Club Standards

Clubs or groups strive to meet 11 of the following Standards of Excellence to be recognized achieving these standards.

1. We selected a theme or area of emphasis at the beginning of the program year (Examples: health, community service, intercultural, food & nutrition).
2. We established yearly goals and a written copy was sent to the local Extension office (Examples: Gain 4 new members; All members will attend 75% of the meetings).
3. A calendar for the year was printed and distributed to members and parents, leaders, and the local Extension office. Attach a copy of the calendar to this form.
4. Members were actively involved in determining the yearly program.
5. All members had a planned part in the program during the year (Examples: public presentations, refreshments; obtaining a guest speaker).
6. The entire club membership was invited and involved in at least nine events during the year (Examples: meetings, skating party, club tour, recognition night).
7. Officers were elected and fulfilled their leadership roles.
8. The 4-H group had at least one project leader for at least 75% of the members.
9. Project groups had a planned calendar of events. Attach a copy of the calendar(s) to this form.
10. A scheduled recognition event was held for members, leaders, and parents.
11. At least 75% of the members made progress towards individual 4-H project goals.
12. Members, parents and families had an opportunity to participate in club activities (Examples: skating party, tour, recognition event).
13. Members took part in a variety of events and/or meetings beyond the 4-H club level (Example: Federation, county project workshops, camp, state teen events).
14. A minimum of 75% of the club's annual goals were reached.