CONGRATULATIONS for being elected as your Classroom President. President is a very important role. Below is the requirements and suggestions for the classroom Presidents.
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John F. Kennedy
President Responsibilities
- Be prepared for the 4-H Meeting when the Agent enters the Classroom.
- Call the meeting to order and preside or lead the meeting.
- Use Parliamentary Procedure to guide members in a smoothly run meeting.
- Arrange to have another person, usually the vice president, run the meting and inform the club leader if you cannot attend.
- Arrange for minutes to be taken when the secretary is absent.
- Check to verify that all officers have their reports ready for the 4-H meeting before the actual meeting.
Responsibility of Officers
Officers need to be proud of their jobs, do their best and get things done on time. They need to work with members, parents, and leaders to plan and carry out the club program To be successful, officers must perform many duties. Some of those include:
- Organize the club
- Plan the program, month by month, that involves all members
- Conduct and take part in all meetings
- Keep club records and submit them as required
- Show enthusiasm and interest in the club
- Help every 4-H member find a place in the club
- Keep the community informed about the club
- Share leadership with many and give others the opportunity to develop their skills
- Be dependable
Using the Gavel
The President may wish to use a gavel. It is used as a symbol of authority to support self government and an orderly meeting.
- 2 taps of the gavel are usually to call a meeting to order
- 3 taps of the gavel often signal for all members to stand
- 1 tap of the gavel is a signal to be seated
- 1 tap also follows the announcements of the results of a motion being passed or defeated(fails).
- 1 tap follows the announcement that a meeting is adjourned.
The gave is an instrument for maintaining order during the meetings. If at any time it is necessary to return the meeting to order, a sharp tap of the gavel restores order.