Wisconsin 4-H Resource Library  Regularly updated 4-H information covering a variety of topics, projects, tips, policies, and more.

4-H at Home  Explore fun, educational activities and learning experiences for kids and teens to do at home.  Courtesy of the National 4-H office.

Club Officer Training

(Adult) Club Leaders

Club leaders should use the “4-H Officers Handbook” and the additional resources below in guiding youth officers elected to lead their respective clubs.

• Every youth officer from each Manitowoc County 4-H Club will receive a free copy of the “4-H Officers Handbook” from the Manitowoc County Extension Office
• 4-H Officers Handbooks can be picked up from the Manitowoc County Extension Office at 705 Viebahn St., Manitowoc, WI 54220
• To have 4-H Officers Handbooks mailed to you, contact Kendra Mahuna at mahuna@wisc.edu or (920) 683-4167

(Youth) Club Officers

Congratulations on being elected as an officer for your 4-H club!  As a 4-H club officer, you are a member of the leadership team for the club.  The officer team is responsible for planning club meetings, activities, and events with help from your club leader and committees.  The “4-H Officers Handbook” will help you learn those responsibilities, prepare for your officer role, and make your club meetings fun and interesting for all members.

• Obtain your copy of the “4-H Officers Handbook” from your club leader and read through the handbook before your next meeting
• Use the “4-H Officers Handbook”  and the additional resources below throughout the year to help with meetings, events, and activities

Additional Resources for Club Officers

• Video: Sample 4-H Meeting (Parliamentary Procedure Basics)
• So You’re the Club President
• So You’re the Club Vice President
• So You’re the Club Secretary
• Wisconsin 4-H Club Treasurer Handbook (note Annual Financial Report Forms below)
• So You’re the News Reporter of Your Group (Club Reporter)
• So You’re the Club Recreational Leader
• Three Parts of a Meeting
• Robert’s or Bob’s Rules (voting basics)
• Voting in Club Meetings
• Parliamentary Procedure Trail Mix
• It’s in the Bag: Team Builders for Any Group
• Icebreakers and Get Acquainted Activities

4-H Annual Financial Report Forms

Manitowoc County Deadline Extended to Friday, September 24, 2021

Annual Financial Report (Fillable PDF)

Annual Financial Report 6.2021 (Printable PDF)

4-H Charter Renewal Forms

Due Monday, November 1, 2021

https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/resources/volunteer-resources/administrative/charter/

• Click on “Charter Application” to complete the online process
• Beginning in 2021-2022, charter renewals must be submitted online
• For tips and resources for completing Charter Applications, explore the  Wisconsin 4-H Charter Application Website/