This document provides information about enrolling in 4-H clubs in Hillsborough County, Florida. It outlines the 4-H program year dates, club requirements including minimum number of youth and adult leaders, and items needed for the 4-H club charter request. It also lists highlights of activities and events throughout the 4-H program year such as national 4-H week, the Florida State Fair, leadership weekends, and summer camps. Contact information is provided to submit enrollment materials online or by mail.
2. 4-H Program Year September 1 August 31 Enrollment and re-enrollment takes place mid August for next year Members can be added all year - so some competitions, enrollments may be required by certain dates (livestock mostly)
3. Club Requirements Youth ages 5- 18 years (September of current year) Cloverbuds 5- 7 years (no competition) Juniors 8-10 years (begin competition) Intermediates 11-13 years Seniors 14-18 years Minimum 5 youth per group from one than one family Adult Leader (Youth staff or volunteer) Club Officers /By-Laws Club Meetings minimum 7 per year
10. 4-H Program Year Highlights September Re-enrollment October National 4-H Week November Community Service December Community Service Florida State Fair Registration
11. 4-H Program Year Highlights January- State Leadership Weekend February- Florida State Fair March- Finish up projects for Fair or Display April National Military Family Month Work on Record Books / Finish projects
12. 4-H Program Year Highlights May 4-H Military Awards Recognition June 4-H Residental Camp 4-H Summer Programs 4-H Legislative Week July 4-H Summer Programs 4-H Congress August Re-enrollment Project Training / 4-H 101 Training
13. Forward Enrollment Email: Georgene Bender, 4-H Program Leader Hillsborough county 4-H [email_address] ON-Line Forms will be at http:// hillsborough 4H.ifas.ufl.edu Go to 4-H Military
14. 4-H Club Enrollment Confirmed Email confirmation on materials received Email of what is needed for enrollment completion Snail mail: Charter, Leader membership cards, and Youth membership cards
15. End of Program Year Forward to Hillsborough 4-H Your Secretary Book 4-H Program Year Highlights that includes a summary of your Community Service Project and any club Success Stories