Club Leader Resources
Club Leader Responsibilities
Club leaders are UC 4-H adult volunteers, sometimes parents/guardians of members. They are interested in positive youth development and their duties are as follows:
- coordinate (by managing and facilitating) the team that provides support, guidance, and direction to 4-H members and the club
- are the primary contact person for the club with the County 4-H staff and VMO
- promote the 4-H club, as well as its mission and programs to the community
- ensure compliance with and adherence to University of CA 4-H YDP policies, procedures and core values by parents, adult volunteers, and members
- provide a safe environment that fosters positive youth development
Beginning of the Year Resources
4-H Club Budget
4-H Officer Teams are required to submit a budget for their 4-H year at the beginning og the year. This budget is required to be submitted to the Placer County 4-H office by email or by mail See form below.
- due September 1 for the upcoming 4-H year
Club Planning Guide
Planning the 4-H year can be challenging work to manage. The Club Planning Guide helps illustrate the required operations a club must conduct and follow. It allows club leadership to plan out the year ahead of them. See form below.
- Due Nov 1 of the current 4-H year
Outreach Methods Documentation
4-H clubs put a lot of effort in youth recruitment that should be recognized. The Outreach Documentation Form is a required form that recognizes a clubs effort to reach out into their communities for youth membership and adult volunteers.
EX: School Presentation about 4-H:
- list the date(s) of the presentation(s),
- number of times the presentation was given
- any pertinent comments
All clubs are required to demonstrate outreach efforts in at least three outreach methods. To document your club’s outreach efforts attach copies of flyers, newspaper articles, media releases and lists of personal contacts made to this form. For assistance, call your UCCE county office.
Outreach Methods Documentation
- Due November 1 of current program year
End of the Year Resources
End of the Year Financial Reporting
Both online and paper financial reporting are due to the Placer 4-H office by 5PM on September 1, 2023.
Complete Online Financial Reporting
Online Financial Reporting opens July 1.
Please use the following checklist to ensure all forms are submitted.
Placer End Year Forms Checklist
Forms Due to Placer 4-H Office by 5PM on Friday, September 1, 2023.
- Form 6.2-Annual Inventory Report
- Form 6.3-Annual Financial Report
- Form 8.5- Year-End Club Peer Review
- Form 8.6- Year- End Club Peer Review Checklist
Achievement Award Order Forms
Club Meeting Parliamentary Procedure Resources
4-H clubs are required to hold monthly club meetings and club officer meetings. There is a series of steps that should be completed at least one month prior to the first meeting. For more information about the process to hold a meeting, please VISIT HERE.
Reimbursement Process
Spending Reimbursement Process
For any expenses at the 4-H county level, that cannot be completed by the 4-H office, please complete the following process.
1. Submit a 4-H Pre-approval Form prior to purchase.
If ordering online, please provide shipping costs and other expenses.
2. Once approved, make the purchase.
Keep your receipts for the next step.
3. Submit a Request for Reimbursement Form with the receipts attached.
Physical receipts, receipt scans, HD photos of receipts, Order Invoices, and Order Confirmation messages are all accepted. Receipts must clearly identify each item that was purchased and reflect their costs.
Required Forms for Spending Reimbursement
- Pre-Approval Form *prior to purchase
- Request for Reimbursement Form *With itemized receipt
Fundraising
Fundraisers are a great way to boost program income to generate more program opportunities for youth. Fundraisers must be approved by the 4-H CES and County Director prior to the event. Below is the required fundraiser approval form. Please attach any flyers associated with the fundraiser.
Fundraiser Approval Forms must be submitted at least one month prior to the fundraising activity!!
For more information about 4-H fundraising, VISIT HERE.