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Organizing, Chartering, Reporting, and Disbanding 4-H Clubs/Affiliates

The following procedural guidance guides local 4-H clubs and affiliates as they organize, charter, report, and eventually disband. Collectively, these practices ensure that South Dakota 4-H clubs and affiliates are meeting appropriate federal or state guidelines and program best practices.

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Appendix A - Community Club Charter Application Packet

This is an all-in-one form for community club charters, which should be completed and submitted to the local 4-H professional for initial consideration.

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Appendix B - Special Interest Club Charter Application Packet

This all-in-one form is for special interest club charters, which should be completed and submitted to the local 4-H professional for initial consideration.

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Appendix C - Affiliate Charter Application Packet

This all-in-one form is for affiliate charters, which should be completed and submitted to the local 4-H professional for initial consideration.

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Appendix F - Revocation of Charter Form

This form is to be completed and provided to the local 4-H professional upon the chosen termination of the 4-H group.

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Appendix G - Form SS-4 Instructions

This is an example demonstrating how to fill out the online EIN (SS-4) form from the IRS.

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Accommodation of Participants with Disabilities

South Dakota 4-H will consider the needs of participants with special needs and/or disabilities in its program. All 4-H programs will comply with current standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and subsequent provisions.

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Guardians, Visitors, or Adult Participants Code of Conduct

In most 4-H settings, non-participants are welcome to serve as respectful audience members to cheer on and encourage 4-H youth.

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SDSU Extension Annie’s Project for women in agriculture begins Feb. 8 near St. Onge

January 10, 2023

Women in agriculture looking for a bit of a boost can take advantage of the 2023 Annie’s Project, which starts in February at a ranch near St. Onge.

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Second SDSU Extension Annie’s Project group starts March 21 in Brookings

March 21, 2023

Women in agriculture have another chance to take part in Annie’s Project this year, starting March 21 in Brookings, South Dakota.