Start a 4-H Club In Prince William County in 5 Easy Steps

 
Step 1:
Getting Started
 Contact the Prince William County 4-H Office. Tell us your interest in 4-H and your needs. You will be invited to come to the 4-H office to talk about 4-H possibilities and the leader training process. Attend leader training—two two-hour sessions.
Step 2:
Tell the 4-H Story!		 Tell families in your community about 4-H—you might hold an informational meeting with help from the 4-H staff. Tell of the opportunities available through 4-H. Explain how a 4-H club operates. Use 4-H materials to educate. You can get these from the 4-H office.
Step 3:
Create a Strong Support Base
for Your 4-H Club		 Recruit adult volunteers and teens to help organize the 4-H club. Ask people directly to take specific jobs in the club. Explain the roles of adult volunteers: Organizational Leaders, Assistant Leaders, Project Leaders, Activity Leaders.
Step 4:
Conduct 4-H Club
Organizational Meetings
Get your club started right! Encourage members to select a club name. Establish meeting times and place. Complete enrollment forms. Develop a club annual plan. Organize project groups. Discuss club rules. Elect club officers. Form committees.
Step 5:
Keeping the Club Strong!
Helpful Hints:
Get to know all 4-H curriculum possibilities for your project areas. Conduct regular organizational and project meetings. Establish good youth-adult partnerships. Allow youth to make decisions. Establish a good communication network with club members and families. Share information about current 4-H opportunities and events Involve club members in county, district, state, national and international 4-H activities. Recognize achievement. Building community relations. Seek and receive support from 4-H staff and other 4-H leaders.
 
 What is 4-H? Who can join?
 
4-H is a hands-on, fun program of learning for all children between the ages of 5-19. It offers young people the opportunity to develop new interests, make new friends, practice decision-making skills, and develop leadership abilities. 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the United States. Adult volunteers give their time and talent to make 4-H clubs happen. In Prince William County, most 4-Her’s belong to a community club where they elect officers, learn to conduct meetings, complete a 4-H projects, plan programs, and participate in community service and other activities.

 

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