4-H Club Tool Kit
This page contains information for Eaton County 4-H volunteers on resources, policies, and procedures that are contained within the 4-H Club Tool Kit resource that is provided to each year-round 4-H club.
4-H Club Tool Kit Table of Contents
Section A: 4-H Overview
Section B: Successful 4-H Clubs
- Requirements for Existing 4-H Clubs
- Club Quality Check List
- Characteristics of Effective 4-H Clubs
- Starting a New Club
- Eaton County 4-H Clubs and things to keep in mind for the Eaton County Fair
Section C: Club Development
- Michigan 4-H Club Development Guide
- 4-H Club Bylaws
- Creating a Strong Purpose
- Troubleshooting common club issues
Section D: 4-H Volunteers
- Volunteer Central
- Volunteer Definitions
- Resources for Volunteers and Potential Volunteers
- When should volunteers contact 4-H staff?
Section E: 4-H Policies
- Michigan 4-H Age Policy
- Michigan 4-H Overnight Housing Policy
- Child Abuse Reporting Protocol
Section F: Michigan 4-H Financial Guidelines for Volunteers
Section G: Michigan 4-H Financial Guidelines for Treasurers
Section H: Welcome Packet for New Families
Section I: Additional Policies
- Volunteer Program Planning and Management Guide
- Summary of Civil Rights Policies and Procedures
- Social Media and Texting Expectations for Michigan State University Extension Volunteers
Section J: Club Officer Resources
- Helping You Help Officers and Committees
- So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: President
- Effective Committee Meeting - President Helpers Guide
- So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Vice President
- So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Secretary
- So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Treasurer
- So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Reporter
Section K: Resources for Cloverbuds
Section L: Group Building/Community Service
Section M: Curricula Resources
- Teaching Life Skills
- Eaton County Project Guidelines
- Resources for Check Out
- 4-H STEM Challenge
Section Mc: Club Meeting Resources
- Basic Parliamentary Procedure for 4-H Clubs
- Parliamentary Procedure: Voting
- Parliamentary Procedure FAQ's Part 2
- Running an Election
Section N: Character Education Resources
Section O: Member Guides
Section P: Awards
Section Q: Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook
Section R: Additional club resources
Section S: Insurance and Accident Information
Section T: Calendar of Events
Section U: Official Club Records (to be added into club's individual tool kit by each club with your specific Charter, EIN, and Bylaws; clubs needing copies should contact the office)
Section V: Other Club Records (to be added into club's individual tool kit in by each club as needed)
Section W: County Newsletters (to be added into club's individual tool kit by club as needed with newsletter copies)
Section X: Other County Information (to be added into club's individual tool kit as needed by club)