4-H Agility Committee Overview

A committee of the Minnesota State 4-H Dog Project

Purpose:		The purpose of the Agility Committee is to: provide general education to both 4-H’ers and the general public about 4-H Agility. maintain uniformity and provide guidance for 4-H agility programs across the state. maintain safety standards for training and equipment. uphold current rules and review concerns as they arise. make rule changes as needed. approve courses for all classes at all levels (county, regional, and state). educate and train county leaders/trainers and judges.
Areas of Authority:		The Agility Committee has the authority to: enforce rules at county, regional, and state levels. resolve conflicts that arise at county, regional, and state levels. submit rule changes to the Minnesota 4-H Dog Project for approval. certify 4-H agility judges.
Membership:		Any 4-H’er, 4-H parent, 4-H leader, or Extension Educator is welcome to attend 4-H Agility Committee meetings. The Agility Committee Membership – those with voting privileges – is made up of the following individuals: two youth and three adults from the Northwest Extension District two youth and three adults from the Northeast Extension District two youth and three adults from the Central Extension District two youth and three adults from the Southwest Extension District two youth and three adults from the Southeast Extension District four youth and six adult “at-large” members (from anywhere in the state) two representatives of the University of Minnesota Extension Service From the above listed membership, a Chair (or Co-Chairs), Vice Chair, and Secretary will be selected. The Chair (or Co-Chairs) needs to be a member of the Minnesota State 4-H Dog Project Development Committee (PDC).
Selection:		The members of the Agility Committee will be selected by an application process. Staggered terms will be for three years. Volunteers will submit an application to the Agility Committee Chair. Vacancies will be filled by approval of the existing committee members.
Meetings:		The Agility Committee will meet at least twice a year – more if needed. Typically, meetings will be in the spring and fall – a few weeks before the meetings of the Minnesota State 4-H Dog Project. This way we will have proposals and reports prepared for their meetings.
Responsibilities:		The responsibilities of the Agility Committee include: maintain a high quality and safe standards of agility assist with the coordination of agility at Regional and State 4-H Dog Shows (help make it happen).

To apply to be a member of the Agility Committee you must complete an application. The application is two pages and requires the signature of your county Extension Educator if you are a 4-H volunteer or two references if you are not a 4-H volunteer.

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If you are unable to print an application, send an e-mail to the Center for 4-H Youth Development to request an application.

updated 2/4/2002