NYS 4-H Clubs are all required to be Chartered

A simple online reporting form can be found here.

If a local club has been disbanded please let us know here.

Be sure to visit:

Using the 4-H Name and Emblem

Granting Authorization to use the

4-H Name and Emblem

Naming a 4-H Club

Charters: The Key to Official Recognition

New! Application for a Cloverbud Club Charter

Application for a 4-H Charter

More Club Management Resources

The 4-H Name and Emblem are held in trust by the Secretary of Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture for the educational and character-building purposes of the 4-H program and can be used only as authorized by the statute and according to the authorization of the Secretary or designated representative.  Any use of the 4-H Name and Emblem is forbidden if it exploits the 4-H program, its volunteer leaders or 4-H youth participants or the United States Department of Agriculture, the Cooperative Extension Services, or the land-grant institutions, or their employees.  In addition, the 4-H name and Emblem shall not be used to imply endorsement of commercial firms, products or services. 

More Resources:

• 4-H Risk Management Policies and Guidelines
• Club Charter
• 4-H Club Charter Letter
• 4-H Financial Reporting Guidelines