How to Join

The expectations for 4-H membership are a balance between 4-H project work, involvement in the 4-H club, participation in 4-H activities and events, and working towards improving ones' personal growth.

Cloverbuds (ages 2 - 9 or 3rd grade)

Read the County rules for cloverbuds. (See Cloverbuds)

Register with a form. Be sure Parent's sign the form.

Attend meetings under direction of Cloverbud leader.

Participate in optional fair activities - no competition at this age.

Project memebers (ages 9 - 18)

-Read the county rules for 4-H membership. -Select the project you agree to take to the fair for judging. (If you change your mind later, you may drop/add projects by the first of May. after that, consider it set in stone.) -Fill out registration form. -Fees are $5 per person - $4.00 for 4-H dues and 1.00 for insurance that all who participate in 4-H need to purchase this year. -Older members may participate in county activities such as Teen Leaders, Camp counselors, Jr. Fairboard etc.

Parents (all ages :-)):

-Plan to help with a children's group at a meeting.
-First time advisors fill out an application form and submit it with 2 references to the Extension Office. Prepare to be interviewed and fingerprinted (or show proof of fingerprinting). $15 fee.
- Cloverbud parents: Be available to help at the meetings on a rotational basis. (Check with Cloverbud leader)

If you live outside Greene County:

Please fill out and include a "Cross County Form" with each child's registration stating why you want to be in a club in Greene County.

Psalm 100
1. Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.

2. Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

3. Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath mad us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

4. Enter into his gates with thankgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.

Q. What is a 4-H Project?

A: A 4-H project is made up of three types of activities:

Hands-on Activities: making, producing, selling, practicing, observing, testing, interviewing, etc.

Organized Activities: demonstrations, speeches, workshops, camps, county judging, project activities, exhibits, etc.

Leadership/Citizenship Activities: conducting, planning, teaching, assisting, informing, organizing,

Q. Does a 4-H member have to take a project?

A: Yes. However, there are two ways to take a projecteither as an individual project or as a group project.

Q. Where does a 4-H member start when choosing a project?

A: If you need or wish to take an individual project, use the information in the Family Guide help you decide.

Q. Where does a member begin when planning a 4-H project?

A: Start by reading the section of the project manual called the Member Project Guide. Every project manual has one located near the front. It may also be a separate supplement. The Member Project Guide offers stepby- step instructions for conducting the three types of activities that make up a 4-H project.

Q. Does a member have to do everything the Member Project Guide suggests?

A: Of course not. That decision is up to the member, parents and advisor. Members may plan to do a little or a lot based upon their interests and abilities. Project plans can also change as a members interests and needs change.

Q. How much time can be spent on a project?

A: It can be a matter of days, weeks, or even months, depending on the size and scope of the members plan.

Projects can also be repeated to accomplish additional project goals.

Q. Are there incentives for members who complete their

project(s) as planned?

A: Members who complete their projects as planned can receive one of Ohios 4-H Project Achievement Certificates (4-H 905-908). These are awarded based

upon the level of difficulty of the project as listed in the Family Guide; e.g. beginning, intermediate, advanced.

There is also a special certificate available if members plan and complete a self-determined project.