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South Dakota 4-H Club Officer Guide

Leadership is the ability to influence the thinking and actions of people. Good leadership helps others in the group to become the best they can be and it inspires everyone to want to “make the best better.” It requires willingness to tackle a new job and persistence to see it through.

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Appendix E - Annual Charter Renewal Form

This all-in-one renewal form is to be completed and submitted to your local 4-H professional by December 31 to request continuance of the charter relationship.

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South Dakota 4-H Trip Application to the National 4-H Conference

Members of the South Dakota 4-H Program, have the opportunity to apply for National 4-H Conference in Washington D.C. Youth must be 16-18 years old by the date of the event to apply. Applications need to be submitted to the applicant’s 4-H Youth Program Advisor.

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State 4-H Rodeo Resources

View the documents and forms to participate in the State 4-H Rodeo.

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5 Languages of Youth Appreciation

Guidebook providing a brief overview of each language of appreciation, what to consider before practicing each language and some examples of how to use each language in common 4-H settings.

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Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Grants

View the criteria and applications for the Earl Dailey Memorial Endowment Professional Improvement Grant and Project Grant.

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Adulting: Free Trial

Adulting: Free Trial is a one-day event for high school students- ideally, sophomore, juniors or seniors.

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15 Minute Volunteer Lessons and Activities

15-minute lesson plans and activities for 4-H Volunteers to feel supported in their roles and responsibilities when working with youth.

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South Dakota State 4-H Scholarship Application

4-H Scholarship application for South Dakota 4-H members.

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South Dakota Newcomers Survey Report

Results from the 2024 state-wide Newcomer Survey, which was administered to gain a better understanding of the newcomer population in South Dakota.