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  - Updates – Current Issue
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  - Program Areas
    - 4-H Youth Leadership, Expansion and Diversity

- Animal Sciences
  - Maryland 4-H Dairy
  - Maryland 4-H Horse Program
- Environmental Sciences Program
  - Camp Program
  - Shooting Sports
- Human Sciences
  - Lifesmarts Home Page
- Youth and Adult Leadership Development
  - 4-H Military Programs-Operation Military Kids
    - 4-H Military Clubs
    - Operation: Military Kids
    - Resources and Links
    - Highlights and Updates
  - Afterschool Programs
- Portfolio Program
Staff/Faculty Listing
County/City Offices
Maryland 4-H Center

ABOUT 4-H

Join 4-H
What is 4-H?
4-H Pledge
4-H Mission
4-H Vision
4-H Motto
History
4-H Projects
Support 4-H
- Maryland 4-H Foundation
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  - Grants
  - Grant Request
  - For More Information

FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES

Join 4-H
4-H Calendar
4-H Projects
- Project Selection Guide .doc / .pdf
- Project List .doc / .pdf
- Publication/Project Resource List .doc / .pdf
- Publication/Project Summary Sheet .doc / .pdf
- The Current 4-HCCS Catalog http://www.n4hccs.org/
- Awards & Recognition
  - Maryland 4-H Portfolio Program
  - Scholarships
    - Maryland 4-H Foundation Academic Scholarship Form
    - Camping
    - Fairs & Exhibits
    - Teen Opportunities
      - Teen Council

FOR VOLUNTEERS

4-H Calendar
4-H Projects
How to Become a 4-H Volunteer
Awards & Recognition
- Maryland 4-H Portfolio Program
- Scholarships
  - Maryland 4-H Foundation Academic Scholarship Form
Volunteer Award Nomination Forms and Descriptors
Club Resources
- Constitution and ByLaws
- President's Script
- Secretary's Meeting Minutes Outline
- Treasurer's Report
- 4-H Meeting Monthly Report
- Friend Finder
- Towns of DelMarVa
- Documents
  - SEE SEPARATE DOCUMENT LIST
  - Fairs & Exhibits
  - Grants & Fundraising
    - Maryland 4-H Foundation
    - Maryland 4-H Fiscal Policies & Documents
    - Maryland Fair Share Program
    - Newsletters
      - Updates – Current Issue
      - Updates – Archive
      - 4-H Project Resources
        
        Project Selection Guide .doc / .pdf
        
        Project List .doc / .pdf
        
        Publication/Project Resource List .doc / .pdf
        
        Publication/Project Summary Sheet .doc / .pdf
        
        The Current 4-HCCS Catalog http://www.n4hccs.org/
        
        Training
        
        Volunteer Training - Unit 1
        
        Volunteer Training - Unit 2
        
        Volunteer Training - Unit 3
        
        Volunteer Training - Unit 4
        
        Volunteer Policies

FOR FACULTY/STAFF

4-H Calendar
AGNR Calendar
Awards & Recognition
- Maryland 4-H Portfolio Program
- Scholarships
  - Maryland 4-H Foundation Academic Scholarship Form
  - Documents
    - SEE SEPARATE DOCUMENT LIST
    - Enrollment
    - Fairs & Exhibits
      - Maryland State Fair
      - Regional Fairs
        
        Eastern Shore Regional Fair
        
        Southern Maryland Regional Fair
        
        Western Maryland Regional Fair
        
        Wills Fair
International Sheep & Wool Festival
Grants & Fundraising
- Maryland 4-H Foundation
- Maryland 4-H Fiscal Policies & Documents
- Maryland Fair Share Program
- Newsletters
  - Updates – Current Issue
  - Updates - Archive
  - Program Areas
  - Policies
  - Training

- MD 4H Enrollment Definitions
- 4-H Enrollment What and Why
- Maryland 4-H Enrollment Series Numbers
- Download 4-H Enrollment System

- 4-H Youth Leadership, Expansion and Diversity
  - 4-H Military Programs-Operation Military Kids
    - 4-H Military Clubs
    - Operation: Military Kids
    - Resources and Links
    - Highlights and Updates
  - Afterschool Programs
  - Teen Council
    - Teen Council Application
  - Technology Team
    - Tech Team Cover Sheet
    - Tech Team Application
  - Youth Adult Partnerships
- Animal Sciences
  - Projects and Publications
  - Animal Sciences Links – 4-H
    - Maryland 4-H Dairy
    - Maryland 4-H Horse Program
  - Animal Sciences Links-related
    - Animal and Avian Sciences
    - UMES-Dept. of Agriculture
    - Institute of Applied Agriculture
  - Animal Leases
    - Dairy Cattle Leasing, Breeding
    - Performance Lease Horse and Dog
  - Code of Animal Science Ethics
  - Current Animal Science Topics
    - Avian Influenza
  - Fairs & Exhibits
  - Project Records
- Environmental Sciences Program
  - Projects & Publications
  - Aerospace Education
  - Camping Program
  - Shooting Sports Projects and Publications
  - National Engineering Contest
  - National 4-H GIS GPS Technology Programs
  - National 4-H Forestry Invitational
  - National WHEP Program Contest
- Human Sciences
  - Projects & Publications
  - Communications--Public Speaking Forms
  - Create With Fabric
  - Egg Prep Rules and Regulations.pdf
  - Fashion Revue
  - Lifesmarts Home Page
  - Purchase Power Program
  - Up for the Challenge
- Youth and Adult Leadership Development
  - Projects & Publications
  - Volunteer Association
- Portfolio Program

4-H FOUNDATION

Maryland 4-H Center
Map and Directions
Staff/Faculty Listing
County/City Offices

LINKS

University Resources

University of Maryland
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Admissions
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
MCE Cares

State 4-H Resources

Maryland 4-H Foundation
Maryland State Fair
Maryland Association of Extension 4-H Agents

National 4-H Resources

National 4-H Headquarters
National 4-H Council
National 4-H Supply
National Association of 4-H Agents
4-H USA.ORG
4-H Cooperative Curriculum System (4-HCCS)
CYFAR
CYFERnet
Journal of Extension

Military Program Resources

Military Programs – AAFB
Military Programs - APGEA

Additional Sites For Staff and Volunteers

Association for Volunteer Administration http://www.avaintl.org/
Energize! by Susan J. ellis http://www.energizeinc.com
e-Volunteerism, Electronic Journal of the Volunteer Community http://www.evolunteerism.com/
Helping Org - Want to Volunter? Want Volunteers? http://www.helping.org/
Impact Online (IOL) - Want to Volunteer? Want
Volunteers? http://www.impactonline.org/
Independent sector - A coaltion of nonprofit, foundations, and corporations strengthening not-for-profit initiatives, philanthropy and citizen actions http://www.independentsector.org/
Internet Volunteer Initiative - Want to Volunteer? Want Volunteers? http://www.4LaborsOfLove.org
Merrill Associates Training and Consulting http://www.merrillassoc.com
Nonprofit Nuts and Bolts http://www.nutsbolts.com
Nonprofit Risk Management Center http://www.nonprofitrisk.org
Points of Light Foundation http://www.pointsoflight.org
Sexual Offenders Listing http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/
Virtual Volunteering http://www.serviceleader.org/vv/
Volunteer Match http://www.volunteermatch.org
Volunteer Today! http://www.volunteertoday.com

DOCUMENTS

General 4-H Information
- Maryland 4-H Summary 4H-511.doc
- Maryland 4-H Summary 4H-511.pdf
Awards & Recognition
- 4-H Out-of-State Trip Opportunities
  - State supported
  - Essay Score Sheet
  - Interview Score Sheet
  - Interview Tip Sheet
  - Jazzing Up Your 4-H Resume
  - Power Point Presentation
  - Letter of Transmittal
  - For 4-H Portfolios 2009
  - Letter of Transmittal for Portfolios for National 4-H Conference 2009.doc
  - National 4-H Conference Application.doc
  - Out-0f-State Trips Application
  - National Congress, West Virginia Conference, Virginia Congress, and Camp Miniwanca
  - Resume Score Sheet
  - Senior Resume Sample
  - The 4-H Resume
  - Trip Participation Invitation Letter
- Certicficates
- Diamond Clover
- Diamond Clover Guidelines
  - Diamond Clover FAQs
  - Level One Plan and Report
  - Level Two Plan and Report
  - Level Three Plan and Report
  - Level Four Plan and Report
  - Level Five Plan and Report
  - Level Six Plan and Report
  - Level Six Service Learning Proposal Form
  - Level Six Final Report Signature Page
- Volunteer Awards
  - Outstanding 4-H Club Award.pdf
  - President's Volunteer Youth Service Award
  - Volunteer Awards Nomination
  - Spirit Award Nomination Form-Not a State Sponsored Award
Club Resources
- Financial Summary Form by County for Individual Clubs and Other Groups .doc
- Financial Summary Form by County for Individual Clubs and Other Groups .pdf
- Behavioral Expectations .doc
- Behavioral Expectations .pdf
- Financial Summary Forms - Annual
- Secretary's Record Book 4H-53
- Officer's Handbook (.doc) (To be used with Treasurer's Guide)
- Officer's Handbook (.pdf) (To be used with Treasurer's Guide)
- Officers Training Facilitator Guide (To be used with Treasurer's Guide)
- Treasurer's Guidebook 4H-95
- Financial Guidelines 4H-507
Enrollment
- Enrollment Data Quick Facts (pdf)
- Enrollment Data Quick Facts (doc)
Fair & Exhibits
- Fair 4-H Overnight Permission Form 4H-493
Grants & Fundraising
- Maryland 4-H Foundation Grant Request
Marketing Materials
- Promotional Fact Sheets Available
  - An Introduction to 4-H (PDF)
  - Who Leads 4-H Clubs and Programs? (PDF)
  - 4-H Projects & Events (PDF)
  - An Overview of Maryland 4-H (PDF)
- Black/White Version for Rapid Duplication:
  - An Introduction to 4-H
  - Who Leads 4-H Clubs and Programs?
  - 4-H Projects and Events
  - An Overview of Maryland 4-H
- 4-H Stories
- Graphics
  - 4-H Name & Emblem Memo
  - Using the 4-H Name & Emblem
  - Official 4-H Emblems (2 versions in 2 colors):
  - Black & White: Version 1 | Version 2
  - Color: Version 1 | Version 2
Membership Information
- Annual Information Update
- Army Bulk Enrollment Form
- Army Volunteer Form with APO Address
- Army Club Form with Summary
- Independent Member Adult Mentor Position Description.pdf
- Independent Membership Agreement.pdf
- Independent Membership Description.pdf
- Mailing List Enrollment Form
- MCE 4-H Volunteer Annual Information Update 4-H 343
- MD 4-H Organizational Structures, Membership Guidelines
- Maryland Bulk Enrollment Form
- Member Enrollment Form
- Membership Guidelines
Policies
- 4-H Membership Guidelines
- 4-H Membership Across County/City Lines
- Accident/Incident Guidelines .doc / .pdf
- Accident/Incident Report Form .doc / .pdf
- Accommodating Youth With Disabilities-ADA
- Communications Plan for Postponed or Canceled Meetings
- Camp Crisis Communications Reference Card
- Clovers - Maryland 4-H Policy Information for a Clover Program
- Child Abuse (Reporting Suspected)
- Food Permits Law
- Food Preparation - Service Policy and Procedures
- Liability Insurance (Certificate of)
- MD 4-H Organizational Structures
- National 4-H Policies and Regulations
- Privacy Notice Template .doc / .pdf
- Raffles, Lotteries, and Gaming - 4-H-Fact Sheet from National 4-H Headquarters
- Records Retention
- Special Needs Notification
- Special Needs Notification Procedure
- Standards for 4-H Overnight Programs and Events
- Van Policy (Using 15 passenger van)
- Clubs/Groups
- 4-H Events
- Club By-Laws and Sample By-Laws
- Club Charter Guidelines
- Club Charter Request
- Club Maintenance
- Club Visit Check List
- EIN (Employee Identification Number) for 4-H Clubs
- Financial Guidelines 4-H 507
- Committees
- Curriculum and Task Force Committees
- Internet
- Maryland 4-H Club Web Policy (Under Development)
- Maryland 4-H Review
- Implementation Report
- Privacy Notice Template
- Special Needs Notification Form
Project Resources
- AGNR Resources
- Horse and Pony Project ID Card (doc)
- Horse and Pony Project ID Card (pdf)
- Horse and Pony Project Record Book (doc)
- Horse and Pony Project Record Book (pdf)
- Member Guide 4H 508.pdf (Instructions for completing the Project Record Book)
- Project Record 4H-510.pdf
- Project Record 4H-510.doc
- Project Record Instructions
- Performance Animal Lease.doc
- Performance Animal Lease.pdf
Risk Management
- Accident Incident Guidelines (doc)
- Accident Incident Guidelines (pdf)
- Accident Incident Report Form (doc)
- Accident Incident Report Form (pdf)
- Camp Crisis Communications Card
- Health Form MEP 323
- Health Form Procedures (doc)
- Health Form Procedures (pdf)
- Liability Insurance Information (pdf)
- Liability Release Form for Adults (doc)
- Liability Release Form for Adults (pdf)
- Liability Release Form for Minors (doc)
- Liability Release Form for Minors (pdf)
Volunteers
- MCE 4-H Volunteer Annual Information Update 4-H 343
- Volunteer Renewal MEP322.pdf
- MCE Volunteer Application
- Volunteer Appointment Agreement - MEP 317
- Short Term Application
- Short Term Volunteer Appointment Agreement
- Confidentiality Statement
- Interviews and Reference Checks
- Volunteer Position Description Format and Samples
- Volunteer Orientation Checklist
- MCE Volunteer Evaluation Resources
- Volunteer Annual Information Update
- Volunteer Renewal Appointment Agreement

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Last updated: 04/11/2011