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, Program Coordinator JDClark@mail.wvu.edu or Debbie McDonald, W.Va. State 4-H Program Leader at Debbie.McDonald@mail.wvu.edu.
April 1 2009 Update: It’s tax time—not only for individuals, but also for 4-H groups. Over the past two or three years, we have been taking steps to help 4-H groups meet new IRS filing requirements for small tax-exempt organizations. Learn about the IRS filing requirements for the 2009 tax year.
Letter from USDA CRSEES acknowledging WVU Extension Service as the entity which operates 4-H programs and provides guidance and sets policy for West Virginia 4-H groups (2p. PDF)
4-H Specialist Liaison Map (1p. PPT)
4-H Club Charter Checklist Form (1p. PDF)
