This page is intended to assist club managers, project leaders, and activity leaders in facilitating 4-H events. The District 11 and Texas 4-H website both offer additional great resources. The District 11 4-H Training and Resources Page includes the recent D-11 club manager’s training video. The Texas 4-H Management page includes resources for both agents and volunteers. To find the club management resources scroll to the bottom of the linked page.
Lavaca County Club Manager’s Tool Kit :
Club managers are provided with a “tool kit” folder at the beginning of each new 4-H year. The tool kit includes resources for planning, best practices, the history of 4-H and more. The “tool kit” items are linked below for quick access. Each component of the tool kit embedded below is a critical piece in helping make our clubs the best that they can be! Please take the time to utilize each of these tools, as described.
Club Planning Calendar – use this document with your officers to plan your year
Community-Service-Projects-for-4-H-Members – there is not a physical copy in the folder of this document –since it is 26 pages long; however, it is a great resource that was pulled down some time back from our State website because some of the projects are no longer on the state project list. Use this as a tool to think creatively for service projects –but also remember that it was written a number of years ago and always put the personal safety of members first.
4-H Club Check Sheet –Use the check sheet as a guide to help you get off on the right foot at the beginning of the year.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/4honline_family_guide_welcome.pdf -The welcome guide gives step by step instructions on how to enroll in 4-H.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/Project_Planning_Sheet-1.pdf –The Project planning sheet is useful for planning project group activities and also can be used as a tool for your members to plan their own projects.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/management_financial_guide_23_24.pdf This document is updated annually and should be referenced for all matters related to monies handled by the club members and volunteers.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/management_rules_guidelines_23_24.pdf Please take the time to read these guidelines. Rules are put in place for everyone to have the best possible experience.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/management_clover_annual_opportunities_23_24.pdf –Printed annually, the Texas 4-H Clover is the “go to” guide for all things Texas 4-H. If you have club members ask about a certain opportunity, odds are good that you will find the answer here.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/management_project_list_2023.pdf –Project List – this does not mean that a member cannot have a project that is not on the list; however, it does mean that they will have to work a little harder to find resources. All projects should have a minimum of six new learning experiences, include community service, leadership, and a way to exhibit or show what they have learned.
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/management_self_directed_projects_23_24.pdf -Use this guide to help members understand what they do to have a self directed project
https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/wp-content/uploads/management_clover_kid_projects.pdf – Clover kids are kindergarten to 2nd grade members who are actively enrolled. New this year, they pay a $10 membership fee. On the county level they may participate in the countywide Foods and Nutrition, Photography, Fashion and Interior Design, Health and Personal Safety, and Visual and Performance Arts project activities. Clover kids are NON COMPETITIVE and do not show animals and compete in events. Rather, the focus is on learning and hands on activities. Clover kids are allowed to participate as “exhibition” at certain county level events.