1. Parents’ Committee A vital part of the 4-H club leadership team
By Diane Mack, NE Area 4-H Specialist

2. Purpose of Parents’ Committee
Ensures that the club has the necessary leadership to provide positive learning experiences
Identify and recruit volunteer leaders

3. Role of Parents’ Committee Members
Work as a team – function like a school board or board of directors
Assist the club by giving advice
Making recommendations
Providing support to club leader

4. Support club by: Promoting membership expansion
Promoting 4-H to the public
Assist with problem-solving and decision making within the club
Providing orientation and training to new project leaders
Providing orientation to new 4-H families

5. Organizing the Parents’ Committee
Consist of three to five adults
Organized each spring
Can be elected, selected or appointed
Staggered terms
Senior member becomes chair