4-H Member Resources

News

All important 4-H information is sent to families via email.

• Information about local activities: Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H newsletter - January/February/March 2026
• Information about statewide activities: Illinois 4-H newsletter - January 2026
• For information about upcoming activities with your club, check with your club leader.

Like us on Facebook to see announcements and reminders of our activities.

2025 Logan County 4-H Achievement Recognition Booklet

Projects & Shows

Click here to find everything you need to know about doing 4-H projects and participating in 4-H shows.

Enrollment

The 4-H Year runs September 1-August 31. Enrollment information will be emailed to all current members in early October.  New families should connect with a local club, and your club leader will have enrollment information for you.

If the annual program fee ($20 per member) is a financial hardship to your family, please contact 4-H staff in your county.

Club Activities

Fundraising Approval Form - Must be completed and submitted to 4-H office two weeks before any planned fundraiser.

Secretary Book 2025-2026 - Use the paper copy provided by your club leader, or download this fillable PDF. Club secretaries should also review the new Secretary Reference Book.

Treasurer Book 2025-2026 - Use the paper copy provided by your club leader, or download this fillable PDF.

4-H Awards Application (Records)

Completing your 4-H Award Application is the process of tracking and reporting what you accomplished throughout the year.  Your Award Application includes lists of project learning, community service, leadership, and details about your experiences.

By the end of the 4-H year (August 31), complete an Awards Form and turn it in to your club leader.  Applications are reviewed at the local and state levels. Focus on the activities that are the most relevant to the award you are applying for. 

The record submissions for Logan, Menard, and Sangamon counties have been transitioned to the Illinois State 4-H Award process.

4-H Scholarships

Click on your county's form. Then scroll down to "Login Using Email," and enter your personal email address. You will be able to save your progress and login again later to finish and submit.

Logan 4-H 2026 scholarship application (high school and college)

Menard 4-H 2026 scholarship application

Sangamon 4-H 2026 scholarship application

Reference Evaluation Form