4-H MEMBERSHIP

1. Any youth may become a member of 4-H when he or she has reached 8 years of age and/or has entered the 3rd grade. Membership is open for youth between the age of 9 and 18 on August 31st.
2. Youth may enroll in one or more 4-H projects or any curriculum enrichment.
3. 4-H members participate in planned 4-H project learning experiences under the guidance of a 4-H certified project leader or trained teacher.
4. A project is considered complete when a member has participated in six learning experiences and turned in a completed 4-H project record form to the County Agents Office (or an awards record book to the County Agents Office) by the date determined by the County Agents Office.
5. The current year shall start September 1. Enrollment will remain open throughout the year.
6. 4-H members are asked to make a $8.00 donation to the Walker County 4-H budget in support of the county wide program, insurance, printing and mailing of monthly newsletters.

AWARDS, CONTEST AND COMPETITIVE EVENTS

1. Individual contest rules and guidelines will be printed for each contest in compliance with District and State guidelines.
2. NO PASS-NO PLAY. 4-H is recognized by the Texas Education Agency and each local

school district as an extracurricular activity. All 4-H members participating in any 4-H

competitive event must be passing all classes in order to compete, whether or not the

competitive event is during school time. Prior to each competitive event, each school will be notified and asked to identify 4-H members who are not academically eligible as of the most recent grade reporting period. If 4-H members are not passing, they will be notified by the Extension Agent.
EXCUSED ABSENCES. 4-H members participating in an activity which is approved by the local school board, under the direction of the Extension agent(s) will be considered in

attendance and will be reported present. Students are responsible for and MUST stay within the allotted number of days allowed by their school. Schools will be notified (by letter) from the Extension Office as to what members will be participating, as well as dates and times that they are to miss classes. Members will be responsible for completion of the Declaration of Eligibility Form.
3. Guidelines for specific awards, scholarships and other opportunities should be available

through your local club manager and adult leader(s)..

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