Club Management Resources, Policies, and Procedures

The Ohio 4-H Youth Development program seeks to provide positive Educational experiences for youth, volunteers, parents/guardians, and Community members. To create and support this positive environment, Ohio State University Extension has adopted specific policies, procedures, and best practices. As an organization, we believe in the important role that policies and procedures play in ensuring a positive and safe learning experience for youth, parents/guardians, volunteers, and community members. Below you will find the relevant policies and procedures adopted by Ohio State University Extension. 

Club Management

• Club Disbanding, Dividing and Departing
• Club Meeting Wheel
• Grab and Go Club Meeting Toolkit
• Meetings at a Glance Worksheet

Food Service

• Food Service & Preparation Policy
• Directions for Occasional Quantity Cooks Volunteer Training - Scarlet Canvas

General Policies & Procedures 

• Agricultural Education FFA & 4-H Youth Development Relationship
• Alcohol and Other Drug Use Policy
• Illegal Drug Use Policy
• Link between OSU Extension & the County Fair: Partners and their Respective Roles
• Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Policy (OSU)
• OSU Extension Policies & Procedures
• Overnight Housing Permission Form
• Release from Responsibility, Assumption of Risk, and Waiver for Participation pdf / word (updated 10/2022)
• Restricted Release/Optional Early Release of Member
• Risk Management (OSU Extension)
• Self-Disclosure of Criminal Convictions (OSU)
• Tobacco Use Policy

Membership 

• Across County Line Membership Policy and Request Form 
• Ohio 4-H Membership Guidelines
• Membership If County Financial Support Ceases
• Transferring 4-H Membership