{"id":229,"date":"2017-03-09T21:21:47","date_gmt":"2017-03-09T21:21:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2024-10-07T12:53:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T19:53:13","slug":"4h-join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.wsu.edu\/whatcom\/4h-join\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Join a 4-H Club"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpb-row  pad-bottom gutter single\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-row-inner\"><div class=\"cpb-column  one\" style=\"\"><div class=\"cpb-textblock cpb-item \"><p><a href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_happy-people.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-235\" src=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_happy-people.jpg\" alt=\"Kids smiling at camera\" width=\"495\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_happy-people.jpg 495w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_happy-people-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_happy-people-396x297.jpg 396w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">Information needed to help you find a 4-H club:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Your child\u2019s age<\/li>\n<li>Your location in the county<\/li>\n<li>Possible project interests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"color: #339967\">Learn about 4-H here:<\/span><\/h5>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\">\n<div class='embed-youtube' style='text-align:center; display: block;'><iframe class='youtube-player' type='text\/html' width='640' height='390' src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/271AKx5mNE4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;fs=1&#038;autohide=2&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;wmode=transparent' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen='true'><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #339967\">Do we have your Contact Information?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0jEzDVwWF71gyIR\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to send it to us online.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_Form_Survey.gif\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_Form_Survey.gif\" alt=\"Partial view of form\" width=\"495\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #339967\">Contacting a 4-H Club:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may select and contact 4-H clubs by email: contact <a href=\"mailto:lynda.williams@wsu.edu\" rel=\"noopener\">lynda.williams@wsu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 4-H year is October 1st to September 30th.<\/li>\n<li>Fair participation enrollment deadline is June 1st.<\/li>\n<li>Ask the leader about club activities, how often the club meets and where.<\/li>\n<li>Ask the club leader if you and your children can visit a club meeting.<\/li>\n<li>If you have the option, consider visiting more than one club, find one that feels like a good match.<\/li>\n<li>If you have any hobbies you could share with young people, consider applying as a program volunteer: <a href=\"http:\/\/wpcdn.web.wsu.edu\/wp-extension\/uploads\/sites\/2093\/2017\/03\/4h_Leader_Position_Description.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volunteer Position Description<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #339967\">What to Do If You Can\u2019t Find a Club:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Contact the office to request more referrals.<\/li>\n<li>Attend a public 4-H event and so you can meet the community.<\/li>\n<li>Consider starting a new 4-H club.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #339967\">Starting a New 4-H Club:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There is always room for more 4-H! Our goal is positive youth development, so whether you are raising chickens or flying airplanes, digital photography or building robots\u2026 we have a place for your enthusiasm!<\/p>\n<p>There are several county wide trainings every year for varying levels of leadership commitment, and training to help you develop leadership skills. Most of these are free to 4-H volunteers and are excellent opportunities to network with other incoming leaders. Check our 4-H Calendar for event and training opportunities and consider exploring our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whatcom4h\">Whatcom 4-H Facebook Page<\/a> where our members are frequently available to answer additional questions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Issued by Washington State University Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture in furtherance of the Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914. 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