Transcript Starting a 4-H Club - Nc State University

Starting a 4-H Club
Blair W. Green
Brunswick County Extension Agent,
4-H & Livestock
Things You’ll Need In Advance
• Find at least 2 adults to lead the club
• Determine age group of club (must be
between the ages of 5-19)
Generally, 4-H divides age groups into 3
categories (5-8, 9-12, & 13-19); however, a
club can consist of a combination of these
ages
• Find a location for the club to meet
Some of the First Things To Do
• Recruit youth to join the club
Preferably, start out with at least 5
• Develop a plan of work
This needs to be turned into your local 4-H office
so the club can be chartered.
• Elect officers within the club
President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, &
Reporter
• Establish a monthly meeting date & time
Requirements of
Club Leaders
• Fill out the NC 4-H Volunteer Application
• Pass 4-H’s background check
• Fill out the NC 4-H Volunteer Agreement &
Standards of Behavior form
• Fill out the NC 4-H Volunteer Media Release Form
• Go through a simple training session with your local
4-H agent
• Commitment of serving for one year as a 4-H Club
Leader
Requirements of
Club Members
• Fill out an 4-H enrollment form
• Fill out a Medical Release form
Must be notarized and filled out each year
• Read the 4-H Code of Conduct & be aware
of it’s policies
• Attend monthly meetings & be
an
active participant in club
scheduled
events & activities
To Receive a Charter Seal…
• A club must have a membership of at
least five
• Adult leaders/parents or qualified teen leaders
must guide the club during the year
• A written program of work must be
accomplished and must be submitted to the
county Cooperative Extension office
• The club must be organized with the appropriate
youth leadership
What Does 4-H Do For Youth?
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Build leadership qualities
Enhances people skills & public speaking
ability
Teaches youth workforce & employability skills
Gives a chance to explore career paths
Hands-on learning
Improve their relations with their family &
community
• Encourages civic engagement & community service
• Promotes volunteerism
Questions or Concerns
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• Call my office 910-253-2610
My work hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00
If I’m not there, leave a message with my
secretary or on my voicemail. I’m out of town a
lot for various conferences & meetings.
I promise I’ll get back in touch with you, ASAP, if
you leave a message.
• Email me at [email protected]