Are there additional fees in 4-H beyond the $15 membership fee?
Beyond the initial membership fee paid to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners there are some other costs associated with 4-H. To pay fees on line go to Pinellas County Extension at https://pinellas.obsres.com/botanical/Info.aspx?EventID=3000 Most projects require purchasing of sup ...
- How much does it cost to join 4-H?
There is a $15 per child membership fee payable to the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners to cover the cost of project books and accident insurance. This is an annual fee payable each September or when the child enrolls.The accident insurancecovers your child while they are at 4-H act ...
- How much of a time commitment is there to 4-H membership?
Your time commitment will vary based on the project you select and the activity level of your club.A 4-H horse club with barn time and weekend shows will require a much greater time commitment than a general club that is not involved in out of county activities.Clubs typically meet twice a mont ...
- How are the youth recognized for their work in 4-H?
Youth are recognized for their work in several ways in 4-H. First, there are ribbon awards. Every youth that participates in a competitive event will receive a ribbon. Youth ages 5-7 are not scored for points and receive green participation ribbons for their work. All other youth are scored on a ...
- Does my child have to own a horse to join a 4-H horse club?
No. Although it is a requirement for some of our horse clubs that the youth own or lease a horse, there are also clubs that allow horseless youth to join. These clubs do maintain horses, so the youth can get hands on experience with horses without the expense of owning one. If your child is inte ...
- Can my child switch 4-H clubs during the year?
The 4-H office staff understands that for many reasons a club may not work out. Many times changes in the family schedule make it difficult to continue in a club.Youth are allowed to switch clubs during the year.Please notify your leader of your intention to switch clubs and remember that often ...
- How many 4-H club meetings does my child have to attend to be an active member?
To be an active member your child must attend 2/3 of the club meetings per year. If the club meets weekly, it would be roughly 32 meetings they would need to attend.
- Are 4-H members required to participate in fund raisers?
No, they are not. The 4-H office does encourage all Pinellas County 4-H members, volunteers, and parents to participate in fundraisers coordinated by the Pinellas County 4-H Foundation, such as the apple and pecan sale every September. A portion of the proceeds is returned to the club. The rest ...
- Is 4-H just for kids who live on farms?
No! 4-H is for all youth, wherever they live - on farms, in suburbs, in cities. In fact, Pinellas County has one of the largest 4-H programs in the state. 4-H serves youth from all backgrounds and interests. It reaches boys and girls ages 5-18 through 4-H clubs, special-interest groups and short ...
- How do I start a 4-H club?
To start a club you need four things; an interested adult, five youth from two or more families, a meeting place, and time. Once you have these pieces lined up, the interested adult needs to contact the 4-H office jrogalsk@pinellascounty.org, to set up an interview. After the interview the adult ...
- What does a 4-H Club do?
A 4-H club is a group of at least 5 youth from 2 different families that meet at least 2 times per month. During those meetings the youth will elect select officers, hold business meetings, participate in educational programs, and experience a recreational activity. The business meeting of the c ...
- I heard my 4-H club needs by-laws. How do we come up with those
In order to be chartered, a club needs to establish by-laws. Bylaws are simply the rules your club uses to conduct business. Attached you will find a sample set of by-laws. You can use them as a model for your club.
- I want to promote my 4-H club. Can I use the 4-H logo?
Yes as a 4-H volunteer leader or club you are allowed to use the 4-H emblem. Just follow these simple rules: The 4-H Emblem should always appear in its entirety- meaning it should always appear as a whole and complete image. This means you should never remove any leaflets. The emblem has an &l ...
- Can 4-H clubs have fundraisers?
Operating funds are vital to the success of most organizations and 4-H is no exception.However, since 4-H is a nonprofit, governmental agency, stringent guidelines should be followed when planning a 4-H club fund-raising activity.Each fund raiser must have a purpose (paying club expenses, suppo ...
- Is there a cost to have a plot at the Ochs 4-H Garden?
In addition to the $15 enrollment fee per child for 4-H, there is a $10 fee per garden plot.
- My children are home schooled. Can they still join 4-H?
Any child that is at least 5 years old and no older than 18, as of September 1st, is eligible to join most 4-H clubs. Many home schooled youth are enrolled in 4-H clubs.
- What is parliamentary procedure and why do you use it at 4-H meetings?
Parliamentary procedure defines how groups of self governing people, no matter how formal or informal, can most effectively meet and make decisions in a fair, consistent manner—making good use of everyone's time. Our resource for applying parliamentary procedure is Robert's Rules of Order ...
- What is the 4-H Pledge?
At 4-H club meetings and other 4-H events, 4-H members recite the Pledge of Allegiance and the 4-H pledge I pledge . . . My HEAD to clearer thinking, My HEART to greater loyalty, My HANDS to larger service, My HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world.
- What is the age to join 4-H?
Youth, ages 5-18, can be 4-H members and enroll in many different 4-H projects. Youth, ages 5-7, can be 4-H Cloverbud members. Members 8-18 may exhibit their completed work to be judged for awards. . To enroll in 4-H your child needs to be 5 by September 1st. If your child turns 5 on September ...
- Where do the 4-H clubs meet?
Each 4-H club sets its own meeting place. It needs to be comfortable, well lit, and safe. Currently our clubs meet in member’s and leader’s homes, libraries, barns, schools, churches, the Ochs Educational Center, and community centers.
