After your club enrollment form has been submitted, check with your county Extension office to see whether member recognition items are available. You can submit an order at the same time you send in the enrollment forms. You will find the project leader guides particularly helpful, since they contain not only information about the project, but also many helpful ideas on teaching methods and learning activities. It also includes a section that identifies general resources and materials about leadership and citizenship. Many leader materials are provided free to volunteer leaders, but all member materials have a cost.
Some counties elect instead to charge for each publication.
Other counties use a combination of the two methods. Check with your county Extension staff about the cost of 4-H publications in your county. Some clubs may decide to pay for the cost of supplies by assessing a small fee per member or by working together on a fundraising project. If you and your club choose to hold a fundraising event, be sure to check with your county Extension staff about fundraising guidelines and policies in your county. They also have ideas about activities that have been successful fundraisers in your area.