Council

4-H British Columbia Council

The 4-H British Columbia Provincial Council is a not-for-profit organization governed by a group of individuals comprised of seven 4-H regions, two Community Members, 4-H British Columbia Manager, BC Ministry of Agriculture, 4-H British Columbia Ambassador, BC Youth Advisory Committee Representative.

The Provincial Council, in partnership with the BC Ministry of Agriculture, provides programs and services for BC's youth.

The Provincial Council is the 4-H agency responsible for:

• Administration and management of the 4-H British Columbia program
• 4-H promotion
• Sponsorship and fundraising for the 4-H British Columbia program

4-H British Columbia policy is developed cooperatively by the 4-H Provincial Council, seven 4-H Regional Councils and thirty-one 4-H District Councils.

The BC Ministry of Agriculture, through its Youth Development staff, is responsible for:

• Providing resources for leadership training
• 4-H Provincial Program content
• Development of 4-H publication materials

Secure Document Repository.

4-H Strategic Plan 2020-2023

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Exciting changes to 4-H BC Provincial Council Society!

The 4-H BC Provincial Council Society is announcing changes to the current Society structure. With the goal of opening 4-H BC to new opportunities and resources, two big changes are being implemented in time for the virtual 4-H BC Provincial Council Society Annual General Meeting on April 6, 2024. 

1. Society Membership - Members of the Society are being changed from Regional Councils to District Councils. The 33 District Councils across BC will become voting members of the Society and appoint one representative to take part in the virtual AGM.
2. Community Members - Two positions are being added to the Council for individuals from the community, increasing the number of Directors from seven to nine. The Community Members will be elected by the Society membership.  Click here for Application package.

It takes a team to make this change happen, we need your help!

There are two key steps District Councils need to complete:

1. January 31st annually – If not already completed, send a completed District Registration Form to 4-H BC to be considered in good standing.
2. February 28, 2024 – Deadline to send the name of the Society Representative to 4-H BC. If the Provincial Regional Representative is from your District, this will be the same person.

Purposeful Changes:

In collaboration with 4-H BC staff and the Youth Development Team from the Ministry of Agriculture & Food, the Council works to enhance the 4-H experience for our members, leaders, volunteers, and partners.  Changes to the Society open 4-H BC to new funding opportunities and expand the skills and knowledge represented on the Board. 

Read more about the specific changes here:

• Announcement to Society Changes
• Updated Bylaws - February 2024
• Community Member Application Package
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Infographic

Learn to Do by Doing

Change can be hard, and we are learning as we go. If you still have questions about the changes, please review the FAQ’s for more information or contact Lorna Kotz, 4-H BC President at lkotz@shaw.ca with any questions.

4-H British Columbia Provincial Council 2024
Board of Directors