Request for Official Approval to Establish a Michigan 4-H Youth Group

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June 1, 2024

Chartering is the process by which Michigan State University Extension recognizes a group as belonging to Michigan 4-H Youth Development and grants it authority to use the 4-H name and emblem as long as its goal is to provide a positive, experiential and educational opportunity for and with the group’s members.

This application form is the first step in the process of establishing a new Michigan 4-H group. To apply for a 4-H Charter, the organizational leader of a potential 4-H group must submit this form to the 4-H program coordinator in the county Extension office. Groups meeting the following minimum requirements will be granted a Charter.

The undersigned certifies the following group will:

  • Be open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.
  • Provide a welcoming and safe environment to all members.
  • Agree to follow state and county 4-H policies and procedures, and state and national 4-H guidelines for using the 4-H name and emblem.
  • Have at least 5 members from 2 or more families.
  • Have at least two active gold-level volunteers.
  • Be appropriately structured, with a leadership team of officers.
  • Have a calendar of planned educational programs and activities.
  • Follow all financial guidelines for 4-H groups outlined in the Michigan 4-H financial manuals including preparing and providing to the county 4-H Extension staff an Annual Financial Summary Report for any funds raised or collected in the name of 4-H including account numbers and balances.
  • Complete an annual enrollment process for 4-H members and volunteers.
  • In the case of group disbandment, complete the Disbanding Checklist, and the final Annual Financial Summary Report, and turn over all property and funds to the county MSU Extension Office.

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