{"id":1393,"date":"2015-11-20T11:35:03","date_gmt":"2015-11-20T18:35:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wyoming4h.org\/laramiecounty4h\/?page_id=1393"},"modified":"2025-09-02T13:53:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T19:53:14","slug":"university-of-wyoming-4-h-policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wyoming4h.org\/laramiecounty4h\/leaders\/university-of-wyoming-4-h-policies\/","title":{"rendered":"4-H Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"

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University of Wyoming 4-H
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Below you will find access to all of the University of Wyoming 4-H policies. If you have any questions, please contact the 4-H office at (307) 633-4383.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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              1. The policies of Wyoming 4-H are established and supported by the University of Wyoming Extension. There are no policies established at the national 4-H level.<\/li>\n
              2. Wyoming 4-H is open to all residents of Wyoming without regard to the participant\u2019s race, religion, color, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, age, veteran\u2019s status, medical condition, or citizenship.<\/li>\n
              3. The 4-H educator is responsible for ensuring that all efforts bearing the 4-H name and emblem are consistent with the mission, goals, and policies of the Wyoming 4-H Program and the National 4-H Program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Click Here for the Wyoming 4-H General Club Philosophies<\/a><\/h2>\n

                Click Here for the Member code of conduct<\/a><\/h2>\n

                Click Here for the Volunteer code of conduct<\/a><\/h2>\n

                Click Here for the State 4-H Policies PDF <\/a><\/h2>\n

                Youth Membership
                \nClub Requirements
                \nProgram Safety Regulations
                \nFinancial Policies and Guidelines
                \nCounty Policies
                \nShooting Sports
                \nYouth Membership<\/p>\n

                ENROLLMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                  1. The Wyoming 4-H membership year is defined as October 1 \u2013 September 30.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
                  2. The Wyoming 4-H Youth Development Program has a policy of open enrollment.<\/strong><\/em> Eligible youth may enroll in Wyoming 4-H Youth Development Programs at any time of the year. Counties may establish reasonable deadlines for participation when those deadlines are needed to ensure educational integrity and\/or safety.<\/li>\n
                  3. Youth ages 5-18<\/strong> as of January 1<\/strong><\/em> of the current 4-H are eligible to enroll in the Wyoming 4-H Youth Development Program. Youth 5-7<\/strong><\/em> can participate in 4-H as Cloverbuds<\/em><\/strong> and can only enroll in the Cloverbud project. Youth 8-18 will participate as 4-H members in any project offered by Wyoming 4-H.<\/li>\n
                  4. Youth with differing developmental abilities<\/em> <\/strong>may enroll in 4-H after the age of 18<\/em> <\/strong>with approval of the 4-H educator in consultation with the State 4-H Office.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    PARTICIPATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                        1. Youth may not hold<\/em><\/strong> 4-H<\/strong><\/em> membership in more than one county or state<\/strong><\/em> at the same time.<\/li>\n
                        2. The parent\/legal guardian<\/strong><\/em> of youth members must a<\/strong>gree <\/em>to the\u00a0Wyoming 4-H Code of Conduct, General Authorization, Statement of Assumed Risk, Publicity and Communications Release, Transportation Release,\u00a0and the\u00a0Authorization of Care.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0This is done through the 4-H online enrollment process.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                          Club Requirements<\/p>\n

                          CLUB REQUIREMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                          The University of Wyoming Extension grants 4-H Club Charters, which formally recognize a club\u2019s affiliation with 4-H and grant that club the permission to use the 4-H name and emblem. To be a 4-H club, the following requirements must be met and maintained:<\/p>\n

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                                1. Authorized club name<\/em><\/strong>.<\/li>\n
                                2. Five or more youth<\/em><\/strong> from at least two families.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n
                                3. Adult leadership<\/strong><\/em> that has been approved through the volunteer certification process.<\/li>\n
                                4. Youth involvement<\/strong> <\/em>in leadership and decision-making<\/li>\n
                                5. A calendar of planned educational activities<\/strong><\/em>. For positive youth development to occur, it is recommended that a club meet at least 6 time per year.<\/li>\n
                                6. Educational plan<\/strong> <\/em>which meets the mission and values of the 4-H program.<\/li>\n
                                7. Adopt and adhere<\/strong><\/em> to the information in the document\u00a0Writing Club Operating <\/a><\/strong><\/em>Guidelines\u00a0<\/em><\/a><\/strong>and use the\u00a0Club Operating Guidelines Template<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                  Clubs may set a maximum number for membership under the guidance of the University of Wyoming 4-H Educator.<\/em><\/p>\n

                                  Program Safety Regulations<\/p>\n

                                  PROGRAM SAFETY REGULATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                  1. If a 4-H entity sponsors a public event, 4-H safety requirements apply for all participants.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n
                                  2. All enrolled 4-H members and volunteers<\/strong><\/em> receive accident\/illness insurance<\/strong><\/em> through a limited group policy.<\/li>\n
                                  3. Youth participating in activities that could be considered high-risk<\/strong> <\/em>as part of the Wyoming 4-H program are encouraged to wear approved helmets and other safety equipment<\/strong><\/em>. Per the W.S. 1-1-121 (1994)- Recreation Safety Act, youth and adults choose to participate in these activities at their own risk.<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                                    Financial Policies and Guidelines<\/p>\n

                                    NAME & EMBLEM PROTECTION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

                                    It is the responsibility of the University of Wyoming Extension director<\/em> and state 4-H program leader<\/em> to authorize use of the 4-H name and emblem<\/em><\/strong> in partnership with the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture. These responsibilities include:<\/p>\n

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                                        1. Keeping records of all 4-H clubs\/groups<\/strong> <\/em>that have authority to use the 4-H name and emblem, including club\/group name, EIN, and associated bank accounts<\/em>.<\/li>\n
                                        2. Granting permission to use the 4-H name and emblem<\/strong><\/em>. This responsibility is typically given to University of Wyoming 4-H educators under the direction of the State 4-H Program leader.<\/li>\n
                                        3. Reviewing each 4-H club\/group activities<\/em><\/strong> to determine that it meets the particular 4-H objective for which it was established<\/em><\/li>\n
                                        4. Providing a charter certificate or letter of authorizing<\/em> <\/strong>the club\/group to carry out a program of youth activities using the 4-H name and emblem.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                          4-H PROGRAM FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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                                              1. The University of Wyoming 4-H Educator<\/strong><\/em> has oversight authority on all 4-H financial accounts.<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n
                                              2. An annual county 4-H program budget<\/strong><\/em> will be prepared by the University of Wyoming 4-H Educator in conjunction with 4-H committee chairs, coaches, and\/or group leaders with a county-wide programmatic focus.<\/em><\/li>\n
                                              3. The University of Wyoming 4-H Educator<\/strong><\/em> will share the county 4-H budget with the State 4-H Office<\/em> for review and file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                                                MANAGEMENT OF 4-H CLUBS AND GROUPS (Teams, Groups, or Councils, Committees) BANK ACCOUNTS:
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                                                    1. All accounts associated<\/strong> <\/em>with the 4-H program<\/em><\/strong> must have a unique employer identification number (EIN)<\/em><\/strong> linked<\/em> to the University of Wyoming\u2019s Group Exemption Number (GEN<\/strong>)<\/strong><\/em>.\n