How to be an APPROVED Leader
How often do adults/leaders need to submit their enrollment and liability release forms?
Every year!
I am a new 4-H youth member, how do I enroll?
Once you have found your club, turn in your paper enrollment forms to the club leader at a club meeting. The club leader will then turn in your forms to the Extension Office.
This contest qualifies youth for District and State Events
County Contest
Club and Council dues, how much are they? When are they due?
Your club dues are __ and the council dues are $8.00 per member. Not including cloverbuds or adults. They are due May 1st.
When is the next 4-H council meeting?
4-H Council meetings are held:
Tuesday, October 13th at 5:15 pm
Meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 5:15 pm at the Extension Office.
How should liability and release forms be turned in?
By paper to the club leader at a club meeting, the club leader will then turn them into the Extension Office.
I turned in paper enrollment forms for my first year, am I done??
No! Please turn in your combined release form to your club leader. Your club leader will then turn in those forms to the Extension Office.
This contest is for Novice and Junior members and is being held in Clayton, NM
How often should club leaders hold monthly meetings?
Monthly, a minimum of 6 meetings are required annually.
When is the 4-H Fall Family Social?
Saturday, October 24, 2026
at the Huron Expo Center
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6 pm
I am a new 4-H leader, how do I submit enrollment in the Bandits 4-H Club?
By paper to the club leader at a club meeting! The club leader will then turn in the form to the Extension Office.
I signed up for a lot of projects, do I have to pay for all the materials?
No! Please cross out the projects your child would like to receive materials for (some are FREE) at your club meeting. You will need to initial next to your choices.
This contest of for archery, shotgun, air rifle, rifle, and archery in Abq, NM for Novice and Junior members
District Shoot
Do club leaders need to attend county council meetings? If so how often are they?
YES!!!! Bi-Monthly
When are 4-H Fall Achievement Award applications due?
All 4-H Fall Achievement applications and stories are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2026, to the MSU Extension Office.
I am a new 4-H leader/volunteer, do I need a background check? How long does it last? What is the cost? But, I am an FBI Agent and I already have one through my job.
YES! All adult leaders and volunteers need background checks to work with 4-H youth. Your APPROVED background check lasts 5 years. The cost is $10.00. All volunteers must go through the 4-H background check system! :)
When is the project and enrollment deadline for 4-H in Valencia County?
January 31st
This contest of for archery, shotgun, air rifle, rifle, muzzle loader and archery in Raton, NM for Senior members
State Shoot
How many people do I need to have on my bank account? When are financials due?
At least 2 including yourself. The end of the summer, fiscal year runs to the end of June.
True or False
All active 4-H youth members and adult 4-H volunteer leaders receive a free 4-H t-shirt from the 4-H Council.
TRUE!
The 4-H Council graciously handed out FREE 4-H t-shirts at this year's Huron Community Fair.
If you or an active 4-H youth have not gotten one please stop into the MSU Extension office.
I am a re-enrolling leader what all do I need to be an approved leader for this year?
You need to be enrolled online through Zsuites, turn in your paper combined release forms to your club leader, complete the NM Working with Minors Quiz through ZSuites, and have an approved background check on file for every 5 years.
I am re-enrolling this year, what do I need?
Submit enrollment for your family online through ZSuites, submit your combined liability and release forms to your club leader at a club meeting.
This event is for seniors to compete in contests. This is also where youth run for State 4-H Office. We stay for almost a week in the dorms at NMSU in July.
State Conference
What do club leaders needs to do for project material?
Have your members mark out the projects they do not want from the project sheet list. Have them initial next to their name. Turn in this form to the Extension Office. Once your order is in, turn in ONE check from the club to pay for projects.
When are nominations for adult volunteers who are interested in running for a 4-H Council position due?
The questionnaire must be completed and returned by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026 to the MSU Extension office.