4-H Leader Packet Resources

October 2025

Dear 4‑H Organizational Leaders and Independent Members:

October signals the beginning of a new 4-H year. It is time to reorganize your 4-H club with new officers and projects. Now is a good time to recruit parents and friends of 4-H as project and activity leaders. You are encouraged to involve as many adults as you need in leadership roles to meet the goals of your club. 

The following items are enclosed:

• Enrollment/Re-enrollment Information
  • All 4-H members and leaders must re-enroll for the 2025–2026 4-H year.
• Club Treasurer’s and Inventory Report (clubs only)
  • Please complete and return the form by January 3, even if your club does not have a bank account. If your club holds money, it must have a bank account. Lancaster Extension is required to obtain your Treasurer’s and Inventory Report for your club’s permanent file and to complete the required yearly filings with the IRS. Contact the 4-H staff for more information at 402-441-7180 or lancaster4H@unl.edu.
• 2025–2026 4-H Project List
• 4-H Award & Scholarship Information

Insurance — Accident insurance is available for all currently enrolled youth and adults engaged in 4-H related activities. Accident insurance is available to 4-H clubs for a nominal fee for special activities such as workshops and clinics for youth not enrolled in 4-H. Contact our office for a flyer with additional information.

Dates to remember:

• Nov. 15 — Fall Club Enrollment postcard due
• Nov. 30 — Nebraska Associate of Fair Managers – Martha & Don Romeo scholarship applications due
• Dec. 29 — Optional deadline to submit state senior Achievement Applications to Kristin Geisert for review and input
• Jan. 3 — Club Treasurer’s and Inventory Report due to the Extension office
• Jan. 3 — Deadline for many Lancaster County 4-H award applications, including: Club of Excellence, Community Service, Diamond Clover, Achievement Application, 4-H Council Leadership Awards and Outstanding 4-H Members
• Jan. 3 — Deadline for many Lancaster County 4-H college scholarship applications, including: 4-H Council, 4-H Teen Council, Lincoln Center Kiwanis, Dick Fleming Leadership & Communication, and Lane Community
• Jan. 5 — Deadline for state senior Achievement Applications
• Feb. 12 — 4-H Achievement Celebration

Thanks for all you do for 4‑H! We appreciate your dedication to serving the youth in Lancaster County. You do make a difference. We look forward to seeing you at the fair!

Sincerely,

Tracy Anderson
Kristin Geisert
Madelaine Vanderbeek
Kate Pulec
Elizabeth Thiltges