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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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Do I Have Time for a 4-H Club Treasury?

A guide sheet to help club leaders make the best decision on whether their club needs a treasury.

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SDSU Extension co-hosting 2025 South Dakota Local Foods Conference

September 09, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to partner with Dakota Rural Action, the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition, McCrory Gardens at SDSU and members of the South Dakota Local Foods Coalition to present the 2025 Local Foods Conference.

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4-H Trip Deviation Form

Before making alternative travel arrangements, parents/guardians must complete and submit this required form at least 10 calendar days prior to the start of a South Dakota (SD) 4-H sponsored event/trip when a youth wishes/needs to deviate from the posted schedule.

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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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SDSU Extension to host off-season Garden Hour series

September 09, 2025

South Dakota State University Extension will continue its popular Garden Hour series during the off-season with webinars every other month.

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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 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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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 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.