State 4-H Leadership Team
The leadership team consists of senior 4-H members that are officers, diplomats, and ambassadors. Certification and/or applications for State Officer positions are sent out by the State 4-H Office in late spring and must be returned to the State 4-H Office by mid June. Certification and/or applications for State Ambassador and Diplomat positions are sent out by the State 4-H Office in August and must be returned to the State 4-H Office by mid November.
Meet the Leadership Team
State Officers
A state 4-H officer serves as a member of a seven-person team in representing New Mexico at statewide functions. These functions include, but are not limited to: New Mexico State Fair responsibilities, planning and conducting Teen Get-Away, State 4-H Conference responsibilities, providing county or multi-county leadership workshops, and contacting public offices on 4-H related matters. State 4-H officers are permitted to participate in one competitive event during State 4-H Conference if it does not conflict with any other responsibilities. Officers are expected to place the highest priority on their job as an officer. While family and school come first, state officer's responsibilities are to be placed over other organizations and athletics when conflicts exist.
State 4-H Office Elected at State Conference by Margaret Kovar
The 2007-08 State 4-H Council Officers were elected during the 84th Annual State 4-H Conference held July 9-13 in Las Cruces at New Mexico State University.
The seven officers campaigned throughout the week-long event with posters, business cards and speeches. Delegates representing counties from across the state voted for the candidates during the conference.
President - Austin Graham
The 2007-08 president is Austin Graham, 17, of Clovis. He shows horses through the 4-H program. Graham also was the song and recreation leader for the 2006-2007 State Leadership Team
Vice President - Carlee Carman
Carlee Carman, 17, of Albuquerque was elected vice president. She shows pigs, goats, dairy heifers and steers. At the state conference, she competed in the Fashion Revue and the Home Economics Bowl.
Secretary - Megan Meaders
Megan Meadors, 15, of Belen was elected secretary. Megan shows beef cattle through the 4-H program and competed in Public Speaking at the conference.
Treasurer - Alicia Maez
Alicia Maez, 16, of Espanola was elected treasurer. Alicia shows beef cattle through the 4-H program and competed in Public Speaking at State conference.
Reporter - Kasey Armstrong
The 2007-08 reporter is Kasey Armstrong, 17, of Folsom. She shows horses, sheep and steers and judges livestock.
Parliamentarian - Mathew Omness
Mathew Omness, 16, of Tinnie is the 2007-08 parliamentarian. He shows steers, dairy heifers and pigs, and competed in Wildlife Habitat Evaluation and Impromptu Public Speaking.
Song/Recreation Leader - Tasha Powell
The 2007-08 song and recreation leader is Tasha Powell, 15, of Reserve. She shows cattle, goats and horses. At the state conference she competed in Public Speaking.
The advisor to the 2007-08 State 4-H Council Officers is Tamara Rowland of Bernalillo.
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A State 4-H Ambassador serves on a team of four senior 4-H members. Ambassadors' responsibilities include assisting with the parade and tours at the New Mexico State Fair, planning and conducting Senior Leadership Retreat in conjunction with Diplomats. Ambassadors also represent New Mexico at National 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C., provide training and support to county ambassadors, State 4-H Conference responsibilities, and assist the New Mexico 4-H Youth Foundation in donor contacts and public relations.
NM Ambassadors Chosen by Margaret Kovar
Heather Faust
Heather Faust is in the 11th grade at Aztec High School. She has been a 4-H member for eight years and participates in the goat, horse, photography and baking projects. Outside of 4-H, she participates in church and school activities. Her parents are Paul and Tamara Faust.
Wry Hurt
Wry Hurt attends Deming High School and is in the 11th grade. He has been in 4-H for nine years and shows swine and lambs and judges crops. He is a member of the National FFA Organization and Honor Society and plays football and runs track. He is the son of Tamara Hurt.
Georgia Mitchell
Georgia Mitchell is in the ninth grade at Tucumcari High School. She has been in 4-H for nine years and participates in horse and pig showing and livestock and horse judging. She is a member of the National FFA Organization and attends church and school activities. Her parents are Albert and Jeannette Mitchell.
Carmen Runyan
Carmen Runyan is in the 11th grade and is home schooled. She has been a 4-H member for eight years and competes in impromptu public speaking and the Home Economics Bowl. She also enjoys kickboxing. Her parents are Gordan and Joyce Runyan.
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