Resources

4-H Essential Elements for Positive Youth Development

Published on November 6, 2024
A national research impact assessment project revealed that four elements are essential to positive youth development.
Advisory Group Disbanding Fact Sheet

Published on April 23, 2024
Use the Advisory Group Disbanding Fact Sheet to help you take actions that are appropriate in your situation.
Michigan 4-H Advisory Council Responsibilities, Best Practices & Requirements

Published on October 1, 2018
County 4-H boards and committees have many of the same responsibilities as a county Council, however, their responsibilities typically relate to a specific program or project area.
Michigan 4-H Advisory Groups 4-H Club By-Laws: Sample Template

Published on November 9, 2017
A well-written set of by-laws will provide a club with direction and structure. In addition it can outline the major functions of the group so that the membership knows the expectations.
Children & Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

Published on April 24, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.
Children and Youth Programming: Developing Civically Engaged Leaders

Published on April 13, 2017
With a goal of ensuring every Michigan child is prepared with the knowledge, tools and skills to lead a healthy and productive life, MSU Extension’s children and youth programming uses the experiential learning model through which children learn best.
Running an Election

Published on January 9, 2017
Selecting your officers to lead a club, council, committee or board is one of the most important responsibility of a group.
Effective Committee Meeting - President Helpers Guide

Published on January 9, 2017
A helper's guide to effective committee meetings.
Parliamentary Procedure: Voting

Published on November 18, 2016
Following is a list of different types of voting and an explanation of where or if they are appropriate along with procedures for voting.
Parliamentary Procedure FAQ’s Part 2

Published on September 28, 2016
Learn more about parliamentary procedure.