As a Club Leader, you support the growth and continuation of your 4-H club through:
Oversight of club activities to ensure that all of the members of your club have access to a variety of learning experiences.
Being a key contact for your club to receive and share updates and information about opportunities for your members and families.
Serving as the mentor and advisor to support your Club Officers to gain leadership skills as they fulfill their duties.
Please see the detailed descriptions below for the qualifications and essential duties of a Club Leader. Thanks to the passion of our Club Leaders to help youth thrive, California 4-H'ers are gaining memorable experiences and growing skills they can use for life!
Community Club Leader Role/Agreement (Collected each year)
Community Club Leaders or Enrollment Coordinators should use the Google Form below to request changes to their club's ZSuites Unit or to update office staff on which 4-H members are ready for approval.
ZSuites Change Request Form Link
Documents
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4-H Constitution Template
Constitution: This is the foundational document. It outlines the basic structure and purpose of the club—things like the club's name, mission, membership, and what officers exist. In short, what the club is. -
4-H Bylaws
Bylaws: These are the detailed operating rules that explain how the club functions day-to-day. They cover things like how officers are elected, how meetings are run, how votes are taken, and how committees are formed. Bylaws are more flexible and can be changed more easily to fit the club’s needs. In short, how the club works. -
Outreach Documentation Form (Required) Archived
Did you know? This U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) required document. But it is about more than increasing enrollment. It is about showcasing your club as a part of the community and bringing a positive outlook and education to 4-H. -
Form 8.4 4-H Club Budget
Clubs use this form at the beginning and end of the year to submit their anticipated/proposed budget and budget vs actuals. -
Fundraising Approval Form 8.7
Use this form to request to hold a fundraiser. Please submit this form to the 4-H office at least one month before holding your fundraiser. -
Annual Club Planner (Required)
This is the document to use to plan your program year. What community service, events or activities are you doing?