Welcome to the 4-H Member Resources page!
4-H Club Officers
Elected in the fall, all officers attend the 4-H Officers Training in October. During this event, 4-Hers learn how to run a business meeting, their officer responsibilities, meet other Club officers, and are officially inducted into their role for the year!
4-H Officers Training, Thursday, October 22, 2026
Quick stop guides
4-H Club Community Service
4-H Club and community service go hand in hand, helping youth learn the value of giving back while building leadership and life skills! 4-H Clubs should be organizing or participating in at least two community service projects a year.
Quick Stop Guides
Henderson County Specific Ideas
Plan a Successful 4-H Community Service Project
County - Wide Community Service
Farm City Day is always the first weekend of October in Jackson Park. 4-H has a large part of this event, and 4-H Clubs are asked to participate through booths, crafts, and general assistance.
Other County service projects have included planting potatoes for the Society of St Andrews, gleaning apples, and planting trees for Soil & Water. Keep your eyes open for opportunities via 4-H Online!
4-H Club Civic Engagement
4-Hers pledge to make a better community, county, and world. This includes being a thoughtful and well-informed citizen!
Quick Stop Guides
Henderson County Citizenship Ideas
Organization of Government Chart
County - Wide Civic Engagement
The United States of America is celebrating 250 years! 4-Hers have been asked to participate in the festivities for the 4th of July celebration, downtown! Reach out to Hannah_peeler@ncsu.edu for more details.
The Board of Elections is hosting an "I Voted" sticker contest! Click here for details
4-H Leadership
4-H leadership is important because it helps young people develop confidence, decision-making skills, and a sense of responsibility while learning how to work with and support others. Whether it is with your Club, County, District, or State, being a leader is more than being the "face" of something; it takes work, a willingness to serve, and commitment. But the payoff is fantastic!
Quick Start Guides
Leadership Ideas for Henderson County
West District Teen Retreat
Teen Retreat is a leadership event for teens, 13+! At Teen Retreat, 4-Hers attend workshops, meet other 4-Hers from 22 other counties, and elect 4-H District Officers! Location may vary across the western part of the State.
West District Teen Retreat, 2026, Saturday, May 30.
Email hannah_peeler@ncsu.edu to get registered!
Henderson County 4-H is going to West District Teen Retreat! For ages 13-18 (as of January 1, 2026)
When: Saturday, May 30th, 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research Center --- 455 Research Dr. Mills River
Food: Lunch, Dinner, & Snacks are provided. Every attendee also gets a t-shirt!
Due date for registration is Friday, May 15th
State 4-H Congress
4-H Congress is a leadership event for teens, 13+, who have completed a 4-H Presentation, AIRE, Entertains, Honor Club, and/or District or State Officer positions. 4-H Congress takes place at NC State University! We stay in the dorms on campus, attend workshops, participate in community service projects, elect State 4-H Officers, enjoy a cultural experience in Raleigh, and meet other 4-Hers from the 100 counties in the State!
State 4-H Congress will be July 20 - July 24, 2026.
