The principles guiding 4-H Financial Policies and Practices are based on the philosophy that learning happens when youth are engaged; that there is benefit in quality relationships; and that developing life skills is essential for youth to reach their potential. These beliefs support the 4-H mission and the Essential Elements of Youth Development.
Each 4-H club makes decisions as a group, in alignment with 4-H financial policies, on how to earn and spend funds.
Each local program is guided by a federation or council that collaboratively makes decisions about the program’s direction, including the development and approval of a budget for local 4-H programming, in accordance with established policies.
Pat Morreim, program manager, morre002@umn.edu, 763-427-5428
The University of Minnesota Extension expects 4-H Clubs and County programs to raise and manage all 4-H funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and within the policies and procedures established by the Minnesota 4-H program. It is the responsibility of staff, volunteers and members to uphold the name of 4-H