Dynamite Activities with 4-H’ers Wanted

Have you tried an educational activity that went so well with your 4-H’ers that you’re willing to share? This could be at a club or project meeting or special event.  If you would write this up to share with other volunteers across the country, please submit to this web site and we’ll post it.  Be sure to tell what materials you need, how many youth, preparation time in advance, how long the activity will take and how to do it.

For starters, see the activities offered on the Nebraska 4-H State web site.  Click here and scroll to the bottom of the page.

Important IRS Requirements for 4-H Clubs

There are new Fact Sheets and additional materials related to 4-H Tax Exempt Status.

• Tax Exempt Status for 4-H Clubs and Affiliated 4-H Organizations
• Electronic Filing Requirements for 4-H Groups
• Certification of 4-H Groups under National 4-H Tax Exempt Status MORE 

Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award for 2008 - Western Region, Tass Heim,  Wilder, Idaho

Tass Heim has been a leader in 4-H for more than 29 years.  Everything Tass does in 4-H exemplifies the 4-H philosophy and her personal vision of providing experiences that empower and inspire youth.  She is constantly reminding youth, parents, other volunteers, and 4-H staff that 4-H is all about the young person the life skills they gain and the relationships they form from their 4-H experiences.

Tass organized a District Ranch Horse club where youth from the surrounding counties could come on a weekend and fully participate in a ranch environment.  This club has expanded to approximately 80 youth and numerous parents and other adults who help provide youth the ranch experience. The highlight of the year is an actual overnight cattle drive, not only one of the last in the state but also the nation.

Tass is a unique, caring individual who exudes a healthy zest for life.  She has given so much; we hope she realizes the impact she has made on the individuals she has worked with and how her commitment to 4-H and the youth of today will carry on for many generations.

4-H Volunteer Leaders Make a Difference. You CAN Too!

South Dakota 4-H Joins Monsanto to Support 4-H at Statewide Volunteer Forum 

Nearly 150 4-H volunteers are gathering on Saturday, April 5^th at the Codington County Extension Complex in Watertown for this year’s South Dakota 4-H Volunteer Forum. South Dakota 4-H Extension Educator Sonia Mack said the event, open to South Dakota's youth and adult volunteer leaders, will provide participants with workshops on leadership recruitment, retention and innovative programming. MORE