For Youth

4-H Club Officer Opportunities

Club officers are proud of their jobs and always do their best. They get things done right and on time. 4-H clubs usually elect the following officers:

President

• Prepares an agenda and presides at all meetings.
• Understands and follows basic parliamentary procedure.
• Appoints committees with the help of the leader.
• Works with advisers to insure that each meeting runs effectively.
• Works with member and the leader to plan the program for the year.

Vice-President

• Presides over the meeting in the absence of the president.
• Serves as chairman of the program planning committee.
• Coordinates the work of committees.

Secretary

• Keeps complete and accurate minutes of each business meeting
• Writes club correspondence.
• Records attendance of members and advisors.
• Reads letters to the club at meetings.
• Reminds members of special meetings and makes sure each member knows when and where the next meeting will be.

Treasurer

• Handles club money.
• Maintains accurate and current financial records.
• Reports at club meetings on money received, money paid out, and the amount of money on hand.

News Reporter

• Writes interesting and accurate reports for the club meetings and special activities.
• Sends reports of meetings and activities to local media and 4-H News.

Sends advance information to local papers or radio stations when a special event is planned, such as a demonstration day or a community service project.

Historian

• Takes photos and organizes news clippings, mementos of events, programs, etc.
• Maintains a club scrapbook.

Recreation Leader

• Plans and leads recreation at each meeting.
• Plans special events and parties.
• Involves other members in leading recreational activities.

Other offices may be added to meet the individual club’s needs.