TUCKER 4-H CLUB
Parent Involvement in 4-H
At its best, 4-H is a family affair. Parent involvement is one of the keys to a successful 4-H club. It provides an ongoing base for club support, increases the opportunities for teaching and learning valuable life skills, and expands the potential for interesting and exciting 4-H programs. Active, involved, supportive parents mean active members, additional resources for leaders, a thriving 4-H program, and expanded support for a community’s youth development. Since the parent is traditionally the keeper of the family calendar, they may need to help keep the member aware of meetings, outings, and events.
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Parent/guardian participation in 4-H results in the following benefits:
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Family involvement in 4-H offers opportunities where both child and parent participate with common interest, strengthening family ties.
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Active parent participation can strengthen and broaden the 4-H program in any local club or in any county.
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When parental support is positive, a club or group is likely to become stronger, larger, and more active.
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In clubs where parental support is evident, individual members receive more personal attention and guidance from leaders and parents.
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Club activities and events will develop and expand with the additional support of parents. 4-H can have a positive influence on the lives of thousands of boys and girls. This happens when parents care enough to share their time, efforts, and talents.
As stated in the Tucker 4-H By-Laws & Constitution:
E. Participation in the club’s and county’s annual fundraiser is mandatory.
F. Family participation within the club of at least 2 hours is mandatory per 4-H year. Participation in the club fundraiser does not satisfy this requirement.
Traditionally, Tucker 4-H Club has held a pancake breakfast in the fall. Adult family members and Tucker 4-H youth members are required to volunteer at this event. Typically this involves a 3 hour time slot with a job that could range from: cooking pancakes, cooking sausage, cutting desserts, wiping tables, etc.
Examples of ways to complete the 2 hours of mandatory participation:
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Racine County fair 4-H Building supervision
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Coordinate a club outing/event
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Bring meeting snacks
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Tucker website maintenance (work with adult & junior leaders for content)
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Community service project point person (could include contacting organzation, purchasing any needed supplies, delivering collected items, etc)
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Coordinate Christmas Caroling to Veterans home or Senior living facility
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Coordinate club activity of creating cards for Veterans home or Senior living facility and deliver cards.
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County fundraiser point of contact for Tucker
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Coordinate club leader recognition
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Lead a project
There are many needs that may arise over the year which may not be listed. These would be sent out via email.