4-H Program Planning Tools for 4-H Clubs - University of Illinois Extension

• Overview
• Select a Planning Committee
• Survey Club Members, Leaders and Parents
• Committee Plans Program
• Club Approval of Plan
• Volunteering for Responsibilities
• Evaluation
• Resources
• Credits

Sample Club Goals

• The club will hold at least six meetings. (The ideal club meets regularly throughout the year.)

• Club will have an average attendance of 75% of members at regular meetings. (Consider this when planning monthly meeting day and time.)

• Club will have 75% of the members to complete their projects and records.

• Each member will be on the club program at least once during the year.

• Every member should give at least one talk or demonstration during the year.

• Each member will have a job and will feel needed.

• Recreation will be included in each club meeting.

• Club activities will be planned in areas of interest to members such as health, safety, camping, careers, citizenship, judging, intercultural opportunities, conservation, and community service.

• An achievement program or tour will be held at the end of the club year. Invite parents and guests. Exhibit projects and recognize members and volunteers for their hard work.

• Extend 4-H membership to others in the community.

• Develop greater family participation.

• Participate in community functions.

• Make every member feel important to the club.

• Enable every member to receive parent and leader assistance.

• Provide a service to the community.

• Learn more about a specific project or subject.

• Learn subject matter and skills.

• Develop positive self-concept and social skills.

• Get to know more about each person in the club.

• Become better listeners to one another.