4-H Enrollment Information
Floyd County 4-H
Annual 4-H Youth Enrollment can be done at https://v2.4honline.com/ starting October 1. The 4-H year runs until September 30. Membership fees can be paid online with a credit card (preferred) or check payable to the Purdue CES Ed Fund and mailed to Purdue Extension-Floyd County, 3000 Technology Ave, Suite L2110, New Albany IN 47150.
Membership fees are $5 Kindergarten – 2nd Grade and $20 for 3rd-12th Graders. Once enrolled a 4-H Club Leader should contact you. There could be a nominal charge for some of the 4-H project manuals that 4-Hers may choose to purchase. However, some are free downloads found here. Some 4-H Clubs have annual membership dues. Those will be paid directly to that club.
After enrolling in 4-H, you can choose to join the club that best fits your interests, activities, and schedule. You may also be in your school’s 4-H club or a classroom club. Youth can choose as many clubs or projects they wish and do not have to own an animal to participate in the animal clubs.
Call the Floyd County Extension office 812-948-5470 for questions.
Mini 4-H - Mini 4-H is for youth in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. It introduces youth
and their families to the 4-H program in a relaxed, non-competitive format. Mini 4-H
members may attend club meetings but do not have to be in a club. This is an excellent
way for youth to learn by doing and exhibit projects at the fair. Mini 4-H members will
also have the opportunity to attend workshops. Click here for the link to the State 4-H website.
QUESTIONS? Call 812-948-5470.
4-H Adult Volunteer Enrollment is done annually, starting October 1st here. The 4-H year runs from until September 30th.
First time volunteers or those with one year lapse in service will need to choose New Applicant.
**Adult volunteers must be in "Approved" status before helping with 4-H club meetings, events etc. Call 812-948-5470 for questions.
Indiana Purdue Extension State Volunteer Website
Volunteers click on this link to access 4-H Policies and Procedures: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/about/policies-and-procedures/index.html. Topics include: 4-H club standards, risk management, 4-H project and competitive events guidelines, proper way to display the 4-H clover, participation procedures, State Fair terms & conditions, along with other information..
Leaders click on this link to access4-H leader information found on the state website: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/volunteer/index.html. By clicking on the Volunteer tab, information can be found on topics such as Financial reports, Mentor Manual, Inclusive 4-H, Volunteer Resource Development, Supporting New Families, and 4-H Recipe for Club Success.
4-H Member Clover Coin Incentives-
How Youth Earn Clover Coins
Youth can earn Clover Coins by participating in 4-H activities throughout the year from club
leaders, adult volunteers, and Extension Staff.
Coins are transferable to the next program year.
• Club Meetings: 1 coin per meeting attended
• County Events: 2 coins per event (workshops, community service, fair activities, etc.)
• State Events: 3 coins per event (conferences, camps, contests, etc.)
• Special Programs: 1–3 coins (depending on level of involvement, e.g., volunteering,
leading a project, completing record books)
Tracking System Options
• “Clover Coin” Tokens: Tokens at events.
Redeeming Clover Coins
At the end-of-year celebration (or the fair):
• Youth can turn in Clover Coins for prizes such as:
o 4-H swag (t-shirts, water bottles, lanyards)
o End of the year Clover Coin Auction.
o Project supplies (craft kits, animal care items, science kits)
o Grand prizes (headphones, games, STEM kits – higher Clover Coin cost)
Volunteer Incentives-
Hours will be tracked utilizing sign in sheets and registrations at events, clubs or activities a
volunteer works at and will be verified and entered by the Floyd County Purdue Extension
Office. Be sure to include your signature and check the “I am an adult volunteer” box.
Hours will reset at the beginning of each program year.
All adult volunteers must complete all yearly volunteer trainings and applications for hours to
be tracked and verified.
Volunteers earn hours by participating in the following events and activities put on by Extension
Staff, Floyd County Corporation Board, Floyd County 4-H Livestock Committee, and Floyd
County 4-H Club Leaders.
Examples of volunteer opportunities can include, but are not exclusive to the following:
Leading Clubs
Assisting in club activities
Manning booths at local events promoting Floyd County 4-H
Helping with Extension Events
- Open House
- Harvest Homecoming Parade
Working as a committee member
- This includes livestock committee, fair committee, auction committee, etc
Working as a board member
- This includes Floyd County 4-H Corporation Board and the Purdue Extension Board.
- Positions on boards are limited and will have term limits.
- Positions are dependent on nominations and members may need to be voted in.
Helping during the Floyd County 4-H Fair.
- Animal Shows
- Prep for any event the Fair Committee or Corporation Board has planned
- Fair Setup/ break-down
Workshop and project activities for 4-H Youth
- Project Parties that promote 4-H project growth
- Animal workshops
5–15 Hours (Getting Started)
• Personalized thank-you card from 4-H staff or Jr. Leaders.
• Floyd County 4-H Volunteer pin.
• Recognition in your monthly newsletter or social media.
• Early registration for certain 4-H events.
16–30 Hours (Consistent Contributor)
• Exclusive Floyd County 4-H Volunteer T-shirt.
• $10–$15 local gift card (coffee shop, Tractor Supply, local restaurant).
• One free youth membership for the next program year.
• Certificate of Service presented at a county event.
31–50 Hours (Leadership Level)
• VIP parking at the County Fair
• Recognition on a “Volunteer Wall of Honor” at the Extension Office.
• Additional free youth membership for next program year.
• Opportunity to nominate a youth for a special leadership award.
51+ Hours (Exceptional Service)
• Custom embroidered 4-H jacket, fleece, or camp chair.
• Featured story in a newsletter or local press release.
• Name engraved on a perpetual plaque displayed at the fairgrounds.
Club Sign In Sheet- Leaders, please have everyone attending sign this sheet. Adults will need to be approved volunteers and actively helping out to receive volunteer hours. Volunteers will receive a free youth 4-H enrollment next year for every 12 hours volunteered this program year, October 1-September 30 or other incentives. Email denglema@purdue.edu for your copy.