4-H Management

Publications, Forms, Reports, Regulations

• 2017-2018 Texas 4-H Annual Report
• Welcome to Texas 4-H – Enrollment and 4HConnect Information
• 2018-2019 Rules & Guidelines
• 2018-2019 Financial Management Guide
• 2018-2019 Management Cross County Transfers
• 2018-2019 Project List
• 2018-2019 Enrollment Forms – Adult | Youth English | Youth Spanish
• 2018-2019 Participation Waiver
• 2018-2019 Forms: Waiver | Code of Conduct | Consequences of Misbehavior
• 2018-2019 Group Enrollment | Online Video Instructions
• 2018-2019 Media Release – English | Spanish
• 2018-2019 Declaration of Eligibility
• 2018-2019 Adjunct Faculty/Academic Eligibility Packet | Sample Forms | Eligibility Form
• 2018-2019 State Tax Exemption Process
• 2018-2019 Volunteer Screening Rules/Guidelines (YPS) Agrilife Youth Protection Standards
• Texas Comptroller Exempt Organizations Sales/Purchases
• Risk Management – Protecting Our Youth
• Social Media Toolkit – Summer 2018
• Texas Resources Agent Login
• District and State Office Resources – Login Required

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Management Resources

• 4-H Program Interpretation
• 4-H Project Planning Sheet
• 4-H Volunteer Development
• County 4-H Structure
• History Of Texas 4-H
• Program Area Committee/County Organization Structure Chart
• Texas 4-H Resource Catalog
• Texas 4H Clover
• Do, Reflect, Apply…
• American Income Life Claim
• Livestock Ethics Policy
• Retention of 4-H Materials
• Use of Name and Emblem
• Parliamentary Procedure – Leaders 4 Life Program
• Fast Facts – Civil Rights | Participation | Insurance

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Club/Group Charter and Finances

• Charter Instructions – Timeline, Management, Application Information
  Application | Sample Bylaws | Financial Review | Disbandment Form | Sample MOU
• 4hConnect Worksheet | Instructions
• Examples: EIN Application | EIN Verification Letter
• Club Sales Tax/Fundraising
• IRS Filing Instructions | Instructional Video

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Enhancing The Club Experience

Roles & Responsibilities of Club Managers

• Roles & Responsibilities of Club Managers PowerPoint
• 4-H Club Leadership Team Model
• Benefits of Youth – Adult Partnerships
• Club Manager Division of Duties
• Five Tips to being a Successful Club Manager
• Roles & Responsibilities of Club Managers
• Top Ten List For A New Club Manager

Planning to Strengthen Club Effectiveness

• Planning to Strengthen Club Effectiveness PowerPoint
• Agenda Mania
• Goals and Additional Activities
• Member Interest Survey
• Parts of a Successful Club Meeting
• Calendar
• Club Scorecard
• Not Knots Activity
• Strategies For Hosting Successful 4-H Meetings

Club Officer Training

• Club Officer Training PowerPoint
• Club Officer Resources
• Club Responsibilities Can Be A Ball
• Club Officer Handbook

Best Management Practices

• Best Management Practices PowerPoint

Risk Management

• Risk Management PowerPoint

Enrollment on 4-H Connect

• Enrollment on 4-H Connect PowerPoint

Involving New 4-H Members

• Involving New 4-H Members PowerPoint
• Group Juggle
• Hat Trick
• New Member Checklist

Parent Involvement

• Parent Involvement PowerPoint
• Sample Letter & Survey to Parents

Leadership Opportunities

• Leadership Opportunities PowerPoint

Ages & Stages of Youth Development

• Ages & Stages of Youth Development PowerPoint

Recognition Model

• Recognition Model PowerPoint
• 100 Ways to Recognize Volunteers
• Maximizing Recognition in 4-H

Marketing / Promotion / Recruitment

• Marketing / Promotion / Recruitment PowerPoint

Retention

• Retention PowerPoint

Monthly Meeting Topics

Each month has suggestions for recreation, a ice breaker, community service, the flag ceremony, the inspirational quote of the month, and ideas for that month’s program. There are four years of suggestions provided. The monthly themes are meant to be cycled through again once the fourth year has been finished.

Set 1: Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | March | April | May
Set 2: Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | March | April | May
Set 3: Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | March | April | May
Set 4: Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | March | April | May

Installation Ceremony

These meeting inspiration topics are useful for club leaders to organize monthly club activities. Topic inspiration helps club leaders facilitate organized and fun monthly meetings for 4-H members. The officer installation activities provided creative ways to welcome new officers and teach them about their roles as officers in 4-H.

• Flag Ceremony Commands
• Club Office Installation Ceremonies:
  • A Sweet Presentation
  • A Work of Art
  • Banana Split
  • Character
  • Cookie
  • Let’s Build a Great Year
  • Mission Possible
  • Monopoly
  • My Hands to Larger Service
  • The Breakfast Club
  • The Train Ride
  • Walk on the Wild Side
  • Western

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4-H and Marketing

• What is 4-H? English | Spanish
• Grow #TrueLeaders – Challenge
• Grow #TrueLeaders Social Media – One Two Three

Please contact mmcathey@ag.tamu.edu with questions on this website.