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Shawnee County

Shawnee County
K-State Research and Extension
1740 SW Western Avenue
Topeka, KS  66604

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Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

785-232-0062

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Officer Information

4-H clubs are unique in that the youth take charge of the meetings, with adult support, as elected officers and leaders.

So You are the President of Your Club

Description:  Training for presidents of 4-H clubs; running a business meeting, improving interaction among group members, programming, recreation.

So You are the Vice-President of Your Club

Description:  Training for vice-presidents of 4-H clubs. The vice-president serves as chair of the program committee introduces the program participants and thanks to the people who present the program.

A Guide to Parliamentary Practice

Description:  Publication provides examples of proper meeting procedures; asking questions, making motions, elections, adjournment, etc.

The Meeting will Come to Order

Description:  Used properly, parliamentary procedure is one of the most effective means by which individuals can take orderly action as a group.

Secretary

Description: Describes the duties of the 4-H club secretary, with worksheets for roll call, minutes of meetings, etc.

Treasurer

Description:  As treasurer of your 4-H group, you have been entrusted with responsibilities regarding money earned and expended by members.  Handbook
will help you learn and prepare monthly and annual reports.

Fund Raising Ideas 

Treasurer Pratice 

Reporter

Description:  As a 4-H reporter, your job is to: Be a little nosey, know what is going on in your club, and tell your town about the good stuff. You only report interesting things 4-H'ers are doing.

So You are the Recreation Leader of Your Club

Description:  Fun is the first priority of club recreation.  This describes duties, suggests ideas, equipment, activity plans, and discusses sportsmanship.

Blue Ribbon Games and Activities

So You are the Song Leader of Your Club

Description:  Outlines duties of a song leader of a group.

Song Book

So You are Historian of Your Club

Description:  Keep a record of the group's accomplishments & activities for the year. Collect items such as pictures & news clippings about group & its members.  Organize a scrapbook for the year.