MSU Extension Barry County

Managing 4-H Club Operations

Getting Clubs Started

• Request for official approval to establish a Michigan 4-H youth group
• Using 4-H Online
  • 4-H Online-Club Leader Login
• To become a 4-H Leader, applicants must complete our Volunteer Selection Process (VSP). 
• Characteristics of Beyond Ready 4-H Clubs

4-H Enrollment- 4-H Online

• Youth and Volunteers must enroll annually in 4-H Online OR enroll using paper form.
  • 4-H member paper enrollment form
  • Volunteer paper enrollment form
  • Enrollment guide for NEW families
  • Enrollment guide for RETURNING families

Financial Management

• Financial Manual for 4-H Treasurers 
• Financial Manual for 4-H Volunteers
• 4-H Risk Management Checklist for Winter Activities
• 4-H Financial Management toolkit
  • 4-H Treasurer's Report
  • County 4-H Fund-Raising Report Form
  • County 4-H Fund-Raising Application
  • Annual 4-H Financial Summary Report
• 1099/W9 Tax Form Requirement for 4-H Auction Participants

End of Year Paperwork - All Due October 1st

• Annual Financial Summary Report (AFSR) 
• Civil Right Statement 
• Debit Card Agreement (if applicable) 

Risk Management

• Overview 
• Overnight Housing 
  • Permission form
  • Consent to stay with those over 18 
• Field Trip and Activities Permission Form
• Creating safe environments

Promoting 4-H

• Guidelines for 4-H Clover Use
• Using the 4-H Name and Emblem
• Social media and texting expectations for MSU Extension Volunteers
• Michigan 4-H Foundation

4-H Club Resources

• Barry County 4-H 2026 Fall Programs at Hastings Public Library
• Leading a 4-H Club resources page
• 4-H SPARK Survey
• Characteristics of Beyond Ready 4-H Clubs
• How is your club doing? Characteristics of Beyond Ready 4-H Club guide
• Code of Conduct for youth and volunteer

Michigan 4-H Alumni & Friends

• Were you involved in 4-H as a youth, volunteer or parent? Do you support 4-H and what it does for Michigan youth? If 4‑H has been part of your life—or if you simply care about helping young people thrive—you’re invited to join the Michigan 4-H Alumni and Friends network to get connected by the clover!