Adopting 4-H Club Bylaws

Why does a 4-H club (for youth ages 8–18) need bylaws? For the same reason our country needs a constitution! By having fair and written rules, the rights of all members can be protected. The following is a suggested format for 4-H bylaws. The bylaws below may be adapted to meet local conditions. Be...

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Main Authors: Keith G. Diem, Judy Levings, Ben Knowles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2014-09-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/131689
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Summary:Why does a 4-H club (for youth ages 8–18) need bylaws? For the same reason our country needs a constitution! By having fair and written rules, the rights of all members can be protected. The following is a suggested format for 4-H bylaws. The bylaws below may be adapted to meet local conditions. Be sure to send a copy of your club’s approved bylaws to your county 4-H office. Include in the bylaws the date when they were approved and most recently revised. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Keith G. Diem, Judy Levings, and Ben Knowles, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, July 2014. 4H338/4H338: Adopting 4-H Club Bylaws (ufl.edu)
ISSN:2576-0009