All 4-H groups need to be properly chartered to be recognized as official and in good standing to operate 4-H programs and activities in the state of West Virginia. Documents linked here serve as resources for this process.
A map of West Virginia showing county groups to which state 4-H specialists are assigned as liasions is also included. These members of the state 4-H staff stand ready to assist with club chartering and 4-H group authorization processes. Help may also be obtained by contacting Joyce Clark, Office Administrator JDClark@mail.wvu.edu or Debbie McDonald, W.Va. State 4-H Program Leader at Debbie.McDonald@mail.wvu.edu.
*Important 2010 4-H Group Tax Filing Responsibilities* --Action Required for April, 2011 (1pp)4-H Specialist Liaison Map (1pp)
4-H Club Charter Checklist Form (1pp)
Chartering Organized 4-H Clubs
- Directions for filling out SS-4 Form (1pp)
- Sample 4-H Club SS-4 Form (2pp)
- Blank 4-H Club SS-4 Form (2pp)
- EIN Request FAX template (1pp)
Sample Documents for Use By Organized Community 4-H Clubs for Youth
Authorizing 4-H Affiliated Groups
- Directions for filling out SS-4 Form (1pp)
- Sample 4-H Affiliated Group SS-4 Form (2pp)
- Blank SS-4 Form (2pp)
- EIN Request FAX template (1pp)