4-H Leadership

Honor Club

Hamblen County Honor Club is open to all 6th-12th graders in Hamblen County. Our Honor Club program is not limited by GPA. Honor Club meets once a month at Morristown Church of Christ during the school year.

This group helps promote service, leadership and citizenship among older 4-H’ers. Participation in 4-H activities and Hamblen County Honor Club makes 4-H’ers eligible for recognition in the Tennessee Honor Club program.

Tennessee Honor Club membership is one of three recognition levels that an outstanding 4-H member may achieve during their 4-H career. 4-H Honor Club membership is granted to 4-H’ers who have shown exceptional project work and a willingness to share what they have learned with other 4-H’ers as a junior or teen leader.

Current 6th-12th graders

Attend the monthly meetings or email Mrs. Elizabeth at edoan@utk.edu for more information.

Not required – TN 4-H Honor Club Application

Meetings will be held once per month on Monday from 3:30pm to 4:30 pm at Morristown Church of Christ.

All Stars and Vol State

Tennessee 4-H All Stars is the second level in the Tennessee 4-H recognition program for outstanding 4-H members. Through active participation in their 4-H clubs, 4-H’ers in seventh through twelfth grades can earn points to become members of the 4-H Honor Club. Once they complete the eighth grade, Honor Club members may apply for membership through their county office in 4-H All Stars. Membership in All Stars is based on SERVICE, which is the All Star motto.

Vol State is the final step in Tennessee’s three-level recognition program…Honor Club, All Stars, and Vol State. The Vol State Award is the highest honor a Tennessee 4-H’er may receive. Members are inducted in an impressive candlelight ceremony on the final night of Tennessee 4-H Roundup.

Teen Leader

By participating as a 4-H Teen Leader, you are given the opportunity to build and demonstrate your leadership skills. There are many ways to serve as a teen leader.

  • Project Group Assistant Leader
  • Day Camp Leader
  • Kindergarten Farm Day Ambassador
  • Awards Presenter

Participation in Hamblen County Honor Club is required. This participation gives adult leaders an opportunity to learn your skills and help to develop those skills further.

A 4-H teen leader is a youth person who is:

  • At least 13 years of age.
  • Learning and developing leadership skills.
  • Using his or her knowledge, skills and abilities to help others meet their goals.
  • Practicing leadership skills through various activities and reflecting on the leadership experiences.

    Teen Leader Position Description

    • Review the Teen Leader Position Description.
    • Decide what you would like to lead.
    • Make a plan for the leadership role.
    • Discuss with Mrs. Elizabeth.
    • Complete the Teen Leader Application Process

    Not sure what you want to help with? Discuss with Mrs. Elizabeth.

    4-H Camp Teen Leader

    The coolest teen leaders become Junior Camp Teen Leaders!

    There is lots of fun at Junior 4-H Camp. This is a great way to show your leadership skills but have fun doing camp activities at the same time.

    You do not have to have ever been to 4-H camp to be eligible to attend. You just need to have the desire to hang out with a group of 4th & 5th graders at camp while keeping them safe and having FUN!

    Participate in your local club or Honor Club.

    Show your leadership skills!

    Review the Camp Leader Position Description.

    Eastern Region (contact the 4-H office for deadlines.)

    State Level (contact the 4-H office for deadlines.)