MSU Extension Eaton County

This page contains information for Eaton County 4-H volunteers on resources, policies, and procedures that are contained within the 4-H Club Tool Kit resource that is provided to each year-round 4-H club.

4-H Club Tool Kit Table of Contents

Section A: 4-H Overview

• Guiding Principles
• Defining Michigan 4-H
• Using the 4-H Name and Emblem
• 4-H Online Enrollment

Section B: Successful 4-H Clubs

• Requirements for Existing 4-H Clubs
• Club Quality Check List
• Characteristics of Effective 4-H Clubs
• Starting a New Club
• Eaton County 4-H Clubs and things to keep in mind for the Eaton County Fair

Section C: Club Development

• Michigan 4-H Club Development Guide
• 4-H Club Bylaws
• Creating a Strong Purpose
• Troubleshooting common club issues

Section D: 4-H Volunteers

• Volunteer Central
• Volunteer Definitions
• Resources for Volunteers and Potential Volunteers
• When should volunteers contact 4-H staff?

Section E: 4-H Policies

• Michigan 4-H Age Policy
• Michigan 4-H Overnight Housing Policy
• Child Abuse Reporting Protocol
  • Reporting Suspected Child Abuse or Harm

Section F: Michigan 4-H Financial Guidelines for Volunteers

• Fundraiser Application
• Fundraiser Report Form
• 4-H Financial Management Toolkit

Section G: Michigan 4-H Financial Guidelines for Treasurers

• Treasurer's Report Form

Section H: Welcome Packet for New Families

Section I: Additional Policies

• Volunteer Program Planning and Management Guide
• Summary of Civil Rights Policies and Procedures
• Social Media and Texting Expectations for Michigan State University Extension Volunteers

 Section J: Club Officer Resources

• Helping You Help Officers and Committees
• So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: President
• Effective Committee Meeting - President Helpers Guide
• So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Vice President
• So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Secretary
• So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Treasurer
• So You Are an Officer in Your 4-H Club: Reporter

Section K: Resources for Cloverbuds

• Cloverbud Learning Guidelines

Section L: Group Building/Community Service

• Group Building Ideas for 4-H Club and Group Meetings

Section M: Curricula Resources

• Teaching Life Skills
• Eaton County Project Guidelines
• Resources for Check Out
• 4-H STEM Challenge

Section Mc: Club Meeting Resources

• Basic Parliamentary Procedure for 4-H Clubs
• Parliamentary Procedure: Voting
• Parliamentary Procedure FAQ's Part 2
• Running an Election

Section N: Character Education Resources

• Sportsmanship

Section O: Member Guides

• Michigan 4-H Member's Personal Portfolio
• 4-H Teen Leadership

Section P: Awards

• Eaton County 4-H Awards
• State 4-H Awards and Scholarships
• Eaton County Scholarships for 4-H events

Section Q: Michigan 4-H Recognition Handbook

Section R: Additional club resources

• Shop 4-H
• National 4-H

Section S: Insurance and Accident Information

• Injury and Property Damage Report Form

Section T: Calendar of Events

Section U: Official Club Records (to be added into club's individual tool kit by each club with your specific Charter, EIN, and Bylaws; clubs needing copies should contact the office)

Section V: Other Club Records (to be added into club's individual tool kit in by each club as needed)

Section W: County Newsletters (to be added into club's individual tool kit by club as needed with newsletter copies)

Section X: Other County Information (to be added into club's individual tool kit as needed by club)