Abbey L. Tharpe
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Extension agent II, M.S., Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, UF/IFAS Extension Taylor County, Perry, FL
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Candi Dierenfield, Kathryn Hartman, Janet Waters, Matthew Olson, and Sophia Andrews
Updated UF/IFAS Extension Florida 4-H Youth Protection Policy
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.