pack - Grant
Sierra Zamora - San Miguel
4-H is more than an organization, says Sierra Zamora from San Miguel County. It represents the agricultural way of life and everyone in our organization has made an impact. It brings some of us together who would not have come together without 4-H. Sierra Zamora has gained many life skills while participating in her 4-H swine project. I have learned many skills, such as responsibility, and have learned how to be a leader, which has helped me be selected as a state ambassador.
Hugh Veit - Valencia County
"Hugh Veit, from Valencia County, wanted to be a 4-H state leader because he wants to give back to the organization that has helped him. "The first year I was in 4-H, the senior leadership retreat changed my life. I was shy and not outgoing, but the 4-H officers were kind and showed me what I could be become. I learned that I wasn't a geek but that I am Hugh Veit who is amazing." During his career in 4-H he has participated in horse project and in shooting sports in shotgun and archery.
Lily Woodall - Dona Ana County
4-H means everything to me, says Lily Woodall from Dona Ana County. It is a big part of my life. I put all my time and effort into it. 4-H gives your life skills that you can take into life and use all of the time. I continue to do that every day in my public speaking and leadership. Lily Woodall participates in horse, dairy cattle, photography, scrapbooking, public speaking, leadership and shooting sports of rifle, pistol and shotgun.
Serina Pack - Grant County
4-H offers so much to so many, Serina Pack, from Grant County, says. All we have to do is be willing to take responsibility for our journey and seize these opportunities. 4-H represents opportunities to develop leadership, citizenship and public speaking skills, and to expand your knowledge on so many topics. Serina Pack has enrolled in more than 50 projects since she was a novice 4-H member at age 9. She says her most enjoyable projects has been range plants, horses, arts and crafts, public speaking, leadership and citizenship.
Diplomats
Left to Right:
Kylie Butterfield - De Baca County, Shelby Herrera - Valencia County, Sierra Baca - Santa Fe County, Lane Wallace - Roosevelt County
Kylie Butterfield - De Baca County
"In 4-H you can do just about anything. It includes agriculture and home econonmics all into one program. But it isn't just about doing projects; 4-H also has some amazing people in it." Kylie Butterfield, from De Baca County, says she has applied what she has learned in 4-H by leading club meetings, doing community service and being responsible by taking care of her animals.
Shelby Herrera - Valencia County
4-H is pretty much my life," Shelby Herrera, from Valencia County, says. It is been a part of me since I was 8 and it has made me who I am today. I have learned so much through the program and look forward to learning new things in my state leader role. She participates in dog show, baking and digital photography at the district and state level. Her accomplishments include producing the first place county record book for the past seven years.
Sierra Baca - Santa Fe County
4-H has always been a part of my life, says Sierra Baca, from Santa Fe County. I was at county fairs before I could walk. 4-H means family, great friends and a wonderful time. Sierra Baca has participated in many different projects, including raising lambs, goats, pigs and chickens. She has also participated in art, baking, sewing and shooting sports. She has served as her club president.
Lane Wallace - Roosevelt County
"4-H means everything to me," says Lane Wallace, from Roosevelt County. "I have made so many friends through this wonderful program," Lane Wallace participates in swine project and shooting sports. He has served as his club president as well as his class president at Floyd High School.