4-H President and Vice President Handbook

Congratulations on being selected as your 4-H Club’s President or Vice President! It is an honor that you were selected by your 4-H friends to lead your 4-H Club! Remember, with this honor comes responsibility. You are expected to be a positive representative of your club, and also the Arizona 4-H program throughout the state of Arizona. During your year of service you will have many different duties. You will be expected to plan, preside, and delegate responsibilities. 

To be successful you will need to be observant and strive to be the best you can be. Responsibilities can include:

• Helping plan the yearly program.
• Planning the business meeting with the adult leader(s) and other youth officers before the meeting. If necessary, this can be done at the previous meeting by phone or video chat.
• When unable to attend the meeting, the president should inform the community club leader and Vice President several days before the meeting, if possible. Inform them as soon as you can to allow plans to be made for your absence.
• Keeping in close contact with local leaders, and the county Extension office. Be sure to read the newsletter or county communications for announcements and news that applies to the group