4-H Attendance Policy
Iowa County 4-H Attendance Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
All Iowa County 4-H members must participate in at least four (4) 4-H events or meetings by their club’s June meeting date in order to be eligible to show at the Iowa County Fair that year.
What Counts as Attendance
Attendance may include:
- Monthly club meetings (in-person or virtual)
- County-wide 4-H events or workshops
- 4-H community service activities
- 4-H fundraisers or educational opportunities
- Club or county-level leadership activities
- Other determined at the club leader’s discretion
New Members
If a new member joins 4-H during the program year, the four-event requirement begins the month they join and continues through their club’s June meeting, provided they also meet all state 4-H enrollment deadlines.
Returning Members
Returning members’ attendance counts start in September. Members who transfer from one club to another during the year will not have their attendance requirement reset to the month of transfer.
Digital Participation
Members may participate in club meetings digitally (e.g., Skype, FaceTime, Google Meet, phone, etc.) if the club allows it. Arrangements for digital participation must be made with the club leader. Clubs are encouraged to develop a digital participation plan for the year.
Parent Attendance
Parents may not attend meetings or events on behalf of their child to fulfill the member’s attendance requirement.
Make-Up Opportunities
If a member cannot participate in four 4-H events or meetings, they may coordinate with their club leader to attend another approved educational opportunity. All make-up activities must be completed by the club’s June meeting date.
Special Circumstances
Members with special circumstances may submit a written request for review by the County 4-H Educator and the Attendance Committee. Following review, all decisions made by the 4-H Educator and Attendance Committee are final.
Attendance Committee
The Attendance Committee will consist of:
- The County 4-H Educator
- 4-H Adult Leaders Board
- Two (2) youth representatives from the 4-H Junior Leaders
