Volunteers Leaders Association of Texas

Purpose of the VLAT Organization: The Volunteer Leaders Organization of Texas
was organized to give 4-H Volunteers an opportunity to network.

Mission Statement: 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.

Revised Wednesday October 13, 2004 01:55 PM -0500.
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