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Lessons & Tools<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

RI 4-H benefits from a nationwide network of tested lesson plans in a variety of project areas. Some resources are available for purchase directly on the Shop 4-H<\/a> or Ohio State 4-H Curriculm<\/a>, while others are free to borrow by contacting the URI 4-H Office. 4-H Clubs and Groups also have access to our lending library of kits and equipment! Materials are listed on this Request Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Starting & Running a Club<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To start a club, contact the 4-H Office. You will need to read the 4-H Club Leaders Manual<\/a> and fill out a New 4-H Club Application Form<\/a>. Then you will need to recruit members, here is an example Recruitment Poster<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you start your club you can use the check list for new clubs<\/a> and this FAQ sheet for communications<\/a> to keep you organized. Make sure all participants in your club are registered and read the codes of conduct for members<\/a> and the volunteers<\/a>. We also have these resources to help you run 4-H events<\/a> and empower youth at 4-H fairs.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Recognition<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

To learn about how to recognize 4-Hers read the Awards Guidelines<\/a> and this sheet on Guidelines for all RI 4-H Competitions and Events<\/a>. Apply for club awards on this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Working with Youth<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Some resources for working with youth are: Managing and talking about difficult subjects including: trauma, grief, loss and tragedy<\/a>, Having Difficult Conversations<\/a>, Ages and stages of youth development. <\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/section>\n\n

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Policies<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Read about URI Cooperative Extension and policies<\/a>. At the end of each year clubs have to fill out an 4-H Annual Financial Summary<\/a>. Groups will have to fill out a group enrollment form<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Re-Enroll<\/h2>

Club Leaders: Re-enroll and activate your club for the year!<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Partner<\/h2>

Learn various ways in which you may partner with URI 4-H.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Support 4-H<\/h2>

Learn about Rhode Island 4-H Club Foundation, Inc.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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