University of Illinois Extension Winnebago County
4-H Clover Newsletter
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/winnebago/4HClover/
For more information, please contact:
Winnebago County Unit
1925 S. Meridian Road
Rockford, IL 61102
Phone: 815-986-4357 / Fax: 815-986-4329
E-mail: winnebago_co@extension.uiuc.edu
HAVE YOU CASHED YOUR 4-H PREMIUIM CHECK FROM FAIR YET!!
IF NOT, PLEASE DO SO IMMEDIATELY
WINTER WEATHER & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
WINTER WEATHER & EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
One of these days the snow will fly and winter will be here for sure. If you're wondering if the office is open, or if any activities may have been cancelled, try calling the office to check our answering machine. We will leave messages about cancellations on the answering machine, as well as all the local TV stations, and WROK radio. Hopefully you will check before you leave home!
JR. LEADERSHIP IS AN HONOR
JR LEADERSHIP IS AN HONOR
Being a junior leader will give you a chance to develop qualities as a leader an officer and a committee member. Your job is serving the younger members in your 4-H club by helping them have some of the worthwhile and pleasant experiences you have had. When you are helping others you will be improving your own skills.
JOBS FOR A JR. LEADER
JOBS FOR A JR. LEADER
Help members with their records
Help recruit new members
Make new members welcome
Arrange a project oriented meeting
Plan a club picnic, tour, public exhibit
Help recycle manuals in the club
Help find transportation for others to meetings or events
Organize a clean-up committee to clean up a community center, school or church grounds
Be creative–try new things!
CLUB OFFICER DUTIES
CLUB OFFICER DUTIES
Club officers are an important part of the leadership team in the 4-H club. Officers are usually elected. Generally, duties are as follows. Some clubs may add to or alter the responsibilities to better meet their needs.
President: Presides at all meetings. Manages the business of the club meeting. Appoints committees. Helps keep order during the meeting.
Vice President: Takes charge of meetings in the absence of the president. Serves as chair of the program committee. Responsible for program portion of the meeting.
Secretary: Keeps written minutes of all meetings in the Secretary's Record book. Keeps records of attendance of all members.
Treasurer: Takes care of all club funds. Keeps accurate records of club funds in the Treasurer's Book.
Reporter: Writes interesting and accurate reports of club meetings and special club activities and sends them to local news outlets. Helps keep local people informed of 4-H activities.
Recreation Chair: Plans and conducts recreational activities.
A club may elect additional officers such as refreshment chair, historian, sentinel, etc. Usually the same member does not hold the same office in successive years. A variety of experiences will help you grow in leadership and develop new skills.
4-H CLUB INSURANCE
CLUB LEADERS
Insurance for 4-H members to cover 4-H activities and supplement any health insurance the family has can be purchased for $1 per person or $2 per person for members playing 4-H basketball or doing a horse project. This insurance covers the 4-Her for the entire year. We have details at the office – call 986-4357.
