In an effort to support clarity, transparency and inclusion, the Iowa 4-H Youth Development program is building a regulations and guidance library. This effort includes a comprehensive review of all Iowa 4-H program regulatory documents to ensure accessibility, consistency and coordination.
2022-23 Annual Report Summary
**Please note only reviewed information will go on this page. If you have questions about a regulation or guidance document that is not posted here, it may currently be in review, please email Gail Castillo if you have questions.
Regulation and Guidance Library
- Club Chartering and Annual Club Paperwork
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- Club Chartering Process 4HP 3050 (Regulation)
- National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) 4-H Charters (Resource)
- Charter Agreement Form 4HP 3051 (Form) - New Clubs Only
- The Club Program Plan is added for the purpose of reviewing planned programs for insurance needs, risk management, and fundraising. More importantly, it helps ensure a quality club program or experience is being planned. These have been requirements or best practices for many years. Uploading to 4HOnline eliminates the need for paper copies to be filed. This form should be uploaded annually by November 1.
- Annual financial report
- A report example can be found on the County Services 4-H Club Financial Management webpage under the 4-H Club Financial Management Forms heading. This form should be uploaded annually by November 1.
- Clover Kids
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- Definitions and Requirements of Clover Kids 4HP 3110 (Regulation)
- Clover Kids (K-3) Working with Animals 4HP 3100 (Regulation)
- Club Management
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- 4-H Club Financial Management webpage (Regulation) (8-2018)
- Definitions and Requirements of Iowa 4-H Clubs (Regulation) (10-2016)
- Financial Guidelines for 4-H Clubs 4HP 3000 (Regulation) (10-2018)
- Appropriate Use of Club Funds 4HP 3030 (Regulation) (2-2019)
- Fundraiser Request Form 4HP 3020 (Resource) (11-2018)
- Club Dissolution Form 4HP 3010 (Form) (10-2018)
- So You're the Club Treasurer 4H 0071
- Code of Conduct
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- Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct for Volunteers 4HP 3400 (Regulation)
- Iowa 4-H Code of Conduct for Youth and Families 4HP 3410 (Regulation)
- Iowa Exhibitor Youth Code of Ethics (Regulation)
- Events
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- Positive Youth Development Guidelines Behavior and Rule Management For Fairs and Events (12-2021)
- Livestock Showdowns and Iowa 4-H (Guidance) (6-2018)
- Guidelines for the Care of Animals in a Public Setting 4H 2205
- Iowa 4-H Horse Helmet Requirements (Regulation) 4HP 3210
- Iowa 4-H Horse Practice Rules 4HP 3101
- Financial
- Name and Emblem
- Participation
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- Participation Regulations 4HP 3005 (Regulation)
- Partnership Development
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- Iowa 4-H Sharing Policy (10-2021)
- FAQ 4-H Information Sharing (12-2021)
- Partnership Definitions (Guidance) (5-2018)
- Partnership Short Term Form (Form) (5-2018)
- Partnership Long Term Form (Form) (5-2018)
- Iowa 4-H Sharing Policy (10-2021)
- Product
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- Product Development Charter 4HP 3310 (6-2019)
- Roles
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- County Director Role with 4-H 4HP 1010 (Guidance)
- We Are Iowa 4-H: Organization Fundamentals (May 2022)
- Regional Director and Youth Program Specialist Working Together (January 2022)
- Safety and Education in Shooting Sports
- Strategic Planning
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- National 4-H Strategic Plan 2019-2021 (National 4-H Website)
- ISU Extension and Outreach Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Iowa 4-H Contact
Gail Castillo