4-H Club & Project Leader Resource Page

Welcome Club and Project Leaders! This is a resource page to help guide you through your experience as a club or project leader. The Club Leader role is often seen as the person or people responsible for the entire 4-H club. While it can be a big job, it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. This role can be filled by one person or shared among many.

Project leaders can serve in various capacities—at the club, county, and sometimes regional or state levels. They may work with a committee and have substantial support, or they might work independently to organize project experiences for youth. Regardless of how you lead a project, you are never truly alone.

For more information about the volunteer roles available for club leadership or project leaders, visit the Wisconsin 4-H Club Leader Resource Page.

Important Dates

As a club or project leader, staying informed about key dates is essential to your success in supporting youth and delivering meaningful 4-H experiences. These dates will help you plan ahead, stay organized, and ensure your club or project runs smoothly throughout the year. From meetings and trainings to deadlines and events, having this timeline at your fingertips will help you lead with confidence and stay connected to the broader 4-H community.

August 1: 4-H Club/Group Annual Financial Report due to Extension Office
Late August: Record Books due to Club
September 1: 4-H Enrollment Open via 4-H Online
September 19: Club 4-H Award Packets Due
October 1: The New 4-H Year Begins!
October 15: Educational Experience Scholarship Application Open
November 1:
- 4-H Club/Group Charter Deadline
- Volunteer Enrollment Deadline
- Re-Enrollment Deadline for Returning Members
- NWSF Meat Animal Program Registration and 4-H Enrollment Deadline
  - If youth are members of the NWSF Meat Animal Program, both registration and 4-H enrollment must be completed. For any questions, please contact the NWSF staff.
April 1: Enrollment Deadline to Exhibit as a 4-H Member at NWSF
June 1: Cloverbud & 4-H Graduate Form Submission Due (more information coming soon)
July 8-12: Northern Wisconsin State Fair
August 11: Leaders Association Annual Meeting

Club/Group Meeting Materials

Club Meeting Materials

Award Coordinator Resources

Coming soon

Outreach & Promotion Materials

2025 4-H On Air with WAXX
County Printable Brochure
Club Poster Template
Wisconsin 4-H Media and Marketing

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Volunteer Opportunities

Project leaders may serve in a lot of ways—at a club, county, and sometimes regional or state level. They may work with a committee and have a great deal of support, while other project leaders may work alone to organize project experiences for youth. In whatever way you may lead a project, you are not truly alone. Complete our 4-H Project Leader Interest Form, and a member of our team will follow up with you shortly.
Volunteers are at the heart of the 4-H program, and we’re grateful for the many ways they contribute. One great way to get involved is by joining one of our committees. These groups typically meet in November, January, March, May, and July—or as determined by the committee—and vary in time commitment. Each committee plays a vital role in helping us deliver high-quality opportunities for 4-H members and participants.
2025-26 Leaders Association Committee Sign-Up

Care to Share

This form has been designed to provide valuable input to Wisconsin 4-H Youth Development programs. Once completed and submitted, this form will be distributed to the most appropriate individual or group to address the issue or concern. All sections (including contact information) must be completed.
Please submit this completed form to Jordan Blue, Chippewa County 4-H Educator at jordan.blue@wisc.edu or mail to the Chippewa County Extension Office
Care to Share Form (Editable PDF)