4-H Volunteer Training Series: Adopting Club Bylaws
Written by Keith G. Diem. Revised by Candi Dierenfield, Karen Henry, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Melinda Souers, Abbey Tharpe, Claire Davis, and Paula Davis.
Why does a 4-H club (for youth ages 8–18) need bylaws? It is for the same reason our country needs a constitution! Fair and written rules protect the rights of all members. The following is a suggested format for 4-H bylaws, which may be adapted to meet local conditions.