1. Leading a Successful 4-H Club
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Craig Dart, Assistant Director of Utah 4-H
Josh Dallin, State 4-H Volunteer Management Specialist

2. I. Essential Elements and Positive Youth Development
Training at a Glace
I. Essential Elements and Positive Youth Development
II. Club & County 4-H Leadership
III. 4-H Club Structure
IV. Club Service
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3. PYD - End Goal
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4. Short Term Goals
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5. Environment and Program Structure
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6. Personal Characteristics
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7. Positive Youth Development
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8. County 4-H Leadership
Junior Leaders are youth in 7th-8th grades who volunteer to assist adult leaders in leading a club or activity.
Teen Leaders are youth in 9-12th grades who serve as a leader of their own club. An adult must be willing to assist the teen in enrolling and leading the club.
Jr Teen Council, Teen Council, County Ambassadors, TRY Teams (See Leadership Section within the Utah 4-H Program Guide)
Adult Leaders
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9. Adult Club Leadership
Club Leader / Assistant Leader – the volunteer who serves as the liaison between the 4-H club and the Extension Office; responsible for club enrollment materials, coordinates club meetings, and works with club officers and the other club leaders to operate a successful club.
Project Leader(s) – the volunteer(s) that teaches the educational programs for club members teaching them specific skills related to the project(s) selected. A wide variety of curriculum and lesson plans are available to assist project leaders.
Activity Leader(s) – the volunteer(s) that helps coordinate club activities such as community service projects, citizenship activities, field trips, recognition programs, or supports members in specific contests such as public speaking, demos, and 4-H
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10. Youth Leadership – Officers
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer (if club has a club treasury)
Recreation Leader
Others as deemed necessary by the club
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Josh will share about the t-shirt design team.

11. Tip for working with Officers
Meet with your presidency prior to the club meeting.
Avoid having “every” child serve as an officer
Make sure each officer has a “real” job and follows through with it.
Being an officer requires responsibility. Make sure officers are held accountable for fulfilling their duties.
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12. Tips Continued . . .
Ensure all members get to take part in the meetings (pledges, discussions, roll call, etc.).
With new clubs and special needs youth, rotating “helper” roles works best. (Club Resources-Club Officer Cards)
An installation ceremony is a nice way to formalize officer’s service.
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Ask for other ideas from the field

13. 4-H Club Structure Club Calendar Select two or more projects
Two Community Service Projects
One Citizenship Activity
Club Talks/Demonstrations
Portfolios
Fair / County Contests
Club Recognition Program
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14. 4-H Club Meetings Opening ceremony Business meeting
Educational program
Social/recreation
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15. 4-H Club Meeting Agenda Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance 4-H Pledge
Roll Call
Introduction of Visitors
Minutes
Treasurer’s Report
Club Business
Club Program
Games/Refreshments
Announcement/Adjourn
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16. Learn by Doing
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17. Learn by Doing Ideas for Club Activities: Demonstrations Judging
Skillathon / Club Show
Quiz bowls
Field trips & tours
Exhibiting
Service projects
It’s a great idea to coordinate club activities to support involvement in county, regional or state 4-H contests & events.
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18. Service
Service Learning vs Service Projects
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