Shelby County Junior Leaders

What is a Junior Leader

A 4-H Junior Leader is an experienced 4-H member, typically in grades 7–12, who takes on leadership roles within their club and county program. Junior Leaders help guide younger members, plan and lead activities, and assist with events such as 4-H camp, workshops, and community service projects. They serve as positive role models while developing important life skills in leadership, teamwork, communication, and responsibility. Through the Junior Leader program, members gain hands-on experience that prepares them to take initiative and make a difference in their clubs, schools, and communities.

AS A 4-H JUNIOR LEADER, YOU WILL BE EXPECTED TO:
  • Provide aid and leadership to the county Junior Leader organization as well as the Shelby County 4-H program.
  • Be a good example and advocate within the 4-H Program.
  • Be interested in helping and encouraging other 4-H members.
  • Cooperatively work with your Extension Educator, adult leaders, 4-H Junior Leader Advisor, 4-H parents, and other 4-H members in carrying out the 4-H program.
  • Plan your work and then work your plan.
  • Stay with the job until it is finished.
  • Be friendly, honest, and unselfish.
  • Use good judgment, practice courtesy, and respect others’ opinions.
  • Play fair, lose without complaining, and win without boasting.

Contact Us

Office Location

20 W Polk Street, Suite 201
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 392-6460

Office Hours

Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Closed on County Holidays

 4-H Staff

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Erin Padgett, 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator

emenchho@purdue.edu 

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Cindy Kuhn, 4-H Program Assistant
cmkuhn@purdue.edu

 

Natalie Russell, 4-H Secretary photo 

Natalie Werner, 4-H Secretary
russe238@purdue.edu

Junior Leader Project Manual

Project Manual

Fundraising

 As part of the Junior Leader project, members must participate in fundraising efforts. A combined total of $100 in sales should be achieved from any fundraiser hosted by the Junior Leaders. 

 

The Junior Leaders Fall Fundraiser is here! Get ready to stock up on all your favorite sweet treats, jams, and holiday goodies—just in time for gifting or enjoying yourself. The Shelby County 4-H Junior Leaders are selling The Mill Fudge Factory’s famous fudge along with Christian Kropf’s delicious jellies, jams, fruit butters, and holiday snack boxes. Orders for both fundraiser's are due to the Extension Office by 4:00 PM on October 22. Checks can be made payable to Shelby County 4-H. Support our Junior Leaders while treating yourself to something delicious this season—it’s a win-win!

The Mill Fudge Factory

The Junior Leaders Fall Fundraiser is here! Get ready to stock up on all your favorite sweet treats, jams, and holiday goodies—just in time for gifting or enjoying yourself. The Shelby County 4-H Junior Leaders are selling The Mill Fudge Factory’s famous fudge along with Christian Kropf’s delicious jellies, jams, fruit butters, and holiday snack boxes. Orders for both fundraiser's are due to the Extension Office by 4:00 PM on October 22. Checks can be made payable to Shelby County 4-H. Support our Junior Leaders while treating yourself to something delicious this season—it’s a win-win!

 Christian Kropf 

Junior Leader meeting

Meeting dates for 2025-2026

Junior Leader Record Sheet

Junior Leader Record Sheet

This record sheet will need to be completed and included with your green record book BEFORE the fair. You will include information on the record sheet dated from July 1, 2025 to June 3, 2026.