Advisor Information and Forms
We hope this landing page will be helpful to each of you as you guide your club members. Below you will find digital files of documents and a rough timeline of highlights needing to be completed by advisors throughout the 4-H year. They are organized chronologically in the general order they are needed and expected to be returned to the Extension Office.
January - February
- Financial Summaries due
- Internal club audits completed
- Mandatory volunteer training and policy 1.50 training
- Updated background checks completed (if necessary for renewal)
March - April
- Enrollment PUSH and Countywide Open House
- Ohio 4-H Week
- Club Meeting Toolkit
- Start the discussion of 4-H Winning Plans
- Fill out Cross County Line documents
- Provide club officer handbooks
May
- BIG CLUB DEADLINE #1. Please submit the following to OSUE by May 1.
- 4-H Project Book order form
- Ohio 4-H Charter Checklist
- Club Calendar
- Club Officer List
- Updated Constitution & Bylaws
- FairEntry OPENS
June
- BIG CLUB DEADLINE #2. Please submit the following to OSUE by June 1.
- Club members add/drop projects
- Animal Lease paperwork
- Required Horse Documents
- FairEntry CLOSES
July - August
- Book judging events
- Market Livestock Photos DUE
- Setting up booths and stalls at the fair
- Picking up 4-H Club packets at the Extension Office
September - October
- Club Service Awards DUE
- Secretary & Treasurer Books DUE
- Older Youth Applications OPEN
November - December
- End of year celebration!