Leaders Corner

This page is for Leaders or Volunteers of Lee County 4-H Clubs. Here, Leaders can find important documents and information pertaining to running their club. 

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A great resource for digestible handouts on 4-H topics is the Ask IFAS powered by EDIS  which can be found here: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ 

You can search either 4-H or a specific topic within 4-H for more information!

Club Financials

Below are the necessary and helpful forms for completing club financial requests. Please save these or re-access this page every time you need to turn in a request! 

Deposit Form.docx

Club Deposit Form

The Club Deposit form should be filled out, with detailed descriptions (such as name, amount, and check number), and signed by the leader dropping off the deposit. Please make sure to note in the description if it is a sponsorship, club dues, fundraiser, etc. 

Check and Reimbursement Request Form.pdf

CLub Check Request Form

The Club Check Request Form must be filled out and submitted to the 4-H office via email, drop-off, or mail. Accompanying the request form needs to be an invoice(s) or receipt(s), and previous club meeting minutes with youth approving the spending of club funds. All three must be present for a reimbursement check or payment check to be cut. 


The process for receiving funds that were covered in the volunteer trainings is:


Please note that if a request is over $600, additional time may be required for a second signature.

Monthly_Ledger.xls

Monthly Club Ledger

Monthly Club Ledger: The monthly ledger should be filled out by the treasurer with the guidance of club leaders. A monthly ledger should be turned into the 4-H office at the 1st of the following month. 

Ledgers are a great way to internally keep track of club funds and give the treasurer responsibility!

4H38600 Risk Management - Fundraising and Fund Handling.pdf

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Handling Club Funds

Fundraising Permission Form.pdf

Fundraising Permission Form 

Fill out this form 30 Days before every fundraiser and send it to the 4-H Agent. 

pdf_4H_4H01200 Florida 4-H Treasurers Manuel.pdf

Club Treasurer Manual

In the club treasurer manual you will find helpful documents and policies/best practices for managing club funds and the financial side of 4-H. Each club should have a treasurer and be utilizing the treasurer's manual in their club. 

Risk and Liability 

Do you know how to mitigate and manage risk/liability? What should you do if an incident occurs? 

Check out the resources below to help you plan smart club activities and stay safe!

4H29900 Risk Management - Pre-Event Planning Guide and Matrix.pdf

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Programs: Pre-Event Planning Guide and Matrix

4H29800 Risk Management - Transportation.pdf

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Programs: Transportation

4H29500 Risk Management - Contracts.pdf

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Programs: Contracts

4H29600 Risk Management - Insurance.pdf

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Programs: Insurance

4H34200 Protecting Youth and Volunteers by Planning Ahead, Reducing Risk.pdf

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Protecting Youth and Volunteers by Planning Ahead, Reducing Risk

4H38400 Risk Management - Risk Management Checklist.pdf

Risk Management for 4-H Youth Development Work: Risk Management Checklist

a Accident_Injury_Discipline.pdf

Accident/Injury and Behavior Incident Form 

Voicing your concerns a 4H protocol2021_Final_Fillable.pdf

Voicing Your Concerns Packet

Starting a 4-H Club

Looking for resources to help you get your club kick started? Look no further!  

4H33600 How to start a 4-H Club.pdf

4-H Volunteer Training Series: How to start a 4-H Club (for Youth Ages 8-18)

4H33700 Selecting a Name for Your Club.pdf

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Selecting a Name for Your 4-H Club

4H33800 Adopting 4-H Club Bylaws.pdf

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Adopting 4-H Club Bylaws

4H34000 Making Learning Fun.pdf

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Making Learning Fun

4H24200 Targeting Life Skills in 4-H.pdf

Targeting Life Skills in 4-H

4H24300 Using an Experiential Model in 4-H.pdf

Using an Experiential Model in 4-H

4H34400 Running a Smooth 4-H Business Meetihng.pdf

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Running a Smooth 4-H Business Meeting

4H34100 Positive Discipline for Youth.pdf

4-H Volunteer Training Series: Positive Discipline for Youth

Planning a workshop

Planning a club workshop? Make sure to complete and submit the following to the 4-H Agent! 

We highly encourage reading all of the risk series above in addition to the two requirements. 

Lee County 4-H Workshop Planning Guide.pdf
4H29900 Risk Management - Pre-Event Planning Guide and Matrix.pdf

Helpful handouts for running club meetings