The second-generation leadership will come from young people involved in leadership roles while they are members. Older youth and parents who were actively involved and were given increasingly responsible duties gained a valuable sense of responsibility and leadership skills. Recruiting must be continuous. Avoid overworking the experienced ones by constantly adding to the corps. Get your team of adults involved at the state level.
Many opportunities exist for assisting the state organization.
From start to finish, the process of developing a local 4-H Field and Stream program should take a minimum of 3 to 6 months. Later, programs become increasingly easier, and a flow of new leaders develops naturally. Plan ahead to avoid gaps in leadership. Be sure to share new ideas and approaches with your state coordinator so they can be shared with others in the state through newsletters and other communication media. Your innovation may result in success for other areas.