4-H Community Clubs

Money Matters

Tools and information to help clubs answer financial questions

• 4-H Club Treasurer Handbook - 4-H publication, 4-H 466, a handbook for the 4-H club treasurer. Publications are also available for purchase through UW-Extension Publications.
• 4-H Club Financial Handbook for Leaders - 4-H publication, 4-H 467, a handbook covering basic financial matters essential for the operation of a 4-H club. Publications are also available for purchase through UW-Extension Publications.
• "4-H Money - Handle with Care" - 28 minute video designed to help 4-H treasurers learn about their role as treasurer and 4-H members to learn about the importance of club decisions about money handling. Emphasizes accountability and need for conscientious work by youth treasurers. Features a cast of 4-H members in real life vignettes. Video available through the Cooperative Extension Media Collection.
• "4-H Money - Handle with Care" Videotape Facilitator Guide - 4-H publication, 4-H 469, a guide designed to provide ideas of how to use the "4-H Money - Handle with Care" videotape with two difference audiences: the club treasurer and the 4-H club members.
• 4-H Club Teaching Materials
  • "Money! Money! Money" Handling 4-H Finances (28 slides, 230 KB) - Presentation developed by René Mehlberg, Winnebago County 4-H Youth Development Educator.
  • Financial Accountability Handout (2 pages, 60 KB) - Document outlines key points of financial accountability for 4-H clubs. Developed by René Mehlberg, Winnebago County 4-H Youth Development Educator.
  • Evaluation Form for Financial Training (2 pages, 118 KB) - Evaluation form developed for use with teaching materials listed above.

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