What Happens at 4-H Club Meetings?
Meetings offer a variety of experiences for youth. Meetings include business, project work, educational programs, community service, recreation, and social activities. All of these may not be a part of every meeting, but each should be included during the year for a well-balanced program. With the assistance of the 4-H volunteer leader, participants decide what to include and when. A meeting outline can provide structure for conducting a meeting. Sample Meeting Outline Business: 15 to 20 minutes The business section should demonstrate democracy in action. Members learn how to express themselves in a group, listen to the views of others, come to consensus, reach a decision, and abide by majority rule. It is important to keep meetings interesting and educational. Unless it is an annual business meeting, don’t let the business component become the heart of the 4-H club meeting. The following is a typical business agenda: • Call to order • Pledge of Allegiance and 4-H Pledge • Roll call wi
