4-H Legislature Overview

You are invited to attend an informational meeting for Florida 4-H Legislature.

Who: All Senior 4-H’ers that have completed at least one year of membership.

What: Florida 4-H Legislature (June 21 – June 25)

When: The overview meeting will be held on April 8, 2010, 6:30 p.m. at the beginning of the

Teen Council Meeting.

Where: Ochs 4-H Educational Center, 14644 113th Avenue N., Largo, FL 33774

Why: To learn more about Florida 4-H Legislature and prepare to attend one of the

most enriching, dynamic, and fun programs available.

The Florida 4-H Legislature provides an opportunity for teen 4-H members to:

• Have a “learn by doing” experience in state government each summer.


• Actually experience all three branches of Florida’s government: Executive, Legislative, and Judicial.


• Consider, pass, or veto Florida 4-H laws in a model legislative session at the Florida State Capitol.


• Serve as Florida 4-H senators, representatives, lobbyists, reporters, Lt. Governor or Governor during this 5-day event.

For more information on 4-H Legislature, go to: http://florida4h.org/events/leg.shtml.

If interested, please respond to Andrew at ayuan@pinellascounty.org or Melissa at msharp@pinellascounty.org.