Service Star Program

Service Star Application 7-1-24

Overview
The Service Star is an award given to a 4H member for planning and implementing an advanced leadership activity. The Service Star is separate from any star rank. Service Star is not a 4-H rank. It has been designed to encourage members to plan and execute a goal outside the member’s Community Club. The Service Star is for experienced 4-H members who have been in 4-H for at least two years and are at least 13 years old, as of Dec. 31st of the current program year. Each Service Star application will be evaluated for its value to the LA County 4-H Program, value to the community, practicality and feasibility.

The LA County Service Star program replaces the state Emerald Star program of the past. When the state Emerald Star program ended on June 30, 2024, LA County 4-H started its Service Star program, which is a copy of the former state Emerald Star program, giving LA County 4-H members an opportunity for an advanced leadership experience.

Purpose of the Service Star
The Service Star Program is designed to provide opportunities for the 4H member:

• Encourage 4-H members to develop higher levels of leadership and organization skills through an individual program of planning, action and reflection.
  
  
• Promote the development of mentoring relationships between individual members and leaders
  
  
• Encourage 4-H members to be creatively involved in projects or events beyond the Community Club.
  
  
• Be involved in a leadership opportunity without requiring a previous star rank.
  
  
• Prepare members for experiences at the county, state and national levels in the 4-H program.