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Youth Program Quality Principles

by Diane Mack Mary E. Arnold

4H1124

What happens in 4-H programs, how they are planned and led, makes a huge difference in the impact of the program on youth! In order to have the biggest impact, programs need to adhere to eight critical principles of program quality. Used with permission of Oregon State Extension. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2020

Creative Ideas to Enhance Club Meetings, Spanish

by Diane Mack

4H1113S

Translated into Spanish. Use these ideas to enhance 4-H club meetings. Many can be adapted to virtual meetings. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Oct 2020

4-H Club Meeting Reflections

by Diane Mack

4H1114

Evaluate the effectiveness of your 4-H club meetings with this reflection checklist. It includes a section for virtual meetings. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2020

Welcoming New 4-H Members

by Aliah Mestrovich Seay

4H1117

Make a great first impression by implementing a plan to welcome and support new 4-H members from the very start of their first meeting. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2020

Creative Roll Call Ideas

by Aliah Mestrovich Seay

4H1119

Energize the club meeting from the start by asking a creative roll call question. This will set the mood for a fun, engaging meeting where all members have an opportunity to speak and share. Utilize these creative suggestions. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2020

4-H Greet Sheet

by Aliah Mestrovich Seay

4H1123

This handout is designed to familiarize new 4-H members with the 4-H club meeting format, as well as terminology, and local contact information. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2020

Kansas 4-H Cloverbuds

by Pamela I. Van Horn

4H1077

4-H Cloverbuds is an educational program for 5- and 6-year-olds that introduces 4-H in age-appropriate ways to younger children. This guide outlines the developmental underpinnings of the program, explains policies and procedures for starting a Cloverbuds program, and includes meeting plans. 24 pages, color cover.

Published Date: Oct 2016

Creative Ideas to Enhance Club Meetings

by Diane Mack

4H1113

Use these ideas to enhance 4-H club meetings. Many can be adapted to virtual meetings. 2 pages, color.

Published Date: Aug 2020

Kansas 4-H Songbook: A Century in the Making

by Amy Sollock

4H1040

Includes the lyrics to a variety of songs that can be used during 4-H meetings. 24 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2022

4-H Project Selection Guide

4H1065

In 4-H, young people explore projects that interest them. While projects can vary depending on local program and availability, this guide offers a starting point for each of the official Kansas 4-H projects. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Nov 2023

4-H Secretary's Record Book

by James P. Adams Katherine Kramer

4H928

Describes the duties of the 4-H club secretary, with work sheets for roll call, minutes of meetings, etc. 36-page, b/w.

Published Date: Jun 2005

So You Are Recreation Leader of Your Club

by Amy Sollock

4H929

As a 4-H officer, you represent not only your club, but also the 4-H program throughout the state. This publication includes guidelines and activity suggestions for recreation leaders, as well as planning tools and leadership tips. 8 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2022

Officer Training Made Easy, Facilitator's Guide

by Amy Sollock

4H930

4-H officer training prepares youth to fulfill their responsibilities as 4-H officers. This guide includes schedules, activities, and tips that can be adapted to individual club officer training needs. 20 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2022

4-H Treasurer's Record Book

by Katherine Kramer James P. Adams

4H474

Revised. Updated for current requirements. Guides the 4-H club treasurer through the requirements of the office, including financial records and reports required by K-State Research and Extension. 32 pages, b/w.

Revision Date: Sep 2020

So You Are Historian of Your Club

by Amy Sollock

4H475

As 4-H club historian, you represent not only the local club, but also the 4-H program throughout the state. This book outlines the responsibilities of the club historian and includes tips, examples, and practice for those responsibilities. 4 pages, color.

Revision Date: Jul 2022

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