 ENROLLMENT
There are 40 4-H clubs
in Marathon County. The Marathon County Club directory is also
available online. It will include the club name, general leader's
name and address, and the meeting time and place. The clubs are
categorized into four districts. View the Marathon County 4-H club district map >>>
Although not required,
we recommend that you join a club in the area in which you live.
You may join a 4-H club as a new member any time during the year.
To show at the fair for that year as a new member, you must be
registered with a club by March 1st of that year.
EXPECTATIONS OF MEMBERS:
| ENROLLMENT
GUIDELINES |
| Cloverbuds:
Youth in grades K-2. Cloverbuds are enrolled solely
in Cloverbud projects.
Explorers:
Youth in grades 3-4. It is meant to allow kids to
try a variety of project areas and to exhibit a variety
of projects at the fair. Youth in grades 3 and 4 are
not required to take Exploring as a project.
Members:
Youth in grades 3-13. Can take up to 5 projects. Enrolling
beyond 5 projects is left up to the discretion of
the adult leader and parent. Members are expected
to participate in all projects in which they are enrolled.
** Grade is determined by registration
into the school district during the 4-enrollment period.
When a child exhibits at the fair, they are enrolled
under the grade that they just completed, not the
grade they will be entering in Fall after the fair.
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- Complete the projects chosen.
- Meet project goals as designed by project leader and the 4-H
member.
- Repeat 4-H Pledge from memory; also, know 4-H Motto and Emblem.
- Show respect for other members and adult leaders.
- Be a good sport
- Be attentive and orderly at meetings.
- Assist with community service projects.
- Participate in any club or county fund raising.
- Read the 4-H newsletter.
- Adhere to club Constitution and By-laws.
- Support the club of your choice and attend club meeting and
actively participate.
- Remember that you are always representing 4-H and act accordingly.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS:
- Be a good example for youth!
- Help to select the right project for your child and provide
any financial aid necessary.
- Help members with their projects at home and by giving encouragement.
- Keep an up-to-date calendar of activities for both club and
county.
- Ask questions of leaders
- Read the 4-H Family Focus Newsletter.
- Encourage your 4-H members to set and follow through on goals
and projects.
- Keep 4-H a family activity.
- Encourage completion of projects.
- Help youth set standards of sportsmanship and honesty.
- Help your children get their projects to fair and pick them
up.
- Help member is they are elected to office to understand their
responsibilities and role.
- Encourage members to attend club meetings, project meetings
and all other 4-H events.
- Help in fund raising events.
- Remind member to behave appropriately at all 4-H events.
- Volunteer your services as a leader or to give assistance
when needed.
- See that member's dues are paid.
- Attend club meetings.
For additional information
about enrolling in the 4-H program, contact
the 4-H office.
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