Clover Line – The monthly family newsletter that keeps you current on 4-H activities. You can choose to receive this via U.S. mail or email.

Fair time! – The Fair Book can give you some ideas for project work.  The fair books updated and distributed by the Shawano Agricultural Society every four years. Please save it for future reference.

General Leader – Adult volunteers who guide the overall organization of a community, after-school, or in-school club.

County Committee – Volunteers (adults and older youth) who determine project area educational needs on a county-wide basis.  They may plan workshops or events, suggest improvements for fair entries, and are resources for others.

Youth Leaders– All Shawano County 4-H members aged 6^th – 13th grade are invited to join this countywide youth group.  The group schedules recreational, educational, and community service activities.

Projects – A unit of 4-H work, which is the basis of “learning” experiences.  Some clubs have project leaders who hold meetings for members.  Most projects have literature our “curricula” authored by university specialists for youth to learn more about their “sparks.” 

Record Books – 4-H members are encouraged to summarize their 4-H work each year.  A cover and record book sheets are provided, but you can add project stories, photos, and news clippings.  Record books may be turned in to club leaders at the end of the 4-H year (mid September) and sent on by leaders to the county level for project award competition. Record books give you a way to set goals for the year and track your learning.  You can earn awards in project areas based on your book. 

Shawano County 4-H Leaders Inc. – the non-profit organization of 4-H volunteers which promotes and supports the Shawano County 4-H program.  Meetings are held on the 4^th Monday of odd months at 7 p.m.  The Executive Board is the governing body and manages the overall 4-H program by dispersing funds, appointing committees, and carrying out the work of the organization.

Where to go for help
Still have questions?  Try asking. . .

•  Another 4-H family
• Your club’s general leader(s)
• Youth leaders in your club (experienced teens – often had the same questions when they were new)
• Project literature
  • Some literature is available in the office, hard copy
  • Visit the Wisconsin 4-H Project Guide site online
• County Committee Volunteer Leaders
• County 4-H workshops
• “Clover Line” newsletter
• UW-Extension Office staff- Phone: 715-526-6136

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