MSU Extension Kalamazoo County

Becoming a 4-H Volunteer

Starting a Club

• Becoming an Authorized 4-H Group
• Club Development Guide

Required Documents:

• Request for official approval
• 4-H Tax Exemption Authorization and Charter Request
• 4-H Club Constitution

4-H Depends on Volunteers 

• MSU Extension Volunteer Selection Process/Application
• Superintendent Application

Financial Resources

•  4-H Financial Management Tool Kit
• Financial Manual for 4-H Treasurers
• Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers
• Cash Count Form
• Sales Tax Exemption Letter
• Check List for Accountability

• Fundraising Forms
• Fundraising Application Form
• Fundraising Flyer Checklist
• Fundraising Report Form

• Annual Financial Reports
• Civil Rights Compliance Form
• Annual Financial Summary Form

Overnight Housing and Transportation Policies

• Overnight Housing Policy
• Youth (18–20-year-old) Overnight Background Check Authorization
• Needs to be submitted to the Kalamazoo County MSU Extension Office at least 10 days prior to the overnight event. 
• Form needs to be submitted for youth that are between the age of 18 – 20 years that are staying overnight. 

MSU Extension Guidelines for Social Media 

Policies and forms related 4-H Clubs having a Social Media account. Social Media is defined as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. 

• Social Media Guidelines Form (coming soon)

1. Form must be submitted to the Kalamazoo County MSU Extension Office for approval. Once approved an account can be created. Groups must allow Kalamazoo County MSU Staff to have access to all groups regardless if the status is private or public. 

Keeping Kids Safe

• Keeping Kids Safe: Preventing Grooming by Child Sexual Predators

• Keeping Kids Safe: How Child Sexual Predators Groom Adults, Families, and Communities

• Keeping Kids Sage: How Child Sexual Predators Groom Children

• Keeping Kids Safe: Ages 12-17

• Keeping Kids Safe: Ages 6-11

• Keeping Kids Safe: Ages 0-5

• Keeping Kids SAFE: The downside to "sharenting" on social media

• Keeping Kids Safe Virtually: Best Practices

Events

Injury and Property damage needs to be reported to the Kalamazoo County MSU Extension office within 24 hours for 4-H related events/activities. Report forms need to be filled out in partnership with the local 4-H Program Coordinator.

•            Injury & Property Damage Report