4-H Club Officer and Leader Training

• Hands-on learning from 4-H educators and program coordinators, state-wide specialists, youth leaders, and volunteers!
• Fresh ideas for club meetings, Cloverbud activities, and engaging club members
• Networking with other volunteers and youth leaders
• Completion of your 2025-26 required volunteer hours (for adults)

Participants will choose 3 of 6 engaging workshop options throughout the morning, and will be able to enjoy refreshments and be entered in a door prize drawing!

This FREE training is designed to excite and energize you about being youth and adult leaders in your clubs. This training also fulfills your three hours of volunteer training for the 2025-26 program year (which is required of all adult volunteers). 

Wherever you are in your 4-H journey- new club leader, new officer, experienced volunteer or teen who has never had an officer role but is interested in growing in leadership - this is your chance! Come join us to learn new skills together, connect with people who have similar interests to you, and have a great time! 

Registration deadlines

• Register by October 31 to receive your free tote bag!
• Registration will close on November 7.

Workshop Descriptions:

Parliamentary Procedure

Presenters: 4-H Federation members
Youth leaders will guide participants through the basics of parliamentary procedure in a fun, hands-on way. Learn how to run smooth, efficient club meetings and make decisions that include everyone.

Beyond Ready to Grow: Cloverbud Program

Presenter Melissa Irwin, Illinois 4-H Club Resource & Awards Associate
Get the tools and confidence to build engaging, age-appropriate Cloverbud programs! Learn about policies, curriculum, volunteer support, and creative ways to showcase learning. Be Beyond Ready to Grow the next generation of 4-H members.

Beyond Ready to Serve: A guide to the 4-H Secretary & Treasurer Record Books

Presenter Melissa Irwin, Illinois 4-H Club Resource & Awards Associate
Discover the newly updated 4-H Secretary Record Book, Secretary Reference Guide, and 4-H Treasurer Record Book! Learn how to support youth Secretaries and Treasurers in mastering meeting minutes, attendance records, financial reports, Annual Verification Report Forms, and leadership skills that go far beyond the club. Be Beyond Ready to build or be confident, capable club officers!

Building Belonging in Your Club:

Presenter Judy Schmidt, 4-H Youth Development Educator
Participants will explore simple, meaningful ways to help every member feel included and connected. Learn strategies to welcome new faces, build friendships, and create a club culture where everyone belongs.

Turn Project Books into Group Adventures

Presenter Kristi Smith
Discover fun, easy ways to use 4-H project books and group projects during your club meetings to boost learning and engagement. Presenters will share creative ideas for using individual activities from project books, as well as ways to spark new areas of interest and exploration through group project work.

Making Meetings Fun

Presenters 4-H team members
This session will share easy ways to make club meetings more fun through creative planning and engaging activities. Learn how to boost participation, add energy, and keep members excited to come back.