Club treasurer manual and activity workbook

Minnesota 4-H
Club Treasurer’s
Manual &Activity Book
Table of Contents
Page #
1
Information and Activities
Table of Contents
Page #
13
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Welcome
4-H: A Public Organization
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2&3
Club Treasurer Position Description
Club Treasurer Supplies
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14
3&4
Important First Steps
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4
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5
Rules Pertaining to the Signature Card and
Checking Account
Important End of the Year Steps
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When a Club Disbands
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Activity #1 & 2
Reading the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial
Report and determining the starting balance in
the club checking account
Activity #3
Approving the Proposed Budget
Activity #4 – Handling Income
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Experience 1: Handing Income Received by
Check
Experience 2: Handling Income Received in
Cash – Writing a Cash Receipt
Activity #5 – Paying Expenses
Procedures for Writing checks
Understanding the Excel Checkbook Ledger
Activity #6 - Recording Expenses in the Excel
Checkbook Ledger
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8&9
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Information and Activities
Activity #7
Understanding the Itemized Income Form
Experience 1: Filling in the Itemized Income Form
Activity #8
Preparing and Making the Deposit
Experience 1: Preparing the Deposit Ticket
Experience 2: Recording the deposit in the Excel
Checkbook Ledger
Activity #9
Reconciling the Bank Statement
Experience 1: Understanding the Bank Statement
Experience 2: Reconciling the Excel Checkbook
Ledger
Experience 3: Completing the Reconciliation
Form
Activity #10
Understanding the Treasurer’s Report
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Experience 1: Preparing the Monthly Treasurer’s
Report
Experience 2: Reading the Treasurer’s Report at a
Club Meeting
Activity #11
Filing and signing the Excel Checkbook Ledger
Fundraising in the name of 4-H
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Answer Key
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Acknowledgements and References
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Tabs for Treasurer
Book – see page 2 for
details.
Treasurer Book
Updated: 2/10/15
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Welcome!
Congratulations on being elected treasurer for your 4-H Club. This is a great honor, and a position that must belong to
someone who is trustworthy and honest. It is important that you learn new record keeping skills to help you track your
club’s finances. These will be skills you will use for the rest of your life. You are in charge of all of the money that will come
in and out of this account. You must report to your club all transactions and the ending balance at each club meeting. The
best treasurers keep their books up to date and do their record keeping on a daily or weekly basis. Best of luck in your new
position and have fun along the way.
4-H: A Public Organization
University of Minnesota Extension 4-H Youth Development (4-H) is the youth development program of our nation’s
Cooperative Extension System. 4-H is brought to each state by the land-grant University; the University of Minnesota
Extension. The 4-H Youth Development Program engages Minnesota youth in quality learning opportunities, including 4-H
clubs. The purpose of 4-H clubs is to provide learning and leadership experiences for club members through club meetings
and project work. As a public organization all funds raised by 4-H clubs must be used to further the educational mission.
Club Treasurer Position Description
Purpose: To work with the club leader and adult advisor in keeping accurate records of all money collected and spent. If
the club has a checking and savings account you will also be responsible for writing checks, making deposits, and balancing
the accounts. You are the keeper of the money for your club. It is your duty to keep good records of the money you
handle.
 Term: Elected for a one year term by being nominated and voted into office. No more than 2 consecutive terms.
 Grade: A Club Treasurer must be in 6th grade or older.
 The general duties of the club treasurer will be explained throughout this document.
Club Treasurer Supplies
The supplies you will need are as follows:
 1-2 Inch 3 Ring Binder
 15-17 Tabs
o Tab 1-12: October – September
o Tab 13: Chartering Documents
o Tab 14: Activity Workbook
o Tab 15: Fundraising
o Tab 16: Bank Statements/Reconciliation (optional)
o Tab 17: Previous Treasurer Book (optional) Good for a reference and for reconciling the checking account.
 Clear sheet protector to use as a “to do” file (Example: Receipts, bills not paid, checks to be deposited, etc.)
 Triplicate Receipt Book
 Optional: Clear tub large enough to carry binder and supplies
 Office Supplies: Stapler, paper clips, 3-hole punch, calculator, pens/pencils
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You can find tabs and all the interactive treasurer documents at:
http://www1.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/leading-a-club/#officer-books
The documents you need to download are as follows:
Excel Checkbook Ledger
Itemized Income Form
Reconciliation Form
Treasurer Report
Each month you will need to
reconcile the checking account
by using this form, looking at
the bank statement and the
excel checkbook ledger. File
this form, along with the bank
statement behind
thecorresponding month.
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Important First Steps
As the new club treasurer there are some important first steps that you must take.
 Find out the name of theadult advisor (treasurer)who will be helping you. This person will help you learn your new
skills, make sure you are keeping accurate records, andmentor you along the way.
 Go to the bank and take a copy of your club’s minutes showing that you are the newly elected youth treasurerand
have your name added to your club’s signature card. This will allow you to sign checks from your club’s checking
account. It is a best practice to go to the bank with your parent and the other new signers on the card.
 Before you take office, ask your club leader or adult advisor to show youlast year’s annual review to verify that a
review was completed (Form D). This is important to ensure accuracy of your financial records before the treasurer
book is transferred from one treasurer to the next.
 Ask your club leader or adult advisor to show you last year’s MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report(Form B).Make
sure the ending checkbook balance on the form matches the beginning balance in your checkbook.
 Work with your adult advisor to set up a budget planning meeting for your club. Often a budget committee
includes the club officers and volunteers. The budget committee proposes a budget to the club for the upcoming
year (October 1st of current year – September 30th of the upcoming year). Work as a group to determine what funds
are needed to support the club goals, and make a plan on how the club will raise the funds. Use the Club Proposed
Budget (Form C).
 Present the proposed budget for approval at the first possible club meeting (October or November). Make sure
the budget is discussed, dated, signed by the secretary, and documented in the secretary’s minutes. A copy of the
completed budget form should be put in your treasurer’s book behind the Budget and Financial Forms tab, and
another copy turned into the Extension Office with the other chartering documents.
 It is important that you and the adult advisor meet regularly to manage the clubs finances so you can provide an
accurate, up to date report at each club meeting. If the parent/guardian of the youth treasurer is the adult advisor
you will need to meet with the adult verifier once a month as well.
Rules Pertaining to the Signature Card and Checking Account
NEW in 2013:
 Adult Advisor/Treasurer: Note: The Adult Treasurer title has been changed to Adult Advisor. It is best practice to
not have the youth treasurer and adult advisor related or living in the same household. However, the 4-H program
realizes that this may not be possible and the youth will learn better record keeping skills if the parent/guardian is
working side by side with their child. The requirement for each position is listed below. Pay special attention to the
rules in place if the adult advisor is the parent/guardian/or living in the same household as the youth treasurer.
Signature Card Guidelines: One youth and two adults MUST be on the signature card as shown in the box below.
Signatory
Requirements if Youth Treasurer and Adult Advisor Live in the same household (For
Example: Parent /Child)
1. The Youth Treasurer
Must be in 6th Grade or older (If this is not possible for your club talk with your
Must be on signature card Program Coordinator for other options).
Must sign all checks, keep up to date on record keeping, sign monthly checkbook
ledger, file in treasurer’s book, and attend treasurer’s training.
2. Additional Youth Signer
Must be in 6th Grade or older
(Optional)
This person only signs checks in the event that the youth treasurer is not available.
3. Adult Advisor/Treasurer
 The parent/guardian can sign checks under $250.00
Must be on signature card
 They cannot sign any checks over $250.00
 They will assist the youth with record keeping, sign monthly checkbook ledger
each month and file in treasurer book, attend treasurer’s training, and fill in
any fundraising request/follow up forms.
 Each month the adult verifier must check the books for accuracy and sign off.
4. Adult Verifier
 The adult verifier must sign all checks over $250.00.
Must be on signature card
 Each month meet with the youth treasurer and adult advisor/treasurer,
review books for accuracy and sign off on the checkbook ledger. Make sure
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Signatory
1. The Youth Treasurer
Must be on signature card
2. Additional Youth Signer
(Optional)
3. Adult Advisor/Treasurer
Must be on signature card
4. Adult Verifier
Must be on signature card
you compare the bank statements to the excel checkbook ledger to confirm
the totals are correct.
 This verifier cannot be related to any of the youth on the signature card.
Related refers to mother, father, guardian, son, daughter, sister, brother or
living in the same household.
Requirements if Youth Treasurer and Adult Advisor are not related. Related refers to
mother, father, guardian, son, daughter, sister, brother or living in the same
household.
Must be in 6th Grade or older
Must sign all checks, keep up to date on record keeping, sign monthly checkbook
ledger, file in treasurer’s book, and attend treasurer’s training.
Must be in 6th Grade or older
This person only signs checks in the event that the youth treasurer is not available.
 Sign all checks no matter the amount
 Meet with the youth treasurer once a month to review record keeping, review
the bank statements sign off on the checkbook ledger, and fill in any
fundraising request/follow up forms.
 The adult verifier is considered an additional signer for checks in case the adult
treasurer is absent. The books do not need a verifier signature each month.
 Attending the treasurer training is recommended but not required.
Important End of the Year Steps – Chartering Documents
After your year as treasurer, it is important that you take the following steps immediately (shortly after September 30th).
Form B
MN 4-H Annual Club
Financial Report
(Found in the Excel
Checkbook Ledger online.
Look for the tabs along the
bottom.)
Form C
Proposed Budget
(Found in the Excel
Checkbook Ledger online.
Look for the tabs along the
bottom.)
Form D
The 4-H Club Treasurer’s
Book Annual Review.
(Found online with other
treasurer documents.)
This is a summary of your completed work from October 1, 2014- September 30, 2015
Work with your adult advisor to complete this form. If you have downloaded the
excel documents on your computer and filled in the electronic checkbook ledger
each month, the financial portion of this document will fill in automatically.
Otherwise you will have to manually total all numbers and fill in the document.
 The top portion will be the only part that you need to complete.
 The bottom portion will be filled in by the new treasurer’s that will be taking
over the account. It is a record of the new signers on the signature card.
You will help your club fill this out for the new 4-H year 2015-16
Since you have been in charge of all of the income and expenses that have come in
and out of the account, you have the greatest knowledge as to how much your club
earned and how much your club spent. The starting balance will already be listed in
the document if you are using the excel checkbook ledger. You will work with your
adult advisor, and a financial team to help set the budget for the upcoming year and
the newly elected treasurer. Give a copy to your club leader to turn in with the
chartering documents.
Ask your club leader to arrange for a review of the treasurer’s book to be completed.
This person cannot be on the signature card or related to anyone on the signature
card. Related refers to mother/step-mother, father/step-father, guardian, son,
daughter, brother, sister, spouse, aunt, uncle, cousin, grandma, grandpa, or living in
the same household. Turn over the completed treasurer book, including all
supporting documents to the reviewer who will complete the annual review.
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Below are the documents used for club chartering.
Note: Form B and Form C are found on the tabs at the bottom of your Excel Checkbook Ledger Form. The top numerical
portions of both forms will fill in automatically if you use the online version of the excel checkbook ledger.
The Annual Review form will be used for the financial review/audit of your book work at the end of your term.
This form can be found on the public 4-H website under leading a club.
http://www.extension.umn.edu/youth/mn4-H/leading-a-club/
Form B
MN 4-H Annual Club
Financial Report
Form C
Club Proposed Budget
Form D – Page 1
Treasurer Book Annual
Review
Form D – Page 2
Treasurer Book Annual
Review
When a Club Disbands
If a club should disband the following must occur:
 Be sure to pay all outstanding bills approved by the club.
 The balance of the club treasury and all financial information including all financial account books,
treasurer book with supporting documents (bank statements, reconciliation reports, treasurer reports,
excel checkbook ledger/itemized income forms, the checkbook, paper checkbook ledger, all of the unused
books of checkblanks, as well as a letter from the bank confirming all accounts were closed must be
turned over to the Extension Office.
 All minutes showing approved purchases must be included.
 All club property must be turned over to the Extension Office.
 A club may vote on the following, but the Federation must approve the action:
o If a club votes to split into two smaller clubs, the treasury could be divided based upon
membership, with equal shares per member going to the respective club treasury.
o When a club divides without mutual agreement the finances of the club should be turned over the
Extension Office for the Federation/Council to determine where the funds will go.
o The balance of the club treasury may NEVER be divided among members.
Club Treasurer’s Activity WorkbookTraining
This is a hand’s on training to help you learn the skills to be a club treasurer. There are many activities and
scenarios that you will be participating in. The answers to all of the activities are found in the back of the book.
You can check your answers at the end, or check them along the way.
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Scenario #1: You are the new treasurer for the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. You just received the checkbook from the
previous treasurer, organized your new treasurer book, and downloaded all the treasurer documents found on
the 4-H website.
Activity #1 and #2 - Reading the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report Form and Verifying the new beginning
balance in the club checking account.
Below is a copy of the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report completed by the previous youth treasurer and adult advisor of
the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club. This is the same Form C that we spoke about above. It is part of the club chartering documents.
You will also find a copy of the excel checkbook ledger from the previous treasurer.
Answer the following questions using the MN 4-H annual Club Financial Report and Checkbook Ledger Above
1. What is the ending checking account balance in the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report? ________
2. What is the ending Savings Account Balance?
3. Does the ending balance in the checkbook ledger on the right match the Ending Checking Balance on the
MN Annual Club Financial Report on the left? ____________
4. What will be the beginning checkbook balance on October 1, 2014 when you start your term? ________
5. Take Worksheet #1, Excel Checkbook Ledger and7write your new starting balance for 10/1 in the blue box at
the top of the form.
Activity #3– Approving the Proposed Budget
A proposed budget lists the anticipated income and expenses for the upcoming year. A copy of the completed proposed
budget should be put in the treasurer’s book and another copy turned into the Extension office with the other chartering
documents. The 2014-15 proposed budget will probably be completed by the time you take office. You will help propose
the 2015-16 budget at the end of your term.
This box needs
1. What is the total proposed income? __________________
2. List one proposed expense: ___________________________________
3. What is the beginning balance? ________________________________
4. Does the beginning balance match Box F on Form B? _______________
Activity #4–Handling Income
The following club meeting scenario will be used in the next 3 experiences: Club Meeting Scenario (Bowling)
You are at your club meeting on October 7th. During the meeting the club decides to go bowling as a club activity. The cost
will be $12 per person for bowling and pizza. It is moved and seconded that your club will pay half of the cost ($6.00 per
person) for members and their family who want to participate. The bowling alley requires one check for the full amount be
paid the day of the bowling event. The club is asking each member who wants to participate to pay $6.00 to the club
before the event.
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Experience 1: Handling Income Received by Check
Mary Farmer wants to pay for her 3 children (Danny, Joe and Ann) and herself to go bowling on November 25th. She writes
a check payable to the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club for $24.00.
Mary Farmer
12345 Rolling Meadows
Rolling Rock, QE XXXXX
3294
Date: _10/7/20_____
Pay to the
Order Of_Lucky
Clover 4-H Club_______________________$
24.00
Twenty Four and 00/100---------------------------_Dollars
Country Star Bank
Memo Bowling Money – Mary, Danny Joe, AnnSignature
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx: 00000000000 3294
_______MaryFarmer
1. You would simply put the check in the clear sheet protector or money pouch and enter check on Itemized Income
Form when you get home.
Experience 2: Handling Income Received in Cash – Meeting Date – October 7, 2014
When you receive cash always count the money back to the person who gave it to you to make sure the amount is correct.
You must always write out a receipt when you receive cash and maintain with your records. Cash receipts MUST be in
numerical order. Numerical order means 1200, 1201, 1202. If a receipt is missing you must be able to explain why. Having
cash receipts will help with the review at the end of the year.
Larry Fields wants to pay for his wife Betsy, son Karl and himself to go bowling. He gives you $18.00 cash.
$10
$5
$1
$1
Complete
$1
$1
$1 the following task
$1
1. Count the cash back to Larry Fields to make sure the total is correct.
$1
2. Write out the receipt for Larry Fields for cash received at the club meeting.
You must always have a receipt that matches the cash. If you have 10 people turning in $3.00
$1 each, you can always
write one cash receipt for $30.00, and have a list of each person that paid $3.00.
3. Put the cash in the clear sheet protector in your book. When you get home you will record it in the Itemized
Income Form and get it ready for the deposit.
Receipt
1200
Date Received: ____________________
Received From: __________________________________________
$
_____________________________________________________________ Dollars
Where do the copies of the
receipt go?
Original Copy:
___________________
Yellow Copy:
___________________
For: __________________________________ By ____________________________
(Treasurer Signature)
Keep original receipt in book. Give yellow copy to customer. Attach pink copy to your records.
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Pink Copy:
_____________________
Activity #5 – Paying Expenses
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All expenses must be paid in the form of a check. Never use cash when paying a bill or making a purchase.
All expenses must either have prior budget approval or be approved by a motion at a club meeting before being
paid. Approved annual budget and motions must be recorded in the secretary’s minutes.
Be sure there is enough money in the checking account to cover the checks that are written.
Always have a written bill, invoice, statement or receipt that creates a paper trail before writing the check.
Always do your bookwork in a timely manner!
Procedures when writing Checks
Never sign an incomplete or blank check.
Keep checks in numerical order. Numerical
order means: 100, 101, 102, etc. When
finished with one book of checks make sure
the next number is in numerical order.
No name stamps are allowed! The
signatures must be handwritten on the
checks.
All checks need a youth and adult
signature.
Record all checks in excel checkbook ledger
in numerical order.
Make sure your club has duplicate checks.
If you don’t you will need to order them!!
Always use blue or black ink when writing
checks. Never use a pencil or colored ink.
If a mistake on a check is made write
“VOID” on the check and record the check
number in the checkbook ledger. In the
detailed description write “void”. Attach
the voided check to the monthly
checkbook ledger to account for the check.
If you don’t have duplicate checks you will
have to record the check in your paper
checkbook ledger at the time of purchase.
The following club meeting scenario will be used in the next 3 experiences:
Club Meeting Scenario (Treasurer Supplies)
It was moved and seconded at your last club meeting for the club to spend up to $25.00 on supplies for the new club
treasurer. Supplies would include a new binder, tabs, plastic carrying tub, stapler, triplicate receipt book, 3-hole punch,
paperclipsand a calculator. You and the Adult Advisor met at the local Office Supply store on October 10th, to make the
purchase. The total cost for supplies was $23.27 (according to the receipt). Keep the receipt for your records.
Experience 1: Writing a Check – Paying Expenses – October 10, 2014
1. Write a check to Kenmore Office Supplies for the amount of the receipt listed below.
(If you need an example refer to the check Mary Farmer had written for bowling on worksheet #2)
TIP: Make sure the check always has two signatures (one youth and one adult).
Note: Make sure you always review the receipt and write the purpose of the purchase on the receipt.
1.
Who will sign the check? ________________________________
2.
Write the check number and purpose for the receipt on the receipt.
Purpose: ______________________ Check Number: ______________________
You will attach this receipt to the Excel checkbook ledger at the end of the month once you run it off to be filed. IN
the meantime keep this receipt in your sheet protector or money bag.
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Understanding the Excel Checkbook Ledger
Procedures for using the excel checkbook ledger:
Starting Balance
Type or write your “Starting Balance” (in the blue box) under the gray checkbook balance box in
the top row.
Recording Checks
Record date, check number, who the check was written to, and the purpose. Record the amount
of the check in the yellow column under Expenses Amount of Check.
Recording Deposits All deposits must match an itemized income form. List the date money was deposited in the
bank. Under “Deposit” write the word “Deposit”. In the next box write “see attached itemized
income form”. Record the deposit amount in the green column under“Income Amount of
Deposit”.
Record Keeping
At the end of each month:
using your 3-ring
 Each month print a copy of the excel checkbook ledger and file behind the corresponding
binder treasurer
monthly tab.
book.
 All Itemized Income Forms for each deposit recorded along with the bank receipt.
 Attach all vouchers, receipts and invoices that match each check written.
 Include bank statements, monthly reconciliation form and treasurer report.
Note: On the bottom left side of the excel checkbook ledger you will find a summary of the month’s income and expenses.
Understanding the bottom box on the left hand side of the excel checkbook ledger and required signatures:
Blue Box
Checkbook Ledger
Beginning Balance
Green Box
Monthly Income
Received
Yellow Box
Monthly Expenses
Paid
Gray Box
Current Balance
Youth Treasurer
Signature
Adult Advisor
Signature
Adult Verifier
Signature
The starting balance for the current month. This will always match the starting checkbook balance.
Total of all income received for the month. This will add automatically for you if using the excel forms. The
Itemized Income Forms for the month should match the total in the green box.
Total of all expenses paid. This will add automatically for you if using the excel forms. The total of all the
receipts attached for the month should match the total in the yellow box.
Will match your current check book balance. This amount will automatically transfer to the blue box on the
next page and be your beginning balance at the top of your ledger for the next month.
At the end of each month the youth treasurer needs to sign off on this document saying all information is
attached and accurate.
At the end of each month the Adult Advisor needs to sign off on this document saying all information is
attached and accurate. They must also review the monthly bank statement to verify all transactions.
(This is only needed if the Youth Treasurer and Adult Advisor are living in the same household). At the end
of each month the Adult Verifier needs to sign off on this document saying all information is attached and
accurate. They must also review the monthly bank statement to verify all transactions.
Note:
Both of these documents
are located in your excel
checkbook ledger. Notice
the tabs on the bottom
have the months:
October – September plus
all of the chartering
documents. The arrows are
pointing to the tabs.
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Activity #6 – Recording Expenses in the Excel Checkbook Ledger – Use Worksheet #1 for this activity.
The following scenario will be used when filling in the Excel Checkbook Ledger (You will need a calculator)
Today’s date is October 14th,and you are going to complete your record keeping. You received income at your
last club meeting and you wrote a check for expenses. The information will need to be recorded in your Excel
Checkbook Ledger and a deposit will need to be made.
1. Record check 103 that you wrote to Kenmore Office Supply (on page 10) in the Excel Checkbook Ledger
on Worksheet #1.
2. Subtract the amount of check 103 from the beginning balance in the excel checkbook ledger - worksheet
#1.What is your new balance? __________________
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Activity #7 –Understanding the Itemized Income Form – Use Worksheet #1 & 2 for this activity
The Itemized Income Form is used to record multiple sources of income related to one deposit. The income may
come to you as a check or cash. This form MUST match the deposit. All deposit receipts must be attached as
well as the receipt from the bank showing the amount deposited.
Take note in the bottom left hand corner of all of the tasks that need to be completed when using this form;
please review these tasks. The grand total of this form must match the bank deposit receipt that is attached.
Below you will see an abbreviated version of the Itemized Income Form. Please use Worksheet #1 to answer the
questions in the box.
Experience 1: Filling in the Itemized Income Form
for deposit
1.
Record the check you were given from
Mary Farmer and the cash you received
from Larry Field onto the itemized income
form. Be sure to list the cash receipt #.
2. Total the itemized income form. Record the
total ________________.
3. Place this document behind month tab in
which the deposit was made.
Activity #8 – Preparing and Making the Deposit
Guidelines for making a Deposit:
 Make sure you never mix 4-H money with personal money.
 Keep the money in the pending file (or clear sheet protector)in the treasurer’s book, or in a locked cabinet until you
make the deposit.
 Make the deposit within 1 week of receiving the money.
 Your deposit MUST match the Itemized Income Form.
Deposit Scenario:
Today is October 14th, and you will be preparing the deposit for the check you received from Mary Farmer and the cash you
received from Larry Fields from the club meeting. (Deposit means putting money into the club’s checking account).
Although you are preparing the deposit on October 14th, you will not actually take the deposit to the bank until tomorrow,
October 15th.
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Experience 1: Preparing the DepositTicket - October 15, 2014 (Date Deposit will be made) – Use Worksheet #1
1. Look at the Itemized Income form on Worksheet #1 when filling in the deposit ticket below.
2. Record the date of the deposit
3. Put the total that you see on the Itemized Income Form where it states “Total Deposit”
4. When you deposit money make sure you ask for a receipt and attach receipt from bank to your copy of the
itemized income form you have at home.
5. File behind the month in which deposit was made in your treasurer book. (October)
6. Does your deposit ticket match the itemized income form? ________________________
7. Endorse the back of the check. You can use a stamp with “Deposit Only” or write the club name followed by the
treasurer name.
On October 15th you take the deposit to the bank. Always ask for a deposit receipt. This receipt
should match the amount of the deposit and be attached to the Itemized Income Form.
Experience 2: Recording the deposit in the excel checkbook ledger – Use Worksheet #1 and #2 for this Activity
Use Worksheet #1 – Excel Checkbook Ledger
1. Record the deposit in the excel checkbook ledger in the following columns
 Date: List the date the money was deposited
 Check Number: Leave Blank
 Deposits (Income): Write Deposit
 Income/Expenses: Write “See Attached Itemized Income Form”
 Expenses: Leave Blank
 Income: Record total deposit
 Checkbook Balance: You will need to add your new total
to the old ending balance. This will automatically
add for you in excel.
2. What is your new balance? ______________________
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Activity #9 – Reconciling the Bank Statement – Use Worksheet #1 & 2 for this Activity
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Each month you will need to reconcile your bank statement to ensure you are keeping accurate records.
Reconciling the bank statement allows you to keep track of all the checks that have been cashed, and ensure that
all deposits were credited to the club checking account.
The bank statement will almost always show a higher checkbook balance than the balance that is recorded in the
checkbook ledger(s). The reason for this discrepancy is because there may be checks that you have written,but the
person you wrote the check to,has not cashed the check.
You have already deducted the check from the bank account in the checkbook ledger, but the bank has not.
There also may be deposits that have not yet been recorded at the bank. You have recorded them in the
checkbook, but the bank had not put the money into the checking account by the date the statement was printed
Experience 1: Understanding the Bank Statement – You will need Worksheet 1 & 2
What is the beginning checking account balance?_____
What is the ending checking account balance? ____________
How many deposits are recorded on this banks statement?
How many debits (checks written) are recorded on this bank statement? _____
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This is the
October excel
checkbook
ledger
Worksheet #1
Experience 2: Reconciling the Excel Checkbook Ledger
1. Find the column in your excel checkbook ledger that has “Cleared from Bank” (cleared from bank means that the
check has been cashed and the bank has record of this).
2. Look in the Business Checking portion of the Bank statement. Put an (x) in your excel checkbook ledger, under the
“Cleared from Bank” column next to the transaction you see on the bank statement. Put a √ behind each deposit
on the bank statement after you have recorded it in the excel checkbook ledger so you know that you have
recorded it.
3. Was your deposit for $42.00 on the bank statement? __________________________
4. What check number is listed in your checkbook ledger, but not listed on the bank statement? ________________
5. What does the * symbol mean on the bank statement? _____________________________
NOTE: Outstanding Checks and Deposits: At the end of each month you will run off a copy of the excel checkbook ledger
and file it in your treasurer book. Check #102 and a $42.00 deposit had not cleared the bank as of the last statement.
When you receive your next bank statement you will have to go back to this form in the book and manually check off if you
see that the deposit has been added and the check has been cashed.
NOTE: Outstanding Checks: If you notice that an issued check has not been cashed for over a month, you will need to call
the recipient of the check and let them know they should cash it as soon as possible so you can keep your records up to
date. If they have misplaced a check you will need to void out the original check and rewrite them a new check.
Experience 3: Completing the Reconciliation Form (You will need a calculator for this activity).
Now that you know what checks have “cleared” the bank, it is time to fill in the reconciliation form. This form can be found
on the back of the bank statement, or you can use the electronic excel version. If using the excel version the computer will
calculate all of the numbers for you. Complete the activity by following the instructions in the box below.
Steps for completing the Monthly Reconciliation Form
Outstanding Deposits
Record all deposits that are listed in your paper checkbook ledger, but are not on this bank
(Located on upper left side of the
statement in this section. (These deposits do not have a √ in front of them).
Monthly Reconciliation Form)
Total A
Outstanding Checks
(Located on the bottom of the
Monthly Reconciliation Form)
Total B
Steps to Reconcile/
Balance Account
(Located on the upper right corner
of the Monthly Reconciliation Form)
Total all outstanding deposits and record in this box
List all checks that are recorded in the paper checkbook ledger that do NOT have a √ in the
column that indicates the check has cleared the bank.
Total all outstanding checks and record the amount in this box.
1) Record the ending balance from your paper checkbook ledger.
2) Record the number you have written in Total A
3) Record the number you have written in Total B
4) Record any bank fees
5) Record any interest earned
6) Take the total ending balance (1) subtract total outstanding deposits (2) add total
outstanding checks (3) subtract bank fees (4) add interest (5) = equals adjusted balance (6)
NOTE: (6) needs to equal bank statement ending balance.
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Use
Worksheets
#1 and 2 to
complete this
activity.
Monthly Reconciliation Form
This form should be used each month to compare your bank statement ending balance and your
checkbook register to make sure they are balanced or equal each month.
Date of Bank Statement:
Outstanding Deposits
Steps to Reconcile/Balance Account
1) Ending balance from your
checkbook ledger
Record all deposit s t hat are recorded in your
checkbook ledger but are not on t his bank st at ement .
Date
Amount
2) Subtract total outstanding
deposits (A)
− $
3) Add total outstanding checks
(B)
₊
4) Subract bank fees
Total
Outstanding
Deposits
$
-
$0.00
-
-
Total A
5) Add interest earned
₊
6) Adjusted balance (should equal bank
statement ending balance).
₌
$
-
Outstanding Checkings
(Not i ncl uded i n your s ta tement)
Check #
Written To:
Total Outstanding Checks
Amount
$
-
Total B
* Bank fees & interest earned will show up on your bank statement and should be
recorded in your checkbook ledger AFTER you balance (reconcile) your account.
Updated 10/24/13
1. Are there any bank fees on the bank statement? ______________
2. Was there any interest earned on the bank statement? ___________________
3. Does the Adjusted Ending Balance match the ending balance on the bank statement? ________________
If they match you have done the work correctly. If they do not match you will have to check your work.
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Experience 1: Preparing the Monthly Treasurer’s Report
Steps to Prepare the Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer’s Report For:
List the date of the upcoming meeting
(A)Beginning Balance
List the Previous
o The beginning balance for each month’s report is the ending balance from the
previous month’s report .Since there is no previous treasurer’s report look at the
checkbook ledger found on Worksheet #1 and page 22 to find the ending balance of
the last meeting. (Reminder, the last meeting was October 7th).
Previous Meeting Date
List the date of the last meeting – October 7th
Money Received since last
o Look at the October Itemized Income Form for detail.(Worksheet #2)
meeting
o Record all money received on or after October 7th through November 12th on the
Treasurer’s Report as shown on the Itemized Income Form.
o Total all money received and record in box labeled “Total Money Received” (B).
Expenses paid since last
o Look in the checkbook ledgers (Worksheet #1 and the September excel ledger from
meeting
the previous treasurer found on page 22) and list any checks that have been written
on or after October 7th and record under “Expenses paid since last meeting.”
o Total expenses paid and record in box labeled “Total Expense Paid (C)”.
Closing Balance
o (A) Beginning Balance + (B) Total Money Received - ( C) Total Expenses Paid = Closing
Balance
o The ending balance on this form should match the ending balance in your checkbook
ledgers on Worksheet #1
o If they match you did the work correctly. If they don’t you need to check your work.
Sign the Report
Sign the report and file this document in the 3 ring binder treasurer book behind the
October tab.
Activity #10 – Understanding the Monthly Treasurer Report
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Use
Worksheets
#1 and 2 to
complete
this activity.
Treasurer Report at Meetings
Treasurer's Report For:
Date of Meeting
.
Previous
Meeting
Date
Previous Meeting Ending
Previous Meeting Ending
Savings Account Balance
(A) Checking Accout Balance
Money Received since last meeting (Including any transfers from savings into checking)
$
From
For
$
From
For
$
From
For
$
From
For
$
From
For
$
From
For
$
-
← Total Money Received (B)
Expenses paid since last meeting (Including any transfers out of checking into savings)
$
To
For
$
To
For
$
To
For
$
To
For
$
To
For
$
To
For
$
-
← Total Expenses Paid ( C)
Savings Account
Summary
Sta rti ng
Ba l a nce
$0.00
(A) Beginning Balance + (B) Total Money Received ( C) Total Expenses Paid = Closing Balance
$0.00
Closing Checking Account Balance:
Subtract
mo ney
transferred
o ut o f savings
into checking
A dd mo ney
transferred
fro m checking
into savings
Ending
B alance in
Savings
A cco unt
$0.00
NOTE: It is best practice to deposit all income into your checking account & get approval at a club meeting to transfer a certain
amount into savings. If you need money transferred from your savings account into your checking account, then the club should
also approve that transaction.
Che cki ng
Account
Ba l a nce
Updated 11/11/14
$0.00
+
Sa vi ngs
Account
Ba l a nce
$0.00
=
Total Funds
Submitted By:
Treasurer's Name
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$0.00
Experience 2: Reading the Treasurer’s Report at a Club Meeting
When reading the Treasurer’s Report at a club meeting you will read from the Monthly Treasurer Report Form.
Use the monthly treasurer’s report form on page 19 to complete this activity.
Here is an example:
o This is the treasurer report for (read date).
o The balance as of the last report, was $ (read the amount), on (read the previous club meeting date).
o Money received since last meeting was $ (read each amount, who it was from and what it was for).
o The total amount received was $ (read the amount – Box B).
o Expenses paid since last meeting were (Read each amount, who the check was written to, and what it was written
for).
o The total amount spent was $ (read the amount in box C).
o Our closing balance is $ (read the amount).
Present any outstanding bills that need to be paid: (Look at example below)
o “We have a bill from __Ace Hardware_ for $ _43.24__(amount) for _the club flower box____ (what it was for).”
Have club members pass a motion to approve payments before you pay the bill if it wasn’t previously budgeted.
Activity #11 – Filing the monthly documents and signing the Excel Checkbook Ledger
You will need Worksheet #1 for this activity.
At the close of each month you will run off the excel checkbook ledger and file behind the correct monthly tab.
1. Make sure all receipts are attached for each expense written.
2. Make sure you have Itemized Income Forms for each deposit made in that month and that all receipts (both bank
and cash) are attached.
3. File the Monthly Treasurer Report
4. Include the Reconciliation Form
5. Include the bank statement.
Signing the Excel Checkbook Ledger:
1. Youth Treasurer – Sign this document if you believe your records are accurate and complete
2. Adult Advisor – Reviews all of the information behind the monthly tab in the treasurer book, including the bank
statement.
3. Adult Verifier (Needed only if the Adult Advisor is the
parent/guardian/or lives in the same home as the Youth Treasurer.
– Reviews all of the information as well and signs off.
Remember: An adult outside of the Youth Treasurer home MUST
review the bank statements to make sure that the money listed in
the account matches what the bank has.
Note: Companies lose money through embezzlement when only
one person is keeping the records and checking the bank statements. Two
sets of eyes can prevent anyone, even honest people, from taking money.
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Fundraising in the Name of 4-H
The Minnesota 4-H Program depends on the local generation of resources to support the operation of the
program. Dues/fees, fundraisers, donations, and other external funding sources are each acceptable methods for
funding the 4-H Program. Any funds raised in the name of 4-H must be for the purpose of the 4-H club as outlined
in the sample Minnesota 4-H constitution and in accordance with the club’s yearly goals.The following is a
summary of the policy on the use of public funds, the process for selecting income generation activities, and
procedures that must be followed for each type of income generation activity. Contact your local Extension
Office for greater detail on income generation activities. Fundraising forms can be found with the rest of the
treasurer materials.
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All fundraising must be pre-approved by the local 4-H Program Coordinator at least 10 days prior to the
event by submitting an Income Generation Application completed by a screened adult volunteer.
The Program Coordinator will review the application to ensure the fundraiser is an approved activity.
Use the Fundraising Verification Form when counting income from the fundraiser.
o Include this form with the Itemized income form as it is a summary for the deposit.
Funds raised must be recorded on the Income Generation Follow-Up Report Form, submitted to the
Extension Office, reported at the next club meeting and filed behind the Fundraising tab in the Treasurer
Book.
If your club has funds that clearly exceed one year operating funds, generating income through
fundraising or other income sources is not advised.
Any fundraising effort needs to be an activity in which 4-H members can learn skills (public relations,
communication skills, bookkeeping, salesmanship, etc).
The activity selected must abide by federal, state, and local law as well as University of Minnesota 4-H
policies.
Disbursement of funds must be for the good of the total 4-H group and must be made through a majority
vote of the members. Funds cannot be used for personal financial gain (pocket money for purchasing
personal items), or be distributed solely based on the level of participation in the fundraiser.
Selecting Income Generation Activities
 A clear goal needs to be established for why the funds are being raised.
 The decision to fundraise and what type of fundraiser must be decided upon amongst the youth.
 The adults play an advisory role in the process.
 Decisions made must be recorded in the group’s secretary minutes and kept in the permanent record
book.
 Decide who will lead the activity and be in charge of the fundraising event.
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Income Generation Application:
Income Generation Follow Up Report
Income Transaction Form
You MUST turn this form into the
Extension Office
10 days following the event!
You must turn this form into the
Extension Office
Make sure you report your totals
at your next club meeting and file
this form behind the correct
monthly tab in your treasurer
book.
10 days prior to any fundraising
event
The fundraiser MUST be approved
by the 4-H Program Coordinator!!
Income Generation Activities
Dues/Fees
 A small monetary due can be charged toclub members for membership to help defray costs.
 All dues and fees must be tracked on an Itemized Income Form and attached to the Checkbook Ledger in
the month in which the funds were deposited.
Silent Auctions
 No live animals. You may have a certificate that shows the animal, but the animal has to go directly from the hands
of the person donating to the person who is purchasing the animal.
 Receipt all income generated from the auction.
o The receipt needs to clearly state the value of the item and the amount the buyer paid for the item. Only
the portion over and above the value of the item is tax deductible.
Events
 Fundraising events must clearly state how the funds will be used.
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The event must have a minimum target of 40% net profit to be returned to the 4-H program after covering
expenses.
Prizes awarded must be comparable to or less than those received for participation in a 4-H event during county
fair. (Ribbons, medals, trophies, small premiums).
Jackpot Shows are NOT allowed.
Risk must be managed
o All 4-H safety rules and risk management practices must be followed by all participants. Example: Horse
helmet rule for all youth and adults participating.
o Make sure location and facility you are using is safe.
o Purchase event insurance to cover all adult participants and those who are currently not enrolled as 4-H
members. Spectators are never covered at a 4-H event.
o 4-H may not be involved in the sale of alcohol or tobacco products, including events sponsored by other
businesses or organizations.
o If the event involves animals all Board of Animal Health Regulations must be followed.
Food Sales
Food Sales refer to the operation of a dining facility that will be serving food to the public.
 Check with the local county food licensing division, such as Public Health, regarding the need for a license to sell
food as well as other safety regulations.
Gambling/Games of Chance
Gambling/Games of Chance are NOT allowed as a 4-H Income Generation Activity.
 In Minnesota an activity is considered gambling if three elements are presents: A fee is paid, a chance to win
something, or to win a prize of monetary value.
 Games of chance include: Bingo, pull tabs, tip boards, paddle wheels, raffles, etc.
 4-H clubs are not allowed to apply for a gaming license. If a club currently has one they are not allowed to use it.
 Acceptable Alternatives:
o Holding a drawing for a product that an individual is eligible to win whether or not they make a purchase or
brought an item to contribute is not considered gambling.
o Accepting a donation from another organization that conducts the game of chance. Example: The Lion’s
club can host a BINGO night, allow the 4-H program to help, and donate the money to the
4-H club.
Product Sales
 Product sales refer to the sale of tangible items such as candy bars, fruit sales, bake sales.
Donations, Gifts, Grants, Monetary and Non-Cash Donations
 Please consult your local 4-H Program Coordinator before accepting or applying for any items listed above.
o Donations cannot be accepted on behalf of a specific individual.
o If the donor requests a 501c3 the donation or grant must go through the Minnesota 4-H Foundation.
o Do not accept donations of firearms, vehicles or live animals
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Answer Key
Activity #1 – Reading the MN 4-H Annual Club Financial Report Form
1.
2.
3.
What is the ending balance in the club checking account? $650.66
What is the ending balance in the club savings account? $557.23
What is the total of the club’s savings and checking? $1207.89
Activity #2 – Verifying the new beginning balance by looking at the previous treasurer’s excel checkbook ledger
1.What is the ending balance in the checkbook ledger as of September 30th? __$650.66___
2. Does the ending balance in the checkbook ledger match the Ending Checking Balance on the MN 4-H Annual Club
Financial Report : ___Yes__
3. What will be the beginning checkbook balance on October 1st? __$650.66____
4. Write in your Excel Checkbook Ledger, Worksheet #1, the starting balance on October 1, 2014. What is that that
number? $650.66
Activity #3– Approving the Proposed Budget
1.
2.
What is the total proposed income? $770.00
List one proposed expenses? Any of the following answers: Club meetings, Club Outings, Service Learning,
Scholarships, Club Insurance, postage, etc…
What is the beginning balance? $1207.89.Does it match Box F, Total Checking & Savings on Form B, page 10?_Yes_
3.
Activity #4 – Handling Income
Experience 2: Handling Income Received in Cash
 The receipt you wrote out should look similar to the one below.
Receipt
1200
Date Received: October 7, 20_____
Received from: Larry Fields ___________________________
$
18.00
_________________________________________________________ Dollars
For: Bowling Money – Karl, Betsy, Larry
Treasurer Signature
Keep original receipt in book. Give yellow copy to customer. Attach pink to your records.
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Answer # 4 (page 10)
o Original Copy – Keep in receipt book
o Yellow Copy –Give to Customer
o Pink Copy -Attach to the Itemized Income Form (Keep for your records).
Activity #5 – Paying Expenses
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Experience 1: Writing a Check
Lucky Clover 4-H Club
103
Date: October 10, 20___
Pay to the
Order OfKenmore Office Supply___________ $23.27
__Twenty-three and 27/100----------------Dollars
Country Start Bank
Memo:
Club Treasurer Suppliessignature:
092231098: 3412367: 103
1.
2.
Your Name here_
Adult Advisor here
Who will sign the check? The Youth Treasurer and the Adult Advisor, or the other adult signer on the account.
Write the purpose for the receipt on the receipt. What is the purpose of the receipt? Treasurer Supplies
Activity #6 – Recording Expenses in the Excel Checkbook Ledger - Worksheet #1
1. Record check 103 that you wrote to Kenmore Office Supply in the Excel Checkbook Ledger. What is the name of the
column in which you wrote the check amount? Expenses Amount of Check
2. Subtract the amount of check 103 from the beginning balance. What is your new balance?$627.39
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Activity #7 –Understanding the Itemized Income Form
Experience 1: Filling in theItemized Income Form for deposit
1. Worksheet #2 – Record the check that you were given from Mary Farmer and the cash you received from Larry
Fields onto this Itemized Income Formabove. Be sure to list the cash receipt number.
2. Total the Itemized Income form. What is the grand total? ____$42.00______
Activity #8 – Preparing and Making the Deposit
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Experience 1: Preparing the Deposit Ticket Below - October 15, 2014 (Date Deposit will be made)
See Attached Itemized
Clover County 4-H Club
Date: 10/15/____
_____
Cash
Income Report
_________________
˃
Sign here for cash received (if required)
______
Sub Total
Less Cash Received
Total Deposit
:092231098: 3412367:
Experience 2: Recording the Deposit in both the Excel Checkbook Ledger
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Activity #9 – Reconciling the Bank Statement
Experience 1: Understanding the Bank Statement
1.
2.
3.
4.
What is the beginning balance of the bank statement? $644.20
What is the ending balance of this statement? $646.40
How many deposits are recorded on this statement? 1
How many checks have been cashed on this statement? 2
Experience 2: Reconciling the Excel Checkbook Ledger
5. Was your deposit for $42.00 on the bank statement? ___No______
6. What check number is listed in your checkbook ledger, but not listed on the bank statement? __102_____
7. What does the * symbol mean on the bank statement? __Gap in the sequence of checks__
Experience 3: Completing the Reconciliation Form
1.Are there any bank fees on the bank statement? No
2.Was there any interest earned on the bank statement? No
3.Does the Adjusted Ending Balance match the ending balance on the bank statement? Yes
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Activity #10 – Understanding the Treasurer’s Report
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Acknowledgements and References
Publication Date:
Material
Developed by
Contributors
Staff Reviewers
Volunteer
Reviewers
References
October 1, 2013 and revised and changed 11/25/14
Deb Hadley, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development, University of Minnesota Extension
Tamie Bremseth, Director, Youth Development Operations, University of Minnesota Extension
Jan Derdowski, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development, University of Minnesota Extension
Marcia Woeste, Extension Educator 4-H Youth Development, University of Minnesota Extension
Jeannie Ward, Extension Regional Support Staff, University of Minnesota Extension
Regional Staff: Michele VanDyke and Bobbi Ruesch
4-H Finance Staff: Pat Morreim
Pat Buboltz, Redwood County and Lisa Fest, Cottonwood County Volunteers
Arkansas 4-H Club Treasurer’s Record Book, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative
Extension Service, 2004
Florida 4-H Treasurer’s Manual and Record Book, University of Florida IFAS Extension
Iowa - 4-H Youth Development, So you’re the club treasurer…..Iowa State University Extension, 2008
Kansas - The 4-H Treasurer’s Record Book, Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station
and Cooperative Extension Service, 2005
Massachusetts 4-H Treasurer’s Guide, University of Massachusetts Extension, June 2009
Michigan 4-H Treasurer’s Record Book, Michigan State University Extension,
Minnesota 4-H Income Generation Fact Sheet, University of Minnesota Extension, June 2012
Minnesota - 4-H Treasurer’s Book, Minnesota Youth Development, University of Minnesota
Extension, 2007
Montana - So, You are the Treasurer of your 4-H Club! Montana 4-H Center for Youth Development,
2009
New Hampshire - 4-H Club Treasurer’s Record Book, University of New Hampshire Cooperative
Extension
New Jersey 4-H Club Treasurer’s Record Book, The State University of New Jersey, Rutgers
Cooperative Extension, New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station, 2002
Texas - Treasurer,Agri- Life Extension, Texas A & M System, 2006
Virginia - 4-H Treasurer’s Record Book, Virginia Cooperative Extension, 200
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