Mission
“The mission of the Jefferson County 4-H Council is to assist youth and volunteer staff — through informal education — to acquire knowledge and to develop life skills and values that enable them to become increasingly self-directing, productive, contributing citizens.”
From Jefferson County 4-H Council Constitution & Bylaws
WSU 4-H Policy Procedure Handbook
Meetings
- Council meets the first Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (please contact the 4-H Office for location)
- All Jefferson County 4-H youth and adults are most welcome — 4-H leaders are highly encouraged to attend
- A great time for professional development, networking, and resource sharing
- 4-H Club/Project representatives must attend 4 meeting a year to be eligible to vote
Council Minutes
July 2018
June 2019
September 2019
WSU 4-H Policy & Procedures Handbook
4-H Leader Resources:
- 4-H Club/Group Chartering Checklist
- 4-H_Essential_Elements Overview (source: “Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development Programs,” http://www.4-hmall.org/curriculum/Look-Inside/PD/Essential_Elements/01609F_LookInside.pdf)
- 4-H Events Information and Risk Management Checklist
- 4-H Policy and Procedure Handbook (updated Feb. 2019)
- 4-H Treasurers Book: Club Leaders Facilitation Guide
- 4-H WSU Incident Report Form
- 4-H WSU “A Valuable Partnership” (Volunteer Agreement)
- Annual Financial Summary Form for 4-H Clubs
- Constitution and Bylaws Template for 4-H Clubs
- Enrollment Authorization Text – Adults (including “A Valuable Partnership” Agreement)
- Enrollment Authorization Text – Youth (including 4-H Youth Code of Conduct)
- Jefferson County 4-H Events Information and Risk Management Checklist
- Jefferson County 4-H Council Small, Merit-Based Grants Application Form
- Jefferson County 4-H Council Requests and Reimbursements Form
- Volunteer Hours Reporting
- Welcome to 4-H! New Member Information handout
- WSU 4-H Publications page (so many resources to download for free!!)