Purpose: To provide leadership to the club or group organization, the structure and the operation of the club and to be the primary contact person for the club with the Unit Extension staff and the 4-H program.

Success Criteria: The club/group goals are met. Members and leaders are informed of club and unit 4-H activities. The club meetings involve members in leadership. Management tasks are carried out. Club leadership will perform effectively.

Responsibilities: To see that the club is organized by arranging for the club to:

• set annual goals
• meet regularly
• recruit new members, recognize graduating members and apply for club recognition
• conduct enrollment and help members to select projects
• elect, install, and train club officers
• plan the yearly program and activities
• provide help for officers in preparing meeting agendas, learning skills and carrying out other duties
• secure and distribute project manuals and other resources for members and leaders conduct group activities and events
• participate in unit, regional and statewide events and programshelp members evaluate individual and group progress
• provide adequate leadership for project and activities of the club

To provide a system for support of youth and adult volunteer leaders including:

• sharing the responsibilities among club families
• interviewing and completing volunteer screening procedures for all volunteer roles in the club who will have contact with youth and processing volunteer enrollments
• helping volunteers understand their roles
• orienting and informing all volunteers about behavior expectations of volunteers working with youth
• involving volunteers in learning experiences to help them do a good job
• helping volunteers plan and implement learning experiences with members and families
• providing for recognition of all volunteers
• helping volunteers evaluate individual and group progress

To maintain communication within the club and between the 4-H club and unit, region and state 4-H program including:

• setting up processes to disseminate information in the club
• maintaining regular contact with unit Extension staff
• attending training and keeping up-to-date on unit, regional, state, and national programs
• reporting enrollment and other requested data to the unit Extension staff

Time Required: 10-15 hours monthly from September through August (depends on club size and activities)

Target Dates: Monthly or more frequent club meetings, September through August

Resources Available:

• Support and assistance from other leaders, mentor volunteers, and parents
• Orientation, guidance with support from Extension Unit Youth Staff
• Printed 4-H materials for members and organization leaders
• 4-H supplies from National 4-H Supply Service

Training Opportunities: Unit, regional, and state volunteer training sessions