4-H...a Great Organization to Belong To
4-H provides hands-on, real life experiences through projects, activities, and events. Our program is available to all youth in the county. 4-H is the largest and the only research based youth organization in the state.
I pledge:
My Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
My Health to better living for my club, my community,
my country and my world.
Emmons County 4-H Clubs
Coyote Country
Creekamers
Dakota Riders
North Star
Southern Stars![]()
Individual Members
4-H AGE
September 1 is the starting date for ages and events related to the 4-H program. Any youth who is 5 years old before September 1, but not 19 before September 1 is eligible to join a 4-H club.Cloverbud– is a non-competitive youth program designed for 5, 6 & year olds. Members must be five before September 1 to participate. The program emphasizes helping youth to explore, develop and learn while having fun in an informal environment. They are not eligible to participate in district or state contests.
Preteen
– a 4-H member who is 8-12 years old before September 1 will participate in the preteen division.
Teen– a 4-H member who is 13-18 before September 1 will participate in the teen division.
YEAR COMPLETION
Each 4-Her in order to complete the 4-H year must attend at least five (5) meetings and/or judging workouts and exhibit at Achievement Days, Communication Arts, 4-H Showcase or attend any 4-H county, district or state contest.
DRESS CODE
All members participating in 4-H competitive events (except Clothing Revue) will be neatly dressed and must wear a solid-colored white, yellow, gray or green shirt/blouse with the 4-H emblem prominently displayed and securely fastened on the front. The shirt may not have other info on it.
Dark jeans/slacks/skirt are preferred.
ENROLLMENT FORM
Enrollment forms are due in the Extension Office by November 1 to be on the current mailing list. New members can register past the November 1 date.
2011-2012 4-H COUNCIL OFFICERS
President - Dorinda Rutschke
Vice-President - Duane Leier
Secretary - Deanne Jacob
Treasurer - Janette Volk
For information on 4-H contact the Emmons County Extension Office at 254-4811 or email:
@ndsu.edu
@ndsu.edu
Connie Job connie.job@ndsu.edu

