Join 4-H

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There are 40 4-H clubs in Lorem County. The Lorem County Club directory is also available online. It will include the club name, general leader’s name and address, and the meeting time and place. The clubs are categorized into four districts.

Although not required, we recommend that you join a club in the area in which you live. You may join a 4-H club as a new member any time during the year. To show at the fair for that year as a new member, you must be registered with a club by March 1st of that year.

All enrollment forms to join a 4-H club must be turned into the General Leader of the club you are joining. The General Leader turns the forms into the 4-H Office. Re-enrollments are due to the 4-H Office from the General Leader by November 1. New enrollments are due by March 1, to be able to show at the fair within the same year.

girls-taking-a-photoEnrollment Guidelines

Cloverbuds: Youth in grades K-2. Cloverbuds are enrolled solely in Cloverbud projects.

Explorers: Youth in grades 3-4. It is meant to allow kids to try a variety of project areas and to exhibit a variety of projects at the fair. Youth in grades 3 and 4 are not required to take Exploring as a project.

Members: Youth in grades 3-13. Can take up to 5 projects. Enrolling beyond 5 projects is left up to the discretion of the adult leader and parent. Members are expected to participate in all projects in which they are enrolled.

** Grade is determined by registration into the school district during the 4-enrollment period. When a child exhibits at the fair, they are enrolled under the grade that they just completed, not the grade they will be entering in Fall after the fair.

4h-centennialExpectations of Members

  • Complete the projects chosen.
  • Meet project goals as designed by project leader and the 4-H member.
  • Repeat 4-H Pledge from memory; also, know 4-H Motto and Emblem.
  • Show respect for other members and adult leaders.
  • Be a good sport
  • Be attentive and orderly at meetings.
  • Assist with community service projects.
  • Participate in any club or county fund raising.
  • Read the 4-H newsletter.
  • Adhere to club Constitution and By-laws.
  • Support the club of your choice and attend club meeting and actively participate.
  • Remember that you are always representing 4-H and act accordingly.

Expectations of Parents

  • Be a good example for youth!
  • Help to select the right project for your child and provide any financial aid necessary.
  • Help members with their projects at home and by giving encouragement.
  • Keep an up-to-date calendar of activities for both club and county.
  • Ask questions of leaders
  • Read the 4-H Family Focus Newsletter.
  • Encourage your 4-H members to set and follow through on goals and projects.
  • Keep 4-H a family activity.
  • Encourage completion of projects.
  • Help youth set standards of sportsmanship and honesty.
  • Help your children get their projects to fair and pick them up.
  • Help member is they are elected to office to understand their responsibilities and role.
  • Encourage members to attend club meetings, project meetings and all other 4-H events.
  • Help in fund raising events.
  • Remind member to behave appropriately at all 4-H events.
  • Volunteer your services as a leader or to give assistance when needed.
  • See that member’s dues are paid.
  • Attend club meetings.

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